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Jim Downs I have
been searching the Downs line for over 30 years. Henry DOWNS is mentioned several times in the Chalkley Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, Volume 1, Augusta County Court Record, Order Book #III. I am prticularlly interested in the entry November 30, 1751(217) which states "Henry DOWNS estate attaached." That's it period. If anyone has access to "the attached" or any other information I would very much appreciate hearing from you. This Henry DOWNS would be my GGGGGG-Grandfather. Thanks for any and all help. Jim Downs From:C. S. Miller COX/CURD. Looking for mid- to late 18th century information re a Henry Cox ho f irst married a Curd, then migrated to Halifax, where he married daughter of Rog er Madison in 1772. Eventually migrates to Blount Co., TN. Thanks. C. S. Miller, e-mail to csmillr@vm.sc.edu From:Cubert T. Wood Seeking info on family of Lucy J. PATTERSON and Paulus R. GOING married in Nelson Co. Jan. 1, 1856. She listed her parents as Thomas and Mary PATTERSON of Buckingham. His parents were Samuel and Elizabeth GOINGS of Nelson. From:Joyce Updated information - Ann (Nancy) COLEMAN born c1764 in Buckingham Co, VA. Died c1807,possibly in Botetourt Co, VA. Buried in Buckingham Co, VA. Married James WOOLDRIDGE born c 1760 in Chesterfield Co, VA. Known children: John James born c1797 in Prince Edward Co, VA, mar Sarah SCHRADER c1824. Rebecca born c1800, Prince Edward Co, VA, died 1879 Lawrence Co, OH, mar Andrew BANDY c1818. Samuel C born c1803, VA, mar Lucy Penn HANNAH c1830. Nancy born c1805, VA mar Pryor MARTIN c1824. From:June Phillips Looking for information of history of Nathanial Pendleton and his wife, Ora Lee Pendleton. Children: Mazie Pendleton and Hugh Thornton Pendleton From:Annie H. Thomas I am searching for my grandmother, Hattie or Harriett Scruggs, born in Buckingham,County,March 1880, to Mary E. and George Scruggs. She had many brothers and sisters, however, I only have the name of one sister, Maggie A. Scruggs. My grandmother married Izea Moss and when he died, she married my grandfather, Thomas L. Whitlow. Does anyone know the names of children my grandmother had with Mr. Moss. A daughter, Sadie Lee, and my mother, Mazie Louise, were born from the second marriage. All were from Buckingham. Any information would be greatly appreciated. From:Carl Wesley Cunningham Jr. I am looking for information about my grandfather - Joseph Wesley Cunningham who grew up on and later owned a tract of land near Dilwyn in Buckingham County. Any help appreciated. Thanks From:Mary Couch Am trying to reach a Roxanna who has query on the Couch family in Buckingham County VA. From:Richard Brooks BROOKS, Wilson Walker, b. 27 Oct 1765 in Buckingham Co., VA and d. 14 Sep 1846 (where??) Marr Mary Jackson GLOVER 11 Aug 1795, (where??). Looking for info on parents and siblings. From:Carole Ruff Buckingham Co., VA. Searching for the parents of Elizabeth Baker SPENCER, b 24 June l8l8, Buckingham Co., VA, d 7 Apr l893, Amherst Co., VA; m c1841, John Gilliam LAYNE (son of George Woodson LAYNE and his wife, Sallie GILLIAM), b 7 Oct l8l0, Goochland Co., Va., d 2 Dec l896, Amherst Co., Va. Family tradition claims she was dau of Rev. John Robert Spencer and his wife, Elizabeth BAKER, but I have a hunch that is not correct From:Lynn ForbesForbes - My Great Great Great Grandfather was Alexander Forbes, born Aug.1,1763 in Aberdeen Scotland. He was orphaned and taken aboard his maternal uncle's merchant vessel as a cabin boy. His uncle put him ashore in New Dumfries, Virginia with Scotish merchant friends about 1770. He served in the Virginia malitia at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in 1780 and was wounded. For his service he received lands in Buckingham