This does not identify Matilda's parents, but does give some great leads---Hope the below steers you in the right direction. Regards, Lula Hankins Hunter ========= 1860 Tazewell Co, Va census, household #693 Matilda Bowlin [Bowling], age 49 yrs (1811), born in Virginia Andrew, 24 yrs (1836), born in Tennessee Margaret E, 22 yrs (1838), born in Tennessee John, 18 yrs (1842), born in Tennessee Matilda, 16 yrs (1844), born in Tennessee Source: Harman, "Annals of Tazewell County, Virginia", Vol II, p 150 "Matilda Bowling will probated May 1866, Will Book No 4, p 51. Devises her property to her daughters, Margaret and Matilda Bowling." Andrew P Bowling, s/o Harrison & Malinda M Bowling married 13 Dec 1860 to Barbary Wynn, d/o Robert A & Sarah Wynn. Andrew was single, 25 yrs old (1835), born in TN . Barbary was single, 24 yrs old (1836), born in Tazewell Co, Va. Married by William E Neel in Tazewell Co, Virginia. (See census record for Andrew P Bowling below; It appears that Barbara Wynn, his wife, may have died as he is shown married to Elizabeth ( ) in the 1880 census). Tazewell Co, Va marriages Feb 26, 1857 - William Bowling, s/o Harris Bowling & Matilda Perry married Sarah Ann Grills, d/o John Grills and Adeline Yost. Married by William E Neel (see census recordfor William and Sarah Bowling below) ================================ 1880 Tazewell Co, Va census, household #82 Andrew P Bowling, age 44 yrs (1836) Elizabeth, 44 yrs (1836), wife Whitley, 15 yrs (1865),son George, 12 yrs (1868), son Hugh, 11 yrs (1869), son Tyler, 9 yrs (1871), son Sally, 7 yrs (1873), dau Elizabeth, 3 yrs (1877),dau Margaret, 2 yrs (1878), dau Andrew P Bowling, s/o Harrison & Malinda M Bowling married 13 Dec 1860 to Barbary Wynn, d/o Robert A & Sarah Wynn. Andrew was single, 25 yrs old (1835), born in TN . Barbary was single, 24 yrs old (1836), b in Tazewell Co, Va. Married by William E Neel in Tazewell Co, Va. Tazewell Co, Va births, line 21 Dec 1, 1861 - not named, white male born alive at Tazewell Co, Va. Father, Andrew P Boling. Mother, Barbara Boling. Informant, Andrew P Boling. Tazewell Co, Va births, line 6 Jan 10, 1866 - Robert H W Bowling, white male born alive in Tazewell Co, Va. Father, A P Bowling. Mother, Elizabeth Bowling. Informant, A P Bowling, father. 1860 Tazewell Co, Va census, household #262 Elihu McMeans, age 60 yrs (1800), farmer, b in South Carolina James, 24 yrs (1836), b in Va William Bowling, 23 yrs (1837, son-in-law Sarah Ann, 21 yrs (1839), daughter (of Elihu McMeans) Adaline, 3 yrs (1857) Nicketti, 1 yr (1859) William Bowling, s/o Harris & Matilda Perry Bowling m 26 Feb 1857 to Sarah Ann Grills, d/o John & Adline Yost Grills. William was single, 18 yrs 23 das old, b in Tenn. Sarah Ann was single, 22 yrs old, b in Tazewell Co, VA. Married by William E Neel in Tazewell Co, VA. NOTE: WILLIAM BOWLING WAS PROBABLY WORKING FOR ELIHU MCMEANS. THIS HOUSEHOLD IS IN CLEAR FORK AREA. ====================== 1850 Tazewell Co, Va census, household #128 John Grills, age 50 yrs (1800), farmer, b in Va Adaline, 45 yrs (45 yrs (1805), b in Va Christina, 19 yrs (1831), b in Va Sarah Ann, 17 yrs (1833), b in Va - m. William Bowling [Bowling] Martha, 14 yrs (1836), b in Va Louisa Victoria, 12 yrs (1838) Emily, 10 yrs (1840) Mary, 6 yrs (1844) Harriett, 2 yrs (1848), b in Va 1860 Tazewell Co, Va census, household #259 John Grills, age 60 yrs (1800), farmer, b in Va Adaline, 58 yrs (1802) Louisa Victoria, 19 yrs (1841) Emily, 17 yrs (1843) Mary C, 15 yrs (1845) Harriet, 11 yrs (1849) Source: Harman, "Annals of Tazewell County, Virginia", , Vol II, p 150 "John Grills will probated Nov 1868, Will Book No 4, p 55. Devises his property to his wife, Elizabeth and to his children, viz: Cornelius, Elizabeth Jenkins, Christina Thompson, Sarah Bowling, Martha Thompson, Mary McNeeleys, Emily Miller, Victoria and Harriet Grills." John Grills, s/o John & Sally Grills m/1 on 29 Jan 1824 to Adaline Yost. Married by John Perry in Tazewell Co, VA. John Grills, s/o John & Sally Grills m/2 to on Feb 18, 1864 to Elizabeth (Peery) Tabor, d/o John & Lebrook Peery. John was a widower, 60 yrs old (1804) . Elizabeth was a widow, 51 yrs old (1813) both b in Tazewell Co, VA. Married by James Calfee in Tazewell Co, Va. William Bowling, s/o Harris Boling [Bowling] & Matilda Perry m 26 Feb 1857 to Sarah Ann Grills, d/o John Grills & Adaline Yost . William was single, 18 yrs 23 das old (1839), b in Tenn. Sarah Ann was single, 22 yrs old (1835), b in Tazewell Co, Va. Married by William E Neel in Tazewell Co, Va. James E Miller, s/o Darius & Sarah Miller m 30 Apr 1862 to Emily Grills, d/o John & Adaline Grills. James was single, 28 yrs 7 mos 10 das old (1834), b in Pulaski Co, VA. Emily was single, 20 yrs 1 mo 21 das old (1842), b in Tazewell Co, VA. Married by Edward Vantigars in Tazewell Co, VA. John McNeely, s/o Alexander & Rachel McNeely m 8 Oct 1863 to Mary Grills, d/o John & Adaline Grills. John was single, 21 yrs 7 mos 16 das old (1842), occupation soldier, b in Boone Co. Mary was single, 18 yrs old (1845), bin Tazewell Co, VA. Married by Evah H Brown in Tazewell Co, VA. Andrew J Thompson, s/o Bryant & Barbary Thompson m 15 Mar 1860 to Martha Grills, d/o John & Margaret Grills. Andrew was single, 25 yrs old (1835), b in Wythe Co, VA. Martha was single, 22 yrs old (1838), b in Tazewell Co, VA. Married by William E Neel in Tazewell Co, VA. James F Jenkins, s/o Mathew & Elizabeth Jenkins m 14 Jun 1863 to Elizabeth (Grills) Harkrider, d/o John & Adaline Grills. James was a widower, 45 yrs 1 mo 12 das old (1818), b in Campbell Co, VA. Elizabeth was a widow, 35 yrs old (1828), born Tazewell Co, VA. Married by Wesley Gibson in Tazewell Co, Va. James R McMeans, s/o Elihu & Nancy McMeans m 27 Dec 1865 to Louisa Victoria Grills, d/o John & Adaline Grills. James was single, 30 yrs old (1835), b in Tazewell Co, VA. Victoria was single, 24 yrs old (1841), b in Russell Co, VA. Married by Edward Vertigars in Tazewell Co, VA. Asa Thompson m 27 Jul 1852 to Christena Grills, d/o John Grills. Married by John Wallace in Tazewell Co, VA. -- Pearl City, Hawaii [email protected]

