This is my first time posting. I love the email and read everyone. The reason for my response is to the Hodge family. The Hodge family is located and from Halifax county. It is very possible that Jos Hodge is related being from that area. To my understand The Hodges have a family reunion every year. The Hodges in that area are also related tot he Wyllie family of Danville and Halifax. My grandmother was a Margaret Hodge Wyllie who dies in 1939. The last time and first time I met a Hodge was in 1991 at my uncles funeral. That is where I learned of the reunions. I do not know who to get in contact with the people but I do know they know their history of their family. I hope this helps. The one person who would know could be a cousin of mine who is a genealogist by the name of Kate Lepine. She lives in the area and if you find her, do not tell her I sent you. She is a very nice person and I am sure will be helpful. John Noble Wyllie Jos Hodge, VAPITTSY-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Subject: > > VAPITTSY-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 60 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [VAPITTSY-L] "Reply" to list [JasOHodges@aol.com] > #2 [VAPITTSY-L] In search of William [TowpathGal@aol.com] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from VAPITTSY-D, send a message to > > VAPITTSY-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: [VAPITTSY-L] "Reply" to list > Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 06:34:18 EST > From: JasOHodges@aol.com > To: VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com > > In a message dated 00-02-28 21:36:35 EST, you write: > > << Duane, > > This mailing list is set up so that if you hit the "reply" button on your > e-mailer, the original sender's address appears -- unless you manually > change it, your message will go directly to the sender and not to the list. > >> > > Tom, I'm on AOL. When I hit "reply" my return e-mail is automatically > addressed to the list and not the person sending the email. In the heading > of the messages I receive from the list are the sender"s name but the next > line says "TO: VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com" and that's where the reply goes. > > I'm sure we all appreciate your time and effort as listowner, certainly I do. > Thanks. > > Jim Hodges > > ______________________________ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: [VAPITTSY-L] In search of William H. Keeling > Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 14:50:47 EST > From: TowpathGal@aol.com > To: VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com > > My biggest brick wall is William H. KEELING, born about 1770-1780 but I'm not > sure where. Think in Virginia. He first shows up in Todd Co. KY Census in > 1820, in the 1830 census, and when he marries Catherine GRUMBLEY. He does > not appear in the 1840 census, although Catherine and some of their children > do appear. He may have been married before, possibly in Virginia. I > understand that there is a town called Keeling in Pittsylvania County, and so > I figured there must be some Keelings around! Maybe someone there has a > long-lost gg-uncle or something named William H. that no one seems to know > what happened to??? All help will be greatly appreciated! > > Janet Keeling Daily > Researching Keeling, Hughes, Cleavenger, Adams, Sargeant, Yancey, Vass

