Michael, I cannot help you on the Wray line, but I can tell you that Isaac Lemon and Levina (Vina) Richardson married in Franklin County on 5-1-1786. They had 11 children all of which married in Franklin except one. We have not been able to learn the parents of either Isaac or Vina. Lemon has always been spelled this way. There was another family who spelled their name different, his first name was Daniel. In Botetourt county there are some Lemon/Layman families, which I have been unable to connect to the Franklin line. Hope this may be some help to you. Millard Lemon ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael A. Barnhart <mabtech@swbell.net> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 9:10 PM Subject: [VAFRANKL] Wray / Layman Family Question > I have recently found a probable cousin but we cannot quite confirm any of > our families. If I have a solid date he does not and vise-versa. > > Question: how many known family Wray Lines existed in Franklin Co. VA in say > 1786. Both of our relations would have been in the Boones Mill area. > > Second did any Lemon Families during the late 1700's or is this likely > Layman (or is the name intermixed? From the cemeteries book it looks to me > that the name was modified in the late 1800's but this is my speculation.) > > Any comments are appreciated > > Michael A. Barnhart > mabtech@swbell.net > barnhartma@cowtown.net > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~barnhart > > > > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > Franklin Co., Va. List Administrator > Barbara Stanley > bobnroa@pipeline.com or > VAFRANKL-admin@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > >
The following information is from the Southwest Virginia Heritage Guide Web page. http://www.virginiaheritage.org/franklin_co.htm Blue Ridge Farm Museum W. Franklin St. (Route 40), Ferrum College, Ferrum 24088 (540) 365-4416 www.blueridgeinstitute.org 1800 Virginia-German living history farm with heirloom gardens, period livestock breeds, and costumed interpreters. Open mid-May to mid-Aug, Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. Group tours Apr-Oct, any day by appointment. Admission charged. Blue Ridge Institute and Museum W. Franklin St. (Route 40), Ferrum College, Ferrum 24088 (540) 365-4416 www.blueridgeinstitute.org The State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore. Changing exhibits on folklife and folk arts; folklife archive. Open year-round Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, mid-May to mid-Aug, 1-5pm. Carolina Road Site Waid Recreation Park, Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount 24151 (540) 483-9293 Only known preserved section of this famous colonial road. Depot Community and Hospitality Center 52 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 24151 (540) 483-7660 Local information. First Virginia Bank Museum 369 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount 24151 (540) 489-6940 Open Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm & 3:30-5pm. Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 261 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 24151 (540) 483-9542 Local information. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Franklin County Historical Society, Inc. 95 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount 24151 (540) 483-1890 Historical and genealogical records. Open Mon-Sat, 9am-3pm; Sun, 1-3pm. Franklin County Public Library 120 East Court St., Rocky Mount 24151 (540) 483-3098 Genealogical research. Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, 8:30am-8pm; Wed, 8:30am-5pm; Fri and Sat, 8:30am-5pm. Booker T. Washington National Monument 12130 Booker T. Washington Hwy. (Route 122), Hardy 24101-9688 (540) 721-2094 betsy-haynes@nps.gov Birthplace of famous United States black educator. Restored farm buildings, exhibits, and an audio-visual program. Open 9am-5pm; closed holidays. Hales Ford Academy 7250 Brooks Mill Rd., Wirtz 24184 (540) 721-2621 Restored one-room school museum, 1890s curriculum, furnishings and hands-on experiences. Call school board office for appointment. Franklin County Courthouse 120 East Court St., Rocky Mount 24151 (540) 483-3065 Historical and genealogical resources. Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm. above info provided by Southwest Va. Heritage webpage. **************************************************************************** This info provided by Donna Wilkes: Hills of Home, Franklin County, Virginia Genealogy Newsletter c/o Donna B. Wilkes 2935 Ironridge Road Rocky Mount, Va 24151 (Private- small genealogy group- membership 10.00 a year- 4 newsletters a year that members have the opportunity to place queries, membership list with surnames, post family reunions, post obituaries, wedding, family announcements, members can write short stories of their own family, I try to provide helpful information, Mr. Henry Hopkins, local historian, does an article for each newsletter, something about the history and people of Franklin County, Va. Diane Hayes, Franklin Co. Public Library informs me of new books that may spark the intrest of the genealogist. Books for sale. Comments from our readers. Suggestions. Please keep in mind many members do not have computers, so the newsletter at present will only be offered via snail mail. Questions contact: Donna Wilkes- 540-483-3392 or ktrygal1@aol.com
