Goochland - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Re: Leake & Mask Families

bacox7 — 2009-11-15 13:00:31Z

Thanks for answering and for sending me what you have on this family. The cemetery was very grown up and looked as though it hadn’t been taken care of in recent years. Mr. Norman was surprised and said that although he hadn’t been there for a few years, it had been taken care of up until then. The large monument to Walter had fallen over at one time but had been put back up and repaired. Do you have pictures of it? If not I took some and will be glad to send to you.

Another thing, do you have any information on how the Leakes tie into the Moores. I have yet to prove that some of the Leakes went on to Lunenburg-Brunswick County VA. Guess that will be my next trip. I would like to find some info on the internet so that I can prove it when I take my trip. Thanks for any help you can give.

My direct email is lotusgirl58@yahoo.com if you would like to use that one.

Re: Re: Leake & Mask Families

ebhudgens — 2009-11-14 13:11:22Z

It sounds like you went to thew right place. If you send me your email address, I will send you a file on the cemetary and a map for its location. This system will not allow PDF files as attachments.

There was a reunion there about 15 years ago, and it was cleaned up, but I have not heard of any organized work there in years.

Ed

Re: Re: Leake & Mask Families

bacox7 — 2009-11-14 05:11:38Z

I know many years have past since you wrote this. Hopefully, you are still interested. 11/20/2009 I went to Goochland Co VA to see if I could connect my relative John Jackson Moore to Mary Leake who was born in Goochland Co (no luck though).

What I did find was that a gentleman in his 80's had never heard of 'Rocky Spring(s)' and he had lived there all his life. He mentioned that there was a large farm within walking distance and I wondered if this could had been part of the original 'Rocky Spring(s)'? Our 'guide' took us to a cemetery known as the Leake Cemetery that was grown up but had readable memorials in it. Also 2 stones erected by DAR. The largest memorial was for Walter Leake.

I later went to the library and there the cemetery was listed as Rocky Spring-Leake Cemetery. Confirmation?

Douglas Register

ahankosk1427 — 2009-10-27 04:27:36Z

I have a copy of the "Douglas Register" If you are interested in what is in the book you may contact me at

hankosky@satx.rr.com

Re: Pankey/Childress

maxineredford — 2009-10-11 14:09:04Z

I have John (Jack) William Childress and William Lucian Childress. Their parents were William J. Childress and Harriett Faudree. They married sisters, daughters of John Floyd Pankey and Mary Frances Booker.There is a book titled John Pankey of Manakintowne, VA and his Descendants that can give you information.

Re: John Bryant Hylton Family

GledaBaldini — 2009-09-02 02:54:07Z

I think that we were in contact several years ago prior to a Hilton Reunion in England.
I've never seen any documentation on the parents of John Hilton although the indenture to John Nutt seems to be well accepted. I've not been able to follow English history around the time of Cromwell and the Charles' and the importance of religion in the politics. Eric Lamberton who traces the family at the British end had mentioned the fact that the Hiltons were Catholics also. What is confusing is the John Hilton became a sexton of St. Peter's Parish and I think that was/is and Anglican/Episcopalian church. Can you send the references on Robert Hilton.

Re: John Bryant Hylton Family

bobheltonoh — 2009-09-02 02:30:47Z

Thank you for your reply. I have George Hilton married to Esther (Hester) Newman, 1722, New Kent County, Virginia. I have only 9 children listed for George & Esther. John Bryant, died Mar 28, 1829, first married to Obedience Cox, Nov 24, 1757, Cumberland County, she d. 1764, then to Mary Ligon, 1765, Chesterfield, Virginia. Mary Ligon's will was contested, as she being the wife of John Bryant in Cumberland County Court, 1764. This will was attested to by Mary West, wife of John Helton, born 1763. John Bryant's name found in tax records of Cumberland County, 1782, owning 400 acres, valued at 40 pounds, he paid 8 shillings taxes. John Hilton, of New Kent Parish, imbarked from Bristol,Glouchester England. Many have listed Bristol as his birth place, thats unknown now & not believed to be correct. He was indebted to John Nutt, a Bristol Merchant & tobacco farmer in Virginia for four years. At the end of his obligation to Mr Nutt, he was given 50 acres in New Kent County, It is said that John & other male members of the Hilton family being Catholic, refused to attend the Anglican Church as ordered by the King, they where then thrown into prison in London. The debt to Mr John Nutt, was to pay for his prison release & passage aboard ship to America. Further research points to John's father to be Robert Hilton, of Helton Bacon, (now Hilton Village) in England, Robert served as Justice of the Peace, Westmoreland County, England , 1666. John's mother was Mary Hilton, daughter of John(Baron Hilton) Hilton,Hilton Castle. All dates for births & deaths from The St. Peters Parish Register, New Kent Virginia 1680-1787. (NACDASV - 1904)

