Hi, I am looking information on Kate J. Carey, married to Rasmius Carey. I am looking for her maiden name. She was born 1890 in VA. Rasmius Carey was born 1889 in Liberty, Bedford, VA. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Anna

Hi, I am looking for a maiden name for Edna Bradley wife of William R. Bradley. William R. Bradley was born 28 June 1894 in East New Market, Dorchester, Maryland and he died June 1977 in Philadelphia, PA. Edna Bradley was born 1895 somewhere in Virginia and she died (date unknown) in Philadelphia PA. Any Information would be greatly appreciated. Anna

Hi, I am looking for the maiden name of Stephen Carey's (he was born May 1840 in Bedford) wife. His wife's name is Ann and she was born June 1862 in Liberty, Bedford, VA. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Anna

Hi all, The following old article is from "The Blackstone Courier," Blackstone, Virginia, Friday, July 5, 1907 issue, page 10 under the "Over in Amelia" section. "DEATH OF TWO BROTHERS. John C. and Baxter B. Philips Pans Away in Amelia Mannboro, July 2nd.-It is seldom such a cloud is ever cast over a neighborhood as that which was befallen this in the past two days. Two brothers both in the prime of life. Two of Amelia's very best citizens have died of fever. John C. Philips died Saturday and was buried Sunday at his late residence by his Pastor Rev. Mr. Davidson, assisted by Rev. Mr. Jester. Baxter Philips died Monday and was buried Tuesday at Mt. Hope Baptist church the same preachers officiating. John Philips leaves a devoted wife. Baxter Philips leaves a dear wife and two small children. No men in this county were more highly regarded than John and Baxter Philips, ever ready to help their neighbors, loving to their families, considerate of the feelings of every one, they had no enemies. There were not two better men in this or any other section. Their families have the sympathy of the entire community." God bless, Beth [email protected] website: Old Virginia Obituaries, 1790-1940: http://virginiaobits.homestead.com/

Hi all, The following is a litte column from "The Blackstone Courier," Blackstone, Virginia, Friday, July 5, 1907 issue, page 10. "CHESTERFIELD COUNTY." Winterpock July 2.-Childrens Day was held at the Methodist Church here on Sunday last, quite a large crowd was present. Mr. Bonnie Baugh spent Sunday last with his sister Mrs. John Crostic. Miss Ada Rudd who has been visiting in Manchester is expected home the first of July. Mrs. Henry Vest is improving after a recent illness. There will be a picnic and ball at Mr. Cass's on the fourth of July. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Vest left last Saturday for Dinwiddie to visit the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Williams." God bless, Beth [email protected]

