Fanny Ann Ingram was the daughter of Alexander Ingram of Botetourt Co. and the sister of James Ingram. Alexander Ingram's 1780 WB A Will (proved 1783) names Botetourt Co.There are also Land Grants for the area of Bent Mt. in the county I believe the information about Amherst Co. was from Partial Genealogy of the Via, DeHart and other Families, by George W. Via 1926; Floyd Press Print, Floyd, Va. Fanny's daughter listed as Ann is Nancy Via. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jlmaupin@aol.com> To: <VIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [VIA-L] Edmund Via > > In a message dated 11/28/2005 11:41:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, > gen42@comcast.net writes: > > <<My line is Robert Via II who married Fanny Ann Ingram. I have his birth > date as 1730 in Hanover Co. and his death 1788. I cannot verify these dates. > Fanny Ann Ingram was born in Botetourt Co. Va. >> > > > Are you sure Fanny Ann Ingram was born in Botetourt County? > > Robert wrote a deed 19 August 1788. Apparently presented in court on > September 4, 1788. While we do not have an exact death date for Robert it appears > as though it was close to the 1788 date of this deed. > > It appears (also from this deed) that Fanny Ann Ingram may have been > Robert's second wife. In this deed Robert deeded to his son Robert Via Jr his > personal property. Robert Sr also deeded to two slaves to Fanny Ann Ingram. > > Fanny Ann took 4 children (apparently after Robert Sr's death) and went to > Patrick County where she purchased 96 acres of land from James Ingram. This > was in 1795. She names the children in her will: William Via, James Via, Ann > Via, and Sarah Amer Via. > > Robert Jr. apparently stayed in Hanover County and must have been older than > the 4 children that Fanny Ann took to Patrick County. Thus leading us to > believe there may have been a first wife. > > <<Later, I found Fanny Ann Ingram Via in Patrick Co. Va. (by way > of Amherst Co.).>> > > What record have you found for Fanny Ann in Amherst County? > > Judy >

In a message dated 11/28/2005 11:41:33 AM Pacific Standard Time, gen42@comcast.net writes: <<My line is Robert Via II who married Fanny Ann Ingram. I have his birth date as 1730 in Hanover Co. and his death 1788. I cannot verify these dates. Fanny Ann Ingram was born in Botetourt Co. Va. >> Are you sure Fanny Ann Ingram was born in Botetourt County? Robert wrote a deed 19 August 1788. Apparently presented in court on September 4, 1788. While we do not have an exact death date for Robert it appears as though it was close to the 1788 date of this deed. It appears (also from this deed) that Fanny Ann Ingram may have been Robert's second wife. In this deed Robert deeded to his son Robert Via Jr his personal property. Robert Sr also deeded to two slaves to Fanny Ann Ingram. Fanny Ann took 4 children (apparently after Robert Sr's death) and went to Patrick County where she purchased 96 acres of land from James Ingram. This was in 1795. She names the children in her will: William Via, James Via, Ann Via, and Sarah Amer Via. Robert Jr. apparently stayed in Hanover County and must have been older than the 4 children that Fanny Ann took to Patrick County. Thus leading us to believe there may have been a first wife. <<Later, I found Fanny Ann Ingram Via in Patrick Co. Va. (by way of Amherst Co.).>> What record have you found for Fanny Ann in Amherst County? Judy

In a message dated 11/28/2005 12:38:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, Mkdoc@adelphia.net writes: Does anyone know if this couple had children? Menoah Via bn abt 1771 died 1841 in Albemarle Co VA Judith Turner bn abt 1774 died after 1840 census. The 1820 census lists them with a female under 10, but she is not with them in 1830 The 1840 lists them with a male from 20-30, most likely and nephew or hired hand. They did not have any children. The female in the census record was most likely a niece. The following is from Menoah's will: 3rd I Loan to my wife Judith Via during her natural life all my estate of what kind soever both real and personal for her own proper use and benefit. 4th after the death of my wife Judith Via, I give to my niece Mary Ann Gardner, to her and her heirs forever, all my perishable or chattle property whatsoever. 5th I give to Eliza Jane Gardner, daughter of Garland T. Gardner a negro girl named Sidna, to her and her heirs forever, to be reserved in her part. 6th I give to the children of Mary Ann Gardner, lawfully begotten of her body, all the remainder of my estate, consisting of land and negroes with their future increase, when the youngest child becomes of age or marry.

