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Wood, Booker b: abt 1903 Staunton, Pittsylvania, VA

RachelHarris61 — 2013-05-09 01:06:43Z

1910 census, Staunton, Pitts, age 3
1920 census, Staunton, River, Pitts, age 13
1930 census, Lynchburg, Campbell, VA, age 20
Parents-William (Willie) Henry Wood and Sally Barbour
Is there any record of a marriage and death for Booker Wood in Lynchburg or Campbell Co?

IVA CLAIRE JONES 1950's????

mandsdietz — 2013-05-04 21:27:47Z

Seek information on Iva Claire Jones, believe she may have been born about 1899.
Thanks to an answered query made on the Hot Spring Co.,AK site, I think Iva was a TEACHER in 1. Martinsville-1951, 2. Lynchburg-1953, 3. Alexandria-1956, 4. Lynchburg-1957. This info came from city directories.
We have the address: 1620 Parkland Dr in Lynchburg from an envelope sent by Iva to Juanita JOnes Dietz in Stephenson, Va during the 1950's.
Would like to be able to determine relationship of Iva and Juanita. Suspect they were cousins on the Jones side, Iva perhaps a child of Albert Jones's brother????
ANYONE LIVING KNOW OF IVA CLAIRE JONES? Anyone able to tell us where she may have taught? Able to provide parentage or whether Jones was a married name. Is it possible she eventually married a man surnamed Thomas? Did she have siblings?
I think at age 21 she was boarding with a family in Lynchburg in 1920 and working as a stenographer?
Appreciate your help sorting out this conundrum!
s

Re: JOHN DUDLEY, CAMPBELL CO., VA

rootsandfroots — 2013-04-24 14:40:47Z

Sorry, I haven't found John Dudley either. However, he had another daughter Katherine (Kitty) S. Dudley born about 1815. She married Reuben Allan, the brother of John H. Allen.
best wishes,
Lesley

Esther Lee Hubbard Mercer 1912-2013 b. Rustburg, Va.

Contribution — 2013-04-21 02:20:19Z

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Sunset came on Friday, April 12, 2013, for Mrs. Esther Lee Mercer, when God called her home.

She died peacefully, after a short illness in the home she shared with her precious devoted daughter, Barbara Carpenter.

Esther, who was the centerpiece of the family, was a very kind hearted and generous person. Although she was petite in stature, she was feisty and quick witted. She brought the family humor and joy. She was a woman of integrity and she was filled with the joy of the Lord.

She was born on Sept. 3, 1912, to Elijah and Willie Ann Hubbard in Rustburg, Virginia.

The family moved to Youngstown, Ohio a year after World War I had ended in 1919. The stories she told of the struggles and the joys that the family endured during the Great Depression were emotional and inspirational.
She held several different jobs as a young woman, but her account of working at the Ravenna Arsenal during World War II was by far the most interesting.

In 1944, Esther became a member of the Greater Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. B.J. Myers. She served as an usher for many years.
In 1959, she married John Mercer and they were happily married until his death in 1991.

Aside from her daughter, Barbara Carpenter, Esther leaves her grandson, Kenneth Carpenter Jr. She also leaves a niece, Mrs. Esther Smith and great-nieces Pamela Ruffin and Gwendolyn Smith. She also leaves a host of great-nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her wonderful son-in-law, Kenneth Carpenter Sr., who died in March of 2011; two sisters, Ruby, who died at a young age and Mrs. Helen Langley, who passed away in 1990; and her niece, Grace B. Jones, passed away in 2006.

A private service and interment were held at Lake Park Cemetery on Thursday, April 18, 2013.

The burial arrangements were handled by the Sterling McCullough Williams Funeral Home.

