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Message When I was little, my mother used to sew a great deal. I would sit at her knee and look up from the floor and ask what she was doing. She informed me that she was embroidering. As from the underside I watched her work within the boundaries of the little round hoop that she held in her hand, I complained to her that it sure looked messy from where I sat. She would smile at me, look down and gently say, "Son, you go about your playing for a while, and when I am finished with my embroidering, I will put you on my knee and let you see it from my side." I would wonder why she was using some dark threads along with the bright ones and why they seemed so jumbled from my view. A few minutes would pass and then I would hear Mother's voice say, "Son, come and sit on my knee." This I did only to be surprised and thrill ed to see a beautiful flower, or a sunset. I could not believe it, because from underneath it looked so messy. Then Mother would say to me, "My son, from underneath! it did look messy and jumbled, but you did not realize that there was a plan on the top. It was a design. I was only following it. Now look at it from my side and you will see what I was doing." Many times through the years I have looked up to heaven and said, "Father, what are You doing?" He has answered, "I am embroidering your life." I say, "But it looks like a mess to me. It seems so jumbled. The threads seem so dark. Why can't they all be bright?" The Father seems to tell me, "'My child, you go about your business of doing My business, and one day I will bring you to Heaven and put you on My knee and you will see the plan from My side." May today there be peace within you. May you trustGod that you are exactly where y ou are meant to be "I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."

The following info is from a book. I have not viewed the original birth entries. You will notice some transcription errors in some of the following info but I copied it as found. Judy Greenbrier County (West) Virginia Birth Records1853-1899, Larry G. Shuck, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, Georgia 1995 ___ Via (male dec’d) Mar. 9, 1898 H.W. & C.B.Via ___ Via (female) Oct. 13, 1880 Thos J.& Allie M. Via Dora E. Via May18, 1883 Jas T. & Mary C. Via Elsie Pearl Viers Dec. 7, 1897 James L. &Leale C. Viers Hattie L. Via Oct.5, 1883 Thos J. & Alice M. Via Jennie E. Viers Aug. 28, 1899 J.L. &Leah Viers Lacy V. Via Aug1885 ThosJ. & Alice M. Via Lelia Ada Via Oct.25, 1880 J.T. & Mary C. Via Lilburn Via July13, 1888 Jas T. & Mary C. Via Lloyd Via Apr.2, 1879 Thomas J. & Alice M. Via May C. Via (male) July 13, 1888 James J. Via& Mary C. Brandt Minnie M. Via May13, 1882 Thos J. & Allie M. Via Nancy E. Vier Dec.5, 1891 Jos. L. & Leah C. Vier Ruth E. Via Apr9, 1899 W.H. & Cornelia B. Via Walter V Via Apr30, 1886 Jas F. & Mary C. Via Wm. H. Viers Oct.24, 1897 N.R. & Maggie Viers

In a message dated 1/20/2003 8:37:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Been working and have found a Jacob Sneed grant: Sept. 10, 1755, both sides > of Ivy Creek South branch of Rivanna in Albem. Co. Is this in the same > area as William Via 200 acres?? > William, Yes, William Via lived on Ivy Creek as did Roland Horsley. Here's a description for a part sold to Charles Goodman. "Two CertainTracts of Land Situate lying and & being in the parrish & County Aforesaid on the South Side of the South Branch of the North fork of James River at and above the mouth of Ivy Creek on the said River Containing seventy five acres in one of The Tracts and Twenty Six in the other Tract Which is the upper piece on the River Bounded by the said Chas Goodman To the River and " Below is the marriage info for William's grandson Micajah and wife Rebecca Smith. According to the license she was the daughter of Aus Bond Smith. John and William Smith perhaps brothers? Judy Know all men by these presents, That we Micajah Viar and John Smith Junr of Halifax county, are held and firmly bound unto his excellency John Tyler Esqr governor of the commonwealth of Virginia, and to his successors, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to the use of the said commonwealth; to the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs &c. jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 2nd day of October 1810. The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas there is a marriage intended to be solemnized between the above bound Micajah Viar and Rebeccah Smith of this county: Now, if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Micajah Viar (his mark) John Smith Junr Teste, Samuel Williams I Aus Bond Smith of the County of halifax do give my __ freely for my daughter Rebecky to Join in matrimony with Mycayger Viar this Second day of October in the year of our Lord 1810 Aus Bond Smith John Smith Jr William Smith

In a message dated 1/20/2003 6:30:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Since William Sneed Via's mother was a Smith, then perhaps his one of his > grandmothers was a Sneed. His grandfather William Via was married to a > Sarah (I have no last name for her-do you?). William, No, I have never found anything that gives us Sarah's last name. As to Sarah's death date I don't know that either. The land left to her two sons was sold by them - Micajah's deed in 1799 and William's deed in 1801. Land tax records indicate - Sarah Via from 1782 through 1801 in Albemarle Co., Virginia Land Tax records as paying tax on 200 acres of land. What this seems to represent to me is that Micajah was of age by 1799 and William by 1801. Judy

