Hi James, I have been researching my Williamson ancestors in Mecklenburg County. They lived south of Clarksville, VA near the North Carolina border. They have been clustered in what is today the Shiney Rock Road, the old Stateline Baptist Church, and the Grassy Creek (North Carolina) areas. The furthest back I have gotten is James R. Williamson, d. Mar 1883, who was married to Malinda. Do you recognize this name? Regards, Randy Garrett James W Phillips wrote: Fred, Would your grandfather name be Edward Williamson Yancey...son of John B. Yancey and Mary "Polly" Williamson.... I am a little confused on "Polly's" mother....I have her parents a Robert Williamson b.1760..d.1824 m. a Mary Yancey of Mecklenburg Va...Jan.25,1793....Does any of this look correct.... James W. Phillips

Randy Have you done your Garrett side? I am looking for a Rachel Garrett who was married to Rev. Benjamin Brown who died in 1805 and they are both buried in St. Johns churchyard in Hampton, Va. I cannot find my book right off hand so I am not sure when she died but it was awhile after he died. Benjamin was born at Four Mile Tree in Surry County. I have no idea where Rachel came from . I am assuming it was close by. Sure hope you can help me. Thanks, Martha

Drury Stith bought & sold land in several counties,Mel ----- Original Message ----- From: Birch, Lorri <birchl@utanet.com> To: <VAMECKLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 9:35 AM Subject: RE: [VAMECKLE] Peartree Smith > This may not help, but there was a Drury Stith in Brunswick Co. and so > those are probably separated men. > > Lorri Child Birch > BirchL@utanet.com > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: GFREESMITH@aol.com [mailto:GFREESMITH@aol.com] > Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 9:38 AM > To: VAMECKLE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [VAMECKLE] Peartree Smith > > > When I see the name Drury Stith, is that the same as Drury Smith? I see > this > name often in connection with my Mitchell & Duke lines. A Jacob > Mitchell was > exe. of a will for a John Smith. Both Mitchell & Duke are connected > with > Mecklenberg Co, VA. Can you tell me where I can buy books, deed mostly, > > pertaining to Meck Co? > Thanks, Evelyn Mitchell Smith gfreesmith@aol.com > > > ==== VAMECKLE Mailing List ==== > For fun - Today in History > http://www.mightycool.com/todayinhistory.html > > > ==== VAMECKLE Mailing List ==== > If you know where an old home site is or was, please let's record it on > the Mecklenburg web site. With the passing of each generation, more is > lost, as we have seen it just in our times. JoLee spearsj@bellsouth.net

In a message dated 10/14/1999 3:21:04 PM Central Daylight Time, GFREESMITH@aol.com writes: << gfreesmith >> would like to know more about your Henleys. This is my line: georgiamhh@aol.com Descendants of John Henley, Sr. 1 John Henley, Sr. b: July 20, 1739 in Baltimore, MD d: 1802 in Washington, Wilkes, GA .. +Margaret Chamberlain b: February 28, 1743/44 in Joppa, Baltimore Co., MD m: 1760 in Baltimore, Maryland d: 1785 in Caswell Co., NC .. 2 John Henley, Jr. b: 1762 in Hillsborough, NC d: July 1821 in Washington, Wilkes, GA ...... +Phebe Sladen b: 1766 in Goochland, VA m: May 17, 1787 in Richmond, GA d: in Washington, Wilkes, GA ...... 3 John B. Henley b: December 25, 1790 in Georgia d: March 24, 1849 in Independence Co., Ark. .......... +Mary Ann Margaret Avant b: May 29, 1796 in Georgia m: July 1814 in Cape Girardeau, MO d: 1849 in Independence Co., Ark. .......... 4 Andrew Mack Henley b: July 13, 1839 in Stoddard, Missouri d: August 05, 1891 in Roll 47 .............. +Margaret M. Welch b: June 06, 1837 in Ark. m: March 03, 1861 in Stoddard, MO d: in Independence Co., Ark. .............. 5 Samantha Henley b: 1870 in Missouri d: in Ark. .............. 5 Alice L. Henley b: 1872 in Independence Co., Ark. .............. 5 James Mack T. Henley b: 1875 in Independence Co., Ark. d: 1966 in Independence Co., Ark. .............. 5 Wesley Garrett Henley b: July 06, 1878 in Independance Co., Ark d: July 26, 1966 in Seagoville Nursing Home @-IOOF Cemetery Farmersville,TX .................. +Julia Mack Garrison b: 1882 in Independence Co., Ark. m: December 22, 1904 in Moorefield, Arkansas d: January 03, 1942 in IOOF Cemetery @ Farmersville, TX .......... 4 James H. Henley b: 1837 in Missouri .............. +Lucinda b: 1837 in Georgia m: 1851 .............. 5 Berl A. Henley b: 1852 .............. 5 Samantha J. Henley b: 1856 .............. 5 Ellen F. Henley b: 1863 .............. 5 Pleasant H. Henley b: 1865 .......... 4 John Henley b: 1832 in 1870 Ark Census born in Missouri ? I have found all of my Henley's on Morman Library site: http://www.familysearch.org Regards, Georgia Hornbuckle Dallas, TX

