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Re: Searching for G-gfather

doreatr — 2013-05-10 01:36:19Z

William B. Lefew m. Eliza Sumner 2-26-1849 Floyd Co., VA bond. She d/o Isaiah Sumner per bond. Source:

FCVA1849_0025 Register: 2. Page: 50.

William Patterson Leffew m. Lydia Margaret Conner (1) 03-31-1880 at Cornelius Conner's, Floyd Co., VA by J.H. Blackwell.

He 21 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Bartlett & Mary Leffew. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in

Floyd Co., VA, d/o Cornelius & Anna Conner. Source: FCVA1880_0031 Register: 3. Page: 63.

Re: Searching for G-gfather

doreatr — 2013-05-10 01:34:28Z

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~barbr/lefe...

Re: Searching for G-gfather

gdlefluer63 — 2013-05-10 00:49:47Z

I am still looking for Leffew ancestors. My grandfather was William Patterson Leffew, Lephew, etc., born in Floyd Co., VA,in 1859 or 1862, I have heard both dates. If anyone has any info, I would appreciate hearing from you. He also had a son named James, born 1881, also had several more marriages and children. Thanks, Gloria e-mail is gdlefluer@comcast.net.

Re: Searching for G-gfather

gdlefluer63 — 2013-05-10 00:49:27Z

Still hunting Rodgers/Rogers in TN or VA

draconia52 — 2013-05-01 23:33:20Z

Looking for information on gggrandfather, John David Rodgers, b. 30 Oct 1840, d. 27 May 1919. Have birth information for Virginia from censusii, but death certificate says TN. Rumored to have relatives in Bristol, TN/VA. Can anyone find out if any of this makes sense, please? Thanks.

Re: Reed Peppers Washington

gmanae_1 — 2013-04-23 20:32:53Z

I am interested in the picture if a copy is still available. Thank you.

Re: wyatt tolbert

vickietolbert5 — 2013-04-13 15:52:26Z

Hi Mary,

My name is Vickie Tolbert and I am Wyatt Tolbert's grand daughter through Hi youngest son Layman Ward Tolbert. I would love to see this picture if you do not mind sharing it with me. My email address is vickjo5@yahoo.com

Thank you ever so much,

Vickie Jo Tolbert

Smith, Shilling, Shockey, King, Jarrold, Richardson, Lewis, Webb

GallusSchmid — 2013-03-29 05:55:46Z

My Smith Line goes back to a land grant on the South Fork of the Roanoke.

I am looking for info specifically what Smith family is this Jacob Smith related to.
How and what proof is there?

John Page Esquire Governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. To all to whom there presents shall come greeting: Know Ye, that by virtue of a Land office Treasury warrant number 3593 issued on the March 9th 1780 there is granted by the said commonwealth unto Jacob Smith a certain tract or parcel of land containing 28 Acres, by survey bearing date theDecember 8th 1801 lying and being in the county of Montgomery (Now Floyd County) Virginia on the waters of the South Fork of Roanoke (Goose Creek) and bounded as followeth to wit: Beginning at a black oak on a line of the Widow (Rosannah in Census) Shillings and Webb, and with his line South 19 degrees West, 94 poles crossing a branch to a maple, thence leaving said line, North 65 degrees West 41 poles to 2 ash saplings in a branch, South 77 degrees West 16 poles to a white oak sapling on a line of Lewis’s and with the same North 15 degrees West 40 poles crossing a branch to a chestnut by a path on the Widow Shillings (Rosanna Shockey) line, and with the same North 65 degrees East 100 poles to the beginning with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Jacob Smith and his heirs forever. In writing where of the said John Page Governor of the commonwealth of Virginia hath here unto set his hand and causes the Seal of the said Commonwealth to be officed at Richmond on the November 27th 1804

Notice that Jacob Smith is not the assignee of anyone this can mean only one thing, either when Jacob Smith was about ten years he bought unclaimed land, or Jacob Smith inherited this land from a family member. Also notice that this exact area of Virginia in 1780 was Botetourt County.