Courthouse. He became a tobacco farmer. In 1786 he married Lucy Scruggs and had five children - Judith, John, Alexander, Elizabeth and Thomas. He had a second wife (Judith Amonette) and three more children - Sally Ann, William Wesely and James Henry. My Great Great Grandfather (Alexander Forbes Jr.) was the county sheriff and later Clerk of court. His brother William Wesely was an honorific colonel and a member of the State legislature before and during the Civil War. I am posting this query to learn if anyone has any information on my immigrant ancestors parents, and if anyone knows of a pirate in our family. James Alexander Forbes. I believe he captured the Loot of Lima and buried it on CoCos Island. My Father (Blair) wouldn't talk about him, and my Grandfather (Peter) just called him the black sheep of the family. From:Gerre Byrd CARNES, Fanny married Jacob BAKER 1790 Buckingham Co., VA. Question! Who were her parents and siblings? Please, please respond if you are a Carnes cousin without this specific info, or if you have the info and are not a Carnes cousin. Thanks for your efforts. From: Robert Cobb Mary Ann McFadden born in Buckinghame County between 1800-1840 I am interested to see if I can locate any documentation on a Mary Ann McFadden. . She married someone named Cobb and had a son, James Anderson Cobb who was born in Lynchburg, Virginia. I have no dates but I believe this all occurred between 1800 and 1860.Bob Cobb From: Jane McAshan I Would like to register the McSHAN and McASHAN surnames in Buckingham County. Nehemiah McShan/McAshan, Sr. lived in Buckingham from about 1769-1887. Nehemiah McAshan, Jr. lived there from 1804-1845. From: Randy Smith Have not had much luck searching these Buckingham County names - Percy Lee Oliver, b Jun 19, 1895, wife Mary Florence THOMAS, born Jun 5, 1896. Father of Percy is Walter OLIVER, born 1873, married to either Billie G. or Mary Jane. Father of Mary Florence is John Daniel THOMAS (1874), married to Annie Jane HARRIS THOMAS (1860). Jeames E THOMAS (1833) and Emeline J. THOMAS. William E. HARRIS (1836) and Annie G. HARRIS (1860). Hope that some one has info. Have had many problems tracing census, marriage, etc. for Buckingham County, and would appreciate any help. Any guidance you could suggest would be appreciated. Randy Smith -. Thanks. I have posted what we have at: http://www.computersmiths.com/family/famtree.htm From: DENNIS_HACKETT I am searching the Hacketts of Buckingham Co. From:Carol Garrett Looking for the wife of CARY STINSON, born abt. 1750 and died bet. 1820-30. Probable children were: JAMES, CARY, JR., STEPHEN, THOMAS, GEORGE, ALEXANDER "ALEX" and SUSANNAH STINSON, she married JORDAN B. LeSUEUR, all of these children were born in Buckingham Co., Va. From:Rick Mc Callister I'm looking for info on the family of Mary BARKER b. 1783 Buckingham Co (married John "Jackie" Dolan) & Isaac BARKER b. before 1802 Buckingham Co.(married Spicey SCOTT). Isaac was the son of Jacob Barker & Susan Frances GARNER, both of Buckingham Co. Jacob was the son of James BARKER & Mary SMITH of Buckingham Co. Was Mary BARKER the daughter of James or of Jacob? Is James Barker the same person mentioned in the DAR Patriot Index b. 1726 UK d. 1785 Buckingham Co.? Who are the parents of Spicey SCOTT? The 1790 VA Tax List shows John & Hugh SCOTT from Buckingham Co. What is their relationship to her? I'd appreciate information on any these people. rmccalli@sunmuw1.muw.edu From:Frances Wentz Taber Looking for: Mary TOWLES & Richard SIMS Margaret MARSHALL & Henry SIMS Mary Anne NALLE & Robert Marshall SIMS Polly WHARTON & John/Jack NALLE John Charles HENSON Orange County, Spotsylvania County, Culpeper County, Buckingham County. Willing to share all information! From:CHARLES NORTHWAY Am seeking information on JONATHAN P. RANSON, born