To All: I recently stopped and took a picture of the Old Shot Tower on New River.. and have placed it on my web site so others can see it without having to make the trip! I understand the shot tower had a shaft dug down to the level of the river and a tunnel through which boats could be brough in to collect the shot. Molten lead was poured through screens at the top of the tower and the hot lead particles fell to the bottom, turning into round shot before hitting the cold water which chilled it, retaining the shape.. The lead was mined nearby in Wythe County, Va.. Many people who apparently owned no land in the area very likely were employed in the mining and smelting operations.. Go to my website and click on "Scenes" to see this and other pictures of Southwest Va.. http://hearlshill.freeservers.com/index.html Thanks for Your Time, G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.

Hello: I need help in locating HARVEY McCOY (my great great grandfather"s) place of birth (where in Virginia/West Virginia) & the idenity of his parents/Siblings. > Any suggestions & or information, very much appreciated. > Thank You Gayle M. Garrett [email protected] > What I have is listed below: I would also like to go back farther on LOUISACRIST'S family line (beyond JOHN CRIST & NANCY WOODCOCK. Descendants of JOHN CRIST Generation No. 1 1. JOHN1 CRIST was born 1789, and died May 19, 1861 in Moravia, Iowa. He married NANCY WOODCOCK. She was born Abt. November 05, 1797, and died August 11, 1866. More About JOHN CRIST: Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, south of Moravia, Iowa More About NANCY WOODCOCK: Burial: Mt. Hope Cemetery, south of Moravia, Iowa Children of JOHN CRIST and NANCY WOODCOCK are: i. HIRAM2 CRIST, b. Abt. 1810; m. LOUISA HILEY, December 31, 1837, Perry County, Indiana. More About HIRAM CRIST and LOUISA HILEY: Marriage: December 31, 1837, Perry County, Indiana ii. JAMES CRIST, b. Abt. 1814; m. SARAH VEST, August 09, 1838, Perry County, Indiana. More About JAMES CRIST and SARAH VEST: Marriage: August 09, 1838, Perry County, Indiana iii. LEWIS CRIST, b. Abt. 1816; m. ANN J. WHITEHEAD, August 10, 1845, Perry County, Indiana. More About LEWIS CRIST and ANN WHITEHEAD: Marriage: August 10, 1845, Perry County, Indiana iv. MARY CRIST, b. Abt. 1819; d. 1861; m. JOHN H. SHOEMAKER, May 20, 1842, Perry County, Indiana. More About JOHN SHOEMAKER and MARY CRIST: Marriage: May 20, 1842, Perry County, Indiana v. LOUISA CRIST (Source: Fact known by & handed down by our parents & their parents.), b. Indiana (Source: 1850 U.S. Census, Appanoose Co., Reel # M432-182 PAGE # 39.); d. December 18, 1893, Appanoosee County, Iowa; m. HARVEY MCCOY (Source: (1) Irma McCoy Tubaugh., (2) Max Lycurgus (Curg) McCoy., (3) McCoy Genealogy Book Compiled by Betty Jo Nesbitt Boller., (4) FAMcCoy Nickelson.), October 03, 1842, Perry County, Indiana (Source: (1) Harvey & Louisa' Wedding Certificate., (2) Fact known by & handed down by our parents & their parents.); b. December 23, 1813, Virginia, or could now be West Virginia; d. November 24, 1875, Appanoose County, Iowa. More About LOUISA CRIST: Burial: Mount Pleasant Baptist Cemetery, Monroe County, Iowa (Source: (1) Cemetery Records., (2) Head Stone.) Notes for HARVEY MCCOY: "Information sent by Irma McCoy Tubaugh - Daughter of Lycurgus McCoy, Brother of Jehu McCoy, Great Grandfather of Betty Jo Nesbitt Boller." Summited by Betty Jo Boller Moravia, Iowa, Appanoose County, was laid out June 27, 1850 - Founded by Moravia Church. Harvey McCoy taught the first school in Moravia in the winter of 1850 - 1851. Harvey also being the Justice of the Peace, married the first couple in Moravia on March 11, 1852. They were Maria Theresa & Epharim Cummins, both nineteen years of age. Harvey & his wife lived in Appannossee Co., Iowa More About HARVEY MCCOY: Burial: Mount Pleasant Baptist Cemetery, Monroe County, Iowa (Source: (1) Head Stone., (2) Cemetery Records.) Occupation: Bet. 1850 - 1851, Schoolteacher, Justice of the Peace, Moravia, Iowa, Appannoosee Residence: Harvey & his wife lived in Appanosse Co., Iowa More About HARVEY MCCOY and LOUISA CRIST: Marriage: October 03, 1842, Perry County, Indiana (Source: (1) Harvey & Louisa' Wedding Certificate., (2) Fact known by & handed down by our parents & their parents.) vi. ARID CRIST, b. Abt. 1824; m. MARTHA ANN WHEELER, February 03, 1847, Perry County, Indiana. More About ARID CRIST and MARTHA WHEELER: Marriage: February 03, 1847, Perry County, Indiana vii. MELVINA CRIST, b. Abt. 1827; m. JOHN HILEY, September 10, 1846, Perry County, Indiana. More About JOHN HILEY and MELVINA CRIST: Marriage: September 10, 1846, Perry County, Indiana viii. LUCRETIA CRIST, b. Abt. 1828; m. DAMIEL HAMMACK, February 21, 1850, Perry County, Indiana. More About DAMIEL HAMMACK and LUCRETIA CRIST: Marriage: February 21, 1850, Perry County, Indiana ix. NANCY CRIST, b. Abt. 1830; m. WOODCOCK.

