This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.campbell/2116.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A Stephen Davidson/Davison/Davisson married Lucy Neighbours in 1808 (as I recall) in Buckingham Co., VA. It strongly appears that this Stephen Davison/Davidson was the man of that same name who was on the 1830 Campbell Co., VA census (he had previously appeared on the 1810 and 1820 Buckingham Co., VA censuses). Stephen moved from VA and went to KY, and the 1850 Ohio Co., KY census shows that Stephen was born in Georgia around 1785 (and the family eventually used "Davisson" as the surname spelling....for whatever reason). DNA testing on a living male descendant of this Stephen Davison seems to confirm that he was NOT related to the other Davidsons in Buckingham who had been in Goochland, Cumberland and Albemarle Co., VA before being in Buckingham in 1761 (they were part of MY Davidson family, originally out of James City and then Charles City Co., VA in the 1600s and early-1700s). The above-mentioned DNA donor did match, however, two other male DNA donors who have also traced their Davidson/Davison families back to Bedford/Campbell Co., VA. It is known that one of those families was headed by a James Davison who came to Bedford Co., VA from PA by at least the late-1770s (per the Rev. War pension application of one of his sons). It is unclear if Stephen Davison's "branch" of the family was also from PA, and if so, it is unclear if his "branch" went straight from PA to GA or if they were also in VA for a while first. Some people show the father of this Stephen Davison as a John Davison, but! I have never seen any "hard evidence" of that. As I recall, the Stephen Davidson in Campbell Co., VA lived next to (or very near to) a John Neighbours, per the 1830 Campbell Co., VA census. I think John Neighbours also came to Campbell Co., VA from of Buckingham Co., VA, but that needs further investigation. I suspect that the members of the "Buckingham Neighbours family" were all descendants of ol' Abraham Neighbours. If you do a "combination Internet search" for "Abraham Neighbours" and "Buckingham," you will be able to read quite a bit about that family. As I recall, they were also out of PA, so maybe the Davisons and the Neighbours were already acquainted before they were in VA (but I certainly have no proof of that). I would SUSPECT that your William R. Neighbours was PROBABLY part of that same overall Neighbours family, but I have not reseached that whatsoever. I hope the above is of some value, and best of luck with your search.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.campbell/1196.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just sent you an e-mail which explains how to order War of 1812 records (per instructions sent to me from the National Archives). The online records for this War are rather "hit and miss," so I don't know what you might find on your Joseph Hall just by searching the Internet (or by just looking at a genealogy library), but you can probably obtain just about everything available on his service if you order (and pay for) the info. Good luck with your search.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hall Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.campbell/1196.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Mr. Davidson, Two weeks ago my cousin sent me an Index of Miscellaneous Papers from Albemarle County, Virginia. There was a notation beside my great-great-great-great-grandfather Joseph Hall's name that he was a veteran of the War of 1812. Joseph Hall was born Feb. 11, 1772 in either Albemarle County, Virginia or Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He died June 29, 1855 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Is there any list of veterans of the War of 1812?

Hi everyone, yesterday I found White Marsh and called the present owners, who didn't even know it was called White Marsh! Wanted to pass the search info on to you. The key is asking the Rootsweb lists, so never hesitate! Several people have been trying to help me, both with family information and websites. Thank you all! Terraserver showed a White Marsh Branch of Reedy Creek. Then I received the URL for Campbell County GIS http://gis.co.campbell.va.us/campbellims/default.aspx and it was a miracle tool. You need to zoom to the level that has the yellow numbered circles, then click on identify, put your cursor on the yellow circle, and WHAMO up comes the legal description with the owners name and address. The name of the property may date back for years, so it is possible that the original plantation name is still on the deed, unnoticed by anyone. You could probably click on all the circles, and find lots of old names. ;-) Thanks again to everyone! Sarah Reveley San Antonio

There is a White Marsh Branch that shows up on Terraserver right where George Reveleys plantation could have been! WOWEEEEE! http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=2&S=12&Z=17&X=851&Y=5161&W=3 Now here is the big favor, could someone who lives in the Concord area please maybe go check it out? White Marsh Branch is above Sherwill and between Spring Mill Road and the Campbell-Appomattox county line, and runs into Reedy Creek after it crosses into Appomattox County. I will be happy to send you some maps I have made. The aerial map on Terraserver shows some likely houses!!!! Time to get to Virginia! WOWEEE!!!! Sarah jumping up and down in Texas

