| Name |
Josiah Via |
| Birth |
1775 |
Franklin County, Virginia  |
- Child of David confirmed by David's Will
|
 Census 1810 |
1810 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| Image | | Free White Males | Free White Females | Free | Transcript |
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| Ln | Hhold | Given | Surname | 0-9 | 10-15 | 16-25 | 26-44 | 45+ | 0-9 | 10-15 | 16-25 | 26-44 | 45+ | Other | Slaves |
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| 24 | 6439 | Josiah | Via | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Census 1820 |
1820 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| Image | | Free White Males (16-18 also included in 16-25 count) | Free White Females | Transcript | | Ln | Hhold | Given | Surname | 0-9 | 10-15 | 16-18 | 16-25 | 26-44 | 45+ | 0-9 | 10-15 | 16-25 | 26-44 | 45+ | |
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| 17 | 6299 | Josiah | Via | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
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| Deed |
30 May 1823 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| David Via deed to Josiah Via, 55 acres West side of Runet Bag Creek. |
- 30 May 1823 David Via to Josiah Via DB 10/278
This Indenture made this 30th day of May in the year of our Lord 1823 between David Via of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia of the one part and Josiah Via of the County and State aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of seven pounds ten shillings to him in hand paid by said Josiah Via the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained and sold & by these presents doth give grant deliver and confirm unto the saidd Josiah Via a certain tract or parcel of land containing fifty acres be the same more or less situate being and lying in Franklin County on the West side of Runet Bagg Creek between said David Via and John Heard and bounded as followeth to wit:
Begining at Peeks corner white oak, thence new line 113 poles to a white oak on land branch in James Canaday's line thence with his line 42 poles to Herds corner red oak thence with his line 40 poles to a Spanish oak, thence 38 poles to a red oak, thence twenty poles to said David Via old line, and with it to the Beginning.
To have & to hold the said land with all its appurtenances unto the said Josiah Via his heirs and assigns forever, the said David Via doth warrant and for ever defend the said land from the claim or claims of all persons unto the said Josiah Via and to his heirs forever.
In Witness whereof the said David Via have hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal. David Via
Test Thos Hale Phebe Via Frances Via
At the Clerks Office of Franklin County the 2nd day of June 1823 This Indenture of bargain and sale between David Via of the one part, and Josiah Via of the other part was acknowledged by the said David Via and admitted to record.
Teste Caleb Tate C.F.C.
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| Tax |
1813-1826 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| 150 acres on Shooting Creek listed on tax records from 1813 to 1826 |
| Tax List |
1827 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| Josias Via 50 acres Turkey Cock Creek 22SW 300 acres Turkey Cock Creek 22SW 150 acres Shooting Creek |
| Census 1830 |
1830 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
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| Ln | Hhold | Given | Surname | 0-5 | 5-10 | 10-15 | 15-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50-60 | 60-70 | 70-80 | 80-90 | 90-100 | 100+ | 0-5 | 5-10 | 10-15 | 15-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50-60 | 60-70 | 70-80 | 80-90 | 90-100 | 100+ | Total |
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| 9 | 6324 | Josiah | Vyes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Tax List |
1828-1832 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| Josias Via 50 acres Turkey Cock Creek 22SW 300 acres Turkey Cock Creek 22SW 150 acres Shooting Creek 166 acres Shooting Creek |
| Deed |
2 Feb 1833 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| Josiah Via of the County of Franklin and state of Virginia of the one part and James Via of the same County and State 50 acres on the Waters of Runnet Bag Creek. |
- 2 Feb 1833 Josiah Via to James Via DB 13/458
This Indenture made and entered into the second day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty three between Josiah Via of the County of Franklin and state of Virginia of the one part and James Via of the same County and State of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said Josiah Via for and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to him in hand paid by the said James Via the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by the said Josiah Via have granted bargained sold and delivered and by these presents do grant bargain sell and deliver unto him the said James Via & his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Franklin and State of Virginia on the waters of Runnet bag Creek containing by estimation fifty acres be the same more or less and bounded as follows to wit.
Beginning at a corner White oak on James Canadays land thence new line 113 poles to a white oak crossing the land branch in said James Canadays line thence with his line 42 poles to said Canadays corner red oak thence with said line 40 poles to a Spanish oak thence 38 poles to a red oak thence 20 poles to the late David Via's line and with it to the beginning.
