This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MelissaCwick Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/412.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Edward Hand I have he was born in Nov. 1848 in Washington County, Virginia. The census entries I have found for him all list he was born in Virginia and the are in Washington County. I have he died Nov. 1916, C. Miller gave me this date from when the will was filed, also his second wife is listed as a widow in the 1920 Census. He married his first wife, Elizabeth Emeline Elrod on March 17, 1868. He married his first wife, Rebecca Caroline Cole on Sept. 10, 1910. I have his parents as William D. Hand (1818-1910) and Nancy Frances Roe (1816-1874) Melissa 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: MelissaCwick Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/412.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have not found a Thomas O. Hand married to Margaret Berry in my files. If I come across anything, I will let you know. 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: bberry1280 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/412.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In researching my wife's line of Berrys, I have found that Thomas O. Hand married Margaret C. Berry on August 27, 1851 in Johnson County, Tennessee. Here is Thomas and Margaret in the 1860 census. 1860>VIRGINIA>Washington Co.>Western Dist.>P.O. Forks 958/919 Thomas Hann 27 Framer Va. Margaret 30 Housekeeper Va. James 13 Va. Lucinda 8 Va. Mary 6 Va. Eliza 2 Va. William 1 Va. The census taker recorded Thomas' name as Hann instead of Hand. Margaret aappears to have died before 1870 and Thomas moved to Hawkins County, Tennessee some time after her death. I am looking for any information that would indentify Thomas' family/parents. Can anyone help? Bob Berry 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: catmiller2 Surnames: Hand, Edmondson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/412.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, haven't heard from you in a while. No, I'm sorry, I don't know when he arrived, or from where. Louise Fortune Hall (the town historian for Damascus) wrote in one of her books that he came to VA from NY or NJ, but where she got that info, I do not know. I always thought their nationality was probably German, but a cousin swears he was always told they were Irish. There is still a heavy concentration of "HAND" families in the Cape May Courthouse area of New Jersey, and I suspect that may be where they (our branch of the HAND family) originally settled before drifting SW to Washington Co, VA. There is a branch of that family (Cape May Courthouse, NJ Hands) that somewhat fits our family, but I don't know of any documents that definitively tie our Hand family to the one in NJ. The only clue I have found is in the census for Wash Co, VA for 1860 where Mary Han, age 83, born NJ lives in the household of James and Sallie Han, both age 65. They lived in Mocks Mill, which was later named Damascus. Because we know "old" James Hand died before Oct 1834 (when his will was filed), and because we know by his will that his wife was named Sarah/Sally, we know this Mary Han/Hand is not the wife of "old" James, therefore not the mother of the James ("son" James) with whom she appears in the 1860 census. I believe she is the aunt of this 65 yr old James, as I believe she is the unmarried sister of "old" James. And yes, she could be the widowed sister-in-law of "Old" James -- there are a number of possible scenarios. The problem is, I have NEVER been able to find any documentation in Washington Co, VA which would explain anything more about the older generation of the Hand family than what I've given here. The only hope I have is to someday get to NJ to research documents there. Perhaps there is a will or deed which names "my son (or brother) James who went to VA and was never heard from." !! Wouldn't it be great to find something like that !! I have tried to determine when "old" James first came to Washington County, and the best clue I have found is in the book, "Wash Co, VA Personal Property Tax lists, 1782-1786 and 1788-1790," by Thomas Jack Hockett. I first found him in the 1786 list. He is shown to have 1 white tithable, no slaves over 16, no slaves under 16, 1 horse and 1 head of cattle. The only Han/Hann/Hand listing in Mary Kegley's book, "Southwest VA Tax assessments 1815" is a David Han, and I don't know who he is or how he connects. In later years there was a William David Hand (sometimes referred to as David William Hand), so it is possible the handwriting was so bad that Ms. Kegley simply thought the name was David (in the 1815 listing). Who knows?!! 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.