in Buckingham County, Va. Married ELIZABETH G. ARMISTEAD of Charlotte County, Va. Lived at Rough Creek. Had at least five children, one of which was ALBERT WALTER RANSON. Any help would be appreciated. From:Evans Peay Searching for information pertaining to AUSTIN PEAY (b. 1807, possibly in Buckingham Co.) married MARIA ANN PENDLETON on Dec 3, 1835 in Buckingham Co. M.A. Pendleton was the daughet of Henry Pendleton, Jr., and Anne Knight. "From: Joyce A. Kelley I am researching the PASLAY/ADCOCK/CLOPTON families. Thomas PASLEY and Margaret CLOPTON both died in Buckingham Co. VA. Thomas died between 1762/67. Their son, Thomas Clopton PASLAY was born 29 Jan 1762 reportedly in Buckingham Co. He married in the county on 05 Nov 1785 to Winnifred Frances ADCOCK, who was born 22 Apr 1770, reportedly in Buckingham Co. They later moved to Owen Co., KY. Any information you have regarding any of these families would be greatly appreciated. Thanx. From: Marlin I am looking for any information on a Mary Ann McFadden born around 1812 in Buckingham, VA. - Thanks From:Ruby Talley Smith In Buckingham Co VA I am looking for the parents and/or siblings of John Myrtle AYRES b abt 1830 d aft 1884 married Ann Demetrice GARRETT, d/o Walter Watson GARRETT and Elizabeth BROOKS. From:Jeri Garner FLOWERS 1. Roland FLOWERS Birth Date: 1764 Death Date: 1837 Remarks: 1812, Came From Buckingham Co. VA To Pickett Spouse: Ann GARRETT Birth Date: 1762 Death Date: 1854 Children: Elizabeth James Levi Roland Author Rosanna Maggie Mary A. Sarah Judy Delila Or This Line 1. Anthony FLOWERS Birth Date: 1775 Spouse: Catherine Children: Sam 1.1 Sam FLOWERS Birth Date: 1802 From:MToney Seeking info on William Toney born abt. 1727, married to Margaret Stuherland. Neek data on his parents and historical data about him and his immediate family. From:Debra Osborn Hawkins BUCKINGHAM CO., city unknown. Looking for information regarding Buck Watson (DOB 7/1858) wife Ella (DOB 6/1860), children: Willie (DOB 3/1882), Walter (DOB 1/1883), Bob (DOB 6/1884), John E (DOB 6/1889), Harvey (DOB 2/1891), Marie (DOB 1/1892), Raymond (DOB 5/1896), Dora (DOB 1899). Another child, Virgie was born after the 1900 Census. Dora Watson had two daughters, Mable and Martha who were born in Buckingham Co., but moved to Baltimore City, MD. Virgie Watson moved to New Jersey. Would like to contact descendants of other family members (we are from the Dora Watson line). Any assistance is greatly appreciated From:Ken TITT I am researching the following: John GANNAWAY, Jr., b. 1720, New Kent Co., Va, m. 1746, Mary MAC GREGOR (GREGORY), b.in Scotland; Edmond ("Money") GANNAWAY, b. 1760, m. 1788 to Drucilla WALKER; James GANNAWAY, b. 1794 in Buckingham Co., Va., m. 1818 to Nancy GRIMES. The GANNAWAY families were in Buckingham Co. for a number of years. I would like to hear from any others that may be researching these families and would like to share data with them. Please e-mail your response to: KWT1149@AOL.COM Thanks for taking the time to read this. Ken From:Rick Mc Callister Looking for information on the Dolan/Dolin family of Buckingham Co. John "Jackie" Dolan b. 1775 Buckingham Co.(married Mary Barker), son of Jerrod & Judy Dolan. Are the Buckingham Co Dolans related to the Dolans from Orange, Augusta &Botetourt Co, who arrived from Ireland? Were John Dolan's children, James & John Jr. born in Buckingham Co or in present day WV? What was Judy Dolan's maiden name? What are the dates for Jerrod & Judy Dolan. From:PJ Achramowicz NORTHCUTT, William, b.c.1749-60 VA, d.30 March 1839 Darlington, SC. M.1.ADAMS, Elizabeth of VA, d.by 1784 VA/NC/SC?, m2.STEWART, Elizabeth, b.c.1771 Dobbs, NC, d.by 1860 Darlington, SC. No known offspring by 1st wife. Children by 2nd wife: Martha, Robert, John, Willoughby W., William