To have and to hold the said land with all its appurtenances to him the said James Via in an indefeasible fee simple estate and the said Josiah Via doth further agree to warrant and for ever defend the right and title of the above described land to him the said James Via and his heirs forever against the claim or claims of any person or persons, whatsoever.
In Witness where of the said Josiah Via has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and date above written. Josiah Via (his mark)At a Court held for Franklin County at the Courthouse the 4th day of February 1833 This Indenture of bargain and sale between Josiah via of the one part and James Via of the other part was acknowledged by the said Josiah Via and ordered to be recorded.
Teste Caleb Tate CFC
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| Deed |
4 Nov 1833 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| David, Josiah, Richard and James Via to James Canaday disposing of estate of father, David on the Waters of Runnet Bag Creek |
- 4 Nov 1833 David, Josiah, Richard and James Via to James Canaday DB 14/15-16
This Indenture made and entered into this 4th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three between David Via of the County of Clay and State Kentucky, Josiah Via of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia, Richard Via of the County of Patrick and State of Virginia, and James Via of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia, of the one part and James Canaday of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia of the other part.
Witnesseth, that the said David, Josiah, Richard and James Via, for and in the consideration of the Sum of One hundred and Sixty dollars to them in hand paid by the said James Canaday, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have given, granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, Sell and deliver, unto the said James Canaday, all the right, title, interest and claim in the real estate of David Via Sr. dec'd (Save one and a half fifths belonging to the said James Via) the said interest in the real estate as devised by the Will of the said David Via Senr dec'd, to the said David, Josiah, Richard, and James his Sons, the said real estate lying and being in the County of Franklin aforesaid, on the Waters of Runnet Bag Creek.
To have and to hold the said right, title, interest and claim, in and to the said real estate of the sd David Via Senr dec'd to him the said James Canaday his heirs and assigns forever free from them the said David, Josiah, Richard and James Via, their heirs executors and administrators, and the said David, Josiah, Richard and James Via, doth for themselves their heirs, executors and administrators covenant and agree to and with the said James Canaday his heirs &c to Warrant and defend a good and lawful title to the interest aforesaid unto him the said James Canaday his heirs &c against all other claims or demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
In testimony whereof the said David, Josiah, Richard, and James Via, have hereunto Set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first within Written.
David Via (his mark)
Josiah Via (his mark)
Richard Via (his mark)
James Via (his mark)
Test. Peter Canaday Isaac Canaday William Martin (his mark) Chesley Rakes (his mark) Henry B. Johnson James B. Canaday
At a Court held for Franklin County the 2nd day of June 1834 This Indenture of bargain and Sale between David Via, Josiah Via, Richard Via and James Via of the one part and James Canaday of the other part was proved by the oaths of Peter Canaday, Isaac Canaday and William Martin three of the Subscribing Witnesses hereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste Caleb Tate C.F.C.
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| Deed |
11 Dec 1834 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| Josia Vis to Isaac Via both of Franklin, for $300 land lying on Turkey Cock Creek on the waters of Smiths River containing Three Hundred acres |
- This Indenture made this 11th day of December in the year 1834 between Josias Via of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia of the one part and Isaac Via of same county and State aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said Josias Via for and in consideration of the sum of three Hundred Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Via the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge have granted Bargained and sold an by these presents doth grant Bargain and Sell unto the said Isaac Via his heirs or assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Franklin on Turkey Cock Creek on the waters of Smiths River containing Three Hundred acres be the same more or less and him the said William Austins land assigned and patterned the name of William Austin of Two Hundred and Seventy Seven acres patterned the 22nd day of August 1797 and also the same Deeded from Richard Massey to said William Austin of Two Hundred acres the 5th of September 179_ reducing one Hundred acres sold.
To also Seventy acres sold William Morris Seven acres sold John Arrington which was sold by the said David Austin and not intended to be conveyed by this Indenture to have and to hold the above granted land and premises and all appurtenances belonging thereto the said Isaac Via his heirs and assigns and the said Josias Via for himself and his heirs executors administrators or assigns doth covenant and agree to and with the said Isaac Via his heirs and assign the aforesaid land and premises in fee Simple State and the Land.
