Here is Lucy Fulcher's father's obituary, which Bruce Locke kindly posted on the Henry County message board. THE DAILY BULLETIN, Martinsville, Va., Mon. Afternoon, June 10, 1935, p. 3, col. 3 [edited]. P:atrick Springs, June 8. J. W. Fulcher, 73, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Hancock, Wednesday. Funeral services were conducted at the old home place near here Thursday afternoon. He is survived by two daughters and two sons: Mrs. Robert Hancock, Patrick Springs; Mrs. Hassie Reynolds, Critz; Dick Fulcher, Roanoke and Grant Fulcher, Bassett. A notice in the paper dated June 24th, page 7, col. 5, included the following information. Patrick Springs. John W. Fulcher passed away June 5 at the home of his daughter near Patrick Springs. He was afflicted with cancer for several years. He was born August 23, 1862, and on December 25, 1883 was married to Lucy Ann Martin. To this union were born eight children. His wife and four children preceded him to the grave several years ago. He leaves four children: R. G. Fulcher, Roanoke; Mrs. Robert Hancock, Patrick Sprigns; Grant Fulcher, Ferrum and Mrs. Hassie Reynolds, Critz. Funeral services ere held in Liberty Church, and the body was then taken back to the old Fulcher home in Atwood Orchard. [Ref. PATRICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA MARRIAGES, 1875 - 1900: Eunice B. Kirkman, Compiler, O. E. Pilson, Editor, page 64, 25 Dec. 1883: John W. Fulcher, 21, B. Patrick Co., Son of Gabriel & Sarah A. Fulcher, married Lucy A. Martin, 18, B. Patrick Co., Dau. of J. & E. A. Martin.

In a message dated 2/7/2005 9:46:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Harris Turner "Hassie" Reynolds married Lucy Fulcher. I have FULCHER ancestors from Patrick Co. Can you tell me anything more about this Lucy? Thanks for your help. Glenda

I descend from Mary Ann GRIFFITH, who married in Patrick CoVA February 16, 1841, Charles RAKES. Her parents were Daniel GRIFFITH and Alley SHERIDAN/SHIERDEN. I don't know who Daniel's parents were, but I estimate he was born 1788-89. Any info appreciated. Carolyn HALE BRUCE Co-author of Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots and Rebel King, The Har'ships See our site at www.RebelKing.com Coming Soon: VIRGINIANA, A Visitors' Guide to Virginia History & Other Stuff See our site at www.virginianabooks.com

1880 Census Mount Airy Surry Co NC - Latter Day Saints Census disks Andrew Crismon, self, male, white, married, age 54 b NC, both parents b NC Francis Crismon, female, married, age 35 NC, father b NC, mother b VA Albert Crismon, male, single, 24, b VA, father b NC, mother b VA Berthena Crismon, female, single, 22 b NC, father b NC, mother b VA Josephine Crismon, female, single, 20 b NC, father b NC, mother b VA M. Layfaette Crismon, male, single, 17 b NC, father b NC, mother b VA Columbus Crismon, male, single, 14 b NC, father b NC, mother b VA Cordelia Crismon, female, single,12 b NC, father b NC, mother b VA Marietta Crismon, female, single, 5 b NC, father b NC, mother b VA Patrick Co VA Marriages 1875-1900, Eunice B. Kirkman C. F. Chrisman m 9 Apr 1891 Patrick Co VA Leah Stephens He 24 b Surry Co NC, son of A. J. & F. Crisman Sahe 21 b Surry Co NC, dau of S. & L. Stephens Hope this helps Nettie Peggy wrote: >HI all, > >I'm new to the group so I'll introduce myself first, I'm Peggy, been researching my surnames for about 3 years now, with luck on most names . With exception to the name Crisman (Crismon). > My grandfather George Washington CRISMAN ( b. aug, 1892) was the son of Columbus ( b. abt 1866 ) and leah CRISMON . the spelling changed from one generation to the next. It seems the George's son spells his name CHRISMAN. *shrug* > I found columbus and leah on the 1900 census for mt airy NC and can't find them in NC nor in Stuart Co VA for any year before or after 1900. But i did find George on the 1930 census in Stuart Co VA. But according to a grandson of Columbus and Leah, they lived and died in Stuart Co VA,. > Also, I can't seem to find a death date or place of rest for either Columbus nor Leah Crismon. Other than the 1 census on each, I can't seem to find any information on this line. If anyone out there can help me i'd appreciate it. > >thanks in advance, >Peggy >Peggy at hovac.com > > > >==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== >Patrick Co., Va. List Administrator >Barb Stanley >[email protected] > > >

