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Buffalo River (Creek)

janswart2000 — 2013-06-18 10:48:38Z

Does anybody know where the Buffalo River (Creek) is today south of Hampton-Syndney College south of Farmville, VA in Prince Edward County?
My ancestor Baker had property on both sides of the Buffalo River and nearby Spring Creek, near Darlington Heights Rd and Abiline Rd in Prince Edward County. I know he lived on the river but I can't find the river on Google Maps. Perhaps the river isn't as large as it used to be. An 1820 Map of the Country shows a Canal alongside the river. Anybody have a clue?
Jan Swart

Re: Rice, VA

frogtown1979 — 2013-06-14 04:07:55Z

Was that in a history of Prince Edward Co, VA?
I'm interested in knowing how Rice got its name,
too. The William Rice you referred to was the son
of Matthew Rice, my 5 X GG. He administered on
his father's will. Afterwards, he moved to KY with
some of the Burkes family (of Burkes Old Tavern).
Matthew's will speaks of his plantation on the SAndy
River, so it must have been at the location of Rice.
Two of Richard Burkes' sons married daughters of Matthew
Rice--my 4 X GG Charles Burks married Sarah Rice. His
brother Thompson Burks married Anna Catharine Rice.

Re: Davis - Ford Marriage VA

SueMalWallace — 2013-06-06 19:06:44Z

Found Alice's death registry 1889 in Fayette County, WV. She died of TB as did her mother and two of the Crow sisters, Mecca and Tishie. Only Anna and Ida B. survived to old age. Still looking for info on Alice's birth and father.

Armes

dyer7240 — 2013-05-18 16:36:34Z

Susan, Am looking for lines that lead through Harrison (Wallace?) Armes in TN. If you have any info relating to this, I would greatley appreciate knowing it. Thanks a bunch. Charlotte Diaane (Armes) Dyer. email: dyer7240@charter.net; ph. 865-579-7441.

Ned Brown name change to Ned Pinchum/Pinchern

clj189 — 2013-05-15 02:37:10Z

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has a Ned or Hannah Brown, who later changed their last name to Pinchern/Pinchum, in their tree. Don't want to be too generic but thats the only thing I can think of. I've found a 1900 census for them and then a 1910 with a different last name. They lived in Lockett.

Early, Henderson, Lyle

imshedevil2001 — 2013-05-08 22:58:38Z

Is anyone currently researching the family of Willie (Samuel W. Lyle)Lyle (1880-1954) and Sallie Henderson (1886-by 1930)? Willie and Sallie married in 1901 and had a large family. Several of their sons, Elijah, Walter and Robert moved to Maryland (Baltimore and Cecil Counties)as early as the 1930s.

Willie's aunt, Louisa Lyle, married John T. Early. John T. Early was born around 1849 in Bedford County. This couple lived in the Hampden area.

This family is African-American.

Deed for Samuel Bruce

clj189 — 2013-05-02 05:04:18Z

I was wondering if anyone has a Samuel Bruce who may have been born around 1803 in their family, and may have come across his will?

If not, I was wondering if anybody was close to the town of Lockett well Farmville, or planned on being close to it, and could look up Deed Book 34 page 408 by any chance. Samuel Bruce left land to a man named Jordan Jackson who am I trying to understand the connection to of my ggg grandfather Pompey Jackson.

Rice

algibbs129 — 2013-04-14 22:08:48Z

I am looking for information on James Rice b. abt 1724 and who died in 1844 in Gallia Co.,Ohio.

I am trying to determine father and have seen some individuals seem to think that he was the son of a John Rice
b. 18 Sept 1698 New Kent, St. Peter's Parish, Va.

I am descended from James's son Elijah and his dau. Elizabeth who first marr'd James Bromfield in Greenup Co..,Ky and after his death she marr'd Samuel Haney.

Would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks!

Al Gibbs

David Perryman Monroe

drfrens — 2013-03-30 21:18:10Z

I am looking for information on David Perryman Monroe(Munroe) who was born circa 1768 and married Edith Hamblen of Prince Edward County circa 1785. He later moved to Lincoln County Tenn. in the early 1800's.