NOTICE: Genealogy Discussion Group To Hold Meeting in Franklin County, Virginia The "Hills of Home, Franklin County", genealogy group will meet on Wednesday, July 18th, 2001 at 1 p.m. 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 beverlym@swva.net or email Donna Wilkes at ktrygal1@aol.com ********************************************************************** For the folks who live out of town I will try my best to post to this list a summary of the meeting. I am compiling a list of books and places in the county for researchers. Donna Wilkes *********************************************************************** Happy Searching........................ I am in search of BROWN, BOBBITT, BENNETT, DALTON, HUDSON, LAVINDER, WILKES and allied families. MY MOTTO- Life goes on, history is made everyday. It is the task of each member of our family to correct, preserve, restore and make available to future generations all that is worth knowing about our past. I believe that if we all work together this can be accomplished. Donna Wilkes
I have recently found a probable cousin but we cannot quite confirm any of our families. If I have a solid date he does not and vise-versa. Question: how many known family Wray Lines existed in Franklin Co. VA in say 1786. Both of our relations would have been in the Boones Mill area. Second did any Lemon Families during the late 1700's or is this likely Layman (or is the name intermixed? From the cemeteries book it looks to me that the name was modified in the late 1800's but this is my speculation.) Any comments are appreciated Michael A. Barnhart mabtech@swbell.net barnhartma@cowtown.net http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~barnhart
My GGG-GF William Henry Harrison was born abt 1809 in Franklin Co, VA, he married Cynthia 'Sina' Dillon on 23 Oct 1826 in Franklin Co, VA. 'Sina' was born abt 1809 or 1810, also in Franklin County to William Dillon & Frances 'Frankie' Blankenship. About 1843 William & Sina, with their children moved to Cabell Co, VA (WV) Their children were all born in Franklin Co, except the last 3 listed below; OTIS b 1829, CELIA b 1831, ABIGAIL LUCINDA b 1833, CATHERINE b 1835, WILLIAM b 1837, JOHN HENRY b 1839, MARY b 1841, JAMES, COLUMBIA Salina I gave the children's names in case any of the unusual names were known to be used in any of the HARRISON FAMILIES of Franklin Co, VA during the 1700s. I am trying to locate ANY leads for whom William Henry Harrison's PARENTS may have been. I am willing to research any Harrison males (born between 1760-1780) that may have been the father of William. The Parents would have been living in Franklin County at the turn of the century 1800-1820 period at least. Somewhere I heard that William's Father's name MAY have been BEN, but there is NOTHING to support this, IF it is correct ??, he could have been a Benjamin, a Reuben, a Zebulon.... SO you can see my quandary....I have searched the Harrison Repository Information, No LUCK! I have tried through Dillon contacts, NO LUCK! I have tried via gedcoms on LDS, Ancestry.com, Kindred Konnections, Rootsweb, NO LUCK! I have posted to Harrison Query boards on every major host for genealogy, NO LUCK! All I am trying to do is get a lead, so I can start the research necessary to prove or disprove. PLEASE I need HELP, ANY leads appreciated! Carrie Bias Hoffert hoffert@mindspring.com
I rec. a file that I believe was a virus, from this site. So watch it! Margaret
Beverly Merritt will you contact me? I have a book and want to see if the Franklin co. society could use it. Margaret Heinek