HI all, I'm new to the group so I'll introduce myself first, I'm Peggy, been researching my surnames for about 3 years now, with luck on most names . With exception to the name Crisman (Crismon). My grandfather George Washington CRISMAN ( b. aug, 1892) was the son of Columbus ( b. abt 1866 ) and leah CRISMON . the spelling changed from one generation to the next. It seems the George's son spells his name CHRISMAN. *shrug* I found columbus and leah on the 1900 census for mt airy NC and can't find them in NC nor in Stuart Co VA for any year before or after 1900. But i did find George on the 1930 census in Stuart Co VA. But according to a grandson of Columbus and Leah, they lived and died in Stuart Co VA,. Also, I can't seem to find a death date or place of rest for either Columbus nor Leah Crismon. Other than the 1 census on each, I can't seem to find any information on this line. If anyone out there can help me i'd appreciate it. thanks in advance, Peggy Peggy at hovac.com

There is a web page set up for announcements and notices about the picnic. The URL is: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/picnic_2005.html If you are interested please bookmark it. Thanks, Barb S.

I recently proposed that there were three generations of William Harris in early Patrick County VA. William Harris I died in the late 1780s, and he was married to a Sarah. Most of his children are known, thanks to a deed they signed. The first known child was James, thought to have been born in Buckingham County about 1752. William I and Sarah also had a son named William about whom little is known. I have argued that this was the William mentioned as the father of Patsy Harris and Elizabeth Harris in their marriage records. I also believe this William Harris II was the father of William Harris III, who was born about 1790 and married Elizabeth Hylton and later perhaps Sarah Tuggle. I recently came across a deed that may provide the first name of the wife of William II. The deed dated 1 Apr 1817 in Patrick County Deed Book 4, p. 392 was from “William and Lydda Harris” to Thomas Tennison and was for 232 acres on Joint Crack and Widgeon Creek “where sd Harris now lives.” This was the area where William I and William III lived, but of course William I was deceased by 1817, and William III was still married to Elizabeth Hylton. I therefore suggest that the William in this deed was William II, and the first name of his wife was Lydda, or more likely, Lydia. It is interesting that Elizabeth Harris, whom I propose to be the daughter of William II, married a David Edens, and their first daughter, born 5 Jun 1814, was named Lydia. Lydia married John Harris, son of William III and Elizabeth Hylton, who would have been her first cousin if I am not mistaken. If anyone has information on a William and Lydia Harris, possibly married in Buckingham County VA in the 1780s, we would like to hear from you. Charles Leon Harris

That would be great and I thank you in advance! If it helps any, William A. Reynolds' son, Anthony T. Reynolds married Martha N. Washburn, daughter of Thompson Washburn and Louisiana Stegall. One of Anthony and Mattie Reynolds' sons, Harris Turner "Hassie" Reynolds married Lucy Fulcher. Oral family history states that Anthony T. Reynolds shot one of his sons. I do not know if this is correct.

