I am descended from the Debrix Family of Surry County, Virginia. The patriarchs of this family were John Sr. (c.1725-c.1783) and David Sr. (c.1740-?1816). I would like information on the following people, if anyone can provide it... 1. John Debrix Jr. (c.1745-c.1829), did he served in the Revolutionary War... his wife's name was Lucy, what was her maiden name? 2. Major Debrix (c.1766-c.1838)... did he serve in any militia... does anyone have access to his will 3. Henry Debrix (c.1807)... I suspect he died in the 1870's, because he is not listed in the 1880 census 4. Patrick H. Debrix (1838-190?) he married a woman, Mrs. Mary E. Debrix (1855-190?)... they were married in c.1870, could anyone find her maiden name 5. Catharine F. Debrix Vicks (1874-1927) was married in 1893... oral family history says his name was Benjamin Vicks... I approximate his birth and death at c.1871-c.1919, does anyone have or can get any info on that

Surry Co, VA Court Orders Book 1815-1826 pg 91 FHL microfilm 0,039,136 23 October 1815 In Chancery Archibald Davis, David Booth, Patsey Harrison, Thomas Bilbro, Wilie Davis, Nancy B. Davis, Matilda V. Bilbro, Miriam H. Bilbro, Patrick H. Bilbro, William Bilbro, Thomas S. Bilbro, Elizabeth A. Bilbro, Benjamin Bilbro (looks like Jr), JOhn B. Bilbro(also looks like Jr), Henry Bilbro and William S. Lucas Complts. against David Booth adm. Benjamin Bilbro decd., Thomas Sorsby, Samuel Sorsby, Stephen Sorsby, George Judkins, and Walter Spratley Defts. By consent of parties and with the assent of the court this cause came on this day to be heard on the Bill answer and exhibits filed therein and was argued by counsel whereupon it is adjudged ordered and decreed, that John Bartle, Henry Bailey, Thomas Ellis sen: and Edward S Holt or any three of them after giving thirty days previous public notice of the time and place of Such Sale, do proceed to sell to the highest bidder on credit of nine months except as to the sum of twenty dollars (to be used in defraying the costs of this suit) all the Lands and slaves that were allotted to Rebecca Sorsby now deceased, the widow of Stephen Sorsby, decd. as and for her dower in the said Stephen Sorsby estate: and divide the proceeds in the following manner and in the following proportions and allot the same accordingly, that is to say, one eighth of the Land and slaves to Archibald Davis, One eighth of the Land and slaves to David Booth in right of his wife Susanna, one eighth of the Land and slaves to Thomas Sorsby, One eighth of the Land and slaves to George Judkins and Walter Spratley in right of Samuel Sorsby, One eighth of the Land and slaves to Stephen Sorsby, One eighth of the Land and slaves to David Booth adm. of Benjamin Bilbro decd., One eighth of the Land and slaves to Patsey Harrison, One eighth of the slaves to Thomas Bilbro, One eighth of the sale of the Land to Wilie Davis and Nancy B. Davis, One eighth of the sale of the Land to Matilda V. Bilbro, Miriam H. Bilbro, Patrick H. Bilbro, William Bilbro, Thomas S. Bilbro, Elizabeth A. Bilbro, Benjamin Bilbro, and John B. Bilbro, and one eighth of the land to William S. Lucas and Henry Bilbro, that they take bonds for the purchase and make assignments thereof to the parties respectively and make report of their proceedings herein to this court in order to a final decree in this cause. Audrey Orlando, FL

This is a good resource. If you go to 'Browse and Read' you will be able to look through all the categories, but you can, also, search the entire site for a particular name or place. Free, Nonprofit Library for Genealogy & History-Related Research http://www.webroots.org/library/main.html ALSO: Von Stachon recently transcribed about 600 court records, deeds and wills for several counties in Virginia. She made images of many of the common words found in these old documents, and has prepared a table showing the handwriting with the transcribed word. Feel free to pass this link on in your mail lists, or use the link as you wish. Mike http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/special/oldenglish/oldenglish.htm Please excuse crossposts. Nancy Brister, researching: Baldridge, Cain, Courtney, Curtis, Carmichael, Dawkins, Doty, Garmon, Garrett, Hanon, Jackson, McCormick, Matthews, Osborne, Robertson, Sharp, Stampley, Stringer, Warren and more! Visit the relatives: www.geocities.com/twincousin2334 www.thepastwhispers.com

