There is mention of Lewis Pritchart in the booklet: Abstracts of Wills and Inventories, Fairfax County, Virginia 1742-1774; With Rent Rolls for 1761 and 1774 by J. Estelle Stewart King. Lewis if mentioned as witness to a will. I will giver you the entire paragraph: Payne, Sanford 7 April 1787, 17 December 1792. Wife Abigail. Children: Benjamin, George, Sally, Lishyea, Ann, Helen, Sanford, and Ginny. Exrs.: sons Benjamin and George. Witness: William Deneale, Lewis Prichart, William Simpson, Esaias Horseman. In another book Virginia Vital Records; From the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, and the William and Mary College Quarterly, and Tyler's Quarterly. Indexed by Judith McGhan. There is mention of an A.M. Prichard of Staunton, VA that has the Dalton's Register. The information is births, death, and marriages records from the Northern portion of Pittsylvania and Southern portion of Bedford Counties kept ny Winston Dalton , a school teacher. Prichard also had Bibles of the Corbin and Luttrell Families. Under the Lutrell and Corbin Family there is listed the only clue to who this A.M. Prichard is: Betty D. Robson and A. M. Prichard married 10 October 1911, of Augusta County, Virginia. I know you had a Prichart however, you can't dismiss the different spelling.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WITHERS, COFFER, TRURO PARISH, POHICK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SBC.2ACI/239.2 Message Board Post: Please also note that there was a Thomas Withers Coffer who was a member of the vestry of Truro Parish Church in Fairfax, VA about 1760-1780. See book, Minutes of the Vestry, Truro Parish Church, 1732-1785, by the Pohick Church, Lorton Va, 1974. Both Thomas Withers Coffer and Frances Coffer were appointed church wardens for the "ensuing year" on 21 Nov 1778. I am not a Coffer researcher, but a Metcalf researcher of the Northern Neck. I hope this is helpful.

Hello, I am looking for information of Mrs. Frances MASON Pritchartt, born about seventeen fifty and married Lewis Samuel Pritchartt who owned over 200 acres in Fairfax Va. Mrs. Frances Pritchartt can be found on the 1810 census (over 45 years old) next door to son Travis Pritchartt. On same page can be found Richard C MASON. I suspect a MASON connection here, possibly sister or aunt, however I find no females listed with the name Frances. Other names passed on in the Pritchartt-Jenkins and Allen descendants use the names MASON and EDGAR, which reflect names familiar to the Mason line. Any further information welcome. Have finally traced my Lexington Kentucky ancestor named William Pritchartt as a son of Mrs Frances Pritchartt and Lewis Samuel Pritchart. May we all have a better year 2002 Anne

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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/SBC.2ACI/373 Message Board Post: I am seeking, for research purposes, unpublished diaries/correspondence written by women of Virginia during the period from 1855 to 1870 (the years preceding, during, and just after the Civil War). Would appreciate contact from anyone willing to share such material. Sincere thanks, -JC

In deleting my emails, I see that in error I didn't send this to the list like I thought I had! I apologize and hope this helps not only Kathie, but others as well. Kathie et al: http://loricase.com/CDs/cdlist.html is a listing of CDs owned by "rooters" (persons who use rootsweb) and there may be someone on the list with a cd for the census years suggested by Betsy French. You have to click through 3 messages before you get to the list but they are fast! The home site of Lori Hoffman (loricase) is http://loricase.com/CDs/cdlist.html whereon she has a multitude of reference links, including a very valuable one called Books We Own - it is perhaps 2/3 of the way down her page. But both of these are sites that anyone may wish to save as a favorite or bookmark. On this link the line that says Part 1. Genealogy CDs available...will take you to the first link I gave you. Hope you get some help from someone. Tosca Dick and Betsy French wrote: Maybe someone will do a Saunders lookup for you in the 1860 and/or 1870 Fairfax County census; if John married at the usual age, you might find him there with his parents. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 5:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [VAFairfa] DECIPHERING HANDWRITING I received the Marriage License of my John F. Saunders and wife Georgiana Kitchen, married in Fairfax County, December 16, 1879, in hopes of finding the names of John's parents. The are listed, but I can not decipher the handwriting. I've tried to compare each letter of the names with other writing on the license, but it doesn't help. Does anyone have any suggestions? Kathie

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In a message dated 12/19/2001 12:02:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Subject: [VAFairfa] DECIPHERING HANDWRITING > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > I received the Marriage License of my John F. Saunders and wife Georgiana > Kitchen, married in Fairfax County, December 16, 1879, in hopes of finding > the names of John's parents. The are listed, but I cannot decipher the > handwriting. I've tried to compare each letter of the names with other > writing on the license, but it doesn't help. Does anyone have any > suggestions? > > Kathie > Kathie, You may want to contact the Virginia Room at the Fairfax County Library and ask if they have a city directory for that timeframe and, also, ask them to check "Fairfax County in the 1860's; A Collective Biography," (an unpublished manuscript but an invaluable source) by Edith M. Sprouse. Yes, I know it is about the 1860s but it MAY give you the information you need. Just request copies of the pages for the surnames. There is a reasonable charge (50 cents a page-plus postage and handling) for the service but well worth the information. There is also a course online for deciphering old handwriting. The address I had is no long valid but check around - maybe Cyndi's list has a link. Good luck. Dottie Engemann Ormond Beach, FL

