This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cocks, Cox, Wood Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2828.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Ms Jakes: After looking at web sights I believe you are correct in asumming your Wm. was s/o Valentine and Lucy Henry. Are you connected with a message board that allows only one answer? I find Valentine is s/o Henry and Martha Cox (Cocke) . Henry came frrom London, Eng and the Coxes did ,too. Cocx is in my husbands family . I have found a lengthy article in Genealogy .com which I will try to send you. If you do not get it let me know and I will send it by mail.It is about Cocks,but seversl mentions of Valentine and Major Abraham Wood which some say is of our line but he too, came from Eng as a 12 yr old orphan. Sometime it helps to go at a problem by the back way. Virginia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2828.2.1 Message Board Post: I'm brick-walled with my William Wood who married Martha Carter, daughter of Susannah (likely Ellis) and Robert P. Carter in Goochland 21 Dec 1793. I've been trying to determine who William's parents were - possibly Valentine Wood and Lucy Henry?? I don't have any Wood information before that. Let me know if yu think we might have a connection. Thanks

I did not find him receiving a patent, but is listed as a headright: I have published a book on Henrico Patents and this is what is listed im my book: Patent Book 1, Page 454 Elizabeth PACKER 950 acres in Henrico County granted unto Elizabeth PACKER, Widdowe, joyne E upon Four Mile Creeke; W upon the land of Seth WARD; S upon the River and N into the woods and due Elizabeth PAKER in right of her late husband Sergeant William SHARPE and Thomas PARKER who at their own cost and charges for the transportation of 19 persons: Richard VASE, John THOMAS, Lewis JONES, Leonard HOUGHTON, William COOKE, Peter HUDSEY, Edward JONES, Jon. WARD, William WOOLEY, 2 liberal servants to sergeant Wm. SHARP, Thomas BLANCKS, Jacob DEWITT, Jon HAMAN, Andrew PRATT, Christ. STEVENSON, Christ. BEARE, Jon. SHADDOCK, Francis SONE, servants to Tho. PACKER ... 17th August 1637 Perhaps her married this widdow?? and the land was hers. The ting you now need to do is to see if you can trace this land and see when it sold and who sold it. Hope this helps. Selena Original Message: ----------------- From: okcowgirl52@hotmail.com Date: 12 Apr 2006 20:54:58 -0600 To: VAHENRIC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAHENRIC] Lookups for Land Patents in Henrico County, Virginia in early 1600's This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeWitt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/2862 Message Board Post: I have information that my ancestor, Jacob DeWitt, in August of 1637 received an assignment of a land patent for 950 acres in Henrico County. Can someone please look this up and see if this is correct? If it is, then this opens up many doors for me. I have been thoroughly stumped when it comes to Jacob's arrival to the Virginia or New Amsterdam. I have tried to contact the Northern DeWitts without any success. I live in Oklahoma and have never been to Virginia and can't see a visit in the near future to do this research myself. So if someone could please look this up, I would be so ever grateful. My many thanks in advance, Linda DeWitt Hughey ==== VAHENRIC Mailing List ==== Please visit the Henrico/City of Richmond/City of Manchester/ VaGenWeb pages at http://www.rootsweb.com/~vahenric/ ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2863 Message Board Post: Im searching for an obit for: Louella Shirey. she died Nov. 1966. The SS Index says Richmond, Va. Would that be Henrico county? Thank you in advance. Mary in CO

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DeWitt Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/2862 Message Board Post: I have information that my ancestor, Jacob DeWitt, in August of 1637 received an assignment of a land patent for 950 acres in Henrico County. Can someone please look this up and see if this is correct? If it is, then this opens up many doors for me. I have been thoroughly stumped when it comes to Jacob's arrival to the Virginia or New Amsterdam. I have tried to contact the Northern DeWitts without any success. I live in Oklahoma and have never been to Virginia and can't see a visit in the near future to do this research myself. So if someone could please look this up, I would be so ever grateful. My many thanks in advance, Linda DeWitt Hughey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ford, Moon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2861 Message Board Post: looking for the parents of Theordore Madison Ford, Oscar Ford, William Ford, James Ford and sister Nannie Ford Moon in Henrico County, early to mid-1900's.

