We got some Great DNA results today. Kit 45276 and Kit 43766 had an Exact match of their 37 marker test. This is Great news!! We have only 20 members at this time and three of the members their results aren't in yet. So, this is very special to already have a Exact 37 marker test with just 17 males in the project! The paper work says, these members are 4th cousins. Their common ancestor is Josias Via, born abt. 1775 Franklin, Virginia - died aft. 1850 Virginia - married Rachel Hale 2 Jan 1800 Franklin, Virginia. The DNA is saying this is TRUE! The last names of these members are Viers & Viars, so that shows you a name doesn't tell you everything! (In comparing 37 markers, the probability that Kit 45276 and Kit 43766 shared a common ancestor with the last... 4 generations is a 83.49% 8 generations is a 97.28% 12 generations is a 99.55% 16 generations is a 99.93% 20 generations is a 99.99% 24 generations is a 100% Please check our website out and join the FUN! http://www.familytreedna.com/(35540o45yjnflp45kmyah055)/public/ViaSurnameProject/index.aspx YOU might have a 37 marker match with a member in our group. You won't know if you don't join the project. Sincerely, Elaine =^..^=

I have a nice picture of Vista Vires and her husband - William Boyd Howell Sr. Vista's family line is - James Roscoe Vires - Reuben Vires - Micajah "Cajer" Via - William Via Jr. - William Via Sr. - Amos "Amer" Via. Elaine, How awesome!! I did not know anyone from this line was in contact with you. Is anyone from this line participating in the DNA project? Judy Judy not yet, but I will ask Cathie Howell if she knows any male Vires that would like to join our Y-DNA project. Elaine =^..^=

In a message dated 3/14/2006 11:53:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, ElaineVia@comcast.net writes: I have a nice picture of Vista Vires and her husband - William Boyd Howell Sr. Vista's family line is - James Roscoe Vires - Reuben Vires - Micajah "Cajer" Via - William Via Jr. - William Via Sr. - Amos "Amer" Via. Elaine, How awesome!! I did not know anyone from this line was in contact with you. Is anyone from this line participating in the DNA project? Judy

This is a part of an email I got today from a NEW email buddy. Does any one on the list, have this 3 page information on Amer William Via. I would like a copy if they do. Elaine =^..^= I did find something yesterday about Amer, I think it is him and his wife Margaret. It was a marriage record for in the US an International Marriage records 1560-1900. Everything fits that I know to this point. Margaret Spencer b. abt 1660 in England. Amer William Via b. abt 1663 in France. It shows the marriage state as Virginia. I have ordered the record so that I can obtain more information. It states that it is 3 pages of information. There is also another US International marriage record for Amer Via b france to Elizabeth ???. Neither gave actual marriage dates.

I had a very nice lady, Laura Brenner who sent me 2 old Bibles that belong to Harry Edward Rush and his funeral signing book. She is hoping I can find a descendant of Harry's who would take good care of these items. Harry is Laura's step grandfather and loved him very much. Harry's parents was, Samuel J. Rush & Margaret Andora "Dora" Bell Via. Margaret's family line is; Uphromius Taswell Via - Henry O'Baugh Via - Jonathan Via - Micajah Via Sr. - William Via Sr. - Amos "Amer" Via. Harry Edward Rush born 10 Sep 1886 Eldorado, Preble, Ohio - died 21 Mar 1977 Richmond, Wayne, Indiana. He married Carrie Francis Brown 23 Nov 1907 Preble, Ohio. He also married Flora Webb. If there is a descendants who would like these items, please email me and give me your Via family line. ElaineVia@comcast.net I told Laura I would let her know who got her grandpa things. Sincerely, Elaine =^..^=

I have a nice picture of Vista Vires and her husband - William Boyd Howell Sr. Vista's family line is - James Roscoe Vires - Reuben Vires - Micajah "Cajer" Via - William Via Jr. - William Via Sr. - Amos "Amer" Via. If anyone wants a copy, just email me, ElaineVia@comcast.net The picture comes from her granddaughter, Cathie Howell. Thanks Cathie for sharing with us all. Elaine =^..^=

