One of America�s founding fathers is subject of DNA �dig� The first ever excavation to retrieve DNA from remains in a British church for a scientific project began in June. Archaeologists from Suffolk and the United States had been working carefully to recover a small fragment of the skeleton of Elizabeth Gosnold Tilney, the sister of Captain Bartholomew Gosnold, the Suffolk entrepreneur who led the expedition to establish the first English-speaking colony in the New World and the birthplace of the United States of America. The Grave Shaft of Elizabeth Gosnold Tilney, Bartholomew Gosnold's Sister In 1607, Gosnold�s group landed at Jamestown, in what is now Virginia, but died a few months later. He is considered the most overlooked of U.S. founders. The remains of a 17th century captain were uncovered in 2003 by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (APVA Preservation) on Jamestown Island. Backed by the National Geographic Society, the project at Shelley church aims to prove that the captain in Virginia is the USA�s Founding Father. Dr William Kelso, the Director of Archaeology for APVA Preservation, has joined a team of archaeologists from Suffolk County Council at Shelley for the dig. A second excavation to recover a DNA sample from Katherine Blackerby, Gosnold�s niece who is buried at St Peter and St Mary church in Stowmarket, will also begin shortly. The results of any DNA comparison will be the centerpiece of an episode of �Explorer� on the National Geographic�s TV channel later in the year. For more information about Jamestown history, visit www.historicjamestowne.org or Virginia www.Jamestown1607.org. DLMF http://www.geocities.com/pifox1/index.html

In a message dated 7/5/05 12:00:46 AM, [email protected] writes: > www.ashburnweb.com > P.S. Who is this elderly lady? Could I talk to her sometime????

Yes, Agnes, I have seen the Remax home, and visited it a few years ago right after my parents died. Daddy had told me that Dr. had that house built. The entrance on the left side was for his office, and the entrance on the right was the residence. That was NOT the home where Mary Towner Jones gave birth and died, though. That home was near the "five corners" road, and was across the street from a church and a cemetery, according to Aurelia McCormick Jewell, our cousin (married to Walter Towner Jewell, son of Mary's sister, Edith Towner). I think a Baptist church, the Goodhope Baptist Church may have been nearby as well. I need to get out that way and explore around. Dr's second wife, by the way, Minnie Francis (her mother's maiden name) JOHNSTON, was from Evergreen Mills. Her father, James Johnston, was the miller of Evergreen Mills. We used to go by their old home on our many Sunday rides in the country when I was a child. Don't know if it is still standing, though. Thanks! Patti

Patti, Checked with one of my sources this am, she's in her 90's but remembers that the house two doors down from her was known as the ' Dr, Jones house'. Will go by this week to get a picture and you can compare it to yours. it's in Ashburn, which is just a few miles from Ryan. Its a realtors office now, Remax , I believe, but it's still standing! You can also check www.ashburnweb.com, for more info. Agnes

Patti, Sorry, I just got to this, out most of the day. I mentioned Hillside Elementary which you can find at www.loudoun.k12.va.us/schools/hillside and a housing development known as Broadlands, www.broadlands.org. I know several people who might be familiar with this house and will inquire tomorrow. If it is possible to send me this picture, I might be able to help. Hope this will help. Agnes

My great grandfather, Dr. James Tasker Jones, first practiced medicine in Ryan, VA, where my grandfather, Towner Francis Jones, was born in 1897.  I believe he house was located near the old 5 Corners Road, but I suspect it has since been torn down. Would Agnes Readmond know the exact names of the websites to which you refer in your recent email?  I thought I might be able to take a look.  I have an old photo of the home, but no address!! Also, does anyone know of any websites specializing in the Northern Neck area?  Dr. Jones' father, Lindsey M. Jones, was born there, and I am hitting that "brick wall" trying to trace his lineage back at this time. Thanks, Patti Jones Schacht

James Caylor's parents are Jacob Caylor b. 25 Dec. 1775 in Va, d. 11 June 1848 in Fayette Co., OH and Catherine Etcher b.06 April 1781 in Va., m. between 1801 and 1803, d 28 Jan.1850 in Fayette Co., OH. Info found at www.Robertstoy.com , where a complete genealogy can be found under "Families". I believe that James is the builder of "Hillside", a home (still standing in Broadlands housing development) in the former Ryan/ Waxpool area of Loudoun Co. Info on this can be found at the Loudoun Co. Schools/ Hillside Elementary web site and possibly the 'Broadlands' website. Hope this helps! Agnes

