I hope you have all been enjoying the Holidays and that each of you will have a wonderful new year. I've been absent from my duties with the Archives pages for a while and I just wanted to let you all know that I have not forgotten about them. I worked on them as hard as I could the first part of November, knowing that might be the last chance I'd get in a while, and it turned out to be true. So now my plan is to do my best to see to it that I get things caught up as soon as possible. During my trip back home over the Thanksgiving Holidays, I was able to visit some graveyards, and so have some new files to upload of my own as well. That's always exciting! My apologies to you all for the delay; as always your patience is highly appreciated. Thanks so much! Jeannie PS. For those of you who've written to me regarding my books, give me a bit more time to get back to you on those. Thank you so much for your interest and just as soon as I can get these archives straigtened out, I will be happy to answer all of your questions to the best of my ability. Thanks again, J Happy Holidays from the Watts' Family: Jeannie, Richard, Samantha, Jennifer and all our critters!!! ************* Now Available: "The Descendants of John Thomas Clay, Jamestown Immigrant and son of Sir John Clay of Wales" Also available: "The Descendants of James Bailey & Lucy Simms" For more info: http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2204 Surname: Reeves ------------------------- HI Looking for information on Thomas B. Reeves. Born 1819 Halifax, VA. Moved to TN and MO Married Louisa E. Ford 1848 in Rutherford Co. TN Father: Col. William T. Reeves Mother: unknown Thanks
Is this the Richard Jones family later in Halifax-Mecklenburg Co VA?------Brunswick Co VA, Indenture made the 9th day of April, 1761, between Lewelling JONES and Benjamin JONES of Bath Parish in Dinwiddie County, for 500 pounds, conveying 650 acres South side of Nottoway River and on North side of Hickory Run, 369 acres of which being part of a tract granted to Robert WYNNE, Junr. by Letters of Patent dated September 28, 1728, and the other 281 acres being part of a tract granted to Richard JONES Gentleman, by Letters of Patent dated December 28, 1736. Witnesses were David WALKER, Richard LITTLEPAGE, and Thos. STITH. Indenture acknowledged in Court on April 27, 1761, by Lewelling JONES. -Deed Book 6, page 650
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2203 Surname: Jones, Walker ------------------------- Looking for info on Ocie Mitchell Jones and Patty Sue Walker. Ocie was born Jan. 16,1894 in Halifax Co. VA and died on Dec. 21 1979 also in Halifax Co. Patty was born Sept. 6, 1902 in Halifax Co. and died on Oct. 12, 1970 in South Boston, VA. They were married in 1922. They had five children. These are my grandparents and this is all the info that I have on them. Any info any one can provide is greatly appreciated
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2202 Surname: Thaxton, Long, Reaves, Howerton ------------------------- My grandmother, Rosa Mae Thaxton born Sept. 28-1905 in Denniston, Halifax Co. Va. She married Walter Scott Howerton Dec. 26, 1923 in South Boston, Va. Her parents were Gabriel Greene Thaxton born Dec. 15-1877 in Person Co. NC and Betty Ann Long born Dec. 25-1875 in Halifax Co. Va. According to my grandmother, her grandparents were Henry and Nan Long
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2201 Surname: TERRELL, TALLEY, EDWARDS, CHEEK, AUSTIN, PATTERSON ------------------------- Would like to learn more about the Terrell families who resided in Halifax County, Virginia, before 1900, and in particular prior to 1850. This is part of my larger study of Terrell's along the Virginia/North Carolina state line (Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax and Mecklenburg Counties in Virginia, and Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, Person and Granville Counties in North Carolina), for possible connections to the descendants of Richmond Terrell who immigrated to Virginia about 1656. In Halifax County the William Terrell (ca 1730-1797) who had children Richard, William, Martha, Joseph, Nancy, James, Sarah, Timothy, Elizabeth and Franky, may be the ancestor of many Terrell's who settled in this area, however, I need help establishing these relationships. It is known that several descendants, through William's son William (who married Martha Patterson), lived in Person County. Have run across two surnames with Halifax roots associated with the Terrell's. These are TALLEY (Mary Elizabeth Macky Talley who married James Terrell 1809) and EDWARDS (Ann Elizabeth Edwards who married Haywood Watkins Terrell 4 September 1855 and Amanda Patience Edwards who married Richard Terrell-NOTE: Ann and Elizabeth may have been sisters). If anyone researching those lines has information on these folks I would appreciate hearing from you. Two Terrell's found in Caswell County with possible ancestors in Halifax County are Tabitha and Harrison. Tabitha Terrell married Robert Cheek in Caswell County on 6 December 1838. In the 1850 census Tabitha (born ca 1818) listed her place of birth as "Halifax, Va". Harrison A. Terrell (born ca 1818) also married in Caswell County 20 October 1843 to Elizabeth Austin. His place of birth was recorded as "Virginia". He may be a brother of Tabitha as Robert Cheek was bondsman for his marriage. Feel free to contact me directly, or post a note here. Happy to share my material with others who are interested. Thanks, Doug Terrell
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2200 Surname: Gosnell, Lane, Laine ------------------------- Rachel Gosnell born abt 1766 is believed by some to be the d.o. Peter Gosnell: Her marrage bond was dated Dec 21, 1786 Halifax Co., Va., to David Lane: She is believed by some to be a sister to Benjamin Gosnell / Goswell: Thomas Laine / Lane lived in Campbell Co., Va., on May 15, 1787 along side of Alexander Lain, Daniel Lain, and Moses Lain this information recived from Christ H. Bailey: Harold Gosnell gosnell#wnonline.net P.s. I have not proven a connection to Peter, Benjamin nor Rachel Gsonell mentioned in this message.