I also have the Harman name on my line. Clementine Harman born in Washington County and married Guy T. Harrison of Tazewell. I think her father was Henry Harman/Harmon. Would appreciate information about her, especially death and place of burial if possible. Thanks a bunch! Doris ----- Original Message ----- From: Don and Sheila <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 1:17 AM Subject: Re: [VATAZEWE] Peery (Perry) Family > Chanel, > I go back to Mathias Harman who married Lydia Skaggs. I will look and see what I have, if anything, on Daniel. I > will try to get back to you in the next few days. Sheila > > Sheila's SURNAMES: Barrett, Beavers, Boling (Bowling), Brown, Claypool, Conley, Crickmer, Godbey, Hankins, Harmon, > Linkous, Skaggs, Sparks, Whitt > Don's SURNAMES: Allen, Dawson, Goodwin, Hein > >

Yes, I have checked on this before. The Matilda Boling listed as being born in Tazewell married W. Moore who outlived her. Can't find the correct one. Thanks for trying to help. Sheila Sheila's SURNAMES: Barrett, Beavers, Boling (Bowling), Brown, Claypool, Conley, Crickmer, Godbey, Hankins, Harmon, Linkous, Skaggs, Sparks, Whitt Don's SURNAMES: Allen, Dawson, Goodwin, Hein

I see you have the Surname HARMON - Which line? I have traced back to Daniel Harmon, but haven't been able to figure out which Daniel. (There were a lot of Daniel Harmons in Tazewell) He was married to Emmariah (spelling not clear). They were married in Pike County KY 10 Mar 1844, she was born in 1828. Any clues?

