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/7542/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In 1854, Catherine Findley, granddaughter of Francis Smith filed for whatever bounty land or pension might have been due the heirs of Francis Smith in Washington Co VA. Her grandfather was born in Chesterfield Co Va & died there 19 Apr 1833. He m. ____ Price (possibly Elizabeth, according to a letter inquiring about his service). The following is a list of children, some of whom lived in Washington Co VA: Rebecca -died Chesterfield Co VA 1850 & unmarried Francis - lived at "The Meadows" Washington Co VA, was dec'd by 1854, was wife of Wyndham Robinson Catherine -m. Hickman Spiller of Wythe Co, was dec'd as of 1854, two children; William H. Spiller & Catherine Findley, wife of Alexander Findley (Washington Co) Lewis - resided Washington Co, dec'd by 1854, one son named Ballard Ballard - referred to as "Hon", resided Greenbrier Co VA William - resided Greenbrier Co VA, referred to as "Capt." Sarah - widow of Frederick Y Roddy, dec'd by 1854, had lived in Manchester VA. Joseph - dec'd as of 1854, children: Elizabeth (wife of John D. Mitchell of Wash. Co.). Francis (resided California) Catherine (wife of Alexander Campbell of Smyth Co VA, dec'd as of 1854), their children: Thomas, Joseph, Francis, Elizabeth, Ellen S. 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.