Dorothy, Sorry I offended you, and it won't happen again. I only reported what I SAW, it was not a judgement on the beauty of the land, nor its physical attributes. Your probable WHITE cousin, Anna

For several years I have been researching the Halifax Co, VA families who went to Christian Co. KY. The BOYDS and WHITES are two of them who left VA between 1790 and 1820. I have also been an avid reader of VAHALIFAX list for months. But today, I feel forced to correct what I feel is an unjust statement in a message today from Anna. Quote: "If you have ever been to Christian County, it seems to be soooooo poor. We visited there in 1990 and were struck by the visible poverty." This is quite harsh, and is totally unjustified. Christian County, Ky is a rural county, a farming community, with a number of small industrial plants---and it's county seat, Hopkinsville, is a very old town, with many ancient downtown buildings, including the courthouse. The downtown streets are quite narrow, and like many small towns the business district has moved to the outer edges of town where there was room for expansion. As is true almost everywhere you go, many of the inner city houses are old, small and shabby-but just as true are the lovely very old well-kept homes in other parts of the city. Our ancestors came to a beautiful part of Kentucky. There is no better or more prosperous farming land anywhere than in south Christian Co. KY. There are many fine old homes both in the little towns and on the farms. The northern half of the county has coal, oil, and smaller farms with abundance of timber. I invite Anna, and other researchers who have ancestors who sought this area of Kentucky, to come and see the laid-back, slow-paced, friendly, people of Christian Co------who would be amazed at being called "soooooo poor and proverty stricken". It is a term I've never before heard used about that county. My apologies to the list for sounding off like this. It won't happen again. Dot Carmack (living in Florida, but loving every inch of Christian Co. KY.)

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2269 Surname: ------------------------- According to Bernice Dismukes book, "The Dismukes and Their Kin", the following is provided: "4-1. Fannie Walding born 8 February 1757, married Richard Boyd, son of Patrick Boyd and his second wife, Ann." (NOTE: I most recently discovered that Ann Douglas Boyd, wife of Patrick Boyd, married a second time to John Wells. This is documented in Halifax Orders 1770-1771 August Court, 1770.) 4-2. Sarah Walding, second child of Samuel and Mary Dismukes Walding, was born on December 10, 1758. 4-3. Richard Walding, son of Samuel and Mary Dismukes Walding, was born October 10, 1760 and died in Jones County, Georgia. His will mentioned a sister, Sarah Fambrough. William Fambrough received an inheritance from Richard's estate in 1812. 4-4. Owen Walding born December 26, 1762 4-5. William Walding born November 24, 1768 4-6. Lewis Walding born January 213, 1771 4-7. Anne Walden born October 20, 1773 (note spelling change) 4-8. Elijah Walden born April 10, 1775. All known descendents of the above mentioned WALDING-WALDEN, migrated from Virginia to Georgia, then to Alabama, Mississippi and other points west. See Georgia Genealogical Magazine No. 17, July 1765." My line is from the marriage of Richard Boyd and Frances (Fannie) Walding/Walden.

Anna You are right. Many, many Halfiax Co., VA residents migrated to Christian Co., KY & they do have wonderful records like Halfiax Co., VA. peggy > Peggy, it is so interesting that so many from Halifax moved to Christian > Co., KY in very early 1800's. We do research on the TALLEY name in > Halifax, and Nathaniel Talley and his wife Sarah, sold out in early 1800 > and moved to Christian Co., KY. Actually they moved into Cumberland Co. > first then after he died in 1816 or so, she moved over into Christian Co. > Land must have opened there around this date. > Anna

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2267 Surname: Yuille, Fletcher, Hundley, Payne ------------------------- The YUILLE family of Halifax and Campbell were early settlers of the county. Thomas Yuille, Sr. and Jr. are mentioned in many land transactions as they were large land owners. Their homestead was at present Clarkton. Thomas, Sr. married Sarah____, Thomas, Jr. married Lucy Fletcher, George married Amanda Payne of "WhiteHall", and John P.M. married Nancy C.Hundley. If anyone is researching these families, I would love to hear from them.

