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    1. [VAPITTSY-L] EANES; RIDDLE
    2. Eugene W. Helms
    3. Hello,Tamara, I am a descendant of James A. Riddle, md. Nancy Eanes 14 April 1823 in Pittsylvania County, VA. Nancy's father Edward Eanes b. May 2, 1761 Chesterfield County, VA md. April 1, 1782 in Charlotte County, VA, Jane Sublett. I believe this Edward Eanes was a brother of Arthur Eanes, b. abt. 1760, according to my information. Is this your Arthur Washington Eanes, Sr., who you say married Nellie Murray 1783-85?? Is the other Arthur Washington Eanes his son? I have an undocumented note that Arthur W. Eanes (Jr.?) md. Elizabeth Riddle June 5, 1819? You say June 5,1802, which I wouldn't debate, my source is very weak. Note also states his mother was "Elinor Eanes", surety by Thomas Riddle. This "Elinor" must the same as your Nellie Eleanor Murray. Benjamin Riddle made a will January 29, 1812. (Deed & Will Book 11, page 374, Pittsylvania County) He listed 8 children, including Elizabeth. But this could not be the Elizabeth md. Arthur W. Eanes IF they were married in 1802. If the marriage was actually 1819, it could be. Benjamin also refers to his wife, Nancy, and to his father Zachariah Riddle. So if this IS your Elizabeth, her line goes back through Benjamin Riddle and Zachariah Riddle. Important to know how certain you are of the 1802 marriage date. That would seem to make him 16-18 years of age at marriage, not out of the question, but somewhat uncommon for the time. I'd love to know how this ties in with your own information. Glad to share anything I have, most of which is not very well organized! :) Norma Riddle Helms

    09/05/2000 11:10:28