[Rosanna Shockey married Jacob Shilling in 1787 in Franklin County Virginia. John King was the Surety. Before she married Jacob Shilling she had children with Isaac Shockey. Rosanna is the mother of John Shockey living next door to her, Rosanna is the mother of Mary Shockey wife of my Jacob Smith. In there marriage record of July 15th 1796 it shows Rosannah Shilling as her mother Isham Jarrold, John King, Joseph King and James Craig were also present (Rosannah Shockey aka the widow Shilling, wife of Jacob Shilling Father of Eva Shilling wife of a different Jacob Smith son of Peter Smith father of Peter Smith husband of Miss Richardson relative of William Richardson,

Also Rosannah Shockey aka the widow Shilling wife of Jacob Shilling father of Jacob Shilling husband of Elizabeth King) The Marriage record for Rosanna and Jacob Shilling counts her maiden name as Shockley not Shockey.

Lynn Boss has a good theory that leads to Rosanna’s father being Martin Shockey

Note

This area of Montgomery County Virginia became Floyd County in 1831. Looking at a topographic map you can see that Goose Creek of the South fork of Roanoke is in Floyd County Virginia. This area of Montgomery County was formed from Botetourt County in 1789. This Area of Botetourt County was formed From Augusta County in 1769 This area of Augusta County was formed from Orange County. It was rarely called Goose Creek on Deeds. Who is this Jacob Smiths father? When and where did he come from? I don’t know that answer but I can tell you where Jacob Smith went.

If you have any questions i am always available either phone or email.

I have also tested the YDNA of

1. Myself Tyson Douglas Smith i am from Jacob and Marys son Henry.

2. My cousin Jesse is a descendant of Jacob and Marys son Jacob.

The YDNA has confirmed our paper trails to Jacob Smith and Mary Shockey married July 15 1796 in Montgomery County.

Also I have tested other cousins (Smiths) from Henrys line.

1. My cousin Paul descends from Henrys son William i descend from Jacob.

2 My cousin Kevin descends from Henry through the same son as me but through his son Burwell i come from James.

Also i have tested my grandfather my father and my son.

It would be awesome if a direct male descendant of Humphrey Smith and Peter Smith could test to see if my Jacob is related to Humphrey or Peter.

I am willing to pay for the test if its done through ftdna and if there is a good paper trail proving their descent from Peter or Humphrey.

Tyson D. Smith II

Mr.smith2@verizon.net

718-344-0833

Re: Old Spangler Cemetery

Margareta20 — 2013-03-11 22:36:30Z

Yes there is and there is another one at a church. I have
not yet to go there some time in the summer as my mother's surname was Spangler.
Hope This helps.

Re: Mary Janney

Joyce1812va1 — 2013-03-10 13:12:06Z

Found an obit for MARY ALMA JANNEY ALLEN
She is buried in the Cannaday Cemetery in Floyd VA
Mary Alma Janney Allen
Roanoke Times Va Thurs Nov 27 2003
age 89 Born Feb 22 1914 Floyd Va
Preceded in death Charlie W. Allen (w, not L for lee)
great granddaughter Aronda Frank

Retired from Halmode Apparel Co.
Surviors: Ruth C. and Lindsay Collins of Copper Hill
Annie M. and Robert Martin
Four sons: J.D and Shirley Hill of Cooper Hill
Woodrow Allen of Wrtz
Alton L.Allen of Cooper Hill
Dalton D. Allen of Cooper Hil
15 grandchildren, 21 great granchildren, six great great granchildren
one sister- Dorothy Whitehead
one Brother- Okie Janney of Roanoke

1920 Floyd Co VA
JANNEY
Cephas
Amanda
Gladys
Mary 8
Thomas

1930
Cephas
Mandy
Dallas
mary A
Palmer F
Homer H'Hanford O
Okie H'
Angel

1940
Cephas
mandy
Homer H'
Hanford O
Okie
Angel

Mary Jarrell Janney
2-07-1885
age 81
March 14 1966
Floyd Co Va

Cephas Janney
June 25-1881
age 60
Nov 8- 1941

Seems over the census, cephas and mandy stood still in time on ages... for two decades they only aged according to the ages given a few years back and forth throughout the census.

I hope this has been of some help to you
If I can help further, let me know.

Joyce

Re: Lester/Pagan/Freeman

joanip78 — 2013-02-18 02:05:24Z

I am married to John Pagan's great grandson David W. Pagan the homeplace of John and his wife are in Pulaski,Virginia. Bertha Lester was John's sister. John Pagan's granson Doug Pagan still lives in Pulaski,Va. near the old home place. You may contact me @ joanip78@yahoo.com I will pass your info. and questions onto the family not many are still living.

