Amelia County Queries #1
BUTLER - I am looking for any information available about Alfred Butler born about 1804 in Amelia County, Virginia. Father may have been Edward or John W. Butler. Married Catherine ?, perhaps in Amelia or Bedford County. Son Braxton and son James born in Bedford County. By time of 1830 census, Alfred Butler was in Smith County, Tennessee. Any information or sources of information will be greatly appreciated.
Sep 24, 1996 from Betty Ravenholt
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HASTINGS - My second great-grandfather, William Hastings was born in Amelia in Feb. 1811, and was the son of William and Elizabeth Hastings (Hastin, etc.) of Amelia County. The family apparently originated in Henrico County as indentured slaves of the Richard Cocke family. William Hastings, an earlier possible ancestor landed on the Curles of the James 1636-39 from London, England, but I do not have a complete and connected relation to my William Hastings.
Sep 7, 1996 from Ralph C. Hastings; 523 N. Pikes Peak Ave., Florence, CO 81226
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FANN, HAMES, KRUGG, MOSELEY - Hi, I'm looking for info on Hames, who lived in at least two VA locations - old Rappahanock County (later Richmond)...and Amelia County. Later part of the family moved to Union County, South Carolina. Anyway, Charles Hames and wife Catherine Krugg left Richmond County for Amelia County probably sometime after 1740 and prior to 1759. It's possible he moved prior to marriage, and even possible while still a child - his parants may have been the ones to make the move (William Hames Jr and Winifred Fann). Anyway, by 1759, they definately were in Amelia, where they had a number of children, including William (very popular name in the family), born 1759. He married Elizabeth Moseley, but may have done this after the family moved again, this time to Union County, SC, where that line of the family finally settled down. William, though was only one of a number of children, and others in the family may have stayed in Amelia County, or elsewhere in VA. Any info on Hames, Moseley, Krugg, or Fann would be greatly appreciated. Thanks - Danny Lloyd, dll452@airmail.net By the way, that traveling portion of the family eventually ended up in Texas, where I am.
Sep 7, 1996 from Danny Lloyd
GOODRICH, THORNTON - Starlin (Sterling) Thornton line. Born 15 Feb. 1776 possibly Brunswick Co. VA We think he is the son of William Thornton b.1752, married Sarah Goodrich in 1804 in Brunswick Co. By the year 1778 the man was dead leaving two orphans , Sterling and William and his wife Sarah Goodrich Thornton was appointed their guardian with their grandfathers Wm Thornton and Edward Goodrich posting bond for same. When was the orphan Sterling Thornton born? We think he is our man. Please notify Thornton Family Assn.
10680 Henry Rd.
Henry, Virginia 24102-9769
Sep 8, 1996 from Eva & Booker Thornton
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DRINKARD - George, William John, Francis and other Drinkards, mid 1700s in Halifax, Amelia, Charles City, and Prince Edward Counties. Any and all information appreciated.
Sep 15, 1996 from Mickey Mathis
BRAXTON, SCOTT, SHELTON, SMITH - Need info on: Philmore (Filmore) H. Scott, b Feb 1857, Chesterfield, VA - Spouse Sarah Smith; Richard Scott - Spouse Lucy, Parents of Philmore as listed in the Register of Marriage, 1880
Julian Shelton, b about 1846 in Louisa County - Spouse Kate (Second wife). Listed his place of residence as Newport News at the time of his marriage. Per. Register of Marriage, 1891. Occupation: shoemaker. According to the 1910 census he owned his own shop & home. He is listed in Burkeville Town in this census. Kate - Status shows as divorced per 1910 U.S. Census, Nottoway County, Ennumeration District 71; Isaac Shelton - Spouse Nancy, parents of Julian as listed in the Register of Marriage, 1891 Sidney E Shelton, b about 1864. d before 1900 (?) Son of Julian Shelton - Spouse Nannie Braxton, b Nov 1865. Sidney's siblings may have included William Shelton, A. Shelton, Ann E. Shelton, Cory W. Shelton, Jennie E. Shelton, Joe Shelton & John (Ino) Shelton. Source - 1870 census, Amilia County. Sidney E. Shelton, born Mar 8, 1892 in Berksville, VA, d Aug 24, 1975 in Baltimore, MD. My brother & I are having difficult tracing these families back any further into slavery. We need any help we can get with discovering plantations named Shelton or Scott.
