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2012-01-28T14:27:00.002-06:00

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Nita PRESTWOOD

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Nita Montague Prestwood died April 4, 2011. She was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 23, 1923 and was the youngest daughter of William Edward Montague and Mollie Creel Montague. She is survived by her three daughters: Diane Norman of Bryan, Texas, Dawn Prestwood of Spring, Texas and Dale Prestwood Toth of Buda, Texas. She also has four grandchildren: Paul Prestwood(along with his wonderful fianc?e Rachel McFarlin,Tyler Prestwood; Mike Norman and Maegen Norman. A private memorial service will be held at a later day.

Published in Houston Chronicle from April 6 to April 7, 2011

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California Obituaries

2011-12-29T00:36:00.000-06:00

29 December 2011

California Obituaries

Siskiyou Daily News

Posted Dec 27, 2011 @ 10:56 AM

Weed, Calif. —

Weed resident Estil Elmore Langford passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Redding on Dec. 20, 2011. He was 87.
Estil was born on Jan. 2, 1924 in Puxico, Mo., and moved to Siskiyou County 52 years ago from Bakersfield, Calif. He worked as a truck driver for local logging firms.
Estil is survived by his wife of 71 years, Tulamae Langford; sons Roy Langford of Roseville, Calif.; and Gary Langford of Dorris; daughter Estella McBride of Weed; nine grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Hubert and Willis, and a sister, Frances Looney.
Services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. at Winema Cemetery in Weed. Your condolences are welcome at mtshastachapel.com.

Charles County Maryland

2010-10-13T14:47:00.000-05:00

Charles County Maryland Probate Records, Inventories. Book 1717-1735
For Probate Records from 1653 -1753 see LDS microfilm #137400/3375/04

Page 56: Vincent LANGFORD dec'd. 27 November 1718

Dickson County Tennessee

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Dickson County Tennessee Marriages, 1817-1856 by Sherry J. Kilgore (1987)
Pub. & Dist. by Byron Sistler & Associates,Inc.
1712 Natchez Trace
PO Box 120934
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: 615-297-3085

Marriages:
LANGFORD, Mary to James LANGFORD 22 June 1852 (24 June 1852)
LANKFORD, Harriett to John T. Lampley 12 September 1843 (14 Sept. 1843)
LANKFORD, Jamima to Joseph Parker 22 September 1845 (24 Sept.1845)
LANKFORD, Lurana to John Castleman 28 April 1843 (30 April 1843)
LANKFORD, Sarah to Gladden Tidwell 9 December 1835
LANKFORD, Sarah C. to Jonathan Adcock 15 January 1851

Ware County Georgia

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Indian War Troups of 1838
The South Georgia Historical and Genealogical Quarterly, Vol. 1, July 1922, No. 3, pp. 11-12.
From the Muster Roll of Capt. Nathaniel J. Holton's Company, mustered in 9 June 1838 serving until 19 August 1838. Called out by Col.Thomas Hillard to repel Indian invasion of Ware County.
LANKFORD, Henry
LANKFORD, Jesse
LANKFORD, Parrish

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana

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Greenville, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana History submitted by Linda Franklin Green to genweb pages for Lincoln Parish. She wrote "Several years ago Mrs. R.H.Griffin showed this to me and retyped it for her. She used to write an article for the Ruston Daily Leader many years ago about the Greenville Community."

Greenville History
The first two teachers in Greenville in 1907 were Misses Betty and Emma LANGFORD. Twelve grades were taught.Miss Betty was the principal. She taught the higher grades. Miss Emma taught the lower grades. They had to walk several miles to their boarding place, Will Franklin's home near Mineral Springs. There were no roads, on a foot path through the woods. These women asked Mr. J.W. Green to build an extra room across the hall on his house. He got busy and built it. There the teachers boarded for many years.

Rockingham County North Carolina

2010-10-13T11:35:00.002-05:00

Rockingham County Deed Books
Deed Book A:70
7 April 1786. William Plumber to Speedwell Congregation, one acre for 5 shillings being part of
520 acres granted to William Plumber on South side of Piney Creek adj. Peter Perkins.
Witnesses: John Stewart, William LANGFORD, and George Lemond.

SOUTH CAROLINA RECORDS

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South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Summer 1996, p. 167,
Pendleton District Deed Book F. , page 409.
Thomas Harrison to my son Benjamin Harrison, a negro man called Williston, a negro girl Hannah after my decease and that of my wife Caty, and then to descend to William LANGFORD son of Hetty Langford, also the house propertyand stock that I have given to Benjamin Harrison. Dated 14 January 1802. Thomas Harrison seal. Wit: J.D. Terrell, Richard Shipp.
My Note: Hetty is often the nickname for Esther and Hester.

South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Volume XII, Number 2, Spring, 1984
Abstracts of Newberry County Will Book A, page 382
At a court held for Newberry county, 29 Feb. 1796, will of John LANGFORD, dec'd. recorded.
William Langford and Winnefred Langford executors, qualified. John Langford of the state of South Carolina, Newberry County: 1. to son, William, 1 featherbed,a horse, a cow and calf, half tract of land I now live on, being on west side of Buffalo Creek; 2. to son Jacob, 1 featherbed,a horse, a cow and calf, same tract of land lying on east side of the creek, the creek being the dividing line; . 3. to daughter Anne 1 featherbed, a mare, a cow and calf, tract of 200 acres joining back line of my other tract and Carter's line; 4. to grandson Asa Langford 1 shilling stg.; 5. to wife all rest of my goods; 6. wife and son William executors.

South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Volume XII, Number 1, Winter, 1984
Abstracts of Lexington District Wills
Will of Asa LANGFORD of the District of Lexington to my son Stanmore Langford, my Sorrel filly, two cows and calves,my best bed, bedstead and furniture, my writing desk, my rifle gun and cupboard, also 200 acres whereon I now live, the dividing line to commence on Saluda River to bind on lands whereon John Earlge now lives, and on lands held by Miss Temperance Hays, Mrs. Elizabeth Lewey, and my son William Langford lands; to my three children Almena Haltiwanger, Susannah Dreher and William Langford and my stepson Julius Smith, one third of my estate; the remaining two thirds I desire to be divided into eight equal shares and distributed as follows: one eighth to my son John Langford, to my son James Langford, to my son Stanmore Langford, to my son William Langford, to my daughter Almena Haltiwanger, to my daughter Susannah Dreher, one eighth to my grandchildren John Roberts & Mary Ann Corley, and the remaining eighth to the children or lawful issue of my daughter Anna Snelgrove. My sons John Langford and Stanmore Langford, executors. --1845.

Anson County North Carolina

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Papers of Colony of North Carolina 1735 - 1764, Vol. 1, part 2, page 321
Arthur Dobb, Royal Governor

Patent
William Lankford, 5 December 1760, 200 acres in Anson County on the Northeast side of Pee Dee River, joining James Mackilroy, Solomons Creek, both sides of the Middle Fork of the said creek and both sides of the Watery Branch of said Creek.

Granville County North Carolina

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Kinfolk of Granville County North Carolina 1765-1826
Zae H. Gwynn

Deed Book Q, page 284
Henry Lawrence, William Lawrence, John Lawrence, James Lawrence, Parrish Langford and BenjaminHayes, assignes for Josiah Hayes deedto Robert Jones. 11 February 1799.

Northampton County North Carolina

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Miscellaneous Land Office Papers Granville District of North Carolina 1748-1763
Vol. 5, Margaret Hoffmann

#5295 - John Robinson, gentleman, plat dated 27 November 1762, 171 acres in Northampton County joining Roanoke River,Oconeeche Swamp, and Mirey Branch (a point)
near Green's Spring, Charles Noden, and other old lines. SCC: Thomas Langford, John Drewery,; J. Edwards Surveyor.
SCC=Sworn Chain Carrier

Rowan County North Carolina

2010-03-08T20:20:00.004-06:00

Miscellaneous Land Office Papers Granville District of North Carolina 1748-1764.
Vol. 3, Margaret Hoffman

#4516 Benjamin Deason, 12 November 1756, 93 acres in Rowan County, Parish of St. Luke's on Creek joining Tates corner, the mouth of a branch on South side of Dan River on Tates corner, the various courses of the said river.
/S/ mark, Wit: W.Churton, Griffeth Rutherford; Surveyed 1 March 1754; SCC Beverly Watkins, James Langford; W.Churton Surveyor.
SCC=Sworn Chain Carrier.

Northampton County, North Carolina

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Act to Emancipate, 1852
An Act to emancipate James Langford, a slave.

Be it enacted by the General assembly of the State of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that James Langford, the property of Jordan Bead, of the county of Northampton, be and he is hereby, with the consent of said owner emancipated and set free, by the name of James Langford, shall hereafter possess and exercise all the rights and privileges which are enjoyed by other free persons of color in this State: Provided, nevertheless that before the said slave shall be emancipated, he shall give bond and good security in the sum of five hundred dollars, payable to the State of North Carolina, conditioned that the said James Langford shall honestly and correctly demean himself, and shall not become a parish charge, which bond shall be approved by the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of Northampton County and be deposited in the office of said Court, which bond may be sued upon to the use of the parish, or any person injured by the misconduct of said slave: And provided further, That if the said James Langford shall at any time hereafter remove from the said County of Northaampton, and remain out of said County for the space of thirty days, he shall forfeit his freedom.

Read three times and ratified in General Assembly, this 22nd day of December,
1852 A.D. Guy Potts

Citation: North Carolina Archives
Public and Private Laws of North Carolina
1852
Chapter CLXXXII, Page 667

Lincoln County, North Carolina

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State of North Carolina, Lincoln County, Superior Court of Law,
October Term, 1819.
Delilah Langford vs.George Langford - Petition for Divorce and Allimony.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that George Langford,
the Defendant, is not an inhabitant of this state:
It is therefore ordered by Court, that publication be made three months
in the Raleigh Star and Raleigh Register, giving notice to the Defendant
that he appear the next Superior Court of Law to be held for Lincoln
County, at the Court House in Lincolntown, on the 4th Monday after of the
4th Monday in March next, then and there to plead, answer or demur the
said petition otherwise it will be taken pro confesso and adjudged accordingly.
Witness, Leon Henderson, Clerk of the Court, at Lincolntown, on the 4th Monday after the 4th Monday of Sept A.D. 1819, and the [?] year of the Independence of the
United States. LEON HENDERSON.
Citation: Raleigh Star, 11-19-1819, Page 3
Source: http://www.genealogybank.com

1810 Lincoln County North Carolina Federal Census, Roll 40, Page 407
Delilah Langford, 3 males under 10; 1 female 26 to 44.

Indigent Confederate Families in Texas

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http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/arc/cif/hlname.html.
Texas State Library Home Page Archives & Manuscripts -
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
*Archives & Manuscripts > Confederate Indigent
Families Lists *
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Confederate Indigent Families Index
Surnames H - L

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*Please be aware that only an index of names appears at this site. *
Linda Mearse has transcribed the records on file in the State Archives
in her book, /Confederate Indigent Families Lists of *Texas* 1863-1865./
In order to help preserve the original records, please request the
Mearse transcription through interlibrary loan. Please contact your
local library for further details.

Name *County*

Lankferd , Wm Tarrant
Lankford , E Wood
Lankford , J W Mclennan
Lankford , James Mclennan
Lankford , John Houston
Lankford , K Wood
Lankford , Thomas Lamar
Lankford , Wm Wood
Lankford , Wm Upshur
Lankford , Mrs Dallas
Lankford , Mrs Elisha Fannin
Lankford , Mrs Elisha Fannin
Lankford , Mrs S Rusk

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This page updated 02/25/2009

QUAKER LANGFORD/LANKFORD Persons

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WILLIAM CLAYTON b Dec 8, 1632 Chichester, Sussex, England; d 1689
Chester Count Pennsylvania; m Prudence LANKFORD/LANGFORD; sailed to America on the
"Kent", which left London and arrived in New York Aug 1677; William was
a carpenter by trade and had recently joined the Quaker faith when he
emigrated. He was selected to act as a commissioner (with several others)
for William Penn, and went to the settlement at Burlington, New Jersey to
clear any Indian titles to land that Penn had acquired. In 1681 William
moved his family to Chester County, Pennsylvania. QUAKER (Reynolds/Otwell family)

PRUDENCE LANKFORD or LANGFORD born about 1631 St Michael's, Cornhill, London,
Middlesex Co England; died 1691 Chester County, Pennsylvania;
married WILLIAM CLAYTON; lived Sussex County, England before emigrating
to America. She was the daughter of William Lankford, who died Jan 1, 1665 Rumbleswicke, Sussex County, England
and Eliza Reading. Family possibly related to
Edward Lankford who emigrated to Virginia? see Bruton section below QUAKER (Reynolds/Otwell family)

EDWARD LANKFORD or LANGFORD born
about 1615 England; died about1640 King and Queen Co VA; unsure if he
himself was Quaker, but his son Thomas Lankford/Langford Sr b abt 1640 died 1719 Nansemond Co VA married
Elizabeth Jordan, whose parents
Thomas Jordan II and Margaret Brasseur were QUAKER. Thomas Lankford Sr was known to attend the Chuckatuck
Monthly Meeting in Nansemond Co VA. In 1702 he attended the Virginia yearly
Quaker meeting. Some of Thomas Lankford's children became Quakers, but most later descendants were not. See Virginia Families page for descendancy. (Bruton family)

John Lankford of Viginia and Iowa

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Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties, Iowa
Chicago: Inter-State Pub. Co., 1886.

J-P

Unless noted, biographies were submitted by Polly Eckles.

JOHN LANKFORD, undertaker and
furniture dealer, Centerville, Iowa, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana,
March 27, 1827, a son of Robert and
Sarah (Street) Lankford, the former a native of Virginia, and
the latter of Kentucky, both of English ancestry. When eighteen years
of age he began working at the carpenter's trade, and served an
apprenticeship of three years. In May, 1850, he came to Iowa and lived
at Ottumwa six months, thence removing to Centerville, where he worked
at this trade until 1865, when he became established in his present
business. Mr. Lankford is a member of the Masonic fraternity, lodge,
chapter and commandery, and also of the lodge and encampment of the
Odd Fellows order. He is in politics a Republican. He was married in
September, 1852, to Nancy J. Henderson,
of Centerville. They have eight children: William, Sarah (wife of W. G. Clark), Heber H., Beatrice, Grace, Carl, Roy and Leona.

Rev. Philip Andrew Lankford Descendants

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I have copied the following material from the work of David DeClue. I hope he will not mind but I feel it is important to publish his work on this site and hopefully preserve it for the future researchers. Tree Mother

John Anderson Lankford(1874-1946)

John Anderson Lankford has the distinction of being the first African-American architect in the United States with an established architectural office. He was also an attorney, blacksmith, real estate broker, professor, and author.

John Anderson Lankford was born on December 4, 1874, on his parents’ farm in Potosi, Missouri, one of eleven children of former slaves Philip Anderson Lankford and Nancy Ella Johnson Lankford. Mr. Lankford’s paternal grandfather was Rev. Philip Andrew Lankford (b. 1813, Caucasian) ; his paternal line can be traced back to the 1600s in France and to 1645 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Of John Anderson Lankford’s ten full siblings and three half-siblings, the lines of descent for six may never be known since some were slaves born prior to the end of the Civil War.