Re: Beasley's from Prince Edward Co and Buckingham Co

Moma38 — 2013-02-10 21:56:34Z

William is my father in laws great grandfather Sallie Beasley / Kitchens we live here in Lynchburg Va 30 minutes from Farmville if you have any questions please message me moma38@hotmail.com thanks

Re: James Rice and Charles Rice

ARBratcher — 2013-02-01 03:51:35Z

My brother is also a member of Rice Project FTDNA in Group 4

jrice1944 - Please contact me at ARBratcher@aol.com

Thank you,
Alice Ramer Rice Bratcher
==
US Headstone Applications for Military Veterans 1925-1963

Charles Rice
Enlisted Oct 24, 1782
Discharged Nov 24,1782
Rice, Charles Sergeant Capt James Downing’s Company State Militia
Date of death 1809 Lincoln County, KY
Burial: Rice’s Graveyard near Richmond, KY in Madison County, KY

Ship to Miss Edna K Rice, 326 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY
OK’d 1935
==

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-30 00:58:29Z

Obituary for Theodoric Archibald MCROBERT. It lists his marriage date as 12 Aug 1824; the Alabama marriage records scanned into the internet show the marriage date as 11 Aug 1824, Madison County, Alabama.

McRobert, (Theodoric) Archibald obituary, Enquirer, Richmond, Virginia, 16 Oct 1824, Vol. XXI, Issue 48, page 3
Enquirer. Richmond, Virginia, 16 Oct 1824

Actual text
"Communicated
DIED - At Athens, Alabama, on the 7th (illegible), after an illness of eight days, Col. ARCHIBALD MCROBERT, son of Theodorick B. McRobert, late of Prince Edward county, Virginia.

Col. Archibald McRobert removed to Alabama in the summer of 1819, his honorable and exemplary conduct even secured him the good will and esteem of the most numerous and most respectable of the community. This appears from his being elected by large majorities to offices of high trust in the county in which he resided. He was married on the 12th of Aug last to Miss Maria Blackbourne, whom a gentleman from that county describes as, 'a girl of high respectability and good parentage.'

From a letter written by the Rev. Daniel P. Bestor to the mother of the deceased, we make the following extract, which we doubt not, will prove highly consoling to his numerous friends and connexions in this state - 'On being asked if he was afraid to die, he answered, 'all of us are afraid to die.' I questioned him relative to his belief in Jesus, and he assured me that he did believe in him. On being questioned further he told us that he had a hope of happiness after death. About ten o'clock we thought he was dying. Both he and his wife requested me to pray. Immediately after prayer his countenance seemed more than usually lightened up with expression and joy. He then took hold of his wife and said, 'I'm happy.' I asked him again if he was afraid to die? He answered - 'No.' He then expressed a lively hope of happiness beyond this world.' The letter concludes with the following information - 'I preached his funeral sermon in the court house to a large and attentive audience.'
Col. M. was about 27 years of age. In his death Society has lost both a useful and ornamental member. In his disposition he was tender and affectionate. In his principles he was honourable and disinterested. Long shall it be ere his memory sleeps- Long ere his name be forgotten, or his virtue obilterated."

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-28 19:49:16Z

I am looking through my information and will give some details that might be helpful others as well as Katie and Lundy so will post here.

The family Bible was left to Elizabeth MCROBERT, daughter of Rev. Archibald MCROBERT. She married Samuel CARTER 1 Jan 1798. I will have to go through more papers to see if I have anything on this CARTER line.

I am also going to check out the comments regarding a brother named Alexander as that information is not in my database. I have seen some information indicating there was an Alexander MCROBERTS who was in the same area as our ancestor.

Jeanne

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-26 00:15:48Z

I am re-reading the posts and I see that Lundy has Elizabeth Venable MCROBERT, who married Rev. Daniel S. BAKER D.D. listed as the daughter of Rev. Archibald MCROBERT. She was his granddaughter. Elizabeth was the daughter of Theodorick Bland MCROBERT and and Agnes Woodson MORTON. Not sure if it was a typo so decided I would write another post.

Jeanne

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-25 22:47:07Z

I don't have a family tree posted on line. I will send my genealogy to you both using the "contact" link. If you can send yours back to me too, that would be great. I live in Washington state; hope to make it back East sometime. I figure I can work my way across country visiting cousins in my various lines!

Jeanne

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

calliopekt1 — 2012-12-24 21:11:18Z

Merry Christmas, Lundy. My tree is public as "Carter Family Tree" and I am the owner. If you click on my link "calliopekt1" in the message thread, you should have a "Contact" choice to send me a private message. I'll send you one now. To be continued...

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

lbupdike — 2012-12-24 20:37:57Z

What a wonderful Christmas gift to find not one, but two 'new' cousins!