Sep 11, 1996 from Cynthia Mason-Posey
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CHAFFIN, DUFFEE, DUFFER, HODGSON, VAWTER - If you're looking for these names, contact me with your genealogy. Last known ancestors: Issac Duffer or Duffee (Amelia Co), Christopher Chaffin (Cumberland Co?), Bartholomew Vawter (Essex or Old Rappahannock Co), William Hodgson (Essex Co?)
Aug 18, 1996 from Jennifer Taylor
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MAIHLE - I have been unable to find any information
on my great grandfather or his brothers anywhere. Rumor has it he lived in
VA for some time during the 1800's. Any information you could find would
be greatly appreciated.
Aug 17, 1996 from Todd Maihle
SAILORS, SAYLOR,
TALBERT,
TOLBERT - I would like to correspond with anyone
who is researching the surname Tolbert / Talbert any VA or NC counties. I
have a Tolbert line of unknown origin - my 2nd great grandfather Calvin Tolbert
b.c.1827 NC, parents unknown, marr. Elizabeth Sailors / Saylor. I pick them
up in Jackson / Madison Co., GA early 1800s. Thanks. Jane Tolbert Kinzle
Aug 17, 1996 from Jane Tolbert Kinzle
TAYLOR - Alexander Taylor b.abt.1821 in VA. At
some point moved to NC, and married Sarah ??? in NC. Had a few children there
before moving to Pulaski Co. KY sometime between 1845-1850. Do you know anything
about this family? If so, please contact me, I am willing to share the more
recent information that I have.
Aug 17, 1996 from Valorie Spence
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COUSINS,
ROWLETT - I have Robert Cousins living in Amelia
county and was probably there before it became Amelia, his wife name Francis,
would like information leading to her Surname, I suspect Rowlett as I found
a will from Peter Rowlett nameing his daughter Martha Rowlett in 1749. his
three sons named John , Robert and Peter my direct ancestor, Robert Cousins
will probated in Amelia county Va 1769, He owned a land grant of 300 acres
with a John Gray for which he sold 50 aces of it in 1749, Robert s brother
Charles Cousins live in Amelia also and owned land in Amelia and lived next
door so to speak, there is a road in Amelia called Cousins Rd would
be intersted in further info on the orginal property, Linda Cousins
Winslager Fort Worth Texas
August 13, 1996 from Linda Cousins
WEST - Any info on Francis West. Will recorded
in Amelia Co., VA "my 5 chldren and wife, Elizabeth."
From: Matilda West
HADEN, PRYOR - Seeking info on: July 24, 1761 Earl of Granville sold 600 acres on Smith & Wilson line to Philip Pryor. Son Robert Pryor m. Ann Haden in Amelia Co. 1741. Would like contact with other researchers on Pryors.
From: M. West
BALL, LIGHTFOOT,
LILLARD - I am trying to go further back in
my grandmother's tree. I can go back to John Lillard marries Susanna Ball
on December 22 1758 I have a possibillity for John's parents being Benjamin
Lillard and Elizabeth Lightfoot, but I don't know how to verify this information.
I would appreciate any help I could get. Thanks,
Aug 5, 1996 from Lee Robison
ANTILL, DRAPER -
Looking for Thomas Draper, born about 1790 or 1791 in Md. His son William
met Elizabeth Antill supposedly in Md. Sons Isaac and Joseph were born in
VA 1835,36. These folks migrated to SE Ohio in the 1830's. Also, info about
Draper cemetery and Draper's in Frederick Co. would be appreciated.
Rick Draper
(330) 972-5246 University of Akron
1545 Cove St. NW
(330) 877-1253
Uniontown, OH 44685
Aug 5, 1996 from Rick Draper
FENNELL, HITE,
NICHOLS,
RICHARDSON,
RUSSELL,
STOWERS - Looking for ancestors of my grandparents.
Mattie (Martha?) Richardson, b.c. 1880-85, possibly southeastern WVA or
southwestern VA. Her father's name was Oscar Richardson She married Andrew
Stowers 1896-1905. Andrew B. Stowers (b. 4-1879) was descended from a William
Stowers born in 1736 in VA. It is believed he is the grandson of a John Stowers
born in Massachusetts between 1680 and 1692 and who emigrated to Westmoreland
Co., VA, where he died. He was married to a "Frances" and his father name
may have been Joseph Stowers. Elizabeth Nichols, b.1853, was the wife of
George Washington Stowers (father of Andrew B. above). GWS was born 5/10/1842
and died 2/2/1932 in Cabell, WVA. He served in the Union Army in the Civil
War. I would like to know more about Elizabeth Nichols. Her mother's maiden
name was Russell and her father may have been a doctor. Blanche Hite, my
paternal grandmother, born in VA c. 1880s. She married a Benjamin Fennell,
who was a shoemaker, and also farmed tobacco in Dinwiddie County, VA. Family
lived in the Petersburg-South Hill area south of Richmond until World War
II. Of the 10 children (8 boys and 2 girls) 7 moved to Baltimore, MD in the
1940s. I have been trying for several years to discover the identies of my
great grandparents and other ancestors in the Hite/Fennell family. Anyone
have any information on any of the above?
