Marriage Bonds of Franklin County Virginia 1786-1858, page 191 Ray, James and Susannah Chamber, dau. John, Jan. 10, 1803. Sur. Wm. Stith. Would anyone have knowledge of this family? Diane Kuras spirit13@earthlink.net

Ever wondered what songs were popular during the time of our ancestors?? http://www.contemplator.com/america/ Barb S.

Dear Hills of Home Members, This is my final post for info to be submitted in the upcoming issue of "Hills of Home" , Franklin County, Virginia, Genealogy Newsletter. If you have: *Queries *Post a Family Reunion *Announce a birth, death, marriage, graduation etc.etc. *Submit any family stories about Franklin County,VA. *If you have any new web sites you would like to share with the group *If you would like to do a tribute to a loved one (email me for details) *post books you have for sale REMEMBER *We are a private genealogy group *We are NOT tax deductibe *10.00 yearly membership is to pay for the paper, copies, ink, etc. *Our goals are to unite folks together so they may share family info and hopefully be able to help each other (the next newsletter has an update of new members, addresses, email, surnames) *We are dedicated to preserving Franklin County, Virginia History and Genealogy and share with others. Members we have a section for: Family Announcements-by members Books for Sale-by members What's new at the local library- by D. Hayes List of new members, address, email, and surnames by D. Wilkes Bits 'N Pieces by Beverly Merritt and Donna Wilkes FYI-by Beverly Merritt and Donna Wilkes Stories submitted by Members (about Franklin County folks and surrounding areas) Stories by Henry Hopkins-local historian I am a little behind, I have been back in the hospital and they kept me for a while. I am back home and working on the newsletter. If you will remember we are informal, no deadlines, this is a for fun project and something we can do together. SHARE. Sincerely, Hills of Home Franklin County, Va. Donna B. Wilkes 2935 Iron Ridge Road Rocky Mount, VA 24151 ktrygal1@aol.com Beverly Merritt P.O. Box 316 Ferrum, Va. 24088 beverlym@swva.net

Ingram/France Cemetery in Franklin County, Va. Directions given: James Ingram, Jr., located a short distance west of Rt. 623 on the north side of Smith River on the France Farm. Example of some graves: Cabell H. France b. 10./29/1881 d. 10/18/1969 Husbnd of Mary Lou Ingram. Matilda J. France- b. 11/11/1823 d. 3/5/1902 Flem Ingram b. 1856 d. 1933/38? Elizabeth Ingram b. 2/1/1801 d. 2/11/1859 I hope this can help you . Good luck, Donna Wilkes