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

15cedarcrest — 2013-04-16 23:07:48Z

Hi. Are you still doing this? I'm doing research on the Dawn family.
I hope to hear from you.
Julia

James H. Welch 1841-1916 Born Lynchburg, Campbell County, Virginia

oastwd — 2013-04-07 19:35:44Z

The Washington Post
Thursday, February 17, 1916
DEATH OF JAMES H. WELCH
District Flour Inspector Long a Resident of Georgetown
James H. Welch, flour inspector for the District and for the last 55 years a resident of Georgetown, died suddenly yesterday of paralysis in the 75th year of his age.

Mr. Welch was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1841 and remained there until the year 1860, when he removed to Georgetown, where he engaged in the manufacture of flour and under the firm name of Welch Brothers Milling Company operated the Old Columbia Mills.

After retiring from the milling business he was appointed flour inspector for the District, which position he held up to the time of his death.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Oak Hill Cemetery tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock, the Rev. J.H. Blake officiating. Mr. Welch is survived by five daughters: Mrs. Sewell Cissel, Mrs. Walter Carroll, Mrs. J. Frank Jones and Miss Louise Welch, all of Washington and Mrs. Bruce Aldrich, of Baltimore.

John Arthur born1810 in Campbell Co. VA

arthurs198 — 2013-03-15 17:44:43Z

I am looking for the father and mother of John Arthur born in 1810 in Campbell Co,VA.He married (1) Lucinda Pribble (2) Mary Elizabeth Gill. The published trees have him the son of John Arthur and Elizabeth Adams. The Pension and Bounty Records show that their son was born in 1797.

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

beryrg — 2013-03-13 17:47:12Z

Interset in death of John Branch of Bedford in 1786 and arrest of Samuel and Olve Branch of Campbell in 1787. After acquittal, they moved to North Carolina. In 1810, Samuel moved back to Bedford or Campbell and practiced law. The Branch family owned much land in the two counties, when their brother, James Branch, died in 1807 without a will and the courts had to divide up his estate. Anything on this family would be helpful. I would be willing to pay a reasonable amount for your trouble. I am at berryrg@emerytelcom.net

Cobbs buried in Campbell CO

HelenRehm12 — 2013-03-05 19:04:27Z

Several months ago I posted a note on this county website asking questions about my Cobbs family who are entered in the cemetery books put out by Campbell CO Historical Society. Sone nice gentleman answered my post and told me what Campbell CO cemetery book my Cobbs appear in who are buried at the Cobbs Hall Farm near Brookneal. If this gentleman reads this, would you please see if there are Cobbs in any of the other CC Cemetery books? I remember you had told me that you have all these cemetery books. Can't afford to buy all the books, so if you wouldn't mind, could you please look and maybe email the pages to me. Thanks so much for your help. Helen Cobb Rehm

Cobbs Hall Cemetery, Campbell CO, VA, near Brookneal

HelenRehm12 — 2013-03-05 19:01:39Z

Does anyone have access to the burial list of people buried at the Cobbs Hall Farm in Campbell CO? This cemetery is located near Brookneal, VA. The owners of this farm now are Donna Jennings and her husband. The farm is on Lewis Ford Rd. Some of my Cobbs family are buried there, according to the Cemetery book I received from the Campbell CO Historical Society. My 4th great grandparents, Thomas Cobbs and his wife, Mary, according to this cem book, are buried there but there is no stone. Also supposedly buried there is Rev. Charles Cobbs and his wife, Sarah, as well as several of Charles and Sarah's children. Can someone help me? Appreciate it. Helen Cobb Rehm

Cobbs Hall Farm in Campbell CO near Brookneal

HelenRehm12 — 2013-03-05 18:18:37Z

Does anyone know where I can find the history of the Cobbs Hall farm in Campbell CO near Brookneal?
Also looking for the list of burials in this Cobbs Hall Cemetery. Thanks,

Helen Cobb Rehm

Campbell CO Family cemetery book Vol 5.