Josias Via his heirs and assigns do well and forever defend the above Land and premises unto the said Isaac Via or his heirs and assigns from the claim of himself and his heirs and every other persons claiming either in love or equity.
In witness where of the said Josias Via have hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day date above written.
Josias Via (his mark)
Assigned Sealed and delivered in the presents of us Edward Cockram Richard Whitlock Brice Cockram Sparrel H. Griffith George Worley Evan Griffith
In Franklin county clerks office May 3rd 1838 This Indenture of bargain and sale between Josias Via of the one part and Isaac Via of the other part was proved by the oath of Sparrel H. Griffith, George Worley and Evan Griffith three of the subscribing witnesses hereto and admitted to record.
|
| Deed |
13 Jan 1838 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| Geroge Whorley to Josiah Via both of Franklin, for $200 2 tracks of land lying on the waters of Shooting Creek containing 315 acres. |
- This Indenture made this 13th day of January in the year of our Lord 1838 Between Josiah Via of the County of Franklin and State of Virginia of the one part and George Whorley of the same county and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Josiah Via for and in consideration of the some of Two Hundred Dollars current money of Virginia in hand paid by the said George Whorley the receipt whereof he the said Josiah Via doth acknowledge have bargained and Sold and by these presents doth grant bargain & Sell unto the said George Whorley Two certain Tracks or parcels of land lying in the county of Franklin on the waters of Shooting Creek containing three Hundred & fifteen acres be the same more or less first being Track of One Hundred & fifty acres and Bounded as followeth (to wit)
Beginning at Richard Wood corner white Walnut tree on Shooting Creek & down the same as it meanders to mahogany thence new line So 76 E26 poles crossing the creek to chestnut tree No 45 E36 poles to chestnut tree & thence new line to __ on the creek thence up the creek South fifth West 58 poles to Sycamore thence off No 32 W26 poles to poplar thence new line So 66 W8 poles to a red oak in Peter Saunders line North 85 W30 poles to pointers thence West course straight line to a corner Spanish thence So E straight line to poplar & thence South straight line to the Beginning Walnut on the creek.
Also one other Tract containing one hundred & Sixty Six Acres more or less.
Beginning at two Lymons in John Mannings line on the Creek with it N 55 E22 poles to two __ on branch down the same as it meanders to the creek & down the same as it meanders to a Sycamore on the said Creek thence So 64 poles to a cucumber and chestnut So 72 W32 poles to three Dogwoods No 64 W20 poles to chestnut oak No 26 W66 poles to a Dogwood No 36 W64 poles to a Spanish oak No 68 W58 poles to a Spanish oak No 24 W26 poles to a poplar No 61 W52 poles to a Spanish oak No 86 W60 poles to a __ S 77 W70 poles to the Beginning.
To Have and to hold with all appurtenances privileges and every part an parcel thereof and the said Josiah Via doth covenant & agree to and with the said George Whorley that he the said Josiah Via the above granted land and premises in fee Simple Estate unto the said George Whorley and his heirs from the claim or demand of him or his heirs or any other person will Warrant & defend in Witness whereof the said Josiah Via have hereunto set his hand & affixed his Seal this day and year first above Written.
Josiah Via (his mark)
Signed & Delivered Attest Sparrel H. Griffith Isaac Via Evan Griffith
In Franklin County Clerks Office, May 3rd 1838 This Indenture of bargain and Sale between Josiah Via of the one part and George Whorley of the other part was proved by the oaths of Sparrel H Griffith, Isaac Via and Evan Griffith the subscribing witnesses hereto and admitted to record.