I have no information on either Jane Ayres Baker Philips nor on Geoffrey Baker, her brother, other than their birth dates and the fact they were siblings of my grandfather, Albert Lundy Baker. I have one far-off picture of Albert Lundy Baker and Geoffrey Baker on horses in the Grand Canyon and that's it. I think I may have found Geoffrey's daughter-in-law, Nancy Clowes Baker, but so far, there's been no response to the email I sent her.

Many thanks for clearing up some of the William Munford - Daniel Baker confusion. I am still wondering why Daniel Baker Baker's middle name was 'Baker'...

Can you give me your lineage so I can add you to what I have?

How do we exchange family trees, pictures, documents, and other info on this website? Or does this evolve into an email type of conversation?

And yes, you both are right - there's seems to be one 'caretaker' each generation. My problem is the more I know, the more questions I have!

Merry Christmas Cuz's!

Lundy

PS I live in northern Virginia - either of you close by?

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-24 00:44:25Z

Katie-I don't have too many CARTER's in my database. However I do see them connected to the MCROBERT line as well as the LIGON line. The LIGON line connects to the WOODSON line which is well documented. The WOODSON line, of course, connects with the MCROBERT line.

I have cousins that are interested in genealogy also. My grandmother shared with us, from the time we were little, and it soon becomes apparent which children are really interested and which ones aren't. Those of us who are become the keepers of the history for the generations that follow.

Missouri is definitely in the family tree,though!

Jeanne

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

calliopekt1 — 2012-12-23 22:19:37Z

Hello, Jeanne! Someone in my ancestry of my Grandfather Philips' line must also have been a geneologist, as I have a well-prepared pedigree in ink on vellum, with lines backwards from his generation. I seem to be the only one of my many siblings interested in our history and I very much appreciate your information on my grandmother's McRobert/Baker lines.

My father was a Carter. I've traced his line back to the Southeast, with Carters in Alabama and Missouri. Perhaps our lines crossed in Missouri, as well...

Katie

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-23 21:16:19Z

Katie,
In seeing your reply I see that I have neglected to sign my posts. My name is Jeanne.

It is so nice to meet cousins in this line!

I do not have some of the lineage down to you so am pleased to get this information as well as meet both of you. My information on the BAKER-LUNDY line (which I had spelled LUNDAY) stopped at their three children.

Jeanne

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

calliopekt1 — 2012-12-23 19:00:53Z

Lundy -- Cousins, you and I and, it appears by several posts in response to yours, Morrie77 is a cousin, as well. The two of you have illuminated many mysteries in my family tree. I had always suspected that Susan John Hartman might be a cousin of Rev. William Munford Baker, as marriage was more common among cousins in that time -- especially among small populations -- but not so close a cousin as she.

As you may know, Cordelia Mercy Lundy Baker was the daughter of Jane Susan Ayres Lundy, and cousin to Cordelia Louise Benet and Eleanor Van Vansickle Benet, both childless. Eleanor died in the 1940s and left many family heirlooms of our Derby/Ayres/Lundy line with my grandmother, Jane Ayres Baker Philips. They are now with me. They include belongings of Cordelia Derby Ayres, our 3-greats grandmother. My mother was Cordelia LUNDY Philips!

Thank you for this connection and for all the information. I hope we'll continue to share.

Katie

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-23 04:36:19Z

I just re-read the post about a half-brother and see what the writer meant. The use of pronouns can get confusing (not a criticism of the writer; simply of the reading). I believe what was meant was that Rev. Daniel S. BAKER, D.D. (1791-1857) and Rev. Joseph Stevens BAKER (1798-unknown) were half brothers. This relationship is correct. Rev. Daniel S. Baker, D.D. was the son of Second Deacon William BAKER,Jr. and his first wife, Elizabeth (Mary) DUNHAM. Reve. Joseph Stevens BAKER was the son of Second Deacon William BAKER, Jr. and his third wife, Ann STEVENS. Second Deacon William BAKER, Jr. had only one child with his second wife, Mrs. Susanna HORNSBY (I do not have her maiden name). That child was Thomas BAKER. Susanna died 25 Mar 1795; just two months after giving birth to Thomas (30 Jan 1795).

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-23 04:22:18Z

I forgot to mention the court record on the death of Rev. Archibald MCROBERT's grandson, Archibald MCROBERT (who I have listed as Theodoric Archibald MCROBERT: "Court record: Departed this life on the 7th of this instant (Sept 10, 1824) Archibald McRobert, late clerk of the county court. Robert Austin appointed in his place. Sept 17 has Archibald McRobert died intestate. Maria McRobert his widow, relinquishes her right to administrate. (The estate was not enough to cover creditors and the administrator was ordered to sell slaves as soon as they came into his possession."

