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I'm looking for the parents of:

shapactek — 2013-05-19 05:39:57Z

Benjamin Franklin Davenport born May 9 1813, VA
died Oct 20, 1893, Porterville, Kemper Co, Mississippi.

All I know so far is he married either a Jane Parr or Marr and she's from Virginia also but I'm not sure where in VA.
But I have some possible leads that's why I'm posting to this county.
Jane was born about 1816.

I find them after they moved to Marengo, Alabama in the 1840 census, and then 1850 census in Kemper Co, Mississippi until his death.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Shap

Re: William Hooper identity

tunnelm1 — 2013-05-04 23:31:45Z

Thanks.

Re: William Hooper identity

fscangie — 2013-05-04 23:21:18Z

Just a note about your comment above:

"I see where William Hooper(apparently a brother of Rebecca Hooper) was accused of murdering Edward Cox."

The William Hooper you mention WAS a brother to Rebecca (Hooper) Cox Maxey. The evidence is in the 1847 will of Mrs. Nancy (Hooper) Ferguson of Cumberland County, Virginia. She, of course, was a sister to Rebecca and William Hooper. In her will, she both named her sister, AND mentions

"To a nephew James Hooper Son of William Hooper of Alabama the remaining part."

Census records show this nephew James Hooper was born about 1807/8 in Virginia; he later lived in Limestone County in 1830 to at least 1835, and then in Greene County, Alabama in 1850 and 1860.

Hide/Hyde/ Sims/ Simms - Powell

howdyhyde1 — 2013-03-21 13:26:29Z

Research the Hyde (Hide) Sims (Simms) Powell family of Powhatan County. Parky (Martha)& Campbil Hyde chilren are Robert, William, Rebecca. Parky lived with the Craille family perhaps as a servant or housekeeper. Robert married Jennie Jones from Amelia VA, William married twice, Sally last name unknown and the he married Melinda Chalkley from Amelia.
Rebecca married Woodson Simms/Sims from Powhatan, VA.
Woodson Sims parents were Sam and Milly Sims. Rebecca and Woodson had a daughter Charity Sims who married James Powell. Charity had a son before marriage name Roosevelt last name Sims. Charity and James Powell family along with Rebecca Hyde Sims moved to Richmond,VA in the area of Lee Street. No other information since the 1940 Census.

Re: 1880 - Albert H. Cox

tunnelm1 — 2013-02-15 15:30:36Z

Shirley....I show that Albert H. (Henry) Cox was a son of Edward Cox and Rebecca Hooper, and a grandson of a Mathew/Matthew Cox (of Buckingham Co., VA). Do you agree with that? I see where William Hooper(apparently a brother of Rebecca Hooper) was accused of murdering Edward Cox.

I show that Albert H. Cox and Elizabeth Amos had many children, with one of them being Edward Henry Cox. Edward Henry Cox married Margaret Crump, and they had Henry Thomas Cox, Joseph Edward Cox and James Robert Cox. The 1930 Manchester City (now Richmond/Chesterfield Co., VA) census showed the widow (apparently) Margaret/Margarette (Crump) Cox as the head of her household, and living with her were her sons Joseph and James. Shown living next to them was Margaret's third son Henry Thomas Cox, and Henry's wife Sadie (Sadie Sydnor, per some information that I found on the internet). Henry and Sadie's children at that time in the home were Richard, Edward and Raymond Cox (age 7). It appears that Henry and Sadie also had a daughter who was named Evelyn Cox (though she was not in the referenced home in 1930). I believe that the son named Raymond Cox was the man who ran the Esso service station at the corner of Westover Hills Blvd and Forest Hill Avenue (I was reared in that area).

Albert H. Cox and Elizabeth Amos apparently had additional sons (in addition to the above Edward) who were named Henry, James, John and Albert. Do you have any information on them? One reason that I ask is that there was a William T. Cox (age 35) who was on the 1880 census in the Henrico/Richmond, VA area, and he was married to a Sadie. Two of their daughters were Estella/Stella Cox and Birdie (shown as "Birtie" in 1880) Windall Cox. Stella married a George Paul, and in 1900, that George Paul and his family was also living in Manchester City....and Stella's sister Birdie Windall Cox was living with them.