Re: Quesenberry's from Floyd County

agapetonesuah — 2013-01-26 23:44:05Z

Yes ... Dama's second husband was Homer L. Simmons of Floyd County VA ... However, they did divorce although I don't have a date ...

Re: SW VA Quesenberry families

agapetonesuah — 2013-01-26 23:36:53Z

Yes ... Wondering ... Are you still collecting information on the Quesenberry Families for your book?

Re: When died, where buried ?

doreatr — 2013-01-19 15:11:36Z

Permelia H. Simmons b: 1835 in Floyd Co, VA d: Bet. 1870 - 1873
+Gordon Cloyd Earles b: 1830 in Floyd Co, VA m: 3 Jan 1867 in Floyd Co, VA d: 1873

Re: When died, where buried ?

doreatr — 2013-01-19 15:08:58Z

Gordon Cloyd Earles m. Permelia H. Simmons 01-03-1867 at Permelia Simmons', Floyd Co., VA by Wilson H. Dodd. He 37

yo widowed brick mason, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Frances Earles. She single 27 yo, b. Montgomery Co., VA &

living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o William & Rhoda Simmons. Source: FCVA1866_00136 (should be in 1867) Register: 3. Page: 24.

I do not have census or burial information. If you do not have a copy of this marriage i will post it.
Barb-R and I worked on these marriages for several years.

Re: When died, where buried ?

paslaf — 2013-01-18 03:24:03Z

My GGrandmother told my Grandmother that her father was Cloyd Earl. Did you ever here that Cloyd had a child out of wedlock? My Grandmother was born in 1866 in Floyd, Va.
If you know anything about this please email me at:
mchale4791@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Phil Shoaf

Re: Reed Peppers Washington

twylaedwards — 2012-12-31 04:10:02Z

Are you referring to the Martha Cannaday who married James Prillaman?

Re: Sumpter Cemetery

doreatr — 2012-12-22 13:47:45Z

Click here to view photos taken by Wanda Simpkins a few years ago in 2008.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vafloyd/SumpterCemetery.ht...

Re: Sumpter Cemetery

neece2 — 2012-12-22 05:31:03Z

just search this address on google and click on the map that shows up.

1242-1268 Horse Ridge Rd NW
WILLIS, VA 24380

Re: John MITCHELL 1760-1836 Montg Co, VA

jimbartlett1 — 2012-12-05 20:53:26Z

Rowena (listed as Roena) 56 Wid Dressmaking-At Home [131 Main St, Salem]; son Elbert L 33 Laborer-Railroad shop in 1930 Roanoke Co, VA Census

1940 Roanoke Co, VA Census (Salem) Rowena SPANGLER 66 Wd is a Lodger

Jim Bartlett

Re: John MITCHELL 1760-1836 Montg Co, VA

jimbartlett1 — 2012-12-05 11:16:59Z

Based on Y-DNA testing results, this MITCHELL family is related to others in Amelia Co, VA during the RevWar, and it is now pretty clear that John MITCHELL b c1760 was not born in England, and was probably born in VA, perhaps in Amelia Co, VA.

Has anyone from this line, besides me, taken the Family Finder DNA (or other autosomal DNA) test? Both men and women can take this test, which reports back the names and emails of cousins with matching DNA. Living descendants of John MITCHELL b 1760 would be about 5th cousins, which would show up as a match some of the time.

I will look for info on descendants of Fabious.

Jim Bartlett jim4bartletts@verizon.net

Re: John MITCHELL 1760-1836 Montg Co, VA

cmkoves — 2012-12-05 03:16:45Z

I'm descended from "F" on your list, Fabious Mitchell through Josephus A. Mitchell. I'm trying to find out more about his daughter, Rowena Alice Mitchell b. Jun 1873, and her husband, Wade Hampton Spangler b. Jun 1872, both of Floyd County, VA.
I can't find a record of them after the 1910 census, until Rowena shows up in a city directory in 1924, listed as widowed. Not sure if her husband was a casualty of WWI or if something else happened to the family. Any leads would be appreciated.

Re: James O.Hopkins family

WillowWisp16 — 2012-10-27 01:55:39Z

Hi,What information are you looking for?

