I am new to the list and am hoping to find some info on the family of my ggrandmother Roxie Danna Adams Carter b 1898 in Franklin Co (my grandfather says in Ferrum). Here father was Franklin Carter s/o John Quincy Carter and Betsy Ann Hale, and here mother was Sarah Lewis Adams d/o (in old family records I found data that listed her mother as either Louise Young or Sally Rakes) and her father was an unknown Adams. Roxie married Thomas Jefferson Cochran in 1912 in Eckman, Mcdowell Co, WVa. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Susan surnames researching:Adams, Ball, Carter, Cochran, Cox, East, Manuel, St Clair

I have a line of Martins and Turners in Snow Creek/Martinsville area, although I do not have these 2 names in my database. Some I do have are: 1. Dr. George Martin who married Nannie Montrief they had Arthur Christian Martin (1891-1972) who married Annie B. Brodie (1891-1980). They had George Harold Martin. Don't know who he married, but he had 7 brothers and sisters. I have a Capt. John P. Turner who married Nancy G. Hurd they had John Valler Turner who married Daisy V. Brodie (1877-1916) and they had 3 children. I went to Snow Creek and visited Edith B. Martin, daughter of Arthur Christian Martin and took pictures of several Martin headstones. If you think we might connect, let me know and I'll share everything I have. My direct line runs through the Brodies, so I have not done as extensive research on the Martin line. Shirley Bellingham, WA >Searching for parents of George Clinton Martin who married Lillie >Turner and resided in the Snow Creek area of Franklin Co., VA >Pat > > >==== 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

Searching for parents of George Clinton Martin who married Lillie Turner and resided in the Snow Creek area of Franklin Co., VA Pat

I need to know the address of the Courthouse at Rocky Mount, Franklin County, VA so that I can send for some wills dated pre 1839.... Thanks very much. Also, I'm searching for Tyre Hill born 1813 in Franklin County, VA..... I understand Lot Hill may have been his father or brother... Anyone with info please contact me at Redhed43@aol.com or through the list... thanks debi hill in texas

These maps can be purchased from the Franklin County Historical Society, or Heritage Society, or what ever they now call it. They can be contacted at 65 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, Virginia, 24151. The telephone number is 540-483-1890. E-mail is fchs@neocom.net They're great maps. As best I recall that is how I got mine. Franklin county also has a very nice county history book and cemetery book. Both are good investments if you have roots in these counties. Bedford county and several others also have similiar maps that can be purchased through their historical societies. Linda Johns ----- Original Message ----- From: <Budblossum@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 10:55 AM Subject: [VAFRANKL] Old Settlers Map > Dear List > > Recently a fellow hunter sent me a copy of an "old settlers map" of Franklin > Co. > It is very small and I have a feeling it is only part of the orig. map. He > received it a number of years ago and has lost contact with the person he > received it from. > > I was so supprised to see an ancestor's name, GRIMES (GRYMES) HOLCOMB listed > on it and that has wet my appetite. Can anyone help?? > > Thanks > oooO > ( ) > \ ( Daundra > \_ ) > > > > > ==== VAFRANKL Mailing List ==== > The Franklin Co VAGenWeb "Family WebPage" list is located at URL: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/fran-web.htm > >

Hey every who took the time to respond to my asking about the "old settlers" map. I'll bet that there are others out there who would be intrested in the same thing. I am going to get mine!!!!!!!!!!! Daundra PS Hey Dan ....did you see all that??? Nice guts hua.