Birdie married James Augustus Davidson, Senior around 1904/1905, and he became the Mayor of Farmville, VA (Prince Edward Co., VA) for one term around 1920 or so (and he also owned a store in that area). I am good friends with a granddaughter of James Augustus Davidson, Senior and Birdie Windall Cox, via their daughter Frances Davidson (who married James L. Brown).

I wonder if the above William T. Cox was a grandson of Albert H. Cox and Elizabeth Amos (via one of those several OTHER sons)....versus if there was/is no "blood relationship" here? Any/all information on the possible ancestry of the above William T. Cox would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Bill

P. S. DANCE advertises Powhatan County farm, 1864

theoldentimes — 2012-11-21 09:52:43Z

Hi,

I just posted an old ad for a farm in Powhatan County, Virginia. Names mentioned include P. S. DANCE (in Midlothian, Chesterfield County, Virginia) and H. C. GRAVES (who could be found in the town of Powhatan Court House, Virginia). Since the Civil War was in progress, I suspect they faced a REALLY bad real estate market at the time!
This was scanned from an original issue (NOT microfilm!) of The Richmond Whig newspaper (Richmond, Virginia) dated January 7, 1864, and you can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/psdance01071864powva.html
I hope it's helpful!

Barbara
http://theoldentimes.com/old_news_va.html
http://theoldentimes.com/ads.html
http://theoldentimes.com

Re: Mary Catherine Netherland

lewisparr — 2012-08-25 10:10:29Z

Just a quick correction: Richard Netherland Jr. and Catherine Rogan's youngest child, Martha b. 1840 DID NOT DIE AS AN INFANT. She is my ancestor. She grew up and married (VERY young) to Charles Powell. They had six children before her death in 1869 in Marion county, MO.
My line is through their daughter Matilda Catherine Powell who married James Alva Bottoms.

Re: Seeking information on Rev. Alexander Trent of Powhatan County

ray4cdja — 2012-08-22 02:02:53Z

No, I was unable to attend the community day activities. Your friend probably met my aunt and her daughter.

Hampstead...village or plantation...where was it?

dfletcher — 2012-08-21 20:15:07Z

I'm following up two leads, both pertaining to Dudley Ragland, who was attached to the large Ragland clans of Hanover, Louisa, and Goochland Counties. First in 1801 in a deed, and then in 1805 in an insurance policy (and both times for a Goochland County property), Dudley Ragland named his residence as "Hampstead," in Powhatan County. Given where Ragland ended up in Goochland, my best guess is that Hampstead was in the NW portion of Powhatan and near the James River. To date, though, I can find no reference to a property by that name in Powhatan. Other Hampstead plantations existed in VA at the time, one in New Kent, and another in Caroline.

Another possibility was that Hampstead was a property associated with the Cocke family of Surry and Fluvanna--the latter being the Bremo plantation. Dudley Ragland was an overseer for the Cockes in this location about the time of these two documents.

My other guess is that Hampstead was a village in Powhatan vs. a property. Either way, I'm at sea as far as just where this was. Can anyone help?

David Fletcher
Richmond, VA

Re: Alphonso Stephens 1886 (NC) - 1931? (Powhatan Co., VA)

Journeythruthepast — 2012-08-21 19:39:05Z

He died on October 27, 1930 in Powhatan Co. On the record his name is spelled "Stevens" rather than "Stephens". I printed out a paper copy of his death certificate today at the Library of VA, and would be happy to send you a copy by email or snail mail. Since you probably don't want to put your mailing address on this message board, you can contact me directly through my email--phopegibson@netzero.net - please be sure to reference "Stepehens" so I won't delete your message.
Best regards, Pat

Re: Seeking information on Rev. Alexander Trent of Powhatan County

reneeingram55 — 2012-07-30 01:26:45Z

Ray, Did we meet about six months ago at an event at the church? A dear friend of mine, Virginia Mercer introduced me to Reverend Trent and a brother of his. Virginia is very active at the church and I recently missed the Anniversary Banquet. Virginia told me that family members were here for the Community Day. Sorry that I missed both events.

Re: Seeking information on Rev. Alexander Trent of Powhatan County

ray4cdja — 2012-07-30 00:21:17Z

Renee here is the information that I have about Rev. Alexander Trent. He was the third child of 3 boys and 3 girls. Horace, Marty , Alice Trent- Smothers , Lucy Trent- Lee and Victpria Trent- Hazel.

