Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12321 Surname: LAX, COLEMAN, GOODALL ------------------------- My grandmother is Marion Goodall (born Marion Coleman). Her mothers name was Betty or Bettie Lax of Clover, Virginia. Her father was Willie or Willy Coleman. Marion married Eugene Paul Goodall of Orange County, Halifax Virginia and raised 10 children in Washington, D.C. Eugene was in the army. Marion was raised in Clover, Virginia, born in December of 1916. Marion's siblings include Bruce, Willie, Billy(William), Waverly, Betty and Lottie.
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12320 Surname: LAX, COLEMAN, GOODALL ------------------------- Looking for information on the ancestry of my grandmother who is Marion Goodall of Washington, D.C. born Marion Coleman in Clover, Virginia. Her mothers name was Betty or Bettie Lax who married Willie or Willy Coleman. Marion's siblings include Bruce, Willie, Waverly, William, Lottie and Billy. Marion married Eugene Paul Goodall of Orange County in Halifax, Virginia (I think). Eugene and Marion's first two children went to school in Clover, Virginia before moving to Washington, D.C. where they raised 10 children. Eugene was in the service (army).
Anyone have data on this Richard Stanley?--------Halifax DB 13, p. 372. Dec 3, 1783 from William Glidewell of Halifax, to John Pettipool{Pettypool}of Granville Co, NC for 5 � specie, about 162 acres in H, and is bounded by Daniel Glass, Francis Lovesay, Presley Harrison, William Hodges Signed - William Glidewell(+ his mark) - Wit Daniel Hitson(x his rnark}, Peter Whit(I his mark) , Richard Stanley- Recorded Jan 19, 1786-
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12318 Surname: Owen, Sizemore, Hart, Jackson ------------------------- Hi, I am looking for anyone with info on a Mary Owen who I believe may of been married to a William Sizemore in mid to late 1600's The Sizemores were a very large family and moved alot. I think at one time some may of lived in Halifax. They all have Indian blood or so they say. The story goes William Sizemore m Mary Owen, they had a son William who m Hart Jackson. The son William was born in very late 1600's or early 1700's. William and Hart had a son named Edward "Ned" Sizemore. Edward was b abt 1725. The surname of Owen is used now as a first name and was my grndfathers first name, b 1898. Is there a connection here? Thanxx
Hi everyone, My hubby and I are planning to take a trip to VA sometime in June and I'm trying to get a handle on where I'd look for county records in each of the counties I'm interested in. I know there are archives in Richmond, but I'm wondering about the individual counties themselves. Also, does anyone have any suggestions as to reasonably rated motels, 'specially good eating places, etc.?? I sure would appreciate any help. The counties I am particularly interested in are: Charlotte Halifax Lunenburg Isle of Wight Mecklenburg Southampton I'll be sending this to all these counties so please overlook if you get doubles of this message. Cindy in Michigan
I am researching the following families from Halifax County, VA. I have a Mary (Polly) Brown that married a John Jones 2/13/1823 in Halifax County, VA - Mary's parents were Fleming Brown and Elizabeth Whitehead. They had a son Daniel Jones born about 1827 that married Martha Beadles Jan 7, 1858 in Halifax County, VA. Martha's parents were John Beadles and Martha (last name unknown). I am also looking for info on the following Jones family: 1900 Census Henry Wise Jones Mary Lennard Effe T Frank J 1910 Census Henry W. Jones Mammie 30 Lenard 21 Frank 10 Joseph 8 Callie (female) 6 Richard 4 Charlee 2 Ramara 11 months If anyone has info on any of these families. I would love to hear from you.
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12315 Surname: EDWARDS, Wiley, Boyd, Clowdas ------------------------- Anyone with connections with WILLIAM EDWARDS b.ca. 1734; married 19 Feb 1762 Lunenburg Co,Va to Elizabeth BARKSDALE. William Edwards , left a will , he listed these children: William,Theodosia,Sarah,Elizabeth,John, Richard,Claiborn ,Sr., Mary Polly Edwards. PLEASE, contact me if you are connected to any of these people. Arvilla Beckham1@msn.com
Bob, here is a databit---pbchapman@door.net Their was a Frederick Farmer & wife, Sally, in Greenville Co., SC 24 Sep1796, when they sold Samuel Roberts [from Pitts. Co., VA]100a on Rockey Cr. br of Golden Grove. Frederick's mark "F" & Sally's mark "//". He was in Greenvi e Co. for the 1790 & 1800 census.He also sold land in 1804 to Tucker Woodson [from Pitts. Co., VA] I thought perhaps this man was from Halifax Co. I BELIEVE he migrated to Christian Co., KY c 1806.
