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Gleanings from chancery court case file

This information is extracted from A.J. Lane et al vs J.C. Taylor, Chancery Court Records, 1879-1882, Index No. 1882-023, Library of Virginia, Richmond. William Taylor 1794-1849 and Mary Catherine Horton 1790-1873 children are: Benjamin B., John C., Nelson H., Isaac S., W.W., Sallie, Mary, James W., Eliza. Sallie maried Owen Wade and died before 1879. [...]

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David Andrew Collins & Mary Sulfridge

David Andrew Collins b. Aug 8, 1860 in Scott, Virginia; d. Apr 18, 1933 in Buchanan, Missouri. Father Leonidas B. Collin(g)s, mother Nancy Hill. Married Mary Sulfridge abt. 1879 in Scott, Virginia – b. 1849 in Nicklesville, Virginia. Father Palmer (Parmer) Sulfridge of Strawberry Plains, TN and mother Elizabeth Anna Fogleman of Virginia. Submitted by [...]

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Case of William Davis, Deposition A & C

Submitted by Don Davis, he writes; I wish to inform people who visit this site about who we are and where we come from. The second purpose of this information is to find out more information about our genealogy. I want to pass a little knowledge on and to gain a little back. Our hope [...]

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Nancy Jane Allen Collins

Nancy Jane Allen Collins was the daughter of Esther Jane Neal Allen. She was born abt 2 years after Esther’s husband John Allen died. This death certifcate filled out by her son states her father’s name was Geo Allen born in Ireland. I do not know if he really knew what he was saying or [...]

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