This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eanes/Keatts/Barrow/Moorefield/Brumfield/Coble Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1385.6.1 Message Board Post: Noell, Wow, all this is great to see. I have been so blessed to have found so many connections and researchers in my lines. Especially since I have limited contact in the area right now and no opportunity to travel yet. I am so glad that someone else out there cares to keep all the family history for us. It has been uplifting to come from a memory of an old picture and my grandfather's strokes and his broken speech trying to tell me his grandparents info. I had such a hard time trying to get the real names and dates. I would never have found out so much with out all the help I have gotten from other distant connections and researchers. Growing up as a military child I don't remember much of the family history being shared with me, I don't know if my family ever really felt it was very important for us youngsters to know. They knew as much as they did and I think that they must have felt that was enough. Then again they all grew up in that area and lived with the older generations, unlike me. I always felt it was so sad that I didn't even know the names of my great-great grandparents. I think that might have been one of the reasons I started searching, I may have felt a little left out as I was growing up. This info fills that little personal void for me. In this history is where I belong and where I fit in. It feels good to see these names and dates even if I never saw these people. I missed most of the last 5 years or so of my grandfather's life because I was so busy with mine and sadly he died the night before my sister and I were making a much needed trip down to visit with him. He tried as much as he could in his invalid years to share his family history with me because I think he cared about my interest but it was so late in his decline that due to his physical condition he wasn't able to share with me what he wanted to. Having others sharing with me is like a little gift that I never expected. These message boards have given me an opportunity to enlarge my family and my life. Some times it can be a little overwhelming to put the family puzzle pieces in place but it is a joy to know that I can. Do you know of any family traditions or anything else to go along with names and dates that might add to the family picture? Are you aware of any cultural, ethnical or religious association these families might have had? I know there have been family tragedies, are you aware of any other touching stories or family miracles or family love stories that I might pass on to my lines? Any heros or quiet heros? Any rascals or black sheep? Any particular pieces of family pride? Any special possessions passed down or information on old family homeplaces? Are there any special family stories on unusual names passed down? I would love to see or obtain any copies of old family photos that might be left out there. I would love to decorate my home with those types of pictures. I collect old & antique photos of complete strangers, I would love to have some of my ancestors too. I would love to gather copies of any old papers related to our family and their lives. I hope Uncle Thurman is doing well, I haven't seen him since Grandpa passed on. I do need to catch up with him sooner rather than later while I still can. Thank you again for all your help.

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 Message Board Post: The Keatts, Moorefield, Brumfield connections: Alvis B. Keatts (also known as Alvie) b.3 Dec 1864 in Henry County, VA married Augusta Loula Barrow b. 11 Oct 1870 in Henry County, VA. They were married 17 Dec 1885 in Henry County, VA. Alvis (the youngest of two children) of David C. Keatts and Mary Ann Eliza Gregory and Augusta (Gussie) (the oldest of 6 children) was the daughter of Absolom Flournoy Barrow and Martha Susan Wyatt. Alvis and Augusta had 8 children that lived to adulthood and married. 2 married Eanes, 2 Moorefield's, and 2 Brumfield's. 1. Nora May Keatts married Archer Thomas Eanes 17 Dec 1916 in Pittsylvania County, VA. 2. Clarence B. Keatts married Julia Ruth Eanes 25 Oct 1919 in Pittsylvania County (Archer Thomas and Julia Ruth were children of Thomas Jefferson Eanes and Nannie Alice Gray) 3. David Thomas Keatts married Callie Lee Moorefield 9 Mar 1913 in Pittsylvania County. 4. Mary L. Keatts married Archer James Moorefield 9 Dec 1914 in Pittsylvania County. (Mary killed Archer) (Callie Lee and Archer James were the children of Charles E. Moorefield and Nannie L. Vernon) 5. Flournoy Edward Keatts married Emma May Brumfield 16 Sep 1916 in Pittsylvania County. 6. Lilly May Keatts married Eugene Brumfield 24 Dec 1924 in Pittsylvania County. (have not done any further research on the Brumfield line) The last 2 children of Alvis and Augusta: Howard Keatts married Kate Ferguson 21 Dec 1908 in Pittsylvania County. Horace Eugene Keatts married Pearl Lena Barber 9 Apr 1921 in Pittsylvania County. I have a picture of Alvis, Augusta, and Lillie (the youngest) cir. 1912 and a picture of Alvis, David, & Nora May Keatts and Callie Lee Moorefield on David and Callie's wedding day (very poor quality). Also have picture of Alvis and Augusta’s headstone and Alvis father David’s headstone. Hope this helps Noell Jones almost forgot - few months ago talked to your grandfather Stuart's brother, Thurman.