Nelson, Elizabeth, Milly, Lacy, Rispah, Mary Alice, Narcissa?. Is William s/o William Northcutt who fought in French & Indian War, settled in Buckinham? Younger William fought in American Revolution from SC Militia. Please contact PJ Achramowicz at: kylep@century.msmail.spe.sony.com From:Thomas Price Buckingham County query 4/5/97. I am looking for information on my great-gradffather, Thomas Edward Johnson. From Civil War pension records he was born Buckingham County, VA. in 1846. He first joined the New Market Voulenteers in June 1861. From:Larry R. Henson I am seeking information on ancestors and descendants of Joseph HENSON and his wife Jemima (Jemimah) EVANS, my ggg-grandparents. Joseph and Jemima sold 300 acres both sides Lovelady Creek, Amherst County, to Elisha EVANS,Buckingham County, (possibly her father) in July 1804. From:Dennis O'Bryant I am very interested in any information on the O'brian/O'briant family that was in buckingham co in 1780's & 1790's and i am trying to learn if they are connected to my o'briant line in granville co,. nc. there is a patrick o'briant in both loacations, but we don't have enough information to find any relation-ship between the two families. a patrick o'briant named dennis o'briant as extr of his estate, but his will does not state any relation to dennis, that is my ancestor. (patrick died about 1796). thank you very much for your time and help. we do sincerely appreciate it. respectfully, dcob From:Kathy ClarkI WOULD BE INTERESTED IN CORRESPONDING WITH ANYONE WHO IS WORKING ON THE HOOPERS. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.KATHY CLARK OKC,OK From:Tim My name is Tim Bryant and I am trying to trace some family history in VA. I am not sure of how to best go about this. My GreatGrandparents lived in the Albemarle and Buckingham county area's of VA. How do I go about obtaining information and or birth/death/marriage certificates for them and their children? The Names I have are: Edmond Bryant b.??--d.1918 from influenza Lizzie (Adcock) Bryant b.abt1880--- d.?? They had 7 children: Edloe Bryant b 1908 Agnes Bryant b 6-13-1912 Sally Bryant b 9-8-1917 Stenson or Stinson Bryant b 4-5-1915 Katie (Bishop) Bryant 9-8-1906 Elsie Bryant b 7-16-1904 Charlie Bryant b 9-2-1910 Thank you...Tim..Timmmus@aol.com From:Damifino Isaac baber was born about 1772.Isaac baber died in 1845 in Buckinghan, VA. He is listed on the 1810 Buckingham VA Census along with Thomas and Caleb Baber. Do you know if he married a girl named Sallie Ming? Isaac and Sallie had a son named Castillo Baber who married Martha Brooks on Aug. 1826, can you find record of this marriage in Buckingham VA? I would appreciate any information you can provide.Thanks H. Campbell From: Jim Davidson Looing for any info regarding my gggf Micujah C. DAVIDSON born in Buckingham, VA, 12/18/1808. No parent info has been found. From: Dave Kosanke I'm looking for any information on the Perry Hill Plantation. From what i have found in family records it was in Buckingham, Virginia. Thanks davek@cet.com From:La vada Montgomery Buckingham County Inquiry--Elmira Garrett, born 23 October, 1822. Buckingham County, Virginia. Died 16, April, 1905, Santa Barbara, California. Married James A. Ogden, 1842, Illinois. Father Father was Ruben Garrett, born 6 March, 1799, Buckingham County. His father was William Garrett, born 1768, Amelia, Virginia. I would appreciate any additional information about these folks, particularly who their ancestors are and where they came from. Will be glad to share information. From:Frances Wentz Taber How can I find:John Charles Henson, b. 1825 He emigrated to Putnam County, now W.Va., d. 1856.He married Frances Griffin, 1850. Where can I go from here to learn about him? He is my great-great-grandfather! He was the father of Frances Jane Henson, b. 