HANCOCKs in Deeds of Louisa Co., VA. For possible relationships see: http://home.att.net/~davehancock/HANCOCKhis.html which is still generic and under construction as I try to learn HTML. Audrey Shields Hancock "I just completed indexing all of the names found in the Deed records I have placed on the Louisa web site. These names include neighbors, witnesses, grantees, grantors, roads, streams, etc. Wayne Dunn [email protected] The url is http://www.trevilians.com/deedname.htm" THANK YOU, WAYNE. These HANCOCKs are more than likely related to (Capt.) John HANCOCK who went from Louisa Co., VA to Woodford, Fayette, & Franklin Cos., KY and finally to Butler Co., OH. Audrey Hancock, Austin Grantee N-111 12/9/1816 Hancock, Austin Grantor W-180 7/29/1836 Hancock, Austin Grantee U-613 Hancock, Austin Grantee G-50 2/11/1791 Hancock, Austin Grantee J-196 9/14/1801 Hancock, Austin Grantee J-196 9/14/1801 Hancock, Austin Neighbor I-663 7/29/1799 Hancock, Austin Grantee I-74 9/14/1795 Hancock, Austin & wife Grantor AA-88 12/4/1846 Hancock, Austin Exor's Grantor BB- 11/11/1850 Hancock, Austin Jr. Grantee BB-429 Hancock, Austin Jr. Grantee Y-49 Hancock, Austin Jr. & wife Grantor AA-478 2/25/1848 Hancock, Austin Jr. & wife Grantor GG-400 3/11/1867 Hancock, Austin Jr. & wife Grantor CC-147 6/14/1852 One Austin believed to be brother of (Capt.) John HANCOCK. Hancock, Benjamin Grantor U-467 1/26/1835 Hancock, Benjamin Grantor I-217 10/18/1796 Hancock, Benjamin Grantor T-622 1/14/1833 Hancock, Benjamin Grantee E-231 6/12/1778 Hancock, Benjamin & wife Grantor X-467 8/28/1841 Hancock, Benjamin & wife Grantor V-179 1/7/1835 One Benjamin believed to be father of (Capt.) John HANCOCK & is definitely father of one Austin HANCOCK according to records. Hancock, Dr. James M. Grantor GG-306 11/24/1866 Hancock, George Grantee H-220 10/14/1782 Hancock, Horatio P. Grantee FF-282 3/25/1861 Hancock, James & wife Grantor ?-242 11/22/1844 Hancock, James M. & wife Grantor Z-4 9/6/1843 Hancock, James M. & wife Grantor Y-489 9/6/1843 Hancock, John Grantee J-174 7/13/1801 Hancock, John Grantee E-179 9/8/1777 Hancock, John Grantee ?-242 11/22/1844 Hancock, John Grantee Z-4 9/6/1843 Hancock, John Grantee J-174 6/13/1801 Hancock, John & wife Grantor H?-10 6/11/1787 ["John Hancock and Anne, his wife of Louisa County, to Aaron Fontaine of said county, 60:100 acres , purchased of Anthony GOLDEN and 100 acres purchased of Clifton ALLEN, June 11, 1787." (Source: Deed Book F. 10, Louisa Co., VA, Vol. 1, p. 475) This probably represents the time that (Capt. John HANCOCK & his wife, Nancy Ann GRAVES left VA for KY. ASH] Hancock, John & wife Grantor Y-470 2/28/1843 Hancock, John & wife Grantor Y-489 9/6/1843 Hancock, John & wife Grantor AA-56 10/2/1846 Hancock, John & wife Grantor K-167 12/9/1805 Hancock, John & wife Grantor CC-379 2/13/1854 Hancock, John & wife Grantor W-393 1/9/1839 Hancock, John & wife Grantor H-12 6/11/1787 Hancock, John & wife Grantor BB-430 11/11/1850 Hancock, Joseph Grantor J-384 4/9/1798 Hancock, Joseph Jr. Grantee O-484 12/11/1820 One Joseph believed to be brother of (Capt.) John HANCOCK. Hancock, Larkin B. & wife Grantor X-136 1/30/1840 Hancock, Philip B. Grantee GG-400 3/11/1867 Hancock, William Grantor AA-598 11/3/1848

