Rick, I believe that the 'old man' was John Lybrook. He died in December 1837,on 26 Dec 1837, the Giles Co. court ordered his estate appraised and it was probably sold in January. The way I read the letter, it seems the Lybrooks did not like Joseph Atkins. Apparently Betsy and Sally lived in their father's house for a while, he must have been hard to get along with (when he went drinking with Col. Snidow?). (They lived a dreadful life before and after his death). Joseph Atkins asked Betsy to marry him, she got all her wedding garments ready and then he changed his mind. After the sale of John Lybrook's estate, Sally moved in with her brother and Betsy moved to her sister Evalina, who was married to Josiah Lumpkins. Joseph Atkins visited Betsy there and they were married at her sister and brother-in-law's house. The Atkins' had a big party, but the Lybrooks were not invited. Do you have more info on Betsy and Joseph Atkins? Elke > My question is whether or not "Betsey" could be Elizabeth Lybrook, whom > I show as having married Joseph A. Atkins. The date I show Elizabeth > and Joseph getting married is 2 Mar 1838, which approximately > corresponds to Philip's mention of "last tuesday two weeks they was > married at Lumpkins." If I read the letter correctly, it appears as > though "Betsey" might have been out of favor with her brother, Philip, > over some advice. And because she was "insulted", she did not invite > the Lybrooks to her wedding to Joseph Atkins. > > I'm having a hard time understanding the letter fully - who "spent > considerable time dressing Betsey"? Who was "the old man" who died? > > I would appreciate any help in deciphering the true meaning of this > letter as regards to "Betsey" and her wedding. > > Also, any information you might have about the HUNTERS of Giles County - > in particular, I'm trying to find when they came to America - I would be > glad to share what information I have. > > Thanks, > Rick Hunter > [email protected] > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Melissa Smith Kennedy <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Friday, May 28, 1999 8:52 PM > > Subject: Re: Chapman > > > > > Sandy & Others-- > > > > > > There are some Chapmans mentioned in a couple of the Lybrook > > > Family Letters at Alderman Library at the University of > > > Virginia. I've transcribed most of these, and you can read them > > > at > > > http://www.people.virginia.edu/~msk5d/genealogy/Lybrook.html > > > > > > I hope you find a match! > > > > > > --Melissa Kennedy > > > > > > > --------------D8EDF9762C83C5FB380F15DB > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="lybrook.txt" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > Content-Disposition: inline; filename="lybrook.txt" > > Descendant Chart for John Lybrook > --------------------------------- > 1-John Lybrook > sp: Anna Chapman > |--2-Elizabeth Lybrook b: Nov 1809, , Giles Co., VA, US, d: 27 Jul 1892, , > | Boone Co., WV, US > sp: Joseph A. Atkins b: 1816, , Giles Co., VA, US, d: After 1880, , Boone > Co., WV, US > |--3-Cartha G. Atkins > |--3-George Atkins > |--3-Stevanes Atkins > |--3-Cosby Ann Atkins > |--3-Mary Alice Atkins > |--3-Oscar F. Atkins > |--3-Adranna S. Atkins b: 1831 > |--3-George L. Atkins b: 1850 > |--3-Oliver Atkins b: 1851 > > --------------D8EDF9762C83C5FB380F15DB-- > > > ==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== > Older Giles County Queries are indexed at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/quindex.html >

Betsy is a form of Elizabeth any way one looks at it

Here is something for all of us to remember, children may not be in wills for many reason, I am sure this is a common one... >> you want to know why Nancy was not mentioned in the will, I suppose that the old man thought she had got enough, when she left him, she took with her the black boy they called Sampson, and the little gray mare, besides other things, if the boy had a been there at the sale I believe he would sold for as much as Jim and Jim sold for upwards of $900 and I am told that Sleeth [Sluth?] was only to pay back $140 or 50 dollars--which make her ahead of any of the children yet, <<

Hello, my name is Brenda. I saw you were look for something on the Johnston name. My Grandmother was a Johnston before she married and I was wondering if you had anything on her. Her name was Mary Margaret Johnston. She married Issac Edward Johnston. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, May 29, 1999 10:54 AM Subject: Re: The Giles, Allegheny and Jackson Artillery >Thanks Bill for the info on Peters. >I have another one, JOHNSTON. Also you checked for Shell, how about Schell. >Thanks again, Bobby. > > >==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the Giles County VaGenWeb page recently? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/ > > > >