From: Tommy To: Elaine Via Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 7:35 AM Subject: Viar Obit VIAR, Warren Rennie In loving memory of Warren Rennie Viar, 63, of Salem, who died peacefully in the presence of family and friends while in the care of Hope Hospice in Fort Myers, Florida. Rennie is survived by his loving wife, Janet, of 46 years; his son, Brian and his wife, Lori, his son, David and his wife, Carrie and two children, Brittany and Jacqueline; and his son, Michael and his daughter, Jasmine; his mother, Myrtle Viar; his sister, Betty Woolwine and her husband, Larry; his brother, Kenneth Viar and his wife, Nancy; his dear friends, Pat and Chip Bowling; his little puppy, Lexi; and a wide circle of loving family members and friends. Rennie was a master carpenter and had recently retired from Richfield Retirement Community where he served the residents of the community for 30 years. Rennie joins his father Warren in eternal life. Rennie touched the lives of everyone he met and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday evenin! g, March 16, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A memorial service will be held at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 17, 2006 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice, in Fort Myers Florida at 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, Florida, 33908. Online condolences may be made at www.johnmoakey.com The Roanoke Times, Published on 03/14/2006

----- Original Message ----- From: <Jlmaupin@aol.com> To: <VIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 12:49 PM Subject: [VIA-L] looking for the Via parents Hi everyone, I'm still trying to determine where the following fit into the Via lines. Lacy Lee Via born November 3, 1884 in Augusta Co., Virginia. Married Betty Frances Swortzel. Judy, I have the marriage certificate of Lacy Lee Via & Betty Frances Swortzel (the certificate should be on that CD I sent you). Lacy Lee Via & Betty France Swortzel got married on 30 Mar 1916 - Augusta, Virginia. Lacy's parents: William Via & Virginia C. Murray - Betty's parents: Linza Hiram Swortzel & Magdalene "Mattie" Hildebrand. I do not know the father of this William Via. Elaine =^..^=

Hi everyone, I'm still trying to determine where the following fit into the Via lines. Any help is greatly appreciated. 1. Charles Nicholas Via born about 1850 (maybe Amherst County, Virginia) Married Cordelia Jones. 2. Lacy Lee Via born November 3, 1884 in Augusta Co., Virginia. Married Betty Frances Swortzel. 3. Samuel Via born about 1819 in Tennessee. He married Mary ?. They had the following children: John F., William, Samuel, Franklin, and Emma Via. 4. Samuel Via born about 1833 (maybe in Franklin Co., Virginia). First married Rebecca Simpkins in Montgomery Co., Va. in 1857. Then married Sarah?. 5. William Viar born about 1809 in Virginia. Married Elizabeth Chandler in Adams Co., Illinois in 1840. Their children: Rebecca, Thomas Jefferson, Charles, Matilda, George W., McCager, and Angeline Viar. Thank you for your help. Judy

