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The following is a Ahnentafel (ancestor-oriented) report on Keith Foster Godsey.  This information is as accurate as I could make it (Jan 13, 2006).

Ancestors of Keith Foster Godsey

 

Generation No. 1

1. Keith Foster Godsey1,2,3,4,5,6, born 06 Jul 18977,8,9,10; died 16 May 198011,12. He was the son of 2. Andrew Emmett Godsey and 3. Mary Courtney Foster. He married (1) Leah Placida Arnold13,14,14,15,16 16 May 1918 in Washington D.C.17,18. She was born 23 Apr 1892 in Baltimore, Maryland19,20,21,22, and died 23 Mar 197223,24. She was the daughter of Herman Arnold and Virginia Lee Neidhamer.

Notes for Keith Foster Godsey:

Harvey Fox Photocopy:

"Vera Deppert was witness" (for wedding in DC)

More About Keith Foster Godsey:

Residence: 1920, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia25

Social Security Number: 226-42-107726

SSN issued: Virginia26

More About Leah Placida Arnold:

Education: 1900, In school (can read and write)27

Residence: 01 Apr 1930, Along State Highway 13, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia28

Generation No. 2

2. Andrew Emmett Godsey29,30,31, born 10 Sep 1866 in Cumberland Co, VA32,33,34,35; died 15 Jan 1941 in Cumberland Co, VA, USA36,37,38,39. He was the son of 4. James Benjamin Godsey and 5. Mary Catherine Talley. He married 3. Mary Courtney Foster 24 May 1894 in Center Church, Cumberland Co., Virginia40,41,42.

3. Mary Courtney Foster43,44,45,46, born 21 Sep 1872 in Virginia, USA47,48,49,50; died 24 May 195151,52,53. She was the daughter of 6. John Thornton Foster and 7. Lucy Frances Talley.

Notes for Andrew Emmett Godsey:

Harvey Fox Photocopy:

"Married on Thursday, May 24, 1894 at Center Church, Cumberland, VA by Rev. J. W. Reamey who was pastor of Cumberland Baptist Church. Fannie T. Foster and William E. Booker were witnesses."

1930 Census Home was owned and worth $1000

More About Andrew Emmett Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Occupation: 1910, Mail Carrier, Rural Route54

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

Residence: 1880, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia55

More About Mary Courtney Foster:

Residence: 1930, N Side of State Highway 13?, Madison, Cumberland, VA, USA56

Children of Andrew Godsey and Mary Foster are:

i. Fannie Talley Godsey57, born 22 Aug 1895 in Cumberland, VA, USA58,59; died 04 Aug 1995 in Prince William, VA, USA60; married Lyle B. Danby 02 Dec 1913 in Center Church, Cumberland Co., Virginia61; born 20 Dec 1890 in Brown Co, OH, USA; died 12 Jul 1976.

Notes for Fannie Talley Godsey:

Dedicated to Fannie and Lyle By Mr & Mrs. P. J. Flippen

Cumberland County VA & its People, p99

You have learned the art of real living, beyond any doubt,

For year after year, you have turned the lining out.

The shadows may come, but you chased them away,

And smiles, not frowns, gladden other lives, day by day.

You've made Home a Divine Institution, not just a place to dwell.

And have carefully trained your children to live right, as well.

So they love their home, which is a home to their many friedns, too,

All of which reflects in their characters, as few lives do.

Not only through your home, but wherever has come the call,

Be it church, school, or public life, you have promptly answered all,

Given of your time and talents, your fellow man to uplift

And taught your boys and girls to love the same kind of gift.

You have traveled the same road that most of us do,

With days of sunshine, days of shadow, and problems not a few.

But why all the rhetoric? What are we trying to say?

Simply that you merit and deserve all the joys of your day.

More About Fannie Talley Godsey:

Residence: 1910, Parents62

Notes for Lyle B. Danby:

From Colonial Cousins, "Mrs. Hopkins [Frances Godsey Danby] is the daughter of Lyle B. Danby and Fannie Talley Godsey of Cumberland, VA. Her paternal great-grandfather, Thomas Danby emigrated to Ohio from Lincolnshire, England, about the middle of the last century. She is also paternally a direct descendant of Benjamin Ross, brother to Betsy Ross of flag fame. Maternally, she is a descendant of the Fosters, Thorntons, Talleys, Godseys, and Jones of Cumberland County, VA. Directly in her line are Dr. Edwin P. Talley, early Virginia physician, and Major-General Peter Jones, of the American Revolution."

1 ii. Keith Foster Godsey, born 06 Jul 1897; died 16 May 1980; married Leah Placida Arnold 16 May 1918 in Washington D.C..

iii. Catherine Ophelia Godsey63,64, born 13 Jul 189965,66; died 09 Sep 197267; married Roscoe Lovins 15 Jun 1922 in Her Home, Cumberland, VA, USA68; died 15 Apr 1951.

More About Catherine Ophelia Godsey:

Residence: 1910, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia (Parents)69

iv. John Lawrence Godsey70, born 05 Mar 190371; died 04 Aug 1956 in Cumberland, VA, USA71; married Minnie Pearl Foster 18 Jun 1938 in Her Home, Farmville, VA, USA72; born Abt. 190872; died 10 Dec 195872.

More About John Lawrence Godsey:

Occupation: 01 Apr 1930, Truck Driver - Merchandise73

Residence: 01 Apr 1930, N Side of State Highway 13?, Madison, Cumberland, VA, USA73

v. Andrew Emmett Godsey74, born 06 Jul 1905 in Cumberland, VA, USA75; died 24 Jun 1978 in Cumberland, VA, USA75; married Eloise Brightwell Blanton 12 Mar 1926 in Cumberland, VA, USA76; born 05 Aug 1905; died 14 Feb 1969.

More About Andrew Emmett Godsey:

Residence: 1910, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia (Parents)77

vi. Willie Winn Godsey78,79,80, born 04 May 1908; died Unknown; married Darlene Ruehl Private; born Private.

More About Willie Winn Godsey:

Residence: 1910, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia (Parents)81

vii. Martha Courtney Godsey, born Private; married Oliver Blankenship Private; died 14 Nov 1979.

viii. Clyde Kendall Godsey82, born 19 Jul 1914 in VA, USA83; died 25 Jan 1970 in Henrico, VA, USA83; married Margaret Richardson 08 Aug 1944 in Her Home, Richmond, VA, USA; died Feb 196084.

Notes for Clyde Kendall Godsey:

At home of parents in 1930 Census

More About Clyde Kendall Godsey:

Residence: 01 Apr 1930, N Side of State Highway 13?, Madison, Cumberland, VA, USA85

 

Generation No. 3

4. James Benjamin Godsey86,87,88,89,90,91, born 10 Jun 1838 in VA, USA92,92,93; died 27 Mar 1918 in Cumberland, VA, USA94,95. He was the son of 8. Royal Francis Godsey and 9. Delilah Meador. He married 5. Mary Catherine Talley 29 Nov 1865 in Cumberland County96.

5. Mary Catherine Talley96,97,98,99, born 02 Nov 1845 in Cumberland, VA, USA100,101,102; died 03 Feb 1918103,104,104. She was the daughter of 10. Nelson Talley and 11. Sarah (Talley).

Notes for James Benjamin Godsey:

Served as a Confederate in the Civil War. Children named by Miss Mary E. Godsey, 7 Mar 1963, to Prentiss Price. His papers are in the McClung Histotical Collection Library, Knoxville, TN; and Ronald Audet, 1995. In the 1860 Cumberland County, VA census. He may be the James Godsey of Virginia who enlisted 22 May 1861 at Rose Hill, VA.

More About James Benjamin Godsey:

Record Change: 26 Dec 2005

Notes for Mary Catherine Talley:

Hard to pin down when (and even where) she was born. Based on 1880 census (most reputable source), she was 32, which means she was born in 1847-1848. World One Family Tree gives a specific date but I do not know the source.

For some reason, Mary C gives her age as 32 instead of 35 in the 1880 census. I guess she didn't like getting older :-)

1880 Census gives her parents as from VA

More About Mary Catherine Talley:

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

Residence: 1850, Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia105,106

Children of James Godsey and Mary Talley are:

2 i. Andrew Emmett Godsey, born 10 Sep 1866 in Cumberland Co, VA; died 15 Jan 1941 in Cumberland Co, VA, USA; married (1) Christeana Chrisse Ransone 03 Sep 1888 in Cumberland, VA, USA; married (2) Mary Courtney Foster 24 May 1894 in Center Church, Cumberland Co., Virginia.

ii. William Nelson Godsey107, born 18 Aug 1868 in Cumberland, VA, USA107; died 20 Mar 1889107

More About William Nelson Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

iii. Mary Blanche Godsey107, born 01 Mar 1870107; died 12 Jul 1933107

More About Mary Blanche Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

iv. James Royale Godsey108, born 08 Mar 1872109; died 29 Oct 1950 in Cumberland, VA, USA109; married Rosa Wilkinson Snead Jun 1905 in Fluvanna Co, VA, USA; born 29 Mar 1887; died 02 Oct 1970.

Notes for James Royale Godsey:

I think this is the person Margery Ann Godsey said everyone pronounced his name Raw-lee

More About James Royale Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Occupation: Lifelong Merchant of Cumberland Co., VA, USA110

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

v. Daniel Witt Godsey111, born 13 Jul 1874111; died 28 Feb 1921 in Cumberland, VA, USA111

More About Daniel Witt Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

vi. Harvey Fuller Godsey111, born 08 Oct 1876111; died 14 Nov 1943111

More About Harvey Fuller Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

vii. Edna Judson Godsey111, born 22 Jan 1878111; died 25 Jul 1901 in VA, USA111

More About Edna Judson Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

viii. John Talley Godsey111, born 07 Oct 1879 in VA, USA111; died 1965 in Cumberland, VA, USA111

More About John Talley Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

ix. Grace Lee Godsey111, born 17 Mar 1882 in VA, USA111; died Jan 1977 in Cumberland, VA, USA111

More About Grace Lee Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

x. Jeffrey Banks Godsey111, born 27 Jun 1884111; died 01 Aug 1907111

xi. Jeffery Banks Godsey, born 27 Jun 1884; died 01 Aug 1907.

More About Jeffery Banks Godsey:

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

 

6. John Thornton Foster112,113, born 1838 in Virginia, USA114,115; died 22 Dec 1921 in Cumberland, VA, USA116. He was the son of 12. Peter B. Foster and 13. Courtney Cowles Thornton. He married 7. Lucy Frances Talley Jun 1870117.

7. Lucy Frances Talley118,119, born 06 Sep 1843 in Virginia, USA120,121,122; died 06 Jan 1886123. She was the daughter of 14. Dr. Edwin P. Talley and 15. Mary Jane.

Notes for John Thornton Foster:

Ann Earley, 22, House Servant from VA (1880)

widowed by 1900 census

Margery Godsey can remember Mary Courtney Foster telling her that her father had slaves

More About John Thornton Foster:

Education: 1880, Cannot Read or Write124

Occupation: 1880, Farmer124

Property: 1870, Real Estate $1000 Property $150125

Residence: 1870, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia (Parents)126

Notes for Lucy Frances Talley:

12/5/05 - I think Lucy Francis Talley is also the Lucy Foster, Daughter of Edwin and Mary listed in the 1870 census BECAUSE the age is right 27 in 1870 and she lists as being married that June (census was Aug 24, 1870) but still at home (John Thornton Foster census lists him at home in June) PLUS their first kid was born 2 years later

More About Lucy Frances Talley:

Residence: 1880, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia127

Children of John Foster and Lucy Talley are:

3 i. Mary Courtney Foster, born 21 Sep 1872 in Virginia, USA; died 24 May 1951; married Andrew Emmett Godsey 24 May 1894 in Center Church, Cumberland Co., Virginia.

ii. Mattie O. Foster, born 1875 in Virginia, USA128; died Unknown.

