Hi Botetourt County researchers, I am currently looking for information on the surnames BEAR and KING. My 6th Great Grandparents were: Charles KING (b. btw.1740/50 ? - d. btw.1840/50 Alleghany Co.,VA) married on Aug 21, 1784 in Botetourt Co.,VA to Rebecca BEAR ( unk. birth - died before 1840 VA) Not sure of their other children, but they had a son : John J. KING (born abt. 1788 Botetourt Co.,VA - died abt. 1860 Alleghany Co.,VA) (1st) married 3 Nov. 1808 Botetourt Co.,VA to Isabella "Ispel" PERSINGER (b.abt.1786 Bote. Co.,VA - d.bef.1833 Alleg. Co.,VA) Their children: 1. Rebecca (b@1809) 2. Charles (b@1810) 3. Hannah (b@1811) 4. George P. (b@1812/13) 5. Absolom John (b@1815) 6. Ruth R. "Lucy" (b@1816) John J. KING (2nd) married 29 April 1833 Alleghany Co.,VA to Barbara QUICKLE or VANCE (not sure yet which is her maidenname or 1st marriage surname). I would like to read about KINGs and BEARs in this area. I have a little bit more on their descendants. Thanks, Debby GDebby@aol.com BENNETT, CHEESEBREW, FRIDLEY, GASKIN(S), KING, OLIVER, PERSINGER, SPENCER, STULL

Hello List, I am searching for any information on the CHAPMAN surname in Boutetourt County, Virginia before about 1840. My Ancestor William CHAPMAN married Susan BRUGH on November 6, 1828 His brother Jacob CHAPMAN married Betsey BRUGH on March 8, 1827 Another brother Nathan CHAPMAN married Margaret HANSEL before 1825 They may also have had a sister named Mary A. CHAPMAN All of the above moved to Tippecanoe County, Indiana by 1835. All of the brothers were millers by trade and may have worked in the Brugh family mill. Any information would be greatly welcomed. Thank You. Ronda AshmeadGen@aol.com

Could someone verify the following for me? Charles King married Rebecca BESS on August 21, 1787 in Botetourt County. I have her name as BESS, however, several people have told me that Rebecca's last name is BEAR. From what I understand, it has been published several times by trusted genealogy source-books. I am hoping someone who has actually sighted the marriage record/list can verify Rebecca's last name for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated! S. Henrichsen henricsf@casmail.muohio.edu

Okay, Botetourt County experts - help me on this one. Here's the scenario: My 4th great-grandfather, John Wrightsman Sr, was an early settler in the county. He married Christian(e) Coulter 29 Aug 1784. New (to me!) information from "Botetourt County, Virginia, Early Settlers" has recorded "Christena" as his wife (on a deed) as early as 1780. Now, I know that an earlier wife with the name Christena is not impossible, but it is not likely. My question is this: how common was it in this area and time for a man and woman to live together as husband and wife without the "benefit of clergy?" Something is nagging at my memory that it was actually quite common. If, indeed, they were not married, how is it that her name would have been on the deed? Thanks for your help! Diane Wrightsman

If you write to Mr. Burton, put extra postage on it. I believe he went to Glory years ago <g>. Please let me know if I am mistaken.

