I have discovered that I have mary elizabeth who married jesse dillion with 2 fathers, i have her with peter and ann belcher, and yesterday someone sent a list of her with isham and sarah wilkinson, two charts below my signature, which is wrong? Sandy in Florida Descendants of Jesse Dillion 1 Jesse Dillion b: 1750-1760 in Virginia . +Mary Elizabeth Blankenship b: Abt. 1759 d: 08 May 1842 in Haleford, VA Father: Isham BLANKENSHIP Mother: Sarah WILKINSON .... 2 Mary Ann Dillion b: Abt. 1785 in Franklin Co., VA ........ +John Blankenship b: 1765-1785 in Virginia m: 07 February 1804 in Stokes Co., NC d: Aft. 1850 .......... 3 Peter Blankenship b: 1805 in Virginia .............. +Nancy Jones m: 30 July 1825 in Kanawha Co., VA Father: Mother: .......... 3 Elizabeth Blankenship b: Abt. 1806 .............. +Jeremiah Solesbury b: Abt. 1809 in Mercer Co., VA m: 03 March 1829 in Giles Co., VA d: Bef. 1880 in Mercer Co., WV Father: Thomas SOLESBURY Mother: Lucy MAXEY .......... 3 William Moore Blankenship .......... 3 Thomas Rice Blankenship .......... 3 Arthur Mosley Blankenship .......... 3 H/Fannah Blankenship b: Abt. 1814 in Virginia .............. +Abraham Garrison m: 19 January 1835 in Giles Co., VA .......... *2nd Husband of H/Fannah Blankenship: .............. +St. Clair Abbott m: Aft. 1850 Descendants of Jesse Dillion 1 Jesse Dillion . +Mary Elizabeth Blankenship b: 1758-1759 in Chesterfield Co., VA d: in Franklin Co., VA Father: Peter BLANKENSHIP Mother: Ann BELCHER

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

I have sent this information to the list before with no luck and am just taking another wild stab in the dark that maybe someone new joined or new info has surfaced that I am unaware of. My 3rd great grandfather was Elijah A Hodges born in Franklin County Virginia in June 1854. This birthdate comes from his marriage liscense where he married my third great grandmother Sabina Vaughan on December 25 1873. He gives he age as 19 as of last June and his birthplace as Franklin County Virginia. His mother is reported to have been Rebecca Jenkins Hodges but I have no proof of this and only word of mouth through the family. His father is said to have been a civil war soldier who went off and was never heard from again and assumed dead. Is there any authority out there on the Franklin County Va Hodges. I know there were tons of them. Has anyone straightened them out? Any clues to find out who my Elijah might belong to? I will enclose a listing of his children as maybe their names may ring a bell with someone. Any help on this appreciated Alison Martin - -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Elijah A. Hodges-[3640] was born in Jun 1854 in Franklin County VA Elijah married Sabina Vaughan-[3641] [MRIN:1352], daughter of Joshua Burwell Vaughan-[3642] and Mary Jane Anderson-[3643], on 25 Dec 1873 in Greenbrier County Virginia (Now WV) (1). Research: Sabina is Found in the 1870 Pocahontas County WV Census as being a white female aged 17 under the house of Burel Vaun (her father is Joshua Burwell Vaughan) in Union Township House number 134 Liscense issued on December 24 1873 They had the following children: 2 M i. Edward A Hodges-[3638] (2) was born on 20 Apr 1880 in Pocahontas County West Virginia and died on 17 Nov 1957 in Lewisburg West Virginia. Research: Effie Hodges Death Certificate lists Edward A. Hodges as her father. Edward married Mary Ella Rodgers-[3639] [MRIN:1257], daughter of Chesley A Rodgers-[3917] and Sally Hoover Kellison-[3918], on 27 Nov 1901 in Pocahontas County West Virginia (3). 3 F ii. Bessie J. Hodges-[3646] was born on 12 Feb 1891 in Lobelia Pocahontas County West Virginia. 4 M iii. Samuel Wesley Hodges-[3647] was born on 16 Oct 1874 in Greenbrier County Virginia (Now WV), died on 28 Feb 1896 in Pocahontas County West Virginia and was buried in Hill Cemetary, Pocahontas County West Virginia. 5 M iv. Howard Hodges-[4204] was born on 2 Dec 1879 in Greenbrier County Virginia (Now WV). 6 F v. Laura Virginia Hodges-[4205] was born on 16 May 1878. 7 M vi. Charles Lovie Hodges-[4310] was born on 12 Apr 1881 in Pocahontas County West Virginia. 8 F vii. Mary Ann Hodges-[4311] was born on 1 May 1883. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Sources 1. Larry Shuck, Available through Purchase at Greenbrier Historical Society, (1991). 2. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Batch number 8469606 Sheet 42, (Publication and or Extraction date for this record is unknown). 3. Pocahontas County Clerk, LDS Film number 804484 actual records on file with pocahontas county, (Record Created at time of Marriage. Copy on file with author was located 1999). Book 3 page 53.

