I'm not so much concerned with who lived there during the Civil War as during the Revolutionary War. My John was supposedly a Revolutionary Soldier, but he didn't get a pension. Did wealthy people get pensions for armed service in those days, or were they disqualified? Norma ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynne Simpson" <lsimpson@effect.net.au> To: <VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 3:24 PM Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] Re: The Brawners of Brawner's Farm > Dear Norma > > I have been chasing this family for some time. The Brawner family living at > Bull Run were not the owners of the farm, they were tenant farmers. The > family were Capt. John C Brawner and his wife Jane Clark. They were married > in Westmoreland County 13 January 1827. I have not been able to discover > much more about their parents. I have a strong suspicion that this John C > fits into my family of John Cornish Brawner, but cannot find any further > evidence to support that feeling. Capt John C Brawner applied for > compensation to the damage done to his farm during the battle, but was > refused since he was not the owner of the land. > > This is his family, as I have it right now. > > Descendants of John C Brawner > > 1 John C Brawner 1798 - 1880 > .. +Jane Clark 1806 - 1877 > ........ 2 Mary V Brawner 1826 - > ........ 2 George W Brawner 1828 - 1868 > ............. +Susan Bott 1817 - > ................... 3 Mary T Brawner 1858 - > ........ 2 Martha C Brawner 1830 - 1860 > ............. +Charles B Smith 1825 - > ........ 2 Sarah J Brawner 1831 - > ............. +Jesse L Rice 1824 - > ........ 2 John Brawner 1833 - 1855 > ........ 2 James Brawner 1836 - 1865 > ............. +Cornelia 1837 - > ........ 2 Susan Brawner 1837 - > ........ 2 Charles H Brawner 1840 - > ............. +Frances Matilda (Brawner) Shepherd 1838 - 1917 > ................... 3 George Brawner 1872 - > ................... 3 Lloyd Brawner 1875 - > ........................ +Ida Athey > ................... 3 Henry Brawner 1879 - > > Fanny Shepherd was the daughter of William Lloyd Brawner and Lucy Ann > Webster and sister of my Lucy Ann (Brawner) Clark who married John Thomas > Brawner as his second wife (his first wife was Mary Catherine Speake). John > Thomas was the son of Henry Brawner and Elizabeth Annis and grandson of > John Cornish Brawner. I do not know if William Clark (who married L A B) > was related to Jane Clark. > > It is certain, however, that the John Brawner of Brawners Farm was not the > John Brawner who married Nancy Ann Speake. > > Cheers > > > Lynne Simpson > Canberra Australia > > > ==== 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 > >