These two men have been mixed up quite a bit in the records. I'd love to open a discussion about how to tell them apart! Any takers? Vickie Elam White

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mann Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2860 Message Board Post: MANN FAMILY of Amelia, Chesterfield and Henrico Counties, Virginia, information has been posted at my web site. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~eve368g/ Transcriptions of documents include wills, deeds and estate accounts. People mentioned include Robert Mann (d. 1713 Henrico Co. VA), Robert Mann (d. 1747/48 Henrico Co. VA), David Mann (d. 1740 Henrico Co. VA), Thomas Mann (d. ca.1774 Henrico Co. VA), Daniel Mann (d. 1782 Chesterfield Co. VA), Daniel Mann (d. 1828 Amelia Co. VA), Alfred William Thomas Mann (d. 1863 Amelia Co. VA) and others. Eve Gregory

In response to query dated 5 March 2006, I do not know the name, Nicholas Pledge, or if he is ancestor of William and John Pledge. I descend from Dorothy or Dorothea Pledge who married John Woodall c. 1755. There is recorded three children born to them in Goochland County (DOUGLAS REGISTER) 1757, 1759, 1761. Deed is recorded in 1763, whereby their land is sold, and they are next found in Wilkes County, GA, where John's will is signed in 1796, and probated in 1799. Their daughter, Mary Woodall, who married Zachariah Bays is my ancestor. THE VALENTINE PAPERS contain early abstracted records of both Pledge and Woodall generations. I believe that my Dorothy or Dorothea was named for her grandmother, Dorothy wife of John Pledge, Jr. son of John, Sr. John, Jr. and Dorothy had a number of children but only two sons, John and William. John, Jr.,'s will was probated in 1720. Wife Dorothy refused to be executrix. I believe that my ancestor, Dorothy/Dorothea Pledge, was the daughter of their son, William Pledge. In reading John, Jr.'s will, I get the impression that John III was somehow handicapped (see Weisiger's abstracts in several books) as in John Jr.'s will, he gave son-in-law, John Johnson, 100 acres of land "in consideration of taking care of my son, John Pledge [III] for life." I should appreciate if you would kindly advise me source of the Nicholas Pledge in Henrico and/or if he is the progenitor of the Pledges about which I write. Thank you, Janelle Via McKown

Researching an Henrico Co. property that was owned by these familes between 1910 and 1940. Would like to contact anyone with information on these surnames. PAM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BURTON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/2859 Message Board Post: The Burton DNA project at Family Tree DNA is in need of a Burton male who has proven on paper, or who has reason to believe, that he is descended from John of Longfield. I contributed my dad's DNA but I am the only one who claims descendancy from this line to have contributed! We need more contributions for comparison! Please get a kit and contribute! You can get a discount by buying it through the project: http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/b/burton/rec.html For more information, please contact Libby Siskron, the project administrator, at lsiskron@juno.com. Many thanks in advance, Anne Burton Washburn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Woodfin, Cox, Summers, Green Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2858 Message Board Post: 1888 Goodspeeds History of SE Missouri, page 856 James H. Woodfin, ex-county judge of Bollinger County, was born in Cape Girardeau County, in 1830, and is a son of George Woodfin, who was born in Henrico County, Va., in 1801. In 1825 the latter (George) went to Mississippi as an overseer, and the next year located on a farm near Jackson, Cape Girardeau County, Mo. In 1829, he was united in marriage with Maria Green, who was born in Cape Girardeau County in 1810. In 1833 he removed to Stoddard County, but remained only two years, when he returned to Cape Girardeau County. He served as coroner of that county one term and died in 1849. His wife died in 1877. To them were born six children, three of whom, James G., Columbus, and Virginia A. (Mrs. James Cox) are living. James G. Woodfin received such education as the common schools of his time afforded, and in 1854 went to California. During his stay in the west, he engaged in mining in the winter seasons and in teaming in summer. He met with fair success and returned home in 1859 with money to buy a farm. Soon after, he purchased the land in Liberty Township, Bollinger County, on which he now resides. His farm now consists of 500 acres with good improvements. In 1860 he wedded Caroline N. Summers, of Cape Girardeau County. She is a native of that county, born in 1832, of Scotch descent. To this union has been born four children, all deceased. Mr. Woodfin is a Democrat and has filled several official positions. He was justice of the peace in 1863 and 1864, was appointed assistant assessor in 1864, appointed county court justice in 1866, and elected to the same office in 1868 and again in 1878 and 1880.