Re: John Bryant Hylton Family

GledaBaldini — 2009-09-01 13:05:26Z

From "A Hylton Legacy Our Roots in Appalachia" by Deborah Ward. John Bryant Hilton was the son of George Hilton Sr. and Esther (Hester). He was orn about 1737 in King and Queen County. He was married twice. Married Obenient Cox (Coke) in the Dover Church in Goochland Co. on the 24th Nov 1757. He marries Mary_______ before 1784. He and Obedient had George Hilton born in Goochland County 20 May 1761. He was baptized in Dover Church, Goochland Co. 13 Sept 1761.

John Bryant Hilton was the grandson of John Hilton and Elizabeth who married about 1690 . They lived in New Kent Va, where he was a farmer and Sexton of St. Peter's Parish Church. The dates of his birth are unclear as is where he came from in England and how he came to Virginia.

Your John Bryant was one of ten children. I am descended from his brother Elijah.

The are a few Hilton genealogists around. Most of the books were published privately.

Black schools in Goochland?

beckyblake01 — 2009-08-24 23:40:35Z

I am looking for the name of a "colored" school house near Fife built in 1934. If you know of it please post the name and its location. I would also like to know if it is still standing.
Thanks,
Becky Blake

Re: Goochland Parrish Family Information

young2183 — 2009-08-04 23:02:28Z

Does you have a Powhatan Parrish listed in your Parrish research from Goochland Co., VA??
Thanks, Kathy Young

Re: Gum Springs, VA

young2183 — 2009-08-04 22:50:05Z

Goochland Historical Society is where I researched for my family from Gum Springs, Goochland Co., VA.
www.goochlandhistory.org
Kathy

Re: Utley DNA Project in Ancestry.Com

berniebland — 2009-08-02 21:49:04Z

Hi: There is a man named George Utley who you may want to contact and see if he is interested in the Utley Family DNA Project. George is a descendant of Royal Utley who moved to and died in Hopkins Co., KY. Royal is the son of Obediah Utley and Jane willis of Goochland Co., VA.

HIs E-Mail is utleygm@msn.com

Bernie

Re: Utley DNA Project in Ancestry.Com

genealogygroupie — 2009-08-02 13:22:33Z

Probably related, Bernie, but still looking for Utley males from the Goochland branch to take the DNA test to confirm this.

Re: Utley DNA Project in Ancestry.Com

berniebland — 2009-08-02 04:03:21Z

Jim:

I am a descendant of the Utley Family of Goochland Co., VA. My great great grandmother is Virgnia Jean Utley who married Jeremiah Ellis on 8 Feb., 1819 in Goochland Co., VA. The parents of Virginia Jean are Obediah Utley and Jane Willis of Goochland Co., VA. Are you by chance related to this Utley Family?

Bernie Bland in Springfield, VA

Re: Thomas LAURENCE + Savary

K_Weltz — 2009-07-29 06:13:29Z

Just wanted to let you know I'm looking for the same information, but have nothing to offer you. I'm descended from their daughter Martha Lawrence, and her son Stephen Slade Taylor. Sorry I can't be of any help.

Re: Pankey/Childress

maxineredford — 2009-07-06 02:56:55Z

Hi, I have these people in my line. I have Ernest Lynwood as having married Mary Edna Gray. I have them as having four children, however, I do not have their names. Can you help?
Thanks,
Maxine

Re: Old Cemetery in Manakin

karrows — 2009-06-15 12:58:47Z

""Do you have any knowledge of John & Lucy DuVal Jennings and cemetery in Goochland Co. where they might be buried or their son, Albert Galiton Jennings? I plan to visit that area in about 10 days to do some exploring.

Thanks!

Re: Dr. John Woodson b. 1586

diane5620 — 2009-06-06 23:43:12Z

Wow -- 700 A.D. I'm related through Dr. John's son, John -- through one of Virginia "black" sheep, and by that I mean great-grandpa George was a bit of a rascal.

e-mail me at: diane@wkar.org

Utley DNA Project in Ancestry.Com

genealogygroupie — 2009-06-06 12:40:11Z

I am looking for Utley males from the Goochland/Powhatan Utleys to participate in the Utley DNA project. The DNA test is a painless process which involves using 3 cotton swabs to gather samples from inside the mouth. I have recently submitted my test to Ancestry & discovered that I come from the same stock as the Uttleys of Heptonstall, Yorkshire, England. My purpose in taking the test is also to find a link between the Virginia & North Carolina Utleys from whom I am descended. If interested, please go to Ancestry.com for order information or contact me via email. Jim Utley, b. Richmond, Va, now in Fulton , Maryland just outside DC & Baltimore.