Don't know the Brawner line, but I believe that Nancy Ann Speake's line was this one: Ancestors of Nancy Ann Speake Generation No. 1 1. Nancy Ann Speake, born 1765; died 1852. She was the daughter of 2. John Speake and 3. Ann Taylor. She married (1) John Brawner. Generation No. 2 2. John Speake, born Abt. 1720; died 1774. He was the son of 4. Richard Speake and 5. Theodosia Wade. He married 3. Ann Taylor. 3. Ann Taylor, born 1721; died 1774. Children of John Speake and Ann Taylor are: i. Robert Speake, born 1744; married Lucretia Mason. ii. Henry Speake, born 1745; died 1795; married Eleanor Milborn. iii. George Speake, born Abt. 1758; died 1828; married Jemima Gaines Hurt. 1 iv. Nancy Ann Speake, born 1765; died 1852; married John Brawner. Generation No. 3 4. Richard Speake (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].), born 1698; died 1749 in Of Charles Co, MD (Source: "John Alexander, A Northern Neck Proprietor, His Family, Friends and Kin" By Wesley E. Pippenger, 1990, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. Private publish.). He was the son of 8. John Speake and 9. Winifred Wheeler. He married 5. Theodosia Wade (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). 5. Theodosia Wade, born Abt. 1700 (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died 1758 in Of Charles Co, MD (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). She was the daughter of 10. Richard Wade and 11. Mary Unknown. More About Richard Speake: Land: November 28, 1720, Reserve from parents (Source: "Early Charles County Maryland Settlers 1658-1745", Marlene Strawser Bates & F. Edward Wright.) Children of Richard Speake and Theodosia Wade are: i. Capt. Thomas Speake (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].), born Abt. 1718 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died 1774 (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); married Sarah Lindsey (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); born 1720 (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). 2 ii. John Speake, born Abt. 1720; died 1774; married Ann Taylor. iii. Mary Speake, born Abt. 1722. iv. Theodosia Speake, born 1724. v. Elizabeth Speake, born 1726; married (1) Richard Manning; married (2) Joseph Manning. vi. Winnifred Speake, born 1728. vii. Richard Speake, born 1732. viii. George Speake, born 1735; died 1762; married (1) Mary Meeks; married (2) Mary Barnes (Source: Speak/e/s Family Assoc. Bulletin, March 1994, p25); born Bet. 1730 - 1744. ix. Jane Speake, born 1736; married William Garner. x. William Speake, born 1740; married Mary Halsip (Source: Speak/e/s Family Assoc. Bulletin, March 1994, p26). xi. Joseph H. Speake, born 1747; died 1795; married Cordelia Speakes (Source: Speak/e/s Family Assoc. Bulletin, March 1994, p25); born 1764. xii. Capt. Francis Speake (Source: "John Alexander, A Northern Neck Proprietor, His Family, Friends and Kin" By Wesley E. Pippenger, 1990, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. Private publish.), born 1748 (Source: "John Alexander, A Northern Neck Proprietor, His Family, Friends and Kin" By Wesley E. Pippenger, 1990, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. Private publish.); died 1802; married Mary Massey Abt. 1778 (Source: Speak/e/s Family Assoc. Bulletin, March 1994, p25); born 1757 (Source: "John Alexander, A Northern Neck Proprietor, His Family, Friends and Kin" By Wesley E. Pippenger, 1990, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. Private publish.). More About Capt. Francis Speake: Land: Sailor's Retreat xiii. Hezekiah Speake, born 1730; married Theodosia Barnes. Generation No. 4 8. John Speake (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].), born 1665 in SMC, MD (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died Bef. January 01, 1730/31 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Probaty Records, Inventories, 1673-1753, (LDS Microfilm #137400/3375-04). Has is death 20 May 1732 Thomas Speak and Edward Maddox, kin. Jno Speak and Richard Speak, execx). He was the son of 16. Thomas Speake and 17. Elizabeth Bowling. He married 9. Winifred Wheeler 1685 in MD. 9. Winifred Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born March 1662/63 in Charles Co, MD (Source: (1) Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers., (2) Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died 1746 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). She was the daughter of 18. John Wheeler and 19. Mary Unknown. More About John Speake: Occupation: Innkeeper More About Winifred Wheeler: Land: Plimoth from her father (Source: "Early Charles County Maryland Settlers 1658-1745", Marlene Strawser Bates & F. Edward Wright.) Children of John Speake and Winifred Wheeler are: i. James Speakes, born Abt. 1691 in MD. ii. Thomas Speakes, born Abt. 1693 in MD; married Jane Maddox. More About Thomas Speakes: Land: November 28, 1720, Reserve from parents (Source: "Early Charles County Maryland Settlers 1658-1745", Marlene Strawser Bates & F. Edward Wright.) iii. John Speake, born 1695 in MD; died 1775; married Elizabeth Wade. 4 iv. Richard Speake, born 1698; died 1749 in Of Charles Co, MD; married Theodosia Wade. v. Jane Speake, born Abt. 1700; married Edward Maddox in Charles Co, MD; born 1691 in Charles Co, MD; died 1771. 10. Richard Wade, born Bet. 1620 - 1678; died Bef. September 18, 1727 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Maryland Calandar of Wills, Vol 6). He was the son of 20. Zachary Wade and 21. Female Hinson. He married 11. Mary Unknown. 11. Mary Unknown Children of Richard Wade and Mary Unknown are: i. Robert Wade ii. Elizabeth Wade, married John Speake; born 1695 in MD; died 1775. iii. Zachariah Wade iv. Jeanette Wade, married Unknown Godfrey. v. Mary Wade, married Unknown Manning. 5 vi. Theodosia Wade, born Abt. 1700; died 1758 in Of Charles Co, MD; married Richard Speake. Generation No. 5 16. Thomas Speake, born January 01, 1633/34 in Downham, Lancashire, England (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].); died Bef. August 06, 1681 in of SMC, MD (Source: Calendar of Wills, Mayland, Vol 1). He was the son of 32. Johannnis Speake and 33. Elizabeth Bieseley. He married 17. Elizabeth Bowling Bef. 1665. 