Galax Gazette Obits--November 06, 2001 Carrie V. Byrd, 91 Carrie V. Byrd, 91, of Galax, formerly of Fries, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Wayne G. Byrd. She was born Aug. 29, 1910, in Wythe County to John and Mary Jane Smith Kane. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Clifton Phibbs of Fries; three stepchildren, Doris Bond of Galax, Sanford Byrd of Fries and Maxine Byrd of Cincinnati, Ohio; a brother, Emmett Kane of King George; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Saturday at Fries United Methodist Church with burial in the Fries Cemetery. The Revs. Tim Worgan and John Williams officiated.Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ettie R. Cox, 99 Ettie R. Cox, 99, of Independence, the Gold Hill Community, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of Dewey Cox. She was born March 9, 1902, in Grayson County, the Gold Hill Community. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and –nephews; several great-great-nieces and –nephews; several great-great-great-nieces and –nephews; a special great-nieces, Shirley Kennedy Richardson of Sparta, N.C.; and special care-givers, Barbara and Mack Halsey and Martha Dowell. A funeral was held Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Bridle Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Delp and Dennis Sexton officiated.Memorial contributions may be made to the Gold Hill Baptist Church building fund, c/o Barbara Halsey, 1748 Gold Hill Road, Independence, Va. 24348; or Bridle Creek Cemetery, c/o Jacky Anderson, 5006 Wilson Highway, Independence, Va. 24348. The Rev. James Wilson Ward, 75 The Rev. James Wilson Ward, 75, of Ivanhoe, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born May 10, 1926, in Greensboro, N.C., to Clayton and Hattie Edwards Ward. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Ward of Ivanhoe; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Brenda and Wes Denson of Eden, N.C., Rita Blevins of the home, Barbara and Wade Lawson and Marth and Homer Norman, all of Fries, Teresa and Richard Goodman of Dobson, N.C., and Donna and Jim Green of Paoli, Ind.; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Nathan and Dawn Ward of Fries, Mark and Lanor Ward of Max Meadows and Dan and Sally Ward of Ivanhoe and Ted Ward of Galax; 28 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy Bowman of Greensboro, N.C., and Mamie Lea Zambon of Tampa, Fla.; and a brother, Ray Ward of Greensboro, N.C. A funeral was held Saturday at Cold Springs United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Military rites were conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The Revs. Rance Edwards, Fred Jennings, Matt Linkous and Mark Linkous officiated.Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Thanks to all the responses! Below is what I have on Jackson Nester and his family can anyone add or correct? I need more full dates, places and where buried. 1. Jackson1 NESTER , born Jun 1846 in Carroll Co., Virginia; buried in Newman Cem., Carroll Co., Virginia, son of Abraham NESTER and Rachel (COCK) NESTER . He married (1) on 11 Apr 1865 in Carroll Co., Virginia Mary Ann (LARGEN) Nester , born 1847 in Carroll Co., Virginia; died 2 Jun 1896 in Carroll Co., Virginia, daughter of Elijah LARGEN and Mary (ESKUE) LARGEN ; (2) on 23 Oct 1895 in Carroll Co., Virginia Carroll Netta Frances (LARGEN) Nester , born 21 Feb 1870 in Carroll Co., Virginia; died 29 Jun 1922 in Carroll Co., Virginia; buried 1922 in Newman Cem., Carroll Co., Virginia, daughter of Lewis LARGEN and Sarah (GOAD) LARGEN ("Sally") ; (3) on 27 Dec 1922 in , Carroll Co., Va. Sarah Miranda (BOLT) Nester ("Ran") , born 1862 in Carroll Co., Virginia. Children of Jackson NESTER and Mary Ann LARGEN were as follows: + 2 i Larretta Jane2 NESTER ("Nettie") , born 18 Aug 1865 in Carroll Co., Virginia; died 1926 in Carroll Co., Virginia. She married Rufus PUCKETT . 3 ii Flotilda J.2 NESTER , born 19 Aug 1866 in Carroll Co., Virginia. 4 iii Son2 NESTER , born Jun 1873 in Carroll Co., Virginia; died Jun 1873 in Age 1 Day, Carroll Co., Virginia. 5 iv Mary Ellen2 NESTER , born 26 Sep 1882 in Carroll Co., Virginia; died 21 Mar 1901 in Carroll Co., Virginia; buried Mar 1901 in Worrell Cem., Carroll Co., Virginia. She married on 5 Sep 1901 in Carroll Co., Virginia George Lafayette NESTER , born 4 Apr 1880 in Floyd Co., Virginia; died 15 Feb 1944 in Carroll Co., Virginia; buried Feb 1944 in Floyd Webb Cem., Carroll Co., Virginia, son of Shadrack S. NESTER ("Shade") and Lucy T. F. (GOAD) Nester . + 6 v Viola2 NESTER , born 26 Sep 1885 in Carroll Co., Virginia. She married (1) Mark H. COMBS ; (2) Willie RICHARDS . 7 vi Son2 NESTER , born 1 Jun 1887 in Carroll Co., Virginia. Children of Jackson NESTER and Carroll Netta Frances LARGEN were as follows: + 8 i Rosetta2 NESTER , born Nov 1897 in Carroll Co., Virginia. She married John H. WEBB . 9 ii Robert Lee2 NESTER ("Bob Jack") , born 24 May 1903 in Carroll Co., Virginia; died 21 Aug 1933 in Carroll Co., Virginia; buried Aug 1933 in Newman Cem., Carroll Co., Virginia. He married (1) on 18 Mar 1921 in Carroll Co., Virginia Nancy Alverta (GOAD) Nester ("Alvertie") , born 24 May 1902 in Carroll Co., Virginia; died Feb 1970 in Carroll Co., Virginia; buried Feb 1970 in Walter Goad Cem., Carroll Co., Virginia, daughter of David Ingram GOAD and Elizabeth Francis (DALTON) Goad ; (2) Inez (WEBB) Nester .

