Hello - Can any one out there tell me about Susan Byrne? Here is the backgound information: Robert E. Beal(l) married Susanna Wright 6 Mar 1832 in Loudoun Co.. Susanna Wright was the sister of Alfred Wright. Both Susanna and Albert were children of John and Rebecca Wright. Loudoun Co., Va Deed Book 5F p. 195-3 Aug 1852. Robert E. Beall sold to Alfred Wright for $25.00 his interest in a certain house and lot in Waterford which formerly belonged to Susan Byrne, deceased, who died intestate...which said interest...Robert Beall holds in right of his wife who is one of the heirs of Susan Byrne. --- I could not find a Loudoun Co deed in which Susan Byrne purchased this property. Can any of you help me on this? Thanks so much for any help or suggestions you can give me on this. ===== My personal website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon The complete database of our family history: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1

Our First ThanksgivingDonald has been kind enough to share this with me privately, but i want everyone to know about Virginia's FIRST Thanksgiving. Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 12:38 AM Subject: Our First Thanksgiving Rena -Hi I received the following information a couple of years ago pertaining our first Thanksgiving. Note the bold line at the bottom. Donald The First Thanksgiving Capt. John Woodlief at Berkeley Hundred, Virginia December 4, 1619 Capt. John Woodlief/[Woodliffe] was with the Jamestown settlers in 1609 - the Second Charter of the Virginia Company of London. He later returned to England to bring other colonists, as well as his wife and and family, to Virginia. Again he returned to England, and in 1619, Woodliffe, as captain and governor, sailed from Bristol on the good ship Margaret, bringing 36-38 settlers [historical accounts differ] to Berkeley Hundred along Virginia's James River. The Virginia Thanksgiving was essentially a prayer service. The very first in the list of written instructions to Woodliffe as captain stated: "Wee ordaine that the day of our ships arrivall at the place assigned for the plantacon in the land of Virginia shall be yearly and perpetualy keept holy as a day of thanksgiving to Almighty god." In 1963, U.S. President John F. Kennedy issued a proclamation recognizing Virginia's claim to the first Thanksgiving in America.

The names of the individuals who attended the first Thanksgiving. http://www.plimoth.org/Library/Thanksgiving/thnksatt.htm

Once again we are having a holiday, and first i want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. For those of us who spend holiday's alone, or with our Computer friends doing genealogy, i want it to be interesting for us. WE are going to have one of my unconvential "roll call's" I would like stories about How your ancestors celebrated this Holiday. PLEASE use Thanksgiving Holiday Celebration and/or the SURNAME you are writing about in your subject line, so those not interested can DELETE. I look forward to hearing from you all. For those of you in Botetourt County, I am the president of the Genealogy Club, I would like a realy good story from some of you, for the Genealogy Club Winter Newsletter Thanks, and Have a safe and sober holiday. Don't drive and drink, i want you back here after the holiday. Rena List Adm.

Thank you Joy -----Original Message----- From: John and Bronwen Souders [mailto:souders_j@mediasoft.net] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2001 10:26 PM To: VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] John Shearer, cabinet maker For Joy Fulgham and others, I have checked with the northern Virginia cabinet maker researcher and a chance mention to an antique dealer who remembered the name of this Scots Irish cabinet maker. I have only a small additional bit of information from that of watching Antiques Roadshow's segment on this man there identified with Loudoun County. One of my sources mentioned Shepherdstown, the other Martinsburg--both now West Virginia, at the time of this man's work at the turn of the 19th century, in Virginia--the man who said Shepherdstown is a retired antique dealer, had seen a few of the man's pieces over the years, and said that vertical drawer pulls (as shown in the Las Vegas piece-- were a feature of Shearer's work. He also remembered reading that Shearer had "died young". The man who researches furniture makers remembers seeing a piece at auction in Martinsburg, "a local piece attributed to John Shearer, a dropfront desk with secret compartments, God Save the King written inside, and of no particular distinction, that sold for $12,000 12 years ago." That's the best I can do. Bronwen Souders, Waterford, Loudoun County ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== Have you posted your Loudoun Co. surnames lately? New members are joining our mailing list every day. Be sure to periodically remind us of your Loudoun research interests.

coming to me 100 a day,no time right now please unsubscribe me for now. Thanks, Sharon

For Joy Fulgham and others, I have checked with the northern Virginia cabinet maker researcher and a chance mention to an antique dealer who remembered the name of this Scots Irish cabinet maker. I have only a small additional bit of information from that of watching Antiques Roadshow's segment on this man there identified with Loudoun County. One of my sources mentioned Shepherdstown, the other Martinsburg--both now West Virginia, at the time of this man's work at the turn of the 19th century, in Virginia--the man who said Shepherdstown is a retired antique dealer, had seen a few of the man's pieces over the years, and said that vertical drawer pulls (as shown in the Las Vegas piece-- were a feature of Shearer's work. He also remembered reading that Shearer had "died young". The man who researches furniture makers remembers seeing a piece at auction in Martinsburg, "a local piece attributed to John Shearer, a dropfront desk with secret compartments, God Save the King written inside, and of no particular distinction, that sold for $12,000 12 years ago." That's the best I can do. Bronwen Souders, Waterford, Loudoun County

Hi. my ancester's lived for a time, on the William Fulton Farm, in Loudoun county, Va. cir. 1840-59ish. William could be a brother or father of your James. My ancester's were Stephens/Stevens, Burgess, and Shackelford.

I am searching for any information on James FULTON b. 1794, Loudoun Co.; married 1st Eliz. MCGEORGE, had 2 children: Mary Morgan and William Henry. Eliz. McGeorge died, and he married 2nd wife, Mary Ellen NEWMAN b.1811, VA. George and Mary had 8 known children: George Newman b. 1834 Loudoun Co., Robert James b.1836 Muskingham Co, OH, Virginia b. abt. 1838, Elizabeth, b. abt. 1840, Jane M. b. abt. 1843, Martha, b. abt. 1845, Samantha, b. abt. 1848 and John W. b. 1851. Although James FULTON and 2nd wife, Mary Ellen NEWMAN, relocated to Ohio after the birth of their 1st child, I am hoping I can find some connections in Loudoun Co. for their parents and siblings. Their 1st son, George Newman FULTON, later returned to the VA area with his wife, Sarah Ellen SCHAEFFER (SHAFFER, SHAVER) and became a well-known potter. One of his early large pieces is the 20-gal. crock made for Col. Crow who ran the Old Crow's Tavern. The crock is now housed at the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, WV. If you have any information on James FULTON, Mary Ellen NEWMAN, Elizabeth MCGEORGE or any of their children, please contact me. I am also very interested in information about my ggrandmother, Sarah Ellen SCHAEFFER. In particular, I need the parents and siblings of all the above. You may contact my privately at "bbooker955@aol.com". Thank you for your help.

Bronwen, Hi, it's me Valerie from the James/Paxson families of Waterford that was down there in August. I did not make the festival due to emergency in the church I serve. I have a question. I have the deed from Elijah James and the land he owned. One section described borders the Quaker meeting house as it describes coming to a corner of it. Is there someone that can read it if I provide it and figure out about where the land actually was? I tried when there and it appears to be the land next door with the house of the young couple who is remodeling. I spoke with them and they thought it was from the description. Who can help with this? Thanks. also I can't find Carol Davis's address/email. do you have it? Valerie Johnson