Could indeed! That ole' lead sure worked like a magnet back then! Most of my dad's family went to Joplin, MO area for the same reason -- none of them lived very long! Thank heavens my dad got away from there & decided not to be a miner!!! Jerry Johnston ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [VATAZEWE] 1820 Tazewll Co. Census Questions > Jerry > This may be the same Moses Hawkins that left Bedford Co and left a will > naming one child (or relative) in Bedford Co. As he went west to get > involved in the lead mine business. > > Don Hill > [email protected] > >

I have an Elizabeth Peery 1772-1840 m. Ebenezer Brewster 1773-1848. from Tazewell. They are related to my Pruett line. Donna Davis Davis / Webb / Pruett Tazewell & Mercer Counties

Hi Cousins, I need some help. I have located a marriage record for William Boling (brother of my great, great grandmother, Mary Jane Boling). It lists his parents as Haris (should be Harrison) Boling and Matilda Perry. I need to locate Matilda's parents. She moved to Tazewell from Blount County TN after she was widowed circa 1842/43. Believe she MAY be related to William Peery (m. Mary Wynn) and Andrew Peery (he was named an executor of Harrison's estate). If any of you have any clues, I would appreciate it. Thanks! Sheila Sheila's SURNAMES: Barrett, Beavers, Boling (Bowling), Brown, Claypool, Conley, Crickmer, Godbey, Hankins, Harmon, Linkous, Skaggs, Sparks, Whitt Don's SURNAMES: Allen, Dawson, Goodwin, Hein

Jerry This may be the same Moses Hawkins that left Bedford Co and left a will naming one child (or relative) in Bedford Co. As he went west to get involved in the lead mine business. Don Hill [email protected]

Sheila, You've probably already checked Lula Hankins Hunter's site, but just in case: http://www.mccserv.com/genealogy/hankinsl/hankinsl.htm Sher

Most people on this list might know of this site. I found it to be an incredible source. There are photographs of the area and lots of family and individual photographs. More photos seemed to have been loaded recently. <A HREF="http://eagle.vsla.edu/tazewell/virtua-basic.html">Click here: Tazewell County Virginia Photographs</A> or http://eagle.vsla.edu/tazewell/virtua-basic.html

The following files were uploaded to the Tazewell County Archives in May. You may view these files at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/tazewell.htm Lowe Cemetery (lowe1.txt), file size 1.5 kb, submitted May 2000 by Barbara Boyce 1880 Federal Census, in .gif format (see list of files), submitted May 2000 by S-K Publications and these Individual Sponsors Land Grant Abstracts, "A" Surnames (grants-a.txt), file size 7.0 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "B" Surnames (grants-b.txt), file size 33.6 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "C" Surnames (grants-c.txt), file size 32.5 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "D" Surnames (grants-d.txt), file size 17.5 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "E" Surnames (grants-e.txt), file size 5.5 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "F" Surnames (grants-f.txt), file size 5.0 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "G" Surnames (grants-g.txt), file size 18.2 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "H" Surnames (grants-h.txt), file size 37.2 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "J" Surnames (grants-j.txt), file size 6.0 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "K" Surnames (grants-k.txt), file size 3.4 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "L" Surnames (grants-l.txt), file size 21.0 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "M" Surnames (grants-m.txt), file size 25.6 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "N" Surnames (grants-n.txt), file size 2.5 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "O" Surnames (grants-o.txt), file size 8.8 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "P" Surnames (grants-p.txt), file size 14.8 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "Q" Surnames (grants-q.txt), file size 2.0 kb, submited May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "R" Surnames (grants-r.txt), file size 8.3 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "S" Surnames (grants-s.txt), file size 21.0 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "T" Surnames (grants-t.txt), file size 10.4 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "V" Surnames (grants-v.txt), file size 5.3 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Land Grant Abstracts, "W" Surnames (grants-w.txt), file size 20.0 kb, updated May 2000 by June White Jacob Hinkle Land Survey, 1820 (hinkle1.txt), file size 1.0 kb, submitted May 2000 by Barbara Boyce Male "Hinkle" Marriages (hinkle1.txt), file size 3.0 kb, submitted May 2000 by Barbara Hobbs Boyce White Family Marriages (white1.txt), file size 15.7 kb, submitted May 2000 by Ron Dawson Death of Luther Lowe and Robert Lester, 1911 (lowe1.txt), file size 3.1 kb, submitted May 2000 by Barbara Boyce Lowe Births, 1856-1895 (lowe1.txt), file size 1.8 kb, submitted May 2000 by Barbara Boyce Lowe Deaths, 1888-1894 (lowe1.txt), file size 1.3 kb, submitted May 2000 by Barbara Boyce White Family Births (white1.txt), file size 3.1 kb, submitted May 2000 by Ron Dawson White Family Deaths (white1.txt), file size 6.8 kb, submitted May 2000 by Ron Dawson Will of Jacob Hinkle, abstracted, 1889 (hinkle1.txt), file size .8 kb, submitted May 2000 by Barbara Boyce Will of Shorten Smith, 1836 (smith1.txt), file size 2.6 kb, submitted May 2000 by Cheryl Mitchem-Chester Many thanks to our submitters! Won't you consider preserving & sharing your treasured documents by submitting a transcription of your own? What a wonderful way to show pride in your heritage while insuring these resources will still be around for future generations! Thank you, Jeannie Watts, archivist. ************* Now Available: "The Descendants of John Thomas Clay, Jamestown Immigrant and son of Sir John Clay of Wales" Also available: "The Descendants of James Bailey & Lucy Simms" For more info: http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx

Dear Scott, When you return from your trip, please post your findings. All of us Altizer-Brewster descendants will be forever grateful. Viola Jordan ( [email protected] ) San Antonio

Diane: Do you show any HELMANDOLLAR/HELMONDOLLAR surnames in your book? Jean -----Original Message----- From: Betty Moutray <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, May 15, 2000 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [VATAZEWE] Claypool Family Cemetery >Diane, >I bought the book from the Tazewell Co. Historical Society. It is really a >good book. Lists 160 old cemeteries. I don't remember how much it costs >but you could check with them. I know it was reasonable. > >Claypool Hill Cemetery - It says that there was a number of unmarked sunken >graves and several fieldstones. Here are the ones you requsted: > >There wasn't a Maggie E. Williams listed. > >1. Hurst Scott Marker: (This must be the funeral home) > Deborah K. Richardson 1950-1950 > >2. Hurst Scott Marker: > Jerry Neal Richardson 1951- 1951 > >3. Carter's Chapel Marker: > Samuel P. Richardson 1919- 1944 > >4. Carter's Chapel Marker: > Audrey L. Richardson 1924 -1944 > >5. Charlie Williams 1904- 1936 > >Hope this helps, Betty >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >Date: Monday, May 15, 2000 6:47 AM >Subject: Re: [VATAZEWE] Claypool Family Cemetery > > >>Hi Betty, >> >>I'm looking for the graves of several people. >>Maggie E. Williams, died in 1906. >>Samuel Paul Richardson and wife Audry Berry Richardson, both died in 1944. >>Charles Williams, died in 1936. >> >>Where did you get this book? Sounds like something I'd love to have. >> >>Thanks for your help. >>Diana >> >> >

Jonathan Elswick, b. 1747, was s/o John Elswick, II, d. bef. 1749, and Lydia Unknown Elswick Lorton, b. 1721, d. 1798. He m. Milly Unknown Finch, the widow of Nathaniel Finch. JONATHAN ELSWICK WILL, 1826, MONTGOMERY CO., VA. 16 January 1826 Montgomery County, Virginia Will Book 4, pp. 358-359 The last will and testament of Jonathan Elswick I Jonathan Elswick, of the County of Montgomery, being in good health and of sound and disposing memory, but being aware of the certainty of death and of the importance of being prepared for it, do make and appoint this my last will and testament as follows to wit Item I will that my body be decently intered and that all funeral expense and debts which I may owe at my death be first paid by my executor out of the estate of which I may die possessed. Item I will and bequeath to my son in law George Godby all the tools and plantation utensils of every description of which I may die possessed and a musquet which I now own & a saddle. Item I will and bequeath to my Daughter Nancy Godby all the household & kitchen furniture of every description of which I may die possessed my wearing apparal & a pair of still yards and my stock of sheep. Item I will and bequeath to my two grandsons Jackson Godby and Crockett Godby and the survivor of them provided either of them should die before he attain the age of twenty one years without issue my stock of horses except as herein after bequeathed, my stock of cattle still & tubs and a set of smith tools. Item I will and bequeath to my grand daughter Maria Godby one riding horse or mare to be selected by my executor out of the stock of horses which I may die possessed. Item I will and bequeath to my grand daughter Rachel Godby one riding horse or mare to be also selected by my executor out of the stock of horses of which I may die possessed, my other children to wit, Phoebe O Donald Rebecca Simpkins Lydia Hays & Polly Sipher having been already amply provided for I think it unnecessary to leave them any part of my estate. Item I appoint George Godby executor of this my last will and testament In witness hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of January 1826. Jonathan Elswick (his mark) (seal) In presence of _______Grayson Henry Taylor William Grayson At Montgomery March Court 1828 The last will and testament of Jonathan Elswick decd was presented in court and proven by the oaths of William Grayson & Henry Taylor two of the witnesses and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of George Godby the executor therein named who made oath and together with Jacob ___ his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of fifteen hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs certificate __ granted him for obtaining a probate of the said will in due __. Teste Charles Taylor, Clerk ============================================================ Page 376 A BILL OF APPRAISEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF JONATHAN ELSWICK, DECEASED 7 Head Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00 2 ____________. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 9 heads sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.00 4 Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 2 ditto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110.00 1 B________& knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1 Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 4 blind bridles old chains and harness. . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 1 Grind stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 2 waggon wheals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 1 Jack screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 1 Bryer Scythe and Iron wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 1 set blacksmith tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 1 pair stilyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 1 ox yoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 1 mat___ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 1 Harrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 1 + cut saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 1 still cap and worm tubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00 1 gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 1 guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 1 set _________ measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1 large pot hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 1 Hand saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1 crobar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 2 log chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 1 drawing knife chisel and gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 2 Hachets and 1 ax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1 pot and 2 ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50 1 _____ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1 Flax buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 3 bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 1 Big wheal and harnass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 old copper and pitch fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 1 Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 2 churns and 1 piggin ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 2 shovels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 1 cofee mill 2 dishes & 2 basins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 4 chairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 1 pair dog irons and poker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 1 looking glas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 1 chest and cupboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 1 pair saddle bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 2 beds & bed stids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00 1 lot wearing clothes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 1 Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 1 set _______ cotton cards and _______ . . . . . . . . . . . .50 1 F____. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 2 bridles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 471.75 Creed Taylor William Grayson Stephen Lester George Godbey, Executor March the 17th 1828 At Montgomery May Court 1828 This sale bill of Jonathan Elswick deceased was returned to court and ordered to be recorded. Teste /s/ Charles Taylor, Clk ============================================================ === ACCOUNT OF SALE OF JONATHAN ELSWICK'S ESTATE MONTGOMERY CO., VA. March 17, 1828 Wm. Hayes, two Waggon Wheels 2.52 Christopher Willis(?,),plow and bell and some coppers 3.07 Frederick Shephard, one horse and bridle 47.00 Andrew Thompson, one horse 27.25 Wm.Akers, one horse 30.74 Archibald Thompson, one bridle .42 Luke Cox. one horse and two head of cattle 25.20 Wm.Carnuk, one cow 9.00 George Godbey, one cow 9.00 Ambrose Cox, one cow 8.00 Randolph Philips(?), one cow 5.50 Henry Bishop, one stear 3.50 King Wall, one horse 40.00 Ambrose Cox, one gun 2.00 _____ 213.20 George Godbey, Executor March the 17th 1828 AT MONTGOMERY MAY COURT 1828 This sale bill of Jonathan Elswick deceased was returned to court and ordered to be recorded. Teste /s/ Charles Taylor, Clk