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 Message Board Post: Hello from Danville, Since I live in Danville, I can offer you two options -- you can contact the VA-NC Piedmont Genealogical Society directly for help [their facilities are in Danville, see http://www.rootsweb.com/~vancpgs/Index.htm] and one of their volunteers can do some look-ups for you, or I'll try to do it for you since I belong to that group and visit their research rooms several times a week. Either way, once you make your request, it MIGHT take a week or two for you to get results. Hope this helps! Richard

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morse Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1517 Message Board Post: In 1881-1882, my great grand father, Henry Morse, had his photo taken at Blunt's Art Palace in Danville, VA. This is the only clue I have of a family which later found itself in Havana, Cuba. Henry had a brother Charles, and sister Lenora (Leonor). The trail ends there. Is there anyone who can help with details on cemeteries in Danville, or any Morse information? Thanks very much!

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/1516 Message Board Post: Seeking info about Nannie Holcolm, born 1/14/1851, died 12/8/1900. Married Henry Clay Lewis, they had 8 children, Charles Walter Lewis, b.1871..Henry Lawson Lewis b.1875..Joshua Dodson b.1876..William T. b1878..Earnest T. b. 1883..Claude A. b.1886..Pauline Lewis (Whinery) and Maude Lewis (Hayes) b. 1889. Henry Clay and Nannie are buried in Ruffin, NC.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dodson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3AC.2ACE/1515 Message Board Post: I'm looking for anyone with ties to William Campbell Dodson, b. 1792 in Pittsylvania Co., m. Judith Dickson, and fought in the war of 1812. He was the son of Micajah Cager Dodson. Especially interested in any documentation, ie. will, property deeds, or records. William died near Elamsville, Va., Patrick Co., abt. 1860. Truman Dodson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tanner, Terry Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1514 Message Board Post: For those who've never seen a VA marriage bond, I've attached some documents. The bottom of the pic is the consent note from the father of the bride (who is underage) signed by the father Benjamin Terry. Note that the prospective groom could write his name and did not use an X. There is an error in the bond. The clerk accidentally listed the bride as Tanner instead of Terry. Such bonds were no longer required after the Civil War. ("War of Norther Aggression" for the easily offended.)

Circa 1789, widow Proctor and two small children (Richard about 2 years old and Benjamin apprx. 1yr.) along with Mrs. Proctor's sister (Sally Statia) left Pittsylvania County,Virginia, and traveled to Lincoln County, NC. I am trying to find out who was the father of these two small children. Marriage records from Pittsylvania Co. show a Richard Proctor marring a Winifred Short on 12 March 1793. Could this be the father? Other Pittsylvania Co. records show that a Richard Proctor's will was probated in Book 5 (1812-1817). Any information on who might be the father of these two boys would be greatly appreciated. Edwin L. Proctor [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meadows, Colley, Merricks, Wells Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1507.1 Message Board Post: They married 2 Feb 1850 in Prince Edward Co. A son, William (b.abt 1852), md twice in Pittsylvania Co. (1) Judy Merricks, 23 Mar 1871. (d/o Micajah) (2) Josephine Wells, 20 Mar 1904. (d/o Matthew B.) I didn't check the census records on any of these.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Willis, Blades Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1511.1 Message Board Post: No wills or anything else for him, that I can find. The Blades surname is rare here. I suspect most of them went West early in the 1800s. I can find only one child that is likely theirs...James M. Willis, born abt 1799. He md 3 times and most his children stayed in the county, intermarrying with the Scarce, George & Myers families. Note: I am not connected to any of these families.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AC.2ACE/1512.1 Message Board Post: There's a will for a Leonard Williams written 21 Nov 1800, proved 16 Feb 1801 in Pittsylvania Co. He mentions his pars Francis & Margaret Williams, but no wife or children. Mentions land in Warren Co., NC and a brother, Bennett Williams. That's all.