Aug 9, 1996 from Sandy Broda
HURT, TURNER - Moses
Hurt, b. 1726, Caroline Co., VA, d. 1806, Bedford Co., VA; married ca 1748
Ruth Turner, b. ca 1730 Bedford Co., VA, d. aft 1802, Bedford Co., VA. Would
like information on this family. Believe Moses Hurt's brothers settled in
North Carolina. Most were born in Bedford Co., VA. His wife Ruth Turner was
a sister to Admire Turner (my line). Thank you. eba Alexander
Aug 11, 1996 from Evelyn Alexander
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CHAPPELL,
MORGAN, PRYOR,
WILLS - Searching for the ancestors and descendents
of Lawrence Wills (B:c.1725, Amelia Co., Va. D: 1784, Amelia Co); w.d. Sept.
11, 1784; had tract of land north of Dry Fork, Amelia Co., 542 acres; Justice
of the Peace; his 1st w., Lucy Chappell (c.1730-bef. 1766); his 2nd w., Ann/Nancy
Pryor B: c.1735, Gloucester Co., Va. D: aft. 1784, Amelia Co., Va. Looking
for more info. about Thomas Tabb Wills (son of Lawrence Wills) B: 1746; w.d.
Mar. 15, 1823, prv. Sept. 15, 1823, Amelia; his wife June 14, 1774,, Amelia
co.6 Elizabeth Ridly Morgan (dau., Samuel Morgan) B: 1750 Please contact:
Victor Crawford
8812 62nd Ave.
Berwyn Hts., MD 20740
July 16, 1996 from Victor Crawford
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BLACKWELL,
COLEMAN, GUNN,
RICHARDSON - Seeking info, ancestors of David
Richardson born c1730, possibly Amelia Co VA. His son was John R Richardson
born 1753 Cumberland Co VA, married Sarah Blackwell in 1769. Their son was
John R Richardson born 6 Sep 1769 Amelia Co VA, died 8 May 1807 Lunenburg
Co VA, married Elizabeth Anne Gunn. Their son was John Addison born 1798
Lunenburg Co VA, married Sallie Neal Coleman, died 1854 Clinton, Greene Co
AL.
July 14, 1996 from George Turnipseed
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WOMACK - Searching for an Edmund and Mourning
Womack who may have lived in that part of Amelia Co that was later formed
into Nottoway. Will accept info on any Womacks in this area.
July 9, 1996 from Sam Womack
ANDERSON, BURT -
Seeking information about any probate records of Amelia County, VA of a John
Anderson some time after 1786. There were two John Andersons in the 1787
tax, indicating that one was possibly the son. I am more interested in the
senior person as being perhaps the same John Anderson who signed as surety
for the marriage of Ritta Anderson to Robert Burt in Amelia County in September
1782. Leads, suggestions, etc., will be greatly appreciated.
June 25, 1996 from Bill Adams
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GUNN - Have Gunn line in this county. Wd like to
hear from others with this surname.... My Gunn's went on to St. Geo.
Parish/Jefferson Co, GA, then to Coffee Co., GA, then to Berrien & Tift
Cos., GA, by late 1800s. First in St. Geo. Parish and Jeffrsn. Co. by late
1700s. Prob. related to Thomas Gunn I, II and III....Would like to share
info!
June 25, 1996 from Tina Peddie
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YARBOROUGH,
YARBROUGH - Micajah Yarbrough / Yarborough,
father Wm. Yarbrough / Yarborough - will book 1, pg. 50 7/19/1748 p.12/16/1748
gives Micajah plantation and land after death of mother, Ellinor.gf Richard
Yarbrough / Yarborough I believe that Micajah is my gggggggrandfather who
moved to Bute Co., NC (now Franklin Co.). Any info will be appreciated.
June 25, 1996 from John Yarboro
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