Never mind, for some reason, I was looking at a backup copy of my database. Now I have a different mess to fix. I've entered new info into the backup copy...ugh, will it never end! Jeannie ************* 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

Will the Belcher/Hodges researcher who sent me info on Isham Hodges & whom I sent info on Isham Belcher please contact me via email. I entered all that info into my database and suddenly...it's gone! I can't even find your email address. I wonder what else is missing... Jeannie ************* 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

Dear List Recently a fellow hunter sent me a copy of an "old settlers map" of Franklin Co. It is very small and I have a feeling it is only part of the orig. map. He received it a number of years ago and has lost contact with the person he received it from. I was so supprised to see an ancestor's name, GRIMES (GRYMES) HOLCOMB listed on it and that has wet my appetite. Can anyone help?? Thanks oooO ( ) \ ( Daundra \_ )

In a message dated 5/29/00 1:29:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wmh-fp@mciworld.com writes: > 1793, Apr. 1. Will of John Chittwood witnessed by SUSANNAH (X her mark) > BLANKENSHIP and John Arthur, Jon Price. Will was proved by oaths of the > witnesses Franklin Court Dec.1798 and recorded. Thanks, I wonder who this Susannah is? widow? old maid? Sandy in Florida

Are these two guys born a few years apart or one guy? born in VA or Ireland? Who are the parents of martha belcher? thanks Sandy in Florida Descendants of James Dillion 1 James Dillion b: 1726 . +Mary Robinson Father: Mother: .... 2 William Dillion b: Abt. 1761 d: 1818-1825 in Franklin Co., VA ........ +Frances Blankenship b: Abt. 1767 m: 28 July 1790 in Franklin Co., VA d: 15 August 1870 in Franklin Co., VA Father: Peter BLANKENSHIP Mother: Cecily LIGGON .... 2 James Dillion, Jr. b: 1771 in Franklin Co., VA d: 1835 in Tazewell Co., VA ........ +Martha Belcher m: 02 February 1789 Father: Mother: Descendants of James Dillion 1 James Dillion b: Bef. 1735 .... 2 Eleanor Dillion b: Abt. 1755 ........ +Meshack Perdue b: 1756 in Chesterfield Co., VA m: 1775 d: March 1838 in Franklin Co., VA Father: William PERDUE Mother: Elizabeth UNKNOWN

Is anyone aware of local genealogists who will do Franklin County research for a fee? I keep hitting dead ends and I am curious what other resources may be available. My distance from Virginia isn't helping much either. I appreciate any suggestions. Thank you. Chris Straight Fairchild, WI researching McCormick, Cooper, Price

Sandy, I'm not even going to try and inject myself into your interesting Blankenship puzzles, but thought you'd like to know of these records if you've not already found them. I will summarize: 1792, Nov. 5. the Inventory & appraisement of estate of Benj. Duvall was returned to court and signed by Charles Lumsden, William (x his mark) Bozzle, ISUM (X his mark) BLANKENSHIP. Recorded at Franklin Court (blank month) 1793. 1793, Apr. 1. Will of John Chittwood witnessed by SUSANNAH (X her mark) BLANKENSHIP and John Arthur, Jon Price. Will was proved by oaths of the witnesses Franklin Court Dec.1798 and recorded. 1808, March 23. inventory & appraisement of personal estate of John Plyborn, deceased... includes a note from JOHN BLANKENSHIP account. Signed Mar. 23, 1808; recorded Oct. 8, 1808. [source: T. L. C. Genealogy, Franklin County Virginia Wills 1786-1812, 1991, pp. 29, 42, 82] The only quick observations I can offer are that "Isum Blankenship" and "Susannah Blankenship" were living in Franklin Co. VA at the same time; neither could write their names. BILL HUNT ----- Original Message ----- From: <SandraG627@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 11:14 AM Subject: [VAFRANKL] isham 1740 s/o john blankenship > >>Date: 5/28/00 4:36:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time > From: C3AR > To further confuse the issue I have: > Isham Blankenship (John (3), Ralph (2), Ralph Blankensop (1) b. 1740 in > Chesterfield Co., VA and d. 1809 in Rutherford Co, N.C. He married Sarah > Wilkerson 1756, daughter of John Wilkerson. > Children of this marriage are: > i. William Blankenship > ii David Blankenship > iii Frances Blankenship > iv Isham Blankenship > v Mary Molly Blankenship. She married Elisha Farmer. > vi Elijah Jr. Blankenship b. 1766 in N.C. > vii Spencer Blankenship b. 17-Mar-1783; c. 7-Dec-1866 in TN > viii Elizabeth Blankenship, b. 1786; d. 1859 in MO. She married > John Watson.<< > > I have different children for Isham, does anyone have a source or proof? > > Descendants of Isham Blankenship > > 1 Isham Blankenship b: Bef. 1734 in Virginia d: 1810 in > Rutherford Co., NC > . +Sarah Wilkinson b: 1740 in Virginia d: Aft. 1805 in North > Carolina Father: Mother: > .... 2 Elisha/Elijah Blankenship b: 1754-1766 in Virginia > > .... 2 Barnett Blankenship b: Aft. 1760 in Virginia d: 1848-1850 > in Macon Co., TN > ........ +Barsheba Meador b: Aft. 1776 in Franklin Co., VA m: 17 > October 1792 in Franklin Co., VA d: 1840 in Macon Co., TN Father: > Jesse MEADOR Mother: Nancy ANDERSON > .... 2 Robert Hezekiah Blankenship b: 13 September 1767 in Franklin Co., > VA d: 25 February 1816 in Macon Co., TN > ........ +Rhoda Meador b: 10 March 1770 in Virginia m: 28 > February 1791 in Franklin Co., VA d: 04 May 1862 in Macon Co., TN > Father: Joel MEADOR Mother: Susannah CLARK > .... 2 Mary Elizabeth Blankenship b: Abt. 1759 d: 08 May 1842 in > Haleford, VA > ........ +Elisha Farmer Father: Mother: > .... 2 William Blankenship b: 1761-1764 > > Sandy in Florida > >