Digging into Hampton's history Downtown museum focuses on archaeology BY MARK ST. JOHN ERICKSON 247-4783 October 29, 2005 When the archaeologists who toiled on the downtown Hampton dig finally packed up their trowels and shovels this past spring, the second phase of the project was just beginning. More than 10,000 artifacts emerged from the soil at the corner of King Street and Settlers Landing Road during the laborious, seven-month-long excavation. And it could take curators at the James River Institute for Archaeology nearly twice that long to finish washing, sorting, cataloging and studying all of the objects that were found. Unlike most archaeological projects, however, this essential if typically unseen part of the investigative process won't be conducted entirely in the shadows. Curators Sherrie Beavers and Madison Washburn have translated many of their tasks - as well as those of their colleagues in the field - into a small yet revealing exhibit at the Hampton History Museum. Inside "Fun with Archaeology: A New Look at an Old City of Hampton," some of the scientists' trowels, whisk brooms and dust pans lie alongside a re-created version of an archaeological feature, while fragments of 18th-century wine bottles and ceramic vessels jut provocatively from the sandy clay soil. A pile of zip-lock artifact bags languishes next to a computer screen - almost as if waiting to enclose more items from the excavation's voluminous object catalog. Bits of pottery and broken pipe stems fill a nearby display case, combining to produce an instructive introduction to the mysteries of dating cultural material. Then there's the adjacent assemblage of colorful fragments from drinking, eating and serving dishes, each contributing to the theory that the dig uncovered the long-lost site of a famous Colonial-era tavern. "We wanted to show people the entire process of archaeology - from the exploration of an archaeological feature to the making of an exhibit," Beavers says. "We especially wanted to show them that's not just about digging. There's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes." With more than 100 large boxes of artifacts to process, Beavers and Washburn still have many objects to wash, sort and catalog - much less consider for study and inclusion in the project's final report. Principal archaeologist Nick Luccketti, who heads the institute, estimates that their work will take months before completion. "The biggest and most time-consuming task we have is simply wading through the mountain of artifacts we found," he says. "They have all kinds of sorting and cataloging to do - while at the same time picking out various categories of things and major single objects for closer attention." Most objects - or sometimes groups of objects - begin the process with a catalog number that includes the specific archaeological feature and soil layer in which they were found. After that number has been inscribed on the artifact's surface, it must be entered into the computer database along with a brief description and the date of the find. In some cases, Beavers and Washburn also will assess promising fragments of glass and ceramics for a reconstructive process known as cross mending. When the curators are successful, this puzzle-like practice not only enables them to rediscover the shape and function of a broken object but also link the different contexts in which its pieces were found. Because of the way that pipes, wine bottles and ceramic vessels evolved over time, they can be particularly useful in dating the features uncovered in the excavation. And when they're found in quantity - as they were at the Hampton dig - they also can help pinpoint the function and identity of the buildings that once stood on the site. "If you look at all these pipe stems and wine bottle and ceramic fragments - and let your mind drift a bit - it's not hard to see them all on a tavern table being used," says museum curator and historian Michael Cobb. "And once you can do that, it's just not that far-fetched to start hearing the people of the 18th century sitting there, engaging in arguments about taxes and the coming revolution." Indeed, the evidence presented in the exhibit strongly suggests that the dig may have uncovered part of the property once owned by famed 18th-century Hampton tavern owners John and Mary Bordland. A photocopy of their tavern license helps cement the imaginative connection between their hospitable legacy and this evocative horde of eating, drinking and smoking artifacts. "We're either right there or in the immediate vicinity. It could be somewhere out there underneath Settlers Landing Road," Luccketti says. "But one thing's for sure - with all the pipe stems and wine bottles we found - we're probably looking at a very busy tavern rather than a simple domestic site."

Hello, Can someone look up a obituary for Virgie Williams (Maiden Carey) born 8 October 1910 and died 27 June 2000. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Anna

Hi, Can someone look and see if they can find an obituary or death notice for Lora Carey born 6 October 1913 and died 29 October 1990. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Anna Adams

