I am interested in the information and pictures you emailed ACBelieves about. I am a descendant of Sparrell Via and I was the one who sent the picture to Charles Perry that appears on his website. Thank You Mark Via

Pat, Could you please send it to me also. Thanks Elaine =^..^= [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Via" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [VIA-L] Sparrell Viars Pictures > Mark, I have a loose record of items I have printed and put into a folder > over several years for the Anderson, etc line. I do have the matching > record of ancestors that appears on the web site. What I would have in > addition are the decendants of Edward. That is in the form of some pictures > taken at their reunion in Pleasant Hill, Ohio and some information that Lala > Hoblit has given me. If you would like I will scan the photos (taken prior > to digital camera popularity) and send them to your own e-mail address. Let > me know if that is what you are looking for. > Pat > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 10:30 AM > Subject: Re: [VIA-L] Sparrell Viars Pictures > > > > I am interested in the information and pictures you emailed ACBelieves > about. I am a descendant of Sparrell Via and I was the one who sent the > picture to Charles Perry that appears on his website. > > > > Thank You > > > > Mark Via > > > > > >

In a message dated 3/4/2003 4:26:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > There is an inventory of Reubin Via, deceased in Patrick County, Virginia, > 14 > November 1863 [Patrick County, Virginia Will Book 6:343]. > Edna, The above Reuben Via was the son of Alexander Via and Frances Wright. He was killed during the Civil War. His grandparents were William Via and Elizabeth Ingram. I do not know who the Reuben Via was that served in the Revolutionary War. He served in the company that Gideon and David did but was he another son of David Via and Frances Stringer? If so he would have been the oldest as there are no records that I know of binding him out. At any rate since he was in Laird's company and Gideon and David were bound out to David Laird you would think he would be a very close relative. But I have not found one other record of any kind relating to a Reuben Via born early enough to have served in the Revolutionary War. Judy

Hello, I have some information regarding this message and have replied to ACBelieves but the mail was returned. I also have some pictures that may be helpful. Is there a way to contact ACBelieves with e-mail and attachments. If you are interested in the things I have, please advise me at [email protected] Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [VIA-L] Sparrell Viars Pictures > My first cousin, Charles Perry, Jr. from CA. has a Via Lineage Webpage > (http://www.nethope.com/via) with information that many of you already know, > I'm sure, but some may not have delved into geneology, as I have not until > recently. It is so exciting to know that we have relatives all over this > country, and that we all came from the same ancestry. I have met some by > email and some in person, and I can't say how how exciting it is to learn of > my ancestry. > All along you were talking of the Via's I decended from, but didn't recognize > the connection until just recently. Happy to see Vias that I finally > recognize as my Via family. > > This particular Sparrell Viars/Via b: 1846 d: 1936 is connected to my line of > Viars/Vias. MY great grandfather is Stephen Sparrell Via who was b: 1828 d: > 1883 (They could have been cousins) . > > My Grandfather was (Samuel Gennens Via - b: 12-05-1871 ~ d: 03-21-1962 > wife ~ Goergianna Lee Pennington b: 03-29-1879 ~ d: > 09-11-1941) > His father (my gfath) was Stephen Sparrell Via - b: 02-18-1828 ~ d: > 12-18-1883 > wife ~ Mary Jane Cochram b: 06-30-1833 ~ d: 10-02-1925 > His father (my ggfath) was Anderson Via - b: 03-15-1799 ~ d: 8-25-1874 > wife ~ Jane "Jensie" Vest b: 11-05-1805 ~ d: 05-08-1890 > > And beyond that we go back to John Vier, Jr. - 1759- 1834 /Sarah Wright > 1761-1849 > Then to Gideon Vier/Isobel 1730-1814/wife, Isobel ? > Then to John Vier - b: 1700 d: unknown/wife's name unknown > Ann Craig > > My Mother's family, The Samuel Gennens Via Family hold a Via Family Reunion > the early part of June, each year in Columbus, Ohio. (This year, the 8th, I > believe). You're welcome to come, we'd love to meet you. We met a new cousin > at our reunion just last year, and heard from others by email. > > >

Good Evening, Group!!! The Thomas Ballard who died in 1804 is buried on the land originally owned (by land grant) by Mosias Jones. It was sold to Thomas Ballard, Sr. and given to Thomas Ballard, Jr. The Ballard Cemetery on this parcel is located behind the new home and on the north side of the swimming pool. The cemetery was almost completely destroyed when the pool was put in. Only a few graves remain. I can just guess what all they dug up when they put in the pool. This farm located on Ballard's Mill Road between White Hall and Free Union. It is about one half mile south of the farm of Robert Thompson who was married to Jean Via, daughter of William Amer Via, and on the west side of the road from the original grant of Thomas Ballard, Sr. listed as "on Piney Mountain" which it was not. William Albertson [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 7:35 PM Subject: [VIA-L] Ballards >

