Anne: In "Nothing But Glory -- Pickett's Division at Gettysburg" I find both a William C. & a William W. Webb listed in Company A, AKA "Monticello Guard," 19th VA Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This company enlisted 16 April 1861 at Charlottesville, Albemarle County, VA. William F. Webb is mentioned on the roster of Company F, AKA "New River White Rifles," 24th VA Volunteer Infantry Regiment. This company was organized at New River White, Giles County, VA on 26 December 1859. I hope one of this trio is your William Webb. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

Ann: I found one Angel/Angell mentioned in "Nothing But Glory -- Pickett's Division at Gettysburg" with ties to Franklin County, VA. He is Joshua H. Angell, who is listed as a 1st Sgt. in Company B, 24th VA Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Company B was organized at Gogginsville & Rocky Mount, Franklin County, VA. I hope you find this info useful. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

I found a few Wm. Turners mentioned in "Nothing But Glory -- Pickett's Division at Gettysburg." One had ties to Franklin County. William B. Turner is listed as a 1st Corporal in Company B, 24th VA Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Company B was organized at Gogginsville & Rocky Mount, Franklin County, VA 25 April 1861. I hope you find this information useful. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

FYI The Franklin County Courthouse address is: 120 East Court Street Rocky Mount, Va 24151 540-483-3065 Hours M-Fri- 8:30 a.m. to 5pm Copies are 50 cent each. Good luck, Donna Wilkes

I just found that there are land records in 1779 in Bedford Co. for HENRY WOODY, WILLIAM WOODY, AND THOMAS ROBERTSON. Does anyone know anything about these records, if there were land sales soon, as both Henry Woody and Thomas Robinson/Robertson were in Franklin Co. in 1797/1800. Any idea where I might find records on this will be appreciated. Now...I am in posession of the 1880 US census, and will look up anyone that you feel was in VA or other places then. All I ask is: please do not ask for more than one name at a time. If at all possible I will search for them and get back to you right away. Margaret Heinek

Barb: From "Nothing But Glory -- Pickett's Division at Gettysburg," comes the following on those of the Heckman surname who were "Franklin County Fire Eaters" -- members of Company C, 57th VA Infantry: Heckman, David P. (Captain): (34 in 1865); wounded. Heckman, Joseph W. (4th Cpl): Enl 10 July 1861 at Pig River; born in Franklin County; killed. Heckman, James A.: Enl 17 April 1862 at Norfolk Under the category of "Unengaged Personnel," is found a Creed T. Heckman described in the following manner: Heckman, Creed T. (Wagoner): Detailed from Company "B," 24th Virginia: enl 25 April 1861 at Gogginsville. I hope you find this information useful. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

Enjoyed the messages on this organization. I have the book by Charles Sublett, published in 1985. Will do lookups for members of the regiment. Frances Law Roberts

Hi all, We have finished uploading Personal Property Tax Lists image files for Franklin to our "1790/1800 County Tax Lists of Virginia" website. These are: "1790" Tax Lists 1788 Personal Property Tax List A images 1788 Personal Property Tax List B images We will index these tax lists as time permits. Follow the county link found at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~ysbinns/vataxlists/index.htm We will adding "1800" Tax List images shortly. Hope you find them useful. Steve and Bunny 1790/1800 County Tax Lists of Virginia Alternative 1790/1800 Virginia Censuses --------- Subscribe to BINNS-L surname email list: mailto:BINNS-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=subscribe&body=subscribe American Binns Families and Individuals: http://www.yspcbdesigns.com/americanb/index.htm 1790/1800 County Tax Lists of Virginia: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~ysbinns/vataxlists/index.htm

