This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis, Hodnett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1539 Message Board Post: Trying to find any information on Mary E. "Betty" Hodnett who married Jefferson Davis on 12/7/1887 in Pittsylvania County, VA. Jeff was born on 9/27/1861 in Pitt. County and died 1/30/1949 in Person County, NC. Thank you.

In a message dated 3/3/2005 7:04:39 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I have a ton of information that I have been putting together over the past couple of years on the Motley family in Virginia. I will be happy to share. Donna Motley Campbell I am interested in finding information on a Sarah "Sally" Motley, dgt of Wm Motley who m. Joab Meador(c1737-bef 1818). I have looked through a Motley book (which I also have found several connections) but no where could I find Sarah or William. Would like to know more info on this branch. Sarah was my direct ancestor. Thanks. Nancy in IL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Adams, Clark, Lynch Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1248.3 Message Board Post: Mike, As Janet pointed out in her reply, the minutes often read much like Quaker minutes. In following many of my ancestors tracks, many were members of the South River MM and Goose Creek MM in Bedford/Campbell Co's. Eventually, as the issue of slavery and the coming Rev. War separated out sides, I find many of my excommunicated Quakers becoming members of what was then Stinking River Meeting in northern Pittsylvania Co. Reading those minutes can be comical as well, when you find this one and that brought before the members for what, today, we think of as minor infractions. In one case, I found William Dove was to be questioned about his lack of attendance. His reply was that he was the miller and it was milling time. He was busy making flour for many in the "congregation" and thus was excused during that time period. Those minutes are treasures, though little will be gained as far as dates of marriages, births etc. Given those marriages were basically illegal under the Crown, no one was writing them down, to say the least. The Quakers did, but were often -in the more eastern counties- punished for such. Pittsylvania (as well as Bedford/Campbell) was much more tolerant, probably due to the time frame of the formation of the county. The Crown was already losing it's power, especially in that region and many settled out there for that very reason. Your article is quite informative. One addition would be the Stinking Creek meeting (couldn't be named a church, by law) which is now (or became the ) Greenspring Primitive Baptist Church, still standing and recently celebrated thier 200th anniversary as a church by that name. One of my ancestors, Joel Terrell Adams was a Priimitive or Hardshell Baptist Preacher, as was his brother, John Lynch Adams. Joel T Adams performed many marriages after his licensure in 1810 to preach. Just FYI. They are interesting and it's an important part of the past of the county.

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/3AC.2ACE/1537.2 Message Board Post: I'm sorry but need to correct that William Arrington was born in 1840 and Sarah in 1850. Both born in Virginia.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arrington/Gwinn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1537.1.1 Message Board Post: I found them in the 1870 census in Pittsylvania Va as William H. Arrington being 30 years old and Sarah being 18 so I figure they were married closer to 1870. Her birth year is 1850 on her tombstone and am trying to locate her maiden name. Do you see anything around this year? Thanks so much for responding to my post!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arrington Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1537.1 Message Board Post: Not here. No Arringtons living here in 1850. Only a couple of Arrington males md here during that period. Both were listed as being born in Franklin Co. That might be a lead.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BARBER, CUSTER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1538.1 Message Board Post: I have a connection to your BARBER Family through Elizabeth CUSTER, wife of George T. BARBER. They married 08 Dec 1847 Pittsylvania CO, VA. As you may have noticed, she's living with George, their son George, Rebecca, Virginia & Elenora in 1850 Pittsylvania CO, VA Census. I think Elizabeth must've died between 1850 and 1860 since she's not listed in the 1860 Census, but I'm unsure if all the children listed in the 1860 Pittsylvania CO, VA Census are hers since the 2 youngest both have the name of Benjamin. In 1860 Washington is George Washington BARBER, son of George T. BARBER & Elizabeth CUSTER. 1860 Pittsylvania CO, VA Census; North District; Bergers Store; August 27, 1860; Image 107 of 201 750/750 George T. BARBER 39 M Farmer 1000 200 VA Rebecca T. 56 F VA Judith V. 26 F VA Elenora A. 19 F VA Washington 12 M Edmond 06 M VA Benjamin H. 05 M VA Benjamin A. 03 M VA Do you have a marriage date for Rebecca & George BARBER. Also, do you have her maiden name? Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barber genealogy Pittsylvania Co., VA. Classification: Bible Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1248.2.1 Message Board Post: There is a life here after and that we will be with our loved ones after we die. We are working out our salvation here on this earth. Our families will be together after we die.