The Virginia Historical Society owns the 1812-1813 letterbook for the Oxford Furnace Iron Works, which operated in Campbell County from before the Revolutionary War until about 1870. David Ross acquired Oxford Furnace in 1776 and made munitions and supplies for the Continental Army as well as household, farm, and industrial wares.As Dew researched the letterbook and other sources, he found a fascinating story of early 19th century life in Central Virginia.Ross lived in Petersburg and his Oxford operation grew to over 24,000 acres with four plantations, grist mill, a batteau fleet,blast furnaces, and forges. Except for a white manager, a miller, and a carpenter, other work was done by a slave force of over 225 people with a slave named Abram in charge of the iron works. The slaves grew the crops, milled grain, operated the boats hauling iron to Richmond,and did the skilled work of turning iron ore into products. http://www.lynchburgmuseum.org/muse_news_summer06.pdf Okay no more googling ;-) Sarah in Texas

http://www.historical-markers.org/distance/index.cgi?mid=148_4899 Great website!

>> All in all, it makes sense for James Calloway to have part of a furnace >> as he also was either the owner or part owner of the Montgomery Iron Mines prior to and during the revolution.<< Thanks for that info! My Reveleys were in the forge and furnace business during the Revolution as well. George's brother John had Westham Forge in Richmond, and the Buckingham Furnace in Buckingham County. George was involved financially in both, and according to family lore was involved in a furnace near his home at Concord. Is anyone out there who could somehow find more data? Thanks, Sarah

Thanks for the information on Oxford Furnace. All in all, it makes sense for James Calloway to have part of a furnace as he also was either the owner or part owner of the Montgomery Iron Mines prior to and during the revolution. Because of a threatened take over of the mines during the Rev by the Tories, according to family tradition, that led Uncle James, Uncle Charles Calloway and my ancestor, Robert Adams, to form the tribunal to try Tories, hence the term Lynching. All three had been Justices in Bedford or Campbell and when those were basically nullified by parting from England, there was a rather large void in civil law at that point. I appreciate the picture. Thanks for putting it on the web. -----Original Message----- From: vacampbe-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vacampbe-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Drema Swader Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:40 PM To: vacampbe@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VACAMPBE] Reveley - Patterson - Jennings - Robertson - Thornhill etc I don't have any information on the Reveleys, but speaking of Oxford Furnace... I stopped along 460 last year (about half way between Lynchburg and Appomattox) and took this picture (I can't attach it, so I'll put it on the web): http://www.drema.com/images/OxfordFurnace.jpg For those of you who can't follow the link, it says: "Just south across Little Beaver Creek stand the ruins of the last of three Oxford Iron Works furnaces built in the vicinity. Virginia and Pennsylvania investors began the ironworks nearby between 1768 and 1772 as a small bloomery forge. According to local tradition, James Callaway built the first blast furnace a mile south before the Revolutionary War. David Ross, a Petersburg entrepreneur, bought the property and built the second furnace on another branch of the creek by late 1776. Thomas Jefferson praised Oxford iron for its high quality. William Ross, an heir to David Ross, and his partners operated the third furnace from about 1836 to 1875." -Department of Historic Resources, 1997 Drema http://genealogy.drema.com Sarah wrote: > Hello, I'm still trying to locate "White Marsh" near Concord, the Reveley > home that contains the graves of George (1776 - 1822) and his family. I > think George Francis Reveley, the VMI cadet who was in the Battle of New > Market, is buried there. In addition to White Marsh, George had an > interest in an iron foundry not far from his home, which could be "Oxford > Furnace" which shows up on Mapquest about 5 miles west of Concord, on 460. > > I would like to give you a few details, and related surnames, in case you > might have White Marsh in your family history and not know it. > > Elizabeth Patterson Reveley, George's granddaughter, told her nieces and > nephews about visiting the farm and that the house was still there in her > time. Elizabeth Patterson Reveley (1863 - 1949) was a teacher at Lynchburg > High School, and later became the principal. Her niece said her father's > father and grandfather were buried on the farm, so that would be George > Reveley (1776 - 1822) and Robert Jennings Reveley. (1820-1890). > > The Reveley men had a knack for marrying well, and George married Judith > Sydnor Jennings, the daughter of Robert Jennings and and Mary Ann Robinson. > The Jennings family owned estates in Hanover and Charlotte Counties, > Virginia. George raised tobacco and was involved in the affairs of > Lynchburg. He was a charter stockholder of the Farmers Bank -the first bank > in Lynchburg, and served in the Virginia Legislature. George and Judith had > thirteen children, and when they both died by 1823, their eight remaining > children inherited a large amount of land. Robert Jennings Reveley took > over White Marsh as his brothers died and his sisters married. Robert > co-signed a note for a Mr. Thornhill (probably his brother in law, the > husband of Judith Reveley), using most of his farmland as collateral. Then > Thornhill defaulted, and the land was lost. > > WHERE IS IT? By checking the census, I have at least located neighboring > landowners that indicate property ownership changes maybe. > > 1820 - Benjamin Moore, Jane Helm, Olivia McReynolds, and Dabney Elliot. > (owned by George Sr) > 1830 - Robertson, Radikin (owned by John & George Francis) > 1840 - Robertson, Cheatham (owned by George Francis) > 1850 - Robertson, Cheatham (owned by George Francis) > 1860 - Drinkart, Thornhill (Robert is deputy sheriff - is this a different > location?) > George is dead, not sure where Margaret is.... > 1870 - Margaret is at Nebraska, near the Chiltons, Robert is in Lynchburg > > Related surnames include: > > John Reveley married Martha Christian in 1827. > George Francis Reveley married Margaret Robertson in 1838, the daughter of > David and Elizabeth Robertson. When he died circa 1850, Margaret moved to > the Robertson home, "Nebraska" and later inherited it. > Judith Reveley married Joshua Thornhill in 1827. Reveleys were also buried > in a Thornhill cemetery, location unknown. > Elizabeth Reveley married Colonel Samuel Patterson in 1828. > Jane Reveley married Charles Hunter in 1833. > Robert Jennings Reveley married Elizabeth Doss in 1840. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated! > Sarah Reveley > San Antonio, Texas > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VACAMPBE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VACAMPBE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