After attending public schools in Potosi, Lankford worked in Crystal City, Missouri, in a plate glass factory. Following this, from 1889 to 1896, he attended Lincoln Institute (now Lincoln University) in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is reported that in order to get enough money to travel from Crystal City to Jefferson City, he met a porter who took him to St. Louis and on to Jefferson City, where he took classes and worked as a janitor to earn money for his books. He also worked at the Plymouth Rock Pants Company in order to earn money for his clothes and at a steam laundry in order to get his laundry cleaned.

Lankford was invited by Booker T. Washington (via letters sent to numerous promising African-Americans of the day) to attend Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. First, between his time at Lincoln and Tuskegee, he worked in a blacksmith shop in St. Louis. To pay his board at Tuskegee, where he took chemistry and physics classes between 1896 and 1898, Lankford not only worked in the foundry and steam fitting department, but also as in amateur photographer.

Mr. Lankford received a B.S. from Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C. (1898), where he later taught (1900-02). Here he met his wife, Charlotte Josephine Turner Upshaw (1876-1973), who was the granddaughter of the famous religious leader and political activist Bishop Henry McNeal Turner (1834-1915). Following his time at Shaw, Lankford received several Masters Degrees, a law degree, and, later in life, numerous honorary degrees.

Professor Lankford came to Washington, D.C. in July 1902 with a commission in hand to design and supervise the construction of a new hall for the Grand United Order of the True Reformers. True Reformers Hall was a stately, five-story brick building notable for its arched, 18-foot windows and ornamental frieze. The building was considered remarkable because it was financed, designed, and built entirely by African-Americans.

(Right): True Reformers Building, 1200 “U” Street N.W., Washington, D.C. The newly renovated 1903 structure, now a state-of-art office complex and home to the Public Welfare Foundation, contains a modern, two-story auditorium appropriately called, The John Anderson Lankford Auditorium. The building housed stores as well as the offices of physicians, lawyers, and newspaper bureaus. In addition, the building served as the headquarters for the First Separate Battalion, Washington's black national guard unit, and a dance hall where Duke Ellington played his first gig for 75 cents.

(Left): The First Presbyterian Church of Potosi, Missouri (1909), which is still in active use almost 100 years later. Lankford designed and constructed numerous churches still standing today throughout the United States and as far away as Capetown, South Africa, but it is evident that he had a great fondness for this, his first church design. In his 1916 book, Lankford said, “This edifice is an English Gothic, classical structure, solid stone; the plans were procured by us, by winning a competitive context against ten white architects whose offices were located in different sections of the United States. The committee for the church awarded us for our architectural services first prize. Cost of the church thirty-five thousand dollars; committee and entire congregation are white.” (Photo credit: Esther Carroll)

During John Anderson Lankford’s lifetime, he served on numerous professional and civic organizations. In his later years, he helped establish the School of Architecture at Howard University, and during WWII, he was the supervising architect at the Washington Naval Yard. John Anderson Lankford passed away July 2, 1946.

The preceding biographical sketch was excerpted from the work of David Marshall-Rutledge de Clue, a distant cousin of John Anderson Lankford’s. Mr. de Clue has spent over 25 years researching the African-American Lankford and DeClue lines, which include many notable figures such as architect Clinton Stevens Harris (1900-1992), television pioneer Korla Pandit (John Redd) (1921-1998), and space shuttle Columbia astronaut Michael Anderson (1959-2003). Questions and comments may be directed to Mr. de Clue at sitzar@gmail.com

PB Lankford

Jeremiah Aloysius Wallace Obit

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Jeremiah Aloysius Wallace - 20 May 1936 - 26 December 2008
Waukegan, Lake Co., Illinos
Son of Jeremiah A. Wallace, Sr. and Sophie Tonin.
Grandson of Johan Tonin and Leopoldina Rostan.
Survived by aunt: Mary Tonin Langford.
Survived by cousins: Linda Wegrzyn, Thomas Tonin, Barbara Tonin Albert,
Poldi J. Tonin, Michael Langford, Lynne Hoseck
Survived by nephews and nieces: Wade and Dale Stanphill and Mary Frances and Linda Stanphill

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Obit published in Suburban Herald (edited)
Jerry A. Wallace
Jerry A. Wallace of Waukegan Visitation for Jerry A. Wallace, 72,
will be from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, [2009] at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W. Wadsworth
Road, Beach Park. Jerry was born May 20, 1936, in Waukegan, and
passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at the V.A. Medical Center in
North Chicago. Jerry remained a lifelong Lake County resident. He was
a veteran of the Marine Corps and a former employee of Nordic
Properties in Gurnee. Jerry was a man of great charity and humility,
and was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park.
Surviving are his wife, Katherine [Beck Wallace] of Waukegan; three children,
Eric Wallace of Waukegan, Michael Wallace of Winthrop Harbor and
Helen Sophie Wallace of Arlington, Texas; two brothers, Richard B. Wallace
(Deirdre Fennessy) of Chicago and [Lawrence]Larry Ellsworth, [Jr.] of
Dundas, Minn.; and many other relatives, including a large contingent living in Dubuque,Iowa. He was preceded in death by a young brother [Clarence Magden, Jr.]; and his sister, Anita [Magden Stanphill Taylor].
Memorials made to the church in Jerry's memory would be appreciated.
Arrangements were made by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home,
Libertyville, 847-362-3009.

MARYLAND Langfords

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Family, Kindship and Community
Page 215
"How many women found themselves in the position of Joane Langford, who sued George Harris of Charles County [Maryland] in 1668 'for begetting a Bastard Child on her Body and for Nonperformance of his promise to Marry her'."
Horn, James, Adapting to a New World: English Society in the Seventeenth-Century Chesapeake (Chapel Hill, North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press, 1994)

TEXAS LANGFORD/LANKFORD SIGHTINGS

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CHARLES LANKFORD
Nacogdoches County Texas
1826 Tax List
source: 1820-1820 Texas Tax List Index
Ancestry.com
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LAURA LANGFORD/LANKFORD
Residence: East side of Hutchins between Cliff, 4th, Oak Cliff
Dallas, Texas
1891, 1892, 1893, 1894
source: Dallas Texas Directory, 1889-1894
Ancestry.com

GEORGE R. LANGFORD
Residence: 117 Dexter Avenue
Dallas, Texas
Occupation: Teamster
1891, 1892

RUSSELL LANGFORD
Residence: G. R. Langford
Occupation: Teamster
1891, 1892
source: Dallas Texas Directory, 189-1894
Ancestry.com

MISS JESSIE C. LANGFORD
Location: 1216 Main Street, Business of E. W. Aldrich
Dallas, Texas
Occupation: Medical student
1889, 1890

Location 1: Office over 318 Elm Street
Location 2: Boards with Mrs. A. E. Bartram
Occupation: Electic physician
1891, 1892

Location 1: Office over 349 Main Street
Location 2: Boards with Mrs. A. E. Bartram
Occupation: Physician
1893, 1894
source: Dallas, Texas Directory 1889-1894
Ancestry.com
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1130 LANGFORD, ALFRED
San Augustine; 7th July 1835
Alfred Langford is a native of Virginia, a man of family of three persons, emigrated in June 1835
R. C. McDaniel, C.P.O.
1130a
Nacogdoches Aug. 15th 1835
Mr. Surveyor Sir: You are to survey in Zavala's Grant the sitio which Mr. Alfred Langford will designate
Jorge Anto Nixon, Comr.

1131. LANKFORD, GARRET M.
San Augustine August 19, 1835
Garret M. Lankford a native of Tennessee is a man of family of eight persons, emigrated in 1829.
Saml Thompson Alcd.

1132 LANKFORD, MARY
San Augustine Sept. 23d, 1834
Mrs. Mary Lankford a native of Virginia is a widow woman of a family of three persons.
Benjamin Lindsey Alcd.

source: Character Certificates of the General Land Office of Texas
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Friday June 1936 Merrill H. Langford Dies In Dallas Mon.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Guardian Funeral Chapel in Dallas, for Merrill H. Langford, 23, who died Monday in a Dallas hospital with a throat infection. The services were conducted by Rev. D. A. Bryant. Burial was in Restland Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Estella Langford, Dallas; one brother, Jack of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Miss Sara Nell Langford, Dallas. Pall bearers were Sam Baty, Fred Grimes, Pete Case Jr., William H. Grice, J. G. Gentry and V. J. O’Connor.
Merrill Langford lived in Arlington with his mother and family until three years ago when they moved to Dallas. The family has many friends here who will be grieved to hear of his death. He was ill only three days, suffering with tonsolitas which developed the infection of the throat. Several members of the Arlington Baptist Church attended the funeral services.

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1890 Union Soldiers in Texas

Langford Nimrod P. Pvt Mo Tarrant 100 L521

Langford William A. Williamson 102 L521

Lankford Alexander B. Delta 99 L521

Lankford George R. Pvt F 49 KY Inf Dallas 100 L521

Lankford William Pvt Thomas Reg La Inf Harris 99 L521

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Lankford land deeds in Wood County Texas

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Antoine Calderon Land Grant - Lankford family

Business and Other Papers of Dr. J. S, Paschal

Abstracted where appropriate.

Deed, Kaufman County, Texas, 15 April 1881. I, Augusta R. Hoskins joined by my husband B. B. Hoskins . . . for the hereinafter consideration, paid by J. M. Lankford of Wood County, . . . sell . . Thirty acres of land more or less being a part of the Antoine Calderon 1476 acre grant . . in Wood County. . .One promisory note signed by J. M. Lankford & his wife Elizabeth Lankford . . the sum of seventy five dollars

Handwritted Deed of Conveyance:

The State of Texas, County of Wood
. . . I, Condy Raquet of Nacognoches County and Town of said state acting through my Attorney in face, William L. Alexander of said Wood County and for a consideration of Four Hundred dollars . . by James M Langford . . have sold to James J. Langford . . one hundred and sixty acres of land a part of an original survey of one third League listed in the name Antonio Calderon . . being thus bounded: Beginning on the South Boundary line of said 1/3 League and 230 varas west of the south east corner of said 1/3 league, where is a stake from which a Hickory bears S 86 W. 3-6/10 and a Red Oak brs N61 w. 5 vs. Thence north 746 vs to a corner from which a Red Oak brs S19 W. 7 vrs and a Red Oak brs S 72 E 15 vrs. Thence west 1210-8/10 to a corner from which a Black Jack, bears East 1 vara and a Red Oak brs N 16 W 1-2/10 vs. Thence south, 746 varas to said south boundary line a corner from which a Red Oak brs N 47 W 12 varas and a Red Oak brs S 62 W 5 vs. Thence east 1210-8/10 vs to the beginning.
This Deed is made in satisfaction of and in compliance with the terms of a Lith (?) Bond executed by me . . on the 19th November A.D. 1866. Witnesses: John F. Baxter, A. Fitzgerald.

Handwritten Deed of Conveyance:

The State of Texas, County of Wood.
. . . I James Warren . . . for and in consideration of the sum of Four Hundred Dollars to me in hand paid by Mrs. Laura A. Jinnings . . do sell . . a certain tract or parcel of One Hundred and Sixty of Lands. Situated lying and being on Indian Creek in said Wood County. About ten miles North East from the town of Quitman the same being a part of the Juan Bantista Chirino League and Labor and Beginning on the South boundary line of a tract heretofore sold & deeded to the said Warren by Barnett and Arnold the same point being the North East corner of Charles Williams Survey of Three hundred and fifty acres taken from the aforesaid League & Labor. thence running South 1440 Varas the South East Corner of the said Charles Williams Survey. Thence East 634 Varas a stake from which a post Oak 6 in. dia. brs North 21degrees E 7 Varas. Also a red Oak 12 in dia brs N 21 degrees West 10 Varas. Thence North passing the South West corner of Thomas Brownings 160 acre Survey 1440 Varas the south East corner of the said tract before mentioned conveyed to me by Barnett & Arnold and on the West boundary line of Brownings 160 acre tract thence West 634 Varas the beginning. . . Witness my hand Scroll seal this December 19 AD 1868. Signed James Warren. Attest: Henry Grogan, Abraham Sudderth.
Recorded in Wood County Clerk's Office at 1 o'clock PM December 19 AD 1868 in Book Y (?) on pages 198 & 199 of Records of Deeds. Signed A. Fitzgerald Clerk Co Ct Wood Co.
Attached is a Certificate of Record: I, M. D. Lankford, Clerk of the County Court . . . recorded in my office, on the 10th day of December 1879 at 11 1/4 AM in Record Book "C", pag 134 & 135. M. D. Lankford by J. T. Craddock, Deputy.

17 Jan 1898. Note. I promise to pay to W. A. Jinkins or bearer four bales of lint cotton weighing 500 lbs each to class middling . . in part payment for . . . 40-1/2 acres of land . . .
28 Jan 1898. Note. I promise to pay to W. M. Messimer or bearer . . Seventy Two and 80/100 dollars. . . In order tp secure the prompt payment of this note I place one vendor's land note which calls for four bales of lint cotton, etc . . .the above note is given for cash advanced on said . . land note . . .In case this note is paid in full at maturity . . land note shall be delivered to J. S. Paschal. Signed J. S. Paschal.
Note. 18 Nov 1898. I promose to pay to E. W. Gilbert . . . One Hundred Ten and no/100 Dollars . . at Winnsboro, Texas . . in part payment for . . land situated in Wood County. . the day conveyed to J. S. Paschal by E. W. Gilbert and wife Marcy Gilbert. . . Signed J. S. Paschal. [Pencil note on back indicates note paid in full Oct 4, 1900.]

Warranty Deed. 1 Feb 1899. C. C. Roberts to B. A. Browning. County of Kaufman. I, C. C. Roberts . . . in consideration of . . one Hundred forty eight and 75/100 Dollars . . sell . .a part of the J. B. Chireno L&L survey in Wood Co., Texas . . a tract of 25 acres sold to J. R. Wilmouth by Anna W. Roberts Dec 22nd 1891 . . .
Nov 24th, 1899. I promise to pay C. C. Roberts . . One hundred and Ninety Six and 15/100 dollars . . . at Beaumont, Texas. This note is given in part payment for . . land . . in Wood County, Texas and being 148-7/10 acres off the J. B. Cherino Survey . . Signed J. S. Paschal. [A payment record on this note indicates that Paschal paid $30 in cash plus a note for $60 and two notes for $196.15 each. Total $482.30. All are indicated as paid.]

Nov 24th, 1900. I promise to pay . . B. A. Browning . . One hundred dollars. This note is given in part payment . . . for 42-1/2 acres of land out of the J. B. Cherino League and Labor . . deeded to me by B. A. Browning and wife. His X Mark. [Cannot make out name.] Attest: J. D. Richardson.
Winnsboro, Texas Aug 10th 1901. I promise to pay L. M. Jennings or bearer the sum of Two Hundred dollars with interest . . at 10 percent . . at Winnsboro, Texas. This note is given in part payment for . . land situated in Wood County as about 7 miles south of Winnsboro and about 10 miles north east of Quitman, being a part of the Juan Bautiste Chirena League and Labor. . . This day conveyed to J. T. Bellomy by L. M. Jennings. [Marked PAID.]
Winnsboro, Texas 10/12, 1901. Received from J. S. Paschal Fifty and 00/100 Dollars on Land. Signed R. P. Horan.
20 Aug 1902. We, F. M Crone and M. E. Crone . . in consideration of one dollar paid by L. J. Bradley and wife and J. F. Nabors and wife . . .sold . .. all that . . land . . on the J. B. Cherino Survey beginning at W. T. Mitchell's S. E. corner. Thence north950 varas corner. Thence east 201 varas to corner. Thence south 950 varas to corner, Thence west 201 varas to the place of beginning containing 60 acres more or less. Notarized by J. D. Richardson, JP. Filed for record 30 May 1912, Deed records Volume 26, page 620. Jonathan Russell, Conty Clerk.

