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Southwest Virginia & Stokes County, NC

 

Levina F. "Levie" Pack

Female 1863 -


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Levina F. "Levie" Pack was born in 1863 in Tazewell County, Virginia (daughter of Fleming "Flem" Pack and Rebecca Jane Burress).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Levina married Jasper Newton Barrett on 19 Oct 1882 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Jasper (son of Robert Harvey Barrett and Margaret Brewster) was born in Dec 1857 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Rebecca J. Barrett was born in Sep 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. Nancy M. Barrett was born in Jan 1886 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    3. Mary M. Barrett was born in Feb 1889 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. Bertha S. Barrett was born in Feb 1891 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. Pearl F. Barrett was born in Sep 1892 in Virginia, United States.
    6. Jasper Newton Barrett, Jr. was born in Apr 1896 in Virginia, United States.
    7. Leslie Gay Barrett was born in Jan 1899 in Virginia, United States.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Fleming "Flem" Pack was born in Aug 1836 in Patrick, Virginia, USA (son of John "Jack" Pack and Matilda "Tilda" Ann Delong); died on 1 Dec 1906 in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in 1906 in Pack Cemetery, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Va.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Military: 1861, Tazewell County, Virginia; Civil War
    • Census 1870: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia; Real Estate Value $800, personal estate value $250 - Flem and Rebecca can't write (can not read not marked) Either John Riley was not born in 1871, but 1869, or Flem and Rebecca had another son named John that may have died before 1871?
    • Census 1880: 1880, Maiden Springs District, Tazewell, Virginia; 1880 Non Population Census (Farm Census) Owner: Fleming Pack Acres of Land Improved: Tilled including fallow and grass in rotation, whether pasture or meadow) = 25 Acres of Land Unimproved: Woodland and forest = 75 Farm Value: Of farms, including land, fences & buildings = $3.00 Of Livestock = $1.50 Estimated value of all farm production (sold, consumed,or on hand) = $1.00 Horses of all ages = 2 Milk cow = 2 Other = 2 10 Acres Indian Corn - Crop 100 10 Acres Oats - Crop 50 5 Acres Wheat - Crop 30
    • Census 1900: 1900, Big Creek District, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    • Deed: 8 Sep 1903, Tazewell County, Virginia; Sale of Lands from Flemming Pack to William and Angeline Pack (1903)
    • Deed: 22 Mar 1904, Tazewell County, Virginia; Flemon Pack to William Pack.

    Notes:

    Military:
    Residence Tazewell County, Virginia
    Enlist Rank Private
    Discharge Rank Private
    State Served Virginia
    Company K Unit 37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry
    Company C Unit 188th Virginia Militia Army Confederacy

    37th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (also known as Dunn's Battalion Partisan Rangers) was organized about August 2, 1862. Company B was composed of former members of the 4th Regiment South Carolina Infantry, Company F of North Carolinians, and Company K was formerly Captain Pack's Company, 21st Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Company H was transferred to Swann's Battalion Virginia Cavalry by S.O. No. 130, Hdqrs. Dept. W.Va. and E. Tenn, dated December 28, 1864. In November it was changed to regular cavalry. It was assigned to W.E. Jones', McCausland's and W.L. Jackson's Brigade. During April, 1864, it totaled 300 effectives and by June had increased its strength to ten companies. It was involved in various operations in western Virginia and East Tennessee, then saw action in the Shenandoah Valley. The unit disbanded in mid-April, 1865. Lieutenant Colonel Ambrose C. Dunn and Major J.R. Claiborne were in command..

    Others in this unit were William H. Burress, Calvin C. Pack, Tinsley Pack and William Pack

    188th Virginia Militia Regiment, from Tazewell County, under the command of Colonel Henry S. Bowen was called into service from November 19 - 24, 1861.

    Others in this unit were Tinsley Pack

    Deed:
    Deed Book, Tazewell Deeds, Book , 8 Sept 1903.

    Sale of Lands from Flemming Pack to William and Angeline Pack (1903)

    THIS DEED made this 8th day of Sept. in the year one thousand nine hundred and three between Flemon (sic) Pack, parties of the first part, and William Pack & Angeline Pack, his wife, parties of the second part.

    WITNESSETH That in consideration of the sum of One Hundred and fifty Dollars in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged for one tract of land hereafter described, the said Flemon Pack does grant unto the said William Pack and Angeline Pack with general warranty, all that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Tazewell and State of Va., being a part of the home tract containing fifty acres more or less beginning at Moses Beavers' corner, running up the public road three hundred and 33 yards to a stake in middle of road; thence a due southerly course to the top of Sugar Camp Mountain; thence running with top of said Mountain to Moses Beavers' line and with said line to the beginning.It is further stipulated in this deed that the said William Pack shall have this land during their life time and at their death it shall be the property of their children to have and to hold.

    The said Flemon Pack covenant that he has the right to convey the said land to the grantee; that he has done no act to encumber the said land; that the grantee shall have quiet possession of the said land free from all encumbrances, and that the said party of the first part will execute such further assurance of the said land as may be requisite.Witness the following signature and seal.
    Flemon Pack (SEAL)

    STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF TAZEWELL, to-wit:I, J. R. Sparks, a Notary Public in and for the County aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, do certify that Flemon Pack whose name is signed to the foregoing writing bearing date on the 8th day of Sept., 1903 has acknowledged the same before me in my County aforesaid.Given under my hand this 8 day of Sept., 1903.J. R. Sparks.My commission expires March 11th, 1906.VIRGINIA TAZEWELL COUNTY to-wit:In the Office of Tazewell County Court the 9th day of Sept., 1903, This deed was presented and, with the certificates annexed, admitted to record. Teste: T. E. George, Clerk.A true copy.

    Deed:
    Deed Book, Recorded in D. B. 53, page 190 Tazewell County Va., 22 March 1904.

    THIS DEED made this March 22, 1904 between Flemon Pack of the first part and William Pack of the second part all of the County of Tazewell and State of Virginia,

    WITNESSETH That in consideration of One Dollar in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said party of the first part hath this day bargained, sold and conveyed. unto the said. party of the second part all that tract, lot or parcel of land lying and being in the County and State aforesaid on the south side of the County road between Baptist Valley and Cedar Bluff and known as a part of the Sheffey lands, adjoining a small tract of said Sheffey land conveyed to William Pack and Angeline, his wife, by deed from Flemon Pack, bearing date on Sept. the 8th, 1903, and containing 25 acres, more or less and bounded as follows - to wit:

    Beginning at a stake in the road 333 yards above Moses Beavers corner and running with said road an easterly course a distance of 2.84 yards to a small white oak and a dead oak stmp (SIC) near the branch that crosses the road thence south to a marked chestnut oak on top of Sugar Camp Mountain and with the top of said mountain to a stake designated a corner between the lands of Flemon Pack and William Pack and Angeline Pack, his wife; thence with the said William Pack and Angeline Packs line back to the beginning corner.And the party of the first part covenants with the party of the second part that he will warrant and defend this deed against all other deeds, titles and claims and that he shall forever have quiet and peaceable possession of said land free from all encumbrances and that he has a right to convey the said land and that he has done not acct (SIC) whatever to encumber the said land. Witness the following signature and seal, the day and date first above written

    Flemon Pack (SEAL) S

    TATE OF VIRGINIA,COUNTY OF TAZEWELL, to-wit: I, T. R. Wingo, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do certify that Flemon Pack, whose name is signed to the foregoing writeing (SIC) bearing date on the 22nd of March 1904, has acknowledged the same before me in my County Given under my hand this March 22nd, 1904.T. R. Wingo, J. P.VIRGINIA In the Clerks Office of Tazewell County Circuit Court May 4th, 1904.This deed was presented and upon the annexed certificate of acknowledgment, was admitted to record.

    Teste; T. E. . George, Clerk

    Died:
    Land dispute after Flem's death between his son William and Williams siblings. That mentions Flem a number of times. http://burress.us/documents/PackLandDispute1906.pdf

    Fleming married Rebecca Jane Burress in 1858 in Virginia, United States. Rebecca (daughter of James "Jimmy" Burress and Mary Frances "Franky" Neel) was born in 1840 in Virginia, United States; died on 1874 - 1880 in Virginia or West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rebecca Jane Burress was born in 1840 in Virginia, United States (daughter of James "Jimmy" Burress and Mary Frances "Franky" Neel); died on 1874 - 1880 in Virginia or West Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 1844, Tazewell County, Virginia
    • Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census: 1870, Knob, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Rebecca's brother William married Flem's sister Sarah Pack. One of the childrens death records states her name as Burress.