Connections anyone? Notes from Archibald Davis family Bible found at the Library of Virginia http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/P5J8XL6KTEEM4B9KRP569CCTJ8INHJRECMG6TYCQSR1UGV6VJB -01221?func=full-set-set&set_number=508952&set_entry=000001&format=999 Page 1- Fly leaf from King James Version of the Bible this copy printed October 27, 1802 (no indication that I can see as to who was the owner of this Bible or who made the entries) Page 2- Archibald Davis son of William Davis and Martha his wife was born April 25th 1760. Ann Davis his wife was born March the 16th 1766 (possibly 1765) and departed this life 7th day of May 1790. Alexander Davis son of Archibald Davis and Ann his wife was born 25th day of Septr 1788. Baldy Sorsby Davis son of Archibald Davis and Ann his wife was born 10th day of Apr 1790. Elizabeth Davis wife of Archibald Davis was born Nov 30th 1769 and departed this life on 11th day of April 1801. Telemecus Davis son of Archibald Davis and Elizabeth his wife was born June 22nd 1792 (?) Willie Davis son of Archd Davis and Eliz his wife was born June 19th 1793. Nancy Baldwin Davis daughter of Arcd and Eliz his wife was born Apr 20th, 1795 Tempie Davis daughter of Archd Davis and Elizabeth his wife was born June 22nd, 1797 Archibald Davis son of William by Martha his wife departed this life the 23rd day of April 1832 aged 71 years 11 months and 28 days. Page 3- Archibald Davis was married to Ann Sorsby daughter of Samuel Sorsby the 27th day of Decr 1787 (Surry Co, VA records have date as 18 Dec 1787) Was married a second time to Elizabeth Sorsby daughter of Stephen Sorsby April 29, 1791. (Surry Co, VA records have date as 26 April 1791) Was married a third time to Margaret Gilbert daughter of Henry Gilbert Febry 17th 1803 (Surry Co, VA records have date as 14 February 1803) Archibald Davis Jr was married to Irena T. Bell the 29th October 1829 by Rever ’d Jas. S Gwaltney Joseph Raulin Davis son of Archibald and Irena his wife was born the 4th day of May 1833 about 2 o’Clock in the evening. Louisa Caroline Clarke the adopted daughter of Archibald Davis and Irena his wife was born October 6th 1831. Dectaur Oswyn Davis son of Archibald & Irena Davis was born the 1st day of October 1839 about 11 O’Clock in the morning. Page 4- Archibald Davis son of Archibald Davis and Margarett his wife was born Feby 8th, 1805. Charles Frederick Davis son of Archibald Davis and Margarett his wife was born the 2nd day of Nov 1806 and departed this life the 25th day of Aug 1807. Samuel Jones Davis son of Archibald Davis and Margarett his wife was born Aug 9th 1808. George Augustus Davis son of Arch. Davis & Margarett his wife was born Sept. 13th 1810. Elizabeth Davis daughter of Arc’d Davis & Margarett his wife was born Jany 5 1813 and departed this life Sept 16th 1814. Sam’l J? Davis departed this life Sept 22, 1814 George A Davis departed this life Oct 2, 1814 Sarah Wheaton Davis daughter of Arch’d Davis and Margarett his wife was born Aug 13th 1815 Page 5- Fayette Henry Davis son of Arch’d Davis and Margarett his wife was born April 26th 1817 & departed this life Sept 5 1820 Powhatan, Opechanka-naugh, and Pocahuntas children of Arch’d Davis and Margarett his wife was born Nov 15th ( about 11 O’Clock PM) 1820 the latter of which was born dead Sarah Wheaton Davis departed this life April 9th 1829 aged 11 y 7 mo 26 d “She is gone & like a rose has left a perfume” Margaret Davis departed this life the 6th day of November 1832 aged fifty three years 11 months and twenty five days Willie Davis departed this life the 21st day of Nov. 1832 age thirty nine years five months and two days. Ann B. Maynard departed this life on Thursday the 22nd day of August 1833 aged thirty eight years four months and two days. Archibald Davis departed this life the 17th of February 1847 aged forty two years and nine days. (my note:This would be the son of Archibald Davis and Margaret Gilbert. See page 4) Irena B Davis wife of Archibald Davis departed this life the 29th day of July 1857 aged 39 years ? mo 22 days (my note: if she married Archibald Davis in 1829, this age at her time of death can’t be right) Page 6- Joseph Raulin Davis son of Archibald and Irena T Davis died in the hospital August 17th 1862 Chesterfield County, VA. He was a member of Co. D 16th Reg’t Virginia Volunteers Confederate States Army. Powhatan Davis son of Archibald and Margaret Davis died March 29the 1887. Aged 66 years 6 mos. And 1? Days Miss Martha W Lane died Septmeber 7th 1873. Aged 62 years. She was the daughter of John and Nancy Lane. Sarah Alice Davis wife of Decatur O Davis died June 9th 1900- 11:45AM. Aged 55 years and 15 days Decatur O Davis son of Archibald and Irena T. Davis and Sarah Alice Tyree-daughter of William and Martha E. Tyree were married May 5th 1869 Page 7- Sarah Alice Tyree, daughter of William and Martha E Tyree was born May 25th, 1845. Infant child (son) of Decatur O and Sarah Alice Davis died January 30th 1877 Elizabeth Bell Davis daughter of Decatur O and Sarah Alice Davis was born March 28th, 1879