Oct 1st, 1902. I promise to pay to J. F. Nabors . . One hundred dollars . . at Stout. This note is given in part payment for . . land . .on the J. B. Cherino survey 1/2 interest in 60 acres. Conveyed to J. F. Nabors and wife. Signed L. J. Bradley. [Two identical notes, one payable Nov 1, 1903, the other payable Nov 1, 1904]

Warranty Deed 9 Nov 1904. E. K. Crone and wife Mary A. Crone and V. M. Crone to W. T. Mitchell . . in the County of Wood . .on the J. B. Cherino survey . . 60 acres of land
Warranty Deed W. T. Mitchel & R. H. Mitchel wife of W. T. Mitchel to N. H. Short 23 Sep 1905. . . secured by notes . .[same description as Warranty Deed 1 July 1907, Short to Pascal]

Winnsboro 9-23, 1905. I promise to pay W. T. Mitchell . . two hundred dollars, with interest . . at Winnsboro . . This note is given in part payment for . . land . . 60 acres in the J. B. Cherino survey. Being the same land conveyed to N. H. Short by W. T. Mitchell and wife.
Winnsboro 9-23, 1905. I promise to pay Homer Mitchel . . $150.00 . . with interest . . at Winsboro (sic) . . in part payment for .. land . . Wood State of Tex being 60 acres on the J. B. Cherina Survey . . . this day conveyed to N. H. Short by W. T. Mitchell . . .
Stout, Tex 28 Sep 1905. . . I promise to pay L. J. Bradley . . One Hundred Dollars . . at Winnsboro . . part payment for . . 60 acres of the J. B. Cherino survey . . the same land this day conveyed to H. C. Meek by L. J. Bradley & wife . . .
Warranty Deed 1 July 1907. N. H. Short & M. B. Short wife . .of the County of Rains . . for. . Six Hundred Dollars . . paid and to be paid by J. S. Pascal as follows: Three hundred in cash . . and two vendors lien notes . . . one note dated July 1906 and payable October 1, 1907 . . . payable to Luther Mitchel for the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars. One note dated July 1907 . . . to Homer Nitchel for the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars.
Track of land,. . in Wood County, Texas on the J. B. Chireno survey . . . beginning 390-1/2 Vrs W of the S. W. corner of a survey made for Wm. Moore, now owned by Mrs. Knight . . . Filed in Wood County 30 May 1912, Book 26, pg 619-20.
Warranty Deed 5 July 1907. Homer Mitchell to Dr. J. S. Paschal. I, Homer Mitchell of the County of Wood . . for One Hundred and Fifty Dollars . . . paid by J. S. Paschal . . sell . . tract of land . . J. B. Chireno survey . .60 acres of land . . . all of my undivided 1/4 interest in . . . land.
Warranty Deed 28 Sep 1907. E. A. Pinson to J. S. Paschal. I, E. A. Pinson wife Lillie Pinson of the County of Wood . . for . . One Hundred and Fifty Dollars . . paid by J. S. Paschal . . sell . . land . . about ten miles east from the town of Quitman . . a part of the J. B. Chireno survey . . beginning at the SW corner of a tract of 25 acres, sold to J. T. Wilmoth by Ann R. Roberts . . and on the east line of the Taylor, Lundon 70 acre tract. . . .containing 42-1/2 acres of land.
Warranty Deed 14 December 1907. Luther Mitchell to J. S. Paschal. I, Luther Mitchell of the County of Hunt . . for . . One Hundred and Fifty Dollars . . . paid by J. S. Paschal . . sell . . tract of land . . J. B. Chireno survey . . 60 acres of land . . . all of my undivided 1/4 interest in . . . land.
Merrimac, Tex, 1908. On Nov 9th, 1909 . . . we promise to pay J. S. Paschal . . Two hundred fifty dollars at Stout Wood County Texas. G. W. Echols, M. A.Echols
30 March 1908. Real Estate Deed of Trust Coupon Note. I promise to pay . . . Austin Fire Insurance Company . . . Fifty Dollars in gold coin . . .Signed J. P. Baker.
Deed of Trust, 4 Jan 1909. State of Oklahoma, County of McCurtain.
I, M. A. Echols joined by my husband G. W. Echols, of Lukfata in the County of McCurtain and State of Oklahoma for and in consideration of . . one dollar .. paid by J. P. Harris of Wood County, in the State of Texas, Trustee, . . sell . . all my undivided one half interest in and to 212-1/2 acres of land of the Elijah Elledge Survey in Wood County, Texas, on the waters of Stouts Creek about 12 miles N. of E. from the town of Quitman, and being the old homestead of Mrs. Joe Ashberry deceased, and for description of land . . original patent to heirs of Elijah Elledge dated December 1st 1876 contining 320 acres of land, and recorded in Vol B on pages 66 and 67 in the Deed Records of Wood County, Texas, less 107-1/2 acres sold off the south west corner of said original 320 acre tract and being 107-1/2 acres west of Dry Creek. . . . If the said M. A. Echols and G. W. Echols shall well and truly pay off . . . their promissory note . . . to the order ot J. S. Paschal . . . in the sum of $250.00, payable at Stout . . . and due November 1st, 1909, . . . then this conveyance shall become null and void. Notarized by J. N. Davis on 4 Jan 1909.
Winnsboro, TX July 28th, 1910. On letterhead of Harris, Suiter & Britton, Attorneys at Law: Received of Dr. J. S. Paschall the sum of $20.00 in full settlement of all claims and demands for rents due on the J. M. Lankford Sr. old place and being the land this day conveyed by W. H. Neill and wife to said Dr. J. S. Paschall and wife, for all years whatsoever . . . Signed W. H. Niell and Eliza Niell.
Warranty Deed 28 Jul 1910. W. H. Neill et ux to Dr. J. S. Paschal. We, W. H. Neill and his wife Mrs. Eliza Neill, the said Mrs. Eliza Neill being a daughter and heir at law of the late J. M. Lankford Sr. deceased, of the County of Wood . . . for . . Two Hundred and no/100 Dollars . . sell . . Dr. J. S. Paschall . . all of our entire interest as heirs at law of J. M. Lankford deceased . . . 160 acres out of the Antonio Calderon survey . . . also 35 acres of land part of the J. M. Servantes survey . . . also 30 acres of land . . of the Antonio Calderon survey . . .
Dallas, Texas March 16th, 1911. On letterhead of Law Offices of The Bonners. To Dr. J. S. Paschall, Winnsboro, Texas Route #6, in re #1261 J. P. Baker. We received the money to pay the interest due March 1st 1911 . . . have credited the installment note with $10.00 . . .
25 March 1912. Crop and Chattel Mortage. Reno Fry to J. S. Paschal. To secure my indebtedness to J. S. Paschal of Stout, Texas, . . . Two Hundred and Sisty Dollars . . my promissory note . . payable to J. S. Paschal . . I do . . . hypothecate and convey in trust unto the said J. S. Paschal the following described property . . . : 60 acres cotton, One acre robbon cane, and 300 cords wood . . . delivered to J. S. Paschal in the town of Stout . . .
Paris, Texas May 6, 1912. . . promise to pay to . . Paris Grocer Company at . . Paris, Lamar County, Texas, Four hundred fifty eight and 85/100 dollars. Signed J. S. Paschal
Dallas, Texas May 21, 1912. On letterhead of The Bonner Loan & Investment Co. To Jr. J. S. Pascal. . . receipt of . . interest due March 1, 1912 . . credited the installment note with $10.00 . . .
Warranty Deed: H. C. Meek & wife to L. Bradley & wife. Filed 30 May 1912.
H. C. Meek and wife M. E. Meek . . for the sum of Seven Hundred and Thirty Dollars . . sold to . . L. J. Bradley and wife E. A. Bradley . . all that parcel of land . . in the County of Wood State of Texas about 13 miles NE from the town of Quitman and being Sixty acres of the J. B. Cherina Survey . . containing 60 acres more or less.
G. W. Houston JP Jon Russell, Clerk of the County Court
16 May 1912. On the 1 day of Oct 1912, for value received, the undersigned promise to pay to H. L. Crosby, or order, at Winnsboro, Texas,the sum of Sixteen and no/100 dollars, with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum . . . This note is given to secure part of the purchase money of Mdse . . . to further secure this Note I hereby convey to said H. L. Crosby, the following described property: 1 Bal lint cotton on J. A. Paschal farm near Stout Wood Co., Texas.
Signed D. B. Paschal. Witness Tip R. Anderson, P. O. Winnsboro R6.
Release of Vendor's Lien: Paris Gnd Company to Dr. J. S. Paschal
State of Texas, County of Lamar. By Deed dated June 14th, 1912 recorded in the County Clerk's office of Wood County, Texas, in Book I page 5-6 J. S. Paschal conveyed to J. R. Shelton, Trustee certain real estate . . in the County of Wood . . being the 1st and 2nd tracts, all that certain tract or parcel of land situated in Wood County Texas, a part of the J. B. Chireno survey, the two tracts herein conveyed containing 120 acres . . . Vendor's Lien securing payment of Four Hundred Fifty-eight 85/100 dollars.
R. H. Russell, Notary Public, Lamar Co., Texas
Real Estate Deed of Trust Coupon Note, Dated 24 Dec 1913, at R6, Winnsboro, TX.
. . . pay to the order of The Bonner Loan & Investment Company, at the office of said Company, in the City of Dallas, in Dallas, County, Texas, the principal sum of Two Hundred dollars, in gold coin of the United States . . . with interest thereon from the date hereof at the rate of 8 per cent . . .
Release of Judgment Lien. 11 March 1914. Whereas on the 4th day of Feby, 1913, Plaintiff, Moore Grocery Company, recovered judgment against J. S. Paschal in the District Court of Smith County, Texas for the sum of $1461.56 and $6.35 costs of suit . . . and whereas Moore Grocery Company transferred said judgment and the lien created thereby together with a deed of trust lien securing said amount, to W. D. Suiter, and the said W. D. Suiter being now desirous of releasing the Judgment lien butof retaining the lien created by the deed of trust . . .
Deed of Trust J. S. Paschal to T. P. Barry, Trustee, Benefit of Sanger Brothers. Filed 16 March 1914. Jon Russell, County Clerk, in volume I pg 647-9: I, J. S. Paschall of Stout . . . sell unto T. P. Barry, Trustee . . all that certain tract or parcel of land . .on the J. B. Chireno Survey . . containing 76 acres, bounded on the north by a tract of 100 acres belonging to Mrs. Sallie Elledge, . . on the west by . . land owned by Thos Bellomy - on the south . . owned by John Cox and J. S. Paschal - on the east by F. M. Crone home tract, this tract being on Indian Creek and being the same land owned by Winston Johnson and bought by him from W. J. Richards . . . which deed was burned in the house of F. M. Crone at the time said house was destroyed by fire.
Whereas, on March 30th, 1908 J. P. Baker and wife, Carrie Baker, executed to Geo. W. Jalonick, Trustee, a deed of trust on 247-1/2 acres of land a part of the Jose Maria Servantes 1/2 league survey, situated about 1-1/2 miles west from Merrimack in Wood County, Texas, and being fully described . . in Vol "F" on page 192 of the deed of trust records of Wood County . . securing three notes, being two for $50 each and one for $500, payable to the Austin Fire Insurance Company; and
Whereas, the two notes for $50 each were paid and the $500 note was transferred and assigned by the Austin Fire Insurance Company to Sanger Brothers: and
Whereas said land became the property of J. S. Paschal and on January 20, 1913, J. S. Paschal executed a deed of trust to T. P. Barry, Trustee, on said 247-1/2 acres . . securing three notes for $617.73 payable to Sanger Brothers . . :
Whereas the Bonner Loan and Investment Company has paid Sanger Brothers $2325.50 in full settlement of all of the above described notes . . .
. . . Sanger Brothers, a partnership firm, by Alex Sanger . . hereby release the 147-1/2 acres of land from the lien . . .
Signed 14 March 1914 Alex Sanger. Recorded 23 March 1914 in Volume 35 on pages 359-360. Jonathan Russell, Clerk County Court, Wood County, Texas.
Deed of Trust 3 Feb 1915. J. S. Paschal to W. D. Suiter, Trustee,Benefit of Sam Paschal. I, J. S. Paschal . . sell . . W. D. Suiter, Trustee . . 269-6/10 acres of the J. B. Chireno survey . . . being the same land this day conveyed to Alf Morris trustee for the benefit of W. D. Suiter this deed of trust being a second lien and subject to the one given for the benefit of the said W. D. Wuiter, reference herein is made to the deed of trust given Moore Gro. Co. . . said J. S. Paschal shall well and truly pay . . . one promissory note made by J. S. Paschal payable to the order of Sam Paschal . . . for the sum of fifteen Hundred ninety seven and no/100 dated Dec 18th 1914, due Nov 1st 1915, payable at Winnsboro, Texas . . .
Winnsboro, Texas June 3rd, 1917. . . promise to pay to the order of Sam Paschal at Winnsboro Texas, One Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Six & 40/100 dollars . . . This note is secured by 2nd mortgage on 296-6/10 acres of land, a part of the J. B. Chireno Survey in Wood County, Texas. Signed J. S. Paschal.
Woodmen of the World Clerk's Official Receipt. 1 Apr 1917. received of D. B. Paschal. Camp No. 1083.
In County Court, Wood County, Texas, January Term A.D. 1921.
Winnsboro Grain and Grocery Company vs. J. S. Paschal. No. 1873.
On this the 5th day of January A.D. 1921 . . . the defendant although duly cited . . appeared not, but wholly made default . . . the plaintiff is entitled to recover herein the sum of $143.17. . . . plaintiff . . do have and recover of and from the defendant J. S. Paschal the sum of $743.17, with interest from date of filing . . together with all costs of suit. Recorded in Vol "G" page No. 317, Court Minutes. [No explanation for amount difference.]
Oil and Gas Lease 15 April 1927. . . between J. S. Paschal and wife . . lessor . . and Ross Petroleum Corporation . . lessee . . for . . One and no/100 Dollars, . . leese for . . mining and operating for oil and gas . . land situated in the county of Wood. First Tract: Being 40 acres out of the J. B. Chireno Survey . . Beginning at the N. W. corner of a 40 acre tract owned by I. W. Browning . . . tract owned by Maggie N. Andrews . . . Being 40 acres out of the J. G. Chireno survey . .beginning at the S. W. corner of a tract of 25 acres sold to J. T. Whitworth by Anna W. Roberts December 22nd 1891 and on the east line of the Taylor London 70 acre tract . . .
Citation in Delinquent Tax Suit: The State of Texas vs. J. S. Paschall, et al. . . . Summon J. S. Paschall, W. M. Paschall and Maud L. Paschall . . . to District Court of Wood County . . in the City of Quitman on the 2nd Monday in Oct A.D. 1927 . . . The State of Texas is plaintiff and J. S. Paschall, W. M. Paschall, Maud (crossed out and Mount written) L. Paschall and The "Federal Land Bank of Houston are Defendant . . . against the sum of One hundred Forty Four and 69/100 Dollars for State and County taxes, due plaintiff for the years 1923 and 1924. Being Block No. ___ of the Antonio Calderon Survey of land . . . containing 190 acres of land. Signed V. B. Shaw, Clerk District Court, Wood County, Texas.
Civil Bill of Cost in District Court issued 19 June 1930. D. C. Paschal vs. B. W. Nelson. Total $24.27.
May 26, 1931. Letter from The Federal Land Bank of Houston to Mr. W. M. Paschal, Route #6, Winnsboro. Re: Loan #31090. We have received notice dated May 22nd from Texas Plat Book and Map Company, Quitman, Texas, advising us that they are planning to file a tax suit against you for . . the 1926 taxes which are delinquent in the amount of $15.73. On December 19, 1930 Secretary-Treasurer reported that the 1926 and 1927 taxes were paid. . . If your 1926 taxes are paid . . . furnish us with evidence . . .. Signed A. C. Hargis, Assistant Treasurer.
Oct 16, 1931. Letter to W. M. Paschal, Winnsboro Rte 6. Re: Your Loan No. 31090.
I am instructed by our Board of Directors to write you and request that you appear at my office on Thurs Oct 22, 1931 and pay, or arrange to pay, the amount shown to be delinquent on your loan, or assessed against your land for taxes. Winnsboro National Farm Loan Ass'n, by O. B. Nickers, Secretary-Treasurer.
On letterhead of St. George Hotel, Dallas. March 2, 1932. Received from Clayton B. Prenir (?) and H. J. B__ington Ten Dollars ($10.00) for advance expenses to Oklahoma City as witness in Federal Court Case. Signed Dr. J. S. Paschal
Texas State Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Standard Certificate of Death.
County of Wood, City of Winnsboro.
Full Name of Deceased: Infant of Liddie Wisbrook. Male, White, Single.
Date of Birth March 13, 1932. Date of death 3/18/1932 Age 6 days.
Informant O. O. Wallis, Winnsboro Tex R#3.
Place of Burial: Mount Zion. Undertaker R. H. McCrary Co., Winnsboro, Tex.
8 July 1933. Offer to enter into cotton option-benefit or benefit contracts.
Joe Paschal, Rt 6, Winnsboro, Texas operates a farm 6 S from Winnsboro on Stout Road in Wood County. I have planted cotton . . on 18 acres. In 1932 I harvested no cotton. I estimate that . . . I may reasonably expect to harvest 150 pounds of lint cotton per acre . . in the fall of 1933. . . . I offer to the Secretary of Agriculture on behalf of the United States 7 acres of cotton . . . I elect to take a cash payment of $11.00 per acre, making a total of $77.00 for the 7 acres . . . [A sketch of the farm is attached, mostly unreadable. Total size of farm was107 acres, with 50 acres in cultivated crops.]
23 Mar 1936. Winnsboro Grain and Grocery Co. Sold to Dr. Paschall: 6 Sx meal at $.38; 2 Sx yellow corn at $1.50; 1 Crt Country Gent at $.92.

