Tudor Hall became Manassas. ----- Original Message ----- From: <RPatter530@aol.com> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 30, 2000 8:26 AM Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] Tudor Hall > Would anyone be able to tell me the location of the town of Tudor Hall in > Prince William County? Thank you! > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm > Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/princewi.htm >

Would anyone be able to tell me the location of the town of Tudor Hall in Prince William County? Thank you!

Hello; Canterberry families show up in Fairfax County records as early as the 1740s. Perhaps earlier. These families moved through many counties or wound up in counties as the boundaries changed. Does anyone have any info on these families 1740 (or before) and following through to the early 1800s? Thank you for your time and attention.

Can anyone help with this family? Who are the parents of Ezekiel? Any more info on the children? Thanks for your suggestions, additions, corrections and/or comments. 1 Ezekiel Canterbury b: Abt. 1794 in Virginia d: Aft. 1850 . +Rachael Stover b: Abt. 1805 in Virginia m: May 26, 1822 in Giles County Virginia Father: Jacob STOVER Mother: Sallie MCGHEE ..... 2 Susan Canterbury b: 1825 ..... 2 John Canterbury b: 1826 ......... +Paulina Evans b: Abt. 1832 ..... 2 Joseph Canterbury b: 1830 ......... +Sarah Elizabeth Lafferty m: Bef. 1863 d: Bef. 1880 ..... 2 Sarah Sally Canterbury b: 1832 ..... 2 Eli Canterbury b: 1834 ..... 2 Rhoda Canterbury b: 1836 in Virginia ..... 2 Ezekiel Canterbury b: March 1837 in Canterbury, Logan County Virginia d: January 1923 ......... +Eliza Elizabeth Clark b: 1840 in Logan County Virginia m: May 17, 1860 in Logan County VA d: Bet. 1868 & 1873 in West Virginia Father: Thomas K CLARK Mother: Celia Ann CLAY ..... *2nd Wife of Ezekiel Canterbury: ......... +Mary A. Rose m: June 24, 1873 in Logan County West Virginia ..... *3rd Wife of Ezekiel Canterbury: ......... +Polly Woodrum m: June 24, 1876 in Logan County WV ..... *4th Wife of Ezekiel Canterbury: ......... +Rebecca Dillon m: October 01, 1884 in Logan County West Virginia ..... 2 Emily Canterbury b: 1846 in Virginia ..... 2 Priscilla Canterbury b: Unknown ......... +Peter Dingess ..... 2 William Canterbury b: Unknown

Dear Norma ... and others Just before I left to visit Virginia in July, Jim Burgess from the Fauquier Co list (I think) told me he had been to Quantico and they had been very helpful. He told me about the wonderful records they had because of all the research they had to do into land deeds before the base was established there. I spoke with Don Wilson about it and we mused that it would be wonderful if public access to the records were possible. Don said that the Bull Run Library did not have the resources to buy copies of the records, so he will be delighted at this news. Please keep us posted about this. I would love to look for my Quantico-placed people when the records are up and running. Cheers Lynne Simpson Canberra Australia