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL!! DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE ,THAT WAY YOU'LL STAY ALIVE FOR THE NEXT 4TH OF JULY! Some Fireworks just for you ! http://www.appleblossomart.net/java.htm from:debbie,eddie,edwin PLEASE REMEMBER Jovan Raul VELEZ b: August 16, 1999 in fairfax county Virginia d: June 30, 2000 in childrens hospital washington dc http://www.geocities.com/pifox1/index.html surnames listed also

Connie Lark [email protected] EarthLink Revolves Around You. My grandfather was William Walter Reeves b. Jan 01, 1874 in VA. d. Apr. 18, 1956 Keyser, WV. (I believe he was listed as John W.W. Reeves in early years, but changed his name to William Walter Reeves in later years.) He was the son of William Walter Reeves b. 1848 in Fairfax, VA and d. Apr 30, 1927 in Westernport, MD and Mary A. Fry b. 1855 Loudoun, VA and d. Jan 22, 1926 in Westernport, MD. My grandmother was Ruth Cassare Bradford b. Aug 6, 1878 in VA. d. Aug 10, 1950 Keyser, WV. She was the daughter of Webster Bradford b. Oct 09, 1848 in NY d. May 02, 1926 and Mary E. Jenkins b. Nov 23, 1848 in Va. and d. Feb 04, 1919. Webster Bradford's parents were John Bradford b. Aug. 1823 in Florida, Montgomery County, NY and Antoinette Van Voorhees b. Abt. 1825 in NY. Any information on any of the above families would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Connie

Connie Lark [email protected] EarthLink Revolves Around You. ----- Original Message ----- From: Connie Lark To: Loudoun County Lookup Sent: 6/27/2005 9:16:17 AM Subject: REEVES,BRADFORD, FRY & JENKINS Connie Lark [email protected] EarthLink Revolves Around You. Researching the REEVES, BRADFORD ,FRY & JENKINS Families from Loudoun County Va.. My Grandfather was William Walter Reeves b. Jan 01, 1874 in VA. and d. Apr. 18, 1956 Keyser, W.V. (He quite often is listed as John W. W. Reeves in early years but I think he changed to William Walter Reeves later in life). He was the son of William Walter Reeves b. 1848 Fairfax, Va. and d. Apr 30, 1927 in Westernport, Md. and Mary A. Fry b. 1855 Loudoun , Va. and d. Jan 22, 1926 in Westernport, Md. My grandmother was Ruth Cassare Bradford daughter of Webster Bradford and Mary E. Jenkins. Ruth was b. Aug 6, 1878 in Va. d. Aug 10, 1950 Keyser, W.V Webster Bradford's parents were John Bradford b. Aug 1823 in Florida, Montgomery Co. NY and Antoinette Van Voorhees b. Abt. 1825 in NY. Any information on any of the above would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Connie

Is anyone researching any of these people? From Settlement of 28 Nov. 1822 with Adminstrator Margaret Morgan: 45.53 each to children Margaret Morgan, Balsor Shaver, Christopher Shaver, Sicfret, David, Susanna, Mary, Eve Shaver: Jacob, John and Catharine Shaver rec'd their part of estate previous to death. Scrs: R. Braden, Abiel Jenners. If any has information on any of these children of George Shafer please contact me. Janice Weaver Harper, Texas

James CAYLOR (b 1804 d: 1848 Married: Mary Eleanor MAFFETT 1826) I need to know who the parents are of James Caylor are - probably in Leesburg/Loudoun Co VA Thank you

I'm curious if she is related to the Elizabeth Nichols and daughter Cilla Nichols who were named in the will of Rawleigh Chinn dated 1742. Janean ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] Charity Nichols - Thomas, Ross, Chamblin etc > > I was wondering if Charity Nichols is related to the Nichols family from > Point of Rocks, Md? > > Pepper Scotto > ------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 6/8/2005 6:54:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > One of the list members and I have been corresponding about a family > bible I have that belonged to Charity Nichols (b1774) married to > GeorgeThomas, mother of Herod Thomas. > > Associated family names are Chamblin, Furr, Ross, Keen > > You can see a few photos of the bible and a bit of the contents. > > http://www.hillcroftcrescentfarm.com/charitys_bible.htm > > I thought maybe some of the other folks on the list might be > interested. > > We are considering donating to the Balsh Library. Sounds like a very > good place for it to be preserved and enjoyed. > > Thanks, > Tom Keen > > > > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > Join the Rootsweb Genealogical Data Cooperative. > Rootsweb members & sponsors are who make this list possible. > http://www.rootsweb.com > >

