I have a family graveyard on my farm and I understand it may not be listed with the historical society. I am located at 1334 Coopers Mountain Road, Franklin County, Snow Creek district. Here are the names on the head stones: Homer T. Lawrence 1890-1963 Cordie J. Lawrence 1894-1938 William P. Jones 1849-1933 Louise Ann Jones 1854-1933 If you need more information please contact me at 276-632-8101 or jpking@kimbanet.com. Thanks, Judy King

Good Morning list members! I've recently had a "brain storm" or, "brain meltdown", (whichever) and I think that Hannah, who married Nathaniel MASON was a MARTIN--not ADEN. The evidence suggests why: 1. There are no Aden families in the area in 1789. However, take the "M" off of the name, Martin. In longhand, the "artin" looks somewhat like "Aden". 2. Nathaniel Mason had some heavy involvement with the Martin and Woods families. See this: Franklin Co. Order Book 1789-1793. P. 138. June, 1791. Nathan Mason is appointed surveyor of the road in place of Hugh Martin and the list filed to be his gang. Franklin Co. VA Order Book 1793-1799. P. 69, July, 1794. Robert Woods Jr. Is appointed surveyor of the road in the place of Nathan Mason and the usual hands to be his gang. Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 4, p. 191, August 30, 1800 Robert Woods Sr. to Robert Martin, for the sum of 40 pennies, one certain tract lying on the Waters of Chestnut Creek, containing 125 ac, beg. at a corner white oak in Hugh Martins line, John Wood's line, dividing line bet. Robert Woods Sr. and Hugh Martin. Signed, Robert Woods Sr. Wit: Hugh Martin, Robert Woods Jr., Nathaniel Mason Franklin County VA Deed Bk 5, p 318, dated Jan 8, 1807 Indenture between John Bird, son of Sam'l, and Josiah Woods, Personal property. Signed, John Bird Testee: P Reynolds, Kerly Cooke, Elizabeth Mason (dau of Nathan, m. Gilbert Bozwell June 5, 1809) Franklin County, Virginia Will Book 1 - Pages 374-377 At a Court held for Franklin County Novr. 4th 1811. This last will and testament of Robert Woods deceased, was proved by the oaths of Peachy R. Gilmer, David Dickenson and Nathan MASON the witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded at a Court held for said County March 3d 1812 on the motion of John S. Burwell who made oath according to law, certificate is granted him for obtaining a Probate in due form, liberty being reserved to Josiah Woods the other executor to join in the Probate where he shall think fit. Teste, James Callaway C,F,C Franklin Co. VA Order Book 1811-1817 p. 103, Nov. 1812. Trial of George, a negro man slave belonging to Nathanial Mason, the property of the estate of the late John MARTIN, dec'd. p. 202, June, 1814. Woods adm. agst Nathan Mason. Jonathan Patterson, Sp. Bd. p. 292, 1815. Sarah Woods, adm. agst Nathan Mason. p. 321 March 6 1816 Sarah Woods, Adm. agst Nathan Mason, dismissed Franklin County VA Deed Book 7, p. 426, August 17, 1815 Bailey M. Woods of Co. of Elbert and State of Georgia to Josiah Woods, 250 ac on waters of Muddy Fork Chestnut Creek, bounded by lands of Nathan MASON, Huses, land, Wiley Woods Signed, Bailey M. Woods Wit: Robert Woods Robert T. Woods Wiley P. Woods FCVA Deed Bk 7, p. 407, Jan 28, 1816 John Martin and Nancy his wife formerly Nancy Spangler of the Co. of Baldwin, State of Georgia to John Pinckard, one certain tract of land on the grassy fork of Snow Creek, 124 ac, bounded by Isham Belcher, Martin McGee and others, being the land the said Nancy out of her father's estate by commissioners, for the sum of 326 dollars, to them the said John & Nancy Martin paid by John Pinkard, the receipt whereof whereby acknowledged also all the right title and interest which we have or may hereafter have in the dower Estate of Elizabeth Hawkin's appointed her by the said commissioners above stated out of the lands of her deceased husband George Spangler's Estate of which the above tract is a part in consequence of which we do hereby freely convey to him the said John Pinkard. Wit: William Barrows,Isaac L. H., Nathl MASON. ___________________________ It is evident that Nathan Mason lived between Hugh Martin and Robert Woods Jr. My assumption is that Nathan married a daughter of Hugh Martin, who married Margaret Woods, dau. of Robert Woods Sr. That would partially explain Nathan Mason's witnessing Robert Wood's Sr.'s deed to Robert Martin in 1800. (Robert Martin being a son of Hugh Martin, and brother to Hannah.) It would explain Nathan Mason's witnessing Robert Wood's probate records in 1811. It would explain Nathan Mason being the owner of the slave George. It might explain Sarah Woods sueing Nathan Mason in 1814-1816. (Sarah was Josiah Wood's wife.) Lastly, it might explain Nathaniel Mason's witnessing the deed in 1816 of John Martin and Nancy his wife to John Pinkard--possibly placing this John Martin as a brother of Hannah's.