Saw your post: "Hi, I'm new to this list-researching Markham's from Botetourt Co later settled in Lee Co Va. My 4th gr grandfather was Josiah Markham m Mary Polly Bales from Bedford Co. All info indicates he was from Botetourt. Anyone else researching this line?" Yes, I am researching the same line of Josiah Markham and Mary Polly Beales. Have we corresponded before? Please contact me if not, as I have lots of information I can share with you. Regards, Chris Marcum marcum@dayton.bassinc.com