Andrej Benedejcic

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My Cousin through Tonin family.

Ambassador

Mr. Andrej Benedejcic assumed the duties of the Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia in Moscow on March 14, 2005. He presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin on April 20 and, by non-resident accreditation, to the President of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Mr. Ovezgeldy Atayev on June 27, to the President of the Republic of Belarus Mr. Alexander Lukashenko on July 29, to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Kurmanbek Bakiyev on August 30, to the State Secretary of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr. Oralbay Abdykarimov on September 30 and to the President of the Tajik Republic Mr. Emomali Rakhmon on October 25, 2005, as well as to the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mr. Vladimir Norov on December 18, 2007. He is a career member of the Slovenian diplomatic corps.

Mr. Benedejcic studied at Harvard University, where he graduated in 1996 in Economics. During his university years he witnessed the Slovenian Ten-Day War of Independence and later served in the Territorial Defense of Slovenia, in an infantry battalion. He received his secondary school education at the Cairo American College in Egypt and his elementary instruction at the Russian Primary School of the Embassy of USSR in Beijing, China.

Mr. Benedejcic joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia in 1996 as an analyst in the Research and Planning Department, where he followed Slovenian relations with the United States and NATO. He was also appointed the Secretary of the Slovenian Diplomatic Academy.

In 1997 he was posted to the Embassy of Slovenia in Moscow, where he worked in the Consular Section.

Later in the year, following the election of Slovenia to the Security Council for the period 1998-1999, he joined the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the United Nations in New York. His portfolio included issues of Sub-Saharan Africa and the UN economic sanctions. At the beginning of 1999 he was named an Alternate Representative of Slovenia to the Security Council.

Mr. Benedejcic returned to Ljubljana in 2000 and became the Assistant to the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry. Later in the year he was posted to the Slovenian Embassy in Washington, DC, where he worked in the Political Section.

At the beginning of 2001 he joined the Office of the Prime Minister of Slovenia as Adviser on International Relations in the rank of State Undersecretary. His portfolio included NATO accession and cooperation with the Russian Federation. He served as a member of the Organizational Committee for the preparation of the Bush-Putin Summit in Slovenia in June 2001. He also took an active part in the preparation of the first official visit of the Slovenian Prime Minister to the Russian Federation in September 2002.

At the end of 2002 he joined the Office of the President of Slovenia as Foreign Policy Adviser to the President. In this capacity he participated in the establishment of the Forum for Slavic Cultures in Ljubljana. He also supervised the organization of several conferences devoted to East-West relations, with a special emphasis on the role of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

In June 2004 he was appointed the Deputy Head of the Permanent Mission of Slovenia to the OSCE in Vienna. As the representative of the incoming Slovenian OSCE Chairmanship he took an active part in the 2nd Annual Security Review Conference, as well as in the visit of the OSCE delegation to Georgia in September 2004 and in the regional meeting of the OSCE Heads of Missions in Almaty in November 2004.

Mr. Benedejcic was born on 21 November 1970 in Ljubljana. He is a member of the Olimpija Fencing Club and the Harvard Club of Russia. He is married and has a daughter.
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LOUISA COUNTY VIRGINIA

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Book: CC, Page: 406, Grantor: John R. Hopkins, Grantee: William D. and Manoah L. Langford, Date: 30-Mar-1853
Deed 30 Mar 1853 John R. Hopkins of Louisa atty for Elizabeth D. and Mary E. Gooding of Marion Co., Ohio to William D. and Manoah L. Langford of Louisa $1,083.45; parcel of land bequeath to Elizabeth and Mary Gooding by Paul Wayate, Dec., cont 155 acres adjoining Caroline M. Langford and others Sig. John r. Hopkins Rec. 6 Jun 1853

MARRIAGES IN VIRGINIA

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Sorry I do not have the citation for these two marriages. When located again these entries will be updated.

Philip Parker and Mary A. Lankford before 1840 King & Queen County, Virginia

Anderson Wright and Elizabeth Langford, 1794, Mechlenburg County, Virginia

Robert L. Langford Obituary

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Robert L. Langford
LANGFORD, ROBERT L., 56

Hawthorne - Robert L. Langford, age 56 of Hawthorne, Fl. died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday November 27, 2007.

A long time resident of Alachua County, Mr. Langford is a graduate of Newberry High School and U.S. Navy retired. He is also a member of the American Legion Post 91, Trenton, Fl., Disabled Veteran's of America (Life Member) and Fleet Reserve Assoc. Post 25 in St. Augustine, Fl.

Mr. Langford is survived by his Partner, Kirk A. Vorhees of Hawthorne, two daughters, Kimberly L. Langford (Eric Walters) of Gainesville and Erica Carroll (Guy) of Naples. He leaves a loving mother, Mrs. Shirley Bass of High Springs, a brother, James R. Langford (Tory) of Archer, a sister-in-Christ, Mrs. Melissa Taylor (Billy) of Archer, a sister, Mrs. Shirlene E. Harvey (Jimmy) of High Springs, nephews Jimmy D. Harvey, Jr. (Alicia), Richard L. Harvey (Sam), James A. Langford (Tonya), nieces Renee McKenzie and Jennifer Caldwell (Mike), 4 great nephews and 2 great nieces, along with a host of loving friends and worldwide life time acquaintances. Those who precede him in death are Mr. Langford's twin brother, Michael Langford, his father, Virgil 0. Langford, step fathers Lawrence F. Brewer and Tommy Lee Bass.

Funeral services will be held Friday November 30, 2007 at 11:00 am at Milam Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery in Bronson, Fl. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Jamerson-Sheffield Post 91 P.0. Box 559 Trenton, Fl.

Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 311 S. Main Street Gainesville, Fl. 32601 (352) 376-5361.
Published in the Gainesville Sun from 11/29/2007 - 12/1/2007.

Note: Robert was a participant in the Langford DNA Project and matched several members who will miss him and his kindness and love of family genealogy.

South Carolina Revolutionary War Documents

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Major Warley to Gen. Marion
[Horry MS.]

Camp Congaree, August 11, 1782.

Dear General:

I take the liberty of enclosing you the names of near 500 soldiers, belonging to the 3d regiment, most of whom were absent at the time Charlestown surrendered to the enemy. Many of them are entitled to their discharges; but the greater part are deserters, and I hope will be apprehended and made to serve their times over, at least. A few have already been taken up and tried by a court martial in camp, and sentenced to serve in the South Carolina line two days for every absent one. Whether this kind of punishment is right or not, I am at a loss to know; however, the men seem satisfied with it. I heartily wish this list may enable you to strengthen our line, which is still very weak, as you will see by the annexed return of the detachment under my command. I propose making out a few copies now, in order to send to Gens. Henderson and Pickens, and to some of the militia Colonels. Corporal Gambell unfortunately, a few days ago, killed one of the recruits from Georgetown, by the name of Charles Smith. He was soon after committed to Orangeburgh jail by a magistrate of this district. I have not heard what success the officers recruiting have had lately. Lieuts. Martin and Langford wrote Gen. Huger, about a fortnight ago, that they then had enlisted eight men for the South Carolina line, four of whom are in camp, the rest on furlough. Capts. T. Warley and Levercher have, also, sent from Georgetown nine recruits, and two other soldiers.I am, with the greatest respect, dear General,

Your most obedient humble servant,

FELIX WARLEY, Captain

(From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 2, p. 206)

Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 2, p. 206
Date: 8/11/1782

Benjamin Lankford of Pittsylvania County Virginia

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Dated 22 September 1767
Pittsylvania County, VA, Deed Book 1, pages 54-55

This Indenture made the Twenty Second day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty seven Between Benjamin Lankford and Winifred his Wife of the County of Pittsylvania of the one part and James Clements of the County aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Benjamin Lankford and Winifred his Wife for and in Consideration of the sum of Thirty pounds Current Money of Virginia to them in hand Paid by the said James Clements the Receipt whereof they the said Benjamin Lankford and Winifred his Wife do hereby acknowledge and themselves therewith fully Satisfied Contented and paid have Given granted Bargained and sold and by these Presents do ive grant bargain Sell deliver and Confirm to him the said James Clement and to his Heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns forever One Certain Tract or parcell of Land Containing One hundred and thirty six acres lying on Potters Creek in Pittsylvania County and Bounded as Followeth to Witt, Beginning at Pointers in Braidings line thence along his line south Seventy six degrees East thirty six poles to a white Oak North Twelve degrees East Forty eight poles crossing the creek to a red Oak thence new lines North Eighty degrees East nine poles to a white Oak thence North Twenty five and a half degrees East one hundred and eight Poles to a white Oak thence South Sixty seven degrees East two hundred poles Crossing the Creek to a White Oak North Thirty two degrees West forty eight poles to a pine thence North thirteen degrees East thirty Six Poles crossing two Branches to the Beginning Together with all houses out houses orchards Gardens Woods and Underwoods Water and Watercourses and all other appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining To have and to hold the said Land and Appurtenances unto the said James Clements and unto his heirs and Assigns forever and the said Benjamin Lankford and Winifred his Wife doth further -?- James Clement and agree to and with the said James Clements his heirs that they the said Benjamin Lankford and Winifred his Wife and their heirs do Covenant and agree to and with the said James Clements and his heirs that the aforementioned Land and Premises against all Persons Whatsoever shall and will Warrant and forever by these Presents Defend In Witness whereof the said Benjamin Lankford & Winifred his Wife hath hereunto set their hands and Seals the day and year above Written Signed Sealed and Delivered in Presents of Ben Lankford S S
Benjamin Clement Benjamin Clement Jun. Winifred Lankford, his wife Thomas T Roberson

That on the day and year within Mentioned full Peaceable and Quiet Possession and Livery of Seizen of the within Mentioned Land was by the within Named Benjamin Lankford ; Winifred his Wife given and delivered unto the Within named James Clements and his heirs according to the present true Intent and Meaning of these within written Indenture
Ben Lankford Winifred Lankford Rec.d Sept 22 1767 of James Clements Thirty Pounds Current Money it being the Consideration Money within Mentioned to be paid to me.
Benj.a Clement, Benjamin Clement Ben Lankford At a Court held for Pittsylvania County on the 25th Day of September 1767
This Indenture together with the Memorandum; Livery and Seizen and Reciept herein Indorsed was acknowledged by Benjamin Lankford Party thereto and ordered to be Recorded By the Court

Teste Will Tunstall Cl.P. Court

HISTORY AND REFERENCE BOOK LIST

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HISTORY BOOKS

Dobson, David, Scottish Emigration to Colonial America, 1607-1785 (Athens, Georgia, University of Georgia Press, 1994, 2004) endnotes, bibliography, index. Overview of Scottish migrations to Canada, America, and West Indies. Good jumping off place for further Scottish research.

Langguth, A. J., Union 1812: the Americans who fought the Second War of Independence, (New York, Simon & Schuster, 2006) endnotes, bibliography, index and maps and photos. This book proves that study of history can be enjoyable. Now if only the students in schools across the nation could have an opportunity to study history in a manner such as presented by Mr. Langguth. Besides the usual dates, places and names, Mr Langguth has managed to fill the pages with quotes and bons mots and other thoughtful statements by the players in American history. The political in-fighting and social climate are a teasers and will lead the reader to further materials.

Ramsey, Robert w., Carolina Cradle: Settlement of the Northwest Carolina Frontier 1747-1762 (Chapel Hill, North Carolina, University of North Carolina Press, 1964) ISBN 0-8078-0934-9 and ISBN 0-8078-4189-7 (paperback)
Every index (but be watchful for those missed in the generous Footnotes), Maps, Appendices, Tables, Bibliography
Comment: Absolutely a Must Read for those whose families are of Scot/Irish or German ancestry. My copy is highlighted and used to identify families who resided in Pennsylvania and migrated to Virginia frontier and thence to North Carolina where they sunk deep roots. If your family migrated south or west, you will want to read this book. Mr. Ramsey includes information on families such as occupations, marriages and identifies the land on which they settled or the church they attended. Much more, plus historical events.
I cannot praise this book enough. It is a 5-star work. My ancestors are not included in this work so this is an objective commentary.