Hi Suzanne, I'm not Sandy, I am Lou. I saw your response to Sandy re the Botetourt Book of early settlers to 1795. Would I be asking too much for you to check for a Frederick Taylor and a Martin or Jacob Gross? I would be grateful for any help you see fit to give. Thanks. Lou loumoses@indy.net Carmel, IN VABOTETO-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Subject: > > VABOTETO-D Digest Volume 98 : Issue 87 > > Today's Topics: > #1 Enumeration / Census ["Frank M Nofsinger" > <Frankenoff@SN] > #2 Re: Enumeration / Census [Sandy McDougall > <sandy@mosquitonet] > #3 Re: Enumeration / Census ["Suzanne" > <suzanne@ethos.net>] > #4 carved in stone [FloCox@aol.com] > #5 Re: Enumeration / Census [Richard Weber > <weberc_r@clark.net>] > #6 DENTON - ANDERSON [Patricia Smith > <smithpat@iex.net>] > #7 Re: carved in stone ["Lori Camper" > <campers@iname.com>] > > Administrivia: > DO NOT post/reply to VABOTETO-D@rootsweb.com (DIGEST mode) > Send all posts/replies to VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > All messages are saved and sent to DIGEST mode subscribers inturn. > DO NOT "quote" a DIGEST message in its entirety when replying > to one of its component messages. Delete the irrelevant portions. > And remember to change the SUBJECT line to something relevant. > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Enumeration / Census > Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 11:35:07 -0400 > From: "Frank M Nofsinger" <Frankenoff@SNET.com> > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > I see there was an Enumeration of Botetourt citizens in 1785. Was > there any > other enumeration > or census taken in Botetourt between then and 1810? If so, does anyone > have > access to it/them? > Thanks for any help, > Frank Nofsinger <frankenoff@snet.com> > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: Enumeration / Census > Date: Sat, 01 Aug 1998 09:53:47 -0800 > From: Sandy McDougall <sandy@mosquitonet.com> > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > At 11:35 AM 7/31/98 -0400, you wrote: > >I see there was an Enumeration of Botetourt citizens in 1785. Was > there any > >other enumeration > >or census taken in Botetourt between then and 1810? If so, does > anyone have > >access to it/them? > > Hello Frank, > > There is the 1790 and 1800 Federal Census. I don't have either but > a > Family History Center in your area can get them for you on film. > > I am surious about your above mentioned 1785 enumeration. Where may > I > find that to take a look? > > Sorry I can't be of more help. Sandy in Alaska > sandy@mosquitonet.com > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: Enumeration / Census > Date: Sat, 01 Aug 1998 13:44:25 -0500 > From: "Suzanne" <suzanne@ethos.net> > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > At 09:53 AM 8/1/98 -0800, Sandy McDougall wrote: > >At 11:35 AM 7/31/98 -0400, you wrote: > >>I see there was an Enumeration of Botetourt citizens in 1785. Was > there any > >>other enumeration > >>or census taken in Botetourt between then and 1810? If so, does > anyone have > >>access to it/them? > > I'm not sure about that, have not heard of it. I do have a book that > is > Botetourt County Early Settlers its from the earliest times through > 1795, > this was written by Charles T. Burton. If you have someone you need > looked > it I can check for you. It doesn't have a lot of information just the > names > and the areas that they lived. > > Suzanne > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: carved in stone > Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 16:15:44 EDT > From: FloCox@aol.com > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > Hi all, > Another question: > My John Kefauver, buried in Goodview Cem (#1220) Has a stone headstone > and > behind it is a field stone, which my Mother says means that he was a > settler > on the land. Does anyone know if this is the true meaning of a field > stone > being placed right behind a headstone? > Also, carved on his stone is a hand holding an anchor and wheat on > both sides > of it. What does the hand holding the anchor stand for and what does > the > wheat stand for? I assume the wheat is for being a farmer. > Thanks in advance, Flo > > You all are always so helpful. > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: Enumeration / Census > Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 19:32:23 -0400 > From: Richard Weber <weberc_r@clark.net> > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > The 1790 and 1800 Federal Census census records of Botetourt Co, VA do > not > exist. The 1790 was reportedly burned by the British during the War of > > 1812. Only a couple counties of 1800 survive, not including Botetourt. > > Richard R. Weber > > ---------- > > From: Sandy McDougall <sandy@mosquitonet.com> > > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: Enumeration / Census > > Date: Saturday, August 01, 1998 1:53 PM > > > > At 11:35 AM 7/31/98 -0400, you wrote: > > >I see there was an Enumeration of Botetourt citizens in 1785. Was > there > any > > >other enumeration > > >or census taken in Botetourt between then and 1810? If so, does > anyone > have > > >access to it/them? > > > > Hello Frank, > > > > There is the 1790 and 1800 Federal Census. I don't have either > but a > > Family History Center in your area can get them