Hello, I'd like to thank everyone who responded to my Clark Cousins Of Va query. I'm currently up to my neck in responses from the post. Please be patient and I will get back to you about your Clark of Va query. Those of you who submitted Clark lines for posting I will start that project this weekend. Those of you who offered suggestions I will get in touch with you to discuss those suggestions. If anyone has further info, comments, suggestions please continue to send but please be patient. If you missed the info the first time, you can join the ClarkCousinsofVa email group at http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/ClarkCousinsOfVa You can visit the Clark Cousins Of Va website at http://members.tripod.com/ClarkCousins/ Thanks again for all the interest in the Clark and related lines.

Hello everyone, I'm part of a group of people, researching Clarks and all their related families. We've constructed 6 webpages giving (Direct Line Descendancy's) of the lines from which some of us descend and/or are researching. It's at http://members.tripod.com/ClarkCousins/ (Note: Many of us are cousins who have found each other online while researching Clarks.) If you're researching a Clark line, please drop by and see if we have any information on your Clark line. You might even be another cousin. If you only have one Clark in your family, you might want to drop by and try to find out if you're related to any of us. Keep in mind these are not complete charts, they contain only the basic direct line descendancy of that Clark researcher. If you feel you may have a connection to any of the lines, please contact us at [email protected] If your Clark line isn't there already, you can contribute your own Clark line for posting, if you like. It might help you find new family info or maybe even meet a cousin you never knew you had. Bill SOME CLARK'S AND RELATED SURNAMES Adams, Allen, Anthony, Ball, Bandy, Bartee, Bateman, Bell, Bennett, Biggs, Bird/Byrd, Blankenship, Bolling, Bowers, Bowles, Buford, Caddell, Campbell, Carden, Carter, Cheadle, Clark, Cochran, Cunningham, Dodson, Dotson, Doyle, Durnell, Ellison, Frazier, Gearheart, Gibson, Gourley, Halstead, Hamilton, Harris, Harvey, Hawkins,Henderson, Hendrick, Holladay, Hollandsworth, Ingram, Johnson, Kegley, Kelly, Kirk, Law, Lilly, Lineweaver, Lynch, Manning, Mansfield, Marsh, Martin, Maxey, McBride, Meador, Melvin, Miller, Mize, Moore, Moorman, Moye, Munday, Neighbors, Nunn, Pannell, Parcell, Park, Parsell, Pate, Peak, Poe, Poindexter, Ramsey, Ratcliff, Reedy, Rhymer, Roland, Seaton, Shrewsbury, Simpson, Snead, Spencer, Squires, Stables, Stanley, Stith, Stone, Stone, Stovall, Stroud, Taylor, Terrill, Vance, Wheeler, Wright, Wyrick KNOWN LOCATIONS All of Virginia, All of Maryland, All of Delaware, Northern North Carolina, Western Tennessee, Western Kentucky, South Eastern West Virginia.

The following files were uploaded to the Norfolk County Archives in May. You may view these files at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/norfolk.htm If you sent files in May that aren't listed here, please resend them. My in-box got corrupted. OH NO! There WERE no new files uploaded during May! Won't you please consider preserving & sharing your treasured documents by submitting a transcription of your own? What a wonderful way to show pride in your heritage while insuring these resources will still be around for future generations! Any help you are able to provide would be deeply appreciated. Thank you, Jeannie Watts, archivist.

CENSUS TAKER It was the first day of census, and all through the land; The pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride; His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding ride down a road barely there; Toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up through the air. The woman was tired, with lines on her face; And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table; And she answered his questions ... the best she was able. He asked of her children... Yes, she had quite a few; The oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. She noted each person who lived there with pride; And she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. He noted the sex, the color, the age... The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. At the number of children, she nodded her head; And saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. The places of birth she "never forgot"; Was it Kansas? or Utah? or Oregon ... or not? They came from Scotland, of that she was clear; But she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; They could read some .and write some .. though really not much. When the questions were answered, his job there was done; So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. We can almost imagine his voice loud and clear; "May God bless you all for another ten years." Now picture a time warp ... its' now you and me; As we search for the people on our family tree. We squint at the census and scroll down so slow; As we search for that entry from long, long ago. Could they only imagine on that long ago day; That the entries they made would effect us this way? If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel; And the searching that makes them so increasingly real. We can hear if we listen the words they impart; Through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. Author Unknown --part1_f9823a7d.24840db2_boundary--