    Children:
    1. Louisa Elizabeth "Eliza" Pack was born on 17 Nov 1858 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 1 Feb 1938 in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in 1938 in Pack Cemetary below Busthead in Baptist Valley.
    2. William Pack was born in Apr 1860 in Virginia, United States; died on 8 Dec 1954 in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
    3. James "Jim" Pack was born in Sep 1861 in West Virginia, United States.
    4. 1. Levina F. "Levie" Pack was born in 1863 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    5. Margaret Ann Pack was born on 13 Mar 1870 in Indian Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 7 May 1955 in Webster, Finwick, West Virginia.
    6. John Riley Pack was born on 6 Apr 1871 in Indian Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 7 Jul 1944 in Cedar Bluff, Tazewell County, Virginia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John "Jack" PackJohn "Jack" Pack was born in 1811 in Patrick, Virginia, USA; died in 1898 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Tax List: 1835, Floyd County, Virginia; John Pack 1, No horse listed
    • Tax List: 1836, Floyd County, Virginia; John Pack 1 no horses listed
    • Resident: 1837, Tazewell County, Virginia; Since I found no tax records for John Pack after 1836 Floyd County, I'm assuming he moved to Tazewell by 1837
    • Court: 1838, Tazewell County, Virginia; The Commonwealth against John Pack, Defendant - On an indictment for a breach of the peace
    • Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia; Still lists Sarah with her parents, even though she is also listed with William Burress in 1860 (they were newly married) and who is the older Eleanor Pack listed here born in 1840?
    • Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    • Newspaper: 5 Jun 1895, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. John Pack is suffering with his old complaint rheumatism.
    • Newspaper: 7 Aug 1895, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. John Pack has been quite ill the past week
    • Newspaper: 5 Mar 1897, Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mr. Pack an aged citizen has been ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Quesenberry, the past week.

    Notes:

    John Packs Parentage:

    There are two possibilities. James and Martha Pack or Elizabeth Pack (Unknown Father). James and Elizabeth were siblings. Either of these siblings could be his parents:

    This is based on the following:

    From Jerry Olinger

    In regards to James Pack being his father, let me say that I am not fully convinced of that. John Pack does show on the 1840 census of Patrick County, Virginia living next door to James Pack. On the 1830 census of Patrick County, Virginia there are two males living with James Pack, one of which is the right age to be John Pack. I can't answer the question of why James did not mention these two males in his Will when he died in 1853. I can say with assurance that John Pack had to be the son of either James Pack or his sister, Elizabeth Pack, that had several children during the early 1800's in Patrick County. John Pack and Harden Pack did marry Delong sisters in Floyd County, Virginia. Both John Pack and Harden Pack were living in Tazewell County, Virginia in 1850. If John Pack was the son of Elizabeth Pack, I am not sure who his father was. It appears that some of the children of Elizabeth Pack probably belonged to John Cole of Patrick County.

    From Jane Warrick

    HARDEN PACK was m. to Maria Delong on 20 Jan 1842 and the marriage bond said HARDEN'S mother was "Elizabeth." Harden then married Nancy E. Dean in 1851 in Tazewell Co., VA.

    Now GREEN OR GREENVILLE PACK married Nancy Hooker in 1823 ih Patrick Co. VA. Some say GREENVILLE PACK then married Susan Parr 31 May 1850 in Tazewell Co., VA. (This may have been the same GREENVILLE, but I don't know if it was or not - have no proof.) Then GREENVILLE PACK married Rebecca Duncan on 13 Sep 1863 in Patrick Co., VA. I have two (2) Marriage Certificates for this marriage - one from the Commonwealth of VA in Richmond which says GREENVILLE'S parents were J and N PACK. The other marriage certificate is from Patrick Co., VA and it indicates his mother was "Elizabeth Pack." No father was named.

    Also, there is a marriage record of Walter S. Stephenson to POLLY PACK in Tazewell Co., VA in 1855 showing Polly Pack's mother as "Elizabeth Pack." (It lists John Cole as her father????)

    Now here are three records showing Elizabeth Pack as the Mother. Was she also the mother of my JOHN PACK???

    John and Hardin Pack were definitely brothers, based on a witness statement in a chancery record for the divorce of one of John Packs son's, William. In the record William claims his wife was sleeping with one Adam Pack. Witness's claim Adam Pack is a first cousin of William Pack. Adam is the son of Hardin, making William and Adam first cousins.

    Now, I don't know if Hardin and John were half brother's which could be the case.

    Birth:
    Census records give different dates for his age. 1805, 1811, 1813.

    Court:
    Monday, September 24, 1838

    William Taylor, Forman, Joseph Higginbotham, John Cecil, William Smith, George Steel, Archibald Thompson, Jr., James R. Crabtree, Thomas Davis, Erastus G. Harman, William E. Higginbotham, Andrew P. Moore, Howard Bane, James R. Dills, William P. Moore, William A. Kennedy, David Matton, Richard Yates, Jonathan Peery, William Hinkle, James S. Witten and William J. Watts were sworn a grand jury of inquest for the body of this county and having returned into court and presented:

    An indictment against John Pack for a breach of the peace - A true bill. And the said grand jury not having finished their business, were adjourned till tomorrow 12 o'clock.

    Monday, April 22, 1839

    The Commonwealth against John Pack, Defendant - On an indictment for a breach of the peace. On motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth it is ordered that a capias be awarded against the defendant Pack, directed to the Sheriff of Lee County and returnable here on the first day of the next term.

    Monday, September 23, 1839

    The Commonwealth against John Pack, on an indictment for a breach of the peace. The capias awarded against the defendant at the last term, not being returned, on motion of the attorney for the commonwealth, an alias capias is awarded against the said defendant, to be directed to the sheriff of Mercer County and return able here the first day of the next term.

    Wednesday, September 29, 1840

    The Commonwealth against John Pack, Defendant - On an indictment for a breach of the peace. The alias capias awarded against the defendant in this cause not being executed, on motion of the attorney for the commonwealth, it is ordered, that a pluries capias be awarded against the said defendant, to be directed to the sheriff of this county and returnable here the first day of the next term.

    Monday, April 25, 1841

    The Commonwealth against John Pack, Defendant - On an indictment The attorney for the Commonwealth by leave of the court, saith that he will not further prosecute in this cause.

    Tazewell County Law Order Book 1832-1844, John Pack (Breach of Peace), September 24, 1838.
    John Pack (Breach of Peace) Law Order Book 1832-1844; Page 260, 286, 306, 326, 347

    Census 1850:
    Farm Schedule (no crops listed)

    Milk Cows = 3
    Other Cattle = 1
    Swine = 15
    Value of livestock = $50

    Census 1870:
    John, Farmer, can't read/write, wife Matilda, children Eleanor, Olifano, Virginia 1 year old. (this is Eleanor's daughter) don't know who Virginia's father is.

    Died:
    Don't know exactly when John died but but the newspaper articles above prove it was around 1897.


    John married Matilda "Tilda" Ann Delong on 31 Dec 1835 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA. Matilda (daughter of Orman Delong and Sarah Reed) was born in 1813 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died after 1870 in Tazewell County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Matilda "Tilda" Ann DelongMatilda "Tilda" Ann Delong was born in 1813 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA (daughter of Orman Delong and Sarah Reed); died after 1870 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1870: 1870, Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

    Notes:

    The confusing story told by Matilda's great grand daughter Georgia Quesenberry Maxfield regarding Matilda being "Samantha Delong" daughter of Captain John Delong.

    I have never found a record for the existence of a Samantha Delong. According to all records, MATILDA Delong is the wife of John/Jack Pack.

    And all records point to Matilda being a daughter of Orman and Sarah Reed Delong. That had multiple children, and there is no record of Orman being a Captain in the Military.

    Cynthia Pack's death record also list Matilda REED as her mother. Reed would have been Matilda's Mother's maiden name.

    However, there was a John Delong in Montgomery Co. the same time as Orman. There was also a Michael and a Sally Delong, all around the same age and all likey to be siblings.

    There are marriage records for Sally and Michael, tho no parents are listed. I can't find a marriage record for John, but records do indicate he served in the Militia at some point, tho his rank is not stated.

    I have been unable to track any of the other Delong's mentioned above other than Orman.

    I suppose it is possible the John Delong was married to a Matilda, and they couldn't have children, and Matilda was an Indian child that was found, again, there are no records to support this.