Hello, all Isle of Wight searchers, DUKE family students, and other Virginia 'experts'! And thanks to all for reading this, and considering the possibilities!! This is another post about some folks who may (or may not) be a part of my family tree. One astute student says this is likely to be the 'lost' family group to which my oldest known relative in the DUKE line may belong. I hope that the info we find, with your help, will be of assistance to me in the proof of this idea. The family names mentioned are as follows: DUKE, SHERRARD, VINSON, DAUGHTRY, BODDIE, PEATE, PEALE, RUFFIN, BRIDGERS, CARTER, LASSITER, HAYES, CAMPBELL, HOWELL, GATLING, FUTRELL, and BRYAN. First, the will of William BRIDGERS was probated on April 23, 1763, in an office (or by an officer) of an office in the Isle of Wight county area. Heirs (a paraphrased version, here) were; including beloved wife Rachel (missing surname) BRIDGERS, sons William BRIDGERS, John BRIDGERS and Willis BRIDGERS, and daughter Elizabeth BRIDGERS. Executors are wife, Rachel BRIDGERS, William RUFFIN, John DUKE and Richard PEATE. Witnesses were Willis BODDIE, Morris PEALE and Sarah (no maiden surname) RUFFIN. That was the first of four wills to be probated. The next was that of Thomas VINSON, which was probated in February, 1764, in the same vicinity. Heirs are sons, John VINSON, Thomas VINSON (Jr.?), William VINSON, Jesse VINSON, James VINSON, David VINSON and daughters, Charity (VINSON) CARTER, Susanna (VINSON) MORGAN, Sarah (VINSON) FULLER and Isabel (VINSON) DUKE, and beloved wife, Isobel (missing surname) VINSON. Executors were David VINSON and James VINSON. Witnesses were James LASSITER, Thomas HAYES and Robert DUKE. A third will was probated in the February court in 1767, for the estate of Robert DUKE. Heirs were beloved wife Isabel (VINSON) DUKE and sons, Robert DUKE, William DUKE, Samuel DUKE, Benjamin DUKE, Joseph DUKE, John DUKE and James DUKE, and daughters Rachel DUKE and (name obliterated) DUKE, Elizabeth (DUKE) FULTON, (name obliterated) DUKE and Mille DUKE. Executors were wife Isabel DUKE and son Robert DUKE. Witnesses were Thomas RESPESS and Sigmond SUMMERSIL. The fourth and last will in this message was probated in June 1784, also in the Isle of Wight area. The deceased was Joshua DAUGHTRY, and the heirs were wife Elizabeth (no surname) DAUGHTRY, and daughters Lucretia (DAUGHTRY) CAMPBELL (wife of William CAMPBELL), (no name given) DAUGHTRY HOWELL (wife of Stephen HOWELL), Mary (DAUGHTRY) FUTRELL (wife of John FUTRELL), and sons Elijah DAUGHTRY and Elisha DAUGHTRY, and grand-daughters Elizabeth GATLING and Anne GATLING. Executors were wife Elizabeth (??) DAUGHTRY and James VINSON. Witnesses were James VINSON, Henry VINSON, William BRYAN and Clarky BRYAN. Finally, now, to the questions which I wish to pose!! Robert DUKE, the deceased in the third will, had a son named Robert. The final location where this son lived out his life is the infomation I seek. I am told that he made no records of land transactions or other property acquisitions in either VA or NC. Can anyone with a 'bent' for working puzzles come up with any records which tie any man named Robert DUKE to this line of the family, after the settlement of the deceased Robert's will?? As a challenge, this is more than my meager expertise can deal with!! But there are probably some out there who can see this as a good and satisfactory and exciting puzzle to solve!! Here are some leading (or mis-leading) clues for you to study. In SC, in ca. 1750-'80, in the Camden/Fairfield/Kershaw area, there was a Robert DUKE, whose wife was Nancy (UNKNOWN). They had a son Thomas, and others. The wife of Thomas was Mary DOUGHERTY, possibly a member of that DAUGHTRY (?) family?? There is little else that might be a match, but you can see this Thomas and his family at http://home.att.net/~ztlcox/ , and go to the DUKE Family pages, there. Thomas's father, Robert DUKE, in my oldest known ancestor, and I seek to learn the name of his father if at all possible. Nothing in the records of SC reveals the name I seek, so far as I have learned. If the man who was an executor in 1767 in the earlier Robert DUKE's will is the same man as 'my' Robert in SC, I am unable to verify that point, and need someone with great 'savvy' to help!! Any takers?? Thanks in advance!! Joe DUKE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/colored_notes/doc.html "Notes of Interest to Colored Readers" 1927-1928 A ten-month column from the Alexandria Gazette written by African-American Estelle Lane about events in her community. Leslie Anderson Morales, Reference Librarian Alexandria Library, Special Collections 717 Queen Street Alexandria, VA 22314 USA Phone: 703.838.4577 x 207 FAX: 703.706.3912 Special Collections Gateway: http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc/special_collections_home.html