Sparrell Viars and Stephen Jackson Sparrell Via are 1st cousins. Their common ancestors are John Vier Sr. and Sarah Wright. Elaine =^..^= > > This particular Sparrell Viars/Via b: 1846 d: 1936 is connected to my line of > Viars/Vias. MY great grandfather is Stephen Sparrell Via who was b: 1828 d: > 1883 (They could have been cousins) . >

My first cousin, Charles Perry, Jr. from CA. has a Via Lineage Webpage (http://www.nethope.com/via) with information that many of you already know, I'm sure, but some may not have delved into geneology, as I have not until recently. It is so exciting to know that we have relatives all over this country, and that we all came from the same ancestry. I have met some by email and some in person, and I can't say how how exciting it is to learn of my ancestry. All along you were talking of the Via's I decended from, but didn't recognize the connection until just recently. Happy to see Vias that I finally recognize as my Via family. This particular Sparrell Viars/Via b: 1846 d: 1936 is connected to my line of Viars/Vias. MY great grandfather is Stephen Sparrell Via who was b: 1828 d: 1883 (They could have been cousins) . My Grandfather was (Samuel Gennens Via - b: 12-05-1871 ~ d: 03-21-1962 wife ~ Goergianna Lee Pennington b: 03-29-1879 ~ d: 09-11-1941) His father (my gfath) was Stephen Sparrell Via - b: 02-18-1828 ~ d: 12-18-1883 wife ~ Mary Jane Cochram b: 06-30-1833 ~ d: 10-02-1925 His father (my ggfath) was Anderson Via - b: 03-15-1799 ~ d: 8-25-1874 wife ~ Jane "Jensie" Vest b: 11-05-1805 ~ d: 05-08-1890 And beyond that we go back to John Vier, Jr. - 1759- 1834 /Sarah Wright 1761-1849 Then to Gideon Vier/Isobel 1730-1814/wife, Isobel ? Then to John Vier - b: 1700 d: unknown/wife's name unknown Ann Craig My Mother's family, The Samuel Gennens Via Family hold a Via Family Reunion the early part of June, each year in Columbus, Ohio. (This year, the 8th, I believe). You're welcome to come, we'd love to meet you. We met a new cousin at our reunion just last year, and heard from others by email.

In a message dated 3/1/2003 8:10:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I have not been able to find any additional info on Reuben other than his > War > record (haven't found a pension for him either) and no other records. > There is an inventory of Reubin Via, deceased in Patrick County, Virginia, 14 November 1863 [Patrick County, Virginia Will Book 6:343]. Is this the same Reuben Via who was a Revolutionary soldier? During the Revolutionary War Reubin Via enlisted in Captain David Laird's Company of the 10th Virginia Regiment and he also served in the 6th Virginia Regiment. David Via and Gideon Via also served in the 6th and 10th Regiments during the Revolution. Connection with David Laird, David & Gideon Via?? <A HREF="http://www.ednabarney.com">Edna Barney</A>

Thanks, Judy that helps a lot. Elaine =^..^= ----- Original Message ----- > In a message dated 3/3/2003 5:51:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > Does any one have MORE information on the family?? > > > > Elaine, > I show the following: > > Sparrell Via married Mary "Polly" Lawson on 25 July 1867. Their children: > > Joseph born about 1867 > > Peter born about 1868 and died about 1954, married Loretta Gravley > > Jim born about 1872 > > John born about 1876 > > Louisa Elizabeth born 14 May 1878, married Andrew Jackson Rakes, died 5 Nov > 1958. > > William born about 1879. > > Most of this information came from the 1880 Wythe Co., Virginia census. > > Judy > > >

In doing some other research last night I came across the name ROBERT VAUS in the Colonial Virginia Families. Is it possible that this is also Viers. This was for 1646-1648. Makes you wonder with the phonetic spelling and accents also for that time period. Just food for thought. Marlene

There was a William Wingfield Via with a large family in Boone Co., MO in the mid 1800s, who was stated to have been born in Albemarle Co VA, Jackie Veen