Notes for Mattie O. Foster:

Called her husband "Mr Westman" all her life

More About Mattie O. Foster:

Burial: Unknown, Center Church, Cumberland Co., Virginia

iii. Fannie T. Foster129, born Jul 1878 in Virginia, USA130,131; died Unknown.

More About Fannie T. Foster:

Occupation: 1920, Housekeeper at home132

Residence: 1920, Father's House132

iv. Edwin Foster, born Nov 1879 in Virginia, USA133; died Unknown.

v. John Thorton Foster, born Jul 1882 in Virginia, USA134; died Unknown.

More About John Thorton Foster:

Occupation: 1920, Farm Labor135

Residence: 1920, Father's House135

vi. Bettie Foster, died Unknown.

vii. George Nelson Foster, died Unknown.

viii. Guy Foster, died Unknown.

 

Generation No. 4

8. Royal Francis Godsey136,137,138, born 27 Jan 1805 in Spring Hill, Prince Edward Co., Virginia139,140; died 08 Sep 1872 in Oak Forest, Cumberland, VA, USA141. He was the son of 16. Daniel Logan Godsey and 17. Martha (Patsy) Shepherd. He married 9. Delilah Meador 17 Nov 1828 in Jenkins (now Cumberland) Baptist Church142,143.

9. Delilah Meador144,145,146,147, born 16 Nov 1811 in Monroe, IN, USA148,149; died 03 Aug 1879 in Spring Hill, Prince Edward, VA, USA150. She was the daughter of 18. William Meador and 19. Phebe Flippen.

Notes for Royal Francis Godsey:

Charter Member (Along with his wife, Delilah) of Farmville Baptist ChurchSource: Ronald A. Audet, 1994; and the Prentiss Price Papers.

More About Royal Francis Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Spring Hill, Prince Edward County, VA

Residence: 1850, Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia151

More About Delilah Meador:

Record Change: 28 Dec 2005

Residence: 1850, Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia151

Children of Royal Godsey and Delilah Meador are:

i. Mary Louise Godsey, born 1835 in Virginia151; died 23 Jul 1870 in Virginia.

More About Mary Louise Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA

Residence: 1850, Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia151

4 ii. James Benjamin Godsey, born 10 Jun 1838 in VA, USA; died 27 Mar 1918 in Cumberland, VA, USA; married (1) Mary May Price 18 Aug 1858 in Cumberland; married (2) Mary Catherine Talley 29 Nov 1865 in Cumberland County.

iii. William D. Godsey, born Abt. 1829 in Virginia; died May 1838 in Virginia.

More About William D. Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

 

10. Nelson Talley152, born Abt. 1808153,154; died WFT Est. 1861-1900154. He married 11. Sarah (Talley) WFT Est. 1830-1861154.

11. Sarah (Talley)154, born Abt. 1818154; died WFT Est. 1862-1913154.

Child of Nelson Talley and Sarah (Talley) is:

5 i. Mary Catherine Talley, born 02 Nov 1845 in Cumberland, VA, USA; died 03 Feb 1918; married James Benjamin Godsey 29 Nov 1865 in Cumberland County.

 

12. Peter B. Foster155,156,157, born 1795 in Virginia, USA158; died 17 Jan 1879 in Cumberland, VA, USA159. He was the son of 24. George Foster and 25. Elizabeth Jones. He married 13. Courtney Cowles Thornton 16 Mar 1837159.

13. Courtney Cowles Thornton160,161,162, born 1810 in Virginia, USA163; died 10 Jul 1883 in Cumberland, VA, USA164.

Notes for Peter B. Foster:

1870 Servants

Dasey Jenkins, 45, Black, Cook, Cannot read or write

Burley Jenkins, 12, Black, Domestic Servant, Cannot read or write

William Epps, 13, Black, Domestic Servant, Cannot read or write

George Crisp, 12, Black, Domestic Servant, Cannot read or write

Albert Woodson, 64, Black, Domestic Servant, Cannot read or write

In 1860 Slave Census,

Age Gender Race Name of Slave Owner Home in 1860

(City,County,State) View Image

65 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

55 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

50 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

50 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

50 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

48 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

46 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

45 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

42 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

40 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

40 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

29 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

28 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

26 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

25 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

23 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

23 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

22 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

20 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

20 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

20 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

20 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

18 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

18 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

16 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

16 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

13 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

11 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

9 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

9 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

9 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

8 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

8 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

6 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

6 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

4 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

3 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

In 1850 Slave Census

Age Gender Race Name of Slave Owner Home in 1850

(City,County,State) View Image

80 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

65 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

60 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

50 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

45 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

42 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

41 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

40 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

40 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

40 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

37 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

36 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

34 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

23 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

23 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

20 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

19 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

19 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

18 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

17 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

16 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

16 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

14 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

14 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

14 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

13 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

12 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

12 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

11 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

10 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

8 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

7 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

5 Male Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

5 Male Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

4 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

4 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

3 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

2 Female Black Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

1 Female Mulatto Peter B Foster Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

 

 

More About Peter B. Foster:

Occupation: 1870, Farmer165

Property: 1870, Personal Property - $3500

Residence: 1870, Madison, Cumberland, Virginia166

More About Courtney Cowles Thornton:

Residence: 1860, Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia167

Children of Peter Foster and Courtney Thornton are:

6 i. John Thornton Foster, born 1838 in Virginia, USA; died 22 Dec 1921 in Cumberland, VA, USA; married Lucy Frances Talley Jun 1870.

ii. Martha C. Foster, born 1840 in Virginia, USA168; died Unknown.

More About Martha C. Foster:

Residence: 1850, Parents

iii. William Mynn Foster169, born 1842 in Virginia, USA170; died Unknown.

More About William Mynn Foster:

Residence: 1850, Parents

iv. Elizabeth M Foster171, born 1844 in Virginia, USA172; died Unknown.

More About Elizabeth M Foster:

Residence: 1850, Parents

v. Peter B. Foster, born 1847 in Virginia, USA173; died Unknown.

More About Peter B. Foster:

Occupation: 1870, Ret. Dealer

Property: 1870, Real Estate $1000 Property $500

Residence: 1870, Parents173

vi. Sarah T Foster174, born 1848 in Virginia, USA175; died Unknown.

More About Sarah T Foster:

Residence: 1850, Parents

vii. George Nelson Foster176, born 1851 in Virginia, USA; died Unknown.

viii. Anne Thornton Foster176, born 1853 in Cumberland, VA, USA176,177; died Unknown.

More About Anne Thornton Foster:

Residence: 1870, Parents177

 

14. Dr. Edwin P. Talley178, born 1811 in Virginia, USA179; died Unknown. He was the son of 28. William Talley. He married 15. Mary Jane.

15. Mary Jane180, born Abt. 1818 in Virginia, USA181,182,183; died Unknown.

Notes for Dr. Edwin P. Talley:

In 1850 Slave Census, Edwin P. Talley had

Age Gender Race Name of Slave Owner Home in 1850

(City,County,State) View Image

42 Female Black Edwin P Tolley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

23 Female Black Edwin P Tolley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

22 Female Black Edwin P Tolley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

15 Male Black Edwin P Tolley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

8 Male Black Edwin P Tolley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

3 Male Mulatto Edwin P Tolley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

0 Male Black Edwin P Tolley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

In 1860 Slave Census, Edwin P. Talley had

Age Gender Race Name of Slave Owner Home in 1860

(City,County,State) View Image

38 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

35 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

26 Female Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

26 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

22 Female Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

22 Female Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

20 Female Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

19 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

18 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

16 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

12 Male Mulatto Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

12 Female Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

10 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

8 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

5 Female Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

5 Female Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

2 Female Mulatto Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

1 Female Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

1 Male Black Edwin P Talley Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia

FOUR slave houses

In 1870 Census,

Domestic Servant Ann Taylor, Black, 14, Cannot read or write

In 1840 Census,

1 male between 20 & 29

1 female between 20 & 29

1 female under 5

More About Dr. Edwin P. Talley:

Occupation: 1850, Physician184

Property: 1860, 19 slaves (17 black, 2 Mulatto), Ages 1-38185

Residence: 1850, Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia186

Children of Edwin Talley and Mary Jane are:

i. Martha D. Talley, born 1841 in Virginia, USA187; died Unknown.

More About Martha D. Talley:

Residence: 1850, Cumberland Co., VA, USA187

7 ii. Lucy Frances Talley, born 06 Sep 1843 in Virginia, USA; died 06 Jan 1886; married John Thornton Foster Jun 1870.

iii. John W. Talley188, born 1844 in Virginia, USA189,190; died Unknown.

More About John W. Talley:

Residence: 1850, Cumberland Co., VA, USA191

 

Generation No. 5

16. Daniel Logan Godsey192, born Abt. 1774193,194; died Aft. 1820195,196. He was the son of 32. Henry Godsey. He married 17. Martha (Patsy) Shepherd 19 Jan 1804 in Prince Edward County, VA196.

17. Martha (Patsy) Shepherd196, born Abt. 1778 in Virginia; died Abt. 1845 in Cumberland County, VA. She was the daughter of 34. Isaac Shepherd and 35. Martha Greenslet.

Notes for Daniel Logan Godsey:

Daniel was in Henry Godsey's household in 1798, Buckingham County, VA, on tax rolls where he was described as a son of Henry. He moved to Cumberland County, VA, in 1812. He served in the War of 1812 in Capt. Benjamin Allen's (Truehart's) 1st Regiment of Virginia Militia. His War of 1812 records are in Virginia Kelley's files, Dayton TN Library.

Source of Daniel Logan's descendents is Ronald A. Audet, 171 Merrimac Trail, Apt. 5, Williamsburg, VA 23185; the Martin Bible; and the Prentiss Price Papers, McClung Historical Collection, Knoxville, TN (Mrs. Mary E. Godsey, 1963)

He may be the Daniel Godsey in the 1810 Prince Edward County, VA, census.

More About Daniel Logan Godsey:

Record Change: 23 Dec 2005

Notes for Martha (Patsy) Shepherd:

The estate of Martha was divided between her six children who were named, 6 Sep. 1845, Cumberland County, VA Will Book 11, p.153.

Children of Daniel Godsey and Martha Shepherd are:

8 i. Royal Francis Godsey, born 27 Jan 1805 in Spring Hill, Prince Edward Co., Virginia; died 08 Sep 1872 in Oak Forest, Cumberland, VA, USA; married Delilah Meador 17 Nov 1828 in Jenkins (now Cumberland) Baptist Church.

ii. Martha Godsey, born Abt. 1808 in Virginia; died Bef. 1845.

More About Martha Godsey:

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

iii. Sarah/Susan D. Godsey, born Abt. 1812 in Cumberland County, VA; died Unknown in

More About Sarah/Susan D. Godsey:

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

iv. Frances A./J. Godsey, born Abt. 1818 in Cumberland County, VA; died Abt. 1849 in Prince Edward County, VA.

More About Frances A./J. Godsey:

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

v. William Godsey, born Abt. 1820 in Cumberland County, VA; died Aft. 1870.

Notes for William Godsey:

Source: 1850 Hamilton County, TN census.

More About William Godsey:

Record Change: 31 Dec 2005

vi. Daniel Logan Godsey, born Abt. 1821 in Cumberland County, VA; died Unknown in

Notes for Daniel Logan Godsey:

He ma be the Daniel L. Godsey who enlisted 22 August 1863 at Richmond in the Confereracy.

More About Daniel Logan Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

 

18. William Meador196, born 1780197,198; died 15 Sep 1854199,200. He was the son of 36. Jesse Meador and 37. Martha Johns. He married 19. Phebe Flippen Abt. 1802200.

19. Phebe Flippen200, born Abt. 1771200; died 1841200. She was the daughter of 38. Francis Flippen and 39. Mary Hudgens.

Child of William Meador and Phebe Flippen is:

9 i. Delilah Meador, born 16 Nov 1811 in Monroe, IN, USA; died 03 Aug 1879 in Spring Hill, Prince Edward, VA, USA; married Royal Francis Godsey 17 Nov 1828 in Jenkins (now Cumberland) Baptist Church.

 

24. George Foster201, born Bef. 1775 in Prince Edward Co, VA; died Unknown. He married 25. Elizabeth Jones.

25. Elizabeth Jones201, born in Nottoway Co, VA; died Unknown. She was the daughter of 50. Peter Jones.

Children of George Foster and Elizabeth Jones are:

i. Daniel Foster, died Unknown.

ii. Dr. Patrick Foster, died Unknown.

iii. Dr. Nelson Foster, died Unknown.

iv. Martha Foster, died Unknown.

v. Marie Foster, died Unknown.

12 vi. Peter B. Foster, born 1795 in Virginia, USA; died 17 Jan 1879 in Cumberland, VA, USA; married (1) Elizabeth Jones; married (2) Miss Hobson; married (3) Courtney Cowles Thornton 16 Mar 1837.

 

28. William Talley, died Unknown. He was the son of 56. William Talley.

Children of William Talley are:

14 i. Dr. Edwin P. Talley, born 1811 in Virginia, USA; died Unknown; married Mary Jane.

ii. Dr. Jack Talley, died Unknown.

iii. William D. Talley, died Unknown.

iv. Sam Talley, died Unknown.

v. Dr. Horace A Talley202, born 1817 in Virginia202; died Unknown.

Notes for Dr. Horace A Talley:

I got the birth year and middle initial from what I think is a match in the 1870 census (physician stuff matches)

More About Dr. Horace A Talley:

Residence: 1870, Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia202

vi. Dr. John Archer Talley, died Unknown.

vii. Joe Talley, died Unknown.

viii. Martha A Talley203, born 1809 in Virginia, USA204; died Unknown.

More About Martha A Talley:

Residence: 1850, Cumberland Co., VA, USA (at Edwin's)204,205

ix. Nance (?) Albert Talley, died Unknown.

 

Generation No. 6

32. Henry Godsey206, born 11 Feb 1749/50 in King William Parish, Chesterfield Co., VA206; died Aft. 1840206. He was the son of 64. Thomas Godsey, Jr. and 65. Phoebe (Febe) Lacy.

Notes for Henry Godsey:

Source: Mrs. Virginia Godsey Kelly's research.

He may be the Henry Godsey in the 1810 Chesterfield County, VA, census.

More About Henry Godsey:

Record Change: 29 Dec 2005

Children of Henry Godsey and UNK are:

i. Lucinda Godsey, born Abt. 1765 in Virginia; died 15 Jan 1850 in Wayne County, KY.

Notes for Lucinda Godsey:

She is most likely a child of Henry Godsey, due to her age he's the only Godsey of the right age.

More About Lucinda Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

ii. Samuel James godsey, born Abt. 1770 in Virginia; died Unknown in Scott County, VA.

Notes for Samuel James godsey:

He is believed to be son of Henry Godsey.

More About Samuel James godsey:

Record Change: 07 Nov 2005

iii. Henry godsey, born Abt. 1774 in Virginia; died Oct 1864.

Notes for Henry godsey:

Source: Wilma Yantz, 1995. His War of 1812 records are in Virginia Kelley's files, Dayton, TN Library. Margaret named as widow. Served in Capt. Samuel Johnson's VA Militia in 1814. Resided in Campbell County, VA, in 1850 and 1860.

First appears in Prince Edward County in 1788-1790. In the 1810 and 1820 Cumberland County, VA, census. Probably in the 1840 Nottoway County, VA census, age between 60 and 70.

More About Henry godsey:

Record Change: 21 Jun 2005

iv. Stephen Godsey, born Abt. 1775 in Prince Edward County, VA; died Unknown in

More About Stephen Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

Child of Henry Godsey is:

16 i. Daniel Logan Godsey, born Abt. 1774; died Aft. 1820; married Martha (Patsy) Shepherd 19 Jan 1804 in Prince Edward County, VA.

 

34. Isaac Shepherd206, born WFT Est. 1700-1729207,208; died Abt. 1805 in Prince Edward County208. He married 35. Martha Greenslet Abt. 1749 in Amelia County, VA208.

35. Martha Greenslet208, born WFT Est. 1705-1732208; died WFT Est. 1766-1822208.

Child of Isaac Shepherd and Martha Greenslet is:

17 i. Martha (Patsy) Shepherd, born Abt. 1778 in Virginia; died Abt. 1845 in Cumberland County, VA; married Daniel Logan Godsey 19 Jan 1804 in Prince Edward County, VA.

 

36. Jesse Meador208, born Abt. 1745209,210; died Bef. 28 Sep 1812210. He was the son of 72. Jonas Meador and 73. Frances Hudgens. He married 37. Martha Johns Abt. 1767210.

37. Martha Johns210, born 1753211,212; died 1832212. She was the daughter of 74. Joseph Johns and 75. Jane (Johns).

Child of Jesse Meador and Martha Johns is:

18 i. William Meador, born 1780; died 15 Sep 1854; married Phebe Flippen Abt. 1802.

 

38. Francis Flippen212, born 1748 in Cumberland County or Goochland Co., VA212; died Bef. 10 Aug 1816 in Cumberland County, VA212. He was the son of 76. Ralph Flippen and 77. Martha Scott. He married 39. Mary Hudgens Abt. 1765212.

39. Mary Hudgens212, born WFT Est. 1733-1754 in Cumberland County, VA212; died Abt. 1847 in Cumberland County, VA212. She was the daughter of 78. John Hudgens and 79. Martha Holloway.

Child of Francis Flippen and Mary Hudgens is:

19 i. Phebe Flippen, born Abt. 1771; died 1841; married William Meador Abt. 1802.

 

50. Peter Jones, born Bef. 1776; died Unknown.

More About Peter Jones:

Military service: Abt. 1776, Major General/Revolutionary War213

Children of Peter Jones are:

25 i. Elizabeth Jones, born in Nottoway Co, VA; died Unknown; married George Foster.

ii. Richard Jones, died Unknown.

 

56. William Talley, died Unknown.

Child of William Talley is:

28 i. William Talley, died Unknown.

 

Generation No. 7

64. Thomas Godsey, Jr.214, born Abt. 1721214; died Aft. 13 Jan 1780214. He was the son of 128. Thomas Godsey and 129. Betty (Godsey). He married 65. Phoebe (Febe) Lacy 1745214.

65. Phoebe (Febe) Lacy214, born Abt. 1717 in Virginia; died Unknown in Virginia. She was the daughter of 130. Thomas Lacy II and 131. Ann Burnley.

Notes for Thomas Godsey, Jr.:

Thomas was sixteen or older in 1737 when his father paid a tithe on him to the King William Parish. On September 5, 1749 he received a patent from King George II for 324 acres adjoining the Chastain and Cary families and near the Tomahawk Creek and the Cumberland (now Powhatan) County line, Henrico County, Va, Patent Book 27:387-1. In 1760 Thomas began to sell his land. Thomas is listed on the 1773 and 1774 Tithables in Buckingham County, VA. He owned 67 acres on Sams Creek, a branch of the Slate River in 1769. He made oath in Buckingham County, VA, on March 13, 1780, that he had served in the French and Indian War as a Private in 1760 under Capt. Charles Scott's company, 2nd Virginia Regiment of Regulars, commanded by Col. William Byrd. A Bounty Land Warrant was issued Mar. 13, 1780 in Buckingham County, VA to Edward Peters, assignee of Thomas Godson(Godsey), a soldier in Capt. Scott's Company in 1760.(Source: "Virginia Colonial Soldiers", by Lloyd De Witt Bockstruck, 1988, page 309)

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Henry and Jersuha birth's are recorded in the "DOUGLAS REGISTER", page 384,and on page 252 of "The Legacy of the De Lacy, Lacey, Lacy Families, 1066-1994", by Gerald Lacey, and page 8 of ""The William and Elliott Lacy Families of New Kent and Chesterfield Counties, Virginia, with forebearers and descendants", by Hubert Wesley Lacey and Howard Elton Lacey, Phoebe Lacy is listed as married to Thomas Godsey, Jr., and with children Jersuha and Henry. (A. R. Godsey, Jr. has a copy of both books)

Source of date: IGI file.

More About Thomas Godsey, Jr.:

Record Change: 08 Jun 2005

Notes for Phoebe (Febe) Lacy:

Phoebe Lacy is named as married to Thomas Godsey and two of her children, Jerusha and Henry, are listed on page 252 of "The Legacy of the De Lacy, Lacey, Lacy Families, 1066-1994", by Gerald Lacey, 1994.

More About Phoebe (Febe) Lacy:

Record Change: 08 Jun 2005

Children of Thomas Godsey and Phoebe Lacy are:

32 i. Henry Godsey, born 11 Feb 1749/50 in King William Parish, Chesterfield Co., VA; died Aft. 1840; married (1) UNK. WFT Est. 1769-1801.

ii. Jersuha Godsey, born 06 Apr 1746 in King William Parish, Henrico County, VA; died Unknown in

More About Jersuha Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

iii. Augustine (Austin) Godsey, born Abt. 1752 in Chesterfield County, VA; died Abt. 1818 in Scott County, VA.

Notes for Augustine (Austin) Godsey:

Source: Pension File of his widow; and "DAR Patriot Index - Centennial Edition", p. 179.

He and his brother, William, enlisted in early 1776 for two years in the Revolutionary Army Continal Service, and first fought in the battle of Gwynn's Island, Virginia, July 8-9, 1776. He was in Capt. Cabell's Regiment under Gen. George Washington on Christmas, 1776, when he crossed the Delaware River with Washington's Army which defeated the BritishHhessian forces (Sweeney, "Amherst County", p.11) He served in Morgan's Riflemen with brother William (Sweeney, "Amherst County",p. 12). He was in winter quarters at Valley Forge when discharged in Feb. 1778 (Sweeney, "Amherst County", p. 13. He later reenlisted and fought in the Yorktown campaign. Source; Virginia Godsey Kelly research.

Revolutionary War Pension Records in the National Archives indicate that sons John and James applied for pensions and were rejected, 1856 - 1858 . Several letters of grandson Clinton are in the file. Also mention is made of Austin and William serving together from 1777 to 1784. John and James named as "sons and sole Heirs of Austin and Franky Godsey desceased", 12 May 1857

Elizabeth Fugare is mentioned in pension documents, also. (Elizabeth. daughter of James)

More About Augustine (Austin) Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Godsey Cemetery, Big Moccasin Creek, VA

Record Change: 10 Nov 2005

iv. William Godsey215, born 01 Jan 1758 in Buckingham County, VA; died 12 Feb 1831 in Sullivan County, TN.

Notes for William Godsey:

Sources: William Godsey's "GODSEY FAMILY HISTORY", 1969; Virginia Godsey Kelley's research; Pension applications; "The Huguenot" no. 4, 1929; and others.

William enlisted, with brother Austin, in the Continental Line in 1776. He served first in Capt. Thomas Patterson's Company, and later in Capt. Samuel Cabell's Company. Capt. Cabell's Company later became part of General Daniel Morgan's Raiders. He served until the end of the Revolution. He fought in many engagements, Gwynn's Island, Trenton, Stillwater, Bennis Heights, Valley Forge, and was at Saratoga when the English surrendered. He was a cooper by trade and also built log cabins. His trade required him to move several times. He was a Revolutionary Pensioner in 1820 (National Archives) in Sullivan County, Tennessee, $96.00/yr., as was his widow in 1838. He was in Virginia in 1783, and was on the 1786 Chesterfield County, VA , the 1790 Montgomery County, VA, and the 1806 Washington County, VA tax lists. He was in Washington County, VA from 1808 to 1812 for the 1810 census and was in Sullivan County, TN, for the 1830 census. His burial location in Sullivan County, TN, is unknown.

Sources: Unpublished manuscript of Virginia Godsey Kelly, 1980; GODSEY FAMILY HISTORY, by William H. Godsey, 1969; 1810 Washington County, VA census; Revolutionary pension files of William and Ankey/Agnes Godsey; AMHERST COUNTY, VIRGINIA, by Lenora Sweeny; and the 1830 Sullivan County, TN, census.

More About William Godsey:

Burial: Unknown, Sullivan County, TN

Record Change: 10 Nov 2005

v. Benoni Godsey, born Abt. 1760 in Buckingham County, VA; died Unknown in

Notes for Benoni Godsey:

Source: "Amherst County, Virginia, in the Revolution, Including Extracts from the "Lost Order Book", 1773 - 1782", Lenora Higginbotham Sweeny, 1951, pages 12 and 21.

He served with Austin and William Godsey in Capt. Samuel Jordan's Rifle Detachment of Col. Daniel Morgan's Rangers in the Revolution for service through Nov. 1, 1777. He is not in later records, Possibly killed in the Revolution??

More About Benoni Godsey:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

vi. Clinton Lacy godsey, born Bet. 1760 - 1765 in Buckingham County, VA; died 12 Jul 1819 in Scott County, VA.

Notes for Clinton Lacy godsey:

Source: Julian Sorensen, 1994:

Court Minutes Book No, 1, Page 427, Scott County, VA.

Clinton appears in the 1809 Russell County, VA Personal Property Tax List with two white tithes, and appears in the Scott County, VA Property Tax list through 1819, when he was supplanted by Elizabeth Godsey. A Daniel Godsey also appears in the 1818 Scott County Personel Property Tax list, having apparently reached the age of 21, and he was probably the second of two white tithes with Clinton Godsey in the 1809 Russell County, VA Tax list. He next appears in the 1820 Pulaski County, KY census, aged 16-26. Elizabeth Godsey appears in the 1820 Scott County, VA census with 3 females, under 10 years of age, Matilda, Melinda, and Sally. They are named as heirs of Clinton Godsey in a deed between George Ewing and Malinda, Matilda and Sally Godsey.(Scott County, VA, Deed Book No. 4, page 2, July 1, 1829). Julian believes that he was very likely a son of Thomas and Phebe Lacy Godsey, The use of "Lacy" in his name is strong indication that his mother was a Lacy. He could not have been the son of either Austin or William Godsey as he was clearly born before their marriages.

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Record Change: 14 Nov 2005

 

72. Jonas Meador216, born Abt. 1698 in Essex Co., Virginia217,218; died 1768 in Cumberland Co., Virginia219,220. He was the son of 144. John Meador, Jr.. He married 73. Frances Hudgens Abt. 1721220.

73. Frances Hudgens220, born WFT Est. 1687-1710221,222; died Abt. 1780 in Cumberland Co., Virginia223,224.

Child of Jonas Meador and Frances Hudgens is:

36 i. Jesse Meador, born Abt. 1745; died Bef. 28 Sep 1812; married Martha Johns Abt. 1767.

 

74. Joseph Johns224, born WFT Est. 1702-1731225,226; died Bef. 24 Jul 1775 in Cumberland Co., Virginia227,228. He married 75. Jane (Johns) WFT Est. 1728-1766228.

75. Jane (Johns)228, born WFT Est. 1711-1734228; died WFT Est. 1756-1822228.

Child of Joseph Johns and Jane (Johns) is:

37 i. Martha Johns, born 1753; died 1832; married Jesse Meador Abt. 1767.

 

76. Ralph Flippen228, born 1714 in Gloucester Co., Virginia229,230; died May 1770 in Cumberland Co., Virginia230. He was the son of 152. Thomas Flippen and 153. Elizabeth (Flippen). He married 77. Martha Scott WFT Est. 1732-1758230.

77. Martha Scott230, born 28 Apr 1716231,232; died 1794232. She was the daughter of 154. John Scott and 155. Judith (Scott).

Child of Ralph Flippen and Martha Scott is:

38 i. Francis Flippen, born 1748 in Cumberland County or Goochland Co., VA; died Bef. 10 Aug 1816 in Cumberland County, VA; married Mary Hudgens Abt. 1765.

 

78. John Hudgens232, born WFT Est. 1692-1729232; died WFT Est. 1733-1810232. He married 79. Martha Holloway WFT Est. 1717-1766232.

79. Martha Holloway232, born WFT Est. 1699-1732232; died WFT Est. 1733-1817232.

Child of John Hudgens and Martha Holloway is:

39 i. Mary Hudgens, born WFT Est. 1733-1754 in Cumberland County, VA; died Abt. 1847 in Cumberland County, VA; married Francis Flippen Abt. 1765.

 

Generation No. 8

128. Thomas Godsey232, born 26 Dec 1668 in Westminster, England233,234; died Bet. 1748 - 1749 in Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA235,236,237. He was the son of 256. Edward Godfrey and 257. Mary Miller. He married 129. Betty (Godsey) WFT Est. 1687-1734238.

129. Betty (Godsey)238, born in Probably Virginia; died Abt. 1746 in Henrico County, VA.

Notes for Thomas Godsey:

William H. Godsey in his book, "GODSEY FAMILY HISTORY", 1969, states that James and Thomas Godfrey, ages 10 and 12, came to Charles Town, Province of Carolina, in the custody of a Huguenot family named Ammonette aboard the Richmond in 1680. Then soon after 1680 the names James and Thomas Godsey appear on Justice of the Peace documents in Carolina.

A search by genealogist Raymond Foster of the IGI Marriage Register of St. Dunstan Stepney, London/Middlesex, England, in September 1992 found baptism records of James and Thomas Godfrey. Thomas's birthdate agrees with William H. Godsey's account. The Richmond made two trips to Charles Town in the 1679/1680 time frame. No ships papers have been found to document the passenger lists. An explanation of how Thomas Godsey got from Charles Town, SC to the Huguenot settlement of Manikintown, VA, is found in "Huguenots of South Carolina", page 19. The statement is made that "many of the early Carolina Huguenots had gone to Virginia between 1690 and 1702 and were naturalized by the special Act of 1702". The Ammonet family name appears in Virginia records of the early 1700's. Betty Godsey is named as his wife for their first two children. Mary Godsey was named as the Executrix of his will. He left his property to son John, the youngest, and possibly the child of Thomas and Mary. John Chaistain and Charles Amonnet witnessed his will.

An inventory of his estate published January 9, 1749 was made by Thomas Lacy, James Briant and William Wooldridge.

More About Thomas Godsey:

Christening: 06 Jan 1668/69, St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England

Notes for Betty (Godsey):

Betty is named as Thomas Godsey's wife in the "Douglas Register", by Jones, 1966, page 376 as being in the King William Parish in June, 1744. She is not named in Thomas's will and must have predeceased him.

Children of Thomas Godsey and Betty (Godsey) are:

64 i. Thomas Godsey, Jr., born Abt. 1721; died Aft. 13 Jan 1780; married Phoebe (Febe) Lacy 1745.

ii. Henry Godsey239, born Abt. 1712 in Chesterfield County, VA; died Bef. 1748 in Virginia.

Notes for Henry Godsey:

By inference Henry is considered a son of Thomas and Betty. Thomas, II, named his oldest son Henry. Also, he, Marie Godsey, and Phoebe Lacy were godparents to Ester Bernar, daughter of Antoine and Sara Godsey Bernar. He was on the June 1744 list of King William Parish as follows: "James Cocke, Henry Godsie, Jack, Dick, Sarah, Hannah, Betsy, Jane". Marie was probably Henry's wife as they both were named as Godparents to Ester Bernar in 1742. Bonnie Eden (Sept. 1999), believes that Henry's wife, Marie, was probably Marie Woolridge. Henry Godsey and Marie Woolridge are named as godparents to a child prior to Henry and Marie Godsey being named godparents to Ester Bernar.

Source: Date fron the IGI file.

Believed to have died before his father, Thomas Godsey, made his will in 1748, as he was not named in the will.

More About Henry Godsey:

Record Change: 11 Dec 2004

iii. Sarah Godsey, born Abt. 1719 in Chesterfield County, VA; died Bef. 1748 in Virginia.

Notes for Sarah Godsey:

She was probably married to Antoine Bernar. She is the only Sara in the King William Parish, and a child, Ester, born in 1742, had for godparents Marie Godsey, Phebe Godsey, and Henry Godsey.

More About Sarah Godsey:

Record Change: 11 Dec 2004

 

130. Thomas Lacy II240, born Abt. 1684 in Virginia240; died WFT Est. 1707-1774240. He was the son of 260. Thomas Lacy and 261. Phoebe Rice/Rhuys. He married 131. Ann Burnley WFT Est. 1701-1734240.

131. Ann Burnley240, born WFT Est. 1680-1700240; died WFT Est. 1707-1784240. She was the daughter of 262. James Burnley and 263. Anna.

Notes for Thomas Lacy II:

Source: "The Legacy of the De Lacy, Lacey, Lacy Family, 1066-1994", by Gerald Lacey, pages 250 and 252.

The seven children of Thomas and Ann are named, as are their grandchildren.

From "Virginia Colonial Soldiers", by Bockstrusk, 1988, on page 218, Thomas Lacy is listed on July 4, 1702 as member of the Lower Company of Foot, Capt. George Keeling and Col. John Lightfoot commanding, New Kent County, VA.

From http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~elacey/thlacy.htm

1b. Thomas Lacy II

(b ca 1683/4 New Kent Co., Va.) Planter. Practically nothing is known of him. There is a record in the Bible which belonged to Rev. William Sterling Lacy, taken from earlier records in the Bible of his father, stating that Thomas II married Ann Burnley; no date shown but it is supposed to have been about 1704/6 in New Kent Co., VA.

The parentage of Ann Burnley is not known. Reputedly the family was English and French. There are a few records of Burnleys but none go back as far as Ann who was probably born about 1688 or 1690. She may have been a sister to one John Burnley so is credited with being born about 1670; in fact, she could have been a daughter. There was one John Burnley who returned to England in 1771 leaving a will in Virginia and making another in England in which he devised a considerable estate. In this will is mentioned brothers Zachariah Burnley, Hardin Burnley, Richard Burnley and sisters Elizabeth Duke, Keziah Duke, and Ann Littlepage and sons of a deceased sister, Judith Meriweather, who married James Meriweather. He does not mention a wife or children. This John, who was a merchant, was no doubt the son of John, supposedly born ca 1670, and may have been a cousin or uncle to Ann. He was not a brother, else he would have mentioned her in his will.

It is most interesting to note that Zachariah Burnley held 880 acres of land in Bedford Co., Va., which he sold to Thomas and Elliott Lacy (sons of Thomas Lacy and Ann Burnley), and to Thomas Deen in 1758. This transaction will be discussed in the section on Elliott Lacy.

Authenticated records of the names of all of the children of Thomas and Ann are lacking, but the names of three sons are known, Thomas (III), William, and Stephen. The names of the others, proven by circumstantial evidence, are Elkanah, Nathaniel, Elliott and tentatively Phoebe. There may have been other, especially daughters, of whom we have no knowledge.

From Thomas Lacy II & the Pirate (same web page)

The Legend of Thomas Lacy and the Pirate

 

The story of Thomas Lacy capturing a pirate, reputedly Blackbeard, has come down through the generations. The furthest back it goes is to the Rev. William Sterling Lacy, a man of outstanding character and the source of much correct information on the family. This story has been suspect because of the claims that it was the pirate, Blackbeard, who was captured and slain. This could not possibly be because Edmond Drummond, a.k.a. Edward Teach a.k.a. "Blackbeard" was born 1680-1690 and was killed 22 November 1718 in a fight with Lieut. Robert Maynard and company.

The incredibly true story has now surfaced, much of it consistent with the important facts in William Sterling Lacy's version. It was found by Gene Lacy doing an on-line search in the Virginia Colonial Records Project on the Homepage of the Library of Virginia. The Library spent the years between 1955 and 1985 visiting more than one hundred libraries and archives in Great Britain, Ireland, and France to survey the collections. They subsequently obtained microfilm on 14,704 Survey Reports, and acquired 963 reels of microfilmed documents. It was among these documents that the story of Thomas Lacy and the pirate surfaced.

First we present the story as told by William Sterling Lacy. This is taken from Hubert Wesley Lacey's book, "The Thomas Lacy III Family of Hanover and Buckingham Counties, Virginia".

COPY OF OLD PAPER WRITTEN BY WILLIAM STERLING LACY, SON OF REV. DRURY LACY.

ORIGINAL IS IN THE POSSESSION OF ALFRED P. JONES, M..D. OF ROANOKE VA.

Passing through the upper end of Luta Prairie about the year 1828 or '29, I stopped at the house of old Mr. Wm. Rice; he said he was 85 or 86 years of age, and brother of Rev. David Rice, one of the first Presbyterian Ministers of Kentucky. His mind was unimpaired, his memory remarkable and he was esteemed a consistent Christian man. He told me that when a small boy, he saw my ancestor who emigrated from Wales, and was then residing in Hanover Co., Va., remarking that he was one of the oldest and tallest men he ever saw; his name was Thomas Lacy. He told me his history was very peculiar, that when a young man he embarked on board a vessel from Wales with other emigrants, with a view of settling in Virginia; that during the voyage he was captured by a notorious pirate who went under the familiar name of Black Beard, but whose name was Taike; that every passenger on board was made to walk the plank with the exception of Thomas Lacy, who the pirate swore was too fine a looking fellow to be drowned and that he would impress him into his service and make a noble pirate of him.

A short time after the pirate put into Ocracoke Sound, and cast anchor on a desolate coast, where he was in the habit of trading with some lawless accomplices.

A man of suspicious character, I think by the name of Minnis, applied to the Governor of Virginia, then residing on Jamestown Island, to aid him in fitting out a large Merchant Vessel and collecting a large number of desperate adventurers with a view of capturing the pirate. He was induced to do this, from the fact that a very large reward had been offered by the British Government and several of her colonies for the capture of the pirate.

It seems that Minnis was acquainted with the habits of Black Beard and knew at what time he would be on the coast. The vessel was fitted and crew collected. Immediately on entering Ocracoke Inlet the vessel was so fitted to appear almost a wreck. Taking advantage of a favorable wind and tide she sailed slowly under ragged sailes and crippled masts to where the piratical vessel lay, only four or five men on deck making signals of distress as they approached the pirate. All the men, completely armed, hid under the hatches of the vessel. The pirate seemed amused at her slow approach, supposing they had her entirely in their power. The piratical vessel was anchored over a half mile from shore. At this time nearly half the crew were on shore trading as above mentioned. As soon as she reached the pirate she was grappled and drawn up alongside of her. Instantly all the hatches were thrown up and armed men in large numbers rushed on the deck of the pirate. At this instant Thomas Lacy drew his cutlass and shouting with trumpet-voice, "I am a true man. I am a prisoner", began to cut down the pirates on the right and left. This circumstance increased their panic and threw them into some confusion so that they were quickly overcome by superior numbers. Not one would surrender and every one was slain. Black Beard recognized Minnis and cursed him as a traitor and was soon after killed.

They then proceeded with their prize to Jamestown where the good Conduct of Thomas Lacy being reported to the Governor, he gave him a share of the prize money, and a tract of land on the frontier in which is now Hanover Co., saying he would make a fine Indian fighter. In a few years after Thomas Rice sailed from Wales and settled in the same neighborhood of Thomas Lacy. Thomas Lacy married his daughter to whom he had been engaged before leaving Wales.

This Thomas Rice was the ancestor of this William Rice who gave me the above narrative.

Signed: William S. Lacy

 

 

FROM THE COLONIAL RECORDS PROJECT-LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA

Survey Report No. 4385

13 May 1700 This document contains 21 depositions sworn before the Court of Oyer & Terminer for the trial of pirates in Virginia before Peter Beverly, Clerk of Arraigns. Some of the depositions are sworn by individual mariners, others by groups of mariners from different ships captured by Lewis Guittar. All ships were outward bound from Virginia, except the Pennsylvania Merchant, which was inbound from England. On 17 April (1699) the BALTIMORE was captured; on 18 April the GEORGE of Pennsylvania bound for Jamica. The master of the FRIENDSHIP of Belfast-Hans Haniel-was killed when the pirates fired on his ship. On 28 April 4 ships were captured within the Cape of Virginia including the PENNSYLVANIA MERCHANT, and the INDIAN KING of Virginia and the NICHOLSON. The PENNSYLVANIA MERCHANT WAS BURNT. The crews taken prisoner were confined in the hold of the pirate ship which was call LA PAIX (PEACE); some other being made to throw cargoes of tobacco and other goods to Lyn-Haven by the pirates. On 28 April Captain John Alread, Commander of H.M.S. ESSEX having heard of the pirates' exploits came ashore and informed H. E. Francis Nicholson H.M. Governor General of Virginia and Captain Passenger of H.M.S. SHOREHAM that there was a Pirate in Lyn-Haven Bay. Whereupon captain Passenger and His Excellency, together with Captain Alread and Peter Hayman Esquire, went aboard H.M.S. SHOREHAM and in coming out of the James River engaged the Pirate ship. Captain Guittar fought under a blood red flag. Peter Hayman Esquire was slain. After an engagement which lasted 6 to 8 hours John Lympany, a passenger from the PENNSYLVANIA MERCHANT, was ordered by Lewis Guittar to swim aboard the SHOREHAM to inform H. E. the Governor that there were English prisoners aboard his ship and that they and the ship would be blown up unless H. E. was prepared to grant Quarter to Guittar and his men if they surrendered. The Governor gave his promise. About 124 pirates were taken prisoner and some 25 to 30 pirates were slain. Between 40 and 50 English prisoners were liberated.

Survey Report No. 4378

Part I contains two documents 17 and 18 relating to charges of Piracy against Lewis Guittar and others and 18 also relates to a charge of Piracy against David Evand and Turlagh Sulivan and others.

8 November 1700. The warrant for the execution of Lewis Guittar and members of his crew for Piracy upon the High Seas.

21-21 October 1700. Not of Judgment at Sessions, sentencing Lewis Guittar and a number of his crew to death.

Survey Report No. 5918

An Admiralty memorial, dated 12 September 1701, recommending an allowance of 23 shillings a month for 5 months to Thomas Lacy and William Woolgar for the capture of the French pirate Lewis Guittar, within the Cape of Virginia.

Survey Report No. 6672

Lords of the Admiralty to the Navy Board. 17 September 1701. By direction of the Lords Justices, their Lordships ordered the Navy Board to pay Thomas Lacey and William Woolgar each five months pay as A.B. of the Royal Navy as a gratuity for their voluntary service on board H.M.S. SHOREHAM, Capt. Passenger, in her action with a pirate ship off the Capes of Virginia.

Conclusion: Thomas Lacy was listed as a sailor from one of the ships that was captured on the 28th of April 1699. Of the three ships captured, only the Nicholson was reported as leaving crew behind in its attempt to escape from the pirate. The above report makes it clear that Thomas Lacy served on the Shoreham during the battle. Thus, we conclude that he was a seaman aboard the Nicholson, was left in port in the hasty departure, volunteered to serve on the Shoreham and received his reward for this service.

 

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Record Change: 08 Jun 2005

Notes for Ann Burnley:

There is on record a sale of 880 acres from Zachariah Brunley to Thomas and Elliott Lacy, sons of Thomas,II and Ann Brunley. The relationship of Ann and Zachariah Brunley is not known. James and Anna Brumley are named as Ann,s parents in several RootsWeb WorldConnect databses, two are "chenae" and "witcher77"

More About Ann Burnley:

Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

Children of Thomas Lacy and Ann Burnley are:

65 i. Phoebe (Febe) Lacy, born Abt. 1717 in Virginia; died Unknown in Virginia; married Thomas Godsey, Jr. 1745.

ii. Stephen Lacy, born Abt. 1705 in New Kent County, VA; died Bef. 20 Jul 1772 in Goochland County, VA.

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Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

iii. Thomas Lacy, born Abt. 1708 in Hanover County, VA; died Aft. 1763 in Buckingham County, VA.

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iv. William Lacy, born 26 Feb 1712/13 in New Kent County, VA; died 28 Feb 1775 in Chesterfield County, VA.

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v. Nathaniel Lacy, born Abt. 1715 in Virginia; died 1781 in Manchester Parish, Chesterfield County, VA.

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vi. Elkanah Lacy, born Abt. 1725 in Virginia; died 1777.

Notes for Elkanah Lacy:

No record exists of his Revolutionary War unit or service, but it has been established the he was killed on Oct. 4, 1777, place unknown.

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vii. Elliott Lacy, born Abt. 1725 in Virginia; died 20 Nov 1777 in Killed in the Revolution.

Notes for Elliott Lacy:

Elliott Lacy is listed in "Virginia's Colonial Soldiers", by Bockstruck, page 208, as a member of Capt.Matthew Talbot's Company of militia in the French and Indian War, from Bedford County, VA. During the French and Indian War, the House of Burgesses passed an act for the defense of the frontier of the colony on 14 Sept. 1758. Elliott served as a private in Capt. William Mosley's Company, 7th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. Alexander McClenachan, as noted on a Muster Roll dated May 21, 1777.

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144. John Meador, Jr.240, born WFT Est. 1665-1684241,242; died 1721243,244. He was the son of 288. John Meador, Sr. and 289. Elizabeth White.

Child of John Meador, Jr. is:

72 i. Jonas Meador, born Abt. 1698 in Essex Co., Virginia; died 1768 in Cumberland Co., Virginia; married Frances Hudgens Abt. 1721.

 

152. Thomas Flippen244, born WFT Est. 1655-1688245,246; died Bef. 23 Jan 1758247,248. He married 153. Elizabeth (Flippen) WFT Est. 1680-1726248.

153. Elizabeth (Flippen)248, born WFT Est. 1662-1689249,250; died Jan 1758 in Cumberland Co., VA250.

Child of Thomas Flippen and Elizabeth (Flippen) is:

76 i. Ralph Flippen, born 1714 in Gloucester Co., Virginia; died May 1770 in Cumberland Co., Virginia; married Martha Scott WFT Est. 1732-1758.

 

154. John Scott250, born WFT Est. 1665-1694250; died WFT Est. 1719-1779250. He married 155. Judith (Scott) WFT Est. 1691-1734250.

155. Judith (Scott)250, born WFT Est. 1674-1697250; died WFT Est. 1719-1785250.

Child of John Scott and Judith (Scott) is:

77 i. Martha Scott, born 28 Apr 1716; died 1794; married Ralph Flippen WFT Est. 1732-1758.

 

Generation No. 9

256. Edward Godfrey251,252, born Abt. 1640 in Lymehouse, London, England; died 1678 in England or Holland. He was the son of 512. Thomas Edmund Godfrey and 513. unk. He married 257. Mary Miller 14 May 1665 in St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England.

257. Mary Miller, born Abt. 1643 in St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England; died Unknown in England.

Notes for Edward Godfrey:

A search of the IGI Marriage Register of St. Dunstan Stepney, London/Middlesex, England, Sept. 17, 1992, found Edward and family. William Godsey in his "GODSEY FAMILY HISTORY", 1969, states that James and Thomas Godfrey,ages 10 and 12, came to Charles Town, Province of Carolina, in the custody of a Huguenot family named Ammonette aboard the Richmond in 1680. He says that the names of James and Thomas GODSEY appear later on Justice of the Peace documents. Ship lists have not been found to confirm this story.

His ancestry is from RootsWeb WorldConnect databses, "denny87", 2506592. graywoff1980, 2383879, rlwhitson, and 1872464. No proof given in any database.

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Notes for Mary Miller:

Her parents were Edward and Elizabeth Miller of London, England

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Children of Edward Godfrey and Mary Miller are:

i. James Godfrey, born Bef. May 1666 in Lymehouse, London, England; died Unknown in

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Christening: 02 May 1666, St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England

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ii. Edward Godfrey, born 06 Aug 1666 in Lymehouse, London, England; died Unknown in

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Christening: 06 Jan 1668/69, St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England

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iii. Elizabeth Godfrey, born 16 Sep 1669 in Lymehouse, London, England; died Unknown in

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Christening: 06 Jan 1670/71, St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England

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iv. Mary Godfrey, born 20 Jul 1672 in Lymehouse, London, England; died Unknown in

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Christening: 26 Dec 1672, St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England

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v. John Godfrey, born 27 Jun 1675 in Lymehouse, London, England; died Unknown in

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Christening: 27 Dec 1676, St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England

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128 vi. Thomas Godsey, born 26 Dec 1668 in Westminster, England; died Bet. 1748 - 1749 in Chesterfield Co, Virginia, USA; married Betty (Godsey) WFT Est. 1687-1734.

 

260. Thomas Lacy, born 01 Feb 1749/50 in Wales, British Isles; died Aft. 1750 in New Kent County, VA. He was the son of 520. Thomas Lacy and 521. Margaret. He married 261. Phoebe Rice/Rhuys Abt. 1680 in Virginia.

261. Phoebe Rice/Rhuys, born Abt. 1655 in Wales, British Isles; died Abt. 1750 in New Kent County, VA. She was the daughter of 522. Thomas Rice/Rhuys and 523. Jane Mills.

Notes for Thomas Lacy:

Source: "The Legacy of the De Lacy, Lacey, Lacy Family, 1066-1994", by Gerald Lacey. Thomas I descendants found on pages 250 and 252; and "The William and Elliott Lacy Families of New Kent and Chesterfield Counties, Virginia with forebearers and Descendants", by Hubert Wesley Lacey and Howard Elton Lacey, 1996.

The Foreword to the book states that the Lacy's were chiefs among warrior clans which accompanied Rollo (Roffe, The Granger) from Southern Scandinavia to England, Ireland, and Normandy in the 880-911 time frame. In 911 King Charles III signed the treaty of St. Clair-Sur Epte giving Rollo the present day territory of Normandy. The original Lacy's were Northmen (Vikings) from possibly Norway or Denmark.

The Lacy family in Normandy derived their name from the commune of Lassy, the Lacius or Latius estates in the county of Calvados. The village of Lassy today is near the town of Vire in France, south of Bayeau. Various spelling of the name include: de Lacy, de Lassy, de Lassey, de Lassie, Lacie, Lasei, Leacy, Lasey, Lacey, and Lacy. Thomas I Lacy is reported to have come from Wales to Virginia between 1680 and 1682. Thomas Mann paid for the transportation of ten persons to Virginia in 1882, Thomas Lacy was one of the ten. Greald Lacey believes that Thomas Lacy was from the ancient de Lacy kingdom of Pontefract in Yorkshire, and that due to political intrigue between King Charles II and France in the 1680's, Thomas sold his holdings in Yorkshire and went to Wales and later to Virginia. (Page 250) He made his home in New Kent (later Hanover) County, VA. However, in "William Lacy and Elliott Lacy Families", Thomas Lacy is said to be of French Huguenot stock, and from Wales. Thomas was alive in 1732, but no record exists of his death.

Ilbert de Lacy, his half brother Walter de Lacy and Walter's sons, Hugh and Roger de Lacy, came from France in 1066 with the invasion force of William the Conqueror and were rewarded by gifts of territories after defeating the English. Walter and sons were given territories on the Welsh border. They built castles at Ewyas Lacy, Mansell Lacy, Holme Lacy, Stoke Lacy, and Stanton Lacy, all located on the Welsh border. Ilbert de Lacy, after William the Conqueror captured York, negotiated the surrender of the Honour of Pontefract, complete with Pontefract Castle and Abbey and the surrounding territories. Pontefract is located on an old former Roman military road, eight miles south of Selby and twelve miles north of Doncaster. The territories form a rectangle 25 miles by 20 miles, from Selby, west to Bradford (near Leeds) and south from Shipley to Pennistone, near Barnsley, an area of 500 square miles, almost centered between the Irish Sea and the North Sea. In 1086 the titles to Pontefract and surrounding territories were deeded to Ilbert de Lacy. This deed is preserved in the Domesday Books. It may be that if Thomas Lacy was from Pontefract, then Phoebe Lacy and her Godsey descendents are from the Ilbert De Lacy line.

The book, "The Legacy of the De Lacy, Lacey, Lacy Family, 1066-1994", by Gerald Lacey, recounts the families history from the reigns of William the Conqueror through the reigns of King William II, King Henry I, King Henry II, King Richard I (Richard the Lion Hearted), King John (Lackland, Softsword), King Henry II, King Edward I, King Edward II, King Edward III, King Richard II, King Henry IV, King Henry V (the Greatest Man that ever ruled England), King Henry VI, King Edward IV, King Richard III, King Richard IV, King Henry VII, King Henry VIII, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I, King James I (James VI of Scotland), King Charles I (Stuart King), King Charles II, King James II, King William III and Mary III. The de Lacy/Lacy's were prominent throughout all these reigns.

From http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~elacey/thlacy.htm

Thomas Lacy I of New Kent and Hanover Counties, Virginia

1a. Thomas Lacy, immigrant, reputed to have come from Wales to Virginia between 1680 and 1685 and to have settled in that part of New Kent County which years later was cut off into Hanover County, an area which was then on the very frontier of the early and somewhat scattered settlements.

It is this Thomas who is credited with being the progenitor of a long and prolific line of Lacys who resided in various parts of Virginia, principally the counties of Hanover, Louisa, Goochland, Albemarle, Powhatan, Chesterfield, Henrico, Buckingham, Bedford, and Halifax, spreading to the Carolinas and Georgia. With Virginia as the focal point, descendants spread fanlike to all points south, west and northwest. Today descendants of this line live in almost every state in the Union. This branch is by far the largest of any of the pioneer Lacy families of Virginia.

Due to the loss of the old New Kent and Hanover County records--lost in the tragic burning of Richmond toward the very end of the Civil War where, ironically, they had been taken for safe-keeping and also the loss of the Registers of the parishes in which the Lacys lived, very little is known of Thomas and his family. His year of birth is estimated to be about 1660 and his place of residence before coming to America to have been Wales, according to an old document in the family and according to tradition. Thomas Lacy (1800-1879) of St. Clair Co., Ill., a son of Lionel Lacey and a grandson of Elliott Lacy, a descendant, told his niece in 1863 -- Miss Pamelia Lacey -- that the Lacys came from Wales. What Thomas knew came to him from his father and his account of the family, as given to Miss Pamelia, has been corroborated in every instance where official records have been found.

By tradition, subject Thomas was of French Huguenot stock, perhaps a son of a Huguenot who had fled France and settled in Wales. This tradition of French Huguenot ancestry exists among widely separated branches of the family, some of whom have been out of contact with one another for generations. It has come down through the author's own line, the sire who left Virginia shortly after the ending of the Revolutionary War. Rev. William Henry Foote in his "Sketches of Virginia", published in 1850, in writing of Rev. Drury Lacey (1758-1815), states:

"His father, William Lacy, a grandson of the immigrant. . . of English descent and Norman-French extraction. His mother, Elizabeth Rice, was a cousin to Benjamin Rice of Bedford, the father of Rev. Doctors John H. and Benjamin H. Rice."

Prof. Austin W. Smith (b. 1885), then of Cookesville, Tenn., author of the "George-Lacey Genealogy" and himself a Lacy descendant, in his letter of Dec. 8, 1936 wrote:

"Dear Mr. Lacey:

I was delighted to hear from you. I have been engaged in the task for some time in collecting material for a book of the Lacy family. My great-grandmother, Susannah Lacy, daughter of Matthew Lacy of Goochland County, Va., son of Stephen Lacy of same county, married Robert George and came to Warren County, Tenn., after spending a number of years in KY. She lived to be 92 years of age. My father who died in 1929 at the age of 90 knew her well as did my mother who is still living at the age of 90. She was always proud of the fact that she was French, of the Huguenots who came to America. Her name was Susannah de Lacy, French, you will readily see, though she accepted the English 'Lacy' . Her grandson, who is now living in Texas, knew her as she lived with them the last few years of her life. His name is Law Lacy, or de Lacy. He says that there is no question that they were French. She certainly ought to have known as it was her great-grandfather who was the French Huguenot. There are Lacys in Virginia who are not French Huguenots.

I am sure that this bunch of Huguenots were in England for a time but that they were French in origin."

Persecution of the Huguenots in France preceded the edict of Jan. 29, 1535, ordering the "extermination of the heretics", but reached tragic and awful proportions from that date. A great many French Protestants fled the country to save their lives, rather than give up their freedom of conscience and their religious beliefs. Many of these settled in England and Holland. This migration continued until the middle of the 18th century. The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 merely accentuated this mass migration, and France lost, to her detriment, over 400,000 of her best artisans and citizens. The family of Thomas de Lacy was already in England by 1680. Many of them settled in Wales and Ireland where they became very prominent.

We find in English Heraldry a seeming variation of the Lacy-Normandy coat-of-arms, which may signify a family of Norman extraction. In "Lacy of Walsham in the Willows, Counties of Norfolk and Suffolk" their coat-of-arms is:

"Quarterly, argent and sable, on a bend gules three martlets or, over all a label of five points the last, each charged with an ermine spot. Crest: Out of a ducal coronet gules a demi-eagle wings espanded or, in the beak an arrow of the first headed and feathered argent."

(Burke's "General Armory")

The Norman coat-of-arms is: "Quarterly or and gu, a bend sa. over all a label three points ar."

("A complete Book of Heraldry", London MDCCCXX. Jos. Edminston, Esq. F.S. A.)

Note the similarity of these coats of armor. However, it is unlikely that the Lacys of Suffolk and Norfolk are the parent family of subject Thomas Lacy, because these two counties are located on the far side east coast of England and thus some distance from Wales. However, they may have been an off-shoot of the same family. The names Thomas and Stephen are found in both.

From "Cavaliers & Pioneers", Abstracts of Virginia Land Grants (1623-1800), Virginia Land Office Patents, by Nell Marion Nugent (1924), Vol. 5, Land Office of Va., we find this item:

 

"Grant of 500 acres of land on Chowan River in the Isle of Wight was made to Thomas Mann in 1682 for the transportation of ten persons, among whom were Thomas Lacy, Richard Carter, Giles Thornberry, Ann Dowds, Elizabeth Croomer, and John Middleton."

It cannot be said that this Thomas is the same man as subject Thomas Lacy. but as the date of arrival corresponds with that of subject the possibility is very strong and should be given credence.