Good Morning!!! Been working and have found a Jacob Sneed grant: Sept. 10, 1755, both sides of Ivy Creek South branch of Rivanna in Albem. Co. Is this in the same area as William Via 200 acres?? William -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, January 20, 2003 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [VIA-L] Sneed Via >In a message dated 1/20/2003 6:30:32 AM Pacific Standard Time, >[email protected] writes: > > >> Since William Sneed Via's mother was a Smith, then perhaps his one of his >> grandmothers was a Sneed. His grandfather William Via was married to a >> Sarah (I have no last name for her-do you?). > >William, >No, I have never found anything that gives us Sarah's last name. > >As to Sarah's death date I don't know that either. The land left to her two >sons was sold by them - Micajah's deed in 1799 and William's deed in 1801. > >Land tax records indicate - Sarah Via from 1782 through 1801 in Albemarle >Co., Virginia Land Tax records as paying tax on 200 acres of land. > >What this seems to represent to me is that Micajah was of age by 1799 and >William by 1801. > >Judy > >

Good Morning!!! Found the will of Benjamin Snead of Albemarle County. He mentions son John and other children but no Sarah. However he could have been a brother to Sarah, if her last name was Sneed. This name is spelled both ways in the records of Albem. Co. This is the famiy I spoke of because some married into the Garth family that lived nearby and it is mentioned of land purchased of Thomas Meriweather which is also in this neighborhood. William -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, January 19, 2003 10:46 PM Subject: [VIA-L] Sneed Via >I think I just found the answer to my question about Sneed Via....I believe >he was actually William Sneed Via. William was the son of Micajah Via and >Rebecca Smith. > >Judy > >

Good Evening!!! Just remembered more. The very large house that is now part of Birdwood Golf Couse (I think that is the name of it) was owned by a Tory, and it was taken away from him and he was ran out of town during the early days of the Rev. War. Read that it was the headquarters for men to sign up for the War. After the War he was paid something for it and it has been kept up and is a beautiful building today. This is the place close to Snead and to Samuel Rea who married Jean Maupin. I found this while I was working on Samuel Rea and Jean Maupin's line. The original road running south from Garth Road has been re-routed when Birdwood was developed and is now nicknamed "21 curves" I believe. If anyone on this group is from the area they will know more about this road. Linda Jarman Valentine told me about it. Anyway I will try and locate the lady who was working on the Sneads. She wrote to me several times about the Sneads. I will check the Tax rolls and see if I can find out more. A will or deed transfer in Albem. might give his daughters names and who they married. John Snead probably died after William Via. Do you know when his wife Sarah died? William -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, January 19, 2003 10:46 PM Subject: [VIA-L] Sneed Via >I think I just found the answer to my question about Sneed Via....I believe >he was actually William Sneed Via. William was the son of Micajah Via and >Rebecca Smith. > >Judy > >

Good Morning!!! Judy, you may have found a real clue. Since William Sneed Via's mother was a Smith, then perhaps his one of his grandmothers was a Sneed. His grandfather William Via was married to a Sarah (I have no last name for her-do you?). The Sneed family of the White Hall area lived just south of the Barracks. One of the Rev. papers of a Maupin stated "he signed up close to Sneads". Have worked with a Maupin Descendant who was working on these Sneads. Now if I can just find her and ask if there was a Sarah Snead Via in that line. The place the Sneads would have lived is around Ivy Creek and close to the (now) town or place called Ivy on the map. Where was the land of William Via and Sarah located? William -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, January 19, 2003 9:42 PM Subject: [VIA-L] Sneed Via >Does anyone know who the parents of Sneed Viar (Via) was? He apparently >lived in or near Montgomery Co., Virginia and served in the Civil War in Co. >E, 21st Va Cavalry. > >Thank you, >Judy > >

I think I just found the answer to my question about Sneed Via....I believe he was actually William Sneed Via. William was the son of Micajah Via and Rebecca Smith. Judy

Does anyone know who the parents of Sneed Viar (Via) was? He apparently lived in or near Montgomery Co., Virginia and served in the Civil War in Co. E, 21st Va Cavalry. Thank you, Judy