To Bob Ford: Please contact me privately at Latture@mac.com To Theresa Griffiths: Harmon Latture died in Sullivan County, TN on 18 Nov 1833. He and Agnes left Washington County about 30 years earlier. See Bob's notation on the sale of his land in Washington County from his earlier message. Note on Harmon's land in Washington County: A cousin and I found this land and walked (climbed?) it one summer. The part near the river (South Fork of the Holston) is very hilly. I found a TVA map with a cemetery marked on it very near this location. I found a farmer in his field and asked if I could see the cemetery. He said, "What cemetery?" There were probably 20 to 30 graves in a dense thicket of trees but all the remaining tombstones were not readable. They were made of limestone and had flaked off in sheets so there was absolutely nothing there to read. I suspect Hermon's first wife (unknown) was buried there. Bob you did an excellent job of laying out all the information on Hermon and the Bowles family. Thank you. Van

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: immisty038 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/412.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to this census, the childrens info says both parents were born in NC. I know of HANDs that were in VA in 1700's, moved to NC, and some where back in VA in 1790, in HARDY CO. One was Jeremiah HAND, whose father was Jeremiah also. James was a common name is this family, all the way back to 1649, Easthampton, Long Island. JeremiahSr. was through one of 3 brothers that moved to CAPE MAY NJ in 1695. Jeremiah was born NJ and moved to VA ca mid-1700's. Could these 2 Hand families be connected? GINNY 2 at vmartinez5946@aol.com 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: immisty038 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/412.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have info on when the 1st James HAND came to VA in 1700's? GINNY 2 at vmartinez5946@aol.com 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: immisty038 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/412.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have a "time-line" for James Edward? Like when he was born, when he lived in WASHINGTON CO, etc. GINNY 2 at vmartinez5946@aol.com 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: CPartee5942 Surnames: Sweat, Evans Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4182/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I see there is a book on ebay called 'History of Southwest Virginia, Washington County" published in 1903. Does anyone know if this book is still published or where else I might can find one. I'd like to buy this one, but not sure what it's worth. It has a starting bid of $24.00. It's a hardback in good condition. I couldn't find any others on ebay. I have descendants from the early VA, some who were thought to be tri-racial and the description indicates it contains some of this type of history as well. Thanks, Christi 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: TheresaRGriffiths Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4181.