Boone Family VA to NC to TN

ggrussell — 2012-10-19 03:36:15Z

Helping a friend research her Boon/Boone line. There maybe a connection to Floyd, VA. Looking for someone connected to this family from 1860 Census:
Benjamin Boon 28
Margaret Boon 25
Susan Boon 4
Wm Boon 3
Mary Boon 1
Nancy Boon 70

I'm researching a William Monroe Boone who settled in Blount Co., TN. His grand daughter remembers him telling the story of being born in VA, but left home at age 14. Walked to NC and then later traveled to TN. I'm hoping there may be a connection to the above family. Thanks

Sumpter Cemetery

kgjuandad — 2012-10-04 18:05:30Z

What town is Sumpter Cemetery close to? Iknow it is on Rt.619 but cant find it on the map. Thanks Ruth

Sumpter Cemetery

kgjuandad — 2012-10-04 18:04:17Z

What town is Sumpter Cemetery close to? Iknow it is on Rt.619 but cant find it on the map. Thanks Ruth

William Pinkney Jones

barbarajones103 — 2012-10-02 00:17:36Z

I am looking for the parents of William Pinkney Jones, 1827 or 1828 who married Joanna Massie, father to W.P. Jones, who was the father of Dorsie Athel Jones, who was the father of Robert Graham Jones. Trying to find when this line came to U.S. And from what country. Can anyone help?

Re: Underwood

zbfwsw — 2012-09-21 02:18:45Z

Hello Rhonda, I'm a little late to this party, however, Jesse Underwood dob 13 Jul 1804 was my 2nd great grandfather. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Ledbetter dob 23 Jul 1802. If this fits within your parameters, please contact me. Thanks, Beverly Woodard (Ancestor Family Tree name is "Underwood-Lewis Line"

Re: William Amsterdam Reed

logan_jennings — 2012-09-16 21:14:12Z

I replied once but do not see it on the board. I have much information about WAReed from the 1830's in Botetourt until his death in Floyd County. Will share.However, I do not know his parents? You? Logan Jennings

Re: William Amsterdam Reed

dixie25151 — 2012-09-15 00:50:28Z

Any info that yall don't mind sharing with me would be appreciated because William A. Reed is my 5th great grandpa.

Re: Puckett Family

RMBROWN — 2012-07-22 17:28:55Z

Please contact me at rbrown@bright.net about Puckett family from Franklin County

Re: Puckett

princessdarkstarr — 2012-06-09 22:19:23Z

I am also looking for this same Rebecca Puckett. I found some conjecture but a few links later it was told to be false. Not sure what else to do.

Re: William Amsterdam Reed

logan_jennings — 2012-06-08 08:18:45Z

I too have been researching W. A. Reed quite extensively in the last several years. I have much other information about him both in Botetourt and Floyd County. I know exactly where he lived in Floyd County and where his tannery was in Botetourt County.

Would like to discuss this further with you either in an email or phone call.

Logan Reed Jennings
cherylpj@embarqmail.com

William Amsterdam Reed

elreed53 — 2012-06-05 22:58:24Z

Hi all. My parents and I have been searching high and low for any information on the parents of William Amsterdam Reed. He would have been born around 1810 and married Catherine Margaret Farley in Botetourt, Virginia on 9/10/1832. He was listed as living in Locust Grove in 1870, but also lived around The Copper Hill area and Check Virginia. We know he had a tannery, but can't seem to find any information on who his parents were. Any help?

Re: Cronk, Epperly/Kingrea

lde0201 — 2012-06-05 18:57:03Z

I have a ton of info on the Epperly family, as I am one. What exactly are you looking for?

BURWELL JANNEY/FRCVA

778911 — 2012-05-31 23:26:26Z

I AM LOOKING FOR MY GG GRANDFATHER'S SISTER'S WHO THE MARRIED AND WHERE THE DIED. JANE JANNEY 1837 FRCVA,MARTHA 1838,MARY J 1842,MARGARET 1844 AND SARAH 1856 IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME I WOULD GREATLY APPRCIATE IT.I WILL SHARE WHAT I HAVE.THANK YOU SO MUCH mspatty1967@gmail.com use my email

BURWELL JANNEY/FRCVA

778911 — 2012-05-31 23:26:24Z

Re: Plantation Cementery in Greasy Creek area?

gacs126 — 2012-05-07 20:39:25Z

OK, then that's the one in the Indian Valley Cemetery book. It's listed as on "Curtis Quesenberry Farm, State Road 619, Indian Valley, VA". There were approximately 12 graves in the lower cemetery and approx. 45 in the one on the hill. Again, only native stones used for markings.

Re: Plantation Cementery in Greasy Creek area?

neece2 — 2012-05-07 18:56:04Z

Margaret Jennings 1750-1830

Re: Plantation Cementery in Greasy Creek area?

gacs126 — 2012-05-07 18:34:53Z

I do not find William Tobias Phillips in either Indian Valley or Burks Fork. However, being that old, I found one called the Tobias Phillips Cemetery on the Carroll County line. There seem to be two cemeteries and some discrepency as to which is his and which is his slaves. Do you have his wife's name? These two seem to have only rocks marking the graves.

Plantation Cementery in Greasy Creek area?

neece2 — 2012-05-05 22:41:46Z

Anybody know where it might be located...
William Tobias Phillips 1750-1808 is suppose to be buried there.

Re: Creed Taylor Reed

angie75060 — 2012-04-24 12:30:01Z

My great grand uncle was Elder H R Dickey. I am trying to find out who his grandparents were? One resercher I found believed he was related to the Reed family? I would love to know for sure.

Re: Puckett Family

griffis1701 — 2012-04-21 22:50:09Z

I have begun researching them. My grandfather George Robert Puckett is from Floyd County. Have a little info but will be glad to share what I have,
.

Re: Ruth Pucket

griffis1701 — 2012-04-21 22:46:56Z

I believe this Ruth is my mothers aunt Ruth. My mothers name is also Ruth Puckett. She married my dad Walter James Alexander Jr. and they were born and raised in Philadelphia PA. Her father was George Robert Puckett. I've heard Mom talking about her Aunt Ruth and her husband Uncle Lum. My name is Elizabeth Alexander Griffis. Mom and her two sisters, Mary and Barbara have passed on. My mothers mother was Hazel Berninger. Hope this helps you. Just restarting this search.

Acker/Aker/Akers connnection to Hale/Haile

HRTZNMI1 — 2012-04-18 19:15:56Z

Does anyone know of any Acker/Aker/Akers that would have changed their name to Hale. My Y-DNA does not match Hale, but it does match: Acker/Aker/Akers. Thanks for any help.

John Hale

Re: Sargents, Clicks, Rakes, Deharts, etc

softball601 — 2012-04-14 11:31:30Z

I'm looking for Elijah Sargent b 1777 son of Wm.

Re: Sargents, Clicks, Rakes, Deharts, etc

sowgenealogy_2 — 2012-04-14 03:33:41Z

What Sargents are you looking for? I have a Story Low Sargent who married my Dad's aunt and he was born in NH
and is buried in the Dunlap Cemetery, Morris Co., KS is grave is marked with only a small field stone.

Sargents, Clicks, Rakes, Deharts, etc

softball601 — 2012-04-13 12:36:55Z

Looking for info on the above families. softball60@comcast.net

THOMAS, Joseph b: 1824 and Exoney (Oney) (Ona) Thomas

RachelHarris61 — 2012-04-01 01:53:37Z

Need assistance in clarifying children for this couple posted to census records.
1860 census, Floyd Court House, Floyd, VA:
Infant, female, age 2
Infant, male, age 1
Who are these two children?
1870 census, Jacksonville, Floyd, VA:
Nomena, female, age 5 - not listed in 1880 unless she is Amanda
Newbia, female, age 8 mos - not listed in 1880
Norman, age 7 - no listed in 1880 census unless he is Walter
1880 census, Jacksonville, Floyd, VA:
Walter, age 15 - not listed in 1870 census unless he is Norman
Amanda, age 13 - not listed in 1870 census unless she is Nomena ?
Puss, female, age 7
There are other children (Melinda, John Franklin, Mary Ann, Julina Texas and Joseph Tyler listed; however, the ones mentioned above are confusing. Does anyone have a complete listing of all of the children? In the 1900 and 1910 census, Ona indicates she had 9 children with 8 living. Those above would exceed 9. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rachel.

Re: Cochram Family

aintlifesweet27 — 2012-03-09 14:20:09Z

My ggggg grandmother was Rachel Cockram, married to Richard "Dickey" Wood. Any pictures or info on either of them would be wonderful. I can be reached @ aintlifesweet27@yahoo.com

Thanks so much!