Seeking information about a William D. Webb, born about 1815-18, in the Franklin Co./Floyd Co. areas. Would like to know the names of his parents. ----- Original Message ----- From: VAFRANKL-D-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 3:03 AM To: VAFRANKL-D@rootsweb.com Subject: VAFRANKL-D Digest V01 #99 Content-Type: text/plain VAFRANKL-D Digest Volume 01 : Issue 99 Today's Topics: #1 [VAFRANKL] allen, william bef 1765 [SandraG627@aol.com] #2 Re: [VAFRANKL] allen, william bef ["Neva Elaine Muehlenbein" <muehlen] Administrivia: DO NOT post/reply to VAFRANKL-D@rootsweb.com (DIGEST mode) Send all post/replies to VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com All messages will be saved and sent to DIGEST subscribers in turn. DO NOT "quote" digest messages in their entirety when replying to one of its component parts. Delete the irrelevant portions. And remember to change the SUBJECT line to something relevant. You may search the archived postings to this list at URL: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?surname=VAFRANKL Always be careful about opening unexpected attachments, particularly if you don't recognize the email address of the sender. ______________________________
To Tom Sandman and Ruby Wallace and the Wright, Franklin, and Fauquier County Lists: This is in reply to Tom's query regarding Jesse Wright and is being sent to Ruby, who has an interest in this family as well, and also to the Wright, Franklin County, and Fauquier County lists for their information. Over the last several months I have put together the following which goes beyong what I had sent Tom and Ruby in my prior emails. My records now list Jesse Wright as Jesse R. Wright and possibly the son of 1845 (year of death) John Wright of Franklin County, Virginia, (place of death) and Mary (Wray) Wright and grandson of 1809 William Wright of Franklin County, Virginia, and Mary (Grant) Wright, and great grandson of 1792 John Wright of Fauquier County, Virginia, and Elizabeth (Bronaugh) (Darnell) Wright. This identification is based on circumstantial evidence as follows. The 1793 Personal Property Tax List for Franklin County, Virginia, listed John Wright with one white tithe and the1794 List had John Wright with two white tithes, indicating the attainment by a son of the age of 16 and thus that son's birth between March 29, 1777, and April 7, 1778. The 1798 Personal Property Tax List for Franklin County listed John Wright with three white tithes and the 1799 Tax List had John with two white tithes, indicating the removal of a son from the household. Marriage was the typical reason for removal and the marriage record of Jesse Wright and Elizabeth Crawford was dated on March 21, 1799, at Franklin County, Virginia, with George Wright as surety. The only George Wright living in Franklin County at that time was 1843 George Wright of Franklin County, Virginia, a son of 1809 William Wright of Franklin County, Virginia, and if my identification is correct, an uncle of Jesse Wright. The age of 21 or 22 is consistent with the time of birth of that first son of John Wright in 1777 or 1778. The 1800 and 1801 Franklin County Personal Property Tax Lists had Jesse Wright with one white tithe and then he is no longer listed, indicating his probable removal from Franklin County, Virginia, to another area. Ruby Wallace stated that the tombstone of Elizabeth (Crawford) Wright listed her as the wife of Jesse R. Wright and that the book James Dyer: Descendants And Allied Families stated that Jesse R. Wright and Elizabeth (Crawford) Wright were in South Carolina by 1808. Ruby further stated that Jesse R. Wright resided in 1830 at Carroll County, Georgia, near to Hiram Wright. That Hiram Wright was a son of 1830 William Wright of Franklin County, Virignia, and grandson of 1809 William Wright of Franklin County, Virginia, and if my identification is correct, a cousin of Jesse R. Wright. The combination of progression from father's household to his own household on marriage indicated by the personal property tax lists and marriage record, the connection to the family of 1809 William Wright of Franklin County through the surety on the marrige bond, the move away from Franklin County indicated by the personal property tax lists, and the proximity to another member of the family of 1809 William Wright of Franklin County in Georgia in 1830 seem to make a strong circumstantial case that Jesse R. Wright was related to the family of 1809 William Wright and probably the son of John Wright indicated by the tax lists. That John Wright was 1845 John Wright of Franklin County, Virginia, a Revolutionary War veteran and husband of Mary (_____) Wright. That Mary (_____) Wright was probably Mary Wray, named in her father's will as Mary Wright. One of 1845 John Wright's daughters was Tabitha Wright who married Thomas Huston on June 8, 1799, at Franklin County, Virginia. As Tom noted in his query, Jesse Wright's grandson was Thomas Huston Wright. The similarity of family names is additional strong circumstantial evidence that Jesse Wright was a son of 1845 John Wright of Franklin County. 