    Although there is no concrete proof that Matilda is a child of Orman Delong, she was in Floyd county the same time he was and there seem to be no other Delongs in the area.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Know all men by these presents, that we, John Pack and Martin Slaughter are held and firmly bound unto, L.W. Tazewell, Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his successors, in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, to the payment thereof, well and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and dated this 21 day of Dec 1835. The condition of the above obligation is such, that, whereas a marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Pack and Matilda Delong of Floyd County:


    New, if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed John Pack and Martin Slaughter. Witnessed, Wm. Goodan

    Children:
    1. Isham Pack was born on 25 Dec 1833 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA; died on 15 May 1854 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. 2. Fleming "Flem" Pack was born in Aug 1836 in Patrick, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Dec 1906 in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in 1906 in Pack Cemetery, Baptist Valley, Tazewell, Va.
    3. Calvin Crockett Pack was born on 1 Jan 1838 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Jun 1903 in Richlands, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ratliff Cemetery, Richlands, Tazewell, Va.
    4. Tinsley P. "Tin" Pack was born in 1839 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 1 Mar 1891 in Marion, Smyth, Virginia, United States of America.
    5. Sarah Elizabeth Pack was born on 15 Sep 1843 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA; died on 15 Jul 1922 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    6. Cynthia E. Pack was born on 17 Oct 1844 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 29 Mar 1931 in Pounding Mill, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia.
    7. William M. "Bill" Pack was born on 17 May 1847 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 30 Dec 1929 in Mize, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    8. Ellender Jane "Ella" Pack was born on 05 Mar 1850 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 18 May 1933 in Browns Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; was buried in Ringstaff Cemetary, Pounding Mill, Tazewell, Virginia.
    9. Amanda Pack was born in Mar 1853 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 9 Jan 1927 in Rich Valley, Smyth County, Virginia.
    10. Olifano Pack was born in 1855 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

  3. 6.  James "Jimmy" BurressJames "Jimmy" Burress was born in April 1807 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA (son of Micajah "Cager" Burress and Rachel McCoy); died on 7 Jun 1883 in Headwaters Clinch, Tazewell, Virginia, United States; was buried on 10 Jun 1883 in Grapefield, Bland County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1830: 1830, Tazewell County, Virginia; Living in household 1 Male (James) 20-291 Female (Frances) 20-29
    • Court: 24 Apr 1838, Tazewell County, Virginia
    • Deed: 16 Jul 1844, Tazewell County, Virginia; Tazewell Deeds, Book 8, Page 266 , 16 July 1844
    • Deed: 23 Sep 1845, Tazewell County, Virginia; Tazewell Co. Va, Book 8 Page 463 , 23 Sep 1845
    • Court: 29 Aug 1847, Tazewell County, Virginia; William and James are plaintiff's against Wysor Adkins. These records don't indicate what the problem was only that it was eventually resolved by the parties. Tazewell County Law Order Book 1844-1859, 1847-1848. Law Book 1844-1859; Page 87 Law Book 1844-1859; Page 108 and 109 Law Book 1844-1859; Page 126 Law Book 1844-1859; Page 143 Law Book 1844-1859; Page 176
    • Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1870: 1870, Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; James is living in the household of Polly Cox as a border, with his son Benjamin. Year later James marries Polly and few years after that Benjamin married Polly's daughter Emily
    • Homestead: 9 Nov 1872, Tazewell County, Virginia; Tazewell Co Va, Book 15, page 110 , 9 Nov 1872.
    • Census 1880: 1880, Clear Fork, Tazewell, Virginia, USA; James list as farmer but hasn't worked in 12 months. In household, Polly Cox and her children, George, Norman, Emily, Virginia, and son Benjamin Burress. Can't read/write.

    Notes:

    Court:
    Tuesday, April 24, 1838 The Commonwealth VS. James Burriss (No. 1)

    On an indictment for breach of peace The Commonwealth VS. James Burriss (No. 2)

    Same The attorney for the Commonwealth, with the assent of the court, saith that he will not further prosecute in these causes.

    Court Records, 1832-1844; Page 243

    Deed:
    This Indenture, made the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty four between James Burrass (sic) and Franky, his wife of the County of Tazewell and State of Virginia of the one part and George P. Thompson of the same County and State of the other part, witnesseth:

    That whereas the said James Burrass is justly indebted to George W. Browne in the just and full sum of nineteen dollars and forty six cents, the payment of which with interest the said Burrass is willing and desirous, effectually to assure and secure to the said Browne.

    This Indenture therefore witnesseth, that the said Burrass and Franky, his wife, as well in consideration of the premises aforesaid as of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Thompson, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said James Burrass and Franky his wife, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said George P. Thompson, all the right, title, interest and claim of them, the said James Burrass and Franky, his wife, in and to the real estate of Alexander Neel, deceased, the said Franky being a daughter of said Alexander Neel and as such entitled to the eighth part of his estate, with all the appurtenances.

    To have and to hold the said interest in said parcel of land, with all the appurtenances unto the said Thompson and his heirs, to the sole use and behoof of the said Thompson and his heirs, and the said James Burrass and Franky his wife, for themselves and their heirs, the said right, title and interest in the said parcel of land, with all the appurtenances to the said Thompson and his heirs against the claim of them the said James Burrass and Franky his wife, and their heirs, and all other persons whomsoever shall, will and do by these present warrant and forever defend, in trust, never the less, that if the said James Burrass, his heirs, executors or administrators, do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid to the said George W.G. Browne, his heirs or assigns the said sum of nineteen dollars and forty six cents on or before the 16th day of December next together with the expenses of drawing and recording this indenture and the tax thereon, then and in that case, this indenture, and everything herein contained shall become void and of no effect; But if the said Burrass shall fail to pay the said sum of money or any part thereof, on or before the said 16th day of December, next, then it shall be lawful for the said Thompson, and full power and authority is hereby given him to proceed to sell the said interest and claim in said parcel of land with all the appurtenances, so soon after the said 16th December next as he may be requested by the said Browne, at public auction for ready money, to the highest bidder, at Tazewell Court House, having previously advertised the time and place of sale at least twenty days by advertisement affixed for that space of time to the front door of said Court House and the proceeds of such sale after paying thereout all the expenses attaining the execution of this trust including a commission of 5 percent on the amount of sale to the said trustee for his trouble in executing the same shall be applied by the said Thompson towards the discharge and payment to the said Browne of the aforesaid sum of nineteen dollars and 46 cents, with interest on so much of said sum with interest as may remain unpaid, and in further trust, that until such sale shall be made it shall be lawful for the said Burrass and wife, and their heirs, to hold and occupy the said granted interest in said land and premises and to take and receive, the rents, issues and profits thereof to their own proper use and benefit, and also, that the said Burrass his heirs, executors, or administrators, will pay and discharge all taxes, impositions, assessments and other charges, whatsoever which may or shall become chargeable thereon, during his or their possession thereof.

    And the said Thompson doth covenant on is part, that he will faithfully execute the trust hereby reposed in him. In testimony whereof, the parties hereunto have to these presents set their hands and affixed their seals, the day and year first in this indenture written. His mark, James Burrass (seal) G.P Thompson (seal)

    Virginia : In the Clerk's office of Tazewell County Court, July 16, 1844. James Burrass and George P. Thompson parties to the within deed personally appeared before me in my said office, and acknowledged the said deed to be their act and deed and the same is admitted to record. Teste. J.E. Chapman, D.C.

    Deed:
    This indenture, made this twenty third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five between James Burrass (sic) and Franky, his wife of the county of Tazewell, and state of Virginia of the one part and George W.G. Browne of the other part, witnesseth: that the said James Burrass and Franky, his wife for and in consideration of the sum of forty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do grant, bargain and sell unto the said George W.G. Browne, all their right, title and interest in a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Tazewell on the Muddy fork of Wolf Creek, which formerly belonged to Alexander Neel, and in which as the daughter and heir of said Alexander Neel, the said Franky is entitled to one eighth part with all the appurtenances:

    To have and to hold the said interest in said tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances unto the said George W.G. Browne, and his heirs, to the sole use and behoof of him the said Browne and his heirs. And the said James Burrass and Franky his wife for themselves and their heirs, do covenant, with the said George W.G. Browne, that they the said James Burrass and Franky his wife the said interest in said parcel of land, with all the appurtenances unto the said George W.G. Browne, and his heirs, against the claims of them the said James Burrass and Franky his wife, and every other person or persons whatsoever, shall warrant and will forever defend.