I recently heard of a book called COWHERD GENEALOGY written by Edythe Cowherd Newton Cir. 1962. I have tried to locate the book on interlibrary loan with no success. I understand this book follows the GRAVES and COWHERD lines back to Capt. Thomas Graves. These are some of my ancestors and I would love to find a copy if it it available somewhere. If anyone has a clue please e-mail me. Thanks Oneida S. Stephens, [email protected]

Thanks, Wayne, for the notification of the 1860 census. I spent some time there yesterday and was wondering why the census taker listed children as "inmates"? Anyone have an idea? Too bad Mr. Thomas (census taker) discontinued his listing of county of birth after the first few days. It's great information. Jan

To All Whom It May Concern: Search the “DESCRIPTIVE & HISTORICAL REGISTER of Enlisted Soldiers in the U.S. Army,” who served “At Buffalo,” between 1835 and 1846. This is a free service on: The Buffalo Barracks Historical Web Site [ http://www.buffalonet.org/army ] Every pre-Civil War state was well represented at this short lived federal military post. Many having served in the Florida Indian Wars, the War with Mexico, and then the Civil War. Perhaps you have an ancestor who was at the Buffalo Barracks? Cliff Williams [email protected]

LONG Message. Part II: Nicholas Gentry III and his 2nd wife, Sarah Dickens. Please see Part I for Nicholas Gentry III and his 1st wife, Elizabeth Stringer. This is a compilation of research contributed by the following: [1] Rae Jean Hay [2] Barbara Cole [3] Morris Ryan [4] Vivian J. Worthington [5] Virginia Flesher [6] Rose Hollingsworth [7] Cathie Meek The bracketed number following a finding denotes the researcher who contributed the information. ________________________________________________ Descendants of Nicholas Gentry III 1 Nicholas Gentry III [1] [2] [4] [5] [3] [6] [7] 1726 - 1787 [1] 1726 - 1803 [4] born abt 1726 Hanover, VA [5] [7] born 1726 Louisa Co, VA (later became Hanover Co) [2] born bet 1726 - 1728 Hanover Co, VA [3] born 1726 - 28 [7] born abt 1726 [7] born 1728 [7] died 1787 [7] died 13 Dec 1787 VA [7] died 1803 Adair Co, KY [2] [3] died abt 1803 Adair, KY [5] Will proven 7 Mar 1803 Adair, KY [5] . +Elizabeth Stringer [1] [2] [4] [3] . +2nd Wife: Sarah Dickens [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] born 1748 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [5] born abt 1750 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] born 1750 [4] died 1810 Adair Co, KY [3] died abt 1810 Adair, KY [5] Father: John Dickens [3] [5] marr abt 1769 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] marr 1769 Louisa Co, VA [2] ......... 2 Elizabeth Gentry [2] [4] [5] [3] born abt 1770 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] [5] born 1770 [4] born 1770 Louisa Co, VA [2] died Owsley Co, KY [3] .............. +Elijah Bowman [3] [5] Elijah Brown [4] [2] marr 4 Nov 1795 [3] marr 4 Nov 1795 Adair, KY [5] marr 4 Nov 1795 Louisa Co, VA [2] ......... 2 Henry Gentry [2] [4] [5] [3] [7] born 1772 Louisa Co, VA [2] born 1772 [4] born abt 1770 Fredricksville, Louisa, VA [5] born 1772 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] .............. +Pina Hall [5] marr 9 Mar 1797 Bullitt, KY [5] marr 1804 [3] ......... 2 Mary Gentry [2] [4] [5] [3] born 1773 Louisa Co, VA [2] born 1773 [4] born abt 1773/74 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] born 1773 Fredricksville, Louisa, VA [5] .............. +Charles Kavanaugh [5] [3] marr 12 Apr 1791 Lincoln, Adair, KY [5] marr 12 Apr 1791 [3] ......... 2 Zachariah Gentry [2] [4] [5] [3] [7] born 1775 Louisa Co, VA [2] born 1775 [4] born abt 1775/76 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] born abt 1775 Fredricksville, Louisa, VA [5] .............. +Elizabeth Phillips [5] marr 2 Feb 1800 Green, KY [5] ......... 2 James Richard Gentry [2] [4] [5] [3] [7] born 1779 Louisa Co, VA [2] born 1779 [4] born abt 1779 [3] born abt 1779 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] born abt 1779 Fredicksville, Louisa, VA [5] died circa Nov 1830 Adair, KY [5] Will proven 6 Dec 1830 Adair, KY [5] .............. +Mickey Dameron [5] marr 21 Jul 1802 Adair, KY [5] ......... 2 Sarah Perrine Gentry [2] [4] [5] [3] [7] born 8 Jul 1781 [2] born 1781 [4] born 8 Jul 1781 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] born 8 Jul 1781 Fredricksville, Louisa, VA [5] .............. +James Smith [2] [4] [3] marr 1799 [2] [3] .............. +William Goudge [5] marr 11 Apr 1803 Adair, KY [5] ......... 2 Robert "Bobbie" Gentry [2] [4] Robert Gentry [5] [3] [7] born 3 Mar 1783 Louisa Co, VA [2] born 1783 [4] born 3 Apr 1784 Louisa, VA [5] born 3 Apr 1784 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] christen 14 Apr 1784 Fredricksville, Louisa, VA [5] died 1835 [2] died 1835 Carroll, MO [5] died 1835 Carroll Co, MO [3] burial Adkins Cem., Carroll Co, MO [5] [3] .............. +Mimah (Jemima?) Simpson [2] Mimah Simpson [4] Julia Simpson [5] [3] born abt 1786 Washington Co, GA [3] born abt 1786 Adair Co, KY [3] died 5 Jan 1843 Carroll Co, MO [3] died Jun 1843 Carroll Co, MO [3] buried Adkins Cemetery, Carroll Co [3] Parents: Elijah Simpson and Sarah [3] marr 3 Mar 1806 Adair Co, KY [3] ......... 2 Benajah Brooks Gentry [2] [4] [3] [7] Benjah Brooks Gentry [5] born 1786 [4] born 22 May 1786 Fredericksville, Louisa, VA [3] born 22 May 1786 Fredricksville, Louisa, VA [5] born 22 May 1786 Louisa Co, VA [2] christen 12 Jun 1786 St James N Par, Goochland, VA [5] [3] died 1837 Carroll, MO [5] [3] .............. +Jemimah Simpson [5] Jemima or Mimah Simpson [3] born 1782 GA [3] Parents: Elijah Simpson and Sarah [3] marr 28 Nov 1806 Adair, KY [5] [3] .............. +2nd wife: Rachel Phillips [5] marr 19 Apr 1809 [5] .............. +possible 3rd wife: Paulina Bush [3] marr 11 Oct 1812 [3] ......... 2 Jane Gentry [2] [4] [5] [3] [6] born 1790 [4] born abt 1790 Lincoln Co, KY [3] born 1790 Louisa Co, VA [2] born abt 1790 Lincoln, KY [5] born abt 1793 OH [6] died Carroll, MO [5] [3] died aft 1850 [6] .............. +Alexander Hardin [5] [6] born abt 1785 Knox Co, TN [6] died 1850/1857 probably Adair Co, KY [6] Father: Elexious/Elexrus Hardin/Harding [6] marr 21 Mar 1807 Adair, KY [5] [6] ......... 2 Wesley Gentry [2] [4] [5] [3] [7] 1792 - 1870 [4] born abt 1792 Lincoln Co, KY [3] born 1792 [2] born 1792 Lincoln, KY [5] died 26 Jun 1870 [2] died Carroll Co, MO [3] died 23 Jun 1870 [5] .............. +Salley Breeding [2] [4] Sally Breeding [5] marr 9 Jun 1816 Adair, KY [5] .............. +2nd wife: Mary Ann Segnor [5] marr 22 Mar 1827 [5] ____________________________________________ Created on 20 March 1999 by Rae Jean Hay