Hi Looking for information on the following individual. I have included what I have on him. I would like to know his parents names, exact birth date, marriages, and death date. Any of the above information would be very helpful and appreciated. STEPHEN CAREY was born May 1840 in Liberty, Bedford, Virginia. He married ANN (Maiden name Unknown). She was born Jun 1862 in Liberty, Bedford, Virginia. Children of STEPHEN CAREY and ANN are: JORDAN CAREY, b. Nov 1888, Liberty, Bedford, Virginia; m Matilda Jordan. RASMIUS CAREY, b. Oct 1889, Liberty, Bedford, Virginia; m. KATE J CAREY. ANNA CAREY, b. May 1892, Liberty, Bedford, Virginia. JOSHUA CAREY, b. Feb 1893, Liberty, Bedford, Virginia. NELLIE CAREY, b. 1895, Liberty, Bedford, Virginia. GEORGANNA CAREY, b. Apr 1897, Liberty, Bedford, Virginia. Thanks so much fo any information that you can give me. Anna

I have a William Long born abt 1751 in VA and his father William Long born abt 1726 married Ann Durrett. The Durrett's were from VA. If you think this is who you are looking for, email me. Thank you. Joy Durrett ----- Original Message ----- From: "qvarizona" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [VIRGINIA] LONG,William ca 1780 & 1810 &-20 > The census at ancestry.com does not include early VA for the years you are > looking for. Census for early VA are available online at no charge: Try > these links below, or enter "Virginia Census" in google and look for more > sites. It would help if you knew the county your William Long lived in. > You should also try looking for lists of tax payers. > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/newsearch.htm ..... enter William Long > and click VA > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/cen_v.htm ..... some early VA census > info > > http://www.censusfinder.com/virginia.htm ... misc. census etc. > > > > Joanne > > > > qvarizona <[email protected]> wrote: > FYI Census before 1850 lists name of head of household only. Also, it's an > impossible task to find a William Long (must be oodles of them) unless you > can provide state, county, approx. age etc. Even then --depending on > location-- with such a common name, the results may not be conclusive. > > Joanne > > > sheri king wrote: > > needing the census info for : > WILLIAM LONG, > with wife, Catherine > > by 1780 should have at least a dau, Elizabeth > also poss daus-Anna, 'Patsy' (same child) > > would like their inf for the censuses of 1780,1810 & 1820 if possible > anyone would like to do a lookup id be very appreciative. > Sheri > > ~~ God Knows My Purpose.~~ > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > _______________________________________________ > > Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow > Pages > > http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10 > > > > ==== VIRGINIA Mailing List ==== > To post to the Virginia list send a message to: > [email protected] > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. > > > ==== VIRGINIA Mailing List ==== > To post to the Virginia list send a message to: > [email protected] > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. > > > ==== VIRGINIA Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the list send a message > with only "unsubscribe" in the body to: > [email protected] (for list mode) > [email protected] (for digest mode) > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

needing the census info for : WILLIAM LONG, with wife, Catherine by 1780 should have at least a dau, Elizabeth also poss daus-Anna, 'Patsy' (same child) would like their inf for the censuses of 1780,1810 & 1820 if possible anyone would like to do a lookup id be very appreciative. Sheri ~~ God Knows My Purpose.~~ -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10

The census at ancestry.com does not include early VA for the years you are looking for. Census for early VA are available online at no charge: Try these links below, or enter "Virginia Census" in google and look for more sites. It would help if you knew the county your William Long lived in. You should also try looking for lists of tax payers. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/newsearch.htm ..... enter William Long and click VA http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/cen_v.htm ..... some early VA census info http://www.censusfinder.com/virginia.htm ... misc. census etc. Joanne qvarizona <[email protected]> wrote: FYI Census before 1850 lists name of head of household only. Also, it's an impossible task to find a William Long (must be oodles of them) unless you can provide state, county, approx. age etc. Even then --depending on location-- with such a common name, the results may not be conclusive. Joanne sheri king wrote: needing the census info for : WILLIAM LONG, with wife, Catherine by 1780 should have at least a dau, Elizabeth also poss daus-Anna, 'Patsy' (same child) would like their inf for the censuses of 1780,1810 & 1820 if possible anyone would like to do a lookup id be very appreciative. Sheri ~~ God Knows My Purpose.~~ -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10 ==== VIRGINIA Mailing List ==== To post to the Virginia list send a message to: [email protected] ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. ==== VIRGINIA Mailing List ==== To post to the Virginia list send a message to: [email protected] ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