17. Elizabeth Bowling, born Abt. 1643 (Source: Robert Speake [rspeake@flash.net].). She was the daughter of 34. Hugonis Bowling and 35. Unknown. More About Thomas Speake: Fact 1: August 06, 1681, Will, SMC, MD More About Elizabeth Bowling: Fact 1: came to MD from England bef 1670 Children of Thomas Speake and Elizabeth Bowling are: 8 i. John Speake, born 1665 in SMC, MD; died Bef. January 01, 1730/31 in Charles Co, MD; married (1) Winifred Wheeler 1685 in MD; married (2) Mary Semmes Aft. 1870 in MD. ii. Bowling Speake, born Abt. 1673 in SMC. MD (Source: Charles Higdon via mail); died 1750 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Higdon via mail); married Mary Benson; born Bet. 1673 - 1680. 18. John Wheeler He married 19. Mary Unknown. 19. Mary Unknown Children of John Wheeler and Mary Unknown are: i. John Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born 1654 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.). ii. James Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born December 16, 1656 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.). iii. Thomas Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born March 18, 1660/61 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.). 9 iv. Winifred Wheeler, born March 1662/63 in Charles Co, MD; died 1746 in Charles Co, MD; married (1) James Semmes; married (2) John Speake 1685 in MD. v. Ignatius Wheeler (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.), born May 1665 in Charles Co, MD (Source: Charles Co, MD Court and Land Libers.). 20. Zachary Wade, died Bef. May 25, 1677 in of Chas Co, MD (Source: Calendar of Wills, Mayland, Vol 1). He married 21. Female Hinson. 21. Female Hinson Children of Zachary Wade and Female Hinson are: 10 i. Richard Wade, born Bet. 1620 - 1678; died Bef. September 18, 1727 in Charles Co, MD; married Mary Unknown. ii. Robert Wade, born Bet. 1620 - 1678; married Unknown. iii. Theodosia Wade, born Bet. 1620 - 1678. Generation No. 6 32. Johannnis Speake, born 1598 (Source: Robert Speake, Speake Family Association Archivist, rspeake@flashnet.com.). He married 33. Elizabeth Bieseley May 05, 1622 in Whalley, Lancanshire, England (Source: Robert Speake, Speake Family Association Archivist, rspeake@flashnet.com.). 33. Elizabeth Bieseley, born Abt. 1600 (Source: Robert Speake, Speake Family Association Archivist, rspeake@flashnet.com.). Child of Johannnis Speake and Elizabeth Bieseley is: 16 i. Thomas Speake, born January 01, 1633/34 in Downham, Lancashire, England; died Bef. August 06, 1681 in of SMC, MD; married Elizabeth Bowling Bef. 1665. 34. Hugonis Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born Abt. 1616 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). He was the son of 68. Hughe Bowling and 69. Unknown. He married 35. Unknown. 35. Unknown Children of Hugonis Bowling and Unknown are: 17 i. Elizabeth Bowling, born Abt. 1643; married Thomas Speake Bef. 1665. ii. Capt. James Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1636 in England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); died Abt. 1693 in SMC, MD; married (1) Mary Brooke (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); born Abt. 1674; married (2) Anne Boulin 1659 in MD (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); born in England. More About Capt. James Bowling: Fact 1: Gentleman and prominent planter Fact 2: 1649, came to MD from England in 1649 iii. John Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born Abt. 1638 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); died in SMC, MD (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). More About John Bowling: Fact 1: established in MD by 1662 iv. William Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1637 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). v. Thomas Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1640 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); died Bet. 1700 - 1703 in England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). Generation No. 7 68. Hughe Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1591 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). He was the son of 136. Raffe Bowling and 137. Unknown. He married 69. Unknown. 69. Unknown [Thomas Richard Gardiner's book--on 27 Jan 1658 James received patent for 150 acres of land located on east side of Eastern Bay, next to Kent Island and bounded in part, on the west, by Coursey's Creek, now laid out for him. (Liber Q, folio 253) 100 acres for transporting himself, and 50 acres for transporting his brother, Thomas. On 6 May 1662, the original patent to James, then spelled Boulen, was increased another 100 acres, due to an admitted mistake in the first patent. This is when brother John and sister Elizabeth appeared, and it is believed the additional acreage was patented for their transportation. This Charles Co acreage was called "Bowlingly" (Liber 7, folio 75). It is also possible that he received this land for the transportation of his wife, for on 21 Dec 1663, James Bowling and wife, Anne, released by quit claim to William and Elizabeth Calvert, all of the tract of 250 acres, known as "Bowlingly", for three thousand, two hundred pounds of tobacco.Deeds, Liber 0, No.2 Folio___ LaPlata, Charles Co, MD 1736] d. betw 7 May 1692 (will written) and 10 Oct 1693 (probated); MD Calendar of Wills, Vol 2 Folio 272. Inventories and accounts Liber 14, Folio 105; Testamentary Proceedings Liber 17, Folio 74 dates on manuscripts 1693, 1696, 1697 St. Mary's County, MD Appears to be no children of this marriage; Anne probably died young; for he married secondly to Mary Brooke, daughter of Major Thomas Brooke and Eleanor Hatton, who was sister of Elizabeth Hatton, wife of Luke Gardiner. Mary Brooke also appears to have experienced a childless marriage with James as his will of 7 May 1692 mentions no children. [Thomas Richard Gardiner's book- Lists James' brother, Thomas