The record was input on the 10th; he died on the 7th.

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

morrie77 — 2012-12-23 03:11:09Z

Lundy- You and I are cousins! Rev. Archibald MCROBERT is my 5th great-grandfather. My great-grandmother was a BAKER in this line and I have never heard of a half sibling either. My grandmother (whose mother was the Baker) continued her father's genealogy work (he was a professional genealogist). I have all of the paperwork done of this line and it does not show a half sibling.

On a side note, Rev. Archibald MCROBERT is a recognized Patriot with the DAR. The only women who have joined under him, to date, are descendants of William (Will)E. PARHAM (my great-grandfather). The DAR has him erroneously recorded as "McRoberts"

To fill in some of the blanks you have:
Susan John HARTMAN was born 1834, Virginia, died 1907. Sources include "Bakers in Midway" pg. 13, 14, 18; 1870 U.S. census, Ohio; and records from my grandmother who notes "The record says, 'Wm. Munford Baker, b. 1825 married his cousin, dau. of John Hartman and Susan G. McRobert by name of Susan G. Hartman.' "
The Susan G. MCROBERT noted above is the daughter of Theodorick Bland MCROBERT and Agnes Woodson MORTON.

I have what I refer to as the "Baker" document written 19 Dec 1936 by Will E. PARHAM. In it he writes, "There were several children born to Wm. Munford Baker and wife, though only one living is Daniel Baker Baker." You have a question mark for th date of death for William Munford Baker, Jr. Based upon Will E. PARHAM's document, he was deceased prior to 19 Dec 1936. Also, you have a birth year of 1862 for William Munford Baker, Jr. According to the book, "Bakers of Midway" (I forgot to note the page) he was born 19 Sep 1864.

I have two Joseph BAKER's in my database. One is Joseph Black BAKER b. 4 Apr 1869 who married Mary HARPER. He is the son of William Hartman BAKER. William is the son of Rev. William Munford BAKER, Sr. So this Joseph BAKER is the great-grandson of Rev. Daniel S. BAKER D.D. (1791-1857).

The other Joseph BAKER was born in 1762 and is the son of Benjamin BAKER, Sr. (1722-1785) and Elizabeth LAX.

Daniel Baker BAKER (1855-1937) who married Elizabeth GOWDY was William Munford BAKER, Jr.'s brother. They were also second cousins via the Theodorick Bland MCROBERT and Agnes Woodson MORTON lineage.

Rev. Daniel S. BAKER D.D. and Elizabeth Venable MCROBERT had four sons and three daughters (I have exact dates if you want them):
(1)Howard Melancton BAKER, Esq. (1817-1890)
(2)Theodora Louis BAKER (1818-1885) m. 1st Mr. SCOTT; m. 2nd, 7 Dec 1856 Henry S. HUGHES
(3)Daniel Speece BAKER (10 Dec 1820-19 Aug 1821)
(4)Rev. Daniel Sumner BAKER (1823-1900)
(5)Rev. William Munford BAKER, Sr. ((1825-1883)
(6)Daughter BAKER (Mar 1827-Mar 1827)
(7)Agnes Elizabeth BAKER (1829-1840)

Daniel Baker BAKER, who married Elizabeth GOWDY, was the son of Rev. William Munford BAKER, SR. not Rev. Daniel Sumner BAKER's son.
You are correct that Daniel Baker BAKER and his wife, Elizabeth GOWDY, had a son named William Munford BAKER. He was born in 1890, though, not 1900. Here is the information from his birth certificate:

"City of Newton
Certificate of Birth
Office of the City Clerk,
City Hall, Newton Centre. Oct. 2, 1935

I certify that the following is a true copy from the records of births of the City of Newton, County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

Birth Record No. 495 of 1890, Date of Birth Nov. 20, 1890.
Name of Child, William Mumford Baker
Color, Sex and Condition (as Twins, ets) White, Male, Single
Place of Birth, Centre St. Wd. 7, Newton, Mass.
Name of Father and Birthplace, Daniel B. Baker, born Washington, D.C.
Maiden Name of Mother and Birthplace, Elizabeth Gowdy, born Zenia, Ohio
Residence of Parents, Centre St. Newton, Mass.
Occupation of Father, Manufacturer
Date of Registry Jan. 1891
Attest: Frank M. Grant (Signed)
City Clerk"

Note: The copy of the certificate of birth shows William Munford Baker's middle name as Mumford not Munford.