FYI Census before 1850 lists name of head of household only. Also, it's an impossible task to find a William Long (must be oodles of them) unless you can provide state, county, approx. age etc. Even then --depending on location-- with such a common name, the results may not be conclusive. Joanne sheri king <[email protected]> wrote: needing the census info for : WILLIAM LONG, with wife, Catherine by 1780 should have at least a dau, Elizabeth also poss daus-Anna, 'Patsy' (same child) would like their inf for the censuses of 1780,1810 & 1820 if possible anyone would like to do a lookup id be very appreciative. Sheri ~~ God Knows My Purpose.~~ -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10 ==== VIRGINIA Mailing List ==== To post to the Virginia list send a message to: [email protected] ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

Researching Abe, Baldwin, Cox, Crawfice, Crawfries, Harman, Harmon, McKenzie, Myers, Robison, Robinson, Sinnett, Sannet, Sinotte, Senit Could someone tell me if Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio have state census records? Pat

Dear Virginia Rootsfolks, One of my brick walls is my 3rd gr-grandfather, William Monroe. I believe from family records and census information that he was born in Virginia, and since he died in Janesville, Wis., 20 Jun 1856, at the age of 52, he was born about 1804. Here's the other information I have: He married Artimissia Frissel/Frizzell (various spellings), who was b. Hopkinsville, KY, 27 Nov 1816. Her parents were William and Mary Delilah (-----). William prob. came from England and Mary Delilah from Tennesee. William and Artimissia had three children that I know of: William H. Monroe, b. 15 Jun 1837, New Orleans, according to his obituary. He m. Eliza and they had two children, Artimissia and William H. Mary Delilah Monroe, b. 28 Nov 1848, according to her death certificate. She m. Albert Nelson Willey, d. 15 Dec 1906 in Minneapolis, MN. Ella, b. ca. 1853. Can you help me? Clues, suggestions, advice, and/or opinions will be gratefully accepted. Even though I've been doing genealogy for years, I have to admit I've always worked with New England and Midwest families. But finding my Virginia family would be a great thrill! Best wishes, Karen

I put a PDF file online of "Some Early Immigrants to VA" You will find it, along with some other files, at the following site, I shortened the title to VA Immigrants http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~amaguire/downloads/ My interests are mainly in Rhode Island, please feel free to pass this link information to the other lists in VA Arlan Maguire Arlan Maguire