Does anyone know if this couple had children? Menoah Via bn abt 1771 died 1841 in Albemarle Co VA Judith Turner bn abt 1774 died after 1840 census. The 1820 census lists them with a female under 10, but she is not with them in 1830 The 1840 lists them with a male from 20-30, most likely and nephew or hired hand.

My line is Robert Via II who married Fanny Ann Ingram. I have his birth date as 1730 in Hanover Co. and his death 1788. I cannot verify these dates. Fanny Ann Ingram was born in Botetourt Co. Va. Botetourt & Hanover were not very close. Later, I found Fanny Ann Ingram Via in Patrick Co. Va. (by way of Amherst Co.). Their daughter, Nancy Via, born 1786, first married Steven Akers in 1801. He died and Nancy married Joseph Vaughan in 1808 in Franklin Co. Va. They also lived in Patrick Co. Va. Fanny died in 1795. Any information about this family is appreciated. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Janvm1030@aol.com> To: <VIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:53 AM Subject: [VIA-L] Edmund Via > Judy, > > I have not been ignoring your posts containing Edmund Via data. I appreciate > so much your sharing all of them. I believe that you once asked me if I knew > the name of Gilson Via's father. It was Robert. Lots of help, huh? There > were so many Robert Via's in Hanover, it is difficult to separate them. What > brought this to memory was your posting the bit about Edmund's repairs to > Dumases. Gilson Via bought and lived at "Dumases Old Plantation." I believe the > purchase was after 1805. Edmund and William Via lived in the same vicinity. > James inherited the land of his uncle, William, brother of Edmund. > > Do you remember our postings tossing around the idea [probably accurate] that > Fanny Anne Via was the second wife of Robert Via, he of the deed of gift to > his son, Robert Via III? I don't think I replied to you that I descend from > this Robert Via's first wife through their son, Robert III who had son, John. > John lived on Robert's original land and eventually inherited some of it. His > daughter was Louisiana Via [my ancestor] who married Carter Via who was son of > Josiah [not Josias] Via, son of Littleberry Via, brother of the second Robert > Via whose second wife was Fanny Ann, all descendants of the first Robert Via. > The third Robert Via in the direct line of Roberts fell off the tax lists > for a decade or so and then reappeared with a wife, Elizabeth. That is unless, > this is a different Robert Via. My Louisiana would have been his > granddaughter, but I find little or no connection between the two [she did inherit her > father, John's, land. However, Gilson seems to have been somehow connected to > this Robert, probably younger son, because he inherited some of more recently > purchased land by Robert in the location of Dumases old plantation. Edmund and > his brother, William, lived in the same general area that was near old > Bethesda Church [since burned] and Studley. The land tax records establish location > and their proximity to each other. I know that Nancy Via [married John > Gibson] was this Robert's daughter; Gilson was her guardian as she was underage when > their father died. > > Oh, how I wish someone were researching all these Hanover Vias who would work > with me to get relationships straightened out! It is very difficult with > little extant data except for a few marriages, deeds, and those wonderful tax > lists. When I commenced researching my Via family in New Kent/Hanover about 30 > years ago, I was undaunted that these were designated "burned record counties." > I was new and very inexperienced, and my ignorance was a big help also. I > simply "knew" I could find my family. It is my contention that if you can > trace your direct line for 350 years or so in a burned record county, you are > prepared to research and be successful any place. It just takes patience, > perseverance, and a working knowledge of history and how to use libraries and > courthouses. It helps to have luck on your side also. > > Janelle > > Janelle >