Hey Sharon I am looking in the Carroll Co Cemetery Book at a Newman Cemetery in the Laurel Fork area of Carroll. I see a Jack Nester CO F 5 VA INF CSA there were now dates. Other Nester's in this cemetery: Mettie F. Nester 21 Feb 1870 - 29 June 1922 Robert L. Nester 24 May 1903 - 21 Aug 1933 Rosa L. Nester 22 July 1904 - 22 Dec 1972 L. Wyatt Nester 2 July 1909 - 2 Sept 1980 Emmons G. Nester 16 July 1902 - 26 Feb 1980 Lura Ann Nester 9 July 1907 - Sarah E. Nester 28 Nov 1872 - 21 July 1972 Columbus P. Nester 23 Mar 1879 - 5 July 1959 Addie E. Nester 29 Oct 1900 - 30 Apr 1918 Leburn G. Nester 1 Dec 1899 - 11 Jan 1983 Martha E. Nester 10 May 1877 - 10 June 1962 R. Frank Nester 7 Apr 1884 - 11 Apr 1958 Ulie Nester 2 Jan 1914 - 12 June 1972 Carlie C. Nester 10 Apr 1913 - 15 Feb 1977 Other families in this cemetery are Newman, Largen, Largin, Mabry & Goad. There are a few other Newman cemeteries but none with Jackson. He may be buried in one and only be one of the fieldstones. Good Luck Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Minton Hill" <shill@cswnet.com> To: <VACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 5:35 PM Subject: [VACARROL] Jackson Nester > Jackson Nester born Jun 1846 Carroll Co. Va son of Abraham Nester & Rachel > Cock. He was buried in the Newman Cem. (is this in Carroll Co.?) WHEN did > he die? > > Sharon > > > ==== VACARROL Mailing List ==== > The Carroll Co VAGenWeb "Books" page is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vacarrol/carr-lup.htm > >

Jackson Nester born Jun 1846 Carroll Co. Va son of Abraham Nester & Rachel Cock. He was buried in the Newman Cem. (is this in Carroll Co.?) WHEN did he die? Sharon

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Galax Gazette Obits--November 02, 2001 FLORA COCKERHAM AMBURN Flora Cockerham Amburn, 85, of Galax died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. She was born in Ohio on Oct. 28, 1916 to Troy C. and Betty Jane Goodson Cockerham. Survivors include her husband: Elwood Amburn of Galax; a daughter, Betty A. Pilson of Stuart; a sister, Pearl Whisenhunt of Winston-Salem, N.C., a brother, Junior Cockerham of Hillsville; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Chapel with burial in the Blue Ridge Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmie Marion will officiate.Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. JEROME DANIEL GOINS Jerome Daniel Goins, 49, of Maryland, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001 at Washington, D.C. Survivors include a son, Jerome Daniel Goins, Jr. of Glen Burnie, Md.; his mother, Pinkie Goins of Galax; a sister, Juanita Brown of Galax; five brothers, Robert Robinson of Chillicothe, Ohio, Bobby Goins of Maryland and Andy Goins, Billy Goins and David Proctor, all of Galax; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Thursday at noon in the Mount Olivet Holiness Church at Baywood with burial in the Hampton Cemetery.Military rites were performed by the Grayson VFW Post #7726. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. KERMIT HAYNES Kermit Haynes, 75, of Fancy Gap, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001. Survivors include his wife, Betty Martin Haynes, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Judy Haynes of Greenville, S.C., and Donny and Rebecca Haynes of Fancy Gap; and two grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Gladesboro Cemetery. The Rev. Duane Steele officiated. EDISON EARL SPENCER Edison Earl Spencer, 66, of Honey Brook, Penn., and formerly of Rugby, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001 in Honey Brook. He was born Jan. 7, 1935 to Canie Allen and Virgie Farmer Spencer. Survivors include his wife, Lois Anderson Spencer of the home; one son, Brian Spencer of Reading, Penn.; his mother, Virgie Spencer of Rugby; a sister, Glenna Halsey of Troutdale; one brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Kay Spencer of Rugby; and one granddaughter. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. in Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby with burial in Rockbridge Cemetery at Grant. The Rev. Rex Hall will officiate.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements.