Hope this post sorts out some of the issues.

Re: Archibald McRobert, 1790s, Presbyterian minister

lbupdike — 2012-12-20 23:12:20Z

Katie C - Re. Archibald McRobert is my great x 4 grandfather. His daughter Elizabeth married Rev. Daniel S Baker in 1816. Their son Rev. William Munford Baker (1825 - 1883) married Susan John Hartman, of whom I have no other information. Their son, William Munford Baker, Jr. (1862 - ?) married Cordelia Mercy Lundy (1864 - ?) in 1894. Their son Albert Lundy Baker (1987 - 1955) married Mary Eaton Pray (1898 - 1989). Their son, James Pray Baker (1925 - 1995) married Barbara Reynolds (1926 - 2005). I was born in 1954 - Lundy Baker (Updike). William Munford Baker Jr. and Cordelia Lundy are my great grandparents too, so we are cousins! I am trying to put together a family tree but the several Daniel Bakers are confusing. And now I read that Daniel S. Baker had a half brother, Joseph Baker? Help! I have a few pieces of Cordelia's silver, namely a few teaspoons. I was under the impression that Daniel B Baker (married to Elizabeth Gowdy) was a cousin of William Munford Baker, Jr. I thought Rev Daniel S Baker (married to Elizabeth McRobert) had two sons: Rev Daniel Sumner Baker and Rev William Munford Baker. Rev Daniel Sumner Baker had a son Daniel B Baker who married Elizabeth Gowdy (and they had a son William Munford Baker 1900-1935). Rev William Munford Baker had a son William Munford Baker, Jr who married Cordelia Lundy. Any info you have to help clear this up would be wonderful! And does the 'B' in Daniel B. Baker really stand for 'Baker'?

Thanks for any assistance!

Lundy B. Updike

Re: BURKS & MINNS families 1700's

NSkinnerwhite — 2012-11-30 16:51:51Z

Thanks so much for supplying this information and I have bookmarked the page and made a copy of it, although I can't see where this fits into my Burks line, I have several Richard's listed, but none with the name of the wife Mildred?? thanks again as I'm sure this will benefit others.

Re: Rebecca Hill's father

elainewoody1 — 2012-11-27 20:42:37Z

Hello Lori. Ronald K. Culbertson (with whom you have communicated regarding Rebecca Hill's father and mother, James Hill and Lucy Matthews. Ron is my "Uncle Ron." Ron and I have been working on this matter for quite some time. Have you any further information regarding the parents of James Hill? We have tried connecting James Hill to Ambrose Powell Hill lineage. Rebecca is my 4g grandparent.

Thank you for your time!
Barbara Mendence

Re: Reverend Andrew Baker Davidson

tunnelm1 — 2012-11-17 20:01:08Z

Do you have the name of Mrs. Mary (Davidson) Walz's father? That is, which son of Rev. Andrew Baker Davidson was her father?

As stated elsewhere in this thread, it now seems that this Davidson family was part of DNA "Family 16" versus DNA "Family 10"....though there is no evidence that any member of DNA "Family 16" ever lived in the Prince Edward Co., VA area (where the Martha Baker who married William Davidson lived....and they were the parents of Reverend Andrew Baker Davidson).

Re: Reverend Andrew Baker Davidson ...DNA

wgalkow — 2012-11-13 03:33:38Z

BIG SURPRISE with this update...the DNA shows this line belongs to Family Group 16 at www.davidsongenes.org .

Re: BURKS & MINNS families 1700's

vatrails — 2012-11-11 20:29:19Z

I know it has been a while since the last posting on this topic but the following blog entry
http://spotisadog.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/will-of-richard-b...

contains a transcript of Richard Burks' will. It lists wife Mildred, and sons Richard Floyd Burks, Charles, John, Thompson, and Philemon (dec'd), as well as daughters Elizabeth Burks, Mildrid Rains, and Edith Langsdon.

Re: Rice, VA

jenniferrylds — 2012-11-02 19:00:11Z

I have family coming out of farmville va with the name rice betty and thomas rice and their relatives nannie and peyton rice. Betty and thomas were listed as farmers on the 1930 census. I know that after slavery groups of freed.slaves would establish small towns. This is something I'm going to look into.

Re: Daniel/Coleman/Cunningham/Redd

Dia2nne — 2012-11-01 23:05:27Z

A little confused about this post.

