Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=87 Surname: McGinty ------------------------- I am searching for any information on the McGinty family in the area prior to 1800. Could you help me yourself or recommend a competent researcher in the County? Thanks, Jerry McGinty

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=86 Surname: Ball ------------------------- Thomas BALL born in Pittsylvainia Co., Va., dies in Henry Co., Ind., 1849. He resided in Washington Co., Tn by 1796 and was then in Grainger Co., Tn by 1814. One of his sons was Thomas born in Tn. (From: TENNESSEE and THEIR DESCENDENTS, published by the Tennessee Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 111249, Memphis, Tn.)

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=85 Surname: Hankley, Holt, Wayne ------------------------- Hi, Looking for information on Royal HANKLEY/HANKEY and his spouse, Laura HOLT (Hankley). Also, information on Leonard WAYNE. Thanks for any help you may be able to provide. JJ

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=84 Surname: Blakeley ------------------------- I am looking for information on John (James ) Blakeley Sr. married to(1) Rebecca? Born in Pittsylvania Co. Va. Born Oct.29,1755. Also marriage listed to Jane Shields, Aug .2,1783. She was born June 30 ,1766. Listed on the 1850 cense John Blakely served in the 3 rd Carolina Reg. of the Contential Army ,Commander William Thompson. John Blakeley may come from Ireland. would like more information.

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=83 Surname: Keesee ------------------------- Hello, I'm Nancy and I'm in Amherst Co. I am trying to find a Greenview Baptist Church in Pittsylvania co. Looking for Keesee's. Do you know of this Church? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am also researching the Maddox's from Pittsylvania Co. Thanks, Nancy

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=82 Surname: Parsons, Dunbar ------------------------- Looking for parents, burial place of RACHEL PARSONS, m. ELISHA DUNBAR Dec 1818 Pittsylvania Co. She diad June 1830, leaving only one child, my gggrandmother REBECCA ANN DUNBAR b. Sept 22,1822, who was taken to Jackson Co Alabama by her aunt Louisa Dunbar GILES (wife of John). Rebecca m. Preston Brown 1840. RACHEL PARSONS witnessed the will of WILLIAM PARSONS in Feb. 1818, with Dolley Farthing and Will Leftwich. Elisha m. a second time (need her name) and went to Lynchburg. Children: John; Dudley; Mary; Letitia. Again, he left his children to someone else to raise and went to Nelson Co (census 1860-70). He served in the CW in spite of his age, which he consistently lied about.He was son of Daniel. The Dunbars came to Pittsylvania in the early 1800's from Loudoun Co VA. Would appreciate any leads, especially to Rachel's parents. Thanks very much. Fay

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=81 Surname: Thacker, Walker ------------------------- I am looking for information about Pleasant Thacker b. abt. 1793 in Pittsylvania Co.,VA and Md. Patsy "Millie" Walker b. abt. 1797, dtr. of Benjamin Walker. They were md. in Pitts. Co., May 1820. Children: Lucretia B. Thacker, Mary Hew Thacker, William Carroll Thacker, Joel Thacker, Amanuel Thacker, Crispin Dickenson Thacker, John Pleasant Thacker. I believe Pleasant had a brother named Emanuel md. Melicent "Milly" Hodges. Looking for the parents of Pleasant and Emanuel. Pleasant left VA abt. 1838-1840 and settled in Weakley Co.,TN. where he died in 1872 Any help would be appreciated and I will be happy to share my info. with others.

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=80 Surname: Burnett ------------------------- I am researching the Burnett family. Would like to communicate with other Burnett researchers.

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=79 Surname: Barts ------------------------- My name is Darlene Brown (Barts). My e-mail is dbrown@lenzlink.net and the surname I would like to post is Barts. I was born in Danville, Pittsylvania County, Va. in 1952 and looking for information on my father. Thank you

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=78 Surname: Keeling ------------------------- Researching the surname Keeling. Would like to hear from others researching same name.

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=77 Surname: Abston, Clement, Dove, Farmer, Irby ------------------------- I am researching Abston, Clement, Dove, Farmer and Irby. Wiould like to share.

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=76 Surname: Simpson ------------------------- I am researching the SIMPSON family from Pittsylvania County, sometimes referred to as "The Brushy Mountain Simpsons." I will be happy to share what I have...CBJ

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=75 Surname: WILSON, WHITE ------------------------- I need the parents of Elizabeth WILSON who was born in Pittsylvania County, VA 15 September 1782. She married James WHITE 4 January 1798 and died in Abingdon, Washington County, VA 7 April 1851.

Potters Creek is west of Gretna, runs north-northwest to south-southeast and crosses US 40 today. It is in the general neighborhood of the Frying Pan Creek area. One of the better known residents of that region in the late 18th century was Bryan Ward Nowlin. Melanie Crain >Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 01:29:24 -0700 >From: Jim Clark <jamesclark@lanset.com> >Subject: Re: [VAPITTSY-L] Land Records > > >I just checked a note from you that said that his farm was on Potters >Creek. Is that anywhere near Sandy Creek?

