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1 Candie Stiles, age 18, and John Thomas Heard, age 22, were
married in the home of Daniel Stiles by JP William Dowell.Recorded at Hot Spring County Court House, Book 3, page 116 per
Melvin L. Heard's THE HEARDS OF HOT SPRING COUNTY. 		Family: F446
 
2 Ceremony performed by William H. Heard, Sr. J. P. Family: F444
 
3 Grandma Allamae lied about her age, in order to get married. In Arkansas, you had to be 18 years old to marry, and she was only 16. They were married on the sidewalk outside the courthouse, in Fordyce, AR (Dallas County). Family: F13
 
4 Marriage performed by Rev. William Davis. Family: F406
 
5 Marriage recorded at Clark Co. Courthouse, Arkadelphia, AR,
Book K, page 91. Helen Heard, 18, Lono, to W. C. Stiles, 23,
Lono, by O. C. Miller. 		Family: F435
 
6 Note, I've seen online where some minor changes in details - such as wedding date as 1/27/1850 instead of 1/29/1850 which came from old family notes, supplied by Martha Reddin Mooneyhan (2003). Family: F2675
 
7 The marriage was performed by Wm. A. Young, JP. Family: F443
 
8 The marriage was performed by Wm. H. Heard, JP. Family: F432
 
9 (Research):http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=pbanks&id=I9568 *Pernina
 
10 1880 Census Stone Co. AR
Page: Franklin
Date: 27 Feb 2001 		*Pernina
 
11 Possible name: Perrine
Old Pendelton Database files suggest her birthday was actually About 1826 		*Pernina
 
12 Obituary:

Frances Hall Reavis
(May 19, 1926 - April 26, 2003)
Frances Hall Reavis, age 76 of Leola, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003 at her home. She was born May 19, 1926 at Tulip, Arkansas, a daughter of the late John William Manning and Ruth Palmer Green Manning. Mrs. Reavis was a retired employee of International Paper Company, a member of Leola Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband of her first marriage, J.B. Hall, a Daughter, Janis Byrd and her husband of her second marriage, James T. Reavis. Survivors include two sons, Randy Hall and Wife Kristy of Leola, Roger Hall and wife Karen of Leola. Two Daughters, Ruth Jones and Husband John of Texarkana, Arkansas, Tina Rackley and husband, Tommy of Alexander. Two Step-Daughters, Clara Thore and husband Glenn of Winston-Salem, NC. Ouida Newton and husband Ronnie of Leola. One Son-In-Law, Lonnie Byrd and wife Linda of Hot Springs. Two Sisters, Grace Ford of Marianna and Opal Thompson of Aubrey. Nine Grandchildren, Tim Byrd and wife Tonya of Texarkana, TX. Jeff Jones of Magnet Cove, Rhonda Cooper and Husband Kevin of Hot Springs, Angela Gray and husband Scott of Texarkana, AR. Nathan Hall, Brittney Hall, Aaron Hall and Courtney Hall all of Leola, Garrett Rackley of Alexander. Five Step Grandchildren, Jim Dodge of Charlotte, NC Mandy Webb and husband Jamie of Leola, Brad Newton of Leola, Will Miller of Winston-Salem, NC. Mollie Rackley of Sheridan. Three Great-Grandchildren, Ashlee Byrd, Logan Byrd, and Gracson Byrd. One Step-Great Grandchild, Emilee Webb, and her Caregivers, Martha Mooneyhan and Patricia Smith. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, April 28, 2003 at Leola Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Johnny Brewster and Bro. Shelton Miller Officiating with burial in the Leola Cemetery, by the Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. Visitation will be Sunday 4-6 PM at the Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Ronnie Newton, Ben Smith, Paul Orr, George Stiles, Tim Byrd, Jeff Jones. 		Francis
 
13 died of smallpox Lydia
 
14 1880 Census Stone Co. AR
Page: Franklin
Date: 27 Feb 2001 		Martha Pernina "Timms"
 
15 Possible name: Perrine
Old Pendelton Database files suggest her birthday was actually About 1826 		Martha Pernina "Timms"
 
16 (Research):-----Original Message-----
From: Rdvsr@aol.com []
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 11:24 AM
To: VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [VARUSSEL] Justices

Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


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17 (Research):Sources:

1. Abbrev: Russell Co. VA Deaths Title: "Some Russell County, Virginia Records -- Births and Deaths 1853-1866"
Author: Colley, Thomas 		Nancy Amburgey
 
18 Note: Nancy Franklin's death was reported by her son, William L. Franklin. The cause of death was dropsy. She was reported as the "consort" of James Franklin. Nancy Amburgey
 
19 Married name Robertson. Lived in Drayton plain, Michigan at the time of her mom's death. Jessie Lee Arnold
 
20 Married name Bead. Lived in Bearden at the time of her mom's death. Margaret Arnold
 
21

1745 Colbert Artrup Proving His Right to Take Up 50 Acres
According to Royal Instructions

submitted by John Snyder,QApharm@aol.com

Spotsylvania County, Virginia, Order Book 1738-1749, Page 323,
June 4, 1745


At court held for Spotsylvania County on Tuesday, June the fourth
anno 1745
Present his Majesty's Justices John Waller, Richard Tutts,
Francis Thornton, Larkin Chen

Colbert Artrup in order to prove his right to take up fifty
actress of land according to the royal instructions came into
court and made oath that he came into this colony immediately
from Great Britain about ten years ago and that this is the
first time of proving his said right which is ordered to be
certified.


Complete transcription of the record from a copy the original
document by John Edwin Snyder. 		Colbert\Colburt Atrup Artrip
 
22

1754 Colburt Artrup Deceased Administration
Wayne Co. WV

Spotsylvania County Records, Deed Book E (1751-1761), page 197,
September 3, 1754

This Indenture made the third day of September 1751 between
Richard Peacock of the town of Fredericksburg and County of
Spotsylvania Black Smith of the one part and Roger Dixon of
King George of the other part. Whereas one Colburt Artrup
late of this County of Spotsylvania and having departed this
life intestate and having a good personal estate amounting to
nearly fifty pounds and leaving at the time of his death Mary
Artrup his widow and three children infants of very tender years
to wit John Artrup, William Artrup, and Anne Artrup
administration of the estate of this intestate was granted
to said Mary Artrup his relics who soon afterwards inter
married with the afore. Richard Peacock party thereto by
virtue whereof all the estate of this Colburt Artrup came
to the hands and possession of this Richard Peacock and has
been-in mostly -which itself is of a perishable nature and
it is thought equitable and necessary for the benefit of the
orphans that the'd. Richard Peacock should - to them their
full shares of their father's estate which the said Richard
Peacock is willing to do. Therefore this indenture
witnesseth that as well for the performance of the above
mentioned just intention as for the consideration of the
sum of five shillings current money to the said Richard
Peacock in hand paid by the said Roger Dixon the receipt
whereof is here acknowledged the said Richard Peacock both
granted bargained and sold by these presents doth grant
bargain and sell and confirm to the said Roger Dixon his
heirs and assign all and singular the goods and chattels
herein after mentioned to wit Two feather beds - blankets
sheets and other furniture belonging to them one chestnut
coloured - brown mare and colt, two cows and calves, one
large looking glass, one large cupboard, one dozen of plates,
three pewter dishes, three pewter basons, one pair tongs,
one grid iron, one griddle, one box iron and headers, two
chests, three boxes, three iron pots and pot hooks, two
iron pot racks, two pails and three - seven chairs, two
tables, one bell - spice mortar and pestle, one rug and
blanket, one washing table and one powdering tub, 60 bushel
of - a grind stone and servant man named Michael Reed and
a servant woman named Mary King. To have and hold all and
singular the afore said goods and chattels - to the said
Roger Dixon his heirs and - to take the same into possession
when he thinks proper to sell and dispose thereof for the
use of the said John Artrup, William Artrup and Anne Artrup
orphans of the said Colburt Artrup deceased in order to pay
them what shall be respectively due to them from the said
Richard Peacock for their share of their said deceased
fathers estate if the same come to the hands and possession
of the said Roger Dixon and will yield so much as will
satisfy the said orphans legal demands.

In Witness whereof the said Richard Peacock hath hereto set
his hand and seal the day and year first within written.
Richard Peacock (signature)At a court held for Spotsylvania
County on Tuesday September the third 1754.
Richard Peacock acknowledged this his

Deed to Roger Dixon which is ordered to be recorded

Test Wm. Waller Cl Crt
Returned to General Court October 1754.

A complete transcription of the record by John Edwin Snyder from
a copy of the original document. 		Colbert\Colburt Atrup Artrip
 
23 Their son John Harvey married Susan ? in Montgomery Co. VA. John and Susan's son, James Harvey married Mary "Polly" Kiser 1809-1810. James was born in Montgomery Co./ Va and later came to Russell Co. VA. He owned 3000 acres of land in Russell Co. and the village of Artrip was named for him. He and Polly were the parents of Jasper, my great -grandfather. Jasper first married Mary Smith. . He married Harriet Dotson 3-27-1867. They had 3 children--Albert-Sarah-Virginia. I think it is possible that the name Artrup came from the name Hartrup. This name was in England.
Virginia County Records. p58 Mary Artrup, admx. of Colbert Artrup, deed., with Joseph Steward,sec. July7,1752. Va. Couty Records,p.197 Sept.3,1754.
Richard Peacock of town of Fredericksburg, Blacksmith, to Roger Dixon of King George Co. Whereas one Colburt Artrup, late of Spts. Co., Deed.,died intestate, leaving an estate worth f50, and leaving a widow, Mary Artrup , and three infant children,vizt., John Artrup, Wm. Artrup and Anne Artrup. Administration granted Mary Artrup, his widow, who soon afterwards intermarried with sd. Peacock, for the sum of 5 shill.curr. Goods and chattels. No witness. Sept. 3, 1754Colburt also left a man servant, Michael Reed and a woman servant, Mary King.
William Sutton of Spts. Co., planter, power of Attorney to Mary Whitehouse ofsame county. Dated, Sept. 28, 1750. Cuthbert Artrip, William Grayson. Dec. 4,
1750.
Copies of records from Lancaster Co., VA and Spotsylvania Co., VA
VA county Court Records--order book abstracts of Spots. Co., VA 1744-1746
Spots. Co. June 4, 1745CORBET ARTRUP in order to proved his right to take up fifty acres of land according to the Royal Instructions came into Court and made Oath that he came into this Colony immediately from Great Britian about ten years ago and that this is the first time of proving his right, which is ordered to be certyfyed. p323
Colbert must have come to this country about 1735 and this would seem to prove he came from Great Britian.The idea of headrights --- was to encourage the settlement of the New World by providing free passage to individuals. This was not really free because many of them came as indentured servants, or in other ways had to reimburse their sponsor for the cost of passage. But the sponsor or the sponsoring organization that put up the money got the land.
For the individual, headrights were a privilege, not something automatically given to a person. He had to get a certificate of entitlement from a county court and take it to the Secretary of the Colony, who issued the headright (right to patent 50 acres). Then he had the County Surveyor make a survey of the land he wanted, and then took the survey and the headright back to the capital to obtain the patent for the tract of land. One must also remember that the amount of money involved was a trifling sum, at that time. This business of headrights can be confusing, and the governing laws changed from time to time, and from Colony to Colony, but it helps to remember that the Golden Rule: he who has the gold, gets the land.
It should be further noted that the location of the lands received by the sponsor is not necessarily where the immigrants landed, nor were settled. Location of these acreages was determined by what was available, as well as the individual's desires.
In addition, the headrights were bought and sold: the person getting the patent might not have been the one who immigrated, or transported the others. To make it more confusing, headrights were not always claimed immediately after immigration. Obviously they system was fraught with a wide variety of abuses.
In summary, a name as headright in a land patent merely establishes that he entered Virginia prior to the date of the patent.

They appear in the Court of Common Pleas in the county in
which the land was granted.

Book 1742-1744Corbet Artrip and Joseph Stewart entered into recognizance & assumed; the sd. ARTRIP in ten pounds current money & the sd. STEWART in five pounds current money to our Sovereighn Lord King George the Second, the same to be levied on there lands & tenements, good & chattells, on condition that is the sd. ARTRIP should not be of good behaviour to THOS:REEVES & others in five it is condidered that the Plts. recover of the Deft. the same & there costs in this suit expended, and the Deft. in mercy, & c. (wonder what this was all about???)_
Richard Hartrop married Ann Colbort 22 Sept 1713 in Saint Benedict, Lincoln, England--24 July 1714 son Richard was born in St. Peters Lincoln, England( I wonder if these could be the pts of Colbert--lots of children named Mother's maiden name--age could be about right) 		Colbert\Colburt Atrup Artrip
 
24 1860 Russell County Virginia Marriages
06/Dec/1860 William Hale Elander Artrip 20 21 S S Russell Co. Russell Co. Henry D. & Ruth Hale William & Mary Artrip Andrew A. Kiser 		Ellender "Ellen" Artrip
 
25

1850 Census of Russell County, VA p.285A
18 909 909 Artrip James 61 M Farmer 3,000 Montgomery Co. VA
19 909 909 Artrip Polly 60 F Russell Co. VA
20 909 909 Artrip Jasper 22 M Farmer Russell Co. VA
21 909 909 Artrip Winney 21 F Russell Co. VA
22 909 909 Artrip Jane 19 F Russell Co. VA
23 909 909 Artrip Harvey 17 M Laborer Russell Co. VA 		James H. Artrip, Sr.
 
26

1860 Census of Russell County, VA p.64
37 416 416 Artrip James Jr. 44 M W Farmer 1,700 250 Va X
38 416 416 Artrip Sally 40 F W Va X
39 416 416 Artrip Noah 20 M W Farmer Va X
40 416 416 Artrip Winny 17 F W Va X 		James H. Artrip, Sr.
 
27 (Research):http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wv/wayne/military/ArtripsRW.txt James H. Artrip, Sr.
 
28 Harold Snyder's book "An ARTRIP Genealogy" states that Carl L Ray of TN says James Artrip m a second time to Rothew Sykes on 11-13-1867, age 52, daughter of John Wallis. On this he stated b in Roanoke Co., Va pts. John and Susan Artrip.
The first Artrip in Russell Co. VA. was James, for whom the village of Artrip was named. He may have been of English descent and was born in 1788. James was a farmer and large land owner of 3000 acres. He built a two story log house in 1823 near the ford of Clinch River in Artrip, VA. In the 1850 Russell Co. census this farm consisted of 3000 acres-(from Virginia Snyder-Eventually, 11 buildings.( a two-story house, pig pen, 2 barns, smokehouse, spring house, grainery, wire house, kitchen and apple house(these were put in hugh barrels that were hewed out of a single tree trunk. Leaves were put in the bottom of the barrel and between layers of apples. The barrels were about four feet high. Barrels were also used to store grain and apple cider as well as fish, which were salted down. The barrels for cider were made of sycamore wood. Corn was stored in the sorn crib and blacksnakes were put in the building to kill the rats. It was believed also that blacksnakes killed poisonous snakes. James apparently had slaves as one of the log buildings was slave quarters.)
James married Mary "Polly" Kiser, born 1790, daughter of Joseph Kiser and Susannah Stacy. They moved from Shenandoah Co. To Russell Co. Joseph Kiser was a pioneer who came to Clinch River near Artrip, as entered in the Washington Co. surveyors book, entry no. 1--an 88 acre patent land on south side of Clinch River in 1786. This became part of Russell Co. Joseph was of German descent. Joseph and Susannah's children were--Joseph,Jr.--Ephraim--Charles--Mary Polly-- Susannah-- John-- and Abednego. Joseph fathered most of all the Kiser's of our area. Joseph spent the remainder of his life in Russell Co. To the marriage of James Artrip and Mary Polly Kiser were born 13 children--Sally--Winnie--Susan--Jane--Nancy-- Elizabeth--Polly--William--Jasper--Harvey--James, Jr.--John--Joseph. Joseph and Susannah moved to Russell Co. from Shenandoah Valley about 1783, after the Revolutionary War, settled in Castlewood area on Clinch River. Joseph's father Charles "Karl" Keyser came t this country aroound 1751. He lived, for a short time, in Germantown, PA and in Lancaster Co. PA. He fought for the British in the French and Indian War in 1755 under General Braddock. He came from PA to VA and settled on Mill Creek, South Branch of the Shenandoah River in Page Co. In 1755 he bought land and built a home there. James,Sr. listed in 1860 Russell Co. Census as 71 yrs. of age(real7000) (personal600)

2nd marriage listed James as 72, w. and Ruthsen 52 w.(? where did I find this)

13/Nov/1867
James Artrip 72 W Roanoke Co.
Catherine Sykes 52 W Russell Co.
John & Susan Artrip
John Wallis
John A. Collins

http://www.rootsweb.com/~vagspc/reader.htm

ARTRIP, JAMES (1820 U.S. Census)
Virginia , RUSSELL, NO TWP LISTED,
Series: M33 Roll: 141 Page: 143

ARTRIP, JAMES SR (1860 U.S. Census)Virginia , RUSSELL, LEBANON P O, Age 71, Male, Race: White,
Series: M653 Roll: 1376 Page: 32 		James H. Artrip, Sr.
 
29

1783 Virginia Tax List
John Artrip ?1761 White Male Over 21 Shenandoah, Property Tax List 		John Harvey Artrip
 
30

1787 Virginia Tax List
John Artrip ?1765 White Male Over 21 Shenandoah, Property Tax List  		John Harvey Artrip
 
31 An "orphan" over the age of 14 could select his own guardian [as it isnow]; if he were younger, the Court appointed the guardian. If an orphanwere left little estate, he was often apprenticed by the Court to learn a
trade.
A document shows that John Artrup became indentured for 5 yrs. to Thomas Blanton, a carpenter & joiner. At the end of the document he signed his last name as Artrip. He was released from this contract 8-1765. He married Susan around 1768 and moved to Waterburg, New Haven, Connecticut. Winnie was born there in 1771. Elizabeth & Rosanna may have been born there also. John and Susan moved back to the Shenandoah Valley, Montgomery Co. VA where William and James were born. John was possibly married a 2nd time 11-13-1867 to Rothew Sykes age 52, dau. of John Wallis. John would have been about 80 at this time.

Database: Full Context of Apprentices of Virginia 1623-1800
Combined Matches:
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Apprentices of Virginia
Artrip, John

Apprentices of Virginia
Master: Blanton, Thomas

Apprentices of Virginia
Beginning date: 08/05/1760

Apprentices of Virginia
Sex: male


Source: Spotsylvania Co. Wills B 1749-1759, 488

Apprentices of Virginia
Spotsylvania Co.

Apprentices of Virginia
Occupation: carpenter

Apprentices of Virginia
Ending date: 08/05/1765

Apprentices of Virginia
Race: white 		John Harvey Artrip
 
32 (Research):-----Original Message-----
From: Rdvsr@aol.com []
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 11:24 AM
To: VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [VARUSSEL] Justices

Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


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33

1850 census
William Artrup age 72 Framer VA
Polly (Mary) 50 VA
Alexander 20 VA
Malinda 17 VA
Mary 14 VA
Harmon 11 VA
James H. 10 KY
Noah 9 VA 		William Artrip
 
34 Artrupp, William

Viewing records 712-721 of 19717

Master: Heartwell, William

Apprentices of Virginia

Beginning date: 06/01/1763

Apprentices of Virginia

Sex: male

Apprentices of Virginia

Father: Artrupp, Colbert (deceased)


Source: Spotsylvania Co. Apprenticeship Indentures

Apprentices of Virginia

Spotsylvania Co.

Apprentices of Virginia

Occupation: silversmith

Ending date: 06/01/1769
Race: white


In Revolutionary War 		William Artrip
 
35 Could have a child NancyBorn in Montgomery Co., VA and 1800 came from Shenandoah Valley VA to Louisa WV area. William Artrip
 
36

1850 Census of Russell County, VA p.240B
23 300 300 Artrip William 39 M Farmer 120 Russell Co. VA
24 300 300 Artrip Mary 31 F Russell Co. VA X
25 300 300 Artrip Harmen 13 M Russell Co. VA
26 300 300 Artrip Ellander 11 F Russell Co. VA
27 300 300 Artrip Elisabeth 10 F Russell Co. VA
28 300 300 Artrip Martha 9 F Russell Co. VA
29 300 300 Artrip Nancy 6 F Russell Co. VA
30 300 300 Artrip Mary 4 F Russell Co. VA
31 300 300 Artrip Samuel 2 M Russell Co. VA
32 300 300 Artrip Lavenia 5/12 F Russell Co. VA 		William H Artrip
 
37

1870 Russell County Census
30 254 254 Artrip William 60 M W farmer 1,500 319 Virginia X
31 254 254 Artrip Mary 52 F W keeping house Virginia X X
32 254 254 Artrip Samuel 22 M W farm hand Virginia X
33 254 254 Artrip Melvina 20 F W asst house keeper Virginia
34 254 254 Artrip William 18 M W farm hand Virginia
35 254 254 Wilson David 7 M W at home 		William H Artrip
 
38

1860 Census of Russell County, VA p.5
15 28 28 Artrip William 48 M W Farmer 1,200 60 Va
16 28 28 Artrip Mary 41 F W Va.
17 28 28 Artrip Ellen 19 F W Va.
18 28 28 Artrip Elizabeth 18 F W Va.
19 28 28 Artrip Martha 17 F W Va.
20 28 28 Artrip Nancy 16 F W Va.
21 28 28 Artrip Mary 14 F W Va.
22 28 28 Artrip Samuel 12 M W Va. X
23 28 28 Artrip William 10 M W Va X
24 28 28 Artrip Rachael 6 F W Va 		William H Artrip
 
39

1880 Census of Russell County, VA p. 8c
William H. ARTRIP Self M Male W 70 VA Farmer VA VA
Mary ARTRIP Wife M Female W 62 VA Keeping House VA VA
William ARTRIP Son S Male W 27 VA Laborer VA VA
David W. ARTRIP GSon S Male W 14 VA Laborer VA VA 		William H Artrip
 
40 They settled on Dumps Creek, Russell Co., VA . William owned 350 acres. They had eleven Children.
Some of the information on William and Mary's descendants are from the book written by Harold E. Snyder, "An Artrip Genealogy"
Floyd, his grandson, said William lived to be 93, this would put death date around 1904

ARTRIP, WILLIAM (1860 U.S. Census)Virginia , RUSSELL, LEBANON P O, Age 48, Male, Race: White,
Series: M653 Roll: 1376 Page: 5 		William H Artrip
 
41 Note: The wife of John may be Talitha Austin but this is still not yet proven
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14310 		Talita (Or Tabitha?) Austin
 
42 (Research):http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=poole&id=I11857 Nancy Annett M. Baker
 
43 Hunter's Chapel Cemetery - Dallas County, Arkansas

Location: Highway 9, 13 miles south of Malvern, Arkansas, between the two little towns of Lono and Tulip.

NameBornDiedNotations
---------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
F.M. Stiles25 Dec 184327 Sep 1917Husband of Nancy
A. Stiles

Nancy A. Stiles26 Dec 184823 Jan 1925Wife of F.M. Stiles

Charles L. Stiles18791948Son of Nancy & F.M. Stiles

Lilla D. Stiles18831962Wife of Charles L. Stiles

Neva Hogg Stiles23 Aug 19117 Aug 1942
& Infant

Effie Leria Stiles18901950Wife of Homer Stiles 		Nancy Annett M. Baker
 
44 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I06278 Betty Kate Barber
 
45 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I06277 Andrew Johnson Barker
 
46 Was married twice. For more info, go to information source at: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I18241 Aubrey Bernys Barker
 
47 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I12938 Benjamin Rush Barker
 
48 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I12950 Daniel Barker
 
49 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I15012
Marriage 1 Sarah Elizabeth MEEKS b: 1872
Married:
Children Daniel Jackson BARKER , Sr b: 1891 Mary Frances BARKER b: 1892 William Sanders BARKER b: 1893 Janie Elizabeth BARKER b: 1894 James Alvin BARKER b: 1896 Harry Rose BARKER , Sr b: 1898 George Muscoe BARKER b: 1899 Raymond BARKER b: 1901 Unknown BARKER b: 1903 		Daniel Lee "Sonny" Barker
 
50 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I18234 Dorsey Lee Barker
 
51 Medical Information: infant death Infant Barker
 
52 Medical Information: infant death Infant Barker
 
53 Medical Information: infant death Infant Barker
 
54 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I12952
Marriage 1 Sallie Bettie LAND
Married:
Marriage 2 Pattie HOPPER
Married: 		James Washington Barker
 
55 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I06279 Joseph Fountain Barker
 
56 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I12750 Joseph Herbert Barker, Jr.
 
57 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I15694 Joseph Herbert Barker
 
58 Info Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I18251

Name: Living BARKER Sex: F Reference Number: 18251
Father: Raymond Nathaniel BARKER b: 1897 Mother: Loay Almeda MCVEY b: 1900
Marriage 1 Arthur MILLER b: 1929
Children Living MILLER Living MILLER
Marriage 2 Robert NORDYKE  		Living Barker
 
59 Info Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I18251

Name: Living BARKER Sex: F Reference Number: 18251
Father: Raymond Nathaniel BARKER b: 1897Mother: Loay Almeda MCVEY b: 1900
Marriage 1 Arthur MILLER b: 1929
Children Living MILLER Living MILLER
Marriage 2 Robert NORDYKE  		Living Barker
 
60 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I15010 Lucinda Barker
 
61 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I15011 Sanders Lee Barker
 
62 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I06273 Saunders Jackson Barker
 
63 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I12937 Virginia "Jenny" Eleanor Barker
 
64 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14989 William "Billy" Jefferson Barker
 
65 Census: 1850 Age 48, Name listed as Sentea or perhaps this is a second wife.Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14489 Zerena "Rena" Barker
 
66 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I18235 Barbara Evelyn Barnes
 
67 What is her relationship to Benjamin Beach, who married Hannah'ssister-in-law Mary Wheeler FAIRCHILD after the death, in 1704, of
Zachariah's brother Samuel Fairchild?
Also, is she an aunt to Ruth Beach, born 1684/85, who married SamuelFairchild Jr.? Ruth's father John bech, Jr. bwas born in 1654, and married his
cousin Hannah Staples. 		Hannah Beach
 
68 (Research):The Beach family info for Thomas and wife Joan Hill and children was found on World Family Tree CD volune #7 tree #0258, CD volume #6 tree #4393, CD volune #11 tree #789 & 1599, CD volume #12 tree #992, CD volume #13 tree #990 Pilgrim John Beach
 
69 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Vicountess Of Turenne Beatrix
 
70 This william Braaaose went to england with William I kinng of england. There aare 2 lines of this braose family William haad a son John who es line went to [Arnold.FTW] William Braose
 
71 I had death 3-22-1859--Note from Julie Voyle "she died after 1860 census and before 1870 census in Letcher Co. KY Mary Polly Breeding
 
72 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Havise Bretagne
 
73 BRUEILLY- Mrs Bertha Brueilly Kinney, 86 years, of Pittsburgh, Pa. formerly of Blossburg, died Monday, February 5, 1973. She was born in Blossburg on April 20, 1887. She was the daughter of Peter and Jane Brueilly. Her survivors include two nieces; Mrs Ester Cloud of Corning, and Mrs. Robert Hayes of Front Royal, Virginia. Funeral and committal service was held Thursday at 10:00a.m. at the Auld Funeral Home, North Williamson Road, Blossburg, burial was in the Arbon cemetery, with the John Shypulefski, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Bertha Breuilly
 
74 BRUEILLY- Pease, Marjorie Brueilly Devitt Pease, 87, a resident of the Carleton Home, Wellsboro, and formerly of Millerton, died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born Feb. 6, 1911, in Covington, she was the daughter of Peter and Lena Pollard Brueilly. She was a dairy farmer for many years, and a member of Jackson Summit Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her husbands, Clarence E. Devitt and Willard Pease; one sister, Ester Clark Whittaker; and one brother Raymond Brueilly. Surviving are two daughters and son - in- law, Eleanor and Harold Draper and Joyce and William Young, all of Millerton; nine grandchildren; and two great- grandsons. Friends may call Thursday Aug. 6, from 7p.m. to 9p.m. at the Scureman Funeral Home, 130 S. Main St., Mansfield. Funeral services will be held there Friday, Aug. 7, at 11a.m. with the Rev. Douglas Hodge, pastor of the Jackson Summit Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be made at Arbon cemetery, Blossburg. Marjorie Breuilly
 
75 BREUILLY, PETER (1910 U.S. Census)Pennsylvania , TIOGA, COVINGTON TWP, Age 37, Male, Race: White, Born: FRAN
Series: T624 Roll: 1422 Page: 252

Came from the Manche, France

Changed name to Bonnely upon arrival in USA 		Peter (Pierre) Desire Eugene Breuilly
 
76 from Republic of France Peter (Pierre) Desire Eugene Breuilly
 
77 Died of Cancer Walter Arthur Breuilly
 
78 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com *Geoffrey Count D'eu & Brionne
 
79 Migrations to Russell County VirginiaName Migration Date State CountySutherland, James & Sarah "Buchanan" 1807 VA Botetourt Sarah Buchanan
 
80 Hunter's Chapel Cemetery - Dallas County, Arkansas

Location: Highway 9, 13 miles south of Malvern, Arkansas, between the two little towns of Lono and Tulip.

NameBornDiedNotations
---------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
F.M. Stiles25 Dec 184327 Sep 1917Husband of Nancy
A. Stiles

Nancy A. Stiles26 Dec 184823 Jan 1925Wife of F.M. Stiles

Charles L. Stiles18791948Son of Nancy & F.M. Stiles

Lilla D. Stiles18831962Wife of Charles L. Stiles

Neva Hogg Stiles23 Aug 19117 Aug 1942
& Infant

Effie Leria Stiles18901950Wife of Homer Stiles 		Effie Leria Bullock
 
81
19 Aug 1688: Abiah professed her faith and was admitted to membership in the Third of Old South Church. 		[Anne] "Ann" Child
 
82 Estates in Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire [Arnold.FTW]

Estates in Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire [Arnold.FTW]
Estates in Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire [ArnoldWalesMar02.FTW]

Estates in Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire [Arnold.FTW]

Estates in Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire [Arnold.FTW]

Estates in Hertfordshire, Huntingdonshire 		Richard Fitzgilbert Clare
 
83 Don't know his father's name. Believe he lived in Oregon. Tom Collins
 
84 Rasnake/Smith CemeteryLocated on Rt. 600, in Sink Hole Valley abt. 2 miles out of Cleveland, just past the Ivy Ridge Chapel Church. I visited this cemetery August 12, 1998. There are actually four cemeteries that are located here. Two are beautiful and well cared for. They are situated beside each other with a fence seperating the two. The Smith Cem's. are in the woods at the end of the first two cem's. and are overgrown. There are numerouse graves here that are marked with field stones.

Note: Items in brackets ( ) added by the compiler.
Matilda Smith, Wife of William P. Smith (d/o John Kiser & Nancy Long)
died August 14, 1891
Age 71 years, 6 months, 3 days 		Matilda Combs
 
85 COUCH, ADA E. 51-04A Ada Ellen Couch
 
86 Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1900/castlewood1.html Ada Ellen Couch
 
87 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/vitals/marriages/1856.html Archibald Couch
 
88 1856 Russell County Virginia Marriages
12/Dec/1856 Archibald Couch Mary Meade 22 16 S S Russell Co. Russell Co. John & Fanny Couch Viving M. & Tabitha Meade Elihu Kiser

Civil War Soldiers and Units of Russell County
21st Virginia Cavalry
Soldiers recruited in Russell County

Couch Archibald 21st Cav E1 6/1/6373 Archibald Couch Russell County VA Priv VA 32 06/01/63 Y P

COUCH, ARCHABALD (1860 U.S. Census)Virginia , RUSSELL, BERKLEYS MILLS P O, Age 26, Male, Race: White,
Series: M653 Roll: 1376 Page: 222 		Archibald Couch
 
89 (Research):COUCH, Lottie Maye b: April 28 1892 d: Oct 27 1944 d/o John T. and Martha Couch; md: J. E. DINSMORE, Dec 25 1911; 4 boys 2 girls. Joined the Gravel Lick Church of Old Regular Baptist. Charlotte "Lottie" Couch
 
90 1853 Russell County Death Index
http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/vitals/deaths/1853.html
David Couch 8y 2m M 11 Aug Russell Flux John & Fanny Couch 		David Couch
 
91

1850 Russell County Census
721 Couch Henry 36 Russ. s/Jeremiah Couch & Agatha Gibson - Src., LDS Ancestral File
721 Couch Susannah VICARS 26 Russ. d/Paul Vicars, Sr. & Susannah Barker
721 Couch Elihu K. 3 Russ.
721 Couch Elisabeth 2 Russ.
721 Couch Jemima 1 m Russ. 		Henry Couch
 
92 1853 Russell County Death Index
http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/vitals/deaths/1853.htmlHezekiah Couch 13y 11m M 14 Jul Russell Flux John & Fanny Couch 		Hezekiah P Couch
 
93

1850 Russell County Census
720 Couch Jeremiah 74 Grayson
720 Couch (Agatha) (GIBSON) (Dec'd) Src. - LDS IGI File
720 Couch Polly 35 Russ. 		Jeremiah Couch, Sr.
 
94

1850 Russell County Virginia Census
726 Couch Jeremiah Jr. 32 Russ. s/Jeremiah Couch & Agatha Gibson - Src., LDS Ancestral File
726 Couch Margaret FAIRCHILD 32 Wash. Src. - Death rec. Mary Jane "Couch" Meade, 1921. d/Aaron Fairchild & Rebecca McSpadden - Src., LDS Ancestral File
726 Couch Rebecca 12 Russ.
726 Couch Henry 10 Russ.
726 Couch Noah 9 Russ.
726 Couch Mary Jane 7 Russ.
726 Couch Andrew 4 Russ.
726 Couch Susan 2 Russ.
726 Couch George W. 3 m Russ. 		Jeremiah Couch
 
95

1870 Census of Russell County, VA p.309B
1 34 34 Couch Jeremiah 53 M W farmer 225 Virginia X
2 34 34 Couch Margaret 52 F W keeping house Virginia X
3 34 34 Couch Louisa 15 F W at home Virginia X
4 34 34 Couch Thomas 12 M W at home Virginia X
5 34 34 Couch Jeremiah 7 M W at home Virginia 		Jeremiah Couch
 
96 Civil War Soldiers and Units of Russell County
21st Virginia Cavalry
Soldiers recruited in Russell County
Couch Jeremiah 21st Cav E1 6/1/63
74 Jeremiah Couch Russell County VA Priv VA 27 06/01/63 Y P 		Jeremiah Couch
 
97 Jeremiah Couch b. 1776 in Grayson Co.,Va. He followed abrother William into Russell Co. in the early 1800's and settled there. Ihave info on some of his children. John, Henry, Jeremiah Jr., Elizabeth, &Mary Polly who never married. She was living with her sister Elizabeth andher Husband William W. McCoy in Wise county in the 1870 Census. She isburied in Wise county and the death is recorded in the Wise county death
register.
LDS film #034394 Page 31, line 8. Jeremiah married Agatha Gibsonand they are buried somewhere in a Couch cemetery along the banks of the
Clinch River. 		Jeremiah Couch, Sr.
 
98



1860 Russell County, Virginia Census
21 1508 1508 Couch John 54 M W Farmer 1,400 535
22 1508 1508 Couch Fanny 84 F W
23 1508 1508 Couch Jeremiah 22 M W Farmer 122 X
24 1508 1508 Couch Patsey H. 12 F W X
25 1508 1508 Couch Franklin G. 11 M W X
26 1508 1508 Couch Nancy 8 F W X
27 1508 1508 Couch Frances C. 7 F W X
28 1508 1508 Couch Elizabeth 3 F W 		John Couch
 
99

1850 Census of Russell County, VA p.271B
8 725 725 Couch John 44 M Farmer Russell Co. VA X
9 725 725 Couch Fanny 40 F Washington Co. VA X
10 725 725 Couch Mary 18 F Russell Co. VA
11 725 725 Couch Eliza Ann 14 F Russell Co. VA X
12 725 725 Couch Archer 16 M Laborer Russell Co. VA X
13 725 725 Couch Jeremiah 13 M Russell Co. VA X
14 725 725 Couch Hezekiah P. 12 M Russell Co. VA X
15 725 725 Couch John C. 8 M Russell Co. VA X
16 725 725 Couch David C. 4 M Russell Co. VA
17 725 725 Couch Patsey H. 3 F Russell Co. VA
18 725 725 Couch Nancy 7/12 F Russell Co. VA 		John Couch
 
100 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/vitals/marclues.html John Couch
 
101 COUCH, John; m. Fanny FAIRCHILDS, sibling of Jane, Isaiah, Peggy, Moses and Aaron, Jr. Fairchild, ch. of Aaron Fairchild, Sr. (RCV COB #1, 1831-1872, p. 11, 24 Apr 1834) (all siblings mentioned as "...infants under the age of 21 years" in 1834) John Couch
 
102 1853 Russell County Death IndexJohn C. Couch 11y 10m M 14 Jul Russell Flux John & Fanny Couch

http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/vitals/deaths/1853.html 		John C Couch
 
103 RUSSELL COUNTY 1886 MARRIAGE RECORDS

GROOM/ AGE RACE STATUS PLACE OF PARENTS DATE OF MARRIAGE/ BRIDE BIRTH MINISTER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOHN T. COUCH 20 WHI SINGLE RUSSELL ARCHIBALD & MARY COUCH 19 AUG 1886MARTHA HALE 21 WHI SINGLE RUSSELL WILBORN & ELLEN HALE ANDREW KISER
http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/cemeteries/gravellickcem.html
GRAVEL LICK CHURCH CEMETERY
NEAR CARBO, VIRGINIA
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE3655659N 821406W (extrapolated from USGS Quad Map: Carbo, VA)
DIRECTIONSFrom South Clinchfield, VA go South on Rt 615 for about 3 miles. On the right is the entrance to Gravel Lick Church up a gravel drive. The cemetery is behind and around the church.
FIELD NOTES: 2/15/99This cemetery is on a hillside and pretty well kept. Started in the SW corner. FORMAT Note: Items in parenthesis are the best guess of the researcher. Items in brackets are my comments. A double stone is two people on one stone - usually husband and wife unless otherwise indicated.


