Hi List! I am searching for parents and death information on Silas Payne, born abt. 1820 in Va. and married to Mary Saunders, b. abt. 1826, m. on 24 Jan 1847 in Franklin/Roanoke Co. Her mother's name was Nancy Saunders. Their children were George R. Payne, b. abt. 1848 and William A. Payne, b. 1849. George and William Payne were listed with Susan James, during 1860 Franklin County, VA Census. William Payne married Mary Margaret Steele of Roanoke Co., VA on 6 Feb 1868. Silas Payne is believed to be related to Isham Payne (of the Joseph & Phoebe Payne line) and served as marriage surety for 3 of Isham's children. Also researching PAYNE/SAUNDERS/STEELE/JAMES/SNEAD of Franklin and/or Roanoke Counties. Thanks! Virginia Payne