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HUTCHINS / COX
Searching for information on Strangeman Hutchins and Elizabeth Cox. They were married in
Hanover Co., Va on Dec. 11, 1757. Will share information on these surnames: Hutchins and
Cox. Patti Ashcraft 12/31/96
DAVENPORT / HARRALSON
I am looking for information on Martin Davenport, b c 1683 in New Kent County. d. 4 May
1735, will probated in Essex County. I believe he is the son of David or Davis Davenport
of New Kent. Martin married Dorothy Harralson c1710. I am trying to find out if/how she
might be related to Peter or Paul Harralson of New Kent County. Any information on their
origins would be appreicated. Carol Kirk 12/29/96
RICE
Seeking other descendants/researchers of William Rice, d: 1734, Hanover Co, VA. William
had a son named Thomas and a grandaughter named Sarah (Sally) Rice, who was born in 1767,
Hanover Co, VA and married Hugh Gwynn. K. Gresham 12/13/96
HUDSON / PATRICK
John Hudson of Hanover Co., VA, had a son, Charles, who was born in Hanover Co., about
1720. Charles married Susanna Patrick about 1740. Would appreciate proof of this marriage.
Of their nine children, one was Panela Hudson who was born in Prince Edward Co., VA, in
1763. Would appreciate proof that she is, in fact, the daughter of Charles and Susanna
Hudson. William L. Ming 12/12/96
BOWLES / HOLMAN
Researching family of Thomas Bowles and Sarah Holman who lived in Hanover Co., VA . Thomas
b. 1761, d. 1839. He lived on the Chicahominy River. Will swap info. Leanne Dooley
12/12/96
ELLIS/WATSON/DABNEY/BALLARD/MAUPIN/GILLASEY/POLSON/MULLINS/WATTS
Searching for desc. of Bartelott ELLIS of Albermarle and Hanover Cos, VA and Richard
ELLIS, possible brother. Bartelott was a Sgt. in the VA Battalion of Wm. Byrd in 1758; m.
Hulda (possibly DABNEY) and had:
Thomas J.W. who m. Mary Elizaeth BALLARD 1821
Dabney m. Frances WATSON, dau of John WATSON of Albermarle Co, VA, 1807
John B. m. Malinda MAUPIN, dau of Cornelius MAUPIN 1805
pos. Nancy m. Lewis GILLASPY 1802
pos. Nelly m. Thomas POLSON 1786;
pos. Elizabeth m. John MULLINS 1802
pos. Dudley Brown m. Elizabeth WATTS 1802
Richard ELLIS was also in the same VA Battalion. Descendants moved to Lewis Co, VA (now
WV) and to IL. Anyone connected? aulicino@teleport.com Emily 12/6/96
LANE / MALLORY
Lane Family: Am searching for father's name to the following family:
Wife - Ann (Nancy)
Arabella V Lane born Oct 1837 married Joseph T. Mallory
Melvina Lane born 1825
Gloria Desmoines- Koidahl 12/4/96
JAMES / FORD
My mother, maiden name James, of Church Road, Dinwiddie Co., VA. Her mother was a Ford of
Church Road area where many Fords still live and are buried at Trinity United Methodist
Church (Church Road.) There are also many Fords in Dinwiddie and Amelia Co. My mother's
father was a James who had roots in Hanover Co. He and my mother are buried at Sunset
Cemetery in Chester, VA....Alfred James/Frances Lee James Davis. Her grandfather, also
Alfred James, is buried in Chesterfield Co in a small family cemetery near Rt. 10 and
I-295 (recently discovered by me.) I would like to share what info I have and get more on
the Hanover/Caroline Co. JAMES family. I have some evidence that the James' also resided
in Ashland and even Petersburg areas as well. A great uncle is buried near off of Rt. 1
near the Halfway House near Chester. I have also recently found James relatives in TEXAS
where it appears that 100+ years ago, brothers went to Texas and others stayed in the
greater Richmond/Petersburg/Ashland areas. Please contact me. I would like to fill in this
part of the family and share and obtain other info with interested persons and, hopefully,
unknown James family. Ronald W. Davis 11/30/96
WALLER / PAGE / KING
Looking for Waller in VA., and any papers of Ann Waller Reddy, Richmond, VA genealogy
researcher in 1949. Col. John Waller came to New Kent Co. in 1695, married to Dorothy
King, daughter and 5 sons. Youngest son, Benjamin, had a son named John who m. Judith Page
of Hanover, and another son Benjamin, who m. Catherine Page of Hanover. Interested in this
line and any Waller who left VA to settle in GA by 1800. Ann Davis 11/30/96
SUMPTER / IVESON / SUDDARTH
Looking for information concerning the Sumter/Sumpter family of Hanover County; William
Thomas Sumpter and wife Elizabeth Patience Ducle' Iveson had a daughter, Patience, born in
Hanover County and christened there about 1736. Patience Sumpter married James Suddarth on
09 Dec 1746 and she died in that county ca 1813-1814. Looking for further information on
the Sumter/Sumpter family. Elaine R. English 11/26/96
MARTIN / WHITE / LEWIS
Register of St. Peter's Parish: "Mary ye Daughter of John Martin Born April ye 19th,
1709." Mary d. 23 Sept 1796; m. 1726, Jeremiah White (b. 1695). Does anyone know
whether or not Mary's mother was Letitia/Lettice/"Letty" Lewis? J. D. Brittingham 11/22/96
RICHARDSON / HAMBLETON
Am searching for parents/siblings of David Richardson b. bef. 1789 Va. d. 1830 Henry Co.