Dear Family, Friends and Fellow Researcher, First let me appoligise to those of you who will be getting this more then once. Unfortunatly, I have gotten this virus going around, and I know some of you don't know how to get rid of it, as I didn't. I have written to the virus doctor at Trend Micro and this is the responce I recieved to get rid of it. I felt this would be the easies way to let you know how to rid yourself of this virus if you don't know how. This is the answer I recieved. I hope it helps someone, and if I have been responsiable for any of you recieving this I am sorry. Unfortunatly I tried to open the file I recieved from George on the Campbell list and that is how I got it. Pam Hart -----Original Message----- From: Virus Doctor at US <Virus_Doctor@trendmicro.com> To: 'Pam Hart' <pshart1@voyager.net> Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 10:20 PM Subject: RE: [0418.94.mary] TROJ_BADTRANS.A help! >Dear Customer, > >Greetings of peace. > >Please delete the following: > >inetd.exe found in the win.ini file or in the registry. > >hksdll.dll in the windows\system directory. > >KERN32.EXE is also detected as TROJ_BADTRANS.A. > >If you can't delete the detected file/s please follow the steps below: > >1. Take note of the location of the detected file >2. Reboot your system to DOS prompt. If you can't find this option you may >restart your system then before the Windows logo appear, immediately press >F8. >3. You will be seeing the Windows Startup Menu. >4. Choose the Command prompt only option. This will take you to a command >prompt. >5. from c:\ prompt delete the file > >syntax: in c:\ prompt type DEL <file location><filename> hit ENTER key >example DEL c:\windows\system\GDI32.exe > >6. Reboot the machine normally. > >This memory resident Internet worm propagates via email clients that use >Windows sockets, such as Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express. It replies >to all unread email messages with itself attached to the email. The email >sent by the worm has the same subject header and message body as the >original email. The name of the sender will be the name of the user who is >currently logged on to the infected computer. This worm also modifies >WIN.INI so that it is executed at the next re-boot. > >Below is the hyperlink which describes TROJ_BADTRANS.A and how to remove it. > ><http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_BADTRA N >S.A> > >Scan your system again and delete all file/s detected as TROJ_BADTRANS.A. > >A Trojan horse is a program that performs some unexpected or unauthorized, >usually malicious, actions, such as displaying messages, erasing files or >formatting a disk. A Trojan horse doesn't infect other host files, thus >cleaning is not necessary. To get rid of a Trojan, simply delete the >program. > >Please update your pattern file and scan engine regularly to keep you safe >from virus attack. >Download the latest pattern at this site: ><http://www.antivirus.com/download/pattern.asp> >Download the latest scan engine at this site: ><http://www.antivirus.com/download/engines> > >If you have any other inquiries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you >and have a nice day! > >-----Original Message----- >From: Pam Hart [mailto:pshart1@voyager.net] >Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 12:09 AM >To: Virus Doctor at US >Subject: TROJ_BADTRANS.A help! > > >Dear Doc, > >I recieved this virus, Sat. and found out from your site that it is in 3 >files. >C:\windows\system\kern32 >C:\system\hksdll.dll >C:\INETD.EXE

Could someone familiar with the Franklin Countu area please help this gentleman... I am forwarding his message to me. "Please let me know how to get to the Ingram-France Cemetery in Franklin County.I am looking fo the burial places of other France[Frans] and Lee relatives.I would be driving from Winston-Salem,N.C.....Thank you very much,Bynum E.Tudor Jr" <thetudor@gateway.net> Thanks for your help... Eddie Vaden

A big thanks to all thoes who responded to my question regarding Jamestown(e). I was led to two great sites. I will share the sites in case some one else is intrested. I not only got a good history lesson I got the list on names I needed. Thanks again Daundra in Michigan <A HREF="http://www.jamestowne.org/">Jamestowne Society</A> <A HREF="http://www.apva.org/history/index.html">History of Jamestown</A>

1st time offered for sale! "1880 Franklin County, Va. Census" by Henry Hopkins and Beverly Merritt Spiral Bound Book, Laminated Covers, over 500 pages, name index. $45.00 plus $4.00 1st Class Postage Send to: Beverly Merritt P.O. Box 316 Ferrum, VA 24088 If you have questions email Beverly at beverlym@swva.net THANK YOU!

Dear List Has anyone come across passinger lists for the..... Jamestown settlers (1607...104 men), that came on the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery? I have been checking all the ship snfd immigrant sites know about and found none for thoes ships. Or a list of the Jamestown Compact signers. Thanks in advance Daundra in Michigan budblossum@aol.com

I am looking for info on Simpson Richard. He was married to Nancy, and I suspect her maiden name was Nancy Vest. He was born in 1804, any info on him or Nancy would be really appreciated. Thanks. Glenn Ramsey

Hello Lister: I have a question about a name. Several kids in my great great great line have the middle name of Linkous. What are the chances of this name being the maiden name of the great, great, great, grandmother? I have not been able to find any information on her other than she married Craig Sheffy, per the 1870 for Pulaski County. I believe she was a widow prior to marrying Craig because she had kids too old to be Craig's. The marriage did not take place in Pulaski Co, where Craig was born. Two of the lister were gracious enough to look at the county house for me. Can someone offer a suggestion? Oh her name was Amanda (Mandy) and she died prior to 1881 most likely in Pulaski Co. Thanks Angela