Are the servers down? I've gotten no "list" mail at all since Saturday! Carolyn HALE BRUCE Co-author of Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots and Rebel King, The Har'ships See our site at www.RebelKing.com Coming Soon: VIRGINIANA, A Visitors' Guide to Virginia History & Other Stuff See our site at www.virginianabooks.com

Hello, I believe William is part of my Reynolds family (Jesse David Rey line) I am not at home now but will have access to my files within a day or two. Will let you know. Deb --- [email protected] wrote: > Do you know who William A. Reynolds was or how he > fit in with the Reynolds > family? His wife's first name was Rebecca, I > believe. I do not know what her > maiden name was. After Mr. Reynolds died, she > married John Wood. > > William A. Reynolds' son, Anthony T. Reynolds > (1865-1941) married my > greatgrandfather's sister. > > > ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > Patrick Co., Va. List Administrator > Barb Stanley > [email protected] > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

You're very welcome. Barb S. ---------- At 10:18 AM 2/4/2005 -0800, you wrote: >Thanks Barbara for helping us.  We appreciate it. > >Alpha >--- Barbara Stanley <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Here is the address: >> Patrick County Genealogy Society, >> P. O. Drawer 1016, >> Stuart, VA 24171 >> They meet the 2nd Tuesday, night of each month in >> Stuart >> >> See: >> ><<http://www.segenealogy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm>http://www.segenea logy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm><http://www.segenealo/>http://www.segene alo >> gy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm >> >> Barb S. >> >> ---------- >> At 02:21 AM 2/4/2005 -0500, you wrote: >> >I would like to join.   Some one sent me the info >> on pricing,but neglected >> to >> >give me an address to where I should sent my check. >> >Can some one help me? >> > >> > >> >==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== >> >Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) >> >><<http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/>http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/>< http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric>http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ >> > >> >> >> >> ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== >> Patrick Co., Va. List Administrator >> Barb Stanley >> [email protected] >> >> > > > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. ><http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail>http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail > > >==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== >Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) ><http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/>http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ >

Thank you for the address. Now I can mail my check. Here is the address: Patrick County Genealogy Society, P. O. Drawer 1016 Stuart, VA 24171 Thanks! Kathleen Estes

In a message dated 2/2/2005 7:51:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Milley Reynolds m 10 Jan 1809 (Marriage bond-Patrick Co VA) Jeremiah Moles Jr., son of Jeremiah Moles Sr. and Lydia Smith. Surety. Jeremiah Moles Sr. Jeremiah Jr m (1) Elizabeth Scott. Jeremiah Moles Sr. (above) married 18 July 1778 in Chesterfield Co VA. ======================================= The Jeremiah Moles who married Elizabeth Scott on the 20 June 1802 in Augusta County is a different Jeremiah than the ones who married Milly Reynolds or Lydia Smith. In other words, there were three different Jeremiah Moles living in Virginia in the same historial timeframe. Jeremiah Moles & Elizabeth Scott were living in Giles County, VA/WV in 1815. They were found living in Logan County, VA/WV in the 1830 Census. They were living in Fayette County, VA/WV in the 1840 Census. Elizabeth died after 1840 in Fayette County; Jeremiah died after 1850. This Jeremiah Moles was born ca 1764 (according to census records), and his place of birth is unknown. Elizabeth was born in Maryland. Any additional information you might have would be appreciated. Sue Thompson

Ooops one more thing. We meet the Third Tuesday night of each month. Alpha --- Barbara Stanley <[email protected]> wrote: > > Here is the address: > Patrick County Genealogy Society, > P. O. Drawer 1016, > Stuart, VA 24171 > They meet the 2nd Tuesday, night of each month in > Stuart > > See: > <http://www.segenealogy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm>http://www.segenealo > gy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm > > Barb S. > > ---------- > At 02:21 AM 2/4/2005 -0500, you wrote: > >I would like to join.�� Some one sent me the info > on pricing,but neglected > to > >give me an address to where I should sent my check. > >Can some one help me? > > > > > >==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > >Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) > ><http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/>http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ > > > > > > ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > Patrick Co., Va. List Administrator > Barb Stanley > [email protected] > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

Thanks Barbara for helping us. We appreciate it. Alpha --- Barbara Stanley <[email protected]> wrote: > > Here is the address: > Patrick County Genealogy Society, > P. O. Drawer 1016, > Stuart, VA 24171 > They meet the 2nd Tuesday, night of each month in > Stuart > > See: > <http://www.segenealogy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm>http://www.segenealo > gy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm > > Barb S. > > ---------- > At 02:21 AM 2/4/2005 -0500, you wrote: > >I would like to join.�� Some one sent me the info > on pricing,but neglected > to > >give me an address to where I should sent my check. > >Can some one help me? > > > > > >==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > >Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) > ><http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/>http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ > > > > > > ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > Patrick Co., Va. List Administrator > Barb Stanley > [email protected] > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

