try this link below that I received from SCGS List ... it works for me :) http://www.accessgenealogy.com/ it appears to land on the same entry point as that genegateway link supplied earlier ... Ken - [email protected] EarthLink Revolves Around You. a thought to ponder ... Acts 1:8 a message to the outer most parts ... > [Original Message] > From: Paula Hinkel <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 12/2/2005 8:34:36 AM > Subject: [CA-SCGS] 1900 Census Free through 12/15 > > AccessGenealogy, in cooperation with Ancestry, is proud to provide our users the complete 1900 census FREE until 15 December 2005! This includes both the every name index and all census images. To view this census, you do not need an Ancestry membership, nor do you need to provide your credit card details. All you need to provide is your email address. > > http://www.accessgenealogy.com/ > > > ==== CA-SCGS Mailing List ==== > Help friends and relatives explore their family's history. > Give an SCGS gift certificate for their next birthday or > holiday gift. Details at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

This came from a friend am sharing this with others. Beej Subj: Free 1900 Census Images and Index Online Date: 12/1/05 5:02:27 PM US Mountain Standard Time From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) (mailto:[email protected]) Sent from the Internet _(Details)_ (aolmsg://094cf1d0/inethdr/2) Gen Gateway GenGuide ==================================================================== Free 1900 Census Index and Images Promotion AccessGenealogy is excited and proud to announce another FREE database being offered to its visitors! This Ancestry database is free only until 12/15/2005, so you need to visit and conduct your research today! This is truly a free offer... the only item required to access the free database is an email. And this is exclusive to AccessGenealogy. You MUST come back here to this page EACH time you try to access the database. You cannot go directly to Ancestry... and most of the other 1900 census links on AccessGenealogy will take you to their paid access... access it for free until 15 December, 2005... Information Found Within the 1900 Census http://gengateway.c.topica.com/maaegIIabmwmJbm2s8ebaeQAeO/ Name of each person. Name of the county, parish, township, town, or city where the family resides Age Sex Color (Race) Birthplace Whether married in the last year Profession, occupation, or trade of each person over 15 years of age Value of Real Estate Whether deaf, blind, dumb, insane, idiotic, pauper, or criminal Whether able to speak or speak English Whether the person attended school within the previous year Birthplace of father and mother Free 1900 Census Images and Index for Native American Research http://gengateway.c.topica.com/maaegIIabmwwIbm2s8ebaeQAeO/ Native American research around the 20th century was buoyed by the inclusion of all Native Americans in the 1900 census. Whether enumerated within the Indian Territory, or enumerated on the many reservations spread out across the United States, Native Americans were finally being counted. This provides the researcher a great and mostly unused tool in the search for their Native American ancestors. Finding these Native Americans has gotten a lot easier with Ancestry's recent indexing of the 1900 census. While the index is complete, it's not perfect. The writing of some enumerators was poor, and the quality of some census pages is lacking. Be prepared to browse their census images keeping the following tips in mind: Most Indian schedules were added to the end of county listings. For some states however, the Indian schedules were added to the end of the state. A non-Indian MAY be enumerated on the Indian schedule, if they are detached from their family and living with an Indian family. A Native American MAY be enumerated on the general population schedule, if they are detached from their Indian family and living with a white, or black family. For their own personal reasons, many Native Americans failed to claim their heritage during the 1900 census... they ended up enumerated as white or black. As well, some whites and blacks listed themselves as Indian, when they were in fact, not. While the 1900 census in and of itself does not prove or disprove your Native American history, it can add yet one more fact in favor, or not in favor of that claim. Good luck! Family Tree Search http://gengateway.c.topica.com/maaegIIabmwwSbm2s8ebaeQAeO/ Family Tree Search continues to grow every week... have you posted your family tree online to our site yet? Trade Recipes Online http://gengateway.c.topica.com/maaegIIabmwxibm2s8ebaeQAeO/ Judy has set up a new site this past month for recipe exchanges. With over 2,000 recipes listed, and an active group of friends and family helping her ad more each day, this will quickly develop into a large recipe site. Stop by when you're in need of that next recipe! Feel free to pass this newsletter on to your friends and family! Genealogy Gateway http://gengateway.c.topica.com/maaegIIabmwmKbm2s8ebaeQAeO/

Hope this helps: Mary W Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1855 Virginia White Female Olivia J Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1856 Virginia White Female Sarah Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1836 Virginia White Female Sarah A Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1860 Virginia White Female Thomas B Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1859 Virginia White Male Ann E Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1862 Virginia White Female Samuel Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1864, Virginia White Male Emma Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1866, Virginia White Female James H. Robinson Columbia, Fluvanna, VA abt 1869, Virginia White Male Marge Campbell -----Original Message----- From: Lois Long Carey [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 5:38 AM To: [email protected] Subject: 1870 census cunningham District, Fluvanna co.va-Robinson I have been told that there are two Robinsons listed in the cunningham District of Fluvanna Co. Va and think they may possibly be related to my Grgrandfather David Robinson who married Mary A. Herndon in Fluvanna, but had been married before. Sarah Robinson age 34 Rebecca Robinson age 17 could someone tell me who else is in the household of these two. Thank you.