I am searching Laura Frances Payne, born Jan. 30, 1865 in Franklin County, VA., she died Dec. 24, 1911 in North Carolina. Laura married John William "Jack" "Wyatt" Brown on Feb. 6, 1884 in Franklin County, VA. John W. AKA Jack, Wyatt Brown b. 8/14/1853 in Franklin County, Va. He was the son of Wyatt AKA Wiatt Brown and Jemima Hatcher Brown. Laura is the daughter of James Payne (Birth-Approx. 1840), his wife was Mary Abline unknown last name- I suspect her last name to be Forbes. James and Mary A. Payne children: Laura Frances Payne- above Mollie L. Payne b. abt. 1868 Robert G. Payne b. about 1873 in Franklin County, Va. married Eliza W. Wright 1/7/1891 in Franklin County , Va. Abbie J. Payne b. about 1875 married John T. Bowles 12/22/1890 in Franklin County, Va. (Source Information : Franklin County, Va. Marriage Records, 1885-1890 Gills Creek School Census and Judy Brown Stowe in North Carolina, Judy has the family Bible of Cora Etta Brown Heap, daughter of Laura Frances Payne Brown. I would appreciate any help in finding info on the Payne family. Sincerely, Donna Brown Wilkes

Looking for information on the late Jack P. Fisher, Jr. his daughter Jane Fisher married Daniel LaPrade. Any information would be much appreciated. Sincerely, Donna Wilkes

Hummm!! What's going on here?? :-) Source: "Roanoke County Marriages, 1838-1850" by Vogt & Kethley, Jr. Payne, Silas & Mary Sanders - 5 Jan. 1847 - minister Abraham Nafe (Dunker) - (minister's return 24 May 1847) Source: "Marriage Bonds of Franklin County, Virginia 1787-1853" by Merritt Payne, Silas - Saunders, Mary - 1-5-1847 (from Wingfield's book of marriage bonds - same information plus "married by Abner Anthony") Barb S. ============================================== At 09:48 AM 04/08/2001 -0400, you wrote: >Dear Researchers: > >Seeking leads on Silas PAYNE and his wife Mary SAUNDERS PAYNE of >Roanoke/Franklin Co., VA. > >Silas PAYNE, b. abt. 1820, Va. and married to Mary SAUNDERS, b. abt. 1826 and >married on 24 Jan 1847, Roanoke Co., Va. Silas is believed to have been >born Boones Mill, VA. and was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Mary >SAUNDERS PAYNE's mother was Nancy SAUNDERS possibly of Franklin/Bedford Co., >VA. > >The parents or relatives of Silas PAYNE may be Isham and Patsy PAYNE of >Roanoke Co., VA. Silas served as surety for children of Isham PAYNE: Peggy, >Nancy, Richard PAYNE. Isham is a descendent of the Joseph & Phoebe PAYNE >line. > >Silas and Mary PAYNE were recorded in the 1850 Census for Roanoke Co., VA and >listed on the marriage certificate of their son William A. PAYNE in 1868. > This is last known record of Silas and Mary. > >If you have any information and/or suggestions to share, please do. Thanks! > >Regards, >Virginia Payne >Researching: PAYNE, SAUNDERS, STEELE, FOWLER of Roanoke/Franklin Co., VA > >FYI: This email is being sent once to two mailing lists: Roanoke and Franklin >Co., 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

Dear Researchers: Seeking leads on Silas PAYNE and his wife Mary SAUNDERS PAYNE of Roanoke/Franklin Co., VA. Silas PAYNE, b. abt. 1820, Va. and married to Mary SAUNDERS, b. abt. 1826 and married on 24 Jan 1847, Roanoke Co., Va.   Silas is believed to have been born Boones Mill, VA. and was a member of the Church of the Brethren.   Mary SAUNDERS PAYNE's mother was Nancy SAUNDERS possibly of Franklin/Bedford Co., VA. The parents or relatives of Silas PAYNE may be Isham and Patsy PAYNE of Roanoke Co., VA.  Silas served as surety for children of Isham PAYNE:  Peggy, Nancy, Richard PAYNE.   Isham is a descendent of the Joseph & Phoebe PAYNE line. Silas and Mary PAYNE were recorded in the 1850 Census for Roanoke Co., VA and listed on the marriage certificate of their son William A. PAYNE in 1868.  This is last known record of Silas and Mary. If you have any information and/or suggestions to share, please do.   Thanks! Regards, Virginia Payne Researching:  PAYNE, SAUNDERS, STEELE, FOWLER of Roanoke/Franklin Co., VA FYI: This email is being sent once to two mailing lists: Roanoke and Franklin Co., VA.