I was wondering if Charity Nichols is related to the Nichols family from Point of Rocks, Md? Pepper Scotto ------------------------------------------- In a message dated 6/8/2005 6:54:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: One of the list members and I have been corresponding about a family bible I have that belonged to Charity Nichols (b1774) married to GeorgeThomas, mother of Herod Thomas. Associated family names are Chamblin, Furr, Ross, Keen You can see a few photos of the bible and a bit of the contents. http://www.hillcroftcrescentfarm.com/charitys_bible.htm I thought maybe some of the other folks on the list might be interested. We are considering donating to the Balsh Library. Sounds like a very good place for it to be preserved and enjoyed. Thanks, Tom Keen

The members of this group are some of the greatest helpers in America! I try to do my own research, but occasionally feel that I need to ask for help. I'll respond in the order in which I received replies. Susan, Thank you, but no, I do not need the census listings...have gotten a bunch through Heritage Quest through my library: Hamontree, Hameltree, Hamondtree, Hammondtree, Hamantree, Mannontree, and wonder how many other ways I can find them. I truly appreciate everything you sent. Niceta, Thank you for checking in what I gather is a book on the Marriages of Cumberland Co. I live very near there so might just wander over there one day...about an hour's drive. Marty, As usual you are very helpful as well. I had not looked into Maryland at all, but will now do so. Thank you! Debbie, Thank you. At this time I would be interested in any Hammontree (any spelling) marriages prior to 1860. Is it possible for you to copy and paste them easily to an email? Or would you even have time? I am so thankful for any info I get on this family. From a very grateful gal, I wish you all good health and happiness. Tosca "People will never look forward to posterity who never look back to their ancestors" by Edmund Burke And I like the one that (maybe?) E W Wallace (maybe VAFAUQUI list?) had on her email the other day: "Genealogy without documentation is MYTHOLOGY"

There are alot of John Hammontrees listed from all states and all years. These are the only ones in Va. at that time. Virginia Marriages John M. Hammontree married Sarah A. E. Blanton Dec. 15, 1840 Cumberland Co., Virginia John Hammontree married Sarah Pooley Sept. 23, 1803 Northumberland Co., Virginia Virginia Soldiers of 1776, Vol. 1 <http://www.ancestry.com/search/srrd.asp?rd=db&dbid=1009> John Hammontree, Warrant No. 3968 for 100 acres issued Jul. 1st, 1784. Tosca Simms wrote: >I need some help for a quick lookup if someone is subscribed to Ancestry.com. >It just told me that there are 2 hits for a John Hammontree, one is from Virginia Mariages 1740-1850. The other one was from Social Security Death Index and that would be way too late for my interest. I would like to know what the marriage record says. > >Thank you in advance. > >Tosca > > >"People will never look forward to posterity who never look back to their ancestors" >by Edmund Burke > > >==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== >Join the Rootsweb Genealogical Data Cooperative. >Rootsweb members & sponsors are who make this list possible. >http://www.rootsweb.com > > > > >

if you want stuff on Jacob Curtis Stoneburner & his Conard wife, contact me. They lived in Baltimore. Regards, Erik P Conard

Tosca: I have a John Hammontree b. 24 Feb. 1809, d. 20 Nov. 1886, in CaIra, Cumberland County, VA. He married Sarah A.E. Blanton on 15 Dec. 1840 (Cumberland County Marriage Records.) Niceta

I need some help for a quick lookup if someone is subscribed to Ancestry.com. It just told me that there are 2 hits for a John Hammontree, one is from Virginia Mariages 1740-1850. The other one was from Social Security Death Index and that would be way too late for my interest. I would like to know what the marriage record says. Thank you in advance. Tosca "People will never look forward to posterity who never look back to their ancestors" by Edmund Burke

My condolences to you in your loss. I lost my mother in April, and the estate business is driving me up a wall. I hope your paperwork is easier, being a spouse. We certainly do miss those we love, but know they are hopefully in a better place. my spouse has been through this four times since we've been married ( Father, uncle, sister, and Mother) but he never had me involved. Now the burden is on my shoulders. Keep the good memories and talk about your husband and he will stay with you forever. Tosca "People will never look forward to posterity who never look back to their ancestors" by Edmund Burke ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janice Gonzalez" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005 12:58 PM Subject: RE: [VALOUDOU-L] STONEBURNER/SPRING/MAUK/FAWLEY/ANSEL, LOUDOUN CO.,VA. TO OHIO > Dear Rosalie > > Do you have any information on James W. Stoneburner, b 12/23/1847, d. > 3/28/1920? He married my great grandmother's sister, Cordelia Caton, > and they had a daughter, Cordelia "Minta" Stoneburner, b. 12/27/1873, > all born in Muskingum Co. > > I have not been active the last few months in genealogy as my husband > was very ill. He passed away last Sunday and I miss him so very, very > much. > > Janice Gonzalez > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen [email protected] > Researching JEWEL in Loudoun Co.;FISHER in Fauquier Co.; HATCHER in Henrico Co. >