Donna - Bird and Welcome are unusual names. Since beginning this research, I have seen them more often than I would have believed. Probably because the records I look at contain relatives, and close friends, who honor their fathers,uncles, and friends, by using their names; as perhaps the Parsons did! (And perhaps the Parks did also!). When I first saw the the name for my ggggrandfather's younger brother, I imagined his mother telling the visiting parson, "Yes, Preacher, we have another boy, and he IS welcome!" I don't have Parsons in my family data base, but for some reason the name seems familiar. As I have the chance, I will review source materials for Parsons. I will let you know. Thanks for your response. ----- Original Message ----- From: Donna Price <prices@mail.advertisnet.com> To: Tom Parks <tapeve@atl.mediaone.net> Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 5:30 PM Subject: RE: [VAPITTSY-L] PARKS, in Pittsylvania > Hi, > I don't have any info for you other than the name Bird and Welcome are names > that also appear in the family of Joseph and Sarah Parsons. Have you come > across Parsons in your research? > Thanks, > Donna > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Parks [mailto:tapeve@atl.mediaone.net] > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 2:46 PM > To: VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [VAPITTSY-L] PARKS, in Pittsylvania > > > My name is Tom Parks. I am seeking any, and all, connections in > Pittsylavania County for my g-g-g-grandfather, (Thomas?) BIRD > PARKS. (The only support I have for the Thomas is that one history book of > Coweta Co. GA, referred to him as Thomas Bird, and > his grandson was named Thomas Bird Parks II; all records I find of > him:marriage, census, land, court,etc. show only BIRD.) > Bird is buried in the Parks Cemetery, Coweta County, GA. His tombstone is > inscribed: Bird Parks Senr , born in Pittsylvania > Co. Va. June 11, 1779 died Dec 27 1849 . > > I have some evidence that brothers Bernard, John B., Welcome, and sisters > Peggy, Milly, Patsy were born in "Virginia";married in Georgia. Spousal > surnames: Fanning,Holms,Burroughs,Smith,Duke,Jordan; these are listed > because re-settlers tended to move with former neighbors. > > I have some evidence to indicate Bird's father was: JOHN PARKS, buried in > Parks Cemetery, Oglethorpe Co.,GA, d.14 July 1799, > aged 70, making his birth c. 1729. Buried next to him, and therefore > probably his wife, is Mary, d. 24 Oct 1794, aged 55, making her birth c. > 1737.(If she is the mother of BIRD PARKS,could she have been a Bird/Byrd?) > > All these individuals appear in Wilkes Co./Oglethorpe Co./Georgia records by > 1800. Any leads to tie the siblings together, and to > confirm their parentage, and other antecedents, will be most gratefully > received. Thanks, > > Tom Parks, 7286 Tara Dr., Villa Rica, GA 30180 > tapeve@atl.mediaone.net > > > > ==== VAPITTSY Mailing List ==== > Do you appreciate this list? Ever found helpful free source material on the > VAGenWeb project pages? If so, show your appreciation by contributing a > transcription to the Pittsylvania County Archives. > >

My biggest brick wall is William H. KEELING, born about 1770-1780 but I'm not sure where. Think in Virginia. He first shows up in Todd Co. KY Census in 1820, in the 1830 census, and when he marries Catherine GRUMBLEY. He does not appear in the 1840 census, although Catherine and some of their children do appear. He may have been married before, possibly in Virginia. I understand that there is a town called Keeling in Pittsylvania County, and so I figured there must be some Keelings around! Maybe someone there has a long-lost gg-uncle or something named William H. that no one seems to know what happened to??? All help will be greatly appreciated! Janet Keeling Daily Researching Keeling, Hughes, Cleavenger, Adams, Sargeant, Yancey, Vass

In a message dated 00-02-28 21:36:35 EST, you write: << Duane, This mailing list is set up so that if you hit the "reply" button on your e-mailer, the original sender's address appears -- unless you manually change it, your message will go directly to the sender and not to the list. >> Tom, I'm on AOL. When I hit "reply" my return e-mail is automatically addressed to the list and not the person sending the email. In the heading of the messages I receive from the list are the sender"s name but the next line says "TO: VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com" and that's where the reply goes. I'm sure we all appreciate your time and effort as listowner, certainly I do. Thanks. Jim Hodges

Duane, This mailing list is set up so that if you hit the "reply" button on your e-mailer, the original sender's address appears -- unless you manually change it, your message will go directly to the sender and not to the list. I encourage subscribers to send their replies, however, to the entire mailing list if their note contains pertinent genealogical information that might be helpful to others on the list. This involves physically changing the address in the "To:" field of your e-mailer to VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com. Hope this helps! Tom [listowner, VAPITTSY-L]