1855, my great-grandmother. Thank you in advance! Frances Wentz Taber Fernandina Beach, Florida From:Barbara Brinkley Abraham Jones,born in 1793,son of Davidson and Sarah Jones,married Sarah Taylor,July 4,1820 in Buckingham Co. Va.They had these children: 1. Polly(Mary) 2.Martha(Patsy) 3.Judah 4. Robert Beaty 5.Rachel 6.Davidson 7.Margaret 8.Samuel 9.Sarah Elizabeth 10.Eva Jane 11.Eliza Ann 12.Vinah 13.Minerva 14.Hezekiah 15. Lucinda.They later moved to Tn. Lucinda married William Cargile Stailey,son of Adam Stailey and & Peggy& Cargile.Would like to know who Sarah Taylor's parents were and for sure who Davidson Jones's parents were.Was it Joshua Jones? Would like to trade information. Was Davidson Jones son of Joshua and Hannah (TODHUNTER) JONES? Would like to exchange informaation on these families. From:Larry L. Gough Looking for info. on a Thomas I Moss from Buckinghan Co. Va . He later moved to Lynchburg Va. From:ROBERT F. RUSH I UNDERSTAND THAT MOUNT RUSH IS THE GEOGRAPHIC CENTER OF VIRGINIA. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY DATA OR INFORMATION AS TO HOW IT GOT ITS NAME. IT LOCATED NEAR BUCKINGHAM COURT HOUSE. ,PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU WITH SUPPORTING EVIDENCE, IF AVAILABLE. THANK YOU. From:ROBERT F. RUSH MY FOURTH GRANDFATHER, GEORGE RUSH, LIVED IN BUCKINGHAM COUNTY AND WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BUILT A HOUSE THAT STANDS NEAR MOUNT RUSH. THE OWNER OF THE HOUSE TOLD ME THIS YEARS AGO. HE SAID THAT MOUNT RUSH WAS NAMED FOR THE PERSON WHO BUILT THE HOUSE . DOES ANY ONE HAVE VERIFICATION OF THIS? ROBERT F. RUSH From:John B. Nowlin My grandfather, with my name, practiced medicine in Buckingham CH the first decade of this century. My father, G. Preston Nowlin, was born in the Boatwright house, also located in Buckingham CH. Any information about about Buckingham between 1900-1912, or mentions of my grandfather would be appreciated. From:B. O'Briant O'BRIANT I am researching the O'BRIANT Family in NC. I just found a line of O'BRIANT's in Buckingham Co. Va. Want to know if they connect . Anyone with information on O'Briant's please E-Mail me. From:Ann Wallace Researching the STILL family in Buckingham County. Keziah Still born in Buckingham County in 1771. She married William Phelps, Jr. Would appreciate any information on the Still family. From:Linda Zablatnik Looking for Captain James TAYLOR b. 1761, d. 1847 Buckingham County, Virginia. He had about eight children. I have their names if you are interested. One of the eight was my Gr-gr-gr-grandfather Jordan TAYLOR who lived all of his life in Buckingham. He was 100 years old when he died b.1793 d. 1893. Lived in the tall house built by his father James TAYLOR. Children of Jordan TAYLOR: Susan TAYLOR m. Thomas Wooldridge AGEE, Mary C. Taylor m. Larkin A. WOMACK (my direct line.) William D. TAYLOR Charles TAYLOR, Martha TAYLOR m.Floyd L. KIDD, Matthew J. TAYLOR m. Sarah Elizabeth MILES& Does this sound familiar to anyone out there. I really would like to correspond with anyone who is related to this family. Linda P&S> Jordan's Wife was Frances WHITE WILLIAMSON from Charlotte Co. Va. I noticed in my query that I didn't tell the name of James and Jordan. It is TAYLOR/ They lived on Troublesome Creek on Slate River. James had about eight children Allen,James John, Jordan Virginia and more listed in Will of 1840. Jordan married Frances White Williamson. If you know this family please let me hear from you. Linda Zablatnik. From:Gay Edens Carrigan RAKES CHARLES, WILLIAM & DAVID RAKES appear on the 1773 Buckingham Tithable Lists, also HENRY RAKES in 1774. Charles moved to Henry Co. and is in Franklin Co. by 1786. Charles b ca 1740s-50s, m JANE _____, ca early 1770s, probably in Buckingham. She is said to be Native American. Any