http://www.afrigeneas.com/slavedata/SlaveholdersVA-1757.txt Slave Holders - VA, 1757-'66 The following are from "The Historian's Guide to Loudon County, Virginia, Vol. 1, Colonial Laws of Virginia and County Court Orders, 1757-1766. The first person listed is the owner and after the dash are the slaves and some of their ages given in the records. Henry Wisheart - Frank Benjamin Eward - Joan, George & Sarah 1759 Tithables George West - Sylvia age 10 John Heryford - Chloe age 9 John Moss - Winney age 12 Thomas Awbrey - Butcher, Cuffey & Bess Charles Tyler - Isaac age 13, Jane age 9 Anthony Russell - Sylvia age 12, Delia age 10 Susanna Grimes suit against John Davis for unjustly detaining her as slave William Landrum - Dinah age 14 1761 Charles Binns - Surry (male) age 12 & Celana age 10 Thomas Owsley - Bess age 10 Roger Wigginton - Bess age 12 John Lewis - Nan age 12 William Noding - Cate age 13 Greenbury Dorsey - Peter & Phebe David Davis - Sampson John Heryford - Joseph, Moll & Margaret Jeremiah Hutchinson - Dick age 10, Tom age 10 Walter Williams - Chloe age 10 Thomas Williams - Will age 8 Jeremiah Cockrill - Sambo age 10 & Esther age 12 Thomas Awbrey - Butcher & Bill 1762 Patrick O'Bryan - James age 13 & Jenny age 14 James Lane - Harry age 12 Walter Williams - Harry age 10 James Buckley - Sam age 12 William Landrum - Bob Edward Porter - Nan George Hancocke - Hagar & Milford Samuel Oldham - Hazard, Philip, Tim, Nan & Judith James Shead - Harry George Ashford - Bash & Stacey William Hancocke - Mar & jone David Davis - Sampson William Trammell - Glasgow & Maria Aaron Lane - Sam Joseph Brown - Charles & Pall 1763 John Smarr - Hannah age 12 & Sneber age 8 Thomas Mason - Moody age 8 & Barber age 2 Nicholas Seward - 4 slaves (no names) For further information, go to the reference. Contributed by: [email protected] 'Susan Buckley' VA-Middlesex CO-1716-24-Church records ============================== http://www.afrigeneas.com/slavedata/VA-1716-24-ChurchRecords.txt Slave Records - The Parish Register of Christ Church, Middlesex County, Va 1653-1812, Newberry Library Call # .F234.C5C47, 1988 Phillis daughter of Judy a Slave belonging to John ALDING born March 24, 1723 Winney daughter of Jenny a Slave belonging to John ALDING born May 28, 1724 Charles Son of Pegg a Slave belonging to Henry ARMISTEAD born April 8 1724 Emanuell a negro belonging to Henry ARMISTEAD dyed June 8, buried June 9, 1717 Rose a negro belonging to Wm BARBEE dyed March 28, buried same day 1717 Dinah a negro belonging to Nicholas BRISTOW dyed February 10 buried February 11, 1716 Alice daughter of Phillis a Slave belonging Thomas CHURCHHILL born April 15, 1724 Rose a negro belonging to ye estate of Wm CHURCHHILL dec'd dyed February 10 buried 11, 1716 Jacob a negro belonging to ye estate of Wm CHURCHHILL dec'd dyed February 14 buried 15, 1716 Moll a negro belonging to ye estate of Wm CHURCHHILL dec'd dyed March 5 buried 10, 1716 Sindab a negro belonging to Gawin CORBIN dyed 2 August buried August 3, 1715 Judy & Jenny daughters of a Slave belonging to ye estate of James CURTIS Jr. decd. born May 25, 1724 Sary daughter of Judy a Slave belonging to ye estate of Wm DANIEL Jr. born April 6, 1724 Toney a negro belonging to John DAVIES dyed November 26 was buried November 27, 1715 Nell daughter of Judy a Slave belonging to John DEGGE born March 30, 1724 Betty a negro belonging to Sarah HADLEY dyed February 4 buried same day 1716 Charles daughter of Dinah a Slave belonging to Joseph HARDEE born May 17, 1724 Tom Son of Megg a Slave belonging to Humphrey JONES born March 23, 1723 Harry Son of Frank a Slave belonging to Mathew KEMP born April 7, 1724 Jack a negro belonging to Charles LEE dyed March 7, buried March 8, 1716 Betty a negro belonging to Tho: MACHEN dyed March 17 buried 18, 1715 Grasheir a negro belonging to Tho: MACHEN dyed March 23 buried 24, 1715 Phillis daughter of Lucy a Slave belonging to ye estate of John MAYO born April 19, 1724 Frank daughter of Sarah a Slave belonging to Wm MOUNTAGUE born June 3, 1724 Will Son of Peg a Slave belonging to ye estate of John OWEN born May 25, 1724 Robin Son of a - Slave belonging to Christopher ROBINSON born May 26, 1724 Hannah daughter of a ----Slave belonging to Christopher ROBINSON born June 3, 1724 Bob a negro belonging to John ROBINSON dyed October 20 was buried October 21, 1715 Jenny a negro belonging to John ROBINSON dyed February 4 buried February 23, 1716 Hanaball Son of Dinah a Slave belonging to Oliver SEGAR born April 1, 1724 Silas Son of Dinah a Slave belonging to William SEGAR born June 8, 1724 Apollo a negro belonging to Wm STANARD dyed September 3 was buried September 4, 1715 Hester a negro belonging to Wm STANARD dyed September 24 was buried September 25, 1715 Alice daughter of Sabrina a Slave belonging to Edwin THACKER born April 22, 1724 Kitt a negro belonging to ye estate of Edwin THACKER dec'd dyed May 19 buried 20th 1716 Hannah a negro belonging to ye estate of Edwin THACKER dyed May 6 buried May 1717 Kezia daughter of Winny a Slave belonging to ye estate of Henry THACKER born June 25, 1724 Ned a negro belonging to ye estate of Hen: THACKER dec'd dyed September 8 buried 9, 1716 Billy a negro belonging to ye estate of Henry THACKER dec'd dyed March 17, buried the 18th, 1716 Ben a negro belonging to Hen: TUGELL dyed October 23 buried same day 1716 Rebecca daughter of Penelop a Slave belonging to James WALER decd. born. baptized Ap: 5. 1724. Sarah a negro belonging to Thomas WARWICK dyed January 10 buried the 11th 1716 Margret daughter of ________ a Slave belonging to John WORMELEY born March 12, 1723. Moll daughter of Flora a Slave belonging to John WORMELEY born April 10, 1724 Nan daughter of Bridgett a Slave belonging to John WORMELEY born May 1, 1724 White Son of Nan a Slave belonging to John WORMELEY born May 20, 1724 Kate daughter of Nanny a Slave belonging to Bar YATES born March 24, 1723 Bess a negro belonging to Bar YATES dyed February 4 buried same day 1716 __________________ Contributed by: "Saundra Brown" [email protected]