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/bedford_pension.html BenjaminViers S6313 James and Molly Stiff W4344 John Biggs BLWT1421-100 John Carter S39285 Priscilla Carter Burnett widow of Williamson Burnett W3383

A newsletter received today from Fair View Cemetery in Roanoke, VA says their newly launched web site includes Genealogy Search which records the names of all those interred since the establishment of Fair View in 1890. The on-line search also includes those interred at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The web site is www.thefairviewgroup.org When I checked this, you must type in a surname and all those with that surname will be shown. No dates are given with the names.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/bedford_pension.html Jacob and Mary Warner Shepherd W2008 James Hambleton S6983 John Hays S16408 John McConahey S16953 John and Polly Sheddon Hays W1272

Can someone in Franklin County help Deanne. Thank's Rena ----- Original Message ----- From: Deanne Francis To: doreatr@rbnet.com Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 12:39 AM Subject: Genealogy (Simmons, Simons, Symonds) One of my ancestors, Charles Simmons, married Mary Wainwright, daughter of William Wainwright and Mary Summerell on 12 Feb, 1756 in Franklin Co. Virginia. They had ten children. They died in Campbell County, Virginia. I will be visiting in Franklin County during the Christmas holidays. Could you give me suggestions for where to go to look for records, homesteads, etc. Thank you Deanne Francis Dhfrancis40@mstarmetro.net No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.0/1180 - Release Date: 12/10/2007 2:51 PM

The Bedford Genealogical Society will offer a five week introductory course in genealogical research during the month of March 2008. The 9 a.m. to noon class will be held each Saturday at the Bedford County Museum on East Main Street in Bedford, Virginia. Class size will be limited to 40 participants. The course will cost $35 which includes the text, The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy by Val D. Greenwood. Later sessions will include the use of computers in genealogical research and field trips to local libraries and museums. Applications will be available at the Bedford County Museum and local libraries. For additional information, contact Ken Smith at KGSDLS@aol.com. **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)

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Comments by Pete Hamilton at the event honoring Martel LeSeuer on Saturday, November 10, 2007, at the Prillaman-Turner Cemetery in Franklin County, VA. Our Huguenot Ancestry America is a nation of immigrants. Even the ancestors of so-called Native Americans immigrated across the “land bridge” from Asia to Alaska. One of the great strengths of our country is the blending of the genetic traits that all of these immigrants carried with them as they “brought forth a new nation” on this continent. One of the more interesting groups of immigrants to Colonial America were the Huguenots. They were French Protestants, followers of John Calvin. The Protestant movement was, of course, opposed by the Roman Catholic Church and the Catholic kings of France. For a time during the 16th century the Huguenots were tolerated in France, and were allowed to live relatively normal lives. But beginning on St. Bartholomew's Day, August 24, 1572, there was a massacre of Huguenots throughout France. It lasted for over three weeks, and resulted in the deaths of an estimated 50,000 people. The survivors fled to nearby countries that were under Protestant rule, such as England, Holland and Switzerland. The Edict of Nantes in 1598 provided a certain degree of toleration of French Protestants for over three quarters of a century, but in 1685 Louis XIV revoked the Edict, unleashing another wave of massacres. While some Huguenots converted to Catholicism in order to save