Hi everyone, We have NEW results from Kit 45276, he had an exact matches to Kit 43766 and one marker off from Kit 45239. Which ALL of these are on the John Via family line. Kit 45276 was also one maker off from Kit 41120, Kit 41915, Kit 43157, Kit 43838. And these are ALL Albemarle family lines. So, that is a GOOD sign that John Via b. 1710 is connected to Amer Via in some way. I think the more man we get to join our project, the more connections we will find. Please, check out our results: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/ViaSurnameProject/ Sincerely, Elaine =^..^=

Judy, I have not been ignoring your posts containing Edmund Via data. I appreciate so much your sharing all of them. I believe that you once asked me if I knew the name of Gilson Via's father. It was Robert. Lots of help, huh? There were so many Robert Via's in Hanover, it is difficult to separate them. What brought this to memory was your posting the bit about Edmund's repairs to Dumases. Gilson Via bought and lived at "Dumases Old Plantation." I believe the purchase was after 1805. Edmund and William Via lived in the same vicinity. James inherited the land of his uncle, William, brother of Edmund. Do you remember our postings tossing around the idea [probably accurate] that Fanny Anne Via was the second wife of Robert Via, he of the deed of gift to his son, Robert Via III? I don't think I replied to you that I descend from this Robert Via's first wife through their son, Robert III who had son, John. John lived on Robert's original land and eventually inherited some of it. His daughter was Louisiana Via [my ancestor] who married Carter Via who was son of Josiah [not Josias] Via, son of Littleberry Via, brother of the second Robert Via whose second wife was Fanny Ann, all descendants of the first Robert Via. The third Robert Via in the direct line of Roberts fell off the tax lists for a decade or so and then reappeared with a wife, Elizabeth. That is unless, this is a different Robert Via. My Louisiana would have been his granddaughter, but I find little or no connection between the two [she did inherit her father, John's, land. However, Gilson seems to have been somehow connected to this Robert, probably younger son, because he inherited some of more recently purchased land by Robert in the location of Dumases old plantation. Edmund and his brother, William, lived in the same general area that was near old Bethesda Church [since burned] and Studley. The land tax records establish location and their proximity to each other. I know that Nancy Via [married John Gibson] was this Robert's daughter; Gilson was her guardian as she was underage when their father died. Oh, how I wish someone were researching all these Hanover Vias who would work with me to get relationships straightened out! It is very difficult with little extant data except for a few marriages, deeds, and those wonderful tax lists. When I commenced researching my Via family in New Kent/Hanover about 30 years ago, I was undaunted that these were designated "burned record counties." I was new and very inexperienced, and my ignorance was a big help also. I simply "knew" I could find my family. It is my contention that if you can trace your direct line for 350 years or so in a burned record county, you are prepared to research and be successful any place. It just takes patience, perseverance, and a working knowledge of history and how to use libraries and courthouses. It helps to have luck on your side also. Janelle Janelle

I have a deed for Edmund Via showing he purchased 100 acres of land on Poney swamp a branch of Potopotomony Creek in Hanover County, Virginia from Charles Talley Jr. and Elizabeth his wife on 2 November 1805. If anyone wants a transcribed copy of this deed as an attachment to an e-mail let me know by e-mailing _jlmaupin@aol.com_ (mailto:jlmaupin@aol.com) Judy

The Dwelling house at Dumases Repaired by Edmund Via in my opinion is Worth Fifteen pounds given under my hand this 12th May 1802. Edmund Hooper (Virginia Historical Society, Benjamin Brand papers, Mss1 B7332b 1219-1224, Section 28)

From: "Thomas Nester" <twnester@tds.net> To: "Elaine Via" <elainevia@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 9:11 AM Lorenzo McLane Via, 52, of 127 Garnett Via Ridge Road, Bassett, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born Dec. 16, 1948, in Henry County, to Garnett Via Sr. and Annie Gravely Via, both deceased. Via was an Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Williamson Via of the home; one daughter, Sheldon Lynette Via of Bassett; two sisters, Gloria Manns Moore and Barbara Jamison, both of Bassett; one brother, Garnett Via Jr. of Fieldale; and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fellowship Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, with Bishop Phillip Calloway officiating. Burial will be in Carver Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Hines Funeral Services is handling arrangements.

