Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=218 Surname: HENSON ------------------------- Seek information on the HENSONs listed on the 1767 tax list of Pittsylvania County (namely Paul, John, Wiliam(2) Henson). Paul and William in 1762 were in Amelia County and by the 1770s the family is in Wilkes County, NC. Speculate that Paul and William were brothers and that Paul had a son also named William. Many of this family later moved to Knox and Clay counties in KY and Hardeman Co. in TN.

It is in her footnotes on Benjamin's Will, sorry can't find the page number for you, she says that Joseph whose will was in 1785 is Benjamin son...that can be proven incorrect. I don't own a copy of Mrs. Clements' book so I'm relying on memory. regards, Margie

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=217 Surname: Lester ------------------------- Thomas Lester settled in Pittsylvania CO. VA in the 1770's. He and his wife Sytha had several children. Jesse moved to Surry CO.North Carolina by 1780's. Thomas jr, James and William went to Adair CO KY in early 1800's. Thomas Sr. died by July 1787 in Pittsylvania CO. VA. His brother William Lester died in Fairfax CO. VA in Feb. 1776. Thomas was listed as the sole executor of the will. William is listed as a Chain Carrier in surveys in Fairfax CO. in the 1750's. I am searching for information regarding Thomas parents. There was a John Lester listed as working with William on surveys. An Alexander Lester lived in Pittsylvania CO. around the 1770's.

Hello Maryanne, Obviously, (while you are proving all that information) Ms. Bonham might use the same time to take a few lessons in courtesy. I had a letter the other day from an online friend who talked about "being afraid to put anything down, because she knew about it, but had not yet proved it." I wrote her to please not hesitate to share her clues with us. We know they are just clues. It's up to us, if the info applies to our line, to prove it. That's the unwritten "law" of genealogy. You merely copied something interesting from a book, which might have been a great help to someone. Don't worry; if the line belongs to someone, most (excluding Ms. Bonham, of course) know that it is their responsibility to check it out. Audrey Melton Althaus

Leota, thank you for your note. Have you found a record (Deed, Will or family Bible?) that states the counties of Pittsy or Hfx? In 1887 when Stephen Terry wrote his family genealogy and made a slight attempt to cover some of the southern Terry's he did so by correspondence. this book " Notes of Terry families by Stephen Terry 1887". A descendant out of your family ,evidently wrote " David Terry was born in Jamestown, Va in 1765 and died in Smith Co, Tn in 1840, he married a REED who was born in Va and died in Smith Co, Tn 1844. He settled in Tn in 1800 and was a farmer. ( all children listed) among them : a son Thomas Jefferson Terry b. 1799 in Va, m/1st in Smith Co. Tn 1 Feb 1824 Maria Doss dau/o Stuart Doss, Maria b 1806 Va and d Oct 1848 in Tn. He m/2nd Eliza Oakley, b Wilson Co, Tn 1820. He was a farmer & lived in Tn until 1853, when he removed to Sherman, Tx." When we find early printed info we must prove or disprove it. I feel you should be looking more deeply into the Smith Co, Deeds, account books and anything else available there before jumping back to Hfx and Pittsy. Smith Co has very good records for TN, of course not one word of this early family tradition may prove true, but you must determine that, before trying to jump back. I say this with the kindest intent, you may have information that I do not. I am aware of a couple of missing David's out of Southside, but we must find some hook to bring them back to the right area of Va. warmest regards, Margie Brown

Barbara, I would look maybe in Bedford Co, or Powhatan as Joseph's estate settlement show him in that area before coming to Pittsy. I figure this Elizabeth would be born ca 1740/44, for the oldest son John is born 1760. Also the Amherst records, indicate that the David Crawford Jr died at approx same time as David Sr....and people have confused the two. David Jr became Sr on the death of his father....think they have Judith far to old, I do not think that Elizabeth and David Crawford were having children in their 60's. Judith and Joseph need to be completely redone, once Maud Clements made the mistake of making Joseph the son of Benjamin instead of a contemporary, the problems mushroomed. Nice hearing from you....regards, Margie