Re: Nicholas Brown, III.

rclaudebrown — 2009-05-21 17:40:02Z

Ann
is this Henry Nicholas Brown III the grandson of Henry Nicholas Brown, b. 1831 in Halifax NC, died somewhere around 1909 in Hillsborough, Orange Co, N.C. ?

Re: Jennett/Gennett research

hallow40 — 2009-05-21 12:53:08Z

Hello. I am researching John Jennett in Halifax Co., VA. He appears there around 1803 but James Jennett and Samuel Jennett appear there in 1768. I think they're related, possibly John is son of James. There were Jennetts/Gennetts in Goochland, VA, very early. Several were named James, one was Thomas. I am trying to see if there's a connection between the Halifax and Goochland Jennetts. Some Jennett families were on the coast of NC and I have tried to connect them to Halifax Co. VA but no success yet. I'd like to hear from you. Do you have Gennett info to share? Thanks!

Re: Jennett/Gennett research

laura31674 — 2009-05-10 13:30:34Z

my maiden name is Gennett what info are you looking for?

Jennett/Gennett research

hallow40 — 2009-04-19 13:11:18Z

I would like to correspond with anyone who has researched or is researching the Jennett/Gennett (other variations) surname in Goochland. Any leads are appreciated!

john gilliam bailey married nancy forest 1817

jacobailey59 — 2009-04-18 12:51:48Z

john gilliam bailey the oldest son of callum holman bailey and judith gilliam bailey first married nancy forest in 1817 in goochland co va. byy 1819 nancy and john lived in barren co ky.nancy died or something happened as by 1839 john was living in monroe co ky and married sarah mcmurtrie who was my g grandmother and john my g granddad. anyone having info on nancy forest please contact me. talley bailey critt61626@aol.com

Re: Pankey/Childress

luckygirlnmcc172 — 2009-04-05 02:33:36Z

this is the same line that i have in my family. my grandfather was ernest lynwood childress and his father was
lucien childress. please reply.

Re: Pankey/Childress

luckygirlnmcc172 — 2009-04-05 02:31:14Z

This is very interesting this is the same childresses i have in my family tree....ernest lynwood was my grandfather.

Re: Elizabeth Pleasinton Edwards (Birth 02/23/1900), child of William Arthur Edwards & Marion Willey

dhazel1 — 2009-03-03 14:08:28Z

I found Bessie's family on the 1910 census - maybe you have? It is not my family.

1910-1851 Venable St., Jefferson Ward, ED 87, Richmond City, Henrico Co., VA

EDWARDS, William A., age 56 (born abt 1854, VA), shipping clerk, packing house
, Marion, wife, age 44 (born abt 1866, MD), mother of 4, 3 still alive
, Lillian E., daughter, age 24 (born abt 1886, MD)
, Bessie E., daughter, age 9 (born about 1900, VA)
, Marion, daughter (but marked "M" for male), age 6 (born abt 1904, VA)

William and Marion state that they have been married about 27 years, so they wed about 1883. I tried to find this family in other censuses throughout Virginia and Maryland, but no luck. There are too many William EDWARDS to be sure of the correct one. The only Marion WILLEY from Maryland that was close was the following, so possible parents?:

1870 - 6th Ward, Baltimore City, Baltimore, MD
WILLEY, William, born 1805 (whole family born MD)
, Maria, born 1827
, Elemuel, born 1847
, Hannah/Anna, born 1856
, Cecelia, born 1858
, Georgiana, born 1859
, Marrion, born 1862

Hope this helps. Goochland Co. is next to the city of Richmond.
Laura

Re: Elizabeth Pleasinton Edwards (Birth 02/23/1900), child of William Arthur Edwards & Marion Willey

bhrobey — 2009-03-03 00:31:39Z

Thank you so much!! I thought I checked some census data in the past but I must have missed something. I will subscribe to the census and maybe a few before this one. This was one of the branches of the family tree that I have been stuck at for quite a while. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me. This info. is invaluable.

Thanks - Bart Robey (Haymarket, VA)

Whitson family in 1742

RossSmith53 — 2009-03-02 14:05:05Z

Would someone have records showing who the Whitson were living in Goochland co Va in 1742? Thanks, Ross

Wrays in Goochland co Va i the 1740's

RossSmith53 — 2009-03-01 18:16:47Z

Would someone have the records showing which Wray or Ray families were in Goochland co Va in the 1740's? Thanks, Ross

Re: Nelson Childress, Spotswood Childress, William Childress

doris_cope — 2009-02-28 13:42:23Z

One of Nelson Childress's sons (Preston) married Jane Parrish on March 7, 1841. Maybe this is are the same family.
Would you send me a copy of the will.
Thanks, Doris

Re: Nelson Childress, Spotswood Childress, William Childress

doris_cope — 2009-02-27 00:54:35Z

My email is doriscope@yahoo.com
Doris

William Crank, b. 18 Sep 1772 in Goochland County

AnneSONeal — 2009-02-21 23:09:54Z

Would some kind soul who has access to recorded births for 1772 please search for William Crank? I am interested if a record bears the name of his parents. Many thanks, Anne O'Neal, annesoneal@bellsouth.net

Re: John Bryant Hylton Family

bobheltonoh — 2009-02-19 14:16:17Z

New information, John Hylton/Hilton, is believed to have first benn married to Obedience Cox, & she the likely mother of John Helton born 1763, Goochland County.

Elizabeth Pleasinton Edwards (Birth 02/23/1900), child of William Arthur Edwards & Marion Willey

bhrobey — 2009-02-16 03:46:41Z

My grandmother's name was Elizabeth (Bessie) Pleasinton Edwards. She was born in Goochland County, VA on 02/23/1900. On her 1956 social security application, her parents are listed as William Arthur Edwards and Marion Willey.

If anyone has family members with these names, please let me know. I am at a complete stopping point in my research.

Thanks - Bart Robey

Re: Jane POYTHRESS md. Thomas ROLFE-who are her parents?

cherokeewoman60 — 2009-02-10 14:03:12Z

Also seeking. The only thing I know is her father was Lt. Francis Poythress b. 1614? d. 1661?, mother was Alice Mary Peyton b. 1605? or Mary Sloman 1624-1675 according to ANESTRY HINTS. Also, Lt. Francis Poythress parents were Joshua Poythress 1588-1613; Peachy ? 1592-1618. I am so confused because some of them say they were married a year after they were born. It's crazy????? If anyone out there has anything that makes sense please let me know. Thanks!!!

John Bryant Hylton Family

bobheltonoh — 2009-02-03 14:33:00Z

Looking for information on John B. Hylton, born 1740, died Mar 28, 1815, Goochland County. Married Mary Lignon, before 1763. Had at least one son John, born about 1763. Any information would be greatly appreciated, bob h.

Re: Lewis, Porter, and Dutoit family

thomasja — 2009-01-12 14:02:48Z

I am direct discendant of Pierre Dutiot and Barbara DeBonnet through their daughter Elizabeth Dutoit and her husband Thomas Porter through a couple of children. Marie Porter married Daniel Guerrant. I come through this line through DR Thomas Porter Guerrant. I would most appreciate what you have on the Dutoit's and DeBonnet's family lines going back from Pierre and Barbara.

Thomas McBride

genfem — 2008-11-22 04:16:26Z

Thomas Mc Bride's first wife Rebecca J ? died before 1852 second wife Ellen Offlighter in an old query by Bill Mc Intosh. Does anyone have a contact for him?

Thomas McBride

genfem — 2008-11-22 03:36:05Z

I am looking for the parents of Thomas McBride born ca. 1816-1820 in Goochland Co., Va. His mother listed as Elizabeth (?) McBride born 1790 Goochland Co., Va. need father and mother's maiden name. and the maiden name of his wife Ellen.
Thomas was in Nelson Co., Va. in 1860 and listed as born Goochland as was his mother who lived with him and his family. His father was not in the household in 1860. His wife Ellen listed as born Nelson Co., Va. oldest child born Augusta Co., Va. with the rest of the children born in Nelson.
They relocated to Jackson Twp., Buchanan Co., Mo. and then a some moved to fairview Twp., Fulton Co., Il. where a daughter (Pauline) married Samuel W. Hall.
Thier daughter married into Smysor's who are great grandparents of my children.

Re: Hicks of Goochland Co.

jpthacker1 — 2008-11-14 01:52:47Z

I believe we share the same grandfathers! Have info if needed. Pam

Goochland Courthouse lookup

azlsat — 2008-10-31 17:51:07Z

Hi -
I am looking for someone to do a contemporary lookup of a deed at the Courthouse. I would be willing to pay for the service but don't really want to go through a title co. as I'm sure they would charge a fortune. Can anyone help?

Watermills/Gristmills in Goochland County

crawford19761 — 2008-10-30 17:28:44Z

I know the chances of this building remaining are exceptionally small but I thought I'd ask anyway in case anyone is familiar with the area.

