This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/692.1 Message Board Post: I am also looking for Hamilton's from Rockbridge Co. My Hamilton's are George W. Hamilton born 1827 married Mary E. Williams 1849, children John H.S., James M.G. and William A. Does any of these name ring a bell? Natina Rogers Whitt [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/286.290 Message Board Post: I am also looking for Hamilton's from Rockbridge Co. My Hamilton's are George W. Hamilton born 1827 married Mary E. Williams 1849, children John H.S., James M.G. and William A. Does any of these name ring a bell? Natina Rogers Whitt [email protected]

Brenda, I am also researching my Vest lineage, MAYBE you can assist me. Here is what I have for info, starting with the first generation. All of the info I am giving you is sourced and documented, if I am NOT sure of an item, I state so in (). On all of the Vest persons, I am working backwards from a later descendent to TRY and establish the PROBABLE years of birth. John Vest born circa 1750-1770 (I only have the document he wrote to establish his son's marriage in 1823.) I have absolutely no other info for him. I do not know if he was actually present in Amherst county at the time of his son, William's marriage, or if the note was sent with one of the parties that were present., it is attached as a separate item to the marriage record, which leads me to believe he was not actually present at the wedding. William G. Vest born circa 1795-1805 (I base this on the fact that a note was sent to establish his age as legal, he either looked young still or was just barely of age in 1823. On 7 Mar 1823 he married Mary 'Polly' Byas/Bias (daughter of Joel & Elizabeth (Harrison) Bias of Amherst Co, VA. William G Vest and Mary had at least 2 daughters, Cassandra born 4 Jul 1828 (married Henry Byas/Bias, and Elizabeth Vest born abt 1825 (married Mansfield Noel), Matilda Vest MAY have been a twin sister of Elizabeth Vest (?) William G Vest was either dead or had moved from the area of Amherst Co, VA by 1850, At the time of the 1850 Census Mary 'Polly' (Byas/Bias) Vest was living with her daughter Elizabeth. 2 doors away were Henry Bias and Cassandra (Vest) Byas/Bias. Of interest, to a tie for this family in Rockbridge Co, VA at this same timeframe. Phoebe Bias Bryant (widow) & the sister of Mary "Polly" (Bias) Vest was married to James Rowsey of Rockbridge Co, VA. Is it possible that William Vest & Mary Polly Bias may have met when she was visiting her older married sister, Phoebe Rowsey??? Anyway, that is all I know...do you have any thoughts on my Vest Family Branch???? Carrie Bias Hoffert -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [VAROCKBR] Vest family Reunion This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/2109 Message Board Post: There will be a Vest/Vess Family Reunion held on June 26th,2004 at Douthat State Park in Clifton Forge,Va.Please bring 2 dishes & desserts & drinks to share at the reunion.It will be at Picnic Shelter#1 and will be an all day event.My Vest Family connections go back to Levi Vest,John Vest,Phillip Givens Vest,James Vest and so forth.We are doing a Vest Family Cookbook for the reunion and if you are interested please send in pictures and recipes to me by Feb.24th,2004.My mother is Dorothy Mae Vest Walker a daughter of the late Gorman Ellis Vest and Gracie Lee Vest.Please email at [email protected] or at Little [email protected] aol.com.Thanks,Brenda Walker Sims ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BIAS-VEST Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/317.84 Message Board Post: 1st generation; John Vest born circa 1750-1770 (I only have the document he wrote to establish his son's age for marriage in 1823.) I have absolutely no other info for him. I do not know if he was actually present in Amherst county at the time of his son, William's marriage. Or if the note was sent with one of the parties that were present. The note is attached as a separate item to the marriage record, which leads me to believe he was not actually present at the wedding and may NOT have lived in Amherst Co, VA. 2nd generation; William G. Vest born circa 1795-1805 (I base this on the fact that a note was sent to establish his age as legal, he either looked young still or was just barely of age in 1823. On 7 Mar 1823 he married Mary 'Polly' Byas/Bias (daughter of Larkin and Mary Ellen 'Polly' (MNU) Bias of Amherst Co, VA. 3rd Generation; William G Vest and Mary had at least 2 daughters, 1. Cassandra born 4 Jul 1828 (married Henry Byas/Bias, and 2. Elizabeth Vest born abt 1825 (married Mansfield Noel), 3.(?) Matilda Vest MIGHT have been a twin sister of Elizabeth Vest (?) William G Vest was either dead or had moved from the area of Amherst Co, VA by 1850, At the time of the 1850 Census Mary 'Polly' (Byas/Bias) Vest was living with only her daughter Elizabeth. 2 doors away were Henry Bias and Cassandra (Vest) Byas/Bias. Of interest, to a tie for this family in Rockbridge Co, VA at this same timeframe. Phoebe Bias Bryant (widow of Lewis Bryant) (Phoebe was the sister of Mary "Polly" (Bias) Vest) was married 2nd to James Rowsey of Rockbridge Co, VA. Is it possible that William Vest & Mary Polly Bias may have met when Mary was visiting her older married sister, Phoebe Rowsey in Rockbridge Co, VA??? Anyway, that is all I know...does anyone have any thoughts on my Vest Family Branch???? PS The Cassnadra Vest that married Henry Bias is how I am directly connected to the Vest lineage, Henry and Cassandra were my GG-Grandparents. I am very fortunate to have photos of them. Carrie Bias Hoffert