HelenRehm12 — 2013-03-05 18:17:40Z

Does anyone have the Campbell CO family cemetery book Vol 5? I am looking for the burials at the Carey Family Cemetery at Brookneal. Appreciate your help. Thanks,

Helen Cobb Rehm

Cobbs Hall farm cemetery

HelenRehm12 — 2013-03-05 18:16:18Z

Could someone please go to the Cobbs Hall farm cemetery and take photos of the headstones and footstones? The Cobbs are my family and I'm trying to figure out just who is buried there. There are only two headstones of the Cobbs, I think they are John Cobbs and his wife. I thought I might get something from the footstones. I have the Campbell CO Cemetery book that has the Cobbs Hall cem in it. Everything is pretty iffy. Sometimes they have initials on footstones. Will be glad to pay for gas and time. Appreciate it very much. Thanks!

Helen Cobb Rehm

Cobbs buried on old Cobbs farm near Hat Creek Church

HelenRehm12 — 2013-03-05 18:10:53Z

I am looking for someone who may know about the Cobbs family cenetery on the old Cobbs farm which is located near Hat Creek Church in Campbell CO. Need someone to find the cemetery and take photos of the headstones. Possibly buried there would be Thomas Cobbs. his wife, Mary and possibly Charles Cobbs. There may be more of the family buried on this farm. Is there someone who could find this farm and get permission to look at the old cemetery burials? Don't know if this little cemetery would be listed in the cemetery books. Would be glad to pay a researcher to find all this out for me. Thanks for your help.

Helen Cobb Rehm

Re: Betsy Johnson/John Organ

JoAnnGiven — 2013-03-03 20:26:13Z

Several years ago you sent a note asking about Collins Bradley of Campbell County. I am new to genealogy and am also looking for information about him. I believe JOHN (1742-1816) and Elizabeth Davis (1744-1789) are his parents but having major problems with John's parents.

Any help you can give me would be appreciated.
thank you Jo Ann

Re: Mildred Morris Hughes 1888-?

imasnag — 2013-02-13 17:47:31Z

My apologies for replying to this so far after the original posting but I haven't been a member here that long and I've just now seen this question.

Mildred Lee Morris Hughes was my Great-Aunt. There is a wealth of genealogical information on the Morris family in the Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg, VA (http://www.jmlibrary.org/) including a family tree written on a piece of paper about 6' long and 3' wide! I took several pictures of it but sadly some of them are blurry. There are also several folders of information including a short auto-biography that Great-Aunt Mildred wrote. If you get a chance you should really visit the library and take a look. I need to go back since I need to retake some pictures of the family tree plus I think there might've been more information that I didn't check.
I'm not entirely sure you can see the family tree that I've created if so then some but by no means all of the information is in there. If not let me know and I'll try to figure out how to get you access.

-Eric

Re: Laudonia (Hunter) Goolsby and Thomas R. Goolsby

rr268 — 2013-02-05 10:54:14Z

Laudonia was the daughter of Peter Hunter and Angeline (Noell) who lived in Campbell Co. VA. One of her sisters, Betty, was my great, great grandmother.

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

khughes052000 — 2013-01-09 17:20:53Z

I have been trying to locate a death record for my husband's great-great grandfather who died in Campbell County in 1918. His name was Charles H Hughes and he is said to be buried near Lynch Station. I would so much appreciate it if you could find a death record on him. Happy to pay for copying and postage. I don't know what month or day he died. All I do know is it was in 1918.
Thanks,
Kathy Hughes

Re: Patrick or P. Mathews of Lynchburg, VA.

fincoupar — 2013-01-08 12:47:16Z

Hi,
If you check out the following website ( search for Mcelderry ) you'll get a set of letters sent by a relative of my wife's to folks back home in Ballymoney. They mention Patrick Mathews and form an interesting social history of Lynchburg and the Irish community.
Good searching
Finlay Coupar

http://ied.dippam.ac.uk/records

Re: Youngs of Campbell County, Va

pastkeeper21 — 2013-01-06 13:46:44Z

Thank you so much for replying to my query. I have all this information, but have gotten no further in my research on the Youngs of Campbell County. I have been searching for information on Susannah or possibly Susan Anna Hubbard Young who married my 4th great grandfather, William Scott. I am hampered by the fact that William died before 1850, (from an old turn of the century letter found from an elderly ancestor), proportedly in a sawmill accident. I do not know if Susannah Hubbard Young was her maiden name or a previous marrieage name. I do not know what happened to her. The Youngs seem to have disappeared from Campbell County all at once. This could be due to a change of County line, or they just left the state for reasons unknown. Thanks again, Kat Dudley