I just heard about the information listed below, but would like to learn more to confirm. Would someone please help me to confirm, and find out what happen to these 10 children. I understand this incident happen doing the summer months of 1935, maybe August. Any information received would be greatly appreciated. James Aaron Chandler was employed by the Carpenter Construction Company in 1935. He was accidentally killed while working on a bridge. His wife Emma Jenkins Chandler died a few years later on February 18, 1937. They were the parents of 10 children. Emma's mother who was also named Emma and her husband Abram Jenkins raised the children in their home in a section of Norfolk, VA called Titustown. Some of the children were raised as Jenkins, the surname of their grandparents.

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------0C51FFD21734D91BE01C57F9 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I am forwarding this to you in case one of you might have something for her.. Please email her direct as I will be out of town at least 2 weeks, Gracie --------------0C51FFD21734D91BE01C57F9 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Received: from imo25.mx.aol.com (imo25.mx.aol.com [198.81.17.69]) by wichita.fn.net (8.9.3/8.9.3) with ESMTP id RAA16136 for <[email protected]>; Tue, 11 May 1999 17:12:02 -0500 (CDT) From: [email protected] Received: from [email protected] (3956) by imo25.mx.aol.com (IMOv20) id 5PQUa20904 for <[email protected]>; Tue, 11 May 1999 18:10:38 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <[email protected]> Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 18:10:34 EDT Subject: NORFOLK COUNTY, VA SURNAMES To: [email protected] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 3.0 for Windows 95 sub 58 I AM LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOSTICK, BATES AND COLLINS' FAMILIES WHO LIVED IN PORTSMOUTH, VA IN THE EARLY 1900'S. SPECIFICALLY, ERNEST LEORY BOSTICK MARRIED TO LILLIAN MAY COLLINS BOSTICK WHOSE PARENTS WERE LUTHER HAMILTON COLLINS AND ALTHEA MAE BATES. ALTHEA CAME FROM BATESBURG SO CA AROUND 1900 AND DIED IN PORTSMOUTH IN 1951. LUTHER COLLINS ALSO DIED IN PORTSMOUTH BUT I'M NOT SURE WHEN. LILLIAN COLLINS WAS BORN IN PORTSMOUTH IN AUGUST 1902. LILLIAN AND ERNEST BOSTICK'S SON WAS GEORGE FREDERICK BOSTICK WHO WAS BORN IN PORTSMOUTH (THE NAVAL HOSPITAL I THINK) IN APRIL 1920. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION ON THESE FAMILIES. KAREN B. O'NEILL JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL --------------0C51FFD21734D91BE01C57F9--

I have a copy of "Ages of Lower Norfolk County People" Abstracted from Depositions found in Bookd A,B, C, and D,( 1637-1665) that was in the Norfolk County Clerk's Office. Can someone tell be why such a list and what it would be use for. It only as the name, age and year nothing else. Thanks Patti

Hello List, I hit a brick wall, this wall is growing every minute. I was hoping someone might be familiar with the following names Giddion or Gidden Davis William Collins Davis b.1869 d. 1940 Andrew Jackson Davis Stonewall Jackson Davis William Collins Davis is my gggreatgrandfather, from his death certificate Gidden/Giddion Davis was his father and Caroline Lambert was his mother. Now I understand that William was born in Old Princess Anne County, Virginia and live all his life in Norfolk. He was married two time , his second wife was Lottie Lee Wells. Now Andrew Jackson and Stonewall Jackson Davis are connect to the family somehow, from old scrap books my grandmother had there was stories and Obit's cut in this book. The only things I can come up with is maybe Stonewall was Gidden/Giddion brother. but, I have not been able to fine anything in Census,land records, nothing on these 4 men. There is no one in the family left that know anything about these men. Any Ideals where to go from here, I no longer live in Virginia Thanks in advance for any help or ideal Patti