Barb, I have seen secondary info that her name was Elizabeth LUCK, this from letters out of Ohio, submitted to DAR, from descendants of the son Thomas with wf Sarah Hendricks, if it were my family, I would certainly persue that clue, to either prove or disprove that info....... I descend through the Terry branch that was in Halifax county,, Nathaniel and Sarah Royal Terry and their son Nathaniel who died in KY. warmest regards, Margie Brown

Leota, I am an avid TERRY family researcher, would you please post what you know about your Terry connection, I may be able to assist you. regards, Margie Brown

I too received a chastising message from Barbara regarding the Watson line. It was in regards to another book written in 1925 which may or may not according to her contain correct Watson data. I will not repost to it to this list. However, when any researcher does not agree with another, it should be done in a positive manner. Maryanne and I have been researching!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, often the documents and court records contain errors and misspellings, etc. I personally have a very poor penmanship due to an injury to my right hand as a child. I have been harassed by many people especial my family whose hand writing is no better than mine because of it. I have often had someone else write my name down just so I will not be harassed. Just because a person used an "X" on records does not necessarily mean they do not write. I have seen no documentation yet that would prove either way that John or Thomas Watson could not write. And you must also remember that sometimes a "proxy" was used to record legal documents for an individual who was in the fields working and sent someone to record the document for him. As you may know that happened in weddings also. Barbara, if you can assist us in our Watson research and provide sources or copies of the documents you are referring too. I am willing to pay WITHIN REASON for the materials. It is wonderful when someone is willing to share their research and help other researchers know what is what and where to find it. I have "plowed over a lot of unfertile records" to find just a scrap or two of material. So far I have found several of my lines back to the 1700's because I am will to do the research. I have been able in one case to find the ancestors and siblings of my ancestor who died Sept. 26, 1863 as the result of injuries sustained at the Battle of Chicamagua on Sept. 19, 1863. After his wife died at age 43, the details were lost. My father and several of his cousins searched for over 60 years without success (two of them were lawyers) trying to find a lead as to who they were and where they came from. I looked for years myself. Then about a year and a half ago, I decided to use the Internet for a bit of research. I found a new site for the surname I was researching. It proved to be another family but at the bottom of the site it listed other sites with the same surname. There was one new one. I clicked onto the site and in a few minutes was delighted to find a statement which said they were searching for the descendants of my ancestor. who was a brother to their ancestor. After verifying my data with their data, I contacted the researcher. And of the first time since the Civil War the branches were reunited. We are still looking for other cousins in the line. The family is related to Pittsylvaina County VA- The Terry family >David Terry, Thomas Terry and descendants. Other relatives include the Mark and Steward/Stuart Doss family and the Flowers family. I had only started researching on the Internet six months before. Any data found on the Internet or from other researchers I like to verify or prove so my records will be accurate. So please help us in verification or where to find the sources. The intent is not to spread inaccurate data but to provide other researchers with sources of material. If a source is closer to the date and individual lived then I try to find other proof of the material or information. Leota ----- Original Message ----- From: Maryanne Mills <mills@comteck.com> To: <VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 2:19 AM Subject: [VAPITTSY-L] Barbara F Bonham Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=214 Surname: Bonham ------------------------- I received this response from Barbara F Bonham this evening for posting the information I found in the History of Pittsylvania County, by Clement (1929). This is an exact quote from the book. Obviously, I did not write this book, I was not born in 1929, but I found the information interesting and thought it may be useful to others. If it is not correct, I am open to suggetions, even from Ms Barbara F Bonham. She did not send information as stated. This is an exact copy of her e-mail: Marilyn, Before posting all that heresay Watson stuff, try looking at the records and see that what was written up in the History of Pittsylvania Co was referring to the son, Thomas, not the father. Never and I repeat never will you find a reference in the records to a Thomas John Watson. They were two distinct different men. One could write and one could not. Please, don't continue the myth....do your research. I sent you enough to dispell the fable. Barbara -- FARTHING/BONHAM/COPLEY/NICHOLS/HARRIS/KENION/SHAW/KING/JOY/JENKINS NODINE/MYERS/BURNS/GREINER/SHELLY/SHARP/DAVIS/RUCKER/MARR/WILLIAMS TERRY/FERGUSON/CRAWFORD/HUNTER/RUSSELL/DeVORE/BROWN/BAKER/BISHOP CAGLE/NIX/MITCHELL/SELF/COZART/SHARP/WALKER/RIGGS/BETTERTON/HUDSON ==== VAPITTSY Mailing List ==== Whadya mean my grandparents didn't have any kids!?!

