[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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

Thank you. I take you are getting these names from census records. I am currently researching families in the Waynesboro-Crimora area of Augusta Co Va and was intrigued to find Vias on that side of the mountain. That has drawen my interest to interactions between families on both sides of the mountains. [email protected] Maupin Reunion wrote: Good Morning!!! Did some work on Lacy last night. Lacy Lee Via b. 3-11-1884 d. 11-1864 Five children so far: Linwood E. Via Estelle R. Via Roy F. Via Carl Via Floyd Via Lacy had a brother named Earnest and these two famiels seemed to be mixed together on the census records. His mother was Virginia C. Via b. abt. 1863. Have not found his fathers name yet. Hope to hear from you soon William Albertson [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>

In a message dated 1/12/2003 11:45:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Which Jackson VIA is this? Sandy, I haven't been able to find Jackson after 1886 and since the application stated "Approval dropped" I wonder if that was due to Jackson's death??? Judy

In a message dated 1/12/2003 11:57:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Believe this bill was tabled. Certificate of pension (S9513) issued > 2nd day of April 1851 well after William's death 28 July 1849 > Buddy, That's interesting. I'm sure you have this but here's what I have from his pension record: Virginia, Richmond William Via dec'd Amherst Co, in the State of Virginia was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Allen of the Regt commanded by Col (blank) in the Virginia line for 1 year Subscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. End'g 28 July 1849, when he died. Certificate of Pension issued the 2d day of April 1831 and sent to George C. Ames Esq Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi anl. allowance ending State of Virginia, Amherst County This 5th day of September 1843, before me William Dillard a Justice of the peace, in and for said County personally appeared Mr. William Via a Resident of the County of Nelson. Aged 92 years - who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832: That he enlisted the service of the United States, in and during the Revolutionary War - from the County of Amherst as an enlisted soldier under Cap. Jesse Allen of the regular Army in the month of Jany or Feb 1779 - at the Albemarle Barracks - having marched to said place in a militia Company under Capt. Sa_ Allen from Amherst County now Nelson. That he served one month under said militia Captain and then enlisted as above under Capt. Jesse Allen - who, after a few months was broke for habitual drunkeness - and declarant was then placed under Cap. Jno. Woodroffe who was Lieut. under Allen - and finally under Cap. Jas. Burton from Orange under whom declarant served until the British prisoners was marched to Winchester, declarant did not go to Winchester but was discharged and Returned home, on or about the (blank) day of ___ 1780 - having served as a Regular Soldier on said occasion about one year, and (blank) months, or two years. Declarant also served another tour of duty in the militia from said County, under Cap. Wm. Tucker of three months duration at York, and Hampton in the spring and summer of 1781 - and was at the capture of Cornwallis in Oct. 1781. he was also at the Malvin Hills - He was under Col. Taylor at the Barracks in Albemarle. declarant would have put in his claim sooner but did not Know who to apply to - to prove his services except Wm. Smith - whose affidavit proving one tour of 3 months, and 20 days Service - has been lost by Sa__er Sonder - Smith being dead. Gideon Via, and Jno. Via, and Saml Arrington was in said Jesse Allen's Company - at the Barrack in Albemarle - with declarant, all of whom went on to Winchester with the British prisoners. Declarant served in all over two years in the Rev. War. He has made his declaration in Amherst, because it is only 2 miles to the magistrate - and is also better acquainted in that county - having proven his Services for that county also - and being too infirm to go either to Nelson Court 5 miles or to Amherst Court 12 miles. William Via [his mark] William H. Viar of Nelson interlined before signed - William Dillard J.P. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. Before me William Dillard J.P. State of Virginia Amherst County S.S. I William Dillard a Justice of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Wm. Via, who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration by reputation a Revolutionary Soldier - and he is to infirm to attend Court. Given with my hand this 5th day of September 1843. William Dillard J.P. At a Court of Quarterly session begun and held for Amherst County at the Court House on Monday the 17th day of March 1851 Satisfactory evidence was presented to shew that William Via a revolutionary soldier and an applicant for a pension died in this County on the 28th day of July 1849 leaving no widow but children to wit. Rowland Via, Patsey Via and Elizabeth Cunningham and that James W. Keith was appointed Admr of the said William Via on the 17th day of March 1851 for the purpose of receiving from the Genl Govt the pension due him at his death under the act of Congress of the 7th of June 1832 for the purpose of distributing the same among the aforesaid heirs. In testimony whereof I Saml M Garland Clerk of the County Court aforesaid in the State of Virginia have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 19th day March 1851 and in the 75th year of the Commonwealth. Sam M Garland Ck

In a message dated 1/12/2003 11:45:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Which Jackson VIA is this? Is this the son of Anderson VIA? > Hi Sandy, Yes Jackson was the son of Anderson and Jane Via. Judy

