This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trickiharless Surnames: Ward Williamson Osborne Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7560.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the info. I'm just wondering if your James Ward is related to either of mine. 1. My gggggrandfather James Ward was also married to an Elizabeth (Williamson). He was born in 1758 in Fincastle Va but I can't find anything linking him definitively to any parents. He was a Rev War vet and Indian scout too. He was at the Seige of Bryan's Station and the Battle of Blue Licks in 1782. He served with George Rogers Clark in Indiana. He and Elizabeth settled at Rockcastle Creek in Floyd Co. (now Martin Co.) Ky in 1810. Their kids were Sarah, Alifair, Elizabeth, James Jr., Wells, Margaret, Solomon, Nathan,(died fighting for Union) George Washington, Morgania, Emanuel (died fighting for Union at Kennesaw Mt. Ga). 2. My second James Ward was from Russell Co. Va and married to Sarah Osborne. They moved to Floyd Co. (now Johnson) Ky abt. 1803 with sons Solomon, Shadrack, and William. Their daughters were Abby, Sarah, Elizabeth. Haven't found proof concerning his parents either but most seem to think he the son of William Ward who descends from immigrants James Ward and Sarah Rodgers. If anybody reads this and knows of any connections let me know please. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7560.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Afraid I can't help with his father's name, but in one of the statements made for his wife in her pension declaration the names of their children were: Edmund Mary James George Demsey William Phebe George Ward made a statement for her, and in 1841 it's said that only 2 of their children were still living. Also, Edmund & Mary were the oldest of the children. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trickiharless Surnames: Ward Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7560.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Who was this James Ward's father and mother? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7566/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thomas Witten filed for Rev War pension in Tazewell Co VA in 1832. He would be 80 yrs old in Jan of 1833. He d. 6 Oct 1841. William & Nancy Cecil,Joseph Oney, Wm McGuire(clergyman) and Hezekiah Harmon made statements for him. There is a letter fron the early 1900's from a Mrs. J.K. Bell requesting his military history. In her letter she says he was b. in Maryland & that he had married Eleanor Cecil. There are also two letters that refer to him as "Jr.". Images at Footnote Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7565/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Phillip Williams filed for Rev War pension 1833 in Morgan Co KY at age 76. He entered service 1776 in Washington Co VA. In 1840 he moved to Claiborne Co TN to live with his son George. In 1843 father & son moved back to Morgan Co KY where Phillip said his children were living. In 1840 he stated he was a widower. Joseph Hanna & clergyman William Coffee made statements for him. One of the documents mentions "Hazlerigg, West Liberty". Thomas Hambleton of Morgan Co KY said he served with Phillip Williams & had been acquainted with him in Bedford Co VA. There are about 40 pages of documents at Footnote where he is indexed as "Philip Willimas" Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7564/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michael Widener filed for Rev War pension 1832 in Washington Co VA. He was drafted in Rockingham Co VA. He m. Elizabeth Callaham in Washington Co VA on 13 Jan 1823. She was allowed widow's pension 1853 at age abt 70. Michael Widener d. 12 Apr 1842 at age abt. 85. His brother John Widener made statement for him & said they had moved to Washington Co VA in abt. 1782, and that he (John) was abt. 14 in 1779. Both Michael & John are referred to as "Sr." in some statements. Samuel & David Carson made statements for Michael. Elizabeth Robinson made statement for Elizabeth in her application. There are about 65 pages of documents at Footnote. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7563/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hezekiah Whitt filed for Rev War pension in 1844 in Tazewell Co VA. He states he was b. 1760 in South Carolina, that his father moved to Steward's Creek in NC, then he moved to Montgomery Co VA where he entered service. William McGuire (clergyman), Lyles Dolsbury, and Thomas Christian, residents of Tazewell Co, made statements for him. Thomas Christian mentions in his statement that he (Thomas Christian) was an orphan & was raised by Cap't Thomas Martin. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

BLEVINS, Nellie M. 92, of Monroe, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on July 23, 1915 to parents James Brandon and Esta (Sword) Herron. Nellie was a homemaker and member of Trenton Freedom House Church of God. Mrs. Blevins is survived by her sister, June Dorton; grandchildren, Donna Mocko, Rick Buchanan, and Tina Moore; great grandchildren, Holli Dorough, Charles Fletcher, Heather Robb, Matthew Fletcher, Brittany Moore, and Brandon Moore; and great great grandchildren, Meghan Dorough, Drew Dorough, Madelyn Dorough, and Devin Dorough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil C. Blevins in 1981; two children, Irma Buchanan and Johnny Blevins; her parents; and brothers, Roy Herron, Ray Herron, Garner Herron, Billy Herron, John Herron, and Pence Herron. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Trenton Freedom House Church of God, 5346 Hamilton Trenton Rd., with Pastor Larry Fultz officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING FUNERAL HOME, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown. Interment will be at Butler County Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care Of Middletown, 1131 Manchester Ave., Middletown, OH 45042. Sign the guest book at WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com Published in The Middletown Journal from 7/14/2008 - 7/15/2008