Here is the address: Patrick County Genealogy Society, P. O. Drawer 1016, Stuart, VA 24171 They meet the 2nd Tuesday, night of each month in Stuart See: <http://www.segenealogy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm>http://www.segenealo gy.com/virginia/va_county/pat.htm Barb S. ---------- At 02:21 AM 2/4/2005 -0500, you wrote: >I would like to join.   Some one sent me the info on pricing,but neglected to >give me an address to where I should sent my check. >Can some one help me? > > >==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== >Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) ><http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/>http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ >

I would like to join. Some one sent me the info on pricing,but neglected to give me an address to where I should sent my check. Can some one help me?

Do you own the book "Patrick County History?" In its index: James Reynolds, living in Meadows of Dan area in 1830, home as post office; head of household 1820; Captain in Civil War, served with sons. James Fay Reynolds, b. 1871 d. 1940, son of P. Calloway, superintendent of schools 1914 - 1940. Jesse (1) father of Milly, served in Revolution, early settler, Rock Castle/Smith River area, land owner 1791. Jesse (2), head of household 1820. Jesse Fay Reynolds, son of James Fay, Stuart postmaster. John Reynolds, father of Captain James, served in War of 1812. John N., active in Critz community. Milly Reynolds, daughter of Jesse, married Barnabas Baliles 1807. On page 443, is stated ...Barnabas married Milly Reynolds in 1807. Milly Reynolds was the daughter of Jesse Reynolds, a relative of the family that founded the Reynolds tobacco business and fortune." Moses Reynolds, early settler, Rock Castle/Smith River area; landowner 1791; built grist mill, 1802, head of household 1820. Page 325 Jeremiah Moles was living on Goblintown Creek. Bartlett, George and Richard Reynolds lived for a time in the Rock Castle-Smith River are along with Moses, David and Jesse Reynolds. Most of the Reynoldses moved across Bull Mountain to the Critz area. "Another prominent family of the area is the Reynolds family, Captain James "Jimmy Reynolds and his three sons, Powell B. Reynolds, Tilghman D. Reynolds and Cardwell M. Reynolds all served as soldiers in the Civil War. John Reynolds probably the father of Captain James, served in the War of 1812. P. Calloway Reynolds served as a Civil War soldier also and was an early postmaster. Powell B. Reynolds, son of Captain James, became president of the University of West Virginia. (In my book) "James Fay Reynolds (1871-1940) son of P. Callaway Reynolds, served as superintendent of schools in Patrick County from 1914 to 1940, by far the longest time served by any Patrick superintendent. His son, Jesse Fay Reynolds, served as postmaster at Stuart for many years." My Reynolds in my book "Early Virginia Settlers, includes Shelors as my mother was a Shelor. Roxana Shelor married James B.Reynolds in Patrick Co., VA, son of John Reynolds, b. 1786, and Permelia Mabry. Their children were Powell B., Tilghman Dexter, Cardwell, Columbia Rowena, Elam O., Walter Manderville, Octavius, Winnie, Linville and Mattie Victoria Reynolds. Their wives and husband, also children, are listed in my book for Roxana Shelor was my great, great aunt. Marriages of Patrick Co. 1791 - 1850 by Lela C. Adams: Jan. 31, 1840, James Reynolds and Roxana Shelor, daughter of John Shelor, Minister William Lawson (My great grandfather). 27 Sept. 1827 John Reynolds and Ann Harbour. David Harbour states that Ann has lived with his family for two years and is of age. 20 March 1811 Barnabas Balisle and Milley Reynolds. Sur. Jesse Reynolds. My book is still available if anyone wishes to buy. Its title "Early Virginia Settlers, Blackard, DeHart, Hubbard, Hurst, Lawson, Shelor, Southern, Thompson, Turner." Wilma Lawson Padgett Great , Great Granddaughter of John Shelor ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Crouse McNew" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 4:48 PM Subject: RE: [VAPATRIC] Reynolds Family > First, > > Thanks very much for your message. > > Yes! these are the Reynolds I am referring to. > > My wife is Deborah Reynolds. > > Her Reynolds line follows: > 1 Jesse Reynolds