Brands, H.W., Andrew Jackson, His Life and Times (New York, Doubleday, 2005)
ISBN 0-385-50738-9
Source Notes, Annotated Bibliography, Indexed
Comment: Very readable. Good outline of the events between the end of the American Revolutionary War through the acquisition of Texas. War of 1812, Indian Removal, Seminole Indian War, Life on frontier and settlement of the southwest. Profiles the politicians and other players in the state and federal government and fight to save the Union from British interest in regaining the United States and/or territories west of the Mississippi River. Slave issues, industry vs. agriculture interests, Bank of America and its effect on farmers and the national economy.

Horn, James, Adapting to a New World: English Society in the Seventeenth-Century Chesapeake: Chapel Hill, North Carolina: University of North Carolina Press, 1994)
Published for the Institute of Early American History and Culture, Williamsburg, Virginia. This work covers a 100-year period from 1609 to 1710 in the Chesapeake and background history in 16th Century England. Contains many tables, charts, maps, index of names, subjects and places, and citations to documents in Virginia and England.
Comments: The book's footnote bibliography is cumbersome and if republished needs a separate bibliography. One needs to use highlighter and post-its to get back to book titles of interest for further reading. A must-read for genealogists wanting to understand the first settlers and their daily lives in Virginia and Maryland.

Rappleye, Charles, Sons of Providence: The Brown Brothers, The Slave Trade and The American Revolution, (New York, NY: Simon and Schuster, 2006) ISBN-13:978-0-7432-6687-1

One family's rise to prominence in Rhode Island, brothers divided by ideology: slave trade vs antislavery movement. Quaker, Moses Brown 1738-1836 and trader, John Brown 1736-1803.
A bird's eyeview of the period prior to, during and after the American Revolutionary War.

Labunski, Richard, James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights, (New York, NY: Oxford University Press,2006) ISBN-13-978-0-19-518105-0
David Hackett Fischer, Series Editor Pivotal Moments in American History.

Gaines, James R., For Liberty and Glory: Washington, LaFayette, and Their Revolutions. (New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company, 2007) ISBN-978-0-393-06138-4
I suggest a reading of Rappleye's Sons of Providence noted above for beginning American Revolutionary War students before reading Mr. Gaines' work in that references to problems facing Washington are made without documentation and leaves new readers questioning his statements. His treatment of Washington portrays a man fraught with problems, tasks and duties which would have crushed most men. This book does reveal the harshness of war and creating a nation with self-serving parties under-cutting the work through greed and lust for power.

O'Kelley, Patrick, Nothing But Blood and Slaughter, 4 volumes on Revolutionary War in Carolinas (Blue House Tavern Press, 2004) ISBN 1-59113-458-7 Booklocker.com,Inc.
My comments: Has excellent Notes with source materials; use of battle formations will assist researchers studying a particular battle and the units involved.

McCullough, David, 1776, (Simon & Schuster, 2005) ISBN-13:978-0-7432-2671-4; indexed with source notes and bibliography. Font is easy on elder-eyes.
My comments: Reads like a fast-paced thriller and hard to put down. Covers one year, 1776, and Washington's army in battles of Boston, Brooklyn, New York and Trenton. Maps and portraits of main characters included. Much of the material is from letters of men who served as soldiers which makes this book all the more insightful of the conditions of 1776 and that of the soldiers who suffered mightily.
At was not a Very Good Year.

REFERENCE MATERIAL

Mills, Elizabeth Shown, Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997) ISBN 0-8063-1543-1
A Must-Have for all genealogists and family researchers and writers.

Mills, Elizabeth Shown, Evidence Explained, Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2007)
ISBN 13:978-0-8063-1781-6

Mills, Elizabeth Shown, Professional Genealogy, A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers and Librarians (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2001) ISBN 0-8063-1648-9

Doran, Michael F., Atlas of County Boundary Changes in Virginia, 1634-1895 (Athens, GA: Iberian Publishing Company, 1987) ISBN 0-935931-30-9; phone 1-706-546-6470 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-706-546-6470 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-706-546-6470 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-706-546-6470 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-706-546-6470 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, New Papyrus Company, Athens GA (2003 9th printing)
This atlas is sure to be used frequently by southern researchers following their ancestors from county to county as new lines were drawn.

Halifax County Virginia Documents

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Halifax County Order Book 2, Part 1
June, 1757 Court
On the motion of Hugh Moore,Gent. Halifax Sheriff, Benjamin Lankford and Theophilus Lacy took the usual oaths of an Under Sheriff.

November 18, 1757 Court
To Ben Lankford for46 Insolvents.... 2726 Lbs. Tobacco.

Halifax County, Virginia Deeds

17 Oct 1758 Halifax Co. VA, DB 1, p. 528: Luke Smith of Provence of North Carolina to James Farris of Halifax Co., Antrim Parish, for L4, 100 acres bordering Anderson, branch of Allens Creek, end of Rocky Hill, Luke Smith. Signed: Luke Smith, Judah X Smith. Wit: B. Lankford, John Hearness, Joseph X Farris. Rec. 17 Oct. 1758. *

18 Oct 1758 Halifax Co. VA, DB 2, p. 34: Luke Smith of Provence of North Carolina to Joseph Farris of Halifax Co., VA, Antrim Parish, for L50, 632 acres, bordering east branch of Allens Creek to foot of Mountain. Signed: Luke Smith, Judah X Smith. Wit: Benjamin Lankford, John Hearness, James X Farris. Rec. 17 May 1759. *

Halifax County Deed Book 17
William Lankford from William Whitehead Sr. for 20 pounds, 40 acres on north side of Reedy Branch. 16 August 1794.

Halifax County Orders 1764-1766
June Court 1765
George Deatheridge,Plt. vs Peter Bowman, Deft. In Case. Benjamin Lankford of Halifax become special bail for Deft.

Halifax County Orders 1764-1766
August Court, 1765
Philip & George Deatheridge, Plts. vs. Peter Bowman, Deft. In [Case]. Benjamin Lankford of Halifax become special bail for the Deft. And thereupon the said Benjamin Lankford immediately delivered the said Deft.up, in discharge of his recognizance, and the Plt., by his attorney, rays him committed, etc.

Carol Langford Totten Obit of California July 2007

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	Carol L. Totten
	January 17, 1916 - July 28, 2007

	CAROL LOUISE TOTTEN passed away early on July 28th in La Selva Beach, CA and will be dearly missed by her loving family. Carol was born on July 1`st, 1916 in San Francisco, CA. She lived in Panoche Valley until age 4 and then lived in Hollister, CA. She graduated from San Benito Junior College in 1935. She married the love of her life, Frank Leon Totten and raised her family of three children first in Aromas and then in Watsonville. Carol was a homemaker, a gardener and a wonderful seamstress. She loved caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She belonged to the First United Methodist Church of Watsonville. She was a member of the church Women's Circle and Sewing Group. She is predeceased by her husband, Frank Leon Totten, parents Clara and Lloyd Langford, brothers, Leland Langford, and Broderick Langford. She is survived by her daughter, Janis Totten Rice and husband Kent of Santa Cruz; Philip Leon Totten and wife Sandy of Raton, New Mexico; and Jerry Stephen Totten and his wife Linda of Dunsmuir. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren which she delighted in being with, and a special brother and sister in law, Clarence and Merna Totten of Watsonville and many nieces and nephews No services are planned. Her cremated remains will be scattered in Panoche Valley at a family gathering. Donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 229 Stanford St., Watsonville, CA 95076 or the Hospice Caring Project of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Davis Memorial Chapel of Watsonville is in charge of arrangements.
	Services provided by: Davis Memorial Chapel

LANKFORD/LANGFORD in Virginia and Massachusetts

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Magazine of Virgina Genealogy, Vol. 35, No. 2, page 120

Lankford, Elizabeth, life estate land from will of Hiram Lankford, 1814
Lankford, Hiram, life estate, part of Hiram Lankford deceased land, also
received land from Elizabeth Minor decd. also part of Hiram Lankford
decd. land 1816
Lankford, Hiram of North Carolina, land from a part of Hiram Lankford
decd land, 1816
Lankford, William of Massachusetts, land from Hiram Lankford decd land, 1816

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Gloucester County Virginia
War of 1812 Payroll
Capt. Horatio G. Harwood's Company
21st Regiment, Virginia Militia commanded by Col. Camp from 27 April to
13 September 1814
Hiram Langford, Private, Time of Service: 21 days
Capt. Matthew Gibbs Company
21st Regiment, Virginia Militia commanded by Lt. Col. William Jones from
22 September 1814 to 26 December 1814
Hiram Langford, Private, Time of Service: 1 year 8 days

1810 Gloucester County Virginia Federal Census, Page 407 (stamped)
Isabella Lankford
Hiram Lankford
Eliza Lankford

1850 Plymouth County, Plymouth, Massachusetts Federal Census, Page 159 (stamped)
603/054 William Langford, 64, Farmer, b. Virginia
Betsey, 63, b. Mass.
Mary Ann, 27 b. Mass
John Lankford 27, Carpenter, b. Mass
Celestine, 23, b. Mass
Catherine, 2, b. Mass

1860 Plymouth County, Plymouth, Massachusetts Federal Census, page 120
846/1070 Betsey Langford,73
Mary L. Nickerson, 4
William Langford, 40, Mariner
Mary B. Langford, 41
Ebenezer Nickerson, 32, Mariner
847/1071 John Langford, 37, House Carpenter
Celia S., 31
Katie, 11
Celia S. 8
-?_ E., 4 (first name is written poorly)

William Langford b. Virginia about 1786 married 1807 Betsey Morton

Charles M. Lankford of SC Obit

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Charles M. Lankford

Greenville

Charles Maurice Lankford, 81, of 502 West Cliffe Way, died Monday, March 14, 2005.

Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Charles Grayson and Laura Miller Lankford.

Mr. Lankford retired from Saco Lowell, and was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Bates Lankford of the home; two sons, Rick M. Lankford and wife, Debbie, of Greenville, and Mark Lankford and wife, Lynn Pitts, of Greenville; three sisters-in-law, Mary Lankford of Greenwood, Amalee Bruce of Florida, and Stella Lankford of Greenville; two grandsons, Grant and Chaz Lankford; a granddaughter, Casey Raines; and a great-granddaughter.

Services will be held today at 3 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, with visitation from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. prior, at the church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC 29615; or to the charity of one's choice.

The family is at their respective homes.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.

Published in The Greenville News: 03-16-2005

American States Papers and Congressional Reports

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http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2005/summer/state-papers.html

As a result of the above act (and the subsequent joint resolution of March 2, 1833 and
act of June 12, 1858), between 1832 and 1861, Gales & Seaton published 38 volumes.
The volumes contain documents covering the years 1789–1838, although not every
class has documents from the entire period. The collection is titled the American
State Papers and is organized into the following 10 classes or series:

Foreign Relations
Indian Affairs
Finances
Commerce and Navigation
Military Affairs
Naval Affairs
Post Office Department
Public Lands
Claims
Miscellaneous

While every class can be a valuable resource for genealogists, this article focuses
on Class VIII (Public Lands) and Class IX (Claims). The tens of thousands of claims
contained in these two classes can provide genealogical information, such as ages of claimants, locations of claims, places of residence, names of spouses, children and other relatives as well as record of the claimants' military service.

Class VIII. Public Lands (1789–1837)

The public domain (public land) is land owned by the federal government that is subject to sale or transfer of ownership under laws passed by Congress. It includes western lands that the original states ceded to the United States as well as acquisitions from foreign governments. Congress was therefore initially responsible for many matters relating to the settlement of land in the public domain. The eight volumes of the Public Lands Class record thousands of diverse land claims and transactions regarding public domain, including military bounty lands, preemption rights, claims by refugees, agreements with Indian Nations, and the settlement of private land claims on public domain that the United States acquired from foreign governments.

Public land states are states that the federal government formed from the public domain. The Public Lands Class deals directly with land claims in these public land states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The original 13 states and Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and West Virginia have no public domain. However, several of these states ceded land to Congress for the benefit of the United States. This land then became part of the public domain. The Public Lands Class contains information on these states or their cessions to the United States: Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, and Virginia.

To successfully claim land located within the public domain, one had to prove right to the land as recognized under public land laws. This meant that the claimant often had to produce evidence or at least explain the basis for the claim. One type of land claim, private land claims on public domain that the United States acquired from foreign governments, often offers researchers a unique opportunity to gain detailed information on the claimants and their families. The British, French, and Spanish governments granted a great deal of land within their American holdings to the inhabitants prior to the acquisition of the territories by the United States. After taking control of the land, the U.S. Government had to validate the titles originally granted by foreign authorities before the claimant could have legal possession of the land.

Although some claims offer little more than name of claimant and location of claim, others, such as Thomas Bassett's claims for two properties along the Tombigbee River in the Mississippi Territory (present-day Alabama), contain detailed information on the claimant and his family. In 1804 Bassett petitioned the "Commissioners appointed in pursuance of the act of Congress, passed the third day of March, 1803, for receiving and adjusting the claims to lands south of Tennessee and east of Pearl river" for rights to these two properties that his family had previously owned under British and Spanish grants. As with many land claims presented before boards of commissioners or other federal agencies, the board forwarded the records to Congress. To prove his case, Bassett submitted notarized depositions, translations of Spanish petitions and titles, surveys, and other documents, which supply information on his family dating back to 1780. This documentation accompanying these two claims builds an interesting portrait of the Bassett family.

The entry for Bassett's claim in the American State Papers led to land plats in records of the General Land Office. (Records of the Bureau of Land Management, RG 49) [full image]

In 1780 the Bassett family received from the British Government of West Florida grants for two properties. Indians killed Thomas Bassett, the father of the family, on or near his land in 1781. He was about 37 years old. His wife, Lucy, and two sons, Nathaniel and Thomas, survived. The region came under Spanish control in 1783 as a result of Spain's support for the United States during the American Revolution. In June 1787, the Spanish governor of the territory, Don Stephen Miro, signed and confirmed property and rights to Nathaniel Bassett, son of the late Thomas Bassett. Thomas Bassett, son of the late Thomas Bassett and Nathaniel's brother, was approximately 21 years old in 1787.

In 1788 the Bassett family went to New Orleans to manage business in the area. In their absence, the Bassett family allowed a William Powell to live on a section of their land. Lucy Bassett then suffered a series of accidents. The government seized her property, including the Bassetts' titles to their land, and placed the titles into the public deposit in New Orleans. A fire there in 1794 destroyed the original British and Spanish titles to the two properties.

On July 7, 1800, Nathaniel Bassett wrote to the Spanish government to confirm his title to the land, which had become part of the United States in 1798. By August 4, 1800, Spain had confirmed Nathaniel Bassett's petition. On March 19, 1804, Thomas Bassett, acting as administrator for his late brother, Nathaniel, petitioned the U.S. Government for the rights to his family's lands. The Board of Commissioners confirmed the land to Thomas Bassett, stating that each claim was "supported agreeably to the requirements of the law." Such detail and quantity of family information depicts the true value of the American State Papers to researchers interested in family and social history of the early American period.

Congress also was responsible for the relief of veterans of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 and passed many acts relating to bounty land, pensions, and other assistance to the soldiers and their families. Congress passed several public acts regulating veterans' claims that established common eligibility requirements and delegated to the secretary of war the responsibility for administering the provisions.