Ga. In Hanover Co. Chancery Wills and Notes there is an entry for Sarah Hambleton's will.
In her will, she names David Richardson son of Ann Richardson (her daughter) as an heir
providing that David support his mother during her life. The will was probated in Louisa
Co. on 9 Dec. 1816. Who was Ann Hambleton/Richardson's husband? There is an entry showing
a Richard Richardson as witness to her purchase of a negro woman named Dinah and her child
named Bing. Was Richard Ann's husband? Where did this David Richardson go; who was his
family? Any information will be happily accepted. Thanks. Anne Coady 11/13/96
RICHARDSON / WISDOM
Hanover County Taxpayers--Saint Paul's Parish
David Richardson 1782---1802.
The above named publication lists a David Richardson 1782-1783
Then: 1784 showing an ordinary license
1787 with a Craddock Wisdom
1788 David Richardson Senior and 2 adults
1789-93 David Richardson Sr. and 1 adult
1802 David Richardson shown, no horses, cattle or slaves.
Did David Richardson Senior die between 1793 and 1802? Was the David Richardson shown in
1802 his son? Where did David Richardson (1802) go after that? Any info. at all about any
of the above named people will be happily accepted. Anne
Coady 11/13/96
TINSLEY
Trying to sort out Tinsley families in Hanover Co in 1700s and early 1800s. Looking for
someone working on families of John and Cornelius Tinsley for early 1700s, but all info
welcome.Joe Downing 11/12/96
HILL / LNU
I am looking for any information on Samuel Hill and his wife Lnu. Samuel was born in 1775,
presumably in Hanover County. He left on or about 1800-1805 with his son Austin and other
siblings for Kentucky, Tn and finally settle in White County Illinois in 1819. I have no
other information about his Virginia History......... Any help will be deeply appreciated.
Other email address is JEWH @aol.com Jack Hill
11/9/96
JAMES
I am searching for information about the JAMES family of Hanover County, Va. in the
1700's. Names were Foster, John, Thruston, George, Edmund.Thanks in advance for any
information. Lucas James 11/6/96
THOMPSON / MILLS / JACKSON /
Searching for information on these families - Charles Mills m. _______Thompson early
1700's. Their son Charles Mills m. Ann Jackson about 1740. Ann is daughter of Thomas
Jackson. Their son, Nathaniel Mills m. Frances Thompson. Would like to find out if the
Thompson's are of the same family. Also, would like to find the parents of Thomas Jackson. Pat Kruger 10/23/96
GLENN
Seeking information about James Glenn(died about 1763, probably in Hanover County, VA),
who had 13 children by his wife Hannah -- including at least two sons, James and Nathan,
who moved to the Broad River area of South Carolina. Would like to have a transcript of
James Glenn's will -- if he left one. Especially interested in property transferred to his
children. Would also like to know who James Glenn's parents were, and where he was born.
