Is it possible Campbell was a chain? I have a picture of a member of my family taken about the same time by "Campbell & Co Studio, 525 Broad St., Richmond. ----- Original Message ----- From: "vlees" <vlees@cox.net> To: <VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 11:08 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] CAMBELLS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, Norfolk Va > There is a volunteer working in the genealogy room of the Kern Memorial > Library on City Hall Ave in Norfolk that might be able to help you. They > have a lot of the very old city directories up there as well as a lot of > local history books. 301 E. City Hall Ave. [757] 664-7323. > > Another possibility MIGHT be the Norfolk City Hall treasurers office ref a > City Business License. I have no idea how far back their records go but > depending on how long the company may have lasted into the 1900's, it might > be worth a try. [757] 664-4010 ext 640 (ugh - an automated system) - may > give you a clue > where to start. good luck > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Poppy0206@aol.com> > To: <VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 8:53 PM > Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] List of Associations & Organizations > > > > Would anyone know how to go about finding out information about an old > > photography studio back around 1884 in Norfolk Virginia. The name of the > studio was > > Campbells on Main Street. > > > > christy > > > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

almost surely, not then, though possible. There may be a business registry for that period in the clerk's office in Richmond. Ask the clerk, since those often are in the deed indices whether or not the business owned property. Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: Kitty Manscill To: VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] CAMBELLS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, Norfolk VA Is it possible Campbell was a chain? I have a picture of a member of my family taken about the same time by "Campbell & Co Studio, 525 Broad St., Richmond. ----- Original Message ----- From: "vlees" <vlees@cox.net> To: <VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 11:08 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] CAMBELLS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, Norfolk VA. > There is a volunteer working in the genealogy room of the Kern Memorial > Library on City Hall Ave in Norfolk that might be able to help you. They > have a lot of the very old city directories up there as well as a lot of > local history books. 301 E. City Hall Ave. [757] 664-7323. > > Another possibility MIGHT be the Norfolk City Hall treasurers office ref a > City Business License. I have no idea how far back their records go but > depending on how long the company may have lasted into the 1900's, it might > be worth a try. [757] 664-4010 ext 640 (ugh - an automated system) - may > give you a clue > where to start. good luck > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Poppy0206@aol.com> > To: <VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 8:53 PM > Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] List of Associations & Organizations > > > > Would anyone know how to go about finding out information about an old > > photography studio back around 1884 in Norfolk Virginia. The name of the > studio was > > Campbells on Main Street. > > > > Christy > > > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I am probably the person you responded to. My great grandfather was Woodson Beavers. Since there would be no death certificate, I am trying to find his full date of death and maybe the undertaker who buried him. I also believe that Mary Beavers who died in 1913 is his daughter. I would also like to find out more information about her. My problem is that in the 1870 census, there are two Woodson Beavers living in Pittyslvania County. Both are 45 years old, both have a son, Edward who is 12 (who I believe is my grandfather). Only one has a daughter, Mary in the household. I am trying to find out it these are two different households or if the census taker just forgot Mary on one. Della ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Anderson" <bandbooster@mindspring.com> To: <VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:43 PM Subject: RE: [VAROOTS] Leemond Cemetery-Pittsylvania County, VA > Hello, Della, from Danville, > > Do you mean "LeemonT" Cemetery in Danville? If so, then > you've already been in touch with the VA-NC Piedmont > Genealogical Society [I'm the volunteer who has answered > your recent e-mails there on behalf of the Society]. What > was your great grandfather's name [unless he's the person > you already asked the Society about]? > > I'll be glad to help further if I can, either privately or > through the Society. However, due to my other commitments > and the chance of nasty weather tomorrow, it will be at > least Friday before I'd be able to do any further digging. > > Let me know, OK? > > > Richard B. Anderson, Jr., Danville, Virginia > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: DellaBeaver [mailto:dellabeaver@comcast.net] > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:22 PM > To: VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [VAROOTS] Leemond Cemetery-Pittsylvania County, VA > > > Does anyone have any information about this cemetery. My > great grandfather was buried here in 1899. > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online > genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1 > 237 > > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