1845 John Wright of Franklin County, Virginia, was probably the son of 1809 William Wright of Franklin County and Mary (Grant) Wright, based on his birth in Fauquier County in about 1749 or possibly 1747 and the location of his land in Franklin County near to the land of 1809 William and other circumstantial evidence. 1809 William Wright of Franklin County, Virginia, was probably the son of 1792 John Wright of Fauquier County, Virginia. The evidence for this identification is extensive and requires a review of the Fauquier records as well as Franklin County records and the elimination of other incorrect identifications that have been often repeated on the net. I would be happy to share the material I have put together for these identifications. Best wishes, Robert N. Grant 15 Campo Bello Court Menlo Park, CA 94025 sandman@twojacs.com wrote: > Ia m seeking information on the following family. > > Descendants of Jesse WRIGHT > > 1 Jesse WRIGHT b: in VA d: 1847 > . +Elizabeth Crawford d: 1860 > ...... 2 Crawford Wright b: 1808 d: in GA > .......... +Elizabeth Mahaffey b: 1808 d: Aft. 1860 in Walker Co., GA > .............. 3 Thomas Huston WRIGHT b: March 1839 in Paulding Co.,GA > d: May 19, 1914 in Griffin, AR > .................. +Jediah Elizabeth Loller b: November 11, 1839 in AL d: > May 22, 1921 > ...................... 4 John Thomas WRIGHT b: 1863 in AL > .......................... +Amanda ROMAIN b: 1873 > ...................... 4 Daniel Crawford WRIGHT b: 1865 in AL > .......................... +Clarice J b: 1863 in MS > ...................... 4 Mary Elizabeth WRIGHT b: 1867 in MS > ...................... 4 Martha Calpurnia (Purney) WRIGHT b: June 03, > 1869 in AL d: April 29, 1905 in Pike Co., AR > .......................... +Henry Lee WARD b: November 20, 1871 in > Hatfield, Polk, AR d: April 15, 1940 in Pike, Pike Co., AR > ...................... 4 William Lollar WRIGHT b: 1873 in AL > ...................... 4 Anise Dinah WRIGHT b: September 11, 1875 in AL > d: July 31, 1962 in Houston, TX > .......................... +Angilo Anderson ADAMS b: October 13, 1869 in > Reynolds Co., MO d: July 31, 1962 in Houston, TX > ...................... 4 Marvin Green WRIGHT b: 1878 in AL > ...................... 4 Jimmy > > If you know this family please share your information. > > Thanks > > Tom
My ggggrandfather was James Allen, who married Nancy (Cannaday) Ward. I have always thought he was a brother to William. James and Stephen Allen both left Franklin Co And went to Wayne Co Ky. from there to Warren Co Ky and James and Nancy then went to Franklin Co. Il. They lived around Endicott, in Franklin Co. Va. I've heard some say there were two sets of Allens around Endicott. Does anyone know about this? Neva in Illinois. ----- Original Message ----- From: <SandraG627@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 7:47 AM Subject: [VAFRANKL] allen, william bef 1765 > This is one of my lines, does anyone have more info on them? > > Descendants of William Allen > > 1 William ALLEN b: Bef. 1765 > .. +UNKNOWN b: Bef. 1765 > .... 2 William ALLEN, Jr. b: 1785 in Franklin Co., VA > ........ +Susannah SMITH b: 1795 in Virginia m: 10 March 1812 in > Franklin Co., VA > .... 2 Gracie ALLEN b: Abt. 1788 d: Bef. 1860 in Kanawha Co., > VA > ........ +Robert O BROGAN b: 1781 in Virginia m: 18 February 1806 > in Franklin Co., VA d: Abt. 1856 in Kanawha Co., VA > .... 2 Andrew ALLEN b: 1790 in Virginia > ........ +Levina ROBERTS b: 1806 in Virginia m: March 1823 in Franklin > Co., VA > .... 2 Theodocia ALLEN b: 1793 in Franklin Co., VA > ........ +William ESCUE b: 1791 m: 17 February 1817 in Franklin Co., > VA Father: Father ESCUE > .... 2 Male ALLEN b: Bet. 1800 - 1810 > .... 2 Male ALLEN b: Bet. 1800 - 1810 > > Thanks for writing, > Sandy in Florida > Just got home from a week in Colorado, it was great! > > > ==== 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 > >
This is one of my lines, does anyone have more info on them? Descendants of William Allen 1 William ALLEN b: Bef. 1765 .. +UNKNOWN b: Bef. 1765 .... 2 William ALLEN, Jr. b: 1785 in Franklin Co., VA ........ +Susannah SMITH b: 1795 in Virginia m: 10 March 1812 in Franklin Co., VA .... 2 Gracie ALLEN b: Abt. 1788 d: Bef. 1860 in Kanawha Co., VA ........ +Robert O BROGAN b: 1781 in Virginia m: 18 February 1806 in Franklin Co., VA d: Abt. 1856 in Kanawha Co., VA .... 2 Andrew ALLEN b: 1790 in Virginia ........ +Levina ROBERTS b: 1806 in Virginia m: March 1823 in Franklin Co., VA .... 2 Theodocia ALLEN b: 1793 in Franklin Co., VA ........ +William ESCUE b: 1791 m: 17 February 1817 in Franklin Co., VA Father: Father ESCUE .... 2 Male ALLEN b: Bet. 1800 - 1810 .... 2 Male ALLEN b: Bet. 1800 - 1810 Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida Just got home from a week in Colorado, it was great!