Re: Seeking information on Rev. Alexander Trent of Powhatan County

ray4cdja — 2012-07-30 00:10:03Z

Renee, Rev. Earl Trent is my brother!!! I am searching since a member of my church mentioned an Alberta Trent is her grandmother. I am hoping to see if Alberta Trent is some how related to Rev. Alexander Trent.

Re: Seeking information on Rev. Alexander Trent of Powhatan County

reneeingram55 — 2012-07-29 23:05:52Z

Hello Ray4cdja - Yes, I am still very interested in knowing more about Reverend Alexander Trent, who was a distance cousin. I recently met two of his great grandsons in Washington, DC. One great grandson is Reverend Trent of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Renee Ingram, Washington, DC

Re: Seeking information on Rev. Alexander Trent of Powhatan County

ray4cdja — 2012-07-29 22:56:26Z

I was searching Rev. Alexander Trent saw your request. My maiden name is Trent as well. Rev Alexander Trent was my great grandfather.
Do you still want information? I see your request was from 2009.

Re: Seeking information on Rev. Alexander Trent of Powhatan County

ray4cdja — 2012-07-29 22:50:27Z

I was searching Rev. Alexander Trent saw your request. My maiden name is Trent as well. Rev Alexander Trent was my great grandfather.

Re: Hicks' of Powhatan, Virginia NEW INFO

@@tpowers@uscsumter.edu — 2012-07-11 16:44:32Z

Robert,

If you're still around, please e-mail me.

I know a little about Comotoma, and I knew Mrs. E.P. (Carrie) Hicks.

Tom Powers
tpowers@uscsumter.edu

Alphonso Stephens 1886 (NC) - 1931? (Powhatan Co., VA)

PhilH1123 — 2012-06-11 05:24:04Z

I am trying to establish the date and place of death for Martin Alphonso Stephens. I have an unsourced statement that he died "abt 1931" in Powhatan Co., VA, where he and his family (wife, Ethel, and daughters, Mildred, Azalee, Virginia, Zetta) were living in 1930 (US Census). He was born 23 Sep 1886, Burke Co., NC (WWI Draft Registration). Any help appreciated.

Elam Blankinship (Blankenship)

glennishastings — 2012-03-12 18:01:12Z

My 2nd great grandfather was Elam Blankenship. He was married twice...Once to Minerva Elam and second to Elizabeth Deal. All happened in Powhatan County or Chesterfield County, VA.

What I need help with is would anyone be able to assist me with Elam Blankinship's date of death? I know in 1880 he was listed in the census for Powhatan as being 70 years old..The US fragment of the 1890 census is fragmented and not avail for Virginia.

I would appreciate any help one might be able to give.

Please contact me directly prairefyre@sbcglobal.net

Shirley Cox Schroeder

John Harris abt. 1815

vfleming — 2012-03-12 02:25:43Z

Seeking information on free black John Harris born about 1815 of Powhatan, Va. 2 sons - Joseph & Simon or Simeon Harris & possibly one daughter Dolly Harris (although listed on the 1850 census as Dolly Fleming, but John Harris is Head of Household).

Re: Rocky Oak Church

bbbyrk1 — 2012-02-18 18:56:51Z

If yall are still looking for info on Rocky Oak Church in Powhatan VA. I can answer all your ? My mother is a trusty of the church and I live in Powhatan.

Hick/ Hix

trisblou6 — 2011-12-30 14:22:21Z

I am researching the african american Hicks family of Powhatan
Virginia. I looking for any connection of slave owner or plantation that Holman Hicks prior to 1870. Holman was born approx. 1808 and 1883 in Powhatan, Va. In 1870, a white man named William Noble lived on his property. Does anybody know anything about this?
Trisha Blount
blounttrisha@yahoo.com

Re: Powhatan, Va 1870s

adg0417 — 2011-10-24 20:21:43Z

This is tremendous. Thank you and I will check out those mines. I am from Ohio and was in the area of Palmyra and the Bremo Plantation earlier this year. I know Pleasant was from that area, so maybe this will help put me on the correct track.