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2199 Surname: Goswell ------------------------- The surname Goswell would appear to have English origin, going back to the 1500s and perhaps 1100s. Certainly Gosnell may be a spelling change. If your forebear was full blooded Indian and bore the surname Goswell, could she have been adopted into a family and assumed their surname?
Anyone claim this Moses Parish?-----Halifax, VA, Deed Bk 10, Page 91, Nov 3, 1775 from Benjamin Pettypool of H, to John Heath{Hite??}of Halifax, for 12 �, one certain tract of land in H, bounded by John Murphey, Howard Hurst, Pinsons branch, Byrd, Wilson, about 64 acres- Signed - Benjam Pettypool(+ his mark) . Wit - Henry Talley(H his mark), William Pettypool(x his mark), Haden Pryor, John Wade, Moses Parish (\\ his mark){ Parrish?}. Recorded Aug 15. l776
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2198 Surname: reynolds, oakmer ------------------------- Do you have any information on Charles Reynolds married to Tabitha Palmer about 1830 perhaps in Halifax co, VA? thanks, Marylou
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2197 Surname: Allen, Cabiness, Clark, Puryear ------------------------- I am searching for information on Sarah E. Allen, daughter of John and Elizabeth Allen. Sarah married Henry Y. Cabiness in Halifax in November of 1860 at the age of 14. It has been rumored in the family that she was a Native American. Can anyone offer me any assistance? Thank you.
Halifax Co, VA, Deed Bk 9, Page 75. Mar 4, 1773 from Seth PettyPool of H, to Benjamin PettyPool of H, for the love Seth has for his grandson, Benjamin; Seth has given Benjamin a certain tract of about 64 acres of land in H on the south side of Hico Creek, bounded by John Murphy, Howard Hurst, Pinson's branch, Byrd, Thomas Wiler{Wiles}. Signed - Seth (+ his mark) PettyPool. Wit - William (x his mark} PettyPool, Haden Pryor, Ginor Roach(+ her mark), Martha Crook(+ her mark) , John Whit(x his mark) , Fredrick Talley(+his mark) . Recorded Jun 17, 1773 -----------cwh, note Hyco River associated with Frederick Talley, and note his mark +. see many same witnesses when Benj sold land to John Heath{Hite??}of Halifax.---see daughter of Alexander Roberts, Mary,Roach, alive 1781 legal will in Mecklenburg Co VA
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Halifax/2196 Surname: Smith ------------------------- I am searching for my great grandmother named Nancy Smith who's parents came from Virginia. Her mother was a Hargrave or Hargrove. Nancy settled in Metcalfe county Ky. (Edmonton) and had four boy, never married....Her boys were John, Goerge, Jim and Charles. Nancy Smith should have been born in the early 1800's
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2195 Surname: Stokes, Gentry ------------------------- John Stokes was born 1800 Halifax Co., VA, son of Samuel Stokes and Mary Gentry. He married Sarah Luticia Allen, born in Surry Co., NC in Wayne Co., IN. They moved on to Edgar Co., IL. Can anyone make a connection with their Halifax Co., VA Stokes or Gentrys?
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2194 Surname: Stokes, Moorefield, Comer, Cole ------------------------- Hi-- The 1820 Halifax Co., Va census lists Wilmoth Moorefield as head of a household with 2 males 10 to 16, 1 male 16 to 18, 1 male 16 to 26, 1 female 16 to 26 and 1 female 26 to 45. Marstin Moorefield married Wilmoth Stokes on 21 May 1804, and Marstin Moorefield died about 1815. I am searching for the names of the children from this marriage. One may be Banister Moorefield who married the daughter of one of Wilmoth Moorefield's neighbors, Letty Comer. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Reg Vassar Link: Vassar Home Page URL: <http://angelfire.com/va/eriehome/index.html>
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2193 Surname: McGehee, McGhee ------------------------- Are you aware of a book entitled In Search of Kith and Kin: The History of a Southern Black Family written by Barnetta McGhee White in 1986? It's now out of print but available in some libraries. I hope to see it for the first time today. I will see if it mentions Eli and Ella. I am searching for information on Robert McGehee, whose wife was named Carolyn. They lived in Granville County and were probably born around the 1830s. One of their children was named Isabella, who ws my gr-gr-grandmother. Would greatly appreciate any information.
Was the Ambrose Jones on 1790 Burke Co NC census related to Ambrose Jones of Aaron Ck who was on 1790 Granville Co NC census but had deeds in Meck and HAlifax VA? Thanks Charles Hite
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2192 Surname: CHANDLER ------------------------- Hi, sorry I don't have any clue who Allen's parents are. I have him being born about 1794. He married Sarah Huddleston in 1815. They had a son named Allen who had a son named William (my great grandfather). Another researcher just recently told me they saw a reference to my Allen having a will in Halifax Co., VA for 1834. I'm hoping to track this information down and maybe come up with some more names. Please let me know if this means anything to you. THANKS!
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2190 Surname: Chander ------------------------- Do you know Allen Chandler's parents or siblings? this is what I have in my file. Wm. Jr. & Judith (Roberts) Chandler married 1762 in Halifax Co. VA. They had sixteen children, two of which are William III b. 1769 and Allen no dob. Don't have anything else on Allen but my line connects with William III. Let me know if this my be the line your looking for.
Posted on: HALIFAX CO, VA QUERY FORUM Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Halifax/2189 Surname: Chandler ------------------------- Looking for information on how to find a listing of the Halifax Co., VA Wills. I'm trying to locate a will for Allen Chandler died Feb. 1834. Would appreciate any help. THANKS!