One paragraph shows Elizabeth Ann Daniel born 6/4/1790 - marrying March 13, 1780 (10 years before born) and her husband born 1775 (marrying 5 years after he was born) and first child born 1798 (8 years after she was born). Am I reading the dates wrong? Please clarify.

It appears from the message you posted 8 Oct 2012 that Margaret who married Francis Coleman was the daughter of James Daniel & Jane Elizabeth Kelso, but in this message it appears she is listed with
James Kelso Daniel
Elizabeth Ann Daniel
Jane Daniel
Sarah Daniel
Polly Daniel
Margaret Daniel
Frances Daniel
Samuel J. Daniel
Margaret Daniel b. abt 1850
William Daniel, b. abt 1754
Mary Daniel b 1757
Jean Daniel m. James Cunningham
all as children of John Daniel & Sarah Cunningham.

Please help me interpret this.

Benjamin Franklin Davenport

shapactek — 2012-10-20 19:48:03Z

Benjamin Franklin Davenport was born May 9, 1813 in Virginia..he married a Jane Parr or Marr..
I'm searching for any information about his parents, who they were, what their name was..
Benj moved to Alabama and later lived and died in Kemper County Mississippi.
He had children but all were born in Alabama.
I know nothing about his life in Virginia or his parents..
any help would be appreciated..I'm posting this in different counties as I don't really know where in VA..just a general idea from a DNA test done.
Thanks
Shap

Re: Douglas Church

HBates1853 — 2012-10-13 22:28:39Z

My Morton family comes from the same area as yours. I am most interested in the information on John Morton who settled in Prince Edward/Charlotte, VA. Wesley James Morton was the father of my great grandfather Samuel T. Morton. His son Asa Dickerson was my grandfather.
Thanks in advance,

Helen Morton Bates

Re: Douglas Church

HBates1853 — 2012-10-13 22:07:02Z

Nancy, I too am part of the Morton. My father was Aubrey Wilson, son of Asa Dickerson Morton, son of Samuel T. who was the son of Wesley James Morton. According to information I have, Wesley James and Sarah Ann Thackson had 4 children: Samuel T., Sarah "Sally" Jane, Robert H. and Richard. I will be willing to share information.
Helen

Re: Daniel Family

cclemmer — 2012-10-08 05:29:36Z

That would be James Daniel (b. 1698 Ireland d. 1763, Farmville, Amelia (now Prince Edward Co.) VA, m. Jane Elizabeth Kelso (who married 2nd James Cunningham, Sr. (b. Abt 1720 Ireland d. Bef Nov 6, 1780 Charlotte Co., VA); James and Jane Elizabeth Kelso Daniel had a daughter Margaret who married Francis Coleman. 3 of the Daniel children married 3 of the Cunningham children. I guess it only made sense for the surviving parents to marry as well.

Re: Daniel/Coleman/Cunningham/Redd

cclemmer — 2012-10-07 20:10:44Z

My records show that Capt. James Kelso Daniel had a sister, Elizabeth who married William Redd. They were the children of John Daniel and Sarah Cunningham. William T. Daniel was the son of James Daniel and Elizabeth Cunningham. John Daniel and James Daniel were brothers; Sarah Cunningham and Elizabeth Cunningham were sisters. James Cunningham, their brother, married Frances Redd, sister of William Redd. William Daniel, brother of James & John, m. Hannah Cunningham, sister of Sarah & Elizabeth. So, three brothers married three sisters; my family also intermarried into this family (Redds). Would be happy to share if you like.

George Bell died in 1816:

George Bell settled the place in Prince Edward County known as Bell View. This was evidently the tract of land which he purchased from Gideon Fremon of Amelia County, in 1771. By deed dated February 9, 1771, Gideon Freeman, of Amelia County, conveyed to George Bell, of Prince Edward County, a "tract of parcel of land containing two hundred and thirty five acres . . . . lying and being in the County of Prince Edward, bounded as followeth, viz: beginning at a bounded white oak standing on James Carter's line, thence North 13 deg. West one hundred & fifty two poles to a white oak standing on Adam Calhoun's line, thence North 86 deg. West 82 poles to a while oak standing on the top of a hill, thence S. 60 deg. West fifty four poles to a red oak, thence South 65 deg. West 118 poles to a hickory standing on John Biggar's line, thence S. 10 deg. West one hundred and seventy five poles to a hickory standing on the said John Biggar's line, N. 83 deg. East three hundred and nine poles to the beginning."

This tract of land it will be observed, was adjoining to the place where Adam Calhoun lived. Two years after purchasing the place he married Rebecca Calhoun, Adam Calhoun's daughter.