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/957.4 Message Board Post: any information on john henry hensley dob 1834 dod 1902 fathers name was jesse hensley. any info greatly appreciated . john henry is my g grandfather

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/61.1.3.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Chuck-Karen? After I e-mailed you I continued to search and found my Matilda Irby b. Jan. 1883 in ILL. parents were Pleasant Irby and Martha J. Waller both of ILL. So, I don't think yours and mine are the same, but, of course they could be distantly related. Who knows. Thank you so much for your quick response! Joyce Tracy Wichita, Ks.

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/1512 Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information on Leonard Williams who lived in Pittsylvania county and died in 1800. he had a son named James. He is part of the Robert Williams family who came to america in 1730. Robert lived in Ludenburg county virginia. there are several williams families living in pittsylvania during this time period who had lived in ludenburg county before who may be related to this Robert. In Leonard's will a, Thomas Wortham and a Roland Thonton is also mentioned. Does anyone have any information on them.

I had a Great Great Granduncle who may have died in the Danville Prison & I'm trying to find out if there might be a list of prisoners who were in the prison. I was also wondering of the tobacco warehouses that were used for the prison is still standing? My husband is from Callands & he might know the area where it was if I could find out that information. Thank you in advance Betty South Carolina --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Short, Irby, Simpson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3AC.2ACE/61.1.3.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Joyce The Matilda Irby who married Parkerfield Short was aborn about 1820. They were married by Joel Terrell Adams on 12 Nov 1844. Joel T Adams was my direct line, but Parkerfield Short and the Irby's are all cousins of some degree. I haven't fully chased them through the later census to see if they had a daughter. These are the census at hand. I'll take a look and see if they have other children after the 1860 census. In 1850 census of Leesville, Campbell Co VA Parkerfield Short age 29, overseer, for Alexander Trent Matilda age 31 William H age 1 M In 1860 census , Chalk Level ,Pittsylvania Co VA 1047 1047 Parkerfield 38 m farmer $2000 2500 Matilda 40 f William H. 11 John H. 9 M

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tracy/Workman/Palmer/Neal/Irby/Bloom/Bump... Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3AC.2ACE/61.1.3.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Chuck, I noticed your mention of a Matilda Irby, I'm curious as to if this Matilda is the same one I'm looking for. My grandmother was Matilda Olive Irby b. Jan. 1883. She supposedly married three times, I know of two, but not the third. Would appreciate a reply. Joyce Tracy Wichita, Ks.

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/1511 Message Board Post: looking for any information on Robert Willis B abt 1777 NC? married a Elizabeth Blades September 09, 1797 Pittsylvania Co., VA Steve Dodson WV

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/1510 Message Board Post: I was wondering if anyone has access to the above book - I am looking for info on my Dodson family line -Hugh A. Dodson had a son John Henry Dodson who married Ella Lee Cole and they had a child William Floyd Dodson. Any info would be greatly appreciated. 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/1508.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I have an estimated birthdate of 1767 for Sarah, it is "ballpark", but it could be possible for my Sarah and her George to be the parents of your George. Then, your Royal would have been named for his uncle. I have no known children for Sarah and George. The Lewis connection has been difficult. If you make any progress, please advise. Best, Chris Henderson, Spfld, IL