Sr, b. 1763 b. Pittsylvania (now Patrick), d. Patrick > 2 Jesse Reynolds Jr., b. 1800 b. Patrick, d. Franklin > 3 Andrew J. Reynolds, b. 1833 b. Patrick, d. Russell > 4 William B. Reynolds, b. 1865 b. Lee, d. Russell > 5 Charles E. Reynolds Sr., b. 1902 b. Russell, d. Russell > 6 Charles E. Reynolds Jr. b. 1925 b. Russell, d. Tazewell > 7 Deborah G. Reynolds b. Tazewell > > According to documents I have researched, Moses was the father of Abraham > David Reynolds, who was the ancestor of Harden W. and R.J. Reynolds. > According to a Henry County Deed, Marriage Records, etc, Moses was the > brother of my wife's ancestor Jesse, Sr. Meekins Reynolds was the brother of > Abram David Reynolds. Meekins was administrator of his uncle, Jesse Sr's > estate. > > I am preparing a book on the descendants of these Reynolds families, I would > appreciate any info you can provide, particularly a Gedcom listing > descendants of Abram David Reynolds who md. Mary Polly Harbour. > Abram was the son of Moses Reynolds; not David Reynolds as S. F. Tillman and > many others indicate. > > I have located a Chancery Case transcription that lists Abram among Moses' > children. In addition, this is supported by tax lists, deeds, and marriage > records. > > I am trying to determine who were the parents of Moses, Jesse, et al. If you > have any info in that direction, I'd be very interested. > > Would you send me more descriptive information on the contents of your book? > Are there copies for sale? > > Randy Crouse McNew > Huntsville, AL > > -----Original Message----- > From: wilmapadgett1919 [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 1:28 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [VAPATRIC] Reynolds Family > > Randy, I have some on the Reynolds; they are somewhat kin to me. > > "Certainly, the most famous family in the Critz area was the Reynolds > family. Moses Reynolds, Jesse Reynolds and Abram Reynolds all seem to have > originally settled in the Smith River and Rock Castle Creek section of > Northern Patrick County, but all migrated in the first half of the 19th > century to the area south of No. Business Mountain where they acquired large > acreages of land. > Abram Reynolds married Mary Harbour in 1809.... " Patrick Co. History > > I can write more, but are we talking about the same family. Harden Harbour > Reynolds, son of Harden and Nancy Cox Reynolds married my lst cousin Annie > Dobyns, daughter of Samuel and Ruth Lawson (my great aunt) Dobyns of Patrick > County, VA. I authored a book on Virginia Settlers and it contains much > about the Reynolds' families, but I am not sure how kin you may be to them. > There is James Reynolds, son Jesse Reynolds, son James Fay Reynolds, etc. > Let me know. > > Wilma Lawson Padgett > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Randy Crouse McNew" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 8:03 PM > Subject: [VAPATRIC] Reynolds Family > > > > Looking for information on these Reynolds siblings - Jesse, Sr. (b. abt > > 1763, d. 1829), Moses (b. abt 1758, d. 1826), Bartemus (b. 1759, d. 1854), > > Archelus (b. abt 1767 d. 1840/50), Millenton (b. abt 1766, d. aft 1850), > > Reuben( b. 1771), David (b. 1765, d.1788), & Mary (b. abt 1775). > > > > > > > > Bartemus (aka Bartemous, Bartemis) , Millenton (aka Middleton, > Millington), > > and Archelus (Archelius, Archelaus) went to SC Ca. 1798-1802 > > > > Archelus settled in Pendleton Dist, SC later became Pickens Co., SC > > > > Bartemus settled in Pendleton Dist, SC and then in Hall Co., Ga. where he > > died. > > > > Millenton settled in Pendleton Dist, SC, then moved to NC and/or TN and > > finally settled in Jackson and Union Co, Illinois. > > > > Jesse and Moses both settled on N. Mayo River, Patrick Co., Va. where they > > died. > > > > David died in Henry Co., 1789 > > > > Reuben and Mary?? > > > > > > > > Please contact me if you are a descendant one of these Reynolds brothers > or > > their sister Mary. > > > > e-mail me: [email protected] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > > Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ > > > > > > > > ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > Patrick Co., Va. List Administrator > Barb Stanley > [email protected] > > > > ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ > >

Hey Nettie, When I saw your name come up I couldn't resist horning in and saying thankyou again for all you've done to help me out in the past with the Williams and Scott family. Hope you're doing well. Are you still living in WVA? ----- Original Message ----- From: "nettie" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [VAPATRIC] Reynolds Family > Rachel, > > Perhaps you already have this. > > Milley Reynolds m 10 Jan 1809 (Marriage bond-Patrick Co VA) Jeremiah Moles > Jr., son of Jeremiah Moles Sr. and Lydia Smith. Surety. Jeremiah Moles Sr. > Jeremiah Jr m (1) Elizabeth Scott. Jeremiah Moles Sr. (above) married 18 > July 1778 in Chesterfield Co VA. > > I have no other connections. > > Nettie > --------------------------------- > > [email protected] wrote: > >>Wilma, >>You said in your email that you wrote a book about the Patrick Co VA >>Reynolds family. Have you seen the info that is on the Patrick Co VA site >>on Genforum? Do you agree with it? In any of your info do you have >>info on the Milly Reynolds who married Jerimiah Moles in Patrick Co? >>Thanks, Rachel >> >> >>==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== >>Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) >>http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ >> >> > > > ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > Patrick Co., Va. List Administrator > Barb Stanley > [email protected] >

In previous postings I noted that two William Harrises lived along the headwaters of Smith River in Patrick County in the 1815, suggesting that they were related to each other. One of these William Harrises was born about 1790 and married Elizabeth Hylton in 1814. DNA results shows that he was related to an earlier William Harris who lived in the same area and died before 1790. This deceased William Harris and his wife Sarah had a son named William who, along with Sarah and siblings, signed a deed in 1796. It has generally been assumed that the William who signed the deed was the one who married Elizabeth Hylton, but the latter William would not have been of legal age in 1796. Therefore it appears that there were three generations of William Harris in that family: William I, who married Sarah and died before 1790 William II, his son William III, born about 1790 and married Elizabeth Hylton Little is known about William II, and there is no direct evidence regarding the father of William III. However, because the brothers of William II are either well documented or were married after William III was born, I assume that William III was the son of William II. Further information about the existence and family of William II can be inferred from marriage records, especially from the names of ministers performing ceremonies. Because these Harrises lived in a remote part of the county in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, it can be assumed that they used the services of local ministers. Indeed 17 Harris marriages were performed by two Primitive Baptist ministers, Elder Robert Jones and his son Elder Jesse Jones, who lived near these Harrises. Most of the Harrises married by the Joneses have already been linked to William I or to William III, but the following have not been previously connected to this Harris family: Patsy Harris, dau. of William Harris m. Elkin Pedigo on 20 Sep 1805. Elizabeth Harris, dau. of William Harris m. David Edens on 25 Sep 1813. Who was the William Harris mentioned as the father of Patsy and Elizabeth in their marriage records? William I is not known to have had a daughter named Patsy (or its equivalent, Martha), and his daughter Elizabeth married Samuel Hylton in 1797. William III would have been too young to be the father of daughters married in 1805 or 1813. This means that the father of Patsy and Elizabeth was probably William II. On 28 July 1809 Elder Jesse Jones also married Sarah Tuggle to a William Harris who has not been previously identified. I propose that this was a second marriage for William Harris II. Charles Leon Harris