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

Does any one have any knowledge of a Calvin Saunders b. abt 1828-9 in Franklin Co.? I am looking for birth records and parent information. The only thing I know about his parents is his mother's name was Peggy Saunders. I am also looking for a Germina Brooks b. abt 1932-3 in Franklin Co. I am looking for the birth records and positive id on her parents listed as Jas & Louisa Brooks on the marriage certificate of Calvin and Germina in floyd co. Angela Griffin _____NetZero Free Internet Access and Email______ http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html

Follow up for those of you who responded to my Message. I went on Ancestry.com this am and found my connection and have down loaded a GEDCOM with 16,360 names. It goes all the way back to 900 or more. Haven't had time to study it and see how many of the names apply..Thinks its nice to give other encouragement. Miracle do happen if you keep checking. Winnie

Goofed again. Should be replies not reply, there were several. And the Groom was William ? , William Reeves was their son. Thanks again

Thanks for all the reply. Yes the name is spelled with an i. I goofed when I refered to him as her. I do know that i is usually a male version, but my mind is going these days. I haven't tried an internet search yet. I was hoping to find someone local who had something. This Francis was listed as guardian of Elizabeth Compton who married William Reeves Boswell Oct 1831, in Bedford County. Winnie

----- Original Message ----- From: "Winnie" <winnie@i-plus.net> To: <VABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 10:42 PM Subject: [VABEDFOR] Francis Board > Does anyone have any information on a Francis Board-early to mid 1800's? > > Her name came up as a guardian on a marrige bond. > > Winnie Minson > > > ==== VABEDFOR Mailing List ==== > The archives of this list can be searched at URL: > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?listname=VABEDFOR > >

Does anyone have any information on a Francis Board-early to mid 1800's? Her names has come up a guardian on a marrige bond. Winnie Minson

Requesting information on my ggrandfather JAMES L. RICE , born 25 December 1855, died 26 February 1906 Glade Hill, Franklin Co., VA. JAMES L. married MARTHA (MADDIE) ATKINSON, born 8 August 1868 Franklin Co., VA., died 4 February 1964 Roanoke, VA. JAMES L. and MADDIE had children Silas, Claude, Laura, Ethel, Julie, and ELLEN DOUGLAS RICE, all born in Glade Hill, Franklin Co., VA. ELLEN DOUGLAS RICE, born 4 March 1890, died November 1980, married RICHARD MELVILLE DOSS, Penhook, Franklin Co., VA. Thanks for any info on these Franklin Co., VA. Rices. Donna Doss

>From Franklin Co. VA Marriages, (Bev Merritt) James L. Rice s/o James L. and Mary E., age 27 m. 1/23/1884 Martha Ann Ashworth d/o James L. and Cynthia Ann, age 16. Hope this helps. Peter A. Ramsey Bervi@aol.com

> I have just been given the above mentioned book. I am interested in sharing > and receiving any info on the McGhee line and lines that married into McGhee. > Please write back if you think there may be a connection. > Judy > I'm sorry, I have no information regarding McGhees to share. But may I ask is there anything about James Moore who married Sally McGhee in 1813? She was the daughter of Nancy Adoch, and the surety for the marriage bond was Martin McGhee. I am particularly interested in knowing where this couple lived. I have information on the Moore line if you are interested. Thanks Karen Worley

FYI: James "Magee" is on the 1787 Personal Prop. Tax List B for Henry Co. VA with 2 horses, 4 cattle. No other people with different spellings. Source is the 1987 Publ. on "Census" by Yantis & Love. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <Bervi@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 1:10 AM Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] MCghee > > In a message dated 9/27/2000 2:18:20 AM, fulcon@bwsys.net writes: > > << found no mcghee's in the 1787 census of franklin co. va. >> > > Most of these McGhee/MacGehee/ etc. came from Albemarle Co. area...settled in > Pittsylvania/Franklin/Henry Co's. and spread out from there. There is > speculation that Martin and others were brothers, or otherwise kin, but no > solid proof yet. > Peter Ramsey > > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > Remember, all messages to be posted to the mailing list must be > addressed to: VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com > >

Judy I do not have mcghee in my line. I have checked franklin co.va. @ found no mcghee's in the 1787 census of franklin co. va. Marion Johnson

In a message dated 9/27/2000 2:18:20 AM, fulcon@bwsys.net writes: << found no mcghee's in the 1787 census of franklin co. va. >> Most of these McGhee/MacGehee/ etc. came from Albemarle Co. area...settled in Pittsylvania/Franklin/Henry Co's. and spread out from there. There is speculation that Martin and others were brothers, or otherwise kin, but no solid proof yet. Peter Ramsey

I have just been given the above mentioned book. I am interested in sharing and receiving any info on the McGhee line and lines that married into McGhee. Please write back if you think there may be a connection. Judy

Hi All, I have two questions regarding two sons of John S. Merriman. My great grandfather was Lorenzo D. Merriman born 1845, served in Company G, 42nd VA Infantry. Married Nancy J. (Nannie) Bouldin Jan. 20, 1866 in Henry County. Died August 12, 1894. Question No. 1. Does anyone have any information as to where Lorenzo and Nannie were living when he died and where are they buried? Question No. 2. Which Regiment did Lorenzo's brother, James B. Merriman, serve in during the Civil War? James B. married Martha Shelton and they lived in Spencer, VA. They are buried in Old Wells Church Cemetery. If you have any information about this family please contact me at: BarbaraAMI@aol.com Would like to visit Franklin County, but it is impossible at this time. Maybe later. Donna, I hope you and the group have a good meeting October 7th. Thanks in advance for any assistance anyone is able to give me. BARBARA JARRETT HORNE in Graham, NC