I have a ton of information that I have been putting together over the past couple of years on the Motley family in Virginia. I will be happy to share. Donna Motley Campbell ----- Original Message ----- From: Amanda Weaver <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 7:42 PM Subject: [VAPITTSY-L] Motleys of Pittsylvania Co VA > Hi everyone! My name is Amanda Weaver, of Tunnel Hill, GA, and I am a direct descendant of Henry Motley (b- Oct 4, 1790, d. Feb 11, 1853) Of Pittsylvania Co, Va. He was the son of Captain Daniel Motley and Sarah Payne. Henry Motley Married Elizabeth H. Tabb, Jan 14, 1812, and had my Great-Great-Great Grandfather Isaac "Otey" Motley Apr 19, 1829. He married Lucy W. Williams Dec 24, 1845, and they divorced later. Of this marriage came my Great Great Grandfather Thomas Henry Motley (1847-1915). Thomas Henry Motley married Sarah Diar Bise (1857-1950) and they begat my Great grandfather Rev. William Samuel Motley (1878-1956). Rev William Samuel Motley married my Great Grandmother Eva Ella Lena Ledbetter (1887-1919). They had my Grandfather James Elroy Motley(1906-1985) and he Married my Grandmother Amanda Elizabeth Smith (1919- ). They had my Mother Deana Gail Motley, who had me! Now at some point my Great grandfather moved south to South Pittsburg, in Marion Co Tennessee, and m! > y Grandfather moved even farther south to North Ga. > > Some of my family legend says that my great grandfather Otey Motley, left his wife and ran off to Texas in 1858 with a woman of color. My Great Grandfather Henry Motley's land was called Sandy River Plantation. His home place was a log home with a chimney at each end, located at the site occupied in 1995 by the National Guard Armory across North Main Street from Highland Cemetery in Danville, Va. His estate when he died consisted of a farm house and a town house in Danville. He had 69 slaves, and was worth 34,000 dollars. > > I am so interested in my ancestors if anyone out there is a distant relative or you have any more interesting stories about my ancestors, please feel free to drop me an e-mail at [email protected] > > Thanks > Amanda. > > > ==== VAPITTSY Mailing List ==== > Pittsylvania County Files online! Visit the Pittsylvania County Archives at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/pittsylv.htm >

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda Weaver, of Tunnel Hill, GA, and I am a direct descendant of Henry Motley (b- Oct 4, 1790, d. Feb 11, 1853) Of Pittsylvania Co, Va. He was the son of Captain Daniel Motley and Sarah Payne. Henry Motley Married Elizabeth H. Tabb, Jan 14, 1812, and had my Great-Great-Great Grandfather Isaac "Otey" Motley Apr 19, 1829. He married Lucy W. Williams Dec 24, 1845, and they divorced later. Of this marriage came my Great Great Grandfather Thomas Henry Motley (1847-1915). Thomas Henry Motley married Sarah Diar Bise (1857-1950) and they begat my Great grandfather Rev. William Samuel Motley (1878-1956). Rev William Samuel Motley married my Great Grandmother Eva Ella Lena Ledbetter (1887-1919). They had my Grandfather James Elroy Motley(1906-1985) and he Married my Grandmother Amanda Elizabeth Smith (1919- ). They had my Mother Deana Gail Motley, who had me! Now at some point my Great grandfather moved south to South Pittsburg, in Marion Co Tennessee, and m! y Grandfather moved even farther south to North Ga. Some of my family legend says that my great grandfather Otey Motley, left his wife and ran off to Texas in 1858 with a woman of color. My Great Grandfather Henry Motley's land was called Sandy River Plantation. His home place was a log home with a chimney at each end, located at the site occupied in 1995 by the National Guard Armory across North Main Street from Highland Cemetery in Danville, Va. His estate when he died consisted of a farm house and a town house in Danville. He had 69 slaves, and was worth 34,000 dollars. I am so interested in my ancestors if anyone out there is a distant relative or you have any more interesting stories about my ancestors, please feel free to drop me an e-mail at [email protected] Thanks Amanda.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3AC.2ACE/1248.2 Message Board Post: My Daddy's family all attended Old Mill Baptist Church. One thing that always was remarkable to me and quite noticable at family funerals: They did not believe that we will recognize each other in Heaven. When I was a teen, I argued with them about this, but they didn't think I knew what I was talking about. Thanks for your information and for all the work you do. Hopefully, you'll be able to locate the old Ferrell/Dodson cemetery near or on "Shiney Rock Farm." I wish I could tell you just exactly where it is. (Maybe you've already found it and I just don't know it.)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BARKER/BARBOUR Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1538 Message Board Post: I am trying to find some info on George Barber, wife Rebecca. Rebecca is living in Pittsylvania County, VA in 1850 and 1860 census, but is living with son...it appears to me. Apparently, her husband is dead by the 1850 census. I am particularly interested in locating information on Judith Virginia Barbour/Barber, born abt. 1830-1835, dau. of Geo. and Rebecca. Virginia later married Richard E. Parker in Scott County, Virginia, about 1882. I would surely appreciate any help you might be able to give. Thanks so much!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arrington Gwinn Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1537 Message Board Post: Looking for the Gwinn family history. Does anyone see a marriage around 1870 for this couple in Pittsylvania? He was born 1850 and she was born 1840.