Hi everyone, We have a NEW test results on our DNA Project. Kit 45239 and Kit 43766 was off just one marker from each other. And that is GOOD NEWS! Kit 45239 & Kit 43766 are 5th cousins 1 time removed. Their common ancestor is John Via b. c 1710. Kit 45239 family line comes from William Via the son of John Via. Kit 43766 family line comes from David Via Sr. the son of John Via. Kit 45276 & Kit 46438 SHOULD also match these family lines in some way. We will see when the other test results come in. Please check out the results, they are on the bottom on the website. http://www.familytreedna.com/public/ViaSurnameProject/ Elaine =^..^=

----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Nester" <twnester@tds.net> To: "Elaine Via" <elainevia@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 5:05 AM Subject: Via Obit > William Thomas (Tommy) Via, 63, of Covington, died Sunday, November 13, > 2005. The funeral service will be held Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the > Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home. > Published on 11/14/2005 > The Roanoke Times > >

I just got the marriage certificate of George Tas Via & Lera Radford married 12 Jan 1918 Floyd, Virginia. George's parents: George Washington Via & Carloyn Hall Lera's parents: Robert Anderson Radford & Iris Lavonia "Alres" Jones If you want a copy, just email me. ElaineVia@comcast.net Elaine =^..^=

Thanks Larry, Rufus is my Uncle we will sure miss him. Elaine =^..^= ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Chandler To: Elaine Via Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 1:35 PM Subject: Via Obit Rufus L. Via, 88 Rufus Lee Via, 88, of Sterling, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at the home of his daughter in Ashburn. Mr. Via was born Oct. 19, 1917, in Sugar Hollow, Albemarle County, and was a son of the late William King (Shake) Via and Cora Belle (Harris) Via. He was a veteran of World War II and participated in the invasion of Omaha Beach, Normandy, France in 1944. He was employed at Costco Wholesale of Sterling at the time of his recent illness and death. He enjoyed bowling and fishing and participated in many fishing tournaments. In 1946, he married Phyllis Taylor. In 1956, he married Kitty Marie Williams of Grottoes, who preceded him in death in 1996. Survivors include three children, Robert K. Via of Altamonte Spring, Fla., Ellen Marie Via McLean of Ashburn and Timothy Earl Via of Winter Park, Fla.; four brothers, Arnold L. Via and Herbert H. Via of Harriston, Curtis R. Via of Westminster, Md., and Chester M. Via of Midlothian; three sisters, Alice Via Garrison of Baltimore, Md., Shelley Via Smulsky of Waynesboro and Hessie Via Dailey of Mount Vernon, Ohio; five granddaughters and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel in Leesburg.

Good Afternoon Group!!! Spent some time this week at Mid-Continent and although I was working on a Maupin descendant, I looked for Vias, Viers also. Working with the Death Registers of Kansas City, MO 1874-1905. One Viers, Elisha W. Viers, born 4-8-1847 d. 6-18-1907 in Kansas City, buried in Union Cemetery, downtown K. C. He had one daughter on the death register, Mary M. Viers b. 7-1896 died 2-22-1897 (she was 9 mo. Old when she died). Does anyone recognize this family??? Will check the 1900 Census online to get additional information and will post later tonight. William