their lives, an ! estimated 400,000 French Protestants fled the country. Entire provinces were left almost deserted. The Huguenots initially sought refuge in other Protestant countries such as Switzerland, Prussia and Holland, as well as in America, but with the ascension of Protestants William and Mary to the British throne in 1689, many resettled in London. This not only deprived France of much-needed scientific and commercial skills, it also enabled the British to gain valuable skills in the weaving industry, notably of silks, as well as in milling and paper-making. These were all technologies in which the Huguenots were particular advanced. While English King William III (his wife, cousin and co-ruler, Mary II, had died in 1694) welcomed the French Protestants, they did present him with some political problems. England and France had “enjoyed” a long history of antagonistic relations between their two nations, and while William was pleased to flout French King Louis XIV by accepting the Huguenot refugees from his realm, they nevertheless represented a sizeable and growing body of Frenchmen in the midst of his capitol. Fortunately for William, an ingenious solution was at hand. As a means to generate more tax revenues, he wanted to expand his colonies in Virginia, pushing westward from the Tidewater. The problem was that Indian tribes inhabited the Piedmont regions, and presented a significant barrier to westward expansion. By granting the Huguenots a significant tract of land on the south bank of the James River, just west of present-day city of Richmond, William accomplished three objectives with one! move – he reduced the French population of London, he installed the new settlers as a buffer between the English settlements and the Indians, and he promoted further expansion to the west. As a group, the Huguenots have been described as an energetic, idealistic, thrifty people. They were noted for their “politeness and elegance of manner, severe morality, unalterable charity, exquisite urbanity, and inflexibility of principle and conduct". It has been said that the "descendants of the French Calvinists have certainly good reason to hold the memories of their fathers in great honor". It has also been said that “the Huguenots admitted no ground in the presence of the Puritans when it came to religious ideals, to devoutness, piety and purity of living". On the other hand, “their gentleness of manner, which contrasted so strongly with the religious attitude of the Puritans, found a responsive cord in the courteous and well-mannered life of the best of the Colonial Cavaliers. With all their intense piety, the Huguenots were a light-hearted, cheerful, optimistic, and lovable people". In 1700, three shiploads of Huguenot immigrants sailed from England to Virginia. The refugees were given tracts of land in Manakin, a deserted Indian village, in what is today Powhatan County, Virginia, just west of Richmond on the south bank of the James River. Their settlement became known as Manakin Towne, and exists today as an historical site. Among the first shipload of Huguenots were Dr. Pierre Chastain, a 41-year old surgeon from Switzerland, his wife and five children. Until they could build houses of their own, they were forced to live in deserted Indian huts. As an indication of the severity of conditions that they experienced during the winter of 1700-1701, within a year Dr. Chastain’s wife and three of his children had died. Fortunately for us, he then married Ann Soblet, the daughter of another of the original Huguenot immigrant families, and raised another family. Pierre and Ann Soblet Chastain's daughter, Elizabeth Chastain, married David LeSueur an! d thus became the mother of our LeSueur line in America. David and Elizabeth LeSueur had eleven children; eight of whom survived to maturity and raised families of their own. We have descendents of at least three of those children attending this ceremony. Martel LeSueur, whom we honor today, was the youngest child of this family. So, as we honor him, let us also recognize and honor the brave and resourceful Huguenot ancestry which helped form the man he became.

Henry Wade b: May 1859 VA d: betw 1900 - 1910 VA, married abt 1885 to Marinda C. b: Apr 1860 and d: aft 1910 VA. Can anyone furnish additional info regarding this family. Who were Henry's parents? Who was Marinda C.'s parents, etc. Thanks.