Teste Caleb Tate CFC (Franklin Co., Virginia)
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| Census 1840 |
1840 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
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| Ln | Hhold | Given | Surname | 0-5 | 5-10 | 10-15 | 15-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50-60 | 60-70 | 70-80 | 80-90 | 90-100 | 100+ | 0-5 | 5-10 | 10-15 | 15-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50-60 | 60-70 | 70-80 | 80-90 | 90-100 | 100+ | Total |
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| 11 | 6353 | Joseph [Josiah] | Vyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Census 1850 |
1850 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
| Image | | Transcript | | Ln | Hhold | Given | Surname | Age | BirthDate | Gender | Race | Occupation | BirthPlace |
|---|
| 36 | 1303 | George | Whirley | 43 | 1807 | Male | | | | | 37 | 1303 | Mary | Whirley | 35 | 1815 | Female | | | | | 38 | 1303 | Isaac | Whirley | 16 | 1834 | Male | | | | | 39 | 1303 | Jonah | Whirley | 13 | 1837 | Male | | | | | 40 | 1303 | Rachael E | Whirley | 10 | 1840 | Female | | | | | 41 | 1303 | Tazwell | Whirley | 8 | 1842 | Male | | | | | 42 | 1303 | Lewis | Whirley | 5 | 1845 | Male | | | | | 1 | 1303 | Abigail | Whorly | 4 | 1846 | Female | | | Virginia | | 2 | 1303 | Martha A | Whorly | 0 | 1850 | Female | | | | | 3 | 1303 | Rachael | Via | 18 | 1832 | Female | | | | | 4 | 1303 | Jonah | Via | 76 | 1774 | Male | | | |
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| Death |
1851-1859 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
- Burial in Radford Cemetery, Floyd, Virginia
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| Siblings |
7 siblings |
| | 1. Indy Viers | | | 2. David Via Jr.
b. 1780, Franklin County, Virginia
d. 1842, Clay County, Kentucky (Age 62 years) | | | 3. James Via
b. 1784, Franklin County, Virginia
d. 01 Jan 1876, Franklin County, Virginia (Age 92 years) | | | 4. Judith "Judy" Via
b. 1802, Franklin County, Virginia | | | 5. Phoebe Via
b. Virginia | | | 6. Richard Via
b. 1788, Franklin County, Virginia
d. 12 Sep 1874, Virginia (Age 86 years) | | | 7. Suckey Via
b. Virginia |
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| Person ID |
P2625 |
Burress | My Ancestors |
| Wife |
Rachel Hale
b. 1782, Franklin County, Virginia
d. 1845, Virginia (Age 63 years) |
| Marriage |
2 Jan 1801 |
Franklin County, Virginia |
- 31 Dec 1800 Josias Viar to Rachel Hale
Mr James Callaway. Please to grant Josias Viar Lisens for to marry my Daughter Rachel Hail and in so doing you will oblige your friend Benjamin Hail.
Mr James Callaway Teste John Viar Benjamin Hail John Hail
Know all men by these presents that We Josias Viar and John Viar are held and firmly bound unto James Manson Esq. Governor or Chief Magistrate of the State of Virginia in the Sum of One hundred & fifty Dollars to which payment well and truly to be made We bind Ourselves and each of us, Our & each of our Heirs Executors and Admrs Jointly and Severally firmly by these Presents Sealed with Our Seals & Dated this 2d Day of January 1800 {the date on the bond below should probably be 1801}
The Condition of this Obligation is Such that Whereas there is a marriage Shortly intended to be had & solemnized between the above bound Josias Viar & Rachel Hale now if there Shall be no lawful cause to Obstruct said marriage then this Obligation to be Void else remain in force. Josias Viar John Viar
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| Children |
6 sons and 2 daughters |
| | 1. Judith Via
b. 1802, Franklin County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] | | | 2. Anderson Via
b. 1804, Franklin County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] | | | 3. Samuel James Via
b. Jul 1806, Franklin County, Virginia
d. After 1880, Dickenson County, Virginia (Age 74 years) | | | 4. James Via
b. 1807, Franklin County, Virginia [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] | | | 5. Isaac Via
b. 9 Dec 1809, Partrick County, Virginia
d. 14 Apr 1885, Franklin County, Virginia (Age 75 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] | | + | 6. Peter Via
b. 1813, Franklin County, Virginia
d. 9 Oct 1854, Franklin County, Virginia (Age 41 years) | | + | 7. Mary "Polly" H. Via
b. 1814, Franklin County, Virginia
d. 1 Jun 1880, Amherst County, Virginia (Age 66 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] | | | 8. Josiah Cyrus Via
b. 1819, Franklin County, Virginia
d. 1863, Chickamauga, Tennessee (Age 44 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
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| Family ID |
F1240 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
1775 - 1859 (84 years)