Greeting All! The December 2003 Surry County Historical Society Newsletter has been posted to our web site (URL below). Dennis Hudgins has contributed transcriptions of some early court orders. Lots of names. You'll want to take a look. We also have the latest news about the Rogers' Store Project and the Courthouse expansion. Happy New Year! Eve S. Gregory, Web Mistress Surry County, Virginia, Historical Society and Museums, Inc. http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaschsm/ Surry County VaGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vasurry/ _________________________________________________________________ Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access — limited time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup

With best wishes for a joyful and peace-filled holiday season to each of you. May 2004 see all of your brick walls come tumbling down. (And mine, too!) Nancy I made 4 pages this year, once I got started, I couldn't seem to stop. :-) Christmas in the Civil War: www.thepastwhispers.com/Christmas_Civil_War I Am the Christmas Spirit: www.geocities.com/twincousin2334/Christmas A Cowboy's Christmas: www.thepastwhispers.com/Cowboys_Christmas Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus: www.geocities.com/twincousin2334/Virginia Please excuse crossposts. Nancy Brister, researching: Baldridge, Cain, Courtney, Curtis, Carmichael, Dawkins, Doty, Garmon, Garrett, Hanon, Jackson, McCormick, Matthews, Osborne, Robertson, Sharp, Stampley, Stringer, Warren and more!