Hi; I will have to be leaving either tommorrow or Friday for WV. I got word that my step-father is in the hospital and pretty bad off. I may be gone a week or two...and need someone to babysit the list for me...Since I don't have a laptop to take with me... :) So if anyone would like to volunteer, I would certainly appreciate it, Gracie

Does anyone have any information re: RICHARD PEBWORTH who married Susan B. Norriss in 1819 in P.A. Co.? They had 2 children who grew to adulthood. Martha Ann Pebworth was born ca 1820, P.A. Co., and married Richard Land in Norfolk, Jan. 1, 1839. James Norris Pebworth was born 1831, Princess Anne Co. and married Mary Cornelia Dozier, dau. of Absalom S. Dozier and Mary Ann (Campbell) In 1808, Richard Pebworth was owed $8.12 by Thomas Pebworth, decd. and Sally Pebworth. 1783, Thomas Pebworth had married SARAH LEWELLING and had 5 people living in their household. Nov. 18, 1807 there was an appraisement of Thomas Pebworth's estate and Richard Pebworth purchased several items from his estate. 1834 - the heirs to property of Sarah Pebworth were: RICHARD PEBWORTH SARAH PEBWORTH, JR. WILLIAM B. PEBWORTH (1797-1835. He married ANN WARREN in 1821) THOMAS WILKINS (A Nancy Pebworth married Thomas Wilkens 1815) 1783, Thomas Pebworth and Sarah (Lewelling) are listed as having 5 people in their household. In 1785 they lived in Little Creek Precinct and had 9 people living in their household. I have found William (1775-1820) who in 1796 married Susanna Benthal; Abigail who in 1798 married Thomas Burgess; Martha how in 1796 married Wm. Benthall; and James, Jr. who in 1791 married Sarah Whitehurst. 1799, Thomas Pebworth sold 15 acres to John Thorowgood, Sr. Does anyone know anything about any of these people? Thanks in advance. Clare Pebworth [email protected]

Looking for information on SUSAN B. NORRISS who married RICHARD PEBWORTH 1819, Princess Anne Co., Va. Susan's father was JAMES NORRISS. James was apparently a close relative of SOWELL NORRISS since after Susan died ca 1834, her father James wanted her husband, Richard Pebworth, to give their 2 children to SOWELL NORRISS. Does anyone know the name of Susan's mother? The B. could stand for her mother's maiden name. Any information re: Susan, James aor Sowell will be greatly appreciated. Clare Pebworth [email protected]

The following files were uploaded to the Norfolk Co. Archives during April. You may view these files at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/norfolk.htm OH NO! There WERE no new files uploaded to Norfolk during April! In fact, the newest file is dated January 1999! That's three months ago! As you can see, Norkolk County really needs your help! So won't you please consider preserving & sharing your treasured documents by submitting a transcription of your own? What a wonderful way to show pride in your heritage while insuring these resources will still be around for future generations! Any help you are able to provide would be deeply appreciated. Thank you, Jeannie Watts, archivist.

Need information on Thomas Gayle, b ca 1794 who married Harriett Benston, and Benjamin Gayle, b ca 1810 who married Sarah Daniel in 1849. Any help greatly appreciated. Jean Gayle

Hello List. I have been told that Norfolk County Marriage Bonds from 1800-1817 are missing. Does anyone know if this is true? Are there are alternative sources? Thanks. Lynn Hopewell Searching the Manning Family of Norfolk County

Hi; I just got this query and am wondering if you guys can help him with his family, From: Randy Sullivan [email protected] I got your name from the VA GenWeb site for Norfolk Co. and I'm hoping you will be able to help me. Family lore has it that my g-g-grandfather (James M. Sullivan) arrived from Ireland with his father and siblings at Norfolk sometime in the 1810's or 1820's. He is believed to have grown up around Norfolk. I know that by 1850 he was living in Georgia near where I grew up. I'll be visiting Norfolk soon on business and would like to take the opportunity to research records that are available locally and are likely to help with uncovering more information about my g-g-grandfather. I would appreciate any recommendations you could make about the best places for me to go. Are there good sources in the Norfolk area or am I better off looking in Richmond? Gracie -- Genealogy Sites: Mine: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1322/ Norfolk Co, VA: http://members.spree.com/sip/graciestover/norfolk/index.htm Gilmer Co, WV: http://www.rootsweb.org/~wvgilmer/ West Virginia Coal: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcoal/ ************************************************* Mailing Lists: Stovers: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1322/stovemail.html Allens: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/1322/allen/mail.html Norfolk Co, VA: http://members.spree.com/sip/graciestover/norfolk/index.htm Gilmer Co, WV:http://www.rootsweb.org/~wvgilmer/ ************************************************* Gracie's World: http://www.graciesworld.com Arts and Crafts: http://www.graciesworld.com/arts.html FREE Home Office: http://www.myfreeoffice.com/gracie/ FREE Web Lotto: http://ez-lotto.com/playticket.cgi?M9760"