Researching Isaac & Catherine MYERS and not getting anywhere so thought I would check their neighbors in the 1850 Botetourt census which they appear to be twins or at least cousins. Joseph MYERS: born about 1806 In the 1850 census he is listed as having a wife Mary ch: John W.; Christian R.; James; Samuel; Charity; Elizabeth; Harriet; & Charlotte born: 30Apr1853 Botetourt Mary Jane MYERS parents: Joseph & Mary 31Aug1854 Botetourt John MYERS died of cholea, p: Joseph & Mary 25Aug1854 Botetourt Mary MYERS died of Hulium w/o Joseph 9Nov1857 Botetourt Mary MYERS died of child bearing w/o Joseph 8Aug1855 Botetourt Joseph MYERS, widow mar. Mary Ann MERRILL age 24 widow 28Dec1865 Joseph MYERS age 57 widow b-Montgomery P: John & Elizabeth married Susan BROUGHMAN age 25 b-Montgomery, living in Craig Do any of these names mean anything to anyone??? Sounds like I am pleading :-) Would really appreciate it you know anything about this family. Sandy C.

Is the given name GRANVILLE a commonly used name in the Chafin/Chaffin family? I have two men named Granville Akers, born within about two years of each other in the early 1860s, one in Floyd Co. and the other in Montgomery Co. One has a Chafin/Chaffin mother and I THINK the other has a Chafin/Chaffin grandmother, but that connection is not quite proven. An affirmative answer to this question would help me prove it! Thanks and best wishes, Earl Earl B. Akers, Sr. Puyallup WA <A HREF="/www.geocities.com/ebasr">The Banyan Tree</A>

Looking for a marriage for a [male] MOORE and CYNTHIA, SARAH or LAURA? FIZER [daughters of Charles and Susan Fizer] between 1870 and 1880 in Montgomery Co. Thanks, Barb S.

I just received a copy of the marriage certificate for Joseph Whepherd and Mollie Whittaker on Sept 20, 1898. It has the parents as "P.C. and T. Shepherd" and "H.C. and Eliz. Whittaker". I know "Eliz" is going to be Elizabeth, but the other initials aren't real helpful. Would anyone know anything about this family? What are the full names of the parents? Any other details? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks, Glenn Ramsey

Would like in put on how to get my new email out on various sites that don't have the post it notes. I have info on various sites & web pages and need any suggestion. For anyone I have missed sending my new email it is [email protected] Happy Hunting, Gwen My apology for any multiple posting you may receive of this.

I am looking for any more information about an Alexander or James MYERS / MAIRS / MARS, who is a possible father to my 3great grandmother, Catharine MIRES / MYERS b ca 1792-1796 VA or NC, d after 1860 census (Washington Co VA). She married Moses LINDSEY 1813 Washington Co. VA. I have compiled from various sources these records of Alexander and James MYERS. They are not necessarily the same person. Looking for descendants of any likely Alexander who could have had a daughter b 1792 to 1796. Especially interested in Alexander (and James) who were in Dunsmores War. Year Date State County Surname First Name Notes Source Location 1774 VA Fincastle MARS Alexander Sergt. (see index xxvi) Capt James Roberston?s Company Lord Dunsmore's War Soldiers of Fincastle County, Virginia (Dublin, Va., 1974) Compiled by Mary B. Kegley from original records in the Library of VA DW record p. 263 1774 VA Fincastle MARS James (see index xxvi) Capt James Roberston?s Company Lord Dunsmore's War Soldiers of Fincastle County, Virginia (Dublin, Va., 1974) Compiled by Mary B. Kegley from original records in the Library of VA DW record p. 262 1782 VA Montgomery MAIRS Alexander Land Tax List 148 / 45 / 9 Montgomery co GenWeb 1823 August 03 Southwest VA MYERS / MEYERS / MOYERS Margaret born, said to be daughter of Alexander MEYERS son of James MEYERS source: Anne Bays [email protected] (Note: Fincastle Co, now extinct, became Montgomery and Washington Cos in 1777. Montgomery Co. was parent to Wythe 1790, Giles 1806, Pulaski 1839, and Bland 1861 Washington Co. was parent to Smyth Co. 1832) ___________________ Some of you have given me some good leads on William, David, and Samuel. The most likely suspects as possible father of my Caty are a Samuel, Peter, Joseph, John, James, Jacob, Isaac, Henry, David, Christopher, Alexander, or Adam MYERS (MARRS/MIRES/MOYERS etc). Seems these people had lots of sons and they named them all the same names. The task is daunting, but I will check out all leads. Thanks for your help. Katie Angermeyer _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.