for you on film. > > > > I am surious about your above mentioned 1785 enumeration. Where > may I > > find that to take a look? > > > > Sorry I can't be of more help. Sandy in Alaska > > sandy@mosquitonet.com > > > > > > ==== VABOTETO Mailing List ==== > > Remember to always post messages to: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > even if you're subscribed in digest mode. > > ALWAYS use an appropriate Subject: line (NOT starting with Re: ) > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: DENTON - ANDERSON > Date: Sat, 01 Aug 1998 17:07:09 -0600 > From: Patricia Smith <smithpat@iex.net> > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > Is anyone familiar with this family? > > Benjamin DENTON and Margaret ANDERSON married 24 Jul 1793 in Botetourt > Co, > Virginia and raised nine children: > > John A. DENTON b. 6 Aug 1794 > d. 1848 > > Robert DENTON b. 6 Aug 1796 > d. 9 Sep 1805, Botetourt Co., > Virginia > > Margaret DENTON b. 31 Mar 1799 > > Dallas DENTON b. 19 May > 1801 d. 15 Aug 1865 > > Matilda DENTON b. 15 Oct 1803 > > Benjamin DENTON b. 9 Apr 1806 > d. 18 Apr 1848, Indiana > > Rebecca DENTON b. 10 Aug 1808 > > Elizabeth DENTON b. 1810 > > William Anderson DENTON b. 30 Sep 1813, Botetourt Co., > Virginia > d. 20 Dec 1877, Arkansas > > Patricia Smith > smithpat@iex.net > > Patricia Smith > smithpat@iex.net > > > > ______________________________ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: carved in stone > Date: Sun, 2 Aug 1998 00:05:39 -0500 > From: "Lori Camper" <campers@iname.com> > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > > Someone sent me this last week. (You'll find anchor under "Things.") > Hope it helps. I thought others on the list might find it interesting > > also. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------- > Lori Camper > campers@iname.com > Diggin' up: Camper/Kemper, Clevenger, Crofut, Holloway, King, Wood, > Yarbrough > My Genealogy Site: > http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/a/m/Lori-L-Camper > My Geocities Site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/9878/ > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------- > > >SYMBOLS ON GRAVESTONES AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS > > > >ANIMALS > >Ant-Christian industry > >Bats (rare)-the underworld > >Bee-resurrection. risen Christ; chastity > >Birds-souls > >Birds, flying-flight of the soul back to God > >Butterfly-resurrection; Christian metamorphosis > >Chrysalis-Christian metamorphosis; resurrection > >Cock-vigilance; St. Peter > >Descending dove-holy ghost > >Dove-peace; innocence; purity (7 doves-holy spirit); messenger of > >God carrying soul to heaven > >Eagle-fierceness; ascension: the heavenly conveyor, national emblem > of > the > >United States: the military professional, Civil War casualties > >Eagle, winged-St. John, the Evangelist > >Egg-regeneration > >Fish-Christ; plentifulness > >Fox-cruelty; cunning > >Frog-resurrection > >Hart-the faithful thirsting for God > >Lamb-Christ; Redeemer; meekness: sacrifice; child; innocence; most > common > >19th century child's marker > >Lamb with banner-resurrection > >Lion-strength; courage; royalty; power; guardian; fallen hero > >Lion, winged-St. Mark the Evangelist > >Ox, winged-St. Luke the Evangelist > >Peacock-immortality; eternity; resurrection; incorruptibility of the > flesh > >Pelican-feeds young with own blood; redemption through Christ > >Phoenix-immortality; baptism > >Ram-sacrifice > >Rooster-the awakening from the fall from grace; repentance > >Sheep & goats-Christians and non-believers > >Serpent-symbol of death > >Snake-sin; Satan; fall of man > >Snake, hooped-eternity > >Snake with tail in mouth-eternity; unity > >Sphinx-lion represents strength and protection; used to guard > entrances > >Squirrel-Christian forethought; spiritual striving > >Stag-same as hart > > > >FIGURES > >Angel-messenger between God & man; guide > >Angel, flying-rebirth; guardian angel > >Angel, trumpeting-call to the resurrection > >Angel, weeping-grief > >Breasts-the Divine, nourishing fluid of the soul (17th century); the > >church; > >the ministry; the nourishment of the soul > >Child, sleeping-Victorian death motif > >Death's head, winged-mortality > >Effigies-the soul > >Effigies, crowned-personal reward of righteousness > >Effigies, winged-the flight of the soul > >Father Time-mortality, the grim reaper > >Four Evangelists-Matthew, winged man; Mark, winged lion; Luke, winged > > ox; > >John, winged eagle > >Hand of God, pointing downward-mortality, sudden death > >Hand of God, pointing upward-the reward of the righteous; > confirmation > of > >life after death > >Hands-devotion, prayer > >Handshakes-farewell to earthly existence > >Hands clasped-in death as in life, the devotion of these two is not > >destroyed > >Imps-figures, some winged, some not, doing funeral related tasks; > mortality > >Man, winged-St. Matthew the Evangelist > >Trumpeters-heralds of the resurrection > >Woman, weeping-mourning; recalls myth of Niobe, whom the gods turned > to > >stone as she wept for her slain children > > > >LATIN PHRASES > >Fugit hora-"hours are fleeting", "time flies" > >IHS-monogram or symbol representing the Greek contraction of > "Jesus": > >sometimes regarded as an abbreviation of the Latin phrase meaning > "Jesus, > >Savior of Men" > >INRI-often seen