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VEST, BIAS, HICKS, HIX, TAYLOR of Amherst and Rockbridge Co, VA Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/317.83 Message Board Post: You may or may not have this info; Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bias was the daughter of Hyram/Hiram Bias and Elizabeth Camden. Hyram and Elizabeth (Camden, daughter of Benjamin) Bias were married on 9 Oct 1806 in Amherst Co, VA. Hyram and Elizabeth Bias had at least 2 other children of record; 1. Polina (Paulina) Bias married to John Hicks 2 Jan 1837 in either Rockbridge or Amherst Co, Va (I have found the record in BOTH counties. 2. Hiram Bias Jr. married to Elizabeth A Dudley (daughter of William) on 28 Jan 1846. Back to your immediate lineage; Elizabeth Betsy Bias married Levi Vest on 14 Aug 1834 in Amherst Co, VA I have 2 other sons for your Levi and Betsy; 1. John Vest married Sara Hicks/Hix (daughter of Joseph Hicks/Hix & Janetta Ramsey) 2. Charles Vest married Elizabeth Bias (daughter of William Bias and Nancy (Taylor) Vest. I have the same parental info for Levi Vest as You posted, so I am NOT repeating it here. That is the info I have for your VEST family. I have posted another reply to yours with questions about MY VEST LINEAGE. Hope you or another reader may have some direction or answers for me. Carrie BIAS Hoffert