Hello My name is Brenda Cumbee. I got your message off the Giles Mail Subscription. I was just wondering if you have anything linking my Grandmother with your ggggrandfather. Her name was Mary Margaret Johnston before she married Issac Edward Conley. I have no information on her Parents. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, May 28, 1999 4:20 PM Subject: Re: 1860 Giles County, Virginia Annotated Census >Hi, Pam. > >I've checked Giles Co. census in 1860 for my ggggrandfather James A. >Johnston, but maybe he's in your list. Will you look? > >In was born in about 1838, so would have been about 22 years old in 1860. > >Thanks. > > >==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== >Have you visited the Giles County VaGenWeb page recently? >http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/ > > > >

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------D8EDF9762C83C5FB380F15DB Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello, everyone! I am new to this mailing list so please let me introduce myself. My name is Rick Hunter. I'm a direct descendant of the Hunters of Giles County - specifically, John Hunter (b. Abt 1718, d. 1774, m. Frances Mortimer b. Abt 1720) through their son, Robert. I would also like to thank you, Melissa, for providing what I believe to be additional info on the Lybrook side of my family. One of the letters - 23 March 1838, Philip Lybrook to Henley C. Lybrook - makes reference to the impending wedding of "Betsey" to Joseph Atkins. My question is whether or not "Betsey" could be Elizabeth Lybrook, whom I show as having married Joseph A. Atkins. The date I show Elizabeth and Joseph getting married is 2 Mar 1838, which approximately corresponds to Philip's mention of "last tuesday two weeks they was married at Lumpkins." If I read the letter correctly, it appears as though "Betsey" might have been out of favor with her brother, Philip, over some advice. And because she was "insulted", she did not invite the Lybrooks to her wedding to Joseph Atkins. I'm having a hard time understanding the letter fully - who "spent considerable time dressing Betsey"? Who was "the old man" who died? I would appreciate any help in deciphering the true meaning of this letter as regards to "Betsey" and her wedding. Also, any information you might have about the HUNTERS of Giles County - in particular, I'm trying to find when they came to America - I would be glad to share what information I have. Thanks, Rick Hunter [email protected] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Melissa Smith Kennedy <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, May 28, 1999 8:52 PM > Subject: Re: Chapman > > > Sandy & Others-- > > > > There are some Chapmans mentioned in a couple of the Lybrook > > Family Letters at Alderman Library at the University of > > Virginia. I've transcribed most of these, and you can read them > > at > > http://www.people.virginia.edu/~msk5d/genealogy/Lybrook.html > > > > I hope you find a match! > > > > --Melissa Kennedy > > > > --------------D8EDF9762C83C5FB380F15DB Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; name="lybrook.txt" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="lybrook.txt" Descendant Chart for John Lybrook - ------------------------------- 1-John Lybrook sp: Anna Chapman |--2-Elizabeth Lybrook b: Nov 1809, , Giles Co., VA, US, d: 27 Jul 1892, , | Boone Co., WV, US sp: Joseph A. Atkins b: 1816, , Giles Co., VA, US, d: After 1880, , Boone Co., WV, US |--3-Cartha G. Atkins |--3-George Atkins |--3-Stevanes Atkins |--3-Cosby Ann Atkins |--3-Mary Alice Atkins |--3-Oscar F. Atkins |--3-Adranna S. Atkins b: 1831 |--3-George L. Atkins b: 1850 |--3-Oliver Atkins b: 1851 --------------D8EDF9762C83C5FB380F15DB--

Hi Brenda, do you have a date of birth for your grandmother? Bobby

Melissa, thank you so very much for sharing your work and these wonderful Lybrook letters with us. I am part of the Hall family mentioned in the letters and also in your Harless pages. Would love to exchange info. Elke ----- Original Message ----- From: Melissa Smith Kennedy <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, May 28, 1999 8:52 PM Subject: Re: Chapman > Sandy & Others-- > > There are some Chapmans mentioned in a couple of the Lybrook > Family Letters at Alderman Library at the University of > Virginia. I've transcribed most of these, and you can read them > at > http://www.people.virginia.edu/~msk5d/genealogy/Lybrook.html > > I hope you find a match! > > --Melissa Kennedy > > > According to [email protected]: > > > > In a message dated 5/28/99 6:34:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > > [email protected] writes: > > > > > do have a Chapman and will look up what I have. > > > > I have some of those Chapmans too, from Henley, my uncle is also Henley > > Chapman > > Sandy in Fla > > > > > > ==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== > > Have you visited the Giles County VaGenWeb page recently? > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/ > > > > > > > > > -- > > > ==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== > Have you visited the Giles County VaGenWeb page recently? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/ > >

Marla, I noticed Shufflebarger in your signature. I have the following Shufflebargers I'm trying to find more info on. Any of yours? Thanks for your time. Have a safe holiday.---Sherry Descendants of Jacob Shufflebargar 1 Jacob Shufflebargar 1859 - Unknown b: Abt. 1859 d: Unknown . +Martha Unknown 1859 - Unknown b: Abt. 1859 d: Unknown ........ 2 John Shufflebargar 1879 - 1901 b: 1879 in Pulaski Cty. Va d: Bet. 1901 - 1910 ............ +Ailene McCormick 1874 - 1967 b: April 15, 1874 in Washington Co,VA. d: August 11, 1967 in Lashmeet, Mercer Co.WV -----Original Message----- From: Marla Millsap <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, May 28, 1999 4:52 PM Subject: Old Giles Co. Records in ruins >About a year ago I got a message saying that some of the old Giles County >VA records that were kept in the basement were ruined by a flood. At that >time they didn't know what would happen to them. Does anyone know what >happened? > >Marla > >researching in Giles County: Kirk, Chapman, Eaheart , other associated >families Shufflebarger, Duncan,Snavely,Napier > > >==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== >Older Giles County Queries are indexed at: >http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/quindex.html >

Pam... The only thing I know ? is that his father's name was also James. James (son) was b: abt 1792, 1870 census of Meigs, Rutland, Ohio, m: in Giles, VA. 27 Jun 1827 to Polley TAYLOR, her name was Mary A. TAYLOR. Children, Lucinda, m: Winter S COOK. Isabella m: William Homer WEBB, John. Other Names; ROMINE, WALTERS, What names you are searching? Bette Pam Kerschner wrote: > Bette, > > So sorry I can find neither James Carr and Mary A. Taylor nor > Isabella Carr and William (Homer) Webb in the 1860 Annotated > Census. > > Do you know who James' parents were? (Carr is one of my lines; > in fact, Carr was my maiden name!) > > Let me know if I can check for someone else for you. > > Pam > > ==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== > Have you visited the Giles County VaGenWeb page recently? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/

I, for one want to thank you, Bill, for your generous donation of your time to help us all. Even though nothing was found on my ancestor, I still appreciate the effort you've made. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Hobbs <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 29, 1999 5:34 AM Subject: NO MORE LOOKUPS > Good morning, > > I wish to thank all of you for the opportunity to do some CSA lookups > this past week. However, some of my descendants are coming to visit, > and we shall spend some time at the graves of some of our ancestors. > And, the library book is due back Tuesday. > > So, as of 4:45 am EDT on Saturday, I cannot do any more lookups from The > > Giles, Allegheny and Jackson Artillery by Keith Bohannon. > > Have a nice weekend, and take a moment to think about those ancestors > who fought and died in all the wars we fought. > > Best wishes, > > Bill Hobbs > > > > > ==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== > Older Giles County Queries are indexed at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/quindex.html > >

Good morning, I wish to thank all of you for the opportunity to do some CSA lookups this past week. However, some of my descendants are coming to visit, and we shall spend some time at the graves of some of our ancestors. And, the library book is due back Tuesday. So, as of 4:45 am EDT on Saturday, I cannot do any more lookups from The Giles, Allegheny and Jackson Artillery by Keith Bohannon. Have a nice weekend, and take a moment to think about those ancestors who fought and died in all the wars we fought. Best wishes, Bill Hobbs

Bill, Thanks so much for checking for Harman/Harmon. You have been very busy and we appreciate your help. Pam

Thank you very much.

Sorry about the request Bill I hadn't read all my mail. Bobby

Thanks Bill for the info on Peters. I have another one, JOHNSTON. Also you checked for Shell, how about Schell. Thanks again, Bobby.