LONG Message. Part I: Nicholas Gentry III and his 1st wife, Elizabeth Stringer. Please see Part II for Nicholas Gentry III and his 2nd wife, Sarah Dickens. This is a compilation of research contributed by the following: [1] Rae Jean Hay [2] Barbara Cole [3] Morris Ryan [4] Vivian J. Worthington [5] Virginia Flesher [6] Rose Hollingsworth [7] Cathie Meek The bracketed number following a finding denotes the researcher who contributed the information. ________________________________________________ Descendants of Nicholas Gentry III 1 Nicholas Gentry III [1] [2] [4] [3] [5] [6] [7] 1726 - 1787 [1] 1726 - 1803 [4] born abt 1726 Hanover, VA [5] [7] born 1726 Louisa Co, VA (later became Hanover Co) [2] born bet 1726 - 1728 Hanover Co, VA [3] born 1726 - 28 [7] born abt 1726 [7] born 1728 [7] died 1787 [7] died 13 Dec 1787 VA [7] died 1803 Adair Co, KY [2] [3] died abt 1803 Adair, KY [5] Will proven 7 Mar 1803 Adair, KY [5] . +Elizabeth Stringer [1] [2] [4] [3] Father: Edward Stringer [1] [2] [4] Mother: Frances Blackstone [1] [2] 1726 - 1778 [1] 1730 - 1769 [4] born circa 1726 [2] died 1778 [2] marr Abt. 1750 , Louisa Co, VA [1] [2] marr Nancy Blackstone bef 1754 [7] ......... 2 Mildred Gentry [2] [4] born circa 1750 [2] [4] ............... +Wm M. Whitlock [2] William M. Whitlock [4] 1740 - 1818 [4] s/o John & Mary Whitlock [2] Father: John Whitlock Sr [4] Mother: Mary [4] marr circa 1767 [2] ......... 2 David Gentry [1] [2] [4] [7] 1754 - 1847 [1] [4] born 1754 Louisa Co, VA [2] died 16 Jul 1847 Overton Co, TN [2] ............... +Eliz. Whitlock [2] Elizabeth Whitlock [4] 1754 - 1810 [4] Father: John Whitlock Sr [4] Mother: Mary [4] marr 1775 [2] ......... 2 Nicholas Gentry IV [1] [2] [4] [7] 1756 - 1787 [1] born 1756 [4] born circa 1756 [2] ......... 2 John Gentry [1] [2] [4] [7] 1758 -?? [1] born 1758 [4] born 1758 Louisa Co, VA [2] ............... +Millie Edwards [4] [2] marr 1 Apr 1780 Louisa Co, VA [2] ......... 2 Martin Gentry [1] [2] [4] [7] 1760 - 1863 [1] [2] born 1760 [4] ............... +Ann (---) [1] Margaret Lowery [4] Marg. (Ann?) Lowry [2] marr abt 1786 Louisa Co, VA [1] marr 1786 [2] ......... 2 Nancy Gentry [1] [2] [4] [7] 1761 - ?? [1] [4] born 1761 [2] .............. +Thomas Bailey [4] [2] .............. +2nd husband: James Boyd [2] [4] ......... 2 Frances "Fannie" Gentry [2] [4] born circa 1763 [2] ......... 2 Blackstone Gentry [1] [2] [4] [7] 1763 - 1845 [1] 1763 - 1844 [4] born 1763 Louisa Co, VA [2] died 1845 Stilesville, Hendricks Co, IN [2] .............. +May Bunch [1] Mary Molly Bunch [4] Mary "Molly" Bunch [2] 1765 - 1814 [4] .............. +2nd Wife: Nancy Hough [1] [4] [2] marr 18 Sep 1816 [1] [2] ......... 2 Sarah "Sally" Gentry [2] [4] born 1768 [4] born circa 1768 [2] .............. +James Smith [4] [2] marr 1785 Albemarle Co, VA [2] . *2nd Wife of Nicholas Gentry III: . +Sarah Dickens [2] [4] [1] [3] [5] [6] [7] _____________________________________________ Created on 20 March 1999 by Rae Jean Hay

I need to know if Dicey is a nickname and if so, what is the root name?