Boone (s) Mill Post Office Records held by the National archives and records service in Washington, D.C. show BoonesMill Post Office was established 2/13/1828 In Jan. 1837, The first Postmaster (Mr. George Wright, appointed 2/18/1828) . Mr. WRight had filled out a form listing the nearest post offices to "Boon's Mill"----Rocky Mt. was 12 miles distant Callaway's Mill was 6 miles in one direction and Early's Post Office, formly Cooper's Post Office was six miles. Boon Mill Post Office is on Maggottee Creek. Up to 1868 the post office was named Boon's Mill and the name of the tiny town was Teelsville.Mrs. Saul appointed 10/21/1869 IShe submitted a report to the topographer of the Post Office Dept. She describes the post office near Maggotty, then marked it out and wrote in "Teel's Creek, which she said was 1/8 mile . She said the post office was five miles north of Blackwater River Rural Free Delivary (R.F.D.) began in the U.S. in 1900 but did not become commonplace in Boones Mill until 1908. Source: Postal records

I would like to thank all the geographers who helped me out with my inquiry. Also, thanks to Donna Wilkes for her story on the source of the Maggodee Creek name; very funny. In short, this is a compilation of what you have told me and what I've dug up myself..... Maggodee Township -- It doesn't appear that the township political unit exists anymore, but it appeared to largely lie within the Boones Mill district in the northwest corner of the county. Maggodee Creek runs along present day Highway 220 and into the village of Boones Mill. If anyone can point me in the direction of a map for Maggodee Township, I would appreciate it. Retreat Post Office -- There appears to be some confusion between Rural Retreat and Retreat which I didn't sort out. However, one researcher graciously provided the following latitude and logitude: LAT N37d 02m, W80d 00m. I fed this information into the "advanced find" function at the http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/default.asp website, then pulled up a USGS topo map which showed Retreat's location as being 7 miles northwest of Rocky Mount as "the crow flies" OR about 3 mile northeast of Callaway. This location was confirmed by a number of others who wrote me. In short, Retreat likely was located within the Maggodee Township, which is what I had hoped to find. Now I can identify the cemeteries and old churches to focus my efforts on. : ) Again, I appreciate everyone's assistance. Thank you, Chris Straight searching for my Franklin County McCormicks http://www.win.bright.net/~mjolby/page6.html

from the 1860 census -- Retreat Post Office I looked on the Settler's map. Rural Retreat is between Algoma and Dugwell and near Callaway. Bush Run Creek runs right by Rural Retreat. If you need for info or directions , I am sure my trusty friend Mr. Hopkins would help me out. Good luck, Donna Wilkes

Dear Chris, I just wanted to tell you of a story I read yesterday. The orgin of Maggodee Creek's name was related at a meeting of FCHS in 1979. The group discussing the OLD Carolina Road and the need to identify landmarks to determine the exact location of the road and other historic sites in the county. The orginal name of Maggodee Creek was of course, Maggoty Creek, as we know from old records Saunders Gerrant said the Old Carolina Road crossed the creek 22 times and someone was heard to say, "MY GOD, the creek". Spoken and repeated , it became Maggotty Creek. I thought you may enjoy the story. Donna Wilkes Hills of Home-Franklin County,Va.

<<I found two references in census records for Franklin County which I haven't been able to locate on a map..... #1 from the 1860 census -- Retreat Post Office #2 from the 1870 census -- OMaggodee (or Maggodee) Township>> Chris, I haven't seen Retreat Post Office yet so can't help there. Maggodee TWP was what looks to be the North Western corner of Franklin Co. in the 1870 Census. Bordered by Bonbrook on the East, Rocky Mount in the South East, and BlackWater in the South. Maggodee TWP had a total population of 1,879 people enumerated in the 1870 Census. Cya, Dan Cook _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com