Re: Powhatan, Va 1870s

embtree — 2011-10-24 15:18:54Z

He probably worked at the mines at Manakin Town. That would be close to Jefferson.
You'll find historical documents on early Manakin mines online. Many Huguenot families in the area are well documented and include references to the mines on their websites.

Re: Powhatan, Va 1870s

embtree — 2011-10-23 20:26:09Z

I think Jefferson is near the intersection of Route 711 (Huguenot Trail) and Route 522 (Maidens Road).
I don't know how far people traveled to work in the mines in 1870. It's possible that he work at Midlothian. There were other mines in the area too.
Are you familiar with the area?

Powhatan, Va 1870s

adg0417 — 2011-10-22 17:55:21Z

Looking at the 1870 census and I see a Huguenot Township with the post office listed as Jefferson. Does anyone have an idea of where exactly this would have been? My g-g-grandfather worked in a coal pit in that area...would that have been the Midlothian Mines or some other entity. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Re: Gen. Charles Scott-War Hero

cindywomble10 — 2011-09-24 17:38:04Z

hello...if you have a William Scott b 1807 who married martha elizabeth dunn...please contact me
cindy womble 863 858 2170 lakeland, fl

Re: Rocky Oak Church

glennishastings — 2011-08-28 16:35:40Z

Hey there, William..From what I know, it wasn't demolished and it was purchased by the Powhatan Historical Society..(I think)..

Let me check it out and I'll get back to you..

Your cousin,
shirley cox schroeder

Re: Rocky Oak Church

WilliamMaxey43 — 2011-08-28 01:09:58Z

hi, abt 3 yrs ago a local virginian confused this church with another and we were finally able to figure the situation out. the gentleman was also able to send me several pictures and pages of the church history book. below is a link to my maxeys of warrick tree which has the recorded history. if you have troubles linking to my tree you may also be able to type the following information and then do a tree search for the maxeys of warrick. i have alought of histoy on my maxey family and am always interested in adding. if you find anything of interest i would appreciate you sending it to my email w-maxey@sbcglobal.net

thanks bill
w-maxey@sbcglobal.net
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/895567/person/-2031438529

Charles Worley Maxey

Birth 1742inHenrico County, Virginia
Death 1813inBuckingham County, Virginia

Re: Rocky Oak Church

melton_esther — 2011-08-27 23:49:13Z

Mr. Maxey,

Interested to see your inquiry of the Rocky Oak Church, I currently attend the church weekly so it is alive and well. We also have a program of the Bicentennial celebration in July 31 1949 and also have a copy of a handwritten history of Rocky Oak Church done for the Centnennial celebration in 1914. There were many Maxey names mentioned in both. Any
info you have would be appreciated.

Re: Utley Family

phaley65 — 2011-08-19 04:02:20Z

Was Your Thomas J. the son of Harrison and Sarah Utley? If so please contact me at pamhaley@yahoo.com. Thank you

Claiborne, Webb, West, and Fox Lines

ScottCollins50 — 2011-08-18 04:35:12Z

I was wondering if there was anyone out there doing research on these families: Claiborne,Webb,West,Fox
I hope I may be able to emlist someones help to sort out what information I have on them and what if any connection exists to the Pamunkey tribe. I can be reach also at saponi360@yahoo.com

Funn Family

colleenlaw64 — 2011-08-10 13:21:39Z

I am looking for information on Mack Funn and his wife Isabella. Both were born in 1828. They lived in Spencer, Powahatan, Virginia.

They both have a connection to the Walker-Latney family.

If you have any information, please forward it. Thank you so much.

Re: Netherland Search

sshljon2 — 2011-03-14 13:25:43Z

Looking for information about Richard Netherland and sons John and Jordan Netherland. Live near Kingsport TN where Netherland In is.

Re: Patriot Anthony Christian (1760 to post 1796)-

abmiller197 — 2011-02-05 22:17:45Z

I have Anthony Christian, JR Born 1760; Powhattan Co., VA
died 1796; Cocke Co., TN
Married Rebecca Prosser on May 25, 1797. she was born Nov. 3, 1768 and died 1830 in Cocke Co., TN
Bill Miller

Patriot Anthony Christian (1760 to post 1796)-

cocchia — 2010-12-12 14:41:15Z

I am looking for gravesite of Anthony Christian. He served in the American Revolution. He was born / died in Powhattan County, Virginia. He may have owned land in a place called Negro's Arm. Does anyone know where this place is located ?

Dr. John Burton Nowlin Obituary

iberiansquaw — 2010-09-10 19:01:51Z

Dr. John Burton Nowlin, native of Charlotte, NC and more recently of Powhatan, died Thursday, January 8, 2009. Dr. Nowlin practiced family practice medicine at Duke University and in Southside Virginia until his retirement in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Mary Jones Nowlin of Charlotte. He is survived by his brother, Robert Worthington Nowlin of Charlotte; and brother and sister-in-law, Preston and Carolyn Mason Nowlin of Powhatan. He is also survived by his nephew, Preston Nowlin III and his wife, Judy; and great-nephews, Preston IV, Robert and Clay of Charlottesville; and by his niece, Mary and her husband, Eric Bendfeldt; and great-nephew, Freeman; and great-nieces, Hannah Brendfeldt of Harrisonburg and Amanda Trainum of Seattle, Washington; and by his nephew, Charles Nowlin and his wife, Annette; and great-niece, Joy of Richmond. There was a private burial service on Sunday afternoon, January 11, and a public memorial service at Powhatan Mennonite Church at 3540 Old Buckingham Rd., in Powhatan, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Helfer Project International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR/USA 72202.

Charles Dallas Green Obituary

iberiansquaw — 2010-09-10 18:54:46Z

Charles Dallas Green, Sr., 63, of Powhatan, died October 2, 2009.

He is survived by his wife, Jean M. Green; two sons and their wives, Charles, Jr. and Michele Green, Jason and Tiffany Green; daughter-in-law, Karen Green, mother, Marian S. Green; brother, Larry Green; sister, Darlene Middleton, all of Powhatan; four grandchildren, Chaytor and Ty Green, Jessica and Justin Agcaoili and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Green, Jr.; two sons, Joseph Nowlin Green and Robbie E. Green.

The family will receive friends Saturday October 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rt. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held Sunday 2 pm at Powhatan High School. Interment Red Lane Baptist Church Cemetery, Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, contributions may to be made to Dixie Youth Scholarship Fund or Powhatan Youth Athletic Association.

Margaret Palmore Obituary

iberiansquaw — 2010-09-10 18:53:25Z

Margaret (Peggy) Palmore age 99, widow of Joseph Guyon, passed away on December 8, 2009.

She is survived by her sons, Douglas, his wife Nancy and John, his wife Carolyn and four grandchildren, six great and two great, great grandchildren. She was a graduate of Bryant and Stratton Business College in Buffalo, New York. She worked as a bookkeeper and insurance agent. An avid historian, she wrote many historical articles for the local newspapers and historical periodicals. She published her second book, Powhatan Pathways – Homes, History, Structures and Stories” in 2008. She was a docent at the Governor’s Mansion in Richmond for 12 years. She resided at “Provost”, the Palmore family home for over 75 years.

A Memorial Service will be held at Providence Presbyterian Church on Monday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Providence Church, 1950 Ridge Road, Powhatan, VA; The Powhatan Historical Society, P.O. Box 562, Powhatan, VA; and The St. Francis/ Emma Foundation, 5004 Cartersville Road, Powhatan, VA 23139.

Danny Ruffin Seitter Obituary

iberiansquaw — 2010-09-10 18:51:09Z

Danny Ruffin Seitter

Danny R. Seitter, 43, left this life on August 3, 2010. Originally from Chesterfield, Mr. Seitter had built his life in Powhatan for the past 17 years.
Danny, a devoted father, could always be seen around the baseball field and basketball court.

A coach for many years, he participated in several leagues, Huguenot Little League, PYAA, CBC and Bon Air Basketball, as well as the Huguenot Huskies, and Powhatan Slammers. Mr. Seitter had a tremendous talent for being able to connect and mentor children.

In addition to the coaching, he also helped to mentor the youth at Beaumont Correctional Facility and the Red Lane Baptist Youth Group. An avid hunter and fisherman, was a longtime member of the Green Bryer Hunt Club in Prince George, VA. He was also a 1985 graduate of Manchester High School.