to receive 100 acres of 'Keets Rest', 100 acres known as 'Charley' and 150 acres of 'Bowling Plains" all adjacent to or near the Patuxent River. To his wife, Mary Brooke, he left his dwelling plantation, 'Calvert's Hope'. Elizabeth Bowling, sister of James, appears to have died before he made his will, as she is not mentioned, but her children, John and Bowling Speake are mentioned, leaving them wearing apparel. He also gave his nephews a plantation near Newport, Charles Co, and tracts of land adjoining 'Calvert's Hope' which he had purchased from Major William Boarman. The naming of his nephews, John and Bowling Speake, leaves no doubt that his sister, Elizabeth had married Colonel Thomas Speake. In a codicil to his will, James Bowling names the sons of Thomas Bowling, who were John and Roger Bowling, as "cozens" as he did Millisant Higdon. It is probable the three were not cousins but niece and nephews as they were children of his brother, Thomas. Will proved in Charles Co 10 Oct 1693.] [Katherine Bowling's book lists brother, Thomas 100 acres of 'Keets Rest',100 acres of "Miller's Choice", 125 acres "Chesam", 152 acres "Charley" and 150 acres "Bowling's Plains" all in St Mary's Co. To Richard Hubbard, Joseph (?) Speake, and to cousin, Bowling Speake, personalty. To wife, Mary, extx and residuary legatee of estate, real and personal, including "Calvert's Hope". Overseer: Father-in-law (stepfather-in-law) Henry Darnall. Test: Henry Darnall, James Cullen, William Boarman, Jr., Thomas Clarke. By codicil testator gives to brother Thomas land near Newport Town, and to wife, Mary, land in Newport Town and land purchased from Maj.William Boarman. To his nephew, John Bowling and heirs, he gives a certain plantation (unnamed) near Newport Town after the death of his brother, Thomas, said John's father. By sec. codicil dated July 17th 1692, testator orders that should wife Mary die ithout issue, all lands bequeathed to her should pass to Roger and then to John, sons of his brother, Thomas, and their heirs. To 'cozen' Millesent Higden, personalty.] Katherine Bowling's book also states that Captain James Bowling gave testimony concerning his near death due to illness at which time he mentioned a fellow named Standish being close to him (in terms of trust) as any kin. Katherine makes the point that this mention of Standish implies a possible family relationship between the Bowling and the Standish families. One of the earliest tracts of land given the Bowlings was called "Chorley" which over the years became "Charley"--further notes in a Bible from Benjamin Francis Bowling (1831-1904 Charles Co, MD) states that the Bowlings may have come from Lancashire, England. Shirley Platt from work of Steuart Bowling. Children of Hughe Bowling and Unknown are: 34 i. Hugonis Bowling, born Abt. 1616 in Chorley, Lancashire, England; married Unknown. ii. John Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born Abt. 1620 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.); married Unknown. iii. Thomas Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born March 10, 1622/23 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). iv. William Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born February 18, 1627/28 in Chorley, Lancashire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). Generation No. 8 136. Raffe Bowling He married 137. Unknown. 137. Unknown Children of Raffe Bowling and Unknown are: 68 i. Hughe Bowling, born 1591 in Chorley, Lancashire, England; married Unknown. ii. Rauffe Bowling (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.), born 1590 in St Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire, England (Source: Shirly Platt based on information by Steuart Bowling of Charles Co, MD.). Melissa Thompson Alexander Edmonds, WA USA ma.da@gte.net -----Original Message----- From: Norma Thompson [mailto:nthmpsn@concentric.net] Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 1:43 AM To: VAPWILLI-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAPWILLI-L] John Brawner of Brawner's Farm? I am new to this list, and new to researching this line. When I was researching my Thompsons of Maryland and Virginia, I would collect Brawner data for the day I began on them. I have a note about my ancestor, John Brawner, b 1763 married Nancy Ann Speake. The note says: John's father, Brawner's Farm, 2nd Bull Run. When I began chasing my Brawners, I ignored this note as early on, I received information from a kind lady who sent a genealogy and information that they were all from Charles County, MD. I haven't been able to reconcile some of the data. My Brawners didn't seem to fit anywhere. Recently, I found the biographies of some of John's descendents who say their grandfathers fought in the revolution and were from, in one case Virginia, in the other two cases, Prince William County, VA. Now I'm looking at that note more seriously. Does anyone know who settled Brawner's Farm? It would be heaven if it was John Brawner, his wife Elizabeth, and family. Norma Thompson ==== 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 am new to this list, and new to researching this line. When I was researching my Thompsons of Maryland and Virginia, I would collect Brawner data for the day I began on them. I have a note about my ancestor, John Brawner, b 1763 married Nancy Ann Speake. The note says: John's father, Brawner's Farm, 2nd Bull Run. When I began chasing my Brawners, I ignored this note as early on, I received information from a kind lady who sent a genealogy and information that they were all from Charles County, MD. I haven't been able to reconcile some of the data. My Brawners didn't seem to fit anywhere. Recently, I found the biographies of some of John's descendents who say their grandfathers fought in the revolution and were from, in one case Virginia, in the other two cases, Prince William County, VA. Now I'm looking at that note more seriously. Does anyone know who settled Brawner's Farm? It would be heaven if it was John Brawner, his wife Elizabeth, and family. Norma Thompson