Who is Elizabeth Elswick, Spinster? She was arrested in Montgomery Co., Va., for assaulting Polly Dobbins in 1823, and for stealing from James Howerton and Anderson Dobbins in 1826, and from Abner Dobbins in 1836. I have transcribed, with the help of Maureen Copley, the following court records from these arrests, which are pasted below. Elizabeth may be the dau. of Jonathan Elswick, b. 1747, s/o John Elswick II and Lydia Unknown Elswick Lorton, m. Millie Unknown Finch; however, she is not named in Jonathan's 1826 will. Jonathan is a brother of my gggg-grandmother, Mary Elswick who m. Archibald Thompson. A cousin thinks Elizabeth may have been a weaver. Surnames of parties in these suits show up in early Virginia records of several counties, and in some WV and KY areas. These include Anderson, Bishop, Cecil, Charlton, Crandal, Compton, Covey, Cox, Currin, Dobbins, Dobyn, Elswick, Gardner, Goodson, Godbey, Hall , Hayes, Howerton, Hughes, Jones, Kent, Lester, Lewis, Lorton, Pepper, Rupe, Smith, Taylor, Thomas, Wade. NOTE: Hand-written entries on forms are typed in capitals. Documents are dated 1823, 1824, 1825, 1826 and 1836, and are numbered 1-15. (Document 1) 8 September 1823 Virginia Montgomery County To Wit The grand jurors for the Commonwealth and for the body of the County of Montgomery impaneled in the Superior Court of Law held for said county the 8th day of September in the year of Christ One thousand eight hundred and twenty three upon their oath present That Elizabeth Elswick late of the county of Montgomery aforesaid spinster. On the tenth day of June in the year of Christ one thousand eight hundred and twenty three at the County of Montgomery aforesaid and within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court of Law appointed by law to be holden in and for the County of Montgomery aforesaid with force and arms an assault did make in and upon the body of one Polly Dobbins in the peace of God and of the Commonwealth then & there being and her the said Polly Dobbins she the said Elizabeth Elswick did then and there beat wound and ill treat and other wrongs and enormities then and there did commit to the evil example of all others in like cases offending and against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth upon the Information of Polly Dobbins, spinster of Montgomery County who was called on by the Grand jury and Sworn in court to give evidence to the Grand jury. (Document 2)16 Sept 1823 Commonwealth of Virginia, To the Sheriff of Montgomery County. Greeting. We command you that you summon Elizabeth Elswick to appear before the Judge of the Superior Court of law for said county at the court house on the 1st day of April Term next to answer a bill of indictment found against her by the Grand Jury for a breach of the peace by beating wounding and ill treating one Polly Dobbins. And have then there this wit. Witness Charles Taylor Clerk of our said court at court house this 16th day of September 1823 in the 48th year of the Commonwealth. /s/ Charles Taylor (Document 3) 31 July 1824 Know all men by these presents, that we ELIZABETH ELSWICK AND WILLIAM HAYS are held and firmly bound unto ANDREW LEWIS Esq. Sheriff of Montgomery County, in the penal sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS cents to be paid to the said ANDREW LEWIS or HIS certain attorney, HIS executors, administrators or assigns to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves jointly and severally, and each of our joint and several heirs, executors & administrators, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 31ST day of JULY one thousand eight hundred and twenty four The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas THE COMMONWEALTH hath sued out of the SUPERIOR Court of MONTGOMERY a writ of Capias ___________against the body of the above bound ELIZABETH ELSWICK UPON AN INDICTMENT FOR BREACH OF THE PEACE BY BEATING WOUNDING AND ILLTREATING ONE POLLY DOBBINS which writ hath been duly executed. Now if the above bound ELIZABETH ELSWICK do and shall well and truly make HER personal a ppearance before the JUDGE of our SAID SUPERIOR COURT at the Court House, on the 1st day of the next term and then and there answer the INDICTMENT Then the above obligation to be void; else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of /s/ROBERT KENT /s/ ELIZABETH X ELSWICK (her mark) (seal) /s/ WM. HAYS (seal) (Document 4)1823, 1824 (A three-fold document) (Left) We of the jury find the defendant guilty and assess her ______ to Twenty Dollars W B Charlton Numbers: 96; 62; 18; 70; 1.00; 38; 72; 40 Total $4.96 c__ 10.00 att; 1.59 wit; 2.73 _____. Total $19.28 (Center) Commonwealth vs } Indictment for a breach of the peace Elizabeth Elswick A true Bill Wm. Thomas forman 1823 A__ Judgt. (Right) 1823 Sept. Bill presents & ____ awarded 1824 Afsd ___ awarded ___ Not Guilty & ____& cont at dep__ costs (Document 5) 19 April 1825 The Commonwealth of Virginia, To the Sheriff of Montgomery County Greeting: We command you, that of the goods and chattles of ELIZABETH ELSWICK late in your bailiwick, you