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There is a volunteer working in the genealogy room of the Kern Memorial Library on City Hall Ave in Norfolk that might be able to help you. They have a lot of the very old city directories up there as well as a lot of local history books. 301 E. City Hall Ave. [757] 664-7323. Another possibility MIGHT be the Norfolk City Hall treasurers office ref a City Business License. I have no idea how far back their records go but depending on how long the company may have lasted into the 1900's, it might be worth a try. [757] 664-4010 ext 640 (ugh - an automated system) - may give you a clue where to start. good luck ----- Original Message ----- From: <Poppy0206@aol.com> To: <VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 8:53 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] List of Associations & Organizations > Would anyone know how to go about finding out information about an old > photography studio back around 1884 in Norfolk Virginia. The name of the studio was > Campbells on Main Street. > > christy > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

check the newspapers of that month, in case the photographer advertised, as most did. Also check tax records that may yet exist for that address. ----- Original Message ----- From: Poppy0206@aol.com To: VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [VAROOTS] List of Associations & Organizations Would anyone know how to go about finding out information about an old photography studio back around 1884 in Norfolk Virginia. The name of the studio was Campbells on Main Street. christy ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Would anyone know how to go about finding out information about an old photography studio back around 1884 in Norfolk Virginia. The name of the studio was Campbells on Main Street. christy

I did not find this but was shared with another list so I an sharing this also with the submitters names attatched. Beej--Fireflower From: "Kathleen Woodside Freiburg" <woodside1728@uswest.net> Subject: List of Associations & Organizations Hi, folks . . . These abbreviation definitions were recently posted on the Erie County List courtesy of Nancy M. Applebee Meyers of Lorain, OH. I thought you might like to squirrel it away in your reference folders, too, since I've seen many requests asking for help on some of these vary translations. ========================================================= These are some commonly seen abbreviations of religious, military, fraternal & charitable organizations seen on antique tombstones AF&AM (Masonic) AOF Ancient Order Of Foresters AOH Ancient Order Of Hibernians AOKMC Ancient Order Of Knights of Mystic Chain AOUW Ancient Order Of United Workmen ALOH American Legion of Honor AUM Ancient Order of Mysteries- Masonic Order BPOE Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks BPOEW Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World CK of A Catholic Knights of America COOF Catholic Order of Foresters CTAS Catholic Total Abstinence Society CBKA Commander Benevolent Knights Association CCTAS Crusaders-Catholic Total Abstinence Society CSA Confederate States Army DAR Daughters of American Revolution EBA Emerald Beneficial Association FAA Free and Accepted Americans F&AM - Free and Accepted Masons. FOE Fraternal Order of Eagles GALSTPTR German American Legion of St. Peter GAR Grand Army of the Republic GLAUM Grand Lodge Ancient Order of Mysteries-Masonic Order GUOOF Grand United Order of Odd Fellows IHSV Red Cross of Constantine IOI Independent Order of Immaculates IOKP Independent Order of Knights of Pythias IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows ISH Independent Sons of Honor IORM Improved Order of Redmen IWW Industrial Workers of the World JAOUW Junior Order-Ancient Order of United Workmen JOUAM Junior Order-Order of United American Mechanics KGL Knight Grand Legion KM Knights Militant KC Knights of Columbus K of C Knights of Columbus K of FM Knights of Father Matthew KFM Knights of Father Matthew K of H Knights of Honor K of L Knights of Loyola K M Knights of Malta (Masonic) KMC Knights of the Mystic Chain KPC Knights of Peter Claver KP Knights of Pythias K of P Knights of Pythias KSC Knights of St. Columbkille KG Knights of St. George KSTG Knights of St. George KSTI Knights of St. Ignatius K of SJ Knights of St. John KSTJ Knights of St. Joseph KSL Knights of St. Lawrence KSTM Knights of St. Martin K of STP Knights of St. Patrick KSTP Knights of St. Paul KSTP Knights of St. Peter KSTT Knights of St. Thomas K of STW Knights of St. Wenceslas KT Knights of Tabor K of T Knights of Tabor KWM Knights of Wise Men KGE Knights of Golden Eagle KHC Knights of Holy Cross KKK Knights of Klu-Klux Klan KOTM Knights of Macabees KSF Knights of Sherwood Forest KT Knights Templars (Masonic) LAOH Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians LK of A Loyal Knights of America LOM Loyal Order of the M.O.O.S.E. MOLLUS Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States MRA Royal Arcanum MWA Modern Woodsmen of America NOK New Order Knights (see KKK) OES Order of the Eastern Star OUAM Order of United American Mechanics PM Patriarchs Militant (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) POSA Patriotic Order of the Sons of America RMOKHSJ The Religious and Military Order of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem RSTV Rite of St. Vaclara RSTV Rite of ST. Vita RK Roman Knights SR Scottish Rite (Masonic Order) RAM Royal Arch Masons RO-AUM Rosicrucian Order (Masonic) SBCL Saint Bonifazius Catholic Union SBL Society B. Lafayette SCV Sons of the Confederate Veterans SAR Sons of the American Revolution SNA-AUM Shrine of North America (Masonic) SV Sons of Veterans TH Temple of Honor-Independent Order of Odd Fellows UCV United Confederate Veterans UDC United Daughters of the Confederacy VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars

I found these the other day and thought I would send out as there are new researchers all the time that may have use for these. Print them out and put them into a note book. I have a copy in several notebooks so I don't have to keep looking back to one all the time when I need to look up just one set of initials.............Beej What Do Those Initials Mean? Initials after your ancestor's names may provide useful information that you'd not expected. The following list includes initials you may comeacross when reading old wills or other documents. a.a.s. died in the year of his/her age (anno aetitis suae) (86 y/o died in year 86) d.s.p. died without issue (decessit sine prole legitima) d.s.p.l. died without legitimate issue (decessit sine prole mascula supesita) d.s.p.m.s. died without surviving male issue (decessit sine prole mascula supersita) d.s.p.s died without surviving issue (decessit sine prole supersita) d.unm died unmarried d.v.p. died in the lifetime of his father (decessit vita patris) d.v.m. died in the lifetime of his mother (decessit vita matris) Et al and others (et alia) Inst present month (instans) Liber book or volume Nepos grandson Nunc Nuncapative will, an oral will, written by a witness Ob he/she died (obit) Relict widow or widower (relicta/relictus) Sic so or thus, exact copy as written Testes witnesses Utl late (ultimo) Ux or vs wife (uxor) Viz namely (videlicet)

Some may know of these and are up with submissions, there could be some that don't know of this site and it is good and growing....Each time I access this site I am amazed at the new info that has been sent in.....Beej FOR EVERY STATE MIGRATIONS.org http://www.migrations.org/

Hello, Della, from Danville, Do you mean "LeemonT" Cemetery in Danville? If so, then you've already been in touch with the VA-NC Piedmont Genealogical Society [I'm the volunteer who has answered your recent e-mails there on behalf of the Society]. What was your great grandfather's name [unless he's the person you already asked the Society about]? I'll be glad to help further if I can, either privately or through the Society. However, due to my other commitments and the chance of nasty weather tomorrow, it will be at least Friday before I'd be able to do any further digging. Let me know, OK? Richard B. Anderson, Jr., Danville, Virginia -----Original Message----- From: DellaBeaver [mailto:dellabeaver@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:22 PM To: VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAROOTS] Leemond Cemetery-Pittsylvania County, VA Does anyone have any information about this cemetery. My great grandfather was buried here in 1899. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1 237

Hello, I've been involved with researching my family tree for a dozen years or more, and have been using Rootsweb lists for several years, but only recently joined this list. A brick or stone wall of mine that seems impenetrible is my 3rd great grandfather, Caleb ANDERSON, born about 1801 -- possibly in Halifax County, Virginia -- and died around 1870, also most likely in Halifax County. He married Nancy FIRESHEETS, daughter of Johann Heinrich (John Henry) and Keziah (Jones) FIRESHEETS, in Halifax County in October 1826. Their son, Charles Chesley [or Chesley Charles, depending on the source], was my 2nd great grandfather and he married Harriett Nancy WALKER. Their son, Chesley Samuel, married 1st Ida Hill Moss [of Nash County, North Carolina], and they became my great grandparents through their son John Buchanan ANDERSON, born in 1895 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, who married Carol Landon YEATTS of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Unfortunately, because of the extraordinary number of ANDERSONs in Halifax County, Virginia, and the limited number of records readily available, I can't trace the family any further. I've done all I can with locally available records and haven't had an opportunity to do much online since my father's death 5 years ago. I'd appreciate receiving whatever help anyone can give me. If somebody can identify specific sources that would contain information useful for me, I'll be glad to try to obtain copies myself. I'm just at a loss for the best way to turn at this point. Best wishes, Richard B. Anderson, Jr., Danville, Virginia

Does anyone have any information about this cemetery. My great grandfather was buried here in 1899.