I am looking for William born abt. 1760 and died 1827 in Franklin County, Virginia. He was married to Martha Vincent/Vinson. Connie Lindzy --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.262 / Virus Database: 132 - Release Date: 6/12/01
I apologize for the cross-posting, but we want to get this announcement to everyone we can. Linda Efforts are now under way to launch DNA Y-chromosone tests within the Traylor family. We especially need volunteers who can trace their lineage back to 18th century sons of William and Edward Traylor in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties, VA. Only Traylor males who are direct line descendants can be tested for the Y-chromosone. We are also trying to contact English Traylors to see if we can set up links between them and our American Traylor family. The name is variously spelled Trayler, Trailer, or Trailor. If you have Traylor roots and are interested in this project, please contact the coordinator at nellab@cox-internet.com. For more information on DNA Y-chromosone testing for genealogical purposes, visit these websites: www.FamilyTreeDNA.com or, for one family's experience http://www.mumma.org/DNA.htm Linda Sparks Starr http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~lksstarr
>From: HGRACE5366@aol.com >Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 16:40:48 EDT >Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] MARTIN/WOODY >To: bobnroa@pipeline.com >X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Windows sub 138 > >Hi, >I know that the Martin family of New Kent Co. VA had a son named John. >Susannah and Henry could have named their child after her father. >I suggest that you check out the Martin Martin and Sarah Hix family on the >internet and see what you come up with. >You did not give any dates but it's worth a try. >Rachel
For those of you who have Flory/Flora etc. connections, there is an excellent new site for the Flora name at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~florey/online.html I suggest you check out the section on Flora resources online. Betty ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Betty Naff Mitchell Rootsweb Supporter Visit "Naff and Related Families" http://welcome.to/genealogy.naff Visit "Mitchell Genealogy Newsletter" Dedicated to MITCHELL Surnames Worldwide http://hometown.aol.com/bjm737/ NAFF, NEFF, BARNHART, BOWMAN, BRUBAKER, FLORA, PETERS, SINK, MITCHELL, ROSE.