Here's something not to miss: Jim Klumpp has developed a Web Site which discusses the Dalton Myths in genealogy and in today's family records. The site probes the myths's sources and errors. Each myth is then replaced by what facts can be found in documents so that we can adjust our own records. Most of these myths deal with the Dalton family who lived in Pittsylvania County. To read these informative studies, go to: http://www.wam.umd.edu/~jklumpp/gen/dalton/myth.html

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=74 Surname: Cleaver, Clever ------------------------- I am searching for my GGGG-grandfathers' father. My GGGG-grandfater was John CLEVER b. abt.1745 he lived in Pitts. Co. VA. and had a common-law marriage with Bridget ( Biddie ) Cunningham. They had one daughter that I know of Nancy Cleaver. But John'd father I can't seem to find. There is a chance John was born in another county, maybe Glouchester? Any help would be appericated. Thak, Rod Link: Cleaver Family URL: <http://homestead.com/macmahl>

Hi Karen, Thanks for your newsy response. A few questions... > Please be aware that some of the descendants of John Shelton and Elizabeth > don't agree that John is John II. april Mille's book follows some old > research that says that John Shelton was the son of John Shelton died in > 1778 in MEcklenburg, while visiting his sister. IN fact, that sister, > Catherine Shelton Blakey, had died not long after her marriage to Blakey in > Middlesex Co VA. Do you have death date for Catherine Shelton Blakey? > They may have been part of the larger Shelton family, but when Mark moved to > pittsylvania in abt 1780, he's seen as Mark Chilton and goes by that until > quite a bit later. Then later went by Shelton? instead of Chilton? I am aware that there are errors mixing the Chilton and Shelton lines. Also aware that some Chiltons later changed to Shelton. > John Shelton has been misidentified as a son of John and > brother to Mark, even though John Shelton (Chilton) of Mecklenburg Co makes > no mention of a son John. I have a copy of will of John Shelton stating "In the name of God amen I John Shelton, Senr. of the parish of Saint James in the County of Mecklenburg" dated 18th day of November 1777 and "signed sealed published & declared before us" A. Clack R. Munford Elizabeth Munford Tignal Jones, Junr. Thomas x Pdtchett Nathan Tate John x Shelton mark Problem: you can't be a witness to your own will. Have death date for John Shelton II as November 26, 1801, married Mary Payne March 19, 1800 Grainger County, Tennessee. BUT: 3 children listed for the John Shelton II cannot be correct-Lettice Shelton b.1763,William Shelton b.1766, Lucy Shelton b.1768-if John Shelton II birth date is 1765. I believe these 3 are children of John Shelton Senior. > JUST FYI if you are descended from John. No, just want my files accurate. I descend from Crispin Shelton, then Gabriel. > Who Mark is and his relationship to the family remains a mystery. Again referring to will of John Shelton: In the name of God amen I John Shelton, Senr. of the parish of Saint James in the County of Mecklenburg being in perfect health & of sound & disposing mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament first I resign my soul into the hands of almighty God hoping for a joyful Resurrection in the merits of my savior Christ Jesus & my Body I commit to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner. Item I give and bequeath the land whereon I now live to my son Mark SheIton to him and his heirs forever-paying such just debts as I may owe at the time of my Decease In case my said son should not comply with the above most reasonable condition then I give the said land to my Grandson William SheIton son of Mark to him and his heirs for ever. Item I appoint my son Mark SheIton the sole executor of this my last will and testament and revoking all other Wills by me heretofore made I do declare this to be my last In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 18th day of November 1777 signed sealed published) & declared before us A. Clack R. Munford Elizabeth Munford Tignal Jones, Junr. Thomas x Pdtchett Nathan Tate John x Shelton mark Seems we might (again!) have a mix up on the Shelton and Chilton lines. Any input you have is greatly appreciated! And Thanks again, Jan Shelton Nixon

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=73 Surname: Bays Mays ------------------------- I descend from Bays/Bayes in that county. Right off hand I don't remember a Amos Bayes. Do you have any more Info on him or his siblings? dianjone@pldi.net

Posted on: Pittsylvania Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Pittsylvania?read=72 Surname: Bayes, Bays ------------------------- My GGGGrandfather Amos Bayes was born in Pittsylvania Co. in 1803 and I have been trying to find his father but without much luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. He may have been listed as Amos Bays.

I just checked a note from you that said that his farm was on Potters Creek. Is that anywhere near Sandy Creek? I know that Peter H. Clark was married to Elizabeth Campbell. There was a marriage between a John Campbell, b abt 1780 and a Patsy Dodson b. abt 1788 in Pittsylvania Co. on Nov 16, 1805. Could this be a brother of Peter Hamilton Clark's wife, Elizabeth? There was a marriage between Samuel LaPrad and Jane Campbell in Franklin Co., VA on Aug 16, 1796. Was Samuel related to Catherine and Jane Campbell related to Elizabeth and John? Jim H & CJ Nichols wrote: > I have a copy of land records - when Peter H Clark sold his land in > 1825-6. It has, of course, the description of the land being sold. How > do I go about finding out where it was?? I would like to know what part > of the county he was in......... > CJ > > ==== VAPITTSY Mailing List ==== > Too much email? Don't unsub! Switch to Digest Version & get your Pittsylvania County posts combined into one neat email per day.