cause to be made TWENTY DOLLARS which THE COMMONWEALTH lately in or SUPERIOR Court of Montgomery have recovered against HER FOR AMERCEMENT FOR A BREACH OF THE PEACE also $19.28 CENTS which to the said COMMONWEATH in the same Court were adjudged for HER costs in that behalf expended, whereof the said ELSWICK is convict as appears to us of record and that you have the same before the JUDGE of our said COURT at the Court house on the first MONDAY in JUNE next, to render unto the said COMMONWEALTH of the FINE and cost aforesaid, and have then there this writ. Witness Charles Taylor Clerk of our said Court, at the Court house this 19TH day of APRIL 1825 in the 49TH year of the commonwealth. /s/ Charles Taylor (Document 6)20 June 1825 The Commonwealth of Virginia, To the Sheriff of MONTGOMERY County Greeting: We command You to take ELIZABETH ELSWICK late of sd county if she be found within you your bailiwick, and HER safely keep so that you HAVE HER body before our JUDGES of superior Court, at the Court House, on the first MONDAY in AUGUST, next to satisfy THE COMMONWEALTH THE SUM OF TWENTY DOLLARS which the said COMMONWEALTH recovered against HER for AMERCEMENT FOR A BREACH OF THE PEACE also the sum of $19.68 which to us in the same court were adjudged for OUR costs in that BEHALF expended, whereof SHE IS convict as appears to us of record. And have then there this writ: Witness Charles Taylor Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the 20 day of JUNE 1825 in the 49 year of the Commonwealth /s/ CHARLES TAYLOR (Document 7)August 1, 1825 A schedule of the whole estate of Elizabeth Elswick who is in custody of the Sheriff an Execution the Commonwealth __ her paid from the Clerks office of the superior Court of Law for Montgomery County no estate whatever wearing apparel excepted, and no debts owing. August the 1st 1825. /s/ Elizabeth X Elswick (her mark) (Document 8)19 Oct 1826 Montgomery County Wit Whereas I have received Information upon oath from James Howerton and Anderson Dobbins that the following property To Wit 1 sheet, 2 shirts, 2 shifts, one furkin of lard, 2 cambric dresses & capes, 7 yds of flax thread, 1 cravat, one piece of netting has within the last of July last past been feloniously taken Stolen and Carryed a way out of the possession of the sd James Howerton and Anderson Dobbins in the county a foresaid and that the said James Howerton and Anderson Dobbins hath probable cause to suspect and doth suspect that the sd property is conceald on the premises of William Hayes of this county labourer Deposited there by By Betsey Elswick, these are there fore In The Name of the Commonwealth to authorise and require you with necessary and proper assistants to Enter in the Day time into the houses and premises of William Hayes and there make diligent Search for the sd goods and if the above goods or any part thereof is found upon search that you bring the same and also the bodys of William Hayes Lydda Hayes and Betsey Elswick before me or some other Justice of the peace for this county to be disposed of and dealt with according to law. Given under my hand and seal this 19th day of October 1826. To Henry Bishop to Execute} G. Godbey __ (Document 9) 1826 Commonwealth vs search warrant Wm Hayes, Lydda Hayes and Betsey Elswick Executed and found cotton and thread cloth 2 flowered capes;1 cambric dress;1 pair of scissors; 1 bundle of pieces; 1 apron two shirts; 1 cape two pieces clo; 7 hanks of flax; thread 1 piece of netting /s/ Hy. Bishop, ____ (Document 10)21 Oct 1826 Montgomery County to Wit Memorandum that upon this 21st day of October in the year of Christ 1826 John dobbins _, Asa Hall, Elizabeth Dobbins, Peggy dobbins, Allen Crandal, Crockett Crandal, Lydda Hayes, Polly Dobbins, Wm Covey, Polly Rupe, Henry Bishop, James Howerton, Anderson Dobbins, prossecutors, of the said county aforesaid came before me, G. Godbey a Justice of the peace for the county aforsd. and Each of them of their proper person Acknowledged themselves Indebeted to John Tylor, Esq., Governor (Chief Magistrate) of the Commonwealth of Virginia and his successors in the sum of 40 dollars to be levied severally of Each of their Goods and chattles lands and tenements Respectively to the use of the sd Commonwealth upon condition that if each of them do personally appear before the Commonwealth justices of the peace for the said County of Montgomery on the 30th of this Inst. at a court to be held at the Court house for the Examination of Betsey Elswick charged with stealing and carrying away and concealing diverse goods and ___ and do then and there on behalf of the Commonwealth give such Evidence as he knoweth against the sd. Betsey Elswick concerning the matters where with she is charged and that neither of them do depart with out leave of the sd. Court then this Recognizance to be void Else to remain in full force. Acknowledged before me /s/ G Godbey (Document 11) 21 Oct 1826 Montgomery County to Wit To William Wade keeper of the jail of said County I Lend you herewith the body of Betsey Elswick spinster Taken and brought