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Bob, I can't seen to to find the words to express your postback to me. I mean how do you thank someone who has gone so much out of there way to help. I know it took you a long time to type all that out. Your kindness has really touched me and is so much appreciated more than you know. I've had help through the years with tid bits, clues, or names, but nobody has ever helped me like that. So again Thank You so much and many blessings in return back to you! Some did give me a link for Sullivan Co, TN. and I think there was/is a book about it on the website. ( Not sure ) I've been looking around so much I can't remember. But I will go back to Sullivan Co,TN. website and look again and if they have that book I will get it. The part where you show... ("Latture Ancestor Grave Moved to Blountville, page 283" [the grave moved was that of Harmon Latture, b. 1756 & d. 18 Nov 1833) Going by that if I understand right he died in Washington Co, Va. and then was moved to Blountville, Tn. And all that BOLES / BOWLES info...If I understand all that right it looks like maybe John mightbe the Father of Agnes who was married to Harmon LATTURE. I was told all early Marriages and Wills were lost from the Civil War in Sullivan Co, Tn. I know Harmon was in Lancaster Co, Pa. and a lady told me abt. 6 years ago she was told they were also in Cumberland Co, Pa. before Va. and Tn. Just so hard in the early years. Maybe one day when more people start searching lines the pieces will come together. Thanks for all your help you've given me your wonderful! Sincerely, Theresa 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: RobertFord14 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4181.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you familiar with "Families and History of Sullivan County, Tennessee," Volume One, 1779-1992"? Especially articles 502 ("Latture Family Cemetery", pages 282-283), 503 ("Latture Ancestor Grave Moved to Blountville, page 283" [the grave moved was that of Harmon LATTURE, b. 1756 & d. 18 Nov 1833], and 1107 ("Mauk Family History", page 511). -------------------------------------------------- The following are about the descendants of John BOWLES, whose 237 acre Land Grant was between the Middle & South Forks of the Holston River (near Hermon LATTURE), along with the neighbors of John BOWLES and his descendants. -------------------------------------------------- >From The Personal Property Tax Lists for the Year 1787 for Washington County, Virginia", (1987), by Netti Schreiner-Yantis, page 966 (James BOWLES) and page 967 (Mary BOWLES). Both were on page 958 and both were marked "not tithable." The following are entries in the "Washington County, Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists," Vol. 1, (2004), by Jack Hockett: Mary & Jno. BOWLES were taxed on the 1788 Washington Co., VA Personal Property and Land Book. One line above Mary & Jno. was James BOWLES. (Hockett, page 135). Mary BOWELS (widow) was taxed on the 1789 Washington Co., VA Personal Property and Land Book. One line above Mary was John BOWELS and two lines above Mary was James BOWELS. (Hockett, page 156). Mary BOWLES was taxed on the 1790 Washington Co., VA Personal Property and Land Book. On the next line was Philip BARRICK. (Hockett, page 180). - - - - - - - - - - Margaret BOWLES was on the last line of page 698 of the 1810 Washington Co., VA Census. Two lines above Margaret was John COLE and 3 lines above Margaret was Philip BARICK. On the first line of page 699 was Alexander ROBINSON. Margaret (age 26-44) had two males under 10, one male (10-15), two females under 10, and one female (10-15). There was also a Thomas BOWLES (age 26-44), one female (age 26-44), and two males under 10 on page 698. On the next line below Thomas was a May BOWLES (age over 44) and one male (age 10-15). - - - - - - - - - - >From "Southwest Virginia Tax Assessments, 1815, Grayson, Lee, Scott, Russell, Washington, & Wythe Counties, 1991, by Mary B. Kegley: BOWLES, Margaret, one farm in the Forks of Holston [between the Middle and South Forks of the Holston River] on the Blue Spring Road, joining William EDMONDSON, and John COLE, 118 & 1/2 acres, having thereon four log "cabbins," valued at $600. (Page 95). [This would be one-half of John BOWLES' 237 acre tract]. BOWLES, Thomas, one farm in the Forks of Holston, joining Margaret BOWLES and John COLE, 118 & 1/2 acres having a log "cabbin," and log barn, valued at $600. (Page 96). [This would be the other one-half of John BOWLES' 237 acre tract]. COLE, John, one farm on both sides of the South Fork of the Holston River and on the Blue Spring Road, joining the