On Saturday, November 10, 2007, I had the privilege of joining a special group of people at the Prillaman-Turner cemetery in Henry, Virginia. Unusual circumstances had brought us together to honor Private Martel LeSeuer, a Huguenot who served in the Revolutionary War. Martel LeSeuer’s tombstone had been stolen and recovered. The ceremony was thoughtful, meaningful and magical. It was a beautiful day. Just imagine the hills and valleys colored with fall leaves with Nicholas Creek curving around the mountain in the distance. The rural beauty in those hills had likely changed little since our ancestors were there in the 1700's. The cannon shots that rang out over those hills at the end of the celebration honoring Martel LeSeuer were a fitting tribute of all that is good and right in our community. Following are remarks from Jim Self, a descendant of Martel LeSeuer and Elizabeth Bacon LeSeuer. A number of folks spoke on Saturday, but considering all that had transpired, Jim’s comments captured the most of what was important about the event and reveals the class act that he is. Just one addition, Jim left out one thing he mentioned at the podium. He noted that he had learned something new about the LeSeuer family of yesteryear: i.e., that they must have had good looks since the descendants before him were a fine looking group! >From Jim: I am very happy to be here today. It’s been an interesting journey. My Dad, Lee Self, started looking for Martel's grave site almost 30 years ago. I have been involved at least 25 years. It’s nice to solve that mystery, and especially to see the headstone restored to its rightful place. There are some folks I would like to thank. First of all, we have to thank Martel LeSeuer. We thank him for his service not only to our country, but thank him for his service to help establish this country. He put his life on the line as did many others of that time period. Within just a few miles of here in all directions many militia men and members of the state and Continental lines left their homes on numerous occasions to fight for independence . And their family members, old and young, and the women folk, supported them in every way. It’s fitting that this rededication ceremony take place on the eve of Veterans’ Day. In addition to honoring Martel LeSeuer and his service, we should always keep in mind the service and sacrifice of those who have followed that same tradition of answering the call through the years to serve in our Nation’s various military wars and campaigns. We have folks here today who have loved ones who have served, and who are currently serving throughout the world, and are also in harm's way in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today being the 232nd birthday of the Marine Corps gives us an opportunity to really focus on sacrifice and service. None have done it better and with more dedication. I also would like to remember the effort of David LeSeuer, Martel's father. If he had not left Threadneedle Street in London and made that long and dangerous journey by sea to Virginia nearly 300 years ago, of course, none of us would be here today. We are certainly happy for his choice of travel destinations. Speaking of Virginia. . .one thing we have in common, as well as being LeSeuer descendants, is that we have Virginia as our main root. It’s important to keep in mind that just as Martel and his siblings were Virginians, technically speaking, before they were Americans, we here today, by extension, can say the same. One can say that there would have been no United States as we know it, without Virginia. It’s good to always keep this in mind, for I am sure that most, if not all of us, have many more ancestors with Virginia roots. It’s good to be back on home soil. I say that as one who is tarheel born and tarheel bred, and as proud of that as my Virginia roots! But we are here today because of our genealogy and family history study and, in doing that, we soon learn of the tremendous settlement of this country to its farthest shores by former Virginians. Another person with Virginia roots is Martel's wife Elizabeth Bacon LeSeuer. She is buried on these grounds too. Elizabeth claimed lineage back to Nathaniel Bacon, the Rebel. That's the man whom Thomas Jefferson called our first Revolutionary. I would like to tell a little story regarding Elizabeth that the ladies in the audience should appreciate. It seems she had money of her own and had loaned an amount to her son John L. LeSeuer. This is 200 years ago. At some point she decided that she wanted Martel to be responsible for paying it back and had the bond she had on John L. transferred over to Martel. I’m sure Martel had no problem in agreeing to this in principle, but Elizabeth went to the trouble of having it documented in the court records. "Trust, but verify." I might add that most of the children show by their name, Elizabeth's maiden name and family influence. Martel ran the fields, Elizabeth ran the house and the accounts. I would like to thank Walter LeSeuer Turner. He's the man who started all this headstone business, way back in 1928. Little did he know how it would turn out. This “Application for a Headstone” I am holding has had two lives. The Application he filled out in order to have a headstone made and delivered and placed on Martel's grave not only was necessary for him to do so to bring that about the first time, but the Application has proved absolutely vital, in my opinion, to have the headstone recovered and replaced back in the cemetery this second time, i.e., no application – no recovery, no recovery – no replacement. Walter was a great great grandson of Martel, and family and history oriented in his interests. A member of the Huguenot Society and the Sons of the American Revolution, he was a railway agent living in Roanoke, Virginia. Not only did he have the interest in honoring his ancestor by ordering the headstone, but was in a position due to his job to follow its delivery by rail. He had a designated person, Thomas R. Prillaman, a kinsman of Tracy Stone and several other Prillamans here, who agreed , by his signature, to pick up and place the stone in this cemetery. Knowing the effort Walter LeSeuer Turner went to, I am certain that he would have ensured the stone was placed here. And