From: Thomas Nester To: Elaine Via Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2005 11:32 AM Subject: William H. Via, William H. Via, one of the best-known and highly-esteemed residents of Appomattox county, died in his home, near Bent Creek, Friday ,after an illness of several weeks of typhoid pneumonia. from "The News Leader," Richmond, Va., Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 1908 issue, p. 8, c. 2