I have newly subscribed to this mailing list and am not sure how it works, but hope that someone will be kind enough to walk me through this. I am not new at research, but not sure how your "help" works. If I am overstepping the use of this list, accept my apologies, and ignore my listing. I am researching one of those many grandfathers.... William Copeland from Franklin Co. VA. and I cannot seem to get back to his parents. Below is a brief outline and would appreciate any help that anyone can give. William Copeland b. 20 Jan 1806 in VA (not sure if it is Franklin Co. VA) d. 31 Mar 1888, buried: Mt. Zion Cem, Saline Co., MO m. 1st Martha Neblett (Niblett) 3 Jul 1827 in Franklin VA They had 4 children: 1. Oliver B. Copeland m. Charity M. Cooper 16 Oct 1848 Franklin Co. VA 2. Martha Copeland m. Franklin Choice, 3 Jan 1848 Franklin Co., VA 3. William N. Copeland 4. Mary J. Copeland m. Jones m. 2nd Elizabeth T. Corn 2 Jan 1844 Patrick Co., VA dau. of Jesse Corn, Jr. and Elizabeth Burnett They had 7 children all born in Franklin Co. VA 1. John Boliver Copeland (1846-1893) 2. Jesse Copeland (1848-?) 3. Robert William Copeland (1850-1940) 4. Charles Oscar Copeland (1852-?) 5. James Sharp Copeland (1854-1935) 6. Elizabeth Baldwin Copeland (1856-?) 7. Nannie V. Copeland (1858-1921) William Copeland and his 2nd wife with children are listed in the 1850 census and they came to Missouri ca 1860. All children came with them except William N. and I have not been able to trace his line. The Copelands lived near Snow Creek apparently, because they attended the Snow Creek Primitive Baptist Church. There is an Archibald Copeland listed in the 1820 census and a male child between age 10 to 16 is shown which would fit my William Copeland. It was handed down in our family that they thought William Copeland was an only child. There is also an Elizabeth Copeland, age 57, living with William Copeland in the 1850 census. If this is his mother she would have been only 12 when he was born....providing census was correct! There were other Copelands in the area (Richard Copeland and Christy Copeland) but have not made a connection. Would appreciate any help to find my William Copeland's parents. Sheila Genser
Dear Hills of Home, Franklin County, Virginia Genealogy Newsletter Group, Dear Friends and fellow-researchers, The 3rd Hills of Home is being prepared. The wedding is over, my daughter is now in her new home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The folks that received the May 2001 newsletter and it was torn apart from what we think the postage machine- The folks who emailed, wrote and/or called should have the replacement newsletter. The many folks who emailed, wrote and or called about getting the newsletter has also been mailed. NOW, If you are a member or you have requested a copy and you DO NOT have a copy please email me. YOU should have them by now. I am now going through members queries myself, trying to find information that might be helpful. It takes some time but do not fear, I am working on it. I have all my books set up in my office now and my personal research, I add new books as I find them. (For example- I purchased 15 new civil war books on our mini-trip to Gettysburg, PA. National Battlefield Park) (Three weeks ago I purchased 5 plus books from the local Historical Society) In hopes that it will help me in my search and may be helpful to others. The Franklin County, Virginia Database owned by Beverly Merritt. (For those of you who do not know of this- Beverly started a database about 4-5 years ago. She entered data for years- cross referenced the data by a number- the number stands for a file in which she got the data. Each number has a paper file) The database is being loaded into a second computer in my home (Donna Wilkes, Rocky Mount, Va.). All new data sent to us will be entered and given a number, the data mailed is being set up in surname files. Hills of Home was not organized to make money but only to share genealogy with others. We believe with everyone working together so much more can be accomplished. HOWEVER, The database reports will soon be available. There will be a charge for the report (to cover, paper, envelopes, stamps etc.). The next newsletter will have what type of reports are available and hopefully we will have come up with some type of fair cost. ANYONE wishing to give us ideas, we welcome any and all suggestions. I have started a small collection of children's books about history. I have a civil war book, book about Clara Barton, etc.etc. My hopes is to capture the interest of the young and hopefully get the children involved. I would also like to do something for middle school and high school. I am open to all ideas and suggestions. Happy Searching, Happy 4th of July- enjoy the family and friends- celebrate our great nation and reflect upon the many soldiers thoughout our history who lost their lives to our nation. Sincerely, Donna B. Wilkes Rocky Mount, Va. p.s. Many of you know my son died July 27, 2000, on my rescent visit to Gettysburg, PA. I walked onto the field of the great battle of July 3, 1863, Pickett's Charge, the civil war and my heart ached for the many mothers who lost sons that day, and yes some lost daughters, some lost boys, some lost 3 sons. Whether it be north or south- the fact remains- that many thousands died and many folks suffered great loss. MY HEART ACHES!!!!!! p.s.s. I went back last night and read many civil war letters, soldiers writing home to Franklin County to their wives, children and/or mother's and in the letters you can feel the pain and suffering, the poor conditions of living in tents, etc.etc.etc. It made me think about how easy we have it today and things as simple as paper was a luxury to soldiers.