on a banner of latin cross: "Iesus Nazarenus Rex > >Iudaeorum". > >Latin for Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews(John 12:19-22) > >Memento mori-"remember death" > >Tempus erat-"time is gone"; "time has run out" > >XP-Chi Rho-first two Greek letters of the word "Christ" > > > >THINGS > >Alpha & Omega-first and last letters of the Greek alphabet > symbolizing > the > >beginning & end of all things, see Revelation 22:13 > >Anchor-hope, life eternal; may signify seafaring profession > >Anvil-martyrdom > >Arch-triumph, victory in death > >Ark-church; salvation > >Ark of Noah (rare)-refuge, salvation > >Armor-protection from evil > >Arrow-martyrdom, mortality > >Arrow, quiver of-warlike > >Banner-victory; triumph > >Battle-axe-martyrdom > >Bells-call to worship > >Bibles-resurrection through the scripture; the clergy > >Book-Bible; wisdom > >Books, stacked-knowledge > >Branch, severed-mortality > >Bugles-resurrection; the military profession > >Candle being snuffed-time, mortality > >Candle flame-life > >Candlestick-Christ; devotion > >Celtic cross-circle on it symbolizes eternity > >Circle-eternity; or earth > >Clock, (rare)-passage of time, mortality > >Clouds-the divine abode > >Coats of arms and crests-lineage, status > >Coffins-mortality > >Column, broken-sorrow; broken life > >Columns, doors-heavenly entrance > >Crescent moon-Virgin > >Cross-salvation > >Cross with rays of rising sun-glory > >Cross with winding sheet-descent from cross > >Crown-reward of faithful, victory, triumph, glory; righteousness; > >resurrection > >Crown on cross-sovereignty of Christ > >Crozier-bishop > >Cup-Eucharist > >Darts-mortality, dart of death > >Drapery over anything-sorrow; mourning > >Field artillery (rare)-the military profession > >Finger-pointing to heaven > >Flame-eternity > >Fleur-de-lis-Virgin; Trinity > >Flyfot-swastika > >Garlands-victory in death > >Gate-death of departure from life; entrance to heaven > >Globe, winged-disk is symbolic of Creator, wings represent 'God over > all' > >Harp or lyre-heavenly music; joy; associated with David and the > Psalms, > St. > >Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, poets and poetry, is the emblem > of > >Ireland > >Heart-charity; the soul in bliss, the abode of the soul; love of > Christ > >Heart with anchor & cross-faith, hope & charity > >Horns-resurrection > >Hourglass, winged-swift passage in earthly time > >Incense-worship; prayer; adoration > >Keys, crossed-St. Peter; > >Ladder-Passion; Jacob; aspiration > >Lamp-Word of God; truth; knowledge, good works > >Lance-martyrdom > >Muskets (rare)-military profession, a professional huntsman > >Nimbus-circle or disk around arms of cross; crown of thorns; eternity > > >Orbs, as celestial bodies-the reward of the resurrection > >Orbs, as effigies-the soul > >Pallbearers-mortality > >Palls-mortality > >Picks and shovels-mortality > >Portals-passageways to the eternal journey > >Portraits-stylized likenesses of the deceased > >Pyramid-symbolic of death > >Rock-steadfastness of Christ; stability > >Rosary-devotion to Mary > >Scales-weighing of souls; justice > >Scroll-the law; Scriptures > >Scythe-time, the divine harvest > >Shell-pilgrimage: baptism of Christ > >Shell, scallop-pilgrim; pilgrim's journey; resurrection > >Ship-the Church > >Ships' profiles-the seafaring profession > >Shrine-wisdom; knowledge > >Skeletons-mortality, Death > >Skull-death; sin > >Skull, winged-flight of the soul from mortal man > >Skulls and crossbones-mortality > >Star-birth-life; Christ > >Star, five pointed-Star of Bethlehem; star of Jacob; divine guidance > and > >protection > >Star, six pointed-the Father, Creation, heavenly wisdom > >Sun-God or Son > >Sun, setting-death > >Sun, rising-resurrection; renewed life > >Suns, moons and stars-the reward of the resurrection > >Sword-martyrdom; courage; warfare > >Swords, crossed-high ranking military person > >Three points, three leaves, three of any thing-Trinity > >Tombs-mortality > >Torch-zeal; enlightenment > >Torch, inverted-extinction of life; death; mourning > >Torch, upright-immortality, liberty, upright life, the scholastic > world, > >the > >betrayal of Christ > >Trumpet-day of judgment; resurrection > >Urn-soul; mortality > >Urn, draped-death, sorrow > >Winged wheel-holy spirit > >Yoke-burden-bearing; service; patience > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: FloCox@aol.com <FloCox@aol.com> > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com <VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Saturday, August 01, 1998 3:18 PM > Subject: carved in stone > > Hi all, > Another question: > My John Kefauver, buried in Goodview Cem (#1220) Has a stone > headstone and > behind it is a field stone, which my Mother says means that he was > > a settler > on the land. Does anyone know if this is the true meaning of a > field stone > being placed right behind a headstone? > Also, carved on his stone is a hand holding an anchor and wheat on > > both sides > of it. What does the hand holding the anchor stand for and what > does the > wheat stand for? I assume the wheat is for being a farmer. > Thanks in advance, Flo > > You all are always so helpful. > > ==== VABOTETO Mailing List ==== > When replying to a posted message, make a conscious decision > whether > the reply should go to the list, or privately to the originator.

