I have posted on this surname previously but without any luck, maybe this time I will connect with someone who is researching this surname. Martha Hancock, dau/o Frances James Hancock and half-sister to Reuben James, m. Robert Underwood in 1839 in Franklin Co., Virginia. They left Franklin Co. in the early part of 1850 for Monroe Co. Va/WV. The following is the listing of Robt. and Martha Underwood found in the 1860 Monroe Co. census. "Robert Underwood, 44, personal $120; Martha, 39; Emanuel, 17; Frances A. (age smudged); Ellin 5, and James R., 2." I am assuming that Robt. and Martha Hancock Underwood came to Monroe Co. soon after her half-brother, Reuben James bought his family to Monroe in the early part of the 1850's from Franklin Co. Reuben later moved his family to Fayette County, after the Civil War. I do not know if Martha or any of her children may have followed her half-brother and his family to Fayette Co. If you have a connection to Robt. and Martha, I would love to hear from you. Bev