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March 24, 1997 from
BELL, JETER -
My 5th great grandmother was Elizabeth (Beautiful Betsy) BELL b. abt 1746 m. Henry JETER abt 1765 in Amelia Co?, VA d. 1833 in Bedford Co, VA. I'm looking for her ancestors and siblings.

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March 16, 1997 from
FIELD, GARLAND, HURT, MILLEN, NICHOLS, TUCKER -
Seeking information on the FIELD and HURT families of Bedford county. Looking for information about my GGGG grandfathers: John FIELD who died in Bedford county on 8 May 1823, he was married to Jane MILLEN. And John HURT born in Albemarle county and died in Bedford county. He was married to Anne GARLAND who was born in 1742. Other Bedford county names being researched are: Garland HURT & Betsy Ann TUCKER; Charlotte Matilda Ann HURT & William O. FIELD Sr.; Josephus HURT & Charlotte NICHOLS. I will share what I have on any or all of these families.

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March 15, 1997 from
MELTON -
I would like to exchange information with anyone who is researching the Absalom MELTON family which was listed on the 1782-1787 Virginia Tax List of Bedford Co. I have very little information on him at the present time but do have other MELTON data which I am very willing to share with others. Regards

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February 26, 1997 from
GOOD, HONTS -
I'm looking for info on my g-g-grandparents, Mary GOOD b. Oct. 25, 1807 in Virginia, m. on December 15, 1830 just across the county line in Natural Bridge, VA to Daniel HONTS, b. Jan. 1, 1811. They moved to Illinois at some point, as they both died there (Mary in 1893 and Daniel in 1876). I'd love to hear from anyone with any information on them. Thanks!

WHITE -
My 6GG George WHITE, Father of Joseph WHITE, moved to Bedford Co. from Amelia Co. about 1756. His Wife's name ? His Parents ? Any info appreciated.

ANNSPAUGH, BARGER, CALVERT, GRANT, HELM, JONES, MOHR, PARKER -
John Daniel HELM, b Sep 1, 1741 in GER, d Sep 27, 1818 in Bedford Co. M Sophia Magdalen MOHR on Apr 1, 1772, and a Mrs. JONES. Immigrated with brother Francis HELM ca 1768 to Baltimore. Moved to Sharpsburg, PA >Fincastle, Botetourt Co > Bedford Co. Inventory of his estate Oct 27, 1818, recorded in Bedford Co Nov 23, 1818 in will Book 5, p 45. Ch: My John Daniel, Jr, b Apr 1, 1773, m Lucy GRANT and Catherine BARGER (Oct 25, 1798), d Apr 1, 1854; David, killed in Canada in War of 1812; Abram, died in Battle of New Orleans; Hannah, m Fred ANNSPAUGH; Sallie, m Reuben PARKER; Elizabeth, m William CALVERT.
Larry P. Cornwell
7725 Halcyon Forest Trail
Montgomery AL 36117-3483

BOSWELL, COMPTON, YOUNG -
I am searching for information on William Reeves BOSWELL m. Mary Alice YOUNG in 1894 in Bedford County, VA. He was probably born late 1840's. I would also like any information on his father William BOSWELL m. Elizabeth COMPTON on Oct. 19, 1831 in Bedford County. William was born in 1811 in Bedford County.

BOWMAN, PENN -
Any help that you can provide on the PENN's of Bedford Virginia would be greatly appreciated. My great-grandfathee's name was Alonza PENN he married FUGUA and had three son's. One of these three was my grandfather Johnson James PENN who married Mary BOWMAN and had 13 children-- Please help, Aldora

WIMMER -
Interested in any information about the family of Johannes / John WIMMER who died in Bedford Co abt 1780.

HUNT, WALTON -
Researching William WALTON b ca 1742 VA who mar Mary HUNT b 1761 in Bedford or Franklin Co VA. Mar ca 1781 Franklin Co. Mary was one of fourteen children. Need names of Mary HUNT's and William WALTON's parents. Believe surname HENSON or ESLI (EASLEY ?) may be in background of HUNT family because these are common given names among families of Mary HUNT's siblings. After American Revolution, William and Mary WALTON and their children relocated to St Louis MO (possibly by way of KY.

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January 29, 1997 from
CLEMENT, STEPTOE -
Searching the surname STEPTOE, starting with James STEPTOE, clerk of Bedford, who married into the CALLOWAY family of Lynchburg, circa 1780. I am most specifically interested in his grandson, Dr. Patrick Dillon STEPTOE, who left for Pittsylvania Co in 1858 or 1859 to establish a medical practice and marry Lucy CLEMENT. Would love to know something of the records available before making the long trip from Connecticut. Many thanks,

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January 13, 1997 from
CREASY, DOWDY, ORE, WOOD -
Seeking parents of Charles Washington WOOD born 15 Aug 1827, probably in Bedford, VA. He married 15 Nov 1846, Bedford Co., VA. Mary Ann ORE. When his parents died he was raised in the home of his school teacher Edward ORE. Seeking parents of Edward ORE. born about 1788 and married 23 Feb 1816, Bedford Co., VA. Judith F. DOWDY, daughter of Hundley DOWDY and Eleanor (CREASY) DOWDY of Bedford, VA.
Carolyn H. Brown
PMB 347
P.O. Box 2040
Roseburg, OR 97470-0413

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January 12, 1997 from
KIRK, WEBB -
I am looking for information about KIRKs who were in Bedford County in 1820. John KIRK was born in Bedford County @1820 his parents were William KIRK and Sarah WEBB KIRK. I need any information about these people. Did John grow up and marry someone in this area? Who were the William and Sarah KIRK's other children? Thank you

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January 10, 1997 from
DOWNING -
Seeking ancestors of John DOWNING who d. 1777, Russell Parish, Bedford Co., VA. Wife: Mary. Children: William, John, Andrew, James Ezekial, Martha, Margaret, Mary. A number of the children migrated to KY and some on to St. Charles Co., MO.

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January 5, 1997 from
BALLARD -
Looking for a marriage record for Moses BALLARD born 1795, Bedford Co VA, Son James M. born 1827 Va, Moses settled im Missouri abt 1853. I am looking for name of his spouse. Thank you in advance for your help.

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January 2, 1997 from
ANDERSON, HAYNES, LAWHORN -
I am looking for the burial place of John HAYNES, b. 1753, Halifax co. (?) VA, d. 1840, Bedford co. VA. He was the son of William W. HAYNES, mother unknown. He had several children: Dudley, Thomas, David, Edmund (My gggrandfather), Patrick, John D., Betsy, Anderson. He married Joicey ANDERSON, date unknown. He had willed his farm to Edmund and Elizabeth LAWHORN to take care of him and Joicey until their death. Any help much appreciated. C.

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