This is not a family I am researching but I found this will for Henry Woody, Sr. Found nothing for Susanna Martin who married Henry Woody other than her mention in this will. Source: "Franklin County, Virginia Wills, 1786-1812" by T.L.C. Genealogy Will Book 1 Page 359 Will. I, Henry Woody Sr of Franklin County, am very ill in body, but in full presence of mind. All my just debts are first to be paid. To my wife Susanna Woody - 3 Negroes I am now in possession of, during her natural life. Also 1 bay mare & 2 milk cows, to be kept on the place for her use, 1 bed & furniture, with part of the household & kitchen furniture. After her death, I allow the Negroes and their increase to be equally divided among my 4 daughters, viz, Judy Davis, Rebecca Whitworth, Sussanna Robertson, and Polly Bozzel. Also, my wife is to have her support on the plantation I now live on, during her natural life. To my sons John & Henry - the plantation whereon I now live, to be equally divided between them. To Martin John & Randolph & Henry after they pay my son Wyat 40 francs - my other property, my other property to be equally divided between them. Signed Nov. 11, 1807 - Henry (X his mark) Woody. Wit - Jon: Williamson, William Clay, Jr. I hereby appoint my sons Martin, John & Randolph, executors. They "are not to be ruled to security". At Franklin County Court of Dec. 7, 1807, this will of Henry Woody, deceased, was proved by the oath of both witnesses, and ordered recorded. On the motion of Martin Woody and John Woody, who, together with Jonathan Patterson & Burwell Rives, their securities, entered into bond in the penality of $2000, certificate is grantee them for obtaining letters of administration. Barb S. ==================================================== >>I keep posting this for information, but no one has responded. I know the >>family did not just happen, so somewhere there has to be information. My >>ancestor SUSANNAH MARTIN m HENRY WOODY in Goochland Co. They moved to >>Bedford and Franklin Co. Henry served in the Revolutionary War, as did his >>son Martin. All are buried in Franklin Co. I have pictures of all of >>their >>graves. >> >>Any idea parents or siblings of Susannah Martin? Any help will be >>appreciated. >> >>Margaret >> >
--part1_12e.e35721.287300d3_boundary Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="part1_12e.e35721.287300d3_alt_boundary" --part1_12e.e35721.287300d3_alt_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 07/03/2001 4:53:15 AM US Eastern Standard Time, MAILER-DAEMON@aol.com writes: > I keep posting this for information, but no one has responded. I know the > family did not just happen, so somewhere there has to be information. My > ancestor SUSANNAH MARTIN m HENRY WOODY in Goochland Co. They moved to > Bedford and Franklin Co. Henry served in the Revolutionary War, as did his > son Martin. All are buried in Franklin Co. I have pictures of all of > their > graves. > > Any idea parents or siblings of Susannah Martin? Any help will be > appreciated. > > Margaret > > > --part1_12e.e35721.287300d3_alt_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit <HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><BODY BGCOLOR="#ffffff"><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 07/03/2001 4:53:15 AM US Eastern Standard Time, <BR>MAILER-DAEMON@aol.com writes: <BR> <BR> <BR><BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">I keep posting this for information, but no one has responded. I know the <BR>family did not just happen, so somewhere there has to be information. My <BR>ancestor SUSANNAH MARTIN m HENRY WOODY in Goochland Co. They moved to <BR>Bedford and Franklin Co. Henry served in the Revolutionary War, as did his <BR>son Martin. All are buried in Franklin Co. I have pictures of all of <BR>their <BR>graves. <BR> <BR>Any idea parents or siblings of Susannah Martin? 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I know the family did not just happen, so somewhere there has to be information. My ancestor SUSANNAH MARTIN m HENRY WOODY in Goochland Co. They moved to Bedford and Franklin Co. Henry served in the Revolutionary War, as did his son Martin. All are buried in Franklin Co. I have pictures of all of their graves. Any idea parents or siblings of Susannah Martin? Any help will be appreciated. Margaret --part1_17.17fecae2.2872eff6_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit <HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>I keep posting this for information, but no one has responded. I know the <BR>family did not just happen, so somewhere there has to be information. My <BR>ancestor SUSANNAH MARTIN m HENRY WOODY in Goochland Co. They moved to <BR>Bedford and Franklin Co. Henry served in the Revolutionary War, as did his <BR>son Martin. All are buried in Franklin Co. 