    In witness, whereof the said James Burrass and Franky, his wife have hereunto subscribed their names and affixed their seals the day and year first above written. Her Mark, Franky Burrass (seal)

    Tazewell County , to wit: We, Erastas G. Harman and William Cox, Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid, in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that Franky Burrass wife of James Burrass, parties to a certain deed, bearing date on the 23rd day of September 1845 and hereunto annexed, personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid, and being examined by us privately and apart from her husband, and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her, the said Franky Burress, acknowledged the same to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly by signed, sealed and delivered the same, and that she wished not to retract it.

    Given under our hands and seals this 23rd day of September 1845. E.G. Harman. JP William Cox, JP

    Court:
    Burress VS. Adkins (Case) Law Book 1844-1859; Page 87 Thursday, August 29, 1847

    James Burrass, Plaintiff VS. Wysor Adkins, Defendant - Case On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered that the monsciet (?) obtained against him in the office in the cause be set aside, and that he have leave to file his declaration therein, and thereupon he filed the same accordingly; and the cause is remanded to rules for further proceedings to be had therein.

    William Burrass, Plaintiff VS. Wysor Adkins, Defendant - Case On the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is ordered that the monsciet (?) obtained against him in the office in this cause be set aside, and that he have leave to file his declaration, and thereupon be filed the same accordingly; and the cause is remanded to rules for further proceedings to be had therein.

    Law Book 1844-1859; Page 108 and 109 Thursday, September 30, 1847

    James Burrass, Plaintiff VS. Wysor Adkins, Defendant - Case On motion of the defendant by his attorney, who pleaded "not guilty" to which the plaintiff by his attorney replied generally, the judgment obtained against him in the office is set aside; and the trail of the issue is deferred till the next term.

    William Burrass Plaintiff, VS. Wysor Adkins, defendant - Case On the motion of the defendant by his attorney, who pleaded "not guilty" to which the plaintiff by his attorney replied generally, the judgment obtained against him in the office is set aside, and the trail of the issue deferred till the next term.

    Law Book 1844-1859; Page 126 Wednesday, April 26, 1848

    James Burrass, Plaintiff VS. Wysor Adkins, Defendant This day came again the parties by their attorneys and the defendant by his attorney filed a special plea in writing, to which the plaintiff by his attorney replied generally, and the cause is continued til the next term.

    William Burrass, Plaintiff VS. Wysor Adkins, Defendant This day came again the parties by their attorneys and the defendant by his attorney filed a special plea is writing, to which the plaintiff by his attorney replied generally. And the cause is continued till the next term.

    Law Book 1844-1859; Page 143 Wednesday, September 27, 1848

    William Burrass, Plaintiff VS. Wysor Adkins, Defendant - Case On motion of the defendant in these causes, and for reasons appearing to the court, it is ordered that these causes be severally contained till the next term at the costs of the respective defendants.

    Law Book 1844-1859; Page 176 Thursday, September 27, 1849

    James Burrass, Plaintiff VS. Wysor Adkins, Defendant William Burrass Plaintiff VS. Same, Defendant Ordered that these causes be dismissed, the parties having agreed the same.

    Census 1860:
    1880 Non Population Census (Farm)

    Rents for Share of Products: James Burress

    Acres of Land Improved:

    Tilled including fallow and grass in rotation, whether pasture or meadow) = 20

    Meadows, pastures, orchards, vineyards = 100

    Acres of Land Unimproved: Woodland and forest = 150

    Farm Value:

    Of farms, including land, fences & buildings = 6000 (4000?)
    Of Livestock = 325? (not clear)

    Estimated value of all farm production (sold, consumed,or on hand) = 150

    Horses of all ages = 2

    Milk cow = 1
    Other = 19
    Cavles Dropped = 1
    Died, strayed, stolen, not recovered = 1

    Butter made on the farm (lbs) = 50
    On hand Jun 1, 1880 = 25 (lbs)

    Lambs dropped = 40
    Lambs/Sheep sold living = 12
    Lambs/Sheep killed by dogs = 5

    (Sheep) Clip, spring 1880, shorn and to be shorn:

    Fleeces: 12 (40 lbs)

    Swine on hand Jun 1, 1880 = 15

    Poultry on hand Jun 1, 1880, excluding spring hatching:
    Barn yard = 30
    Other = 33
    Eggs produced in 1879 = 100

    14 Acres Indian Corn - Crop 400
    6 Acres Wheat - Crop 49

    Sorghum Sugar Acres in Crops = 1
    Malasses (Gallons) = 50

    Orchards (Apple) Acres = 1
    Bearing Trees = 60
    Bushels = 300

    Total value of orchard products of all kinds sold or consumed = 20

    Bees/Honey = 20 lbs

    Amount of wood cut in 1879 = 80 cords

    Homestead:
    This deed of Homestead made the 9th day of November 1872 by James Burress of the County of Tazewell and State of Virginia.

    Witnesseth: That the said James Burress hath and doth by these present declare his intention to claim free from levy, seizure, garnish or sale for any debt whatsoever except in such cases as the law especially subjects the same, the following personal property to wit: 1 cow valued at $25.00 7 head of hogs valued at $15.00 130 bushels of corn valued at $65.00 1 lot corn fodder valued at $10.00 Household and kitchen furniture valued at $40.00 To have and to hold to myself and household according to the provisions of an act of general assembly of Virginia known as the "Homestead Act" approved June 2, 1870.

    Witness my hand and seal they day and year above written. James Burress (seal)

    Died:
    Place of Death Tazewell County, Virginia
    Name of Deceased James Burress
    Race White
    Sex Male
    Age 76
    Date of Death June 7, 1883
    Place Head Waters of Clinch
    Cause of Death Cancer
    Name of Parents Not Stated
    Birth Place Not Stated
    Occupation Farmer
    Consort Of Married
    Name of Informant Neighbors and Children
    Relation of Informant Friends and Children

    Commissioner of the Revenue G.F. Perry Date Record Files Between 1883 and 1896

    Buried:
    The decision to place him in this cemetery is from a Indenture/Deed Dated July 16, 1844 James and Mary Frances "Franky" Neel Burress put up 1/8th of the land for a loan from a Mr. Browne for the sum of $19.46, this was the land they were living on.

    James married Mary Frances "Franky" Neel in 1830 in Russell County, Virginia, USA. Mary (daughter of Alexander Neel and Missouri "Miss" Kidd) was born in 1808 in Burkes Garden, Tazewell County, Virginia; died in 1869 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Grapefield, Bland County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Frances "Franky" NeelMary Frances "Franky" Neel was born in 1808 in Burkes Garden, Tazewell County, Virginia (daughter of Alexander Neel and Missouri "Miss" Kidd); died in 1869 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Grapefield, Bland County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Deed: 16 Jul 1844, Tazewell County, Virginia; James Burrass (sic) and Franky, his wife and George P. Thompson.
    • Deed: 23 Sep 1845, Tazewell County, Virginia; James Burrass (sic) & Franky, his wife & George W.G Browne
    • Census 1850: 1850, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    • Census 1860: 1860, Western District, Tazewell, Virginia

    Notes:

    Deed:
    This Indenture, made the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty four between James Burrass (sic) and Franky, his wife of the County of Tazewell and State of Virginia of the one part and George P. Thompson of the same County and State of the other part.

    Witnesseth: that whereas the said James Burrass is justly indebted to George W. Browne in the just and full sum of nineteen dollars and forty six cents, the payment of which with interest the said Burrass is willing and desirous, effectually to assure and secure to the said Browne.

    This Indenture therefore witnesseth, that the said Burrass and Franky, his wife, as well in consideration of the premises aforesaid as of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Thompson, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said James Burrass and Franky his wife, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said George P. Thompson, all the right, title, interest and claim of them, the said James Burrass and Franky, his wife, in and to the real estate of Alexander Neel, deceased, the said Franky being a daughter of said Alexander Neel and as such entitled to the eighth part of his estate, with all the appurtenances.