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12313 Surname: Thomas Prewitt ------------------------- I would like to know the final resting place of Thomas Prewitt, if possible.
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12312 Surname: Farmer, Anderson, Carter, Hancock ------------------------- Does anyone know where Tobies Creek, Halifax Co was located can't find it on the 1895 Atlas?When the census 1820,1830 says Southern District,what is the area?. Also I'm looking for info on Jincey/Jincy/Jeney Anderson who married John Pleasant Farmer, also info on Handsome/Hanson/Hansom Farmer who married Eliza Ann Carter, 1842 in Halifax. Interested in any info on all families mentioned. Thanks Valerie
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12311 Surname: Farmer, Carter, Hancock ------------------------- 3/8/01 There is a book called "A List of Places Included in 19th Century Virginia Directories" off the Virginia State Library Press. News Ferry, Halifax Co. is sourced for 1871-1872 in VSBD, the Virginia State Business Directory. Pleasant Grove Church, Lunenburg Co. (out of which Halifax Co. was formed), 1877-78 PO and 1884-85 VSG, Chataigne's Virginia Gazeteer and Classified Business Directory. ... Are there Flynns or Armisteads allied with your Farmer, Carter, and Hancock surnames?
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12309 Surname: Roark, Martin ------------------------- Hugh Roark's sons living in Halifax Co., VA. What is the Martin connection? Giles Martin gave affadavit re this case in Greenville Co., SC In Equity No Roll 71 (Greenville Co., SC. Hugh Roark) Susan Roark vs Nancy Roark et al. filed 20 Jan 1825. Susan Roark, Charles Roark, Hugh Roark vs Nancy Roark, Abraham Hite/Hill(?), James Roark, Jonathan Armstrong & Dorcas his wife, Mary Marchant, Carter Wells & Nancy his wife, Edward Baldwin & Peggy his wife, Daniel Townes & Charlotte his wife, Catherine Roark, Isabella Roark, Selah Roark, Maria Roark. Frances since married Abraham Hite but dead. Mary Marchant wife of John Marchant. Complainant. Susan Roark lawfully married Hugh Roark in Virginia in 1772. She had 2 sons by Roark--Charles & Hugh. During few years co-habitation she bore him two children. Hugh abandoned her... She raised Charles & Hugh... Hugh formed illicit connection in South Carolina and continued to live with Nancy Roark... Answer of Nancy Roark. Hugh came to neighborhood 45 or 46 years since and that about 43 years since he inter-married with defendant and she bore him 12 children all are now living except one. Defendant never heard of previous marriage./ ... the defendant __(?) any knowledge or suspicion of any marriage of the sd Hugh Roarke... __(?) suit and require she ___(?) proof of such marriage the wife now states that they are now informed that the sd Hugh at the time of his pretended marriage ___(?) ___(?) a wife living in Ireland and of consequence(?) __(?) __(?) __(?) no right to set up claim in the chance ___(?) Defendant states that for last 15 yers of his life Hugh was utterly helpless & a charge befor his family and she(?) at the __(?) the propety left by him was in fact & exclusively __(?) but for their labour & __(?) sd Hugh would have died... 14 Apr 1827. S/ Nancy (X) Ruark Hughs dau. Mary Marchant had set off for Kentucky. Exhibit A. Certified copy Hugh Roarks will annexed d 5 Nov 1816, rec Book A:162, proved in the court of ordinary the 7th day of June 1824. S/ Spartan Goodlett O.G.D. (Frame 300) After all my just debts are paid Whereof I Hugh Roark being in a low state of health I do make my will in the name of God, amen I bequeath unto my whife nancy as much as the Law will allow, or make to her. I bequeath unto my son James Roark fifty dollars. I bequeath unto Dorcas Roark one dollar.I bequeath to Nancy Wells Twenty dollars. I bequeath unto Page Roark Twenty dollars. N.B. Then all the balance of my Estate is to be divided into six parts or shares & to be divided as follows (I bequeath unto my two sons, Charles Roark and Hugh Roark, living in Halafax county in the State of Virginia, one share or parts) I bequeath unto my two daughters, Catey & Peggy one part to be equally divided, on them both. I bequeath unto my three daughters Charlotte, Maria & Isabella two shares or parts