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From another List ---- EIGHTH GRADE FINAL EXAM - 1895 Remember when old-timers tell us they only had an 8th grade education? Could any of us have graduated in 1895? The following eighth-grade final exam from 1895 Salina, KS. USA was taken from the original document on file at the Smokey Valley Genealogical Society and Library in Salina, KS and reprinted by the Salina Journal. Eighth Grade Final Exam: Salina, KS - 1895 Grammar (Time, one hour) 1. Give nine rules for the use of Capital Letters. 2. Name the Parts of Speech and define those that have no modifications. 3. Define Verse, Stanza and Paragraph. 4. What are the Principal Parts of a verb? Give Principal Parts of do,lie, lay and run. 5. Define Case, Illustrate each Case. 6. What is Punctuation? Give rules for principal marks of Punctuation. 7 - 10. Write a composition of about 150 words and show therein that you understand the practical use of the rules of grammar. Arithmetic (Time, 1.25 hours) 1. Name and define the Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic. 2. A wagon box is 2 ft. deep, 10 feet long, and 3 ft. wide. How many bushels of wheat will it hold? 3. If a load of wheat weighs 3942 lbs., what is it worth at 50 cts.bushel, deducting 1050 lbs. for tare? 4. District No. 33 has a valuation of $35,000. What is the necessary levy to carry on a school seven months at $50 per month, and have $104 for incidentals? 5. Find cost of 6720 lbs. coal at $6.00 per ton. 6. Find the interest of $512.60 for 8 months and 18 days at 7 percent. 7. What is the cost of 40 boards 12 inches wide and 16 ft. long at $20 per metre? 8. Find bank discount on $300 for 90 days (no grace) at 10 percent. 9. What is the cost of a square farm at $15 per acre, the distance around which is 640 rods? 10. Write a Bank Check, a Promissory Note, and a Receipt. U.S. History (Time, 45 minutes) 1. Give the epochs into which U.S. History is divided. 2. Give an account of the discovery of America by Columbus. 3. Relate the causes and results of the Revolutionary War. 4. Show the territorial growth of the United States. 5. Tell what you can of the history of Kansas. 6. Describe three of the most prominent battles of the Rebellion. 7. Who were the following: Morse,Whitney,Fulton,Bell,Lincoln,Penn,and Howe? 8. Name events connected with the following dates: 1607 1620 1800 1849 1865. Orthography (Time, one hour) 1. What is meant by the following: Alphabet, phonetic, orthography, etymology, syllabication? 2. What are elementary sounds? How classified? 3. What are the following, and give examples of each: Trigraph,subvocals,diphthong,cognate letters,linguals? 4. Give four substitutes for caret 'u'. 5. Give two rules for spelling words with final 'e'. Name two exceptions under each rule. 6. Give two uses of silent letters in spelling. Illustrate each. 7. Define the following prefixes and use in connection with a word: Bi, dis, mis, pre, semi, post, non, inter, mono, sup 8. Mark diacritically and divide into syllables the following, and name the sign that indicates the sound: Card, ball, mercy, sir, odd, cell, rise, blood, fare, last. 9. Use the following correctly in sentences, cite, site, sight, fane, fain, feign, vane, vain, vein, raze, raise, rays. 10. Write 10 words frequently mispronounced and indicate pronunciation by use of diacritical marks and by syllabication. Geography (Time, one hour) 1. What is climate? Upon what does climate depend? 2. How do you account for the extremes of climate in Kansas? 3. Of what use are rivers? Of what use is the ocean? 4. Describe the mountains of North America. 5. Name and describe the following: Monrovia, Odessa, Denver, Manitoba, Hecla, Yukon, St. Helena, Juan Fermandez, Aspinwall and Orinoco. 6. Name and locate the principal trade centers of the U.S. 7. Name all the republics of Europe and give capital of each. 8. Why is the Atlantic Coast colder than the Pacific in the same latitude? 9. Describe the process by which the water of the ocean returns to the sources of rivers. 10. Describe the movements of the earth. Give inclination of the earth.