At a Court held the 24th day of August 1796 Surry County, Virginia Rebecca Sorsby, widow and relict of Stephen Sorsby decd: Benjamin Bilbro and Rebecca, his wife, Mary Lucas (widow), late Mary Sorsby, Coleman Harrison and Sarah, his wife, and Thomas Sorsby, Susanna Sorsby, Samuel Sorsby, and Stephen Sorsby, infants under the age of twenty one years by James Kee their next friend Complts: Against Archibald Davis and Elizabeth, his wife and the said Arch’d Davis Administrator of Stephen Sorsby deceased Respdts: The parties in this case having filed their Bill and Answer and the same being read, on consideration whereof it is decreed and ordered that James Kee, John Pettway, William Clinch Junior, Richard Ellis, and Thomas Ellis or any three of them do make partition, division, and allotment of the Lands whereof the said decedent died seized and prossessed , and assign over unto the said Rebecca widow as aforesaid, in right of her dower, one third part thereof, and after the payment of all just debts due from the estate of the said dec edent, that they also make partition, division and allotment, and assign over unto the said Complainant Rebecca one third part of the slaves whereof the said decedent died seized, and prossessed, to wit; Hall, Isaac, Frank, Cuffy, Young Frank, Davy, Cesar, Dinah, Sarah, Anna, Dennis, Phill, and Alexander, and also one third part of the the other personal estate- That they also make partition, division and allotment of the remaining two thirds of the Lands aforesaid between the Complainant Benjamin Bilbro in right of his wife Rebecca, Mary Lucas (widow) late Mary Sorsby, Coleman Harrison in right of his wife Sarah, Thomas, Susanna, Samuel and Stephen Sorsby, and the Defendant Archibald Davis in right of his wife Elizabeth; and after the payment of all just debts as aforesaid, that they make division and allotment of the remaining two thirds of the slaves aforesaid and other personal estate between the said Benjamin Bilbro, Mary Lucas, Coleman Harrison,, Thomas, Susanna, Samuel and Stephen Sorsby and Archibald Davis- And it is further decreed and ordered that the several claimants of the slaves and other personal estate do enter into a bond with security payable to the aforesaid Administrator, with condition that they will pay their equal proportion of such debts as may hereafter appear and be recoverable against him as Administrator aforesaid, and that the Commissioners aforesaid make return of their proceedings to the Court in order to a final decree. Ordered that the Session be adjourned till tomorrow morning ten O’Clock. The minutes of these proceedings being read, were signed, Willis Wilson (Stephen Sorsby, Jr moved on to Northampton Co, NC about 1811 or so and died there)

Hello Aaron, I was happy to no that you came up with a name I have been seeking to find which is John Faulcon. This will or land sale I would think is not vaild!! There are some names that was mention in my family as Faulcons, Sarah and John as I do recall. I did understand that the Faulcons resided in Surry,Va. and they also own land there. However, the Moore family a Jesse lee Moore which is my family had some land from the faulcons as I understood it. I do no there is a Sarah Faulcon on the Surry Co., VA. 1920 census.I have not gotten as far as you have with my genealogy but I thought I would tell you what has been told to me down the line from family.This surely could be another family of Faulcons, I don't no!! I wish you much luck and thanks for your help when I needed it. God Bless, Exhale11@aol.com