to be equally divided on the three. I bequeath unto my two daughters Franky & Mary living in the State of Tennesse, one part or share, & to be divided as follows, two thirds to Franky & one third to Mary. (I bequeah unto my two daughters Selah & Peggy Bryant in Ireland one part or share to be equally divided on the two, & if Peggy Bryant, should never come or apply for her part in Seven years, it is to be divided on six of the youngest children, Catey, Peggy, Charlotte, Isabella, Maria, and Sela & the old woman part to be divided equally on all her children at her death. I want all things that I possess, to be sold, and that every one of the Legatees, shall have no self(?) claim of any thing, or any property, as their own private propety for it will be wrong(?) the little ones not any thing more than necessary waring apparel. Its(?) the(?) franking(?) the little children. I do appoint Wm. Jacobs and B. Griffith to Execute this my will bearing date this 5th November 1816. Signed and acknowledged before us. B. Griffith, John Young, Leonard Wells S/ Hugh Roark (Under lines & ( ) were on this record. pbc) Each defendants share $114.16 divided between complainant and defendants $2740.03. Each party $1370.01 1/2. Defendant got 1/12 of $1370.01 1/2. Danl Townes, Selah Roarke, Mrs. Nancy Roarke, Jonathan Armstrong, Mary Marchant, Abraham Hill (sic), Edward Baldwin, Carter Wells, Catharine Roarke, Isabella Roarke, James Roarke. (Frame #326) Sales of the personal Estate of the late Hugh Roark deceased on the 9th July 1824 Nancy Roark $135.06 ?/4; Abram Hill 617.00; Daniel Townes 99.62; Maria Roark 37.75 Eliza Duncan 15.25; Celah Roark 17.25; Iabella Roark 12.25; William Wilson 10.00; William Jacobs 3.06 ?; Hezikiah Cockrum 12.31 1/4; Edward Baldwin 12.37 1/2, Jonathan Armstrong 13.25; Lewis Rodgers 6.87 1/2; George Spillers 10.00; Elhanan Wells 9.00; Mary Marchant 9.25; Allen R. Parkins 1.18 3/4 Aggregate of Sales of personal Estate $1022.25 (Frame 327) I Giles Martin do hereby Certify that I went with Charles and Huriah Rokis to the State of South Carolina when they went to see Their Father, and that their Father did own them To be his Sons and wishd them to move to that State and Settle on his land and also heard The sd Man say that he Intended to Give the sd Charles and Huriah Rokis Equal parts of his Estate with his other children Given under my hand this 18th day of Nov 1824 S/ Giles Martin This is to certify that the above namd Jiles Martin came before me and was duly sworn to the trooth of the above Sartificate Given under my hand this 18th day of Nov 1824. S/ John L. Jennings J.P. (Greenville Co., SC Equity Roll Nos. 49-74, FHC #0292488, Aug 1996. pbc)
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Halifax/12307 Surname: Cuningham, Wilson ------------------------- Alexander Cuningham of Petersburg, Va (1776 -1849) was the owner of Cunningham Store in Person County. His father was also named Alexander Cuningham and was from Edinburgh, Scotland. He ran a wholesale merchandise business in Petersburg, Va with his brother Richard. and speculated in land in many states. He imported goods from England for distribution to retailers in the southeast. In 1814 He married Mary (Patsey) Wilson (1792-1886) daughter of John Wilson who built Dans Hill near Danville, Va. In the early 1820's he opened Cunningham's Store along the border with Halifax County, Va and Person County, NC. He built his home called Waverly near the store was on the mainline of the stagecoach route from Petersburg, Va to Hillsborough, NC. In the late 1800s it was the location of the train stop on the Norfolk, Va to Danville, Va rail line. It also served as the post office for the area till 1908 when Alton, Va became the post office. Alexander and his son John Wilson Cuningham (born Petersburg, Va 1820- 1887) built up the plantation to include 8000 acres and became one of the wealthiest planters in the area. He owned at one time 193 slaves. The Cuningham home called Waverly still exists on Cuningham Road in Person County along with the cemetery where Alexander Cuningham and 7 generations are buried. Waverly was built from 1824 to 1834. The chapel on the grounds of Waverly was used by the Episcopal Church and by travelers passing on the stage line.
