This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/840.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I also have pictures of the only two remaining gravestones in the Cemetary, if anyone is interested , pleade contact me by e-mail or I'm in the book.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/840.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I found this online at, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/white_sulphur_springs_monument.html White Sulpher Springs Confederate Soldiers Monument The Monument is all that's left of the White Sulpher Springs Resort that was used as a hospital during the Civil War here in Montgomery Co. DIRECTIONS Coming from Roanoke on old Route 11- 460 west , at the foot of Christiansburg Mountain, turn right on state Rt.641 The Den Hill Rd. Watching your odometer , travel 2.5 miles (winding road). You will pass by a number of houses, through a small tunnel. In a small turn to the right there are a set of wooden steps leading down the bank , easy to see (they are visible on one of the pictures). If you are coming from the Blacksburg , Christiansburg area, I think the easiest way, is to turn off Rt 460 at University Motors, the Jennelle Road, travel down to the intersection of Rts. 723/641. There is a store there at the crossroads. Travel 641 (Den Hill Rd.) 7 tenths of a mile to the next intersection (641/603). Go straight through the Intersection. Take 641, 1 mi.4 tenths to said set of steps. You can see the Marker from the road, but its just a stones throw to it , the grass was not high - Sat 5-21-05. I don't know who mows around the area, but I have been there before and the grass hasn't been objectionable .If any one has any questions , drop me a line or I'm in the book. Its a nice drive as well! Wayne Haley Vdotdad@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SUMTER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/998.1.1 Message Board Post: I have no further info. I post newspaper items of interest to the many message boards as a hobby. Sorry. Thank you for your data. HARRISON HOWETH LEWES DELAWARE

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/998.1 Message Board Post: Do you have any info on his son, Charles Withers Sumter or Charle's wife, India McCanse Gardner Sumter? I have limited information on the three at home but not on me now. From what I remember, Capt. Sumter was awarded a cane from the state of SC for his support of the Southern cause. The cane supposedly was in the Cburg area for many years. His son Charles worked for N&W as a detective. He lived in Cburg first then Rnoke. He died of a heart attack in Memphis, TN and was brought back to Cburg to be buried in Sunset. One source I found also lists him as a lawyer. Any info you might have would be appreciated. I'm related to India Sumter. Thanks, Steve

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Osborne, Greenstreet Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/1001 Message Board Post: I am interested in learning about Capt. Enoch Osborne's Montgomery Co., VA Militia in the Revolutionary War. From rosters to battles, etc. I am particularly interested in any information about my ancestor James Greenstreet, listed on an undated roster probably 1780 to 1783 (Kegley's Montgomery Co. Militia.). Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/1000.1 Message Board Post: That should be "Osborne's Militia," of course. Sorry.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Osborne, Greenstreet Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/1000 Message Board Post: I am interested in learning about Capt. Enoch Osborne's Montgomery Co., VA Militia in the Revolutionary War. From rosters to battles, etc. I am particularly interested in any information about my ancestor James Greenstreet, listed on an undated roster probably 1780 to 1783 (Kegley's Montgomery Co. Militia.). Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/155.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Matthew Smith's will of 1805 lists his son's as Philip,James John and Thomas. Grandchildren are Matthew& John sons of James; Jenney (who lives with me); John, son of John; stephen Smith;David Smith. ( Recorded May 1809). My intrest is in David Smith who married Freelove Pierce in 1804, Matthew Smith as surety. David is not part of my family but Another David who married Elizabeth Jones is. Both David,s were born about the same time and both lived in Montgomery County. I have been reaching both and ned any additional information

Does anyone know if any/or all people mentioned below related to one another? Have any connections to Wm. J. Akers and his wife Ada Ann Wheeling? I am looking for info on Allen Whaling and Nancy Holley Whaling. ---------- Or on Allen or Valentine Wheeling. --------------- R.C. or J. T. Wheeling --------- J. A. L. son of W. or A.Wheeling, attorney and wife M. S. Wheeling -------------- While we are at it:Pulaski Co Birth Records : G. A. Wheeling and Maltilda with a daughter born 1891 in Sept in Montg. Co. Va. Healon B. Whaling, d/o J. T. Whaling and Mary, he farmer. R. C. Whaling reported birth ---------------------------------------------------------- John Whaling and wife Sarah, he born 1827 she in 1825 Children: Sarah, Mary, Margaret, Sarah E. and Elijah, who is probably John's brother Allen Wheling who is next to Wm Herst in 1810 census for MCVA. Valentine in the same census. ---------- I have seen several references about Whalin in MCVA for 1850 Census: 55b 56a 69a but not sure how to get this info/I may have it already ------------ 1860 Census for MCVA Whaland 624 Whalen 622 Wheelan 696 697 I am not sure how to find this info in this census William and Ada Wheeling Akers were my aunt's parents. Thanks, Bonnie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HALEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/yAC.2ACE/999 Message Board Post: Very interested in finding the marriage record of James HALEY and Hannah (MNU), circa 1827. Both the date of the marriage and Hannah's maiden name would be a brick wall break through. Thank you!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SUMTER, MANNONI Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/998 Message Board Post: Christiansburg, April 6. - Capt. John U. SUMTER, aged 73, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A. MANNONI, here this morning. He was a Confederate veteran, and the oldest employe on the Norfolk and Western Railway at the time of his resignation to become secretary of the railroad commission. He later represented this county in the legislature.