considering the relative short distance he lived from the cemetery, he would have visited here to see it and the grave of the man he was honoring. We thank them for sure. I would like to thank what I will refer to as the LeSeuer Family Corresponding Group. This group, (usually smaller in numbers) has had correspondence off and on among themselves for years. That was about family history questions, sharing research and such. This latest endeavor regarding the discovery and recovery of the tombstone from its sabbatical started last November and went cold for a while until this summer when it gained new life. The group gained in number and became a pretty formidable and determined force. Determined to get Martel's marker of honor recovered and restored. We did it. And mainly, I believe, because we believed in it and, very importantly, we stuck with it. I could site names of some in the group who did this or did that, due to being in a certain position and who had the desire and willingness to do it, (they know who they are). But the deal is that in the end it took all of us. It was a Team effort. Believe me, just a personal note of query! , showing continued interest and support keeps the thing moving. That was the role of some. It helped. Circumstances and happen stances occurred; the group contributed bits of information, wrote letters, shared information that all became part of the puzzle which came together – And finally brought about the very smoking gun document that proved and won our case. Won it against what we felt were, in many instances, nonsense objections and deliberate hindrances. It was frustrating at times, but with all working together, we prevailed and the frustrations are in the past. All is well. The detailed history of this particular adventure can be written and told in another forum. Today we celebrate. I would like to say one more thing about the Application form for ordering the headstone that Walter LeSeuer Turner filled out in 1928 and which we finally came across in the National Archives a few months ago. For one thing it told us that Walter had ordered the headstone. And, importantly, it told us for certain the name and location of the cemetery. This whole journey, from the time of the happenstance sighting of the tombstone in the Roanoke antiques shop last November, until now, actually worked for the best as far as timing goes. Had we received the stone back prior to discovering the existence of an Application form, we would have either had no where to place the stone, or we would have followed our best educated guess (which was this cemetery), but we would have always had some doubt or wonderings. Not getting the tombstone until we had the form put all in order and proper placement. Finding the name and location of the cemetery, Martel and Elizabeth's burial site, if you will, was what we had sought for years. We only recently knew there was a headstone. Of course, it would have been nice if some so called unknown person or persons had not removed the marker in the first place, but then, while we would have known the burial site and perhaps individually visited , we would be missing this wonderful ceremony and family gathering. I would like to thank the Franklin County Historical Society and Museum; Doris [Eames]; and especially Linda Stanley, in charge of Special Projects. And have they carried out a special project for this event or what!! Linda was instrumental in a variety of ways in helping us recover the headstone, becoming hands-on at the time of the turnover. And has been the primary force in the care, maintenance and placement of the headstone. We are appreciative of Linda's and the Society's interest and hard work in organizing and putting on this ceremony. Linda has believed in the rightful restoration of the marker and has done her work with that in mind and an eye towards the family's concerns and interests. Linda has been tireless and most thorough. Thank you Linda. Thank you Doris. Thank you Society. We thank the DAR chapters and members involved; the Cadet Color Guard; the members of the Fincastle Resolutions Sons of the American Revolution Chapter; the musical presentations. I am also happy to see those boys dressed in butternut and gray (with the cannon), along with the Flag with the Saint Andrews Cross. That's real Virginia. We would also like to thank Lynch Funeral Service for their help in securing and placing the stone. We also thank Tracy Stone for his help. He takes great care of this cemetery. His family has owned this land since 1769. Tracy has been helpful and accommodating to the family and has worked with Linda getting ready for this event. Again, on behalf of the LeSeuer Family group, I thank all concerned. NOTE added by Rebecca: I am not descended from Martel LeSeuer but my Prillaman line has been aligned with the LeSeuer’s since they came across each other in what was then Pittsylvania County, Virginia (now Franklin County, Virginia). My ancestor Dennis O’Briant received a land grant for 286 acres of land in Pittsylvania County 14 Jul 1769 “on both sides of Nicholas's Creek, crossing & up a bold branch, on Morgan Briant's road.” Dennis, in 1792, left the land to his “son Daniel Prillaman.” Daniel Prillaman was married to Anne O’Briant, daughter of Dennis. The cemetery where Martel and Elizabeth are buried is on that land. The story of Dennis is somewhat different than that of Martel. I love Dennis as much as I love Martel. Dennis was a member of Captain Alexander Sayers' Troop of Horse in Colonial times. At the time of the Revolution, he “refuseth” to take the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Virginia, and was, as a result, levied a double tax. The next tax record reverts to the single tax, so the assumption is that Dennis saw the light thru the lining of his pocket! And, at the Henry County, Virginia, courthouse (Franklin and Henry Counties come together very near the tract of land that Dennis owned) on Wednesday 27 Feb 1782, Dennis O’Briant presented his claim for 300 pounds of beef that went to support the troops of the Revolutionary War. So, whether voluntarily given or involuntarily “impressed,” Dennis O’Briant provided a means for his descendants to qualify for membership in the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution.

