In addition to what Marla wrote, I offer Bedford Co. Court Order Book 1, March 1757, has a brief Clerk's entry re: "deed from John Beard to Vincent Glass was acknowledged by the said Beard and ordered to be recorded." The deed, acknowledged by Beard himself, probably refers to Deed Book A- 1 for March 28, 1757, which has deed from John Beard to Vincent Glass, 200 acres both sides Falling River beginning at a maple on lower side of river to Joanes Corner onto Manley's line, for 50 pounds. Later on in Order Book I there was a lawsuit for Hastie vs. Glass with judgement in favor of Hastie & dated January Court 1759. There was no detail, just the fact the Plaintiff won a small sum plus costs & fees. So from those three items I gather we can bet a couple of dollars that V. Glass was a resident of Bedford County not long after it's formation and might have had a family. But to find out if he was Cherokee with right to buy land, etc. we would have to dig some more. There is plenty on John Beard in Bedford & Franklin records. It just means "Glass" was in the county early. Hope this helps your quest a bit. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marla Moore" <mmoore%qwestinternet.net@pop3.qwestinternet.net> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Glass, Machenbinder > There was a NANCY CLASS who married John Bird in 1811 in Franklin Co., > VA....is this your Nancy Glass? > > Marla > > Harold wrote: > > > I'm looking for any information on Nancy Glass, my gg grandmother. She > > was from Pittsylvania County but lived with her sister and her sister's > > husband, Jacob Machenbinder, in Franklin County around 1850. I have > > just returned from an allied family reunion where I was told family lore > > says Nancy was a full blooded Cherokee. I would like to prove/disprove > > it if I can. > > > > Any help or information appreciated. > > > > Thanks. > > > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > > The Franklin Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPage" list is located at URL: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/fran-web.htm > > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > Remember, all messages to be posted to the mailing list must be > addressed to: VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com > >

There was a NANCY CLASS who married John Bird in 1811 in Franklin Co., VA....is this your Nancy Glass? Marla Harold wrote: > I'm looking for any information on Nancy Glass, my gg grandmother. She > was from Pittsylvania County but lived with her sister and her sister's > husband, Jacob Machenbinder, in Franklin County around 1850. I have > just returned from an allied family reunion where I was told family lore > says Nancy was a full blooded Cherokee. I would like to prove/disprove > it if I can. > > Any help or information appreciated. > > Thanks. > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > The Franklin Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPage" list is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/fran-web.htm