The Duke authority, as far as I know, is Evelyn Duke Brandenberger of Houston, TX. She is about 93 yrs old now, but as sharp as a tack. I have copies of both of her books on the Duke family. No mention is made of a Sarah Lett, but I will keep my eye peeled for her. I would love to have a copy of the Mecklenberg land map. However you want to get it to me is ok. I will happily reimburse you for expenses. My snail mail address is: Evelyn Mitchell Smith, 302 NW Ridgeview Way, Lawton, OK 73505-6132. Thanks so much. Let's keep in touch. Where did your Sarah Lett Duke live after Mecklenberg Co, VA? Where did she marry Mr. Duke? I will happily check the Duke books for a connection. EM Smith

Thank you for the info concerning the Henley Index. I have a Henley connection through my Snead line of Anson Co, NC. Thanks again. Evelyn Mitchell Smith gfreesmith@aol.com

Henley Marriage and Obituary Index Database at LVA Online at: http://eagle.vsla.edu/henley/virtua-basic.html If you haven't already, you may want to go to the above site and search "Mecklenburg." It may not include your ancestor, but it is interesting to see familiar names, such as Rev. William Creath. JoLee

My ancestors were from Meck,Lune,& Bruns too,We had a Sarah Lett marry a DUKE, I need details if you have them. I have a large Meck Land patent file ,early 1700s ,on.Can you use?Mel Lett ----- Original Message ----- From: <GFREESMITH@aol.com> To: <VAMECKLE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 8:37 AM Subject: Re: [VAMECKLE] Peartree Smith > When I see the name Drury Stith, is that the same as Drury Smith? I see this > name often in connection with my Mitchell & Duke lines. A Jacob Mitchell was > exe. of a will for a John Smith. Both Mitchell & Duke are connected with > Mecklenberg Co, VA. Can you tell me where I can buy books, deed mostly, > pertaining to Meck Co? > Thanks, Evelyn Mitchell Smith gfreesmith@aol.com > > > ==== VAMECKLE Mailing List ==== > For fun - Today in History > http://www.mightycool.com/todayinhistory.html

This may not help, but there was a Drury Stith in Brunswick Co. and so those are probably separated men. Lorri Child Birch BirchL@utanet.com -----Original Message----- From: GFREESMITH@aol.com [mailto:GFREESMITH@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 9:38 AM To: VAMECKLE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VAMECKLE] Peartree Smith When I see the name Drury Stith, is that the same as Drury Smith? I see this name often in connection with my Mitchell & Duke lines. A Jacob Mitchell was exe. of a will for a John Smith. Both Mitchell & Duke are connected with Mecklenberg Co, VA. Can you tell me where I can buy books, deed mostly, pertaining to Meck Co? Thanks, Evelyn Mitchell Smith gfreesmith@aol.com ==== VAMECKLE Mailing List ==== For fun - Today in History http://www.mightycool.com/todayinhistory.html