Re: Youngs of Campbell County, Va

pipervic — 2013-01-05 22:13:59Z

I think you should read the chancery case on the library of virginia web site as follows

CAMPBELL CO 1837-004
Plaintiff(s)JAMES CLARK & WIFE ETC
Defendant(s)EXRS OF JOHN CLARK

http://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/full_case_detail.asp?CF...

"John Young & Susanna his wife who was Susanna Clark"

Sincerely,
Vic Piper

Re: Samuel Hubbard

pipervic — 2013-01-05 21:47:50Z

While I think he has some connection to our John Hubbard and 2nd marr. to Mary McKinney, I do not have any proof.

I did spot this record on familysearch

groom's name: Samuel H. Hubbard
bride's name: Elizabeth Gilliam
marriage date: 18 Feb 1823
marriage place: Campbell, Virginia
bride's father's name: Archerlous Gilliam
indexing project (batch) number: M86858-7
system origin: Virginia-EASy
source film number: 31050

Sincerely,
Vic Piper

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

jnbritton — 2012-12-21 16:38:14Z

I am looking for any information about John Inge, b. abt. May of 1862 and his wife Alma (LNU) b. abt. June 1866. They had a daughter, Minnie Victoria Inge, b. June 1884 who married into the Daniel family of Brunswick County, VA.

The 1900 Census where they are living with children William, Minnie, Emmell, Ella and Gracie, and a number of boarders. This is in the Brookville District of Campbell County.

There is a Mary Inge living with a Grace Inge in Meherrin, Brunswick County in 1940 who is widowed.

Alma's last name (and verification that her full name is Mary Alma) would be great as well as their parents if possible.

Thank you.

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

bayouwood2 — 2012-12-20 05:57:06Z

Hi... am in need of wills of

1. John Chiles Ward - b 11 Nov 1811 (Pittsylvania Co), d 14 Jun 1887 (Campbell Co.) m Mildred or Ellen Johnson; son of Henry Ward

2. Robert "Ellicott" Johnson - b 1773, d between 1850 & 1860 (Campbell Co) m Leauraney Blankenship [Robert may not have a will but may have succession docs. He lived on the Ward plantation. Son Daniel lived at Avoca.]

If these docs exist, I'd like to figure out how to get copies. Thanks much.

Re: Marysville, Campbell County, VA

anng161 — 2012-11-03 20:43:34Z

My GGGgrandfather was born in Marysville also. His name was Fred Pearl Brown. Do you know the children of Andrew? I've been looking for years for Freds parents.

Re: John Marshall Clemens

raggedypal — 2012-10-28 22:22:32Z

Hannibal Clemens is buried in the Monticello Town Cemetery, over the hill from the center of town in Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky. I've noticed the lady who did the findagrave reading overlooked his stone.

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

KayD333Moon — 2012-10-21 17:08:41Z

Perhaps the original poster will be of better help to you. I was just offering a tip.

Deborah

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

memawphd — 2012-10-21 16:25:24Z

Thanks for the reply. Of course, I have checked FaG and all other possible sources of info for this. I just thought you might be a NEW source. Thanks anyway.
PH DePoy

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

KayD333Moon — 2012-10-21 16:15:13Z

Just in case you are not the aware..... Check Find a grave dot com. It has been a great help to me.