The following files were uploaded to the Franklin County Archives in recent months. You may view these files at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/franklin.htm Biography of Gen. Jubal Anderson Early (e6400001.txt), file size 1.5 kb, submitted July 2000 by Marti Graham Descendants of Abraham Sink, Sr. (sink1.txt), file size 24.6 kb, submitted August 2000 by Angela Wheeler Hudson Cemetery (hudson.txt), file size 1.2 kb, submitted August 2000 by Glenna G. Garner Oyler Cemetery (oyler.txt), file size 3.0 kb, submitted September 2000 by Glenna G. Garner Sandy Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery (sandyridge.txt), file size 1.1 kb, submitted September 2000 by Glenna G. Garner Scott Family Cemetry (scott.txt), file size 1.7 kb, submitted September 2000 by Glenna G. Garner Ferguson/Plybon Deed, 1882 (frgsn2.txt), file size 2.4 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Ferguson/McGuire Deed, 1882 (frgsn3.txt), file size 3.3 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Benjamin Meador, Deceased, Partition of Land, 1868 (meador1.txt), file size 2.7 kb, submitted August 2000 by Diane Kuras Ferguson/Hill Marriage Bond, 1790 (frgsn2.txt), file size 1.5 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Richeson/Ferguson Marriage Bond, 1813 (frgsn3.txt), file size 1.7 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Walker/Ferguson Marriage Bond, 1823 (frgsn4.txt), file size 1.7 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Divers/Ferguson Marriage Bond, 1823 (frgsn5.txt), file size 1.9 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Ferguson/Rogers Marriage Bond, 1828 (frgsn6.txt), file size 1.6 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Teel/Ferguson Marriage Bond, 1822 (frgsn9.txt), file size 1.7 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Will of Elizabeth Ferguson, 1806 (frgsn1.txt), file size 2.6 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Will of Alexander Ferguson, 1817 (frgsn2.txt), file size 5.3 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Will of John Ferguson, 1789 (frgsn3.txt), file size 4.5 kb, submitted July 2000 by Bushy Hartman Cheatla Omer Ingram & Amanda Snead Ingram Bible, page 1 (ingram1.jpg), file size 79 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden Cheatla Omer Ingram & Amanda Snead Ingram Bible, page 2 (ingram2.jpg), file size 58 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden Thomas Otey Ingram Bible, page 1 (ingram3.jpg), file size 53 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden Thomas Otey Ingram Bible, page 3 (ingram4.jpg), file size 57 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden Birth Certificate, Cheatla Omer Ingram, 1869 (ingram1.jpg), file size 98 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden Birth Certificate, Amanda A. Snead, 1876 (snead1.jpg), file size 76 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden Sarah Deborah Hatcher Ingram, Death Certificate, 1919 (ingram1.jpg), file size 194 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden Cheatla Omer Ingram & Amanda A. Snead, Marriage lincense, 1895 (ingram2.jpg), file size 243 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden Cheatla Omer Ingram & Amanda A. Snead, Marriage & Minister's Return, 1895 (ingram3.jpg), file size 172 kb, submitted August 2000 by Eddie Vaden IRS Report of Survey of Brandy Distillery, Gen. James Scott, 1886, page 1 (scott1.jpg), file size 218 kb, submitted September 2000 by Jay E. Bennett IRS Report of Survey of Brandy Distillery, Gen. James Scott, 1886, page 2 (scott2.jpg), file size 243 kb, submitted September 2000 by Jay E. Bennett Many thanks to our submitters! Won't you consider preserving & sharing your treasured documents by submitting a transcription of your own? What a wonderful way to show pride in your heritage while insuring these resources will still be around for future generations! Thank you, Jeannie Watts, archivist. ************* Now Available: "The Descendants of John Thomas Clay, Jamestown Immigrant and son of Sir John Clay of Wales" Also available: "The Descendants of James Bailey & Lucy Simms" For more info: http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx

>From: McBee49@aol.com >Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 10:15:36 EDT >Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Reading Microfilm >To: bobnroa@pipeline.com >X-Mailer: Windows AOL sub 120 > >On a lighter note, a nice pair of reading glasses work wonders too. We >genealogists ruin our eyes after years of going through census records and >microfiche marriage records. That is not to mention all the old newspapers >on microfilm. Try keeping a nice pair of reading glasses with you or a >magnifying glass as those two tools should always be in a genealogists reach. > Wait until you are 52 years old and have been researching for 38 years like >myself, you will need extra powerful glasses and a super charged magnifying >glass. However, I have found tons of information on our Franklin County >Turner family in that time. I would love to share information with any >genealogist. I will leave you with my genealogy creed which I borrowed from >the Bible: Seek and Ye shall find. Have a great day. Danny A. McBee.