I've posted this before, but it is worth repeating for those Harrison researchers out there. For some reason, the specifics of the Harrison graveyard at Quantico were not included in the Marine Corps list. Here are the details of that family cemetery as well as notes from the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. Glenna Kinard ~~~~~~ Harrison Graveyard Chapawamsic (Quantico) Virginia Inscriptions: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF THE HARRISON FAMILY OF CHAPAWAMSIC WHO ARE BURIED IN THIS GRAVEYARD BURR HARRISON I DECEMBER 28, 1637-1706 SARAH FRANCES BURDETT HARRISON THOMAS HARRISON SEPTEMBER 7, 1665 - AUGUST 13, 1746 SOPHIA C. SHORT HARRISON FRANCES HARRISON PEYTON BURR HARRISON II BORN MAY 21, 1699 ANNE BARNES HARRISON AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THOSE UNKNOWN MEMBERS OF THE HARRISON FAMILY WHO ARE BURIED HERE ERECTED 1977 BY THEIR DESCENDANTS MARY POWELL KENNEDY NELMS OLIVE JANEY FRESCH PARIS KATRINA van BUSKIRK DOUGLASS PARIS LAWRIMORE Virginia Division of Historic Landmarks Survey Form (obtained 11-97). (Possibly written June 1987.) Original Owner: Harrison Family Date: Early 18th c.-19th century Original Owner: Harrison family Original Use: Cemetery Present Owner: United State Marine Corps Quantico Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia Present use: Cemetery Acreage: Less than one acre Condition of environs: Good Note any archaeological interest: Possibly. According to Mr. Gibson, the site of Chopawamsic, the 17th Century Harrison family seat, is nearby. Nothing remains above ground. Architectural description: The Harrison family cemetery, now located on the Quantico Marine Base, is an early cemetery located east of Rt. 620 not far from the site of Chopawamsic, the seat of the Harrison family. There are several early carved stone markers and many of the graves are unmarked. The cemetery is surrounded by a grove of trees. Historical significance: The Harrison Family Cemetery is in the general vicinity of Chopawamsic, the 17th Century house site of the Harrison family. The first Harrison to settle in Virginia was Burr Harrison (1637-1706) who served as a justice of Stafford County, incited the people of Stafford to take up arms against the Indians and Catholics in Parson Waugh's tumult of 1689, and was appointed as ambassador to the Piscataway Indians by Gov. Nicholas in 1699. The Harrison estate was in the path of an early Indian hunting ground. Also buried here are Burr Harrison's wife, Sara Frances Burdett Harrison, and his grandson, who inherited the plantation, Burr Harrison II. Thomas Harrison, 1665-1746, the First Lieutenant of Prince William County and one of the first trustees of Dumfries is buried here along with his wife, Sophia C. Short Harrison. The cemetery also contains the graves of John Nelson Tolson, 1796-1851, Frances Harrison Peyton, and Anne Barnes Harrison. The Harrison family were the proprietors of the Missouri Mills and owned another plantation near Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina A commemorative plaque was recently placed at the cemetery by descendants of the Harrison family. ~~~ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Room 116 Ninth Street Office Building Richmond, Virginia 23219 Architectural Form County: Prince William Original Use: Grist and Saw Mill Present Owner: U. S. Government Present Use: Ruins Historic Name: Missouri Mill Present Name: Missouri Mills Ruins Date or Period: Late 19th Century No. Stories: Probably 2 stories Wall construction: Probably frame Historical Significance: The Grist and Saw Mill on Chopawamsic Creek operated until early (unable to read). Local resident can remember as a boy visiting this old mill when millstones and old saws were still visible in the rooms. As seen in the pictures the old millrace and the deep worn road indicates the mill was well patronized when it operated. As seen in the picture, the old dam is still visible where it is located on Chopawamsic Creek. The old chimneys are the ruins of the old mill owner's house and are some one hundred feet above the level of the old dam. Architectural significance: Outstanding example of stonework in the construction of the three large fireplace chimneys. State potential threats to preservation of structure: No attempt made to maintain the ruins in their present condition. ~~~~~ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Survey Form Historic name: Missouri Mills Common name: Missouri Mill Site County: Prince William County Address: 2mi. South of Joplin off SR 619 Original owner: Thomas Chapman Original use: Grist mill Present owner: U. S. Government Present owner address: c/o U. S. Marine Corps, Quantico, Va. Date or period: late 18th, early 19th century. State condition of structure: No remains left of mill or miller's house; however, two dams (built recently), the headrace and the tailrace, and an old road are visible but al in poor condition. Note any architectural interest: Remains of successful, long-lived mill operations here are an archaeological resource. Architectural description: Sometime between 1972 when R. Leu visited, surveyed and photographed this site, and Sept. 1979 when the present surveyor was there, the large stone chimneys and "miller's house" disappeared. No signs could be found of the "old mill site", located on a map by Leu; however, the surveyor was able to find the two dams (not original but photographed), the headrace, tailrace, and the deeply-cut old run running parallel to the present dirt road down to the creek. Upstream dam said to have been constructed on the site of Chapman's old dam possibly using stones from the old dam. Leary Cemetery where Thomas Chapman is buried is located on the road leading to the mill. (See separate inventory sheet). Historical significance: Thomas Chapman (1769-1827) probably established this mill on land he is thought to have received by grant from the Governor of Virginia. The mill was located on a bend in the Chopawamsic Creek which divides Prince William and Stafford Counties. Besides the Chapmans, the Learys and Purcells also ran the mill, which consisted of a gristmill and a sawmill. The mill is supposedly identified on Civil War maps and is said to have operated until 1900, the Purcells being the last to operate it. Thomas Chapman Sr., according to Fairfax Harrison's "Landmarks of Old Prince William", pg. 396, was one of the original commissioners of The Quantico Company. appointed by the act of 1795. The Quantico Company was formed to deal with the problem of the silting up of Quantico Cree. It is not known whether this is the same Thomas Chapman. Additional note: According to Mr. Joe White of the Virginia Historic and Landmarks Commission on 1-25-1991, Missouri Mills was operated by the Harrison family, Thomas Chapman, Leary and Purcell families from late 18th century until about 1900 and was both a grist and a saw mill. ----- Original Message ----- From: <LynnPWCo@aol.com> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 9:23 AM Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] Re: Quantico Marine Base > > Community relations told me that the escort would most likely come from the > > "Range Control Office". These guys and gals are the folk that manage the > > training areas. They know what areas are being used for exercises and have > > VAST knowledge of the base and base safety. > > They most definitely do, and were very polite and extremely helpful during my > visit about a year ago. I have ancestors in several cemeteries on the base, > including the HOLMES-LYNN and COPEN cemeteries, and was escorted to both by a > marine from the Range Control Office. In addition to helping you find your > way, one of the reasons for making arrangements through Range Control is to > be certain that there are no maneuvers going on that day that a civilian > might get caught up in. > > The Community Planning Officer also provided me with a list of the cemeteries > on the Base and the surnames therein. I transcribed this list some time ago > and you can find it in the archives of the Prince William Co. GenWeb. > > Carolyn > > -------------- > > Carolyn G. Lynn > Manassas, VA > > lynnpwco@aol.com > > LYNN Families of Prince William Co., VA: > http://members.aol.com/lynnpwco/index.htm > > VAGenExchange: > http://www.genexchange.com/va/ > > Researching in Prince William County: > COLE, COPIN/COPEN, LYNN, MILSTEAD, PRIDMORE > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm > Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/princewi.htm >