Many veterans and their heirs, however, brought their claims directly to Congress for adjudication, and Congress passed private acts to reward these individuals. Bounty land claims within the Public Lands volumes can supply information about the claimants' military service and subsequent lives. For many veterans of these two wars, the bounty land claims supplement the compiled military service records and pension bounty land files available at the National Archives.

As Abraham Forbes's bounty land claim shows, the American State Papers can be especially valuable in locating information relating to the military service and bounty land records of veterans who do not appear in War Department files. Abraham Forbes does not have a compiled military service record, pension application, or bounty land application at the National Archives, and he is not listed on the army register of enlistments. However, a report from the House of Representatives Committee on Private Land Claims in the American State Papers reveals:

That said Forbes was a citizen of the United States, and removed to Upper Canada prior to the last war; that he joined the troops of the United States, and was employed as a spy, and had the entire confidence of the officers of the United States, and performed many valuable and important services to the United States in that character; that he had been promised a handsome remuneration by Col. Christie, whose premature death perhaps, prevented any communication to the government in behalf of said Forbes; that he acted with the United States troops until the close of the war, and was honorably discharged. . . .

In recognition of these services, Congress ultimately passed a bill granting Forbes 320 acres of land.

After locating a claim in the American State Papers, the researcher can also contact the Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives for assistance in finding more information on the claim in congressional records. For many of the claims that appear in the American State Papers, there is an original petition and supporting documentation in House and Senate committee files. To contact the Center, write to Center for Legislative Archives, National Archives and Records Administration, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20408-0001 (telephone 202-357-5350).

Class IX. Claims (1789–1823)

Congress derives its authority for settling claims against the United States from the first clause of Article 1, section 8, of the Constitution:

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States.

This duty to pay the debts of the United States led Congress to assume many responsibilities in settling or overseeing the adjudication of claims against the United States. The single volume of the Claims class contains a wide array of non–land-related claims from 1789 to 1823, including pensions, property destroyed by the enemy, relief of army contractors, militia claims, compensation for wages, and numerous other unique situations. The assortment of claims in this volume offers researchers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of Americans living at that time.

Congress authorized the Treasury Department to settle many types of claims against the U.S. Government. If the Treasury Department rejected a claim, the claimant's only recourse was to appeal directly to Congress. One example of congressional oversight of the adjudication of claims by the Treasury Department, titled "Claims Barred by the Statutes of Limitations," appears in the Claims volume. On December 13, 1810, the secretary of the treasury sent to the Senate a list of all the claims for which the Treasury Department had adjusted, allowed, and issued certificates of registered debt under an act of March 27, 1792. The act was responsible for "providing for the settlement of the claims of persons under particular circumstances barred by the limitations heretofore established." The list contains the names of almost 1,500 Revolutionary War servicemen along with the date of certificate, statement number, explanation of service, date on which interest commenced, and amount of money issued for each individual.

The Claims volume of the American State Papers proves particularly valuable in the case of pre-1800 Revolutionary War pensions. A fire in the War Department on November 8, 1800, destroyed all Revolutionary War pension and bounty land applications that had been submitted up to that date. Much information on these applicants would have been lost were it not for several War Department reports based on original applications that the secretary of war sent to Congress between 1792 and 1795. The lists for 1792, 1794, and 1795 are printed in the Claims volume and contain name, rank, disability, date and location where disabled, residence, pension entitlement, and other remarks.

Take, for example, Thomas Toms, a private in Capt. George Maxwell's company of militia. There is no compiled military service record for Toms at the National Archives, and most of the information regarding him in Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files (National Archives Microfilm Publication M804) comes directly from the American State Papers.

An entry for Thomas Toms appears on the 1794 list of Invalid Pension Claims for Virginia. (American State Papers) [full image]

His entry on the 1794 list of invalid pensioners for Virginia in the Claims volume states that he lived in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was wounded in 1780 at King's Mountain and claimed a pension relating to the following disability:

Severely wounded on the head, being scalped on the left temple with a stroke from a hatchet, which does much injury to that eye; is also disabled in two fingers on the left hand, and wounded in the right hip and neck; all which he received in the service of the United States, against Major Ferguson, on King's mountain.

The examining physician gave no recommendation for pension entitlement.

Locating and Using the Records

The value of the American State Papers in conducting genealogical research is enhanced by the availability of the records and their ease of use. Although each volume of the American State Papers contains an index, their fragmentary nature has led to the creation of more comprehensive indexes.

In 1972 Phillip W. McMullin created a complete name index to the nine volumes comprising Class VIII (Public Lands) and Class IX (Claims) titled Grassroots of America; A Computerized Index to the American State Papers: Land Grants and Claims 1789–1837 with Other Aids to Research (Salt Lake City: Gendex Corporation, 1972). By listing all the volume and page references for each name entry, the index allows researchers to locate individuals or families throughout the volumes.

The Congressional Information Service (CIS) U.S. Serial Set Index, 1789–1969 (Bethesda, MD: Congressional Information Service, 1975–) also indexes the American State Papers. Although the CIS index is not as comprehensive as Grassroots of America for individual names, it can lead to information in the other classes of the American State Papers or the U.S. Serial Set that is not contained in Classes VIII and IX.

The Library of Congress American Memory web site offers a full-text collection of the American State Papers online at http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwsp.html, and the table of contents and index for each of the volumes are searchable. Volumes 1–3 of the Public Lands Class that appear on the web site were printed by Duff Green, and the page numbers may not correspond with the Gales & Seaton version.

The thousands of claims in the Public Lands and Claims classes of the American State Papers, complemented by the above-mentioned indexes, provide researchers with a rich resource for locating information on individuals living in America from 1789 to 1837. The American State Papers, Grassroots of America, and the CIS Congressional Masterfile 1, 1789–1969, a CD-ROM containing the CIS U.S. Serial Set Index, are available in the Archives Library Information Center (ALIC) at the National Archives Buildings in Washington D.C., and College Park, Maryland. The American State Papers, various reprints, and other related books are available at libraries around the country.

For more information on researching claims at the National Archives, consult Anne Bruner Eales and Robert M. Kvasnicka, eds., Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States, 3rd ed. (Washington: National Archives and Records Administration, 2000). Chapter 15, Land Records, covers various topics relating to land claims and grants on public domain of the United States. Chapter 16, Claim Records, provides detailed information on researching claims against the U.S. Government at the National Archives.

Chris Naylor is an archives technician in the Research Support Branch of the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. He earned B.A. degrees in history and German from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Generously Contributed by Rose Cranston

Glouster County Virginia

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GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VA - DEEDS - William Hampton, 25 Mar 1651
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Citation:
Patent Book No. 2
1643-1651
Page 311
William Hampton

To all etc. whoever etc Now Know yee that I the said
Sr. Wm. Berkeley etc. give and grant unto William Hampton
seven hundred acres of land lyeing on the East side of the
Eastern most river in Mockjack Bay begining on the South side
of a Creeke at a marked tree and running East by North three
hundred and twenty poles South by East three hundred and
fifty poles west by South three hundred and twenty poles
and North by west three hundred and fifty poles to the river
by the aforesaid Marked tree, the said Land being due unto the
said William Hampton by and for the transportation of fourteen
persons into the Colony etc. to have and to hold etc. which
payment if to be Made Seven years after the first grant or
Sealing thereof and not before etc. Dated  the 25th
of March 1651

Thomas Smith Jeremy Edes  Wm. Galoman John Wattkins
Richard Cary  Philad: Hampton        Wm Davis
Hugh Bromly John Ash            Lymon Vaughan Ailce Walker
Wm. Bozeman    John Langford           Wm. Bozeman

Submitter Note: The above is translated from the early script
of the Colony of Virginia and spelling is retained as in the
original document.

Copyright 2004 by Poldi J. Tonin

Davie County North Carolina

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Map of Land Grants in Davie County, North Carolina
http://www.pastseeker.com/boone/misc/yadkin-main.shtml
Date of access to this map was 16 January 2003

Entry of land plat for John Lankford dated 1790

Land is situated southeast of Mocksville, the county seat and between two large creeks. These may be Rockie Creek and Peelers Creek. Print is very light and hard for me to read.

Davie County formed in 1836 from Rowan County is bordered by Rowan, Iredell, Yadkin, Forsyth and Davidson counties. For earlier documents search Rowan County records.

Warren County North Carolina Deeds

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Warren County Deed Books
Volume 11, 1790-1791 page 72,
August 24, 1786: George Langford to William Bartlett; 37 acres recorded 3 December 1790. Samuel (x) Bartlett, witness.

Volume 13, 1792-1796, page 319
George Langford to Samuel Bartlett, for 46 pounds, 46 acres on William and Samuel Bartlett's lines to John Clark's to Smith's Creek, Recorded 1 February 1796.

Bath County North Carolina

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William L. Saunders, Secretary of State, collector and editor, Colonial Records of North Carolina, Vol. II 1713 - 1728, published 1886, 547 - 548

Extract:
Case against Mary Cotton, spinster, on 20th day of November 1723, in Bath Town in County of Bath in province of North Carolina, found guilty of petty larceny of goods the property of Roger Kenyon. On the Petition of Elizabeth Langford, Eleanor Clarke, Edward Harrington and Martha Morris for attendance and as evidences for the King it is order that Mary Cotton pay for three days attendance at half of crown per day for four days for travelling at 20 pence per day and 10 shilling ferrying each in all 24 shilling and 2 pence each.

War of 1812 Records at National Archives

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Winter 1991, Vol. 23, No. 4

Genealogical Records of the War of 1812
By Stuart L. Butler

National Archives records created during and after the War of 1812 offer the genealogist a diverse and fertile ground in which to obtain invaluable family information.1 These records were created by a variety of government agencies to include various bureaus and offices of the War of 1812, Interior, and State departments in response to specific federal laws. Most Department, particularly those generated by the Adjutant General's Office (Record Group 94). The records are now serviced by the General Reference Branch and the Military Reference Branch of the Textual Reference Division. Unlike many records of genealogical value from the Revolutionary - era records in the National Archives having genealogical value were created by the War War era, similar records for the War of 1812 period have not been microfilmed and are not available through interlibrary loan. The notable exceptions are a number of name indexes for the compiled military service records and pension application files.2

Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files

Perhaps the most genealogically rich records for this period are the pension application files in the records of the Veterans Administration (Record Group 15). There are two primary series of pension application files that relate to War of 1812 veterans. The first series ("Old Wars") consists of pensions to veterans of the army, navy, and Marine Corps based on service resulting in death or disability from the end of the Revolutionary War period up to the Civil War. The files include not only information about the veteran's service but also are likely to contain family information such as children's names and data about the widow's maiden name and marriage. The records are arranged alphabetically by veteran and can be accessed by using the name index that has been microfilmed as Old War Index to Pension Files (T316, 7 rolls). The index also indicates the veteran's name, unit, and state from which the claim was made, and type of claimant, whether widow, child, or other heir. Related records (YI), also arranged alphabetically, pertain to navy and Marine Corps veterans.

Pension application files for most War of 1812 veterans, however, will be found in the second series of pension files, i.e., those based on the acts of 1871 and 1878. These acts, based on length of service alone, relate mostly to militia veterans called to federal service. The 1871 act provided pensions to veterans who had served at least sixty days or to their widows if they had married before 1815. The 1878 act provided pensions to those veterans, or their widows, who only served fourteen days. By the time these acts were passed, most applicants were widows or minors rather than veterans themselves. A typical file usually contains the soldier's or widow's application file, a statement of service usually provided by the Pension Bureau, and other papers prepared by the Third Auditor's Office. Of the two, the widow's or minor's application is potentially the richest in genealogical information. This is because the widow had to provide proof of marriage, including the date or place of marriage, and usually the maiden name. Important data about marriages before 1815 found in some of the files may not be available anywhere else. Interfiled among these pensions in some cases are some bounty land application files. While the pension files are not on microfilm, an informative index showing much data has been microfilmed as Index to War of 1812 Pension Application Files (M313, 102 rolls). Supplementing the index is a remarried widow's card index, which covers the period 1816 - 1860. The alphabetically arranged index cards show the new remarried name of the veteran's widow and the former veteran's name.

Although the process is somewhat involved, it is sometimes possible for a researcher to determine when a pension payment was last paid to a veteran or his heir. Among Veterans Administration records are the field record books (1805 - 1912), which can be used to determine when pension payments were made and when they stopped. To extract such information, one must know under which act a veteran was entitled to receive a pension and the city where the agency was located paying the pensioner. The search can be time-consuming, but information indicating the pensioner's date and place of death could be the reward.

War of 1812 veterans, and later their widows and heirs, could also apply for bounty land under the act of May 6, 1812, and a variety of subsequent federal laws. Most veterans were entitled to 160 acres, but in a few cases some received 320 acres, called double-bounties. Until 1842, the land lay within the states of Illinois, Arkansas, and Missouri, and until 1852 the land was not transferable. A typical bounty land application warrant file contains the veteran's name, age, unit, residence, period of service, and if applicable, the widow's (or heir's) name, age, and place of residence. Applications for bounty land claimed under different legislative acts will be filed under a single veteran's name. In many cases, bounty application files from regular army, navy, and Marine Corps veterans consist only of a discharge certificate. These files are arranged alphabetically by name of veteran, but they are unindexed. Researchers of these files should search the pension files in addition to searching the more numerous bounty land files. Less informative are the actual bounty land warrants, which were not issued to the veteran or his heirs. They do show, however, where the land to which the veteran was entitled was located and the date and name of the person to whom the land was given. Since many veterans sold their rights to bounty land to other persons, their names do not appear on many of the warrants. The warrants have been filmed on War of 1812 Military Bounty Land Warrants, 1815 - 1858 (M848, 14 rolls).3

Military Service Records

The National Archives has some kind of military service record for most soldiers who served during the War of 1812. Genealogical information found in these records varies greatly depending on the type of service rendered. Naval service for enlisted men is more difficult to establish, especially when the soldier was an enlisted man. Establishing service for a Marine Corps soldier is somewhat easier.