    To have and to hold the said interest in said parcel of land, with all the appurtenances unto the said Thompson and his heirs, to the sole use and behoof of the said Thompson and his heirs, and the said James Burrass and Franky his wife, for themselves and their heirs, the said right, title and interest in the said parcel of land, with all the appurtenances to the said Thompson and his heirs against the claim of them the said James Burrass and Franky his wife, and their heirs, and all other persons whomsoever shall, will and do by these present warrant and forever defend, in trust, never the less, that if the said James Burrass, his heirs, executors or administrators, do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid to the said George W.G. Browne, his heirs or assigns the said sum of nineteen dollars and forty six cents on or before the 16th day of December next together with the expenses of drawing and recording this indenture and the tax thereon, then and in that case, this indenture, and everything herein contained shall become void and of no effect;

    But if the said Burrass shall fail to pay the said sum of money or any part thereof, on or before the said 16th day of December, next, then it shall be lawful for the said Thompson, and full power and authority is hereby given him to proceed to sell the said interest and claim in said parcel of land with all the appurtenances, so soon after the said 16th December next as he may be requested by the said Browne, at public auction for ready money, to the highest bidder, at Tazewell Court House, having previously advertised the time and place of sale at least twenty days by advertisement affixed for that space of time to the front door of said Court House and the proceeds of such sale after paying thereout all the expenses attaining the execution of this trust including a commission of 5 percent on the amount of sale to the said trustee for his trouble in executing the same shall be applied by the said Thompson towards the discharge and payment to the said Browne of the aforesaid sum of nineteen dollars and 46 cents, with interest on so much of said sum with interest as may remain unpaid, and in further trust, that until such sale shall be made it shall be lawful for the said Burrass and wife, and their heirs, to hold and occupy the said granted interest in said land and premises and to take and receive, the rents, issues and profits thereof to their own proper use and benefit, and also, that the said Burrass his heirs, executors, or administrators, will pay and discharge all taxes, impositions, assessments and other charges, whatsoever which may or shall become chargeable thereon, during his or their possession thereof.

    And the said Thompson doth covenant on is part, that he will faithfully execute the trust hereby reposed in him. In testimony whereof, the parties hereunto have to these presents set their hands and affixed their seals, the day and year first in this indenture written.His mark, James Burrass (seal) G.P Thompson (seal)

    Virginia : In the Clerk's office of Tazewell County Court, July 16, 1844. James Burrass and George P. Thompson parties to the within deed personally appeared before me in my said office, and acknowledged the said deed to be their act and deed and the same is admitted to record. Teste. J.E. Chapman, D.C.

    Deed:
    This indenture, made this twenty third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five between James Burrass (sic) and Franky, his wife of the county of Tazewell, and state of Virginia of the one part and George W.G. Browne of the other part.

    Witnesseth: that the said James Burrass and Franky, his wife for and in consideration of the sum of forty dollars current money of the United States to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do grant, bargain and sell unto the said George W.G. Browne, all their right, title and interest in a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Tazewell on the Muddy fork of Wolf Creek, which formerly belonged to Alexander Neel, and in which as the daughter and heir of said Alexander Neel, the said Franky is entitled to one eighth part with all the appurtenances:

    To have and to hold the said interest in said tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances unto the said George W.G. Browne, and his heirs, to the sole use and behoof of him the said BrownE and his heirs. And the said James Burrass and Franky his wife for themselves and their heirs, do covenant, with the said George W.G. Browne, that they the said James Burrass and Franky his wife the said interest in said parcel of land, with all the appurtenances unto the said George W.G. Browne, and his heirs, against the claims of them the said James Burrass and Franky his wife, and every other person or persons whatsoever, shall warrant and will forever defend.

    In witness, whereof the said James Burrass and Franky, his wife have hereunto subscribed their names and affixed their seals the day and year first above written.Her Mark, Franky Burrass (seal)

    Tazewell County , to wit:We, Erastas G. Harman and William Cox, Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid, in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that Franky Burrass wife of James Burrass, parties to a certain deed, bearing date on the 23rd day of September 1845 and hereunto annexed, personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid, and being examined by us privately and apart from her husband, and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to her, the said Franky Burress, acknowledged the same to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly by signed, sealed and delivered the same, and that she wished not to retract it.

    Given under our hands and seals this 23rd day of September 1845.E.G. Harman. JP William Cox, JP

    Buried:
    The decision to place her in this cemetery is from a Deed Dated July 16, 1844 Jms. & Frances put up 1/8th of the land for a loan from a Mr. Browne for the sum of $19.46, this was the land they were living on.

    Children:
    1. William H. "Billy" Burress was born in 1832 in Russell County, Virginia, USA; died in 1897 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. Thomas Jefferson Burress was born in 1834 in Burkes Garden, Virginia; died in 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    3. George Washington Burress was born in Mar 1837 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 7 Aug 1916 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.
    4. James Rabourn "Rabe" Burress was born in 1838 in Burkes Garden, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 15 Mar 1865 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia.
    5. 3. Rebecca Jane Burress was born in 1840 in Virginia, United States; died on 1874 - 1880 in Virginia or West Virginia.
    6. Margaret J. Burress was born in 1845 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    7. Julia Ann Burress was born in Aug 1845 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died in 1903 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    8. John Wesley Burress was born in Sep 1849 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 2 Jan 1920 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia.
    9. Wiley Burress was born in 1850 in Virginia, United States.
    10. Benjamin Rush Burress was born on 30 Sep 1857 in Burkes Garden, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 01 Apr 1937 in St. Clair's Crossing, Tazewell, Virginia; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Orman DelongOrman Delong was born in 1785 in Virginia, United States (son of (Possible) Nicholas or James Delong); died in 1847 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1810: 1810, Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    • Tax List: 1811, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; Listed in 1811 Personal Property Tax list, 1 horse
    • Tax List: 1812, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; Listed in 1812 Personal Property Tax list, 1 horse.
    • Military: 1819, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; Listed in the Soldiers Records of Montgomery County, Virginia 1819 Orman D. Long Page 27 Captain James Lester's Company
    • Census 1820: 1820, Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    • Military: Jun 1825, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; Military (payroll) Capt. James Lester Company
    • Census 1830: 1830, Fayette, Montgomery, Virginia, USA
    • PP Tax List : 1831, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1832, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Ormon Delong 1, 1 Horse $6
    • PP Tax List : 1833, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong - 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1834, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe, no horses listed
    • PP Tax List : 1835, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Ormon Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1836, Floyd County, Virginia; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1837, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Ormon Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1 Feb 1838, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1839, Floyd County, Virginia; Orman Delong 1 tithe (no horses listed)
    • Census 1840: 1840, Floyd, Virginia, USA
    • PP Tax List : 20 Apr 1840, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 15 Mar 1841, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 21 Feb 1842, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Ormon Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1843, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • Land Dispute: 1843, Floyd County, Virginia; Orman & Sarah sue Sarah's siblings for a share of her father George Reeds land the other siblings received after his death, but proved in court the land was purchased by Griffith Reed and therefore, Ormand & Sarah have no right to said land.
    • Imprisonment: 10 Jun 1843, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Seems Orman was probably imprisoned for debt and wanted to be set free, but being broke, desired to get his share from his father in law's estate to paid his debt and be released.
    • PP Tax List : 1844, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1845, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)
    • PP Tax List : 1846, Floyd County, Virginia, USA; Orman Delong 1 Tithe (no horses listed)

    Notes:

    Census 1810:
    1 male under 10; 1 male 10-15; 1 male 16-25 (Orman); 2 Females 16-25 (one is wife Sarah, who is the other, a sister?); 1 Female over 45 (mother?)

    Census 1820:
    1 m 10-15 Unknown Male born 1809 or 1810
    1 m 26-44 Orman
    4 f under 10 Matilda, Tabitha, Ellen, Sarah?
    1 f 16-25 Sarah

    Military:
    (Jun Muster) On a list for the Virginia Militia payroll $5 (total) also on the roll is a John Delong $4.50

    Census 1830:
    Floyd formed in 1831 from Franklin and Montgomery county.
    1 M under 5; 1 M 40-49 (Orman); 2 F under 5; 2 F 5-9; 2 F 10-14; 2 F 15-19; 1 F 30-39 (Sarah)

    Census 1840:
    1 male 50-59 (Orman), 1 female 40-49 (Sarah), 3 females 20-29, 3 females 15-19, 1 male 10-15, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 0-4.

    Imprisonment:
    A. J. Kirby deputy Sheriff for Benjamin Howell Sheriff of FCV and George A. Reed of Floyd County, Virginia whereas

    Orman Delong was committed to jail charged in execution by virtue of a capias (Warrant) and sate a judgment in the county of Floyd for $____ (no amount listed) and the said Orman Delong being insolvent and deserious to be released from his imprisonment did at the courthouse on 3 September 1842 subscribe and deliver in a schedule of his estate which schedule contained the following real estate to wit:

    A certain claim and interest in a suit depending in the circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the county aforesaid said in which there is a certain tract of land involved in said suit and the said Orman Delong was plaintiff and the heirs of George Reed Sr. Decd. are Defendants which claim was duly conveyed to the said A. J. Kirby Deputy Sheriff as made and provided, and whereas the said A. J. Kirby having advertised the time and place of sale according to can did on the ___ day of November 1842 at Floyd Courthouse that being Court day on pose to sale by way of public auction for ready money the aforesaid interest in said land;

    And the said George A. Reed being the highest bidder became the purchaser at the sum of $1106 1/4 now therefore this Indenture witnesses that for in consideration of the premises aforesaid and for the further consideration of the sum of $5.00 to him in hand paid by the said George A. Reed the real estate herein before mentioned and described to have and to hold the same for ___ from the claims of him the said A. J. Kirby and his heirs and all other persons claiming in or through them under the aforesaid conveyance from Orman Delong, but the said Kirby takes no individual responsibility whatever on himself in the conveyance. In witnesses whereof A. J. Kirby Deputy Sheriff aforesaid hath hereunto set his hand and affirmed his seal. signed: A. J. Kirby D.S. for B. Howell S. recorded: Floyd Court 10 June 1843.

