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/1522.1 Message Board Post: Virginia's, and the other southern Colonies/States, used English Common Law. According to Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765-1769) Sir William Blackstone it was the age of 21 when children came of age. "The legal power of a father (for a mother, as such, is entitled to no power, but only to reverence and respect) the power of a father, I say, over the persons of his children ceases at the age of twenty one: for they are then enfranchised by arriving at years of diferetion, or that point which the law has established (as some must necessarily be established) when the empire of the father, or other guardian, gives place to the empire of reason."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pickerel, Jones, Headspeth Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1522 Message Board Post: What was the legal age in Virginia in the late 1700 and early 1800's for obtaining a marriage bond without consent of parent or legal guardian. Was this the same age for signing other legal documents. Thanks, Leigh

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/1517.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for your reply and the information on the two Henry Morses living in Virginia. Unfortunately neither one of them have the right children's names. Since Danville is so close to North Carolina, that might be the next direction I take. Thanks again very much for your reply. Lilliam Morse Larsen

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/1517.1.1 Message Board Post: I thank you for your reply. I will try the search that you suggested, and if you do have a quick moment to search for a Henry or Charles who might have died between 1910-1930 this is just a guess. The only data I have is the photo taken in Danville in 1881 or '82 and he looks about 30-40 - hard to tell age at that time when they had the huge handlebar mustaches and people looked older than they were. Any information, even no information, is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I have Eanes family living in Pittsylvania Co. in 1860 I am looking for a death on this family. Delila/Dilila/Dehlia (her name was spelled many ways) Born About 1789 (maiden name Scates), husband John Eanes. Son John S. Eanes was living with them in 1860 he was born Abt. 1820. John Eanes was born Abt. 1783. I know with the war coming up, changes took place. Please if someone has death of Pittsylvania Co. and you see the names here please let me know. In 1860 Pittsylvania census it reads: John Eanes 79, Farmer listed land $1,500 personal $50.00 (So I know he owned land, maybe a will or estate there! Dilila 60 (now why they listed her as 60 I do not know, she should have been 70) John S. 39 Farmer In 1850 Pittsylvania Co., Va. John Eanes 68 Delila 61 Nancy 33 John S. 30 Martha 16 **Martha married John B. Gregory, then Ralph S. Prewett **I know nothing on Nancy Thanks, Sandy in Ohio

Hello to all, Looking for information and connection to the Eanes family. I have John Eanes born Abt. 1783. Son of Edward Eanes. Looking for marriages for John Eanes! Looking for death of John Eanes! The last thing I have found was him listed in the 1860 census, living with wife Delila (would love to have a maiden name for Delia and her death date). Thanks, Sandy in Ohio

Hi Lists, Looking for marriage information and parental confirmation for Alexandria R. Mattox and Lelia F., thought to have taken place in Franklin County, VA about 1878 or 1879. Parents of both parties are currently unknown. 1 Alexander R. Mattox b: Abt. 1854 in Virginia .. +Lelia F. b: Abt. 1862 in Virginia A second marriage of interest is Robert William Mattox, thought to be the son of Alexander R. Mattox, above, and his wife, Ora Alice. This marriage would have taken place about 1906 in either Franklin or Pittsylvania County, VA 1 Robert William Mattox b: Bet. 1878 - 1879 in Virginia .. +Ora Alice b: Abt. 1884 in Virginia m: Abt. 1906 Appreciate any information, clues, leads, etc. Thanks, John Hale Williamsburg, VA