My name is Tom Parks. I am seeking any, and all, connections in Pittsylavania County for my g-g-g-grandfather, (Thomas?) BIRD PARKS. (The only support I have for the Thomas is that one history book of Coweta Co. GA, referred to him as Thomas Bird, and his grandson was named Thomas Bird Parks II; all records I find of him:marriage, census, land, court,etc. show only BIRD.) Bird is buried in the Parks Cemetery, Coweta County, GA. His tombstone is inscribed: Bird Parks Senr , born in Pittsylvania Co. Va. June 11, 1779 died Dec 27 1849 . I have some evidence that brothers Bernard, John B., Welcome, and sisters Peggy, Milly, Patsy were born in "Virginia";married in Georgia. Spousal surnames: Fanning,Holms,Burroughs,Smith,Duke,Jordan; these are listed because re-settlers tended to move with former neighbors. I have some evidence to indicate Bird's father was: JOHN PARKS, buried in Parks Cemetery, Oglethorpe Co.,GA, d.14 July 1799, aged 70, making his birth c. 1729. Buried next to him, and therefore probably his wife, is Mary, d. 24 Oct 1794, aged 55, making her birth c. 1737.(If she is the mother of BIRD PARKS,could she have been a Bird/Byrd?) All these individuals appear in Wilkes Co./Oglethorpe Co./Georgia records by 1800. Any leads to tie the siblings together, and to confirm their parentage, and other antecedents, will be most gratefully received. Thanks, Tom Parks, 7286 Tara Dr., Villa Rica, GA 30180 tapeve@atl.mediaone.net

Carol - This is Betty. I was incorrect when I said the Marriage Bond of Paul and Martha were lost. I found my copy and I think I know why someone said Keeling was her maiden name. This is a quote: "Know all men by these presests (it is presests on the bond), that we Paul H. Dodson & John Keeling are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors, and Administrators jointly, and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 18th day of November 1850. "The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above bound and Martha J. Dodson of (blank) County. Now if there be no lawful cause, to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain full force and virtue." There are no signatures nor Witnesses. The tombstone is inscribed: Martha J. Wife of Paul H. Dodson Born Dec 8, 1829 Died Dec 31, 1912 NONE KNEW THEE BUT TO LOVE THEE. According to a compilation by Frank Fuller, which I copied in the Danville VA Library, "The Dodson Families of Southwest Virginia and Some of Their Descendants" lists the children of Paul and Martha J. 1. Beverly S. b Feb 10, 1861, m Bessie Ann Ingrams. Issue: Dr. Austin I., John, Elva, Headley, Ether. 2. W. T. (Tom) b Oct 14, 1851, m Mary Virginia Walme. Issue: 6 children 3. Paul Hampton Jr. m1st Mary Vaden. Issue: Annie, Connie, Hattie. m 2nd: _____ Yates. Issue: Marthan, Mary, Hampton, Kenneth, Benjamin. 4 Peter T. m Nannie Chaney. Issue: Lacy C., Callaway Brooks, Eva, Lissie (Malissie - Mrs. Howard Terry). I have found and added Moody or Miller J., Benjamin Franklin (my grandfather), Clifton H., Walter Lewis (no date on tombstone). 5. Martha Ellen m Sam H. Reeves. 6. Betty m. Franklin. 7. Sarah E. b June 12, 1857. 8. Charles Wall b Feb 5, 1853 or 1863? d Dec 19, 1893 m Harriet Ann Collie. 9. Catharine b Aug 23, 1866. 10. Kate b 1866 m Jim Bennet Feb 9, 1882. Probably two more who died at birth. Part of the above page and following pages were researched by William H. Dodson from State Archives in Richmond, Virginia, various family Bibles, memorial stones in various cemeteries, and memory of Mrs. Bessie Dodson, Sutherlin, Virginia. (I also added a few dates.) I have not proofed any of this except #4 Peter T. m Nannie Chaney - my line, the parents of my grandfather. I have visited their burial sites and copied the tombstone info. Peter T. remarried after Nancy's death and is buried in Caswell Co NC. Heresay is that Martha J. was a Dodson from NC. What do you have about her? Would be interesting to find a Will by John Keeling to see if he names a child called Martha J. Hope this is of help to you. You are correct about Paul's line. What is Glenn Gohr's home page? Would like to contact him. Looking forward to your reply. Betty

