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    1. processioning records - part II
    2. Robert first appears in the processioning records of New Kent County, St. Paul’s Parish in 1716. In order to hold title to land the owner must have been at least 21 years of age. Robert’s birth date is estimated to be 1695 or before. Robert was in the processioning records through November 1759. Robert’ s death date is estimated to be between 1759 and 1763. No Via’s are listed in the processioning records again until 1731. The processioning records are incomplete with some original pages missing so that may account for the missing years. In 1731 both William and Robert Via appear in the processioning records. Margaret (or Mary) has disappeared from the processioning records. In studying the neighbors it appears as though William was living on the land once occupied by Amor Via. This indicates William was not of age in 1716 but was of age by 1731 making his birth year 1698-1710. William Via was in the processioning records from 1731 through 1743. In 1739 a second William Via appears in the processioning records of Hanover County, St. Paul’s Parish. His birth year is estimated to be 1718 or before. William II appears in the processioning records in 1739 and 1743. Gideon first appears in the processioning records of Hanover County, St. Paul ’s Parish in 1751 making his birth year 1730 or before. This Gideon is in precinct 20. There are no other Via’s listed in this precinct. In 1755 a Gideon Via appears in precinct 18 with Josias Via and Robt Via. Gideon is in the processioning records through 1767. Josias Via first appears in the processioning records of Hanover County, St. Paul’s Parish in 1755 making his birth year 1734 or before. Josias is in the processioning records from 1755 through 1779. The second Robert Via first appears in the processioning records of Hanover County, St. Paul’s Parish in 1759 making his birth year 1738 or before. Robert II is in the processioning records from 1759 through 1779. A third William Via appears in the processioning records of Hanover County, St. Paul’s Parish in 1767 making his birth date 1746 or before. William III is in the processioning records from 1767 through 1779.

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