Here I am again...Boy trying to give things away is hard...I was going through some things (you know what I mean) and came across my hand drawn map and notes from a visit to the Boone-Hardy Cem. If the map does not go through..just e-mail me and I will send it snail-mail. I just checked...and it didn't go through!!!!!!! MY NOTES......... Boone-Hardy Cemetery, Boone's Mill, Franklin Co. VA visited Aug 1971 and fall of 1975 The cem is located on a hill, the top of a graded area now. The hill Was surely there before the land around it was graded away. I was told that it was graded to make more room for the factory and parking. The men doing the work came to the "un-kown" cem and went no further, working around the base of the hill. The factory is located at the base of the graded area at the RR tracks. (then anyway) The mill is at the cross road and the "old church" on the other side of the four corners. (I'm sure things have changed now) The cem is divided by a narrow old two trenched road. You can tell that it was old by its width and the fact that the wheel ruts were deep. It seems like the Boone's are on one side and the Hardy's on the other. It is surrounded by trees, that more than likely, were planted as to form a boundary on all sides. The stones and markers are scattered, without a pattern of burials. Of course the markers could have been moved or vandalized over the years by persons or grazing stock. The Hardy side has about 20 field stone markers.....some appear to be in line as markers are arranged on grave sites, others not. I found only 2 that had an inscription and they were very worn. The Boone side appears to be in better condition, as far as noting graves go. It is located at the "front" of the area. At the front there 3 rows of field stone markers. They are at or near indentations in the earth. (this is a good sign of a burial) Back from these rows are located large, upright, engraved markers. I question the original location of the markers.....things seem to be in such disarray. The "front" of the cem seems to face the back of the old church. People I talked to in the area said that they heard stories that the cem and church were connected. I could find no real proof of this, but tradition of this sort is usually good information. I know there are WEBSTER AND BAGBY'S there. That was the reason for the visit. But alas no markers with those names on them. The WEBSTER, KESSLER AND BOONE'S came to Michigan in the early 1830s and settled in Berrien Co. This is what I gleaned as to inscriptions......... HARDY SIDE: W.H. J.A. (these may be foot stones) BOONE SIDE: "Sacred to the Memory of" GEORGE KESSLER born Nov 24, 1791 died Feb 5, 1854 M.S.W. died Feb____1876 MARY BOONE "wife of LUDWICK KESSLER" born Dec 12, 1771 died Mar 23, 1853 G.K. ISAAC BOONE born Dec 20, 1786 died May 28, 1841 "This stone erected by WILLIAM BOONE, his brother" M.B. I.B. J.Boone_________1814 age 63 years ORIN BOONE March 9, 1835-Feb 24, 1838 "The little boy is gone to rest, to dwell with God forever blessed, his youthful tongue will always praise a Saviors love and redeeming grace" These are all I have recorded as marked graves. I think the ones with only initials on them are foot markers. The church can be seen from the cem and visa versa. I remember a lovely place and hope to visit it again someday. Maybe this will spark someone to check it out and up date what I have. oooO ( ) \ ( Daundra Baker in Michigan \_ )

Dear List I will try this again. I have attatched a map of the Boone-Hardy Cem that I made in 1971. I will then RE-WRITE my notes in another e-mail. The one I did came back three times before I got the drift that it was to BIG! More later oooO ( ) \ ( Daundra Baker \_ )

Check me out Daundra

I am looking for information on "Evie K. English" b: Mar 23, 1885 and d: Mar 13, 1905. She is buried on a farm outside Rocky Mount on a farm once owned by Silas Overfelt and now owned by the Dillon family. The grave is next to the grave of Ephraim Overfelt, father of Silas Overfelt. Wondering what the connection is to the Overfelt family or possibly the Dillon family? Betty Overfelt