Gravestone:
John T. COUCH
Apr 20, 1866 - Dec 25, 1928[Son of Archibald & Mary Couch. John T. and Martha Couch had a daughter, Lottie Maye Couch (Apr 28, 1892 - Oct 27, 1944) who married a J. E. Dinsmore on Dec 25, 1911 who was a member of the Gravel Lick Church in 1910] 		John Thomas Couch
 
104 (Research):-----Original Message-----
From: Rdvsr@aol.com []
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 11:24 AM
To: VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [VARUSSEL] Justices

Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


==== VARUSSEL Mailing List ====Remember, if you want to reply to a message that has been forwarded to the mailing list from the Russell County Message Board, you should go to the message board and post your reply there, not direclty to the mailing list. A message that has been forwarded to the mailing list will begin as follows: "This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list." A link will be incuded in the message to allow you to go to the message board and post your reply. 		Margaret "Peggy" Couch
 
105 http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/vitals/deaths/1853.html
1853 Russell County Death Index
Mary Couch 21y 11m F 15 Aug Russell Flux John & Fanny Couch 		Mary Couch
 
106 (Research):-----Original Message-----
From: Rdvsr@aol.com []
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 11:24 AM
To: VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [VARUSSEL] Justices

Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


==== VARUSSEL Mailing List ====Remember, if you want to reply to a message that has been forwarded to the mailing list from the Russell County Message Board, you should go to the message board and post your reply there, not direclty to the mailing list. A message that has been forwarded to the mailing list will begin as follows: "This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list." A link will be incuded in the message to allow you to go to the message board and post your reply. 		Mary "Polly" Couch
 
107 http://rhobard.com/russell/units/2ndvsl.html

served in the Civil war :
Civil War Soldiers and Units of Russell County
2nd Virginia State Line
Soldiers recruited in Russell County. 		Ezekiel Counts
 
108 GEORGE COUNTS, one farm in the Glade Hollow, 250 acres having thereon three dwelling houses all of wood, all one story, one 18 feet by 16 feet, the other two 16 feet by 14 feet, one barn of wood, four stables, one corn house, one smoke house, one loom house, one spring house, valued at $250. George Counts
 
109 Source: JOHNS - WILLHITE and Related Families;
Entries: 23987
Updated: Thu Jun 27 13:45:15 2002
Contact: Sue Terhunehttp://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=est3739-3&id=I21589
FLAG This person's connection to this COUNTS.GED has yet to beconfirmed.
2-01 [John] (Johannes) CUNTZE, at age 8, immigrated to Germanna, VA in1714with father, 1-01 [Jost] Joseph CUNTZE and family. His Mother diedenroute or
shortly after arrival to Germana, VA.
Johannes CUNTZE married Anna Elisabetha [Catherine] STOEVER on 25 JUN1728in Earltown, PA and may have returned to GERMANY and returned again toPhiladelphia, PA on 30 NOV 1730 on ship "Joyce" at age 24. Ship'sMaster was Captain Atilliam FORD of Boston.
He may have lived awhile in Northern VA, about thirty miles frombrothers, Henry inSouthern PA and Tillman in Western MD. [Not verified to be sameperson as ourJohannes [John] COUNTS, but our Johannes [John] COUNTS would alsohave been
24 years old in 1730 ].
It is possible that he is the same John COUNTS, [Johannes KOUTZ]granted 350 acres of land in SC in 1751. If our John COUNTS, he wouldhave been age 44 in 1751.
This person's connection to COUNTS family has not been confirmed.
Immigrated from perhaps Rhineland-Pfalz, city of Mussen, state ofSchleswig-Holstein, GERMANY.
FLAG This person's connection to this COUNTS.GED has yet to beconfirmed.
2-01 [John] (Johannes) CUNTZE, at age 8, immigrated to Germanna, VA in1714with father, 1-01 [Jost] Joseph CUNTZE and family. His Mother diedenroute or
shortly after arrival to Germana, VA.
Johannes CUNTZE married Anna Elisabetha [Catherine] STOEVER on 25 JUN1728in Earltown, PA and may have returned to GERMANY and returned again toPhiladelphia, PA on 30 NOV 1730 on ship "Joyce" at age 24. Ship'sMaster was Captain Atilliam FORD of Boston.
He may have lived awhile in Northern VA, about thirty miles frombrothers, Henry inSouthern PA and Tillman in Western MD. [Not verified to be sameperson as ourJohannes [John] COUNTS, but our Johannes [John] COUNTS would alsohave been
24 years old in 1730 ].
It is possible that he is the same John COUNTS, [Johannes KOUTZ]granted 350 acres of land in SC in 1751. If our John COUNTS, he wouldhave been age 44 in 1751. 		Johannes (John) Counts Counts
 
110 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/court/ruscolobk3b.html

Note: John Counts Jr. came to Russell Co. from Luray, Culpepper Co., VA. This is "John Counts of Glade Hollow," who descendants are well recorded in the book of the same name.
4-03 John COUNTS, Jr. or III -- Farmer and Slave owner ofCleveland, VA.
This John COUNTS is same as B-1 John COUNTS, Jr. in E.J.SUTHERLAND'sbook : "Some Descendants of John COUNTS of Glade Hollow, VA".
This COUNTS.GED is confirmed from this persons father to present time(1999).
Known as John COUNTS of Cleveland to distinguish between himself and his father,
John COUNTS, Sr. or II of Glade Hollow, VA.
The bridge across the Clinch River in Cleveland is named "John Counts Bridge"after John Counts of Cleveland, who had a great hand in the communityaffairs.This note per [Rusty] DeWitt B. COUNTS of Decatur, GA. 9 Mar 1998.
4-03 John COUNTS, Jr. or III -- Farmer and Slave owner ofCleveland, VA.
This John COUNTS is same as B-1 John COUNTS, Jr. in E.J.SUTHERLAND'sbook : "Some Descendants of John COUNTS of Glade Hollow, VA".
This COUNTS.GED is confirmed from this persons father to present time(1999). 		John Counts, Jr.
 
111 Known as John COUNTS of Cleveland to distinguish between himself and his father,
John COUNTS, Sr. or II of Glade Hollow, VA.
The bridge across the Clinch River in Cleveland is named " John Counts Bridge"after John Counts of Cleveland, who had a great hand in the community affairs.This note per [Rusty] DeWitt B. COUNTS of Decatur, GA. 9 Mar 1998.
JOHN COUNTS, one farm on Clinch River, 175 acres having thereon one dwelling house, of wood, one story, 18 feet square, one barn of wood, two stables, two corn cribs, one kitchen, one smoke house, one still house, valued at $650; one female slave between the age of 12 and 50 years, valued at $300; total $950.
Notes from: RUSSELL COUNTY, VIRGINIA LAW ORDER BOOK 3 (1799 - 1808) Part 2
P426 - Indenture from Thomas Fuller & Rebekah to George Counts, oaths of Anthony McNight, James Gray & Dance Brown, recorded
P434 - Lawrence Vanhook, foreman, Henry Campbell, Richard Fields, Ephraim Sargent, John Jessee, Abraham Fuller, Abraham Cumpton, John Counts, Samuel Hendricks, David Hendricks, Peter Powers, Joshua Pinnex, James Burton, Enoch Moore, Stephen Kilgore, Jonathan Osborne, Colebird Fugate, Jacob Castle and Austin Bush, grand jury of inquest
P434 - Presentment against John Porter, farmer for profane swearing 1 oath on Sept 3, 1805, info of John Counts & Colebird Fugate, farmers
P487 - Daniel Horton, foreman, John Counts, Henry Campbell, Abednigo White, William Lockhart, Samuel Kirk, John Jessee, Berry Evans, Andrew Martin, William Welch, Peter Powers, Henry Fuller, John Gibson, William Howerton, Joseph Tate, Joshua Pinnex, Jacob Castle & William Dorton
P497 - John Counts be paid for 2 days as witness for the Commonwealth vs John Porter
P550 - John Counts surveyor of the road from John Jessees to the river meeting house in place of Robert Webb, removed and that John Hamon did not furnish a list of tithables
P553 - Commonwealth vs Alexander Dunlop, information for obstructing a public road, Jury: John Counts, Ericus Smith, John Jessee, John Hackney, William Campbell, William Romine, George Dickenson, John Barner, John Hargis, James Alley, Henry Leath & Anjer Price. Def found guilty
P574 - John Hamon assigned to furnish John Counts surveyor of the road with a list of tithables
P600 - Vincent Dawson vs Joseph Whiteley, Jr., attachment, Jury: John Counts, John Jessee, Daniel Johnson, George Counts, George Steele, Thomas Hunt, John Stinson, William Fields, Charles Crumwell, Francis Davis, George McConnel & John Irvin, Jury to decide whether the horse attached by Vincent Dawson vs the estate of William Whiteley is the property Joseph Whiteley or the property of William Whiteley. Judgement granted the pltf

P601 - Commonwealth vs John Counts, presentment, dismissed
P685 - Petition of Joseph McReynolds to alter the road that runs from Reeds Valley, ordered that John Counts, Joseph Kisor, Jesse Fulle & Abraham Childers view the road and report
P693 - Return of John Counts, Joseph Kisor, Jesse Fuller & Abraham Childres to view a road along which the road in Reeds Valley is proposed to be altered by Joseph McReynolds. Ordered to be established
Notes from: RUSSELL COUNTY, VIRGINIA LAW ORDER BOOK 2 (1792 - 1799)
P19 - John Counts exempted from paying poll tax & levies on account of age & bodily infirmities.
P23 - Indenture from Robert McFarlane & Ann to John Counts, recorded
P91 - Robert Higginbottom be paid for killing 1 old wolf, George Kelms for killing 1 old wolf, Rolley Gray for killing 2 old wolves, Robert Daniel for killing 1 old wolf, Stephen Jones for killing 1 old wolf, William Hull for killing 1 old wolf, John Bricky for killing 1 old wolf, Samuel Adams for killing 1 old wolf, William Ewing for killing 2 old wolves, James Vanbebber for killing 1 old wolf, Michael Auxer for killing 1 old wolf, Daniel Deskins for killing 1 old wolf, Alden Williamson for killing 1 old wolf, Simon Cockrell for killing 1 old wolf, Joshua Ewing for killing 2 old wolves, Joseph Hatfield for killing 1 old wolf, John Counts for killing 1 old wolf, Job Hobbs for killing 1 old wolf, Henry Hover for killing 1 old wolf, John Vanbebber for killing 1 old wolf, Moses Ball for killing 2 old wolves, James Daniel for killing 1 old wolf, John Wallin for killing 1 old wolf, William Dorton for killing 1 old wolf, Volentine Hatfield for killing 1 old wolf, James Arbuckle for killing 3 old wolves,
P92 - Daniel Young, paid for killing 1 old wolf, Toliver Wright for killing 1 old wolf, James Williams for killing 1 old wolf, George Gibson for killing 2 old wolves, William Cocke for killing 1 old wolf, Moses Ball for killing 1 old wolf, Luke Kelley for killing 1 old wolf, John Counts for killing 1 old wolf, Andrew Spradling for killing 1 old wolf.
P134 - John Counts be paid for killing 1 old wolf, Jonathan Musick be paid for killing 1 0ld wolf, William Howerton for killing 1 old wolf, John Montgomery for killing 1 old wolf, Samuel Prist for killing 1 old wolf, Jonathan Musick for killing 1 old wolf, Luke Kelley for killing 1 old wolf, John Francis McGuffey for killing 1 old wolf
P143 - Thomas Francis vs Austin Bush, trespass, jury: Luke Kelley, William Bolin, John Counts, Robert Tate, Daniel Davison, James Osbourn, Joseph Blackemore, Stephen Hogg, William Huston, Henry Wood, Robert Duff, John Wood, def found guilty
P155 - Stephen Hogg vs John Wood, trespass & assault & battery, jury: Joseph Kizer, John Counts, Moses Smith, Simon Stacy, John Stacy, Robert Robertson, Moses Dorton, William Bennan, John Grayham, John Damron, John Gilbert & Michael Oxer, defendant found guilty
P158 - George McCoy vs John Counts, in case, continued for the pltf
P159 - George McCoy pay Joseph Kizer, Edward Kelley, Abram Childris, William Smith & james Roberts for 2 days as witnesses for him vs John Counts
P160 - John Counts pay Henry Willard, Joseph Hatfield & Luke Kelley for 2 days as witnesses for him vs George McCoy
P180 - George McCoy vs John Counts, in case, Jury: Robert Tate, John Gilbert, John Back, Edward Dorton, John Fugate, James Ovelton, Zachariah Fugate, Isaiah Salliers, Thomas Colley, Sr., William Monk, Thomas Colley, Jr. & JOhn Wood, decision in favor of def
P180 - George McCoy pay Joseph Kizer, James Roberts, Abram Childris & William Smith for 2 days as witnesses for him vs John Counts, pay John Craig for 2 days as witness and for traveling 20 miles both ways for him vs John Counts
P180 - John Counts pay Luke Kelley, JOhn Davison, James Hatfield, Henry Williard for 2 days as witnesses for him vs George McCoy
P415 - JOnathan Musick be paid for killing 1 old wolf, John Counts for killing 1 old wolf, Stephen Osburn for killing 1 old wolf, John Counts for killing 1 old wolf, Luke Kelley for killing 1 old wolf, Jonathan Musick for killing 1 old wolf, John Francis McGahie for killing 1 old wolf, Samuel Priest for killing 1 old wolf, John Davison for killing 1 old wolf, Abram Meed for killing 4 young wolves, Jesse Brock for killing 1 old wolf, William Howerton for killing 1 old wolf, John Montgomery for killing 1 0ld wolf, Jonas Forker? for killing 1 old wolf, William Dorton for killing 1 0ld wolf, Thomas Mallet for killing 1 old wolf, George Stacy for killing 1 old wolf, William Jones for killing 1 old wolf, Francis Wilkenson for killing 1 old wolf, John Bays for killing 1 old wolf, Peter Bays for killing 1 old wolf, John Horton for killing 1 0ld wolf, Absalam Sargent for killing 2 young wolves, George Francisco for killing 1 old wolf, Richard Fields for killing 1 old wolf
P440 - 2 Indentures from Richard Price & Lucy, 1 to John Counts, 1 to Robert Webb, recorded

P455 - John Jordan vs John Counts, case, continued
Notes from: RUSSELL COUNTY, VIRGINIA LAW ORDER BOOK 1 (1786 - 1791)
P231 - Present: Andrew Cowan. Samuel Ewing, foreman, Jonathan Woods, James Osborn, James Osborn, Sr., William McClane, Robert Tate, Stephen Osborn, James Mckenney, Joseph McReynolds, Robert McFarland, Robert Vickers, James Alley, Sr., Richard Price, John Fraizer, Francis Price, William Blanton, Thomas Colley, Frederick Friley, grand jury. Presentment against Siner Hogg for having a base born child within 12 months, against Patrick Coyl & John Counts for fighting and brakeing the peace April 26, 1791 		John Counts, Jr.
 
112 Russell County, Virginia
Will Book 5, Pages 425 - 426

I John Counts Senr. of Russell County and State of Virginia do hereby make my last Will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say:

1st. I desire that all the perishable part of my estate be immediately sold aftre my decease, and out of the monies arising therefrom, all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.

2ndly - After the payment of my debt and funeral expenses, I give to my wife Margaret Counts one third part of my estate both real and personal for and during the term of her natural life, and after her decease I give the same to my children herein after mentioned equally to be divided amongst them and to be enjoyed by them forever.

3rdly I give to my daughter Sarah Smith the wife of James Smith my black woman named Sarah.

4thly I give to my son Joseph Counts my black boy named Daniel.

5thly I give to my son John Counts my black man Lewis.

6thly I give to my son James Counts the black girl called Arminda.

7thly I give to my daughter Christena Colley wife of Richard Colley the black girl called Chrissey.

8th I give to my daughter Margaret her proportionable part of my estate with my other children, to be paid to her in money.

9thly I give to my daughter Elizabeth the black girl called Milly.

10thly I give to my son Joshua Counts all that art of my land lying on the south side of Clinch River.

11thly I give to my daughter Nancy Jessee the wife of Jefferson Jessee my black man named Peter.

12thly I give to my son Ezekiel Counts all that part of my land lying on the north side of Clinch River.

13th I desire that all the foregoing bequests be valued by two good honest disinterested men, and that every one who according to that valuation has more than his or her proportionable part, shall so pay back as to make their portions equally all round.

14th All the rest of my estate both real and personal of what nature or kind soever it may be not herein before particularly disposed of I desire may be equally among my several children herein before named, which I give to them their heirs executors, administrators and assigns forever.

And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my friends Archer Jessee Senr. and James P. Carrell, Executors of this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking all other or former Wills or Testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twenty-seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five.


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John X Counts Senr. (Seal)
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Signed, seal, published and declared by John Counts Senr. as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence and hearing of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses

Fleming Burk
Harvey Gray

Virginia: At a Court held for Russell County at the Courthouse on the 3d day of October 1843, This instrument of writing was exhibited in Court as and for the last Will and Testament of John Counts deceased, and proven by the oath of Fleming Burk one of the subscribing witnesses thereto:

And at a Court held for said County on the 5th day of December 1843, This instrument of writing was again exhibited in Court as and for the last Will and Testament of John Counts Senr. deceased, and proven by the oath of Harvey Gray another of the subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded: And the executors therein named refusing to take upon themselves the berthen of the execution thereof; on the motion of George L. Jessee and John Counts jr. who made oath and together with Jefferson Jessee and George Smith their securities entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $10,000, conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration on the said decedents estate with his will annexed in due form.

Teste,
James P. Carrell, C.R.C.

Counts Cemetery,Cleveland,Russell Co.,VA 		John Counts, Jr.
 
113 (Research):Source: Vivian Bales correspondence, 4/21/1997. "John Counts of Glade Hollow, Russell Co., VA. Slaveholder in Page and Shenandoah Co., VA. To Russell Co., 1789, his wife was Mary Magdalene." She provided the descenants of this John Counts and gives "Bonnie S. Ball, A Rasnick descendant," as her source.
Source: Carin Vance database (1997) has conflicting information. She indicated that Johannes Counts was b. 1706 and died 1777.
Source: Izetta K. Sucurro [izettak@juno.com] sent 3/12/2001, the following information.The following is copied from Xerox pages, however I do not know the name of the book or where I got it.
NOTE: The SUMMERS surname for John Counts wife, Mary Magdalene, is in dispute, and not proven, as I do not have a validated source or adequate notes to determine where I got this name. See the following.

Source: Tilden Counts III [mailto:TMC3NC@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2001 11:28 AM
Subject: Mary Magdalene SUMMERSWhere have you discovered Mary Magdalene's maiden name? Please verify this as it has been a family mystery to all us descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow. Our family goes to great lengths to document and verify our lineage and verification of this claim would be a monumental breakthrough. Thanks, Tilden Counts III
Source: The most significant source for descendants information for the Counts family of Russell Co. is "Some Descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow (Southwest Vigrinia)," researched and collected by Elihu Jasper Sutherland, compiled and supplemented by Hetty Swindall Sutherland. This marvelous resource may be found in the Russell Co. Public Library and purchased from the Sutherland Family.

WHERE ADDING COUNTS.

Sources:
Abbrev: FLAG Connection to ancestor shown has yet to beTitle: FLAG Connection to ancestor shown has yet to be confirmed.
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 5 Apr 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTSPublication: Maryville, Blount County, TN. Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS 5 Apr 1999
Text: COUNTS.GED
Note:Information from personal knowledge and E.J.SUTHERLAND's book : "SomeDescendantsof John COUNTS of Glade Hollow (Southwest Virginia)." Continuingresearch from submissionsby COUNTS cousins and friends. Contact Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS ....TNShad@aol.com
Repository:
Name: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS
5101 Old Niles Ferry Road
Maryville, TN 37801
Note:
On home/office PC.

Call Number: COUNTS.FOW7
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 13 Aug 1999.
Author: Shad's import
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 28 Sep 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS & collected files 		John Counts Counts, Sr.
 
114 Event: First land purchase Property 1765 Frederick Co., VA
Event: Second land purchase Property 1789 Russell Co., VA
Mrs. Robert Carter (Elizabeth Counts) was the granddaughter of John Johannes Counts (Coons or Koontz). John Counts is believed to be the uncle of Philip Koontz of Barbour County. John Johannas was believed to be the son of John George and Catherine Coons of Conts Lot, Washington County, near Hagerstown, Maryland, and later of Cumberland, Maryland. John Johannas, the grandfather of Elizabeth, was probably born about 1730-36 and died in 1803 in Russell County, Virginia.
John Johannas Counts first came into the records in 1765 when he purchased 270 acres from John Bumgarner on the west side of Hawksbill Creek, Frederick County, Virginia. Part of this land became the homestead of his son, Philip Koontz.
John Counts' wife was Magdalen. In 1831 the new county of Page was established and the old Counts home on Hawksbill Creek fell into the new Page County, Virginia.
John's son, Philip, married Ann Kiser at Woodstock, Shenandoah County. The marriage bond of Philip Couts (Counts or Koontz) to Ann Kiser, August 22, 1785, was recorded at Woodstock. Jacob Raresnake, brother-in-law of Philip, was the surety for the bond.
When John Johannas Counts moved south to Russell County, he deeded part of the 270 acres he had received from Bumgarner to Sinnet Young and the rest to his son Philip.
On April 27, 1803, the will of John Counts was presented to the court of Russell County and proven by John Hargis, a witness thereto. The children of John Counts were: Eve Maticks, eldest daughter; Mary Raresnake; John Counts, Jr.; Lissey Willard, wife of Harry Willard, son of Martin; Catherine; Christian; Phillip; and George.
Philip Koontz (Counts), the son of John Counts of Russell County lived on the old Counts farm on Hawksbill and died there in 1843. His wife Ann was a sister of Joseph Kiser. Philip and Ann had two children, Jacob and Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, the daughter, married Robert Carter, a minister. This couple emigrated to Barbour County and located near Philip Koontz, their kinsman.
Jacob, the son of Philip of Page County and brother of Elizabeth, was a gambler and borrowed money from George Koontz of Page County which apparently he had trouble repaying. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland. His father, Philip, made a will and gave Jacob the use of land only until he died, then it was to go to his sister Elizabeth's children.
Jacob Kurtz (Koontz) of Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Philip, died in 1840. Ownership of the 400 acres was listed in the tax books of Randolph County as Jacob Kurtz, heirs, of Baltimore, Maryland. Ownership of this tract was transferred in this manner to the tax books of the new county of Barbour in 1843 and remained this way of the books until 1858.
Elizabeth Koontz, the daughter of Philip of Hawksbill Creek, was born in 1800. She married Robert Carter, a minister, who performed the marriage ceremony for Isaac, grandson of Philip Koontz of Barbour County.
Robert Carter's will was written in October, 1845. If the customs of the time were faithfully adhered to, this was probably a deathbed testament and Robert's death followed shortly thereafter.
His children were: Ann R. McGriffin; Jane Amanda Wilson; Son, Eppa H. Carter; Son, Charles B. Carter; Son, Philip G. Carter; Elizabeth S. (Cross); Mary Ellen (Cosane); David Greenberry Carter.
In the July 25, 1850 census of Barbour County only Elizabeth Carter, age 50 female born in Virginia, was living alone with her children: James Carter, 30 male; Philip G., 21 male; Mary B, 13 female; Charles B., 11 male; David G., 8 male; and Elizabeth, 16 female.
Upon Robert Carter's death in 1843, Elizabeth and son, James O. Carter, became the administrators of his estate. About 1858 James O. Carter died and the other children of Elizabeth and Robert Carter inherited the 400 acres of Jacob Kurtz, which they began to dell to Legman Wilson. David Wilson had married Jane Amanda Carter, and Legman Wilson was their son. This was the land Elizabeth (Koontz) Carter's children had inherited from her father, Philip Koontz of Page County, upon the termination of brother Jacob's life estate.
In a deed made February 2, 1866, between David G. Carter and Virginia, his wife, to Legman Wilson, "Estate bequeathed by Philip Koontz of Page County, Virginia, heirs of Robert Carter. Charles B. Carter and Nancy, his wife, to Legran Wilson, "bequeathed by Phillip Knote (Koontz of Page County, Va. To the heirs of Robert Carter.
I COPIED THIS FROM XEROX PAGES AND I DO NOT KNOW THE SOURCE OF THE BOOK; HOWEVER IT WAS FROM PAGES 292 AND 293
THE THIRD SETTLEMENT (11787-1795) AND HAD VIOLET GADD COONTZ WRITTEN AT THE TOP.

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3-01 John COUNTS [of Glade Hollow, East of Cleveland, RussellCounty, VA.] and wife,Mary Magdalene SUMMERS, and following generations are confirmed to bea beginning of this COUNTS.GED.
Early information of COUNTS family members is from a lifetime ofresearch and visiting by Lawyer and family friend, Mr. E.J.SUTHERLANDof Clintwood, Russell County, Virginia and from a book published byhis wife, Hetty Swindall SUTHERLAND : SOME DESCENDANTS OF JOHNCOUNTS OF GLADE HOLLOW (Southwest Virginia) 1722-1977.
Corrections or additions to this COUNTS.GED to be noted withreference to submitter of added information. Please contact :TNShad@aol.com for adding to or correcting this COUNTS.GED
3-03 [John] [COUTS] (COUNTS) of Glade Hollow, Russell County,Virginia, bought his first farm in 1765 on Hawksbill Creek NW ofLuray, formerly Frederick County, then became Dunmore County in 1772, then Shenandoah County in 1776 and Page County, Virginia
in 1831.
The old COUNTS home-farm is located three miles NW of Luray and aboutone mile south of the mouth of Hawksbill Creek in Page County,Virginia.
3-03 John COUNTS bought a farm and moved to Glade Hollow, E ofCleveland, in Russell County, VA about 1789 and was buried on thisplace. Later to be the Henry F. GRAY place.His youngest son, 4-08 George COUNTS, lived on this farm until 1835,when he moved to Washington County, VA.
3-03 John COUNTS deeded a portion of the farm on Hawksbill Creek tohis son,
4-07 Philip COUNTS.
A-1 First generation of COUNTS family in AMERICA as recorded in JudgeE.J.Sutherland's
book, " Some Descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow".Here recorded as : 3-03 and believed to be the third generation of[COUTS] (COUNTS),
CUNTZE or KUNTZ family in AMERICA.
Connection to 2-01 [John] (Johannes) CUNTZE, KUNTZ, COUTS, KOUNTZ orCOUNTS has yet to be confirmed.
John SEAY's KOONTZ line says "Elder" John KOONTZ married ElizabethBAKER.
Could this be our John COUNTS of Glade Hollow, VA.?
These COUNTS.GED descendants are confirmed from this person, John COUNTS of Glade Hollow, VA., forward to present time (1999).
Shadrick COUNTS
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The so-called Culpeper Classes is a list of the militia in January of 1781. Each of the 106 classes is composed of thirteen or fourteen names. Thus, these lists furnish about fourteen hundred names of males, aged 16 to 50.
Toward the end of 1780, the Revolutionary War was heating up in the Southern colonies, and Virginia was in danger, and, a resource of manpower. To provide men, a draft was instituted in Virginia. The quota was divided among the counties, and Culpeper Co. was assigned to supply 106 men. Culpeper did this by dividing the militia into 106 classes and then one man was selected (drafted) from each class.
Provisions were made for the drafted person to be replaced by another person. One could hire a substitute. Some classes avoided the draft altogether by collectively hiring a man to serve as the draft from the class. In some cases, it appears that a relative served in place of the drafted person, most likely because the drafted person was married or essential at home.
There has been some argument as to the significance of a name appearing in one of these Culpeper classes. For a while, some patriotic organizations took the appearance of a name in these lists as meaning the man did service for the cause of the Revolution. At other times or places, the opinion has been the lists are an "inventory" of middle-aged males in Culpeper County. One had no control over whether his name was entered there or not. In theory,one could have been a Tory and opposed to the Revolution while still appearing in the lists.
Class number 34 is rich in Germanna names: Joseph Coones, Jr., John Fishback (son of Jacob), Jacob Fishback, Jr., James Blackwell, John Spillman, John Matthais, James Burdett, Frederick Coones, John Young,Jr., Frederick Fishback (son of Fred), John Coons, Peter Kamper,William Button, and Harmon Button. In the selection process,Frederick Coones was the draft, but Thomas Blackwell substituted for Fred Coones. In this case, I do not know if there was anyrelationship between the Coones and Blackwell. These names come fromaround Jeffersonton in the Little Neck district of Culpeper Co.
History of the Descendents of John Koontz. by Lowell Koontz (6327 Phyllis Lane, Alexandria VA 22312), 1979.
"Elder John Koontz is the son of John (Cuntz) Koontz and Anna Elizabetha Catherine Stoever married Elizabeth Baker who was a sister to the second wife of Daniel Mauck who owned the farm where died W. Brubaker once resided, and died in 1802. Elizabeth Baker's father came to this country from London, England.(Ref. 10) John married Elizabeth in the early 1760's as his eldest son Jacob was born 1764. (Ref. tombstone cemetery 82-A)
John born 26 Mar. 1739 in Opequon, Va. in Frederick Co., Va. (Ref. 203, p. 13) He died 25 Apr. 1832 in Page Co. near Alma, Va. and buried in cemetery 73. The tombstone was removed from the Koontz Shuler Cemetery by Carroll R. Shuler of Stanley and placed in a cement and rock memorial to the Reverand John Koontz which stands in the Seekford Cemetery in Alma, Va. In talking with Carroll R. Shuler he stated that the body had not beendisinterred and that he had taken the tombstone from near the center of the Koontz Shuler Cemetery where the body still remains. The date on the limestone slab is hand carved and is still quite legible. The foregoing date is correct for it is not only listed on the tombstone that way but Elder John had a will probated 28 AGay 1832. Two things have confused the issue:one, Elder John had a son who died in 1831 and his son's will was probated Dec., 1831 and secondly the Mill Creek Church records state death in the church since the beginning of the year 1832 probably recording this at the end of that calendar year.Thechurch record states "Edward Holmes, Eld. John Koontz; since 1832, " meaning since 1832 began not before 1832.
It is not known when Elizabeth was born as her grave was not marked by an engraved tombstone in the Koontz Shuler Cemetery but she died between 1825-1826 as the church records (Ref.18) show her death in the list of deceased members just before members known to have died in 1827. (Ref. 202, p. 100) She is not listed in the 1830 census of Page Co. with her husband.
John, living near Winchester, Va. was impressed by the message of Baptist preachers and hence traveled to Fauquier Co. and was baptized there December, 1768. With his return to the Winchester area he began preaching, and in November, 1770 he visited his brother George who lived in the area of Mill Creek and soon began preaching there. John continued to live near Winchester and visited lilill Creek. (Ref. 212, pp. 184-189, Ref. 18,Ref. 213, Ref 214) He converted Martin Kaufman It from the Mennonite religion to the Baptist faith. Martin Kaufman's father,SIartin Eaufman I, was a Mennonite minister who came to the valley fromLancaster Co., Penn and on 23 Feb. 1736 bought the landalong the Shenandoah River uhere Route 211 crosses it. (Ref. 94)John Koontz and Martin Kaufman II both could speak German and English and were very successful preachers and by 1772 had organized a Baptist congregation. John was ordained a minister and gained his title of Elder John Koontz betueen 17721775. (Ref. 212,pp. 184-189) In October, 1776 John Countz was deeded 86 acres of land in Shenandoah Co., that section that later became PageCo. (Ref. 215 "B", p. 426) It is thought John Counts came to live in the Mill Creek section about this same time.
[Monument to Elder John Koontz - This inscription is inscribed on the memorial: "In Memory of Elder John Koontz died Apr.25, 1832 between 80 and 90 sic, (93) years of age, No primitive Baptist preacher suffered more at the hands of opposers, No primitive Baptist preacher surpassed him in his devotion to his Lord and his people. Like Abraham of old Elder Koontz was "Strong in the faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that what he had promised he was able also to perform, Rom. 4:20. "]
Elder John Koontz was pastor of the Mill Creek Baptist Church for about 50 years. German Mennonites from Pennsylvania sent several preachers to the Valley to work against Elder Johnand the Baptist movement. Some of the local people opposed Elder John Koontz more physically. Once while he was on his way to preach he was seized on the road by a mob and was severely beaten. He was later seized and threatened with imprisonment for preaching without authorization. (Ref. 202, pp. 242-247)John Countz and Martin Kaufman were so successful in converting Mennonites to Baptist that there are very few Mennonites found in Page Co., Va. today. On 25 Aug. 1785 John Counts obtained certification to perform marriages bom Shenandoah Co., Va. and signed his name clearly Counts.
In the year 1805 there was a disagreement in the practice of slavery which resulted in Martin Kaufman, Lewis Seits, and Samuel Comer separating from the Mill Creek Church with a group of followers that moved to Fairfield Co., OH. The church there was called Pleasant Run and in 1806 the OH Association of which Pleasant Run was a member stated the following "We do not wish to correspond with any association or church that does inprinciple or practice hold involuntary slavery. " Not far from Granville in OH is a small place called Luray after Luray, Va. There is also a Luray in Fayette Co., OH. (Ref. 17, pp.272-275)
Elder John Koontz and his wife Elizabeth are found in the following Deeds of Shenandoah Co., Va. (1) Oct. 1776 David Coffman of Dunmore Co. to John Countz of Dunmore Co. 86 acres as listed before. (Ref. 215 Book "B", p. 4263 (Note: Part of Shenandoah Co. was known as Dumnore Co. till 1778. ) (2) March 24, 1784 Christian Bumgardner to John Countz 2 acres on Hawksbill Creek. (Ref. 215 Book "E", p. 49) (3) March 29,1786 John Koontz to Daniel Mauck 86 acres sold him by Coffman and deed signed by John's wife Elizabeth. Ref. 215 Book "F", p.16)(4) Aug. 31, 1786 Lewis Bibber sic (Biedler)and Barbara his wife to John Koontz 127 acres. (Ref. 215 Book "F", pv 239) (5)June 14, 1806 John Koontz, Sr. and Elizabeth his wife to Isaac Koontz 134 acres bought from Bibber dc. (Biedler)and Coffnan. (Ref.215 Book "P", p. 201)
The will of Elder John Koontz was dated 14 Mar. 1807 but not probated until 28 May 1832. (Ref. 211 Book "A", pp. 26-27)The following is the will of Elder John Koontz.
In the Name of God, Amen - I John Koontz of Shenandoah Co.and State of Virginia, being in common bodily health and perfect mind and recollection, thanks be unto God for tbe same - do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner following, (to- wit).
Firstly: It is my will that all my just debts should be paid first; Secondly: I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth, all the property which I have and possess to her own proper use and enjoyment as she may choose to apply it or find necessary during her natural life time, and after her death. I give and bequeath unto my three sons, Jacob, John and Isaac Koontz each one and equal part in that which may remain. As to my daughter, Elizabeth, which is dead I have had given her in her lifetime all which I intended to give her or her heirs;
Thirdly: I do hereby appoint my three sons, Jacob, John, and Isaac Koontz my sole executors of my last will and testament;
Fourthly: I do hereby disannul and make void all former wills by me made, ratifying, confirming and declaring this and no other to bemy last will and testament in witness whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 14th day of March, Eighteen hundred and seven
[John Koontz (seal) Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us. Roads, Joseph Mauch, Jonas Rufiner, David Varner, Christian Aleshire, Benjamin Wood.

Acknowledge before me on the 9th day of Dec., 1828.
Jos. Strickler At a court held for the Co. of Page on Monday the 28th day of May 1832. The written will of John Koontz was produced to the Court by Isaac Koontz and proved by the oath of Jonas Ruffner and Joseph Strickler, witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: William A. Harris, Clerk]
The preceding will is taken from (Ref. 211 Book "A", pp.26-27 (Ref. 17, p. 282) lists W.B. "A" p. 153 which is incorrect.
Just across the Shenandoah River from Alma, Va. on the north side of 340 is located the home of Elder John Koontz. Elder John Koontz bought this house and property of 112 A. on 27 Aug.1814 from David and Margaret Huffman. (Ref. 215 B30k "V", p. 303) John willed this to his ch. (Ref. 211 Book "A", pp. 26-27)The house was later deeded to Isaac Koontz then to Andrew Jackson Shuler as verified by the following refs. (Ref. 204 Book"E", p. 477, Book "G", pp. 116-118, Book "IsI", p. 274) Earlier Elder John Koontz liered on the Hawksbill Creek.
Jacob bought land from John Pence on 29 Sept. 1791. (Ref.215 Book "H", p. 204) The 1830 census shows Elder John Koontz and Isaac lived in the 2 1/2 story log structure with irnmenserock chimneys at both ends and tiny paned windows. It had a full cellar beneath. (Ref. 216, pp. 47 & 53) The house was just below the old Koontz Shuler Cemetery 73. The compiler first visited the house in 1973. It had been torn down since Ann Kerkhoff had written about it. It had been used as a chicken house for some time before it was torn down as one could see from old chicken feeders still under some of the floor boards and debris.
During the Civil War in the winter of 1862 a small group of Yankees used the house as their winter quarters. (Ref. 216,pp. 56, 57, 60) At this time Andrew Jackson Shuler was living there as he had married Juliana Ann Koontz the great granddaughter of Elder John Koontz. The property had passed from Isaac Newton Koontz, Sr., son of Elder John Koontz, born 1777 to Isaac Newton Koontz, Jr born 1810 to Andrew Jackson Shuler born in 1831."
The Will of John Counts From Some Descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow by Elihu Jasper Sutherland:
In the name of God Amen, I John Counts, Senior, of Russell County and Commonwealth of Virginia being old and frail in body, but perfect inmind and memory, blessed be God, but Calling to mind the Mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed once for all men to die, I do makeand Constitute this my last Will and Testament in manner and formfollowing. And first I give my body to the Earth from whence it wastaken desiring it may be buried in a Christian manner without ppom&c., and my soul I give to God who save it hoping it may find peace inthe Arms of his Mercy, and as touching what worldly Goods and estate which I possess I give, devise and bequeath in manner following to wit:

Eve Maticks my eldest daughter I give one Shilling.
Mary Rarsnake I give on Shilling.
John Counts Junior also I give oneShilling
Lissey Willard I give one shilling.
Item, I give to Harry Willard's eldest son Martin Willard
Catherine my daughter one shilling
Christian my daughter one shilling
My son Philip one shilling.Item,I give and bequeath to my son George with whom I live the plantationon which I live with all apputenances thereunto belonging out of which I am to be maintained in a good comfortable manner while I live with victuals and cloathing and at my death everything possessed by me shall belong to George Counts and to his heirs forever and I do hereby revoke and disannul all former wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this to be my Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of April one thousand eight hundred and two. Singed Sealed and delivered publishedand Declared to be my last will in the presence of these Witnesses. Xhis (John Counts) mark Teste John Hargis x her (Lydia Hargis) Duritee Counts

Individual:3-03 * [John] COUNTS of Glade Hollow, Russell County, Virginia bought his first farm in 1765 on Hawksbill Creek northwest of Luray, formerly Frederick County, then became Shenandoah County in 1772 and then Page County, Virginia in 1831.
The old COUNTS' home-farm is located three miles northwest of Luray and about one mile south of the mouth of Hawksbill Creek in Page County, Virginia.
3-03 John COUNTS bought a farm andmoved to Glade Hollow, east of Cleveland, Russell County, VA about 1789 and was buried on this place. Later to be the Henry F. GRAY place.
His son, 4-08 George COUNTS, lived on this farm until 1835, when he moved to Washington County, VA.
He left the farm on Hawksbill Creek to his son, 4-07 Philip COUNTS.
A-1 First generation of COUNTS family in AMERICA as recorded by Judge Elihu Jasper Sutherland. Here recorded as: 3-03 third generationof this COUNTS, COUTTS, CUNTZE or KUNTZ family in AMERICA [to be verified].

(My Gr-Gr-Gr-Gr-Grandfather - S.N.COUNTS - TNShad@aol.com).
Connection to 2-01 [John] (Johannes) CUNTZE, KUNTZ, COUTTS, KOUNTZ or COUNTS has yet to be confirmed.
These COUNTS.GED descendants are confirmed from this person, John COUNTS of Glade Hollow, VA., forward to present time (5 Jan 2001).
S.N. COUNTS (TNShad@aol.com).
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REFN: 3-03
He is known as John Counts of Glade Hollow, Southwest Virginia. John Counts of Glade Hollow is the earliest definitely known ancestor of the Counts of Southwest Virginia. Nothing is definitely known of his ancestry, birth, relatives or early life. Family tradition is strong that he was "Black Dutch", which means that he was of Germanic origin.
Per E. J. Sutherland "The earliest known record of John Counts is in Frederick Co., Virginia. On 2-9-1764, in a civil suit on an attachment in that county by John Counts against John Stacey, the jury found that "the defendant (Stacey) hath assumed upon himself in manner and form as the plaintiff (Counts) hath declared and they do assess the plaintiff's damages by occasion of the non-performance thereof to be Six Pound Eleven Shilling & Nine Pence besides his costs." Was this the same John Stacey later found in Rulless County transferring his entry of 50 acres of land in Glade Hollow to John Counts in 1791?
"In August, 1765, John Bumgarner conveyed to John Counts, both of Frederick Co., Va., 270 acres more or less on the west side of Hawksbill Creek, which tract Bumgarner received by patent from Lord Fairfax's office, July 2, 1761, the consideration paid by Counts being five shillings current money of Virginia paid in hand. References by John Counts to this tract in later deeds provide the strongest and most conclusive evidence that John Counts of Glade Hollow lived in the Shenandoah Valley as early as 1765.
"The last record of John Counts found in his deed to Sinnet Young in 1789 all his Hawksbill farm. He kept part of it and left his son Philip on it when he moved westward. Later he made Philip a deed for this land.
"Four of John Counts' eight children came to Russell Co., Va.. The tax records indicate that his son, Henry Willard, who married Elizabeth "Lissey" Counts. The Russell County tax lists for 1790 shows the names of John Counts, Sr., and Jacob "Raresnake". George Counts name appears later.
Nothing is known of his daughter Christine Counts. A Cathe. Counts married Michael Peters in Shenandoah County, Virginia on November 27, 1786, and this was probably a daughter of John Counts. His daughter, Eve Counts married Matthew Mattox and remained in Shenandoah County. Elizabeth (Lissey) Counts married Henry (Harry) Willard and they came to Russell County about 1787 and owned land there in 1791. They sold this land and moved away.
He made out his will 4-3-1802. His will was presented before the Court of Quarterly Sessions for Russell County and proved by the oath of John Hargis, a witness thereto, and on July 26, 1803, it was again presented in court and proved by the oath of Duritee Counts, another witnessess thereto, and ordered to be recorded. 		John Counts Counts, Sr.
 