Hi list, I have posted once before without any results therefore, I am posting again in hopes someone is researching the sames OWEN/OWENS/. I was told they came over from Wales in the 1775-1795 and settled in Henrico CO. Three brothers left and settled in Georgia and Florida. If any OWEN/OWENS out there have and info on these OWEN'S let me hear from you and maybe we can fill in some missing links. The brother I know of is MICAJAH OWENS married to MARY ANN STORY. Hope someone will see this and it will help both of us. Thanks in advance. Betty

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/1167.1238.1240.1261.1269.1477.1 Message Board Post: The oldest Roman Catholic Church in Richmond, Va. is St. Peters, located at 800 East Grace Street, within view and just below the State Capitol. It was founded in 1834 and has been in continuous use since that time, except for some horrific interludes during the "War of Northern Aggression." Of note, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is also in Richmond, and will celebrate its 100th Anniversary this year. Today there are many Roman Catholic churches and schools in both Richmond, as well in Henrico County, so it appears this website, the one you reference as not listing any, needs to be corrected. Further, the Catholic Diocese of Virginia was created in 1820, the first "Holy See" having been created in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1789. My great-grandfather, Patrick Paul Ryan, married Minerva Anne Edwards on July 17, 1855, Richmond, Va., and their vows were solemnized by John Feeling, a Catholic Priest. I have a copy of the wedding certificate. I hope this provides you with the information you requested.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: scott Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2857 Message Board Post: Hello, I am looking for the Ishom Scott family who lived in Henrico county Va. they were Indians -possibly Catawba. thanks Sandra

Hi I am new to this list and wanted to let people know that if any of you are interested in the surnames: Hightower, Gooch, Kerr, Maupin, McKeel, Stewart and such from your area, I have all of these in my line and on my web site the URL is http://skyelersroots.95mb.com I am trying to connect with family no matter how far removed and trying to find anything more I can about my ancestors. Thank you, Melanie Ponder Nee Brown

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Witted Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2856 Message Board Post: The obituary for Hiram Whitted, of Greenville Co, SC, who died in Buncombe Co, NC on March 19, 1829, was published in the April 1, 1829 issue of Visitor & Telegraph. Does anyone know what his connection to Richmond was? I have more on his family if anyone is researching them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wood, Jeffries, Swepson, Garner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/1474.1475.1 Message Board Post: Please contact me re Merritt Wood. he is my gg-grandfather.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/1189.2 Message Board Post: I am decended from the first son William Allen The Children of Samuel and Sarah Prater are: 1.William Allen born 1783, Patrick Co Va, died 8 Feb 1854 Breathit Co KY. +++++++++ Died in Quicksand, Breathitt Co., VA (I was never quite sure if "Quicksand" was a community name or actual quicksand.....but I THINK it was a community. 2. George Allen, born 1784, died 1850, Floyd Co KY. +++++++++ Born in Patrick Co Va, Married Cynthia Patton on 24 Aug 1801. 3. Samuel Allen Jr born about 1785. ++++++++ Born in Patrick Co Va--died in Floyd County KY. Married #1 Janie Patton on 23 Dec 1885--maried #2 Polly Lauhon on 2 October 1816 4. John Allen, Born about 1787. +++++++ Born 29 Nov 1800 ----- never married. 5. Eluah Allen, born about 1790. ++++++++ Elijah Allen - born ca. 1798 in NC (listed as KY on census)--married Catherine Williams on 13 Nov 1821. 6. Elizbeth Allen, born 1794. ++++++++ born in Patrick Co Va --died 17 Jan 1874 in Floyd Co., KY. Married Samuel Patton, Sr. on 12 April 1810 7. Margaret Allen, born 1795. ++++++++ Margaret ("Peggy") Allen, born 1797 in Washington Co., NC. Married Daniel May on 8 Dec 1824 8. Richard Allen, born 1797. +++++++ Born ca. 1794 in Washington Co., NC--died 1869. Married Edy Williams on 20 Jan 1819

Hi List: This is my first post. Researching families in VA but I am in MS (transplant from VA). Finally found that one of my brick walls was buried in cemetery "near Richmond".."abt 10 miles out" but they didn't remember the name of cemetery. "maybe 7 Pines ...comes to mind or Highland Springs" they told me. Google can give me names and distances of all cemeteries from Richmond. Does anyone in the area know if these cemeteries and/or funeral homes have an 'archives' on line? Also if anyone has access to subscribsion to 'newspaper' in Richmond would appreciate a'lookup' for the obit of Verna B. Tillman, B: 1901 in Covington, VA (Died at age 57) so would be D: 1958. Had always lived in Henrico County, VA Marr to Elmer Paul Tillman who died in 1991. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Gloria in MS (Transplant from VA)