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2265 Surname: GUY, HARVEY, HUNDLEY, HANEWINCKEL ------------------------- Elisha Hundley was 70 years old when he was living at the Wylliesburg PO in 1870. Wylliesburg PO is in the Roanoke Township District of Charlotte County. This information came from the 1870 census. Elisha Hundley was a wealthy land owner. At this time in his life, he had raised his children and only his wife(?), Susan, age 56 was living with him and two Harvey relatives. Only two of the four Harvey were living with Elisha Hundley at this time Martha age 21 and Thomas age 24. Elisha Hundley was trustee of Martha's estate. Her wedding was held in Elisha's home. Martha Harvey was engaged to marry Christoph Hanewinckel on September 3, 1870. There was a close connect between the families, but what??? I was looking for the family of the John C. Harvey when I discovered John C. Harvey's children living with Elisha Hundley. I am searching for the Hundley family to discover who John C. Harvey's family was and why his children were living with Elisha Hundley. I will be happy to share any information and would like to have information about the Hundley family. Please contact me at blguy1@juno.com

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2263 Surname: Wooding, Chappell, Yuille, Hundley ------------------------- Jan, I am very interested in anything concerning the WOODING family of Halifax Co., Va. Col. Robert Wooding was my +grandfather. He was married to Mary Marable. We have located him in Lunenburg Co. prior to that and Pittslyvania later. The legend is that he and his brother John were kidnapped in England and brought to America. His daughter Martha married James Chappell,my ancestor and they left Va. Would particularly like to know any facts about him before 1760. Thanks, Gina Bouchard

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2261 Surname: ------------------------- Betty, My husband's gggrandfather was Elisah Dupuy Hundley who married Frances Howard Yuille. His gg grandafater was married to Nancy Coleman Hundley, his first cousin. I recently visited Halifax and visited their graves and have some information on the family but I was really studying the Yuilles. I have Nannie's Bible given to her by he brother Alex Hundley. Would love to know more of them prior to Halifax. I know they were Hugenots. Gina Bouchard

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2259 Surname: Pierce, Nichols, Crews, Carr, Dalton, Cox, Rowland ------------------------- Does anyone have information on Edgar T. Pierce or his brother Albert? They were living in Halifax County, Virginia from approximately the 1850's - on. I do know that Edgar stated on a document that he was born in Spottsylvania County, Virginia. I am trying to find a connection between these two and my Pierce family.

Peggy, it is so interesting that so many from Halifax moved to Christian Co., KY in very early 1800's. We do research on the TALLEY name in Halifax, and Nathaniel Talley and his wife Sarah, sold out in early 1800 and moved to Christian Co., KY. Actually they moved into Cumberland Co. first then after he died in 1816 or so, she moved over into Christian Co. Land must have opened there around this date. If you have ever been to Christian County, it seems to be soooooo poor. We visited there in 1990 and were struck by the visible poverty. Didn't find any land records for Nathaniel there, but they do have GOOD records. Anna

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2258 Surname: WALDEN, DISMUKE, SEALS, BOYD ------------------------- I am looking for info on the descendants and ancestors of Samuel WALDEN whose 1779 will names sons Richard, Owen, William Lewis, & Elijah. Daughters were Frances who m. Richard BOYD, Sarah and Anne. It is said that Samuel was m. 1) to Jane SEALS or SILLS in King & Queen county. I figure he belongs to the King & Queen/Caroline Co. Waldens somehow, but can't figure how. I know that Frances Fanny Walden Boyd went to Georgia. It's said that her brother Elijah also went to Georgia. Can anyone either disprove or confirm that Elijah also went to Georgia? I'd like to find out more, because my Elijah WALDEN was born about 1777 in VA -- he went to Kentucky and then on to Indiana. He seems to be constantly associating with people from Pittsylvania, Halifax and Henry counties. It would seem to be a fit except for this Georgia story! Thanks. Gail

