In a message dated 12/9/2005 7:34:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, Janvm1030@aol.com writes: I should have written Robert Via IV as opposed to John Via. John Via suddenly appeared on the Land Tax Roll about 1805 for 5 years or so with about 30 acres, then disappeared. Janelle, Thank you for clearing this up for me. I looked at every source I have for Hanover County trying to find a John Via during that time period. Couldn't find a John. Thanks again, Judy