He is survived by a wife, Susan W. Seitter, and two sons, Daniel Ray Seitter, and Andrew Glenn Seitter. He is also survived by grandparents, Sterling and Marjorie Wallerstein of Wake, Va, a sister, Vickie Renee Seitterof Wake, VA, a brother, Leroy Emerson Seitter Jr.of Chesterfield, brother-in-law, Ernest Ray Williams and wife Renee Mitchell Williams of Glen Allen, VA. Also were nephews and nieces, Emerson Leroy Seitter III (Skipper) of Chesterfield, Brandy Renee Seitter of Kent, Ohio, Alexandra Nicole Williams, Jason Mitchell Williams, and Kerry Elizabeth Williams of Glen Allen, Heath Shires-Valle of Raleigh, NC and Kimberly Shires Evans of Virginia Beach, Va.

The family received visitors on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Currie’s Funeral Home in Kilmarnock, Va. and a service was held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Harmony Grove Baptist Church in Wake, Va.
In addition, there will be a memorial service at Red Lane Baptist Church in Powhatan on Thursday, August 12, 2010 with Josh Cappes officiating, and a reception following.
If you would like in lieu of flowers, there is a Danny R. Seitter Memorial Fund being prepared at Central Virginia Bank in Powhatan, Va.

Katherine Cross Passmore Obituary

iberiansquaw — 2010-09-10 18:45:55Z

Katherine Cross Passmore

Katherine Cross Passmore, of Powhatan, died August 19, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Dillard R. Passmore; four children, Kenneth Passmore, Danny Passmore, both of Powhatan, Karen Passmore of Prince Edward, Pamela Franklin of Powhatan; three sisters, Ruth Waters of Michigan, Wilma Day and JoAnn Moffitt, both of North Carolina; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharlene Rowe. The family received friends on August 22 at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan and where funeral services were held Monday. Interment Old Powhatan Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 247, Powhatan, Va. 23139.

Carrie Elizabeth Mason Bowman Obituary

iberiansquaw — 2010-09-10 18:45:13Z

Carrie Elizabeth Mason Bowman
Carrie Elizabeth Mason Bowman, 89, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2010. She was the widow of Martin Bowman and is survived by her daughter, Marie Moss and husband, Bill; sons, Billy Bowman and wife, Janice, Philip Bowman and wife, Pat, Johnny Bowman and wife, Anne and Don Bowman and wife, Terry; sisters, Mildred Witt, Doris Witt, and Susie Williams; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Bowman was a member of Ramsey Memorial United Methodist Church.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, at Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road.
Her funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 18, at the funeral home. Interment followed at Dale Memorial Park.

Thomas Edward Reekes

iberiansquaw — 2010-09-10 18:44:10Z

Thomas Edward Reekes

Thomas Edward Reekes, age 85, of Powhatan, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddie and Maggie Reekes. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Clarine Wilkinson Reekes; his daughters, Patti Reekes Cole and Rhonda Reekes Cafazza (John); granddaughters, Kimberly Cole Goff (Patrick), Anna Cafazza McChesney (Greg) and Sarah Cafazza; his great-grandson, Camden Thomas McChesney; and extended family and friends. Tommy was a graduate of John Marshall High School. He served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII after enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an Iwo Jima survivor. He retired from Bell Atlantic after 44 years of service and was founder, past president and life member of Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad since 1954, a 32nd degree Mason and an active member and past commander of the American Legion Post 208 in Powhatan. Tommy was an active volunteer in the Powhatan community and was a member of Powhatan United Methodist Church. His remains rested at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, where the family received friends and where funeral service were held Saturday. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad, Manchester Volunteer Rescue Squad or Powhatan United Methodist Church.
Online condolences to woodyfuneralhomehuguenot.com.