Looking for information about Nancy b 1861, Galax, Grayson Co., Va., d May 23, 1910, m Sept. 6, 1880 Grayson Co., Va., S. G. Wade, Halifax, Va. s/o James Wade and Sarah J. ? Patience New subscriber
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12306 Surname: Martin, Roark, Singleton, Ashby, Woosley, Tribble, Coates ------------------------- The Roark family cemetary you refer to in your query is located on my family's farm. I have the Roark's history back to a Hugh Roark 1745 from Ireland. Woosley's history back to a Thomas Woosley 1645. Martin's history back to Nancy Martin 1780. I would like to add your line to my tree. The Roark's and Martin's have been linked since 1780, and my wife is a Roark.
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Halifax/12305 Surname: Farmer ------------------------- Ida, I am researching the Frederick Farmers in Halifax Co., VA in the late 1700s(there were three of them). There was a Frederick Farmer who was married to Elizabeth Metchalf (he died in 1782). Then there was Frederick Farmer SR and Frederick Farmer JR (both of them came to Halifax from Chesterfield Co., VA). I have copies of Halifax deeds that show that Frederick Farmer JR was married to Mary Boice the grandaughter of Thomas Finney. In my research on Frederick Farmer SR, I found that he, Thomas Finney, and Stephen Dixon all served together in the Virginia Militia during the Revolutionary War. I have a copy of a pay list, dated 13 March 1787, that shows each of their names (National Archives Microfilm M-859, Roll #119. Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) War Department. Collection of Revolutionary War Records (Range 34128-34390). 1775-1790s. Record 034388.) Frederick Farmer JR moved to Randolph Co., NC circa 1790 with his wife Mary Boice. I have quite a bit of information documenting this. Please e-mail me at grfarmerjr@aol.com if you have any information on the Frederick Farmer families in Halifax Co., VA circa 1790. Thanks.
No mention of Thorp,Thorpe in VESTRY BOOK OF ANTRIM PARISH, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1752-1817 Marian Dodson Chiarito, 1983 Honey Johnson wrote: > > Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/12301 > > Surname: THORP, THORPE > ------------------------- > > If anyone has access to the Antrim Parish Records in Halifax Co., I would > very much like to know if the surname THORP/THORPE is listed. Thank you > for any help. HJ >
In a message dated 3/6/2001 20:50:10 Eastern Standard Time, digger500@yahoo.com writes: << As to Indian tribes in the area. The Occaneechi and Saponi were in this area. If you look at Va history you will see where this tribe was basically wiped out. >> I expect the Occaneechi-Saponi tribe, whose tribal center is in Hillsborough, NC, and the Indians of Person County (High Plains Settlement), a tribe of Saponi descendents recognized by the state of NC and currently looking for federal recognition, would want to argue this. Other descendents of the Saponi are can be found in the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, another NC Carolina tribe located in Halifax and Warren counties. Any of these tribes' tribal offices would be a good place to go when looking for your Indian ancestors from this general region of NC and VA. Deanna
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Halifax/12304 Surname: EAST, DANIEL ------------------------- I have a certified copy of this Halifax County marriage license and certificate which I obtained thinking it might relate to my EAST line, but it does not. I will gladly send it to anyone wanting it for their records on their lines. It states that Joseph EAST, a farmer, was single and age 20, born in Halifax Co., and the son of John A. and Eliza W. East. Nannie DANIEL was single and age 17, born in Halifax Co., and the daughter of Thomas and Agness DANIEL. This marriage was in Halifax Co. VA Marriage Book 3, Pg 57, #80 Mark Wilson mtwain@erols.com
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Halifax/12303 Surname: EAST, ROGERS, RODGERS ------------------------- Looking for any info on Nancy(___)b.1807 ROGERS/RODGERS who married 2nd time to Joseph EAST b.1793 No info is to small! Thank You, Theresa Rogers Griffiths