Statements have appeared in print at various times about the date of arrival in America of Thomas and some confusion as to Thomas himself. For instance in the Comp. of American Genealogy (Virkus), V. 1. p. 683, it states "Thomas Lacy from England to Va., 1702. Married Ann Burnley." The date of this edition was 1925 and the article is based on material submitted and not on research by Virkus. Subsequent research has proven this information incorrect, as it is now the conclusion that the Thomas who married Ann Burnley was the son of the immigrant Thomas. This conclusion has been arrived at principally from an old document written by Rev. William Sterling Lacy (1791-1881), relating a narrative told him by "old William Rice" about the year 1828 or 1829. Rev. Lacy put this narrative in writing probably sometime before 1850, probably having made some notes at the time of his interview with Mr. Rice. This treasured document is now in the possession of Mrs. Elizabeth (Lacy) Jones of Roanoke, VA., widow of Alfred Power Jones, M. D. This document definitely states that Thomas Lacy came from Wales, was engaged to Miss Rice in Wales, preceded the Rice family to Virginia, who followed a few years later, and he married Miss Rice, daughter of Thomas Rice, after their arrival in Virginia.

In order to assay the credibility of the family data in this article, it would be well to view the character and veracity of "old William Rice" and Rev. Lacy.

William Rice was born about 1742 or 1743, based on the statement that he was 85 or 86 years of age in 1828 or 1829. His place of birth would have been in Hanover County in the locale of the Rice and Lacey homesteads. He was a son of David Rice and Miss Searcy, and a brother of the noted Rev. David Rice (1733-1816), Presbyterian minister of Kentucky, and an uncle to the Elizabeth Rice who married William Lacy (1713-1775). He was a grandson of the immigrant, Thomas Rice. Surely, living in the same neighborhood and being personally in touch with the older members of the family, he would have known of the proper family relationship. He was, according to Rev. Wm. Lacy, a man whose "mind was unimpaired, his memory remarkable", and an "esteemed and consistent Christian man".

Rev. William Sterling Lacy, son of Rev. Drury Lacy, who was a son of the William Lacy who married Elizabeth Rice, mentioned previously, was a man of the highest integrity and retentive memory. He could recite from beginning to end the New Testament and many of the Psalms and portions of the Old Testament. There can be no question but that he wrote the narrative exactly as it was narrated to him.

This document is the only tangible bit of evidence known of the immigrants Thomas Lacy and Thomas Rice, relation to their old world background and their immigration to Virginia, and of the marriage of Thomas Lacey to the daughter of Thomas Rice. All of the old New Kent and Hanover county records were destroyed by fire in 1865, and the Register of St. Paul's Parish is not in existence. The Vestry Book of this parish gives little data.

We learn from this narrative that Thomas Lacy lived to a very ripe old age and that he was an exceedingly tall man, which would tend to discount any Welsh ancestry since the Welsh are of very short stature. It would appear, from the statement of William Rice, that Thomas Lacy was living about the year 1750 since he states that he saw him "when a small boy". Thus Thomas Lacy must have been 85 or more years of age at his death, if born about 1665. His death would have occurred in Hanover County, the place of his residence.

The first documented evidence of the residence of subject Thomas is that contained in the official 1704 Rent Roll Record, which shows the following Lacys owing land in New Kent County: Thomas Lacy -- 100 acres, William Lacy -- 500 acres, and Emmanuel Lacy -- 180 acres.

Thomas must have purchased his land as no land grant record has been found. If he had paid his own way to America he would have received a headright of 50 acres and that would have been recorded in "Virginia Land Grants". Some information has been secured from the Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, which was located in that part of New Kent County cut off in 1720/1 into Hanover. In the Vestry Book covering the period from 1706 to 1766 the following references are found:

"Returns made to the Vestry of St. Paul's Parish, March 4, 1708/9, from the surveyor of the 39 Precincts that the said Parish was divided into for the Processioning of Lands by an order of the said Parish Vestry held Sept. 24, 1708/9, are here according to Law and an order of the said Vestry made on the said 14th of March, Registered Verbatim."

"No. 18. The lands of Haughton House, Thomas Lacy, Jeremiah Dumas , Robert Depriest, William England, Rice Hughes, William Stephens, John Hickman, John McCoy, lying adjacent to each other, being made one precinct, of which the said William England Haughton House were appointed overseers, who made this return on the Back of the Order (viz;) this order is executed, only one line with Rice Hughes did not appear.

Subscribed: William England

Haughton House"

 

"No. 20. Thomas Lacy and Thomas Graham were appointed overseers in the Processioning of lands in St. Paul's Parish, Sept. 17, 1711. Among these lands was that of Emmanuel Richardson."

These two records would certainly apply to Thomas Lacy I, but subsequent ones may refer to the second generation and in the one instance -- that of Thomas Lacy, Jr. -- to the third generation.

"No. 22. Ordered into one Precinct for Processioning ye lands of Jeremiah Dumas, Thomas Prosser, James Wood, Col. Curtis, Mr. Brooks, James Rice, William Crossley, Thomas Lacy, Thomas Lacy, Jr., James Whitlock, Col. Thompson, Olivers, Nathaniel Hodgeskeson, James Hunt, ye Hughs, James Allen, George Straughan, David Tyree, James Anthony, and ye Carr's Lands, James Whitlock and James Allen to see the said processioning performed, who made the following return, viz: In Obedience to the within order, we the Subscribers has seen all the lands within mentioned procession'd except the land of George Straughan and Ellis, which nobody appeared for.

March ye 28th, 1732 James Allen

James Whitlock."

 

"No. 38. The Lands of Thomas Lacy, James Whitlock and Thomas Graham lying adjacent to each other, being made on Precinct, of which the said Thomas Lacy and James Whitlock were appointed overseers, who made this return on the Back of the order, viz: the within order complied with ... us.

Subscribed: Thomas Lacy James Whitlock"

 

Of a later date -- 1743 -- an entry shows for the first time the name of Stephen Lacy.

"At a Vestry held in St. Paul's Parish, Oct 18, 1743. No. 7. Ordered into one precinct for processioning the Lands of Thomas Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Thomas Grant, John Price, John Williamson, Thomas Harlow, Charles Anderson, and that John Williamson and William Allen see the said processioning performed, who made the following report, -- we whose names are mentioned in ye within Order have met accordingly and none agreed & sent.

Thomas Grant, Stephen Lacy, Benjamin Johnson, Charles Anderson,

Thomas Harlow, Richard Allen John Williamson, William Allen"

 

[N.B. "Processioning" of lands was necessary in order to re-establish boundary lines between adjoining owners due to the destruction or removal of land marks which consisted in many cases of scrub oak or other trees, stones and creeks -- the latter often changing courses. Disputes would develop between property owners and the authority to adjudicate these matters was granted by the Council to the various parish vestrys of the Established Church.]

There is no evidence that subject Thomas Lacy lived anywhere except New Kent County, in that part which became Hanover County. He was already in Virginia when Oliver de la Muce arrived in 1700 with three ships of Huguenots. There is also no evidence that his son, Thomas, who married Ann Burnley, lived any place other than Hanover County. We know that Thomas Lacy's grandsons moved to Manikintowne and lived among the French Huguenots in Goochland County and the name of Lacy is included among the settlers of Manikintowne. This list appears to be about 1750. The parish serving Manikintowne was old King William and later St. James Northam.

We have record of one son, Thomas Lacy II, born to Thomas Lacy I and his wife, Miss Rice (Rhuys in Welsh) whose name may have been Phebe. There were most likely other children but we have no knowledge of them. There is a record of a Julian Lacy in Hanover County towards the latter part of the 18th Century who may derive from an unknown branch of the family.

 

 

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Baptism: 10 Feb 1749/50, St. Margaret's Church, Westminister, London, England

Record Change: 08 Jun 2005

Notes for Phoebe Rice/Rhuys:

The surname Rice is Rhuys in Welsh. (Page 252 in "The Legacy of the De Lacy, Lacey, Lacy Families, 1066-1994", by Gerald Lacey.) Her father was Thomas Rhuys.

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Child of Thomas Lacy and Phoebe Rice/Rhuys is:

130 i. Thomas Lacy II, born Abt. 1684 in Virginia; died WFT Est. 1707-1774; married Ann Burnley WFT Est. 1701-1734.

 

262. James Burnley, born Abt. 1660 in Norton, Derby, England; died Unknown in . He married 263. Anna.

263. Anna, born Abt. 1670 in Norton, Derby, England; died Unknown in .

Notes for James Burnley:

He and Anna named as parents of Ann Burnley in sevral RootsWeb WorldConnect databes, two are" "chenae" and "witcher77"

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Child of James Burnley and Anna is:

131 i. Ann Burnley, born WFT Est. 1680-1700; died WFT Est. 1707-1784; married Thomas Lacy II WFT Est. 1701-1734.

 

288. John Meador, Sr.253, born Abt. 1650 in Lancaster County, Virginia254,255; died WFT Est. 1682-1741255. He was the son of 576. Thomas Meador, Jr.. He married 289. Elizabeth White 1677255.

289. Elizabeth White255, born WFT Est. 1639-1661255; died Abt. 1693255. She was the daughter of 578. Richard White.

Child of John Meador and Elizabeth White is:

144 i. John Meador, Jr., born WFT Est. 1665-1684; died 1721; married Abt. 1696.

 

Generation No. 10

512. Thomas Edmund Godfrey, born Abt. 1621 in Kent County, England; died Abt. 1678 in England. He was the son of 1024. Thomas Godfrey and 1025. Mary Neame. He married 513. unk Abt. 1639 in England.

513. unk, born Abt. 1624 in England; died Unknown in .

Notes for Thomas Edmund Godfrey:

Source: Family Search Ancestral File, no proof given. and several Root'sWeb's WorldConnect Project databases (see note for Edward Godfrey).

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Record Change: 29 Dec 2005

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Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

Child of Thomas Godfrey and unk is:

256 i. Edward Godfrey, born Abt. 1640 in Lymehouse, London, England; died 1678 in England or Holland; married Mary Miller 14 May 1665 in St. Dunstan Stepney, London, England.

 

520. Thomas Lacy, born Abt. 1620 in Westminster, Middlesex, England; died Unknown in . He married 521. Margaret Abt. 1659 in England.

521. Margaret, born Abt. 1630 in Westminster, Middlesex, England; died Abt. 1672 in England.

Notes for Thomas Lacy:

Source: Root'sWeb WorldConnect Project database, "My Elusive Ancestors", by Debbie McCamm (chenae@ap.net), database "chenae"

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Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

Child of Thomas Lacy and Margaret is:

260 i. Thomas Lacy, born 01 Feb 1749/50 in Wales, British Isles; died Aft. 1750 in New Kent County, VA; married Phoebe Rice/Rhuys Abt. 1680 in Virginia.

 

522. Thomas Rice/Rhuys, born Abt. 1625 in Flintshire, Wales; died Unknown in Virginia. He married 523. Jane Mills.

523. Jane Mills, born Abt. 1635 in England; died Unknown in .

Notes for Thomas Rice/Rhuys:

Source: "The Legacy of the De Lacy, Lacey, Lacy Family, 1066-1994", by Gerald Lacey, 1994.

On page 150 the statement is made that "Lacy married Thomas Rice's daughter, whose name is thought to be Phoebe". The Lacy referred to is Thomas Lacy. The statement is also made that "They had a child, Thomas Lacy,II, born about 1684 in New Kent County, VA". Thomas Rice emigrated to Virginia sometime after Thomas Lacy, I emigrated.

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Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

Child of Thomas Rice/Rhuys and Jane Mills is:

261 i. Phoebe Rice/Rhuys, born Abt. 1655 in Wales, British Isles; died Abt. 1750 in New Kent County, VA; married Thomas Lacy Abt. 1680 in Virginia.

 

576. Thomas Meador, Jr.255, born WFT Est. 1624-1639256,257; died WFT Est. 1655-1725257. He was the son of 1152. Thomas Meador, Sr..

Child of Thomas Meador, Jr. is:

288 i. John Meador, Sr., born Abt. 1650 in Lancaster County, Virginia; died WFT Est. 1682-1741; married Elizabeth White 1677.

 

578. Richard White257, born WFT Est. 1597-1635257; died WFT Est. 1639-1716257.

Child of Richard White is:

289 i. Elizabeth White, born WFT Est. 1639-1661; died Abt. 1693; married John Meador, Sr. 1677.

 

Generation No. 11

1024. Thomas Godfrey, born Abt. 1589 in Kent County, England; died Unknown in England. He married 1025. Mary Neame 1610 in England.

1025. Mary Neame, born Abt. 1592 in Kent County, England; died Unknown in England.

Notes for Thomas Godfrey:

Source: Family Search Ancestral File. no proof given. Also several Root'sWeb WorldConnect Project databases (see note for Edward Godfrey).

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Record Change: 29 Dec 2005

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Record Change: 03 Sep 2004

Child of Thomas Godfrey and Mary Neame is:

512 i. Thomas Edmund Godfrey, born Abt. 1621 in Kent County, England; died Abt. 1678 in England; married unk Abt. 1639 in England.

 

1152. Thomas Meador, Sr.257, born Abt. 1610 in England258,259; died 1655260,261.

Child of Thomas Meador, Sr. is:

576 i. Thomas Meador, Jr., born WFT Est. 1624-1639; died WFT Est. 1655-1725; married WFT Est. 1644-1683.

 

 

Endnotes

1. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

2. 1920 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2005. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration.1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-07.html">NARA</a>. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City, Cook County, Illinois) are missing, even though the NARA catalog lists them as being there. The Family History Library catalog also lists them as missing. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED , roll , page , image 989.

3. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Cumberland, Virginia, ED 65, roll T623 1705, page 8B.

4. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005.

5. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

6. 1930 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1930 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 3, roll 2440, page 9B, image 992.0.

7. 1920 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2005. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration.1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-07.html">NARA</a>. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City, Cook County, Illinois) are missing, even though the NARA catalog lists them as being there. The Family History Library catalog also lists them as missing. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED , roll , page , image 989.

8. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Cumberland, Virginia, ED 65, roll T623 1705, page 8B.

9. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005.

10. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

11. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

12. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

13. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

14. 1930 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1930 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 3, roll 2440, page 9B, image 992.0.

15. Tree #397, Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

16. Virginia Lee Littlepage, Last Will & Testament, Virginia Lee Littlepage, Nov 29, 1913.

17. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

18. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

19. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

20. Tree #397, Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

21. Virginia Lee Littlepage, Last Will & Testament, Virginia Lee Littlepage, Nov 29, 1913.

22. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. King William, Virginia, ED 40, roll T623 1714, page 7B.

23. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

24. Tree #397, Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

25. 1920 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2005. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration.1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-07.html">NARA</a>. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City, Cook County, Illinois) are missing, even though the NARA catalog lists them as being there. The Family History Library catalog also lists them as missing. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED , roll , page , image 989.

26. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005.

27. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. King William, Virginia, ED 40, roll T623 1714, page 7B.

28. 1930 United States Federal Census.

29. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

30. 1930 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1930 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 3, roll 2440, page 9A, image 991.0.

31. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

32. Cumberland Co., VA, and Its People

33. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

34. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

35. Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Individual Records. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000.

36. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

37. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

38. Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Individual Records. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000.

39. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

40. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

41. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

42. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

43. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

44. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

45. 1930 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1930 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 3, roll 2440, page 9A, image 991.0.

46. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

47. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

48. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

49. 1930 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1930 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 3, roll 2440, page 9A, image 991.0.

50. 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 78, roll T9_1362, page 71.1000, image .

51. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

52. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

53. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

54. 1910 United States Federal Census.

55. 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 78, roll T9_1362, page 70.4000, image .

56. 1930 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2002. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1930 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 3, roll 2440, page 9A, image 991.0.

57. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

58. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

59. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

60. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

61. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

62. 1910 United States Federal Census.

63. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

64. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

65. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

66. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

67. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

68. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

69. 1910 United States Federal Census.

70. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

71. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

72. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

73. 1930 United States Federal Census.

74. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

75. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

76. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

77. 1910 United States Federal Census.

78. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

79. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

80. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

81. 1910 United States Federal Census.

82. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122.

83. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

84. Harvey Fox, Harvey Fox Photocopy.

85. 1930 United States Federal Census.

86. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

87. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

88. Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Individual Records. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000.

89. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

90. Family Data Collection - Births, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Births [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001.

91. Family Data Collection - Deaths, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Deaths [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001.

92. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

93. Family Data Collection - Births, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Births [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001.

94. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

95. Family Data Collection - Deaths, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Deaths [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001.

96. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

97. Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Individual Records. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000.

98. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

99. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Cumberland, Virginia, ED 67, roll T623 1705, page 8B.

100. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

101. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 312, image 197.

102. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Cumberland, Virginia, ED 67, roll T623 1705, page 8B.

103. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

104. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

105. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 312, image 197.

106. 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Cumberland, Virginia, ED 67, roll T623 1705, page 8B.

107. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

108. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 122-123.

109. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

110. Copyright 1983, Cumberland County Historical Society, Inc, Cumberland County Virginia and its People, 123.

111. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

112. Margery Ann Godsey, Godsey-Foster-Jones Lineage (Photocopy), Photocopy of typed page.

113. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

114. 1880 United States Federal Census.

115. 1920 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2005. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration.1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-07.html">NARA</a>. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City, Cook County, Illinois) are missing, even though the NARA catalog lists them as being there. The Family History Library catalog also lists them as missing. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED , roll , page , image 1029.

116. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

117. 1870 United States Federal Census.

118. Margery Ann Godsey, Godsey-Foster-Jones Lineage (Photocopy), Photocopy of typed page.

119. 1870 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Hamilton, Cumberland, Virginia, post office Courthouse, roll 1642, page 4, image 8.

120. 1880 United States Federal Census.

121. 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 78, roll T9_1362, page 71.1000, image .

122. Anne (R Baker? starr460@insightbb.com) OneWorldTree.

123. Anne (R. Baker?) starr460@insightbb.com OneWorldTree.

124. 1880 United States Federal Census.

125. 1870 United States Federal Census.

126. 1870 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, post office Cumberland, roll 1642, page 39, image 77.

127. 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 78, roll T9_1362, page 71.1000, image .

128. 1880 United States Federal Census.

129. 1910 United States Federal Census.

130. 1880 United States Federal Census.

131. 1900 United States Federal Census.

132. 1920 United States Federal Census.

133. 1880 United States Federal Census.

134. 1900 United States Federal Census.

135. 1920 United States Federal Census.

136. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

137. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

138. Family Data Collection - Births, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Births [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001.

139. Smith & Camp Family Bibles

140. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

141. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

142. Family Bibles of Ida Smith & Mary Lee Camp

143. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

144. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

145. Family Data Collection - Births, Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Births [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001.

146. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 305, image 184.

147. 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1860 United States Federal Census. M653, 1438 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, post office Oak Forest, roll M653_1341, page 925, image 330.

148. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

149. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 305, image 184.

150. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

151. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 305, image 184.

152. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

153. Cumberland Co. Census, 1860, p. 923

154. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

155. Margery Ann Godsey, Godsey-Foster-Jones Lineage (Photocopy), Photocopy of typed page.

156. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 313, image 199.

157. 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1860 United States Federal Census. M653, 1438 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, post office Cumberland Court House, roll M653_1341, page 981, image 386.

158. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 313, image 199.

159. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

160. Margery Ann Godsey, Godsey-Foster-Jones Lineage (Photocopy), Photocopy of typed page.

161. 1870 United States Federal Census.

162. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

163. 1850 United States Federal Census.

164. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

165. 1870 United States Federal Census.

166. 1870 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Madison, Cumberland, Virginia, post office Cumberland, roll 1642, page 39, image 77.

167. 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1860 United States Federal Census. M653, 1438 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, post office Cumberland Court House, roll M653_1341, page 981, image 386.

168. 1850 United States Federal Census.

169. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

170. 1850 United States Federal Census.

171. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

172. 1850 United States Federal Census.

173. 1870 United States Federal Census.

174. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

175. 1850 United States Federal Census.

176. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

177. 1870 United States Federal Census.

178. Margery Ann Godsey, Godsey-Foster-Jones Lineage (Photocopy), Photocopy of typed page, William Talley was the father of William Talley, JR who was the father of: Dr. Jack Talley, William D. Talley, Sam Talley, Dr. E. P. Talley, Dr. Horace Talley, Dr. John Archer Talley, Joe Talley, Martha Talley, and maybe - Nance (?) Albert Talley. Keith Godsey, Sr. believed that one of the Doctors listed was the father of Lucy Frances who married John T. (Daddy) Foster. Most of the above information was in note form in the handwriting of Mary Courtney Foster Godsey (Ma).

179. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 287, image 147.

180. 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Hamilton, Cumberland, Virginia, ED 76, roll T9_1362, page 21.1000, image .

181. 1870 United States Federal Census.

182. 1860 United States Federal Census.

183. 1880 United States Federal Census.

184. 1850 United States Federal Census.

185. 1860 Slave Schedules.

186. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 287, image 147.

187. 1850 United States Federal Census.

188. 1860 United States Federal Census.

189. 1850 United States Federal Census.

190. 1860 United States Federal Census.

191. 1850 United States Federal Census.

192. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

193. 1810 Census, Prince Edward Co.

194. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

195. Family Bibles of Ida Smith & Mary Lee Camp

196. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

197. Major Perkins Nunnally

198. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

199. Cumberland W.B. #12, p. 230, 267;5, p. 295

200. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

201. OneWorldTree, Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

202. 1870 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia, post office Scottsville, roll 1646, page 202, image 405.

203. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 287, image 147.

204. 1850 United States Federal Census.

205. 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Not Stated, Cumberland, Virginia, roll M432_941, page 287, image 147.

206. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

207. Prince Edward W.B. 3, pp. 380-382

208. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

209. Major Perkins Nunnally

210. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

211. Major Perkins Nunnally

212. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

213. Margery Ann Godsey, Godsey-Foster-Jones Lineage (Photocopy), Photocopy of typed page.

214. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

215. 1.

216. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

217. Major Perkins Nunnally

218. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

219. Cumberland Co. W.B. #1, p. 361

220. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

221. Cumberland Co. W.B. #2, p. 266

222. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

223. Cumberland Co. W.B. #2, pp. 266, 269-70

224. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

225. Major Perkins Nunnally

226. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

227. Cumberland Co. W.B.#2, pp. 184-85

228. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

229. Cumberland Co. W.B.#2, pp. 10-11

230. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

231. Cumberland W.B. 3, p. 36

232. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

233. "Goose Eggs"

234. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

235. Chesterfield Co. W.B. #1, p. 43

236. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

237. Ronald A. Audet, The Meador, Flippen, and Godsey Families of Virginia, 1996, 84.

238. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

239. Virginia Kelley Research..

240. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

241. Major Perkins Nunnally

242. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

243. Essex Co. Wills, Inv. & Adm. 1717-1722 #3

244. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

245. Compendium of American Genealogy, V.5, 370

246. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

247. Cumberland Co. W.B. #1, pp. 144-45

248. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

249. Cumberland W.B. 1, pp. 144-145

250. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

251. Raymond Foster, London genealogist, search of IGI Marriage Register..

252. "GOOSE EGGS, a GODSEY FAMILY HISTORY", 1969, by William H. Godsey,.

253. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

254. Major Perkins Nunnally

255. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

256. Major Perkins Nunnally (all information)

257. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

258. Letter from Major Perkins Nunnally

259. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

260. Nunnally: Descendants of Jonas & Frances M

261. Breneman, Boucher, Audet of Canada, VA 417-1996.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 15, 2000.

 

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