The specific dates of George Bell's birth and of his marriage to Rebecca (Rebekah) Calhoun, and the dates of her birth and death are from the manuscript (letter) of Nathan Adam Bell, of Darlington Heights, Prince Edward County, Va., July 26, 1912.

George Bell's will, dated June 12, 1815 and probated November 18, 1816 (Will Book 5, p. 135, Prince Edward County, Virginia), mentions all these children. It indicates that Elizabeth Daniel, his daughter, was a widow at the time he made a codicil Feb. 29, 1816. In addition to these children the will also mentions his grandson, George I. Bell, but does not indicate which son was his father. He mentions also his grandson, George W. Bell, son of D. Bell, He mentions his daughter Velette (Violet) Daniel, indicating that both his daughters married husbands named Daniel. He mentions his grandson, George B. Daniel, but does not indicate whether he was the son of Elizabeth of Violet.
George Bell in his lifetime seems to have aquired considerable property. The records of Prince Edward County, Virginia, show that in 1771 he acquired from Gideon Freeman 235 acres of land (D. B. 4, p. 66); in 1790 from Samuel Stanhope Smith (the first president of Hampden-Sidney College), of Princeton, NJ, 650 acres of land on both sides of Briery River (D.B. 8, p. 312); in 1797 from Thomas Jones 347 acres (D.B. 11, p. 62); in 1799 from Thomas Owen 338 acres (D.B. 11, p. 297); in 1799 from John Nelson 200 acres (D.B. 12, p. 49); in 1800 from James Dixon 400 acres (D.B. 12, p. 3); in 1801 from Richard Jones 497 acres (D.B. 12, p. 19); in 1801 from John Allen, Sr., 330 acres (D.B. 12, p. 152); in 1802 from John Allen, Sr., 303 acres (D.B. 12, p. 280); and in 1805 from Archer Womack 358 acres (D.B. 13, p. 322).
During this time he conveyed in 1795 to Adam Calhoun 235 acres (D.B. 10, p. 308); in 1807 to Adam Bell 747 acrees (D.B. 14, p. 66) and to George w. Bell 358 acres (D.B. 14, p. 64).
It would appear therefore that he had something more than three thousand acres of land after accounting for that conveyed away. His will shows that he had settled several of his children on various of these lands in his lifetime, and he gives these lands to them by his will. His will also disposes of forty slaves to his wife and children.
The appraisal of his personal property (Prince Edward Co. Will Book 5, p. 343-4-5), shows his personal property was of the value of 5,023 pounds.

Re: Daniel/Coleman/Cunningham/Redd

rockwriter10 — 2012-10-07 17:46:58Z

In my records I have Violet BELL (b. 5 Oct 1785 Pr. Edw Co, d. 27 Jan 1844), daughter of George BELL (b. Jan 1740 Pr. Edward Co, D. July 1822 PE Co.) and Rebecca CALHOUN (b. 1755, d. 20 Jul 1822 Pr. Edw Co.) who married Capt. James Kelso DANIEL 9 Sept 1805 Pr. Edw Co.

I also have her sister, Elizabeth BELL (b. 3 Nov 1775 Pr. Edw Co.) who married William T. DANIEL 12 Sep 1809 Pr. Edw Co. I have William T. DANIEL as a son of Joseph DANIEL (b. about 1769) William T. DANIEL has a sister, Elizabeth DANIEL (b. abt 1795 Pr. Edw Co., VA)

Re: Simpson family, Prospect

pj71 — 2012-10-02 20:16:30Z

Write to me at simpsonseeker@yahoo.com please. I may have something for you!

Re: Farmville Virginia

jmneagle1 — 2012-10-01 01:27:26Z

Cindy, check your e-mail. I just sent the images of the obit for Floyd Thompson.

Re: Farmville Virginia

pelfreycindy — 2012-09-30 23:44:46Z

Oh thank you sooo much. Do you know if the paper was around in 1934 (Powhatan) and in 1941 (his wife)? Can't wait for obit, so excited.

Re: Farmville Virginia

jmneagle1 — 2012-09-30 21:29:56Z

I got it. I've misplaced the flash drive that the obit is on. I will send it to you as soon as I locate it.

Re: Farmville Virginia

pelfreycindy — 2012-09-30 16:33:18Z

Hey, this is Cindy Pelfrey. Thank you so much for finding the obit. I sent you an email, just wondering if you got it. My computer was not working for a couple weeks.