of Stephen Sorsby b. Sueey Co, VA d. Northampton Co, NC, son of Stephen Sorsby and Martha Davis, and grandson of Thomas Sorsby and Sarah or Elizabeth ? From Surry Co, VA Deeds 5:291,5:292, 5:293 FHL microfilm 0,034,120 This Indenture made the twenty third day of October eighteen hundred and sixteen between Stephen Sorsby and Martha J Sorsby his wife of the one part and William S. Lucas of the other part Witnesseth that the said Stephen Sorsby and Martha J Sorsby his wife in consideration of the sum twelve hundred dollars, lawful money of this Commonwealth to them in hand paid by the said William S. Lucas at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents (the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged) Have bargained and sold and by these presents do and each of them doth, bargain and sell unto the said William S. Lucas, his heirs and assigns, one certain tract or parcel of Land Containing two hunderd and sixty three acres, be the same more or less, and bounded by the lands of William Milby, the estate of James Kee decd John Peter and the lands of the said William S. Lucas and Henry Bilbro, together with all and singular the appurtenances and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, yearly and other rents, Issues and profits there of and every part and parcel there of, To have and to hold, the said two hundred and sixty three acres of land, with the tenements here d??aments and all and singular other the premises herein before mentioned or intended to be bargained and sold, and every part and parcel thereof with every of their rights members and appurtenances unto the said William S. Lucas his heirs and assigns forever, and the said Stephen Sorsby and Martha J his wife for themselves and their heirs the said two hunderd sixty three acres of land with all and singular the premises and apputenances before mentioned, unto the said William S. Lucas his heirs and assigns free from the claim or claims of them the said Stephen Sorsby and Martha J his wife, or either of them their or either of their heirs and of all and every person or persons whatsoever, shal will and do warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said Stephen Sorsby and Martha J his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed seales and acknowledged in the presence of Arch. Davis, Wilie Davis, James (X his mark) McGuream Signed Stephen Sorsby 1816 Oct 23rd. Recd. of William S. Lucas the consideration money within mentioned in full witenss Wilie Davis signed Stephen Sorsby At a Court held for Surry county October 28, 1816. The within written deed of bargain and sale from Stephen Sorsby and Martha J Sorsby his wife to William S. Lucas with a receipt endorsed was proved to be the act and deed of the said Stephen Sorsby by the oats of Archibald Davis, Wilie Davis and James McGuriman the witnesses thereto and as to the said Stephen, is by the court ordered to be recorded. On the motion of the said William S. Lucas a commision is awareded to be directed to the Justices of Northampton County in the state of North Carolina to examine the said Martha. Signed John Faulcon, CSC Ex'd deed with a com. del'd to Lucas. J. Ellis 5:293 This Indenture made the 24th day of Oct in the year eighteen hundred and sixteeen between William S. Lucas of the county of Surry and the sate of Virginia, of the first part, and Stephen Sorsby of the county of Northampton and the state of North Carolina, of the second part, and Wilie Davis of the other part. Witnesseth that the said William S. Lucas, in order to secure the payment of tweo bonds bearing date the first day of Jan'y eighteen hunderd and eighteen for the sum of six hunderd and seventy two dollars, which will more fully appear by haveing reference to the said bonds and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him the said William S. Lucas in hand, paid by the said Wilie Davis at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged) the said William S. Lucas hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents, doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Wilie Davis one certain tract or parcell of land lying and being in the county of Surry and adjoining the lands of William Milby, the estate of James Kee dec'd John Peter and the lands of said William S. Lucas and Henry Bilbro, and contains thwo hundred and sixty three acres be the same more or less, together with the reversions remainder and remainders, yearly and other rents issues and profits thereof both at law or in equity of him the said William S. Lucas in, to or out of the lands tenements here?ilaments and premises. To have and to hold the said two hunderd and sixty three acres of land herein mentioned to be hereby granted with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Wilie davis his heirs Ecors: admors: or assignes forever Upon special trust and confidence nevertheless that the said Wilie Davis shall when teherto required by the said William S. Lucas or the said Stephen Sorsby, whichever may first make the request after the first day of June, in the year Eighteen hundred and nineteen, after giving legal notice of the time and place of sale proceed to sell the before mentioned tract or parcel of land, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient for the discharge of the debt herein before mentioned with the legal Int's (interest) which may accrue thereon and all cost attending the same at publick auction for reddy money and out of the money arising from the sale in the first place to pay and satisfy all reasonable charges attending the execution of this trust and then the debt above mentioned, and the residue (if any) arising from such sale to the use of said William S. Lucas, his heirs Ecors: or admors: or ? such other person or persons as shall be thereto legally entitled. In attenstation where of the said William Lucas hath here unto set his hand and affixed his seal as also the said Wilie Davis and Stephen Sorsby the said Wilie Davis for the due execution of this trust and the said Stephen Sorsby as sanction to the present instrument of of writing. Signed William S. Lucas, Stephen Sorsby, Wilie Davis. Sign'd seal'd and acknowledged in the presence of Arch'd Davis, James (+ his mark) McGuriman, and Wm (+his mark) McGuriman 1816 Oct 24th Received of Wilie Davis the sum of one dollar in full of the consideration money within mentioned. Signed William S. Lucas witness: Arch'd Davis At a Court held for Surry County October 28th, 1816. The within written deed of trust from William S. Lucas to Wilie Davis trustee for Stephen Sorsby was proved to be the act and deed of the said William S. Lucas, Wilie Davis, and Stephen Sorsby by the oaths of Archibald Davis- James