> As many of you are aware, I have had the JOY of locating the parents names > of my Rev War soldier, William White, who stated in his RW pension > application that he was born Jan 10, 1755 " at Fauquier Co VA", even though > it was officially still called Prince Wm. Co until 1759. > > Now, I am enjoying this puzzle of locating his grandparents, etc. I have > read books about Lancaster Co VA families and noticed that so many of those > surnames appear later in Fauquier Co records. I suggest those who of you > who are still searching for parentage too, take a look at Lancaster Co > records. > > I have found postings about White's living in Lancaster Co VA of interest to > me. Wondering if any of you have knowledge of these White's to share with > me. I have not proved any of this information. Just fishing. > > Thomas White born ca 1670, perhaps in Scotland?, died abt 1721 in Lancaster > Co VA. [abstarcts of Lancaster Co VA Wills, 1653-1800, by Ida J. Lee, 1959, > Dietz Press, page 232, Estate records of 14 Feb. 1721; Thomas White, John > Rogers was appointed guardian of Isaac White, orphan of Thomas White. Will > Book 10, page 361. > > Thomas's will was recorded Aug 24, 1709. His wife's name is not given. He > lists his sons, Richard and Isaac and his brother, William White. Granted > freedom to his personal servant, Thomas Langley in his will. > > Witnesses were John Crosted, John Mill and Mil Walters. > > Thomas recorded a new will on May 9, 1711 and named Elinor, his then wife as > appointed Extrx. Will Book 10, page 3 > > Thomas's will was executed Feb 14, 1721. John Rogers was appoointed guardian > of Isaac, orphan of Thomas. W.B. 10, page 361. > Will Book 10, page 105. Lancaster Co VA too. > > In a Depository Public Record Office Survey Report No 3653 > > > > ==== VAFAUQUI Mailing List ==== > Visit the Fauquier County USGenWeb Home Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafauqui/fqva.htm > Be sure to bookmark it!!! > >