clues sincerely appreciated. From:Anita McCray I am trying to find the parents of Chesley and Turbyfield BARNES. Chesley was b. ca 1760, Slate River, Buckingham Co VA. They may have had other siblings, one brother possibly William. If anyone knows of a Barnes family in the area in 1760 please let me know. From:Jane Duke McAshan McASHAN or McSHAN - I am interested in information on the spouse and parentage of Nehemiah McSHAN/McASHAN who was in Buckingham from 1769- 1787. Also, Richard McSHAN, in Buckingham from 1769-1804 when he died. Our family descends from Nehemiah McAshan/McShan through his son Nehemiah McAshan, JR., and his wife Elizabeth Agee. I am collecting any and all descendants of Nehemiah McShan/McAshan, Sr From:M. K. Perry BERNARD FAMILY Looking for the family of John BERNARD (b. Gloucester Co.) who died in Buckingham Co.in 1794. His wife was Henningham Carrington BERNARD. I would like to find the exact death date if possible and any information on the fanily. Thank you very much. From:Wanza J. Campbell Looking for information on Nixon PALMER who resided in Buckingham County in 1782. Later, by 1788, he is found in Kentucky. Had children: James b. Buckingham Co.m.1 Sophia BRUCE m.2 Nancy JEFFERSON; Burton who m. Rebekah BRUCE; John, Jr. m. Nancy FINNELL; Ann m. Christopher REED and Sally. Who was Nixon PALMER's wife and the mother of these children? After James, all the children were born in what later became KY.Also, who were Nixon's parents? Would appreciate any help with this. From:Dennis Hackett Any info on the Hacketts or Rakes of Buckingham Co. From: Mary MURRELL Kanta Seeking the parents of Frederick H. MURRELL. He was born c1800 in Buckingham Co., VA. He was on the tax lists in Lynchburg, VA beginning 1818. He m. Elizabeth M. VENABLE of Buckingham Co. in 1821 in Lynchburg. He died there in 1842. His Obit says "of Buckingham Co., VA". Any info will be appreciated.Thanks From: David Russell Cloninger I'm Looking for my GG's; Samuel possibly born abt 1810's in Buckingham Co. VA, moved to Highland Co., OH and to Scott Co., IA around 1850's. Mary BARNS was born in PA abt 1819. Sam and Mary had two daughters, (1st) Mary, b: abt 1855 in Scott Co., who married T.J. CLONINGER, and (2nd) Elnora, b; 24Sep1863 in Davenport, Scott Co., who married Orin G. SLOAN. I have a lot of census data and obits on another Samuel RUSSELL of Buckingham Co., VA and Mary P. DUNCAN, b; 17 Nov 1809, Albermarl Co., VA but have not tied them with my Sam and Mary. From: Tom Stinson I am researching the family and descendents of Alexander Stinson of Buckingham County VA. He settled there in 1738. Related families are ADCOCK, BRYANT, BONDURANT, BARKSDALE, SEAY, GANNAWAY, AND PROBABLY CARY. From Tim Ramsey Seeking information on William and Rebecca Reynolds. Had son William C Reynolds b ca 1804 Buckingham Co. Both William Sr and Jr had migrated to Nicholas Co. VA by 1830 census. From: Larry L. Gough Looking for info. on a Thomas I Moss from Buckinghan Co. Va . He later moved to Lynchburg Va. From: Mary Alice Dell Looking for information regarding ROBERT GLOVER who died in Buckingham Co. in 1794. I believe his father may have been SAMUEL. His wife was MARY _____ and I believe he was the Robert who lived in Albemarle CO, about 1746-47. Robert's daughter, ANN married ELISHA CARTER SMART. Would like to exchange information with anyone rsearching the Glovers or SMARTS. Mary Alice Dell 101 Rainbow Dr. #2127 From:Robert Singleton BUCKINGHAM Co. VIRGINIA QUERY I am looking for information on my great grandmother's father, Amnon HARRIS, and Philip HARRIS, her brother. I am looking for a marriage record prior to 1842 for Amnon (wife's name is unknown). Also, looking for death info on Amnon, born cir. 1808, and son Philip, born 1842. My great grandmother's name was Mary E. Harris, born