Michael, Have you read the book Follow the River, by Thom? This is a novel based on the true story of Mary Ingles. You can buy it at Barns and Noble. It is very interesting reading. Thom's researches his American novels and traveling to the source of action and going over the same route the Shawnee's took with their captives. Just a short note to mention that in the book Thom's says Casper Barrier a neighbor to Bettie Draper was a widower, bald and lonely was talking to Bettie and went down the path to get water and when Bettie looked back she seen a necked Indian painted and crouched over him, chopping into the back of his head. Caspers bald scalp was bright with blood. Bettie ran into her house got her baby screaming Mary Ellie. Col. Patton was writing a report to Col. Washington. Indians captured Mary and Bettie and other who are named, but you can read that yourself, goes on to say the first stop was a hut of Mr. Barger, Mary thought that they were going to attack the old man, described as snowier haired and being Philip Barger, they cut his head off with the sword of Col. Patton's. Next stop was the Lybrook cabin where they gave the head to Mrs. Lybrook. From this story there were Two Bargers killed Casper Barrier and Philip Barger. This is a must read, if your family is mentioned. The story was first hand and told by Mary Ingles and others. I descend from Col. James Patton who also lost his life that day in July the 8th 1755. Also there was a movie made called Follow the River. Col. William Preston was a nephew to Patton, so very well documented in his papers. This did happen on the Virginia tech campus. William Prestons home Smithfield is right there and his private cemetery. I have had the pleasure to visit all this history and the Smithfield home is now a museum. I will be going to a softball tournament in Wichita Falls Texas this afternoon and will be back Sunday, so if you write me back, I will answer you Monday. Go out and find this Book, it gives the details and you get a better picture of what happened. Gay Nix Gay Nix warpaint1128@sbcglobal.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chamberlain Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/997 Message Board Post: I am seeking all available information on James Chamberlain, who apparently d. in Montgomery Co., VA, in 1786. Both the administration and the inventory of his estate are listed as having taken place in Montgomery Co. in the fall of that year. As far as I can tell, he is the same James Chamberlain who was granted a land patent in Orange Co., VA, in Feb. 1742, at the same time as Jeremiah Chamberlain, apparently his brother, was granted an adjoining tract. James is supposed to have remained in VA for the rest of his life, while Jeremiah moved to York Co., PA, where he d. in 1776. The two, who are said to have arrived in the Colonies c1742, were reportedly the older brothers of my ancestor Ninian Chamberlain (1718-1804), who came from Ireland and settled in E. TN. Of the three brothers, James seems to be the one about whom there is the least information available. I would thus greatly appreciate any information from tax lists, court proceedings, land purchases, birth records, marriage records, and the like, that would help me fill in the many blanks of James' life.

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I am looking for the family of Mary Polly Peterson. She was married on 2/25/1794 in Montgomery Cty, Va and her spouse was a Thomas Hiram Smith and he was born about 1775. Any and all Peterson info is Greatly appreciated as she was my GGGGGrandmother...Thanks a bunch---Bobby-n-Florida

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looking for info on yellow sulphur road and Indian history in that area. anything would be appreciated. helms69@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/996 Message Board Post: Does any one have any information about the history of The Jonathan Isom(Isham) militia Company of Montgomery county during the revolutionary war. We have several patriots that moved to Southeast ky after the war that was in this unit. I found a book listed on the internet titled History of The Montgomery county militia. I didnt know if it contained any information about The Isom Company or not. Does anyone have a copy of this book? Were there any significant Tory or Indian battles fought in Montgomery county during the Revolutionary war? Any help would be appreciated

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ely, Shackelford, Moore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/844.1 Message Board Post: You may want to look at the following website I just found: http://members.tripod.com/~Bowl/ely/ely-gen.htm I found it was really helpful but there is some missing information there. My family is also from Thomas Ely - William Ely - William Ely, Jr. - John Ely - Caroline Ely & Isom Ely - James Shackelford (Caroline's son) & Lila Ely Shackelford (Isom's daughter). By the way James and Lila married and had one surviving child, Mary Elizabeth Shackelford Moore who married Mack Moore. They had eight children in which my mother Alice Moore Harrell who married Robert Jennings Harrell is the oldest living child.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HOWTON, TROVER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/995 Message Board Post: Looking for the marriage bond, license or record for JONATHAN & ANN TROVER HOWTON in the late1780's. Their first child, David, was born in Feb. of 1789. Anything will help any ideas or suggestions Thanks Jan :)