Check this out: http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm

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/1521 Message Board Post: PATRICK COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY CALENDAR 2005 JANUARY 18, J. E. B. STUART’s LAST RIDE: THE BATTLE OF YELLOW TAVERN, lecture and slide program commemorating the 140th Anniversary of the battle that took Stuart’s life. Presented by Tom Perry. FEBRUARY 15, WAGON ROADS. Sally Burns will present a program on the mode of transportation our ancestors used, the wagon roads and in particularly the wagon roads of Henry County including the Carolina Road (Tutelo Saura Path, Iroquois War Trail) many of which our ancestors would have traveled during their lifetime. MARCH 15, QUILTING. Crystal Woods will present a wonderful program on Quilting in Patrick County. Learn how quilts are made and the beautiful stories they have behind them and how Quilting has also become an art. Feel free to bring your quilts to this meeting. APRIL 19, “THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN,” GEORGE STONEMAN’S 1865 RAID THROUGH NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA. A talk by Civil War Historian Thomas D. Pery on the March thru May 1865 raid by George Stoneman’s 5000 calvary, which was the only Union activity in our area 140 years ago at the end of the Civil War. MAY 17, LAWSON FAMILY TRAGEDY. Esther Johnson and Patrick Boyles will present a program on the Christmas Eve Tragedy of the Lawson Family that occurred in neighboring Surry County of which there are Patrick County descendants. JUNE 21, PATRICK COUNTY POSTCARDS. Marvin Keene, a member of the Reynolds Homestead Postcard Club will do a program on Patrick County Postcards. Bring your Patrick County Postcards and let’s take a walk back in time in Patrick County’s history. JULY 19, PATRICK COUNTY HONOR GUARD. Come and celebrate our country’s freedom with this program on Patriotism. AUGUST 16, CREATIVE MEMORIES SCRAPBOOKING. Alicia Tiller will present a program on scrapbooking and proper care of your photographs. SEPTEMBER 20, BEGINNING GENEALOGY MINIWORKSHOP. Want to do your family tree but don’t have a clue where to start? Esther Johnson will discuss researching courthouse documents, family documents, funeral home records, online records, etc. OCTOBER 18, JESUS CHRIST CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS ON HOW TO DO ORAL HISTORIES. Harry & Judy Roy will present a program on how to sit down and talk with people to record what they have to save in order to preserve these stories for future generations. NOVEMBER 15, SHARING MEETING. Covered dish meal beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by family tree swap. Bring your photo albums, family trees, books, etc to this meeting. The Patrick County Genealogy Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. except the November meeting at Stuart Baptist Church. These meetings are FREE and everyone is invited. For more information, call 276-251-8356, or email [email protected], or [email protected]

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/1520 Message Board Post: The Patrick County Genealogy Society is currently putting together a WWII Pictorial Book of Patrick County Veterans who served in WWII as well as the efforts on the homefront back home. If you have a veteran in your family from Patrick County (or even if they are deceased), you can submit all the pictures you want to us (not your originals, please), along with a 25 word caption for each picture FREE! Pictures can include their military pictures, pictures they took overseas, postcards, letters back home, rationing books, etc. We will be having a meeting this Saturday, at the Stuart Baptist Church at 9:00 a.m. to begin accepting pictures for this project. The Patrick County Genealogy Society is an outgrowth of the Patrick County Heritage Book. For more information, you may contact 276-251-8356, or e-mail: [email protected] The project chairman is David Sheley whose address is 4522 Dobyns Road, Stuart, VA 24171. You may mail pictures to him at that address. We are doing this to pay homage and patronage to our veterans for without them we would not have the freedoms we enjoy today.

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/1519 Message Board Post: Just wanted to let everyone know that we are now beginning work on Patrick County Heritage Book Volume 2. As you know, Patrick was part of Pittsylvania County until 1777 when Henry County was formed. There are many of you whose families qualify for this book. May 20, 2005 is the deadline. Here are our guidelines: Pioneer Story: If you had an ancestor in Patrick County before 1840, you can have a 500 word story and 1 picture free. Family Story: If are a descendant of a Patrick Countian, currently live in Patrick County, are a past resident of Patrick County, was born and raised in Patrick County, you qualify for a free 500 word story and 1 picture free. Veterans: Anyone who is a veteran or whose ancestor was a Veteran, may submit a free 100 word story and 1 picture. Topical Stories: Churches 100+ years of age: 500 words and 1 picture free Churches less than 100 years of age, and all other topical stories (schools, organizations, governmental officials, weather, folklore, recipes, mills, businesses no longer in business, etc.) - 250 words and 1 picture free Picture Collage: We will accept loose pictures for the picture collage at the end of the book. They must be labeled on the back with your name, and complete mailing address. Do not send us your originals. Stories must be typed, doublespaced. We plan to have the brochures out in February if not sooner. You can mail your stories to Patrick County Heritage Book, P.O. Box 1016, Stuart, VA 24171. Sorry, we do not accept stories via e-mail. If you have any questions, you mail call 276-251-8356, or e-mail: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] We'll be glad to answer your questions. The book will be $60 picked up in Stuart, and $68 shipped anywhere in the U.S. As many of you may know that purchased our Volume 1, it's packed full of family genealogies of people who have Patrick County ties. Alpha Hiatt, Chairman Patrick County Heritage Book Volumes 1 & 2