Yes this is my line of Viars/Via family, I have lots of info on them. What would you like to know :) - Tabitha Elaine <[email protected]> wrote:I have a picture of Sparrell Viars. Thanks to Thomas Nester, of Amelia, Virginia, for sharing with me. Sparrell Via Birth: abt. 1846 Death: abt. 1936 Married: Mary Lawson Birth: 1841 25 Jul 1867 Patrick, Virginia Children: Peter Isaac Viars Birth: 1868 Carroll, Virginia Does any one have MORE information on the family?? If you want a picture of Sparrell Viars, just email me. [email protected] Elaine =^..^= *Anitsalagi Nanisulagogvni* 'Cherokees Never Quit' ~ Tabitha R. Holmes ~ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

In a message dated 3/3/2003 5:51:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Does any one have MORE information on the family?? > Elaine, I show the following: Sparrell Via married Mary "Polly" Lawson on 25 July 1867. Their children: Joseph born about 1867 Peter born about 1868 and died about 1954, married Loretta Gravley Jim born about 1872 John born about 1876 Louisa Elizabeth born 14 May 1878, married Andrew Jackson Rakes, died 5 Nov 1958. William born about 1879. Most of this information came from the 1880 Wythe Co., Virginia census. Judy

I have a picture of Sparrell Viars. Thanks to Thomas Nester, of Amelia, Virginia, for sharing with me. Sparrell Via Birth: abt. 1846 Death: abt. 1936 Married: Mary Lawson Birth: 1841 25 Jul 1867 Patrick, Virginia Children: Peter Isaac Viars Birth: 1868 Carroll, Virginia Does any one have MORE information on the family?? If you want a picture of Sparrell Viars, just email me. [email protected] Elaine =^..^=

In a message dated 3/2/2003 6:01:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Do I have his name > wrong, and it should be Wingfield William Via? Elaine, I also have his name as William Wingfield Via. In the census records I have for him he is listed as William W. Via. And on receipts where he did work for Dr. Jesse Garth the name is listed as William W. Via. I've seen it before where they switch from using their first to using their middle name. Don't know why but it seems to be somewhat common. Here's the type of work he did for Dr. Garth: According to papers found in the Garth family papers collection at William and Mary, William W. Via apparently did some work for Dr. Jesse Garth in the early 1850's. The list of services performed include everything from mending chains to making wood wedges and making shoes. " Received payment in July of the above this 15 of March 1850" William W. Via "Received of Jesse Garth Forty seven 36/100 Dollars in full of my shop account for the year 1851 - April 27th, 1852" William W Via Judy

Judy, Thanks for ALL the court papers, I really enjoyed reading and studying them. I think I know everyone, but I'm not sure on Wingfield W. Via. I have in my database, William Wingfield Via born abt. 1806 Albemarle, Virginia and died abt. 1860 Albemarle, Virginia. Married Elizabeth Clarke 28 Nov 1831 Albemarle, Virginia Parents: Hezekiah Via and Elizabeth Jones. Hezekiah Via is Manoah's brother. Do I have his name wrong, and it should be Wingfield William Via? Thanks Elaine =^..^= Wingfield Via became the purchaser of 155 acres of the land at $3.00 per acre, paid your commissioner > $20 cash and executed his bonds according to the terms of sale with Hezekiah > Via as his security. seals this 17th day of September 1853. > > The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas Garland T Gardner > as commissioner of the County Court of Albemarle has this day collected of > Wingfield W Via One hundred and forty eight dollars and 33 1/3 cents. Should > said Gardner properly apply said money as commissioner aforesaid then this > obligation to be void, else to remain in full force.

