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.