in 1847 in Buckingham Co. From: Mary Alice Dell ELISHA CARTER SMART first appears in records of Buckingham Co. in 1777. Family tradition says he was born in England in 1756 of parents who were visiting from colonies and who were shipwrecked on way home after leaving him in England. He and his guardian later returned to US. Were there other CARTERS or SMARTS in Buckingham CO. in 1775 periiod that could have been related to him. Was he really born in VA? Would appreciate help getting over this wall. Mary Alice Dell 101 Rainbow Dr. #2127 From: Mary Kanta VENABLE: I am looking for information about the date and place of the death of Josiah VENABLE. He and his wife Jane THORNTON were land owners in Buckingham Co. They were listed in the 1810 Census of Buck. Co. Found no listing in the 1820 census. Jane and their daughter Elizabeth were in Lynchburg by 1821. The "grapevine" says Josiah died in Amherst Co. Was there a newspaper in the Buckingham area in the late 1700's or early 1800's? Any help will be appreciated.Thanks, From:Tim Ramsey Seeking information on William and Rebecca Reynolds. Had son William C Reynolds b ca 1804 Buckingham Co. Both William Sr and Jr had migrated to Nicholas Co. VA by 1830 census. From: Nancy Davis I am researching Matthew Davis and his son Zachariah Davis's ancestors and descendants. I am also working on the family of William Gilliam whose son Richard Gilliam who moved to Scott Co. and whose daughter Mary married Archibald Ison in Scott Co. and then moved to Kentucky. If you have information about this family please contact me. I will share information. From:Michael D. Harding I am currently researching my family tree which has many branches and roots in Buckingham county. My known surnames are first,Harding,Page,Childress. My Grandfather was John E Harding married to Cannie Page, He was better known as "PETE"and she as "NANNY" I know that they are buried at a baptist church on 54 (?) that has an historical marker in front of it. I believe that this church is in Gold Hill or in that area. The Family has ties in Arvonia, New Canton, Scottsville, Dillwynn, And I am running into a wall with my fathers memories. I would appreciate any insight or help. From:"okiegirl" Hello, I would like to register the CHASTAIN surname in Buckingham County, VA...my ancestor ELIJAH CHASTAIN b. 25 Mar, 1776, in Buckingham....married 2nd wife ANNA MIDDLETON.....son of REV. JOHN CHASTAIN and MARY O'BRYAN.....John is the son of PIERRE CHASTAIN Jr., and MILDRED ARCHER..., VA...son of PIERRE CHASTAIN and ANN SOBLET....son of ESTIENNE CHASTAIN and JEANNE LAURENT....son of JACQUES CHASTAIN and JEANNE AUDET...Thanks... From:Annie Hardiman Thomas I am searching for information on the Hardiman family in Dillwyn, Va., Buckingham County. Especially need to learn about Charles Wesley Hardiman, b. April 25, 1850 d. March 22, 1917. Who was his father and mother? Any help would be appreciated. From:Michael S. Field We are very interested in the parents of Richard LEE who settled in the Fishpond Creek area of Buckingham Co in the early 1700's. One of his children (by his second wife Elizabeth Miller or Muller) was a (William?) Miller LEE from whom my wife (Jenny CHITWOOD) is a direct descendent. Miller married a Peggy Carson and lived in KY, TN, ending up in TX where he died. His father Richard and his mother went to Ballston, VA where she died ca. 1800 and he went on to live with one of his sons in Jackson TN, where he died. Richard lived a long time in Buckingham Co. VA but we don't know if he was born there or came from somewhere else. From:ASPENHAWK NANCY SALLY GANAWAY married JAMES MALCOM in Buckingham County Virginia in 1775. I believe they were both born there also James Malcom in 1752 and Nancy Sally Ganaway. Parents of James Malcom were George and