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=216 Surname: Carter, Lucke, Lanier, Hutchings, Tredway, Martin ------------------------- I'm interested in knowing more about Shields Saunders Carter and his siblings and their descendants. Shields was a son of Samuel Ross Carter and Sallie Hunter Lucke, and grandson of James Carter, Sr. and Lucy Washington Lanier. Shields moved to New York City in the mid-1890's, married, and by 1907, had left his family, possibly to head west. Family lore has it that he died in 1914, but I don't know the source of that information or a location. Another Chatham family I'm following is that of William Marshall Tredway II and his wife Rebecca Chesley Martin. Sallie Hunter Lucke and Rebecca Martin Tredway were close friends, and many years later, late in their lives and having met many miles away, Sallie's grandson (my grandfather) married Rebecca's granddaughter.

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=215 Surname: WATSON ------------------------- Dear Maryanne, Disagreements inevitably arise in genealogy and we pray that we disagree agreeably, especially in public. No private e-mails should be posted in a public forum under any circumstances, without permission from the sender. This only serves to inflame the situation. Not only has Barbara Bonham's private note been posted on this board for the world to see (if it wants to), it has also landed in the mailboxes of some 300 subscribers to VAPITTSY-L and has now been permanently archived, as will this note. Fortunately, GenConnect posts can be edited or deleted from the board. Tom [listadmin, VAPITTSY]

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=214 Surname: Bonham ------------------------- I received this response from Barbara F Bonham this evening for posting the information I found in the History of Pittsylvania County, by Clement (1929). This is an exact quote from the book. Obviously, I did not write this book, I was not born in 1929, but I found the information interesting and thought it may be useful to others. If it is not correct, I am open to suggetions, even from Ms Barbara F Bonham. She did not send information as stated. This is an exact copy of her e-mail: Marilyn, Before posting all that heresay Watson stuff, try looking at the records and see that what was written up in the History of Pittsylvania Co was referring to the son, Thomas, not the father. Never and I repeat never will you find a reference in the records to a Thomas John Watson. They were two distinct different men. One could write and one could not. Please, don't continue the myth....do your research. I sent you enough to dispell the fable. Barbara -- FARTHING/BONHAM/COPLEY/NICHOLS/HARRIS/KENION/SHAW/KING/JOY/JENKINS NODINE/MYERS/BURNS/GREINER/SHELLY/SHARP/DAVIS/RUCKER/MARR/WILLIAMS TERRY/FERGUSON/CRAWFORD/HUNTER/RUSSELL/DeVORE/BROWN/BAKER/BISHOP CAGLE/NIX/MITCHELL/SELF/COZART/SHARP/WALKER/RIGGS/BETTERTON/HUDSON

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=211 Surname: Watson ------------------------- Reading the History of Pittsylvania County, Virginia by Clement (1929), this was found: "John Watson and William Watson were the sons of Thomas Watson known as the Scotsman. William sttled on Harping Creek and John on Cherrystone Creek and Watson's Branch, where the lands are still held by the family. Among John's children was a son named Thomas, born May 1780 who married in 1806 Malinda Watson, a daughter of William Watson. The children of Thomas and Malinda Watson were: John, Thomas Jefferson, born 1809, Amos, Ichabod and Permelia Watson. Thomas Jefferson Watson married Elizabeth Leonard Duffel of Lynchburg in 1838 and had issue Wilbur Fiske, Fletcher Bangs, Thomas J, and Elizabeth Watson. Elizabeth Leonard Duffel was the granddaughter of Thomas Leonard, the English secretary of the Hon. Benjamin Franklin. Fletcher Bangs Watson married Pattie Treadway, daughter of Judge Wm. Treadway". (page 208) I believed Belinda Watson born 1813 was the daughter of Thomas and Malinda Watson. This has been disproved. Does anyone know the parents of Belinda Watson born 1813 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia? Her family moved to Perry County, Ohio.

