This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WVUBAEB/178.1 Message Board Post: Please check Judy Maupin Pons on VIA-L@rootsweb.com. In her book Michajah VIA Sr. of Albermarle County, Birginia and his Decendants 1740-1900 the names you inquire about are listed on page 96 in a will of Menoah Via July 24 1841. Judy may have already contacted you. Welcome

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WVUBAEB/178 Message Board Post: Hi I am looking for any info on a Mary Ann Via that married Garland T Gardner in 1794 in VA as well as any other ancestors of hers. She was my wife's GGG-Grandmother.

In a message dated 4/16/2006 1:24:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, dnaviasurnameproject@comcast.net writes: His first wife was Drucilla "Lucilla" Slater - married 20 Oct 1872 - Albemarle, Virginia. They got divorced (I do not have the date on the divorced). And she married John Henry Fall - 30 Jul 1882 - Rockingham, Virginia. Elaine, Thank you for the information. I was surprised to see his first wife living in the same household and wanted to confirm that Drucilla was his first wife. Judy

Judy, This Horace Walker "Bee" Via he a 2nd great uncle to me. His first wife was Drucilla "Lucilla" Slater - married 20 Oct 1872 - Albemarle, Virginia. They got divorced (I do not have the date on the divorced). And she married John Henry Fall - 30 Jul 1882 - Rockingham, Virginia. Drucilla parents was James K. Slater & Mary Ann Via. Mary Ann Via was the daughter of Clifton Via & Judith "Judy" Sandridge. One of his descendants (James Lee Vice) shared a nice picture of him and one of his daughters, Hattie Lee Via with me. If any one would like a copy of these pictures, just email me. ElaineVia@comcast.net Elaine =^..^= ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jlmaupin@aol.com> To: <VIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 3:14 PM Subject: [VIA-L] Horace Walker Via > The 1920 Macon Co., Missouri census shows: > > > B Via 72 Head Virginia > Mary L. Via 63 Wife Holland > Samuel Via 49 Son Virginia > Ernest B. Via 20 Son Missouri > Opal Via 16 Daughter Missouri > Drucilla Falls 70 Servant Virginia > Is the above Drucilla Falls the 1st wife of B Via? > Judy >

The 1920 Macon Co., Missouri census shows: B Via 72 Head Virginia Mary L. Via 63 Wife Holland Samuel Via 49 Son Virginia Ernest B. Via 20 Son Missouri Opal Via 16 Daughter Missouri Drucilla Falls 70 Servant Virginia Is the above Drucilla Falls the 1st wife of B Via? Judy

Thanks Buddy. If I am reading this correctly, it looks like the website compiler has confused the David Via who marr Frances Stringer with the David Via who was son of John Via. I see this happen quite often in families. Appreciate your help. Rae Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "BUDDY VIERS" <bviers@msn.com> To: <VIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 9:43 PM Subject: [VIA-L] David son of John Via Believe this is from my family. Buddy Rae Jean, In looking at that web site it looks to me like they are saying David was the son of John Via and Mary Powhatan. VIA, JOHN b abt 1710 Va d 1786 Amherst Co Va--Wife unknown David b 1735 Franklin Co Va. d 1832 Franklin Co Va wife Elizabeth buried Radford Cem Floyd Co Va. Mary Ann probably b between 1735- 1745 no marriage on record Susannah probably b between 1735-1745 mar --- Spradling John b 1745 d prior to will probate in 1844. mar Mary Moore in Franklin Co Va sons John Jr. and James Via William b abt 1751 Franklin Co. Va. d 28 July 1849 Amhert Co Va Gideon b 1755 John's will written 17 August 1781 Amherst Co Va. Probated 5 March 1786 Amherst Co Va.. I have a copy of the hand written will signed by John Via. Will "bequeths all my land and tenaments to my four sons" (un-named) Will names daughters Mary Ann and Susanah. Land sale-David Via of Amherst Co Va--Amherst deed book H, pg 235-236.. Sold seventy two and one half acres to Thomas Spradling. Part of a larger tract of land containing two hundred and ninety two acres that John Via, deceased, left by will to his four sons (to wit) Gideon Via, John Via David Via and William Via