All but one person who replied said that mary elizabeth who married jesse dillion was the d/o peter blankenship and ann belcher, i am frpm peter and cecily, but one of mary's children married one of the meadwos and so all are connected! chart below my signature with what most agree is rithyt, i have the some kids for them but not all Sandy in Florida Ancestors of Mary Elizabeth Blankenship Generation No. 1 1. Mary Elizabeth Blankenship, born 1758-1759 in Chesterfield Co., VA; died in Franklin Co., VA. She was the daughter of 2. Peter Blankenship and 3. Ann Belcher. She married (1) Jesse Dillion. Children of Mary Blankenship and Jesse Dillion are: i. Mary Ann Dillion, born Abt. 1785 in Franklin Co., VA; married John Blankenship 07 February 1804 in Stokes Co., NC. ii. Asa Dillion, born 1780. Generation No. 2 2. Peter Blankenship, born Abt. 1726 in Virginia; died Aft. 1793 in Montgomery Co., VA. He was the son of 4. Richard Blankenship. He married 3. Ann Belcher Abt. 1750. 3. Ann Belcher. Children of Peter Blankenship and Ann Belcher are: i. Martha Blankenship, born 1750-1760; died November 1836 in Giles, VA; married (1) John Copley; married (2) John Miller. ii. Peter Blankenship, born Abt. 1755 in Chesterfield Co., VA; died 1833 in Cabell Co., VA; married Jemima Perdue 1777. 1 iii. Mary Elizabeth Blankenship, born 1758-1759 in Chesterfield Co., VA; died in Franklin Co., VA; married Jesse Dillion. Children of Peter Blankenship and Cecily Liggon are: i. Child Blankenship. ii. Clayborne Blankenship, born Abt. 1762; died 1802-1803; married Mary Unknown. iii. Liggon Blankenship, born Abt. 1764; died 1836 in Franklin, VA; married Abt. 1781 in Bedford, VA. iv. Richard Blankenship, born Abt. 1765 in Franklin Co., VA; died 1846 in Mercer Co., VA; married Rebecca French or Dillion. v. Shadrach Blankenship, born Abt. 1766 in Virginia; died August 1810 in Giles Co., VA; married Edith Perdue 02 June 1792 in Franklin Co., VA. vi. Frances Blankenship, born Abt. 1767; died 15 August 1870 in Franklin Co., VA; married William Dillion 28 July 1790 in Franklin Co., VA. vii. John Blankenship, born 1768-1769. viii. Cecily Blankenship, born Abt. 1770; met (1) Unknown Partner Abt. 1780; married (2) Barnett Jones 23 October 1795 in Franklin, VA. Generation No. 3 4. Richard Blankenship, born 1692-1693; died 1714-1724 in Virginia. He was the son of 8. Ralph Blankinship and 9. Martha Clay?. Children of Richard Blankenship are: i. Lodewick Blankenship, born 1720-1725 in Virginia; married Mrs. Mary Blankenship. ii. Richard Blankenship, born Abt. 1725 in Virginia; married Mary Smith. 2 iii. Peter Blankenship, born Abt. 1726 in Virginia; died Aft. 1793 in Montgomery Co., VA; married (1) Ann Belcher Abt. 1750; married (2) Cecily Liggon Aft. 1760. iv. John Blankenship, born Abt. 1727 in Virginia.