Dear Fellow GENTRY Researchers: I have a Gaddis GENTRY in my lineage. I have no information about his parents Does he appear on anyone else's "tree?" TIA for any help. Gaddis GENTRY b. 1762 in Hanover County, VA d July 1872 m. Martha (Patsey) THATCHER March 29, 1786 Children: Robert (My ANCESTOR) Hobson Lucy Maria Temple Turner William Robert GENTRY b 1787 May 8 1787 (in Louisa County, VA?) m Elizabeth KERSEY Dec 1809 in Louisa County, VA m Mary (Polly) MARKS May 13, 1813 in Louisa County, VA (My ANCESTOR) m Jane HALL August 1839 in Louisa CO., VA Many Thanks, Ann Warrington Braz Fredericksburg, VA

Hello Again, In case you didn't know this, Linda Russel Lewis has placed the 1860 Louisa County Census online. These are NOT text records, but are images of the actual pages. Therefore, there is no search capability (until someone gets busy!!) The url is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/louisa/census/1860/ Good Luck, Wayne Dunn [email protected]

Hello Everyone, I just completed indexing all of the names found in the Deed records I have placed on the Louisa web site. These names include neighbors, witnesses, grantees, grantors, roads, streams, etc. The url is http://www.trevilians.com/deedname.htm Good Luck, Wayne Dunn [email protected]

To Carol C-H: We have an Elizabeth Lipscomb m a John Andrews in 1792, Louisa or Caroline county; and a Quincy Lipscomb who married a Sanford, Stafford County. Pkease let me know if you connect with either of these Lipscombs. Thanks, and good hunting! Bart Hinkle

Serena WHITTLE dau of Francis, md James FLANAGAN , bef 1749. Their son Whittle Flanagan md Judith FERGUSON12 April 1773, Louisa Co, VA. Any corrections, additions? Will share info Lillian Herrin

This is my LIPSCOMB line. Several LIPSCOMBS married SMITHs in King William County and Louisa county, VA. Apparently the SMITHs were from the same family, but I can not connect g4gma Agnes to that SMITH line, or even find the names of her parents. Can anyone help? 1 *William LIPSCOMB, Sr. b: March 28, 1731 King William Co. VA d: March 13, 1810 Limestone, Spartansburg district, Cherokee co, SC +*Virginia Elizabeth SMITH b: December 12, 1736 King William Co. VA d: September 10, 1820 Limestone, Spartansburg district, Cherokee co, SC Father: **David SMITH Mother: *Elizabeth __?__ 2 *Smith LIPSCOMB b: November 10, 1772 Louise county, VA d: April 25, 1851 Spartanburg dist., S.C. +**Agnes SMITH b: August 24, 1776 d: April 14, 1816 3 *Nancy LIPSCOMB b: April 19, 1803 d: December 31, 1865 Thanks! Carol C-H, IBSSG  <[email protected]> http://www2.netdoor.com/~cch/ RootsWeb listowner and contributor  http://www.rootsweb.com/