This new mailing list sounds very promising! I'm not sure how it's worked but you may want to keep an eye on it. >Resent-Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 06:54:21 -0700 >From: "Kelly Courtney-Blizzard" <Kellygirl3398@mpinet.net> >Subject: [VA-CENSUS-LOOKUP] CENSUS-LOOKUP mailing lists >To: VA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com > >Hello Everyone ! I have had to reword and rework the guidelines for the >CENSUS-LOOKUP mailing lists and also include subscription instructions. I am >sending these below. The lists have been growing like crazy since I created >them three days ago and I expect the growth to continue as the word spreads. >Please feel free to forward this to anyone you feel may be interested in >joining. Of course the more people we have the more help we will be for each >other. Please keep in mind that we are only a few days old and if your >lookup request is not answered, try again in a week or two. Some of the >state lists have already reached over 100 subscribers <G> Others have not >been "advertised" as much and have fewer members. Hang in there and don't >get discouraged if your not answered right away, these lists will be a great >asset to our research after we reach the people and let them know that these >lists are available. I am encouraging everyone to send this email to their >surname and county mailing lists as well as to our cousins. Finally, If you >have the material to help a fellow researcher, please use it. Thanks, Kelly >Kellygirl3398@mpinet.net > >(Subscription information at the end of this e-mail) > >Guidelines for posting to the lists: >Established 11 October 2000 > >EMAIL SUBJECT LINES: >COUNTY,YEAR,SURNAME > >NO FLAMING or you will be unsubbed without notice. By this I mean not only >being rude or mean to each other but there will be NO and I do mean NO >debating here about the Census Projects. This list is for everyone who wants >to research. > >NO General requests such as "all Smiths in all counties" >Be specific, Name the County, Family you are looking for and also the year. >Try to supply as much info as possible. > >LIMIT your requests to ONE PER CENSUS YEAR and SURNAME > >My Mama taught me that Thank you and Please are always nice too :) > > > >A few people have emailed me asking how to sign up for the new >lists and what to do. >--------------------------------------------------------------------- > >1. All lists are > >XX-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L-request@rootsweb.com >XX-CENSUS-LOOKUP-D-request@rootsweb.com > > >The XX is to be removed and the two letter abbreviation for the state >you are looking in added in its place. > >Examples: > >MI-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L-request@rootsweb.com > >CA-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L-request@rootsweb.com > >IL-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L-request@rootsweb.com > > >2. So, send an email to the one of your choice (make sure to have the > state). Put NOTHING in the subject line. In the body of the email > write only: > >subscribe > > Then send it on :) > >3. POSTING to the new census lists: > >A. Send it to XX-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com (supply the two letter state >code for the XX again) > >B: Subject line MUST have the following: > County/Year/Surname > >Example: Saginaw/1850/Smith > > >C: In the body of the email: > >List whom you are looking for. >Supply as much information as you can. >Birthplace, ages, occupation, etc. > >D: Mail it on! > >That's it folks :) > >I hope that helped. I have put the list of states and two letter codes >below for you. > > > AL Alabama > AK Alaska > AZ Arizona > AR Arkansas > > CA California > CO Colorado > CT Connecticut > > DC District Of Columbia > DE Delaware > > FL Florida > > GA Georgia > > HI Hawaii > > ID Idaho > IL Illinois > IN Indiana > IA Iowa > > KS Kansas > KY Kentucky > > LA Louisiana > > ME Maine > MD Maryland > MA Massachusetts > MI Michigan > MN Minnesota > MS Mississippi > MO Missouri > MT Montana > > NE Nebraska > NV Nevada > NH New Hampshire > NJ New Jersey > NM New Mexico > NY New York > NC North Carolina > ND North Dakota > > OH Ohio > OK Oklahoma > OR Oregon > > PA Pennsylvania > > RI Rhode Island > > SC South Carolina > SD South Dakota > > TN Tennessee > TX Texas > > UT Utah > > VT Vermont > VA Virginia > > WA Washington (state) > WV West Virginia > > WI Wisconsin > WY Wyoming > > > > > > > > >============================== >Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! >http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2

Very good tip from Ancestry --------------- TRY TRACING UNREADABLE FILM I was trying to transcribe a marriage register from a blurry microfilm image containing information on my g-g-grandfather. I was especially interested in his mother's name, but I could not see it clearly enough to even guess at the name. I tried placing my research notebook under the blurry image and traced it with a pen for future reference. When I moved it into the light, it clearly read "Gaines." I was surprised and delighted! Cathy Wood San Diego, CA Editor's Note: If you use a piece of colored paper, especially yellow, in place of the notebook, you may find the image easier to read as well. For microfilm readers with the images on a screen, a yellow-tinted, clear plastic sheet will help.

Does Franklin Co. have birth records for 1829? I am looking for Calvin Saunders born 1829. Angela _______________________________________________ Why pay for something you could get for free? NetZero provides FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html

Sorry to do this this way but it is necessary. I was elected mayor of my town and have had to change residences, telephone nos. and now my account addy. Sorry to do this this way but they are in the process of changing now...please don't kick me off any lists until I can get to you and resub. Thanks, MaryAnnBartlett