Dear Genealogy Friends, We will be having a genealogy round table meeting . Meeting will be October 7th from 10 am to noon. We will meet at the Franklin County Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to come. If you have questions you can call Beverly Merritt at 540-483-3657 or email Donna Wilkes at ktrygal1@aol.com. If you would like to bring the genealogy work you are working on PLEASE bring it along so we can discuss what you are searching. Many times getting a group together we find common ancestors and are able to help one another. Hope to see you there.

looking for more information on joseph franklin doss. do you have his father's name or other siblings. my gggrandfather was a doss born 1805 in franklin county. there could be a connection. thanks Donna Doss ----- Original Message ----- From: <MILanders@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 8:14 PM Subject: [VAFRANKL] Franklin County Genealogy > I live in Florida and always read about Franklin County on the rootsweb site. > I feel akin to Franklin County because part of my roots are there. My great > grandfather Joseph Franklin Doss was born there about 1827. I lost him > somewhere between 1860 and 1865. I always look at the site hoping I can see > something that would give me more information about him. I sincerely hope > your genealogy and historical group members will be bonded together and > continue to contribute to all of us who are looking for our families. I > think I have missed seeing some of the conversations, so I don't know if a > lack of a meeting place is the issue, or if there is something else involved. > Anyway, please keep on keeping on. > > Ruth Doss Hanley > > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > The Franklin Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPage" list is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/fran-web.htm >

I live in Florida and always read about Franklin County on the rootsweb site. I feel akin to Franklin County because part of my roots are there. My great grandfather Joseph Franklin Doss was born there about 1827. I lost him somewhere between 1860 and 1865. I always look at the site hoping I can see something that would give me more information about him. I sincerely hope your genealogy and historical group members will be bonded together and continue to contribute to all of us who are looking for our families. I think I have missed seeing some of the conversations, so I don't know if a lack of a meeting place is the issue, or if there is something else involved. Anyway, please keep on keeping on. Ruth Doss Hanley

I live in NC but will eventually track my husband's family back through time in Franklin Co. I try to keep up for the time being via these emails. I have visited Rocky Mount in the past and dropped in to the Society office. I found the folks there VERY friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my visit!! While I can't be an active member at this time, I'd like to offer encouragement and support. I hope your group keeps going. Keep the rest of us out of towner's up-to-date. - T. R. Hopkins ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ktrygal1@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 6:52 PM Subject: [VAFRANKL] Franklin County Genealogy > Dear Friends, > I have been a member of the Franklin County Genealogy Society, then it went > to Franklin County Heritage Society and now Franklin County Historical > Society. > > My interest mostly is genealogy but you need some of the history to > understand wills, deeds, courts etc. etc. > > I left Franklin County on May 8th, my son was in a flash fire, > We lived at UVA for 2 months , then we brought him to the local hospital for > about a month. He died July 27, 2000. > > Well, I have just recently started back and calling to see what I can do. > I know it has been an awful year: > *I lost my son > *Beverly Merritt lost her husband and aunt > *Edith lost a loved one > *others who have suffered tragedy > *Dorothy Ramsey Cundiff lost her husband. > Now, I am back home, I was going to try and help a little but when I called > the library today, they informed me that the library is closed and the locks > have been changed. Noone seems to know what is going on. > > I would like to ask you a few questions: > 1. Would you be interested if we just went back to the genealogy society. We > had wonderful meetings, the room full of people, we talked with one another, > we went on little field trips, I remember Rebecca and I sit inthe car because > we couldn't walk down to the grave but we looked up and here come a big, big > buck running into the cornfields. Then > we found a tombstone up against a tree. > _____________yes_____________no > > 2.We could go back to meeting at the Franklin County Library board room, we > use to fill the room. I enjoyed thoses days. > _____________yes______________no > > 3. Had you rather stay with the historical society and try and build it back > up again? > _____________yes______________no > > 4.Is your interest more in history or genealogy or both. > _________history___________genealogy_____________both > > 5.When the genealogy society got going, it was great, everyone got along , we > did field trips, ate lunch together and made new friends. > Do you want the genealogy society back? > ______________Yes_________________no > > 6. Would you like to meet every month or everyother month.(if you choose > genealogy) > __________________Every month__________________Every other month. > 7. How often would you like the newsletter printed? WE can fill it with > queeries, history facts of the county, stories from members etc. > _________________once a month___________________every other month > ________________every three months. > > Please let me know, I love doing genealogy and learning of the history of the > county but this is the second time in 3 or 4 years the historical society has > had lots of problems. I don't like problems, contraversy, I think we are all > adults and should be able to work together for one cause. If something > doesn't go the way you think it should, lets talk about it, there is no point > in fighting over it when you can sit quietly and discuss it like adults. > > Thank you, I would love to hear from you, > Donna Brown Wilkes >

Hello Donna, We visited with you this summer from New Mexico and with cousins from Georgia and understood that the house the society was in was up for sale and you might have to move. Where will you keep all the material, books, etc that have been donated? Will we still get out newsletter and I feel sure the books will be sent out when published. Surely there should be enough interest in the County itself to try to find a place for a historical society to further the interests of the County. There are more and more people getting into genealogy and this is good for tourist trade--maybe you should push this with the County and City of Rocky Mount, as well as with the Chamber of Commerce. Does the Chamber have a room you can use until something comes up--or maybe they would want to expand and include a historical room? Keep us informed as I am sure you will, and GOOD LUCK!!! Nedra Fields in New Mexico _________________________________________________________________________ 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.