Sarah MALCOM and the parents of Nancy Sally Ganaway were John Ganaway Jr and Mary McGREGOR. Three of Nancy Ganaway and James Malcom's children married into the ADCOCK family. Elizabeth Malcom married John E. Adcock, John Malcom married Joanna Adcock and Sarah Malcom married Edmond Adcock. Any information will be appreciated! From:Ernest N. Miles I am looking for the families of the 16 children of Isham Miles of Bedford and Franklin Counties VA. These children were found listed in a record in Pulaski Co., KY: I have been fortunate to find a copy of an estate settlement listing the heirs of William MILES. It was filed in Pulaski Co. KY in 1843. As he had no family of his own, it listed all of his siblings from 2 different marriages born in Cumberland, Buckingham, Bedford and Franklin Co.'s in VA. His father, Isham Johnson MILES, b. before 1748, was not mentioned in the estate settlement. From:Rebecca Lipe Looking for info on John Moton GAFFNEY. He had at least 2 sons - John Moton GAFFNEY Jr. and James GAFFNEY, b. abt. 1810 Buckingham Co., VA From:William B. Reed FLOWERS, I am looking for information on the parents of Charles Wesley FLOWERS, b.7 June 1794, Buckingham County, VA. Believe it to be Samuel Chandler FLOWERS and Phoebe Ann PITTMAN. Believe his grandparents to be James FLOWERS and Theodosia BAGBY. Any help in confirming this will be greatly appreciated. From:SLTP Looking for descendents and/or ancestors of DR. DAVID CRAWFORD JONES(1802 -1859) and ELIZA WALTON(1810-1893) Appomattox Co. (formerly Buchingham Co.)VA. Also DAVID CRAWFORD, ROLAND JONES, THORNHILL, FEATHERSTON(E), RAGLAND, MASSIE, PETER JONES, ABRAHAM WOOD. From:Sally Adams Allen I am researching the below Patteson family in Buckingham and Appomattox County and would appreciate any help particularly on James Patteson's parents and his wife's name. James Patteson m. Sarah Unknown. James died c1824, Buckingham county Virginia. From:Alan Driver I am looking for Paynes and or Pains. My oldest known ancestor is Pleasant Payne(sometimes spelled Pain). He is believed to have been born in Lynchburg, Campbell CO. Va in either 1781 or 1784. The only reference I have found is the listing of his name in the Buckingham Co. Tax list for 1800. The rumor is that his fathers name was Jesse Payne, but I have seen no proof of this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. From:NA GABE J ZABLATIKI am searching for descendants of James and his son Jordan who lived in Buckingham. Jordan was 100 years old when he died. He died in the house his father James built in 1793 called the Tall House. Jordan's daughter Mary Catherine Taylor married Larkin Womack and they moved to tennessee. Hope to hear from some of my cousins. From:Wayne Adcock My Gr. Gr. grandfather was Edmond Adcock born 1792 Buckingham Co. Va. married Elizabeth Parks. Elizabeth died here where I now live in Miller Co. Ar. I am researching the Adcock line. thanks Wayne Adcock From:sliff@wctc.net I am looking for information on John SETLIFF in Buckingham County listed on 1800 tax list, 1810 & 20 census. I am trying to connect him to Abraham SETLIFF & wife, Susan (?). Abraham being in Buckingham Co. 1802-03 on store account book in Planterstown & 1810 and 1820 census. Any help or correspondence would be appreciated at sliff@wctc.net. From:THE TONEY HOMEPAGE Looking for Toney's? Click here! In search of information regarding Jesse F. TONEY born circa 1809 and his wife Eliza STINSON born c. 1819, settled in Marshall Twp. in Buckingham County. James Casper 1425 South Crescent Heights Los Angeles, CA 90035 Brian Toney Check out the links to Brian's pages below! Buckingham Toney's Homepage: http://users.inna.net/~btoney Toney Genealogy Exchange: http://users.inna.net/~btoney/exchange.htm
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