I'm researching the family genology of: Virginia Crawford born Dec ?? 1853 in Russell County, VA to Charles and Chloe Crawford Virginia married Pleasant Stevens June 17, 1868 in Russell County, VA Pleasant was the son of Owens Stevens and Esther Virginia Proffit Owen and Esther were married August 19, 1835 in Franklin County, VA my great grandparents Virginia and Pleasant had at least 10 children and lived in Tazewell, VA my grandmother Cora Mae Stevens was born April 8, 1891 to Virginia and Pleasant in Tazewell * some of the names I know are Cosby, John, Charlie, Tom, Alice (White), Lindy, Rosie (Lambert) and Cora * Cora Mae Stevens married Robert David Huffman Jan 1, 1912 and lived at McComas WV * Cora Mae and Robery had 9 children * boys: Troy, Glen, Albert, Ray, Luther * girls: Thelma (Mitchum), Elsie (Bailey), Helen (Spicer), Margaret (Davis) * my mother is Helen Huffman who married Bill Spicer of McComas WV 1946 * Helen had 2 children me Patricia born 1946 and William Jr (Mickey born 1949) at McComas, WV I've been told that Virginia was Cherokee Indian. Anyone having additional information concerning the parents, siblings, children or the family in general of Virginia and Pledge Stevens I'd love to talk with you. please email me Patricia Spicer Smith, of Pasadena, Maryland pssmith@maxinter.net

I'm looking for any information on Augustus WESTERFIELD. His entry in the 1900 MD census states that he was born in Oct 1859 in Virginia. No county given. Any information appreciated. Thank you! Regards, Beate _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

The Carroll County Genealogy Club will host a workshop from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 21, in the cafeteria at the Carroll County High School, Hillsville, Va. Speakers will be: Jimmie Steele - "Discussion on Wills" Dr. R. Parks Lanier, Jr. of Radford. - "Whose Family Crest is it Anyway" (Lunch - about 11:45 A.M.) Gino Williams - "History of Floyd County" Mini Workshops, in the afternoon, will be: "Getting Started" "Sources" "Computers" There will be items on display and books for sale. The cost is $8.00 and will include lunch sent in from a local grill. You may register and pay this at the door. You do not have to be a member of the Carroll County Genealogy Club to attend. Forms will be available if you would like to join the club. The Carroll County High School is located in Hillsville on highway 58 across from the Jeff Johnson Chevy Olds lot. Go to the cafeteria in the school. There will be signs to direct you. If you need more information you may call or e-mail: Rhonda Horton (540) 728-3891 - after 6:00 P.M. rahorton@tcia.net or during the day: Katie Dalton at the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce (540) 728-5397 Hope to see you there!!

Sandra, et al. Hi, I am related to Abner Bird through his wife, Jane Jameson/Jamison. I am interested on further information on this branch of the family, as well as any info you might have on Jane. Thanks! Nola ------Original Message------ From: SandraG627@aol.com To: VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: October 2, 2000 1:14:48 AM GMT Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Stewart, Bird In a message dated 10/1/00 8:27:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mmoore%qwestinternet.net@pop3.qwestinternet.net writes: > I have a John Byrd m. to Mary Stewart Oct 7, 1792 in Franklin Co., VA I also have Bird , here are mine Not sure if this is right Descendants of Abner Bird? 1 Abner Bird? b: 05 July 1735 in North Farham, Richmond Co., VA Number of children: 3 ... +Jane Jameson b: Abt. 1738 in York Co., PA m: Bef. 1760 Number of children: 3 Father: John JAMESON Mother: Margaret WHITE ..... 2 Catherine Bird b: 1760-1790 in Virginia ..... 2 Abner Bird, Jr. b: 22 September 1770 in Virginia d: 1791-1798 in Franklin Co., IN Number of children: 4 ......... +Jane Jameson II b: 09 May 1770 in Albemarle Co., VA m: 07 March 1791 in Franklin Co., VA d: 1814 in Madison Co., KY Number of children: 4 Father: Thomas JAMESON Mother: Hannah TAGGART ..... 2 Rhoda Bird b: 1777-1780 in Virginia d: Aft. 1860 in Monroe Co., WV Number of children: 14 ......... +Richard Woodrum b: 05 November 1768 in Goochland Co., VA m: 1794-1795 in Buckingham, VA? d: September 1842 in Monroe Co., VA Number of children: 14 Father: John WIDROM Mother: Mary BAYES Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida [Sandra Sommerville Wells Griffith] <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/sandrag">All My Mama's</A> Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010, <grin> ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== This list is intended for the exchange of genealogical information or questions concerning Franklin Co, VA, families. **************** Researching Brown, Floyd, Kidd, Maddox, Murray, Raines, Seiferts, Taylor, & Wrenn families, mostly in Virginia but also outside. ........................................................ iWon.com http://www.iwon.com why wouldn't you? ........................................................