Thanks in advance. Audrey McDowell 10/21/96
GAMMON / BAGBY
My great-grandmother was Frances A. "Fanny" Gammon (circa 1830- 50)who married
Rev. William Bagby of Louisa Co,VA. Her father was a William Gammon. Does anyone have data
on this William Gammon or the Gammon family of Louisa County, VA.? Linda Reams 10/19/96
SWIFT / HILL / BOWLES / ISBELL
I am looking for the family of Eugenia Stanhope Swift, born 1836. She was the daughter of
John Swift, Jr. and Susanna Swift Swift and She lived in Louisa County, Va. She married 1)
William T. Hill and 2) his brother, Robert David Hill. This is my great grandmother. My
mother said she was born in England, but I can't find anything to substantiate that as
Swifts seem to have been in that area for some time. Does anyone have any information on
John Swift, Jr.? Linda Reams 10/19/96
HOPE / ANDERSON / BOWLES / ISBELL
I am looking for information on Benjamin Burton Hope (circa 1730-90) of Louisa Co., VA. He
married Elizabeth Anderson, daughter of Thomas Anderson and Frances Jones Anderson. His
daughter Caroline G. Hope (born 1802) who married Joseph "Spotswood" Bowles, was
my g/g/grandmother. His daughter, Martha"Patsy" Hope who married Robert T.
Isbell(married 1804), was my g/g/grandmother on another line. Linda Reams 10/19/96
ISBELL / HOPE / BOWLES
I am interested in any data on the family of Joseph and Ann Isbell of Louisa County (circa
1730-70) Their son, Robert T. Isbell who married Martha H. Hope is my g/g/g/grandfather.
Their daughter Elizabeth W. Isbell who married Augustine Bowles is my g/g/g/grandmother on
another line. Linda Reams 10/19/96
HILL / PEAY
I am trying to trace the family of Samuel Hill of Hanover/Louisa Cos., VA. In 1801 he
married Polly Peay. His son, Lancelot Hill, born 1804, is my g,g,grandfather. Any Hill
data from these two counties would be appreciated. Linda
Reams 10/19/96
CHASTAIN
James and John Chastain were Preachers in Hanover County in about 1750. They came to
Washington County, TN, in the early 1770's. I am looking for information on them and proof
that they were they represented by Patrick Henry in "Parson's Cause Case". Jackie D. Peters 10/17/96
ABNEY / TANDY / HOLMAN / HOLMON / HOLOMAN
Paul Abney was living in Spotsylvania in 1730 - 1750. We are looking for his children.
Paul was a neighbor to Roger Tandy. Our missing Holmans ( Tandy, William, or John ) may
have been living with the Abneys or Tandys at this time. Our Tandy Holmon may be listed in
the Hanover County Day Book 1751 - 1757. We are looking for information about Holmans and
Abneys who lived in Louisa/Hanover Counties 1755 - 1780.
Yolanda Holman-Olsen 10/14/96
LITTLEPAGE / WINSTON / BOBBY / MEUX / LANKFORD
Researching the following colonial Hanover Co., families:
Col. James Littlepage (1714-1767), his wife, SARAH WINSTON.
William "Essex" Winston (1703-1779) and his wife, Rebecca Bobby.
Richard Littlepage and his wife, Ann Meux.
Sterling Lankford (? - 1829) and his wife, Maria Mitchell Innes Littlepage.
Anne Baker 10/14/96
ASHWORTH / MOREFIELD
Researching the Ashworth and Morefield surnames. Jonathan Ashworth, said to have been
listed on 1708-1748 Quit Rent rolls in St. Paul's Parish, Hanover Co. By 1756, he owned
land in Lunenburg Co. as a Morefield deed identifies land as adjoining that of Jonathon
and one of his sons married Jane, daughter of John Morefield who left will recorded 1751.
Names associated with these families are BLANKS; ABBOTT; BRUCE; ANGLIN LaVerne 10/14/96
MILLS / CLOPTON / JACKSON
Searching information on the Mills family
Nicholas b. ca. 1670,m.Ann Clopton, lived in Hanover Co.;
Charles b. ca. 1690,m._____Thompson, lived in Hanover Co.;
Charles b. ca 1720, m. Ann Jackson, daughter of Thomas Jackson, lived in Hanover Co.;
Nathaniel b. ca. 1750, m. Frances Thompson, moved from Hanover Co. to Orange Co.. Patti Kruger 10/11/96
FUSON / BATES / HALL
William Fuson (son of John) b 16 Apr 1762 in Hanover County, VA; married 1784 in Patrick
County, VA to Hannah Bates; died 1835 in Patrick County, VA. I am a descendant of their
daughter Sarah Fuson who married Thomas Row Hall. Wish to exchange information with others
researching this family. Katina Keith 10/11/96
BUTLER / EDWARDS
Searching for information and documentation regarding Patrick Butler who was born in
Hanover Co. on March 1, 1760 and was the son of Zachariah Butler and his second wife, Mary
Edwards. Patrick Butler lived in Mecklenburg County during the Revolutionary War and
served as a private. Kathi Ross 10/11/96
HARALSON / CHAMBERS
Peter Haralson moved to Hanover Co. from Holland in the late 1600's. He married Mary
Chambers in 1715 who was the daughter of William Chambers. I am looking for information on
the Haralson or Harralson family and on the William Chambers family. Arthur F. Harralson 10/9/96
KING / BESS
We are looking for any information related to Charles King born April 5,1750, in Hanover
Co. He moved to Botetourt Co. in the 1770s. He married Rebecca Bess, daughter of
Christopher and Mary Bess. We have no documentation but we think John and George were his
brothers and Robert his father. These names occur in Hanover Co. records at the right time
but we can't seem to connect them. Bradley S. King 9/28/96
WALTON
I am working on the Waltons starting with Edward Walton, Jr. born about 1668 in York or
New Kent Co., VA, m. Elizabeth Mason who died in New Kent Co., VA in 1720. Their son John
Walton, Sr. was born July 08, 1709 in New Kent Co., VA and married Mary Sims about 1735.