land of Philip BARACK, Margaret BOWLES, and Joseph COLE, 580 acres having thereon one log dwelling, one log barn, four small "cabbins," and one saw mill, and iron works building, valued at $2,900. (Page 101). >From "Supplement to Southwest Virginia Tax Assessments, 1815, Grayson, Lee, Scott, Russell, Washington, & Wythe Counties, 1992, by Mary B. Kegley: EDMONDSON, William, one farm in the Forks of Holston [between the Middle and South Forks of the Holston River] , joining Alexander ROBINSON, John MOORE, and Margaret BOWLES, containing 240 acres having thereon one log dwelling house, one log barn, and four log "cabbins," valued at $1400. (Page 1). MOOR [MOORE], John, son of William of Kentucky, one farm in the Forks of Holston, joining William EDMONDSON, Alexander ROBINSON, and George ALLEN, 359 acres having thereon 2 log "cabbins," and 1 old log barn, valued at $1800. (Page 17). ROBINSON, Alexander, one farm in the Forks of Holston, joining William EDMONDSON and Samuel FULTON, on the Blue Spring Road, with a "cabbin" dwelling house, log barn and two "cabbin," containing 108 acres, valued at $675. (Page 21). - - - - - - - - - - Washington Co., VA Deed Book 1:236 -- Abraham LEFEVER (acting Power of Attorney from Abraham LEFEVER, Senior, of Augusta County and father of said Abraham LEFEVER, of Washington County) to Philip BARRICK, 200 acres on a branch of the South Fork of the Holston River, granted by Patent 02 Dec 1785 ... Beginning at a corner of Adam MORROW & said Abraham LEFEVER ... to John BOWLES land. Recorded 15 Nov 1791. - - - - - - - - - - Washington County Surveyors Record 1781-1797: Page 40 -- Joseph COLE, Jr ... 400 acres ... Commissioners Certificate ... on the south fork of the Holstein [Holston] River and both sides of said river ... Beginning corner with John BOWLES land ... June 17, 1782 -- Joseph COLE, assignee of W. M. PRUITT ... 400 acres on the South Fork bounded by Mathew BISHOP & John BOWLES, includes improvements, actual settlement made in 177 1... August 18, 1780. Page 210 -- John BOWLES ... 237 acres ... Commissioners Certificate ... on both sides of the South Fork of the Holstein [Holston] River ... Beginning on the north side of the river, corner to Samuel ROBERTSON's land ... corner to Adam MORROW's land ... March 12, 1784 -- John BOWLES, assignee of Francis KINKINNON [KINCANNON] ... 400 acres ... on both sides of the South Fork of the Holstein [Holston] River, includes improvements, actual settlement made in 1773 ... August 30, 1781. Page 216 -- Samuel ROBERTSON ... Treasury Warrant ... 200 acres ... on both sides of the South Fork of the Holston River ... Beginning on the south side of the rive r... corner to Thomas EDMONSON, Jr. ... corner to John BOWLES' land ... January 2, 1783. Page 227 -- Abraham LEFEVER, assignee of John BARR ... 200 acres ... VA State Warrant #10941 ... on a branch of the South Fork of the Holston River ... Beginning corner to Adam MONROWIE [MORROW] ... corner to John BOWLES land ... on Robert REAGHS survey ... May 5, 1784. Page 399 - Hermon LATTURE- - 238 acres ... on both sides of Mill Creek, on the south side of the South Fork of the Holstein [Holston] River ... treasury warrant # 8184 ... on the south side of a line of Joseph COLE's lower survey ... corner to Esther RAFFARTY's [RAFFERTY's] land ... with David PHILIPS line ... with John JONES line ... in a valley ... on a road ... crossing Mill Creek ... June 16, 1792. - - - - - - - - - - Washington County, VA Deeds: 24 Jun 1814 -- Thomas BOWLES, State of TN to Wm. EDMISTON (EDMONDSON) of WC VA, One equal half of a parcel on the waters of the South Fork of the Holston River on both sides of said river, formerly owned by James BOWLES which land was conveyed or descended from his father and decreed from James BOWLES to Thomas BOWLES and the heirs of John BOWLES by decree of County court of Washington supposed to contain between 237 and 337 acres on which Peggy [Margaret] BOWLES and Wm. HOUSTON now lives -- one equal half of all that tract or parcel of land. [Source: "Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 5, 1811-1814," (2004), by Jack HOCKETT, page 98 (WC Deed Book 5:430-431]. 