McGuriman, and William McGuriman the witnesses thereto and by the court ordered to be recorded. a receipt endorsed was proved by the said Archibald Davis the witness thereto and is also oredered to be recorded. Ex'd Teste (not signed) 5:294 This Indenture made this twenty third day of October eighteen hundred and sixteen between Stephen Sorsby and Martha J, his wife of the one part and James McGuriman of the other part, witnesseth that the said Stephen Sorsby and Martha J his wife, in consideration of the sum of twenty dollars, current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said James McGuriman at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents (the rec't whereof is hereby acknowledged) Have bargained and sold and by these presents do, and each of them doth, bargain and sell unto the said James McGuriman his heirs and assigns, one certain tract or parcel of Land containing seven acres, be the same more or less and bound by the lands of William S. Lucas, and the said James McGuriman together with all and singular the appurtenances , and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders yearly and other rents issues and profits thereof and every part and parcel thereof, To have and to hold, the said Seven acres of Land, with the tenements, hereditaments and all and singular the premises herein before mentioned and intented to be bargained and sold and every part and parcel thereof, with every of their rights, members and appurtenances unto the said James McGuriman his heirs and assigns forever and the said Stephen Sorsby and Martha J his wifefor themselves and their heirs the said seven acres of Land with all and singular the premises and appurtenances before mentioned unto the said James McGuriman his heirs and assigns free from the claim or cliams of them the said Stephen Sorsby and Martha J his wife or either of them their or either of their heirs and of all and every other person or persons whatsoever, shall will and do warrant and forever defend by these presents In witness where of the said Stephen Sorsby and Martha J his wife have here unto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed Stephen Sorsby (Note: Martha did not sign this) Signed, sealed, and acknowledged in the presence of Arch'd Davis, Wilie Davis, Wm (+ his mark) McGuriman 1816 Oct 23rd. Rec'd of James McGuriman the sum of twenty eight dollars in full of the consideration money within mentioned. Signed Stephen Sorsby witness: Wilie Davis At a Court held for Surry County October 28, 1816. The within written deed of bargain and sale from Stephen Sorsby and Martha J Sorsby, his wife to James McGuriman was proved to be the act of the said Stephen Sorsby by the oaths of Archibald Davis, Wilie Davis and William McGuriman the witnesses thereto and as to the said Stephen is by the Court ordered to be recorded a receipt endorsed proved by Wilie Davis the witness and also ordered to be recorded on the motion of said James McGuriman a commission is awarded to be directed to the Justices of Northampton County in the state of North Carolina to examine said Martha. Ex'd teste....( it is not signed) Surry County Virginia Deeds 5:406 FHL microfilm 0,034,120 Virginia, Surry County, to wot The Commonwealth of Virginia to Cornelius Moore and Wm Gooseley Gentlemen Justices of the county of Northampton in the state of North Carolina greetings, Whereas Stephen Sorsby and Martha J Sorsby by their certain Indenture of bargain and Sale bearing dates the 23rd day of October 1816 have sold and conveyed to William S. Lucas a certain tract or parcel of Land containing two hundred and sixty three acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lands of William Milby and others and whereas the said Martha J Sorsby cannot conveniently to our Court of our said county of Surry in the state aforesaid to make acknowledgement of the said Conveyance, Therefore we do give unto you or any two or more of you power to receive the acknowledgement which the said Martha shall be willing to make of the conveyance aforesaid and we command you that you go personally to the said Martha and examine her priviledge apart from her said husband, first explaining to her the said Indenture and this writ and enquire of her whether she signed the said deed freely and voluntarily without the persuasions or thereto of her said husband and whether she be willing the same should be recorded in our said County Court of Surry and when you have received her acknowledgement and examined her aforesaid, that distinctly and plainly without delay you send and certify the same to us in our same Court under your hand and seals, returning the aforesaid Indenture, which is hereto annexed, and this Writ. Witness John Faulcon clerk of our said County Court at the Court house aforesaid on the 12th day of June 1817 in the 41st year of the Commonwealth. In further testimony whereof the said John Faulcon has caused the seal of his office to be herreto affixed. signed John Faulcon C.S.C. Va Surry County to wit I William Allen presiding Justice of the said Court of said County in the state aforesaid do certify that John Faulcon whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Commission is the Clerk of the said Court and that the attestation is in due form, Given under my hand this twelfth day of June 1817 Signed W Allen, J.P. Virginia Surry County to wit I John Faulcon clerk of the Court of the said County do hereby certify that William Allen, Esq'r whose signature is to the above certificate is the presiding Magistrate of the Court of said County and that due faith and credit is due to all his acts and deeds as such. Given under my hand as clerk aforesaid at my office this thirteenth day of June one thousand eight hunderd and seventeen. Signed John Faulcon C.S.C. State of North Carolina, Northampton County Pursuant to the annexed commission to us directed we the undersigned justices of the peace for the county aforesaid have proceeded to take the private examination of Martha J Sorsby, the wife of Stephen Sorsby now of this County: and that she in our presence acknowledge that she without the persuasion or thereto of her said husband did voluntarily and of her free will accord on her own part sign and execute the annexed deed of bargain and Sale. Given under hands and seals as justices aforesaid this 26th day of August 1817. signed C. Moore and W. Goosley At a Court held for Surry County September 22 1817. This commission to receive the relinquishment of Martha J Sorsby wife of Stephen Sorsby to lands conveyed by her husband to William S. Lucas being returned executed the same together with the certificate of its execution is by the Court ordered to be recorded. Teste (it is not signed)