CATHERINE RUSSELL was born 1840 in Tennessee, and died June 22, 1909. She married LEWIS RAY July 25, 1870 in Union County, Tennessee, son of LEWIS RAY and MARGARET LATAN?. He was born 1835 in Tennessee, and died April 10, 1904. I am hoping to find the parents of Catherine Russell. Catherine is my great Grandmother. Any information would be appreciated Bette Sutton Rodey

Hi, I am posting the following to all parent or sister counties of Fauquier Co., VA. My line came from Fauquier Co., VA and went to Dearborn Co., IN in 1835. I have chatted with several related to this line of Alexander's. There were 11 children thus a big family. So, far, we can't seem to get the line before John R. Alexander. We do know, though, that several of the children went in to Cowley Co., KS and Schulyer Co., MO. The following are the children from 2 wives, #1 may have been Netty Creel while #2 was Dorothea (Dolly) Foster: John m. possibly Mary Kissell George Washington m. Jane Elizabeth Celeste Manley Lucinda E. m. John Anthony McKey/McKee Bushrod m. #1 Rebecca Ann Watterson, #2 Mary A. Watterson Margaret Jane m. George Risinger Eliza Benton m. Frederick Lefler Rebecca James m. possibly Minerva E. Wade Armsted m. Rebecca Ann Newman Mary W. m. James R. B. Watterson Francis Marion m. #1? Rhoda Avaline Stuart, #2 Nancy Ann Newman John Rigby Alexander married #3 Wilimina "Willy" Jones in Ripley Co., IN and had no children with her. Ellen Baker Washington State