Would like any information on any of the following family: William T. Owen b. June 2, 1821, D. May 13, 1891 so far have not been able to connect him to other Owens in the county he was married to Sarah E. Gilbert, daughter of John Gilbert b. Nov. 5, 1827, d. Nov 10, 1905 she had the following siblings: Judith married to John Ziegler Ramsey; Armistead, Buck, Harriett, Mrs. Jake Hedrick (Memoirs of Armistead F. Ramsey) Mark Jones b. 1824 married Dec. 2, 1844 to Sally (Sarah) Rigney b. 1827 (Sur. Daniel Jones) John Davis married to Catherine M.E. Ramsey (Catherine had a sister, Eglen(s)tine married to William S. Davis) Any clues on the above underlined names would be greatly appreciated. Janet fentress@intelos.net

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=209 Surname: WALLER ------------------------- Hello Janet: I too have seen the Pittsylvania WALLER families while researching my Shelton family roots. I will have a look at the Wallers in the census records and get back to you. There is a lot of helpful information regarding African-American and others genealogy at the websites below: http://ccharity.com/contents/freedmens.htm http://ccharity.com/discus/messages/board-topics.html good luck Debbie

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=208 Surname: Thurman, Thomas, Herndon, West, Richardson, Garrett ------------------------- Nancy Thomas and John Thurman were married on November 7, 1796 in Pittsylvania County VA. They migrated through Tennesse and then on to Kentucky and some grandchildren to Illinois. Any help with John and Nancy Thomas-Thurman's siblings and children would be appreciated.

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=206 Surname: Waller ------------------------- I'm looking for any info on African American wallers in Pittsylvania County, Va..I know my g-grandfather was a slave on the Waller plantation...my grandmother was born in pittyslyvania county..and later moved to Alta Vista, Va..I'm not sure if this is still considered Pittsylvania County...I have also heard they lived in a place called Level Run, Va...any info would be greatly appreciated

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=205 Surname: Robertson, Thompson ------------------------- Hoping to find the name of the church to which the family of Christopher and Mildred Thompson Robertson belonged. Christopher was from Amelia Co., VA; but I think his and Mildred's children were all born in Pittsylvania County. It was probably a Baptist church, but not necessarily. Any help at all will be most appreciated -- thanks! Linda