Café Night in the Virginia Room. December 5, Wednesday, 4:00pm-6:00pm., Main Library, 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA. Join fellow genealogists and researchers in the Virginia Room for tours of the Reading Room and Special Collections. See our recently acquired 1898 Sanborn Insurance map of Roanoke, learn what this resource offers the house historian and the genealogist. See a demonstration of map encapsulation, a preservation measure. Learn how to access GenealogyBank, our newest online resource, from your home computer. Not local, but a Virginia resident? Bring a photo ID and two items with your current mailing address to get an RVL library card, enabling you to access GenealogyBank and Heritage Quest anywhere. Enjoy conversation and refreshments with staff and researchers. Beginning family historians are especially welcome. Join us at the Virginia Room at the Main Library, 706 S. Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA. Registration is not necessary. This gathering is free and all are welcome. For more information call 540-853-2073 or varoom@roanokeva.gov. Laura S. Wickstead, Librarian Roanoke Public Libraries Virginia Room 706 S. Jefferson St. Roanoke, VA 24016 PH: 540-853-2073

I have added several new pensions provided to me by C. Leon Harris. http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/bedford_pension.html Field Jarvis S5606 George Caldwell S3141 Glover Baker S10351 Gray and Elizabeth Winfield Jones W3690 Henry Burnley S31582 Jacob and Elizabeth Runion City W6672 James Hill brother of Thomas Hill BLWT1429-100 Joseph Goine/Gowin S35979 Major Merritt S38213 Moses and Fanny Arthur Preston W8533 Obediah Scott R9310 Stephen and Mary Gibbs Jones W7916 William and Eleanor Moor Caldwell W345 Samuel Franklin S6860

1880 census, Franklin Co, VA: Daniel G. Doran, single, living with widowed mother. 1900 census, Bonbrook, Franklin, VA: Daniei, b: Dec 1855, widowed, living with Isaac Doran (brother ?). Appears he was married between 1880 - 1900. Who was his wife? Any children, etc? His date of death? Were his parents George and Nancy?

Anthony Chitwood has shared a photo of Martel's Marker Scroll to this Pension application Martel and Elizabeth Bacon Lesueur W8035 http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafrankl/pension.html

Hi, Doris, Our Confederate ancestors may have served together and known each other. This is what I have on his service: "Teamster with 45th Rgt., C.S.A., Co. F. Enlisted 29 May 1861, Wytheville, VA, 12 mos. by Col. H. Heth. Wounded in action, Battle of Winchester, 19 Sep 1864. Died 6 Days later in U.S.A. Field Hospital." This information was taken from the Muster cards at the National Archives. In which outfit did your fellow serve? Franklin County sent several companies to the war. Carolyn HALE BRUCE, DAR, IBSSG, VBGS, SST, SAST Co-author, Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots Rebel King, The Har'ships and Rebel King, Bannok Burn See all the books we publish at: www.bruceandbruceinc.com (Angus MacKilt shirts, too!) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doris Sink" <onalee19@sbcglobal.net> To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final restingplaceinFranklin County > Maybe my late husband's grandfather and yours fought together. His > grandfather was with Jubal Earl and > captured in the last battle at Winchester. was a prisoner for 3 months but > got home safely. His daughter > said he wouldn't talk much about the war. The southeners had to sign an > oath > to the President and country. > If they were walking home from prison and no oath being confederates they > were shot...that was one story > I was told. Doris > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Carolyn Bruce" <cdhbruce@cox.net> > To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 2:04 PM > Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final restingplaceinFranklin > County > > >> Very much enjoyed the photos of the replacement of the Martel LeSueur >> gravestone. My 4x-great-grandfather Jennings THOMPSON of >> Amelia>Pittsylvania >> CoVA served in the Revolution, my 3x-great-grandfather George Pyrant >> THOMPSON of Pittsylvania>Franklin CoVA served in the War of 1812, and my >> 2x-great-grandfather Alexander Jennings THOMPSON of Franklin CoVA lost >> his >> life in the Third Battle of Winchester, or Opequon. >> >> I haven't yet sought where Jennings' grave is, his son Pyrant is buried >> in >> Franklin Co, but I have been unsuccessful in determining where Alexander >> Jennings THOMPSON was interred. He died a wounded prisoner of war in a US >> Army Field Hospital on Sept 25, 1864, according to records in the >> National >> Archives. If anyone knows where he might be buried, or how I can locate >> that >> information, I would appreciate it. >> >> Carolyn HALE (of the Turner's Creek