Reposting Nancy Barrett bn 1776 Va died Oct 1829 Ralls Co MO married in Kentucky on 30 Mar 1795 to John Scobee bn 6 Apr 1776 Ky Their children were; 1. Robert bn 1799 died 1846 married Lydia Turner 2. Rebecca bn 1801 married to John Music 3. Stephen bn 1803 died 22 Nov 1876 married to Francis Wood 4. Lewis bn 23 Jul 1805 died 22 Oct 1869 married to Nancy Dale 5. Elizbath bn 1806 married to Samuel Turner 6. Mela bn 1812 married to William Turner 7. Stinson bn 22 Mar 1816 died 22 Apr 1863 married to Hannah Haynes 8. Wesley bn 22 Mar 1816 died 16 Jul 1907 married to Lydia Orr 9. nancy Scobee bn Sep 1819 married to Samuel Tilden Haynes 10. George Washing bn 1820 11. John bn 13 Feb 19809 died 21 Nov 1898 married to Polly P Haynes. Nancy's father was John Barrett. Would appreciate any help to find out more about John Barrett and who his wife was.

FYI: If you subcribe to Ancestry.com,the first 35 volumns are available for searching. Regards, Glenna ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Barham" <williambarham@comcast.net> To: <VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 8:21 AM Subject: [VAROOTS] The Magazine of Virginia Genealogy > The complete 1997 Magazine of Virginia Genealogy is now on E-Bay, Item # > 2969348777 > > Thought some may be interested > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

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Hello! I have a few books about early Va. & will check for your Burton. I'm interested in YOUR name - Reese. My Reese ancestors were in Va. - Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Dinwiddie, probably Pr. George and Charlotte. I'm looking for parents, siblings, ancestors & descendants of Joseph A. Reese, b. abt 1798 in Va. (county unk.) He mar. 1st Sarah/Sally Moore in Lunenburg Co. in 1822; 2nd, Mary Elizabeth Hatchell in Mecklenburg Co. 1842. Children by Sally: (known to me): Wm. L. Reese; Samuel U or W Reese; and Lucy Reese By Mary E. (my anc.): Joseph; Jordan; Thomas George or George Thomas (used both); Mary; Herbert; Martha; Henry ; Fanny; Perry; James & Rosa. Joseph's offspring married Ragsdales; Winns; Daniels; Taylors; Merrymans; Neals... Any bells going off?! Doris in Louisiana ----- Original Message ----- From: <PasaPeruva@aol.com> To: <VAROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 12:57 PM Subject: [VAROOTS] BURTON Researcer New on the LIst > I am researching George BURTON b. aprox.1760/65, served in the 3rd and 7th > Va. Regement of the Continental Line. After mustering out he traveled with > Gersham Lee of NJ into KY where he married Rebecca Lee, GL's dau, in First > Shelby Co., KY, May/1798, then settled in Jefferson Co., IN on 1811. I have > found a George Burton with a brother of Edmond in VA born 1764 but not sure this > is my George Burton. I am hoping someone on the list can help me find (1) this > mans parents, (2) his place of birth, (3) any brothers and/or sisters, (4) > anything beyond that would be icing on the cake. > I have my family traced directly back to this man as he is well documented in > Jefferson Co., IN in census, taxes, land, and directory documents and by way > of his will of 1845. I have not found where he was in KY yet. However knew > that Gresham Lee was in Woodford Cy. KY and listed in a historical book for > that Co., in early 1800. > Thank you for any info that can be shared and I have info that I will share > on this man. > > Billie Jean (Ballenger/Burton) Reese > PasaPeruva@aol.com > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Mail often slows down during holiday times because we all spend time eating and socializing (and shopping) with/for family members and friends, some of whom may feel neglected by those of us true genealogy addicts (smile). Don't worry, when folks get their new computers at Christmas time there's usually a tremendous burst of activity! Janet Hunter

In a message dated 11/29/2003 7:36:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, darlingarlin@adelphia.net writes: i havn't received any mail for days......... am i still on the list? Must be the holidays! My mail has slowed to a trickle! Same thing will happen at Christmas, too! Actually, it gives me time to catch up on things so it's sometimes a blessing!