I recently ordered a copy of the 1776 will of John Elswick, my 6th g-grandfather, from Hampshire Co., WV, Romney, WV. I had also asked for a copy of any estate settlements, and the clerk wrote that these had been sent to Charleston for filming and would be available to order after July 1, 2000 from: WV Division of Culture and History, Archives & History Section, The Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300. She enclosed a partial list of documents pre-1800 that would be available. I am pasting the list below. The land willed by John I, who died bef 1759, was surveyed by George Washington, and was one of the first fifteen deeds in the area of Hampshire Co., which I've been told is now Hardy Co., WV. My 5th g-grandfather, John Elswick II, died abt 1748, and his estate settlement was in Augusta Co., VA, in 1749. His widow, Lydia Unknown Elswick (m. second Jacob Lorton) was in Montgomery Co., VA.abt 1749. I am interested in reaching anyone who may have ancestors who lived in these areas of Virginia and West Virginia pre 1800. I would especially like to learn the maiden surnmes of my grandmothers, Rachel and Lydia. Thanks, Jemima Gee Morse HAMPSHIRE COUNTY ESTATES (PRE 1800) Alexander, James 1773 Exec Bond & Appr Allen, John 1784 Appr 1785 Accnt Andrews, Peter 1767 Recording of Appr Arnold, Josiah 1755 Appr Arnold, Richard 1758 Exec Bond & Appr Ashbrooke, John 1763 Admin Bond, Sale Recd 1764, Div. of land Recd 1780 Ashpendale, Peter 1772 Admin Bond & Sale Beall, Capt. Benjamin 1765 Exec Bond, appr Recorded 1767 Beall, George 1797 Appr, 1800 Admin Accnt, 1804 Sett Beaver, John 1758 Admin Bond, 1761 Appr, 1763 Admin Bond, 1764 Appr Bell, Robert 1775 Admin Bond & Appr Biggins 1799 Sett Black, Eleanor 1799 Appr Blue, John 1770 Exec Bond, Appr Recorded 1772 Bogart, Gysbert 1778 Appr Bowell, William 1769 Admin Bond, 1771 Admin Bond & Appr Boyse, Riahcrd 1793 Admin Accnt Branson, Joseph 1780 Appr Brink, Hubert 1778 Appr Brown, Daniel 1780 Appr, 1790 Sett Bruce, Joseph 1783 Appr Bryant, Ambrose 1765 Admin Bond & Appr Bubert, Lanbert 1775 Appr Buffingon, William 1784 Probate of Will Burgon, John 1788 Recording of Appr Carlen, Andrew 1799 Appr & Sale Chandley, Stephen 1794 Appr Chapman, Charity 1797 Appr Chapman, William 1796 Appr & Sale Combs, Thomas 1791 Recording of Appr Connard, James 1796 Appr Cool, Philip 1795 Recording of Appr Corn, Andrew 1791 Recording of Appr Coulshine, Earnest 1796 Appr Cowan, Robert 1795 Appr Cresap, Michael 1792 Sett Crosley, Abel 1793 Appr Daugherty, Constantine 1764 & 1765 Admin Bonds, 1765 Appr (3 or Them) Davis, Theodorus 1767 Admin Bond & Appr Davis, Theophilus 1758 Admin Bond & Appr Decker, Luke 1757 Admin Bond, 1758/61 Apprs, 1767 Sett Delloyzea, Edward 1763 Admin Bond Delloytzea, James 1763 Admin bond & Appr, 1768 Admin Accnt Denton, Robert 1778 Appr Dobson, William 1798 Appr, 1800 Sett Drew, Perez 1797 Appr & Sale, 1826 Sett Earsome, John 1790 Appr, 1794 Sett Earsome, Simon 1797 Recording of Appr Edwards, David 1779 Appr Edwards, Joseph 1782 Appr, 1790 Sett Edwards, Thomas 1791 Appr. 1794 Sett Elswick, John 1759 Exec Bond, 1760 Appr Engle, Peter 1793 Appr Fairley, Thomas 1782 Appr (W. H. Rice - 1999)

Christine B Cable inquiry of 20 Mar 2000, here is some info on Drury and Hedrick Mayhew Owen. Drury Owen I, son of John Owen and Mrs Elizabeth Owen, B 24 Jun 1774 Albermarle Parish, Surry, Va. D: 10 Aug 1862 M 21 Jan 1793 Pittsylvania Co.,Va.to Hedrick Mayhew His siblings (John and Elizabeth's children) are: Martha "Patsey" Ann Owen B 22 Apr 1764 or 18 Oct 1765 Albermarle Parish,Surry, Va. D aft 1850 De Kalb, Mo. Buried Clarksdale, De Kalb, Mo Mary Owen B 27 Mar 1759 Sussex Co.,Va. D Aft 1820 Wilson Co.,Tn. Lydia Owen B 7 Dec 1749 Albermarle Parish, Surry, Va. Frederick Owen B 12 Nov 1751 Albermarle Parish, Surry, Va. Sarah Owen B Bef 20 Mar 1757 Surry Co.,Va. John Owen B 31 Oct 1761 Albermarle Parish, Surry, Va. Molly Owen B 4 Feb 1766 Albermarle Parish, Surry, Va. Peter Owen B 22 Apr 1769 Albermarle Parish, Surry, Va. D Bef 1802 Surry, Va. Robert Owen B 25 Sep 1771 Albermarle Parish, Surry, Va D Bef 1802 Surry Co.,Va. John Owen's (Father of Drury) parents were: Robert Owen and Jane Collier Sorry to be so late on this. Doris240@wizzards.net