I have several lines from your area or at least I think they are from your area. They are Sufflebarger, Anderson, King and more. I think this area may have become Pulaski Co. later. I hope to find the name of Jacob Anderson's wife. I know her first name is Drucilla because their tombstone is on our property in So. IL. I am referring to the son of Jacob Anderson who married Christina Wysor from Montgoemery Co. VA. I would love to hear from anyone from these lines. Sharon

Hi all, When my grandparents passes away in 1931 in Blacksburg, their obit was in Roanoke Times and Montgomery County Messinger, however I don't know if it (MCM) is still in operation. Worth checking out, Kitty

I do know the difference. Rena ----- Original Message ----- From: "Berry Spradley" <berrys@hal-pc.org> To: <VAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 9:41 PM Subject: Re: [VAMONTGO] FOR BONNIE > Rena > If you are a writer, you should know the meaning of the word critical when > used in regard to evaluating books, reports, etc. Using the word critical > to mean a negative evaluation of something is only one meaning of the > word. > > CRITICAL. Characterized by careful evaluation and judgement. Examples: > "a critical reading", "a critical dissertation", "A critical analysis of > Melville's writings" > > > > > > At 08:32 AM 12/7/2005 -0500, Rena wrote: >>Being an author myself, i'd rather not be CRITICAL of anothers work. >>Rena >> >>Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com >>WHO, WHEN, and WHERE are the three essential ingredients for successful >>genealogical research! >>Genealogy without documentation is MYTHOLOGY >>Founder and President of >>Botetourt Genealogy Club >> >> >>==== VAMONTGO Mailing List ==== >>This list's archives may be searched by going to URL: >>http://archiver.rootsweb.com/VAMONTGO-L/ >> > > > > ==== VAMONTGO Mailing List ==== > Be sure and visit the Montgomery County VAGenWeb Page > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vamontgo/ >

Rena If you are a writer, you should know the meaning of the word critical when used in regard to evaluating books, reports, etc. Using the word critical to mean a negative evaluation of something is only one meaning of the word. CRITICAL. Characterized by careful evaluation and judgement. Examples: "a critical reading", "a critical dissertation", "A critical analysis of Melville's writings" At 08:32 AM 12/7/2005 -0500, Rena wrote: >Being an author myself, i'd rather not be CRITICAL of anothers work. >Rena > >Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com >WHO, WHEN, and WHERE are the three essential ingredients for successful >genealogical research! >Genealogy without documentation is MYTHOLOGY >Founder and President of >Botetourt Genealogy Club > > >==== VAMONTGO Mailing List ==== >This list's archives may be searched by going to URL: >http://archiver.rootsweb.com/VAMONTGO-L/ >

it's very unlikely that you would find a local (Montg. Co) newspaper from that era. The VA tech library has nothing that covers those years, and the News Messenger offices will only refer you to VA Tech. The Library of VA in Richmond has Montg. County death records on microfilm for the years 1880-1892. Not all deaths are included. Might be worth a shot. mike

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JONES-COPE-MINITREE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/936 Message Board Post: MY ANCESTOR VINSON JONES, BORN ABOUT 1745/6 IN VIRGINIA (PROBABLY BRUNSWICK OR NEARBY ON THE NORTH CAROLINA BORDER), CAME EVENTUALLY TO SETTLE ON THE NEW RIVER IN WHAT IS NOW ASHE COUNTY, N.CAROLINA. I HAVE RECORDS OF HIS BEING IN GRANVILLE, WILKES, AND SURRY COUNTIES IN N. CAROLINA. HE MARRIED ELIZABETH COPE AND SOME OF HIS CHILDRENS' NAMES I KNOW ARE ISAAC, VINSON, MOSES, JOHN, WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH. I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE HE WAS RELATED TO MEMBERS OF THE JONES FAMILY IN GRAYSON AND/OR MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THE NAME "MINITREE" OCCURS AS A GIVEN NAME SEVERAL GENERATIONS LATER BY VINSON JONES'S GRANDCHILDREN IN CLAY COUNTY, KENTUCKY. I NEED THE NAME OF VINSON JONES'S PARENTS AND PLACE OF BIRTH AS WELL AS ANY CONNECTION KNOWN TO THOSE JONES FAMILIES IN GRAYSON AND/OR MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VIRGINIA. MY EMAIL ADDRESS HAS CHANGED TO: QUILP@ALLTEL.NET. I LIVE IN LEXINGTON, KY.