Nettie Schreiner-Yantis has completed the 3 western sections A, C & D (See NoVaGen Vol. 3, No. 3 for the layout, and Nettie's address). They cost $10 each, and can be ordered directly from Mrs. Schreiner-Yantis. Other things in her life have taken precedence so I don't believe there are any immediate plans to complete the remaining 3 sections. Many grants from section E & F are available on the Deed Mapper web site. (think this is www.deedmapper.com) Ms. Marty Hiatt, CGRS "Document what you find, listen to what you are told, and especially, love and respect your work." John Morris CGRS is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lois Masters <ljmasters@yahoo.com> To: <VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2001 10:35 AM Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Original Land Grants in Six Section by N. Schreiner-Yantis > At the library, there is a map called: > > Section C - Loudoun County Virginia > Original Land Grants in Six Section > > by Nellie Schreiner-Yantis > > On the map, it states that this is the first map in a > series of six maps begin prepared showing the original > land grants. > > Has Section B been completed? Do you know the cost? > > Thanks > > Lois > > > > ===== > My personal website: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon > The complete database of our family history: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals > http://personals.yahoo.com > > ______________________________

Thank you ljm --- CGarr34@aol.com wrote: > Try Willow Bend Books, that's where I bought my > Section Maps of Original Land > Grants...... C > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > Have you posted your Loudoun Co. surnames lately? > New members are joining our mailing list every day. > Be sure to periodically remind us of your Loudoun > research interests. > ===== My personal website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon The complete database of our family history: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com

Try Willow Bend Books, that's where I bought my Section Maps of Original Land Grants...... C

I am also interested in getting a copy of Section B. Barbara Martin Lois Masters wrote: > At the library, there is a map called: > > Section C - Loudoun County Virginia > Original Land Grants in Six Section > > by Nellie Schreiner-Yantis > > On the map, it states that this is the first map in a > series of six maps begin prepared showing the original > land grants. > > Has Section B been completed? Do you know the cost? > > Thanks > > Lois > > ===== > My personal website: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon > The complete database of our family history: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals > http://personals.yahoo.com > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com

In Loudoun Co., Va Deed Book 5A p. 190, there is this deed which might assist someone: Alfred Wright a free man of color of Loudoun County do free my wife, Betty Wright formerly Betty Green who was purchased by me of Samuel Clendening of Loudoun County. Bill of sale dated 28 Sep 1837. Recorded 23 July 1844. Betty Wright is about 28 years of age and 4'11 inches tall. ===== My personal website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon The complete database of our family history: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com

At the library, there is a map called: Section C - Loudoun County Virginia Original Land Grants in Six Section by Nellie Schreiner-Yantis On the map, it states that this is the first map in a series of six maps begin prepared showing the original land grants. Has Section B been completed? Do you know the cost? Thanks Lois ===== My personal website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~virginiawesttooregon The complete database of our family history: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~familylibrary/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com

There is a Robert J.C.Thompson in the book of Loudoun Co marriage bonds, who m Eliza Steadman 28 Jan 1834. Sec. Parkerson L. Lott, who test. ages of both. If he was b in 1804,he could be your Robert. Lots of Thompsons listed but no other Robert. Linda

Dear Paula: I have been researching Loudoun County for almost 20 years for my gggrandfather, William ALLBRITAIN, born 1791. There is an adult John ALLBRITAIN in the records, who must be his father (since he's the only ALLBRITAIN of any spelling variation in Virginia at that time) but there is no proof. I've visited the courthouse at Leesburg several times, for a will or deed that might help me, without success. Could you check your records - perhaps I missed something. Thanks for you help. Sincerely, Julie Welsh

Loudoun County was formed in 1757 . I have deeds and wills dated back to 1757 . Paula from Virginia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tootsie" <thelma1@ameritech.net> To: <VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 2:18 PM Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Will or Death's > What year did Loudoun Co. start keeping records for a wills or death? > Thank you > > Tootsie > thelma1@ameritech.net > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com >

Does anyone have any info on a Robert Thompson? He was born abt 1804 supposedly in Loudoun somewhere. He died in 1876 in Leavenworth, KS. He married a woman named Mary. They had 8 children that I know of: Sarah (b. abt 1832), Samuel (b. abt 1834), Margaret (b. abt 1836), Morgan (b. abt 1838), Ann (b. abt 1840), Andrew Jackson (b. 1843), Lucy (b. abt 1844), Martha (b. abt 1848). Any info about his birth and especially his parents would be greatly appreciated. HELP!!