In a message dated 10/1/00 8:27:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mmoore%qwestinternet.net@pop3.qwestinternet.net writes: > I have a John Byrd m. to Mary Stewart Oct 7, 1792 in Franklin Co., VA I also have Bird , here are mine Not sure if this is right Descendants of Abner Bird? 1 Abner Bird? b: 05 July 1735 in North Farham, Richmond Co., VA Number of children: 3 .. +Jane Jameson b: Abt. 1738 in York Co., PA m: Bef. 1760 Number of children: 3 Father: John JAMESON Mother: Margaret WHITE .... 2 Catherine Bird b: 1760-1790 in Virginia .... 2 Abner Bird, Jr. b: 22 September 1770 in Virginia d: 1791-1798 in Franklin Co., IN Number of children: 4 ........ +Jane Jameson II b: 09 May 1770 in Albemarle Co., VA m: 07 March 1791 in Franklin Co., VA d: 1814 in Madison Co., KY Number of children: 4 Father: Thomas JAMESON Mother: Hannah TAGGART .... 2 Rhoda Bird b: 1777-1780 in Virginia d: Aft. 1860 in Monroe Co., WV Number of children: 14 ........ +Richard Woodrum b: 05 November 1768 in Goochland Co., VA m: 1794-1795 in Buckingham, VA? d: September 1842 in Monroe Co., VA Number of children: 14 Father: John WIDROM Mother: Mary BAYES Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida [Sandra Sommerville Wells Griffith] <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/sandrag">All My Mama's</A> Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010, <grin>

Dorothy and Bill, Thank you both for the lookup for Mary Stewart. Bill, I have another question on these Birds. Apparently, there were two sets of Birds--the first set show in the 1786 Property Tax lists, and resided on the Franklin Co/Henry Co border... was Henry Co. also formed from Bedford Co? The second set of Birds arrived about 1810 in Franklin Co from Bedford County. But I'm not sure that they were related to the first set, but I'm assuming they traveled perhaps 40 miles to get there. How do I go about finding out where these Birds (especially the 1st set) originated? Are there any records in existence prior to the 1786 Tax list? If so, where would I write? Thanks for your willingness to help us out of state researchers. Marla

To all who answered my inquiry, I 'm seeking the following information(1) the (owners') name of the farm where Meshack Perdue B. abt 1756, D. 30 December 1838 M. Eleanor Dillion is buried .(2) the directions from Rocky Mount,Va.to the grave site. I have been informed that he is buried on his brother Lukes farm on/in Burnt Chimney or Crossroads Va.. Maxie.

I have a John Byrd m. to Mary Stewart Oct 7, 1792 in Franklin Co., VA Does anyone know who the father of Mary Stewart/Stuart was? Marla

In a message dated 9/30/00 1:46:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MALVPERDUE@aol.com writes: > I would like to know the owners name the of the farm where Meshack Perdues > > grave is located. and the directions from Rockey Mount Va. to the site. The one who died in 1838? Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida [Sandra Sommerville Wells Griffith] Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010, <grin>

Which Turner is in the past of Meshack Perdue? How did I miss this Meshack? I know of a Perdue cem. off Rt. 40 going to Penhook, but it's fairly recent...sorry, Peter Ramsey

If anyone has this info., please post it to the list! Don L. Fox DonFox@cybertrails.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <MALVPERDUE@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2000 10:43 AM Subject: [VAFRANKL] Meshacks geave site > I would like to know the owners name the of the farm where Meshack Perdues > grave is located. and the directions from Rockey Mount Va. to the site. > Maxie > > > ==== 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 > >

Trying to locate the cemetery for William L. Doss b. Nov. 12, 1832 d. Jan. 27, 1903 son of James L. Doss and Catherine C. Ferguson, Penhook, Va. Rev. William L. Doss married Mary Frances Ward b. August 25, 1830, d. December 8, 1927 Franklin Co., Va. They had one daughter Minerva Catherine b. 1856, Franklin Co. who married John L. Toller. These Dosses are suppose to be buried in the Bradner/Toller/Ramsey Cemetery in Penhook, Va. I show one location for the cemetery on Rt. 645 off Rt. 40 and another location on Rt. 626 off Rt. 40. thanks for any help Donna Doss