My great grandmother died in Blacksburg between 1880 and 1900. Was there a local newspaper that might have carried an obituary for her? And where might I find an archive of such a newspaper? I can't find any record of her birth or marriage and don't want to order a death certificate with a 20 year span to search. The only area newspaper I can locate online is the Roanoke Times. Thanks for the help. Karen Lee

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/935.1 Message Board Post: http://members.aol.com/TombView/symbol2.html Commemorative Motifs on tombstones Wheel - Cycle of life, enlightenment, spiritual power. The fact that her tombstone has two spokes missing might signify that the cycle was broken with her death. I could find no reference to any type of fraternal organization.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Godbey Bridges Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yAC.2ACE/935 Message Board Post: One of my Godbey ancestors, buried in Montgomery County, has a "wagon wheel" symbol on her gravestone. Can anyone help me identify it? For a photo go to http://mysite.verizon.net/vze1j60z/Genealogy%205.htm

A critical review is not necessarily negative. christine On Wed, 7 Dec 2005 08:32:14 -0500 "Rena" <doreatr@rbnet.com> writes: > Being an author myself, i'd rather not be CRITICAL of anothers work. > Rena > > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com > WHO, WHEN, and WHERE are the three essential ingredients for > successful > genealogical research! > Genealogy without documentation is MYTHOLOGY > Founder and President of > Botetourt Genealogy Club > > > ==== VAMONTGO Mailing List ==== > This list's archives may be searched by going to URL: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/VAMONTGO-L/ > > >

Being an author myself, i'd rather not be CRITICAL of anothers work. Rena Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com WHO, WHEN, and WHERE are the three essential ingredients for successful genealogical research! Genealogy without documentation is MYTHOLOGY Founder and President of Botetourt Genealogy Club

I found the sales and marketing page for the book, but I did not find the review. I have browsed the book and would like to hear/read a critical review by a Christiansburg historian. Bill Hobbs

This will take you to a review on a new book about Christiansburg, Va. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~renaworthen/chbgbookoverview.htm Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com WHO, WHEN, and WHERE are the three essential ingredients for successful genealogical research! Genealogy without documentation is MYTHOLOGY Founder and President Craig - Botetourt Genealogy Club

Could Ray Wall contact me concerning Wall family history of Montgomery Co., VA. I tried to send a message to your old address and it bounced back. If anyone knows Ray's new address, I would greatly appreciate it, as I have some information to share with him concerning Adam Wall's son, William Wall. Sincerely, David Anderson

Phoebe, In 1880 Berdine Akers on census in Montgomery county, VA with parents Daniel and Ellen Akers. Berdine's brothers listed are Albert, Sparrell and sister listed is Andelia. It appears from census records that Daniel may be the son of William and Lydia Akers. I have copies of the 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1910 census images if you'd like copies of them. Let me know if this looks like its your Addison Berdine. Gary W. Shaver ------------------------------------------------------------- Shaver To Schaber Genealogical Research Gary W. Shaver - Pedigree Shaver Surname Project at DNA Heritage National Geographic Genographic Project Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation - DNA My Family Research Postings at GenForum

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Hello, I have seen several queries about Akers on this site, but nothing to connect the Akers family that I am looking for. I am looking for info on Addison Berdine Akers M. 03-21-1883 Adaline B. Cooper. They had a child, Sidney Clayton Akers B. 12-14-1891. Can anyone help me make connections to the Akers of Riner area of Montgomery County? Phoebe Poff pjspoff@earthlink.net "This is the day the Lord has made: we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 EarthLink Revolves Around You.

I'm not sure, but I believe that area may be in present southeast Pulaski County where it adjoins Montgomery and Floyd Counties. mike

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/934 Message Board Post: My ancestor lived in Montgomery County. Looking into deeds, I found the following where he owned property. Could someone tell where this area is at ? Description: 69 acres on a branch called Chesnut Camp Branch waters of Little River Thanks, Kevin Morgan

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/933 Message Board Post: I own the original last will and testament of John Grayson, of Montgomery county Virginia. The will was drawn in 1800 with a second recording in 1802. In the will witnesses signing were Henry Patton, Obadion Dickerson, James Gordon and Patsy Dickerson. Tracts of land left to family were Cathole Surecry and Fall Branch. Does anyone have any details on John Grayson or his descendants? Is there anyone with info on the four witnesses? I would appreciate any help Ralph Clayton