Looking for any more information about a Samuel MYERS / MAIRS / MARS, who is a likely father to my 3great grandmother, Catharine MIRES / MYERS b ca 1792-1796 VA or NC, d after 1860 census (Washington Co VA). She married Moses LINDSEY 1813 Washington Co. VA. I have compiled from various sources these records of Samuel MYERS. They are not necessarily the same person. Looking for descendants of any likely Samuel who could have had a daughter b 1792 to 1796. Year Date State County Surname First Name Notes Source 1774 VA Fincastle MARS Samuel (see index ix) Capt. Robert Doak?s Company Soldiers of Fincastle County, Virginia (Dublin, Va., 1974) Compiled by Mary B. Kegley from original records in the Library of VA Dunsmores War record p. 266 1775 MOYERS Samuel VA? born, son of Jacob and Sarah MOYERS, married Eliz. SMITH 11 May 1795, died bef 11 Jan 1842 Sandy Carneiro <[email protected]> 1780 VA Montgomery MYERS Samuel born, children listed in MYERS VA TN file. Rena Worthen <[email protected]> 1782 VA Montgomery MARES Samuel Personal Prop Tax Montgomery co GenWeb 1785 August 24 VA Montgomery / Tazewell MARES Samuel 184 a. On both sides of the White Oak Branch the waters of Clinch River adjoining Wittens land Montgomery Co Grants No. 5, p. 288. 1787 May 08 VA Montgomery MARRIS Samuel 123 a. On a branch of Bluestone Creek the waters of New River Montgomery Co Grants No. 9, p. 255. 1787 May 09 VA Montgomery MARRIS Samuel 190 a. On both sides of Clinch River adjoining the land of Thomas Peery and on Crab Orchard Creek Montgomery Co Grants No. 7, p. 558 1788 August 05 VA Washington MARRS Samuel married LAIRD, Lattice, by Charles CUMMINGS, min. The Marriages of Washington Co., VA, 1781-1853 1789 VA Montgomery MAIRS Samuel assessed tax, became 21 in 1789 Schreiner-Yantis, Netti , Montgomery County, Virginia--circa 1790 1793 July 26 VA Montgomery MARRS Samuel 39 a. On Clinch adjoining his own lines Montgomery Co Grants No. 28, p. 656 1793 VA Wythe MARS Samuel Wythe Co. personal property tax list, section 3 north of Walkers Mountain, 2 tithes, 6 horses NewRiver Notes 1806 VA Washington MYERS Samuel Personal Property Tax List from NewRiver Notes 1789 VA Montgomery MAIRS Samuel Sr. assessed tax Schreiner-Yantis, Netti , Montgomery County, Virginia--circa 1790 I am looking forward to finding out more clues. I am also looking at William, Peter, Joseph, John, James, Jacob, Isaac, Henry, David, Christopher, Alexander, or Adam MYERS (MARRS/MIRES/MOYERS etc), as possible father of Catharine. Samuel is the most likely suspect at the moment. Regards, Katie Angermeyer _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.

I am interested in the late 1700's or early 1800's WOOD family possibly in the area that later became Floyd County.

searching John Lowder Hello Searchers: I'm new to this list as I've just found that a John Lowder is listed in the Military REcords: VA in the Rev War, Montgomery County. Can some good soul give me a few tips on where I might search for Rev War records or vital statistic info for the 1700-1779. Family lore is that JOhn served in the REv War. My John was married to a Hannah (no maiden name known) and had children: Catherine, Caleb, John Jr, Rachel, Rebekah, and JOseph by 1776 and more later. WE know the family was in North Carolina by 1780 and joined the Quakers (we can find no record of them being Quakers before this date)--but then returned to Virginia in the early 1800s. Thank you so much for your time.