In the name of God amen I Manoah Via of the County of Albemarle and State of Virginia being of sound mind, but debilitated in body and health, and advanced in age, and knowing, in the course of nature I canot live long I make and ordain this my last will and testament. 1st I recommend my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth from whence it came to be decently buried in a Christian like maner. 2nd I here direct my executor, hereafter named, to pay all my just debts whatsoever, out of such perishable property as best suits my wife to space. 3rd I Loan to my wife Judith Via during her natural life all my estate of what kind soever both real and personal for her own proper use and benefit. 4th after the death of my wife Judith Via, I give to my niece Mary Ann Gardner, to her and her heirs forever, all my perishable or chattle property whatsoever. 5th I give to Eliza Jane Gardner, daughter of Garland T. Gardner a negro girl named Sedna, to her and her heirs forever, to be reserved in her part. 6th I give to the children of Mary Ann Gardner, lawfully begotten of her body, all the remainder of my estate, consisting of land and negroes with their future increase, when the youngest child becomes of age or marry. 7th should any of the negroes be dissatisfied with the provisions which I have made for them, after the death of my wife, my will is, that, they shall be free to choose their master or mistress, and in that case they are to be valued by two disinterested persons whom the parties concerned may choose, and a credit of twelve months be given the purchaser, and the proceeds of such sale or sale to be put in Interest, for the benefit of said children, untill the youngest child marry or become of age and then to be equally divided among said legatees as heretofore directed. 8th My will is that Garland T. Gardner and Mary Ann his wife, have possession of one hundred and Seventy acres of my lands during their natural lives, to be taken in a body off of any part of my lands, and also to keep in possession the negroes, and the residue of my lands, untill their youngest child becomes of age or marry except the girl Sidna heretofore specially will for their own proper use and benefit. Lastly I constitute and appoint Garland T. Gardner my executor, to this my last will and testament and it is not to be required of him to render a schedule or appraisement of my Estate, nor is he required to give security for the same. Minoah Via (his mark) Given under our hand and seals this 24th day of July 1841 Bezl. Brown Mathew Turner John W. Keaton At a Court held for Albemarle County 4th J__ 1841 This Instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Menoah Via was produced into court and proved by the oaths of Jno W. Keaton & Bezl Brown witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste Ira Garrett CC [Albemarle Co., Virginia WB 14, page 106] ************************* Garland v Gardner Albemarle County Chancery Case 1851-002 Library of Virginia To the County Court of Albemarle in Chancery sitting This bill of complaint of Garland T Gardner and Mary Anne Gardner his wife, Susan A.C. Gardner, Juditha Amanda Gardner, John Coffman & Susan A.C. his wife formerly Susan A.C. Gardner, respectfully represents that Manoah Via late of the county, died about the latter part of the year 1840 having by his last will & testament disposed of his land a tract of some 375 acres. By the said will the said Manoah Via bequeathed to your orator Garland T. Gardner and his wife Mary Anne Gardner, 175 acres of the above tract of 375 acres during their natural lives and after their death to be equally divided among their children. The remainder of the tract consisting of 200 acres is by the said will directed to be equally divided among the said children of Garland T. & Amanda (error?) Gardner when the youngest child shall arrive at the age of 21 years. All of which will more fully appear by reference to the sd will an official copy of which is herewith filed Marked A and prayed to be taken as a part of this bill. Your Orator Garland T. Gardner & wife have within the last 3 or 4 years removed from the County of Albemarle, and now reside, all of them, except Eliza Jane intermarried with Chapman Naylor in the County of Rockingham some 20 or 30 miles from the tract of land. The land is therefore necessarily rented out and as is usual with rented lands is continually depreciating. The said tract of land is probably worth some $1000 to $1500, and as your orator and oratrix have 10 children who are legatees, and have an estate for life in 175 acres & an estate for years in 200 acres it must be perfectly clear that the interest of each legatee will not amount to nearly $300. Indeed Susan A.C. Coffman & Juditha Amanda Gardner, the only two legatees who are of age, within the prayer of your Orator Garland T Gardner & wife, in favor of a order for a sale of the land. It is obvious that the said tract of 375 acres would be wholly insusceptible of profitable division, and that whenever it comes into possession it must be sold and the money divided. In tender consideration when of and as your orator are remediless, save in a court of Equity when alone such cases are __ & relievable. Your orator & oratrix pray that Chapman Naylor & Eliza Jane his wife formerly Eliza Jane Gardner, Obediah B. Gardner, Mary Frances Gardner, Martha A. Gardner, George W Gardner, Wilson M Gardner, Columbia Gardner & Sarah Gardner may be made parties defendant to this bill and required to answer the same that the said Martha A Gardner, Obediah B Gardner, Mary Frances Gardner & George W Gardner who are infants under the age of 14 years may answer by their guardian ad lit__ to be appointed by the Court and will grant unto your orator all such other further & general relief as this case may require & shall be consistent with the principles of Equity ******************************** County Court Gardner vs Gardner & others Report of Consent & Bonds of Purchases Filed 28th May 1851 1 Oct 1851 Rec'd the Sig. bonds within mentioned G.T. Gardner To the County Court of Albemarle The undersigned a commissioner appointed by the decree of the County Court of Albemarle in the Chancery cause of Gardner vs Gardner and others begs leave to report that in obedience to said decree he advertised the land in the bill mentioned and proceeded upon the premises to sell the same upon a credit of one, two and three years, requiring in cash forty dollars to defray the expenses of the decree & sale. The said sale took place on the 12th day of September 1850. The tract of land of 375 acres, was by your Commissioner divided into two tracts, he being satisfied the such division would enhance the sale, and make the land bring a better price. Wingfield Via became the purchaser of 155 acres of the land at $3.00 per acre, paid your commissioner $20 cash and executed his bonds according to the terms of sale with Hezekiah Via as his security. William Watson became the purchaser of the balance 220 acres at $2.33 cents per acre, paid your Commr $20 cash and executed his bonds according to the terms of sale with Benjamin B Watson as his security. In both cases the title to the lands was retained as additional security. Your Commissioner has paid Wm Early $20 for processing the decree, Ira Garrett Clerk in __ bills $11.02, to Jonathan Via as auctioneer $1.50. The bonds taken for the purchase of the said land are herewith returned & prayed to be taken as part of this report. All of which is respectfully submitted. Garland T Gardner ********************* Know all men by these presents that we Garland T Gardner & John W. Theyton are held and firmly bound to Ira Garret in the sum of Two hundred dollars, as witness our hands & seals this 17th day of September 1853. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas Garland T Gardner as commissioner of the County Court of Albemarle has this day collected of Wingfield W Via One hundred and forty eight dollars and 33 1/3 cents. Should said Gardner properly apply said money as commissioner aforesaid then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force. Garland T Gardner John W. Theyton