>>Date: 5/28/00 4:36:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: C3AR To further confuse the issue I have: Isham Blankenship (John (3), Ralph (2), Ralph Blankensop (1) b. 1740 in Chesterfield Co., VA and d. 1809 in Rutherford Co, N.C. He married Sarah Wilkerson 1756, daughter of John Wilkerson. Children of this marriage are: i. William Blankenship ii David Blankenship iii Frances Blankenship iv Isham Blankenship v Mary Molly Blankenship. She married Elisha Farmer. vi Elijah Jr. Blankenship b. 1766 in N.C. vii Spencer Blankenship b. 17-Mar-1783; c. 7-Dec-1866 in TN viii Elizabeth Blankenship, b. 1786; d. 1859 in MO. She married John Watson.<< I have different children for Isham, does anyone have a source or proof? Descendants of Isham Blankenship 1 Isham Blankenship b: Bef. 1734 in Virginia d: 1810 in Rutherford Co., NC . +Sarah Wilkinson b: 1740 in Virginia d: Aft. 1805 in North Carolina Father: Mother: .... 2 Elisha/Elijah Blankenship b: 1754-1766 in Virginia .... 2 Barnett Blankenship b: Aft. 1760 in Virginia d: 1848-1850 in Macon Co., TN ........ +Barsheba Meador b: Aft. 1776 in Franklin Co., VA m: 17 October 1792 in Franklin Co., VA d: 1840 in Macon Co., TN Father: Jesse MEADOR Mother: Nancy ANDERSON .... 2 Robert Hezekiah Blankenship b: 13 September 1767 in Franklin Co., VA d: 25 February 1816 in Macon Co., TN ........ +Rhoda Meador b: 10 March 1770 in Virginia m: 28 February 1791 in Franklin Co., VA d: 04 May 1862 in Macon Co., TN Father: Joel MEADOR Mother: Susannah CLARK .... 2 Mary Elizabeth Blankenship b: Abt. 1759 d: 08 May 1842 in Haleford, VA ........ +Elisha Farmer Father: Mother: .... 2 William Blankenship b: 1761-1764 Sandy in Florida

In a message dated 5/28/00 1:56:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wmh-fp@mciworld.com writes: > I can't comment on skirmishes, but I have a hunch "Kentucky, VA" referred to > a Virginia County by name of Kentucky. There was one. All of Kentucky was > originally in VA. You might try that angle and find someone who is a Civil > War There is Kentuck, WV in Jackson Co, just east of I-77. Kentucky, Virginia was formed in 1776 from Fincastle, it became extinct in Nov 1780 when it was divided into Fayette, Jefferson and Lincoln, the three original counties of Kentucky, long before the Civil War, Lincoln Co. named for major general Benjamin Lincoln whose army was captured by the British at Charleston in 1799. Sandy in Florida