We had four members who got their 25 Marker Test results in today. And five are still waiting for their results. If you check the Y- Results on our website, http://www.familytreedna.com/(bu1qn43hk0l3ftu2lglupp45)/public/ViaSurnameProject/index.aspx?fixed_columns=on you will see most of them match pretty close to each other. I am going to give you the Distance in Markers with my brother to the other members who have gotten their results from their 25 Marker Test. I am picking on my brother because, he was the first member in our project and he doesn't care if I use his name and Kit # together. My brother's name is Eugene and his Kit number is 41120. 25 Marker Test Results: Kit # Distance 41915 0 ( Exact Match with my brother, all 25 markers) 51699 0 " N20364 0 " 41313 1 (One marker off) 43157 1 " 43766 1 " 45276 1 " N6276 1 " 45239 2 (Two markers off) 46438 29 (29 markers off) The Family Tree DNA divides markers up, that is why it is more than 25 markers off) 42087 30 (30 markers off) " I have gotten some emails saying they don't understand all this DNA talk. I have been learning MORE about DNA on the DNA Forum website. http://genforum.genealogy.com/dna/ Some of you might want to check this website out, I think it will help you all to understand the DNA results a little better. If you have any question please just email me. ElaineVia@comcast.net =^..^=

Believe this is from my family. Buddy Rae Jean, In looking at that web site it looks to me like they are saying David was the son of John Via and Mary Powhatan. VIA, JOHN b abt 1710 Va d 1786 Amherst Co Va--Wife unknown David b 1735 Franklin Co Va. d 1832 Franklin Co Va wife Elizabeth buried Radford Cem Floyd Co Va. Mary Ann probably b between 1735- 1745 no marriage on record Susannah probably b between 1735-1745 mar --- Spradling John b 1745 d prior to will probate in 1844. mar Mary Moore in Franklin Co Va sons John Jr. and James Via William b abt 1751 Franklin Co. Va. d 28 July 1849 Amhert Co Va Gideon b 1755 John's will written 17 August 1781 Amherst Co Va. Probated 5 March 1786 Amherst Co Va.. I have a copy of the hand written will signed by John Via. Will "bequeths all my land and tenaments to my four sons" (un-named) Will names daughters Mary Ann and Susanah. Land sale-David Via of Amherst Co Va--Amherst deed book H, pg 235-236.. Sold seventy two and one half acres to Thomas Spradling. Part of a larger tract of land containing two hundred and ninety two acres that John Via, deceased, left by will to his four sons (to wit) Gideon Via, John Via David Via and William Via

In a message dated 4/14/2006 6:12:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, raejean1@earthlink.net writes: Just came across a website that shows David Via (who marr Frances Stringer, dau of Edward Stringer & Frances Blackstone) as son of William Via and Sarah Craig. This William Via was shown as son of Amer Via and Margaret "Elizabeth" Spencer. Is this accurate? Rae Jean, In looking at that web site it looks to me like they are saying David was the son of John Via and Mary Powhatan. My only thoughts are: I don't know of any documentation that places David Via who married Frances Stringer in any Via line yet. I show six known children for David Via and Frances Stringer: William, Gideon, David, Elizabeth, Mildred and Robert. The web site you cited has the same with the exception of Reuben in place of Robert. The court records of Augusta clearly show the names I provided as children of David and/or Frances Via. It is interesting to see Reuben placed as another child. The only mention I've seen of a Reuben in that time era was in relation to service in the Rev War. If Reuben belongs in this line he was old enough at the time of David's death that he was not bound out as were the other children. I also noticed this same site has Margaret Peggy Via, daughter of Amer Via and Margaret "Elizabeth" Spencer as marrying Thomas Crease. TOTALLY INACCURATE!! The best statement I can make at this time in regards to this information is "keep on searching." Judy