> Community relations told me that the escort would most likely come from the > "Range Control Office". These guys and gals are the folk that manage the > training areas. They know what areas are being used for exercises and have > VAST knowledge of the base and base safety. They most definitely do, and were very polite and extremely helpful during my visit about a year ago. I have ancestors in several cemeteries on the base, including the HOLMES-LYNN and COPEN cemeteries, and was escorted to both by a marine from the Range Control Office. In addition to helping you find your way, one of the reasons for making arrangements through Range Control is to be certain that there are no maneuvers going on that day that a civilian might get caught up in. The Community Planning Officer also provided me with a list of the cemeteries on the Base and the surnames therein. I transcribed this list some time ago and you can find it in the archives of the Prince William Co. GenWeb. Carolyn -------------- Carolyn G. Lynn Manassas, VA lynnpwco@aol.com LYNN Families of Prince William Co., VA: http://members.aol.com/lynnpwco/index.htm VAGenExchange: http://www.genexchange.com/va/ Researching in Prince William County: COLE, COPIN/COPEN, LYNN, MILSTEAD, PRIDMORE

I did not see the posting (original email) on this subject. I have also talked to the Community Relations folks on Quantico Marine Base about visiting cemeteries on the base. I was told by an officer, the person that replied to the message below is a Cpl, that if ANYONE wants to visit a cemetery on board Quantico Marine Base that they can provide detailed maps and will even provide an escort so you don't get lost - remember that some areas of the base are quite wild. This escort is also a good idea to because some cemeteries are in training areas. Also, I was told the escort will be ready to unlock any locked gates. This can shorten walking distances. The person I talked to further stated that in some cases the escort can and will provide a ride in a four wheel drive vehicle if that area would not be accessible by passenger car. My understanding is you would be expected to follow the escort vehicle as far as possible. Overall they seemed VERY cooperative. Community relations told me that the escort would most likely come from the "Range Control Office". These guys and gals are the folk that manage the training areas. They know what areas are being used for exercises and have VAST knowledge of the base and base safety. Bill Lathan of Triangle VA. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Norma Thompson" <nthmpsn@concentric.net> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 9:39 AM Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] Quantico Marine Base > Quantico Marine Base, so I emailed the Community Relations. I asked if they > would submit the data to USGenWeb or one of the Prince William board or > list. I got a nice reply that follows: > > Ma'am, > We have researched and found the documents you referenced.We have begun > compiling the information and expect to start posting to the internet > sometime next month. > Respectfully, > Cpl. McElaney sends > > > NJT > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received > when you subscribed. Feel free to contact Yvonne James-Henderson, > list administrator with questions concerning this list! > mailto:hen1@idt.net >