09 Nov 1820 -- John JONES & Lavina his wife to John EDMONDSON, 96 acres on both sides of the South Fork of the Holston River (Land Grant dated 20 Aug 1801). Bounds include: the mouth of Mill Creek, John BOWLES, Wm. EDMONDSON, Alexander M. ROBINSON, and Levi BURCH. [Source: "Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 7, 1818-1822," (2004), by Jack HOCKETT, page 81 (WC Deed Book 7:309-310)]. [This deed bordered a 792 foot boundary line on the north side of John JONES 200 acre Land Grant dated 20 Aug 1801. It also bordered a south boundary line of Alexander ROBINSON and a western boundary line of Wm. EDMONDSON as well as John BOWLES old 237 acre Land Grant and the 160 acre tract that Sabias MAIN bought from Adam SARBROUGH/SURBER]. 17 Jul 1824 -- James BOLES AND James THOMPSON & Jenny his wife, late Jenny BOLES to John EDMONDSON [references John BOLES 237 acre Land Grant on the north & south sides of the South Fork of the Holston River], adjoining George ALLEN Senior., Andrew EDMONDSON (son of Wm.), Peleg COLE, & Wm. EDMONDSON, said Wm. EDMONDSON's being a part of said Land Grant. Whereas James BOLES being an heir of John BOLES junior., deceased who was an heir to John BOLES senior, deceased. And said James THOMPSON being another heir in right of his wife Jenny of said John BOLES junior, deceased, and each entitled to 1/5th part of said John BOLES junior, deceased part. [Source: "Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 8, 1822-1825," (2004), by Jack HOCKETT, page 94 (WC Deed Book 8:298-300)]. 15 Jun 1826 -- John D. BOLES & Leah his wife to John EDMONDSON [references John BOLES 237 acre Land Grant on the north & south sides of the South Fork of the Holston River], adjoining George ALLEN Senior., Andrew EDMONDSON (son of Wm.), Peleg COLE, & Wm. EDMONDSON, said Wm. EDMONDSON's being a part of said Land Grant. Whereas John D. BOLES being an heir of John BOLES junior., deceased who was an heir to John BOLES senior deceased. And being entitled to an undivided 1/4 part of said John BOLES junior's, deceased, part of said land. . [Source: "Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 9, 1825-1829," (2005), by Jack HOCKETT, pages 78-79 (WC Deed Book 9:321-322)]. 13 Nov 1830 -- Margaret BOLES, wife of John BOLES, deceased to John EDMONSON [references John BOLES 237 acre Land Grant on the north & south sides of the South Fork of the Holston River], adjoining George ALLEN Senior., Andrew EDMONDSON (son of Wm.), Peleg COLE, & Wm. EDMONDSON -- said Wm. EDMONDSON owning 1/2 of said survey (that Wm. bought from Thomas BOWLES), and John BOLES junior] and heir to John BOLES senior, deceased, which John BOLES junior held 1/2 of land and Margaret BOLES, widow & relict of John BOLES junior, deceased and she claimed the 1/3 part of said John BOLES junior's, deceased, share. [Source: "Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 10, 1829-1831," (2005), by Jack HOCKETT, pages 98-99 (WC Deed Book 313-314)]. 13 Nov 1830 -- Margaret BOLES to John EDMONDSON [references John BOLES 237 acre Land Grant on the north & south sides of the South Fork of the Holston River]. Margaret BOLES being an heir of John BOLES junior sells 1/2 of 1/2 of said survey, she (Margaret) being a daughter of John BOLES junior, deceased. Said 1/2 lying on the north side of said survey, that 1/2 being undivided as yet, which said 1/4th in the north side which said John EDMONDSON is to have. And heirs of said John BOLES junior, deceased did own the other part and part of said heirs own some shares in said 1/2 yet and John EDMONDSON now owns other shares in said 1/2 being 5 shares in said part and said Margaret BOLES being an heir of said John BOLES junior, deceased, one share of said half. . [Source: "Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 10, 1829-1831," (2005), by Jack HOCKETT, page 99 (WC Deed Book 314-315)]. 