Pulaski County, Virginia Marriages Birdy Viars Amanda E.J. Boyd July 22,1870 Claborn Via Melissa Johnson March 16, 1895 Elizabeth Viar Andrew J. Adkins 14 Apr 1881 George W. Viar Mary Jane Miller 11 May 1855 Son of Robert and Frances Viar, birthplace Floyd Co. Mary Jane the daughter of William and Barbara Miller. Henry J. Via Lydia Morefield October 3, 1895 I. W. Via Myrtle Quesenberry April 9,1896 James Henry Viar Lula Stoneberger January 28, 1885 James Viars JosephineTickle December 20, 1881 Jonathan D. Viars Rebecca Miles July 11, 1870 L. Viars Jno.W. Wilson July 26, 1882 M. C. Viar N.C. Adams 15 Aug 1889 M.L. Viars H.M.Stuwpe February 17, 1892 Mary Jane Viars Thomas Kaine July 13, 1871 Ollie C. Via C.E.Smith June 1, 1892 Rich G. Via F.L.Puckett October 20, 1891 Sallie Viar Wm.Wider (Mider?) 20 July 1899 Susie M. Viar S.H. Howdyshall August 17, 1915 Thomas Ivan Viar Carrie Walton Harlowe April 23, 1921

In a message dated 1/16/2003 2:36:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I have a marriage certificate of John W. Via & Corrine Sisson. Married 19 > Dec 1867 Greene, Virginia > Elaine, I have been working with a lady trying to prove the parentage of John W. Via. I had the parents as Reuben & Lavinia Via but the information handed down in her family was that he was the son of Reuben Josias Via. So...I just wanted to thank you for all you do for the rest of us!! Thank you. Judy

John Via b. 1745 son of John b. 1710 of Amherst Co. John Via III b.1787 Franklin Co. John Via 4th b. 1825 married Orpha Boyd, Children were Virginia, Ruth Charley. This may be the John who died in Winchester, Va during the Civil War. Had served only 6 weeks, 1862. In 1870 Orpha living with John father in law.b. 1787. Her Mother Sarah Boyd in household. It appears to me that John b. 1745 deeded land to both sons. John never owned much land compared to his brother David b. 1735. John b. 1787 owns 40 acres. and James b.1796 owns 130 acres (1850 Census) John b. 1745 wills estate after wife Mary Moore dies to her nephews Robert and David. David Moore shown in 1850 Census as 30 years with wife Sarah J 24 5 children .Household #1232 Franklin Co. Next door is a John Moore 56 yrs with wife Ann 52 yrs and 9 children.. Lots os Moore households in 1850. Franklin Co. James Via b.1796 married 2nd Rachel Martin in 1839. (Believed 1st wife a Martin) Children were Mary b. 1836 first marriage. Nancy, Micajah, John b. 1849 and James Asa b. 1847. James died in Mercer Co and is buried in Pipe Stem State Park. Family Cemetery. His wife Elizabeth F. ""Bettie" Martin moved to Raleigh Co. West Virginia in 1910 with Son. Elmer Cabell Via and wife Juliana "Annie" Via (my father's sister) her father George Washington Via b. 1851 Patrick Co. Va married Mariah Chaney of Patrick Co. Jewell

I have a marriage certificate of Edward Via & Martha Ann Elizabeth Wood. Married 12 Dec 1866 Hanover, Virginia Edward's parents: Cater Via Louisiana Via Martha's parents: David Wood Martha A. Burwell If you want a copy, just email. [email protected] Elaine

I have a marriage certificate of John W. Via & Corrine Sisson. Married 19 Dec 1867 Greene, Virginia John's parents: Reuben Via Lavina Garrison Corrine's parents: A. G. Sisson M. B. ____________ If you want a copy, just email me, [email protected] Elaine =^..^=

I have a birth certificate of Barbara F. Via. Date of Birth: 4 Oct 1856 Place of Birth: Floyd, Virginia Parents's names: George W. Via Mary __________ If you want a copy, just email me. [email protected] Elaine =^..^=

In a message dated 1/15/2003 8:01:49 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > <<6. If John, son of John had children as many researchers believe he > did, why did he not mention them in his will of 1824 but named David and > Robert Moore heir to his land after wife Mary died.>> > > That's a good question. I suppose our only hint that he had children is > the personal property tax lists of Franklin Co. 1812-19 , which list > multiple male tithables. And of course the 1810 and 1820 census records > show multiple people in his household, but who knows who they were... > Earl, That's it exactly...who knows who they were...children? relatives? maybe even the Moore brothers. I sure wish we knew more about the relationship. Judy

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[email protected] wrote: <<6. If John, son of John had children as many researchers believe he did, why did he not mention them in his will of 1824 but named David and Robert Moore heir to his land after wife Mary died.>> That's a good question. I suppose our only hint that he had children is the personal property tax lists of Franklin Co. 1812-19 , which list multiple male tithables. And of course the 1810 and 1820 census records show multiple people in his household, but who knows who they were... ===== Earl Marshall http://www.geocities.com/pre1800vias/ __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com