They ARE sweethearts, are they not? I told them I thought so, too! Norma ----- Original Message ----- From: "William C. Lathan, Jr." <wclathan@home.com> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [VAPWILLI-L] Quantico Marine Base > I did not see the posting (original email) on this subject. I have also > talked to the Community Relations folks on Quantico Marine Base about > visiting cemeteries on the base. I was told by an officer, the person that > replied to the message below is a Cpl, that if ANYONE wants to visit a > cemetery on board Quantico Marine Base that they can provide detailed maps > and will even provide an escort so you don't get lost - remember that some > areas of the base are quite wild. This escort is also a good idea to > because some cemeteries are in training areas. Also, I was told the escort > will be ready to unlock any locked gates. This can shorten walking > distances. The person I talked to further stated that in some cases the > escort can and will provide a ride in a four wheel drive vehicle if that > area would not be accessible by passenger car. My understanding is you would > be expected to follow the escort vehicle as far as possible. Overall they > seemed VERY cooperative. > > Community relations told me that the escort would most likely come from the > "Range Control Office". These guys and gals are the folk that manage the > training areas. They know what areas are being used for exercises and have > VAST knowledge of the base and base safety. > > Bill Lathan of Triangle VA. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Norma Thompson" <nthmpsn@concentric.net> > To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 9:39 AM > Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] Quantico Marine Base > > > > Quantico Marine Base, so I emailed the Community Relations. I asked if > they > > would submit the data to USGenWeb or one of the Prince William board or > > list. I got a nice reply that follows: > > > > Ma'am, > > We have researched and found the documents you referenced.We have begun > > compiling the information and expect to start posting to the internet > > sometime next month. > > Respectfully, > > Cpl. McElaney sends > > > > > > NJT > > > > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > > List problems? First, read the Welcome Message that you received > > when you subscribed. Feel free to contact Yvonne James-Henderson, > > list administrator with questions concerning this list! > > mailto:hen1@idt.net > > > > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >

Thought you might like to know, I saw someone's post about the cemeteries on Quantico Marine Base, so I emailed the Community Relations. I asked if they would submit the data to USGenWeb or one of the Prince William board or list. I got a nice reply that follows: Ma'am, We have researched and found the documents you referenced.We have begun compiling the information and expect to start posting to the internet sometime next month. The information is not in any true order, however, so we have quite a bit of work to do. Thank you for point out this problem to us. Please feel free to contact us if you require any further assistance. Respectfully, Cpl. McElaney sends NJT

I am an intruder. All e-mail from This web-site is forwarded to interested parties, and I am definetly interested in this book. I am looking for "FRYE" families, but don't know which county. Tell me more Please. Margaret Gallagher mggall@ccpl.carr.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Helen West <jhwest@ptialaska.net> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [VAPWILLI-L] William L. Massey > > Hi Mark, > F.Y.I., I have the book Virginia Vital Records; From the Virginia Magazine > of History and Biography, the William and Mary College Quarterly, and > Tyler's Quarterly. Indexed by Judith McGhan. ISBN is: 0-8063-0984-9. > There are lots of Massey/Massie, and several Williams. As such, you may want to > ask your librarian to order the book on the Public Library's Inner Library Load > Program. Here is one mention of a William: > > Miss Cecilla Darracott, wife of Capt. John Darracott, died at his house in > Hanover and interred in New Kent, at her father's Mr. William Massey's, > plantation. 9 Dec 1737. > > Helen > > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm > Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/princewi.htm > >

I have been drooling over that book every time I go to the website. It's a little steep for my genealogy budget, though. Norma ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen West" <jhwest@ptialaska.net> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [VAPWILLI-L] William L. Massey > > Hi Mark, > F.Y.I., I have the book Virginia Vital Records; From the Virginia Magazine > of History and Biography, the William and Mary College Quarterly, and > Tyler's Quarterly. Indexed by Judith McGhan. ISBN is: 0-8063-0984-9. > There are lots of Massey/Massie, and several Williams. As such, you may want to > ask your librarian to order the book on the Public Library's Inner Library Load > Program. Here is one mention of a William: > > Miss Cecilla Darracott, wife of Capt. John Darracott, died at his house in > Hanover and interred in New Kent, at her father's Mr. William Massey's, > plantation. 9 Dec 1737. > > Helen > > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm > Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/princewi.htm > >