Compiled Military Service Records. The great majority of soldiers who served during the War of 1812 were volunteers, or members of state militia who were federalized for portions of the war period. There were also volunteer units directly raised by the federal government. The service records of these soldiers consist of compiled military service records or those records of service that were compiled from the original muster and pay rolls by the clerks in the Adjutant General's Office after the war (Records of the Adjutant General's Office, Record Group 94). The records are arranged by state or federal volunteer unit and thereunder alphabetically by name of soldier. A microfilmed index to these records is available on Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers who Served During the War of 1812 (M602, 234 rolls). The actual service records have not been filmed. The service records show the soldier's name, rank, regimental unit (usually showing the last name of the regimental commander), the company commander's name, dates of service and pay, whether the soldier was a substitute, date of discharge, and sometimes, distance to the soldier's home from place of discharge. Other information such as date of death, if applicable, and periods of sickness, if recorded on the muster rolls, is noted. The service record reflects the information found on the original muster and payrolls; all information from these original rolls has been transferred to the compiled service record, so there is no need to examine the original rolls to obtain additional information. Because so many volunteers served only a few days or weeks, the information available is frequently meager. These records will not ordinarily show place of birth, age, or parents' names. They may show, however, disciplinary action resulting in dismissal or court-martial, if such information was noted on the muster roll. Compiled service records for officers show much the same information but usually include original vouchers and receipts for supply, pay, and transportation. Some of these papers may enable a researcher to determine where a unit served during the war.4

Regular Army Enlistment Registers and Papers. If a soldier's name does not appear in the index for volunteer soldiers, he might have served in the regular army. If the soldier served as an officer in the U.S. Army during this period, his name should be in Francis B. Heitman's Historical Register and Dictionary of the U.S. Army (1903). There are no consolidated "service records" for officers before 1863. Aside from entries in Heitman, one can examine the correspondence of the Adjutant General's Office for pertinent documentation relating to these officers. Most of the names of regular army soldiers who served during the War of 1812 appear in the fifteen volumes of enlistment registers that show the names of soldiers enlisting for the period 1798 - 1815. Despite the dates indicated, most of the names in these registers are for those who enlisted during the War of 1812 period. The names are arranged alphabetically by the initial letter of surname, and thereunder alphabetically by given name, e.g., the name of Aaron Atkins would come before George Abbott, regardless of when each enlisted. The registers are somewhat more useful to the genealogist than the information provided on the compiled service record because they can show the age, place of birth (either city, county, or state), physical description (to include height), occupation, place and date of enlistment. The registers also indicate when, where, and under what circumstances the soldier was discharged. These registers were compiled in the late nineteenth century by the Adjutant General and are based on a variety of original records such as muster and payrolls, inspection and descriptive rolls, and other miscellaneous records in the Adjutant General's Office. As with the compiled service records, the information on these original records was transferred to the register, so no additional information is available from exarraning the original records. Fortunately for the researcher, these registers have been microfilmed on Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798 - 1914 (M233, 81 rolls). Another series of records, the enlistment papers, may also be useful. Unfortunately, the original enlistment papers for the War of 1812 period are fragmentary and incomplete. The papers are arranged alphabetically for the period 1798 - 1894. Much of the same information, however, can be found in the registers of enlistments.

Other Military Records. The Adjutant General's Office also includes several useful, but lesser known, series of records that may prove useful to the genealogist. The certificates of disability for the War of 1812 are documents signed by a surgeon attesting to the disability and discharge of regular army soldiers. Arranged by regiment and then by name, the certificates include information such as name, age, rank, unit, enlistment date, place of birth, and personal description. If no enlistment register entry exists for an individual, then this series might help. In addition to the large series of enlistment papers already discussed, a small series of enlistment papers and discharges also exists for the War of 1812 period. If no information is found in the larger series, then these papers should be examined. Often overlooked, but potentially useful, are Miscellaneous Manuscripts of the War of 1812 and its accompanying name index. The manuscripts contain a great variety of information about regulars, volunteers, and civilians. The records are arranged numerically and appear to be grouped by state and federal units. Among the records are vouchers, returns, receipts for supplies signed by officers in the field, and impressment of articles and services from civilians such as ferrymen, landlords, farmers, and seamstresses. The records appear to document mostly the activities of volunteer units and should be searched whenever the subject is a volunteer soldier, especially an officer. Records of the Adjutant General's Office also contain several small series of records relating to American POWs originally compiled by the Navy and Treasury departments. These are indexed and can be useful in determining if an American soldier was a POW in Canada. Records of the Judge Advocate General (Army) (Record Group 153) contain the proceedings of general courts-martial from the War of 1812 period for both volunteers and regulars. A card name index and a computerized name index give access to these records. The proceedings can provide an interesting and fascinating glimpse into army life.

Naval and Marine Corps Records

Records of naval officers' service are more numerous than those for enlisted personnel. The names of naval officers are printed in a useful work by R. W. Callahan, List of Officers of the Navy of the U.S. and the Marine Corps From 1775 to 1900 (1901). The basic National Archives record showing naval and Marine Corps officer service in the War of 1812 can be found in Abstracts Of Service Records of Naval Officers ("Records of Officers"), 1798 - 1893 (M330, 19 rolls, Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Record Group 24). Of the fifteen volumes filrned in this series, volumes D and E show officers' records of service for the War of 1812. The entries are arranged chronologically and indicate the dates of acceptance, resignation, appointment, assignment, transfer, promotion, and ships on which the officer served. Other records containing additional information about navy and Marine Corps officers can be found in Records of the Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library (Record Group 45). There are several series of records for the War of 1812 period that show letters of resignation (three volumes), letters indicating receipt of commissions and enclosing oaths of allegiance "acceptances" (five volumes), and letters from midshipmen accepting commissions and enclosing oaths of allegiance (one volume). There are no such compiled summaries to show service for naval enlisted men for this period. If the ship on which a seaman served is known, the muster and payrolls for that vessel can be examined to determine the dates of enlistment and service. If the ship is not known, then the research becomes laborious because the muster and payrolls of all ships operating at that time must be searched, and the names on the rolls are not necessarily arranged alphabetically. The best sources, however, for ascertaining naval service are the pension and bounty land application files. If a seaman applied for one of these benefits, the ship's name and dates of service will be indicated on the application, making the search for pertinent muster rolls less time-consuming.

Records of the U.S. Marine Corps (Record Group 127) include comprehensive card indexes listing all officers and enlisted men who served before 1900. The information is slim, but they do show the dates of appointment and enlistment. There are, however, service records for enlisted Marine Corps personnel for the period 1798 - 1895. These papers are arranged by year of enlistment, thereunder by initial letter of surname, and consist of enlistment and other papers that might establish date of service, age, place of birth, and occupation. The size rolls (similar to muster rolls) for the period 1798 - 1906 supply much the same information as the army enlistment registers, but one must know the approximate date of service to use them. The record group also contains card indexes showing names of Marine Corps casualties for the War of 1812 period.

Other Naval Records. Record Group 45 also contains a large series of records relating to naval and other American prisoners of war captured and incarcerated by the British in England, Nova Scotia, or on cartel POW ships. The lists show the names, dates of capture, ship from which taken, and the location of the prisoner (Subject File, 1775 - 1910, series RA). Additional records relating to POWs are the registers of U.S. prisoners in Halifax, Barbados, and Jamaica, which consist of three volumes listing name, date, and place of capture; and a register of U.S. prisoners of war at Quebec that shows name, ship from which taken, place of birth, and date of discharge. An interesting series of records (Subject File, RN) shows the names of British aliens or other noncitizens reporting to U.S. marshals under federal law. These are apparently copies that were sent to the State Department and include such information as name of alien, residence, names of wife and children, place of birth, age, and occupation. Two other series of records in Record Group 45, a register of aliens in New York (1813) and a register of suspected aliens along the Atlantic Coast (1813), supplement the larger series.5 Records of the Judge Advocate General (Navy) (Record Group 125) may provide sources of information concerning naval or Marine Corps personnel summoned before courts of inquiry or other disciplinary courts-martial for this period. Name indexes as well as the proceedings of such courts can be found on Records of General Courts-Martial and Courts of Inquiry of the Navy Department, 1799 - 1867 (M273, 198 rolls).

Stuart L. Butler is a former assistant chief of the Old Military and Civil Branch of the National Archives and Records Admminstration. He received his M.A. from Florida Atlantic University.

Notes

1. There are several National Archives publications that researchers should examine before using some of the records described herein. These are: Using Records in the National Archives for Genealogical Research (General Information Leaflet [GIL] No. 5, 1990); Military Service Records in the National Archives of the United States (GIL No. 7, 1985); Information About the National Archives for Prospective Researchers (GIL No. 30, 1990); and Genealogical Records in the National Archives (rev. 1985). Many of the microfilm publications are available in the Regional Archives System throughout the United States. To identify the facility nearest you, see the list in the back of Prologue or refer to The Regional Archives System of the National Archives (GIL No. 22, 1991). Titles of microfilm publications containing relevant War of 1812 - era indexes and records can be found in National Archives Microfilm Resources for Research: A Comprehensive Catalog (1990) and, more specifically, Genealogical and Biographical Research: A Select Catalog of National Archives Microfilm Publications (1983) and Military Service Records: A Select Catalog of National Archives Microfilm Publications (1985).

2. A good genealogical overview of the period is George K. Schweitzer, War of 1812 Genealogy (1988). Recent historical works relating to the war in general are John K. Mahon, The War of 1812 (1972); J.C.A. Stagg, Mr. Madison's War: Politics, Diplomacy, and Warfare in the Early Republic, 1783 - 1830 (1983); and Donald R. Hickey, The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict (1989). In addition, many states have published rosters of their troops called to duty during the War of 1812. Many of these volumes are out of print, but they can be consulted in the appropriate state archives. The National Archives has some of these publications, but the best source is probably the Local History and Genealogy Room of the Library of Congress.

3. See Laws of the United States Governing the Granting of Army and Navy Pensions (1923).

4. Copies of compiled military service records can be obtained through the mail by completing NATF Form 86. Copies of pensions and bounty land warrant application files can be obtained using NATF Form 85. Each record must be requested on a separate form. Forms and information about other records can be obtained by contacting Old Military and Civil Records (NWCTB), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC 20408.

5. Related State Department records are on "War of 1812 Papers" in the Department of State, 1789 - 1815 (M588, 7 rolls).

Spotsylvania County Virginia Land Records 1746

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Name:	Nicholas Lankford
Date:	6 Sep 1746
LOCATION:	Spotsylvania CO., VA
Property:	100 a. in St. Geo. Par. Spts. Co., part of a tract taken up by Nicholas Lankford.
Notes:	This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks:	William Williams of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., and Elizabeth, his wife, to John Williams of same Par. and county. 35 curr. 100 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., part of a tract taken up by Nicholas Lankford, and by him sold to John Coller (Collier), Junr
Description:	Former owner
Book_Date:	D

Spotsylvania County Virginia Land Records 1740

2007-05-17T15:19:00.000-05:00

Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-1850
about Nicholas Lankford


Name:	Nicholas Lankford
Date:	2 May 1740
LOCATION:	Spotsylvania CO., VA
Property:	100 a. in Spts. Co.
Notes:	This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks:	Ralph x Williams of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., to William Williams of Par. and Co. afsd. 30 curr. 100 a. in Spts. Co.-formerly taken up by Nicholas Lankford and by him conveyed to John Collier, Jr., of King and Queen, and by sd. Collier to Robert Stubble
Description:	Conveyor
Book_Date:	C

Spotsylvania County Virginia Land Records

2007-05-17T15:17:00.000-05:00

Virginia Land, Marriage, and Probate Records, 1639-1850
about Ed. Lankford

Name:	Ed. Lankford
Date:	10 Oct 1737
LOCATION:	Spotsylvania CO., VA
Property:	200 a, in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.
Notes:	This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks:	James Terry of St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., to John Holliday, Senr., of county and par. afsd. 20 curr. 200 a. Dec, 6, 1737.
Description:	Witness
Book_Date:	C

LOUISA COUNTY VIRGINIA

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Louisa County Virginia Deeds

Book: CC, Page: 406, Grantor: John R. Hopkins, Grantee: William D. and Manoah L. Langford, Date: 30-Mar-1853
Deed 30 Mar 1853 John R. Hopkins of Louisa atty for Elizabeth D. and Mary E. Gooding of Marion Co., Ohio to William D. and Manoah L. Langford of Louisa $1,083.45; parcel of land bequeath to Elizabeth and Mary Gooding by Paul Wayate, Dec., cont 155 acres adjoining Caroline M. Langford and others Sig. John r. Hopkins Rec. 6 Jun 1853

Nicholas Langford 1778 South Carolina Currency

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30s Serial Number: 10,378 SC 04/10/78

Signers: Nicholas Langford, William Roper.

Size: 62 x 96mm. (obverse border design 56 x 93mm).

Comments: Seal depicts a personification of Hope holding a branch in her left hand and with her right hand resting on an anchor. Click here to view the blank back.

Provenance: EANA mail bid auction 04/26/97 lot 329. Purchased through the Robert H. Gore, Jr. Numismatic Endowment.

Thomas A. Langford Obituary

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CAMPAIGN NEWS 2000
Former Provost and Divinity School Dean Thomas Langford Dies

From the Duke News Service

February 13, 2000

Thomas A. Langford, a former provost of Duke University and dean of the Duke Divinity School, died of heart failure at his Durham home on Sunday. He was 70.

As an administrator, Langford led Duke through an important period of change. He guided the Divinity School through a time of growth, and as provost, he helped the university respond to a series of tight budgets caused in part by declining government support, escalating capital and technology costs and an increasing need for financial aid.

As a scholar, Langford received attention for his books and articles on British theology and philosophical theology.

Duke President Nannerl O. Keohane on Sunday said Langford was "a wonderful colleague, advisor and friend. He was truly one of the wisest and most thoughtful people I've ever known. He was much beloved by many generations of Duke students and he will be greatly missed."

Keohane became Duke president while Langford was provost, and she said he was a "most amazing mentor, advisor and guide. I relied enormously on his judgment, what we should focus on as we set our priorities. I was very fortunate that he was in the provost's office when I got to Duke. At that point, he was my closest colleague."

Langford's tenure at Duke touched nearly every aspect of the university community. He received his B.D. from Duke Divinity School in 1954 and his Ph.D. from Duke as well in 1958. He joined the faculty in 1956, teaching in both the department of religion, where he served as chair, and in the Divinity School. From 1971-1981, he served as Divinity School dean.

In 1984, he became vice provost for academic affairs under Provost Phillip Griffiths. When Griffiths took a sabbatical for most of 1990, Langford stepped in as interim provost. He assumed the position full time when Griffiths became director of the Institute for Advanced Study in 1991.

During Langford's tenure as provost, the university passed a number of milestones: Duke began to map out plans for an improved planning process; the university-wide budget formula continued to be revised to enhance budget planning; a new initiative involved the entire campus in recruiting black faculty and students to campus; the Center for Teaching and Learning was formed to assist faculty and graduate student teachers with teaching skills; and Keohane became Duke's eighth president. He stepped down as provost in 1994 to return to the classroom.

While the time of tight budgets started under Griffiths, it was during Langford's term as provost that the university most seriously faced decisions related to limited resources. Richard Burton, the former chair of Duke's Academic Council, once said he thought Langford had a knack for identifying the core programs of the university.

"His intention [when faced with conflicting budget pressures] was always to ask what was right for the university," said Burton, a professor in Duke's Fuqua School of Business. "He felt that the reason why we were here was for scholarship, teaching and research. He never lost that; you might say he kept his 'eyes on the prize.' When dealing with limited resources, this is important. He was always guided by his internal compass of what was the university's mission."

As a teacher, Langford was a winner of one of the first teaching awards presented by the Duke student government. When Langford retired as a Divinity School professor in 1997, Divinity Dean L. Gregory Jones said, "Tom Langford has had an extraordinary career and unparalleled influence as a teacher, scholar and administrator. He has made enormously significant contributions to the United Methodist Church, to theological education and to Duke University. Tom embodies a rare contribution: a keen and searching intellect, astute judgment, faithful service, exemplary character, and a gracious spirit. A master teacher, he has influenced generations of students at Duke."

Langford served on many university committees on issues as varied as student life, black studies and Duke Press. After retiring in 1997, he served as William Kellon Quick professor emeritus of theology and Methodist studies and continued writing on Methodist theology. He also was active in the local community and in the church. An ordained United Methodist minister, Langford loved the church, Jones said on Sunday. "He played a key role helping United Methodism maintain theological continuity with its origins," Jones said.