Seeking marriage information and children of the following: Elizabeth STRINGER - Nicholas GENTRY III Frances "Fanny" STRINGER - (---) SOUTHERLAND Agnes "Aggy" STRINGER - Robert WHITLOCK Lucia "Lucy" STRINGER - Robert BROWNING ANY scrap of information appreciated. Rae Jean in cloudy Memphis. _________________________________________ Descendants of Edward Stringer 1 Edward Stringer 1698 - 1778 . +Frances Blackstone 1700 - 1752 m: 1700 , Louisa Co, VA ........ 2 Elizabeth Stringer 1726 - 1778 ............ +Nicholas Gentry 1726 - 1787 m: Abt. 1753 , Louisa Co, VA ........ 2 Edmund "Edmond" Stringer 1730 - 1821 ............ +Susannah Lovell - 1810 ........ 2 Frances Stringer 1731 - ............ +David Via 1729 - 1766 m: Abt. 1755 , Louisa Co, VA ........ *2nd Husband of Frances Stringer: ............ +John Edey m: Abt. 1773 , Augusta Co, VA *2nd Wife of Edward Stringer: . +Judith 'Judy' (---) 1728 - m: Abt. 1753 ........ 2 Limeledge "Elimaledge" Stringer ........ 2 Frances "Fanny" Stringer ............ +(---) Southerland ........ 2 James Stringer ........ 2 Agnes "Aggy" Stringer ............ +Robert Whitlock ........ 2 Lucia "Lucy" Stringer ............ +Robert Browning ........ 2 Sarah Stringer ............ +Robert Campbell ........ 2 Tabitha Stringer 1754 - 1802 ............ +Henry F Peed 1747 - 1792 m: Abt. 1770 ........ 2 Reuban "Reuben" Stringer 1755 - ............ +Elizabeth (---) ........ 2 Mary Ann Stringer 1758 - ............ +John Reece m: July 29, 1780 , Caswell Co, NC ........ 2 William Stringer 1760 - ............ +Susanna (---) _________________________________________ Prepared by Rae Jean Hay 12 March 1999

Anyone with directions to Ann please reply- I seem to have lost her address and wish to hire her. thx alyce

Dear Fellow Listmembers, After his mother's and father's deaths in 1923 and 24 in Buena Vista my father was placed in foster homes and attended Bell's Crossroads Elementary from 1925 beginning at age 7 and completed grade 9 probably at Louisa High School at age 14 or 15. His foster parents were Mr and Mrs A. R. Moss who lived in the Bell's Crossroads area and worked the local tobacco fields during this period. In June 1933 after Mr Moss died my father was devastated and began to hang around with a bad crowd at school and get into trouble resulting in school suspensions. After this he stayed with Mr Welford Gilman for a short period and then with Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson and on July 21, 1933 he was placed with the foster family of Mr and Mrs J. S. Morris. During this time he had a girlfriend named Wanda Irving. I do not know if these families resided in the same general area or not. In 1936 my father entered the Navy served in China, WWII, Korea and was exposed to two Atomic Tests before he retired in 1956. He was married 5 times and had 3 sons of which I am the eldest and passed away in 1976 at the young age of 59. I understand that what I am requesting is almost impossible to succeed but if you know of anyone anywhere who attended these schools during this time period and they are still with us, I would appreciate greatly if someone could ask that person if they could remember my father William Lovey Mozingo, it would mean alot to me while I realize this is alot to ask of someone to remember back that far. According to his orphanage records he liked school very much and made very good grades. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming, baseball and also participating in school plays. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Bill Mozingo

