Dear Fauquier County, Virginia Genealogist, Just wondering what memories or stories we have of Mr John Gott! Jim Burgess Fauquier County, Virginia USGENWEB

John Gott was a great researcher and genealogist, and a great friend to many whose lives he touched. I first met John Gott in 1980 when he agreed to give a talk to our then fledgling Fairfax County [VA] Genealogy Club. As you can imagine, it was an insightful talk, and helped us become established. He kept a folder on my BARTLETT line which passed through Fauquier County 1768-1785, and he would collaborate with me, or pass on to me, queries about my line. I really came to believe John Gott could reconstruct the county history through deed descriptions he could remember. I last saw him in 2000 - he was in his element - helping me find some information, telling me about everyone who lived around or near (or even not so near) my ancestor, while at the same time answering phone calls, talking to other visitors, and filing papers. He was surely a multitasker... and he surely will be missed. Jim Bartlett; Bethesda, MD [new] -----Original Message----- From: Jim Burgess [mailto:jim@promobiz.biz] Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 9:33 PM To: VAFAUQUI-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAFAUQUI] John Gott a legendary Historian of Fauquier County, Virginia Dear Fauquier County, Virginia Genealogist, Just wondering what memories or stories we have of Mr John Gott! Jim Burgess Fauquier County, Virginia USGENWEB ==== VAFAUQUI Mailing List ==== Visit the Fauquier County USGenWeb Home Page! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafauqui/fqva.htm Be sure to bookmark it!!!