I have bought a lot of Pittsylvania County [and other things] on e-bay. There are some stores with fixed prices but there are also people selling individual items. Do not mean to make this a personal endorsement of e-bay but I guess it is. You can find lots of individual journal issues plus out-of-print items and older out-of-copyright items on CDs. judith arnn-knight

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/1518.1 Message Board Post: Toni, Try this web page: http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Evapittsy/look.htm It's an extensive list of Pittsylvania-related books that can be bought - there's at least 3 marriage books in there. Tom Westminster, MD

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SMITH, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3AC.2ACE/1518 Message Board Post: Can someone tell me who to contact for an indexed book of marriages for Pittsylvania County? I would like to purchase one of these books for my records. Also, does anybody have anything on the African-American Robertson/Robinson line? I am looking for descendants of Pank Robertson who was born in Franklin co, Va, but moved to Pigg River, Pittsylvania county after getting married in 1877. He died between 1890--1920. His wife's name was Bettie/Betty. Thanks. Toni

Thanks to everyone who sent me info on the Order of Red Men. It was very interesting and I greatly appreciate you taking the time to help me. Cindy (Hubbard) Headen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENNETT, THOMPSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3AC.2ACE/1385.6.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Noell, I'm very interested in your BENNETT connection. Can you tell me the names of your Susan E. BENNETT's parents by any chance? I have an Absalom BENNETT who married Elizabeth THOMPSON 12 Dec 1838 Pittsylvania CO, VA. I think his parents were James Lewis BENNETT and Mary TOWLER who married 20 Dec 1812 Pittsylvania CO, VA. Thanks!

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/1517.2 Message Board Post: The 1880 census shows two Henry Morse entries for the Virginias: Census Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia Source: FHL Film 1255362 National Archives Film T9-1362 Page 260A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Henry E. MORSE Self M M W 54 BAVARIA Occ: Keeps Hotel Fa: BAVARIA Mo: BAVARIA Elizabeth MORSE Wife F M W 44 BAVARIA Occ: Keeping House Fa: BAVARIA Mo: BAVARIA Ada MORSE GDau F S W 3 VA Fa: VA Mo: VA Eva RANDALL Other F S B 11 VA Occ: Servant Fa: VA Mo: VA Census Place: Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia Source: FHL Film 1255384 National Archives Film T9-1384 Page 171D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Henry W. MORSE Self M M W 25 VA Occ: Farmer Fa: VA Mo: VA Susan J. MORSE Wife F M W 20 VA Occ: Keeping House Fa: VA Mo: VA Anna MORSE Dau F S W 1 VA Fa: VA Mo: VA

My grandmother's brother, Phil "Red" Shelton, lived and died in Danville, VA (1911 - 1964). He was a member of the Chickasaw Tribe of Red Men No. 67. Can anyone give me any info of this organization or tell me how I can find out about it? Thanks, Cindy (Hubbard) Headen