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

memawphd — 2012-10-19 16:13:32Z

I would dearly love to know where my 4great grandfather was curied and a photo of his headstone. If I knew the name of his cemetery, I could take it from there. Here's the info:

William Harris [1757-11/22/1832]

Actually his father William [1735-1792] also is buried in Campbell Co somewhere along with his wife Anne [1739-1786]

Thanks for anything you can find for me.
PH DePoy

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

joegiles81 — 2012-10-18 17:46:29Z

In response to your offer to do look-ups:

My gt.gt grandparents married in Campbell Co. on June 7, 1817. He was Jesse Giles and the bride Dicey Jones, daughter of John Jones and his first wife, Jency Hightower.

I'm searching for Jesse's parents. He seems to be one of the Giles family that had several men first named Perrin, but no proof. Did he own land in Campbell?

Any information beyond the marriage would be greatly appreciated.

Robert Adams

adamsantiques — 2012-10-09 16:53:51Z

Looking for deeds, probate, inventory for estate of Robert Adams in Campbell County. he died in 1790. Widow was Mary Adams who moved to Amherst county about 1803 and lived on land purchased by her son William Lewis Adams

Re: Stevens,Merry, Campbell Co VA

starlabs — 2012-08-27 19:42:25Z

Hi Jacqueli,

I've been trying to find a connection of my great-great-great grandfather William H. Lindsay
b. Abt. 1785 in Campbell County, VA, m. Elizabeth F. Litchford, Dec. 11, 1821 in Campbell Co., VA to Robert
Lindsay. I have a microfilm I ordered from 1818-1820 that listed William Lindsay son of Robert Lindsay, Sr. Do you have any of them in your files? If you don't is there anyway you could look up a source somewhere that could help me find a connection?

Sincerely,

Matthew Lindsay

*Note: Below where there is a line or blank the word was illegible

WILL BOOK NO. 4 WITH INVENTORIES & ACCOUNTS (1817 - 1824) Yes Lindsay/Lindsey/Lyndsay

Page
277

In name of God ______? I Robert Lindsay of the County of Campbell and the State of Virginia, being in low state of health but of sound mind and memory and calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and ordain this my last will and testament after committing my soul in the hands of the Lord who gave it to me. It is my will and desire that all my just debts and funeral charges are paid, Item I will and bequeath with my son William Lindsey the land where I now live with the following exception, ____?, I will and bequeath to Robert Gregory that part of the said tract from the lick branch to Wats's line by up the lick branch from Mrs. Reids line to Wat's line, I will and bequeath to Salley Estell Gregory twenty pounds, I will and bequeath my daughter Margaret Gregory fifteen pounds for the use of her children. It is my will and desire that my daughter Polley Lindsey have her living on the above tract of land during her natural life provided she does not marry. If she should marry then my executors to give what they may think is right. It is my desire that the stock of all kinds household furniture and every article not particularly willed to any other should remain in the possession of my wife during her natural life and at her death to my son William to him and his heirs

Page
278

heirs for requesting him my son to assist Robert Gregory in selling the land I have bequeathed him, give him some stock and other things towards housekeeping and should any of my relations come from the old country I implore him to assist them. It is my will and desire and do hereby appoint John May and James Lindsey as my Executors to execute this my last will and testament. In testimony where of I here unto set my hand and affix my seal the twenty seventh day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
his
Signed & Sealed in presence of Robert x Lindsey Sr.
Ro. Strange, Geo. G. Garner, J. Read mark

At a court held for Campbell County October 9th 1820 The ____________last Will and Testament of Robert Lindsay Sr. was sworn by the oath of George G. Garner and John Read witnesses thereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of John May one of the Executors in said will named leave is given him to administrator on said decedents Estate on giving bonds and heredity whereupon he together with William Clark and William Lindsay, Sr. his securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the penalty of One thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs for the said Executors due and faithful administration on said decedents Estate and performance of his will, liberty being reserved the other executor to join in the probate thereof when he shall think fit.
Ro. Alexander Clarke

Re: CAMPBELL COUNTY HELP! SURNAME: WALKER/CHILDRESS

debbierobson656 — 2012-08-21 00:06:40Z

It's a HUGE help! Thank you so much!! Trying very hard to find clues on Annie Bell Childress-Gwaltney! Much appreciated!!!