Galax Gazette Obits--November 01, 2001 DOROTHY ANNE TOBLER Dorothy Anne Sokat Tobler, 83, of Hillsville, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. She was born March 14, 1918, in Paterson, N.J., to Bert and Anna Sokat. She was the widow of Werner W. Tobler Jr. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Trudi and Dave Dunham of Roanoke; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sandy Tobler of Patrick Springs; a son, Werner Tobler of the home; two granddaughters; a sister-in-law, Fran Sokat of Brownsville, Texas; and a host of relatives in Vermont, Arizona, California, New Hampshire and New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gladesboro Lutheran Church of Hillsville, the Joy Ranch School of Woodlawn, the American Cancer Society, the Damon Runyan Cancer Fund, or the Hillsville Women’s Club. Following cremation, there will be a family visitation at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home in Hillsville on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with a memorial service following with Pastor Duane Steele officiating.Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home, Hillsville, is in charge of arrangements. RUTH THOMAS ARGABRITE Ruth Thomas Argabrite, 75, Grant, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, at her home. She was born Aug. 31, 1926, in Grant to Eli Fountain and Cessie Darthulia Pugh Thomas. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda ogle of Lansing, N.C., and Loretta and Chip Painter of Independence; a sister, Virginia Thomas of Grant; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Ada Thomas of Grant and Joe and Wilma Thomas of Asheboro, N.C.; and a granddaughter, Amanda Painter of Bluefield. A funeral was held Monday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Grant Cemetery. The Rev. Ken Blevins officiated.Memorial contributions may be made to the Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA. 24363; or Grant United Methodist Church, c/o Marion Vaught, 96 Flatridge Road, Troutdale, Va. 24378.

The Carroll News Obits--October 31, 2001 HARRIETT R. BENZING Harriett Rose Benzing, 81, of Galax, died Oct. 22, 2001, in Waddell Nursing Home. She is survived by a daughter, Lorraine Lederer of Woodlawn; one grandson, one great-granddaughter. Funeral was Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel conducted by the Rev. Bobbie Burcham. Burial was in Monta Vista Cemetery. CLARENCE A. BOBBITT Clarence Andrew Bobbitt, 84, of Galax, died Oct. 22, 2001, in Twin County Regional Hospital. He is survived by sisters, Clara Leonard and Lura Carico both of Galax. Funeral was Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Monta Vista Mausoleum. Officiating ministers were the Rev. Ted Bartlett and the Rev. Harvey Carico. MARY T. BONDURANT Mary T. Bondurant, 95, of Laurel Fork, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001. Born at Laurel Fork on Sept. 16, 1906, she was the daughter of the late E.M. Turner and Maggie Duncan Turner. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Otis Ritchie and Mack Boundurant as well as a sister, Dott Turner Marshall and seven brothers, James G. Turner, Robert H. Turner, Baxter K. Turner, John P. Turner, Samuel C. Turner, Carl D. Turner and Edward M. Turner, Jr. A 1925 graduate of Beechwood High School, Heidelberg, KY, she was for many years associated with the Presbyterian Orphanage, Barium Springs, NC as a house mother. During these years, she personally cared for her mother and father and assisted other family members. By her hard work and planning, she ensured that her parent's farm at Laurel Fork remained intact. Her charitable works and church activities were many and touched countless lives. She is survived by eight nieces and eight nephews and the many children who were at the time in her excellent and loving care. I lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either the Stone Mountain Baptist Church or the Turner-Duncan Cemetery Fund, c/o Edward M. Turner, III, P. O. Box 393, Hillsville, VA 24343. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Stone Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Woods and Rev. Paul Horne officiating. Burial will be in the Turner-Duncan Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville, VA is in charge of arrangements. MAUDE R. BREWER Maude Roberts Brewer, 96, of Fries, died Oct. 28, 2001, in Asbury Center in Wytheville. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral was Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel conducted by the Rev. Arlin Shupe and the Rev. Rance Edwards. Burial was in the Providence Cemetery. IBERN E. COX Ibern Ergo Cox, 77, of Hillsville, passed away Oct. 21, 2001, in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He served in the U. S. Navy in WWII, was a Life Member of Hillsville VFW Post 1115 and a member of Hillsville Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Cox; one son, R. Carter Cox of Vinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Ann and Kenneth Webb of Oviedo, FL; two sisters, Eurseline Horsley of Greensboro, NC and Willadean Summers of Galax; a sister-in-law, Lois G. Cox of Dugspur; one niece and several nephews. Funeral was Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. in Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel conducted by the Rev. Norman Goad. Burial was in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. Military Rites were conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115 and Masonic Service was by Hillsville Lodge #193 AF&AM. TRESSIE D. MARSHALL Tressie Delphia Marshall, daughter of George W. and Laura Semones McMillan, died on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. in Orlando, FL at the age of 83. Tressie was born in Carroll County, VA April 28, 1918. Tressie was the wife of the late Sherman C. Marshall. They were the parents of seven children: Glen W. Marshall (deceased), Joseph W. Marshall (deceased), Larry F. Marshall of Kissimmee, Florida, Teddy W. Marshall of Seattle, Washington, Phoebe Marshall Matos of Orlando, Florida, Brenda Marshall Inman of Kissimmee, Florida and Katherine Marshall Bowman of Mount Airy, NC. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. at the Gladesboro Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Duane Steele and Reverend Clarence Marshall officiating. LELIA H. MORRIS Mrs. Lelia Virginia Hawks Morris, age 82, of 428 Maple Grove Church Rd., Mt. Airy, NC, widow of Mr. Ernest Franklin Morris, died at Northern Hospital of Surry County Friday morning, Oct. 26, 2001. Mrs. Morris was born Oct. 25, 1919, in Surry County, NC to the late Richard Carl and Stella Galyean Hawks. She was retired from RSVP and was the oldest member of Ivy Green Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters and two sons-in-law, Mildred Marshall and Maxine Carlisle both of Mt. Airy, NC, Loyce and Curtis Sowers of Floyd, VA and Melody and Steven Slaughter of Willis, VA; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Edward and Judy Morris of Lowgap, NC; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, three sisters and twobrothers-in-law, Hazel York, Mt. Airy, NC, Mary and Wayne Moore and Elsie Bryant all of Lowgap, NC, Paul Tompkins of Sparta, NC; two brothers and five sisters-in-law, Russell and Barbara Hawks, Mt. Airy, NC, Mitchell and Mabel Hawks, Lowgap, NC, Willie Hawks, Lowgap, NC, Naomi Hawks, Lowgap, NC and Beatrice Hawks, Mt. Airy, NC. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by two sisters, Alice Hodges and Maude Tompkins; three brothers, Claude, Swanson and Raleigh Hawks and two grandchildren, Crystal Morris and Brandon Matthew Slaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Ivy Green Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Lester Bryant. Burial was in the Morris Cemetery in Fancy Gap, VA. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday night at Moody Funeral Home of Mt. Airy. HARRY K. NEFF Harry Keith Neff, 72, of Galax, VA passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, VA. Mr. Neff was an agent for Nationwide Insurance Co. from 1962-1990. He was an officer for the Virginia State Police from 1953-1962. He was a Life Member of the Hillsville VFW Post #1115. He was in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict as an Air Traffic Controller. Mr. Neff for the past 12 years, was a Board Member of the Carilion New River Valley Health Foundation. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Horton Neff of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Neff Hutchison and A. Michael Hutchison of Hillsville, VA; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Edwin Neff and Rene M. Neff of Galax, VA; sister, Juanita Hobbs Neff of Galax, VA; four grandchildren, Kevin Michael Hutchison, Mary Beth Hutchison, Rachel Mckenzie Neff and Jeana Morgan Neff. Funeral was at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in Hillsville Christian Church. The Rev. Duane Steele and the Rev. Dennis Hutchison officiated. Burial was in Mo a Vista Memory Gardens, Galax. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Hillsville Christian Church. Military Rites were conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. JAMES H. PAYNE James Harvey Payne, 83, of Max Meadows, died Oct. 22, 2001, in Pulaski Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Payne; two daughters and son-in-law, Carolyn and Carl Collin Wright of Wake Forest, NC, Lois Akers of Greensboro, NC; son-in-law, Bob Walton of Mechanicsburg, PA; two sisters, Emmie Nichols and Carrie Bond both of Max Meadows; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Funeral was Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. in Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel conducted by Elder Sidney Rakes. Burial was in the Swecker Cemetery RICKEY W. SEXTON Rickey Wayne Sexton, 45, of Wytheville, died Oct. 24, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Toni McClintockSexton; daughter, Tiffancy Savanna Sexton of the home; four sisters, Rebecca Sarkijarvi of Rural Retreat, Nancy Sexton, Debbie Hancock and Ginger Cornett all of Wytheville; two brothers, Charles "Pete" Sexton of Marion, James Sexton of Wytheville. Funeral was Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. in the Rosenbaum Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. J.C. McPeak and the Rev. Jerry Bell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rosenbaum Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church or to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382.

Carroll was not formed until 1842 and the birth registers did not start until 1853-54 in most counties. They were probably born in Grayson or Patrick. Your best bet is to look in the 1850 Census to see if he is listed with his parents. Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ralph And Jewell Peters" <rjpeters2@earthlink.net> To: <VACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 11:02 PM Subject: [VACARROL] RE: LOOKUP > Was wondering if someone could do a lookup for me on a Carroll > Co., Va. birth. > The birth was of a Thomas Wilson born in 1835 in Carroll Co. Father was > listed as John > Wilson and I am wanting to know if the mother`s name is listed. Thank you. > Jewell. > rjpeters2@earthlink.net > > > ==== VACARROL Mailing List ==== > Messages from this mailing list are "warranted" to be free from viruses > BUT some virus might masquerade as a mailing list message. > ALWAYS be careful with unexpected attachments to email messages. > >

A George Lawson is listed as a tax payer, March 13, 1815. Listed with 1 male over 16, 1 horse, and 1 head of cattle. Reuben Lawson listed on muster rolls of Capt. William Bobbitt's Company, Randolph listed in Capt. Jonathan Isham's company, Reuben is listed there also. I did not find any Lawsons in 1850 Carroll Co. Census, in 1850 Grayson Census, Edmund, two Stephens and William Lawson listed. Mary Anne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna" <donnaedw@tcia.net> To: <VACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [VACARROL] George Losson (Lawson) > Carroll County was not formed until 1842 so you will have to look in Grayson > or Patrick Counties for someone getting married in Carroll before that time. > > I looked in my Patrick Co. Marriages 1791-1850 and did not find them. And > did not find them in my Carroll/Grayson Marriage book either. I did find > George Lawson as a surety in the marriage of Edmond Lawson and Elizabeth > South in the Carroll/Grayson book: "Bond 1833-28: June 20, 1833: Edmond > Lawson and Elizabeth South; George Lawson, surety. Bond 1833-29: Aug. 21, > 1833: Edmond Lasson and Elesebeth South, daughter of David; George Lasson, > surety. Return not found." > Good Luck > Donna > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "pzent" <pzent1@home.com> > To: <VACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 2:02 PM > Subject: [VACARROL] George Losson (Lawson) > > > > Would like a look up on a marriage between George Losson (Lawson) and > Sarah South (?). I figure around 1818. > > Would appreciate any help on this matter. > > > > Thanks > > Phyllis > > > > > > ==== VACARROL Mailing List ==== > > The Carroll Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPages" list is located at URL: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vacarrol/carr-web.htm > > > > > > > ==== VACARROL Mailing List ==== > Remember, all messages to be posted to the list must be mailed to > VACARROL-L@rootsweb.com > > >

Carroll County was not formed until 1842 so you will have to look in Grayson or Patrick Counties for someone getting married in Carroll before that time. I looked in my Patrick Co. Marriages 1791-1850 and did not find them. And did not find them in my Carroll/Grayson Marriage book either. I did find George Lawson as a surety in the marriage of Edmond Lawson and Elizabeth South in the Carroll/Grayson book: "Bond 1833-28: June 20, 1833: Edmond Lawson and Elizabeth South; George Lawson, surety. Bond 1833-29: Aug. 21, 1833: Edmond Lasson and Elesebeth South, daughter of David; George Lasson, surety. Return not found." Good Luck Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: "pzent" <pzent1@home.com> To: <VACARROL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 2:02 PM Subject: [VACARROL] George Losson (Lawson) > Would like a look up on a marriage between George Losson (Lawson) and Sarah South (?). I figure around 1818. > Would appreciate any help on this matter. > > Thanks > Phyllis > > > ==== VACARROL Mailing List ==== > The Carroll Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPages" list is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vacarrol/carr-web.htm > >