As I am new to the list, I would like to ask about replies. When I receive an e-mail from the list and want to reply, can I just reply to the actual note, or do I have to paste in the VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com address? In other words, does the reply go to the person sending it, or back to the list? This is sort of important as one misses a lot of info that might contain leads if replies do not go to the list. Regards, Duane Mills

Hello Everyone, My name is Michael D. Kendrick, I am a former resident of Callands/Worlds, Pittsylvania County, I now reside in Chesterfield County, Va. At present I have over 4,000 entries in my family tree. I am looking to find some missing information on several people. 1st person is:Edward D. Hensley feb11,1860-sept 15,1937 was married to Susan Elizabeth Burris(Bourghs) mar 10, 1861-may 21, 1947. I am searching for information on Susan mostly, all I have is she was supposedly have been the daughter of a Dr. Mays and Polly Burris??? I have nothing to document this information. 2nd person: James Clark 1803-? married to Mourning Martin no information found yet. only found 1 daughter thus far: Martha Ann Clark sept 12, 1824-mar 19,1905, she was married to Alexander L. Hensley . I am looking for any information on any of these people. These people are my grandparents on my grandmothers side of the family. The Main part of my focus is all the decendants of Owen Sanford Adkins,Sr. nov 1785- may12,1885. I have a lot of information on these families, but there are still some missing information, So I would greatly appreciately any assistance in this search. I would love to meet some more of my cousins, Since I have started using this website, I have found 3 cousins that I plan to meet with soon. Michael D. Kendrick june 14,1958, son of Norman D. Kendrick and Ann Marie Reynolds, Marie is the daughter of Lee B. Reynolds and Katherine Clark, Norman is the son of Leslie Elvin Kendrick and Gladys Lockomey, I am also looking for any information on: Hughie Add Lockmey ?-1953, he was married to Elizabeth Williamson Wooddford may 17,1896-aug 27, 1930, they are the parents of Glady Lockmey Kendrick Nov 17,1917-Feb 17, 1986. Thank You for your time, Respectfully Yours, Michael D. Kendrick 10424 Genito Rd. Chesterfield, Virginia 23832 mike58-98@mindspring.com

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Carol - I also have photographs of Paul & Martha's tombstones. I have visited their burial site in Pittsylvania Co., near Keeling (a spot in the road). Bettie

Carol, my ancestor is Paul Hampton Dodson, who married Martha J. Their marriage bond is missing at the Pittsylvania Co. Courthouse in Chatham, Pittsylvania Co. VA but I have a photocopy of the entry in the huge marriage book, which only states Martha J., married 18 Nov 1850. Until I saw your mail, I did not know Martha's last name was Keeling. What proof do you have that her last name was Keeling? If you would like to converse privately, e-mail me at momamay@aol.com. Paul was in the War Between the States and I have an UDC supplement certificate on him. This info probably won't help you but I have documented proof of Paul's line back to Charles Dodson in the 1600s. I know the children of Paul and Martha, and I am one of their descendants. Just send me your individual address and we will converse. Good talking to you. Bettie