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McDaniel / Murphey(?) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/2110 Message Board Post: Hello, My name is Rosalie Adkins. I reside in Hartford City,Indiana. I'd like to locate the Marriage Record for my Gr.Grandparents, James Floyd McDaniel & Louisa/Lyde (Murphey)?/McDaniel. James Floyd McDaniel was born May 1,1853 in Rockbridge County,Virginia. He is the son of Samuel & Mary Ann (Wilkinson)McDaniel. Louisa/Lyde (Murphy/Murphey/Phillips) McDaniel was born May 2nd or 3rd,1863 in Upshur County,W.Virginia, The reason I put the possible maiden names for Louisa or Lydia is because I have found her on family records under all 4 names,therefore I'm not positive on what her actual maiden name was. James Floyd McDaniel is on the 1870 Census,still in Rockbridge County,Virginia,but in January/1884,James Floyd & Louisa McDaniel are residing in Henry County(Blue River Township- I think),Indiana. The first 2 children(twins) of this family were born on January 23,1884 in Henry County,Indiana. The twins were pre-mature and died the same day. Therefore,sometime between 1870 & 1884,is the possible marriage years for James & Louisa or Lydia,I've found her under both first names on family records also. I just haven't been able to locate their Marriage Record/Location. It could be anywhere from Upshur County,W.Virginia,Rockbridge County,W.Virginia,through Ohio to the eastern counties of Indiana,until they ended up in Henry County,Indiana in January of 1884. I know this could prove to be a huge search in trying to locate James & Louisa's marriage record,but if anyone could possibly locate it,I'd be forever greatful. If it could be found,I'd like to get a copy of it. James & Louisa/Lyde McDaniel are both buried in the Beechgrove Cemetery in Muncie,Indiana. I've been to their gravesites. I know these people to be my Gr. Grandparents & Gr. Gr. Grandparents,I have traced them through family records here in Indiana. Samuel McDaniel & Mary Ann Wilkinson were married in Rockbridge County,Virginia on August 29,1838. My contact info is as follows: Rosalie Adkins 1301 N. Cherry Hartford City,Indiana 47348 Phone: 1 - 765 - 348- 4226 E-mail: [email protected] Thanks to anyone who could try to help to find this marriage record !! Sincerely Rosie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/2035.1.1.1 Message Board Post: THANKS FOR THE OFFER BUT I AM NOT RELATED.JUST TRYING TO HELP WHEN I CAN.THANKS AGAIN.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/2109 Message Board Post: There will be a Vest/Vess Family Reunion held on June 26th,2004 at Douthat State Park in Clifton Forge,Va.Please bring 2 dishes & desserts & drinks to share at the reunion.It will be at Picnic Shelter#1 and will be an all day event.My Vest Family connections go back to Levi Vest,John Vest,Phillip Givens Vest,James Vest and so forth.We are doing a Vest Family Cookbook for the reunion and if you are interested please send in pictures and recipes to me by Feb.24th,2004.My mother is Dorothy Mae Vest Walker a daughter of the late Gorman Ellis Vest and Gracie Lee Vest.Please email at [email protected] or at Little [email protected] aol.com.Thanks,Brenda Walker Sims

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/317.82.1547 Message Board Post: Dear Kari,I have some info the Vest family and there will be a Vest Family reunion at Douthat State Park on June 26th,2004 at Clifton Forge,Va.I have some info on the people you mention.We are also doing the Vest Family Cookbook for the reunion and need recipes and pictures for it by Feb.24th,2004 if you are interested.Thanks,Brenda Sims P.S. My mother is Dorothy Mae Vest Walker,daughter of Gorman Ellis Vest and Gracie Lee Vest

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/2035.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Mr. Smith,I have some info on Benjamin and Levi Vest and Betsy Bias.They are my #rd or fourth great grandparents.We are having a Vest Family reunion at Douthat State Park in Clifton Forge,Va. on June 26th,2004.My mother is Dorothy Mae Vest Walker and she is the Daughter of Gorman Ellis Vest and Gracie Lee Vest.Please reply soon.Also we are doing Vest Family Cookbook and need Pictures and recipes by Feb.24th,2004.You can email them to me.Thanks,Brenda Sims

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/317.82.87.1 Message Board Post: Dear Ginger,I am related to the Vests you are inquiring about.We are having a family reunion on June 26th,2004 at Douthat State Park in Clifton Forge,Va.We are also working on getting The Vest Family Cookbook together.Need recipes by Sunday,Feb.24,2004 also need more info on these family members you mention.My mother is Dorothy Mae Vest Walker and is is the daughter of the late Gorman Ellis Vest and Gracie Lee Vest from Rockbridge County,Va.Please reply soon.Thanks Brenda Sims