This is my husband's great grandfather ---- David Painter Heckman On Friday, July 1, 1861 at Higgs Field, Long Branch, Franklin County, Virginia he organized, for service in the civil war, a company which was later designated Co. C, 57th Regiment, Stewart's Brigade, called "Franklin Fire Eaters". A roster of the Co. is found in the Archives of the Virginia State Library ------ Confederate Records, Vol. 6, Page 273. The muster roll calls #19246 supplemental to said volume shows D. P. Heckman, though listed a captain in the organization, a 1st Lieut., Promoted Captain Aug. 31, 1862 and promoted Major July 5, 1863. On Sept. 1, 1861 he was assigned to special duty, acting surgeon. He was wounded at Gettysburg where his brother William was killed. He was with Lee at Appomattox. After the close of the war he very seldom referred to it and would not often relate experiences. He practiced medicine for many years, traveling on horseback with saddle bags filled with small vials of drugs ----- his drug store, doing a large practice. He was gentle, kind and generous, a wise counselor, speaking harshly of no one ------- deeply religious. He was a member of the Fairmont Baptist Church, which was organized April 29, 1855. The building was finished in 1857, and the first worship Dec. 5, 1857, led by the first pastor, the Rev. Thomas C. Groggin who served for eleven years. Record of his Will is found in Will Book No. 25, Page 225 located in the Clerk's Office, Rocky Mount, Virginia. S. H. Akers was named Executor and R. E. L. Heckman was named guardian for Eddie Leighton, grandson and minor. Will probated Dec. 8, 1907. He lost interest in living after the death of his wife. He died at the home of his daughter, Mary Ellen [Kitty] Akers and was buried in the Heckman Memorial Cemetery about one fourth mile east of Heckman's Mill. The marker at the head of his grave is erroneously inscribed "Dr. D. R. Heckman" when it should be "Dr. D. P. Heckman." Caroline V. Cannaday Heckman, his second wife, who died April 13, 1906 is buried by his side.

Cousins & friends: Just perused a wonderful reference book entitled "Nothing But Glory -- Pickett's Division at Gettysburg," by Kathy Georg Harrison & John W. Busey. On Company C (Franklin Fire Eaters) of the 57th VA Infantry is written: "This company enlisted 21 June 1861 at Higg's Old Field, Franklin County, Virginia for twelve months; joined Keen's Battalion, probably as Company "D," 16 September 1861; and was reorganized 7 May 1862." Will gladly do roster lookups for people with relatives who fought at Gettysburg in Pickett's Division. The units included in Pickett's group were the 1st, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 28th, 38th, 53rd, 56th & 57th VA Volunteer Infantry Regiments & the 38th Battalion VA Volunteer Light Artillery. A roster lookup on my relative, William Peters, finds the following: "Peters, William: Enl. 21 July 1861 at Pig River; wife was Mrs. Rachel Peters; wounded; died 4 July 1863." I look forward to reading your E-mails & to continuing this discussion of Franklin County participation in the War Between the States. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

In a message dated 7/23/01 11:04:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bobnroa@pipeline.com writes: > Please post replies to this message to the list. > > Thanks, > The most informative E-mail to date, on Company C, 57th VA Infantry (Franklin County Fire Eaters) has been the following: The book by Charles Sublett on the 57th Virginia Infantry states the following: "Organized by Edward T. Bridges, the 'Franklin Fireaters' enlisted June 21, 1861, for one year.  It served as 'Unattached Light Infantry' during the months of July and August.  On September 16, 1861, it joined Keen's Battalion and served as Company D until the organization of the 57th Virginia.  Bridges remained in command only for a short time.  Owing to an unexplained incident with the quartermaster in December 1861, regimental authorities ordered Bridges under arrest.  Since no record of imprisonment exists, it is presumed that following his trial he returned home to Franklin County.  After Bridges' 'retirement', four months passed before the appointment of another captain.  On May 7, 1862, David P. Heckman assumed the reins of company command.  He held that position until July 5, 1863, promotion to major.  Although wounded at Gettysburg, Heckman continued on duty until his capture at Dinwiddie Courthouse during the last days of the war. Chares H. Jones became Company C's last captain. He had enlisted June 21, 1861, and had rendered good service as a sergeant.  After his promotion to captain, he served until his capture at Dinwiddie Courthouse." Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

Please post replies to this message to the list. Thanks, Barb S. =============================== At 06:47 PM 07/22/2001 -0400, you wrote: >Am searching for any & all information on Company C of the 57th Virginia >Infantry, CSA. This unit, from Franklin County, VA was nicknamed the >"Franklin Fire Eaters." > >According to a written history of the 57th found online, "The 57th Virginia >Infantry was organized on September 25, 1861 when five companies were added >to the five extant companies of Major Elisha Keen's battalion." > >The only information re: Company C I have been able to find came courtesy of >the same online site. It reads as follows: > >"Company C - Franklin Fire Eaters -from Franklin County. This company was >enlisted on June 21, 1861 as part of Keen's Battalion." > >Can anyone tell me more about Company C of the 57th VA Infantry, CSA? How did >they get the moniker "Franklin Fire Eaters?" > >Thank you in advance for any information or guidance. I look forward to >reading your E-mails. > >Sincerely, > >Mike Peters >npeters102@aol.com