11 Oct 1832 -- Joseph BOWLES, one of the heirs of John BOWLES, deceased, to John EDMONDSON, junior, being a 1/5th part of 146(?) acres of which John BOWLES died seized and possessed. [Source: "Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 11, 1831-1834," (2006), by Jack HOCKETT, page 53 (WC Deed Book 11:173-174)]. -------------------------------------------------- There were two other Washington County, VA Land Grants for another John BOWLES that were located south east of Abingdon on the north side of the Middle Fork of the Holston River on or near what is now U.S. Route 58: One was dated 07 May 1787 for 400 acres on the waters of the Middle Fork of the Holston River adjoining Samuel HENRY's land (VA Land Office Land Grant Book 7:548-550). The other was dated 02 Nov 1793 for 157 acres adjoining the land James CRAIG formerly lived on and on the south side of said land, William KENNADY [KENNEDY] on the south east side, and Samuel HENRY on the west (VA Land Office Land Grant Book 31:30-31). The above two Land Grants totaled 557 acres and the three WC deeds listed below also totaled 557 acres. 19 Aug 1794 -- James BOLES of Knox County, Territory South of the Ohio to David CARSON. Power of Attorney. Witnessed by Wm. CARSON and Wm. HUTCHISON. [WC Deed Book 1:349]. 19 Aug 1794 -- David CARSON, attorney in fact for James BOLES of Knox County, Territory South of the Ohio, to James SNODGRASS. 105 pounds. 207 acres on the north side of the Middle Fork of the Holston River. [WC Deed Book 1:350]. 19 Aug 1794 -- David CARSON, attorney in fact for James BOLES to Archibald McCULLOUGH. Consideration not stated. 220 acres more or less on the north side of the Middle Fork of the Holston River. [WC Deed Book 1:351]. 19 Aug 1794 -- David CARSON, attorney in fact for James BOLES to Archibald McGINNIS. 40 pounds. 130 acres on the north side of the Middle Fork of the Holston River. [WC Deed Book 1:352]. Bob Ford 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: TheresaRGriffiths Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4181.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Bob, Yeah, I made a mistake about the land in Scott Co, Va. Thank you so much for all the info you posted back to me and taking the time to do so I really appreciate it! Blessings, Theresa 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: RobertFord14 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4181.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hermon LATTURE's 238 acre Land Grant was dated 27 July 1795. Location: Washington County (not Scott County). Description: 238 acres on both sides of Mill Creek on the south side of the South Fork of the Holstein River adjoining Esther RAFFERTY, David PHILIPS & John JONES. Source: VA Land Office Grant Book 33:399-400. There were various creeks named "Mill Creek" in Washington County. The above Mill Creek is located on the south side of the South Fork of the Holston River near the Smyth County line. The northern most corner of LATTURE's tract was near the bank of the South Fork of the Holston River. Hermon LATTURE's neighbors were: Esther RAFFERTY on the east (1785 Land Grant for 400 acres), David PHILLIPS on the east below Esther RAFFERTY (1786 Land Grant for 100 acres), John JONES on the southwest (1786 Land Grant for 300 acres). John JONES on the west (1801 Land Grant for 200 acres), Adam SARBROUGH [also SURBER] on the north (1801 Land Grant for 160 acres). Also John BOWLES had a 1785 Land Grant for 237 acres that was on the north side of the South Fork of the Holston River with boundary lines on the river and BOWLES tract was near Adam SARBROUGH's/SURBER's 160 acre tract. For John BOWLES tract see VA Land Office Grant Book Q:377-379. On 01 Mar 1798, Hermon LATTURE & Agnes his wife sold 102 acres on Mill Creek, a branch of the South Fork of the Holston River to Jonathan PHILLIPS. Adjacent Esther RAFFERTY, David PHILLIPS & John JONES. Source: WC Deed Book 2:101-102. The 102 acre tract was the southern part of LATTURE's 238 acre Land Grant tract. On 07 May 1804, Hermon LATTURE/LATTUER of Tennessee sold 113 acres of his 238 acre tract which was located on both sides of Mill Creek to Sabeus MAIN. Source: "Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 3, 1802-1808," (2003), by Jack HOCKETT, page 63 (WC Deed Book 3:360-361). Bob Ford 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: TheresaRGriffiths Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4181/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Need help with any info before 1800 on surname LATTURE/LATURE/LATORE etc. One of the names I have is Harmon/Herman LATTURE. By 1792 he shows as Grantee Hermon LATTURE of 238 acres on both sides Mill Creek in Scott County, Virginia. If there is any early info books out there and someone owns one can you please see if there is a surname close to any of these spellings. Harmon/Herman LATTURE is said to have been married twice 1st wife unknown and 2nd wife as Agnes BOWLES. The BOWLES might also be many spellings also! Thanks for reading, Theresa theresagriffiths@iwon.com 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: lodikid5 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/339.3.5.