Elwood Floyd Yates Obituary

iberiansquaw — 2010-09-10 18:42:43Z

Elwood Floyd Yates

Elwood Floyd Yates, 107, of Powhatan, died surrounded by his family on August 31, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Charles and Elia Avery Yates; and his wife of 69 years, Mary Bowles Yates. Floyd was the last surviving member of a family of nine of Charles City County.
He was the world’s oldest active member of the Lions Club International and the longest serving Masonic Mason in Virginia. Floyd retired as a Ford-Mercury dealer after 54 years.
He represented Powhatan and Chesterfield counties as a delegate in the Virginia General Assembly from 1940 to 1951.
He is survived by his son, Elwood Floyd Yates Jr. and wife, Vickie; four grandchildren, Kathy “Muffy” Yates Vestal and husband, Marty, Elwood F. Yates III and wife, Brandi, William M. Yates, Ashley G. Fitch and husband, Christopher; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Shirley Wade and Sherri McKenna for their loving devotion in caring for Floyd and especially to the 5 O’Clock Boys, who added much joy and years to his life.
The family received friends Thursday at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home.
Funeral services wereheld Friday in the Powhatan United Methodist Church.
Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Powhatan United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 147, Powhatan, Va. 23139.

Va. Adams'

tigersue01 — 2010-08-14 01:13:51Z

I am trying to find info on my grandfather James Kelly Adams (1900-1976) and his father Sydney Johnson Adams (1865-1910). We know he was adopted but that is about all we know. He believed he was born in Smyth County, but I do not feel confident about that. At this point I am just trying to track them down in SW VA.
Any info on either/both would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: Powhatan County Chancery Causes

kayaddis — 2010-06-18 21:44:10Z

This is really a wonderful service by the Library of Virginia. As many times as I've been to the Library, as many trips as I've made to various Virginia courthouses,
I never was aware of this digital collection. Powhatan County is just the latest one added.

Thanks to the library staff for doing this!

Powhatan County Chancery Causes

chancery157 — 2010-06-11 19:53:37Z

The Library of Virginia (LVA) is pleased to announce the completion of another digital scanning project. The processing, indexing, and digital reformatting of the Powhatan County chancery causes is now complete. The images have been added to the existing index on the newly redesigned Chancery Records Index (CRI) which is now located on the Library’s home for digital collections, Virginia Memory. The Powhatan County chancery images date between 1782 and 1929 (The index of cases covers the years 1782 through 1938). This locality joins twenty-seven counties and cities whose chancery causes have been digitally reformatted and made available through the Library’s innovative Circuit Court Records Preservation Program, which seeks to preserve the historic records of Virginia’s Circuit Courts. The indexes and images can be found at the following link. http://www.virginiamemory.com/collections/chancery/

To date, The Library of Virginia has posted over 4.8 million digital chancery images for forty-four localities. Several localities are presently being scanned and will be posted in the coming months. Please see the Chancery Records Index for a listing of the available locality chancery collections.

Chancery causes are cases that are decided on the basis of equity and fairness as opposed to the strictly formulated rules of common law cases. Chancery cases are especially useful when researching local history, genealogical information, and land or estate divisions. They are a valuable source of local, state, social, and legal history and serve as a primary source for understanding a locality’s history. Chancery causes often contain correspondence; property lists, including slaves; lists of heirs; and vital statistics, along with many other records. Some of the more common types of chancery causes involve divisions of the estate of a person who died intestate (without a will); divorces; settlements of dissolved business partnerships; and resolutions of land disputes.

If you have any comments, questions, or corrections regarding the CRI or scanned images, please contact chancery@lva.virginia.gov.

1880 - Albert H. Cox

glennishastings — 2010-03-29 06:30:45Z

I am looking for any and all information on Albert H. Cox.

He was married to Elizabeth Amos. The lived a "stones throw" away from the Amos' in Powhatan. John Calhoon Amos, Jr. was Elizabeth Amos' brother.

The Cox family had many children. Albert Cox lost a lot during the Civil War. I believe he and his wife migrated to somewhere. I have taken the 1880 census 1890 census line by line...

Please help. Thank you.

Shirley Cox Schroeder

Re: SUBLETT

VaRebl — 2010-02-20 04:50:33Z

FYI-Powhatan was not formed until 1777. Manakin Towne and Subletts tavern were originally in Cumberland Co but now are in Powhatan on modern day Rt 711 also know as Hugeunot Trail. There are several old churches in that area with French names in the cemetaries. If he died in 1754 within 10 miles of Manakin Towne, he is now in Powhatan.

Re: John Bryant (not married to Judy Winfrey)

rbryant991 — 2010-02-02 23:03:06Z

Buckingham Co. NOT Birmingham