In a message dated 3/1/2003 12:07:30 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Have you ever ran across this book and information below? > I feel there may be at least 2 proven Gideons and 1 or 2 that need to be > identified. Buddy, I have not seen this book. The (6 V.R.) etc is the Regiment but what are the abbreviations such as W.D.133,1 mean? As far as I know there was only 1 Gideon that went to Ohio and that was the son of David Via (evidenced by deeds from his step-father and his mother). I have been frustrated in my search for Gideon son of John who served in the Revolution. You may be correct in that he died early. There is Gideon (brother of John b. 1710???) who declared in a deposition that he was born in 1730. We know he lived until at least 1814 the date of the deposition. There were Gideon's in Hanover County. The Benjamin cited was black or of mixed race. I have not been able to find any additional info on Reuben other than his War record (haven't found a pension for him either) and no other records. Without seeing the book I cannot comment on the S of W. Judy

Judy: Have you ever ran across this book and information below? I feel there may be at least 2 proven Gideons and 1 or 2 that need to be identified. John Via sons Gideon, John-Sarah pension # W3896 and William pension # S9513,we know enlisted in Amherst and served some time at Albermarle Barracks. Evidently this Gideon did not live to file a claim for pension. There is the Gideon in Galliao Ohio (David"s son ? see also Gideon below) who was approved for a pension # S6311. His application indicates he enlisted in Augusta (place of residence). I do not see a birth place or reference to parents or spouse. There is the Gideon, below, from Ohio but with the note S of W (I am certain this means Son of William) Are there two Ohio Gideons? >From the book "Report of The State Librarian-Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia" pages 310 and 311 Via (Vier), Benjamin (10 V R) W.D. 214,1; W.D. 288,1:(14V.R.)W.D.266,7,15; W.D. 267,1 Via, John, Rev. Army v 4, 51 Via, William (Albermarle), Rev. Army v.1 Reg 33 Viah, David (8 V.R.), W.D. 182,1 Viah, Gideon, S of W. 1835 Pen, 3, Ohio 122 Viah, Gideon (6 V.R.), W.D. 133,1 Viah, Reubin (6 V.R.), W.D. 133,1; W.D. 140,11; (10 V.R.), W.D. 210,1 Viers, Daniel (8 V.R.), W.D. 172,1 Vyers,,Benjamin, Rev. Army v 2,72 Buddy

JOHN son of Thomas Ballard, Jr. Children Edward James David John Nicholas William Wilson Elizabeth m. Pleasant Jarman JAMES brother of John m. ANN dau of David Rodes and died 1853 Children Garland David Thomas Susan wife of Thomas L. Shelton Selina wife of Thomas Buhannon Judith wife of Nimrod Day Frances wife of Porter Cleveland Sophia wife of Hudson Oaks Mary wife of William Thompson WILLIAM son of first Thomas married a daughter of William Jarman and lived below Mechum's Depot; and his son John P. after occupying a position with Valentine, Fry & Co. in Charlottesville, removed to Richmond, where he founded the Ballard House, formerly one of the most popular hotels in that city. BLAND married Frances, daughter of John Shiffett, and died in 1809. His family consisted of five sons and ten daughters. He donated the ground on which the old Ivy Creek Methodist Church was built. Source, History of Albemarle Co. Va by Rev. Edgar Woods pub. 1900