James William (4 aug 1889-6 Sept 1917) died of acute Dysentery and buried in Ebenezer cemetery at Rockbridge Baths. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:15 PM Subject: [VAROCKBR] Re: GAYLOR/RILEY > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: gaylor/riley > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.families.aol.com/mbexec/msg/4300/4BC.2ACI/239.240.265 .1 > > Message Board Post: > > samuel j. gaylor(25) son of john and anne.e. gaylor married elizabeth c. riley, daughter of john and ann e. riley. > this gaylor is in my family line also. > i am the granddaughter of robrt franklin gaylor, his fathers name was james w. an ella m. gaylor. > do u have any info on them? > > > ==== VAROCKBR Mailing List ==== > The Third Sunday of each month will be set aside for your "BRICK WALL" Roll Call. Please use the Surname in the Subject line and give as much as you can about the person you need. Good luck with your Research. > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: gaylor/riley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.families.aol.com/mbexec/msg/4300/4BC.2ACI/239.240.265.2 Message Board Post: samuel j. gaylor(25) son of john and anne.e. gaylor married elizabeth c. riley, daughter of john and ann e. riley. this gaylor is in my family line also. i am the granddaughter of robrt franklin gaylor, his fathers name was james w. an ella m. gaylor. do u have any info on them?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: gaylor/riley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.families.aol.com/mbexec/msg/4300/4BC.2ACI/239.240.265.1 Message Board Post: samuel j. gaylor(25) son of john and anne.e. gaylor married elizabeth c. riley, daughter of john and ann e. riley. this gaylor is in my family line also. i am the granddaughter of robrt franklin gaylor, his fathers name was james w. an ella m. gaylor. do u have any info on them?

Yolanda, I clicked on the below hot link included in your message and the link works correctly. Perhaps the server was down at the time you tried. Good luck, George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Yolanda Campbell Lifter" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:43 PM Subject: [VAROCKBR] Rockbridge Area Gen. Soc. > Does anyone have a working link to the Rockbridge Area Genealogical Society? The link http://www.rockbridgegenie.org/ is not valid. > > Thanks. > > Yolanda Campbell Lifter > Malabar, FL > [email protected] > http://www.ohiofamilyresearch.com > http://www.LifterFamily.com > > > ==== VAROCKBR Mailing List ==== > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >

ATTN: YALONDA CAMPBELL. WONDERING What Campbells You Are Connected to. I have a Snail Mail Addt: This is Cousin Doris J. Phillips in Rockbridge ,Co. <Doris J. Phillips 171 Edgars Way Lexington, Va. 24450-4101. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. My Mother was an Amherst, Co. Campbell. A T & Leona

Does anyone have a working link to the Rockbridge Area Genealogical Society? The link http://www.rockbridgegenie.org/ is not valid. Thanks. Yolanda Campbell Lifter Malabar, FL [email protected] http://www.ohiofamilyresearch.com http://www.LifterFamily.com

>From another list -- this may be useful to some. ~ Ann [Original Message] Appalachian Summit has recently added 4 more chapters (28-31) to their web site. For those of you who do not know this is a site that has hundreds of pages of original (transcribed) documents pertaining to the Cherokee. These last four chapters deal with the correspondence, journals etc of the year just before the Removal. If you're studying Cherokee genealogy/history this is a must. They can be accessed via www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcmin2/links.htm > > All documents and sources are cited. > > > Joyce Gaston Reece

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Black, Chapman, Acton, Vardy, Tardy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/1750.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Have you discovered documentation of Henry Black's birth in Ireland or that his wife, Martha, was a Chapman? I am a descendant of their son Joseph Black who married Ann Acton. I have nothing on your John Black and very little on Joseph, except my own line from his daughter, Esther who married John Vardy (Tardy?), but will be glad to exchange what information that I've gleaned.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mohler, Moler, Butler Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/168.1 Message Board Post: Debbie, I may have a connection to this family. Do you know of any siblings of Mary Moler (also spelled Mohler) who married Paul Butler? Have you found any information as of late? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul