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A group for people with roots in Virginia.

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Comment by Cindy Neely on July 20, 2009 at 8:44am: I have lived in the Thaxton area of VA all my life with the exception of 2 years. My descendents are: ORANGE, CARTER, DOOLEY, PARKER, OVERSTREET, CREASY, CREASEY, also looking for my husband's ancestors: BURWELL, NEELY. I'm looking for any information about these families. If you're looking for your ancestors from my area I may be able to help you.

Comment by Sally Campbell Repass on July 20, 2009 at 8:33am: This is for Carol D. Keith... I noticed you mentioned CAMPBELL in your comment below. I am very interested in talking with you about this, as my maiden name is CAMPBELL.
Thanks!
Sally

Comment by Cynthia L. Fregoe on July 20, 2009 at 6:59am: Looking for the ancestors of William L. PAGE,Jr. born 1803 in the city of Richmond. I can't find evidence of anyone else by the name of William in that area. He was ship's captain/oysterman and married Rachel MESSICK 26 Dec 1826 in Poquoson,York Co,VA. Their children were George W married Mary E.(my line).,Emeline married Hiram TAYLOR,Ann/Nancy married William Thomas FORREST,Sr.,William,Curtis,Sarah,Dolly,Obediah, and Virginia. Also can't find a marriage date for George W PAGE and his wife Mary E. and can't find their death or burial info. Anyone out there related to this group? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Comment by MWOOLUM on July 19, 2009 at 2:23pm: Hello, I am researching my Hylton line from SW Virginia. I'd like to find out more about the children of Eli and Delilah Hylton (married 1870 in Floyd Co).

Comment by David McMillan on July 19, 2009 at 2:13pm: Virginia names are McMillan (Scotland->Richmond->Halifax->Bedford), Hall/Pratt (Floyd), Richardson (Botetourt) and many more.

Comment by Brenda Perry Davis on July 19, 2009 at 1:43pm: Hi , My Name is Brenda , my Virginia ancestors are Bradshaws, Wills and Joyners from Southampton County, Isle of Wight County and Nansemond County, Va. Is theiranyone else researching these famlies. My Great Grand parents were Adolphus Gilliam Bradshaw and Victoria Wills, Mathew Wills and Richenda Joyner

Comment by Christy La Barthe on July 19, 2009 at 12:26pm: I'm looking for info. on my gr-gr grandmother Harriet Elizabeth McMinn. She married John Hugh Forgey (born in Scott Co. VA 1848). I've seen the names Mitchell and Patterson attached with no clear documentation. Thanks- Christy

Comment by Sheila Catherine Kline on July 18, 2009 at 6:57pm: I am a new member, and am seeking information about the Bowyer (Boyer/Bower) lines in VA/WV. I have a Philip Bowyer in Dunsmore in 1700's. Any Bowyer info appreciated!

Comment by Carol Dobkins Keith on July 18, 2009 at 3:10pm: Georgie, I have Dodson in my Dobkins and in my Campbell lines. They were from Augusta/Shenandoah Counties, and apparently migrated to Tennessee-all three families about the same time.

Comment by Lois Faulconer on July 18, 2009 at 9:27am: I am interested in Faulconer line, Morton lline and many others.