Was wondering if someone could do a lookup for me on a Carroll Co., Va. birth. The birth was of a Thomas Wilson born in 1835 in Carroll Co. Father was listed as John Wilson and I am wanting to know if the mother`s name is listed. Thank you. Jewell. rjpeters2@earthlink.net

Would like a look up on a marriage between George Losson (Lawson) and Sarah South (?). I figure around 1818. Would appreciate any help on this matter. Thanks Phyllis

Dear Carroll County Cousins, Does anyone have the address for Mae Webb in Hillsville? My aunt Iza had recommended that I contact Mae regarding my family research. I believe Mae is a cousin through James P. Bobbitt and Emisettie Dalton and that she used to be the Post Mistress in Hillsville. Aunt Iza was going to send me Mae's address but my uncle took sick and passed away followed by my aunt taking sick and passing away so I never got the address. I have heard that Mae moved from her house to an assisted living facility but I'm not sure where's it is located (I would guess Hillsville). I would very much like to write to Mae if anyone can help me with her address. Thanks, James Spidle Omaha, NE Researching Bobbitt, Dalton, Carroll, Fleming and associated families of Carroll County, VA http://www.SpidleFamily.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com

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Galax Gazette Obits--October 27, 2001 HARRIETT ROSE BENZING Harriett Rose Benzing, 81, of Galax, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at Waddell Nursing Home. She was born April 3, 1920, in Philadelphia, Pa., to William and Annie McCloskey Benzing. Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Lederer of Woodlawn; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; and two nephews. A funeral was held Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Monta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Bobbie Burcham officiated CLARENCE ANDREW BOBBITT Clarence Andrew Bobbitt, 84, of Galax, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born June 27, 1917, in Galax to Raliegh and Eugenia Frazier Bobbitt. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Hawkins; two brothers, Garnett Bobbitt and Homer Bobbitt; and a sister-in-law, Florence Bobbitt. He was retired from Twin County Motor and was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Galax. He was a veteran of World War II serving from 1941-1945. He proudly served at D Day, Normandy Beach Head, Algeria, Belgium, Sicily, Italy and North Africa. A funeral was held Wednesday at Monta Vista Mausoleum with military rites by the Grayson VFW Post 7726. The Revs. Ted Bartlett and Harvey Carico officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements IBERN ERGO COX Ibern Ergo Cox, 77, of Hillsville, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Shockley Cox of the home; a son, R. Carter Cox of Vinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Ann and Kenneth Webb of Oviedo, Fla.; two sisters, Eurseline Horsley of Greensboro, N.C., and Willadean Summers of Galax; a sister-in-law, Lois G. Cox of Dugspur; and one niece and several nephews. A funeral was held Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Norman Goad officiated. Military rites were conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115 and Masonic services were given by Hillsville Lodge 193 AF & AM. JAMES HARVEY PAYNE James Harvey Payne, 83, of Max Meadows, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at Pulaski Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Payne of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn and Carl Collin Wright of Wake Forest, N.C., and Lois Akers of Greensboro, N.C.; a son-in-law, Bob Walton of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Emmie Nichols and Carrie and Lahugh Bond, all of Max Meadows; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Swecker Cemetery. Elder Sidney Rakes officiated PAUL HAMILTON SPEARS Sr Paul Hamilton Spears Sr., 69, of High Point, N.C., died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Marsh Spears "Irene" of the home; a daughter, Mary Spears Sampson of Richmond; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Paul H. Spears Jr., of Denton, N.C., James and Karen Marsh of Archdale, N.C., and Larry and Cora Walsh of Wilkesobro, N.C.; two sisters, Eloise Harmon of High Point, N.C., and Loraine Cole of Wytheville; two brothers, Willie and James Spears of Galax; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Wednesday at Fairmont Park Baptist Church in High Point, with burial in the Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont Inc., 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262.