115 WILL OF JOHN COUNTS
Russell County, Virginia
Will Book 2, Page 33
Executed 27 Apr 1803

In the name of God Amen I John Counts Senr. Of Russell County and Commonwealth of Virginia being old and frail in body, but perfect in mind and memory blessed be God but calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed once for all men to die I do make and constitute this my Last will and Testament in manner and form following, And first I give my body to the earth from whence it was taken desiring it may be buried in a Christian manner without pomp &c. and my soul I give to God who gave it hoping it may find peace in the Arms of his mercy, and as touching what worldly goods or estate which I possess I give demise and bequeath in manner following to wit,

Eve Maticks my eldest daughter I give one shilling Mary Rarsnake I give one shilling John Counts Junr. also I give one shilling Lissey Willard I give one shilling.

Item, I give to Harry Willards eldest son Martin Willard

Catherine my daughter one shilling Christian my daughter one shilling, my son Phillip one shilling.

Item, I give and bequeath to my son George with whom I live the plantation on which we live with all appurtenances thereunto belonging out of which I am to be maintained in a good common manner while I live for victuals and cloathing and at my death every thing possessed by me shall belong to George Counts and to his heirs forever and I do hereby revoke and disannul all former wills by me made and ratifying and confirming this to be my Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of April one thousand eight hundred & two

his
John X Counts Sen. (Seal)
mark

Signed sealed and delivered published
and declared to be my last will in
the presence of these witnesses,

Teste
John Hargis

her
Lydia X Hargis
mark

Duritee X Counts

At a court of quarterly session continued & held for Russell County April the 27th 1803.
This instrument of writing was exhibited in court as and for the Last will and Testament of John Counts Senr. decd. and proven by the oath of John Hargis a witness thereto and continued for further proof.

And, at a court held for said county the 26th day of July 1803.
This instrument of writing was again exhibited in court as and for the Last will and testament of the said John Counts dec'd. and proven by the oath of Duritee Counts a witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Teste

Nathan Ellington D.C. 		John Counts Counts, Sr.
 
116 # Note:

FLAG This person's connection to this COUNTS.GED and his ancestors has yetto be confirmed.
[Joseph] "Jost" CUNTZE [COUNTS] Immigrated probably fromOberfishbach,[Banns], Nasau-Siegen, GERMANY to Germanna, Virginia, USAin 1714 and settled near
present day Stephens City, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Anna Catherine [Gertrud] REINSCHMIDT left GERMANY with husband, [Joseph] "Jost" CUNTZE (KOONTZ) [COUNTS] and three children for
Germanna, Virginia, USA in 1714.
She died (probably) in childbirth of fourth child, Catherine, inEngland, or on board ship to Germanna, Virginia, or shortly after arrival in Germana, Virginiain 1714.
One son, John, settled in northern Virginia, another son, Henry,settled in southern Pennsylvania, and another son, Tillman, settled inwestern Maryland. All about 30 miles apart.
[John] "Johannes" CUNTZE, at age 8, immigrated to Germanna, Virginia,USA in 1714 with father, [Joseph] "Jost" CUNTZE and family. His Mother diedenroute or
shortly after arrival at Germanna, Virginia, USA.
Johannes CUNTZE/KUNTZ/COONS/COUNS/COUNTS m Anna Elisabetha[Catherine] STOEVER on 25 Jun 1728 in Earltown, PA.
He may have returned to GERMANY about 1729 and returned again toPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on 30 NOV 1730 on ship "Joyce", Masterwas Captain Atilliam FORD
of Boston.
He may have lived awhile in southern PA, about thirty miles from halfbrothers, Henry, in
northern Virginia and Tillman in western Maryland.
It is also possible that he is the same John COUNTS granted 350 acresof land in
South Carolina in 1751. 		Joseph (Jost) (Cuntze) Counts
 
117 06 Jun 1894 Name: Nancy Jessee Age: 81 years Parents: John & Sylvia Jessee Cause: Cancer
Informant: Noah R. Fuller - Son-in-Law(Note: This is Nancy Counts Jessee, daughter of John Counts & Margaret Kelly,
and wife of Jefferson Jessee) 		Nancy Counts
 
118 (Research):Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 5 Apr 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTSPublication: Maryville, Blount County, TN. Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS 5 Apr 1999
Text: COUNTS.GED
Note:Information from personal knowledge and E.J.SUTHERLAND's book : "SomeDescendantsof John COUNTS of Glade Hollow (Southwest Virginia)." Continuingresearch from submissionsby COUNTS cousins and friends. Contact Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS ....TNShad@aol.com
Repository:
Name: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS
5101 Old Niles Ferry Road
Maryville, TN 37801
Note:
On home/office PC.

Call Number: COUNTS.FOW7
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 13 Aug 1999.
Author: Shad's import
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 28 Sep 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS & collected files 		Sarah "Sallie" Counts
 
119 Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Catharine COWLEY Self W Female W 46 IRE K. House IRE IRE
Bamey COWLEY Son S Male W 21 NY Brakeman IRE IRE
Mary A. COWLEY Dau S Female W 20 NY At Home IRE IRE
Kate COWLEY Dau S Female W 19 PA At Home IRE IRE
Maggie COWLEY Dau S Female W 16 PA At Home IRE IRE
Mickaid COWLEY Son S Male W 14 PA IRE IRE
Daniel COWLEY Son S Male W 13 PA IRE IRE
John COWLEY Son S Male W 9 PA IRE IRE
Jane COWLEY Dau S Female W 11 PA IRE IRE
Patrick CATON Other Male W 23 NY Brakeman IRE IRE
Richard MEELEY Other Male W 37 NY Laborer IRE IRE
Bamey COWLEY Other Male W 20 NY Laborer IRE IRE
Arthur O DONNELL Other Male W 24 PA Laborer IRE IRE
John O DAY Other Male W 32 PA Laborer IRE IRE
William BBADY Other Male W 34 NY Laborer NY IRE
James GERMON Other Male W 55 IRE Peddler IRE IRE 		Catharine "Kate" Cowley
 
120 http://www.familysearch.org/ENG/Search/frameset_search.asp Catharine "Kate" Cowley
 
121

1860 Census Records for Tioga County PA
25 413 413 Cowely Daniel 27 M Laborer 100 100 Ireland or Cowley
26 Catharine 27 F Ireland
27 Barnard 2 M NY
28 Mary 6 mo F NY
29 Philip 14 M Ireland 		Daniel Cowley
 
122 possible last name spelling Cowely Daniel Cowley
 
123 Note: Note: Was assigned to the 23rd MS Infrantry Company H. as privates and fought in the Vicksburg campaign. Info Source: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1703211&id=I2662 William Hermes Cox
 
124 Information Source: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1703211&id=I2931 William Jane Clemtine Cox
 
125 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Gonnora (Dutchessof Normandy) Crepon
 
126 Info source: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1703211&id=I3027
Note: Early School Years in old red schoolhouse - where Free HillChurch is located now. Then went to the "new" Free Hill Schoolcloser to Hwy 15 - now a residential home.Robert Lynn Rauls & Daddy got best students in the school when Daddy was in the 8th grade. They sat by one another in the "bigroom" at the new Free Hill school. Their teacher gave them afountain pen with their name engraved in gold for Robert Lynn starting the fire every morning before school and to Daddy fornot missing a spelling word all year. She said she only caught them talking one time the whole year and said that time they were discussing their lesson.When Daddy came home from the war he rode a bus from Little Rock to Fordyce and took a taxi cab to New Edinburg from Fordyce. He arrived in New Edinburg at about 1:00 am, Ronnie never wentback to sleep that night because he was so excited about his Daddy coming home. He had seen someone from Herbine at the bus station in Little Rock that was going home to Herbine. This guy let Momma & Papa Crook know that Daddy was home. The next morning Uncle Austin arrived to bring Daddy & Momma to Herbine.Daddy couldn't go to sleep at night and the alarm clock would scare him when it went off in the mornings. He would walk around the farm at night with his dog. He went to several doctors in Rison, Monticello etc. they all said he had to "get used to being home" and prescribed him a millhouse pill - Daddy calls it a "don't care pill".
Leon Crook had 2 sons and 1 daughter who are still alive today, as of May 2003. 		Leon Crook
 
127 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I18250 Don Milton Cross
 
128 From Musen, in the province Nassau-Siegen.
Most of this information on early Coons comes from Kurin Beeston's Descendants of Jacob Guth/Good, Sr. site, (http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/e/e/Kurin-Beeston/index.html)
The earliest known ancestor of the Kuntze, Coons, Coonces that settled in Virginia is Hechin Cuntze (abt.1500). He lived in Niederndorf of the Nassau-Siegen region of Germany in the early to mid 1500s.
This was in the time of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. The Roman Catholic influence, a part of German history for centuries, vied with Lutherans and members of the Reformed Faith for support in government. The country was also constantly at war with peoples on all sides. This was a time of shifting borders and loyalties.
Hechin's son Arnold Cuntze (abt. 1525) and his grandson Johann Cuntze (abt. 1570) remained in the region during the time of the Thirty Year War. It was a war brought on by religious differences and land hungry neighboring countries. At this time the Nassau-Siegen region fell under the control of Catholic King Ferdinand as well as Protestant influences. It fared better than other areas during the war however due to the fact that it was divided and ruled by two brothers, John Maurice and John the Younger, each on opposite sides of the conflict. Each claimed the entire region as their own and so neither ally attacked the area.
By the time the Peace of Wesphalia of 1648 brought the drawn out conflict to a close, Germany had lost about half of her people to the ravages of war and the accompanying plagues and famine. It was around this time that Gotthard Kuntze (abt. 1610), son of Johann, and his son Johannes Kuntze lived. The brief peace was a compromise of sorts that allowed the Southern and Western lands to remain Catholic while allowing Protestants to retain the land they had acquired and recognizing the Reformed faith. 		Henchin Cuntze
 
129 Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 5 Apr 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTSPublication: Maryville, Blount County, TN. Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS 5 Apr 1999
Text: COUNTS.GED
Note:Information from personal knowledge and E.J.SUTHERLAND's book : "SomeDescendantsof John COUNTS of Glade Hollow (Southwest Virginia)." Continuingresearch from submissionsby COUNTS cousins and friends. Contact Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS ....TNShad@aol.com
Repository:
Name: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS
5101 Old Niles Ferry Road
Maryville, TN 37801
Note:
On home/office PC.

Call Number: COUNTS.FOW7
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 13 Aug 1999.
Author: Shad's import
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 28 Sep 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS & collected files 		Johannes Cuntze
 
130 She and her daughter were soon abandoned by Temple Franklin. (e-mail from Elly Fitzig: elly@feist.com) Ellen Johnson D'evelin
 
131 Occupation: High School Coach
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1703211&id=I3031 		Jesse Edward Darling
 
132 She is the older sister to Lorene Davis. Juanita Davis
 
133 Married name: Barnes Mary Lee Davis
 
134 Per Mary Barnes, Nancy Amelia Johnson was James W. Lemons first wife. Nancy & James had many children together. After Nancy died, he married Sarah Hale. Sarah died by drowning. She was trying to walk across a stream of water and her dress tail hung up on something, and she was found dead from drowning. Sarah and James did not have any children. His third and final wife was Mary Dawson. They had children together. Mary Dawson
 
135 The 1880 AR Census shows James and Mary living in Muddy Fork Township, Howard Co., Arkansas.
Children listed: John B., Minya(or Vina), Charles L., Mary A., Monroe(great grandfather), and Thomas. 		Mary Dawson
 
136 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Sporte De Bretagne
 
137 [ArnoldWalesMar02.FTW]

[Arnold.FTW]
Count of Amiens, Chaumont, Paris Valois, Vermandoise[ArnoldWalesMar02.FTW]

Count of Amiens, Chaumont, Paris Valois, Vermandoise 		*Hugh De Crepi
 
138 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Raoul Count De Ivryl
 
139 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Robert De Normandy
 
140 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Son De Normandy
 
141 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Hubert Count De Senlis
 
142 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Mrs Hubert Count De Senlis
 
143 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Poppa Duchess Of Normandy De Valois
 
144 Robert Edwards leased the part of his property upon which Trinity Church was built, on Manhattan Island in 1779 to Aaron Burr, giving a 99-year lease, which expired in 1878. This was to settle his father's estate. Robert Edwards
 
145 Thomas Edwards bought 50,000 acres of land bordering the Hudson River from the Indians in 1771; the British government made absolute title to him for his services in the French & Indian Wars. At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Thomas - although very old - was active in supporting the English. Thomas Edwards
 
146 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Princess Of Normandy Emma, Queen Of England
 
147 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Miss Eysteinsdatter
 
148 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Rognvald I "The Wise" Eysteinsson
 
149 This unknown may be must be a first cousin to Ruth Beach, who was bornin 1685 & married his/her nephew, Samuel Fairchild, Jr. on Jan 30, 1705 Caleb Fairchild
 
150 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1850/271B.HTM Frances Fanny Fairchild
 
151 COUCH, John; m. Fanny FAIRCHILDS, sibling of Jane, Isaiah, Peggy, Moses and Aaron, Jr. Fairchild, ch. of Aaron Fairchild, Sr. (RCV COB #1, 1831-1872, p. 11, 24 Apr 1834) (all siblings mentioned as "...infants under the age of 21 years" in 1834) Frances Fanny Fairchild
 
152 He was born in England, came to the new world with a band of Englishmenin 1638. A merchant, church affiliation: Congregational. He was married twice,his first wife being Emma [?] Seabrook, daughter of Robert Seabrook, whom hemarried in England before coming to America. They settled in the wilderness ofConnecticut with a number of other settlers from England, in 1639. Possibly thelocality which they settled, and which they named Stratford, was first seen bywhite men two years before this settlement, but no settlement had ever beenmade there until this little band of pioneers from England landed there andproceeded to lay out their home lots; built their meeting house and their homesand erected a palisade against attacks by Indians and wild animals. ..." T.M.F.Chrstening data from an entry in IGI; "High Lavey" from Hilda Lewis. Thomas Fairchild
 
153 Zach married Hannah Beach on Nov. 3, 1681. He was a blacksmith and joined theStratford church in 1699; after his death in 1703, his widow married John
Burrit before 1711. 		Zachariah Fairchild
 
154 Charles' daughter, Virginia, remembers him saying that his family was from Ireland.
Info source: Virginia Finley Harringtonr & Marjorie Janette Finley Reddin 		*Charles Phillip Finley
 
155 Info source: Virginia Finley Harringtonr & Marjorie Janette Finley Reddin *Joe (Joseph?) Finley
 
156 (Research):

USS Sperry Information website link:
http://www.eta-carina-ltd.com/page7/sperry.html

USS Sperry Photos website link:http://ussubvetsofworldwarii.org/tenders_etc/AS%2012%20-%20USS%20SPERRY.html 		*Joseph Woodrow Finley
 
157 1920 Dallas County Ar Chester twp 13A
227-234
Finley, Charles P head rents 40 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 29 AR AR AR
Lela M daughter 9 AR AR AR
Joseph son 7 AR AR AR
Gladys daughter 4 ?/12 AR AR AR
Vernon son 10/12 AR AR AR
Walls, John boarder 48 MS MS MS none 		*Joseph Woodrow Finley
 
158 1930 Dallas County AR Chester two 6B
113-113
Finley, Charlie head owns 51 married 1st at 32 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 40 21 when 1st md. AR US US
Jo son 16 AR AR AR
Gladys dau 14 AR AR AR
Vernon son 11 AR AR AR
Doyle son 8 AR AR AR
Frank son 5 AR AR AR
Virginia L dau (can't read her age) AR AR AR 		*Joseph Woodrow Finley
 
159 Buried at Hopewell Baptist Cemetery.

This cemetery is located between Leola & Carthage in an area known to locals as "Cooney" in Arkansas. This cemetery is located in either Dallas or Grant County, AR. 		*Joseph Woodrow Finley
 
160 JOE FINLEY
LEOLA-- Joe Woodrow Finley, 84, of Leola, died April 25, 1998, at his home. He was born on November 23, 1913, at Leola, a son of the late Charles and Verdie Lemons Finley. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for International Paper Company. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Leola Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alla Mae Stiles Finley. Survivors include five sons, Fred Finley of Red Oak, Texas, Curtis Finley and Aubrey Finley, both of Leola, Dalton Finley of Sheridan and Terry Finley of Malvern; two daughters, Janette Reddin of Plano, Texas and Phyllis Haralson of Benton; three brothers, Frank Finley and Vernon Finley, both of Leola, and Doyle Finley of Malvern; three sisters, Lela Collins of Oakland, California, Virginia Harrington of Malvern and Gladys Doss of Oklahoma City; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Buie Funeral Home at Sheridan with the Rev. Fred Etheridge officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery near Carthage. 		*Joseph Woodrow Finley
 
161 JOE FINLEYLEOLA-- Joe Woodrow Finley, 84, of Leola, died April 25, 1998, at his home. He was born on November 23, 1913, at Leola, a son of the late Charles
and Verdie Lemons Finley. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for International PaperCompany. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Leola
Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alla Mae Stiles Finley. Survivors include five sons, Fred Finley of Red Oak, Texas, Curtis Finley andAubrey Finley, both of Leola, Dalton Finley of Sheridan and Terry Finley ofMalvern; two daughters, Janette Reddin of Plano, Texas and Phyllis Haralsonof Benton; three brothers, Frank Finley and Vernon Finley, both of Leola, and Doyle Finley of Malvern; three sisters, Lela Collins of Oakland,California, Virginia Harrington of Malvern and Gladys Doss of Oklahoma
City; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Buie Funeral Home atSheridan with the Rev. Fred Etheridge officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell
Cemetery near Carthage.
Residence in Leola, AR (Grant County)
Zip Code: 72084

Claimed he was 1/16 Cherokee Indian.
Buried at Hopewell Baptist Cemetery. This cemetery is located between Leola & Carthage in an area known to locals as "Cooney" in Arkansas. This cemetery is located in either Dallas or Grant County, AR.
Residence in Leola, AR (Grant County)
Zip Code: 72084

Claimed he was 1/16 Cherokee Indian.
Buried at Hopewell Baptist Cemetery. This cemetery is located between Leola & Carthage in an area known to locals as "Cooney" in Arkansas. This cemetery is located in either Dallas or Grant County, AR.


Marriage Information Source: Mary Barnes

****STILES, ALLA MAE 18 FINLEY, JOE 24 9-Sep-1939 T-215****
STILES, ALLIE 21 JACKSON, LIZZIE 22 1-Oct-1907 I-450STILES, BETTY SUE 18 KNICKERBOCKER, WALTER R. 21 19-Mar-1953 X-515
STILES, C.L. 23 LOTT, LILLA 18 4-Jul-1901 H-51STILES, CHARLES ORBEL 26 SULLIVAN, HELEN AGNES 22 24-Jun-1945 V-318
STILES, ERMA 18 ORR, J.W. 31 17-Oct-1936 S-116
STILES, EVELYN 19 HOLLOWAY, LIEBURNE 21 17-Jun-1933 Q-465
STILES, H.L. 33 WOOD, BESSIE 24 14-Sep-1943 V-34
STILES, HAZEL 18 WOOD, WILLIS W. 28 21-Jan-1923 N-464STILES, JOHN R. 22 WILLIAMS, BETTY BEATRICE 17 16-May-1947 W-115
STILES, JOHNIE 23 WALLINGSFORD, MARY 18 26-Dec-1897 G-182STILES, ROY WILLIAM 24 WYLIE, MATTIE ELLIOT 18 31-May-1941 U-143
STILES, VELLA 18 LAWRENCE, F.D. 21 28-Mar-1925 O-179--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(File: ardalmas2.txt)
MARRIAGES OF DALLAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS
Submitted by Dwight Shubert 02-19-03
email: dshubert@comcast.net  		*Joseph Woodrow Finley
 
162 Joseph Woodrow Finley served in the Navy during WWII, stationed in the South Pacific. He was stationed on the ship U.S.S. Sperry. During his service, he wrote letters to his wife, Allamae, which were censored and blackened out when she received them. He broke his back during a lifeboat drill as he was jumping off the ship. He continued to draw pension until his death because of the injury.

It is believed that Joe Finley was honorably discharged due to his back injury.

Below is additional information about the USS Sperry, during it's years in service:

USS SPERRY (AS 12)
1 May 1942 - 30 September 1982

The submarine tender USS SPERRY (AS - 12) was christened December 17, 1941, at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California. Mrs. Helen Sperry Lea, the ship's sponsor, was the daughter of Elmer Ambrose Sperry, inventor of more than 400 marine, aeronautical and navigational aids, and pioneer in shipboard electrical equipment. The then Governor of California, Gulbert L. Olson, also took part in the ceremonies.

On that day, the Secretary of the Navy sent a brief radio message to all Navy yards stating, "The Navy at Hawaii is undaunted; the Marines still hold Wake. Will you meet their challenge? Rear Admiral Wilhelm Friedell, Commandant of Mare island, replied, "The SPERRY is one answer, Mr. Secretary, Mare Island will give you many more."

Thus, the SPERRY earned the distinction of being the first Navy ship to be launched after 'Pearl Harbor'. SPERRY was commissioned on May 1, 1942, and delivered at that time to Captain R. H. SMITH, her first commanding officer.
Following trials and shakedown training the SPERRY reported to Commander Submarine Force U. S. Pacific fleet in Pearl Harbor on August 2, 1942, to commence a long record of service in World War II.

Primary mission of the SPERRY, that of serving submarines, was first realized August 13 when the famed USS TRIGGER was repaired and refitted between war patrols. She crossed the Equator on October 30 and after a short stay in the New Hebrides, proceeded to Brisbane, Australia, where she refitted eight submarines. Captain Smith was relieved in January 1943 and soon after lost his life in a plane crash. SPERRY departed for Pearl Harbor after accomplishing ten voyage repairs and ten refittings to the active Pacific Fleet submarines during a four month period.

On June 8, 1943, SPERRY and the USS KERN (AOG 2) , escorted by the Coast Guard Cutter TANEY, got underway for Midway Island where she would see the busiest five months in her history. By November she had serviced 70 submarines including 17 refittings and 53 voyage repairs, completely exhausting her supplies and spare parts. She then returned to Pearl Harbor for a refitting of her own.

SPERRY completed eight refittings and seven voyage repairs between November 15, 1943 and March 9, 1944, at which time she departed Pearl Harbor for Majuro Atoll. She was the first submarine tender to be stationed in this area where she completed 19 refittings and two voyage repairs.

Departure from routine came when SPERRY crewmen were assigned to construct the first submarine recuperation camp in the Central Pacific, Camp Myrna. Quonset huts, mess, recreation halls, softball diamonds and a fresh water distillery made up the camp.

Once more SPERRY got underway from Pearl Harbor, with the USS LITCHFIELD (DD 336) as escort, but this time remained only long enough to pick up a convoy of 11 ships and guide them to Eniwetok. SPERRY then proceeded, unescorted, to Guam where she again claimed the distinction of being the first sub-tender to service that island base. While at Guam, she completed 14 refittings, six voyage repairs and constructed the submarine rest center, Camp Dealy.

SPERRY left Guam on February 12, 1945 for her first return to the United States. By-passing Pearl Harbor, she proceeded directly to Mare Island, docking March 7 to begin two months of extensive repairs and complete overhaul.

On April 28 she cruised south to San Diego, conducting standardization and fuel economy exercise enroute. After a brief stay in that area she departed for Pearl Harbor and arrived there May 25. Prior to her June 30 departure for Guam, she completed one refit and three voyage repairs. Reaching Guam on July 11, SPERRY'S repair force accomplished 15 voyage repairs through October 1.
The end of hostilities with Japan in September 1945 did not terminate the tender's services to submarines. (The war's end saw SPERRY brandishing three awards from her superstructure; the American Theatre, Asiatic-Pacific and Victory.) SPERRY left Guam an November 28, 1945, in company with units of Submarine Squadron Three, for an 18-day training cruise. The subs made extensive practice attacks on the tender, firing exercise torpedoes and executing numerous day and night approaches. During this cruise SPERRY dropped anchor off Ulithi Atoll.

SPERRY steamed southeast from Ulithi and on December 4 crossed the equator. One hundred and sixty-six men had previously been initiated as 'Shellbacks’ but 735 "lowly pollywogs", including the commanding officer, were initiated in traditional ceremonies of Neptunus Rex. Accompanying submarines followed traditions and "crossed the line' submerged.

The big ship returned to Apra Harbor, Guam, on December 15, 1945, where 50 underprivileged children of Guam later were quest aboard for SPERRY’S first peacetime Christmas celebration. She got underway on January 11, 1946, to return to San Diego, California.

The Chief of Naval Operations awarded the coveted Battle Efficiency 'E' to SPERRY in July 1948 and again in 1949. The ship then prepared for participation in Operation Miki, a Pacific Fleet-wide exercise. The maneuver, largest peacetime operation in the history of the Navy at that time, was composed of over 90 ships; included was the carrier Valley Forge, flagships Eldorado and Mount McKinley, cruiser Helena, as well as scores of destroyers and auxiliary vessels. In addition, some 10,000 soldiers took part in the exercise which took place on and near the island of Oahu, T.H.

On the return cruise to San Diego the tender took part in exercises which marked one of the first publicized firings of guided missiles from the submarines Carp and Carbonero.

The outbreak of war in Korea, in 1950, saw the recommissioning of many submarines which had been "mothballed' since 1945. SPERRY increased her pace in maintaining and supplying submarines with material and personnel. The 1950 'E' was also awarded to SPERRY, for the third consecutive year, an accomplishment not realized often by other Navy ships.

In December of 1951, the battle lines in Korea were more or less stabilized along the 38th parallel and hostilities were slowly lessened over the next two years. This resulted in a gradual return to peacetime routine for SPERRY. Over the ensuing 10 years, the submarine tender continued to operate out of San Diego, spending most of her time in port servicing the submarines of the fleet, but occasionally getting underway for training cruises along the west coast. Her area of operation extended from Mexico north to Canada. From April to September 1961 SPERRY was at Long Beach Naval Shipyard being brought up to date by a Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization overhaul. In mid-September, she returned to her duties as submarine tender at San Diego. Sperry completed an additional major yard overhaul on 24 June 1965. Since then, she has continued to support submarines of the Pacific Fleet, again spending most of her time in port and departing occasionally for cruises along the west coast of North America and to Hawaii.

In June of 1979 the Secretary of the Navy awarded SPERRY the Meritorious Unit Commendation for meritorious service in support of the units of Submarine Group FIVE, Submarine Development Group ONE and Submarine Squadron THREE from 1 April 1978 to 1 December 1978. Once again in 1980 SPERRY was awarded the coveted Battle Efficiency 'E" for fiscal year 1980

On 1 May 1982 Sperry celebrated her fourtieth anniversary of service to the fleet. Sperry's long history can be summed in her motto 'service is our business'. Sperry's many conspicuous achievements are a testimonial of a proud ship and many proud crews who steadfastly adhered to this motto.

After Decommissioning: September 30, 1982 Sperry earned the distinction of being the first Navy ship to be launched after "Pearl Harbor" on December 17, 1941 at the beginning of World War II and achieved many successes in a career spanning some forty years. During those years she earned a reputation of excellence that is a standard by which other submarine tenders and even war ships of the line would aspire to. Her gallant career came to an end on September 30, 1982. The Sperry swung from a buoy in the Sinclair Inlet of Puget Sound in Washington State for several years after decommissioning, and during that time she was cannibalized for any and all parts and equipment that could be salvaged. Word is that the U.S.S. Cod SS-224 among others was allowed to take several things from the Sperry to enhance their display at Cleveland, Ohio on the shore of Lake Erie. On March 10 1998 at 09:30 ex-Sperry left Mooring G at the Navy Inactive Maintenance Facility Bremerton, Washington being towed by USNS SUIOX to the RESERVE FLEET at Suisun Bay, which is just east of Vallejo and Mare Island, to be scrapped. It is rather ironic that the Sperry will meet her demise only about ten miles from where she started such a gallant career.
Sperry arrived in Suisun Bay around March 23 1998. As of 12/28/2001, according to the Naval Vessel Register AS12 Sperry is still berthed at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet. See here:


Displacement: 16,000 t. (full load)
Length: 529' 6"
Beam: 73’4"
Draft: 24'
Speed: 17 k.
Complement: 1,050
Armament: 2 5"
Class: AS-11 FULTON 		*Joseph Woodrow Finley
 
163 Known as Janette. *Marjorie Janette Finley
 
164 Audra is currently entering her senior year at University of Central Arkansas in Conway and will be majoring in Biology with a minor in Anthropology. Audra will be taking her MCAT in July of 2009 and hopefully will be admitted to medical school in the fall of 2010. Audra Lee Finley
 
165 Birth weight: 9 lbs., 10 oz.Audra's middle name is from her maternal great-grandmother, Mary Lee and also her paternal great-great-grandfather, Lee Lishman. Audra Lee Finley
 
166 1920 Dallas County Ar Chester twp 13A
227-234
Finley, Charles P head rents 40 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 29 AR AR AR
Lela M daughter 9 AR AR AR
Joseph son 7 AR AR AR
Gladys daughter 4 ?/12 AR AR AR
Vernon son 10/12 AR AR AR
Walls, John boarder 48 MS MS MS none 		Charles Phillip Finley
 
167 1930 Dallas County AR Chester two 6B
Series: T626 Roll: 72 Page: 135

113-113
Finley, Charlie head owns 51 married 1st at 32 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 40 21 when 1st md. AR US US
Jo son 16 AR AR AR
Gladys dau 14 AR AR AR
Vernon son 11 AR AR AR
Doyle son 8 AR AR AR
Frank son 5 AR AR AR
Virginia L dau (can't read her age) AR AR AR 		Charles Phillip Finley
 
168 Charles' daughter, Virginia, remembers him saying that his family was from Ireland.
Info source: Virginia Finley Harringtonr & Marjorie Janette Finley Reddin 		Charles Phillip Finley
 
169 1920 Dallas County Ar Chester twp 13A
227-234
Finley, Charles P head rents 40 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 29 AR AR AR
Lela M daughter 9 AR AR AR
Joseph son 7 AR AR AR
Gladys daughter 4 ?/12 AR AR AR
Vernon son 10/12 AR AR AR
Walls, John boarder 48 MS MS MS none 		Charles Vernon Finley
 
170 1930 Dallas County AR Chester two 6B
113-113
Finley, Charlie head owns 51 married 1st at 32 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 40 21 when 1st md. AR US US
Jo son 16 AR AR AR
Gladys dau 14 AR AR AR
Vernon son 11 AR AR AR
Doyle son 8 AR AR AR
Frank son 5 AR AR AR
Virginia L dau (can't read her age) AR AR AR 		Charles Vernon Finley
 
171 Diagonosed with Alzheimer's. Charles Vernon Finley
 
172 SSN: 534-40-5908

Residence in Leola, AR (Grant County)
Zip Code: 72084
Curtis was cremated, as he wanted, and half of his ashes were spread by his two sons over his favorite catfish fishing hole in the Saline River, in central Arkansas. The remaining half of his ashes were to be buried in Hopewell Baptist Cemetery at his parents gravesites (Joseph & Allamae Finley).
SSN: 534-40-5908

Died of heart disease. 		Curtis Wayne Finley
 
173 1920 Dallas County Ar Chester twp 13A
227-234
Finley, Charles P head rents 40 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 29 AR AR AR
Lela M daughter 9 AR AR AR
Joseph son 7 AR AR AR
Gladys daughter 4 ?/12 AR AR AR
Vernon son 10/12 AR AR AR
Walls, John boarder 48 MS MS MS none 		Gladys Finley
 
174 1930 Dallas County AR Chester two 6B
113-113
Finley, Charlie head owns 51 married 1st at 32 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 40 21 when 1st md. AR US US
Jo son 16 AR AR AR
Gladys dau 14 AR AR AR
Vernon son 11 AR AR AR
Doyle son 8 AR AR AR
Frank son 5 AR AR AR
Virginia L dau (can't read her age) AR AR AR 		Gladys Finley
 
175 Married name: Doss Gladys Finley
 
176 Married name: Doss Gladys Finley
 
177 Birth weight: 8 lbs., 9 oz.Grady's middle name Allen, was named from his father's middle name. Grady Allen Finley
 
178 Birth weight: 9 lbs., 9 oz.Haydn's middle name of Clark is from my his maternal great-grandmother's maiden name . Haydn Clark Finley
 
179 1930 Dallas County AR Chester two 6B
113-113
Finley, Charlie head owns 51 married 1st at 32 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 40 21 when 1st md. AR US US
Jo son 16 AR AR AR
Gladys dau 14 AR AR AR
Vernon son 11 AR AR AR
Doyle son 8 AR AR AR
Frank son 5 AR AR AR
Virginia L dau (can't read her age) AR AR AR 		Jesse Franklin "Frank" Finley
 
180 The Finley family at this time lived around Kingsland, Arkansas Jim (James?) Finley
 
181 Info source: Virginia Finley Harringtonr & Marjorie Janette Finley Reddin Joe (Joseph?) Finley
 
182 1930 Dallas County AR Chester two 6B
113-113
Finley, Charlie head owns 51 married 1st at 32 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 40 21 when 1st md. AR US US
Jo son 16 AR AR AR
Gladys dau 14 AR AR AR
Vernon son 11 AR AR AR
Doyle son 8 AR AR AR
Frank son 5 AR AR AR
Virginia L dau (can't read her age) AR AR AR 		John Doyle Finley
 
183 Married name: Collins Lela Finley
 
184 1920 Dallas County Ar Chester twp 13A
227-234
Finley, Charles P head rents 40 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 29 AR AR AR
Lela M daughter 9 AR AR AR
Joseph son 7 AR AR AR
Gladys daughter 4 ?/12 AR AR AR
Vernon son 10/12 AR AR AR
Walls, John boarder 48 MS MS MS none 		Lela M. Finley
 
185 Married name: Collins Lela M. Finley
 
186 Terry graduated from University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff in 1990 Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education with certifications in Physical Education, Coaching, Health, Social Studies and Drivers' Education. He taught his first year at Tri-County Schools in Big Flat, AR and the next 12 years at Magnet Cove Schools in Malvern, AR. He now is finishing up his first year of teaching at Sheridan High School in Sheridan, AR where he also coaches HS football and Boys' Soccer (as of May 2003).

Birth weight: 2 lbs., 4 oz. 		Terry Allen Finley
 
187 Tobi's middle name of Allason was named after her paternal grandmother, Alla Mae Finley.

Birth weight: 8 lbs., 8 oz. 		Tobi Allason Finley
 
188 1930 Dallas County AR Chester two 6B
113-113
Finley, Charlie head owns 51 married 1st at 32 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 40 21 when 1st md. AR US US
Jo son 16 AR AR AR
Gladys dau 14 AR AR AR
Vernon son 11 AR AR AR
Doyle son 8 AR AR AR
Frank son 5 AR AR AR
Virginia L dau (can't read her age) AR AR AR 		Virginia Finley
 
189 Married name: Harrington Virginia Finley
 
190 Info source: Virginia Finley Harringtonr & Marjorie Janette Finley Reddin "Unknown" Fite
 
191 Info source: Virginia Finley Harringtonr & Marjorie Janette Finley Reddin *"Unknown" Fite
 
192
She was raised as a Catholic by her grandfather, William Franklin, and his wife, Mary, as their own child. (e-mail from Elly Fitzig: elly@feist.com) 		Ellen Franklin
 
193 James Franklin's death was reported by his son, William L. Franklin; cause of death was unknown. His age at death was recorded at 70 years, 8 months, 19 days. His occupation was reported as farmer. 1

Census: 1850 Russell County, VA
In the 1850 Federal Census of Russell County, Virginia, James and Nancy Franklin were listed as the residents in household #663 of District 54, on page 267 of the enumeration. Their ages were given as 60. His occupation was recorded as "farmer". The value of their real estate was $800. His place of birth was North Carolina; Nancy's was South Carolina.

Census: 1830 Russell County, VA
Note:The 1830 census for Russell County lists the composition of the household of James Franklin as follows: two males 5-10, one male 10-15, one male 40-50, one female under 5, one female 10-15, two females 15-20, and one female 40-50. 		James William Franklin
 
194 He and his wife, with their 3 children, went to New England about 1682/1683, when he was 25 years old.
Sometime in the second half of 1683, Josiah and Ann and their first 3 children emigrated from Banbury, Oxfordshire, to Boston, Massachusetts.
27 Sep. 1685: Josiah professed his faith and was admitted to membership in the Third or Old South Church.
He took up residence in Milk Street in 1685, renting a house.