I am a descendant of John Moss of Goochland County through his son, Nathaniel. When he dies in 1784-85, John Moss left to Nathaniel a plantation, two slaves named Isham (or Joham) and Richard, and a water gristmill. I believe that gristmill was on Little Byrd Creek.

Like I said, this may be a ridiculous question as the chances of the building still being there are minute, but does anyone know if that Gristmill is still extant or does anyone have any information regarding this structure? I would love to learn what I can about this mill, this land, and John Moss.

Thank you.

John and Drucilla Edge

BeckyVaught51 — 2008-10-21 13:06:11Z

John Edge b. 1770 Goochland County, VA d 1828 Bladen County, NC md bef 1790 Drucilla ? Children James, John, Willis, Allen, Elias, William, Jane and Catherine.
Does anyone know what Drucilla's maiden name was and who her parents were?

Thanks to anyone who can help!

Mordecai & Ransom Southerland / Sutherland

SusieQ27205 — 2008-10-10 13:03:41Z

I am looking for any rec of Mordecai & Ransom Southerland / Sutherland in this county. Both are born in the 1740's and later moved to NC.

Can anyone me out,
Kimi Southerland

Re: Samuel Hicks / Absalom Hicks

tunnelm1 — 2008-09-30 13:13:08Z

I appears that the Hix/Hixe/Hicks family of Goochland Co., VA came from the John Hixe who married Sarah Preston (from the James City/Charles City Co., VA area). They APPARENTLY had sons named Thomas, John, Daniel, Henry, Nathaniel (married Rebeckah Johnson), Marmaduke, Hubbard, Richard, Joseph and Samuel Hix, Senior (who married Diane Willis). Marmaduke was on the Goochland Co., VA tithe lists in the 1730s-1740s, as were a few other Hix men...including Samuel Hix, Samuel Hix, Junior and Goulder Hix. Nathaniel Hix lived in one of the surrounding counties, as I recall. Some of members of the Hix family were in Lununeburg/Mecklenburg Co., VA later (including a Richard Hix, as I recall)

A David Davidson from my family had been closely associated with Thomas Hix from this family in Charles City Co., VA in the early-mid-1730s, and it appears that a possible son of this David Davidson named William Davidson (who was on the Goochland tithe list in the 1740s) married a Hix woman, since they named sons Goulder, Richard and John Davidson. "Little Sammy Hicks" down in NC was almost certainly from this same family, as the name "Golder/Goulder" appears down there again. One of the Hix woman married a man named Martin Martin, and that couple had a daughter who married a man named Merry Webb. This Webb family also married into my Davidson family.

If you "Goggle" for "John Hixe" (and/or "Hix") and "Sarah Preston," you will get several "hits."

FURLONG, WATKINS

karenPEERTERRY45 — 2008-08-08 19:05:52Z

Looking for information on JOHN FARLOE, ROBERT FURLONG and wife SARAH WATKINS. All of Henrico and Goochland County. John b. about 1700, Robert b. about 1733 and Sarah b. about 1735.

GOOCHLAND CO JAMES RIVER COMMUNITIES

karenPEERTERRY45 — 2008-08-07 17:47:27Z

Can anyone identify the following 1750's communities?

Little Creek
Dover Plantation

These are names of acres/areas left/bought in deeds/wills in Goochland Co VA.

Re: Samuel Hicks / Absalom Hicks

DoloresRutherford58 — 2008-08-05 13:46:33Z

Please contact me personally at dee848@att.net. I have both a HICKS line (that went to NC) and a YATES line that originated in MD, but went to VA early.

Re: Samuel Hicks / Absalom Hicks

CPartee5942 — 2008-07-29 13:26:05Z

My ancestor was James M. Hicks/Hix, born c1774 in Goochland Co., VA. He moved at some point in his life to Lincoln Co., NC.. I found him there by the 1810 census and their is also a record of 1805 regarding the estate of John Yates, des'c, naming James Hicks and wife Sussanah Yates (daughter of John). I believe James was likely in Lincoln Co., prior to this, possibly living in the home of a brother named John HIcks, who was a head of household living next door to John Yates in 1800. Two males 16-25 were in the Hicks home.
John HIcks seems to have disappeared by the 1810 census, when James then began to appear. I believe John died or moved away.
The 1860 census of Lincoln Co., NC., had the information that James was born in Goochland, VA. (I'm not sure if the census recorder specifically asked what county and state, but he apparently provided it and that was what was recorded. I am looking to find the Hicks/Hix family of Goochland which my ancestor came from.