In a message dated 5/1/00 8:29:11 PM, BelcherT@aol.com writes: << This is where I have hit a wall. I haven't found any record of a marriage prior to Martha Mitchell. It appears that at least nine and perhaps ten of the children were born prior to Isham's marriage to Martha. Was she the mother or was there a spouse prior to Martha? >> Barbara, >From Franklin Co. Marriage Records (Bev Merritt) is Catherine T. Belcher, d/o Isham and Martha, b. 25 Oct 1837, m. 5 Mar 1858 Henry A. Mason age 30 s/o John A. and Mary Mason. ALSO. Franklin co. Bonds (Bev Merritt) Ischam Belcher m. Patsy Hodges 1/3/1791 (bond date) ND for marriage. Ischam Belcher m. Patsy Mitchell 1/4/1836 (bond date) ND for marriage. -=-=-=-= >From "somewhere"? I picked up that the first wife's name may have been "Catherine", but that could be an error on my part....? What's this do for you????? Peter Ramsey bervi@aol.com

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In a message dated 5/22/00 2:19:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, NPeters102@aol.com writes: > Am searching for wedding & death information re: my gg grandfather Jonathan > Peters. Jonathan Peters was born 23 April 1827 in Franklin County, VA & died > I have one named John, does anyone know him? who is his father, thanks Descendants of John Peters 1 John Peters . +Margaret Garton b: 1800-1806 m: 07 September 1815 in Monroe Co., VA d: in Wapello Co., IA Father: Griffith GARTON Mother: Hannah MILLER Sandy in Florida

Am searching for wedding & death information re: my gg grandfather Jonathan Peters. Jonathan Peters was born 23 April 1827 in Franklin County, VA & died sometime after 1900 in probably Raleigh County, WVa. I have found 3 marriages for Jonathan Peters listed in Raleigh County Marriage records transcribed by Pauline Haga. They are as follows: * 10 June 1852 to Catherine Dickens * 6 February 1896 to Spicy Catherine Vealey * 27 June 1899 to Sarah Margaret Pittman According to a Dickens Family history book written by Justin Kirk Dickens, Jonathan Peters also married one Margie Laverty. No wedding date is given. The 1900 Raleigh County Census has the following household in the Marsh Fork District: 312 Jonathan Peters born April 1827 73 years old Mary born April 1827 73 years old Is Sarah Margaret Pittman actually "Margie" Laverty? Was her marriage to Jonathan Peters her 2nd & was her maiden name Laverty? Is she also the Mary in 1900 Raleigh County Census data? Can anyone clarify this dilemma for me? I am also searching for the death date of Jonathan Peters. Can someone with access to Raleigh County death records, please lookup a date for Jonathan Peters? Thank you in advance for any information you may have re: my gg grandfather Jonathan Peters. I look forward to reading you E-mails. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

I would like to request any information from records of the Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church in Franklin Co, VA for the early 1800's. My husband's gr-gr-gr-grandparents, Charles and Mary Overfelt, were members there before their migration to MO ca1830. Betty Overfelt

Michelle; Using your estimate of Peter Young's birth as ca 1785, I looked at the 1787 Personal Property Tax Lists for Franklin Co. to see who was there. One Peter Young is listed as well as 6 other Young males plus one Agness Young, most likely a widow. Peter Young appears 5 times in Franklin Co. Will Book 1, plus 15 other people named Young. Campbell Co. was cut off from Bedford in 1782, but there were no Young on Pers. Prop. list for 1787. In Bedford Co. Index to Wills is listed a James Young w/probate date of 25 May 1778. 1778 was before Franklin was created from Bedford and before your estimated birth date for your Peter Young, but you might want to check out the will of James as he might have been an early progenitor of one line of Youngs in the area. Maybe you'll spot some famiiar names. The Circuit Court in Bedford charges .50 cents per page to copy. Hope this helps. W. M. Hunt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michelle Maxey" <machyelle@yahoo.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 5:44 PM Subject: [VAFRANKL] Peter Young of Franklin County, Virginia > Hello List, > > Was wondering if anyone out there had any info on > Peter Young b. abt. 1785 and married to Malinda > Mosely. > Child of this marriage follows: > Mosely Young d. 1862 m. Nancy Campbell > > Mosely and Nancy Young had the following Children in > Franklin County VA: > John P. Young abt. 1840 > Sarah E. Young abt 1842 > Mary Anne Young abt 1844 > Matilda Young abt 1846 > James Thomas Young abt 1846 > Jehu Young > Lewis B. Young > Nancy Young > Robert M. Young > > > (Dates are apprx.) > > If you have any info on this line please e-mail me at > Machyelle@yahoo.com. > > Thanks, > Michelle Maxey > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com/ > >

Queries posted the past week to this VAGenWeb QueryPage mentioned the following surname(s): CARTER, COCHRAN, GREER, HARKRIDER, HUNT, LEFTWICH, RAKES, THOMAS, WALTON, YOUNG For those of you wanting to read these new queries, they are located at URL: <a href="http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/fran-qry.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/fran-qry.htm </a> Regards, Freddie S. Fspradlin@earthlink.net 3448 W. 170th St, Torrance, CA 90504-2402