8 march 1702/1703: Josiah was chosen a constable. 		Josiah E. Franklin, [Tallow Chandler]
 
195 He "went to sea, and was never heard of." Josiah, Jr. Franklin
 
196 (Research):-----Original Message-----
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Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


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197 "Temple....went off to Paris. There he sired another daughter by the wife of the British ambassador." (from Randall, Willard, A Little Revenge: Benjamin Franklin & His Son; 1984; p. 494 - from e-mail from Elly Fitzig: elly@feist.com) Miss Franklin
 
198 William Franklin, often referred to as the Illigitimate son of Benjamin Franklin.William was born 6 May 1730 and Benjamin and Deborah were not married until 1 Sept 1730. His mother's name was never revealed. Most likely Deborah was the mother, but Ben took all the blame to protect her honor because they were not married yet. Young William traveled with his father, attending school in England. Upon returning to America William became Royal Governor of New Jersey. When the revolution began, William remained loyal to England. With Ben in America and William in England , father and son found themselves on opposite sides of the battle during the American Revolution. This forever strained their relationship.. Ben's last will and testament left nearly none of his wealth to William, claiming that if William's England had won the war, Ben would have never had any wealth to leave.
William Temple FRANKLIN stayed in London, ENGLAND and supported
the war on the side of ENGLAND.He had married an English wife and remained in ENGLAND with her.
William Franklin (1731 - 1813) The illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin His mother's name was never revealed. Some suggested that Deborah may have been his mother but that Ben took all the blame to protect her honor because they were not yet married.
Young William traveled with his father, attending school in England. On September 4, 1762, William married Elizabeth Downes. They had one son, William Temple Franklin. Upon returning to America, William became Royal Governor of New Jersey. When the Revolution began, William remained loyal to England.
With Ben in America and William in England, father and son found themselves on opposite sides of battle during the American Revolution. This forever strained their relationship. Ben's Last Will and Testament left nearly none of his wealth to William, claiming that if William's England had won the war, Ben would have never had any wealth to leave.
1776 New Jersey militia, acting on resolution of Congress, deprives William Franklin of official functions as royal governor of New Jersey in January; confined to his home in Perth Amboy, he is arrested in June and sent under guard to Connecticut to be imprisoned. Franklin, in Congress, declines to intercede for his son.
William Temple FRANKLIN stayed in London, ENGLAND and supported the war on the side of ENGLAND. He had married an English wife and remained in ENGLAND with her. 		William Franklin
 
199 "Temple abandoned his mistress, William's sister-in-law, and his illegitimate daughter Ellen and went off to Paris. There he sired another daughter by the wife of the British ambassador." (A Little Revenge: Benjamin Frnklin & His Son, by Willard Randall)
Notes: William Temple Franklin fathered two illegitimate childern. The first a son, was born in Paris, France in 1785 to Blanchette Cailot, but died in infancy. The second child Ellen Franklin was born 1798 and raised by William Temples Franklin father. This info was in the papers of Benjamin Franklin Vol 1 Yale University Press.
Shortly after his birth in London in 1760, William Temple Franklin was sent out to be raised by a string of foster mothers. The illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin's illegitimate son William and of an unidentified woman of apparently ill repute, Temple was kept far away from the public eye as his father advanced in career and social standing. When Temple was two, his father married respectably and left England to become Royal Governor of New Jersey, and only at age four would Temple begin his slow integration into the fractious Franklin family.
Kept ignorant of his parentage, Temple was introduced into Franklin's Craven Street home as "William Temple," a protégé of his grandfather, while the expenses of his lodging and schooling were funneled quietly through Margaret Stevenson to his absent father. Temple enjoyed the benefits of an excellent education and an amiable social circle and was considered a charming, if sometimes irresponsible young boy, yet it was only years later, when he was asked to accompany his grandfather on his return to Philadelphia in the spring of 1775, that he was at last apprised of his identity. The news, as he soon discovered, was a mixed blessing. Simmering tensions between Benjamin and William over both personal and political differences came to head in May 1775 when the three generations of Franklins met in at Joseph Galloway's farm at Trevose, Bucks County, Pa., to reacquaint themselves and attempt to reconcile. Rather than reunion, however, this meeting provoked a rancorous split between the elder, headstrong Franklins, with the flighty Temple caught in the middle. Although Temple left Trevose with William to become acquainted over the summer, Benjamin insisted that he return to Philadelphia in the fall to begin college -- and not coincidentally, to remain under Benjamin's close supervision.
At the end of an indifferent year at the College of Philadelphia, Temple received news that his father had been declared "an enemy to the liberties of this country" and thrown into prison. Benjamin grew alarmed when Temple decided to travel to New Jersey late in the summer to console his step-mother Elizabeth, and wrote to his grandson to express concern for his safety being so near British lines, but beneath that, he feared that Temple was falling under the sway of Loyalist sympathies. Having already lost a son to the Tories, Benjamin was determined not to lose his grandson. In early September, Benjamin quashed Temple's request to visit his father in prison, claiming at first that useful intelligence might be passed to the enemy, but adding later that he prevented the visit out of "tender Concern" for Temple's welfare during the perilous trip to Connecticut.
In the long run, Benjamin won out in the contest for Temple's loyalties, and when the aging diplomat was called upon to travel to France to secure support for the American cause late in September 1776, Temple came along as his personal aide. From his grandfather's side, Temple was provided with a uniquely privileged view on the sensitive negotiations between the fledgling United States and the French crown, and his grandfather regularly favored him with highly visible assignments to prepare him for future betterment. In December 1777, for example, Temple was selected to deliver the critically important Treaty of Amity between France and the new United States to the French ministry.
Yet despite his grandfather's assistance, Temple did little to distinguish himself, attracting a chorus of doubters as time progressed. Grown into a feckless, seemingly aimless young man, Temple was inclined to dandyism and took to the social life in France with as deep an enthusiasm as his grandfather, but without the wit or intellectual depth, and certainly without the personal discipline and commitment to Republican principles. Worse, Temple seems to have acquired an aptitude for infelicitous choices, gladly embracing the Mesmerist fad, for example, despite his grandfather's reservations on the subject, and even joining the pro-Mesmer Société d'Harmonie. Perhaps to prove his mettle and his commitment to serious matters, Temple teamed up with the Marquis de Lafayette in the summer of 1779 (a fellow fan of Mesmer) to plan an invasion of Britain, but like many of Temple's plans, this one never came to pass.
Despite his grandson's insouciance, Benjamin continued to work on Temple's behalf, initiating him into his Masonic Loge des Neuf Soeurs and scheming, as he once had for William, to see Temple marry well. In 1781, Benjamin attempted to strike a match between Temple and Cunegonde, daughter of Franklin's beloved Mme Brillon. "Having almost lost my own daughter because of the wide distance between us," he wrote to Mme Brillon, "I hoped to find another one in you, and still another in your daughter, to take care of my old age." Citing Temple's Protestantism as an excuse, however, the Brillons rejected the union. In characteristic Franklin fashion, Temple rebounded by taking up with a married neighbor at Passy, Blanchette Caillot, with whom he had a natural son, Théodore.
Through his grandfather's influence in 1782 -- and over the opposition even of many of Benjamin's allies -- Temple landed the most important assignment of his career when he was appointed as Secretary to the Peace Commission. But rather than advancing his prospects, this appointment may actually have hindered them by piquing the jealousy and animosity of his rivals. It is likely that the failure of Benjamin's efforts to win a ministerial appointment for Temple in 1783 can be attributed to a combination of resentment over Benjamin's manipulation and Temple's personality, which everyone but Benjamin now considered disreputable. When Polly Stevenson visited Benjamin at Passy in 1784, even she was disimpressed with the man Temple had become, writing that he had become "so engaged in the pursuit of pleasure that he is not an amiable or respectable character."
Before their returning to the United States in 1785, Benjamin and Temple parlayed with William yet again in a half-hearted attempt to work out their differences. Although there was no reconciliation, William agreed (not entirely willingly) to aid his son by selling him his New Jersey and New York properties at a bargain price. When Benjamin died on April 17, 1790, Temple inherited his library and became his literary executor. Although this seemed to instill an enthusiasm in Temple over plans to publish his grandfather's works, once again things did not go as planned. Gathering the manuscript of the autobiography and some important correspondence that he intended to use to update it, Temple returned to England in 1792 only to find that a French translation of it had already appeared. He decided, however, to continue on with his project, working slowly to produce a more complete edition.
Reuniting with his father in 1792, still unmarried, Temple chafed under William's demands that he find a wife, and shortly after fathering another illegitimate child, Ellen, with the daughter of his father's second wife, Temple broke bitterly away and moved to Paris. Without his grandfather's guiding hand, Temple continued on the same aimless path. His three volume edition of the Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin did not appear until 1817. He lived the last six years of his life with his English mistress Hannah Collyer, whom he finally married a month before his death in 1823.
American Philosophical Society 105 South Fifth Street * Philadelphia, PA
http://www.amphilsoc.org/library/mole/f/franklin/wtf.pdf 		William Temple Franklin
 
200 Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 5 Apr 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTSPublication: Maryville, Blount County, TN. Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS 5 Apr 1999
Text: COUNTS.GED
Note:Information from personal knowledge and E.J.SUTHERLAND's book : "SomeDescendantsof John COUNTS of Glade Hollow (Southwest Virginia)." Continuingresearch from submissionsby COUNTS cousins and friends. Contact Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS ....TNShad@aol.com
Repository:
Name: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS
5101 Old Niles Ferry Road
Maryville, TN 37801
Note:
On home/office PC.

Call Number: COUNTS.FOW7
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 13 Aug 1999.
Author: Shad's import
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 28 Sep 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS & collected files 		Gertraudt
 
201 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Heytir Gorrsson
 
202 Last known address for him:
7088 Goshen Road
Goshen, OH 45122
Tel: 513.624.1631 		Harry Gray
 
203 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27342 Katie Gray
 
204 Possibly became a nurse. Omalee Gray
 
205 (Research):Please, this information is not to be used for any commercial purpose. Please see the database disclaimer at http://www.jessee.org. Corrections of errors and additions of information are welcome. jim@jessee.org Elizabeth Groseclose, (Shelley)
 
206 Source: Vivian Bales, Marion, IN, writes (10/96): "Charles Keyser married Elizabeth Groseclose, not a Shelley. E.J. Sutherland proved he did not marry and could not have married Shelley."

May have been a doctor's daughter.
" I was doing some research on the Kiser family,primarily to find anc. ofSusannah Kiser mar. Stephen Skeen.I found an article on the Kiser family in anold book at the state library of NC.There are two spouses listed for CharlesKiser 1) Elizabeth Groceclose and 2) Mary Shelly.Mary is listed as the motherof Joseph,the father of Susannah.I have also see reference to a Miss Shelly in
another article(maybe in Wise Heritage Vol 1).
Jerry L. Evans"--info from e-mail 		Elizabeth Groseclose, (Shelley)
 
207 HALE, HENRY D (1860 U.S. Census)Virginia , PRINCE WILLIAM, HAYMARKET P O, Age 70, Male, Race: White, Born: VA
Series: M653 Roll: 1373 Page: 442 		Henry Dickenson Hale
 
208 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/probate/jonathanshale.html Jonathan Sheridan Hale
 
209 WILL OF JONATHAN S. HALE
Russell County, Virginia
Will Book 10, Page 213
Written 09 January 1883
In the name of God amen: I Jonathon S. Hale considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say I give and bequeath all my personal property consisting of stock, household and kitchen furniture to my beloved wife Mary Hale, whom I hereby appoint sole executor of this my last will and testament assisted by my son John Hale during her natural life, after her decease I will and direct that all the property be sold, and its proceeds equally divided among my six children or thier heirs, and Beauke Hale my Grandson, except the mule, which I will that it be the property of John Hale for assisting and taking the oversight of my wife and his mother. In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the 9th day of January in the year of our lord 1883.

Jonathon Hale (Seal)
The above instrument of consisting of one sheet, was now here subscribed by Jonathon S. Hale the testator in the presence of each of us, and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and testament and we at his request sign our names as witnesses.

E.R. Smith Residing in Russell County

G.J. Smith Resideng in Russell County
The last will and testament of Jonathon S. Hale was this day produced in court and proved by the oaths of E.R. Smith and G.J. Smith the two subscribing witnesses thereto, who stated that sain Jonathon Hale acknowledged said will in their presence, and that they the said E.R. Smith and G.J. Smith witnessed said will at his request, and his presence, and in the presence of each other. Whereupon said will was ordered to be recorded.

R.G. Howard D.C. 		Jonathan Sheridan Hale
 
210 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/cemeteries/gravellickcem.html Martha Ellen Hale
 
211 oldest of 21 children Her father was married 4 times

Obituary:
Old Baptist Church recordsHALE, Martha, the dau of Wilburn and Ellen (Artrip) Hale, b: Jun 1 1865 d: May 3 1956, she was the oldest of 21 children resulting from her fathers 4 marriages; md: John T. COUCH, Aug 19 1886; 6 girls: Ada Mallie, Lottie, Cora, Gracie and Thelma, her husband, Lottie, Gracie and Thelma deceased. Member of the Old Regular Baptist Church.


RUSSELL COUNTY 1886 MARRIAGE RECORDS

GROOM/ AGE RACE STATUS PLACE OF PARENTS DATE OF MARRIAGE/ BRIDE BIRTH MINISTER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOHN T. COUCH 20 WHI SINGLE RUSSELL ARCHIBALD & MARY COUCH 19 AUG 1886MARTHA HALE 21 WHI SINGLE RUSSELL WILBORN & ELLEN HALE ANDREW KISER

GRAVEL LICK CHURCH CEMETERY
NEAR CARBO, VIRGINIA
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE3655659N 821406W (extrapolated from USGS Quad Map: Carbo, VA)
DIRECTIONSFrom South Clinchfield, VA go South on Rt 615 for about 3 miles. On the right is the entrance to Gravel Lick Church up a gravel drive. The cemetery is behind and around the church.
FIELD NOTES: 2/15/99This cemetery is on a hillside and pretty well kept. Started in the SW corner. FORMAT Note: Items in parenthesis are the best guess of the researcher. Items in brackets are my comments. A double stone is two people on one stone - usually husband and wife unless otherwise indicated.

Gravestone:
Martha COUCHJun 1, 1865 - May 3, 1956 [Daughter of William Hale & 1st wife Elander Artrip, wife of John T. Couch]

1900 Census info: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/russell/census/1900/51-04a.gif 		Martha Ellen Hale
 
212 (Research):-----Original Message-----
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Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


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213 (Research):-----Original Message-----
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Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


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214 (Research):-----Original Message-----
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Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


==== VARUSSEL Mailing List ====Remember, if you want to reply to a message that has been forwarded to the mailing list from the Russell County Message Board, you should go to the message board and post your reply there, not direclty to the mailing list. A message that has been forwarded to the mailing list will begin as follows: "This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list." A link will be incuded in the message to allow you to go to the message board and post your reply. 		Mary "Polly" Hale
 
215 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27327 Sarah M. Hale
 
216

1880 Census of Russell County, VA p. 6c
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Wilburn HALE Self M Male W 40 VA Laborer VA VA
Surrildy HALE Wife M Female W 30 VA Keeping House VA NC
Martha HALE Dau S Female W 15 VA VA VA
Nathan D. HALE Son S Male W 12 VA VA VA
Malissie HALE Dau S Female W 10 VA VA VA
Andrew R. HALE Son S Male W 8 VA VA VA
Columbus C. HALE Son S Male W 6 VA VA VA
Ira G. HALE Son S Male W 4 VA VA VA
Mary M. HALE Dau S Female W 2 VA VA VA
William R. HALE Son S Male W 3M VA VA VA 		Wilburn Hale
 
217 (Research):http://www.geocities.com/lookinforancestors/
1900: Census info: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/russell/census/1900/51-04a.gif 		Wilburn Hale
 
218 1860 Russell County Virginia Marriages
06/Dec/1860 William Hale Elander Artrip 20 21 S S Russell Co. Russell Co. Henry D. & Ruth Hale William & Mary Artrip Andrew A. Kiser
Wilburn Hale , the son of Henry D. and Betsy Ruth Franklin Hale, was born in Russell Co Va. on January 9, 1840 and died December 31, 1922. Wilburn was married 4 times and had 21 children. He married Elander Airtrip on 12-19-1860, Surrilda Turner 10-19-1866, Sarah Anderson 10-27-1885 and Lear Margaret Boyd on 8-30-1894.During the Civil War he was a confederate soldier with the 7th Va. Calvary. Later he taught school for 50 cents a day. In 1916 he was declared totally blind and received a confederate pension. 		Wilburn Hale
 
219 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Ivar (Earl) Halfdansson
 
220 (Research): *Sylvester Hall
 
221
SSN: 431-05-6225
Residence in Leola, AR (Grant County)
Zip Code: 72084 		*Sylvester Hall
 
222 SSN: 431-05-6225 *Sylvester Hall
 
223 Census Place: Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Source: FHL Film 1255312 National Archives Film T9-1312
Page 445A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Henry W. HALL Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA Samanta HALL Wife F M W 30 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: KY
Hosea HALL Son M S W 8 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Martin HALL Son M S W 5 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Annie M. HALL Dau F S W 6M TX Fa: AL Mo: TN
Ann C. HALL Mother F W W 55 GA Occ: Helping In House Fa: GA Mo: GA Elmira HALL Sister F S W 21 AL Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Mary JENKINS Sister F W W 20 AL Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Nettie HALL Sister F S W 16 TN Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Jonah HALL Brother M S W 11 TN Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA
Noel HALL Nephew M S W 1M TX Fa: MO Mo: AL

Source for census info above: Donna De Graw (granny01@uci.net) 		Annie Mabell Hall
 
224 Died while drunk driving. His car crashed, then caught fire and he burned in the fire - occured in WA or OR. E. Lee Hall
 
225 Have seen his name all together as "Elee".
Died while drunk driving. His car crashed, then caught fire and he burned in the fire - occured in WA - Per Janette Reddin.
Moved to Okanogan, WA when he was 15 years old and was employed in orchard work there. During WWII, he served in the US Navy. After the war, he resided in Wenatchee, WA.
He married on January 19, 1946 to Christine Wingfield in Leola, AR. He was employed on construction of Chief Joseph Dam and was later employed by the Corps of Engineers. In 1978, he retired due to poor heath.
Funeral services were held December 29, 1982 at Mountain View Penetcostal Church of God in Bridgeport, WA. Interment was in Bridgeport Cemetery. 		E. Lee Hall
 
226 Census Place: Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Source: FHL Film 1255312 National Archives Film T9-1312
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Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Henry W. HALL Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA Samanta HALL Wife F M W 30 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: KY
Hosea HALL Son M S W 8 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Martin HALL Son M S W 5 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Annie M. HALL Dau F S W 6M TX Fa: AL Mo: TN
Ann C. HALL Mother F W W 55 GA Occ: Helping In House Fa: GA Mo: GA Elmira HALL Sister F S W 21 AL Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Mary JENKINS Sister F W W 20 AL Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Nettie HALL Sister F S W 16 TN Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Jonah HALL Brother M S W 11 TN Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA
Noel HALL Nephew M S W 1M TX Fa: MO Mo: AL

Source for census info above: Donna De Graw (granny01@uci.net) 		Elmira Hall
 
227 Per 1880 Hunt Co., TX Census her occupation was "At Home". Elmira Hall
 
228 Previous information stated his birth on December 26, 1882 - one year prior to information provided by my Aunt Martha Reddin Mooneyhan. George Hall
 
229 Census Place: Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Source: FHL Film 1255312 National Archives Film T9-1312
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Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Henry W. HALL Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA Samanta HALL Wife F M W 30 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: KY
Hosea HALL Son M S W 8 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Martin HALL Son M S W 5 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Annie M. HALL Dau F S W 6M TX Fa: AL Mo: TN
Ann C. HALL Mother F W W 55 GA Occ: Helping In House Fa: GA Mo: GA Elmira HALL Sister F S W 21 AL Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Mary JENKINS Sister F W W 20 AL Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Nettie HALL Sister F S W 16 TN Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Jonah HALL Brother M S W 11 TN Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA
Noel HALL Nephew M S W 1M TX Fa: MO Mo: AL

Source for census info above: Donna De Graw (granny01@uci.net) 		Henry Hall
 
230 HALL, HENRY (1910 U.S. Census)
Arkansas , LAFAYETTE, BAKER TWP, Age 56, Male, Race: White, Born: AL
Series: T624 Roll: 53 Page: 172

(Note, Henry Hall was living with his daughter Mabel at the time and she is head of household.) 		Henry Hall
 
231 Occupation: Farmer (per 1880 Hunt TX census) Henry Hall
 
232 1880 Hunt TX Census has his name listed as: Hosea Hosey Hall
 
233 Census Place: Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Source: FHL Film 1255312 National Archives Film T9-1312
Page 445A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Henry W. HALL Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA Samanta HALL Wife F M W 30 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: KY
Hosea HALL Son M S W 8 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Martin HALL Son M S W 5 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Annie M. HALL Dau F S W 6M TX Fa: AL Mo: TN
Ann C. HALL Mother F W W 55 GA Occ: Helping In House Fa: GA Mo: GA Elmira HALL Sister F S W 21 AL Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Mary JENKINS Sister F W W 20 AL Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Nettie HALL Sister F S W 16 TN Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Jonah HALL Brother M S W 11 TN Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA
Noel HALL Nephew M S W 1M TX Fa: MO Mo: AL

Source for census info above: Donna De Graw (granny01@uci.net) 		Hosey Hall
 
234 HALL, HOSEA (1920 U.S. Census)
Arkansas , GRANT, LEOLA; TENNESSEE, Age 49, Male, Race: White, Born: TN
Series: T625 Roll: 64 Page: 37 		Hosey Hall
 
235 December 30, 1968 - Entered Baptist Hospital.
January 1, 1969 - Had fluid drained from his stomach.
January 6, 1969 - operation.January 21, 1969 at 10:30 AM - Had fluid drained from his stomach again.
January 21, 1969 at 10:12 PM - DiedJanuary 23, 1969 - Buried at Leola Cemetery, Leola, AR (Grant County)
Died from Cancer.

Source: Martha Reddin Mooneyhan 		J.B. Hall
 
236 Johnny Burl Hall died at The Dalles, OR in an apartment. He died of Intoxification Oxfixiation on August 8, 1976. He was buried in Dufur, OR. Burial was by Smith Callaway Chapel in The Dalles, OR. Johnny Burl Hall
 
237 Johnny Burl was living in The Dallas, OR when he died, and is more than likely buried there. Johnny Burl Hall
 
238 Census Place: Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Source: FHL Film 1255312 National Archives Film T9-1312
Page 445A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Henry W. HALL Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA Samanta HALL Wife F M W 30 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: KY
Hosea HALL Son M S W 8 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Martin HALL Son M S W 5 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Annie M. HALL Dau F S W 6M TX Fa: AL Mo: TN
Ann C. HALL Mother F W W 55 GA Occ: Helping In House Fa: GA Mo: GA Elmira HALL Sister F S W 21 AL Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Mary JENKINS Sister F W W 20 AL Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Nettie HALL Sister F S W 16 TN Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Jonah HALL Brother M S W 11 TN Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA
Noel HALL Nephew M S W 1M TX Fa: MO Mo: AL

Source for census info above: Donna De Graw (granny01@uci.net) 		Jonah Hall
 
239 Last known to live in East Wenatchee, WA. Larry Lee Hall
 
240 Census Place: Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Source: FHL Film 1255312 National Archives Film T9-1312
Page 445A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Henry W. HALL Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA Samanta HALL Wife F M W 30 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: KY
Hosea HALL Son M S W 8 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Martin HALL Son M S W 5 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Annie M. HALL Dau F S W 6M TX Fa: AL Mo: TN
Ann C. HALL Mother F W W 55 GA Occ: Helping In House Fa: GA Mo: GA Elmira HALL Sister F S W 21 AL Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Mary JENKINS Sister F W W 20 AL Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Nettie HALL Sister F S W 16 TN Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Jonah HALL Brother M S W 11 TN Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA
Noel HALL Nephew M S W 1M TX Fa: MO Mo: AL

Source for census info above: Donna De Graw (granny01@uci.net) 		Martin Hall
 
241 Married name was JENKINS in the 1880 Hunt Co., TX Census. Her occupation at this tim e was "Helping at Home". Mary Hall
 
242 Census Place: Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
Source: FHL Film 1255312 National Archives Film T9-1312
Page 445A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Henry W. HALL Self M M W 29 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: AL Mo: GA Samanta HALL Wife F M W 30 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: GA Mo: KY
Hosea HALL Son M S W 8 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Martin HALL Son M S W 5 TN Fa: AL Mo: TN
Annie M. HALL Dau F S W 6M TX Fa: AL Mo: TN
Ann C. HALL Mother F W W 55 GA Occ: Helping In House Fa: GA Mo: GA Elmira HALL Sister F S W 21 AL Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Mary JENKINS Sister F W W 20 AL Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Nettie HALL Sister F S W 16 TN Occ: Helping At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA Jonah HALL Brother M S W 11 TN Occ: At Home Fa: AL Mo: GA
Noel HALL Nephew M S W 1M TX Fa: MO Mo: AL

Source for census info above: Donna De Graw (granny01@uci.net) 		Nettie Hall
 
243 Occupation at 16yrs old in 1880 Hunt Co., TX Census was Helping at Home. Nettie Hall
 
244 Have seen his name online as Sulrey. Not sure if "Aubrey" is a nickname for Sulrey. He was called and known as "Aubrey" to his family. Sulrey "Aubrey" Hall
 
245 Originally, Sylvester's name was spelled as Silvester. Her mother, Myrtle Mae Pilgrim Hall didn't want daugthers, so she gave boy names to both her girls - Silvester (changed to Sylvester) and Willie Mae "Bill" Hall.

SSN: 431-05-6225
Residence in Leola, AR (Grant County)
Zip Code: 72084

Sylvester Hall was the co-owner of the Leola Telephone Company. 		Sylvester Hall
 
246 SSN: 431-05-6225 Sylvester Hall
 
247 Lived in The Dalles, OR when died, and she is more than likely buried there. Willie Mae Hall
 
248 (Research):http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=poole&id=I10917

Title: Lono Cemetery Census
Abbrev: Cem. Lono Ark
Publication: 1/1/1996
Title: Family of William Hiram Heard II, Compiler Address: Leola, AR
Abbrev: William Hiram Heard II
Publication: 1970-1990
Title: Family of John Thomas Heard, Compiler Address: Leola, AR
Abbrev: John Thomas Heard
Publication: 1970-1990 		John Thomas Heard
 
249 All sons of William Hiram Heard Sr except Andrew Jackson and
Charles served in the Confederate Army. Records can be found
in the Arkansas Archives. 		John Thomas Heard
 
250 John Thomas's name and date of birth was copied from the Bible
of Andrew Jackson Heard by Leona, wife of John Willis Heard.
The list was dated 6-14-1914 and given to Mrs. Martha Allen
Nowlin, 1511 East Mill Street, Malvern, Arkansas. All of
sons of William Hiram Heard, Sr. except Andrew Jackson weresoldiers in the Civil War and all but Charles wer Confederates.
The records of each (except Charles) can be found in the
Archives, State of Arkansas. After it was decided that theConfederacy was a lost cause, it was agreed that Charles might
be better off to join the Union Army which he did. He was a
teamster under Captain Steele, was captured near Malvern,
Arkansas, and taken to a prison camp called Island Ten inTexas. He was later released by reason of illness (dysentery)and died soon after enroute home. Place of death and burial is
unknown but believed to be in Louisiana. A letter fromBenjamin Carven to his father and mother, dated September 11,1876, indicated that Charles died on the Bevil Road, six miles
from Bevil. The men who lived were carried to a camp of
retribution near New Orleans and exchanged. John Thomasjoined soon after Steele came into Little Rock. His wife Helen
drew a pension. William Hiram Jr. was a private in Company
D, 20th Arkansas Infantry under Colonel Johnson. He was
paroled in December 1863. The 1880 Hot Spring County Censusshows J. T. Heard (John Thomas) with no occupation because of
Rheumatism. 		John Thomas Heard
 
251 (Research):http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=poole&id=I10959
Title: Family of William Hiram Heard II, Compiler Address: Leola, AR
Abbrev: William Hiram Heard II
Publication: 1970-1990

Name: Unknown
Title: Lono Cemetery Census
Abbrev: Cem. Lono Ark
Publication: 1/1/1996 		Martha Helen Heard
 
252 (Research):Burial Info Source:
Title: Lono Cemetery Census
Abbrev: Cem. Lono Ark
Publication: 1/1/1996 		Nancy Powell Heard
 
253

LONO CEMETERY - HOT SPRING CO., AR

Hot Spring Co., AR, Volume III, 1979 Cemetery Inscriptions
East of the Ouachita River, Hot Spring Co. Historical Society

Located 13 miles south of Malvern on Highway 9.

Typed from copied records above mentioned: Submitted
by Lou Ann Phillips Lunsford
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Stiles, Helen M., 1879 to 1936

*Stiles, Levi., died September 20, 1904 (Nancy Stiles's husband)

*Stiles, Nancy, December 23, 1830 to December 29, 1925 (Levi Stiles' wife)

*Stiles, Phillip, January 13, 1881 to February 18, 1957 (Francis "Frank" Stiles' son)

Stiles, T.J., August 31, 1872 to September 11, 1891

Stiles, Valverda, Wife of B.D. Stiles, October 29, 1869 to December 24,1906

*Stiles, William C. 1874 to 1932 (Francis "Frank" Stiles' son)

Stiles, William R. Died July 1943 		Nancy Powell Heard
 
254 Nancy Powell Heard's name and date of birth was copied from the
Bible of Andrew Jackson Heard by Leona, wife of John Willis
Heard. The list was dated 6-14-1914 and given to Mrs. Martha
Allen Nowlin, 1511 East Mill Street, Malvern, Arkansas. 		Nancy Powell Heard
 
255 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Svidri Heytsson
 
256 Christened: 31 Jul 1695 St.Phillips, Barbadoes
Occupation: Miller
Fact 6: Goochland, early 18th century
Fact 7: 1725-1740 Moved to Glasgow, Albemarle Co., VAFact 8: 6 Sep 1762 Amherst Co., VA,Deed Higginbothams Old Mill Creek
Burial: Ebeneezer Baptist Church, Graves
Higginbotham Bulletin mentioned in Descendants of Moses and Frances KyleHigginbotham, p. 9, states that John married Susanna Walker on Apr 5, 1717, Parish of Christ Church, Barbados.
William and Mary Quarterly, p. 208, John and Frances came to VA from Ireland, early in the 18th century, with several children, John, Moses, Aaron, James, and Anne, and settled in what is now Goochland Co.
Joseph Higginbotham died in 1742, according to a note in a book by James Higginbotham, and it may be that John was indeed named Joseph.

Old land records in Charlottesville, VA, 1751. 		John Higginbotham
 
257 Occupation: Planter
Fact 8: Parish of St. Philip, Barbadoes, B.W.I.
Fact 9: 27 Nov 1673 Will entered for probate. 		John Higginbotham
 
258 1802 Moses Higginbotham was taxed for 318, 89 a. and Robert for 145 a. of land. (Tazewell Co Land Tax records).
Moses lived on the south side of Paint Lick. It is said that since the first Higginbotham family came into Tazewell Co. their name has been spelled 22 different ways in 61 entries in early land books.
1802 - 13 May, Tazewell Co. Court, ordered that Andrew McMullen, Reese Bowen, Moses Higginbotham and Charles Young (any three of them) appraise personal estate of Robert Belshe. (Charles Young was married to Margaret Barns, their daughter Rebecca Young married Jonathan Smith, his parents were Joseph Smith and Margaret Ward. Margaret Barns father was Robert Barns, he was a teacher from Ireland, who came with his cousin William Taylor to Tazewell. Margaret "Peggy" Ward was the daughter of David Ward. David Ward lived adj. to John Bowen in Tazewell. John Bowen took out surveys in 1781, 1783, 1784 , 1785 for several hundred of acres in Maiden Spring area, see Washington Co. Survey Book, together with William Garrison, John and William Asbury, and John Bristow.
On Dec. 9 1800, a petition was signed to establish a town upon land of Wm. Peery and Samuel Furgeson: David Ward, Robert Smith, Thomas Gillespy, Samuel Young, Joseph Ward, Joshua Morrison, Rees Gillespy, Lemaster Cooksey, Wm. Garrison, John Goodwin, Robert Barns, Rees Bowen, John Belcher, John Smyth, Thos. Ferguson, William Gillespy, H. Bowen, Robert Belsher, Robert Higginbotham, Wm. Asberry, James Ward, Britton Smyth, Wm. Kelly, Henry Harman, Jr., Mathias Harman, Jr., George Asberry, John Ward.)
1805 May 12 - Tazewell Co. Court ordered that Jerod Bowlin be appointed Surveyor in room of Moses Higginbotham. 1804 May 10 -Moses Higginbotham served on grand jury, Tazewell Co. Court. 1804- Nov. 15 - Tazewell Co. Court ordered that John Ward, William Garrison, Thomas Gillespie and Moses Higginbotham (any three) appraise the estate of William Gent, dec'd. 1805 May 12, Tazewell Co. Court ordered that Jerod Bowlin be appointed surveyor in room of Moses Higginbotham. 1806 June 24 and Nov. 25: Moses Higginbotham on Grand Jury, Tazewell Co. Court. 1808 Feb. 23 - On application of David Belche for an alteration of the road round his fence it is ordered that Moses Higginbotham, Robert Higginbotham, Arthur Blankenship and Joseph McGuire (any three) view the way and report back to the court.
1808 April 27 - Moses Higginbotham on grand jury. 1809 May 23 - Power of Attorney from Thomas Belche to Arthur Blankenship proven by the oaths of Ellison Barker and John Ward in another court, now fully proven by the oath of Robert Higginbotham, another witness. 1809 Oct 24 - On the application of Arthur Blankenship it is ordered that Thomas Gillespy, John Goodwin, David Young, and Moses Higginbotham, Sr. (any three) view the alteration of the road as proposed by him. 1814 Moses Higginbotham was taxed for 318 a. and 89 a. of land on Waters Belshy Mill Cr.
Moses/James Higg. owned 208 a. on NW side of Morris Knob and Robert owned 185 a. on Belshy Mill Creek. (Note: Belshy Mill Creek was obviously named after David or Thomas Belche who are named in 1808 and 1809 as living close to Robert and Moses Higginbotham (see above).1818 Jordan E. Bowling born to William Bowling and Lavina Asbury. 1820 Census: Nancy and Thomas Higginbotham in Cumberland, Joshua in Tazewell, Moses in Russell, David in Nansemond Co., VA. 1823 Robert Higginbotham went to Madison Alabama according to Tazewell Deed book 3 - 435. 1819 Will book p. 107, George Asberry, appraisement, notes on B. Bowlin, slave: female, not named. By Jarret Boling, Moses Higginbotham, and Charles Young. Purchasers, Widow, Mary Ann,... Moses Higginbotham, Joseph Higginbotham, William Higginbotham etc. (The Bowling's, Higginbotham's and Young's were related by marriage. Charles Young's daughter Millie married Joseph Higginbotham, son of Moses. Jarret Bowling's daughters Elizabeth and Rebecca and son Belam Bowling married Moses Higginbotham's children W. Kyle, Charles and Frances. Jane Bowling, Jarret's other daughter married Rev. David Young. Jarret's grandson Jordon Efferson Bowling married Moses (son of Moses) Higginbotham's daughter Margaret.) Moses made his last will on 27 October 1826, it was proven in November court 1826. (page 211).
Will: wife Betsey all real and personal estate so long as she remain single. confirms gift of land to son Joseph, beginning at the white oak corner, running with fence to the corner of the meadow, running up the fence to the dry brand tothe water gap, thence tot he walnut stump joining the said Joseph Higginbotham's own land. After death of wife all land to three children: George (beginning at the Bybuckey at the water gap thence running to the lyn and walnut stump running the line to the chesnut corner, thence following the line to the head of the hollow opposite the Chaffin, Barns, thence running down the hollose the Barins, thence running round the field, as the fences stand to the Buckey corner. Charles and Thomas Higginbotham the balance of the old plantation divided between to suit each of them. Thomas it to have the home place portion of his estate and those children who have received no portion should receive equal portion with the others. To daughter Francis negro girl named Sall. To daughter Jane negro girl named Sophia. To daughter Racheal a negro girl named Emily, if the children can agree, Stephin can choose his own master among the children if he behaves himself. Exec. sons William and Joseph. Witnesses: James Stephenson, David Belchee and Joshua Belchee.
Appraisement (page 215) 21 Dec 1826: Negroes Stephen, Egypt, Pleasant, Milly. Small boy Sampson, Fanny, Amy, Adam, Henry. Appraised by William Barns, William Thompson, Reese Bowen. (page 243) appraisement 23 June 1828: Settlement of estate. Widow Elizabeth. Slaves Egypt, Amy and child, Milly, Addam, Pleasant, Sampson, Henry. Heirs of the said Moses Higginbotham, dec'd. all being present to wit: William, Moses, James, Joseph, George, Aaron, Charles, Thommas, and Rachel Higginbotham and Bolam Boling and francis his wife (late Francis Higginbotham) and Elizabeth Higginbotham, guardian for Thommas and Rachel, infants. " Commissioners Henry Bowen, William Thompson and William Barns. 		Moses Higginbotham
 
259 Occupation: Blacksmith
Census: 1787 VA, Amherst 0-4-6-5-13
Census: 1779 Amh 2922-134, Short Census of VA Fact 6: 23 Apr 1745 Bought 2,430 acres, Albemarle Co., VA Fact 7: 11 May 1751 Conveyed 2,024 ac to bros., Wm.Morrison Fact 8: About. 1651 Constructed another mill,Rutledge Creek
Fact 9: 29 Sep 1790 Will Bk 3, p. 165
Fact 10: 7 Feb 1791 Will p., Amherst Co., VA

Early Southwestern Virginia Pioneers
NOTE: This information has been compiled by Robert L. Garrison; P.O. Box 594; Gallatin, TN 37066

Many thanks to him for sharing his research with us all!
To encourage expansion, Virginia's government was granting "proof of settlement" titles to land parcels to those who were brave enough to go after them. The young Virginians as well as a few older ones formed a group to explore the wilds of western Virginia. A fairly massive "hunting expedition" was put together. All were interested in obtaining a land grant and this would be a golden opportunity.
The original hunting party was in place in the year 1767-1769. It consisted of: Morris Griffith, (for whom Morris Knob was named); James Burke, (Discoverer of Burke's Garden); Moses Higgenbotham; Rees Bowen; Thomas Maxwell; Wm. Webb; James Moore; John Pogue; John Ridgel; Wm. Wynne; Wm. Butler; Jessee Evans; Elisha Cary; Wm. Webb; John Taylor; David Ward; Peter Harmon; Samuel Fergerson; Wm. Garrison; James Ogleton; Wm. Wynne; Jacob Harmon; Wm. Harmon; Benjamin Joslin; Wm Asbury.
In this time, there was safety in numbers, and the party did have encounters with the Indians. I don't show of any deaths on the expedition, but perhaps there were. Most likely, some families of members of the expedition followed the group on this arduous and dangerous journey from the eastern part of the state of Virginia. The families waited at the "Edge of Civilization." However it is recorded that on September 4, 1774 the Henry family was massacred in Thompson Valley. The Henry family had settled there on 167 acres granted them by an order of Council on December 16, 1773. The party went beyond an early settlement and makeshift fort Casteswoods, places past that were not recorded, records I have show names like, Elk Lick, Crab Orchard, and Morris Knob . These were probably named by these expeditioners and used for landmarks for future reference in filing for a grant from the state.

(From W&M Quarterly) Moses purchased two parels of land totaling 2430 acres in Albemarle Co. He transferred 2024 of these acres to his brothres and brother-in-law, William Morrison.

Moses' will was entered in probate 02-07-1791.
Letter from Pennsylvnia Gazette of 12-08-1763 from Captain William Christian, dating 10-19-1763. "Being joined by Captain Hickenbotham, with 25 of the Amherst militia, we marched on Tuesday last to Winston's Meadows, where our scouts informed us, that they had discovered a party of Indians and about three miles off. Night coming on, prevented our meeting them; and next day, being rainy, made it difficult to follow their tracks. As they were on their return, Captain Hickenbotham marched to join captain Ingles down New River, etc." The letter does not state which Higgenbotham he is referring to. There were six brothers in Amherst Co in 1863. 		Moses Higginbotham
 
260 Arms, Ar. a rose gu., barbed vert, seeded or Crest, a dexter and sinister arm discharging an arrow from a bow, all proper. Nicholas Higginbotham
 
261 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I12936 Alice Hill
 
262 Lived in The Dalles, OR when died, and he is more than likely buried there. "Bud" Holland
 
263 Last known residence: The Dales, OR Jerry Dale Holland
 
264 Last known residence: The Dales, OR Michael? Holland
 
265 Census: 1850 Age 49, head of household Henry County, VA farmer
Note: A John Lemons, age 18 farmer is living with this family at the time of the 1850 Henry County, Virginia census. Must be a relative of Jane's but I don't know which one. 		John Hopper
 
266 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Mrs Hrolf-Nefa
 
267 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Ragnhild (Hilda) Countess Of More Hrolfsdatter
 
268 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Eystein "Glumra" Ivarsson, Earl Of Upland
 
269 Cemetery Records:

Stiles, Maliss, b. 1884, d. 195, FH marker, L-4-S R-1

L-4-S R-1 = Location of grave. Lane 4 South, Row 1

Website link: http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/okanogan/omak_mem/ 		*Maliss (Aka Lissy & Lizzie) Jackson
 
270 Lissy's 1/2 sister Alma Or Oma Jackson
 
271 !BIRTH-FATHER-SPOUSE-CHILDREN: Albert Cook Myers, IMMIGRATION OF THE IRISH QUAKERS INTO PENNSYLVANIA: WITH THEIR EARLY HISTORY IN IRELAND; 1682-1750; 1902, A.C. Myers, Swathmore, Pennsylvania; FHL Microfilm # 1036555, item 43, Salt Lake City, Utah; viewed Apr 1995; according to notes, Anthony emigrated to Ireland in 1649 Anthony Jackson
 
272 (Research):!SOURCES:
1. History of Richard Jackson's, "A Quaker"
2. Archive Sheet for Isaac Jackson

!SOURCES:1. Proceedings of the Jackson Family Sesquicentenial 1875 (FHL#6,334,107) 		Anthony Jackson
 
273 Isaac and Ann had two other sons named Isaac who died in infancy. Isaac Jackson
 
274 Lissy's 1/2 brother
Landon appeared in the 1920 Grant County (Tennessee? township)
Was age 33 at the time, married to Opal (wife) age 25
Had one son, Reginale age 7 		Landon Jackson
 
275 Lorene Taylor
Graveside service was Nov. 18 at Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens for Lorene Taylor, 73, who died Nov. 10, in Omak.
The Reverend Melvin Veland officiated.
She was born Nov. 07, 1929, in Leola AR., to Pete and Maimie Jackson and attended schools in Leola and Okanogan. She graduated from Leola High School in 1948
She attended the assembly of God Church in Omak.
Survivors include children, Dewey L. Taylor of Gig Harbor, Peter Taylor of Seattle, and Marla and Dale Davis of Omak.
Grandchildren: Michelle Taylor of New York City, Brittaney Davis of Omak, and Melissa Coffey and Paige Taylor, both of Seattle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Taylor, in 1989, her parents; a brother Floyd Jackson, and an infant brother.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
Precht-Harrison Nearents Chapel, Okanogan was in charge of arrangements. 		Lorene Jackson
 
276 Married name was Taylor - per info from Mary Barnes. Lorene Jackson
 
277 Cemetery Records:

Stiles, Maliss, b. 1884, d. 195, FH marker, L-4-S R-1

L-4-S R-1 = Location of grave. Lane 4 South, Row 1

Website link: http://www.interment.net/data/us/wa/okanogan/omak_mem/ 		Maliss "Lissy, Lizzy And-Or Lizzie" Jackson
 
278 Maliss contracted tuberculosis and had to go and stay in a TB Sanatorium for awhile.

Half sisters and brothers of Maliss Jackson were:
- Patsy (also married to William Mack Reddin)
- Alma
- Mitt
- Landon
- Mark
- Pete

Marriage Information Source: Mary Barnes

STILES, ALLA MAE 18 FINLEY, JOE 24 9-Sep-1939 T-215
****STILES, ALLIE 21 JACKSON, LIZZIE 22 1-Oct-1907 I-450****STILES, BETTY SUE 18 KNICKERBOCKER, WALTER R. 21 19-Mar-1953 X-515
STILES, C.L. 23 LOTT, LILLA 18 4-Jul-1901 H-51STILES, CHARLES ORBEL 26 SULLIVAN, HELEN AGNES 22 24-Jun-1945 V-318
STILES, ERMA 18 ORR, J.W. 31 17-Oct-1936 S-116
STILES, EVELYN 19 HOLLOWAY, LIEBURNE 21 17-Jun-1933 Q-465
STILES, H.L. 33 WOOD, BESSIE 24 14-Sep-1943 V-34
STILES, HAZEL 18 WOOD, WILLIS W. 28 21-Jan-1923 N-464STILES, JOHN R. 22 WILLIAMS, BETTY BEATRICE 17 16-May-1947 W-115
STILES, JOHNIE 23 WALLINGSFORD, MARY 18 26-Dec-1897 G-182STILES, ROY WILLIAM 24 WYLIE, MATTIE ELLIOT 18 31-May-1941 U-143
STILES, VELLA 18 LAWRENCE, F.D. 21 28-Mar-1925 O-179--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(File: ardalmas2.txt)
MARRIAGES OF DALLAS COUNTY, ARKANSAS
Submitted by Dwight Shubert 02-19-03
email: dshubert@comcast.net  		Maliss "Lissy, Lizzy And-Or Lizzie" Jackson
 
279 Lissy's 1/2 brother Mark Jackson
 
280 Lissy's 1/2 sister Mitt Jackson
 
281 Lissy's 1/2 sister Patsy Jackson
 
282 Patsy was William Mack Reddin's 1st Wife. Mack and Patsy did not have any children together. This marriage ended in divorce.
Patsy is the sister to Maliss Jackson - who married Alvin Stiles.
When Patsy married Mack Reddin, this was her second marriage. Patsy already had two kids from a previous marriage with a man named Gray. Patsy and Mr. Gray had two children together: Daughter: Amelie (spelling?) and Son: Harry Gray. 		Patsy Jackson
 
283 Lissy's 1/2 brother Pete Jackson
 
284 - Landon age 22, born in AR
- Mirtie age 20, born in AR
- Mark age 17, born in AR
- Oma age 14, born in AR
- Patsy age 13, born in AR
- Tiermandis (son) age 10, born in AR
- Harriett Tissue age 80, born in North Carolina (mother-in-law), father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina. 		Will (William?) Jackson Jackson
 
285 William W. Jackson appears in the 1910 Grant County AR census report - per Mary Barnes.

Census information reflects:

As of 1910, these were the ages of everyone:
- Landon age 22, born in AR
- Mirtie age 20, born in AR
- Mark age 17, born in AR
- Oma age 14, born in AR
- Patsy age 13, born in AR
- Tiermandis (son) age 10, born in AR- Harriett Tissue age 80, born in North Carolina (mother-in-law), father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina. 		Will (William?) Jackson Jackson
 
286 Someone wrote in their querry inRussell Co. that Mary Polly was a Cherokee Indian and her Native name was Morning Star.

email from Anney Treyle@aol.com
Father: Abednigo Kiser 1784-1814
Mother: Mary (Polly) "Morning Star" Jessee*

Children:



Frances

Martha

Noah (b. 1809)

Elihu (b. 1810)
No one knows what the "Morning Star" means, but it is said that this familywas of Cherokee descent. Elihu volunteered as a Chaplain in the War of 1812and was killed leaving Mary with 4 small children and Mary Polly's father,John Jessee, was appointed their guardian. Mary later remarried to a James Chafin. They had no children and she ended up living with herdaughter and son-in-law after being mistreated by her husband. He came toget her and her son-in-law wouldn't let her leave. She died shortly
thereafter. James remarried and had other children.