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I have documented 95% of the Snodgrass Family who lived in Washington County before 1900. Your Mary remains a mystery. Would you mind telling me your proof of her marriage to McVey? Some have connected her to a Goff and some other lines. I would really like to clear this up. Thanks Joella Johnson Barbour 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: RobertFord14 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4178.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The "1850 Census of Washington County, Virginia, Annotated", (2000), by Waverly W. BARBE and Edited by Ms. Shelby Ireson Edwards, has various references to the COLLINS family including the following: Dwelling # 878 (Lydia NEAL, 60, $3000 & family and John RAMBO, 32, & Isabella RAMBO, 30, & family): "[John H. NEAL, 18y] m 4 Jan. 1854 Harriet Emily COLLINS, [22y], dau of John and Catharine COLLINS (see 2101)." Dwelling # 931 (Thomas & Elizabeth SWEET and family): "Mary J. SWEET, 20y, d/o Freman P. & Charity Ann SWEET m. 14 Jan. 1869 Francis L. COLLINS, 24y, s/o Catharine COLLINS." Dwelling # 1200 (Mary NEELY, 50, farmer, & family and Mary COLLINS 23 & Jno. BLIZZARD 20 Laborer): "Hugh C. NEELY m 25 Jan 1816 Mary COLLINS d 30 Apr 1859, aged 67, dau of Patrick COLLINS; Death Reported by John NEELY, Son." Dwelling # 1201 (Jno. COLLINS, 50, farmer & Catharine COLLINS 45 & family). Dwelling # 1330 (Arthur SPEER, 64, farmer, b Pennsylvania): "Eliza Catharine COLLIN [COLLINS], [20y], dau of John and Catharine COLLIN (see 2101)." Also: Dwelling # 595 (Charles COLLINS 38, Professor, $4000, b Maine, 3 slaves & Harriet COLLINS 30 b Pennsylvania (and their children): Narcissa 8, Mary 5, Charles 4, Isaac HART 64, Elizabeth COLLINS 1. Bob Ford 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: tghealy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4180/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find proof that Margaret Ann Duff b. 1768 d. 1828 and wife of James McCroskey b. 1766 d. 1860 was the daughter of John Duff b. 1746 d. 1794 and Margaret Brown b. 1750 and d. 1787. Any hlep would be appreciated!!! Thanks, Terry Healy 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: CARLAPAGE81 Surnames: page/balsley/bridgewater/ware/wood/jopling/snell/oliver/suddarth/sumpter/sumter/littleford/porterfield/ Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/39.139.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i am looking for the daughter of ELIJAH&ELIZABETH FLEENOR-CATHERINE LEONARD FLEENOR-she married-JAMES ROBERT PAGE-30/MARCH/1873-WASHINGTON COUNTY,VIRGINIA.JAMES ROBERT PAGE WAS BORN-1844-SHE WAS BORN-1841.I DON,T HAVE DEATH DATES FOR THEM.THEY ARE NOT IN THE PETTYJOHN CEMETERY THAT MUCH I DO KNOW.WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP. MUCH THANKS IN ADVANCE 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: kaydavisnc Surnames: Collin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4178.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you again for your information and the page link.I wish I had the knowledge of the Washington Co. map system that you have, you are a great resource. Kay 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: kaydavisnc Surnames: Collin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington/4178.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the information! It seems that we are connected to the Collin line with my Elizabeth Catherine Collin being the sister to your Jefferson. Please contact me kaydavisnc@earthlink.net. 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.