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------4E8F6BD8E4EFFC73DEBF65CC Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --------------4E8F6BD8E4EFFC73DEBF65CC Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Message-ID: <[email protected]> Date: Sat, 29 May 1999 04:27:43 -0400 From: Bill Hobbs <[email protected]> Organization: ColdSpring Farm X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.05 [en] (Win95; I) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: The Giles, Allegheny and Jackson Artillery References: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=x-user-defined Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Good morning, Shell, nothing. Peters, JACKPOT! PETERS, CHARLES C.: b. 4/2/46 Giles County. Enlisted 5/2/61 Taylor's Farm. Paroled Appomattox. Carpenter in Giles Co. in 1869, age 23 yrs. Farmer in Giles Co. in 1910. D. 2/23/1923. Buried Wesley's Chapel Cemetary, Giles Co. Brother of William Harvey and James M. PETERS, JACOB L.: b. Giles Co. Enlisted 5/2/61 Giles Co. Rolls dated 7/63-2/65 detailed as batallion teamster. Paroled Charleston W. Va. 6/14/65, age 25 yrs. Farmer living in Giles Co. in 1866,age 26 yrs. Giles Co. death records show a Jacob Peters died 6/16/91. PETERS, WILLIAM HARVEY: b. 3/5/44. Carpenter in Giles Co. in 1860. Enlisted 3/29/64 Taylor's Farm. Admitted Chimborazo 9/30/64 with chronic diarrhoea (sic). Deserted 10/13/64. Paroled Appomattox. Farmer in Giles Co. in 1910. D. 2/27/1918. Buried Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Illiterate. Brother of Charles and James. PETERS, JAMES MATTHEW: b. 4/2/41 Giles Co. Enlisted 6/5/61 with rank of Corporal. Weverely wounded South Mills N. C. 4/19/62. Promoted to Sergeant, date unknown. Examined 8/16/62 and found "incapable of performing the duties of a soldier." Absent on 30 day furlough commencing 4/4/64. Absent 30 day furlough commencing 12/27/64. Paroled Appomattox. Boot & shoemaker in Giles Co. in 1865, age 25 yrs. D. 2/3/1924. Buried Eastside Cemetary, Giles Co. Best wishes, Bill Hobbs [email protected] wrote: > Could you please look up the names SHELL and PETERS? > Thanks Bill for taking the time to do this. > Bobby > > ==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== > Older Giles County Queries are indexed at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/quindex.html --------------4E8F6BD8E4EFFC73DEBF65CC--

Good morning, I wish to thank all of you for the opportunity to do some CSA lookups this past week. However, some of my descendants are coming to visit, and we shall spend some time at the graves of some of our ancestors. And, the library book is due back Tuesday. So, as of 4:45 am EDT on Saturday, I cannot do any more lookups from The Giles, Allegheny and Jackson Artillery by Keith Bohannon. Have a nice weekend, and take a moment to think about those ancestors who fought and died in all the wars we fought. Best wishes, Bill Hobbs

Good morning, Shell, nothing. Peters, JACKPOT! PETERS, CHARLES C.: b. 4/2/46 Giles County. Enlisted 5/2/61 Taylor's Farm. Paroled Appomattox. Carpenter in Giles Co. in 1869, age 23 yrs. Farmer in Giles Co. in 1910. D. 2/23/1923. Buried Wesley's Chapel Cemetary, Giles Co. Brother of William Harvey and James M. PETERS, JACOB L.: b. Giles Co. Enlisted 5/2/61 Giles Co. Rolls dated 7/63-2/65 detailed as batallion teamster. Paroled Charleston W. Va. 6/14/65, age 25 yrs. Farmer living in Giles Co. in 1866,age 26 yrs. Giles Co. death records show a Jacob Peters died 6/16/91. PETERS, WILLIAM HARVEY: b. 3/5/44. Carpenter in Giles Co. in 1860. Enlisted 3/29/64 Taylor's Farm. Admitted Chimborazo 9/30/64 with chronic diarrhoea (sic). Deserted 10/13/64. Paroled Appomattox. Farmer in Giles Co. in 1910. D. 2/27/1918. Buried Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Illiterate. Brother of Charles and James. PETERS, JAMES MATTHEW: b. 4/2/41 Giles Co. Enlisted 6/5/61 with rank of Corporal. Weverely wounded South Mills N. C. 4/19/62. Promoted to Sergeant, date unknown. Examined 8/16/62 and found "incapable of performing the duties of a soldier." Absent on 30 day furlough commencing 4/4/64. Absent 30 day furlough commencing 12/27/64. Paroled Appomattox. Boot & shoemaker in Giles Co. in 1865, age 25 yrs. D. 2/3/1924. Buried Eastside Cemetary, Giles Co. Best wishes, Bill Hobbs [email protected] wrote: > Could you please look up the names SHELL and PETERS? > Thanks Bill for taking the time to do this. > Bobby > > ==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== > Older Giles County Queries are indexed at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/quindex.html

Good morning, Sorry, nothing on Allen Harvey. Best wishes, Bill Hobbs [email protected] wrote: > Anything on an Allen Harvey? Born Virginia, died Lawrence County, Ohio Jim > > ==== VAGILES Mailing List ==== > Have you visited the Giles County VaGenWeb page recently? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagiles/