Sabrina, Do you know anything about George BAILEY, his parents and ancestors? Notes for GEORGE BAILEY: George Bailey moved to Monroe Co, VA, married there and later moved to IN in 1825 or 1826, settled in Hancock Co. Had family "in the West." From the "Western Christian Advocate," 14 Jun 1848, Vol 15, #40. Quoted in "Abstracts of Obituaries in the Western Christian Advocate 1834-1850," by the Indiana Historical Society, 1988. "Early Landowners of Hancock Co, IN," by Maurice Holmes, Oct 1974, Part 1, Original Purchasers from USA: George Bailey, page 2, 18 Jul 1826. "Feb 24, George Baily, in Hancock Co, IA. He was born in Shenandoah Co, VA, in 1773. His parents emigrated to Monroe Co, VA. Here he was married to Miss Isabel Christy in 1797, and with his consort joined the Church under the ministry of James Watts; about which time it supposed he embraced religion. He subsequently emigrated to Indiana; and in 1825 or 1826 settled in the place above-named. So far as we have been able to learn, he was a faithful and consistent member of the Church. He was mild and cheerful in his temper, and agreeable in his domestic relations. The evening before he was taken sick, he prayed with more than ordinary fervor: first for the class; then for his family; then especially for the members of the family far in the west. And then prayed if it were the will of God, to remove him to himself where he might praise him better. His friends and relatives conversed with him about his departure; and he certified them that he was ready for his change. His end was peace, and his hope immortal life. Weep not, then, bereaved ones; but prepare to meet him in heaven. Amen. Lealdas Forses" >From the Western Christian Advocate, Vol 15, p 40, 14 Jun 1848. The Western Christian Advocate was a Methodist newspaper. Bailey is usually spelled Bayley on Georges early records. there is a James and John Bayley shown on Greenbriar Co., Va.(WV). delinquent tax roll for 1788 one of them may be George's father or other relation? on the 1782 Greenbriar Co. tax list there is a John Bailey with 2 horses and 6 cattle and no slaves . There is also a James Christy listed with 3 horses and 5 cattle George Bayley appears on the 1796 Greenbriar County Tax list Thanks, Bill Hobbs