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7562/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margaret Weir, widow of James Weir, filed for widow's pension in 1845 in Blount Co TN for Rev War service of her husband. She states he entered service in Washington Co VA. They were m. 19 Feb 1783 in Augusta Co VA. He d. 11 Mar 1820. She was b. 22 Dec 1763. Included in the file at Footnote is the birth record of their children. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RodneyS71 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7450.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michelle, My gr-gr grandfather, Charles, was the oldest brother of Rachel Short, both children of John and Hannah Short. I would love to have the census information for John and Hannah, and Rachael. I have never been able to find any children for Rachel and John Peck. I would love to see the cenus information and maybe get some clues to what happened to them. Please email me directly at [email protected] I know that John died in Buchanan Co., VA in 1870. I have never been able to find Hannah's maiden name either. I have seen her listed as Hannah Dawson, but have never been able to prove anything. I have lots of information on the Short line and some on the Boyd's. Please contact me! Rodney Shortt Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ruddert Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7560.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From Gate City take Rt. 23 north to Rd. 65. North on 65 to Rd. 649. Rye Cove is about 2 miles nort on 649.It's about 20 miles from Gate City. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7560.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~varussel/other/forts.html You can read about the forts & stations in southwest VA at the above link. Rye Cove was in what is now Scott county VA. Hope this helps ! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: zell27 Surnames: keen,Brown.Mullins,Osborne,Breeding,Cooper,McGlothlin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7560.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would someone tell me where Rye Cove was at,isit still there. Zell Cole Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7561/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Weaver filed for Rev War pension in 1818 in Lee Co VA at age 73, and filed again in 1821. He d. 21 Jan 1825. He married Nancy ___ in July 1767 in Charlotte Co VA. Nancy died 18 July 1838. In 1855, Judith Clark (daughter of James & Nancy) filed for any pension that may have been due her mother on behalf of her siblings. Included in the file at Footnote is the birth record of the children of James Weaver & wife Nancy: Judith, b 4 Aug 1768 (m. Clark) Lucy, b14 Sept 1774 (m. Bishop) Nancy, b 25 Nov 1776 (m. Reynolds) Elizabeth , b 15 Jan 1779 (dec'd by 1855) Susannah, b 2 Feb 1781 (dec'd before her mother) William, b 10 Feb 1783 (dec'd by 1855) Mary, b 11 Oct 1785 (m. Sonders) Sylvey, b 16 June 1788 (m. Jones) James, b 31 May 1790 (dec'd by 1855) There are about 45 pages of documents in the file for James Weaver at Footnote. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dflower165 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/3807.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to find out more about Cowan Taylor. He is also my great grandfather. Do you have any information on him?? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7560/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In 1841 Elizabeth Ward, widow of James Ward, filed for widow's pension for his service as an Indian spy. She filed in McCracken Co KY at age 84 in 1841. She states that in 1777/78 her husband lived "high up on Holston river near the mountains"."near the line dividing between" VA & NC He served under Capt. Cocke at Amos Eaton's station, and at the newly built fort called Island Fort. They were m. 11 Aug 1779. He d. 17 Nov 1830 in Pope Co Illinois. Elizabeth's brother - Jesse Henson of Calloway Co KY - made statement for her & in his statement he said James Ward served at Rye Cove. Another statement in the file indicates they had moved to Warren Co KY by 1795. Images at Footnote Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7559/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Walling filed for Rev War pension in June of 1833 in McMinn Co TN. He stated he was b. in Henry Co VA & would be 83 on July 27th . He said he lived in Wythe Co VA when he entered service, moved from Holston to Clinch River near the Flat Lick & lived there for 40 years. He moved from there to Illinois, then Casey Co KY, and had lived the last 10 yrs in McMinn Co TN. He d. 18 or 22 April 1836. He m. Elizabeth Roberts in Washington Co TN on 18 Feb 1786. She rec'd widow's pension in 1844 at age 75. Elizabeth McMullen (or McMurry) stated she was their youngest & 11th child at age 35 in 1844. In 1844 James Wallen (74) & wife Mary (71) resided in Hawkins Co TN & made statement for the widow. They said that John & wife Elizabeth had been at their wedding & that they m. 3 Mar 1791. Joseph B. Wallen was JP in Hawkins Co TN. Elisha Wallen (64) of Scott Co VA made statement for the widow. Images at Footnote Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7558/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elisha Wallen filed for Rev War pension in Claiborne Co TN in 1838 & in Warren Co Ohio in 1851. He was b. 6 Mar 1760 in Henry Co VA & moved near Rocky Station (what became Lee Co) when a boy. He entered service 1777/78 & after the service he lived in Lee Co about 10 years. >From there he moved to Fayette Co KY Then Madison Co KY Then Claiborne Co TN (as of 1838) Then Knox Co KY Then Claiborne Co TN Then Warren Co Ohio In 1851, those making statements for him in Warren Co Ohio said they had known him 8 years (or less) He said his birth record had been in the hands of his Uncle - Joseph Wallen - who had died 60 years ago (as of 1851) & who had lived in Hawkins Co TN. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello Mike, Thanks so much for writing. Might I ask you if you remember a Lane Alexander or talking about those 3 boys and what it might have meant to have them "bound out as apprentices" at that time in Russell County history? (#Russell County court ordered that James Francis, John Chaney, Hezekiah Chaney, and Able Chaney, all poor children be bound out as apprentices in 1810. Court order 4 page 135.) We are descended from this John Chaney who married about 1817 to Elizabeth Blair and have been trying to clear up his parentage for more than two decades. The only record we know of regarding his "family of origin" might relate to this Overseers of the poor record. We think that Greenberry Chaney (various spellings) was his father but have found no proof of any of his family although he says he was from Russell County, VA born 1793. Thanks so much for your time, D and K ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael A. Dye To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [VARUSSEL] can I reach Mike Dye regarding Russell Co. Question D and K, This is Mike. It's possible we did, but I don't remember discussing the records of the overseers of the poor. I've certainly never seen them at the courthouse. I have discussed my theories as to the first will and marriage books. As to having a lead on the location of either of these books or the records of the overseers of the poor, I'm sorry, but I don't have one. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "D and K" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 8:28 PM Subject: [VARUSSEL] can I reach Mike Dye regarding Russell Co. Question > Hello, > We are writing this in an effort to reach Mr. Mike Dye who we understand > is the only one who can answer this question for us. Regarding the > Overseer of the Poor book for Russell County in 1810- > #Russell County court ordered that James Francis, John Chaney, Hezekiah > Chaney, and Able Chaney, all poor children be bound out as apprentices in > 1810. Court order 4 page 135. > > Our John would have been about 7 years old. Were they all related as > brothers? The information regarding the 3 boys while reviewing the Russell > county court order books. In those days the court appointed someone to be > the "Overseer of the Poor". These people were sort of like present day > social workers and in this particular case the person was responsible for > seeing that these Chaneys boys were apprenticed to someone as their > parents were too poor to provide for them. I can assure you they were not > orphans. If they had been orphans the court would have handled the boys > very differently. When Lane was at the courthouse in Lebanon VA several > years back, the clerk allowed them to look for the book where the > Overseers recorded their activities (they had to report to the court > concerning their activities) and we could not locate this book. I believe > that if that book can be found it would tell us who their parents were! I > contacted Mike Dye who is a very knowledgeable person con! > cerning Russell county records and he told me that he believed that it was > deliberately taken from the courthouse many years ago and that he might > have a lead on who had it. > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.4.7/1542 - Release Date: 7/9/2008 > 6:50 AM > > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi all, As Joyce mentions below, I am helping to man the Boyd tent at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games this weekend. It will be my first time attending any Scottish Games and I am so excited! I do hope that some of you can make it! For more information on the details, see www.gmhg.org. Michelle (Wilson) Ligon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Arcus" <[email protected]> To: "Boyd List at Rootsweb" <[email protected]>; Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 11:58 PM Subject: [BOYD] Grandfather Mountain Highland Games this weekend,July 10-13th Dear Cousins: I'd like to extend an invitation to all Boyds and Boyd relatives and related families and friends to join us at the Boyd Tent at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in Linville, North Carolina this weekend, Thursday, July 10 thru Sunday July 13th. Yes, the "Boyds are Back" at Grandfather Mountain! It's my first event as the new North Carolina Convenor. Michelle Ligon who lives near by in Boone and I will be greeting all who come to the tent with open arms. We're excited! Can you tell? We are hoping to see as many of you as can make it to the event. My motto is "come, sit, stay" and rest your feet for awhile. Please share your Boyd stories and information. Overview of the schedule is the Torchlight Ceremony on Thursday evening, Opening Ceremonies on Friday morning and Parade of Tartans Sunday! are just a few of the highlights. More detailed schedule at http://www.gmhg.org/events.htm Till then, Joyce Joyce Arcus North Carolina Convenor House of Boyd Society [email protected]