The will of Stephen Lucas...will date 21 Jan 1772 Rec 26 Jan 1773 Surry Co, VA James Kee, Executor. Daughters: Rebekah Cook or Cock ; Mary Cook; Ann, Elizabeth, Sally, and Susanna Lucas. Sons: John and Stephen. Friends: Henry Cook and John Lucas. Witnesses: Stephen Sorsby, John Jarratt and Stephen Collier. Hello All, In the above will of Stephen Lucas, does anyone know who his daughters Rebecca and Mary were married to? Apparently Henry Cook/Cock married Elizabeth "Betty or Betsy" Lucas in Surry 17 Jul 1775 Also looking for the parentage of one Rebecca Cocke who married Stephen Sorsby in Surry 22 May 1792 Thanks for any help, Audrey

I am searching for info in William Emery and wife Ruth Thompson who live in Surry Co. Va. 1777. William died in Rev. War 1779. There children were , William, John, Charles, Elizabeth and Sarah. Sarah married my ggggrandfather William Davis , son of Nathan Davis and Selah Judkins. Any info would be greatly appreciated. J. Rigney, Mississippi

When you visit Surry, make sure you visit The Surry Co. VA Historical Society. You may find more information there.

A question about these tax lists......... I was looking at these for Surry Co, VA. If there are first names listed beside the person being taxed, would those be slaves' names or the names of family members? Thanks, Audrey

Hello All, I wonder if anyone might have any resource that would cover this: In 1816, Stephen and Martha Sorsby, who were then living in Northampton Co, NC were said to have sold 263 in Surry Co, VA to someone. Would that transaction have been recorded in Northampton Co, NC or Surry Co, VA or both? Might anyone have a resource that would show that transaction? Thanks sooooo much! Audrey p.s. I have seen it spelled Sorsby/Soursberry/Sousbury/Shrewsberry/Sowersby, etc.

Is it possible to write somewhere in Surry County, Virginia to obtain birth records and would birth records be available for circa 1730? Also what is the address for Brunswick County, Virginia regarding Wills and Inventories ? Any help appreciated, Lawrence902@aol.com

Hello All, Well I finally know who my Stephen Sorsby/Sowerby's first wife was (Below) but am looking for a record. Been told that an Archibald Davis was named as the guardian for the children of Stephen Sorsby. This would have been sometime after 1792 when Stephen married Rebecca Cocke. Does anyone out there have a source/book, etc. that they could give me the information on that guardianship from? Perhaps names of the children, etc. Thanks so much, Audrey "Surry County, Virginia, Wills, Estate Accounts and Inventories 1730-1800" Lyndon H. Hart, III PG 120 James Davis will date 9 Dec 1783 Rec. 24 Feb 1784 Stephen Sorsby son-in-law, executor daughter Martha Sorsby sons: John and Samuel daughter-in-law: Martha Davis children of deceased son William Davis Grandchildren: Penelope Davis,, dtr of son John Nathaniel Davis, son of William Davis, deceased Archibald, Nathaniel and William Davis children of Henry deceased: Jane, Fanny and Mary Martha Sorsby one 7th of remaining estate wit: Richard Ellis, Thomas Ellis, William Ellis