Am searching for any & all information on Company C of the 57th Virginia Infantry, CSA. This unit, from Franklin County, VA was nicknamed the "Franklin Fire Eaters." According to a written history of the 57th found online, "The 57th Virginia Infantry was organized on September 25, 1861 when five companies were added to the five extant companies of Major Elisha Keen's battalion." The only information re: Company C I have been able to find came courtesy of the same online site. It reads as follows: "Company C - Franklin Fire Eaters -from Franklin County. This company was enlisted on June 21, 1861 as part of Keen's Battalion." Can anyone tell me more about Company C of the 57th VA Infantry, CSA? How did they get the moniker "Franklin Fire Eaters?" Thank you in advance for any information or guidance. I look forward to reading your E-mails. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

In the Wingfield's marriage records I found the following: Samuel James and Patsey Sneed, dau. John, Apr 6, 1791. Sur. Ralph Thomas. Does anyone know who Ralph Thomas is? Who are his parents, siblings? Thanks for any replies, Bev Thomas

Hello, my name is Regina Gray. I would like to correspond with anyone having any info on Peter Young's parents and siblings or his in-law's. Help please! Thank you. Regina Gray Descendants of Peter * YOUNG 1 Peter * YOUNG b: Abt. 1784 in Franklin Co., VA d: Bef. March 2, 1868 in Franklin Co., VA .. +Malinda * MOSLEY b: Abt. 1774; m: March 3, 1817 in Franklin Co., VA .........2 Peter J. * YOUNG, Jr. b: Abt. 1822 in Franklin Co., VA d: November 7, 1864 in Camp Chase, Franklin Co., OH Burial: 1864 *Camp Chase Cem., Franklin Co., OH .............+Elizabeth * GALLASPY/GALASSPY b: Abt. 1824 in VA d: Aft. 1880 m: September 15, 1844 in *Franklin Co., VA

Yep. This cemetery has about 18,000 Confederate dead in it, and is in Richmond. Duke

Franklin County, VA. Genealogy Discussion Group to Hold Meeting in Franklin County, Va. The "Hills of Home , Franklin County" genealogy group will meet on Wednesday, July 18th at 1pm in the meeting room at the Franklin County Public Library. There will be a round-table discussion about genealogy research and any problems anyone may have with their research. EVERYONE is invited whether you live in Franklin County or not and you do not have to be a member to attend. Bring your notebooks and your questions and join us for a good time. For more information you may call Beverly, 540-483-3657 or email her at beverlym@swva.net or CALL Donna Wilkes at 540-483-3392 or email me at ktrygal1@aol.com Sincerely, Donna B. Wilkes Hills of Home-Franklin Co.,Va. Genealogy Newsletter 2935 Ironridge Rd. Rocky Mount, VA. 24151 p.s. To those who live out of town- I plan on posting a summary of the meeting on this list. p.s.s. For those who mailed and emailed questions/ concerns etc.etc. I have all the data in a file to carry to the meeting and will address your questions. p.s.s.s. I do know one issue with many is the name of my newsletter and group- Hills of Home Franklin County, Virginia Genealogy Newsletter. YES, I agree this is too long. SUGGESTIONS have been: 1. Franklin County Genealogy Society 2. Franklin County Heritage Society ALSO, SUGGESTIONS: 1.Mail the newsletter 2. Email the newsletter (I can answer this question now, this project started as a result of many calls, emails, letters ,etc. to myself and Beverly Merritt re: Genealogy in the county- I did a complimentary newsletter in honor of my son who passed away- I mailed over 350 newsletters. The response was so great this prompted a second newsletter and memberships) HOWEVER, I do not have the volunteers to sort through who has email and who does not. The 3rd newsletter is in the works but it will only be snail mailed.