Hi Mark, F.Y.I., I have the book Virginia Vital Records; From the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, the William and Mary College Quarterly, and Tyler's Quarterly. Indexed by Judith McGhan. ISBN is: 0-8063-0984-9. There are lots of Massey/Massie, and several Williams. As such, you may want to ask your librarian to order the book on the Public Library's Inner Library Load Program. Here is one mention of a William: Miss Cecilla Darracott, wife of Capt. John Darracott, died at his house in Hanover and interred in New Kent, at her father's Mr. William Massey's, plantation. 9 Dec 1737. Helen

I am looking for WILLIAM L. (LEWIS?) MASSEY reportedly born 1738 in Prince William County, VA.. He is said to have married LETTICE REDMOND in 1763 in Fauquier County. Mark Massie in CA

Lisa, I have a Tri-Counties... Map by Eugene Scheel which shows S. Bleight (Green Hill) very near Haymarket between John Marshall Highway and the North Manassas Gap Railroad track. Bonnie in OKC

Yes, Greenville Farm is in the Haymarket area. It is still an operating farm and also a campground. The address is: Greenville Farm Family Campground 14004 Shelter Lane, Haymarket VA 20169 Phone is 703 754-7944. If you contact the RELIC Room at Bull Run Regional Library, I'm sure they would have information about the history of the farm. Their web address is: http://www.co.prince-william.va.us/library/services/relic/home/relic.htm Hope this helps. Jane Riley Coordinator The Manassas Museum Associates (703) 361-4443 VOICE (703) 392-0863 FAX janemriley@erols.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisa Deason" <ldeason@enol.com> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 5:58 PM Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] Greenville Farm - Haymarket? > I have an ancestor who was died at "Greeville Farm" in 1881. Does anyone > know of this place? I believe it is in the Haymarket area. > > Thank you. > Lisa Deason > -- > Volunteer - Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at > http://raogk.rootsweb.com > > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm > Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/princewi.htm > >

----- Original Message ----- From: Ellison <ellison@gte.net> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 4:51 PM Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] John Canterbury Jr > Does anyone have anymore information on the following family? Not all of this info is documented so please feel free to make suggestions, corrections, additions, etc. Thank you. > > > 1 John Canterbury, Jr b: Abt. 1699 in Richmond, VA d: Bef. May 28, 1752 in Prince William County Virginia > > . +Elizabeth > > ..... 2 Samuel Canterbury b: Bet. 1728 & 1775 in Fairfax County VA d: Abt. 1840 in Lowndes County Alabama? > > ......... +Elizabeth m: Bet. 1740 & 1755 in Fairfax County Virginia > > ..... 2 Mary Ann Canterbury b: Bef. 1753 > > ......... +Enoch Hill > > > > ==== VAPWILLI Mailing List ==== > Visit the Prince William County, USGenWeb Home Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapwilli/pw.htm > Check out the Prince William Archives and add your records! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/princewi.htm >

I have an ancestor who was died at "Greeville Farm" in 1881. Does anyone know of this place? I believe it is in the Haymarket area. Thank you. Lisa Deason -- Volunteer - Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at http://raogk.rootsweb.com

Does anyone have anymore information on the following family? Not all of this info is documented so please feel free to make suggestions, corrections, additions, etc. Thank you. 1 John Canterbury, Jr b: Abt. 1699 in Richmond, VA d: Bef. May 28, 1752 in Prince William County Virginia . +Elizabeth ..... 2 Samuel Canterbury b: Bet. 1728 & 1775 in Fairfax County VA d: Abt. 1840 in Lowndes County Alabama? ......... +Elizabeth m: Bet. 1740 & 1755 in Fairfax County Virginia ..... 2 Mary Ann Canterbury b: Bef. 1753 ......... +Enoch Hill

Does anyone have anymore information on the following family? Not all of this info is documented so please feel free to make suggestions, corrections, additions, etc. Thank you. 1 John Canterbury, Jr b: Abt. 1699 in Richmond, VA d: Bef. May 28, 1752 in Prince William County Virginia . +Elizabeth ..... 2 Samuel Canterbury b: Bet. 1728 & 1775 in Fairfax County VA d: Abt. 1840 in Lowndes County Alabama? ......... +Elizabeth m: Bet. 1740 & 1755 in Fairfax County Virginia ..... 2 Mary Ann Canterbury b: Bef. 1753 ......... +Enoch Hill