Re: Simpson family, Prospect

R_Simpson_808 — 2012-09-30 02:46:40Z

I'm also a great grand child of Charlees Archer Simpson; b. abt. 1877, perhaps in VA; m. abt. 1905 to Anna Augusta Henrietta Raetz; d. unknown. I just found your post. Have you gained any additional information since you posted in 2005. I have no more ancestry information other than what I've shown. I'd be interested to see what you have. His daughter, b. 1906, just passed away in 2010 at age 104. She never knew anything about him beyond what I've posted.

Re: Matthew Nelson of VA and NC

BettyHerrell12 — 2012-09-22 16:40:56Z

Hi Linda,
Could this Matthew be part of the Matthew Nelson family in
Craven and Sumter Co's in SC?? Betty.

Re: Farmville Virginia

jmneagle1 — 2012-09-22 01:01:26Z

I went to Library of Virginia again today. I realized I didn't check the dates after the death date for Floyd Thompson. I found his obit. The Farmville Herald was a bi-weekly publication in 1967. That's why those dates were missing. They don't exist. My mistake. If you will send me your e-mail adress, I will send you a copy.

Joe Neagle
Mechanicsville, VA
jmneagle.1@verizon.net

Re: Reverend Andrew Baker Davidson

tunnelm1 — 2012-09-19 19:34:03Z

William Davidson married Martha Baker (a daughter of Douglas Baker and Jane Thompson...and that Jane Thompson was a daughter of Reverend John Thomson and the Reverend's presumed wife Margaret Osborne). William Davidson appears to have been a son of the David Davidson (born circa-1715 in James City Co., VA) who married Mary Giles and who died in Buckingham Co., VA around 1798. This Davidson family was part of DNA "Family 10" at www.davidsongenes.org, and it has been "traced back" to the "first" known David Davidson....who was born in Holland, lived in James City Co., VA (JCCo) by at least 1682 and who died around 1687 in JCCo).

William Davidson and Martha Baker left the Buckingham/Prince Edward Co., VA area and moved to Botetourt Co., VA by 1769. A living male Davidson descendant of their son Reverend Andrew Baker Davidson has just ordered his DNA test from Family Tree DNA, and we should have the results in about 5-8 weeks (and, presumably, it should "match" the other male Davidson donors who are already in DNA "Family 10"). Reverend Andrew Baker Davidson had brothers who were named Baker Davidson (married Elizabeth "Betsy" Womack; died fairly young by 1805), William Davidson, Junior (married a Jinny Davison from another/unrelated family; he was APPARENTLY was the Captain William Davidson who died in Botetourt Co., VA in 1829, but no "conrete proof") and Joseph Davidson (may have never married; died fairly young around 1814). I SUSPECT that the fourth (and oldest) brother of Reverend Andrew Baker Davidson was the David Davidson who was on the 1810 Campbell Co., VA census (per several clues), but I have no proof at this time that he was definitely the son of William Davidson (who left his Will in Botetourt in 1812, but unfortunately, he only identified one of his sons and one of his daughters by name) and Martha Baker (she died in 1829 in Botetourt, per a newspaper obit). I would love to find a living male Davidson who is out of that David Davidson in Campbell Co., VA and who would take the DNA test. Comments/questions?

Re: Farmville Virginia

jmneagle1 — 2012-09-18 23:45:04Z

I went to the Library of Virginia yesterday, but the issues for the dates you gave are not on the microfilm.

Try this link to Greenwood Library at Longwood College in Farmville:

http://readpac.longwood.edu/search~S0?/tFarmville+Herald/tfa...

I have been there myself and know they have many of the Farmville Herald issues on microfilm. If you contact them, they may loan the reel you need to your local library (if they have it).

Joe Neagle

James R. Lyle, Prince Edward County, VA

imshedevil2001 — 2012-09-17 19:18:16Z

I would like to correspond with anyone currently researching the Lyle family that lived in and around the Keysville, Virginia area around end of the 19th century. The couple I am currently researching are the late Willie Lyle (1880-1954) and his wife Sallie Henderson (1886 - aft 1930). I would like to find out if anyone has any information on Willie (also known as Samuel W.)Lyle's father, James R. Lyle (born about 1860 in PE Co).

Willie Lyle is buried at New Bethel Baptist Church near Meherrin, VA. I am also interested in the Early family who was part of this community as well as the Egglestons.

blessing.moon@yahoo.com

Re: Farmville Virginia

pelfreycindy — 2012-09-15 17:19:30Z

Would appreciate it. I live in Pennsylvania. I did try the one website but they didn't have those dates.
Thank you