1797 - Wm Smeathers follows a well defined buffalo trail to Ohio Rr banks and build's his Yellowbanks cabin the following Feb moves there. Stephen Statler is Sheriff of Co. He is bro to Wm's future son in law, Geo Statler who m Elizabeth Smeathers. Stephen Statler jr m Rev. Ignacious Pigman's dau Rhoda Pigman. Oddly, Wm Smeathers meets up w/Elizabeth Beall, future wife of his bro Jas at this time from Va when she lived at the Smyth Settlement & it was attacked by Indians. Wm found her & returned her to Smyth's. Elizabeth Beall was sister in law to Ely Beall.[which means she was md to one of Ely's brothers ??] so Smeathers is her 2nd husband. Anyone know of this? I am thinking it probably was bef Smyth county in 1840. I looked around for some info but didnt come up with much. Did find this. The origins of Smyth County, Virginia may be traced back to the era of colonial exploration and the courage and curiosity of a pioneer named Stephen Holston. It was Holston’s "corn right claim" that led to the river near this claim gaining his name. The Holston River became the source of commerce, transportation, and community for the region. The first documentary history of the area’s settlement dates back to a land grant in the name of King George II to Colonel James Patton. Patton and his son in law Colonel John Buchanan began to survey this land grant in expeditions that carried them through what would become Smyth County. It was Patton who led Buchanan, Charles Campbell, and others in what came to be called the Expedition of 1748. During this notable venture into the wilderness to the head of the Holston River, Patton selected the site for what eventually became the town of Chilhowie. The first cabins built in Smyth County belonged to the men of the Expedition and their guides or associates including Charles Sinclair, Stephen Holston, James Patton, and Samuel Stalnaker. Colonel Alexander Smyth (1765-April 17. 1830). Smyth was born off the coast of Ireland. His father became the Episcopal rector of Botetourt County, Virginia. Smyth became a lawyer in Abingdon, Virginia and also served in the War of 1812 in the disastrous Niagara Campaign. He boasted that his men would "conquer or die!" In spite of numerous military setbacks, he served in both the House of Delegates and in Congress. Smyth County was named in his honor. The first official census taken after the formation of Smyth County occurred in 1840. I don't know if Col Smyth and Smyth Settlement relate or not. any info is appreciated, thanks kindly