    Died:
    No longer listed in tax records after this time.

    Orman married Sarah Reed on 8 Nov 1808 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of George Reed and Nancy McGeorge) was born in 1790 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died in 1845 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Sarah ReedSarah Reed was born in 1790 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA (daughter of George Reed and Nancy McGeorge); died in 1845 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Still listed in 1840 Census with Orman (according to Females and age) but unable to find in 1850 census, so probably died between 1840-1850.

    Children:
    1. 5. Matilda "Tilda" Ann Delong was born in 1813 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died after 1870 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    2. Latithia Tabitha Delong was born in 1814 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died in 1860-1870 in Morgan County, Kentucky.
    3. Ellender "Ellen" Delong was born in 1817 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died on 06 Sep 1884 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.
    4. Sarah "Sally" Delong was born in 1821 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died on 28 Jan 1892 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.
    5. Amanda Melvina "Mandy" Delong was born in 1825 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died after 1883 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    6. Maria Delong was born in 1825 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died in 1850 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    7. Timanda Delong was born in 1827 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA.
    8. Mary "Polly" Delong was born in 1828 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died in in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.
    9. Calvin Delong was born in 1828 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died on 22 Nov 1878 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.
    10. Elizabeth Delong was born in 1835 in Floyd County, Virginia, USA.

  3. 12.  Micajah "Cager" Burress was born in 1777 in Bedford County, Virginia (son of William Burress and Ellender Candler (?)); died in July 1852 in Russell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • PP Tax List : 14 March 1797, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of James Hoge. Micajah Burris 1 males above 16, 1 Horse
    • PP Tax List : 1798, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of James Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+1 Horse; Amount of tax .9
    • PP Tax List : 1799, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 1 Horse, Tax .12
    • Promissary Note: 17 Sep 1799, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; On the first day of May next for value ??, I promise to pay to Abram Trigg the sum of Four pounds, fifteen shillings Virginia Currency as witness my hand in seal this 17th day of September 1799. Test. John Smith.
    • PP Tax List : 10 March 1800, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 2 male 16+, 1 Horse, Tax .12,
    • Notice to Appear: 7 July 1800, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; To the worshipful court of Montgomery Co, Abram Trigg humbly showeth, that Micajah Burress stands indebted to him 4 pounds 15 shillings by note and refuseth payment. Wherefore your petitioner prays judgement against him for the fame, with his costs.
    • PP Tax List : 1 April 1801, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 1 Horse, Tax .11
    • Deed: 13 Jan 1802, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; Micajah Burress asignee as above and on the last mentioned warrent enters 50 acres of land on the waters of the Barespring joining Isaac Chapmans land on the east side and extending along his lines towards John Grants & down toward the river for quantity
    • PP Tax List : 16 March 1802, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 0 Horse
    • PP Tax List : 20 March 1803, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 0 Horse
    • PP Tax List : 13 March 1804, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 1 Horse, Tax .12
    • Purchase: 18 June 1804, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; Early Adventure on the Western Waters Mary B. Kegley, Vol II Page 293, 18 Jun 1804. Philip Heavner estate which was appraised on June 18, 1804 and at the estate sale, hatter's implements were purchased by Micajah Burress.
    • PP Tax List : 15 April 1805, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 1 Horse, Tax .12
    • PP Tax List : March 1806, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 2 Horse, Tax .24
    • PP Tax List : 11 May 1807, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 2 Horse, Tax .36
    • PP Tax List : 1809, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; List of taxed property within district of John Hoge. Micajah Burress - 1 male 16+, 0 Horse, Tax .12
    • Census 1810: 1810, Montgomery, Virginia, USA; Micajah and Rachel living next to a George and William McCoy, believe to old to be brothers, maybe William is her father?
    • Deed: 1 May 1811, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; M Burress assignee of Gordan Cloyd by virtue of land office treasury warrent enters 50 acres of land on the west side of New River to join John Smiths land at the upper corner of Smiths & extend up the branch & join a survey of 30 acres made for said Smith
    • Land Warrent: 1812, Virginia, United States; Unindexed Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1812-1855 Rank - Pvt; Unit - Va Mil, Capt James Hoge; Rejected - True (does this mean his claim was rejected? Why?; Year - 1812; Warrant # 55-219750 1
    • Military: 1812, Virginia, United States; War of 1812 :: Micajah Burress :: 4 Regiment Virginia Militia Army :: Rank Induction and Discharged - Drummer (In the same Company as Anderson Burress) Virginia Mil, Capt James Hoges
    • Land Grant: 10 Jun 1812, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
    • Summoned: 15 Mar 1814, Montgomery County, Virginia; Summons to appear. No other information so not sure what this was about. Summons James Hoge vs George Helm, Jacob Trinkle, Aaron Ingram, James Simpson, William Martin, Jacob Rutter, Micajah Burruss and Elias Shufflebarger We command you to summon (the above) to appear before the Justices of our County Court of Montgomery at the Court HOuse on the 1st Tuesday in June next then and there to answer a certain bill in chancery exibited against them by James Hoge. And this they shall in no wise omit under the penalty of 100 pounds each. And have them there this writ: Witness, Charles Taylor, Clerk of our said court at the court house the 15 day of March 1814 in the 38th year of the commonwealth.
    • Estate Sale: 5 March 1817, Russell County, Virginia, USA; Purchased Plow & Geers and Bacon for 8.66 from Estate of Rob Owens
    • Census 1820: 1820, Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
    • PP Tax List : 23 April 1821, Russell County, Virginia, USA; Amount of Tax 13 1/2
    • PP Tax List : 1824, Russell County, Virginia, USA; Micajah Burress :: (Males over 16 ) 1 (Number of Mares and Colts) 2 (Amount of Tax) $0.24
    • Census 1830: 1830, Russell, Virginia, USA; WM 5-9 = 1WM 10-14 = 1; WM 50-59 = 1; WF 5-9 = 1; WF 50-59=1
    • Court Case: May 1834, Russell County, Virginia, USA; Complaint of William Nash against Micajah Burress for unlawfully withholding 20 acres.
    • Census 1840: 1840, Russell, Virginia, USA; Younger woman living in home. Is this Elizabeth that Micajah would later marry? Perhaps a deceased son's wife or servant?
    • Court: Mar 1849, Russell County, Virginia, USA; Micajah Burress and Elizabeth Francis for Lewdness Law Order Books, Law Order Book 12 Page 200.
    • Census 1850: 1850, District 54, Russell, Virginia, USA
    • Court: 4 Aug 1852, Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; Looks like Sidney, Micajah's dau (if she was his & didn't just take his name) was 6 when M died & she was bound out after his death to a fam named Musick, who she was living with in 1860. By 1870 her and her mother Eliz are living w/ Judy Fraley.
    • Will: 13 Aug 1852, Russell County, Virginia, USA; An Inventory of Micajah Burress' Estate

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1850 Census claims Bedford as birth place?

    Name:
    Name can also be spelled Micager

    Land Grant:
    Micajah Burress assigns and transfers his entry of 50 acres made 1st May 1811 in page 330 to John Smith

    Census 1820:
    WM under 10 = 4; WM 16-18 =1; WM 16-25 = 1; WM over 45 = 1; WF under 10 = 3; WF 10-15 = 2; WF 16-25 = 2; WF 26-44 = 1; WF over 45 = 1, persons in Agriculture = 2; persons in manufacturing = 1

    Court Case:
    May 10th and 31st 1834 (Russell County Law Order Book, Book 10 Page 139, 10 May 1834.)

    At a court called and held for Russell County at the court house on Saturday the 31st day of May 1834 for the trial of the complaint of William Nash against Michajah Burress, Defendant for unlawfully and againt the consent of the complaintant holding from him possession of a certain tenament containing by estimation 20 acres of land with the appurtance lying and being in the county of Russell.