Noah Kiser (b.1810)
m. Dicey Thompson (b. 1809-1895?) Children: Absalom
Abednego 1832 Hugh Thomas
1830 Martha 1834 Francis
Marlow 1835 Margaret1838 Mary 1840 Frances 1841 Malissa 1843 Andrew
Fullen 1844 Jefferson
1846 James 1848 Bridgett
Elizabeth 1850 David A. 1854 Dale Carter
1856 Joseph 1858 Nancy (no
dates)* Andrew Fulton
1841

Rev (Elder) Elihu Kiserm. Jane "Jennie" Skeen Children:AbednegoElizabethMaryNoah (b. 1839)George L. MarthaJefferson "Jeff"Nancy Kiser (b.
Dec. 2, 1846)**Frances
"Frankie" (died at 4 years old)ElihuArcherLadora Jane
Both of these girls were first cousins. *Nancy Kiser, daughter of Noah, bornJan 21, 1861-1911 married Daniel Jessee (b. Dec 10, 1829-1919). Both are
buried at Jessee Cemetary, Carter, Ky.
**Nancy Kiser, daughter of Elihu, born in 1846, married James Jackson Candler. This was my great-grandmother. There is a lot of mystery in this story andI am trying to solve it. Nancy was James' second wife (this has caused quitea stir in my family...grin...I was the first to come across this and did soonly recently). His first wife was Sarah T. Gibson . Nancy died either INchildbirth or shortly thereafter, having my grandfather, Jake William Candler. He was given to either two older sisters to raise or another family member. This has always been talked about in rather "hushed" tones. We know therewere other children that belonged to James Candler: Lucien, James, WilliamAdolph (Dolph), Fred, Maude and May, but whether they were Nancy's or Sarah'sor a possible third wife of James', Elizabeth(?), I haven't been able to find
out yet. 		Mary Polly Jessee
 
287 Information Source:
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27301 		*Nancy Amelia Johnson
 
288 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27306 Jackson Johnson
 
289 Found different information regarding marriage date:
Married: 21 JAN 1857 in Gibson County, TN
Per Mary Barnes, Nancy Amelia Johnson was James W. Lemons first wife. Nancy & James had many children together. After Nancy died, he married Sarah Hale. Sarah died by drowning. She was trying to walk across a stream of water and her dress tail hung up on something, and she was found dead from drowning. Sarah and James did not have any children. His third and final wife was Mary Dawson. They had children together. 		Nancy Amelia Johnson
 
290 William and Phebe are found in Cherokee Co. AL in the 1850 and 1860 census. He is reportedly killed in the Civil War. Phebe is in Floyd County, Georgia in 1870 and Stone County, Arkansas in 1880. Phebe Johnson
 
291 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27303 Sherrod Johnson
 
292 Called "Trey" because he is a "third" - Donald Jerome Jolly III. Donald Jerome "Trey" Jolly, III
 
293 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~patioga/books/tcdir008.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~patioga/books/tcdir002.htm 		John "Jack" Francis Keefe
 
294 Tioga County PA Directory 1908-1909 Blossbugh Borough
KEEFE, JACK F. (CATHERINE) PROP SEYMOUR HOUSE
COR RAILROAD & CARPENTER STS (See Adv.)

Tioga County Directory - 1908
Keefe, J. F. (Hotel, etc.) 104

KEEFE, JOHN F (1910 U.S. Census)Pennsylvania , TIOGA, BLOSSBURG BORO, Age 48, Male, Race: White, Born: PA
Series: T624 Roll: 1422 Page: 189
Twelfth Regiment Band.--This organization was originally known as the Blossburg Cornet Band. It completed its organization in August 1873. The members then were Harry T. Graves (leader), Frederick L. Graves (secretary), I.W. Aldrich (treasurer), John C. Horton, E. W. Aldrich, H.P. Erwin, T.V. Keefe, I.M. Horton, John Keefe and Charles Ely. In the spring of 1876 it was sworn in as the 12th regiment band of the National Guard of Pennsylvania, and it has since been known by that name, not having as yet been discharged, although the Repasse band is acting at present as the 12th regiment band. Harry Graves remained leader of the band until the fall of 1876; John C. Horton was then chosen leader, and occupied the position until the fall of 1877. Since that time Dr. Nelson Ingram has been leader. George W. Morgan has been the major since the fall of 1876, and is a gentleman of fine physique and soldierly manner. The present officers and members are: Dr. Nelson Ingram (leader), James Flynn (secretary), I.W. Aldrich (treasurer), Charles Ely, J.C. Horton, James Evans, H.P. Erwin, J. Saks, David Bradshaw, Charles Bennett, Carodog Jones, William Daniels, S.H. Hollands, John Keefe, E.W. Metherell, John Nieupert, George W. Morgan (major). 		John "Jack" Francis Keefe
 
295 Died of Blood Clot cause by complications from Hysterectomy. Marie Arlene Keefe
 
296 She was a nun in the Sister's of the Immaculate Heart, and was known as Sister St. Catharine Mary Genevieve Keefe
 
297 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~patioga/townhist/morris2.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~patioga/books/tcdir008.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~patioga/books/tcdir246.htm

http://www.rootsweb.com/~patioga/outline/hamout.htm 		Thomas Victor Keefe
 
298 Flu Epidemic Thomas Victor Keefe
 
299 Morris Run Coal Company, with Nearing at the helm, numbered many a man among its employees who became well known throughout this country and state, and many who were strong figures in the industry. Well known was Patrick F. O’Donnell, for many years cashier and paymaster for this company, and its successor. His sons, William, John, and Robert, later successful coal operators and prominent Tioga Countians, were also company employees. Others were William Tipton, Homer C. Treat, Thomas V. Keefe, James Hadley, Michael Driscoll, Campbell Haddow, John Palmer, John Hayes, and Henry Holland.
The Polish and Swedish people were musically inclined, and enjoyed groups of singers and musicians. On September 1, 1887, the First Polish Band was organized with Thomas V. Keefe as director. Among the first members were: Stan Lukaszewicz, Peter Wisniewski, Theo. Ryngwalski, Michael Witucki, Geo.Jankowski, John Welniak, Joe Kujawa, Jan Jankowski, Thomas Cichowhas, Marcin Jerzak, Jan Jerzak, Anthony Matusjak, Joe Welniak, Chas. Rucki, Andrew Bubacz, Jan Przygoda, Martin Zeporowski, John Chrzan, Peter Wiecjorek, John Zaporowski, Peter Strong, Ignacy Bednarek, William Strong, and Thomas V. Keefe, director.
One of the most famed of the Morris Run musical organizations was the Cornet Band, which, organized in 1887, is pictured together with the Polish and Swedish bands on another page of this book. In the Cornet Band picture, standing, left to right, are: John Reid, H.A. Munro, John Waddell, Sam Woodhouse, Sandy Woodhouse, William Hayes, Ed. St. Peter, William Woodhouse, Robert Waddell, Donald Curry, John MacLaughlin. First row: James Woodhouse, Thomas V. Keefe, Robert McBlane, William MacLaughlin.
In the meantime, Morris Run Coal Mining Company, an operating company controlled by Miller and Dennison, of Corning, N.Y., had assumed control of the Morris Run coal fields, but the change in personnel so slight that little difference could be noted. The O’Donnells, William Tipton, Thomas V. Keefe, and the others were still at their posts, and William S. Nearing was in the saddle as superintendent. This change took place in 1877, and a great deal of coal was mined. Seven thousand acres of land were under control of Morris Run Coal Mining Company, and by 1894, 709 men, 522 of them miners, were in their employ.

Tioga County PA Directory 1908-1909 Blossbugh Borough
Keefe, Thomas V. student bds Seymour House.

Tioga County PA 1908 Directory - Hamilton TownshipKeefe, Thomas V. shipping agent Morris Run Coal Co bds John Lee Cor Main & Frost Sts.

Hamilton Township HistoryThomas V. Keefe has been employed in the office of the company for the past ten years. 		Thomas Victor Keefe
 
300 (Research):Keefe's Peak in Colorado is named after Valentine Keefe Valentine Ambrose Keefe
 
301 Died in a car accident while changing a tire. Valentine Ambrose Keefe
 
302 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~patioga/books/tcdir008.htm

Grace [Anna] DanielsMy original listing of her name, which came from the listing in the family Bible (S:3a), was Anna Grace Daniels, but her name is always cited in the family records as Grace, so I don't know if Anna is correct.

BURIAL at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetary in Blossburg, PALIVED: Blossburg, PA; New York City--about 1927-30 -- not correct according to info below:===========================================================================================================
Following is from telephone conversations on 7-18-00 with:Patricia (Pat) Kuster: (Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kuster: She was a long-time friend to Grace Keefe (Anna Grace Daniels Keefe -- went by the name of Grace). When Pat first went to Blossburg she was a young married wife to the Dr. Berzito. At that time Grace, probably after Grace was widowed, and went back to Blossburg to live at the Keefe Homstead, took Pat under her wing and they remained very close over the years -- doing many things together, travelling together, etc. She said that Grace never said much about her family (I noticed her mother died when she was 26 and her father died when she was 32). She mentioned having a brother Raymond but nothing more about him [In second conversation Pat said she never heard of a brother--see below] and he never was in Blossburg to visit as far as Pat knew. After William Keefe died in Great Neck, Grace went back to the Keefe Homstead which was a beautiful red-brick victorian house with a number of marble-topped tables. It had a slate roof which was hard to fix, except when the nearby slate-roofed church was being fixed and Grace would call them to repair the slate on her house. The Dart's originally built the house, but Keefe's later bought it and apparently raised a very musical family there. Of the Keefe's, William ( she called him Will) the oldest. Other Keefe children were Sr. Katherine, at a convent in Wilkes-Barre. Val who was killed in a car accident, Marie who married a Brueilly and was the only Keefe to have children (Marie had two daughers Katherine and Mary and Katherine had siz sons), and the youngest, Walter. Grace was very musical, played the organ and piano, and possibly was attracted to William Keefe because he and the rest of the family were extremely musical. They had sheet music all over the house. When Grace died, Walter was the only one living and he was in Florida and had not much to do with his small-town Blossburg family and was not interested in the beautiful house. The only thing he took was his father's watch and a demi-john. He told Pat to get rid of everything else and he eventually sold the house to the Knights of Columbus for $1. The house was later demolished. It was located behind the bank. Pat said Grace was a stunning, intelligent and wonderful lady. Pat, as the wife of the new physician--who later treated Grace when she died--learned a lot from her. Grace was an avid reader. Grace always dressed very well. (more notes under husband).
I was able to get in touch with Pat though her current husband's sister, Catherine (Kay) Kuster who lived in Blossburg - I think with some retired brothers and sisters. Catherine, who attended Bucknell, graduating in 1944, was a college readingteacher. Her sister taught school in Blossburg. Their phone: 570-638-2657. She said: "If you're in Blossburg, stop to see me." Pat Kuster (she said no relation to General Custer) said there is an annual Coal Festival in the summer at Blossburg --to which many people return. Sally Ward from the city hall is one of the organizers. Pat Kuster married Walter Kuster after her first husband, Dr. Berzito died. I believe Peg Schultz (who I don't think got married) said Walter Kuster was her old boyfriend. Pat Kuster was originally from Milwaukee, Brookfield, and was born in Oshkosh.========================================================================
A second phone call to Pat Kuster on 4-29-01:Pat has been trying to find information on Grace Daniels Keefe since she talked to me on 7-18-00. Pat knew Grace very well for over 20 years (she was probably her closest friend during that time even though older than Pat who was born about 1924),but never knew as Anna. She only knew the name Grace. Pat has some pictures she will send me. Over the past year Pat "put the word out in Bloosburg" seeking information about Grace -- but no one is around who knows anything. Pat was able to give me Grace's death date from the Mass card (Pat arranged her burial). Pat said Grace died of luekemia, and Pat's husband, the doctor, was in the room when Grace died, but Grace had asked Pat to leave because she thought that would be better. In thinking about Grace's family, Pat suddenly realized Grace never talked about her family. Every Memorial Day Pat would take Grace to the St. Andrews Cemetery to put flowers on the Keefe graves, but Grace never mentioned anything about her parents. Pat and Grace would go to the Protestant, Arbon Cememtery [where I'm pretty sure Grace's parents, John and Dora are buried], but Grace never mentioned her parents, suggested they visit Daniels graves or any hint that her parents were buried there. Also, Grace never mentioned having a brother [Raymond]. Grace talked about the Keefes, but never about any Daniels, parents, siblings, cousins, etc. Grace was a very devout Catholic, and Pat wondered if her family disinhereted her because she married a Catholic, and apparently converted to the Catholic Church. Pat did not know Grace's parents names or where they were buried until I told her. Pat thinks Grace told her she got married late in life. And that Grace may have told her she had to take care of her mother who had arthritis. (Note her mother died when she was 26)=============================================================================================================Received some pictures and a small silver cup with "Grace" on it from Pat Kuster in May 2001. Found a picture of Grace Daniels (maybe H.S. graduation) in my pictures.
General notes, below, about Grace to shed light on her possible relationship with her family:
Do not know when she was married, which is possibly when she became a Catholic.
1906 (Her age=23). In the Blossburg newspaper article, she was not listed as being in the carriage accident in which her father, and her brother Raymond were seriously injured on the way back (probably to Blossburg) from the burial of her grandfather,John J. Daniels, in the Welsh Settlement Cemetary. Her mother and grandmother also were not mentioned so maybe they were in a separate carriage.1909 (Her age= 26). Her mother died and was buried in Blossburg according to my records.1914 (Her age= 31). She and my aunt Anna were listed in Grandmother Daniels (Anna Jones) will. Her name was given as Grace and she was given her grandmother's sewing machine.1915 (Her age=32). Her father died in Binghamton, NY. My records indicate he was buried at Blossburg.
1940 (Her age=57). Her husband died at Great Neck, L.I., NY. 		William Francis Keefe
 
303 Keefe, Wm. F. student bds Seymour House. William Francis Keefe
 
304 "The Kellys moved to Russell Co., VA from Shenandoah Co., VA in 1782, according to the late A. J. Sutherland of Clintwood, VA."

Will Book 2 1783-1796, p. 8
John Kelly Proved 3 Sep 1783
204 acres divided between Joseph Kelley and Joseph Henry
Witness: Edmond Holmes, Thomas Kelly, and Mikel Glass 		John Kelley
 
305 (Research):Source: Iris Lambert Hall, Pueblo, CO, (8-6-1998) writes: "Margaret (Peggy) Kelly, ma. John Counts, Jr. Margaret dau. of John (?). She was a sister of my Rev. Edward Kelly. I (just personally, no real proof) have always thought they were children of an Amey Kelly who appeared near Edward and some of his older brothers on Shenandoah Co. tax lists. Edward had only one daughter, and he named her Amy. However, I have no confirmation of this possibility at all, and have never been able to find even a hint of who Edward and Margaret's father was. He named his first son Michael and then John, William and Peter, plus Amy."

Source: Michael Dye [madye@fuse.net]
Sent: May 28, 2002Rebecca Nash b. 21 Dec 1795, was Rebecca Caroline Nash. She married William Kelly, s/o Edward Kelly & Biddy Nugent. You've got William Kelly and his parents in the database, but don't have him linked to Rebecca Nash. You have William's birth about 1775, I've got it about 1785. You've got William Kelly's parents, Edward Kelly & Obedience "Biddy" Nugent, in the database three times. In one of those entries you have them as the parents of Peter Kelly who is the same person as the Pete Kelly in another entry. And in two of the entries you have them as the parents of John Kelly, who of course was the same person both times. You can go ahead and combine all them also. [Since corrected] 		John Kelley
 
306 (Research):Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 5 Apr 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTSPublication: Maryville, Blount County, TN. Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS 5 Apr 1999
Text: COUNTS.GED
Note:Information from personal knowledge and E.J.SUTHERLAND's book : "SomeDescendantsof John COUNTS of Glade Hollow (Southwest Virginia)." Continuingresearch from submissionsby COUNTS cousins and friends. Contact Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS ....TNShad@aol.com
Repository:
Name: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS
5101 Old Niles Ferry Road
Maryville, TN 37801
Note:
On home/office PC.

Call Number: COUNTS.FOW7
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 13 Aug 1999.
Author: Shad's import
Abbrev: Imported GEDCOM file
Title: GEDCOM file imported on 28 Sep 1999.
Author: Shadrick [Nyle] COUNTS & collected files

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To: VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [VARUSSEL] Justices

Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


==== VARUSSEL Mailing List ====Remember, if you want to reply to a message that has been forwarded to the mailing list from the Russell County Message Board, you should go to the message board and post your reply there, not direclty to the mailing list. A message that has been forwarded to the mailing list will begin as follows: "This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list." A link will be incuded in the message to allow you to go to the message board and post your reply. 		Margaret (Peggy) Kelly
 
307 [Peggy] Margaret KELLEY of Ireland. A brother, Elder Edward KELLEY was one of the earliest and best known Baptist ministers in Souwthwest VA. They came to Russell Co., VA from Shenandoah Co., VA. Margaret (Peggy) Kelly
 
308 (Research):http://www.ristenbatt.com/genealogy/shplst31.htm

http://www.palproject.org/pa/1749pat.htm 		*Charles "Karl" Keyser
 
309 Wurttemberg is near Stuttgart.
Charles immigrated, Sept. 19, 1749 and landed in Philadelphia, Pa on 9-19-1749, aboard the ship "Patience". He took the Oath of Allegiance to Pennsylvania on the same day. He bought property in Frederick Co., Va. 4-6-1765. By deed of 6 April 1765, recorded in Frederick Co., Va., Deed Book No. 10, page 248. Lewis Rhinehart and Mathias Rhinehart of Frederick Co., Va., conveyed unto Charles Keyser, of the same place, a parcel of land on the South Fork of the Shenandoah, being the lower end of two tracts of land granted to Mathias Rhinehart by deed of 8 Feb., 1764, from the Proprietor's Office of the Northern neck of Virginia.
Charles's will was probated in Shenandoah Co., Va., Will book A-179, 28 August 1778. Inventory 509 pounds, 15 shillings) 10 children, 50 pounds, 19 shillings, 6 pence each.
Charles died 1778 in Shenandoah Co., Virginia and his body was interred 1778 in Shenandoah Co., Va. on his farm.
Several books have been written on "Kisers", "Hursts in Shenandoah county virginia", author Mrs. June Hurst Childers, 949 Mason Headley, Lexington, Ky., 40504, cost $50 in 1998; "Forerunners" by Strickler; "Mead Relations" by A.M. Prichard, published by The McClure CO., Printers, Staunton, Va. in 1933; Kiser Family Descendants by Charles S. Kiser. The most information was provided by E. J. Sutherland, Judge in Dickenson County, Va., in his book,"Some descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow(Southwest Virginia) 1722-1977" (E.J. was a great-great-grandson of Abednego Kiser).
He states in his book: "Charles Keyser purchased a tract, 198 acres, from Lewis and Mathias Rinehart of Frederick Co., Va., near the mouth of Hawksbill in Frederick Co., Va., by deed dayted 4-6-1765 where he lived until his death (Charles Keyser, Jr., Shenandoah CO., Deed Book 1-265 where they conveyed unto Andrew Keyser a parcel of 57 acres of land, etc.) On @8 May 1778, the Shenandoah County Court appointed Bryant Breeding, Martin Comer, Natthew Mattocks, and Peter Ruffner to appraise the estate of "Charles Kizer, Dec'd" and Charles Kizer was granted administration of this estate, and posted a bond of 1,000 pounds( Kizer and Comer signed the bond in German) (Shenandoah County will book A-179). On 28 August 1778, Martin Comer, Matthew Mattocks and Peter Ruffner returned the appraisement to the court, large inventory, his estate being valued at 509 pounds, 15 shilling, 0 pence. Attached to this appraisement is the statement: "There is Ten Children, 50 pounds,19 shillings, 6 pence Each share".
"The old Keyser house, built of logs, still stands(1923) slightly above a point opposite the mouth of the Hawksbill, near the mansion house on the old Keyser farm, now owned by Raymond Strickler, son of McKendra Strickler. The old house is used for an out-house. Someone told Harry M. Strickler, author of "Forerunners", there was a large staple driven into one of the logs on the inside to which two prisoners were chained until they could be conveyed to Woodstock. This was before Page County was formed.
E.J. Sutherland says in his "Some Descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow", that Charles had an old German Bible, which went to his son Charles upon his death. When his son, Charles, Jr. died his sons took the bible with them when they moved to Ohio. In Esther Kiser's "Sandy Ridge Kiser-Powers Kin", she states: "It is believed that Charles had two brothers who also came to America. Jacob Keyser arrived in Philadelphia on 16 September 1751 aboard the Edinburgh from Rotterdam, Holland. Andreas Keyser arrived in Philadelphia on 29 September 1753 aboard the British ship Brothers.

Author: J. VoilesText: Charles immigrated, 19 Sep 1749. Destination: Philladelphia, Pa. He arrived on Sunday, 19 Sep 1749, aboard the ship PATIENCE in the Port of Philadelphia, Pa. He took the Oath of Allegiance to Pennsylvania on the same day.

Author: J. VoilesText: "The following also is copied from the notes of Isaac C. Dovell: "The grandfather of Joseph and David Kiser, and great grandfather of Thomas and Eli Kiser of Clark County, Ohio, was named Charles Kaiser. He was a native of Wurtemburg, near Stuttgart, Germany
Text: Lewis Rhinehart and Mathias Rhinehart of Frederick County, Va. conveyed unto Charles Keyser, of the same place, a parcel of land on the South Fork of the Shenandoah, being the lower end of two tracts of land granted to Mathias Rhinehart by deed of 8 Feb
Page: Deed Book 10, pg 248
Source: Materials provided by Emily L. Smith, Beverly Hills, CA. whose source is an unpublished manuscript compiled by Vivian Dickinson Bales, Joyce Kiser Logan, and Woodrow Burchett.
The ancient Kaiser family descends from Charlemagne, Karl the Great Kaiser in Germany. This Kiser family has traced its roots to Baron Joseph Augustus Kiser, who built the Kiser Castel in 1519 in Heidelburg, Germany. He and his family were converted to Protestantism by the teachings of Luther and Calvin. He had started a Baptist movement in Europe long before Roger Williams established his Baptist sect in America in 1636.
The Kiser family first arrived in America in 1704 and settled in Lancaster Co., PA. After 1751, Charles Kiser moved to Page Co., VA. Charles was with Washington at Braddock's defeat in 1755.
Source: Materials provided by Lois Sutherland Wark, 12/1/1997. "It is said that Charles Keyser drove a supply wagon in the expedition of British Gen. Edward Braddock in 1755, when Braddock tried to push the French out of Fort Duquesne on the Ohio River. Fifty miles from the fort, the convoy was ambushed by French soldiers and whoooping Indians, Braddock was killed, and chaos overtook the supply train. It fell to a junior American officer, Col. Goerge Washington, to get the remnant back to Winchester."
He bult the big Kiser house, of native stone, on his farm at the mouth of the Hawksbill Creek, Frederick Co., VA in 1765 and lived there until his death in 1778.
Source: Vivian Bales, Marion, IN, writes (10/96): "Charles Keyser married Elizabeth Groseclose, not a Shelley. E.J. Sutherland proved he did not marry and could not have married Shelley.... Charles and his wife were both born in Germany. Charles Jr. said he was born in Germany. They moved over from Lancaster Co., PA into the Shenandoah Valley. The son Charles and Andrew served in the Revolutionary War. Charles Jr. and another German signed th papers and were adm. of the estate. Shows there were 10 heirs. Charles and this Comer signed the document in German."
Source: Julie Voyles (JVoyles105@aol.com) posted on the Russell Co. List Server information regarding the descendants of Karl Keyser, some of which contradicts information in the above. "Charles (Carl Kayser) Keyser, (1702-1778) & Elizabeth Grossgloss [Groseklaus], immigrated 1749 from Germany to Lancaster Co., PA, aboard the "Patience," moved about 1765 to Frederick Co., VA. Frederick split into counties, their part became Dunsmore, then it became Shenandoah, and now is Page Co. They lived near Luray, VA."

Source: Harvey and Jenny Kiser
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 8:07 PMRodney, I see you also list a Miss Elizabeth Shelly of Philadelphia as one of the wives of CHARLES "KARL" KAYSER/ KEYSER who came from Germany in 1749 aboard the Ship Patience. Since the Ships Log only listed the Men passengers at that time, I am wondering if Elizabeth Grosegloss (In German: GROSEKLAUS) came to North America with Charles or if maybe she had died or maybe Charles just left her in Germany.Since Charles didn't start his family until after being here in America (Charles Jr. his eldest, being born 1752) Has anyone came up with a copy of Marriage records of Charles Kayser and Elizabeth Shelly????? And does anyone have any other info about this mysterious lady??? Thanks Much,
Charles "Karl" Keyser came from Germany. He was in Lancaster Co. PA for awhile. Here he married a Miss Shelly(may have been a doctor's daughter). He later moved to Luray, Page Co. VA. He died there and is buried in Keyser Cem. in Luray. He was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, near Stuttgart in 1702. His son Joseph married Susannah Stacy . They moved to Russell Co. VA, Joseph died around 1816. Their daughter, Mary "Polly" married James H. Artrip. Karl came to America in 1750 aboard the ship "Patience" along with his wife Elizabeth. Listed on The Patience 1749 at courthouse Philadelphis Sun. 9-19-1749 Listed as Carl Kayser-Patience 1749
In Pritchards "Meade's Relations" it states Charles m. Elizabeth Grossglass. Adam Strickler stated in an article which appeared in an early Page Co. VA newspaper that Charles married a Miss Shelly of Phil. Pa. Charles and wife moved to Page Valley and lived on Mill Creek, later abt 1760 bought property at mouth of Hawksbill, built home known as "Old Keyser House", it was of logs and later was used as storage building , Parents of 10 children 9 indentified--Charles, Jr., John, Anna, Andrew, Mary, Elizabeth, Esther, Kate, Joseph.


Death may have been April or May 1778
____________________________________________________________________All the ancestors of Carl Keyser was sent to me by Karen Gibson-Burdue RBurdue99@aol.com
This is an email I received from her on documentation.I went to Fort Wayne, IN back about 6 years ago and tapped into theirinternational German records they had at the library on CD rom set up withGermany online. I don't recall the name of what kind of program they had,but it is not the Ladder Day Saints one. There's was German and British Islerecords. I didn't write down back then the program name, didn't even dawn onme at the time to do so, I was just carried away on finding further details
on back on Carl Keyser.________________________________________________________________
An email from Lorraine-----
Charles Karl Keyser who married Miss Shelley was born inGermany . Peter Keyser and Margaret Souplis are not his parents. Theybelong to a different family entirely. You will see lots of debate on TheKeyser family Genforum and the Keyser Family book written in 1888 has in
error that charles was part of the Dirck Keyser family

Regards
Lorraine Keyser keyserl@optusnet.com.au
Sydney Australia

Answer to Letter from Harvey:
Harvey,

You wrote:********************************************************************> I am trying to find information about my 5th Great Grandparents> KARL AND ELIZABETH GROSSGLOSS (MAY BE SPELLED GROSECLOSE) KAYSER> I have ben told that Karl was born in 1702 by some and in 1730 by
> others, so I am not sure which birth date is correct.> He was born in ROHRAEKER a suburb of STUTTGART near WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY*******************************************************************
"Rohraeker" = *Rohracker*: In 1702/30 it was a village in the Dukedom/Duchy of Württemberg. Today it is part of the City of Stuttgart, whichis the capital of the German *Bundesland* [= Federal State] Baden-Württemberg.
"Karl", "Elizabeth" = *Elisabeth*, and "KAYSER/KAISER" are common names*but* I wonder about the name "GROSSGLOSS/GROSECLOSE". Might it be thesurname GROSSKLAUS/Großklaus? Is Elisabeth KAYSER a née GROSSKLAUS?Might "-GLOSS/-CLOSE" be a misreading? Did you find it on a handwritten
document?

Lothar Schmid in Ludwigsburg, north of Stuttgart 		*Charles "Karl" Keyser
 
310 war Andreas Keyser
 
311 Source: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com]
On Behalf Of megan@shentel.net
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 2:41 PM
To: VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.comI have a Joseph Roads Keyser, b. abt. 1815 in Luray, Page Co., Va. His father is Noah Keyser, b. 2 Jan 1786 in Shenandoah Co., (now Page). Noah's father was Andrew Keyser, b. 16 Dec 1758 in the same county. Of course, Andrew is the son of Charles Keyser.
Please, this information is not to be used for any commercial purpose. Please see the database disclaimer at http://www.jessee.org. Corrections of errors and additions of information are welcome. jim@jessee.orgAndrew Keyser, Page Co. Private Virginia Contl. Army. $60. annual allowance. $162.03 Amt. received 8-4-1832 pension started age 76 1835 Pension Roll


I have birthdate as Dec. 		Andrew Keyser
 
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Buried in Keyser Graveyard, Shenandoah, Va. 		Charles Keyser, Jr.
 
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314 (Research):http://www.palproject.org/pa/16861700.htm Dirck Keyser
 
315 1688 via. NY Dirck Keyser (silk merchant) Amsterdam, Netherlands
Wilhelmina de Wees had three brothers, Cornelius, William and Lewis. Their parents were Garrett Hendricks and Zytian de Wees, who bought land in Germantown

Page 14

in 1690, as per copy of deed annexed.

Deed from Herman op de Graff to Gerrett Hendricks de Wees.
By these Presents be it known to all whom it may concern. THAT WHEREAS. Dirck Sipman at present residing in the city of Crefelt in the county of Cologne, did purchase of William Penn. Proprietor and Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania. Certain 5.000 acres of land in the said Province whereof he is at present in lawful possession and of which I Herman op de Graff by virtue of the full powers unto me for that purpose given. Do grant unto Gerrett Hendricks deWees under the yearly rent of two Rix Dollars or 2 pieces of Eight yearly forever. Certain 50 acres of land situate in the German Township part whereof consists in a Town lot of the breadth of 14 Perches and 4 feet. Bounded on the one side towards the South East by William Reittinghousen, and on the other side towards the North West by Dirck Keysers Land extending Westward to the Main Street and Northward to the German Township line and containing XXX acres and the remaining XX are situate amongst the said Germantown outside lotts extending and bounded also on the southeast by William Reittinghousen on the northwest by Dirck Keyser, Northward by the Township line, and Westward by the division street, and of the same breadth of XXX Perches Which 50 acres of Land situated as above I the said Herman op de Graff as attorney of (and in the name of) the said Dirck Sipman do hereby grant unto the said Gerrett Hendricks de Wees, Together with all the rights, titles and interests of the said Dirck Sipman of, in and to the same to the intent and purpose that the said Gerrett Hendricks de Wees his Heirs and Assigns hereafter forever possessing the same shall and may peaceably and unmolested, have hold and possess the same herein granted Land with any claim and demand of the aforesaid Dirck Sipman his Heirs and Assigns. On the other hand the said Gerrett Hendricks deWees hereby binds
Germantown residents naturalized in (originally granted to 62 of thefirst settlers in Germantown, who were made freemen, in 1691) and again
renaturalized in 1709, as a result of an Act of Asssembly):

Originally settlers in Germantown listed on 3/7/1691:
Dirck Keyser
Source: William Penn and the Dutch Quaker Migration to PA, App. C: Dutchand German Settlers in Germantown, 1683-1709. Broderbund Software,Inc., Family Archive Viewer CD, printed from Vol 2 pp 241-2 and 493-4
of 'Colonial Records of Pennsylvania Series'.

1983 Ulle
Ulle, Robert F, "Research Notes - Materials on Mennonites in Colonial Germantown," Mennonite Quarterly Review, Vol LVII, #4, October, 1983.

"Descriptions and Accounts of Germantown Mennonite Meeting

"Account of Rudolphus Varick, 1690
"'I came to a German village near Philadelphia where, among others, I heard Jacob Tellner, a German Quaker, preaching. [Later I lodged at his house in Philadelphia.] The village consists of fourty-four families, twenty-eight of whom are Quakers, the other sixteen of the Reformed church, among whom I spoke to those who had been received as members of the Lutheran, Mennonites, and Baptists, who are very much opposed to Quakerism and therefore lovingly meet every Sunday when a Menist, Dirck Keyser from Amsterdam, reads a sermon from a book by Jobst Harmensen.' [Wenger, 87; the bracketed sentence is from the version in Smith.]"

COMMENT
This is only five years after the arrival of Hans Peter Umstatt in Germantown. Altho it does not mention him directly, it certainly shows that he had options other than Quakerism.
Page 452-453: The hon. Heer BEECQMAN, nomine ex officio says he and Michiel De MODT fought outside the gate and demands the fine in accordance with the laws. Michiel DeMODT says that Eduward WITTEKAR challenged him upon the sword and came with a sword and Michiel MODT also took a sword and went against him, and while they were engaged the hilt of his sword became detached and three (persons) then came and separated them. Claes CLASEN says that WITTEKAR said to the wife of Van de COELEN that he would kick her in her own house whereupon Casper CUYPER said he would do the same to Eduward WITTEKAR, and in this manner the Pole took part in the quarrel and said what is the fighting here about? and that Michiel MODT said he was an old soldier and not afraid. There upon Eduward WITTEKAR fetched his sword and challenged, Michiel and the Pole went together before the door and began to fight. Then the button fell off the hilt, and they were immediately sparated which has been affirmed under oath by Claes CLASEN, Casper MEEUWESEN and Cornelis WOUTERSEN. Eduward WITTEKAR says he had called him a tail. Dirck KEYSER says that he was standing at Jan de BACKER'S door and saw Eduward WITTEKAR go with a sword; thereupon the aforesaid Dirck said, "Ick MOEDT stucken raepen" and went to Van der COELEN'S house and says not to know what had passed before that time. Then Eduward WITTEKAR challenged the Pole and they engaged in a duel with the sword. They were all questioned whether anyone heard that WITTEKAR was called a tail or anything else. Answer, No. the hon. court orders Eduard WITTEKAR to pay for his offence a fine of 60 glds. in behalf of the officer and Michiel MODT 24 gldrs.

Misc Notes:
Mary (13), was born in Germantown, and married Derrick Clever. He was a son of Pieter Clever, one of the early settlers in Germantown, of whom Dr. Keyser has given me the following account: It is a singular fact that in all the papers and writings of the settlement and drawing of the lots of land in Germantown, no mention is made of a Pieter Clever, who must have been one of the settlers or purchasers. For in a deed that I have, of date September 12, 1689, from Herman op de Graaf, attorney for Dirck Sipman, to Dirck Keyser, it describes the land as -bounded on the southeast by land of Claus Rittinghhuysen (Rittenhouse), on the northwest by a half-lot of Dirck Keyser, which he bought of Cornelus Cieuwers (Siverts), and from that or there running over on the northwest side to Pieter Clever, and further six acres in the woods next to Claus Rittinghhuysen and Pieter Clever." 		Dirck Keyser
 
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317 Please, this information is not to be used for any commercial purpose. Please see the database disclaimer at http://www.jessee.org. Corrections of errors and additions of information are welcome. jim@jessee.org John Keyser
 
318 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/migration.html

Sources:Joseph Kiser, along with Charles Kiser (Jr.) are listed in Michael Reader's Company of Dunmore County, Virginia during the Revolutionary War. (Dunmore County eventually became Shenandoah County.)"
Source: Materials provided by Lois Sutherland Wark, 12/1/1997. "Ab's father, Joseph, acquired 88 acres on the south side of the Clinch River in October 1782, and he and his wife, Susannah Stacey, spent the rest of their lives there. Joseph died in 1816."
Source: Materials posted by Mark R. Kiser (MRKiser@aol.com), 23 Mar 1998. Kiser, Joseph, 1756-1816 		Joseph Kenton Keyser, Sr.
 
319 1860 RC census17 426 426 Kiser Joseph 80 M W Farmer 5,000 250 Va 18 426 426 Kiser Polly 73 F W House Keeper Va X 19 426 426 Kiser Noah 30 M W Farmer 90 Va 20 426 426 Kiser Rachael 25 F W House Keeper Va 21 426 426 Kiser Robert B. 3 M W Va 22 426 426 Kiser Polly A. 1 F W Va
23 426 426 Kiser Jonathan M. 11 M W 		Joseph Kenton Keyser, Jr.
 
320 Joseph Kiser was born about the year 1756 probably in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. His father, Charles Keyser from Germany, had settled in Lancaster County (1) for a period of time before he acquired land in Frederick County, Virginia in 1765 (2) and area near Hawksbill, later to become Shenandoah County and presently located in Page County, Virginia. On October 8, 1778 he appears in the Page County records when he sued for debt and was awarded 18 shillings and 6 pence plus court cost. On October 10, 1782 the Commonwealth of Virginia granted Joeph Keyser 88 acres of land on the south side of the Clinch River. Marginal notations show this entry marked "void" and "Survd. 50 acres". The same record shows that on December 18, 1783 he had surveyed 50 acres at the same location. At that time the land was in Washington County, later to become a part of Russell County in 1786. The area he settled became known as Keyser Station, today known as Carbo. In December of 1785 he signed the petition to form Russell County. On March 18, 1793 he purchased 70 acres of land on Becks Branch of Russell County from John Frost and others. On November 24, 1801, Joseph and his wife, Susannah, conveyed to Jacob Burch 50 acres of land on the waters of Clinch River on the north side of Copper Ridge and adjoining Edward Kelly, "it being fifty acres which land was granted by the Commonwealth to said Keiser bearing date the 21st day of November 1792". Both grantors signed the deed. He was a Russell County juror on April 22, 1789, and also on June 26, 1792. He was allowed 12 shillings, 6 pence for killing one old wolf on February 22, 1791. His estate was appraised by Abraham Childress, James Sutherland, Jacob Blare and William Kelley, and the appraisal was recorded February 6, 1816. Joseph married Susannah Stacey probably in Page County, Virginia but spent most of their lives in Russell County, Virginia where both died, Joseph in 1816. Nearly all his descendants spell their surname Kiser. … (1) Kercheval's "History of the Valley", 4th Ed., page 37 relates an incident in relation to which "Major Andrew Keyser also informed the author that an Indian once called at his father's in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, appeared to be much agitated, and asked for something to eat. After refreshing himself he was asked what disturbed him. He replied, 'The Southern Indians have killed my whole nation.'" This indicates clearly that Charles Keyser lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, before he settled in what is now Page County, Virginia. (2) By deed of April 6, 1765, recorded in Frederick County, Virginia, deed book No. 10, page 248, Lewis Rhinehart and Mathias Rhinehart of Frederick County, Virginia conveyed unto Charles Keyser, of the same place, a parcel of land on the South Fork of the Shenandoah, being the lower end of two tracts of land granted to Mathias Rhinehart by deed of February 8, 1764, from the Proprietor's Office of the Northern Neck of Virginia. NOTE: I have located in a book titled, "Bird-Samuels Paper" that a Joseph Kiser, along with Charles Kiser (Jr.) are listed in Michael Reader's Company of Dunmore County, Virginia during the Revolutionary War. Dunmore County eventually became Shenadoah County. I believe this Joseph Kiser to be the same Joseph that settled in Russell County, Virginia and he also had a brother named Charles Kiser (Jr.). I have written to the National Archives to obtain records but that were unable to locate any.
Source: Julie Voyles (JVoyles105@aol.com) posted on the Russell Co. List Server information regarding the descendants of Karl Keyser, some of which contradicts information in the above. "Joseph Keyser/Kiser (1756-1818) married Susannah Stacy and they migrated to Washington, Co., VA which became Russell Co. They lived in the same place on the same patch of land all their lives. They are the progenators of our line there in Russell County. Most all their descendants spell their name Kiser."
Joseph Kiser, Sr. came to Russell Co. From Shenandoah Co. Va. Record show on 12-18-1783. Joseph Kiser surveyed 50 acres south of Clinch River adjoining Edward Kelly. In 1786 this became a part of Russell Co. VA. Joseph's father married a Miss Shelly from Philadelphia, Pa. Charles lived and died in Luray, VA Joseph Keyser-page 90--Washington Co. Surveyors Entry Book No 1.--it appears that on 10-10-1782 Joseph Keyser entered 88 acres on south side of Clinch River and adjoining Edward Kelly. Marginal notation show this entry marked "void " and "served" 50 acres. The same record (p 163) shows that on 12-18-1783 Joseph had surveyed 50 acres at the same location. On 11-24-1801, Joseph and wife conveyed to Jacob Burch 50 acres of land on waters of the Clinch on the north side of Copper Ridge and adjoining Edward Kelly. "It being 50 acres which land was granted by Commonwealth to said Keyser bearing date the 21st. day of Nov. 1792. Both grantors signed deed (Russell Co. Deed Book 3-266). On 3-18-1793, Joseph purchased 70 acres of land on Becks Branch in Russell Co. from John Frost and others(RCDB 1-293). Joseph was a Russell County juror on 4-22-1789 and on 6-26-1792. He was allowed 12 shillings, 6 pence for killing one old wolf on 2-22-1791. On 2-6-1810, he or his son resigned as Leiutenant from the 72nd. Regiment (RCDB 1-139 & 223--2-16--4-121) His estate was appraised by Abraham Children, James Sutherland, Jacob Blare and William Kelly. The appraised was recorded 2-6-1816. The sale bill for same was recorded same day and shows that his widow, Susannah Kiser was a purchaser at the sale (RCWB 3-175) On 2-9-1764 John Counts, who was a neighbor of Charles Keyser(Joseph's father) had a law suit with one John Stacey (FCOB 12-4. Was this John Stacey father of Susannah Stacey?

Migrations to Russell County VirginiaName Migration Date State CountyKiser, Joseph abt. 1781 VA Shenandoah

Joseph was a plaintiff in a court case in Shenandoah Co, Va, 8 Oct 1778. He purchased land 10 Oct 1782 Washington Co, Va (now, Russell Co). On October 10, 1782, the Commonwealth of Virginia granted Joseph Keyser 88 acres of land on the south side of the Clinch River. At page 90 of the Washington County Surveyor's Entry Book No. 1, it appears that on October 10, 1783, Joseph Keizer entered 88 acres on the south side of Clinch River and adjoining Edward Kelley. Marginal notations show this entry marked "void" and "Survd. 50 acres". The same record shows that on December 18, 1783 he had surveyed 50 acres at the same location. In 1786 this territory became a part of Russell County, and Joseph Keiser spent the remainder of his life in this county. The area he settled became known as Keyser Station, today known as Carbo.
He served on a jury in Russell Co, Va, 22 Apr 1789. He served on a jury in Russell Co, Va, 26 Jun 1792. He bought property in Russell Co, Va, 18 Mar 1793. On 18 Mar 1793 he purchased 70 acres of land on Becks Branch of Russell County,Va from John Frost and others. He sold property in Russell Co, Va, 24 Nov 1801. On 24 Nov 1801, Joseph and his wife, Susannah, conveyed to Jacob Burch 50 acres of land on the waters of Clinch River on the north side of Copper Ridge and adjoining Edward Kelly, "it being fifty acres which land was granted by the Commonwealth to said Keiser bearing date the 21st day of November 1792". Both grantors signed the deed.
From Mead Relations by A. M. Pritchard: "Note. The following deed, relating to the 50 acres of land mentioned above, copied from the records of Russell County (Deed Book 4, pg 355), will serve to show that the compiler's (A. M. Pritchard) more remote ancestors were living in close proximity in Russell County, Va., before they went to Kentucky where their descendants intermarried. Luke Kelly and Joseph Keyser were brothers-in-law. Edward and Luke Kelly were probably related, while the grantors in the deed, whose descendants have been listed in a little book issued by the compiler in 1911, are the parents of Lewis Prichard who married Lucy Toler, No. 36, of the Mead Family, to which refer.
"this Indenture was made September the Fourth One thousand eight hundred and ten between William Pritchet of Russell county & commonwealth of Virginia and Dorcus his wife of the one part and Robert Stinson of county and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said William Pritchett for and in the consideration of the sum of Two Hundred Dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell to the said Robt Stinson a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in russell county on the waters of Clinch River, which land was conveyed from Jacob Burch to said Prichet, it containing fifty acres and bounded as followeth to wit: Beginning at a large whiteoak and double beach sapling on the top of a spur Edward Kelly's corner and with his line S 67 degrees W 76 poles to two Lynns on the side of said ridge thence S 44 degrees w 60 poles to two dogwood N 57 degrees E 149 poles to the Beginning. Which land was granted to Joseph Kizer by this Commonwealth bearing date 1792. Together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging. To have and to hold the said tract of land with all its appurtenances to be the sole use & behoof of the said Robt Stinson and to his heirs and the said William Pritchet & Dorcus his wife, and their heirs will warrant and forever defend the said tract of land with all its appurtenances to the said Robt Stinson and to his heirs or assigns against the claims of all persons whatsoever. In witness whereof the said William Pritchet and Dorcus his wife have hereunto subscribed their names and affixed their seals the day and year written above. His
William X Pritchet (Seal)
mark
Her Dorcus X Pritchet (Seal)Mark VIRGINIA: At a court held for Russell County the 4th day of September, 1810. This indenture of bargain and sale from William Pritchet and Dorcus his wife to Robert Stinson was acknowledged in court by the said William & Dorcus the said Dorcus having been first privily examined as the law directs and ordered to be recorded.
Teste,
James P. Carroll, D. C."
Joseph's will was probated in Russell Co, Va, 6 February 1816. Joseph's estate was appraised by Abraham Childress, James Sutherland, Jacob Blair and William Kelly, and the appraisal was recorded 6 Feb 1816. The sale bill for the same was recorded the same day and it shows that His widow, Susannah, as well as his sons Ephriam and Nimrod, among others, were purchasers at the sale.
In 1780 Joseph explored the Clinch River Valley with his friend, Edward Kelly. Finding the area rich in forest, game, fresh water, fish, lumber, etc., they returned home enthusiastic about the area. They are believed to be the first settlers in this area of Virginia.
Joseph was one of the signers of the Petition to Form Russell County - December 1785. Russell County was formed in 1786.
Joseph was allowed 12 shillings, 6 pence for killing one old wolf on February 22, 1791. Per E.J. Sutherland's Some Descendants of John Counts.
Note: Mark Kiser states "I have located in a book titled, "Bird-Samuels Paper" that a Joseph Kiser, along with Charles Kiser (Jr.) are listed in Michael Reader's Company of Dunmore County, Virginia during the Revolutionary War. (Dunmore County eventually became Shenandoah County.)" Mark has written to the National Archives to obtain records but they were unable to locate any.
On 6 Feb 1810 he (or his son Joseph) resigned as Lieutenant in the 72nd Regiment. 		Joseph Kenton Keyser, Sr.
 
321 Please, this information is not to be used for any commercial purpose. Please see the database disclaimer at http://www.jessee.org. Corrections of errors and additions of information are welcome. jim@jessee.org Katie Keyser
 
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Mary Kiser and her husband Luke Kelly moved to Russell Co. about 1783
from Shenandoah Co. (now part of Page Co.). 		Mary Keyser
 
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324 Found on internet:
BeejC1@aol.com

SouplisAndreis b. 1634 Alsace, Grance. d. 1726 Weccoco NY. M. (1) Anneke(2) Goetra
Gertrude Stessinger.
1. Bartholomew2. Margaret b. 1682, died PA. m. 4 Sept 1700 Germantown PAPeter Dirck
Keyser3. Andrew b. 1688 Germantown Pa. m. (1) Ann Stackhouse (2)Deborah
Thomas
4, Jacob.
5. Ann m. Charles Yocum 		Pieter Dirck Keyser
 
325 (Research):Search for
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Abednego

Meaning: servant of Nego = Nebo.
This was the Chaldee name given to Azariah, one of Daniel's three companions (Dan. 2:49). With Shadrach and Meshach, he was delivered from the burning fiery furnace (3:12-30).

http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/abednego.html

http://www.abednegobeads.com/what's%20abednego.htm
http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1815taxassessments.html 		Abednego Kiser
 
326 ABENNEGO (ABEDNEGO) KISER'S EST., one farm on Clinch River, 90 acres having thereon one dwelling house of wood, one story, 16 feet square, valued at $200.
Around 605 B.C., King Nebuchadnezzar had a huge golden statue made and erected in Babylon. He then commanded that all people should fall down and worship the statue when the signal was given. Most everyone did this, since the consequences for refusing were to be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire. There were three men, however, that refused to bow to the golden statue because of their loyalty to the Lord God of Israel. Their names were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. The king was furious when he learned of their defiance of the decree, and called the three to appear before him. Then, he gave them one last chance to bow before the statue, reminding them of the fate awaiting if they refused, and pompously flaunting his power by asking them what god could possibly save them from a fiery furnace. (Can’t you just hear that evil laugh?) Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego give a most interesting reply. They tell the king that their God is able to save them, but even if He chooses not to, they would still rather burn to death than bow before the false idol. This infuriates King Nebuchadnezzar to the point that he orders the furnace stoked up seven times hotter than usual. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are bound and tied, and thrown into the furnace fully clothed. The fire is so hot that flames leap out and kill the soldiers as they throw the prisoners to their doom. Suddenly, the king jumps up and asks his advisors how many men were thrown into the fire. When they reply three, the king says he sees four men in the flames, walking around, unbound and unhurt. And he goes to the door of the furnace and calls Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego out. Out they come, without scorched clothing, singed hair, or even the scent of smoke upon them. King Nebuchadnezzar recognizes that God sent an angel to protect them, and he praises God and marvels at the loyalty of these three men who were ready to die rather than betray their God.
died in War 1812 of fever death date could be 9-8-1814 		Abednego Kiser
 
327 Memoirs of Daniel W. Cunningham: The Criminal History of Roane and Jackson Counties, West Virginia
IntroductionThe memoirs of Dan Cunningham located in the West Virginia Archives in Charleston, West Virginia are reprinted in the following pages. These pages may be considered inflamatory by some, and by reprinting them we do not wish to reignite old passions. Despite this, these pages may be found to be interesting by some readers.
I have made no effort to verify the claims made by Daniel W. Cunningham in his manuscript, and offer them as his comments on the situation as he wanted people to view it in Jackson and Roane Counties, West Virginia. Obviously some of his claims are the results of his personal feelings and probably exaggerated. In places Cunningham ascribes statements and actions as fact when they were really only his opinion. Much of this virtrolic diatribe is rooted in the feelings that the Skeens-Counts gang as he termed them had done his family wrong and nothing was done to correct the situation by the courts. Mostly likely the Cunningham family was not entirely innocent in this feud, but it not the purpose of this reprint to correct Cunningham's mistakes or ascribe feeling or motives to him that may not have existed.
For what it is worth, here is Dan Cunningham's Criminal History of Roane and Jackson Counties.

Charleston, W.Va.
Feb. 24, 1928.

Dear Sir:
I send a brief to you pertaining to many murders of Roane and Jackson counties. I do not wish to cast any reflections on your present county administration and the same in Jackson county. I refer back when Roane and Jackson counties were under the reign of Rebelism. This is why so many untimely graves are found in south west West Virginia and along the southern border of thee state.
The war period I referred to, I obtained the reliable information from William Ray, who was one of the abused parties, postoffice, Sissonville, W.Va.; also Hardin Bostic, Wylie Berry, R. C. Dawson, John Bumgardner, my mother and brother, Nathan, that was murdered, and others.
As to the cutthroat organization--that they were active for about three months before they broke loose in 1887. I refer the readers to Postmaster, Male Kerns, Kentuck, W.Va., Ben Poling formerly of Jackson county, now of Station B., Charleston, W.Va., and scores of others.
As to the Asa Harper family, I obtained the information through eye witnesses. The murder of Deskins and the burning of Abe Looney's store, I received my first information from Deputy Sheriff, Cart, Mrs. Tom Deskins, Miss Booth, the confession of Mat Martin and the Eli Hambrick gang being near the Thompson farm the preceding evening to the murder of Thomas Deskins, some thirty miles from their homes pretending to be cow hunting and all carrying rifle guns.
I want you to distinctly understand I do not wish to cast any reflections on the good citizens of Roane and Jackson counties; the citizens of the two Counties who are engaged in the pursuits of Education, agriculture and stock raising.
I found a criminal taint of murder and arson extending from the Sandy Mountains of Virginia--Pine Mountains of Tennessee the Cumberland Mountains and on into Jackson and Roane counties, branching out to the Bogey (alias Buggr Hole) of Clay County and down on the Henry's Fork of Little Kanawha River.
If you wish to publish a series of articles from this brief and others I can send, you are at liberty to use it.

Yours respectfully,
/signed/ Dan Cunningham
Shortly after the formation of Jackson County, in or about the year, 1840, my father, Joel Cunningham, settled in the southern part of Jackson County on the Poca River waters. The County at that time was one unbroken forest for miles around; there was no road and no way of conveyance, only to follow trails across the hills. My father built a shanty which protected him from the rough winds and rain. After this was completed he built a small log house on the run below the present site of the old homestead. About this time Silas Slaughter moved into the wilderness and settled on Bear Fork, a branch of Big Mill Creek. William Comer settled on Middle Fork. Mr. Robert Scarboro settled on Middle Fork near Kentuck. Down on the lower Middle Fork the Bumgardners, Rays and Lanhams settled. John H. Duff, the grandfather of Robert Duff, was an early settler near Kentuck, Jackson County. John H. Smith settled on the County line in Kanawha County the Dawsons, Berrys, Monks, Wines, Shafers, Trumans, Blackshires, Haynes and others settled and were all friendly to the Flag and Union in the Civil War days.
After father had completed his first house he went to the Ohio River to move his wife into the wilderness; when he returned he found his home occupied by one John Ferrel, who had come from Sandy Mountains, Clinch River, Virginia. Some trouble ensued but at last everything was made satisfactory, and father built a house near the same place and moved into it. Shortly after this Wash Fields, John Hammon, Frank Skeens, Ab Kiser, Joe Skeens and Isaac Counts came form the Sandy Mountains in Virginia and moved into the same locality where my father lived. The County settled rapidly. Silas Slaughter, William Comer, William Ray, John Bumgardner, John H. Duff, and my father went to work to open a public road from Jackson C.H. to Charleston, W.Va. They were opposed by the above named Russellites and trouble began. The next step was to build some school houses. This was also opposed by the Russell County, Virginia gang and more trouble ensued. (Clinch River runs through Russell County). The Clinch River gang argued that to with-hold public improvements, as they had done in the Sandy Mountains of Virginia, they would never be bothered by land-jobbers. These people had settled on or squatted on the Bruen land of Jackson County, W.Va. This tract of land contained 52,000 acres--lying in Jackson and Roane counties--was patented by the Bruens in the days of George Washington or shortly thereafter. Later years Abel Sinnett of Charleston, W.Va. became a field agent for the Bruens, to look over their lands and eject all squatters found thereon.
The above named Skeens, Counts, Kisers, Hammons and Wash Fields were considered trespassers on said lands.
Some time after this they came to father and asked pardon for their past acts, and told him that in the near future they wished to hold a meeting in an out house, a new stable of his. The request was granted and shortly after dark, according to the statement made by mother, they began to gather; the leaders were Joe and Frank Skeens, Ike Counts, Abe Kiser, Wash Fields and others. Ike Counts called the house to order and father was made chairman of the meeting, as he was Justice of the Peace. Their object was to organize a consolidated band, and take an oath to protect each other, stop all public improvements and to prevent the Bruen land agents from coming into the County and to take the life of Abel Sinnett as he passed the half-way house between Jackson C.H. and Charleston, W.Va. Father was to decoy Sinnett into the woods and to pretend to be looking for a corner tree and they would shoot him, and by so doing the agents for this large survey of land would be afraid to come in. (Mr. Sinnett was an agent for the Bruens at that time). After they got through with their deliberations father frankly declined to have a hand in it and the feeling became more bitter than ever. Abel Sinnett was put on his guard. (Mr. Sinnett was a prominent Odd Fellow and died a few years ago in Charleston at a ripe old age.) Thus their hatred seemed to be their prevailing element towards faather. After this the old man, John Smith, a good and quiet citizen, occupied the house owned by John Ferrell, and which was built by father. It was customary in those days to let their horses run out in the woods. Smith had some trouble with one Joe Skeens and to wreak vengeance on Smith--Skeens caught a yearling colt and tied it to a tree, took his knife from his pocket and cut its throat from ear to ear. Isaac Smith, a son of the old man Smith, was passing and saw Joe Skeens do the barbarous act. He came at once to father and made complaint, aa warrant issued, Skeens was arrested, carried before father, had a hearing and was found guilty, sentenced to jail, and as the officers were en route with him to jail he skipped the guards and made good his escape. He and his band planned at once to kill young Smith to stop the prosecution, and Smith had to leave home to save his own life.
Their next object was to assassinate father. Joe Skeens came to our house carrying a rifle gun and sat around until midnight. Father told him to go to be or to go home, so he chose the latter and left. About one hour later a noise was heard outside; mother went to the door and there stood Joe Skeens with his gun to his face pointed toward the door; she called father and told him Joe Skeens was at the door with his gun pointed toward the house. Father sprang from the bed, seized his gun, but Joe Skeens made his escape in the darkness. (My mother gave me the above information).
About this time Richard Skeens came from Dumps Creek, Russell County, Virginia, formed an acquaintance with my sister, Caroline, and paid his respects to her. The time for their marriage was set, the hour was up and Richard Skeens and his friends, seventy in number, came to our house. My sister had gone--there was no wedding. Skeens accused father and brother Nathan of persuading her away, this so enraged them that the Clinch River gang banded together to take the lives of father and Nathan. It went on this way for some time until they found out that Keziah, another sister, (later of mother of Robert Duff assassinated) had persuaded Caroline to jilt Skeens, hatred settled on Keziah by this gang, and they even held malice toward her children. About this time party lines or political lines were drawn and the election of 1861 came on. The Clinch River gang of Rebels with all the cursedness that could be instituted, marched boldly to the election at Kentuck, Jackson County, W.Va., with guns and clubs in hand, and openly said no Union man should vote. Frank Skeens and Ab Kiser drew a gun on father and said he should not vote, but he voted. John Bumbgardner attempted to vote and Frank Skeens struck him with a club and he had to be carried from the polls. A row was the order of the day but the Union men voted. After Bumbgardner was struck by Skeens the gang attempted to drive father and my brother, Nathan, away, but failed. On the next day after the election in 1861, Nathan was working in garden on Second Creek, in Jackson County, and the first thing he knew a rock passed his head carrying his hat across the garden, and on looking up he saw Richard Skeens making at him with a knife in hand, my brother grabbed his gun and attempted to defend himself but the gun failed to fire the first trial, the second time however it went off and Skeens received a flesh wound. Skeens followed him into his house and a hard fight took place, they fought until exhausted, Nathan's dog playing a part of the times. After the fight Nathan came to our house, one mile away, and Skeens went to his friends. At daylight the next morning our house was surrounded by about thirty of the gang. The gang failed again. Nathan took refuge up stairs at our house.
Some time after this fight the Skeens hissed big Bill Skeens on Nathan and another fight ensued. Nathan was whipping Bill Skeens when old Talkey Joe Kiser rushed in and tripped Nathan's feet from under him, but Nathan in this fight held his ground and Skeens left. Night after night passed and a gang of those fellows could be seen lurking around out house with guns in their hands.
The war came in earnest, Nathan came home on Saturday night and went into the yard on Sunday morning, Frank Skeens with two other men slipped near our house and all fired at Nathan but missed their aim. About this time father went to Washington and received a commission to organize a Company of State Troops. He did this. By this time the gang named, in connection with others, were burglarizing the whole county. Skeens, Counts, and others raided Dan Rhodes store and mill at Cottageville, Jackson County, W.Va. They carried off a large quantity of dry goods, groceries, bacon and flour. This act licensed them to steal, they raided the Middle Fork of Poca, robbed every Union man's house, even taking the bed clothes and infant clothes from William Ray's house and many other houses. They arrested William Ray, Jr., James Short and Lee Clevenger and others, took their horses, tied the bed clothes on them and tied some of the captured men on top of the clothes, and put a noose around William Ray's neck and Lee Clevenger's neck, tied the line to the saddles and they had to follow the horses in this condition with hands tied behind them. Frank Skeens, Ab Kiser and Ike Counts were coming in the direction of home, loaded down with stolen household goods for their families, when all at once a sharp crack of a rifle was heard, Ab Kiser fell from his horse and began to pray. At this moment they were re-enforced and the few men who were trying to defend their homes had to flee for their lives. Father and his company arrested this thieving gang, charges were brought against them and some desired to put the leaders to death--this was over ruled by father. The then gang, afterwards Ku Klux, promised father then and there upon their oaths if he would liberate them they would take the oath of allegiance but as soon as liberated they forgot the oath and fled to Grass Lick, Jackson County, W.Va.--here they met with Jeffreys, Corbins and others. They wrote father they had laid down their arms after meeting with many of their friends, and all would become loyal to the Government and for him and his Company to lay down their arms and meet them on friendly terms at Jeffreys, now Kenna, Jackson County, W.Va. Father and his Company started to meet them but before they reached their destination a letter came to father signed by Skeens, Counts and Kiser to meet them at Corbins on Dirty Fork, one mile above Jeffreys, and in going to Corbins they had to pass a precipice, an excellent place for ambush. As the Company marched along the base of this precipice, all at once about a hundred shots were fired. James Hamilton and others were wounded and William Litten of Bell Grove, Jackson County was killed out right. It was said John Skeens, a son of old Frank Skeens, fired the fatal shot. The soldiers recognized Ike Counts, Frank Skeens, Ab Kiser and John Skeens. Father went from there to Spencer, Roane County and he and his company with others were shut up in town by a band of Rebel Bushwhackers or Snipers for quite a while, and during that siege many a poor fellow wank to rise no more.
After the trouble ceased at Spencer, father and his Company went into the Regular Army, Regiment 7, Company E of said Regiment. In the latter part of December father was taken ill of a fever of which he died January 7th, 1862, at Buffalo, West Virginia. Father was connected with the organization of Jackson County, was a Justice of the Peace for twenty years in succession, and lacked one year of becoming high sheriff of Jackson County, when the old law was changed. Father was sent home and interred in the family burial ground.
Nathan came home on furlough and while at home he was reported, and at daylight a gang of about one dozen men rushed into his house and shot him, a ball passed entirely through his body. He seized a rifle gun and fought his way out of the house, and ran one mile to our house. His clothes were literally cut to pieces with bullets. The men passed themselves off as Confederates, Jenkins Cavalry. Every time he breathed his clothes that hun in strings near the wound would draw in and out of the bullet hole. He soon recovered, however, and the bloody gang were not satisfied. They made some other attempts to take his life but failed. This gang to Dumps Creek, Russell County, Virginia, and from there to Dixie, and their depredations in Pike County, Kentucky, Buchanan County and Letcher County, also Wise County, Virginia will be shown in the history of the Hatfields. They joined the Ku Klux band in the Pine Mountains of Tennessee.
The writer some years ago followed the Ku Klux trail of blood all through the mountains of Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee. When I say Ku Klux, I do not mean honest democrats, or men who were on the side of the lost cause who fought for what they thought was right, but I mean the men who were out for theft, murder and gain, those were the Ku Klux. This Ku Klux gang had but little respect for party affiliations.
They came to their old homes at the close of the war and were not satisfied. The Board of Registration met at Jackson C.H. This Ku Klux band said the Board should not meet in Jackson County and do the work required. Through the instructions of the Governor, Nathan took ten men and went to the Court House and guarded the Board. They did not like this but at last when they wanted any writing done they would go to Nathan and have him do it for them. They would eat at his table and when out of sight would be talking about him, and all the time trying to devise some plan to take his life.
Nathan was elected Assessor and Justice and served one term each. After this he was made Deputy United States Marshall under Major Hegman Slack of Charleston, W.Va. He was also Agent for the Bruens in their big land survey.
This illiterate gang was not satisfied with the innocent blood they had shed and caused to be shed in the time of war, and the homes they had made desolate and the children they had left helpless and fatherless, and theft committed, not satisfied with that they went into distilling in violation of the Internal Revenue Laws and retailing also. Their first plant was on Second Creek in Jackson County. This unlawful work was reported to the Revenue officers, indictments were made and capias came into Nathan's hands. He made the arrests but took pity on the wretches and kept them out of jail. At this time litigation over the Bruen land was at a fever heat. The Skeens, Kisers and Counts were trying to gain their land by hard swearing and Nathan knew of their plans. They were uneasy for fear they would expose them. On the 9th day of August, 1877 [sic], Frank Skeens and his boys, Ike Counts' boys, Ab Kiser, Henry Kiser, Joe Skeens, Joe Kiser, Jr., and others, were seen in close confab, meeting at a tobacco barn in the woods near where Waid Counts lived. Nathan was then on the road to Charleston on business. Frank Skeens started on the road to Charleston August 10th, 1887, [sic] through a pretense, so he could prove an alibi. John Skeens, a son of Frank Skeens, and their spiritual adviser, went to B. N. Poling's store to prove an alibi and played marbles until twelve o'clock, noon, something he never did before nor since. Nathan was on his way home in company with a man by the name of Dan Roberts and his 11 year old son, Joel. (Dan Roberts was of Reedy, W.Va.) They passed Andy Hammon's house and Hammons came out and decoyed Nathan and his boy Joel at the same time giving Mr. Roberts a chance to get ahead. Nathan started and drove nearly one mile above Hammon's and started up the hill accompanied by his boy, Joel--drove about a hundred yards up the hill where a large stone about eight feet in diameter lay by the road side. Behind this rock were concealed a gang of cowardly, contemptible, dirty, illiterate, low-lived murderers. Nathan drove to the rock--they fired two shots--one took effect in his breast and the other in his abdomen, and his fingers on the left hand were shot off. He sprang or fell over the road where the cowardly hyenas were concealed. He recognized them and his boy Joel helped him back in the road. He started down the road holding his boy by the hand. Three more shots were fired at him and he said to his boy, "Go home and tell my wife (mother) that Waid Counts has killed me. Waid Counts you have killed me, don't kill my little boy." Those cowardly hell hounds saw he was badly wounded and followed him to the Creek. Pierce Skeens, a son of old man Frank Skeens, caught him by the arms and held them behind him and Joe Skeens struck him in the temple with a rifle gun, that was said to belong to Sam Hammons. This was old Joe Skeens, a brother of Frank and the man that cut Mr. Smith's colt's throat. He knocked Nathan down and the Ku Klux, C. C. Counts and Joe Kiser, took rocks that weighed about ten pounds and beat his brains out and left him for dead. His boy, Joel, went back to Andrew Hammon's and told Hammons that his father had been murdered just above. Hammons took the boy, went all around the neighborhood notifying the Clinch River gang but keeping it hidden from our people.
Nathan's daughter Elizabeth was going on a visit and happened to come to the scene. He recognized her and asked for water and told her to take him out of that place. His daughter started to give him water and she was stopped by old Jake Kiser. In the very agonies of death he asked for water and help and the heartless demons refused to give him any aid. He lived for three long hours in that condition.
Warrants were issued for Waid Counts and Joe Kiser. Joe Kiser and Cain Counts had set Nathan's barn and stable on fie May 22nd, 1877. He caught them in the act. The case was coming up at the September term of the Circuit Court the same year. V. S. Armstrong of Ripley, Jackson County, was then prosecuting attorney. The two men had a hearing at Kentuck before Squire Starcher of Ripley, W.Va. This gang, composed of Skeens, Counts and Kiser, proved an alibi for Waid Counts and Joe Kiser, Jr. The gang swore they were at Waid Counts deadening timber and worked from 8 o'clock in the morning until 4 o'clock in the evening. The gang who claimed to be cutting timber were Waid Counts, Jack Counts, Pierce Skeens, Cain Counts, Joe Kiser, Joe Ellis, and Joe Skeens. (Joe Ellis was a brother- in-law of Waid Counts.) He now lives at Spencer, W.Va.
At the close of the trial before Squire Starcher, Mrs. Frances Good came to the writer and said there was not any timber deadened by the gang at Waid Counts'. I knew the ground and I made a diligent search for the deadening and found none. I then took a number of citizens who had heard their testimony and we all looked for the deadened timber. When we became satisfied they had sworn to something untrue I made a full report to Prosecuting Attorney Armstrong. (I was then but an inexperienced young man.) Mr. Armstrong listened to my report but seemed to forget his sworn duty, and his actions towards those murderers was to help them cover up their crime more than to expose them. I had about eight witnesses summoned for the state at the trial and any of them could have told all about the murder if they had sworn the truth. Adam Acree was one of the witnesses, who on his death bed in Clay County, according to the statement made me by G. W. Arbogast, ex-sheriff of Clay County, talked to Acree on his death bed--said Acree confessed to him of being in the gang that helped murder my brother Nathan. Squire Starcher looked at me with a sigh of contempt and said if I was responsible financially, he would make me pay the eight witnesses. After he discharged Counts and Kiser a general handshaking took place and Armstrong and Starcher rode off with the gang.
This gang, who had been intermarrying for fifty years, were not satisfied with what they had done, having driven father from home, murdered Bill Litten, robbed the citizens of Jackson County and murdered Nathan Cunningham, to say nothing of their acts outside of Jackson County, not, being satisfied with what they had already done, commenced distilling whiskey again in violation of the Internal Revenue Laws. James Mehan of Parkersburg was then Deputy United States Marshal. Robert Duff not- ified Mr. Mehan and he came to Kentuck and Robert Duff led him to the still then in operation by Winfield Scott Kiser (an albino). He was arrested and the still destroyed and at the following term of Court Kiser was sent to the Penitentiary for illicit distilling. This enraged the gang against Duff.
In June, 1887, I was returning home and in passing through a skirt of woods a mile in length (and on Sunday evening) I heard people taking down in a deep ravine. I saw smoke also and I slipped near the spot and saw a large still in operation. Winfield Scott Kiser had returned from the Penitentiary. I saw him at work at the still and notified Gen. C. C. Watts, United States Attorney, Charleston, W.Va. A warrant was issued for Kiser. Robert Duff and myself arrested him and captured the still, held Kiser and the still until the Deputy Marshal came. This put the gang to work to keep Kiser out of the Penitentiary the second time.
The Kentuck gang of the Ku Klux and murderers, not satisfied with what they had done and to hide their own guilt or hellish crimes, that was fast telling on them, went to work and re-organized the old consolidated band, having an outward platform which J. P. Kiser read aloud and they also had an inward oath. This oath was blacker than Dante's Inferno. Their object was to carry their ends at all hazards even if it took life, perjury or the destruction of property. They were like the spider that built its web to catch the fly, then came to the front and sang aloud.
The object of the Consolidated Band was to protect but behind the curtain their oath and obligation was to execute all who would not bow to their dictates. As soon as their organization was complete and the murderers were ready for anything, they proposed at once to go and execute Robert Duff, Ches Coon, Dock Jones, George Duff, Jr., Frank Shamblin, myself and others. Robert Duff, acting for the Government, helped Mr. Mehan and me tear down their illicit whiskey dens, and arrest a part of the violators. Winfield Scott Kiser was in a jail waiting the action of the Federal Court at Charleston, W.Va. on second offense for distilling. Court convened in November, they saw the critical moment had come and if something was not done Kiser would go to the Penitentiary again. All this, and the murder of Nathan Cunningham was fast telling on them. The Consolidated Band was interwoven by intermarriage. They met every week, their place of meeting (headquarters) was Kentuck, Jackson County and they branched out in two directions, went east as far as Countsville, Roane County near T. P. Ryan's home and west as far as Kenna, Jackson County, holding meeting at the school houses on this line. This organization was kept up from about June 29th until October 15th, 1887. On the night of October 13th, 1887, Reverend T. P. Ryan, of Countsville, Roane County, was shot down in his bed room, after Mr. Ryan fired first shot according to information. The shot that killed Mr. Ryan was fired from the outside passed through the wall of the house, through the foot board of the bed, through Mr. Ryan's body, through the head board of the bed and lost its force in the ceiling over head. The next morning a Winchester cartridge shell was found under the window outside where the man stood that fired the fatal shot. It was soon ascertained that only one Winchester gun was in the whole community at that time, and that belonged to Si Counts, be being a member of the Consolidated Band. After this I head the gun was taken to the then Prosecuting Attorney, J. A. A. Vandale, of Roane County, and from there it was carried up into Nicholas County and disposed of--left in care of John Hammons. Their program was arranged. The Ryan family said on their oaths they did not leave the house after Mr. Ryan was shot at 10 o'clock at night until daylight the next morning to carry the news of his unexpected and sad death. The Consolidated Mob element of Kentuck, Jackson County, twelve miles away understood it thoroughly; at sunrise they were in arms and enroute to the scene. I would like for the Ku Klux gang to explain to the public how they received the news fourteen miles away (there being no phone or telegraph communication) from the Ryan house by the time the nearest neighbor received it. I want the father, Frank Skeens, of all those hellish murderers to explain by what supernatural power he told his niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Rowley, that Reverend T. P. Ryan was killed the night before the real murder took place, why he could see it in a spiritual sense and talked of it the day previous. The Grass Lick element of the mob twenty- five miles away from the Ryan house understood it and at eight o'clock in the morning they were passing Mr. Beverlin's of Kenna, Jackson County, some five miles on the road to the scene spreading the news as they went.
Mr. Ryan was a God like man, and loved by many. His conversation and songs were full of hallelujahs and praise for the Most High.
The Consolidated Band, whose names will be given further on, had no love or respect for Mr. Ryan--they opposed him politically, morally and spiritually. He is murdered; we must make a bold front. Frank Skeens, Bob Cleek, Ab Kiser, Asa Harper and Joe Cook, the leaders, met at John Price's store on the County line between the counties of Jackson and Roane. Young T. P. Ryan came down and swore out a warrant for Perry Drake upon the dying testimony of his father. Mr. Ryan said there was a voice on the outside of his house which sounded as though it was the voice of Perry Drake when the fatal shot was fired, but told his family he might be mistaken. Young Ryan wanted to get warrants for Dock Jones, Will Legg, Frank Shamblin, Ed Smith and Dick Burdett. Old Frank Skeens and Bob Cleek called their murderers together in Joshua Presley's field, threw pickets out and held an Indignation meeting. Drake was arrested and no warrants were issued for the Duffs and Coon. Old Squire Gibson and Zack Hubbard mustered all the murderers and thugs they could get and started after the Duff boys and Coon. They slipped to Robert Duff's and found him at home and at work. He lived in a beautiful cottage, happy and contented, with his intelligent wife. Robert Duff was just a man in age, but in business capacity he was old. The murderers that had marked him were raised in the same locality, but not two percent of them could write their names, and they were jealous of Duff. Duff was seized and tied by the gang his house pillaged, and then the murderers started for George H. Duff's. They slipped up to the house where young George Duff was reading, and all at once they fired a volley in the house. George ran to the west door and there Bob Skeens, a son of old Frank Skeens, and Joshua Presley stood with rifle guns, and fired, one ball taking effect in the abdomen. Young Duff fell but recovered, grabbed his revolver and by the aid of Coon whipped the cowardly gang, shooting Bill Skeens down and wounding young Raines. George had to succumb to the fatal wound, and Coon drove his assailants away. W. S. Duff came and told Coon he was accused of helping to kill Reverend Ryan of Roane County. Coon told W. S. Duff to go and see the gang and tell them he would surrender on condition he was to be protected, and said if the gang had come like men there would have been no trouble. Coon surrendered and he was tied, and then the torture began. He was taken to Peter Skeens' where he met Robert Duff. Here the bloody gang led by one Bill Fields, sang the war song and Indian scalp dance, keeping it up all night. Asa Harper arrived with ropes in his saddle bags and said they intended to hang every man their Band accused. This was October 14, 1887, on the morning of the 15th they carried the two men, Coon and Duff to the Ryan house, followed by the Kentuck mob, (murderers). The gang thought they had their program nearly completed, all they lacked was to have the writer of this story tied and in their clutches. By murdering me they would save their gang from the Penitentiary and would stop further attempted prosecution and exposure of the murder of Nathan Cunningham. Squire John C. Lowe, then of Walton, Roane County was coroner, he being summoned to the scene--an inquest was held over the body of Mr. Ryan, Mrs. T.P. Ryan, and her son T. P. Ryan, Jr., were sworn by the Coroner, as was also Thomas C. Hunt, Ryan's nearest neighbor. Mrs. Ryan and her son swore they did not see or recognize any one, but that Mr. Ryan told them that he heard a voice on the outside and it sounded as if it were the voice of Perry Drake.
Robert Duff, George Duff and Ches Coon's names were not mentioned before the inquest. At the close of the inquest Mrs. Ryan and T. P. Ryan, Jr., signed their sworn statement, made then and there before Coroner Lowe and his Jury of six men. Mrs. Ryan and he son had not met Pontius Pilate, the old villain, Frank Skeens and his cohorts. After this inquest, on October 15th, and the Ku Klux Band arrives at the Ryan residence with Robert Duff and Ches Coon tied and surrounded by about thirty of the Con- solidated Band of Ku Klux. I was told that John A. A. Vandale, the then Prosecuting Attorney, was present at the Ryan residence and saw the men--Duff and Coon--in the hands of the mob, and a word from him would have given Duff and Coon a trial after a legal writ had been issued for them, (there was never a warrant issued for them). Perry Drake was arrested on a warrant sworn out by T. P. Ryan, Jr., October 14th. For the truth of this inquest story I reefer the reader to Mr. John C. Lowe of Walton, W.Va., and his six Jurymen. Franklin Shamblin was arrested also after the mob arrived at the Ryan house. Squire Gibson (now dead) took charge of Perry Drake, Frank Shamblin and Ches Coon aided by fifteen of Skeen's, Counts, Presleys, John Faber, Jess Winters, Ben Coon and some others. Zack Hubbard, a fugitive from Craig County, Virginia, shot while in the act of stealing, now living in a hovel in Charleston, W.Va., with fifteen murderers for guards, had Robert Duff in custody at the Ryan house on the evening of October 15th, 1887. Asa Harper, Bob Cleek, Frank Skeens, Joe Cook, Isaac Counts, Squire Gibson, Ab Kiser, and Zack Hubbard went some distance from the Ryan house and held a consultation, and called their band around them; after the meeting closed Gibson and Hubbard, with thirty of the mob took the four men and went west to Flat Fork of Poca. Hubbard and fifteen of his demons took Robert Duff to Dave Cox's. Squire Gibson took Ches Coon, Perry Drake and Frank Shamblin to Joe Cook's. Outside of the Ryan family this organized mob all belonged to one church and were howling members in it. The distance from Dave Cox's where Duff was to Joe Cook's--was one half mile. Half way between Cox's house and Joe Cook's stood the Lynn Camp School House. At dusk, on the evening of October 15th, the murderers from Joe Cook's and Dave Cox's went to the Lynn Camp School house and threw out pickets, they retained their old pass word which was "Black Board." A number of good citizens learned the pass word and entered the school house. Some of these men are living and ready to testify at any time. The spectators of citizens who were present heard the deliberations of the Band. Bob Cleek, who lived at Kentuck, was the first man to make a speech, telling what they must do that night-- their purpose was to kill Duff and Coon. Cain Counts, the man who with Joe Kiser was accused of setting fire to Nathan Cunningham's barn and stable, referred to in this article, was one of the men sworn to alibit when his brother Waid Counts was arrested for the murder of Nathan Cunningham, was the second man to raise in the meeting at Lynn Camp and tell his murderers what they must do that night. A vote was taken, Duff and Coon were to be assassinated at nine o'clock P.M. October 15th, 1887. A vote was taken as to Perry Drake and Frank Shamblin. Frank Shamblin was to be turned loose and Drake was not to be hurt as he had married a sister to Winfield Scott Kiser, whose family belonged to the Organization. Elihu Presley was selected as a committee-man to wait on Drake and tell him to suffer no uneasiness, that he should not be hurt, but they were going to murder Coon and Duff at nine o'clock P.M. The question arose who would lead the mob. Jess Good of Kentuck, Jackson County was first chosen, he refused but said he would go along and take a hand. The second selection was Lewis Johns, a son-in- law of Bob Cleek, (Johns was like his father-in-law, did not know his letters.) He also refused. Ben Coon, an uncle of Ches Coon, who then lived in Bell Grove, Jackson County, was the third man called on and he accepted. This Ben Coon has four living wives, all of whom left him for cruel treatment. Coon has spent one fourth of his life in the jails of the country. The meeting adjourned and the mob started for Ches Coon at Joe Cook's. Information on arrival Ben Coon, Hen Kiser, and Waid Counts entered the house and called for Coon. Coon asked Gibson to protect him--he refused. Coon then asked Gibson to let him have aa gun and he would protect himself, this was also refused. Coon was then dragged one fourth of a mile down the Creek to the Lynn Camp school house and hung to a water beech. This Organized Band hung him so his toes touched the ground. He fought for life all night--wore the toes off his shoes and toes trying to liberate himself. After Coon was hung the gang of murderers went to Dave Cox's, (see deposition of Charles Burdett who was guard over Duff) called Zack Hubbard out and had a secret confab with him. Ben Coon and Waid Counts called for Duff. These two men went in, tore him from his wife and dragged him one fourth of a mile up the Creek to the Lynn Camp school house, where they cut his throat from ear to ear. After this was done, this gang of Skeens, Counts, and others went back to Joe Cook's where a reception was given them. Information they sang psalms the remainder of the night and had a love feast. Si Counts, now of Parkersburg, was so near Duff according to information when his throat was cut that the blood from Duff's neck flew in his face and he fainted. He was carried to the Flat Fork Creek and washed. Black Charles Harper and Rev. Jeff Kiser were in the house of Joe Cook when the mob came and called. Information--Harper and Kiser answered the called and went out into the mob. While the mob was dragging Duff up the road Hen Kiser stabbed him in the abdomen according to information. The very men that helped killed Duff ate and slept at his father's house scores of times.
Perry Jones, Josh Presley, the Skeens and Counts gang, Hen Kiser, Bob Frank, and Ad Cleek, Jesse Good, Ben Coon, Si Counts and Lewis Johns held Duff down while Waid Counts and Cain Counts cut his throat. On the next morning which was Sunday, October 16th, there hung Ches Coon on a tree and Robert Duff lying in the road with his throat cut, and Perry Drake, the only man there was a shadow of evidence against, was not molested or hurt. The whole gang of cut throats and murders started after me--claimed Coon, made a confession implicating me as an accessory, and that Drake was equally guilty, to use the language of the demons in the first instance, there was a shadow of evidence or a circumstance against Drake, and in the second they claimed Coon made a confession and implicated Drake as a principal and that I lay back twelve miles and planned for the execution. Now if this gang of thieves and murderers were out to revenge the death of the Reverend Ryan--why didn't the murderers kill Drake also?
The writer had to keep out of the way. I went to Jackson C.H. and Charleston, W.Va., and stayed with the officers, keeping out of the hands of the murderers. On Sunday a mock inquest was held over the bodies of Duff and Coon and a verdict rendered that the two men came to their death at the hands of a mob, parties unknown. Zack Hubbard and his crowd killed Robert Duff, and Gibson and his guards killed Coon. On the evening previous Robert Duff was seen in the care of Hubbard and fifteen guards, Coon was in Gibson's care with fifteen guards. The next morning Coon and Duff were found dead and Drake and Shamblin not hurt. The questions might be asked here, Why are not those murderers and those cut throats prosecuted? It is no secret who committed the wholesale butcheries.
In the summer of 1888 a list of names was presented to the Court, then in session at Spencer, of those who were eye witnesses to the affair at the Lynn Camp meeting, heard all their deliberations and went with the mob to the scene of death, learned their pass word, etc. Hon. Judge Fleming made the matter a specialty and gave instructions to the Grand Jury to that effect. Jonathan Smith, a minister of the Gospel was foreman of the Grand Jury and acting under oath, but let the matter pass as though it was some plaything. A second Grand Jury was convened and two of those Jury men were unfriendly to me. Dave Simmons, one of those Grand Jury men against me, accused me of exposing his brother as an accessory in the murder of Thomas Deskins. Wilson another Jury man was against my father and family over Union and Secessionism, growing out of the siege at Spencer and Civil War. At this Grand Jury an indictment was framed, not by ten members of said Grand Jury, and I was told never voted for, an indictment against me as accessory to the murder of Reverend Ryan. By this procedure Si Counts and gang of his murderers thought I would leave the country. The following affidavit was made