He died in Hanover Co., VA in 1772. John Walton, Jr. was born April 01, 1738 and died
September 232, 1793. John married Mary Baker, a daughter of Martin Baker about 1757. Mary
was born December 5, 1739. I then follow their son Martin who went to Tennessee about
1800. Ann Lynn Bailey 9/25/96
DICKENSON
Looking for information on family of Nathaniel Dickenson Sr. who settled on north side of
Little River near Hanover/Louisa County line in 1727 and died there in 1753. Son Nathaniel
Jr. also lived partly in Hanover partly in Louisa from 1755 through death in 1783. Don Dickenson 9/22/96
MOORE
I'm researching 5g-grandfater Stephen Moore, b. bef 1765 in Hanover Co., d. 1811 in
Botetourt Co.. Married Catherine ? b. abt 1765, d. aft 1812 in Madison Co. Ohio. Children
were William abt. 1778-1804, John abt 1780-1839, Nicholas 1782-1847, Stephen Moore Jr. abt
1790-unk, James abt. 1792-unk, Anne abt 1793-aft 1820. I have more information, especially
on William, to Moores of 1996. Any leads would be great! Thanks, Butch Butch Moore 9/20/96
BENNINGFIELD / CAULK / RICE / HAWLEY / LARIMORE / CARPENTER / MILBY
Seeking information on Henry Benningfield who resided in Hanover Co., VA from about 1782
until 1792. He served in the Virginia Line in the Revolution and was pensioned in Bourbon
Co., KY. Am looking for information to tie Henry with the following people, most of whom
were born in VA, and most of whom married in Green Co., KY:
Reuben Benningfield, b. 1792; m. Lydia Caulk on 7/25/1816
John Benningfield, b. 1782; m Sarah Ann Rice on 1/23/1805
Martha Benningfield, b. 1785; m. James Larimore on 2/28/1811
Henry Stroud Benningfield, b. 8/6/1787; m. Mary Frances Hawley
Mary Benningfield, b. 1787; m. Richard Larimore on 1/15/1812
Doshia Benningfield, b. 1790; m. James Carpenter on 1/5/1819
Daniel Benningfield, b. 1791; m. Susanna Milby on 1/28/1812
Rhoda Benningfield, b. 1793; m. James Samuel Milby on 8/13 1811
Donald Mark Phillips 9/13/96
COOK / BURCH / JONES
I am seeking the descendants of Benjamin Cook. Benjamin's will was probated in Hanover
County ca. 1759. From deeds I have been able to identify two sons William and Benjamin.
William wed Kizziah Burch and Benjamin married Effy Jones. Thanks. Ruth Kicklighter 9/10/96
CRENSHAW / COSBY
The Crenshaw family was in Hanover Co at its creation. I am researching the ancestors of
James Crenshaw who was in Fayette Co, KY by 1790. I think he came from Louisa Co, but his
family was originally in Hanover and maybe New Kent. I need proof of his descendancy. He
married Lucy Cosby of unknown parentage. Jim Fitch
9/8/96
RIDDELLE / RIDDLE
Searching for info on Moses Riddle, born Hanover Co., VA ca1735. Family legends state that
he was an illegitimate son of a colonist and an Indian woman. The History of the
Ancient Ryedales, by G. T. Ridlon tentatively identifies his father as William
Riddelle, who came to VA from France ca 1730. William
R. Riddle 8/25/96
EWING / HUGHES
I am looking for the parents of Oliver Hughes b.abt 1760 in Hanover Co. and died bef 1860
in Russel Co. He married a Jane Ewing b. abt 1763. Any help would be appreciated. Dennis Hughes 8/23/1996
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