Mornin' Earl, Guy Taylor Akers was the son of Madison Texas Akers and Martha Elizabeth Shelor. Madison Texas Akers was the son of Delila Altizer and Samuel Akers, son of Jonathan Akers and Rebecca Carnute. Guy Taylor's wife was Zora Hassie Reed, daughter of Andrew Reed and Geneva Duncan. Hope this helps, Leigh Blount In a message dated 4/28/01 10:11:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << I'm looking for the parents of these people. The dates are taken from their gravestones in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co VA: Guy Taylor AKERS, b. 26 May 1888, d. 11 Jul 1971; and his wife Zora Hassie (maiden name unknown), b. 2 Jul 1891, d. 12 Nov 1970 >>

Hello: I found a relative and she had 5 kids listed with her. Her first child was listed as Mulatto and all the rest Black. Is it safe to assume that the first child was not by her Black husband but instead by possibly her owner? Angela

Hello all: I got a lead on a 4g grandmother (Calia Butcher) living in Nottoway Co, VA. I Found her listed on the 1850 census with her children but below her name it said " on the land of Martha Jones". Would Calia been considered a freed black person because she was listed on the "regular" census and not the slave schedule? Also, she had 100 dollars worth of real estate. Can someone explain this to me and what should my next step be to find the husband of Calia? Calia had more kids and my 3g grandmother was born 1875 in Nottoway. Thank you for your time. Angela

I'm looking for the parents of these people. The dates are taken from their gravestones in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co VA: Guy Taylor AKERS, b. 26 May 1888, d. 11 Jul 1971; and his wife Zora Hassie (maiden name unknown), b. 2 Jul 1891, d. 12 Nov 1970 Any information appreciated. Best wishes, Earl Earl B. Akers, Sr. Puyallup WA <A HREF="/www.geocities.com/ebasr">The Banyan Tree</A>

Descendants of David Furrow I am extending my Furrow Research. If anyone knows the parents of this David, i'd appreciate your help. 1 David Furrow b: June 15, 1798 in Montgomery County, Va d: March 14, 1880 in Pilot Grove Twp. Hancock, Il . +Nancy Cavender b: October 09, 1799 in Kent Co. DE m: February 28, 1821 in Miami County, OH d: November 18, 1884 in Pilot Grove Twp. Hancock, Il

I just wanted to make everyone aware that I have moved the Wilderness Road Museum web site and am updating it. There will be a Civil War reenactment April 28 & 29 and a genealogy workshop is scheduled for May 26th. Info is on the site at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/wrrm/index.htm Rhonda Smith List Mom

20 Apr 2001 - My GtGtGt Grandparents William and Drucilla (Kemp) Mills who married in Franklin County in 1815, were last noted in the 1860 Pulaski County, VA Census, he at age 77, a laborer, born in Virginia, with wife Drucilla, living next door to their youngest son, Thomas Richard Mills and wife Sarah (Nunnally) Mills. Neither were noted in the 1870 Census. Montgomery County death records reflect Drucilla's death on Jun 12, 1867. No death record or will has been located for William and research in the VA State Library reveals that death records for the years 1865, 1868, 1869, and 1870 were missing. William and Drucilla were the parents of 9 children (7 sons and 2 daughters). Two sons, including my GtGt Grandfather Robert Wiley Mills and William Breckenridge Mills, were kia during the Civil War; two others, Sparrell Mills and Thomas Richard Mills were POWs. Sparrell is assumed to have died in Montgomery County between 1890 - 1900; Thomas Richard died in Montgomery County April 5, 1915. Following numerous trips to VA and combing of old long abandoned cemeteries, none was ever found to be the family plot for these Mills ancestors. However, several years ago, an elderly surviving cousin advised me they were all in the old Pepper Cemetery... which initiated another lengthy research effort. This past week, another of my Mills cousins from Richmond finally managed to locate this old burial ground... long ago forgotten. Although it appears we again did not locate my ancestors, perhaps there are those on this list who may recognize a connection to their ancestry... "We talked about the "Pepper Cemetery" located on the Pulaski County side of the Pulaski County/Montgomery County line. After I finally got into and walked around this cemetery I am pretty well convinced that our relatives would have been buried on the Montgomery side of the "New River". There were very few headstones (or even piled up rocks) in this cemetery. The headstones I could read are listed below: Eliza Ratcliffe, b. May 20, 1844, d. Oct. 24, 1917 Andrew Ratcliffe, b. ?, d. Dec. 26, 1881 John Cofer, b. Oct. 29, 1812, d. Jan. 7, 1888 Frances Pepper, b. ?, d. Nov 22, 1841 Of course, the snowing all day and the very cold temperatures were not conducive to me lingering just to meander around. " Edward E. Mills

I just added Kinser/Kinzer photo to the web page and a note about a McCoy mining event. http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/montgomy.htm Enjoy, Rhonda Smith [email protected]

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/3798/Cemetery.html Address for new Books, The note I sent yesterday had an incorrect address. I didn't realize it, and i'm sorry for the undue stress I caused. I have tested this addy, and I Think this one will work. Rena