I did not know there was a diptheria epidemic in that area in 1882. Does anyone know how widespread it was? Bobbi Estes -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 11:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [VAPITTSY-L] Re: Pittsylvania area connections, Eanes/Keatts/Coble/Moorefield/Barrow 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/1385.6.1.1 Message Board Post: Mary, just a couple of the sad stories: David C. Keatts b. 20 Nov 1820 d. 10 Apr 1907 married Mary Ann Eliza Gregory b. 16 Dec 1838 d. 29 Oct 1930 on 14 Nov 1856. (They would be your 3rd great grandparents). David had a brother Richard C. (your 3rd great-grand uncle) married Susan E. Bennett 10 Sep 1857 and by 1879 they had 9 children. During the Diphtheria Epidemic of 1882 in Pittsylvania County they lost 5 of their 9 children within a week and 3 on the same day. Martha age 11 died August 29th, Susan age 22 died August 31st, James age 16 died September 3rd, Richard age 7 died September 3rd, Henrietta Jane (Etta) age 5 died September 3rd. The story goes James took care of his little sister Etta and she thought the world of him. On the night of September 2nd James was sick and could not get out of bed. Etta crawled in the bed with him and the next morning they were both gone. At the cemetery there are 5 graves in a row but only 4 headstones. James and Etta share a headstone with James markings on the right and Etta's on the left. Richard was in the process of building what would have been at the time a mansion. After the loss of his children it took him years to complete and the results was a large shack. Only one child was born to Richard and Susan after the epidemic, Emma V. about 1884 and Susan Bennett Keatts died July 16, 1890. David and Richard had another brother, John Randolph Keatts (another great-grand uncle) married Ottaway Ann Bennett 21 Dec 1854 and in Dec 1855 were blessed with a daughter Mary C. Less than a year later Ottaway died 29 Jul 1856 and in Aug Mary C. died. As for Black Sheep, not sure if David C. was. He was the only Keatts to move to Henry County, where Alvis was born and settled in Eastern Pittsylvania County (the only Keatts to move to that part of the county). Had he not done this chances are his grandchildren would have never met the Eanes', Moorefield's, or Brumfield's, who were all settled on that side of the county. If you're interested in what I have on the Keatts, and Gregory's email me [email protected] and I will send you the pictures I have. I don't spend much time on message boards and rarely respond to postings. I'm sure you want to know my connection to the Keatts. My wife's mother was the daughter of David Thomas Keatts, Nora May Keatts brother so your great great grandmother was her great aunt. Also David C. and Mary Ann Eliza had a daughter Melissa Jane that married Samuel Boyd Haley and son Samuel Boyd, Jr. married my great aunt on my mothers side. Take Care, Noell Jones ==== VAPITTSY Mailing List ==== Miss some messages? Visit the threaded mailing list archives at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/VAPITTSY

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/1385.6.1.1 Message Board Post: Mary, just a couple of the sad stories: David C. Keatts b. 20 Nov 1820 d. 10 Apr 1907 married Mary Ann Eliza Gregory b. 16 Dec 1838 d. 29 Oct 1930 on 14 Nov 1856. (They would be your 3rd great grandparents). David had a brother Richard C. (your 3rd great-grand uncle) married Susan E. Bennett 10 Sep 1857 and by 1879 they had 9 children. During the Diphtheria Epidemic of 1882 in Pittsylvania County they lost 5 of their 9 children within a week and 3 on the same day. Martha age 11 died August 29th, Susan age 22 died August 31st, James age 16 died September 3rd, Richard age 7 died September 3rd, Henrietta Jane (Etta) age 5 died September 3rd. The story goes James took care of his little sister Etta and she thought the world of him. On the night of September 2nd James was sick and could not get out of bed. Etta crawled in the bed with him and the next morning they were both gone. At the cemetery there are 5 graves in a row but only 4 headstones. James and Etta share a headstone with James markings on the right and Etta’s on the left. Richard was in the process of building what would have been at the time a mansion. After the loss of his children it took him years to complete and the results was a large shack. Only one child was born to Richard and Susan after the epidemic, Emma V. about 1884 and Susan Bennett Keatts died July 16, 1890. David and Richard had another brother, John Randolph Keatts (another great-grand uncle) married Ottaway Ann Bennett 21 Dec 1854 and in Dec 1855 were blessed with a daughter Mary C. Less than a year later Ottaway died 29 Jul 1856 and in Aug Mary C. died. As for Black Sheep, not sure if David C. was. He was the only Keatts to move to Henry County, where Alvis was born and settled in Eastern Pittsylvania County (the only Keatts to move to that part of the county). Had he not done this chances are his grandchildren would have never met the Eanes’, Moorefield’s, or Brumfield’s, who were all settled on that side of the county. If you’re interested in what I have on the Keatts, and Gregory’s email me [email protected] and I will send you the pictures I have. I don’t spend much time on message boards and rarely respond to postings. I’m sure you want to know my connection to the Keatts. My wife’s mother was the daughter of David Thomas Keatts, Nora May Keatts brother so your great great grandmother was her great aunt. Also David C. and Mary Ann Eliza had a daughter Melissa Jane that married Samuel Boyd Haley and son Samuel Boyd, Jr. married my great aunt on my mothers side. Take Care, Noell Jones