State of West Virginia,
County of Kanawha, ss:
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned authority in and for the County and State aforesaid, L. W. Looney, of Buffalo Lick, Roane County, West Virginia, who being first duly sworn deposed and said that he was a member of the Grand Jury in said Roane County at the fall term of 1887 or spring of 1888, at which term of said Grand Jury an indictment purported to be made and returned by said Grand Jury against Daniel W. Cunningham for accessory to the murder of one Thomas P. Ryan, that there was no evidence before said Grand Jury connecting said Cunningham with said murder in any manner, and from that affidavit and ten other members of the Grand Jury voted against said indictment; that John A. A. Vandale who was then Prosecuting Attorney of said Roane County, appeared before said Grand Jury and said he wanted an indictment made against D. W. Cunningham, and that he would get the evidence to convict him by the time of trial.

L. W. Looney
Taken and sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day of July, 1905.

F. L. Beardsley
Notary Public in and for Kanawha County, West Virginia.

This indictment was forged.
I wrote to Vandale to be ready for trial at the next term of court and I would be on hand. I went into their den the next Court and was ready for trial. They had failed to take my life and plainly saw I was not going anywhere so they went to work to get up perjured evidence. Old George Riley of Flat Fork and Jeff Kiser, the preacher were the mediums. Information--Riley went so far as to offer Marley Shafer $300.00 to swear a falsehood against me and like inducements were held out to others. They gave me all the trouble they could. The Ryan family at first acted honorably and testified the truth no doubt before the Coroner's inquest and when Drake was tried in Charleston they denied their former statements which were matters of record, and swore to suit the occasion. At the time T. P. Ryan, swore of their oaths they did not see or recognize any one. Robert Duff, George Duff, Jr., and Ches Coon had not been murdered by the Organized Mob. (I was told that John A. A. Vandale was present at this inquest) neither had Mrs. Ryan and T. P. Ryan, Jr., met Frank Skeens and his murderers. The two Duffs and Coon were murdered- -Drake was indicted and the time for his trial came up at Charleston. John A. A. Vandale followed the case to prosecute it, backed by eighty starved witnesses--Frank Skeens being the mouth-piece for the crowd. Mrs. Ryan and her son T. P. Ryan were put on the witness stand. Mr. Parkhurst who is known all over the State of West Virginia as a stenographer, took the evidence down and his stenographic report is now filed in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the City of Charleston. Mrs. Ryan took the witness stand with Frank Skeen at her side. He prompted her until ordered away by Judge Guthrie and was escorted out of Court room by the sheriff. Then in that testimony Mrs. Ryan swore on her solemn oath that she saw Robert Duff and Perry Drake in her house the night of the murder of her husband. I believe her son, T. P. Ryan, Jr., swore the same thing--not positive--their attention was called to the former statements made before Coroner Lowe at their home on their solemn oaths. Mrs. Ryan denied her former statement and her signature. Prosecuting Attorney John A. A. Vandale being present and approved the statement. Squire John C. Lowe and his Jury were present put on the witness stand and discredited the statements. Their statements were made in the presence of Governor Wilson, Judge Sam Burdett of Charleston and many others. The case was given to the Jury and they were out seven minutes and returned a verdict of "Not Guilty." In my opinion if there was a spark of honor in T. P. Ryan, jr. he would come boldly out and say to connect Drake and the Duffs in a commission of crime together would be just as plausible as to aim to connect the writer and the Skeens and Counts together in crime.
George Duff, Jr., never saw Drake in his life. Drake married a Kiser. The Ryan family and myself were always the best of friends until this trouble came up, and they knew the most bitter feeling existed between the Duffs and myself against the Kisers, Hammons, Skeens and Counts. Mrs. Ryan and her son T. P. Ryan, Jr. in my opinion were duped by Frank Skeens and other for no other purpose than to get a public sentiment in their favor in order to keep them out of the Penitentiary for their many murders. The Skeens mob had no sympathy for the Ryan people. They were opposed to Reverend Ryan politically, spiritually and morally.
I herewith give the names of the murderers and those who are in murderers' graves:
Peter Skeens, Pierce Skeens, Joe Skeens, Bill Skeens, Sr., Bob Skeens, Joshua Skeens, Charles Skeens, Frank Skeens, Dick Skeens, Ike, Waid, Si, Cain and Mart Counts, Jack Counts, Bob Cleek, Frank Cleek, Ad Cleek, Jerry Good, Jesse Good, Lewis Johns, Bob Mate, Jess Winters, John Faber, Elihu, Josh and John Presley, Perry Jones, Chas. Chatman, Jeff Kiser, Ben Coon, Chas. Harper, D. B. Covey, Joel Skeens, Joe Cook, Asa Harper, Bill Payne, Dave, Sam and Joe Hammons, Coon Fisher and George Shamblin.
This gang since the murder and perjury has been going down. They have no appearance of humans. Disease and death has found its way among them--95% of the murderers and cut throats are in murderers' graves. On Ervin Riley's death bed I was told the murder of Robert Duff was constantly on his tongue. He said he knew Duff was innocent. Old Ab Kiser, Bill Payne, Dave Hammons, Bob Cleek, Joe Skeens, Jake Kiser, John Presley, Bob Skeens and old Frank Skeens are all in murderers' graves. The intermarried gang whose names will appear--many are deformed in every way.
In tracnig the genealogy of these people it seems pre-historic, for they have manners and customs peculiar to themselves, unlike any other people.
Ike Counts married Frank Skeen's sister. Ab Kiser married Ike Count's sister. Joe Skeens married Andy Hammon's sister. Jake Kiser married Andy Hammons' sister. Pierce Skeens married Ab Kiser's daughter. John Kiser, a son of Jake Kiser, married Andy Hammon's daughter. Joe Kiser, a son of Jake Kiser, married Joe Skeen's daughter. Hen Kiser married Joe Skeen's daughter. Jeff Kiser married Joe Skeens' daughter. Joe Counts married Bob Cleek's daughter. Andy Presley married Frank Skeens' daughter. Peter Skeens married Ad Cleek's daughter. Lewis Johns married Bob Cleek's dauughter. Joel Skeens married Sam Smith's daughter, her mother being a Kiser. John Faber marrried Corgin's daughter. Cain Counts married his first cousin. Lear Kiser went to Russell and married a Kiser. Bill Fields married a Kiser. Elijah Kiser married Bill Fields' sister. It can be easily seen why such people hold together, having no respect for the United States, its laws and flag. The percent of illiteracy is greater among this class of people than any in West Virginia.
The gang of murderers the next Sunday after they had commited their horrible deed, marched to Mt. Nebo Church in Roane County to meeting. John H. Smith, a good, quiet and orderly--Civil War citizen was to be ordained as a minister. They were the first ones to get up and give in their experience, and to bow down and take the Sacrament--the Lord's supper. If their God directed them to commit such horrible deeds I would hate to see one bad act of the Devil. After that they had a love feast meeting, with the innocent blood dripping from their fingers and not dry on their clothes. Little did John H. Smith know that he was shaking hands with a gang of cold blooded murderers, who were there with more hypo- crisy than Judasa when he betrayed Christ. On the following Sunday, on the day the mock inquest was held over the bodies of Coon and Duff--the funeral sermon was to be preached overr the grave of my brother Nathan who had been murdered by this same cut throat gang ten years previous; and they made the remark that it should not be preached by the Reverend Thomas Ryan.
On the night that the Reverend Ryan was murdered I was at the house of M. L. Fletcher of Kentuck, Jackson County on business-pertaining to the funeral of my brother Nathan which was to be preached the succeeding Sunday. Nathan was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church--the same church that Reverend T. P. Ryan belonged to. Nathan was virtually raised in said church.
On this same night Squier E. A. Thomas of Gay, Jackson County, was to come to our hosue, therefore, before I left home to go to M. L. Fletcher's I put horse feed in the stable for Mr. Thomas's horse--went west 2« miles to Fletcher's home stayed there until after 9:30 P.M. From the Ryan home to M. L. Fletcher's is about twelve miles. The next morning I learned from Squire E. A. Thomas that the Reverend T. P. Ryan had been shot and killed the preceeding night. After the cut throats learned this, something had to be said and done, so they circulated the report that I was accessoy to the murder. I was told that John A. A. Vandale, the then prosecuting attorney, in connection with Si Counts framed the accessory indictment against me. After I learned this I offered Vandale $100.00 if he would produce the witness or witnesses who indicted me and we were to leave it to ten members of said Grand Jury. I got no response, then later I offered Vandale both public and private $500.00 for said information--no response came.
As I have already stated Rev. Ryan was a good man. He married a woman by the name of Harper, a sister to Asa Harper and a sister to Jince Harper Shafer. Asa Harper, whose name appears through this article, and who rode to John Price's store on the morning of the 14th day of October, 1887, and exhibited a long rope, and said in the presence of scores of people, including Squire Bob Dawson, that he had the ropes in his saddle pockets to hang the men his Organization accused of the murder of T. P. Ryan. This same Asa Harper married an excellent woman and lived near Walton, Roane County-- raised a family of children by her. Just below on Poca River he lived in adultery with a Miss Brooks and raised a family of children by her so I was told. The officials of the County knew this. It was said Asa Harper had a son by the name of Ed and a daughter by the name of Rebecca. Ed was a school teacher and a member of the Board of Examiners (teachers). Rebecca was studying to be a school mistress under the instructions of Ed. Elder Graham from Wheeling was holding a series of meetings at Cicerone, Roane County, and was invited to take lunch at the Asa Harper home. Mr. Graham accepted, and while at the Harper's Rebecca became violently ill. Rebecca grew worse. Dr. Willie Shirkey, who was located at Cicerone (Shirkey is a son of Henry Shirkey of Sissonville, W.Va.) was summoned; in a short time Rebecca became a mother. An officer was summoned and there in the presence of Reverend Graham and Doctor Willie Shirkey, Rebecca admitted the child belonged to Ed. Graham and Shirkey are both living. They live now at Charleston, W.Va., and Graham was elder in the M. E. Church. The County Superintendent of Free Schools of Roane County compelled Ed to resign as member of the Board of Examiners. Ed left and went to Fayette county and secured a school up there. When these facts became known he was discharged. He then came back to his old haunts in Roane county. This Ed was very active working against me in connection with his father, Asa Harper. Ed had married a Miss Hunt, an excellent lady.
Asa Harper had a sister by the name of Jince. Jince married a Mr. Shafer, a good citizen. Jince had a son by the name of Isaac, an honest but poor girl by the name of Betty was taken in the family as a domestic. After she had been in the Shafer home for twelve months it was discovered that she would soon become a mother. I was told that Jince told her if she gave birth to a child in her house she would kill her; therefore Betty, Jince Shafer and her son Isaac retired to the woods (this was near Mattie, Roane County, W.Va.) a child was born. Jince took the infant and attempted to break its neck and thought she had completed her work. She carried it to Rock Creek and attempted to throw it into the rough stream. The little babe caught against some branches of a tree and fell on the ground near the water's edge; it was not dead when it fell to the ground. Dr. Hensley of Walton, Roane County, was summoned to attend this sick girl, Betty. Betty after seeing Dr. Hensley and finding she would have protection made a full confession to him, told the Doctor what Jince did with her babe and he went to the place mentioned by her and found the babe lying dead on the bank of Rock Creek. Hensley stated that it was not dead when it fell to the ground, giving as his reasons that while in the agonies of death the little innocent babe had gripped leaves in its hands, etc. Dr. Hensley made public a full statement of the facts, and sentiment ran high against Jince and her son Isaac and she was indicted at Spencer. John A. A. Vandale was the Pros- ecuting Attorney. Vandale knew that to convict Jince would sever the Biblical cord that connected this Organized Band of murderers. The case was soon out of Court and no one convicted. Going back to Asa Harper and his ropes, it seemed after the revolting act of incest by Ed and Rebecca, and the murderous act of his sister Jince he forgot to exhibit the ropes and call on his murderers to take their lives.
Referring to Bob Cleek as being the first man in the Lynn Camp meeting on the night of October 15th, 1887, and aiding in the murder of Coon and Duff; after the murder of those men Cleek rode home to Kentuck, Jackson County, a distance of twelve miles arriving home at three o'clock in the morning October 16th, 1887. Cleek's grandson, being a son of J. M. Ray, who now lives at Hazard, Ky., was at his grandfather's house when he came in. Young Ray was sleeping in a trundle bed in the room where his step-grandmother slept. This young man saw Bob Cleek change his clothes, taking his bloody ones off; also heard him tell his wife what they had done in the way of murder. Young Ray is now a doctor and lives in Hazard, Ky. I do not wish to cast any reflection on Bob Cleek's children; they were respected and were raised by a noble mother whose maiden names was Miss Harvey.
Jesse Good, the man referred to in this article as being the first man selected to act as captain in the Lynn Camp meeting on the night of October 15th, 1887, in leading the gang to kill Duff and Coon, after the band used him on that night to help carry out their murderous plots, the Organized Band discarded him so he left Kentuck and went to Point Pleasant and went to preaching; mixing with those good citizens of Mason County. I took pleasure in telling some of them just who Good was and I said to them if the curtain was slipped aside they would see a demon and murderer with innocent blood covering his frame. This man Good is a villainous coward, nearly seven feet tall, his eyes set cross-wise in their sockets.
George Riley who went out to bribe witnesses I suppose for the officials at Spencer against me, and who offered Marley Shafer of Higby, Roane County, W.Va., I was told $300.00 if he would come to Spencer and swear what they wanted him to swear against me. Riley had three sons, Ervin, Bill and Albert. I was told Mr. Bee, a salesman from Doddridge County, W.Va., stopped at the house of George Riley on the night of October 15th, 1887--after midnight of that night George Riley and his sons came home. Mr. Bee heard them talking about the murder of Duff and Coon.
Bill Riley, a son of George, was married to a Miss Springston, one among the good women of that country. Bill on his return home was met by his wife who said, "Bill if you helped kill Duff we will be two people from now on." Bill denied having a hand in it. If he didn't help cut Duff's throat he was with the gang who did it according to information.
This gang of murderers after they had killed my brother were not persecuted. I could not get Mr. V. S. Armstrong, the Prosecuting Attorney to do his duty and wipe out those villains. The Organized Band had slipped to George Duff's Sr., and shot George Duff, Jr. to death. They pulled Robert Duff from his house in Jackson County, without a process of law and cut his throat. They then marched over Jackson county armed to the teeth, in the presence of this same V. S. Armstrong, who was then Circuit Judge. It seemed that the murderers were protected by the officers of Jackson and Roane county. John A. A. Vandale of Roane county and the officials of Jackson county have been a pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night for the protection of a band of the most heartless demons that ever lived. The atrocities of Roane county will be continued.
From information a negro by the name of George began to spark Disaway Ledsom's girl (white) who lived on the Upper Left Hand of Big Sandy Creek. This courtship was kept up some time. George went to Charleston and married a girl of his own color, came back to Big Sandy and located. Miss Ledsome became very angry over it and had an interview with her sister Mrs. Lil Hall, the two women decided to rob and burn the house. Shortly after this George and his wife went to meeting, that night those two women burglarized the house and fired it. When George and his wife returned they found their home a heap of ashes. About this time E. K. Reynolds married the disappointed sweetheart of the negro. Peter M. Cook was constable of that District; George swore out a search warrant and placed it in the hands of Cook to search for his goods. Cook found them in the possession of the women. They were arrested and bound over to await the action of the Grand Jury. Court at Roane C.H. came in the fall of 1884--Peter Cook started to Court with the articles found and as he passed up Left Hand and was going through a skirt of woods just above William Sergeant's place two shots were fired from a precipice about thirty yards from the road, afterwards shown to be fired from a musket loaded with slugs of lead and a Colts revolver. Cook fell to the ground pierced by twelve balls. He was carried home and lived but a short time. The murder was kept quiet. The friends of Cook employed the writer to look after the murder--it being my first case. I soon found the evidence pointed to E. K. Reynolds and Lil Hall. Warrants were sworn out and the two arrested. The day came for trial, the Prosecuting Attorney Dave Brown, was present. Reynolds broke down and made a full confession in the presence of Dave Brown and many others which was as follows:
"My father-in-law, Disaway Ledsome, told Hall and myself the only chance to save our wives from the Penitentiary for the burning of Negro George's house was to kill Peter M. Cook as he went to Court. This we decided to do. We went to Curtis Hall's secured a revolver from him, went to Mr. Hall's at the head of Poca to stay all night, this was on Saturday night previous to the shooting on Sunday. Mr. McGlothlin who lived below Hall's had a social party on Saturday night. We stayed at old man Hall's until dark. Hall went up stairs at home and handed a musket out at the window; we took the musket and revolver and went below McGlothlin's and put the guns in a hollow tree, then went back to the party and stayed until midnight. We then went to old man Hall's and stayed the remainder of the night. The next morning we passed McGlothlin's house and he asked us where we were going, our answer was, "Hog hunting." We went to the hollow tree, got our guns and went direct into the woods across the mountain to the spot mentioned. We laid in ambush all through that beautiful Sunday until four o'clock in the evening. We became discouraged and started for home when looking down Sargent's field we saw Cook coming in company with Mr. Sargent. We went back to the place of concealment. Sargent left Cook at his gate. Cook came on alone and when just below us we fired. Lil Hall fired the musket and I fired the revolver. Cook fell and cast one longing look of despair at me, I even saw the whites of his eyes and that look haunts me in my sleep. The deed was done. Hall and I parted--Hall went to his father's and I went to Disaway Ledsome's. Reynolds joined the church, he said to hide his guilt, but when he bowed down in meeting to pray, or speak in public that longing look of despair he saw on Cook's face when he shot him would always be present, and he had many a time to put his hand to his mouth to keep from telling the story. One rainy day Reynolds said he was chopping timber in a deep gloomy hollow, thinking over his awful condition, and in his imagination he saw Cook coming towards him with that death like look of despair depicted on his face. He left the woods and never went back."
The horrible crimes of Roane County do not stop here. On the head of Poca River lived Abe Looney, a generous and kind citizen. He had been a resident of that place for fifty years, was a prominent merchant at Looneyville. I received the information that just across a ridge on another branch of Poca George Simmons and Mason Vandevender put up a store in opposition to Mr. Looney. This did not effect Mr. Looney's trade according to information so they became jealous. On the farms of Simmon's and Vandevender lived some low down men by the name of Hambricks. Thomas Deskins lived near also. A plot was laid to burn down Looney's store and post office. The Hambrick gang was to do it. The plot was made at the Deskin's house according to Mrs. Deskins. Young Lee Hambrick was to fire the house-- the other Hambrick boys met at Jacob Jets' mill to prove an alibi. The store was burned and young Hambrick received a pair of boots, $2.50 and a can of oil--according to Mrs. Tom Deskins for his night's work. About this time several parties were indicted in the United States Court at Charleston for selling whiskey and Deskins was indicted also. Deskins was arrested and committed to jail at Charleston. He wrote from that place to Simmons and Vandevender if they did not come at once and bail him out he would expose the burning of Abe Looney's store and post office. He was bailed out. Deskins left that place and moved to Long Ridge in Roane county. He went to work for John Thompson on his farm, and in the latter part of April, 1886, while grubbing he was shot--the ball passed through his body, he ran to a fence nearby pursued by his murderers--at that place he was overtaken and his brains beaten out.
I visited the spot in June of the same year, and found the rocks they had used with hair and blood on them, and no clue to the guilty parties. After the writer visited the scene of the murder of Deskins, I saw Mr. John Cart, who was then Deputy Sheriff of Kanawha County. Mr. Cart informed me that four men carrying rifle guns called on him and asked how far--said to Cart they were cattle hunting. Cart gave me a good description of the men--said the elder of the men had a peculiar twitch or jerk in his face which was very noticeable. Every thing seemed shrouded in darkness. Every clue was traced down, until the writer found himself on Henry's Fork, thirty miles from the scene, where I came across an old man named Eli Hambrick, and when spoken to showed signs of guilt. I thought I could see it depicted in his countenance. The day before Deskins was murdered I found that Eli Hambrick and his son-in-law, John Greathouse, in connection with two other men, Milt Lusher and Mat Martin, were seen at Poca Fork of Sandy, near where Deskins lived. They had never been known to go to that County before or after that time. Hambrick and John Greathouse, Milt Lusher and Mat Martin were arrested and had a hearing befo 		Abednego Kiser
 
328 Please, this information is not to be used for any commercial purpose. Please see the database disclaimer at http://www.jessee.org. Corrections of errors and additions of information are welcome. jim@jessee.org Anna (Keyser) Kiser
 
329 1850 RC census
11 479 479 Kizer Charles 54 M Farmer 900 Russell Co. VA 12 479 479 Kizer Nancy 49 F Russell Co. VA 13 479 479 Kizer Charles 20 M Laborer Russell Co. VA X 14 479 479 Kizer James 18 M Laborer Russell Co. VA X 15 479 479 Kizer Polly 16 F Russell Co. VA 16 479 479 Kizer Sindesta 13 F Russell Co. VA 17 479 479 Kizer Catharine 7 F Russell Co. VA 18 479 479 Kizer Elisabeth 5 F Russell Co. VA
19 479 479 Kizer Elijah 1 M

479 Kizer Charles 54 Russ s/Joseph Kiser & Susannah Stacy 479 Kizer Nancy LAFORCE 49 Russ d/Moncieur LaForce & Catharine Sutherland 479 Kizer Charles 20 Russ 479 Kizer James 18 Russ 479 Kizer Polly 16 Russ 479 Kizer Lindesta 13 Russ 479 Kizer Catharine 7 Russ 479 Kizer Elisabeth 5 Russ 479 Kizer Elijah 1 Russ

1870 Russell Co Census14 264 264 Kiser Charles 75 M W farmer 1,200 298 Virginia X 15 264 264 Kiser Nancy 63 F W keeping house Virginia X 16 264 264 Kiser Cindesta 33 F W aasst house keeper Virginia X 17 264 264 Kiser Elijah 21 M W farm hand Virginia X 		Charles Kiser
 
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Buried in Hagin Cemetery, Breathitt Co., KY Henry & Elizabeth also came to Russell Couty. They left for Kentucky about 1820

Information from _______There is a little interesting history regarding Elizabeth Kiser Hurstwhich she left behind in Castle Woods. Apparently there had been a bitof a family argument on-going between the Hurst family and theneighboring Kennedy family over the Kennedy cattle destroying Hurst'scrops. While at a nearby pond doing her laundry, infant son lying on ablanket nearby, Elizabeth was approached and struck by a club wielded byMrs. Kennedy. Elizabeth grabbed the gun which an elder son, Andrew,had left standing next to a tree and shot and killed Elizabeth Kennedy(wife of David Kennedy). Elizabeth Hurst was arrested and charged withmurder. She was held without bail at the home of the jailer (thisleniency was granted due to her infant son which she kept with her).Her defence took nearly everything Henry had leaving him nearly
bankrupt, but Elizabeth was acquitted and released.
If anyone knows anything further of the above incident, I would love tohear from you. From what I have heard, there is very little in the
court records regarding the matter. 		Elizabeth Kiser
 
331 10-16-1813 enlisted in Lieut. Andrew Caldwell's Co. of VA Militia. Sent to Norfolk, VA There he transferred to Capt. John Dillard's Co. & served in artillery on Craney Island until he was honorably discharged 3-13-1814.

1850 ant. census
Ephraim 60
Polly 48
Elijah 19
Joseph 17
Rachael 14
Elihu 12
Jeptha 10
Daniel S. 8
Noah 6 		Ephraim Kiser
 
332 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1815taxassessments.html Ephriam Noah Kiser
 
333 EPHRAIM KIZER, one farm on the south side of Clinch River, 40 acres valued at $200.
51 Kizer Ephraim 60 Russ s/Joseph Kiser & Susannah Stacy 51 Kizer Polly SUTHERLAND 48 Botetourtd/James Sutherland & Sarah Buchanan 51 Kizer Elijah 19 Russ 51 Kizer Joseph 17 Russ 51 Kizer Rachael 14 Russ 51 Kizer Elihu 12 Russ 51 Kizer Jeptha 10 Russ 51 Kizer Daniel S. 8 Russ 51 Kizer Noah 6 Russ 		Ephriam Noah Kiser
 
334 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1860B/5.HTM Harvey G. Kiser
 
335 1860 Census of Russell County, VA p.5
12 27 27 Kiser Harvey G. 25 M W Farmer 800 150 Va. 13 27 27 Kiser Nancy 22 F W Va. 		Harvey G. Kiser
 
336

1830 RUSSELL COUNTY VIRGINIA CENSUS
White Males White Females Male Slaves Female Slaves Free Male Colored Persons Free Female Colored Persons
Head of Household Under 5- 10- 15- 20- 30- 40- 50- 60- 70- 80- 90- 100 under 5- 10- 15- 20- 30- 40- 50- 60- 70- 80- 90- 100 under 10- 24- 36- 55- 100 under 10- 24- 36- 55- 100 Under 10- 24- 36- 55- 100 Under 10- 24- 36- 55- 100 5
10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 &Up 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 &Up 10 24 36 55 100 &Up 10 24 36 55 100 &Up 10 24 36 55 100 &Up 10 24 36 55 100 &Up
Page # Line # Last Name First Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
158
Kiser John 3 2 1 1 2 1 		John C. Kiser
 
337

1850 Census of Russell County, VA p.243A
38 333 333 Kizer John 63 M Farmer 3,000 Russell Co. VA
39 333 333 Kizer Nancy 57 F Russell Co. VA
40 333 333 Kizer Margaret 20 F Russell Co. VA
41 333 333 Kizer Harvey 19 M Farmer Russell Co. VA
42 333 333 Kizer Malvina 16 F Russell Co. VA 		John C. Kiser
 
338

1850 Census of Russell County, VA p.243B
1 333 333 Kizer Priscilla 13 F Russell Co. VA
2 333 333 Kizer James D. 10 M Russell Co. VA
3 333 333 Kizer Lafayette 7 M 		John C. Kiser
 
339 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/probate/johnkeyser.html
http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1815taxassessments.html

http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1850/243A.HTM

http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1850/243B.HTM

http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1830.html 		John C. Kiser
 
340 John Kiser was a farmer and he and Nancy lived at Carbo. He qualified as Lieutenant in the 72nd Regiment of the Virginia Militia on May 5, 1817. He was listed in the 1850 Russell County, Virginia census as age 63, wife's age 57.
JOHN KISER, one farm on Clinch River, 40 acres having thereon one dwelling house of wood, one story, 14 feet by 12 feet, valued at $130.
1850 RC census 		John C. Kiser
 
341 WILL OF JOHN KEYSER
Russell County, Virginia
Will Book 6, Pages 370-371
Executed 04 May 1852

I John Keyser, of Russell County & State of Virginia being weak in body, and calling to mind the uncertainty of life, and being desirous of disposing of my worldly affairs, which it has pleased God to bless me with do make the following distribution of my estate, viz:

1st. I desire that my wife Nancy, hold her dower on the home farm where I now live, and as she will be entitled to one third of my estate I deem it unnecessary to make any other provision for her.

2d. To my two sons Andrew and John Keyser I have already given all I desire them to have.

3d. The farm on which I now live I bequeath to my two sons James and Lafayette including a quantity of big survey land I purchased from William B. Aston on the north side of Clinch River, commencing at the mouth of Dumps Creek running up said creek about one hundred yards then taking the ridge and with the river to the lands of my brother Joseph Keyser, where the widow Keyser now lives, the lower end of the home I give to my son Lafayette, the upper end to my son James, the big survey land on the north side of the river as above described I give equally to James and Lafayette. I also bequeath to my sons James & Lafayette and to be equally divided as can be the land adjoining the lower end of the farm on which I now live, and for which I hold a title bond on James Roberts. And to James I give one gray colt now claimed by him, and to Lafayette the gray colt he claims.

4th. To my son Harvey I bequeath my farm on the north side of Clinch River known as the Sutherland farm, including about fifty acres more or less which I purchased from William B. Aston and all under fence. My other farm on the same side of the river, known by the name of the old E?ph place I bequeath to my three daughters viz: Margaret, Vina and Prisca, to be equally divided between them including about thirty acres I purchased of William B. Aston and adjoining the land I gave my son Harvey and not under fence and to the same girls I also give a good milch cow.

5th. To my son-in-law James Kelley I give the privilege of keeping five hundred acres of the mountain land on which he now lives or so much as he can pay at the price William B. Aston would charge it to me at, and to his wife Nancy Kelley I bequeath a good cow in addition to what I have heretofore given her.

6th. After my death I desire my executor herein after named to sell all my personal property according to law the proceeds of which to be equally divided among all my daughters, viz: Matilda Smith, Polly Kelly, Nancy Kelly, Margaret Keyser, Vina Keyser, & Prisca Keyser.

7th. I bequeath to my three grand children Harvey, Mary & Franky Stone of any of them that may be living the sum of two hundred dollars to be made up by all my daughters in the event that the said grand children come and receive it themselves.

8. The remaining quantity of my mountain land I give the privilege to all my sons of keeping and dividing as equally as they can after paying the price William B. Aston would charge it to me at.

9th. And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint Edward D. Kernan my executor to this my last will and testament. Given under my hand and seal this 4th day of February in the year of our Lord 1850.

John Kiser (Seal)

Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of

Abraham Childers
Nimrod Kiser

At a court held for Russell County on the 4th day of May 1852. - This instrument of writing was exhibited in court as and for the last will and testament of John Keyser deceased, and proven by the oaths of Abraham Childers and Nimrod Kiser the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Edward D. Kernan executor therein named who made oath, and together with Nathaniel Dickenson, William B. Aston and John F. McElhenney his securities, entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $2000 conditioned according to law, certificate is granted him for obtaining probat of the said will in due form.

Teste,
James P. Carrell C.R.C. 		John C. Kiser
 
342 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/court/ruscolobk3b.html Joseph Kiser
 
343 JOSEPH KIZER (KISER), one farm on Clinch River, 42 acres having thereon one dwelling house of wood, one story, 18 feet by 16 feet, valued at $250.
P586 - Daniel Neale recommended as Lt in the 1st batallion, 72nd regiment in place of Michael Kelley who refuses to serve. Joseph Kiser for Ensign in place of Robert Hamon who refuses to serve
P606 - John Wood, foreman, Thomas Marshall, Thomas Easterland, Mashack Stacy, Moses Step, John Casteel, Samuel Strong, Francis Price, Joseph Tate, Stephen Gose, Jeremiah Patrick, William Patrick, Joseph Kiser, Samuel Fields, William Lockhart, Andrew Martin, Jacob raresnake, Peter Alley, Nicholas Honaker & Richard Fields, grand jury of inquest 		Joseph Kiser
 
344

1860 Census of Russell County, VA p.65
1 416 416 Artrip Mary 14 F W Va X
2 416 416 Artrip Margaret 9 F W Va X 		Mary "Polly" Kiser
 
345 (Research):-----Original Message-----
From: Rdvsr@aol.com []
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 11:24 AM
To: VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [VARUSSEL] Justices

Martha = Patsy, Mary = Polly, Margaret = Peggy. I read years ago that these were "standard" nicknames because Queens of England with those names had used
those nicknames.
John = Jack, comes from the French spelling of John.

Rodney Veitschegger, Bowling Green, Ky


==== VARUSSEL Mailing List ====Remember, if you want to reply to a message that has been forwarded to the mailing list from the Russell County Message Board, you should go to the message board and post your reply there, not direclty to the mailing list. A message that has been forwarded to the mailing list will begin as follows: "This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list." A link will be incuded in the message to allow you to go to the message board and post your reply. 		Mary "Polly" Kiser
 
346 Kiser/Keyser family history Web Site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jvoyles/Kiser Family information Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/families/kiser.html Matilda Kiser
 
347 Smith, Matilda
WF
73y
14 Aug
Heart Disease
Russell/Russell
John & Nancy Kiser (Informant Wm. Smith-Husband) 		Matilda Kiser
 
348 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1815taxassessments.html Nimrod Kiser
 
349 NIMROD KIZER, one farm on the south side of Clinch River, 40 acres valued at $200.

1860 Census info:

458 Kiser Nimrod 37 m
Farmer
60
Martha 32 f
House Keeper
Eliza 13 f
Baxter 11 m
Harvey 10 m
Cowan 9 m
Jackson 5 m
Abraham 3 m
Mary E. 10m f  		Nimrod Kiser
 
350 (Research):http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jvoyles/otherkiserphotos/otherkiserfamphotos.htm Rachel Kiser
 
351 birthyear may be 1792 Susanna Kiser
 
352 (Research):http://www.shawhan.com/laforce.html

http://www.shawhan.com/ruddles_fort.html 		Anges (Aggie) Laforce
 
353 Agnes LaForce and children
Agnes. La Force, her five children and thirteen slaves. The slaves were taken by the British and the Indians, but upon protest to Sir Frederick Haldimand, some of them were returned.
Source: Milo Quaife, "When Detroit Invaded Kentucky, " The Filson Club History Quarterly, I (January, 1927), 58-59.
"William Dummer Powell (later for several years a judge at Detroit) was in 1780 a young lawyer of Montreal. Passing along the street one day he encountered a detachment of soldiers convoying a band of women and children to the Provost prison. The young attorney's inquiry elicited the information that the prisoners were Kentuckians taken captive on Bird's invasion and sent down from Detroit to Montreal. Powell actively interested himself in the welfare of the captives, and to this circumstance we owe the story of Mrs. Agnes La Force. Her husband was a Virginia Loyalist who about the year 1777 sought refuge from the persecutions of his neighbors by removing to the wilds of Kentucky. He was a man of means, with several sons and sonsin-law and a considerable number of slaves. The removal to Kentucky was a wholesale family migration, and, although La Force was accidentally killed en route, the others persisted in the enterprise and built a palisaded settlement, where they dwelt in fancied security until a detachment of Bird's marauders appeared. "Relying upon british faith," records Powell, "they open'd their Gate on condition of Protection to their Persons and their property from the Indians; but they had no sooner surrendered and received that promise than her sons and son-in-laws had to resort to arms to resist the Insults of the Indians to their wives and Slaves. Several lives were lost and the whole surviving Party was marched into Detroit, about six hundred miles, where the Slaves were distributed among the Captors and the rest marched or boated eight hundred miles further to Montreal and driven into the Provo[s]t Prison as Cattle into a Pound."
"In consequence of Powell's able championing of her cause, Mrs. La Force gained the ear of Governor Haldimand, who, on learning that she had been despoiled of her slaves, her only remaining source of support, directed that the commandant at Detroit find the slaves, "in whose ever possession they might be," and forward them to Montreal for restoration to their rightful owner. But this intervention availed Mrs. La Force nothing, for, although De Peyster transmitted a list of thirteen of the slaves, several of whom were in possession of officials of the government at Detroit, he professed his inability to recover them. Thus was the might of the British government defied by a group of its own officials and certain influential citizens of Detroit. The expressive word "graft," coined by Americans of a later generation, would seem most fitly to characterize this situation." [For the story of Mrs. La Force I have drawn upon Judge William Renwick Riddell's Life of William Dummer Powell, First Judge at Detroit and Fifth Chief Justice of Upper Canada (Lansing, 1924).]