Thanks Judy. I missed the generation of John Via in my first message and tried to correct the mistake but you were too quick for me. (grin) Appreciate your comments and will continue to look for documentation addressing the parents of David Via. Just found the surname and parents of a female ancestor in North Carolina after over 15 years of searching so there is hope. That will keep me going for awhile.... as if I needed a reason to continue this fascinating pursuit. (grin) Appreciate your help. Rae Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jlmaupin@aol.com> To: <VIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 8:38 PM Subject: Re: [VIA-L] Re: David Via In a message dated 4/14/2006 6:12:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, raejean1@earthlink.net writes: Just came across a website that shows David Via (who marr Frances Stringer, dau of Edward Stringer & Frances Blackstone) as son of William Via and Sarah Craig. This William Via was shown as son of Amer Via and Margaret "Elizabeth" Spencer. Is this accurate? Rae Jean, In looking at that web site it looks to me like they are saying David was the son of John Via and Mary Powhatan. My only thoughts are: I don't know of any documentation that places David Via who married Frances Stringer in any Via line yet. I show six known children for David Via and Frances Stringer: William, Gideon, David, Elizabeth, Mildred and Robert. The web site you cited has the same with the exception of Reuben in place of Robert. The court records of Augusta clearly show the names I provided as children of David and/or Frances Via. It is interesting to see Reuben placed as another child. The only mention I've seen of a Reuben in that time era was in relation to service in the Rev War. If Reuben belongs in this line he was old enough at the time of David's death that he was not bound out as were the other children. I also noticed this same site has Margaret Peggy Via, daughter of Amer Via and Margaret "Elizabeth" Spencer as marrying Thomas Crease. TOTALLY INACCURATE!! The best statement I can make at this time in regards to this information is "keep on searching." Judy

Correction: I missed a generation. David Via & Frances Stringer John Via & Mary Powhatan William Via & Sarah Craig Amer Via & Margaret Spencer Rae Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rae Jean" <raejean1@earthlink.net> Just came across a website that shows David Via (who marr Frances Stringer, dau of Edward Stringer & Frances Blackstone) as son of William Via and Sarah Craig. This William Via was shown as son of Amer Via and Margaret "Elizabeth" Spencer. Is this accurate? Dates from website: David Via born 1743 Amherst Co, died 1776 Franklin Co William Via born 1683 Hanover Co, died 8 May 1783 Albermarle Co Amer Via born 1650 France, died 1725 New Kent Co Here is link for entry on David Via: http://skyelersroots.95mb.com/fam2929.html Your thoughts please. Rae Jean ... in Tennessee

Just came across a website that shows David Via (who marr Frances Stringer, dau of Edward Stringer & Frances Blackstone) as son of William Via and Sarah Craig. This William Via was shown as son of Amer Via and Margaret "Elizabeth" Spencer. Is this accurate? Dates from website: David Via born 1743 Amherst Co, died 1776 Franklin Co William Via born 1683 Hanover Co, died 8 May 1783 Albermarle Co Amer Via born 1650 France, died 1725 New Kent Co Here is link for entry on David Via: http://skyelersroots.95mb.com/fam2929.html Your thoughts please. Rae Jean ... in Tennessee

One of our new members Kit 56051 got his 12 marker test results back today. He had an Exact 12 marker match with Kit 46438. They are 2nd cousins. Their common ancestors are George Washington Via & Mariah Elizabeth Chaney They have the SAME great grandfather, George Washington Via born 29 Feb 1851 Patrick, Virginia died 29 Sep 1939 Berkeley, West Virginia. Kit 56051 also had a distance of 3 markers with Kit 42087. They are 7th cousins. Their common ancestor is William Via Sr. born abt. 1697 New Kent, Virginia died 8 May 1783 Albemarle, Virginia. Kit 56051 has not sent me his pedigree. So I haven't put it on the website yet. I have known to make mistakes, so I am waiting for Mr. Via to send me his pedigree before I put it on the website. These results we got today is VERY important. Kit 56051 has matched two of our members who have the most distance with their DNA with the other members in our group. So, their DNA is telling us they are on the Via family tree, BUT a different branch from the others members in our project. That is why we need more members in our group. The more members we have, the more branches we will find on the Via Family Tree. Once we have the branches, the DNA will also give us the twigs on the family tree. Please join our group and add your family branch to the Via family tree. Please, check out our results on the Y-DNA Via Surname Project. http://www.familytreedna.com/(fd31yu45wrgcwj45tyxql2fv)/public/ViaSurnameProject/index.aspx If you have any questions just email me. ElaineVia@comast.net Sincerely, Elaine =^..^=

Mrs. Elizabeth Batton Via, 97, of Staunton, died at 2:00 Saturday morning, April 1, 2006, at King's Daughters' Health and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton. She had not enjoyed good health for the past three years. A daughter of the late Edward H. and Emma C. Marshall Batton, she was born on Sept. 17, 1908, at Mount Fair in Albemarle County, Va. Mrs. Via lived the majority of her life in the Grottoes area and was a member of the Grottoes Church of the Brethren. She had been employed by DuPlan Corp in Grottoes for three years. On Nov. 5, 1928, she married Dewey Ira Via Sr., who preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1981. She is survived by two sons, Dewey I. Via Jr. and John P. Via, both of Grottoes, eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Matile Lawson and Emma Jean Shifflett. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Wednesday afternoon at t! he Grottoes Church of the Brethren with Pastor John N. Neff, Pastor Dee Flory and Pastor Cindy Carr officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 Tuesday evening at the Lindsey Weyers Cave Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grottoes Rescue Squad in her memory.

James Shelffield Via James Shelffield Via, 97, of Heartland Nursing Home, Beckley, formerly of Bluefield, died March 29, 2006. Services will be 12 noon Monday at McConnells Funeral Home, Bluefield, W.Va. Friends may call one hour before the service Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements by McCon-nells Funeral Home, Bluefield The Register Herald Beckley, WV 2006

Hi everyone, We are still getting great results. Kit 52700 had an Exact 12 marker match with Kit 41313. They are 2nd cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestors are Benjamin Franklin Via & Virginia Garland McAlpin. I hope when the DNA Family Tree emails our members, telling them that they have match someone in our group. That the members will email each other and make a friend. After all, you have something very special with each other, your DNA. We had 6 members who order their 37 Marker test today. So, in about 3 weeks we will have LOTS of very interesting results to looks forward to. I can't wait! As of last week the members can go to a 59 Marker DNA test. We have two members who have order their 59 Marker test. These new 22 Markers for our Y-DNA test will provide additional resolution and especially benefit individuals in our Surname Project. The additional Markers may indicate the branches of family tree, and will reduce the time frame of the common ancestor, or resolving matches with other surnames. Which would help those with a brick wall on their family line. Please check out our results and tell other Via's about our Surname Project. I would LOVE to have more different spellings on the Via surname in our group. http://www.familytreedna.com/(fhfdrdmccth113iryu5grs45)/public/ViaSurnameProject/index.aspx Sincerely, Elaine =^..^=

Elaine: I don't know if anyone else has thanked you for undertaking this project and keeping us all up-to-date, but I want to send a great BIG THANK YOU!!! Brenda Clark Thanks Brenda, I think the family tree should be FUN to do. And I am having a Great time with this Via Surname Project. And making a lot of NEW friends at the same time. I hope more male Via's will join the project and have some FUN with our members too. Elaine =^..^=

Elaine: I don't know if anyone else has thanked you for undertaking this project and keeping us all up-to-date, but I want to send a great BIG THANK YOU!!! Brenda Clark

Our member, Kit 51699 had an Exact 37 marker match with Kit 41120. We are really getting some good results with our Y-DNA Via Surname Project. These members are 4th cousins 2 times removed to each other. Their common ancestor is William Via born abt. 1761 Albemarle, Virginia died 27 June 1836 Albemarle, Virginia. William is the son of Micajah Via and Micajah is the son of William Via Sr. and William is the son of Amer Via. We have 4 NEW members, but I don't have their Pedigree charts yet. When I get them, I will put them on our website. Welcome to the group guys. The Family Tree DNA has launched the hightest resolution Y-DNA test in the market: the 59-marker Y-DNA test. Here is their website talking about the 59 marker Y-DNA test. It talks about Understanding MRCA (Most Recent Common Ancestor) http://www.ftdna.com/faq2.html The more markers you have tested, the closer you can tell your relationship to a person with your surname! This is Great, if you have hit a wall on your family line. Please check out our results, http://www.familytreedna.com/(rht04tmm30gfwb55jje5ro45)/public/ViaSurnameProject/index.aspx Thanks Elaine =^..^=

I have a nice picture of Mary Emma Virginia Viers and her husband James "Riley" Roland. I believe Emma's family line is; Boyd Vires - Samuel Viers - Micajah "Cajer" Via - William Via Jr. - William Via Sr. - Amos "Amer" Via. I also have a picture of James "Jim" Wilbert Viars and one of his wife - Rosetta Peak. I believe James family line is; Sparrel P. Viars - Peter Via - Josias Via - David Via Sr. - John Via. If anyone wants a copy of these pictures, just email me. ElaineVia@comcast.net I want to say thanks to Jim Knight & Betty J., for sharing these pictures with us. Elaine =^..^=