before me for feloniously stealing and carrying a way divers pieces of property from James Howerton and Anderson Dobbins to wit 1 sheet 2 shirts 2 cambric dresses 2 capes and other articles within the last of July last past. These are therefore in the name of the Commonwealth to command and Require the sd jailor to Receive the body of Betsey Elswick into your jail and custody and her there safely to keep till she shall be thence discharged by due course of law. Given under my hand and seal this 21st of October 1826. /s/ George Godby (seal) (Document 12)21 Oct 1826 Montgomery County to Wit To Robert Kent DS for Thos Goodson Whereas Betsey Elswick of the County of Montgomery Spinster was this day committed to the jail of the county by my warrant for feloniously stealing and carrying out of the possession of James Howerton and Anderson Dobbins the following property To Wit 1 sheet 2 shirts 2 shifts one furkin of lard 2 cambric dresses 3 ___ 7 yrds of flax thread 1 cravat one piece of netting which property was feloniously stolen and carryed a way within the ___ of July last past and it appearing to me that the felonious offense where with she stands charged with ought to be examined ___ by the County Court therefore on behalf of the Commonwealth I require you that you summon at least Eight of the Justices of this county to meet at the Court house on the 30th of this _____ of and then and there to hold a court for the examination of the fact with which the sd Betsey Elswick stands charged and for such other purposes concerning the premises as is by law required and directed and that you have then and there this warrant given under my hand & seal this 21st of October 1826. /s/ G. Godbey (seal) (Document 13) October 30, 1826 The Commonwealth of Virginia, To the Sheriff of MONTGOMERY county Greeting: We command You to summon THOMAS LORTON, POLLY LORTON, JAMES COMPTON, BETSEY COMPTON, MATILDA?_SMITH , LUKE COX? JOHN HUGHES, AMBROSE COX MARGARET SMITH AND JONATHAN ELSWICK to appear before the JUSTICES of our Court of Montgomery county at the court house on the THIRD day of NOVEMBER next to testify and the truth to say in behalf of BETSEY ELSWICK in a certain matter of controversy in our said court depending and undetermined between THE COMMONWEATH AND THE SAID BETSEY ELSWICK and this THEY shall in no wise omit under the penalty of #100 and this THEY shall in on wise omit under the penalty of (pound sign) 100. And have thern there this writ. Witness Charles Taylor, Clerk of our said court at the court house the 30TH day of OCTOBER 1826 in the 51ST year of the Commonwealth. /s/ CHARLES TAYLOR (Document 14)12 Dec 1826 The Commonwealth of Virginia, To the Sheriff of MONTGOMERY county Greeting: We command that you summon Elizabeth Elswick to appear before the Judge of the Superior Court of law for said county writ. Witness Charles Taylor, Clerk of our said court at the court house the 12TH day of DEC 1826 in the 51ST year of the Commonwealth. /s/ CHARLES TAYLOR. (Document 15)12 Dec 1826 The Commonwealth of Virginia, To the Sheriff of MONTGOMERY county Greeting: We command You to summon THOMAS LORTON, POLLY LORTON, RACHEL HUGHES, LYDIA HAYES, ELIZA HAYES, STEPHEN LESTER, GEORGE JONES, JAMES CUMPTON, WM. COVEY, TOM HAYES, JONTHAN ELSWICK to appear before the JUSTICE of our Court of Montgomery county at the court house on the 19TH day of this month to testify and the truth to say in behalf of ELIZABETH ELSWICK in a certain matter of controversy in our said court depending and undetermined between THE COMMONWEATH AND THE SAID ELIZABETH ELSWICK CHARGED WITH FELONY and THEY shall in on wise omit under the penalty of #100. And have them there this writ. Witness Charles Taylor, Clerk of our said court at the court house the 12TH day of DEC 1826 in the 51ST year of the Commonwealth. /s/ CHARLES TAYLOR. (Document 15) Dec 9 , 1836 Summon to appear on the 19 Dec 1836 Montgomery County To Wit To the Sheriff of the said County Whereas Betsey Elswick of the county of Montgomery afrdsd spinster was this day committed to the jail of this county by my warrant Feloniously stealing and carrying a way about seven yards of Flax thread (the property of Abner Dobyn) it appearing to me that the felonious offense wherewith she stands charged ought to be examined into by the county court. Therefore in behalf of the Commonwealth I require you that you summon at least eight of the Justices of your said county to meet at the Court house on the 19th day of this ____ and then and there to hold a court for the examination of the fact with which the said Betsey Elswick stands charged and for such other purposes concerning the premises as is by law required and directed, and that you have then there this warrant. Given under my hand and seal this 9th day of December 1836. /s/ Hamilton Wade (seal) Not dated, but copy is attached to Wade's summon. Commonwealth }to summon Betsy Elswick Summoned Robert Gardner, Hugh M __Kent, Wm. Anderson, Haml. Wade, W.B. Charlton, John Pepper, Wm Currin & John G. Cecil, Esq. John N. Charlton Dsfor /s/Thos. Goodson, S__