Galax Gazzette Obits--October 24, 2001 AMOS LESTER HALL Amos Lester Hall, 77, of Fries, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Mertie Ruth Hall. She was born Aug. 26, 1924, in Cripple Creek to William and Melinda Hamm Hall. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Ray Pfeiffer of Freemont, Ohio, Charlotte Taylor of Clyde, Ohio, and Gail and Tommy Edwards of Hillsville; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Roxanne Hall of Bellevue, Ohio; a sister, Janette Marsh of North Carolina; a brother, Cicero Hall of Eldercare of Hillsville; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Fries Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Fain officiated. JOHN CASSELL LARGEN John Cassell Largen, 72, of Roanoke, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born to Berlie C. Large and Ruby Bowman Largen. Survivors include his wife, Glorine Cochran Largen of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, John Gary and Lisa Harris Largen of Columbia, S.C., James Timothy and Judy Largen and Phillip Todd Largen, all of Roanoke; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lula Mae Gambill of Galax, Faye and J.R. Williams of Sparta, N.C., and Betty and Syd Clifton of Warner Robins, Ga.; a granddaughter; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Gladesboro Luthern Church with burial in the Gladesboro Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Graham officiated. Military rites were conducted at graveside by the Hillsville Masonic Lodge 193. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. JOSEPH COLUMBUS LAWSON Joseph Columbus Lawson, 71, of Hillsville, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at his home. Mr. Lawson was an All State Commander four consecutive years, American Commander for three years. He was also the past president of the Blue Ridge Country Club, and was also on the board of directors for the Blue Ridge Country Club, and Twin County Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lula Mabry Lawson of the home; his mother, Louise W. Lawson of Pulaski; a son, Gary W. Lawson of Hillsville; a brother and sister-in-law, Harry Kent and Linda Lawson of Valentines; a sister-in-law, Juanita Lawson of Richmond; and a grandson, Joseph F. Lawson of Hillsville. A funeral was held Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. Military rites were conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The Revs. Norman Goad and Wendell Horton officiated. CARL ERNEST McKENRY Carl Ernest Brown McKenry Jr., 72, of Coral Gables, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001, at Houston, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Clare Colleran McKenry; two daughters, Mary Percival of Miami, Fla., and Carol Ardolino of Connecticut; two sons, Robert McKenry of Wilmington, Del., and Carl McKenry III, of Houston, Texas; and four grandchildren. A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Isaac Webb Cemetery, Carroll County. Dr. James DeBoe officiated. JULIA MAE SHOCKLEY Julia Mae Shockley, 93, of Woodlawn, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at Waddell Nursing Home. She was the widow of Wise Shockley. She was born Nov. 2, 1907, in Carroll County to Cooper and Rhoda Robinson. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Lawrence Hylton of Woodlawn and Dixie and Roy Howard of Vinton; two sons, Jerry Bedsaul and Charlie Ballard Robinson, both of Galax; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Tuesday at Midway Heights Community Church with burial in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Adams officiated.Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Freddie & Cousin Len, my daughter isn't on any genealogy lists & she got hit by about 50-60 virus filled E-mails over 5 weeks ago. Since she isn't E-mail savy, she opened EACH ATTACHMENT!!!!!! Can you imagine what it has done to her PC? It rendered it useless. Her dad has been working non stop to retrieve as many of the grand kids homeschool files as he could that were on this pc for weeks now. It's a daunting task at best, many long hours of hard work! The files he's managed to bring back up are now safely on another disk but he had to wipe the hard drive & is busy now reinstalling many of their programs back on the PC! It was a hard lesson to learn...if Lori Ann had to pay to have this done, she could have afforded a couple of new PC's by now! That's the benefits of having a 'Techie' dad!! LOL ;) Be warry of those nasty bugs! Darcy 0:) in Maryland RESEARCHING: my side: Tolliver/Walker/Edwards/Cox/Hurst/Breeden/Breeding/Nunn/Bond/Gentry/Chappell /Thompson/ Jacks/Higgins/Todd/Rector. PA/VA/TN/NC Husband's: Nungesser/Noonkester-Hall-Kilby-Atwell-Catron-Privett-Sexton PA/VA/TN/NC Snip I appear to be under attack by some malicious person, who is sending me spam-infected, 200+ kbyte attachments at a rate up to 30 per hours. I have received over 80, today alone. Is anyone else receiving similar email? Freddie,