Margaret; I can't comment on skirmishes, but I have a hunch "Kentucky, VA" referred to a Virginia County by name of Kentucky. There was one. All of Kentucky was originally in VA. You might try that angle and find someone who is a Civil War buff to confirm my hunch. I have the book "The Civil War Day by Day, an Almanac 1861-1865" by E. B. Long, 1971, 1,135 pages. Trouble is: there's no index to names & places, just to dates day by day describing events of the war in locations . So I'd have to read all text day by day to find a skirmish in "Kentucky VA" in hopes of finding a reference to it if it was of sufficient importance to warrant inclusion. Luck. BILL HUNT ----- Original Message ----- From: <Marheinek@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2000 10:58 AM Subject: [VAFRANKL] Civil War Skirmish > I am seeking information on a skirmish in VA where my g-grandmother's brother > died in 1861. I was told that he died at "Kentucky, VA." I have tried to > find where this might have been. A while back I was told there was a > community named Kentuck in Pittsylvania Co. Does any one know if it is > possible that there was a skirmish there at one time? This man was the only > son in the family, and he had two children. His mother named them, and the > sisters divided some property with the two children. I sure would like to > find out if he is buried there or where he is. > > Margaret > >

Thanks to every one that tried to help me in finding the death place of a soldier that died at "kentucky", VA. I appreciate it. The man was BARTLEY WILSON from NC, he died in 1861. Thanks again to all. Margaret

Hi there. My oldest Clifton is Jonathan, born about 1767, married Ursley Wood in 1795 in Campbell Co, VA and died in Franklin, VA. He had only 1 child, Austin, (I think). Most of Austin's kids were from VA also. Any help? John Mcmenamin(Napa, CA). On Sat, 27 May 2000 18:37:20 CDT "Andrea K." <andreak1967@hotmail.com> writes: > Hi My name is Andrea I am a Clifton. Where do your Clifton's come > from? > Maybe we are working on the same line and I could help you or you > could help > me. My Clifton's I have traced back to North Carolina and the to > McNairy > County Tenneessee. I am having a problem finding one line of the > Clifton's > My great great grandfather was James Wells Clifton he was married 2 > times > all I know about his first wife was her name is Frances J.?????? and > they > had a son named John S. Clifton maybe you come from that line? Oh > well If > you would like just let me know and I will help you all I can if we > are > working on the same line. > Andrea "Clifton" > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at > http://www.hotmail.com > > > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Hot off the press- summer's here! > School's out and it's sizzling hot. Whether you're planning a > graduation party, a summer brunch, or simple birthday party, > shop GreatEntertaining.com before your next celebration. > http://click.egroups.com/1/4477/5/_/145645/_/959470642/ > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To Post a message, send it to: clifton-genealogy@eGroups.com > > To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: > clifton-genealogy-unsubscribe@eGroups.com > ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Memorial Day is a day off. It is a picnic with brats, dogs, burgers, potato salad, baked beans & a beverage of your choice. Memorial Day also signifies the opening of the pool season. But let's not forget what Memorial Day is all about. Let's remember those who fought & served in our armed services. Through genealogical research & the kindness of newfound cousins, I have found many examples of what Memorial Day is all about. This Memorial Day I will remember: * Jack Dempsey Peters, my father's first cousin, who perished in Korea. * William Peters, brother to my gg grandfather Jonathan Peters, who died from head wounds suffered during "Pickett's Charge" at Gettysburg. * Jordan Nichols Peters, my ggg grandfather, who fought in the War of 1812. * Zachariah Peters, brother of my gg grandfather Jonathan Peters, who lost a leg in the Civil War. * Sanford Gadd, brother-in-law of my gg grandfather Jonathan Peters, who died at the Battle of New Market during the Civil War. * My ggggg grandfathers Reuben Huffman & Frederick Lemon who fought for the 13 Colonies independence in the Revolutionary War. * My great uncle E. A. "Lash" Coleman who fought in WWII. * My great uncle Thermos Hinzman who was a POW in Hitler's Nazi Germany. * My great uncles Vernon, Lawrence, Jack & Guy Pritt -- brothers of my grandmother Mernia Pritt Coleman & all veterans of the WWII saga. * My father Shelby H. Peters, a Korean War veteran, who died while on active duty July 31, 1967. Please remember to place some flowers & flags on graves this weekend. Please remember to thank some veterans & please pass me another brat. Happy Memorial Day! Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com