Dear Listers I am delighted to have found the wife of my William Stonnell. According to the records at Grace Episcopal Church in Alexandria she was Elizabeth Warder. William and Elizabeth married about 1833 probably in PWC and had a daughter, Anna Maria, in 1838. Anna Maria Stonnell married Joseph Warder Reynolds at the home of R H Warder in Alexandria on 13 March 1864. Does anyone know anything about Elizabeth and R H or about the Warder connection with the Reynolds? Cheers Lynne Simpson Canberra Australia

Hello all, Recently, I've become interested in some old paintings my grandmother used to own. These pieces were distributed among relatives after the sale of her house in the late 1980's. Because of programs like the ANTIQUE ROAD SHOW, I've started to pay attention to signatures on some of these paintings. A couple of names show up in Prince William County census records. One painting of a landscape at my sister's house has the signature C.SLACK and is dated 1920. There are Slack's in the 1880 census. Another painting has the signature F.HARRIS. There are many Harrises in Prince William County Records. There is one item with a BRUCE CRANE signature--another one--a painting of a lighthouse is signed GLADYS NORWOOD. I've tried some online art directories which were not very helpful. I thought someone from the list might have a clue. Thanks for sticking with this rambling post. Rhonda Jackson- researching black Chinns of Prince William County.

There is the book "Genealogical Abstracts from 18th Century Virginia Newspapers" by Robert K. Headley, Jr. published by the Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. Baltimore Md. 1987. His introduction, in part: The data abstracted herein have been collected from over 7,100 issues of eighty-one 18th centry Virginia newpapers. This has involved the scanning of original papers or microfilms of them in all of the major repositories of 18th century Virginia newpapers....... In the Acknowledgments he mentions the help of the Libray of Congress, the Virginia State Library, the Virginia Historical Society, the Prince George's County (Maryland) Library System, University of Maryland, Fredericksburg Virginia Public Library, College of William and Mary (Swem Library) , Houghton Library, Harvard University, American Antiquarian Society. My copy was purchased in 1992 and I'm sorry, I don't remember the price. Sarah Withers Keesee

I don't have the book "Genealogical Abstracts from 18th Century Virginia Newspapers" by Robert K. Headley, Jr. but have thumbed thru it at the library. It is a terrific resource! I know that at least one of the on-line genealogy book-dealers has it in inventory for sale and right now there is one (and maybe 2) copies up for bid on eBay. Sharyl ferrall@mtaonline.net

There are entries in the Census for PWC in 1830 and 1840 for Philip Webster. There is an entry in the Census for PWC in 1850 for Lucy Webster. The inventory papers for Henry Haislip (son of Abigail and James Haislip) list a P. Webster and Lucy Webster. Lucy was the daughter of Abigail and James. It appears Philip and Lucy may have had at least two daughters: Lucy Ann Webster who married William L Brawner and Matilda Webster who married Caleb Simpson. Matilda is living next door to Lucy Webster in 1850. There was probably also a son since Lucy Webster is living with James E Webster (aged 14) in 1850. This could have been her grandson. It may be that Philip was related to the family of Philip Webster who was born in Prince Georges County, MD about 1743/44. This family were millers. If anyone has anything on this family, please let me know. Cheers Lynne Simpson Canberra Australia

Hello all; I'm new to the list. My brick wall is Pressley Suttle, b. about 1770. Anyone know who his parents are? Siblings? It looks at tho that George could be his father, but cannot document it. ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

If you're researching the LYNN surname in Prince William Co., I just wanted to mention I've updated my web page to include 1870, 1880, and 1900 census records for PWCo. LYNN families. I transcribed the records from microfilm and apologize in advance for any misinterpretation of the handwriting therein. Hope it helps someone out there! -- Carolyn Carolyn G. Lynn Manassas, VA lynnpwco@aol.com LYNN Families of Prince William Co., VA: http://members.aol.com/lynnpwco/index.htm

Hello, I have a favor to ask and I'm hoping someone will help me out. I have found out that there is an obituary for my grandfather, Kendrick Montague Bradshaw, in the Journal Messenger newspaper. The date of the newspaper is January 9, 1958. I would really like to have a copy if someone who is local there would be able to get me one. I will be glad to pay for the copy and postage. Waiting to hear, Anne W. Bradshaw Musser

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Dear Listers Does anyone know anything about Philip Webster who was listed in the 1820 (p. 261) and 1840 (p. 296) Census of Prince William County. I have a Lucy Webster on the 1850 Census for PWC who is about the right age to be my Lucy Haislip (who married a Webster). A Philip Webster also appears on the 1782 Census (p. 16) in Fairfax County. This is where Lucy's family lived for most of her life. She was born sometime after 1768. If this is my Lucy Webster, then her daughter Lucy Ann Webster (who married William L Brawner) had a son John Philip Brawner. It's definitely looking hopeful, here, but I need some more help with this. Cheers Lynne Simpson Canberra Australia

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In a message dated 7/10/2000 11:00:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, JOANorED@aol.com writes: > On page 207 of the book I mentioned is the following entry under se > at- > (2.) (v.) To settle on as an inhabitant. To plant with inhabitants. A > 1697 I appreciate that. So, if I understand it correctly, the Matheny's were simply planting the land. Mr Norman Thomas stated it was "thronged with neighbors," the son stated it was 'thronged with back seaters," both father and son felt there were too many people living near by. Bob

Also, try the County Court Minute Books for that year. It is tedious but many such records can be found there (in all counties) when no other record remains. JBW