From Patty, and for those thousands of us researchers whose ancestors traveled and migrated west by rail in a much earlier day. This subject brings to mind the old "Harvey Houses", established by Fred Harvey in the late 1800's. They were usually located in fine buildings, sometimes within the depots. Excellent meals, well priced were served on starched white table cloths by pretty young uniformed ladies who underwent special training for their jobs. Sleeping accommodations were often on the upper floors. The Harvey Houses were located as far East as Kansas and Arkansas and West to California. Many survive today as museums, or have been "saved" by the corporate world and ed as and there are ten or so web sites. Patty Very interesting, Patty. :-) I well remember those services being advertised, though there were none as far east as the photo I posted, as you know. The trips were shorter and the distance between larger cities was much less east of the Mississippi, thus the result of which you speak. Thanks. Paul :-) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.11/191 - Release Date: 12/2/2005

Looking for information on Arthur Sutton, an Afro-American. Arthur m. Laura Henry Chandler in New York in 1941. Laura was b. jan 21, in Halifax County VA. thanks in advance. Larry ==================================== In HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. seeking Afro-American Brown Byrd Chandler Chappell Lacy Younger.

That was the ancient definition, sure enough. By the days of the VA and other American colonies and following, the term came to mean almost any "land tax" paid to the colonial government. By then, we no longer had other than remnants and memories of the feudal system. Paul Drake JD Genealogist & Author <www.DrakesBooks.com> 931-484-9129 ----- Original Message ----- From: Emaress Nova To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 9:27 AM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Fw: Quit rents.... Paul, According to dictionary quit-rent - a rent paid by a freeman in lieu of services required of him by feudal custom. So by that definition, quit-rent lists would be (I would guess)somewhat like tax lists. __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL - Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.10/190 - Release Date: 12/1/2005

I have been told that there are two Robinsons listed in the cunningham District of Fluvanna Co. Va and think they may possibly be related to my Grgrandfather David Robinson who married Mary A. Herndon in Fluvanna, but had been married before. Sarah Robinson age 34 Rebecca Robinson age 17 could someone tell me who else is in the household of these two. Thank you.

Paul, According to dictionary quit-rent - a rent paid by a freeman in lieu of services required of him by feudal custom. So by that definition, quit-rent lists would be (I would guess)somewhat like tax lists. __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com

Can someone tell me the "correct" definition of a "quit rent" and "quit rents list"? Like Forrest Gump, I am not a smart man. What I've been told many moons ago doesn't appear to be correct. Thanks!!! Paul M. **** An ancient term, the quit-rent simply was a tax on land. Those taxes were so called because for a thousand years plus, in England and in some colonies here, one paid a rent to the owner - "landlord" - on the land that one farmed or occupied from that landowner - sometimes, indeed, a "lord" - and only the privileged few owned any land atall. The term "quit" meant that after the payment of that rent, the tenant was quit - "free" - of any other rent for that year or term as the case might be. Paul Drake JD Genealogist & Author <www.DrakesBooks.com> 931-484-9129 ----- Original Message ----- From: P. Moring To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:03 PM Subject: Quit rents.... Can someone tell me the "correct" definition of a "quit rent" and "quit rents list"? Like Forrest Gump, I am not a smart man. What I've been told many moons ago doesn't appear to be correct. Tahnks!!! Paul M. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.10/190 - Release Date: 12/1/2005

Tim: Thank you, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 12:17 AM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Mercer > > Yes, till WV became a State in 1863. Tim > > In a message dated 12/1/2005 11:23:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Was this Mercer in Virginia in 1850? > > Bill > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:14 PM > Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Mercer > > >> >> Are you talking about Mercer Co., WV? >> >> In a message dated 12/1/2005 10:01:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, >> [email protected] writes: >> >> Where is Mercer,Va? >> >> Bill > > > > > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Bev: Thank you, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 11:38 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Mercer > Mercer was in Va until WVa became a separate state after the beginning of > the > Civil War. It's the south side of WVa - follow I-77 until you are almost > out > of WVa and you will find it. If you don't have a WVa map with counties - > look for Bluefield - its in Mercer County. > > Bev > > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > >

Yes, till WV became a State in 1863. Tim In a message dated 12/1/2005 11:23:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Was this Mercer in Virginia in 1850? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Mercer > > Are you talking about Mercer Co., WV? > > In a message dated 12/1/2005 10:01:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Where is Mercer,Va? > > Bill

In a message dated 12/1/2005 11:23:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Was this Mercer in Virginia in 1850? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Mercer > > Are you talking about Mercer Co., WV? > > In a message dated 12/1/2005 10:01:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Where is Mercer,Va? > > Bill

Mercer was in Va until WVa became a separate state after the beginning of the Civil War. It's the south side of WVa - follow I-77 until you are almost out of WVa and you will find it. If you don't have a WVa map with counties - look for Bluefield - its in Mercer County. Bev

Was this Mercer in Virginia in 1850? Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] Mercer > > Are you talking about Mercer Co., WV? > > In a message dated 12/1/2005 10:01:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > Where is Mercer,Va? > > Bill > > > > > > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > >

Are you talking about Mercer Co., WV? In a message dated 12/1/2005 10:01:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Where is Mercer,Va? Bill

Where is Mercer,Va? Bill

Sorry about error; scroll down in my website to "Document of the Month" and click there for the photo. Such hotels were very widely used, there being no reliable automobiles or roads for such yet, and surely no motels. So, every town had hotels and railroad stations in any town of size had these, hoping thereby to gain the business of all folks and crewmen waiting for trains during layovers, transfers and delays. <www.DrakesBooks.com> Paul

I have been asked "What was a 'railroad hotel' and why were those built?" Those were in every town of any size that was served by a railroad throughout the last half of the 19th and first half of the 20th Centuries. I have posted a 1913 photo of one and a short explanation on my website. Paul <www.DrakesBooks.com>

Hey Ann's Genealogy, If you will e-mail me direct, I'll do what I can to help you with the Bedford Co. info that you are looking for. My e-mail address is: [email protected] Happy Hunting doc ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:00 PM Subject: VAROOTS-D Digest V05 #206