Edmund Via appears to have died in late 1829. I have copies of the inventory of his estate. It's dated January 5, 1830. His personal property was sold, total of $345.31. The only person identified as a child of Edmunds was William Via although it does make reference to William's brothers and sisters (no names given). No mention of a wife so his wife Sally Jones may have predeceased Edmund. The administrator of the estate was James Wooddy. Judy

We Edmund Via & Elisha Wooddy do promise & oblige ourselves to pay Thomas Starke admr of John Tate decd, on or before the 4th day of Sept next the sum of six pounds & six pence to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid to the performance of which we bind ourselves our heirs Exors and Admrs unto him the said Starke his certain attorney heirs Exors Admrs or assigns under the penalty of double the above sum, Given under our hands and Seals this 4th day of Decr 1802. Edmund Via Elisha Woody (his mark) Teste Robt Warren (Virginia Historical Society, Benjamin Brand Papers, Mss1 37332 b 1215-1818, Section 27) ****************** 15:19:9 For value recd, we Edmd Via & William Via promise to pay Thomas Starke surviving admr of John Tate decd the Just and full sum of fifteen pounds nineteen shillings & nine pence on or before the 25th day of Decr next with Interest from the date if not punctually paid, to the performance of which we bind ourselves Jointly and severally and each of our Joint & Several heirs, Exors or Admrs unto the sd Starke Admr as aforesd, his certain attorney his heirs Exors Admrs or assigns, under the penalty o double the sum mentioned above, Given under our hands and seals this 12th day of Apl 1802. Edmund Via Willa Via Teste Robert Warren (Virginia Historical Society, Benjamin Brand Papers, Mss1 37332 b 1215-1818, Section 27)

We have 2 NEW members today. Kit N2476 matched Kit 42087 his Surname is Macleod. That means they have a common ancestor with in the last 1000 years! Yes a 1000 years! Our other new member Kit 46715, know just a little about his Via ancestors. And is hoping he will find a match to someone in our project. And he just MIGHT! Don't be basful, come and have some FUN with us all. Elaine =^..^= Use the link below to join the project and purchase your DNA test. http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.asp?code=T42950

Dear Sir I have long wishd for Us to Settle our matters & you told me you would After you Got your father but I have wanted & Should have come Up but I have been so busie & so confusd one way or other that I have not as yet, I went to the race Expecting to see you & as you wont there I intended to have come up myself to day, but made it late & thought I’d Send Jimmy to See you & wish you to tell him what day you will come, or meet me at Mr. ?Hooper?, or Mr Peaces or any where that you think proper, Or Set a day & I will come to your house as I make no doubt but we can Settle Ourselves for I know verry well that I want nothing but what is right & hope you don’t, but if wee try & cant settle wee then can pick men & have it Settled for I wish the thing Done, you may Set any Day you please & youd oblige your friend &c Edmd Barker Nov 21st 1802 Mr Edmd Via Virginia Historical Society, Benjamin Brand Papers, Mss1 B7332 b 1202-1204, Section 25

Dear (Cozon?) I am sorry you Should have So bad opinion of me as to think I want to rong you it is far from my Intention for you must know that I have Don the best I Could for you & has been at a great deal of trouble & Expence which I gt nothing for but I Suppose ill will I Should Suppose if you would confide what I Have Don for you, you would not dispute what was wright if I Have Charged you with any thing wrong I am willing to right it for I Never Expected to Have any dispute about it if I Had I Should Have been more particular the charges for many a thing that I Have not so to conclude I Hope you will meet & Settle every thing fairly I wish to Settle it as Soon as possible & all our affairs as the money has been ready at any time & there is no occasion for any Dispute about it & please to meet at M_ Miss Martins tuesday next about twelve oclock in order that we may Have a conclusion of all Our affairs from your friend &c. Mr Edmd Via Edmd Barker Decr the 14th 1800 Virginia Historical Society, Benjamin Brand papers Mss1 B7332 b 1202-1204, Section 25