My Saunders left Fairfax County before 1820, so I can't help you directly, but I've had the same problem. I go through the alphabet with each letter and write down all the possibilities. Then I cross off the letters that appear elsewhere in the document that don't compare and play with what's left, with special attention to the ones that could be consonants. Maybe someone will do a Saunders lookup for you in the 1860 and/or 1870 Fairfax County census; if John married at the usual age, you might find him there with his parents. Also post John and Georgiana at the Sanders, Saunders, and Sanders/ Saunders message boards at Rootsweb. Don't forget to search each message board beforehand for clues. You might find someone who is researching Saunders in the same time period in Fairfax County. Betsy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 5:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [VAFairfa] DECIPHERING HANDWRITING I received the Marriage License of my John F. Saunders and wife Georgiana Kitchen, married in Fairfax County, December 16, 1879, in hopes of finding the names of John's parents. The are listed, but I can not decipher the handwriting. I've tried to compare each letter of the names with other writing on the license, but it doesn't help. Does anyone have any suggestions? Kathie ==== VAFAIRFA Mailing List ==== E-mail List Mom at mailto:[email protected] http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafairfa/ ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I received the Marriage License of my John F. Saunders and wife Georgiana Kitchen, married in Fairfax County, December 16, 1879, in hopes of finding the names of John's parents. The are listed, but I can not decipher the handwriting. I've tried to compare each letter of the names with other writing on the license, but it doesn't help. Does anyone have any suggestions? Kathie

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Hi Kirk, Try looking in Maryland. There were Walkers in Prince George's County many generations before your David H. Walker. They're only in-laws to my lines, so I can't give you any specific leads. My closest in time is Joseph Howard Walker b. abt 1782, possibly in PGCo like his older siblings. I have no later in- formation on him, but Howard was his maternal grandmother's surname. Possibly David's middle name was also Howard. Most likely there's no connection, but heck, you never know. Joseph Howard Walker was the son of Gideon Walker and Priscilla Duvall (b. 1736/37); Priscilla's parents were Mareen Duvall IV and Ruth Howard. There are undoubtedly many other branches of the Walker family. Many PGCo MD people crossed the Potomac to Fairfax/Loudoun Counties in VA at around the time of the Rev- olutionary War (maybe because of the KY bounty lands offered by VA?) Happy Hunting, Betsy -----Original Message----- From: Kirk Yingling [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [VAFairfa] Walker I am new to this list and in need of assistance. I have hit a bit of a brick wall and would appreciate any information, advice, etc anyone could offer me on parents, siblings, etc for the following: David H Walker , born in Virginia married Mary V ??? also born in Virginia. In November of 1849 they gave birth to Mary Virginia Walker in Fairfax Virginia. d Jan 1905 She married Llewellyn Watson (b 1844) of Prince George County Maryland. d Oct 1915 They gave birth to Amelia Annette Watson in 1879 in Prince George County. I am seeking data on David and Mary V as well as anything on siblings, suggested directions, etc. I will also be glad to share what I have if anyone needs related data. Thanks Kirk Yingling ==== VAFAIRFA Mailing List ==== E-mail List Mom at mailto:[email protected] http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafairfa/ ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237

LOOKING FOR INFO ON LETITIA KIDWELL WHO WAS MARRIED TO HENRY H. THOMPSON, MARRIED 1807 ALSO LOOKING FOR INFO ON CAROLINE ANN HUNT WHO WAS MARRIED TO DAVID F. THOMPSON MARRIED 1852. THANKS FOR ANY HELP.

I am new to this list and in need of assistance. I have hit a bit of a brick wall and would appreciate any information, advice, etc anyone could offer me on parents, siblings, etc for the following: David H Walker , born in Virginia married Mary V ??? also born in Virginia. In November of 1849 they gave birth to Mary Virginia Walker in Fairfax Virginia. d Jan 1905 She married Llewellyn Watson (b 1844) of Prince George County Maryland. d Oct 1915 They gave birth to Amelia Annette Watson in 1879 in Prince George County. I am seeking data on David and Mary V as well as anything on siblings, suggested directions, etc. I will also be glad to share what I have if anyone needs related data. Thanks Kirk Yingling

Can anyone help me with a will for John McAtee first will 24Jan.1801/06 and a later will 19 May 1812 where he disinherited all his children. I need name's of his children. Please, help me. Sondra

Dear Robert, My first answer and from what an interesting source. A daughter of my great great great grandfather Joseph A. Sewell and his wife Sarah Spurling married James Thrift Ball son of Robert Ball! You write to Maps and Publication Center 12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 156 Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0000 This quite some time ago was free to pick up at the Fairfax Archives but I believe it is now $1. Again it is the 1770 Nonimportation Broadsides and is a wealth of information including many signatures of Fairfax County residents at that date who were in agreement not to buy goods from England as a form of protest to taxation. I believe if you find your ancestors name it can be used as a proof for joining the DAR. My signature is Nelson Reid, my great great great great grandfather. I will be waiting to hear what you know of your Ball connection.