Looking for information on Stephen Shell family. Stephen born about 1732 in Surry County Virginia. Believed to have brothers William and John Jr. Moved to Brunswick County about 1750. Wife was named Molly, maiden name unknown. Stephen died in NC in 1821. Will reimburse any expenses incurred. Lawrence........................Lawrence902@aol.com

Greetings All! The oldest Cabin Point Cemetery I know of is now in the woods off Montpelier Road. The only modern tombstones are for the Butts family. There are a few others, but you have to hunt for them in the woods. James Hundley Deal 1817-1894 Elizabeth Ann Winson Deal 1802-1873 Wm. Emmett 1854-1855 J. O. Fitchett 1860-1916 Timothy Sydney Worthan 1826-1855 Louise Burt 1891-1906 Richard A. Perry, b. Dec. 13 (or 18) 1824, d. March 29, 1834 James Caldwell, d. Jan. 23, 1860, aged 32 years, Scottish birth. There are some Parkers and some Butts graves. If anyone wants therm, please let me know. Harrisons were also buried there, but they (along with their tombstones) have all been removed to Brandon plantation cemetery in Prince George Co. Other grave depressions are evident, but no grave markers are now visible. Eve S. Gregory, Web Mistress Surry County, Virginia, Historical Society and Museums, Inc. http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaschsm/ Surry County VaGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vasurry/ _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Land H., My maternal grandfather's bro Alexander H. MUNFORD m. Ethel WRENN (dt of C.N. & Lou) in Victoria, Lunenburg Co., VA, 26 Dec 1924. Ethel was supposedly from the Dendron area of Surry Co.. Victoria was a company for the (Norfolk-to-Bluefield) Virginian R.R., for which Alex worked as a brakeman. Do any of these names (Ethel, C.N. & Lou) connect with your WRENN family? Matt Harris Richmond, VA

Hi Cathy, May I pile on requests from Arizona????? My relatives in Surry and Sussex Co Va. are Peebles, Land, Gregory, James L. Clark(e), Virginia H. Leak(e), Raines, Drew, Hart, Gray, Ruffin, and Wrenn, Clements, Lucas & Webb..... If you are on your way to Va. I would really appreciate you keeping an eye out for these as well. If you take photos, I would reimburse you for the expenses of taking photos of any of these peoples' headstones. If your Old Cabin Point Cemetary is in Texas...have a good trip! Land H. ---------- >From: Frederick Baird <ftbaird@juno.com> >To: >Subject: Re: Old Cabin Point Cemetary >Date: Tue, Nov 11, 2003, 11:23 AM > > Hi Cathy; > My family also has roots there. JOHN BAIRD lived there. > I live in far away Utah, and Cabin Point is a long way away. > If they have a cemetery listing of those interred there---Would it be too > much trouble to see if there are any Bairds there? > I'll reimburse you for any expense. > Thank you > Fred baird > P.S. I have NO idea where the cemetery is. > On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 10:39:39 EST CathyJane@aol.com writes: >> My family has its roots in Surry County and I will be visiting a >> cousin in >> Courtland this week. I have read mentions of a cemetery called >> "Old Cabin >> Point Cemetery" and would like to go there since many of my family >> lived in the >> Cabin Point area. Could anyone tell me where the cemetery is? >> >> Cathy Snyder >> Boyd, Texas >> >> >> >> ==== VASURRY Mailing List ==== >> Don't forget to check out the Surry County VAGenWeb site at >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~vasurry/ >> List Mistress is Eve Gregory schsva2@hotmail.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 >> >> >> > > > ==== VASURRY Mailing List ==== > Don't forget to check out the Surry County VAGenWeb site at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vasurry/ > List Mistress is Eve Gregory schsva2@hotmail.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 >