>>I don't have any information on the Reveleys, but speaking of Oxford Furnace... I stopped along 460 last year (about half way between Lynchburg and Appomattox) and took this picture......http://www.drema.com/images/OxfordFurnace.jpg ..........William Ross, an heir to David Ross, and his partners operated the third furnace from about 1836 to 1875<< Thanks so much!!! I wonder how I can find out who the other partners were? George Reveley was in the area as early as the 1820 census. Thanks again, Sarah

That's a very good question! And, unfortunately, I don't have an answer. A couple years ago, I tried to track down information on the web about the highway markers, and it seems that it is only available in a book (which... I might pick up a copy, since a new edition is supposed to be coming out "in early 2007"). I contemplated starting a web page with pictures and locations of the markers... but it would be difficult, since I don't live in Virginia (I only visit there a couple times a year). But, alas, it would be time consuming (and I don't think I could support yet another hobby :-) I searched the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website, and according to them, the information on the markers is submitted with the application for each marker. So the Department probably cannot supply more information about the topic on the markers (although, it might be very interesting to view the original application. Perhaps it contains information on who submitted the application... and if that person or group is still available, they would certainly have more info). I think I will try to email someone at the agency to find out how helpful they might be in tracking down such info. I'll keep you posted. Drema Sarah wrote: > >>I don't have any information on the Reveleys, but speaking of Oxford > Furnace... I stopped along 460 last year (about half way between Lynchburg > and Appomattox) and took this > picture......http://www.drema.com/images/OxfordFurnace.jpg ..........William > Ross, an heir to David Ross, and his partners operated the third furnace > from about 1836 to 1875<< > > Thanks so much!!! I wonder how I can find out who the other partners were? > George Reveley was in the area as early as the 1820 census. > > Thanks again, > Sarah > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VACAMPBE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >

I don't have any information on the Reveleys, but speaking of Oxford Furnace... I stopped along 460 last year (about half way between Lynchburg and Appomattox) and took this picture (I can't attach it, so I'll put it on the web): http://www.drema.com/images/OxfordFurnace.jpg For those of you who can't follow the link, it says: "Just south across Little Beaver Creek stand the ruins of the last of three Oxford Iron Works furnaces built in the vicinity. Virginia and Pennsylvania investors began the ironworks nearby between 1768 and 1772 as a small bloomery forge. According to local tradition, James Callaway built the first blast furnace a mile south before the Revolutionary War. David Ross, a Petersburg entrepreneur, bought the property and built the second furnace on another branch of the creek by late 1776. Thomas Jefferson praised Oxford iron for its high quality. William Ross, an heir to David Ross, and his partners operated the third furnace from about 1836 to 1875." -Department of Historic Resources, 1997 Drema http://genealogy.drema.com Sarah wrote: > Hello, I'm still trying to locate "White Marsh" near Concord, the Reveley > home that contains the graves of George (1776 - 1822) and his family. I > think George Francis Reveley, the VMI cadet who was in the Battle of New > Market, is buried there. In addition to White Marsh, George had an > interest in an iron foundry not far from his home, which could be "Oxford > Furnace" which shows up on Mapquest about 5 miles west of Concord, on 460. > > I would like to give you a few details, and related surnames, in case you > might have White Marsh in your family history and not know it. > > Elizabeth Patterson Reveley, George's granddaughter, told her nieces and > nephews about visiting the farm and that the house was still there in her > time. Elizabeth Patterson Reveley (1863 - 1949) was a teacher at Lynchburg > High School, and later became the principal. Her niece said her father's > father and grandfather were buried on the farm, so that would be George > Reveley (1776 - 1822) and Robert Jennings Reveley. (1820-1890). > > The Reveley men had a knack for marrying well, and George married Judith > Sydnor Jennings, the daughter of Robert Jennings and and Mary Ann Robinson. > The Jennings family owned estates in Hanover and Charlotte Counties, > Virginia. George raised tobacco and was involved in the affairs of > Lynchburg. He was a charter stockholder of the Farmers Bank -the first bank > in Lynchburg, and served in the Virginia Legislature. George and Judith had > thirteen children, and when they both died by 1823, their eight remaining > children inherited a large amount of land. Robert Jennings Reveley took > over White Marsh as his brothers died and his sisters married. Robert > co-signed a note for a Mr. Thornhill (probably his brother in law, the > husband of Judith Reveley), using most of his farmland as collateral. Then > Thornhill defaulted, and the land was lost. > > WHERE IS IT? By checking the census, I have at least located neighboring > landowners that indicate property ownership changes maybe. > > 1820 - Benjamin Moore, Jane Helm, Olivia McReynolds, and Dabney Elliot. > (owned by George Sr) > 1830 - Robertson, Radikin (owned by John & George Francis) > 1840 - Robertson, Cheatham (owned by George Francis) > 1850 - Robertson, Cheatham (owned by George Francis) > 1860 - Drinkart, Thornhill (Robert is deputy sheriff - is this a different > location?) > George is dead, not sure where Margaret is.... > 1870 - Margaret is at Nebraska, near the Chiltons, Robert is in Lynchburg > > Related surnames include: > > John Reveley married Martha Christian in 1827. > George Francis Reveley married Margaret Robertson in 1838, the daughter of > David and Elizabeth Robertson. When he died circa 1850, Margaret moved to > the Robertson home, "Nebraska" and later inherited it. > Judith Reveley married Joshua Thornhill in 1827. Reveleys were also buried > in a Thornhill cemetery, location unknown. > Elizabeth Reveley married Colonel Samuel Patterson in 1828. > Jane Reveley married Charles Hunter in 1833. > Robert Jennings Reveley married Elizabeth Doss in 1840. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated! > Sarah Reveley > San Antonio, Texas > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VACAMPBE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >

Hello, I'm still trying to locate "White Marsh" near Concord, the Reveley home that contains the graves of George (1776 - 1822) and his family. I think George Francis Reveley, the VMI cadet who was in the Battle of New Market, is buried there. In addition to White Marsh, George had an interest in an iron foundry not far from his home, which could be "Oxford Furnace" which shows up on Mapquest about 5 miles west of Concord, on 460. I would like to give you a few details, and related surnames, in case you might have White Marsh in your family history and not know it. Elizabeth Patterson Reveley, George's granddaughter, told her nieces and nephews about visiting the farm and that the house was still there in her time. Elizabeth Patterson Reveley (1863 - 1949) was a teacher at Lynchburg High School, and later became the principal. Her niece said her father's father and grandfather were buried on the farm, so that would be George Reveley (1776 - 1822) and Robert Jennings Reveley. (1820-1890). The Reveley men had a knack for marrying well, and George married Judith Sydnor Jennings, the daughter of Robert Jennings and and Mary Ann Robinson. The Jennings family owned estates in Hanover and Charlotte Counties, Virginia. George raised tobacco and was involved in the affairs of Lynchburg. He was a charter stockholder of the Farmers Bank -the first bank in Lynchburg, and served in the Virginia Legislature. George and Judith had thirteen children, and when they both died by 1823, their eight remaining children inherited a large amount of land. Robert Jennings Reveley took over White Marsh as his brothers died and his sisters married. Robert co-signed a note for a Mr. Thornhill (probably his brother in law, the husband of Judith Reveley), using most of his farmland as collateral. Then Thornhill defaulted, and the land was lost. WHERE IS IT? By checking the census, I have at least located neighboring landowners that indicate property ownership changes maybe. 1820 - Benjamin Moore, Jane Helm, Olivia McReynolds, and Dabney Elliot. (owned by George Sr) 1830 - Robertson, Radikin (owned by John & George Francis) 1840 - Robertson, Cheatham (owned by George Francis) 1850 - Robertson, Cheatham (owned by George Francis) 1860 - Drinkart, Thornhill (Robert is deputy sheriff - is this a different location?) George is dead, not sure where Margaret is.... 1870 - Margaret is at Nebraska, near the Chiltons, Robert is in Lynchburg Related surnames include: John Reveley married Martha Christian in 1827. George Francis Reveley married Margaret Robertson in 1838, the daughter of David and Elizabeth Robertson. When he died circa 1850, Margaret moved to the Robertson home, "Nebraska" and later inherited it. Judith Reveley married Joshua Thornhill in 1827. Reveleys were also buried in a Thornhill cemetery, location unknown. Elizabeth Reveley married Colonel Samuel Patterson in 1828. Jane Reveley married Charles Hunter in 1833. Robert Jennings Reveley married Elizabeth Doss in 1840. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Sarah Reveley San Antonio, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reveley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.campbell/2116.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Always looking for Neighbors to find out why my uncle had the middle name Neighbour. Found War of 1812 for you: Name: WILLIAM R NEIGHBOURS Company: 3 REG'T (DICKINSON'S) VIRGINIA MILITIA. Rank - Induction: PRIVATE Rank - Discharge: PRIVATE Roll Box: 152 Roll Exct: 602 Also found 1810 , 1830, 1860 & 1860 slaves census plus 2 possible contacts. Email me at sarahreveley@grandecom.net Sarah Reveley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Neighbours, Nabors Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.campbell/2116/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any additional information on WILLIAM R. NEIGHBOURS, my 3rd Great Grandfather. He was born bwtn 1788-1796 in Virginia and was married to Mary, last name unknown. 1850 Census shows that the family lived in Campbell County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Frazier, Cahill Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HBC.2ACI/2115 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on my mother's step-father, William Morgan Frazier who was a native of Campbell County and died Dec. 14, 1934 in Martinsville, VA. My grandmother was Annie Mae Cahill, my mother is Rae D. Frazier Costanzo, and my uncle was Dean Gray Frazier. According to a Martinsville obituary I found, Mr. Frazier was married once before he married my grandmother, Annie Cahill, and he had a son named Jerry Frazier from his first marriage. Any information wold be appreciated.

There is a very brave man buried in Campbell County: Edwin Steptoe Moorman, VMI Class of 1867, Rustburg, cemetery unknown We need photos of the grave. A shot of the cemetery entrance, and the area surrounding the grave, would be wonderful. The VMI Corps of Cadets fought as a unit at the Battle of New Market, Virginia, on May 15, 1864. Two hundred fifty seven cadets were on the field. Ten cadets were killed in battle or died later from the effects of their wounds; 45 were wounded. The youngest participating cadet was fifteen; the oldest twenty-five. Two VMI alumni are attempting to obtain photos of the graves and biographical of all 257 cadets who fought in the Battle of New Market in the Civil War. This is a HUGE task. RAoGK has offered to help with the database. You can visit their web page at http://www.augustagavmiaa.info/ and click on the New Market Cadet database. Read about the battle at http://www.vmi.edu/archives/Civil_War/cwnm.html . Hopefully someone on this list has the time to locate and photograph the grave. We welcome any additional biographical information not in the VMI archives or "The Corps Forward" by Couper and Gibson. If in doubt, send what you have and we will compare it. ;-) Please send to me, sarahreveley@grandecom.net . I will then combine all the data on him and send it to them. They contacted me about my ancestor George Francis Reveley, who was a cadet then, and I volunteered to help them get the other graves photographed, knowing we have so many wonderful people on Rootsweb that will help. ;-) Thanks, Sarah Reveley San Antonio, Texas sarahreveley@grandecom.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HBC.2ACI/1241.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, but they are not listed in the book.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HBC.2ACI/2113.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My Neil family left Scottville, Michigan for Campbell Co. Virginia. The woman looks a bit like one of the daughters---but older than the photo that I have of her. People often add an 's' to Scottville (Michigan) because there are other communities with similar names--like Scottsville, VA. Anyway, it was worth a check...you have a great website going there by the way.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HBC.2ACI/2113.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Diann, It says Scottsville on the back of the postcard type photo. And i purchased it in Virginia. God bless, Beth