When I see the name Drury Stith, is that the same as Drury Smith? I see this name often in connection with my Mitchell & Duke lines. A Jacob Mitchell was exe. of a will for a John Smith. Both Mitchell & Duke are connected with Mecklenberg Co, VA. Can you tell me where I can buy books, deed mostly, pertaining to Meck Co? Thanks, Evelyn Mitchell Smith gfreesmith@aol.com

Drury Smith that I have data on was the son of Luke smith I and Arabella Gromarrin. There may hav been others but i made a bubu in ad=ssigning him to Obadiah III who was his brother. Sorry folks. These Smiths get tangled up. betty

In regards to my article published in Tidewater Virginia Famillies, I forgot to mention that for some unknown reason the computer failed to print the word 'Drury' He is a son of Obadiah Smith III who is son of Luke Smith and Arabella Gromarrin. At some point a Gromarrin married a Pettipool. I don't remember if that is in my url of the Obadiah Smith family.I posteed earlier.

Judie, Thanks for the Peartree Smith legal will. Bet this is the land in dispute that Obadiah Smith won in court---Halifax DB9: John Sizemore, grant 11/5/1771, Cedar & Reedy Branches{AARON Ck}, 840a. Also, note Drury Smith 1755 Granville adjacent neighbor Jeffries, same as legal will of Peartree: *James Smith, Sons Nathaniel Smith & Drury Smith, 3-0-3 {cwh, Drury Smith Aaron Ck} *Osborn Jeffreys, Jeremiah Hilliard, George Heeth{Heath, Hite?}, Negroes Daniel, Will, --------I think this is our Drury Smith as Peartree Smith mentioned land on Aaron Ck: Richard Sanford [written over Sandifer] enters 424 acres in Granville County NC on Aarons Creek; border: Richard Duty, Drury Smith, John Harris, William Glass, John Pettipool{Pettypool}, & Robert Sandifer; issued 28 May 1778----Joseph Harrison to Peter Poole, 100 acres on Aarons Creek at Drury Smith's line; witness: Henry Phillip Hart, Luke Landers; 07 February 1763------ ----------Concerning Peartree Smith's right to land in possession of Alexander and Martha ?? Smith widow. Apparently Alexander Roberts borrowed money to finance at least one land purchase on Aaron Ck: 1773 20 July, Alexander Roberts of co of Mecklenburg to James Barnes of Charlotte Co., cons. 65 pd current money of Virginia which the said Alexander Roberts is justly indebted to him and honestly desires to secure and pay to him and for the further cons. of the sum of five shill like money to the said Alexander Roberts in hand paid by the said James Barnes...In the co of Meck cont. 150 a. by est., being the land the said Roberts now lives on the Lower or East side of Aarons Creek, with all appurtenances. Sig: Alexander Roberts. Wit: James Holloway, Francis Barnes, Seth Moore. Proved by oaths of wits 11 Oct 1773.[Meck, DB 4:166,167]--

>Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:52:34 -0700 (PDT) >X-From_: linda@rootsweb.com  Mon Oct 11 21:52:34 1999 >Old-Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 00:53:06 -0400 >From: Linda Lewis <linda@rootsweb.com> >X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.0C-NC320  (Win95; U) >To: valunenb-l@rootsweb.com >X-Diagnostic: Not on the accept list >Subject: {not a subscriber} Sneak Preview! >X-Envelope-To: VALUNENB-L > >Rootsweb is going to announce a brand new resource for genealogists. >I've gotten permission to tell a few friends. :) > >PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS BETA.. but the URL is permanent. > >You can upload your gedcom, and it will display your family tree in >html, with lots of features, including the ability to add post-ems, and >link to sources. It's searchable, and can link family databases from all >over the world. If you've been wanting to get your family tree online, >and don't have a webpage, or even if you do, this is wonderful! > ><http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igmuser.cgi>http://wor ldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igmuser.cgi > >Simply log in with a user code (whatever you want to call your >database), and set your own password (please remember it). > >I've uploaded my gedcom: > ><http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=russell>htt p://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=russell > >It's FREE!! > >Linda > JoLee

Would just "Deed Poll" help? :)) North Carolina Research by Leary & Stirewalt says in selected terms: Deed Poll: A DEED made by and binding upon one party to the transaction (originally so called because the edge of the paper was "polled" or cut in a straight line, thus distinguishing it from an INDENTURE. At 06:30 PM 10/11/1999 -0500, you wrote: >Dear list, > >Can anyone tell me what a "Deed Poll of Trust" is? It seems to refer to a >type of recorded deed. I have seen them on several occasions and as it >turns out, my ancestor was involved in one for what was referred to as a >"just indebtedness". > >Thanks, > >Kent Elam > > >==== VAMECKLE Mailing List ==== >Visit VAGenWeb - Mecklenburg County, VA >Homepage:  <http://www.rootsweb.com/~vameckle/index.htm>http://www.rootsweb.com/~vameck le/index.htm >Archives: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/mecklenb.htm>http://www.rootsweb.com/~ usgenweb/va/mecklenb.htm > JoLee

Dear list, Can anyone tell me what a "Deed Poll of Trust" is? It seems to refer to a type of recorded deed. I have seen them on several occasions and as it turns out, my ancestor was involved in one for what was referred to as a "just indebtedness". Thanks, Kent Elam

Fred, Would your grandfather name be Edward Williamson Yancey...son of John B. Yancey and Mary "Polly" Williamson.... I am a little confused on "Polly's" mother....I have her parents a Robert Williamson b.1760..d.1824 m. a Mary Yancey of Mecklenburg Va...Jan.25,1793....Does any of this look correct.... James W. Phillips -----Original Message----- From: Fred & Marie Krauss <krauss@iname.com> To: VAMECKLE-L@rootsweb.com <VAMECKLE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, October 11, 1999 4:07 PM Subject: [VAMECKLE] Edward W Yancey 1830-1914 & Catherine Rebecca Newton 1849-1915 > >Hi, >I am looking for information of my Great Grandfather and his wife. > >Edward W Yancey >b. December 12, 1830 >d. June 24, 1914 > >Married February 08, 1867 > >Catherine Rebecca Newton >b. October 29, 1849 Mecklenburg, Virginia >d. September 13, 1915 > >Floyd Edward Yancey >G. Leigh Yancey >Willie David Yancey >Roger S. Yancey >Scott Bruce Yancey >Ida Leana Yancey >Blanch Eudora Yancey > >Can any one help? Thank you > > Best Regards, > Fred Krauss > > > >==== VAMECKLE Mailing List ==== >Visit VAGenWeb - Mecklenburg County, VA >Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/mecklenb.htm > >

I'm not sure where it came from, but in my records I have a Terrel Society of America, c/o Dan Brinson, 128 20th Avenue, NW, Cario, Ga. 31728-1017...have never contacted so don't know if it would help. A person from the Jeffries line was looking for a Lucy B. Jeffries born in Wake Co. NC about 1800, marriage record says she was from Franklin County....married William Pitt Terrell 1818 in Wake County, NC. and moved to Union County Arkansas in 1848.....so assume that the address popped up somewhere when we were looking (unsuccessfully) for Lucy's background. Fran

Hi, I am looking for information of my Great Grandfather and his wife. Edward W Yancey b. December 12, 1830 d. June 24, 1914 Married February 08, 1867 Catherine Rebecca Newton b. October 29, 1849 Mecklenburg, Virginia d. September 13, 1915 Floyd Edward Yancey G. Leigh Yancey Willie David Yancey Roger S. Yancey Scott Bruce Yancey Ida Leana Yancey Blanch Eudora Yancey Can any one help? Thank you Best Regards, Fred Krauss

Hello, Does anyone recognize this family from the 1870 Mecklenberg Co., VA census? 372b 33 627 627 Terrell D. S. 24 M 372b 34 627 627 Terrell Sarah J. 25 F VA 372b 35 627 627 Terrell John H. 3 M VA 372b 36 627 627 Terrell Wm. Thos. 2 M VA 372b 37 627 627 Terrell Rosa B. 9/12 F VA Sept 372b 38 627 627 Terrell Johnathon 30 M Sincerely, Penny http://www.hcis.net/users/tubbz ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com