Hi Nla2247, I didn't get your name. Yes, the Henry in the Civil War was the father of Minnie's Henry. And yes, my information on the Motley connection is from the Frakes book. Our Motley connection is that Minnie was the daughter of Pollie (Mary E.) Motley and Isham Hodges. Pollie is # 13 of Wm (Billie) Motley and Susan Motley. There is also another Viccellio/Motley connection. My Great Aunt Stephanie (Stephnia)[she was Henry's sister - that's Minnie's Henry] married J. Luke Motley, son of Mary Ann Motley and Isham Hodges (Isham's second marriage). So Henry married Minnie, and Stephnia married Minnie's half brother Luke. All that's from the Frakes history. Important to me is that Minnie and Henry died early (when my dad was 16 and 18 respectively) and my dad went to live with his Uncle Asa and Aunt Annie Viccellio, and his two surviving brothers went to live with their Aunt Stephnia (Viccellio) Hodges. Thanks for the response. Don't know if any of this helps, but keep sharing. Vicki ----- Original Message ----- From: <Nla2247@aol.com> To: <VAPITTSY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2000 5:17 AM Subject: [VAPITTSY-L] Re: VAPITTSY-D Digest V00 #36 > In a message dated 2/6/00 1:27:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, > VAPITTSY-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > << braundv@txucom.net >> > Hi Vicki, Minnie Averett Hodges Viccellio was my 4th cousin, 4 times removed. > Right now am trying to figure out how, as the furthest I can go is to my g > g'mother who was Codora "Dora" Frances Bates who m. Powhatan Thompson(he has > been a stumbling block, but that's another story).... > > I know Minnie and Henry's vitals (M-28 Feb 1876-01 Sep 1927) and (H-07 Mar > 1863-23 Nov 1929). > > You say that Henry fought in the Civil War, perhaps this was his father, also > named Henry? > > I am also interested in your Motley relationship as one of my direct ancestor > was a Sarah "Sally" Motley who m. Joab Meador (Meadows) in the mid 1700's. > Is your Motley source the Motely book by Lola Bernice Frakes? > > > ==== VAPITTSY Mailing List ==== > Pittsylvania County Files online! Visit the Pittsylvania County Archives at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/pittsylv.htm > >

dear list I am also seeking a Keeling.She is Martha Jane Keeling(1828-Pittslyvania Co.Va-d-1886) who married Paul Hampton Dodson(1824-Halifax Co.Va11-18-1850-Pittslyvania Co.Va Any help would be greatly appreciated Carol

Where are the proof documents that Amelia/Pamelia Motley is the daughter of John Motley? The dates she was born and died? I cannot find a Will by John and the only proof I have is the Marriage Bond that states Permelia Motley married Nathan Riddle in 1845. Lola Frakes' book The Motley Family cites Permelia married Nathan, the date of marriage, and lists their children. Where did she find this information? I have proof documents that the marriage and children listed are correct. The book has no bibliography. Again, I need a document that proves Amelia/Pamelia/Permelia Motley was the daughter of John Motley. (John was the son of David Motley and Elizabeth Pendleton from Amelia Co. VA) Can anyone help? Bettie

I am searching for information about my husband's family. His grandfather's name was William Edgar Climer. William's mother's name was Sarah Jane Hill. We found a notation in an old book that William Edgar Climer was born near Chathm, VA near Danville. There were four sisters in the family. One stayed in the area. Her name was Ann Climer Adkins or Atkins and the last address found was in that area. Does anyone have any information concerning this name? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Anne

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In a message dated 2/24/00 1:28:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, VAPITTSY-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << mike58-98@mindspring.com >> Michael, I had heard that talk about Owen Sanford Adkins, Sr. having 108 children--this info was given to me by the Piedmont Gen Society in Danville. Don't know if you got that info from them. Would like to see what you have I am sure we are related! My Pittsylvania Co surnames are: Abbott, Adkins, Bates, Burnett, Craft, Davis, Gibson, Griffith, Harvey, Hix(Hicks), Jennings, Meador(Meadows), Motley, Owen(s), Parker(twice), Rigney, Robertson and Thompson(twice). Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Nancy in MD

In a message dated 2/6/00 1:27:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, VAPITTSY-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << braundv@txucom.net >> Hi Vicki, Minnie Averett Hodges Viccellio was my 4th cousin, 4 times removed. Right now am trying to figure out how, as the furthest I can go is to my g g'mother who was Codora "Dora" Frances Bates who m. Powhatan Thompson(he has been a stumbling block, but that's another story).... I know Minnie and Henry's vitals (M-28 Feb 1876-01 Sep 1927) and (H-07 Mar 1863-23 Nov 1929). You say that Henry fought in the Civil War, perhaps this was his father, also named Henry? I am also interested in your Motley relationship as one of my direct ancestor was a Sarah "Sally" Motley who m. Joab Meador (Meadows) in the mid 1700's. Is your Motley source the Motely book by Lola Bernice Frakes?