Hello Sandy, Happy New Year, Its been a while This is the same Jackson Via, I been research who served in the 36th VA Infantry, son of Anderson I have a copy of these original documents, I have gotten nearly 20 years ago. Hope things are well, Steve Teeft <A HREF="http://dixieresearch.com/">Dixie Research</A> Camp Commander Buffalo Guards camp 1975 Sons of Confederate Veterans Buffalo, NY

Hi Judy, Which Jackson VIA is this? Is this the son of Anderson VIA? Best Regards, Sandy Spradling West Virginia State Coordinator http://www.genexchange.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Help keep genealogy free! Join the GenExchange http://www.genexchange.org/volunteering.cfm

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE HOME FOR DISABLED Ex-Confederate Soldiers At RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Approval Dropped Jackson Via Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31 day of October 1885 and I hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit was read over, and fully explaine to said Jackson Via before he made the same. G H I Greer Clerk Franklin Court Occupation: School teacher Married or single: single Name and Address of Nearest Relative: Charles Via, Endicott, Va. State of Virginia County of Franklin On this 31st day of October A.D. 1885, personally appeared before me, Geo D. Peters, Judge of the County Court of Franklin, Jackson Via, age 55 years, height, 5 ft 8 inches, complexion fair, a resident of Franklin, in the State of Virginia, who, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he was regularly enlisted in the Confederate States army. I am satisfied that from the evidence before me the applicant comes within the provisions of Article 11 of the Regulations governing the Home for Ex Confederate Soldiers. Certificate of Judge: Geo D Peters, Judge County Court Franklin Order For Admission Nov 10th, 1885 EC Minor, Acting President Board of Visitors Confederate Soldiers' Home Application for Admission To The Ex-Confederate Soldiers Home At Richmond, Virginia I swear that I was enlisted in the military or naval service of the late Confederate States, as follows: When Enlisted, with Rank: 20 May 1861, Captain Where Enlisted: Charl__, Va now WVA Company and Regiment: Co. B, 36th Va Infantry Date & Place of Discharge: was a Captain in prison at Surrender That while in the service aforesaid, and while in the line of my duty; during my enlistment, I was disabled at Fort Donaldson and has no use of my lower limbs, and in consequence thereof am not able to get about without assistance. Jackson Via, Applicant I further swear that I served honorably during the war, and have borne a good character since; and I further stipulate and agree that I will abide by and obey all the rules and regulations made by the Board of Visistors, or by their order; that I will perform all the duties required of me, and obey all lawful orders of the Officers of the Home. Jackson Via, Applicant

Judy; Believe this bill was tabled. Certificate of pension (S9513) issued 2nd day of April 1851 well after William's death 28 July 1849 Buddy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 7:41 PM Subject: [VIA-L] William Via > > Thirtieth Congress - First Session. > > H.R. 377. > (Report No. 446.) > > IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. > > March 30, 1848 > > Read twice, and committed to a Committee of the Whole House to-morrow. > > Mr. STRONG, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pension, > reported the following bill: > > A BILL > > For the relief of William Via. > > Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States > of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War be, and he is > hereby, required to place the name of William Via, of Nelson county, > Virginia, upon the pension roll, for twelve months' service as a private > soldier during the revolutionary war, and pay him at the rate of forty > dollars a year, commencing on the first of December, anno Domini eighteen > hundred and forty-four.

In a message dated 1/12/2003 5:42:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Just wondering if you have found any documentation for the name of > John Via's wife, as "Mary"? Edna, No....I have not found anything that gives the name of John's wife. So while were on the subject here's a few more things that nag at me. 1. We do not have an accurate way of determing John's probable birth year. 2. No documentation has surfaced that I am aware of that gives the name of John's wife. 3. If John was born in 1710 and wrote his will in 1781 it's probable that Susanah and Mary Ann were in their late 20's or early 30's. Women were generally married much earlier than that. Could these have been daughter-in-laws? 4. Daughter Susanah was supposedly married to a Spradling? Where is this documentation? 5. Documentation for the maiden names of the wives David, John, and William Via, sons of John. 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. >From the "accepted" lineage of these early lines in the Amherst, Franklin, Nelson county I feel quite certain we have some of these lines mixed up. But so far, try as I may I cannot pin point where the problem is. So as usual the search must go on. Hopefully something will surface that will help us out. Judy

In a message dated 1/12/2003 5:14:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Is this the William Via who married Phoebe Martin. I want to make > sure I get the RIGHT William Via. Hi Elaine, Yes, this William married Phoebe. I cannot document the last name Martin although it is possible that was her name. Judy

In a message dated 1/12/2003 12:52:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > This William was the one in Amherst and Nelson Counties and believed to have > > been the son of John Via and wife Mary. > Judy - Just wondering if you have found any documentation for the name of John Via's wife, as "Mary"? You are such a great sleuth, we cannot keep up with you. Thanks. ~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... Temple or nae.' from The Departure of Themis ~*~*~*~