Here are the names of two lawyers practicing in Tazewell County in 1908. [Source: Kime's International Law Directory, 1908. Published by Butterworth & Co., London. 1908. pp. 141 - 142.] + V.L. SEXTON Practicing in Pocahontas + S.D. MAY Practicing in Tazewell Amy [email protected] Lexington, Ohio

Charles, A real nifty website. Thanks for the info. Doris ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [VATAZEWE] Archives > Virginia, > Have you tried going to: www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ and scrolling down to > find the archives you seek? > Charles > >

I'm looking for a church near Saltville in Smyth County called Mt. Pleasant Church. One Internet map says it is 4 km NE of the town. Has anyone ever heard of this church, and if so, is it still active? I'm looking for a grave that one source says is in this church's cemetery. Any help much appreciated. Diana in Georgia

Diana, I was there on Sunday. Wish I could have met you. The cemetery does need work. Glad you found what you are looking for though. Tamara In a message dated Wed, 24 May 2000 10:21:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Tamara and I must have just missed each other at Claypool Hill! I was there on Friday. I did see one old Claypool gravestone, but it was so worn I had to wet the stone to get the name to pop up. I always carry a bottle of water with me. It doesn't damage the stone in any way, but sure makes it easier to read. I found several of my Richardson graves there, too, but I had to cut away a lot of grass to see them. Claypool Hill is pretty run down, but Greenhills does cut the grass so at least it's neat even if the stones are in bad shape. The Tazewell County Historical Society sent me a list of available books, and "Some Old Cemeteries of Tazewell County" is on it. The library in Tazewell has several copies of it, too. Claypool Hill is in the book. Diana in Georgia >>

Tamara and I must have just missed each other at Claypool Hill! I was there on Friday. I did see one old Claypool gravestone, but it was so worn I had to wet the stone to get the name to pop up. I always carry a bottle of water with me. It doesn't damage the stone in any way, but sure makes it easier to read. I found several of my Richardson graves there, too, but I had to cut away a lot of grass to see them. Claypool Hill is pretty run down, but Greenhills does cut the grass so at least it's neat even if the stones are in bad shape. The Tazewell County Historical Society sent me a list of available books, and "Some Old Cemeteries of Tazewell County" is on it. The library in Tazewell has several copies of it, too. Claypool Hill is in the book. Diana in Georgia