Re: CAMPBELL COUNTY HELP! SURNAME: WALKER/CHILDRESS

mdellis21 — 2012-08-20 20:41:26Z

I found an obituary for an Enis Evans Childress, it lists his parents as C.H. Childress and he has a sister Mrs. J.C. Gwaltney. I have transcribed it below. I hope this helps!

Richmond Times Dispatch Friday June 8, 1928
Enis Evans Childress
Lynchburg, Va, June 7- Enis Evans Childress, 28, died Tuesday night at the Lynchburg Hospital. Mr Childress was born at Gladys, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Childress. Mr. Childress is survived by his widow and the following children: Dorothy, Mildred and Ennis Evelyn Childress, and the following brothers and sisters: J.B. Childress, Mrs. J.C. Gwaltney, Miss Ida Childress and Mrs. R.H. Cheatham of Lynchburg; E.H. and C.E. Childress of Gladys; S.O. Childress of Roanoke and Mrs. Marnie Harrison of Raliegh N.C.

Re: CAMPBELL COUNTY HELP! SURNAME: WALKER/CHILDRESS

debbierobson656 — 2012-08-13 16:05:55Z

Thank you very much...that was so kind of you!

Re: CAMPBELL COUNTY HELP! SURNAME: WALKER/CHILDRESS

aatalley — 2012-08-12 23:45:07Z

Madora A. Morris and and William P. Walker were married on 31 December 1874 in Campbell County in Otter River Township at Leesville by R. A. Lee, minister. Madora, daughter of A. G. and Nancy Morris, was age 21 and born and residing in Campbell County. William, son of Joel and U. C. Walker, was age 30, born in Bedford County, residing in Botetourt County, and a farmer. [Marriage License]

I could not find William on the 1880 Census.

The 1900 Census, Otter River, Campbell County, Virginia, listed William Walker (age 51, November 1848, married 26 years, renting house, and invalid), wife Madora Walker (age 48, born July 1851, married 26 years, and mother of 9 children, 8 of whom were living), son Mathiew Walker (age 3 and born May 1897), boarder Lillie Blnkship (age 16, born August 1883, and servant home), boarder Anjne Blnkship (age 13, born June 1886, and house servant), boarder Rufus Blnkship (age 18, born April 1882, and farm laborer), boarder Osca Blnkship (age 30, born April 1870, and farm labor), and boarder Brown Lacey (age 27, born May 1873, and saw mill laborer). All were born in Virginia as were their parents. W. A. Perrow enumerated the census on 23 June 1900. [District 23, p. 16B] Microfilm p. 125B] aat

The estate of William P. Walker, Confederate soldier, pensioner, in account with Eugene Ould, administrator, was dated 23 July 1914 and recorded November 1914. Among items listed were funeral expenses $25 paid on 27 October 1910 and paid to A. B. Blankinship by order of Mrs. Walker, widow, for burial expenses of $20.50 paid on 7 December 1910. [Campbell County, Virginia, Will Book 21, p. 235] aat

Amelia A. Talley, transcriber

CAMPBELL COUNTY HELP! SURNAME: WALKER/CHILDRESS

debbierobson656 — 2012-08-11 05:01:01Z

I'm looking for information on FLORENCE WALKER. Her mortuary record lists her parents as WILLIAM WALKER AND MEDORA MORRIS WALKER. MY MAIN INTEREST IS FLORENCE, BUT WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON IMMEDIATE FAMILY. FLORENCE was living in Campbell County 1934-ish and prior.

Also looking for information on ANNIE BELL CHILDRESS. Her parents are listed as CH and Willie M. Childress on her marriage record. Annie is from Campbell County 1923-ish and prior.