Suzanne, and other interested Botetourt List Sub., PLEASE READ ALL, I WILL ALSO DO LOOKUP'S, to help Suzanne out. I also am interested in the book "THE EARLY SETTELERS OF1795. My ancestors were: Samuel MCROBERTS Sr., Samuel MCROBERTS Jr., John MCROBERTS m Eunice CRAWFORD, Andrew CRAWFORD, Alexander STEWART. My MCROBERTS were in Botetourt Co., Va. as early as 1739. I own a copy of "THE EARLY MARRIAGE'S OF BOTETOURT CO, by: Anne Lowry Worrell. Which has some wills, and Rev. War infro. Several of my above mentioned ancestors are in the book. What i am most interested in, is seeing if there is a will on file for Samuel MCROBERTS Sr. or Samuel MCROBERTS Jr. Does anyone have a ref. to "OLD" wills of Botetourt Co., Va., that covers the period--1730 to 1790, as these are not listed in my book. If so, could you please ck for the Surname MCROBERTS, and CRAWFORD, also any information on James MCGEE, another ancestor who came from Ireland, setteled in Botetourt Co., Va. My MCROBERTS, CRAWFORDS were SCOTCH IRISH and are mentioned in CHALKEY'S. My STEWARTS and MCGEE'S were from Ireland. I would be happy to do look up's for your SURNAMES also, in the Botetourt Co., Va. Marriage Book that i own. Just e-mail me your names. Sandra [MCROBERTS] Savey in Fleming Co., Ky. ssavey@kih.net Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/5416/