HALEs) BRUCE >> DAR, IBSSG, VBGS, SST, SAST >> >> Co-author, Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots >> Rebel King, The Har'ships and >> Rebel King, Bannok Burn >> >> See all the books we publish at: >> www.bruceandbruceinc.com >> (Angus MacKilt shirts, too!) >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Doris Sink" <onalee19@sbcglobal.net> >> To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 6:44 AM >> Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final resting placeinFranklin >> County >> >> >>> Thank you for sharing the pictures.. Truly enjoyed. My late husband's >>> people were from Franklin Co Va. >>> His grandfather James W. Sink was a soldier serving Jubal Early in Va.. >>> He >>> was captured and spent >>> 3 months in Fort Delaware prison. He is the only confederate soldier >>> known >>> buried in >>> Carroll County Indiana cemetery Each Memorial Day the Vets decorate his >>> grave. Honorable! >>> Thank you sincerely, >>> D.O.Sink >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: <achtwd@localnet.com> >>> To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> >>> Cc: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> >>> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 5:17 AM >>> Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final resting place inFranklin >>> County >>> >>> >>>> Here are some of the photos taken at the Martel LeSueur Marker >>>> Dedication on Saturday, November 10. >>>> >>>> http://news.webshots.com/album/561405676qmEyUJ >>>> >>>> My wife, Sissy is the vice regent for the Virginia's Old Carolina Road >>>> Chapter NSDAR and I was in charge of the cannon that fired the cannon >>>> salute. My hat is off to Ms. Linda Stanley. It was an honor to do >>>> this event. >>>> >>>> Anthony Chitwood >>>> >>>> >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>>> The SECOND Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll >>>> Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us >>>> something about your Brick Wall person. >>>> To contact Listowner: >>>> Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>>> Search this list's archived messages! >>>> http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>>> VAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>> The SECOND Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll >>> Call. 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Maybe my late husband's grandfather and yours fought together. His grandfather was with Jubal Earl and captured in the last battle at Winchester. was a prisoner for 3 months but got home safely. His daughter said he wouldn't talk much about the war. The southeners had to sign an oath to the President and country. If they were walking home from prison and no oath being confederates they were shot...that was one story I was told. Doris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Bruce" <cdhbruce@cox.net> To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final restingplaceinFranklin County > Very much enjoyed the photos of the replacement of the Martel LeSueur > gravestone. My 4x-great-grandfather Jennings THOMPSON of > Amelia>Pittsylvania > CoVA served in the Revolution, my 3x-great-grandfather George Pyrant > THOMPSON of Pittsylvania>Franklin CoVA served in the War of 1812, and my > 2x-great-grandfather Alexander Jennings THOMPSON of Franklin CoVA lost his > life in the Third Battle of Winchester, or Opequon. > > I haven't yet sought where Jennings' grave is, his son Pyrant is buried in > Franklin Co, but I have been unsuccessful in determining where Alexander > Jennings THOMPSON was interred. He died a wounded prisoner of war in a US > Army Field Hospital on Sept 25, 1864, according to records in the National > Archives. If anyone knows where he might be buried, or how I can locate > that > information, I would appreciate it. > > Carolyn HALE (of the Turner's Creek HALEs) BRUCE > DAR, IBSSG, VBGS, SST, SAST > > Co-author, Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots > Rebel King, The Har'ships and > Rebel King, Bannok Burn > > See all the books we publish at: > www.bruceandbruceinc.com > (Angus MacKilt shirts, too!) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Doris Sink" <onalee19@sbcglobal.net> > To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 6:44 AM > Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final resting placeinFranklin > County > > >> Thank you for sharing the pictures.. Truly enjoyed. My late husband's >> people were from Franklin Co Va. >> His grandfather James W. Sink was a soldier serving Jubal Early in Va.. >> He >> was captured and spent >> 3 months in Fort Delaware prison. He is the only confederate soldier >> known >> buried in >> Carroll County Indiana cemetery Each Memorial Day the Vets decorate his >> grave. Honorable! >> Thank you sincerely, >> D.O.Sink >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <achtwd@localnet.com> >> To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> >> Cc: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 5:17 AM >> Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final resting place inFranklin >> County >> >> >>> Here are some of the photos taken at the Martel LeSueur Marker >>> Dedication on Saturday, November 10. >>> >>> http://news.webshots.com/album/561405676qmEyUJ >>> >>> My wife, Sissy is the vice regent for the Virginia's Old Carolina Road >>> Chapter NSDAR and I was in charge of the cannon that fired the cannon >>> salute. My hat is off to Ms. Linda Stanley. It was an honor to do >>> this event. >>> >>> Anthony Chitwood >>> >>> >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>> The SECOND Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll >>> Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us >>> something about your Brick Wall person. >>> To contact Listowner: >>> Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>> Search this list's archived messages! >>> http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> VAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> The SECOND Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll >> Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us >> something about your Brick Wall person. >> To contact Listowner: >> Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> Search this list's archived messages! >> http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> VAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > The SECOND Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Very much enjoyed the photos of the replacement of the Martel LeSueur gravestone. My 4x-great-grandfather Jennings THOMPSON of Amelia>Pittsylvania CoVA served in the Revolution, my 3x-great-grandfather George Pyrant THOMPSON of Pittsylvania>Franklin CoVA served in the War of 1812, and my 2x-great-grandfather Alexander Jennings THOMPSON of Franklin CoVA lost his life in the Third Battle of Winchester, or Opequon. I haven't yet sought where Jennings' grave is, his son Pyrant is buried in Franklin Co, but I have been unsuccessful in determining where Alexander Jennings THOMPSON was interred. He died a wounded prisoner of war in a US Army Field Hospital on Sept 25, 1864, according to records in the National Archives. If anyone knows where he might be buried, or how I can locate that information, I would appreciate it. Carolyn HALE (of the Turner's Creek HALEs) BRUCE DAR, IBSSG, VBGS, SST, SAST Co-author, Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots Rebel King, The Har'ships and Rebel King, Bannok Burn See all the books we publish at: www.bruceandbruceinc.com (Angus MacKilt shirts, too!) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doris Sink" <onalee19@sbcglobal.net> To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final resting placeinFranklin County > Thank you for sharing the pictures.. Truly enjoyed. My late husband's > people were from Franklin Co Va. > His grandfather James W. Sink was a soldier serving Jubal Early in Va.. He > was captured and spent > 3 months in Fort Delaware prison. He is the only confederate soldier known > buried in > Carroll County Indiana cemetery Each Memorial Day the Vets decorate his > grave. Honorable! > Thank you sincerely, > D.O.Sink > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <achtwd@localnet.com> > To: <vafrankl@rootsweb.com> > Cc: <vafloyd@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 5:17 AM > Subject: Re: [VAFRANKL] Tombstone reaches final resting place inFranklin > County > > >> Here are some of the photos taken at the Martel LeSueur Marker >> Dedication on Saturday, November 10. >> >> http://news.webshots.com/album/561405676qmEyUJ >> >> My wife, Sissy is the vice regent for the Virginia's Old Carolina Road >> Chapter NSDAR and I was in charge of the cannon that fired the cannon >> salute. My hat is off to Ms. Linda Stanley. It was an honor to do >> this event. >> >> Anthony Chitwood >> >> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> The SECOND Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll >> Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us >> something about your Brick Wall person. >> To contact Listowner: >> Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> Search this list's archived messages! >> http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> VAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > The SECOND Sunday in each month will set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll > Call. Please always put the surname you seek in the subject and tell us > something about your Brick Wall person. > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAFRANKL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >