Pulaski County, Virginia Births Annie Viers July 9, 1888 Thomas and Tenitia Viers Bessie Via August 10, 1893 M.C. & N. Via Boyd A. Viars December 22, 1856 Samuel and Judy Viars Caldora Viers December 1, 1878 James and Sarah Viers Etta Via May 1, 1891 M.C. & Nancy Via Clara Viers September 30, 1888 Birdine and Amanda Viers Geo. L. Vier October 14, 1864 George and Mary J. Vier Henry Viers September 14, 1879 Henry and Elizabeth Viers James Viers August 24, 1860 John and Elvira Viers James Viers October 20, 1882 James and Josephine Viers James Viers September 11, 1886 Birdine and Amanda Viers Jas Harvey Viars August 4, 1861 John and Elvira Viars John Virs April 18, 1892 J. E. and Priscila Virs Julia A.M. Viars July 1860 Samuel Viars and Inda Viars L. A. Viers-female May 1857 John and Elvira Viers Louisa Viers December 7, 1882 James and Henrietta Viers Louisa Vire May 14, 1878 Sparrel & Mary Vire Lucretia A. Viers May 1857 John and Elvira Viers Lucy Viers June 1881 James and Sarah Viers Mary Viers December 24, 1890 James and Josephine Viers Mary Viers December 31, 1890 John and Priscilla Viers Millie Viers July 15, 1880 James and Sarah Viers Mollie Viar September 1866 George & Mary Viar Nannie Via December 26, 1892 Green & F. Via No name Viers August 15, 1876 James and Sarah Viers Nora Viers June 22, 1883 Birdine and Amanda Viers Roscoe Viers September 6, 1886 Early and T. Viers Sallie Viers July 3, 1892 James and Josie Viers Samuel Viers February 1859 Samuel and Judy Viers Sarah Via October 15, 1878 Birdine and Amanda Viers Vincent Viers March 15, 1890 Thomas and T. R. Viers William Viers March 22, 1891 Bird and Amanda Viers William C. Viers February 1889 James and Josephine Viers Wm. Marion Viar March 24, 1861 Geo. W. and Mary J. Viar

I suppose the first thing that should be done is too see if Micajah Via or Molly Via gave a deposition in this case. I don't know why the researcher I use would not have included it but maybe he thought it was of no value.....but I would like to see the whole case. As far as Mary - Molly goes.....two of Micajah's sons were married to women named Mary. William Via was married to Mary Craig. Micajah Jr was married to Mary Mills. But I don't know why one of their wives would give a deposition with a father-in-law. Here's what I have of this Chancery case.... Judy THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA To Wm Meeks, Thomas Garth Senr, Robert Davis, & Joel Harris or any two of you Gentlemen, Justices of the Court of Albemarle County Greetings KNOW YE, That we, trusting to your fidelity and provident circumspection in diligently examining James Douglass, Micajah Via, Molly Via, William Michie, William Hall and Susanna Hall in a Certain Matter of Controversy now depending in our Said County Court of Albemarle between John Ballard and others plaintiffs and James Ballard and Thomas Pettit Executors of Thomas Ballard deceased Defendants Command you or any two or more of you, that at such time and place as you shall appoint, you assemble yourselves and the witness aforesaid before you, you call and cause to come and diligently examining on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, and their examination aforesaid unto our said Court of Albemarle County distinctly and openly without delay, you send and certify enclosed, returning also to us this writ Witness John Nicholas Clerk of our said Court of Albemarle County at the Courthouse, the first _ day of March 1806 in the 30th year of the Commonwealth. John Nicholas CC William Hall being duly sworn deposeth & sayeth that he heard Thomas Ballard in his life time demand a Hire of Jas Ballard for the Negroe Boy then in his possession, stating that a Ear or Grain of Corn would be better than nothing but the sd James laughed at him & said that he did not know that he should have to pay him any hire. This conversation passed __ this depon't was overseer for sd Thomas Ballard & he believes between seven & eight years ago but the said James said if he would go over with him he would pay him & the old man did go in a short time after but did not say for what 1st Ques by Deft - Do you know whether the old man rec'd the sd grain of corn for hire? Answer - I do not know - I did see __ receive it Ques 2nd by Do - You say that James Ballard laughed at his father's demand. Did not the whole conversation seem to be of a jocular cast? Answer - the old man I think was in earnest, but James laughed. Susanna Hall, being duly sworn deposeth & sayeth that she lived on the plantation of Thomas Ballard the first year that James Ballard had the Boy in dispute & that the sd Thomas furnished the Boy with clothing for that year, as to the other years she knows nothing & that she has frequently heard him say that he had lent the Boy to this Son as a Hand but did not hear him say anything about taking him home Quest. To William Hall by Pltfs Atty - do you know anything of old Mr Ballard's lending money to his son James. Answer - I heard him say he had lent his son James Two Hundred Dollars when about to go to Kentucky & but for it he did not know what James would have done as his Horse gave out & he had to buy another - after this dep't left Thos Ballards employment the Hands of Thomas & James Ballard worked together one year at least but the Boy did not work among them but remained at the house of James Ballard. And further this depon't say not. Susanna Hall (her mark) James Douglas William Hall (his mark) Molly Via (her mark) Micaj. Via Taken before us this 5th day of April 1806 in presence of both Parties Wm Michie Thos Garth Robert Davis Albemarle County, Virginia Chancery Case 1811-005, John Ballard vs Exors of Thomas Ballard, Library of Virginia

In a message dated 2/26/2003 7:41:20 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Molly is usually a nickname for "Mary" or "Mary Ann". Micajah Via, Jr > was married to a "Mary". Fanny Via who married William Ballard was his > sister, and Fanny &Micajah were very close in age to each other. > > But who was the Fanny Ballard who married William Ballard? > Edna, I've probably mistyped (or in my case mis-thought)....if in my earlier e-mail I said Fanny Ballard it should have read Fanny Via or Fanny Via Ballard. Judy

In a message dated 2/26/2003 12:54:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Fanny Ballard married a William > Ballard probably in the 1780's. > > Does anyone know if Mollie was a nickname? If so for what given name? > > Judy - Molly is usually a nickname for "Mary" or "Mary Ann". Micajah Via, Jr was married to a "Mary". Fanny Via who married William Ballard was his sister, and Fanny & Micajah were very close in age to each other. But who was the Fanny Ballard who married William Ballard? ~Edna Barney ~*~*~*~ 'Ye are the true keepers of the stories, and so long as yet one of ye live and breathe, so shall a bit of me...' from The Departure of Themis ~*~*~*~ <A HREF="http://www.ednabarney.com/">www.ednabarney.com</A>

<<No James or John in Thomas who died in 1781, but there is a John and a James in Thomas, Jr. who died in 1804 son of Thomas and Sussannah Hansford, brother to your Ann Ballard Maupin. What have you found?>> Thank you Jewell, Edna and William. I believe the Thomas Ballard in question is the one who died in 1804. >From the above you can tell William knows me pretty well....the answer is I don't know what I've found if anything. The researcher in Richmond that I use once in awhile sent me some "selected pages" of a few Chancery cases. I am always on the lookout for Via information and in particular a clue to information we are lacking. Anyway in the Chancery case of John Ballard vs Exors of Thomas Ballard Micajah Via is mentioned and so is Molly Via. Although the info I have from this case does not indicate Molly's connection to Micajah it would be easy to assume she was his wife. We've only seen Micajah's wife mentioned once - in a deed and it listed her as Phillipi Via. Micajah's son Jonathan named a daughter Maria P. (was the P for Phillipi?). If Molly was Micajah's wife I was trying to determine a connection between the families (we are still looking for his wife's last name). I think it likely that Micajah was involved in this case because he was most likely a neighbor of the Ballard's and because his daughter Fanny Via married William Ballard. I will try to transcribe the few pages of the Chancery case that I have and post it to the group. Even though I doubt it will shed any more light on the Via's I'll see if it's possible for me to order the microfilm and then I can see the whole case. Judy

In a message dated 2/25/2003 11:45:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Can anyone point out a possible relationship between the early Via's (late > 1700's or early 1800's) and Thomas Ballard and/or his sons James and John > Ballard? (Albemarle Co., Virginia) > Judy - Which Thomas Ballard was this? Do you have any dates for him or his wife's name for further identification? ~~<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/neddybarney/">Edna Barney</A>

Thomas Ballard went to Albemarle Co in 1738. Had a patent for 320 Acres on Piney Mountain. He died in 1781 Children were: Thomas died 1804 William m dau of William Jarman John David Bland Samuel Ann m Gabriel Maupin Frances Susan m William Pettit Thomas Jr. family John m 1st Elizabeth Thompson d. 1829 James m.Ann Rodes a daughter Frances m.Porter Cleveland James had 7 children Ann m a Bruce Mary m a Davis Lucy m Joseph Harvey Elizabeth m Frost Snow Martha m Thomas Pettit Source: History of Albemarle Co. VA by Rev. Edgar Woods

Does anyone know if John or James Ballard, sons of Thomas Ballard of Albemarle County had a sister named Fanny? Fanny Ballard married a William Ballard probably in the 1780's. Does anyone know if Mollie was a nickname? If so for what given name? Thank you, Judy

Can anyone point out a possible relationship between the early Via's (late 1700's or early 1800's) and Thomas Ballard and/or his sons James and John Ballard? (Albemarle Co., Virginia) Thank you, Judy

I would like a copy of your CD on the Via family. My grandmother was Ila Pearl Via. I have been working on the Via for about 2 years and would like to add all that I can. Let me know if you can do this and I will send my address. Thanks, Billie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 7:34 AM Subject: Re: [VIA-L] John Franklin Via death certificate > Subject: Re: [VIA-L] John Franklin Via death certificate > > > > Dennis, Did I send you a up dated CD, with all my certificates, (about > 600) > > pictures (about 250) and the Descendants of Amer Via. (700 pages). If > not, > > let me know and I'll send it to you. I have mailed about 60, and I can't > > remember, everyone!. > > I have tried to save all the certificates and pictures you have sent me. > Would that be the same? Do you have room on one CD to put them all? > > > I just found a person with a picture of John Franklin > > Via and his first wife. But, they have to make a copy for me. So, maybe > > sometime in March, I'll have the pictures. ALSO, I find someone else, OR > he > > find me. He has a picture of Christopher Columbus Via, I have been trying > > to find one for 25 years!! He also has to make me a copy. I have been > > having FUN!! > > This will be great. I hope they know how to make you some good copies!!! > > Dennis > >

Elaine I would like this picture and also if you get one of Christopher Columbus Via. Thanks and have a great day. Larry

I have a picture of Vivien Lee Via and her husband, Olive Franklin Tolley. Jeannie Tolley Fulghum shared the picture with me, to share with everyone who is interested. Please, email me if you want me to send you the picture. Vivien Lee Via is the youngest child of John Franklin Via & Cora Lee Painter. THANK YOU, Jeannie for being so kind to share with us all. [email protected] Elaine =^..^=

Subject: Re: [VIA-L] John Franklin Via death certificate > Dennis, Did I send you a up dated CD, with all my certificates, (about 600) > pictures (about 250) and the Descendants of Amer Via. (700 pages). If not, > let me know and I'll send it to you. I have mailed about 60, and I can't > remember, everyone!. I have tried to save all the certificates and pictures you have sent me. Would that be the same? Do you have room on one CD to put them all? I just found a person with a picture of John Franklin > Via and his first wife. But, they have to make a copy for me. So, maybe > sometime in March, I'll have the pictures. ALSO, I find someone else, OR he > find me. He has a picture of Christopher Columbus Via, I have been trying > to find one for 25 years!! He also has to make me a copy. I have been > having FUN!! This will be great. I hope they know how to make you some good copies!!! Dennis

Dennis, Did I send you a up dated CD, with all my certificates, (about 600) pictures (about 250) and the Descendants of Amer Via. (700 pages). If not, let me know and I'll send it to you. I have mailed about 60, and I can't remember, everyone!. I just found a person with a picture of John Franklin Via and his first wife. But, they have to make a copy for me. So, maybe sometime in March, I'll have the pictures. ALSO, I find someone else, OR he find me. He has a picture of Christopher Columbus Via, I have been trying to find one for 25 years!! He also has to make me a copy. I have been having FUN!! Take care, Elaine =^..^= ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [VIA-L] John Franklin Via death certificate > Thanks Elaine!!! > > Dennis > > > I have a death certificate of John Franklin Via. > > > > Date of Death: 6 Oct 1930 > > Place of Death: Augusta Springs, Augusta, Virginia > > Widowed > > Wife's name: Cora Lee Via > > Parents: Benjamin Franklin Via & Virginia Garland > McAlpin > > > > If you want a copy, just email me. I don't have it scan YET!, but in a > hour or two I will. I just couldn't wait to post it. > > > > [email protected] Elaine =^..^= > > > >

Thanks Elaine!!! Dennis > I have a death certificate of John Franklin Via. > > Date of Death: 6 Oct 1930 > Place of Death: Augusta Springs, Augusta, Virginia > Widowed > Wife's name: Cora Lee Via > Parents: Benjamin Franklin Via & Virginia Garland McAlpin > > If you want a copy, just email me. I don't have it scan YET!, but in a hour or two I will. I just couldn't wait to post it. > > [email protected] Elaine =^..^= >

Sorry I sent reply to whole group!

Well, this solves a mystery! I told you it would have to be in the really late 20's, so was pretty close. Funny that he's listed as "widowed" but I guess that's technically true. And long-dead Cora still the wife. Send copy when you can.

I have a death certificate of John Franklin Via. Date of Death: 6 Oct 1930 Place of Death: Augusta Springs, Augusta, Virginia Widowed Wife's name: Cora Lee Via Parents: Benjamin Franklin Via & Virginia Garland McAlpin If you want a copy, just email me. I don't have it scan YET!, but in a hour or two I will. I just couldn't wait to post it. [email protected] Elaine =^..^=

A very big thank you to Jewell for contributing the following article. This just goes to show us there is hope of someday finding Amer and his family before he came to America. Judy Family Puzzlers, November 11, 1995, Number 1412, Copyright 1995 by Mary Bondurant Warren. WHERE THERE WAS MONEY, THERE ARE RECORDS - EVEN FOR HUGUENOTS! At the Family History Library at Salt Lake City, UT, I received help from the French specialist Mme. Yvette Longstaff. Among their holdings were microfilms of several indexes about Huguenots, created in France, Holland, and Germany. I questioned their value, so I took a look. Mme. Longstaff suggested that Huguenot ancestors whose exile led through Germany might appear in the "Frankfort Index" which is available on microfilm through the LDS Family History Centers worldwide. These indexes are arranged alphabetically by surname of the Huguenot exile. Those exiles who resettled in Holland, the British Isles, or American colonies, may appear in the documents of the "Walloon Index." The French index was comprised of claims made by RELATIVES of Huguenots who had either been imprisoned for religion, and had their goods confiscated, or those who fled the country. The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 provided that lands and goods of Huguenots would be confiscated by the King. Each dossier or packet has been filed under the name of the Huguenot prisoner or exile. All those true and loyal Catholic relatives of the proscribed Huguenot appealed to the King in petitions and memorials to give back the goods of the Huguenot to his or her family members. IN the process the petitioners presented family trees, either diagrammed or verbally, to show their blood connection to the Huguenot in question. As you might expect, the documents are in French, but are certainly worth the effort to translate if you find your ancestor within them. It was interesting that many of the confiscated estates WERE returned to the relatives, to be shared in proportion to their degree of kinship to the Huguenot. This is why so many "trees" appear among these claims. An interesting sidelight: When the Germans overran France during World War II, these papers were taken from the French Archives, to Berlin. They were microfilmed in Leipzig, before being returned to the French at the conclusion of the war.

In a message dated 2/19/2003 5:46:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Frances who was married to David Via, > by the date of this will, 1778, was then married to John Eddy, so would > have > been Frances Eddy. Is it certain that Frances was a Stringer? > Edna, Yes Frances was a Stringer. There are deeds from her father to her and David Via. Here's an abstract of one deed that proves the relationship... 28 Oct. 1752 Edward Stringer of Fredericksville Parish, Louisa Co., to David Via and Frances Via, his wife, and daughter of sd. Edward Stringer of same. For paternal affection. 75 acres on both sides of Goldmine Creek...Nicholas Gentry's corner..between Edward Stringer and Col. Syme. Edward (ES) Stringer Wit: Nathl. Garland, Thos Dicken, Wm Philips. 28 Nov. 1752 acknowledged by Edward Stringer. Louisa Co., Va. DB1:489-490 Hope this helps, Judy