Here's another twist on Robert Law. Robert Law, s/o Ransom and Nancy, age 19, m. 9-10-1866 to Elizabeth Maynor. Robert L. Law, s/o Ransom and Nancy, age 23, m. 6-1-1870 to Mary A. Young. Maybe Robert Law and Elizabeth Manor were divorced. This would explain why she was not living with him on the 1870 Census. Sorry, I don't have the 1880 Census. Barb S. ==================================== At 11:59 AM 07/17/2001 -0400, you wrote: >Barb, > >That is strange about Robert Law. But, this note from you gave me an idea. >Do you have any way of finding out if Josiah C. was still in Franklin >County in the 1880 census. It would be so wonderful to have at least one >family member at the dedication of Peyton Maynor's grave marker! > >Pat > >>Hummm! >> >>Peyton Maynor and Elizabeth Harrison were married in 1857. >> >>Peyton Maynor and Elizabeth were listed with son, Josiah C., age 1, on 1860 >>Census. >> >>1860 Franklin Co., Va. Census >>N. E. District >>750-726 >>Maynor, Peyton - 28 - male - TOB (tobacco)Roller - 40. - Va. >>Elizabeth - 30 - female - Va. >>Josiah C. - 1 - male - Va. >> >>Elizabeth (Harrison) Maynor and Robert Law were married in 1866. >> >>1870 Census Lists Betsy (Elizabeth) living with son Joseph C.?? >>Joseph C. Maynor - age 21 - single >>Betsy - age 45 - Mother - widowed >> >>These are the only Maynor's in Franklin. >> >>Robert Law is not listed with a wife named Elizabeth or Betsy. >> >>Just wondering??? >> >>Barb S. >>=============================== >> >>At 09:59 PM 07/16/2001 -0400, you wrote: >>>Marriage Records of Franklin County, Va. >>>as recorded in the Franklin County courthouse, Rocky Mount, Va. >>>1853-1875 >>>by >>>Beverly Merritt >>> >>>Peyton Maynor, age 25, son of Joseph and Mary Maynor married 10/21/1857 to >>>Elizabeth Harrison, age 25, daughter of Joseph and Lucy. >>>Franklin County, Va. >>> >>>Elizabeth Maynor, age 30- WIDOW, daughter of Joseph and Lucy Harrison >>>married >>>9/10/1866 to Robert Law, age 19, son of Ransom and Nancy Law. >>> >>>Peyton must have died before 1866, it looks like his widow remarried. >>> >>>(Just a thought- with her remarriage in 1866, could Peyton Maynor have died >>>in the civil war????? >>> >>>I am not searching this line. >>>I just thought I would look up and see If I could find anything to help. >>> >>>Good Luck, >>>Donna Wilkes >>> >>> >>>==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== >>>Franklin Co., Va. List Archives >>>http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?listname=VAFRANKL >>> >>>============================== >>>Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases >>>http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp >>>Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! >> >> >>==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== >>TO UNSUBSCRIBE from this mailing list, send a message to >>VAFRANKL-L-request@rootsweb.com containing only the one word >>unsubscribe. Leave the subject blank or use the word unsubscribe >> >>============================== >>Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! >>http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Is this Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond? Barb S. =================================== > From the history of the 57th VA infantry rosters; > Maynor, Peyton: Born Franklin county. Enl. 3/6/62 in Franklin > County >In company B. Died June 20, 1862 of pneumonia. Buried in Hollywood cemetery, >C-155 > > Hope this helps. > > > George Pearson > > > Glen Allen, VA. > > >==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== >TO UNSUBSCRIBE from this mailing list, send a message to >VAFRANKL-L-request@rootsweb.com containing only the one word >unsubscribe. Leave the subject blank or use the word unsubscribe > >============================== >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/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

You all have been very helpful. So, I'm wondering if anyone has access to one more item. In Franklin Co, Deed Book 2, I need the page number for the following deed; John Carter to Bailey Carter, 100 acres, about 1798; DEED BOOK 2, PG ???? (I can't read it) Your help is appreciated. Thanks, Kathy Wells. Kathy & David Wells 425 Evergreen Dr., Hurst, Texas 76054 rebeltrumpet@worldnet.att.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7706/kathome.html Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Tent #1, Texas (Past President & Registrar) http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7706/DUV.html Member of Mayflower Society: http://geocities.com/texasmayflower/index.html Daughters of the American Revolution (Past Regent & Registrar of Capt. Nathaniel Mills Chapter, Hurst, Texas) http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/7706/NatMillsDAR.html George Wells Chapter 1812 http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/8291/wells1812.html Daughters of American Colonists - Philip Livingston Chapter http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/8291/livingston.html