Hi group, I'm seeking information about a man whose name was James G. Vier. He was an early Idaho miner living in Lemhi county Idaho as early as 1870. In May, 1906 he was discovered dead at his remote cabin along the banks of Beaver Creek, a tributary to Panther Creek in Lemhi County. He was buried nearby. His cabin was located on property that would later be homesteaded in 1919. My family purchased this property in 1940. I'm posting this message with hopes that perhaps someone may be able to help identify his origin or give me some hints of where to look further. Thanks! Ivan Nichols Moab, UT ============================== This is what I have learned about Vier: James G. Vier Born: circa 1839-1846 at Missouri Married: unknown Died: May, 1906 at his cabin on Beaver Creek, just East of, and opposite, Dry Wash Gulch. Found by Willard Rood Sr. after having been dead for several days and buried nearby. Evidence of his cabin and garden spot, between Beaver Creek and the original road, were visible in 1942. His grave is under the Pine trees at the mouth of Dry Wash Gulch. I have a book that he owned relating to gold mining that was printed in the 1860's so evidently he was literate. 1870 Census for Idaho, Lemhi County, Loon Creek Mining District, Post Office: Leesburg: Vier, J. G., Head, 31, Placer Miner, Missouri 1880 Census Idaho, Lemhi county, Bonanza: Viar, James, 34, Miner, Missouri, Virginia, Virginia 1900 Census for Idaho, Lemhi and Custer counties - no matches found. He may have been living someplace that the census taker didn't know of or couldn't get to. =============================================== I believe it is possible that his parents were Garland and Frances [Baugh] Vier. Garland VIA/VIER was the son of Micajah Via, who died in 1849 at Virginia. Garland and Frances were married 11 August, 1825 at Garrard County, Kentucky. Garland Via purchased 40 acres at Calloway County, Missouri 02 November, 1837 for $1.25 per acre. 1830 Census for Kentucky - no matches 1840 Census for Missouri, Callaway County, Bourbeuse Precinct: Veers, Garlan - Head of household 2- Males, under 5 2- Males, 5 and under10 1- Male, 10 and under 15 1 - Male, 15 and under 20 1 - Male, 40 and under 50 [Garland] 2 - Females, 10 and under 15 1 - Female, 30 and under 40 [Frances] 1850 Census for Missouri, Callaway county, 12th District: Viers, Garland, 56, Farmer, $150, Virginia Viers, Frances, 49, Virginia Viers, William, 17, Farmer, Virginia Viers, Micajah, 16, Farmer, Virginia Viers, James, 14, Missouri Viers, Darius, 12, Missouri 1860 Census for Missouri, Callaway County, Bourbon Township, Post Office: Millersburg Vier, Garland, 64, Farmer, Virginia Vier, Frances, 45, Kentucky Vier, William, 27, Farm Laborer, Kentucky Vier, Darius, 21, Farm Laborer, Missouri Living one farm away: Vier, Abraham, 31, Farmer, Kentucky Vier, Mary F., 27, Virginia Vier, Mary F., 6, Missouri Vier, James G., 4, Missouri Vier, Thomas A, 2, Missouri Vier, Sarah E.?, 2/12, Missouri 1870 census for any Viers in Missouri - couldn't find Garland, Darius or Frances 1870 Census for Missouri, Callaway County, Bourbon Township, Post Office: Fulton Vier, Abram, 42, Farmer, $2800, $1000, Kentucky Vier, Mary A., 40, Virginia Vier, Mary F., 16, Missouri Vier, James, 14, Missouri Vier, Thomas, 12, Missouri Vier, Sallie, 10, Missouri Vier, Nancy Bill, 7, Missouri Vier, Anna Lee, 4, Missouri Vier, ?awyetta, 2, Missouri ==================== Marriages from Callaway County, Missouri: Via, W. C. + Kemp, Betsy - Nov 1 1859 Vier, Abraham + McDonold, Mary - Aug 23 1853 Viers, Henry + Crump, Lydia Ann - Dec 14 1846 Via, Bettie + Menifee, Richard - Nov 27 1866 Vier, Emeline + Johnson, George T. - Oct 25 1849 Vier, Mary A. + Johnson, Woodson A. - Oct 25 1849 Viers [Viens?], Malinda Ann + Rouse, David - Oct 28 1845 ==================== Miscellaneous references I have found that may or may not be this James G. Vier: IGI a James G. Viers married 21 Oct, 1868 at Linn County, Missouri with Clumba M. Gardner -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 268.2.0/276 - Release Date: 3/7/06

We had NEW results today. Kit 41915 got his results for his 25 marker test. This is his results telling the Genetic Distance from the others members who also did their 25 marker test. Genetic Distance Analysis for Kit 41915: 25 Marker Analysis: Kit Number Distance 41120 0 41313 1 43157 1 43766 1 45276 1 N6276 1 42087 30 Kit 43766 also got his results from his 25 marker test. And here is his Genetic Distance from the other members who also did their 25 marker test. Genetic Distance Analysis for Kit 43766: 25 Marker Analysis: Kit Number Distance 45276 0 41120 1 41915 1 41313 2 43157 2 N6276 2 42087 31 Please check out our website on the Y-DNA Via Surname Project. http://www.familytreedna.com/(brii3e45mxsgwa2cvq0kjhj5)/public/ViaSurnameProject/index.aspx ElaineVia@comcast.net Any questions, just email me. Elaine =^..^=

Hello Group: This may be old stuff but I found this at my Library today. Virginia County Records Volume VI Hanover County Wills-Hanover county was formed from New Kent county in 1720. page 20 Glass, Thomas, Sr. 26 Feb, 1734-6 March 1734. Son Robert, son Thomas; wife Elizabeth and son Thomas to be executers; witness Thomas Fitch, WILLIAM VIA, Mary Fitch also list a will by Robert Horsley St Pauls Parish, Hanover county 5 Feb 1732-3 May 1734. Buddy

Milford C. Lacy Milford C. Lacy, 82, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Charles-ton Area Medical Center following a long illness. Born Oct. 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Manuel and Mazie VIA Lacy. Mr. Lacy was retired from Slab Fork Coal Co. with over 40 years of service. Milford was a member of Mabscott Christian Baptist Church. He was a Mason, belonging to Coal City Lodge No. 156. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Milford was very active in Little League Baseball and an avid fisherman. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loved spending time with all of them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Lillian Hazel Lacy, and a brother, Forest Lacy. Those left behind to cherish his memory include three sons, Terry Lacy of Nimitz, Kenneth Lacy and wife, Rebecca, of Meadow Bridge and Dennis Lacy and wife, Dinah, of Sophia; a daughter, Brenda Testerman and husband, Ray, of Midway; two brothers, Tracy Lacy and wife, Ruth, of Harrisonburg, Va., and Glen Lacy of Speedwell, Va.; a sister, Phyllis Street of Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and many friends. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 147 Virginia St., Sophia, with Pastor Doug Holley and Associate Pastor Harmon Davis officiating. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Peace, Beckley. Masonic rites will be conducted by Lodge No. 156. Military rites will be conducted by Oak Hill VFW Post No. 3110. Grandsons and great-grandsons will be serving as pallbearers. Friends may gather with the family 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www. blueridgefuneralhome.com. Williams-Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Sophia, is serving the family.

Subject: VIARS Juanita Virginia Viars Sexton, 61, of Mount Airy, N.C., died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. She was the widow of Lloyd Sexton. She was born Sept. 30, 1944, in Wythe County to Sam and Lucy Crigger Viars. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marlena and Kenny Miller of Galax; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry Sexton,Terry Sexton and Lloyd Dwayne and Kathy Sexton, all of Mount Airy;three sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn and James Phillips, Delena and Albert Armbrister,all of Wytheville, and Peggy and Ray Sharp of Woodlawn; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Andrew and Madelene Viars, David Viars and Wayne Viars,all of Wytheville, and Glen "John" and Mary Viars of Burlington, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Camp Zion Cemetery. Dr. David Sparks and the Rev.Theron Phillips officiated

We got more DNA results tonight. Kit 46438 had an Genetic Distance of 3 markers with Kit 42087. Both these members are of the John Via b. 1710 Amherst, Virginia family line. Kit 46438 did not match the other members of our group. Please check out the website & results. Elaine =^..^= ElaineVia@comcast.net

We got NEW results today. Kit 50048 had an Genetic Distance of 3 markers with Kit 43766 and 45276, these ALL have the same ancestor - John Via - b. 1710 Amherst, Virginia. Kit 50048 also had an Genetic Distance of 4 markers with MOST of the Albemarle County family line members. Kit 41120, 41915, 43157, 43838, 45239, 46715. I have been working hard on trying to get MORE male members for our group. Please help me, talk to your family members about our Y-DNA Via Surname Project and let them know how important it is for them to join our group. They might know their Via family line, but their DNA might help someone who doesn't have information on their family line. ElaineVia@comcast.net Sincerely, Elaine =^..^=

Betty Lee Viars Fitzgerald, 69, of 3197 Amostown Road, Sandy Ridge, N.C., died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at her home. She was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Montgomery County to James Edward Viars and Dora Gravely Viars. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Emmett Viars, George Viars, Elmer "Whitey" Viars; and a grandson, Eric Fitzgerald. She was a homemaker and a member of Life Tabernacle Church in Stuart. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Rev. Harold Fitzgerald of the home; a daughter, Carolyn Fitzgerald Craig of Stoneville, N.C.; three sons, Richard Fitzgerald of Stuart, Carlton Fitzgerald of Martinsville; Billy "Peanut" Fitzgerald of Sandy Ridge; three sisters, Gladys DeHart of Bassett, Dorothy Galimore of Draper and Josie Nester of Ridgeway; a brother, Herbie Viars of Ridgeway; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Community Funeral Services Chapel in Ridgeway with the Revs. Sam Kinzer and Ray Fields officiating. Burial will be at Rock Creek Church Cemetery in Independence. The family will receive friends at Community Funeral Services from 7 to 9 p.m. today and other times at the home in Sandy Ridge.

In a message dated 2/10/2006 10:55:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, wbkelley@earthlink.net writes: It doesn't seem likely. The White House didn't exist during George Washington's lifetime. In fact, the national capital was still in Philadelphia when he died. When Washington left office in 1797, he and Martha Washington returned to Mount Vernon. He died there in 1799; she died there in 1802. She and Washington were both rich, she would never have had to operate a tearoom, and she isn't mentioned in history as having done so. Besides, the White House wasn't completed until the end of 1800, at which time she was already 69½ years old. Before then, the newly created city of Washington was virtually a mudhole. Bill, Thank you for this piece of informational history. It's amazing how much we learn about history when researching family lines. Thanks Bill for this info. Judy

In a message dated 2/9/2006 10:52:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, Janvm1030@aol.com writes: No, not at all did I intend to imply that I thought there was but one immigrant ancestor of ours, Amor Via. I do believe that we all descend from him. Janelle, Thank you for your reply. Although it does appear that the lines of the Albemarle County Via's go back to Amer, this is still an assumption and I didn't want to miss seeing any other possibilites. One of the things that still concerns me is - was William a brother of Robert's? Let me first say I believe these lines are all connected. However, it is so easy to make incorrect assumptions. I know our assumptions regarding William being Amor's son has some logical explanations behind it. However could William have been a son of Robert? The thing that nags me a little is that William showed up in the processioning records so many years after Robert did. I don't have the records in front of me but it seems like Robert first appears in the processioning records in about 1715. William does not appear until 1731. Sixteen years is not that big of an age gap especially if Robert was the eldest in the family and William the youngest. However, if Amor and wife died by about 1716 or so that's a long time between William appearing in the records. It has always bothered me that in these same records there is no mention of Via orphans. If William were underage that's how he would have been referred to. Just some additional thoughts to throw around. Judy

From: Tommy To: Elaine Via Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 6:30 AM Subject: Viers Obit VANSANT, Va. - Julia Lester Viers, 81, of the Warfork Section of Route 2, Vansant, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2006 at the Buchanan General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, Va., she was a daughter of the late James Harrison and Betty Lee Lester. She was a life-long resident of Buchanan County, was a member of Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church for 32 years and was a wonderful homemaker.In addition to her parents, Mrs. Viers was preceded in death by her husband: William Carson Viers, April 18, 1983; one sister: Alpha Stiltner; two brothers: Ferrell and Burlin Lester and one infant brother: Ira Lester.She was survived by: One daughter: Paulette and husband Paul Sullivan of Vansant; one stepson: Bobby Earl Viers of Virginia; four sisters: Liz Compton of Vermillion, Ohio, Okie Owens of Cleo, Mich., Joyce Sykes of Columbus, Ohio, Pam Mays of Abingdon, Va.; one brother: Jeff Lester of Grundy, Va.; two stepsisters: Shirley Stiltner of Wolford, Va. and Bertha Jean Tinsley of Cocoa, Fla.; three stepbrothers: Jerry Owens of Sandwich, Ill., Billy Owens of Harmon, Va., Doug Owens of Rogersville, Tenn. Also, survived by: Five ! special nieces: Peggy Cox, Kim Harmon, Trina England, Ashley Sykes and Brenda Lester; two special nephews: Bobby Sykes and Dalton Cox; two special sisters-in-law: Melba Lester and Gertrude Lester; and a host of nieces and nephews.Funeral services for Julia Lester Viers will be conducted at noon Friday, Feb. 17, 2006 at the Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church on the Leemaster Section of Vansant with Elders: Carson Wright, Jerry Overstreet, Frank O'Quinn, Roger Coleman, Mark Justice and Howard Daniels officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, Va.Friends may call at the Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church today at noon with services today and Thursday at 7 p.m. Active pallbearers will be: Dale Cox, Dalton Cox, Danny Stiltner, Neil Harmon, Henry Stiltner, Sammy Stiltner, Raymond Webb, Jeff Lester and Billy Owens.Honorary pallbearers will be: Brothers of Little Martha Old Regular Baptist Church.Online condolences may be sent to the fa! mily at www.grundyfuneralhome.com