    Present John Jasper and John Senell, gentlemen justices. This day came as well the plaintiff by his attorney as the defendant in his proper person, and a jury well selected by lot to wit: Lsarah Fuller, Jacob Tool, John Kizer, James Jasper, Samuel E. Gilmore, William Gibson, James Gilmore, John Browning, Archer Jesper, Leonard Shoemaker, John Grey, and Samuel Whitsell who having been sworn to by weather the defendant against the consent of the plaintiff holds possession of the tenement mentioned in the compmlaint filed in this cause weather the said defendant hath so hold possession thereof against the consent of the plaintiff for 3 years next before the exhibition of the said complaint, and weather the plaintiff hath the right of possession in the tenement aforesaid, and to find a true verdict thereon according to the evidence, and having retired from the bar after some time returned into coury with a verdict in these words:

    "We the jury find that the defendant did at the time of the exhibition of the complaint filed in this court, hold possession of the tenement therein mentioned against the consent of the plaintiff, that the defendant hath not so held possession thereof against the consent of the plaintiff for 3 years next before the exhibition of said complaint and that the plaintiff hath the right of possession in the tenement aforesaid"

    Therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant his ??? by him in this behalf expended whereupn the plaintiff pays a writ to the sheriff of Russell County to be disacted??? to cause him to have possession of the tenement aforesaid, and to him it is granted, returnable here at the next July term.

    John Jesper.

    Court:
    Tuesday August 3, 1852 For reason appearing to the court, the estate of Micajah Burress, Dec'd is committed to the hands of the Sheriff of this county to be by him adminstracted according to law.

    Upon the information of Joseph Counts one of the overseers of the poor, it is ordered that the children of Widow Burress and of Sally Holly who are ??? (panders, not sure what is says) be bound to some ??? persons according to law

    Law Order Books.
    Russell County Law order Book 12 Page 448

    Will:
    An Inventory of Micajah Burress' EstateWe the undersigned appointed by the County Court of Russell County do appraise in current money the personal estate of Micajah Burress do appraise the following property to the following prices to wit:

    1 axe and wedge - 50 cent;
    1 pair wool cords - 25 cents;
    5 bushels of corn - $1.25;
    2 books - 50 cents;
    1 iron - $1.50;
    1 bell - 50 cents;
    1 cow and 1 calf - $17.50;
    1 yearling - $5.00;
    1 lot of corn in the field - $7.50.

    Given under our hand this the 13th day of August 1852. George C. Gose, Martin Firaly, Andrew Firaly, Isaac Vermillion, S.R.C.

    This inventory and appraisment of the estate of Micajah Burress, deceased, was returned to the clerks office of Russell Co on the 18th day of August, 1852 and admitted to record.

    James P. Carrell, C.R.C. Sale Bill of Estate of Micajah Burress, deceased which estate was committed to the Sheriff by an order of the county court of Russell at the July term 1852.

    James Mammon, Doctor: 1 pair wool pants - 25 cents; 1 bible - 30 cents;

    Andrew Willy, Dr: 1 book - 25 cents; 1 yearling - 5.12 cents;

    Ibby Jackson, Dr: 1 large iron - $1.00;

    George Gose, Dr: 1 axe & Wedge;

    John Wright, Dr: 1 large kettle and hanger - $1.00;

    Martin Firaley, Dr. - 1 lot of corn in the field - $7.35; 1 cow and calf - 18.85; 5 bushels of corn - $1.25;

    Andrew Farley, Dr: 1 bell - 50 cents;

    Total - $36.58

    Isaac Vermillian, SRC

    August 13, 1852

    This sale bill of the estate of Micajah Burress, dec'd was returned to the clerks office of Russell County on the 18th day August 1852, and admitted to record.

    James Carrell CRC.

    Will Book Vol 6 Page 511 Russell County Statement of the Estate of Micajah Burress

    The account of Isaac Vermillion, administrator of Micajah Burress being before me for settlement and having advertised according to law the following statement thereof is presented:

    Amount of sale - $36.58.

    Claims allowed on the estate: Fees of administration due to court - $2.25;
    For due compensment for settlement and clerk recording - $1.20;
    Tax ticket due the sheriff - $4.20;
    Allowance to adminstrator for personal service - $5.00;

    Dickerson Adderson and Co. for buying clothes saving? a fund to be applied rate??? - $2.50;

    To the payment of other claims of $21.43.

    Other claims allowed as follows:

    Andrews family's account - $2.90.

    Note executed to Napoleon B. Gray and George H. Gray and Interest $30.16;

    George Gose's account - $2.00;

    Balance of note of Dickerson Adderson and Company - $20.44.

    Total Debt - $55.50.

    All of which is respectfully reported, given under my hand, this 10th day of January 1854, At Russell Court February 1854

    James P. Carrell, Commissioner; This settlement of the administration accounts of Isaac Vermillion on the estate of Micajah Burress deceased, was reported to the court and then being no exception there to it is ordered that the same be recorded. James P. Carrell, C.C.

    Russell County, Virginia Will Books, Vol 6 Page 383 & 511, 13 Aug 1852.

    Died:
    For reason appearing to the court, the estate of Micajah Burress, Dec'd is committed to the hands of the Sheriff of this county to be by him administrated according to law.

    Russell County Law Order Book, Book 12 Page 448.

    Micajah married Rachel McCoy on 20 Oct 1795 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA. Rachel (daughter of ? ? and Rachel) was born in 1779 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died in June 1855 in Pike County, Kentucky, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Rachel McCoy was born in 1779 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA (daughter of ? ? and Rachel); died in June 1855 in Pike County, Kentucky, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Census 1850: 1850, Pike County, Kentucky, USA; Is this the Rachel McCoy that married Micajah or a different one? M.is living with a woman named Elizabeth, that he may have married at some point in the early 1850's, and he couldn't have done that unless there was a divorce which seems unlikely.

    Notes:

    Census 1850:
    Rachel is living with a daughter Mary Ann Burress McCoy and a son David Burress....is this Rachel McCoy who married Micajah Burress and two of their children?

    Died:
    Was the Rachel Burriss that died in Pike County, Ky - the Rachel McCoy who married Micajah Burress? If she is the same Rachel, why did she leave Micajah? Was it because he took up with a younger woman?

    Children:
    1. William (?) Burress was born in 1800-1810 in Virginia, United States.
    2. Daniel Burress was born about 1805 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died after 1880 in Kentucky.
    3. 6. James "Jimmy" Burress was born in April 1807 in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA; died on 7 Jun 1883 in Headwaters Clinch, Tazewell, Virginia, United States; was buried on 10 Jun 1883 in Grapefield, Bland County, Virginia, USA.
    4. David Burress was born about 1810 in Virginia, United States.
    5. Eleanor Burress was born in 1812 in Virginia, United States; died in 1880 in Pike County, Kentucky, USA.
    6. Margaret "Peggy" Burress was born in 1812 in Kentucky; died in 1860 in Pike County, Kentucky, USA.
    7. Mary Ann Burress was born in Sep 1820 in Russell County, Virginia, USA; died in 1913 in Kentucky.
    8. John Burress

  5. 14.  Alexander NeelAlexander Neel was born in 1777 in Jackson River, Augusta County, Virginia (son of Thomas Neel and Eleanor "Ellen" McFarland); died in 1844 in Wolf Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in 1844 in Cove Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Witness: Jul 1800, Tazewell County, Virginia; Witness for John Justice VS Peter Rife Sr.
    • Tax List: 13 May 1802, Tazewell County, Virginia; 1 Male over 16, 4 Horses, mares colts or mules. Alexander lived near his father on Wolf Creek
    • Court: 15 Aug 1802, Tazewell County, Virginia; John Justice, vs Peter Riffe, Alex. Neel, Moses Justice & Geo. Justice each proved 1 days attendance at a former court & 1 at this court.
    • Court: 17 Sep 1802, Tazewell County, Virginia; William George & Co. VS Robert & Alexander Neel. Debt. Dismissed by plaintiff order at defendants costs.
    • Tax List: 9 May 1803, Tazewell County, Virginia; 1 Male over 16, 3 Horses, mares colts or mules.
    • Court: 14 Jun 1804, Tazewell County, Virginia; John Crockett vs. Zachariah Elkins. Petition & summons. Alexander Neel, Duncan Neel, & William Jeffery proved one days attendance each for the Plaintiff
    • Tax List: 22 Apr 1806, Tazewell County, Virginia; 1 Male over 16, 3 Horses, mares colts or mules.
    • Court: 26 June 1806, Tazewell County, Virginia; John Pruett v John Justice. Trover. Not guilty plead. Jury includes: Thomas Burriss. Verdict: for plaintiff. $25 Deft. filed errors in arrest of judgement, laid over until tomorrow Alex Neel witness for plaintiff.
    • Court: 27 June 1806, Tazewell County, Virginia; Daniel Justice vs. John Power. Samuel Walker & Hez Harman witness for plaintiff: Oliver Wynne, Alexander Neel, Duncan Neel and William Day witness for Defense.
    • Tax List: 1810, Tazewell County, Virginia; Alexander NeelWhite Tithables - 1; Slaves over 12 years - 0; Horses - 2
    • Petition: 25 Apr 1810, Tazewell County, Virginia; Petition of William Hall & others for road from Thomas Cassidays to David Waggoners. Ordered Joe Hick, Alex Neel, Fred Cook & John Justice (any 3) view the way begin & T Cassiday, passing Fred Cook, Thomas Neels, etc, and report.
    • Census 1820: 1820, Tazewell County, Virginia; WM >10=3 WM 10-15=2; WM 16-18=2; WM 16-25=2; WM 26-44=1, WF >10=3; WF 10-15=1; WF 16-25=1; WF 26-44=1 (no slaves)
    • PP Tax List : 27 April 1820, Tazewell County, Virginia; 3 Male over 16, 3 Horses, mares colts or mules.
    • Census 1830: 1830, Tazewell County, Virginia; 1 male under 5; 4 males 5-9; 1 male 10-14; 1 male 20-29; 1 male 50-59; 1 female 5-9; 2 females 15-19; 1 female 30-39 (it seems after Missouri died, another woman with small children moved in, probably his daughter Hetty, to help care for the family.
    • Deed: 17 Aug 1831, Tazewell County, Virginia; Deed between the heirs of Thomas Neel referenced as being "the said land William McFarlin sold to said Thomas Neel below part of the survey land William McFarlin used to live on"
    • Deeds: 9 Jan 1839, Tazewell County, Virginia; Mary Neal relinquishes title bond which was given her by James McFarlane, deceased.
    • Census 1840: 1840, Tazewell County, Virginia; 1 male 5-9; 2 males 10-14; 1 male 20-29; 1 male 60-69; 1 female 15-19; 1 female 40-49. 4 persons engaged in agriculture.
    • Deed : 26 Dec 1842, Muddy Fork of Wolf Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia; William and Alexander Neel sell land to their sister Mary Neel

    Notes:

    Witness:
    William Day, Alexr. Neel, and Gabriel Rife prove one day attendance as witness for defendant in above case.

    Deeds:
    Alexander Neal, Wm Neal & Mary Neal of Tazewell to Elizabeth McFarlane, Malinda McFarlene & James McFarlane of Russell County, Virginia, Mary Neal relinquishes title bond which was given her by James McFarlane, deceased, to Lyda place, made by Thomas Neal and William McFarlane, deceased. Muddy fork for Wolf Creek in Tazewell County, VA.

    Deed :
    This indenture made and entered unto this 26th day of December 1842 between William Neel and Alexander Neel Sr. of the country of Tazewell and State of Virginia of the first part and Mary Neel of county of Tazewell and state aforesaid of the second part witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of a valuable sum to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has bargain, sold and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, convey unto the said part of the second part her heirs and assigns forever all their interest in and to a certain tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the county of Tazewell on the muddy fork of Wolf Creek continuing 150 acres more or less being the lands Mary Neel now lives on west of the lands of Jacob Gose and east of the lands of the heirs of Peter Gose ?? to have to hold said parcel of land with all the appurtenances to the same belonging as in any use appertaining unto the said party of the second part her heirs and assigns forever free from the claims of the said party of the first part and from all and from every person whatsoever claiming ?? Through as by their will warrant and forever defend in witness whereof the said parties of the first part have hereto set their hand and seals the day and year first above written.

    Phillip Lambert Alexander Neel
    John Neel William Neel
    Zachariah Neel

    In the clear office of Tazewell County court Jan 18, 1845 Alexander Neel Acknowledged this indenture of bargain and sale to be his act and deed before me George W. Browne

    In Tazewell County Court Feb 27, 1845 This deed was known to be the act and deed of William Neel by the oath of John Neel and Zach Neel Witnesseth. George W. Browne

    Died:
    Was listed as deceased in 16 July 1844 deed of James Burress (*see James Burress & Frances Neel)

    Buried:
    Neel Family Cemetery Rt. 61 abt 3 miles East of CR-722 on left Cove Creek Tazewell County Virginia USA (no stone left for Alexander)

    Alexander married Missouri "Miss" Kidd in 1799 in Virginia, United States. Missouri (daughter of John Kidd, Sr. and Selia Anderson (?)) was born in 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia; died in 1828 in Wolf Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Neel Family Cemetery, Cove Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Missouri "Miss" KiddMissouri "Miss" Kidd was born in 1783 in Amherst County, Virginia (daughter of John Kidd, Sr. and Selia Anderson (?)); died in 1828 in Wolf Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Neel Family Cemetery, Cove Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.

    Notes:

    Source information on the name of Missouri/Caroline Kidd: There doesn't seem to be much documented proof on the name of Alexander Neal's wife. I've seen it listed both as Caroline and Missouri. I am leaning toward the Missouri, as I have the source of this name, but not the source of where Caroline came from. No one seems to bother with sourcing anymore, so no one can tell me where the name Caroline came from. The following information is from Orval Hodges (Boondocks38@aol.com):::: My Grandfather Osker Franklin Neel said that they call her Miss Kidd and the Miss was for Missouri. She was not named from the State, her name is a Illinois Indian name the refers to a canoe. But in my first find of anything referring to Missouri was in the Waggoner Family book in the Virginia Room of the Tazewell Library, there she is referred to as "Miss Kidd". I'm not going to dispute the Caroline connection but in my family she was never called Carolline. And also for your information she has five grandchildren and great grandchildren named Missouri after her. Missouri Kidd Neel was my grandfathers Great Grandmother and one great thing about my Neel ancestors, some of them like to talk about their family. Mother had a Uncle named Daniel Alexander Neel (Grandson of Missouri Kidd Neel) and I could talk to you all day about the stories that came from Uncle Daniel. Let me tell you a short story about Missouri Kidd. My great aunt Minnie Roland Blankenship (sister to my Grandmother Cora B. Roland Neel) told me this story, it involved aunt Minnie and my mothers Uncle Daniel Neel, Uncle Daniel had a lot of horse and he was a great horseman. He was teaching Aunt Minnie how to ride a horse and during this time of training Uncle Daniel told Aunt Minnie that girls could learn to ride just like a man and he repeated that 'Missouri Kidd Neel' his great grandmother could and did ride a horse as good as any man, she could also load and shoot a muzzle loading gun. Miss Kidd Neel would ride from Wolfe Creek to what is now known as Pearisburg Virginia and back then you had to ford Wolfe Creek nine times to get there, just to visit with her Aunt Deborah Kidd Peery. So to make a point that her name Missouri has been in our folk lore a long time. Continuing email... Well Michelle the Deed you are probably speaking of, I had in my files but just never jumped at it until I was look at what you had brought up. You can see that I have put James Burress and Mary Frances aka Franly Neel Burress in the Burress Cemetery that states where the farm was that James Burress and Franky got a Indenture Deed loan of $19.46 on Jul 16 1844. I figured they would have been buried there. For your information the Burress Cemetery should be called Burress-Neel Cemetery because there are 12 Neel's buried there but it was set up as Old Neel Cemetery. When they finally sold off the farm Thomas Neel b 14 Feb 1815 died 1907 ( Mary France Neel Burress younger brother) he was buried in the Neel Family Cemetery with his mother and father.

    Children:
    1. Matty Neel was born in 1800 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died before 1845.
    2. Duncan McFarland Neel was born about 1802 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 27 Mar 1875 in Clear Fork, Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Cove Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia, USA.
    3. Robert Rayburn Neel was born on 10 Apr 1803 in Wolf Creek, Tazewell County, Virginia; died on 8 Nov 1885 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Nov 1885 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    4. 7. Mary Frances "Franky" Neel was born in 1808 in Burkes Garden, Tazewell County, Virginia; died in 1869 in Tazewell County, Virginia; was buried in Burress Cemetery, Grapefield, Bland County, Virginia, USA.
    5. Larkin K. Neel was born in 1809 in Tazewell County, Virginia; died after 1861 in Kentucky.
    6. Hezekiah H. Neel was born in 1811 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    7. Catherine Neel was born in 1812 in Tazewell County, Virginia.
    8. Cynthia Neel was born in 1813 in Tazewell County, Virginia.




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