I also am the designated family geneologist. I've managed to trace my husband's line to James Henry Belote born in 1871 in Accomack County s/o Lewis S. and Mary Belote. I've come to a stop since Ancestry doesn't seem to have any records further back for that line. James Henry's death certificate shows his mother's name as Mary E. Martin, but his birth certificate didn't show that much. Lewis S. is listed as a farmer on the birth certificate. Do you have anything related to this line? I would really appreciate whatever you can suggest. Thanks. Nadean Pedersen Belote