Mrs. LaForce's Slaves at Detroit,
"List of Slaves formerly the propery of Mrs. Agnes Le Force now in possession of:

Negro Scipio in possessin of Simon Girty
do Tim --Mr. Le Due
do Ishener --Do Do
do Stephen --Captn. Graham
do Joseph -- Capt. Elliot
do Keggy Do Do
do Job -- Mr. Baby
do Hannah -- Mr. Fisher
do Candis -- Capt. McKee
do Bess, Grace, Rachel, and Patrick -- Indians
13 (total)

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Source: Quaife, p.66 		Anges (Aggie) Laforce
 
354 11. Mount Moncier La Force b. July 21, 1768 d. Oct 5, 1814 at Norfolk, VA in War of 1812 along with his cousin Abednego Kiser They died of typhoid fever. Mont Moncier Laforce
 
355 (Research):Louise LaForce Roberson
laforce@datasync.com 		Renald Rene Laforce, Jr.
 
356 Descendants of Dr. Rene La Force (revised 3/20/2000)
Generation No. 1
1. Dr. Rene1 La Force1,2 was born abt. 1660 in Guyenne, France (?), and died 27 Sep 1728 in Goochland Co., VA3. He married Sarah unknown Bef. 1720 in VA. She was born abt. 1700, and died 1757 in Goochland Co., VA3.

Notes for Dr. Rene La Force:Rene La Force was reportedly a French Huguenot who fled France because of the persecution of the Protestants there.
The name "La Force" varies from Le Force, Leforce, Laforce, Lefors, Lafoon (?), La Forie, La Fore, to La Foree, etc.
Jacques Nompar de Caumont, Duc de la Force, was born about 1539 ,and died 1634, age 95, at Chateau de la Force at Perigord. His father, Francois de Caumont, and one brother were murdered in 1572. Jacques Nompar fell under the other two and was assumed dead, but survived the massacre. He was disguised and led away to safety by friends. He later became Marshall of France (from BIOGRAPHIE UNIVERSELLE, ANCIENNE ET MODERNE, Vol. 14, pp. 384-385, Paris, 1856, by Michaud).
Some La Force descendants settled in New York and later in Canada. Two La Forces went with LaSalle on an exploration of the Mississippi river and never returned. Other members of the family removed directly from France to Louisiana. In Canada, the La Forces are descended from a line called Pepin dit La Force, "dit" meaning called or known as. The progenitor of the Pepin dit La Force line landed in Canada ca 1634. There Pierre, son of Guillaume, became known as Pierre dit La Force, and one of his brothers was known as dit Descardonnet (per Paul Truax).
In Virginia, there is mention of a Peter La Force as early as 1688, when he is listed as one of 10 persons transported by Thomas Tyas (in Foley, EARLY VIRGINIA FAMILIES, Vol. III, p. 670). Also, one Sarah La Force married Booth Napier ca 1700. Sarah and/or Peter may possible be related to Rene La Force, the subject of this genealogy.
"The de la Force family is of Guyenne origin, belonging to the de Castelnau branch of the noble house of Caumont. Rene LaForce, the emigrant, came from France about 1700 and settled first a few miles from Danville, Virginia; he is reputed to have been a doctor of medicine. Shortly after his arrival in this country, he joined the Huguenot Colony in Henrico County and settled 900 acres of land, adjoining the lands of Chastain and Dutoi. The Rent Rolls of 1704 show him possessed of 1341 acres of land. In 1728, when two new counties were taken from Henrico, he was appointed Justice of Goochland County. He had three children, Rene, who married Agnes Mosby; Sarah, the wife of William Harding of Goochland; and Rachel." (from article by Mrs. Hale Houts, a descendant of William Harding and Sarah LaForce, published in THE HUGUENOT, No. 7).
The date of arrival of Dr. Rene La Force to the American colonies has not been determined. He did not arrive on the two ships bringing the Huguenots to Manakin Town, but may have arrived earlier at some other Huguenot settlements such as those in New York, South Carolina, Georgia or North Carolina. He may have lived in England, Holland or Germany before coming to America, as many of the French Huguenot families were forced to flee to safety wherever they could find a safe haven . Genealogist Charles Hamlin, however, believed that he is the "Rene Massoneau" listed as arriving on the Mary & Ann in August 1700 (see THE HUGUENOT 6, 1933, pp. 82-86). Hamlin also gives the name as "Rene Massoneau LaForie," which he said was a misreading of La Force. Hamlin also stated (in a letter to me dated January 1, 1893) that he (Rene La Force) was on a list of naturalizations in VA 5-12-1705 as "Rene Massoneau La Forie (see Charles Hamlin, VIRGINIA ANCESTORS & ADVENTURERS, Vol. 3, pp. 58-59).
Dr. Rene La Force borrowed money from William Byrd and is mentioned in Byrd's secret diaries. La Force visited Byrd's house on several occasions ca 1705 (William Byrd, THE SECRET DIARY OF WILLIAM BYRD OF WESTOVER (1709-1712), PP. 227, 274, 351, 354, 392).
In a deed recorded in Henrico Co., VA. on April 1, 1707, Anbraham Michaux of King William Parish, Henrico Co. sold "Rane" LaForce land lying on the south side of the James River on botrh side of Lower Manakin Town Creek.He attained some measure of wealth and was an educated man. His name is found as a witness to several wills and inventories in Virginia in the early 1700s. He was appointed one of the first justices-of-the-peace when Goochland County was formed from Henrico in 1728. He died shortly thereafter. His will is recorded in Goochland County, Va., as is that of his widow, Sarah. Her maiden name is unknown, but she is more than likely of French Huguenot origin also.
In HUTCHINS/HUTCHENS by Rita H. Townsend there is a copy of a court settlement involving a dispute over the land of Sicely Hutchins Sherman, wife of Henry Sherman, and widow of Isaac Hutchens, and various other Hutchens descendants. One of the parties involved was Ann Hutchens, daughter of Sicely Sherman, and widow of John Crowley, then the present wife of Christopher Branch. The date of this court suit is unknown but it was sometime between 1688-1728, (possibly in 1694, per Louise Robeson). Rene La Force name was mentioned: "We find five shillings damages Rene LaForce." Was he a purchaser of the land in question (this was not stated in the proceedings), or was his name attached in his legal duty as justice-of-the- peace?
One of the tracts of land that Rene bought fro Abraham Michaux (574 acres), was later sold to Peter Chastain. Chastain then willed it to his daughter Magdalene, wife of William Salle. Will dated Oct 3, 1728 and proved Nov. 29, 1728 in Goochland Co. Court. Subsequently as seen in Book I:151, Magdalene Chastain and husband William Salle of St. Anne Parish, Albemarle Co., sold 155 acres of the tract to David LeSueur for 20 pounds sterling. This tract pas originally patented to Abraham Michaux on Nov. 2, 1705, and lay in Dale and King William Parishes in Chesterfield and Cumberland County, on both sides of Michaux Branch.
In a list of Virginia land grants, Rene La Force is listed as having 1,000 acres on the North side of the James River in 1723 (Patent Book 11 in "Abstracts of Land Patents of Henrico County and Goochland Co., 1624-1732, in Foley, EARLY VIRGINIA FAMILIES, Vol, p. 60). That land adjoined Thomas Wadkins, Mr. Thomas Farrar and his own land.
The name "Rene" in its various forms--Renny, Raney, etc.--has been carried down through the generations in the La Force, Harding, and other families who have family ties to the original ancestor, Dr. Rene La Force (also referred to as Renald Rene La Force).
From Henrico County, Virginia, the La Force family spread to Russell County, into Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, and Texas, and many other states.

Some References:Deed books of Henrico and Goochland County, VA. See also Cumberland Co., VA Deeds.
Will Books, Goochland County, VA (will of Rene La Force, Book 1, p. 37; will of Sarah La Force, Book 7, p. 143)
A grant of 1,000 acres in Henrico County on the north side of the James River was received by Rene La Force on February 20, 1723.

Sources:W. Mac Jones, editor, THE DOUGLAS REGISTER, originally published 1928, rpt. Baltimore: Genealogical Publ. Co., 1996.
Francis Burton Harrison, Burton Chronicles of Colonial Virginia. Privately printed, 1933, reprinted by McDowell Publications, 1979.
According to the Burton Chronicles, "...Rene Laforce of Bedford county, a scion of one of the Huguenot families which had settled in Manikin Town on the James river in 1701. He [Rene LaForce] was mentioned in an investigation by the House of Burgesses into an unpleasant incident in Virignia history--the charges against a Burgess, Prosser by name, for irregular transactions in lands. Prosser was expelled from the House. One of his land "deals" had involved Rene Laforce, apparently as a dummy, but the latter vigorously protested his innocence."
Suggestions for corrections/revisions should be sent to my e-mail address is: fcasstev@YadTel.net.
Frances H. Casstevens, March 20, 2000

More About Dr. Rene La Force:elected office: 1728, Justice-of-the-peace, Goochland Co., VA
Occupation: doctor, farmer
Place of burial: Goochland Co., VA
http://www.genealogy.com/users/c/a/s/Frances-H-Casstevens/GENE23-0001.html?Welcome=1051123846
Guyenne : http://www.tourisme.fr/carte/carte-departement-lot-et-garonne.htm
Dr. Renald Rene de Castlenau de La Force was born about 1660 in Guyenne, Fr. He was reportedly a veterinarian in France but regarded as a people Dr. in America. No one has discovered how or when he arrived in America, but is was before 1700. He was in Henrico Co Va on the James River, was in the Huguenots colony near Danville Va but maybe near by in NC. At any rate. He settled in Botetourt Co, Va / Goochland area. He was named as one of the first magistrates by Gov. Wm. Gooch on 4/23/1728 and died soon thereafter on 9/27/1728. He owned a tract of 1000 acres and another of 900 acres. His will states that he owned a plantation and slaves. His wife was Sarah b. about 1702 and they had 3 children with a fourth being born after his death.
Renald Rene Jr
Sarah (Frances's line) b. 1725 m. William Harding
Rachael b. 1727, died 1754/5 unmarried (we think)
Judith b. 1728/9 m. Robert Burton d. 1820 		Renald Rene Laforce, Sr.
 
357 Notes for Renald Rene La Force, Jr.:Rene La Force (Jr.) was granted 900 acres in Goochland County, VA on the south side of the James River on June 1, 1750.
Rene La Force, Jr., was accidentally killed in 1777 en route to Martin Station, KY, when his son dropped a gun. 		Renald Rene Laforce, Jr.
 
358 Samuel LeForce on Jury, April 12, 1774, and May 8, 1783, Botetourt County, VA
Samuel Leforce appointed surveyor of road, December 8, 1796.Samuel Laforce exempt from paying his slave, Moll, on account of her age, July 14, 1789, Botetourt Co., VA (Summers' Annals of Southwest Virginia).
4. Samuel b ca 1750 Goochland Co, Va ( Agnes had a brother named Samuel Moseby) m. Rachel Agnes Moseby ca 1770 probably Botetourt Co this taken from land deeds and oral family history. Agnes' parents are supposed to have been Robert and Mary ? Moseby
Samuel's first child was named Robert La Force and 2nd Sarah Moseby La Force. I think Agnes had a brother Robert Moseby also and this was perhaps Rachel Agnes' parent. He was killed in Rev. near Louisville, KY and left a widow Sarah ? Moseby------could account for Sarah Moseby La Force as well as Samuel's grandmother being named Sarah. 		Samuel Laforce
 
359 His son Wm. Bailey La Force was 16 in 1780 when they were captured. None of the others were old enough to have had a son b. ca 1764 William Bailey Laforce
 
360 Note: Gravestones for David Lambie and family
No. 113 - In memory of David Lambie 18.5.1869 aged 81, daughterMargaret 1.4.1827 aged 3 mths, daughters in law Mary Mason2.5.1847 aged 41, Jane Osburn 28.7.1847 aged 37, ElizabethHamilton 27.8.1847 aged 38. Nine infant grandchildren, JosephLambie 9.9.1870 aged 17. Wife Margaret Irvine 29.4.1878 aged85.
No. 114 - Erected by David Lambie in memory of youngest daughterMargaret 1.4.1827 aged 3 mths, daughter in law, 4grandchildren.

web site: Lambie Family Dataurl: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~ayrshire/lambieSjan7.html
165 David Lambie Mary Cowan Sorn 1809 James 1809 Andrew 1811 Anne 1816
William? Daniel 1815 John 1815 Gavin 1818 		David Lambie
 
361 Note: 1851 Census

16 North [?]

Gavin Lambie 32 Freestone Cutter AyrshireSorn
Grace Lambie Wife 35 Ayrshire Mauchline
Margaret Lambie Daughter 11 Ayrshire Sorn
Grace Lambie Daughter 6 East LothianLinton [?]
David Lambie Son 5 Ayrshire Mauchline
Andrew Lambie Son 7m Ayrshire Mauchline
At the time of the 1881 census Gavin was living with his 2ndwife Grace in Dundonald

Dwelling: Hospital St Gass Work
Census Place: Dundonald, Ayr, ScotlandSource: FHL Film 0203597 GRO Ref Volume 590-2EnumDist 2 Page 33
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Gavin LAMBIE M 62 M Catrine, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Gass Manager
Grace LAMBIE M 66 F Mauchline, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Wife
Occ: Gass Manager Wife
Andrew LAMBIE U 30 M Mauchline, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Son
Occ: Gass Maker
Gavin DOYLE U 14 M Mauchline, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Gran Son
Occ: Tailor Appren
John GORDON U 14 M Ayr, Ayr, Scotland
Rel: Gran Son
Occ: Baker Apprentice

Family GravestoneEr by David Lambie imo his father Gavin Lambie who died 19 Dec1892 aged 74 yrs and his mother Grace Mason who died 21 Jan1893 aged 78 yrs the above David Lambie died 30 Nov 1924 aged79 yrs also his wife Elizabeth Wallace died 18 Jan 1937 aged 87yrs also Gavin Lambie husband of Eliza McLennan died atMauchline 5 Jan 1943 aged 61 yrs 		Gavin Lambie
 
362 (Research):1881 Census:

Douce VIEL Household
Female

Other Information:
Birth Year <1815>
Birthplace St Martins, Jersey, Channel Islands
Age 66
Occupation Bricklayers Wife
Marital Status M
Head of Household Francois VIEL
Relation Wife
Disability

Source Information:
Dwelling Rue A La Dame
Census Place St Saviour, Jersey, Channel Islands
Family History Library Film 1342349
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 5616 / 135
Page Number 11
http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/Census/individual_record.asp?indi_code=1881BR%5F5835986%5F1&lds=5®ion=1®ionfriendly=1881+British+Census&frompage=99 		Douce Le Hucquet
 
363 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas *James W. Lemons
 
364 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Info Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27300 		*James W. Lemons
 
365 LEMONS, JAMES W (1860 U.S. Census)
Arkansas , HOT SPRING, OUACHITA TWP, Age 26, Male, Race: White, Born: VA
Series: M653 Roll: 42 Page: 1006
and on second page: Series: M653 Roll: 42 Page: 1007 		*James W. Lemons
 
366 One source says:Owned Land in Stokes County and Rockingham County, North Carolina and Kentucky. He had come to Rockingham County from New Jersey and was a cousin to Alexander Martin. Martin served as Governor from 1782-1785. He served in the Revolutionary War under Col John Leake. The land where Eden, NC is located was owned by Col. Leake and John Lemons, Sr. (Eden was three towns: Leaksville, Spray, and Draper)
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14309
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He moved into the area now known as the Buffalo Beach of Rockingham Co., NC in 1760 (north side of Dan River). Before his death in 1810, he had accumulated 660 acres of land. Owned land in Stokes County and Rockingham County, North Carolina and Kentucky. He had come to Rockingham Co. from New Jersey and was a cousin of Alexander Martin. Martin served as Governor from 1782 -1785. In July 1765, John was appointed the Constable (an important office at that time) of Dan River District. He continued to be reappointed from 1767 to 1771. As recent as two centuries ago, part of the colorful regalia of Constables in Rockingham County was a wand. That ancient symbol of authority which the Constables here bore while performing the duties of their office was officially required when the county was first organized. On December 28, 1785, the State Legislature authorized the northern part of Guilford to be erected into a separate county to be called Rockingham. An organization session for the newly created country began the following February. At that first session on the 4th Monday of February 1786, one of the Constables listed was a local ex-Revolutionary soldier, John Lemons, Sr., who was appointed for Spring Garden District (which included all the area north of Dan River, between the Mayo and Smith Rivers). The court minutes recording his appointment also specified a description of the wand which a local constable had to bear. The dimensions were to be 6 feet long by 1-1/2 inches in diameter and were to be painted black 6 inches at the upper end. The minutes of this first meeting are filed in the State Archives at Raleigh, NC.John served in the Revolutionary War under Capt. John Leake (his neighbor, who lived 2 miles from the Lemons place), Lt. James Hoolderness, and Ensign Joseph Bison. He was in the Second Expedition to Cross Creek (old name used for the town of Campbelton; renamed Fayetteville) and fought against the Tories from December 1775 to February 1776 (per military payroll account Ref. Vol. 16 and is in the State Archives at Raleigh). He served in the militia as a drummer and was paid three pounds, two shillings, and eleven pence. Leake's Company was a unit of Col. James Martin's Infantry Regiment, which was among those forces assigned to take and occupy the important merchant town of Cross Creek, situated at the strategic head of navigation on the Cape Fear River. Part of the men were detailed to guard prisoners of war (mainly Tory businessmen) being marched to a stockade in Halifax County. The Cross Creek operation culminated in the famous Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge farther down country, about 15 miles above Wilmington. Having decimated the loyalist Tory army, the victorious American Whig regiments held a jubilant Council of War and the officers voted to allow each man in the troops to take a bushel of much-needed salt from the large supply seized from the well-stocked merchants. Presumable, those militiamen, like John Lemons, who lived in the region, went home, got a wagon, and went back to pick up that very valuable commodity--which probably amounted in price to the amount paid to John during a whole month in the army.The land where Eden, NC is located was owned by Col. Leake and John Lemons, Sr. (Eden was three towns: Leaksville, Spray, and Draper.) The State also paid him for supplies which he furnished to the militia during the War. From 1779 to 1784 he received three state land grants totaling 1,225 acres. With his original 186 acre purchase on Buffalo Island Creek (Feb. 27, 1764 from Bartholomew Grogan), his plantation comprised about 1,400 acres.After the war, John was an active citizen and participated in various local civic affairs. Court minutes for the Guilford County Pleas and Quarter Sessions show that he was appointed tax assessor in 1781 for the District of Dan River. This area was at that time still a part of Guilford. Many of the duties of the old court were later delegated to a newly created group called the Board of County Commissioners. In 1782, John was designated overseer of the public road from Grassy Springs to Smith River. These Springs rise in a marsh near the present-day intersection of Rural Road 2148 and NC 135, the latter of which runs through his old plantation. In former times, instead of paying a direct tax in the form of money, the people living near a public road maintained it themselves under direction of a local gentleman appointed as overseer. After the northern end of Guilford was authorized to be formed into the County of Rockingham, John Lemons, Sr. was appointed to continue his duties as Constable in this newly formed County (Feb. 1786).His estate records begin May 22, 1810 (Deed Book "O", pp. 214-219, Rockingham Co., NC) and lots from his 660 acre estate were apportioned in order of assignment to: Sarah Swindle, David Lemon, Nancy Lemon, Ester Simon, Elizabeth Austin, John Lemon, William Lemon, Peggy Gates, Jane Martin Lemon (married Hopper in 1822), Catherine Lemon, Samuel Lemon, Alexander Lemon, James Lemon, Susanna Oliver, and Jefferson Lemon. Minor children under the guardianship of Alexander Lemon were: Jefferson, Nancy, William, Ester, and James. He is buried in the Providence Baptist Churchyard (NC 770 between Stoneville and Eden). The estate documents list the names of many slaves, a number of whom various members of the family took with them when settling in Olion County, TN; Cass County, MS; Troop County, GA, and Scott County, MS. Because John died in 1810, he never drew pension for his service in the Revolutionary War (Congress passed that act on June 7, 1832).The surname Lemons originated in medieval times in England. It began as a place name and was used to further identify one who lived at the Lemon (elm) River, or one who was a lover. Lubaroff is Lemons in Russian and Innamorato in Italian. The approximate U.S. population is 17,300 and the name is 2,616th in occurrence (Smith is #1).Rockingham Co., NC split from Guilford Co. on December 28, 1785. In 1771 Guilford was formed from Orange and Rowan Counties.This information came from Bill Lemons, who has Lemons on both sides of his family. These are his grandmother's side. His grandfather's people came from the foothills of Virginia. He said that the first Lemons came across the "big pond" as slaves working out debts for unpaid taxes in England. They settled in the foothills of Virginia and spread out from there. Historical data has been incorporated from articles from the Rockingham County Historical Society.Early Families of the N.C. Counties of Rockingham and Stokes with Revolutionary Service, Vols. 1 and 2, pgs. 146 (1), 100 (2), 112 (2), compiled by James Hunter Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of American Revolution: "As a resident of Guilford Co., NC, John Lemons Sr. was a drummer in the Revolutionary War in the company of Capt. John Leak, Lt. James Holderness, Ensign Joseph Gibson in the regiment of Col. James Martin on the 2nd Expedition to Cross Creek. He was listed on the payroll for pay period of 20 Dec 1775 to 15 Feb 1776. This was the military operation that culminated in th Battl of Moor's Crek on 27 Feb 1776. Military Papers, Revolutionary Army Accounts, Misc. Vol 1-6 (compiled Vol 50, pags 253-258, Division of Archives and Records, Raleigh, NC). John Lemons, Sr. moved to the area that became Rockingham Co., NC by1760 and began accumulating the 666 acres that became his Buffalo Beach Plantation, the community between Stoneville and Eden called today Buffalo Beach. The Providence Baptist Church on State Road 770 between Eden and Stoneville was built on the John Lemons' land. In early days it was called Buffalo Meeting House. At the first court meeting of Rockingham Co. on the 4th Monday in February 1786, John Lemons was appointed Constable of the Spring Garden District and there are several accounts of John Lemons being reimbursed for his expenses to Salisbury on business of the county."1790 Rockingham, NC Census, pg. 534C, 3M 16up; 2M to 16; 5F. On pg. 536B, is a William Lemons: 3M 16up; 4M to 16; 2F.Information on descendants, including Oliver, Meeks, Hopper, and Barker found in FTM CD#22, WFT#157.
Military Service: Revolutionary War under Col. John Leake

One source says:Owned Land in Stokes County and Rockingham County, North Carolina and Kentucky. He had come to Rockingham County from New Jersey and was a cousin to Alexander Martin. Martin served as Governor from 1782-1785. He served in the Revolutionary War under Col John Leake. The land where Eden, NC is located was owned by Col. Leake and John Lemons, Sr. (Eden was three towns: Leaksville, Spray, and Draper)
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14309
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He moved into the area now known as the Buffalo Beach of Rockingham Co., NC in 1760 (north side of Dan River). Before his death in 1810, he had accumulated 660 acres of land. Owned land in Stokes County and Rockingham County, North Carolina and Kentucky. He had come to Rockingham Co. from New Jersey and was a cousin of Alexander Martin. Martin served as Governor from 1782 -1785. In July 1765, John was appointed the Constable (an important office at that time) of Dan River District. He continued to be reappointed from 1767 to 1771. As recent as two centuries ago, part of the colorful regalia of Constables in Rockingham County was a wand. That ancient symbol of authority which the Constables here bore while performing the duties of their office was officially required when the county was first organized. On December 28, 1785, the State Legislature authorized the northern part of Guilford to be erected into a separate county to be called Rockingham. An organization session for the newly created country began the following February. At that first session on the 4th Monday of February 1786, one of the Constables listed was a local ex-Revolutionary soldier, John Lemons, Sr., who was appointed for Spring Garden District (which included all the area north of Dan River, between the Mayo and Smith Rivers). The court minutes recording his appointment also specified a description of the wand which a local constable had to bear. The dimensions were to be 6 feet long by 1-1/2 inches in diameter and were to be painted black 6 inches at the upper end. The minutes of this first meeting are filed in the State Archives at Raleigh, NC.John served in the Revolutionary War under Capt. John Leake (his neighbor, who lived 2 miles from the Lemons place), Lt. James Hoolderness, and Ensign Joseph Bison. He was in the Second Expedition to Cross Creek (old name used for the town of Campbelton; renamed Fayetteville) and fought against the Tories from December 1775 to February 1776 (per military payroll account Ref. Vol. 16 and is in the State Archives at Raleigh). He served in the militia as a drummer and was paid three pounds, two shillings, and eleven pence. Leake's Company was a unit of Col. James Martin's Infantry Regiment, which was among those forces assigned to take and occupy the important merchant town of Cross Creek, situated at the strategic head of navigation on the Cape Fear River. Part of the men were detailed to guard prisoners of war (mainly Tory businessmen) being marched to a stockade in Halifax County. The Cross Creek operation culminated in the famous Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge farther down country, about 15 miles above Wilmington. Having decimated the loyalist Tory army, the victorious American Whig regiments held a jubilant Council of War and the officers voted to allow each man in the troops to take a bushel of much-needed salt from the large supply seized from the well-stocked merchants. Presumable, those militiamen, like John Lemons, who lived in the region, went home, got a wagon, and went back to pick up that very valuable commodity--which probably amounted in price to the amount paid to John during a whole month in the army.The land where Eden, NC is located was owned by Col. Leake and John Lemons, Sr. (Eden was three towns: Leaksville, Spray, and Draper.) The State also paid him for supplies which he furnished to the militia during the War. From 1779 to 1784 he received three state land grants totaling 1,225 acres. With his original 186 acre purchase on Buffalo Island Creek (Feb. 27, 1764 from Bartholomew Grogan), his plantation comprised about 1,400 acres.After the war, John was an active citizen and participated in various local civic affairs. Court minutes for the Guilford County Pleas and Quarter Sessions show that he was appointed tax assessor in 1781 for the District of Dan River. This area was at that time still a part of Guilford. Many of the duties of the old court were later delegated to a newly created group called the Board of County Commissioners. In 1782, John was designated overseer of the public road from Grassy Springs to Smith River. These Springs rise in a marsh near the present-day intersection of Rural Road 2148 and NC 135, the latter of which runs through his old plantation. In former times, instead of paying a direct tax in the form of money, the people living near a public road maintained it themselves under direction of a local gentleman appointed as overseer. After the northern end of Guilford was authorized to be formed into the County of Rockingham, John Lemons, Sr. was appointed to continue his duties as Constable in this newly formed County (Feb. 1786).His estate records begin May 22, 1810 (Deed Book "O", pp. 214-219, Rockingham Co., NC) and lots from his 660 acre estate were apportioned in order of assignment to: Sarah Swindle, David Lemon, Nancy Lemon, Ester Simon, Elizabeth Austin, John Lemon, William Lemon, Peggy Gates, Jane Martin Lemon (married Hopper in 1822), Catherine Lemon, Samuel Lemon, Alexander Lemon, James Lemon, Susanna Oliver, and Jefferson Lemon. Minor children under the guardianship of Alexander Lemon were: Jefferson, Nancy, William, Ester, and James. He is buried in the Providence Baptist Churchyard (NC 770 between Stoneville and Eden). The estate documents list the names of many slaves, a number of whom various members of the family took with them when settling in Olion County, TN; Cass County, MS; Troop County, GA, and Scott County, MS. Because John died in 1810, he never drew pension for his service in the Revolutionary War (Congress passed that act on June 7, 1832).The surname Lemons originated in medieval times in England. It began as a place name and was used to further identify one who lived at the Lemon (elm) River, or one who was a lover. Lubaroff is Lemons in Russian and Innamorato in Italian. The approximate U.S. population is 17,300 and the name is 2,616th in occurrence (Smith is #1).Rockingham Co., NC split from Guilford Co. on December 28, 1785. In 1771 Guilford was formed from Orange and Rowan Counties.This information came from Bill Lemons, who has Lemons on both sides of his family. These are his grandmother's side. His grandfather's people came from the foothills of Virginia. He said that the first Lemons came across the "big pond" as slaves working out debts for unpaid taxes in England. They settled in the foothills of Virginia and spread out from there. Historical data has been incorporated from articles from the Rockingham County Historical Society.Early Families of the N.C. Counties of Rockingham and Stokes with Revolutionary Service, Vols. 1 and 2, pgs. 146 (1), 100 (2), 112 (2), compiled by James Hunter Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of American Revolution: "As a resident of Guilford Co., NC, John Lemons Sr. was a drummer in the Revolutionary War in the company of Capt. John Leak, Lt. James Holderness, Ensign Joseph Gibson in the regiment of Col. James Martin on the 2nd Expedition to Cross Creek. He was listed on the payroll for pay period of 20 Dec 1775 to 15 Feb 1776. This was the military operation that culminated in th Battl of Moor's Crek on 27 Feb 1776. Military Papers, Revolutionary Army Accounts, Misc. Vol 1-6 (compiled Vol 50, pags 253-258, Division of Archives and Records, Raleigh, NC). John Lemons, Sr. moved to the area that became Rockingham Co., NC by1760 and began accumulating the 666 acres that became his Buffalo Beach Plantation, the community between Stoneville and Eden called today Buffalo Beach. The Providence Baptist Church on State Road 770 between Eden and Stoneville was built on the John Lemons' land. In early days it was called Buffalo Meeting House. At the first court meeting of Rockingham Co. on the 4th Monday in February 1786, John Lemons was appointed Constable of the Spring Garden District and there are several accounts of John Lemons being reimbursed for his expenses to Salisbury on business of the county."1790 Rockingham, NC Census, pg. 534C, 3M 16up; 2M to 16; 5F. On pg. 536B, is a William Lemons: 3M 16up; 4M to 16; 2F.Information on descendants, including Oliver, Meeks, Hopper, and Barker found in FTM CD#22, WFT#157. 		*John Lemons
 
367 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Info Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27319 		*John B. Lemons
 
368 Info source: Virginia Finley Harringtonr & Marjorie Janette Finley Reddin *Verdie Lemons
 
369 Note: All information about this family and William's descendants comes from Mary Barnes in the state of Washington: maryb2@adelphia.net
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14486 		*William Lemons
 
370 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27312 Aincy Lemons
 
371 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27312 Aincy Lemons
 
372 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I08600 Alexander Lemons
 
373 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I08600 Alexander Lemons
 
374 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27338
Amely - Have seen this online as her first name, instead of Amelia. 		Amelia Elizabeth Lemons
 
375 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27338 Amely Elizabeth Lemons
 
376 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27302 Ann Lemons
 
377 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27311 Caroline Lemons
 
378 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27311 Caroline Lemons
 
379 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27324 		Charles L. Lemons
 
380 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27324 		Charles L. Lemons
 
381 Census: 1850 Age 2, Henry County, Virginia living with Alexander Daniel Lemons
 
382 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27323 Daniel Lemons
 
383 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27323 Daniel Lemons
 
384 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27309 Elizabeth Lemons
 
385 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27309 Elizabeth Lemons
 
386 Event:
Moved 1 1827 From Henry County, Virginia to Rockingham, NC

Census: 1850 Age 45, Henry County, Virginia living with Richard and Martha Vernon, relationship unknown

Note: 1850 Census/ Henry County, VA
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14492 		Esther Lemons
 
387 Event: Moved in 1827 From Henry County, Virginia to Rockingham County, NC

Census: 1850 Age 45, Henry County, Virginia living with Richard and Martha Vernon, relationship unknown

Note: 1850 Census/ Henry County, VA
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14492 		Esther Lemons
 
388 Census: 1850 Age 16, Henry County, Virginia living with Alexander, farmer
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I15661 		George Washington "Wash" Lemons, Sr.
 
389 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27340

Buried at Omak Memorial Cemetery:
Lemons, Gordon, b. 1893, d. 1979, s/w Katie, L-1-N R-3
Lemons, Katie, b. 1908, d. 1980, s/w Gordon, L-1-N R-3 		Gordon Lemons
 
390 Census: 1850 Age 4, Henry County, VA lived with dad, name listed as William Guilliam Norman "William" Lemons
 
391 Son was stillborn. Infant Lemons
 
392 Note: All descendant information for James Lafayett Lemons has been verified and communicated from Mary Barnes. James Lafayette Lemons
 
393 Series: T624 Roll: 51 Page: 46
Series: T624 Roll: 51 Page: 46 		James Lafayette Lemons
 
394 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27334 James Monroe Lemons
 
395 Census: 1850 Age 48, Henry, County, VA cannot read or write
Note: A John Lemons, age 18 farmer is living with this family at the time of the 1850 Henry County, Virginia census. Must be a relative of Jane's but I don't know which one.
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14490 		Jane Martin Lemons
 
396 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27322 Joe Johnson Lemons
 
397 Event: Moved 1 BEF. 1812 From Henry County, Virginia to Williamston County, Tennessee John Lemons, Jr.
 
398 Event: Moved 1 BEF. 1812 From Henry County, Virginia to Williamston County, Tennessee John Lemons
 
399 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27314 John Lemons
 
400 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27314 John Lemons
 
401 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas John B. Lemons
 
402 1900 Hot Spring Co Arkansas census p 60 house 136 family 140 (this must be second wife)
Lemons, John B head w m April 1861 39 md 4 yrs AR VA TN
Mary C? wife w f Jan 1872 28 md 4 yrs 2/2 living AR SC TN
Lou dau w f Mar 1888 11 AR AR MS
Malverdor dau w f Feb 1891 9 AR AR MS

(note: census information above from Lois Evans, levans@cswnet.com) 		John B. Lemons
 
403 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Info Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27319 		John B. Lemons
 
404 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27336 Johnnie William Lemons
 
405 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27330 Loretta Lemons
 
406 Married name: Garrison Lou Lemons
 
407 Married name: Garrison Lou Lemons
 
408 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27313 Louisa Lemons
 
409 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27313 Louisa Lemons
 
410 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27307 Marion Lemons
 
411 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27307 Marion Lemons
 
412 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27308 Martha Lemons
 
413 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27308 Martha Lemons
 
414 Census: 1850 Age 9, Henry County, Virgina lives with dad Martha "Pat" Lemons
 
415 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27325 		Mary A. Lemons
 
416 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27325 		Mary A. Lemons
 
417 (Research):Burial Info Source:
Title: Lono Cemetery Census
Abbrev: Cem. Lono Ark
Publication: 1/1/1996
http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=poole&id=I11877 		Mary Belle Lemons
 
418 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27332 Mary Belle Lemons
 
419 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27321 		Melvina Lemons
 
420 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27326 		Monroe Lemons
 
421 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27326 		Monroe Lemons
 
422 Census: 1850 Age 18, Henry County, Virginia living with dad Nancy Lemons
 
423 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27305 Nancy C. Lemons
 
424 Died of a heart attack. Source: Mary Barnes. Rochester Lemons
 
425 Census: 1850 Age11, Henry County, Virginia, lives with Alexander Sally Lemons
 
426 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14468 Susannah Lemons
 
427 http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14468 Susannah Lemons
 
428 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27329 		Thomas Forrest Lemons
 
429 Census: 1880 Muddy Fork Township, Howard County, Arkansas
Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27329 		Thomas Forrest Lemons
 
430 Census: 1850 Age 13, Henry, County Virginia Thomas Jefferson Lemons, Jr.
 
431 Census: 1850 Age 50 Henry County, Virginia pd $300 in taxes Note: The 1850 Census of Henry County, Virginia also says that living in this household was Ruth Daulton age 45 and Stanly Nance age 22, Farmer who cannot read or write. Don't know who these folks are. 1850 census lists Thomas as Jefferson, he apparently went by his middle name.Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14488 Thomas Jefferson Lemons
 
432 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27304 Thompson Lemons
 
433 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27304 Thompson Lemons
 
434 1920 Dallas County Ar Chester twp 13A
227-234
Finley, Charles P head rents 40 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 29 AR AR AR
Lela M daughter 9 AR AR AR
Joseph son 7 AR AR AR
Gladys daughter 4 ?/12 AR AR AR
Vernon son 10/12 AR AR AR
Walls, John boarder 48 MS MS MS none 		Verdie Lemons
 
435 1930 Dallas County AR Chester two 6B
113-113
Finley, Charlie head owns 51 married 1st at 32 AR GA AR farmer general farming
Verdie wife 40 21 when 1st md. AR US US
Jo son 16 AR AR AR
Gladys dau 14 AR AR AR
Vernon son 11 AR AR AR
Doyle son 8 AR AR AR
Frank son 5 AR AR AR
Virginia L dau (can't read her age) AR AR AR 		Verdie Lemons
 
436 Info source: Virginia Finley Harringtonr & Marjorie Janette Finley Reddin Verdie Lemons
 
437 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I14325 Virginia Lemons
 
438 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27315 William "Bill" Madison Lemons
 
439 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27315 William Madison Lemons
 
440 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27310 Zena Lemons
 
441 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27310 Zena Lemons
 
442 (Research):The Agitator: Wellsboro, Pa. Wednesday, May 3, 1922LEVACONT- Viel. Mrs. F.A. Viel, died suddenly at her home in Blossburg last Wednesday evening. At about 6:15, o'clock. Mrs Viel was talking to neighbors just outside her home. About 7 o'clock her son F. J. Viel, called at the home and found his mother dead on a lounge. The aged women had been in poor health for some time. Burial Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. Death date April 27, 1922. Ann LeVesconte
 
443 LEVACONT- Viel. Mrs. F.A. Viel, died suddenly at her home in Blossburg last Wednesday evening. At about 6:15, o'clock. Mrs Viel was talking to neighbors just outside her home. About 7 o'clock her son F. J. Viel, called at the home and found his mother dead on a lounge. The aged women had been in poor health for some time. Burial Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg. Death date April 27, 1922. Ann LeVesconte
 
444 Source: http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1998319&id=I27337 Sarah Lingo
 
445 Moved to Franklin Co., AL c1827, then soon to Tishomingo Co, MS

Very wealthy slave owner-lost all in CW 		Henry Dickenson Long
 
446

1860 Census of Russell County, VA p.70
31 455 455 Kiser Nancy 66 F W None 8,500 Va
32 455 455 Kiser Priscella 24 F W House Keeper Va 		Nancy Long
 
447 (Research):http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/census/1860B/70.HTM Nancy Long
 
448 (Research):Donna Long Parks [dlparks@naxs.com] provides, via her Website at www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/1167/ marriage and descendants information for Richard Long. Richard Long
 
449 Hunter's Chapel Cemetery - Dallas County, Arkansas

Location: Highway 9, 13 miles south of Malvern, Arkansas, between the two little towns of Lono and Tulip.

NameBornDiedNotations
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F.M. Stiles25 Dec 184327 Sep 1917Husband of Nancy
A. Stiles

Nancy A. Stiles26 Dec 184823 Jan 1925Wife of F.M. Stiles

Charles L. Stiles18791948Son of Nancy & F.M. Stiles

Lilla D. Stiles18831962Wife of Charles L. Stiles

Neva Hogg Stiles23 Aug 19117 Aug 1942
& Infant

Effie Leria Stiles18901950Wife of Homer Stiles 		Lillie D. Lott
 
450 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Countess Of Champagne Mahaud
 
451 for more info contact: mkm828@msn.com Malahule
 
452 Anselm Marshall born about 1204 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales
died 22 December 1245 Chepstow
buried Tinton Abbey
Margaret Marshall born about 1190 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, WalesJoane Marshall born about 1202 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales died about 1234Walter Marshall born about 1206 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Walesdied 24 November 1245 Goodrich Castle, London, Middlesex, England
buried Tintern, Abbey, EnglandGilbert Marshall born about 1196 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales
christened 1203 St. David's, Pembrokeshire, Wales
died 27 June 1241 Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
buried Temple Church, London, Middlesex, EnglandRichard Marshall born about 1200 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales
died 16 April 1234 Kilkenny, Castle, Kildare, Ireland
buried 17 April 1234 Kilkenny, Kildare, IrelandWilliam Marshall born May 1198 Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Walesdied 11 April 1222 buried 15 April 1231 Temple Church, London, Middlesex, England 		Anselm Marshall
 
453 siblings:*Maud (Matilda) Marshall born Abt 1192 Of, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Waleschristened: Sep 1201 died 27 Mar 1248 buried Tintern Abbey, Chapel Hill, Monmouthshire, England*Isabel Marshall born 1206 Of, Pembrokeshire, Wales christened Apr 1206 St. David's, Pembrokeshire, Walesdied 16 Jan 1240 Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England buried Beaulieu, Southampton, England
*Sibyl Marshall born 1209 Of Pemb