At 04:22 PM 8/3/98 -0400, Nancy Clay wrote: >Hi , Where might I find this book? I am looking for the Dudding or >Duddington name of Botetourt Co since they are supposed to be there in >the early 1790's. John Dudding married Rebecca Persinger in November 12, >1804. Is there anyone looking for the Dudding family? I would love to >share with anyone working on the line Nancy (Dudding)Clay Hi Nancy, Here is the name of the book. I'm not wild about it as it just proves that they are there. I got this about 20 years ago, so its old. If you want I would be glad to look your people up for you, however it will probably be later this evening, maybe even in the morning. Just let me know. I also have marriages for Botetourt between 1770-1853. Botetourt County, Virginia, Early Settlers From the earliest times through 1795, in the area that was Botetourt Co. in 1782 Covers parts of present-day Counties of Montgomery, Bath, Giles, Floyd, Alleghany, Roanoke, Craig, and Monroe Compiled and arranged by Charles T. Burton Genealogist His addess is: Charles T. Burton R. 2 Box 191 Troutville, Va. 24175 Genealogist

At 12:13 AM 8/4/98 -0500, Lou Moses wrote: >I saw your response to Sandy re the Botetourt >Book of early settlers to 1795. Would I be asking too much for you to >check for a Frederick Taylor and a Martin or Jacob Gross? I would be >grateful for any help you see fit to give. Thanks. Hi Lou, I will be glad to look. I looked at Frederick Taylor and found nothing. There is a Martin Gross, this is from: Botetourt County, Virginia, Early Settlers From the earliest times through 1795, in the area that was Botetourt Co. in 1782 Covers parts of present-day Counties of Montgomery, Bath, Giles, Floyd, Alleghany, Roanoke, Craig, and Monroe Compiled and arranged by Charles T. Burton Genealogist He used many abbreviations; when the meaning is not clear, refer to the following list. A. Augusta County, Va adj. adjoining Atty. Attorney B. Botetourt Co. Br. Branch bro. brother Ch. Chalkley's Records of Augusta County, Va. Ck. Creek d. died DB. deed book Est. Estate Ex. Executor K. Kegley's Virginia Frontier m. married NC North carolina O. Orange Co. Va Pa. Pennsylvania R. River Rh Rockingham County, Va. sis. sister SR Surveyors Records WB will Book WPA Works Porjects Aministration The settlers names are listed in alphabetical order; following each name are the date of his death, and his wife's first name, if it is known, and if shown, his place of residence, if outside the area. If he was on the 1782 Land Tax list, this is shown. Below each settlers name, is this information: the source of the information; the date; the number of acres; its location; also how it came into his possession, or to whom it was conveyed. A county of record DB1 Book & volume 523 page 4-12-1748 date 400 acres Lapsley Run location ***************************************************************************** Gross Martin B DB4-541 7-12-1793 340 wtrs Catawba Ck. from Samuel Kennerley *************************************************************************** This is from Virginia Historic Marriage Register Botetourt County Marriages 1770-1853 Vol.1 Vol. 2 John Vogt & T. William Kethley, Jr. Vol 1 Mans Name Vol 2 Woman's Name This is the code for using the book: b- bondsman (party granting surety to the clerk that marriage can be held without any legal immpediment bro-brotherof col-colored con-consent (usually given by a parent or guardian) ct-city d-daughter of (dec)- deceased gd-granddaughter of gdn-guardian of ggs-great grandson ggd-great granddaughter gs-grandson of Lic-license, followed by date of license when available min-minister performing cermeony followed by date of return ne-nephew of ni-niece of p,perm-permission (to marry) given by parents(s) or guardian Q-Quaker (Society of Friends)marriage s-son of sis-sister of std-stepdaughter of stm-stepmother of sts-stepson of test-witnesses in a worn oath wit-witness ******************************************************************** Taylor Frederick & Megy Flora 21 Dec. 1797 b-Christopher Persinger wit-William Hite con- George Flora 18 Dec. 1797 wit-Christopher Persinger & Peter Crush. NOTE; PETER CRUSH IS IN MY LINE There are a lot of Taylors there if you have any names let me know and I will send them to you. ********************************************************************** Gross Jacob & Mary Hypes 30 Dec. 1794 d Nicholas b-John Hypes wit-Henry Bowyer (Clerk of the Court) min-Samuel Gray (Fincastle) 6-Jan 1795 In Volume 2 the Womans names there are also some Gross Magdalene & Robert Reynolds 29 Nov. 1809; "Runnels" widow of Jacob b-Henry Hypes min.-John Helms 10 Nov.1809 Margaret & Adam Custer 6 March 1811; d-Martin Gross who test. Margaret over 21 min-John William Meir 7 March 1811 Polly & John Bowers 28 May 1798 d-Adam Gross who test Polly over 21 wit-William Hite ************************************************************************ I also looked in this book for Frederick Taylor and found him!! Early Marriages, Wills, And Some Revolutionary War Records Botetourt County, Va. by Anne Lowry Worrell Marriage Records for Botetourt Taylor, Frederick, and Magg Florian Geroge Florian, surety Dec. 20, 1797 ************************************************************************* Hope this helps. Happy Searching, Suzanne