Galax Gazette Obits--October 20, 2001 CHARLIE NEAL MOONEY Charlie Neal Mooney Jr., 84, of Woodlawn died Wendesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae Mooney. He was born April 22, 1917, in Kegley, W.Va., to Charlie Mooney Sr., and Sally Ann Ayers Mooney. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Johnny Moore of Woodlawn; two sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Rita Mooney of Peterstown, W.Va., and Curtis and Shirley Mooney of Galax; a sister, Sylvia Johnson of Princeton, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Patton Cemetery. The Rev. Eddie Bailey and Rawley Amburn will officiate. BEULAH BURNETT NESTER Beulah Burnett Nester, 85, of Dugspur, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born June 24, 1916, in Floyd County to the Rev. James Lewis E. Burnett and Cora Lynch Burnett. She was the widow of Carlos Stuart Nester Survivors include two sons, Clinton S. Nester and Delmon "Pete" Nester, both of Dugspur; daughters and sons-in-law Helene Nester and Edward Grubb, Joyce N. and Irvin Rotenizer and Brenda N. Hynek, all of Winston-Salem, N.C., Nila N. and Richard Reynolds of Lexington, N.C., and Elsie N. and J.D. Turman of Hillsville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Cleston H. and Jennifer F. Nester of Dugspur and Bobby L. and Kathy G. Nester of Hillsville; two sisters-in-law, Alice Burnett of Collinsville, and Jesse Burnett of Wirtz; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many special friends. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Reece Cemetery. The Revs. Alan Cherry and Joe Quesenberry will officiate.Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangemetns. RUBY A. DAVIS Ruby A. Davis, 91, of Placerville, Calif., died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at a health care facility in Placerville. She was the widow of George H. Davis. She was born May 8, 1910, in Herreld, S.D. Survivors include a sister, Rose H. Dent of California. A graveside service was held Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating.Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements MARTHA GENEVA GARDNER Martha Geneva Gardner, 83, of Woodlawn, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Buford Gardner. She was born June 7, 1918, in Buchanan County to James Walter and Delilah Hensley Horne. Survivors include a daughter, Delilah Jean Howard of Galax; two sons, Buford "Leroy" Gardner and James Hicks Gardner, both of Woodlawn; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Jay Fields officiated BARNEY BRADFORD HOLDER Sr Barney Bradford Holder Sr., 64, of Galax, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at his home. He was born Sept. 6, 1937, in Mecklynburg County, N.C., to William P. and Edna Williams Holder. Survivors include his wife, Myrna Holder of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Babette and Clark Nuckolls of Galax; a son, Brad Holder of Galax; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Braunda Flowe of Davidson, N.C., and Benita and Don Miller of Lancaster, S.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Betty Holder of Lake Norman, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Barbara Holder of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. at Galax Presbyterian Church with Drs. Tom Whartenby and Robert Dendy officiating.Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. LYDIA FROST LINEBERRY Lydia Frost Lineberry, 71, of Galax, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Fred Curtis Lineberry Jr. She was born June 30, 1930, in Carroll County to John S. and Ida Mae Carico Frost. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Gail and J.C. Harrison and Deborah Lineberry, all of Galax; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dwight and Linda Lineberry and Forrest Lineberry, all of Galax; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Agnes and Howard Newman, and Katheryn and Mason Lawson, all of Galax, and Betty and Sid Roberts of Woodlawn; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John M. and Dorothy Frost and Wayne and Nancy Frost, all of Galax; one granddaughter, Jada Lineberry; one stepgranddaughter, Dawn Walker; one stepgreat-grandson, Logan Walker; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Hebron Cemetery. Marvin Williams and Carroll Lineberry officiated. LATTIE BOYER SMYTHERS Lattie Boyer Smythers, 88, of Wytheville, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, at Birdmont Health Center, Wytheville. She was born Sept. 15, 1913, in the Summerfield Community of Grayson County to Curtis W. and Sallie Daniel Boyer. Survivors include her husband, Gleason K. Smythers of Asbury Center, Wytheville; a sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Charles M. Roberts of San Diego, Calif.; three sisters-in-law, Virginia Smythers of Pulaski and Anna Boyer and Abigail Boyer, both Summerfield Community; several nieces and nephews; a special niece, Patty Green of Galax; and several cousins. A funeral was held Thursday at Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Dublin, with the Rev. Donald E. Stansell officiating. Entombment followed the service. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Asbury Center at Birdmont, Holston Road, Wytheville, Va. 24382.Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski was in charge of arrangements