Need a volunteer to look for a property transfer/deed to William Harris - PRESUMABLY from a HOWELL person. Believe that this may have occurred in 1835, at or around his marriage to Jane Rigney. This couple appear below in 1850 census. Census indicates Wm. owns property in amount of $150.00. I am trying desperately to find his wife's family, and presume that her family will have transferred property/dowery at their marriage. # 987__Harris, William__m-40-1810-FCVA-far-$150__NOTES:? m. Jane Rigney 9-29-1835 FCVA bond # 987__Harris, Jensa__f-40-1810-FCVA # 987__Harris, Isam__m-13-1837-FCVA # 987__Harris, Joseph__m-11-1839-FCVA # 987__Harris, Hiley__f-7-1843-FCVA # 987__Harris, Asa__m-5-1845-FCVA (Not in FCVA 1860) from Floyd Co. 1850 Census Appreicate any assistance I can get. Willing to pay for search and copies. Dusty Smith

Hello List, Was wondering if anyone out there had any info on Peter Young b. abt. 1785 and married to Malinda Mosely. Child of this marriage follows: Mosely Young d. 1862 m. Nancy Campbell Mosely and Nancy Young had the following Children in Franklin County VA: John P. Young abt. 1840 Sarah E. Young abt 1842 Mary Anne Young abt 1844 Matilda Young abt 1846 James Thomas Young abt 1846 Jehu Young Lewis B. Young Nancy Young Robert M. Young (Dates are apprx.) If you have any info on this line please e-mail me at Machyelle@yahoo.com. Thanks, Michelle Maxey __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/

Hello List, Was wondering if anyone out there had any info on Wiley Easter b. 1805 and was married to Margaret Mullins in Franklin County VA. He died in 1862. His mother was Martha, no surname for her ever given, and no name for the father. Their children are as follows: Joel Easter b. 1826/1828 America Easter Hale b. 1827 George W. Easter b. 1830 Martha Easter b. 1831 Susan Easter b. 1833 Tazwell Easter b. 1835 Edmond W. Easter b. 1837 Sarah Easter b. 1840 James Easter b. 1842 Mary Easter b. 1843 Peter C. Easter b. 1846 (Dates are apprx.) If you have any info on this line please e-mail me at Machyelle@yahoo.com. Thanks, Michelle Maxey __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com

Hi, I am looking for the records from PIGG RIVER PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH for the early 1800s. Does anyone know where they are or if they exist??? Rachel

Hi Folks - I'm seeking information on Lewis Hale who was born in Franklin County on 11 Sep 1742 and his wife, Mary Burwell, who was born in Franklin County in 1744. They were married in Franklin County in 1768 and apparently soon removed to Grayson County, VA where he died 02 Jul 1802 and she died 01 Sep 1809. I know of one child, William, born in Grayson County in 1771 and who married Lucy Stone. Any information on the Hale and Burwell families in Franklin County would be greatly appreciated. Family tradition has it that the Burwell line originated in Jamestown. Thanks in advance for any help. John Tallman Lookout Mountain, Tennessee

Sorry I can offer only another thread. It seems to me the surname JOYCE is a bit scarce. But I did find a marriage listed for John C. JOYCE and Gezyah Stuart Dec. 11, 1824 in Grayson Co. VA. On the same list in Grayson were 9 JONES marriages between 1797 and 1826. Grayson County was created in 1793 from Wythe Co. and a part of Patrick later. Patrick Co. was formed from Henry Co.which adjoined Franklin Co. The geography is somewhat compatible but not exactly on target. My source was Anne Lowry Worrell, "Over the Montain Men, Their Early Court Records in Southwest Virginia", originally published 1934 - etc. ask if you need more. BILL HUNT From: <HBCRAFTERS@aol.com> To: <VAFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 3:39 PM Subject: [VAFRANKL] JOYCE Family of Franklin County?? > Happy Friday everyone!! > > I am looking for an ancestor of mine with the surname JOYCE. Her name was > Mary and she was born ca 1815. She married into the Jones family, and I think > she may have been born in Floyd or Patrick County, but she lived and most > likely died in Franklin County, VA. Does anyone have any JOYCE lines?? If so, > could you PLEASE check for a Mary?? I would SURE appreciate ANY LEADS AT ALL > on my Mary. I need to know which direction to research! I'm not finding more > than threads here and there at this point. ANY LEADS APPRECIATED!! > > Thank you, and best of luck to all of us!! :) > Tracy in Washington > >