Hi , Where might I find this book? I am looking for the Dudding or Duddington name of Botetourt Co since they are supposed to be there in the early 1790's. John Dudding married Rebecca Persinger in November 12, 1804. Is there anyone looking for the Dudding family? I would love to share with anyone working on the line Nancy (Dudding)Clay

Someone sent me this last week. (You'll find anchor under "Things.") Hope it helps. I thought others on the list might find it interesting also. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Lori Camper campers@iname.com Diggin' up: Camper/Kemper, Clevenger, Crofut, Holloway, King, Wood, Yarbrough My Genealogy Site: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/a/m/Lori-L-Camper My Geocities Site: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/9878/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- >SYMBOLS ON GRAVESTONES AND THEIR INTERPRETATIONS > >ANIMALS >Ant-Christian industry >Bats (rare)-the underworld >Bee-resurrection. risen Christ; chastity >Birds-souls >Birds, flying-flight of the soul back to God >Butterfly-resurrection; Christian metamorphosis >Chrysalis-Christian metamorphosis; resurrection >Cock-vigilance; St. Peter >Descending dove-holy ghost >Dove-peace; innocence; purity (7 doves-holy spirit); messenger of >God carrying soul to heaven >Eagle-fierceness; ascension: the heavenly conveyor, national emblem of the >United States: the military professional, Civil War casualties >Eagle, winged-St. John, the Evangelist >Egg-regeneration >Fish-Christ; plentifulness >Fox-cruelty; cunning >Frog-resurrection >Hart-the faithful thirsting for God >Lamb-Christ; Redeemer; meekness: sacrifice; child; innocence; most common >19th century child's marker >Lamb with banner-resurrection >Lion-strength; courage; royalty; power; guardian; fallen hero >Lion, winged-St. Mark the Evangelist >Ox, winged-St. Luke the Evangelist >Peacock-immortality; eternity; resurrection; incorruptibility of the flesh >Pelican-feeds young with own blood; redemption through Christ >Phoenix-immortality; baptism >Ram-sacrifice >Rooster-the awakening from the fall from grace; repentance >Sheep & goats-Christians and non-believers >Serpent-symbol of death >Snake-sin; Satan; fall of man >Snake, hooped-eternity >Snake with tail in mouth-eternity; unity >Sphinx-lion represents strength and protection; used to guard entrances >Squirrel-Christian forethought; spiritual striving >Stag-same as hart > >FIGURES >Angel-messenger between God & man; guide >Angel, flying-rebirth; guardian angel >Angel, trumpeting-call to the resurrection >Angel, weeping-grief >Breasts-the Divine, nourishing fluid of the soul (17th century); the >church; >the ministry; the nourishment of the soul >Child, sleeping-Victorian death motif >Death's head, winged-mortality >Effigies-the soul >Effigies, crowned-personal reward of righteousness >Effigies, winged-the flight of the soul >Father Time-mortality, the grim reaper >Four Evangelists-Matthew, winged man; Mark, winged lion; Luke, winged ox; >John, winged eagle >Hand of God, pointing downward-mortality, sudden death >Hand of God, pointing upward-the reward of the righteous; confirmation of >life after death >Hands-devotion, prayer >Handshakes-farewell to earthly existence >Hands clasped-in death as in life, the devotion of these two is not >destroyed >Imps-figures, some winged, some not, doing funeral related tasks; mortality >Man, winged-St. Matthew the Evangelist >Trumpeters-heralds of the resurrection >Woman, weeping-mourning; recalls myth of Niobe, whom the gods turned to >stone as she wept for her slain children > >LATIN PHRASES >Fugit hora-"hours are fleeting", "time flies" >IHS-monogram or symbol representing the Greek contraction of "Jesus": >sometimes regarded as an abbreviation of the Latin phrase meaning "Jesus, >Savior of Men" >INRI-often seen on a banner of latin cross: "Iesus Nazarenus Rex >Iudaeorum". >Latin for Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews(John 12:19-22) >Memento mori-"remember death" >Tempus erat-"time is gone"; "time has run out" >XP-Chi Rho-first two Greek letters of the word "Christ" > >THINGS >Alpha & Omega-first and last letters of the Greek alphabet symbolizing the >beginning & end of all things, see Revelation 22:13 >Anchor-hope, life eternal; may signify seafaring profession >Anvil-martyrdom >Arch-triumph, victory in death >Ark-church; salvation >Ark of Noah (rare)-refuge, salvation >Armor-protection from evil >Arrow-martyrdom, mortality >Arrow, quiver of-warlike >Banner-victory; triumph >Battle-axe-martyrdom >Bells-call to worship >Bibles-resurrection through the scripture; the clergy >Book-Bible; wisdom >Books, stacked-knowledge >Branch, severed-mortality >Bugles-resurrection; the military profession >Candle being snuffed-time, mortality >Candle flame-life >Candlestick-Christ; devotion >Celtic cross-circle on it symbolizes eternity >Circle-eternity; or earth >Clock, (rare)-passage of time, mortality >Clouds-the divine abode >Coats of arms and crests-lineage, status >Coffins-mortality >Column, broken-sorrow; broken life >Columns, doors-heavenly entrance >Crescent moon-Virgin >Cross-salvation >Cross with rays of rising sun-glory >Cross with winding sheet-descent from cross >Crown-reward of faithful, victory, triumph, glory; righteousness; >resurrection >Crown on cross-sovereignty of Christ >Crozier-bishop >Cup-Eucharist >Darts-mortality, dart of death >Drapery over anything-sorrow; mourning >Field artillery (rare)-the military profession >Finger-pointing to heaven >Flame-eternity >Fleur-de-lis-Virgin; Trinity >Flyfot-swastika >Garlands-victory in death >Gate-death of departure from life; entrance to heaven >Globe, winged-disk is symbolic of Creator, wings represent 'God over all' >Harp or lyre-heavenly music; joy; associated with David and the Psalms, St. >Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, poets and poetry, is the emblem of >Ireland >Heart-charity; the soul in bliss, the abode of the soul; love of Christ >Heart with anchor & cross-faith, hope & charity >Horns-resurrection >Hourglass, winged-swift passage in earthly time >Incense-worship; prayer; adoration >Keys, crossed-St. Peter; >Ladder-Passion; Jacob; aspiration >Lamp-Word of God; truth; knowledge, good works >Lance-martyrdom >Muskets (rare)-military profession, a professional huntsman >Nimbus-circle or disk around arms of cross; crown of thorns; eternity >Orbs, as celestial bodies-the reward of the resurrection >Orbs, as effigies-the soul >Pallbearers-mortality >Palls-mortality >Picks and shovels-mortality >Portals-passageways to the eternal journey >Portraits-stylized likenesses of the deceased >Pyramid-symbolic of death >Rock-steadfastness of Christ; stability >Rosary-devotion to Mary >Scales-weighing of souls; justice >Scroll-the law; Scriptures >Scythe-time, the divine harvest >Shell-pilgrimage: baptism of Christ >Shell, scallop-pilgrim; pilgrim's journey; resurrection >Ship-the Church >Ships' profiles-the seafaring profession >Shrine-wisdom; knowledge >Skeletons-mortality, Death >Skull-death; sin >Skull, winged-flight of the soul from mortal man >Skulls and crossbones-mortality >Star-birth-life; Christ >Star, five pointed-Star of Bethlehem; star of Jacob; divine guidance and >protection >Star, six pointed-the Father, Creation, heavenly wisdom >Sun-God or Son >Sun, setting-death >Sun, rising-resurrection; renewed life >Suns, moons and stars-the reward of the resurrection >Sword-martyrdom; courage; warfare >Swords, crossed-high ranking military person >Three points, three leaves, three of any thing-Trinity >Tombs-mortality >Torch-zeal; enlightenment >Torch, inverted-extinction of life; death; mourning >Torch, upright-immortality, liberty, upright life, the scholastic world, >the >betrayal of Christ >Trumpet-day of judgment; resurrection >Urn-soul; mortality >Urn, draped-death, sorrow >Winged wheel-holy spirit >Yoke-burden-bearing; service; patience > > -----Original Message----- From: FloCox@aol.com <FloCox@aol.com> To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com <VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, August 01, 1998 3:18 PM Subject: carved in stone Hi all, Another question: My John Kefauver, buried in Goodview Cem (#1220) Has a stone headstone and behind it is a field stone, which my Mother says means that he was a settler on the land. Does anyone know if this is the true meaning of a field stone being placed right behind a headstone? Also, carved on his stone is a hand holding an anchor and wheat on both sides of it. What does the hand holding the anchor stand for and what does the wheat stand for? I assume the wheat is for being a farmer. Thanks in advance, Flo You all are always so helpful. ==== VABOTETO Mailing List ==== When replying to a posted message, make a conscious decision whether the reply should go to the list, or privately to the originator.