Greetings, I am repeating a previous offer. I have a book sent to me as a gift by a friend who found it while passing through Halifax County Va. The book is titled: "The History of the Education of Black Citizens in Halifax County: 1866-1969." The book was written by W. C. Edwards (W. C. Edwards, served as Principal of the school from 1934 to 1966), Preston M. Royster, and Lazarus Bates, (Lazarus followed W. C. Edwards as Principal). The book was published in 1979 by Bannister Press, Springfield, VA. It was purchased at: South Boston Historical Museum, 801 N. Main Street, South Boston, Va. 24592 Tel--- 804-572-9200. The book is soft cover, cost abt $6, + shipping, and contains 261 pages, I have no connection with this book---- you pays your money, and you takes your chances. I am giving this info only because someone might be able to use it. The book contains some history on black education in Halifax Co. Va. Chapter 2 in the book gives some history on the earliest black schools, such as: 1. The Antrim Church and Mission School, 2. McKinley Institute 3. Williams Normal and Industrial Institute, aka Williams Normal and previously known as the South Boston (VA) Institute. 4. Mizpath Elementary School. 5. The School In The Backyard. -------- Chapter 4 mentions 1. Booker T. Washington High School 1930-1948, serving only South Boston Va. later merged with Halifax Training School. The names of the five Principals of Booker T. are given. 2. Halifax Training School 1920-1956, The names of the five principals are given. The name was changed in 1956 to Mary M. Bethune High School 1956-1969 ====== There are names in the book of graduates from the all black "Halifax Training School," later renamed "Mary M. Bethune High School." The years for which graduates names are printed are, 1936 through 1969. In chapter 8 of the book are "SUCCESS STORIES," giving some history of graduates after they left the Halifax Schools. This book also gave names of the persons on the teaching staff, information on the years they taught, types of certificate or degree they held, the College/University they attended, subjects they were authorized to teach, taught, and period of employment. I will do lookups of Graduates, and Staff. In order to avoid clogging up the list for those not interested, I will not answer requests posted to this list. Send your request to me privately at: Lchand3835@aol.com. Larry.

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2257 Surname: Gayle, Stokes, Neal, Boyd ------------------------- Am working on the Gayle family of Gloucester, some of whom later settled in Halifax. Among them was Robert Gayle, postmaster of Bentleysville, son of Thomas & Mary Culley Gayle, of Kingston Parish, Gloucester. Robert M. (1) Virginia Neal & (2) Susannah C. Boyd, d/o Joshua & Frances Boyd of Halifax. Children were Mary Elizabeth M. John Taylor; Sally Stokes M. William M. Smith, a wheelwright; Caroline, unmarried & L. with brother John T. in 1880; John Thomas M. Mary Ann Pugh; Robert M. Sarah K. Rice; & Martha J. Gayle B. 1829. Am also trying to link the Stokes family of Gloucester with this family (ref: Sally Stokes Gayle). Will share data. Thanks - Gayle Mandell