BOTH of these woman married my grandfather, JOHN CLINE GWALTNEY. I'm guessing he got tired of each of them and married twice more after that! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

aatalley — 2012-07-28 23:14:45Z

You may like to contact Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg and see if there is an obituary for William Henry Hardy. Perhaps his parents may have been named in it. See http://jmlibrary.org/ for the website.

You may want to contact the Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. If William's marriage license was filed there, you may order a copy. Send a check for 50 cents made out to Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk, P. O. Box 7, Rustburg, Virginia 24588 and a self-addressed-stamped envelope along with your letter. Your request will be filled promptly. The names of his parents ought to be entered on the license.

Amelia Talley

Re: I can look up records for you!! . Campbell Co. VA

sharonparks51 — 2012-07-28 21:55:28Z

I have a question that you might be able to find some paperwork to answer. I am searching for William Henry Hardy, born 12/15/1901 in Lynchburg, Campbell, VA. He married Katie Evelyn Wilson about 1922. In 1930 census, Rustburg, Campbell, VA, Kattie Hardy was living with her parents, listed as married, with her three children. Then, in 1940 Rustburg, Campbell, VA census, she was living back in the hh with her husband, William Henry Hardy, and they have two more children. There is about a 10 year span where he seems to have disappeared. I was wondering if maybe there would be some record that you could find that would close this gap for me? Was he in jail; did they just separate for 10 years; what happened? There was no war at that time, so that could not be it. I do not know if you could find me a death record or not, also? He seems to have died 3/25/1962, and I do not even know who his parents were? I really hope that you can help me. Thank you. Sharon

Re: Looking for Wilbur E. Bobbitt

silviopassalalpi — 2012-07-26 17:50:50Z

Amelia,
untill now nobody wrote to me...
Silvio

Fariss - Farris Of Campbell Co. Va

jfneon — 2012-07-22 19:51:58Z

I'm looking for more information on the names listed. It is from a 2 hundred year old family Fariss Bible. it says the father and mother are Benjamin Fariss - Frances?

NANCY FARISS JUNE 18, 1793

BETSEY FARISS APRIL 5, 1795

JOHN FARISS OCT 29, 1797

NANCY FARISS APRIL 2, 1800

FRANCES FARISS APRIL 24,1802

GEORGE BATEMAN FARISS AUGUST 11,1805

JOSEPH MORGAN FARISS OCT 20, 1806

THOMAS MORGAN FARISS NOV. 5, 1810

SUSANAH FARISS OCT. 3, 1812 (later married a Canada)

WILLIAM FARISS AUGUST 19, 1814

My gg-grandfather is Benjamin Marshall Fariss and it has his daughter Mary E. Fariss Oct. 12, 1845 Thay later moved to Daviess Co. Missouri and then to Ray co. Missouri AROUND 1900 THIS FARISS LINE CHANGED THE SPELLING TO FARRIS. IF YOU KNOW ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT MY NEW EMAIL jfarris@kc.rr.com

Re: Looking for Wilbur E. Bobbitt

silviopassalalpi — 2012-07-22 05:45:54Z

Amelia,
really I hope to receive good news from Wilbur's daughter.
I want to give you one more information that I forgot last time that I wrote. The place where my friend Giovanni found the dog tag is Pisa, during the WWII in that place there was also the 92 Divison (Buffalo)that was only of coloured man. I don't know whether Wilbur belonged to the 92 Division.On his enlistement records at the voce "Race and Citizenship" there is an "Undefined Code".
Thank you for your great work. I hope to hear from you again.

Re: Looking for Wilbur E. Bobbitt

aatalley — 2012-07-21 17:45:41Z

Silvio,

I called who I believe to be Wilbur's daughter earlier this week and left a message on her answering machine. She never returned my call.

Today I wrote her a letter and sent her a copy of our communications. I do hope that she is Wilbur's daughter and that she will write to you soon. I hope that Wilbur's dog tag may be returned to his family.