The 1790 and 1800 Federal Census census records of Botetourt Co, VA do not exist. The 1790 was reportedly burned by the British during the War of 1812. Only a couple counties of 1800 survive, not including Botetourt. Richard R. Weber ---------- > From: Sandy McDougall <sandy@mosquitonet.com> > To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Enumeration / Census > Date: Saturday, August 01, 1998 1:53 PM > > At 11:35 AM 7/31/98 -0400, you wrote: > >I see there was an Enumeration of Botetourt citizens in 1785. Was there any > >other enumeration > >or census taken in Botetourt between then and 1810? If so, does anyone have > >access to it/them? > > Hello Frank, > > There is the 1790 and 1800 Federal Census. I don't have either but a > Family History Center in your area can get them for you on film. > > I am surious about your above mentioned 1785 enumeration. Where may I > find that to take a look? > > Sorry I can't be of more help. Sandy in Alaska > sandy@mosquitonet.com > > > ==== VABOTETO Mailing List ==== > Remember to always post messages to: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com > even if you're subscribed in digest mode. > ALWAYS use an appropriate Subject: line (NOT starting with Re: )

Is anyone familiar with this family? Benjamin DENTON and Margaret ANDERSON married 24 Jul 1793 in Botetourt Co, Virginia and raised nine children: John A. DENTON b. 6 Aug 1794 d. 1848 Robert DENTON b. 6 Aug 1796 d. 9 Sep 1805, Botetourt Co., Virginia Margaret DENTON b. 31 Mar 1799 Dallas DENTON b. 19 May 1801 d. 15 Aug 1865 Matilda DENTON b. 15 Oct 1803 Benjamin DENTON b. 9 Apr 1806 d. 18 Apr 1848, Indiana Rebecca DENTON b. 10 Aug 1808 Elizabeth DENTON b. 1810 William Anderson DENTON b. 30 Sep 1813, Botetourt Co., Virginia d. 20 Dec 1877, Arkansas Patricia Smith smithpat@iex.net Patricia Smith smithpat@iex.net

At 09:53 AM 8/1/98 -0800, Sandy McDougall wrote: >At 11:35 AM 7/31/98 -0400, you wrote: >>I see there was an Enumeration of Botetourt citizens in 1785. Was there any >>other enumeration >>or census taken in Botetourt between then and 1810? If so, does anyone have >>access to it/them? I'm not sure about that, have not heard of it. I do have a book that is Botetourt County Early Settlers its from the earliest times through 1795, this was written by Charles T. Burton. If you have someone you need looked it I can check for you. It doesn't have a lot of information just the names and the areas that they lived. Suzanne

At 11:35 AM 7/31/98 -0400, you wrote: >I see there was an Enumeration of Botetourt citizens in 1785. Was there any >other enumeration >or census taken in Botetourt between then and 1810? If so, does anyone have >access to it/them? Hello Frank, There is the 1790 and 1800 Federal Census. I don't have either but a Family History Center in your area can get them for you on film. I am surious about your above mentioned 1785 enumeration. Where may I find that to take a look? Sorry I can't be of more help. Sandy in Alaska sandy@mosquitonet.com

Hi all, Another question: My John Kefauver, buried in Goodview Cem (#1220) Has a stone headstone and behind it is a field stone, which my Mother says means that he was a settler on the land. Does anyone know if this is the true meaning of a field stone being placed right behind a headstone? Also, carved on his stone is a hand holding an anchor and wheat on both sides of it. What does the hand holding the anchor stand for and what does the wheat stand for? I assume the wheat is for being a farmer. Thanks in advance, Flo You all are always so helpful.

I see there was an Enumeration of Botetourt citizens in 1785. Was there any other enumeration or census taken in Botetourt between then and 1810? If so, does anyone have access to it/them? Thanks for any help, Frank Nofsinger <frankenoff@snet.com>

Is anyone interested in the BABER family of this and other VA counties.]? Derald morgan

Please send me, everyone, whatever you can come up with concerning Allen M. Carper born about 1826, married Mary M., had a son named Charles, born about 1849... perhaps February of 1849. This would connect all my Craig County Carpers firmly to the Botetourt Carpers, and back to the immigrant, Nicholaus Carper. Thanks, Vincent E. Summers

I'm seeking information about Joseph Carden, who lived on Craig's Creek in the 1775-1795 time period, in addition to that which is available in the Clerk's Office. I'd appreciate any leads that anyone could provide. Richard O. Carden