I did find the follow up story on Mr. Bell. 12/5/1882 Norfolk Virginian Fatal Result of an Accident. Mr. William Bell, the young man who accidentally shot himself on Saturday last, died of the injuries received, on Saturday night. His funeral took place from his father's residence yesterday. That's it. Jan <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/JDool90830/jano.htm">Jan's Page </A>

I came across this today: This may not be your's - this fellow isn't married, but since I couldn't find a follow up story on it, one never knows -- It caught my eye while I was looking for another obituary. Sunday December 3, 1882 Norfolk Virginian Norfolk, VA Sad and Probably Fatal Accident A most unfortunate accident occurred yesterday morning about 10 oclock on the Indian River Turnpike, about two miles from this city. A young man by the name of William Bell was engaged in moving the furnituar of a lady, using for the pupose a sprine wagon with a foot board. He had gotten down twice to have a shot at some partridges, and upon getting into the wagon the last time allowed the butt of the gun, which was a breach loader, charged with No 8 shot, to rest on the foot board; with the barrel between his knees. The jolting of the wagon caused the gun to slip from the foot board and the hammer struck upon the rim binding it. This caused the load to explotde and the young man received the charges in his right side, a little below the waist. The shot ranged upward and entering the abdominal cavity, lodged in and in the neighborhood of the liver. He was removed first to a little store near by, and after remaining there a little while was taken to the house of Dr. Barton Pitts, for medical attendance. Subsequently, it was decided to call in Dr. Thomas Ward, of this city and he was accordingly summoned. The physicians, after making careful examination decided there was no hope for the patient, though he might live for 24 hours or more. The young man is about 22 years of age and is unmarried and resides on the Cottage Toll Bridge Road, opposite second bridge. He was still alive at nightfall of yesterday, though, as stated no hopes were entertained of his recovery. Jan <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/JDool90830/jano.htm">Jan's Page</A>

Can anyone tell me who sells the books by Alsmay that are abstracts on Gates County, NC?? I know that she published them and would like to purchase them. Thanks a bunch, Sue --------------------------------------------------------------- "If you serve others, the blessings of the Lord will chase you down the street" Minister Joyce Meyer --------------------------------------------------------------- ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi, I should have posted a bit of what I have concerning the above: Mary Louise Murray Jenkins born about 1863 married to George Briggs Jenkins, son Willliam Fitzgerald Jenkins of Gloucester; two sisters Mrs. Charles Syer Jr, and Mrs. J M Davis, a brother Oliver P Murray Jr., other kin are: William M Davis, C Robert Davis, George Fitzgerald Davis. Also have William David Murray born abt 1860 wife Annie Murray. Murray other kin are: John Dewberry, sister Mrs. Sadie Clark, other kin are: William M Murray, Russel R Murray, Samuel A Murray, Orion D Murray. Also have Miles Pierson Davis born about 1823-1835 married to Joice Gayle, daughter Sarah E Davis married to J W Jenkins. If you can connect up to me would love to know how, thanks a bunch, Sue --------------------------------------------------------------- "If you serve others, the blessings of the Lord will chase you down the street" Minister Joyce Meyer --------------------------------------------------------------- ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I am searching for these folks: Mary Louise Murray Jenkins died Oct 21, 1959 and her husband was George Briggs Jenkins. She was buried in Elmwwood cemetery Norfolk VA. I am looking for information on her, her husband and the following folks: J Martin Davis William W Davis C Robert Davis George F Davis William Fitzgerald Jenkins Mrs. J M Davis of Portsmouth, VA Thanks a bunch, Sue ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]