Would like to exchange information with researchers interested in the following family. Locations: Louisa Co., VA, Granville Co., NC, York Co., SC Wilkes, Jasper, Polk, Paulding, Carroll and Floyd Co's. GA, Marshall and Montgomery Co's. AL. Will Richard Wright - Louisa County VA In the name of God Amen. I Richard Wright of Louisa County being at this time weak in body but praised be God of good service and memory do this seventh day of January one thousand seven hundred and seventy three make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following.** I lent unto my beloved wife Mary Wright all the tract of land whereon I now live during her natural. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Clayborn Wright his heirs and assign for ever after my wife's decease one third part of the tract of land where on I now live to include the dwelling houses and what other houses that shall be on the third part. Item I give unto my son Bartelott Wright, his heirs and assign forever after my wife decease one third part of the tract of land where on I now live to be laid off to him on both sides of the South fork of Little Rocky Creek. Item I give unto my son David Wright his heirs and assign forever one third part or remainder of the tract of land where on I now live after my wife decease. Item where as when my son John died he left by a verbal will to my son Clayborn Wright effects to the amount of about three pounds value and as I've never paid the same to my son Clayborn my will and desire is that the sum of three pounds be paid him out of my estate by my executors here after named. Item, Item I lend unto my beloved wife during her natural life all the remainder of my estate, and after her decease my will and desire is that it be divided as followeth---Item, I give unto my son Clayborn Wright Ten Pounds currt. money. Item I give unto my daughter Clorender Snelson one cow and calf and two sheep, to her, her heirs and assign forever, Item my will and desire is that my sons Wm. Wright and Richard Wright have no part of my estate as I have already given them their parts. Item, I have given my son David Wright a feather bed my will is that the value of it be deduced out of his part of my personal estate, Item I give unto my grand daughter Sarah Sims one feather bed and furniture to her heirs and assign forever Item My will and desire is that all the remaining parts of my estate be equally divided among my children hereafter named **Lamonder Wright, David Wright, Mary Wright, Betty Wright, Candace Wright, Bartelott Wright and Clayborn Wright to them their heirs and assign forever. Item I constitute and appoint my sons Wm. Wright, David Wright and Bartelott Wright my whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament, ***** I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day * year before written. January ** 7 1773 Signed sealed and published in the presence of us John Smith Thomas Coleman Thomas Smith Richard (his mark) Wright ***Court held for Louisa County on Monday the 18th day of February 1773 this will was this day in open court produced by David Wright and Bartelott Wright Exors therein named who made oath hereunto according to law and was proved by the oaths of John Smith and Thomas Smith, witnesses ** by the court ** Know all men by these presents that we David Wright, Bartelott Wright John Smith and Wm. Smith *****are bound to Samuel Ragland *** Gent. Justice of the court of Louisa County in the sum of one thousand pounds currt money to the payment whereof, well and truly to be made to these *** and *****each of us *** and each of our heirs this eighteenth day of February in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy three and in the 13 th year of the reign of our sovereign lord King George the III. The conditions of this obligation is such that if the above bound David Wright and B.' Wright *** of the last will and testament of Richard Wright deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the deceased which have or shall come to the hands. Possession or knowledge of these David and Bartelott or unto the hands and possession of any other person or persons for them and the same so made *** in the county court of Louisa at such time as they shall be hereunto required by the court and the same goods chattels and credit and all others the goods and chattels and credit other. Deceased which at anytime after shall come to hands and possession or knowledge of (the?)*** David and Bartelott or unto the hands and possession of any other person or persons for them do will and truly administer according to law and further do make a just and true account of the *** and doings therein, when thereto required by the courts and also shall well and truly pay and *** all the *** contained and specified in said testament as far as the goods chattel and credits will thereto extend and the laws shall charge then this obligation to be void and of none effect or ** to remain in full force in virtue. Signed Sealed and delivered In presence of David Wright (SEAL) Bartelott Wright (SEAL) John Smith (SEAL) William Smith (SEAL)

Iberian Publishing Co. has a 23x29 in. map of Louisa Co. done in 1863 by the Chief Engineers Office. The map lists rivers, creeks, roads, stores, churches, landowners. Iberian Publishing Co. www.iberian.com 1-800-394-8634 Item: LSMP, Map of Louisa Co., VA 1863, $6.00 J. Shimanek

Hi Bill, Sad to say, but I can't help with anything about the history of Bell's Crossroads. Yes, you are correct -- it is in Louisa County. If you follow route 208 about six miles south west of the town of Louisa, at the intersection of route 638, you will find it. On the "new" maps of the county, route 208 is Court House road, and 638 is E. Jack Jouette Road. About a mile north of that intersection, is another intersection named Butlers Store, where Old Mountain road (rt 640) leads to the east. Also, if you follow route 638 west of the intersection of 208, in a few hundred yards you will find Byrd Mill road (rt 649) leading off to the north (Byrd Mill, on the South Anna river is about 3 miles away). Good Luck, Wayne Dunn [email protected]

Would appreciate information from anyone that would have knowledge of a place called Bell's CrossRoads supposidly located in Louisa County, VA. This is where my father grew up as a child with a foster family by the name of MOSS. I am interested particularly in the name of the schools that were in the area during the 1930's and possibly locating microfiche records for these schools. Thank you very much. Bill