Sincerely,

Amelia

Talley Connections-Campbell,Cumberland and possibly Hanover Counties

JONESANDCAMPBELL — 2012-07-19 01:43:57Z

Looking for help with the family of a David Talley lived in Campbell County at least from 1780s thru at least 1814. Believe he had at least 2 children: Doshia and David Jr. Both Children married BUTTERWORTHS and moved to Sumner Co TN before 1820 where Zach Talley Sr was living with part of his family. The rest of Zach Sr's family stayed back in Cumberland County, VA. Another BUTTERWORTH - John who was Doshia's brother-in-law married one of Zach Sr's daughters -Lucy and they also lived in Sumner Co TN before moving to Davidson County.
This David Talley Sr may have come from Hanover County ABT 1785 but cannot quite confirm that. There is a David in Havover but he falls off the radar after 1784 which is about the time my David shows up in Campbell County.
I have also heard that there was a William Talley who was married in Campbell County in 1769 but I only have that as a rumor.
Any help in sorting out the Talleys would be much appreciated. I descend from Doshia Talley who married Joseph Butterworth and moved on to TN and KY.
THANX, Wayne Jones

Re: Looking for Wilbur E. Bobbitt

silviopassalalpi — 2012-07-16 15:01:47Z

Amelia,
that could be a great news, I hope you can call her and explain what's going on.
I like search with my metal detector in the place where the US Army was during the WWII.Apropos you can have a look at my web site (www.silviopassalalpi.it), many pages are translate in english. Sometime I go to search with a friend of mine, Giovanni. About ten days ago we went for searching in a area close to Pisa where thousands of US soldier stayed for a long time.
In that place Giovanni found a dog tag belonging to WILBUR E. BIBBITT, serial number 33529147, blood "O", protestant. I wrote Bibbitt it isn't a my mistake, on the dog tag the surname is Bibbitt. Using the serial number on the governative NARA web site, I collected information about Wilbur and I discovered that his correct surname is Bobbitt. That means that tipying the dog tag someone made a mistake and that Wilbur asked for a new one. That's the little story about Giovanni's finding.Have a look to the attachment.
I hope to receive good news soon.
Ciao,
Silvio

Re: Looking for Wilbur E. Bobbitt

aatalley — 2012-07-16 00:36:21Z

Silvio,

I think I may have located Wilbur's daughter. I intend on calling her this week.

How did you come to find Wilbur Bobbitt's dog tags?

Amelia

Re: Looking for Wilbur E. Bobbitt

silviopassalalpi — 2012-07-15 11:49:33Z

Thanks Amelia for your interest in my search. Now I know the date of his born and when he died and that he was married, as well.
You write about Wilbur's sons, you know that really he had sons or is it only a conjecture?
Hoping to receive good news, I thank you once more for your kindness.

Silvio Passalalpi
Genoa - Italy

Re: Looking for Wilbur E. Bobbitt

aatalley — 2012-07-14 22:15:59Z

It appears that Wilbur and his wife both lived in Roanoke, Virginia. If someone who lives in Roanoke, Virginia could look up the obituaries of Wilbur and his wife, you may be able to locate their children and send their father's dog tag to them.

Amelia

Name: Wilbur Bobbitt
Born: 30 Sep 1923
Last Benefit: 24015 Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States of America
Died: Sep 1982
Social Security Death Index

Name: Sally S. Bobbitt
Last Residence: 24014 Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States of America
Born: 24 Nov 1928
Last Benefit: 24015 Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States of America
Died: 28 May 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)
Social Security Death Index

Name: Wilbur E Bobbitt
Birth Date: 30 Sep 1923
Address: 2527 Spring Rd SW, Roanoke, VA, 24015-4009
U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2

Looking for Wilbur E. Bobbitt

silviopassalalpi — 2012-07-14 15:42:29Z

Recently near Pisa - Italy, it has been found a dog tag belonging to WILBUR E. BOBBITT n°33529147. He was born in Virginia, county of Campbell in 1923.
Nobody knows him or his relatives?
Thank you for helping me.

Silvio Passalalpi - Italy