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/3AC.2ACE/571.3 Message Board Post: Hi, I have a copy of the pension application for Sarah Hagood Parsons based on her husband's service in the War of 1812. Elijah Parsons was a private and served in Capt., Geo Towns Company of Artillery in the 3rd Regt. Commd by Col Austin, War of 1812. He was drafted in the fall of 1814. He was listed in a book of Soldiers of the War of 1812 in VA. Donna Price

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Bible Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/571.2 Message Board Post: Dear Caroline ,My Name Is Alton Slayton, My Ancestor Is Mary Polly Watts, Her parents are Joshua and Sara Wright. She married John Ragsdale. I can”t find Joshua’s ancestors. Any info will be appreciated .I Have the Ragsdales ,but Can’t go Any further back on Watts Side . Thanks for any Help. Alton

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/3AC.2ACE/571.1 Message Board Post: Dear Caroline ,My Name Is Alton Slayton, My Ancestor Is Mary Polly Watts, Her parents are Joshua and Sara Wright. She married John Ragsdale. I can”t find Joshua’s ancestors. Any info will be appreciated .I Have the Ragsdales ,but Can’t go Any further back on Watts Side . Thanks for any Help. Alton

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/3AC.2ACE/1536 Message Board Post: Hi. Mary Leigh was kind enough to let me know that the will of Obadiah Ham is in WB1:76 and was proved in 1825 (according to Wes Pippinger's latest volume of Index to VA Estates). There are also entries for accounts and inventory. I am hoping someone out there will be willing to look up the entry in the will book for me. TIA.

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/3AC.2ACE/1535 Message Board Post: I am trying to find an abstract of the will of Obediah Ham. I believe he died in December of 1824. TIA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowling/Bolling, Mattox Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1534 Message Board Post: I am originally from Bedford County and am looking for any Bowling/Bolling relatives in the Pittsylvania County area. Our Bowling family has participated in the DNA study that is being conducted through the Bolling Family Association. We are in Group 6. I am trying to find out if Joseph Bolling married to Rebecca Mattox in Franklin County, VA were my 3rd great grandparents. They lived in the mid to late 1700's. I found them in Bedford County, but believe they lived in Franklin County once it was formed from part of Bedford County. I understand that Pittsylvania County was also a part of that formation. I'm planning a trip to that area March 10-17 and would like to find any potential Bowling/Bolling relatives and share info. My great great grandfather was William Bolling/Bowling (all spellings) married to Julia B. Stiff. They lived in Bedford County. Thank you for any assistance anyone might be able to provide.

Hi, I am new to the list and could use some assistance. I an trying to locate some old history books and biographical sketches of prominemt citizens, published probably in the mid to late 1800's. for Pittsylvania county and the surrounding area, that would be formatted in Adobe Acrobat pdf. The reason I need Adobe is because I am with the US Navy, deploying here shortly for 6 months and I do not have storage room on the ship, yet rather I could keep the Adobe on my laptop computer. I have checked some surrounding counties to no avail. So I thought I would try here. I can receive a 10mb file through here, but anything bigger in size would probably need to be zipped, or even on CD-ROM Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Pittsylvania County Jeffrey US Navy