Betty some of the records do show a consent if bride under age etc.. If she was of age it sometimes says she signed her own consent. If you will send me your name I will look up the mar. I have Chiarito & Prendergast's MARRIAGES OF HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1801-1831. pub. 1985 Example: 11 Jun 1825. Andrew Torian, Jr. & Elizabeth Finch, who signed her own consent. Sur. & witness: Thomas Owen. md 15 Jun 1825 [sic] ( I never found her parents. They migrated to Christian Co., KY. Thomas Owen was probably Robertson Owen's son. Andrew was the son of Andrew Torian & Anna Blackwell.) 5 Apr 1825. Charles Torian & Martha C. Torian who signs her own consent. Sur: Paul Street. Wit. Paul Street & William Street. m 5 Apr 1825. (Martha C. Torian was nee Wall. She had mar. (1) William Torian. No record of her mar. to William Torian has been found.) 22 Sep 1801. George Torian & Patsey Palmer, dau. of Edw. Palmer who consents. Sur & wit. Abner Boyd. m 24 Sep 1801. (This is my line. I have a copy of this record. It included Edward Palmer's consent. Abner Boyd was Palmer's soninlaw. Palmer,Boyd & George Torian migrated to Christian Co., KY.) 13 Jun 1803. Jacob Torian & Polly Owen, dau. of Robertson Owen, who consents. Sur & wit. John G. Boyd. m 14 Jul [sic] by Rev. Leonard Baker. (Jacob was George Torian's brother. Jacob migrated to Christian Co., KY) 25 Dec 1825. Jacob Torian & Elizabeth Gresham who signs her own consent. Sur & wit. John G. Boyd. m 28 Dec 1825. (Jacob was the son of Andrew Torian & Anna Blackwell. Jacob migrated to Christian Co., KY.) 16 Dec 1802. Scare Torian, Jr. & Nancy R. Owen. Robertson Owen consents. No relationship given. No mar. date shown. 20 Sep 1818. Thomas Torian & Elizabeth M. Baker. Sur. Peter [Torian], Jr. Wit. Peter [Torian] Jr. & David Baker. Leonard Baker consents. No relationship given. m 22 Sep 1818. peggy b chapman Will exchange on Torian of Halifax Co., VA. Betty Griffin wrote: > > Can anyone tell me whether Halifax County VA marriage certificates about > 1825 contain the names of parents of the bride and groom? > > Betty G > Betty Griffin wrote: > > Can anyone tell me whether Halifax County VA marriage certificates about > 1825 contain the names of parents of the bride and groom? > > Betty G

I am researching the families of Wyatt and Dawson of Halifax County. Susanne Wyatt was daughter of Eliel Wyatt, and married Leroy Dawson 1828, Halifax County, VA. Any leads would be most helpful. Thank you, Marilyn Dawson

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Halifax/2256 Surname: Traynham, Lacy ------------------------- I am looking for African American ancestors from Halifax County, Virginia. My grandmother's name was Lizzie Traynham (b 1870). She married Giles Sydnor (b 1860). My mother told me that Lizzie's parents were Jim Traynham and Amelia Lacy. Grandmother had several sisters. One was Aunt Mattie Smalls. I think there were others named Nora and Mary Alice.

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Halifax/2255 Surname: Crews ------------------------- My mother's grandmother was Mary Crews (mulatoo) who had a half brother name Toy Crews (white) in Halifax County. Mary was born in 1836. Do not know when Toy was born. May have some more information if this may be the right Crews.

Can anyone tell me whether Halifax County VA marriage certificates about 1825 contain the names of parents of the bride and groom? Betty G

FORWARDED TO OUR HALIFAX LIST FOR GARY Original Message From "Gary Hills" <gbhills@home.com> If you think you might be related to the Bowen family of Mecklenburg, VA, we'd like to invite you to examine and hopefully even contribute to the records we have collected at http://members.nbci.com/fcharper/bowens.html Included are scanned and abstracted patents, deeds, wills, tax records, land taxes and notations, order books, early tithe records, Bible records, and Bristol Parish birth records. (Elisha Bowen, from whom I am descended moved to Halifax, VA from Mecklenburg, VA about 1810.) Other families that are included in these records are Andrews, Drumright, Gee, Kirks, Sparks, Glasscock, Drummond, Cammell, Vaughan, Thomason/Thomerson, Finn, Ladd, Harper, Evans, Merrimoon, Johnson, Meldrum. A Hicks connection also appears likely and we'd love to prove it if possible. We'd love to make contact with more of our Bowen kin - and hopefully prove some of the wives. Martha Hills gbhills@home.com

Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2254 Surname: SMITH, PERKINS ------------------------- I am a descendent of a William Smith who married Mary on 27 Nov 1792 in Halifax Co. William Smith died 28 Feb 1814 in Halifax Co. William Smith and Mary had a least one daughter, Mary Smith born 1775 in Halifax Co. who married Daniel Perkins 26 Jul 1800 in Halifax Co. Mary Smith the daughter died in Halifax Co. There may have been other children of William Smith and Mary, including possibly your William Smith Jr.? However, according to my cousin, my William Smith's father was James Smith. Would like any info anyone has which might be on my Smith or Perkins lines because my info is not exensive.