He also served on the Board of Trustees of The Duke Endowment, the Charlotte-based philanthropic organization, and chaired the board's Rural Church Division. He exercised leadership in developing new ways in which that foundation's resources could be used to enhance churches, universities, health-care institutions, children's homes and communities throughout North and South Carolina.

Langford delivered the eulogy in April 1998 at the funeral service for his longtime friend, Terry Sanford. The two men met in 1960 when Sanford was successfully running for governor, and they went on to develop a friendship that lasted more than a quarter century. The friendship between Sanford and Langford began as a working relationship in 1968 when Langford served on the search committee that recommended Sanford to Duke's Board of Trustees, leading to his installation as the university's sixth president.

Shortly after Sanford was diagnosed with inoperable cancer, he himself asked Langford to give the eulogy.

"I think Terry asked me to give the eulogy because he saw himself as a churchman, as someone active in the life of the church," Langford said prior to Sanford's funeral. "He was indeed very active in the church, and I am honored to speak in his memory."

In presenting Langford in 1998 with the University Medal for Distinguished Meritorious Service for decades of service to Duke, Keohane said, "Here is a man whose intellectual depth and range have invigorated the field of philosophical theology, whose religious faith has expressed itself in service to the church and the community, whose caring disposition has made him a revered colleague and a valued mentor, whose steadfastness has impressed those who have observed his administrative adeptness, and whose loyalty over more than 40 years has helped to shape this university."

Langford's "lasting influence can be found in the many scholars and students whose lives he has touched," Keohane added in her 1998 presentation. "[Divinity Dean Jones] says he hears account after account, from alumni across the generations, of how the class taught by [Langford] was their favorite at Duke. 'His power as a teacher and a preacher is embodied in his own gracious spirit. He is consistently attentive to others and their concerns, offering reflections in ways designed to make others — and in his administrative service, Duke University — better.'"

Langford is survived by his wife, Ann Marie Daniel Langford, their four sons and their families. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Duke Chapel.

Glouster County Virginia

2007-05-06T21:33:00.000-05:00

John Langford transported by William Hampton

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VA - DEEDS - William Hampton,
25 Mar 1651
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Citation:
Patent Book No. 2
1643-1651
Page 311
William Hampton

To all etc. whoever etc Now Know yee that I the said
Sr. Wm. Berkeley etc.give and grant unto William Hampton
seven hundred acres of land lyeing on the East side of
the Eastern most river in Mockjack Bay begining on the
South side of a Creeke at a marked tree and running East
by North three hundred and twenty poles South by East
three hundred and fifty poles west by South three hundred
and twenty poles and North by west three hundred and fifty
poles to the river by the aforesaid Marked tree, the said
Land being due unto the said William Hampton by and for the
transportation of fourteen persons into the Colony etc. to
have and to hold etc. which payment if to be Made Seven years
after the first grant or Sealing thereof and not before etc.
Dated the 25th of March 1651

Thomas Smith Jeremy Edes  Wm. Galoman John Wattkins
Richard Cary  Philad: Hampton        Wm Davis
Hugh Bromly John Ash            Lymon Vaughan Ailce Walker
Wm. Bozeman    John Langford           Wm. Bozeman

Submitter Note: The above is translated from the early script of the
Colony of Virginia and spelling is retained as in the original document.

Copyright 2004 by Poldi J. Tonin

LANGFORD AND PROCTOR of Salem Massachusetts

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A History of Salem Massachusetts

By Sidney Perley

Volume I
1626-1637

Salem, Mass.
Sidney Perley
1924

p1-357

William D. and Manoah L. Langford of Louisa Co. VA

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Louisa County Virginia Deed Records

Book: CC, Page: 406, Grantor: John R. Hopkins, Grantee: William D. and Manoah L. Langford, Date: 30-Mar-1853
Deed 30 Mar 1853 John R. Hopkins of Louisa atty for Elizabeth D. and Mary E. Gooding of Marion Co., Ohio to William D. and Manoah L. Langford of Louisa $1,083.45; parcel of land bequeath to Elizabeth and Mary Gooding by Paul Wayate, Dec., cont 155 acres adjoining Caroline M. Langford and others Sig. John r. Hopkins Rec. 6 Jun 1853

NOTE: Louisa County VA 1850 federal census Series M432 Roll 957 Page 424 , Household 970
Caroline Langford, age 58
William D., age 39 Teacher
Manoah, age 31 Asst. Farmer
Angelina, age 25

Butler Family Cemetry Funding by Kentucky

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Percival Butler married Mildred Hawkins the daughter of Mary Langford and John Hawkins of Hanover County Virginia. Mary is reported to be the daughter of Thomas Langford. The Langford name continues through this family, i.e, Joseph Langford Hawkins, Thomas Langford Butler.

Governor's Office for Local Development
Governor Fletcher Approves Funding for the Butler Family Cemetery

Press Release Date:	Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Contact Information:	Samantha Cook Public Information Officer 1-800-346-5606

Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Governor’s Office for Local Development (GOLD) today announced a $25,000 Cemetery Preservation Fund grant for the General Butler State Resort Park. Funds will be used to restore the Butler Family Cemetery located at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House.

“All cemeteries have very special connections to our past and certainly the Butler Family Cemetery is no exception," said Governor Fletcher. "The park and the cemetery are landmarks in Kentucky and should be protected as such.”

Cemetery Preservation Funds will be used for initial cleanup, landscaping, fencing, equipment purchases, signage, tombstone repairs and cleaning, surveillance cameras and historical research.

Senator Ernie Harris (R-Crestwood) said, “Each year, hundreds of people visit the Butler-Turpin Historic House. The improvements at the cemetery will enhance their visit and provide them with an even better grasp of the history of the facility.”

The Butler family consists of a number of heroes from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Percival Butler, Thomas Langford Butler and William Orlando Butler are a part of this family.

"The historical and archeological research connected to this park is important for Kentucky and its history. The cemetery improvements will provide a greater experience for visitors at all levels of interest—from budding historians to those who already have a passion for history," said Representative Rick Rand (D-Bedford).

The Kentucky Cemetery Preservation program funds maintenance, preservation and restoration activities. Examples of maintenance activities include initial cleanup and landscaping, purchasing equipment, fencing, signage and improving interior roads. Preservation and restoration activities include acquiring conservation easements, surveying boundaries and repairing and cleaning tombstones.

Other activities that are eligible for funding are historic research, archiving, training to support cemetery preservation and improving access roads.

Counties may establish five-member county cemetery boards to apply for grants. State agencies, local governments, and certain nonprofit organizations – cemeteries, historical and genealogical groups, and local civic groups – also may apply. However, applications from county boards will receive funding priority.

The maximum grant that a group can receive is $25,000 and the minimum grant is $1,000, and a one-to-one local match is required.

A five-member state board oversees the program and makes funding decisions. The state board is chaired by the Commissioner of GOLD and also represents the Kentucky Heritage Council, the Kentucky Historical Society, the Kentucky Association of Counties and the Kentucky African-American Heritage Commission.

Thomas Lankford-Louisa County Virginia 1746-48

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23 Sep 1746
Louisa Co., Virginia Court Case: Thomas LANKFORD against John CONSOLVER In Case Dismist.
(source: Louisa Co., Virginia Orders 1744-1748, Antient Press)
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26 Apr 1748
Louisa Co., Virginia Court Case: Thomas LANKFORD against John CONSOLVER
This day came the Plt. by his attorney and the Deft. being returned arrested solemnly called came not; therefore it is ordered that unless the Deft. shall appear at the next Court and answer the Plt.'s action, Judgement shall be entered for the Plt. against him for what shall appear due with costs.
(source: Louisa Co., Virginia Orders 1744-1748, Antient Press)
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28 Jun 1748
Louisa Co., Virginia Court Case: Thomas LANKFORD against John CONSALVER
This day came as well the Plt. by his Attorney as the deft. in his proper person and the deft. confesseth the Plt's action for 9 pounds, nineteen shillings current money therefore it is considered by the court that Plt. recover the same against the Defendt. together with his costs by him in this behalf expended and the defendt. in mercy & c.
(source: Louisa Co., Virginia Orders 1744-1748, Antient Press)
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Louisa Co., Virginia Court Case: Thomas LANKFORD against John CONSOLVER was dismissed.
(source: Louisa Co., Virginia Orders 1744-1748, Antient Press)

Stephen Langford Gravesite Found

2007-02-03T21:21:00.000-06:00

In Search of Stephen's Grave

The date for the reunion was set. Invitations had been sent. Response was encouraging. RSVP's were pouring in from all across the country. Only one thing was missing .....The Guest of Honor himself.

In the nearly 200 years since his death in 1811, the exact location of Stephen Langford's grave had been lost. There were rumors, based on recollections, that were more than half a century old. Family legend said that he was buried in Rockcastle very near the site of Langford Station, that tavern on the Wilderness Road where he supplied immigrants to Kentucky with food, a bed to sleep in, protection from Indian attack, and perhaps a little rum to ward off an autumn chill.

But rumor was all that could be had concerning this pioneer's grave, until... Saturday, February 27, 2007, when Research Historian, Jeff Renner, visited the old Elmwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Here in Jeff's own words is what he discovered:

"I found Stephen's stone. It is indeed in Elmwood Cemetery, just very, very hard to read. I caught a glimpse of what I thought was "TEP" on one of the old stones, so I got some flour and used it to bring out the detail. There's no question it says....

"IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN LANGFORD". (For the name especially, see the attached computer- enhanced photo.)

There are no dates or other information on the stone, nor any indication there ever was. he stone is broken roughly in half. It's in the oldest section of the cemetery. There are no marked graves close on either side of it.

The red arrows in the attached "elmwood1.jpg" and "elmwood2.jpg" photos show the relative location of the stone.

The stone does not appear to be the type that was stuck vertically in the ground. The beveled edge seen in the photo goes all around the edge. I would guess this was the top cap stone of a sarcophagus-like monument, similar to those seen in the attached " williamsmith.jpg" photo (that one was taken in 1911 and is of William Smith and his wife; the location is shown by the green arrow in elmwood2). The structure was probably not exactly the same, as the Smith monument tops lacked the bevel and were thicker.

The Langford stone is very similar in size and thickness to the ones of Mary Lewis (foreground of elmwood2), Mar? Carson (laying right of the bush and tree stump in front of Langford in elmwood1.jpg), and a couple of other early markers in the cemetery, and has the same bevel. The Lewis marker has several of what looks to be the remains of the support stones underneath it. There are only a few such stones under the Langford marker. The large vertical marker in the center of elmwood1 is Joseph Carson, who died in 1815." ......Jeff

There are many strange coincidences in life. How odd that Stephen's stone should be discovered in 2007, the very year that The First Annual Stephen Langford Memorial Reunion takes place.

Join us in Mt. Vernon, Ky on May 27. You won't want to miss Jeff Renner's description of life in early Kentucky along the Wilderness Road. Food, fun, and fellowship are also on the agenda. Be there because...

It Simply Won't Be The Same Without You!

The Stephen Langford Memorial Reunion Staff

LANGFORD and LANKFORD of GEORGIA

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Will Book A (1813-1841) Madison County Georgia
Page 1 ~ John Thompson
29 Oct 1811
To my younger brother William Thompson, my part (which is the half) of the land on which we now live, consisting of Mills, Distillery & Cotton Machine, Waggon & Harness. Balance of property consisting of 4 Negroes, lands, stock, household and Kitchen furniture to be divided equally between my brothers and sisters, Viz: James Thompson, Sarah Robbinson, Ruth Strickland, Alexander Thompson, Esther Langford, Robert Thompson, & William Thompson. Exec: Alexander and William Thompson. Signed: John Thompson. Witness: John Mayes, James Ramsey. Rec'd: 12 Mar 1813. William Sanders, CCO.

Will Book B, Madison County Georgia

Page 324 ~ Elbu Collins
October 1882
To my beloved wife Malinda Collins, the companion of my bosom and the partner of my joy and of my sorrows, for and during her natural life, the tract of land on which I now live known as my home place, with all the improvements and appurtenances, together with the tract or little parcel which I purchased from W. J. Burgess and the little parcel I purchased from H. F. Davis, also the town tract and the Burroughs tract, all lying adjacent to my home tract. I also give my wife for and during her natural life all my household and kitchen furniture, four mules to be selected by herself, also two cows and calves, and ten head of hogs. All the property real and personal mentioned I give to my wife for life, it being understood that my son Joab T. shall live with my wife, --- the farm, take care of the property, kindly and affectionately treat his mother, support and maintain both my self and my wife so long as we both shall live, and in all particulars continue as he has been a dutiful, kind and affectionate son. And in consideration that my son Joab T. is to live with, support, maintain and kindly treat both myself and my wife during our lives, it is my will and desire that all the property herein before bequeathed to my wife for life shall at her death become the property of my beloved son Joab T. Collins. To my daughter Harriett F. Thornton, in addition to what I have heretofore given her, the sum of $500 in cash. To my daughter Margaret M. Hawks, in addition to what I have heretofore given her, the sum of $500 in cash. To my son Joab T. Collins in trust for the use and enjoyment of my daughter in law Ellen Collins and my grandchild Minnie Collins, the wife and child of my son James Willis Collins, and any future wife and child or children of my son James Willis Collins, the following property, to wit, a tract of land known as my Rice tract, and that part of Christian tract which I yet own, and also that part of the Shoemaker tract which I yet own, said property to be held in trust for the use and benefit of the wife and children of J. W. Collins until his youngest child becomes 21, and then the title to this property shall rest absolutely in the children of J. W. Collins if J. W. Collins is not in life, but if in life then title to rest with in J. W. Collins jointly. To my son Joab T. Collins, the tract of land known as my Bill Place or Mill tract, also my Wilhite tract and my Deadwyler tract. To my beloved daughter Huldah P. Langford, for and during her natural life, the following property, to wit, my Roland Brown tract, my Griffith tract, and my Miller tract, to remain her property during her life and at her death to become the property of her children. The children of those deceased shall stand instead of the deceased parent. If there be in my will apparent differences made between my children, my reason for the differences is their difference in treatment which I have received from them. I have given to my daughter Harriett F. 200 acres of land heretofore and to Margaret M. $800 in money heretofore. My property not herein before specifically mentioned and disposed of to be sold and applied to the payment of any debts and expenses that may arise from my death and burial, and to the payment of the two cash legacies bequeathed to my daughters. Executor: my son Joab T. Collins. Signed: Elbu Collins. Witness: Isaac Strickland, J. T. Adams, Henry David, J. B. Estes. Rec’d Nov 1882.

Stephen Langford Memorial Reunion

2007-01-09T16:21:00.000-06:00

Hear ye, Hear ye, Hear ye!

Announcing The First Annual

Stephen Langford Memorial Reunion

To be held Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 1 to 5 p.m.

at the pavilion of the Bible Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky

In 1782, Stephen Langford, first benefactor of Mt. Vernon, followed the Wilderness Trail into Kentucky. In 2007, you are invited to join us as we retrace his amazing journey and meet a hundred or so of his descendants.

Activities will include a discussion of Langford and local history by research historian, Jeff Renner, some amazing door prizes with an "authentic" historical "twist", a chance to meet and greet local dignitaries, a presentation of the town's plans for a memorial to Stephen Langford and a chance to see an authentic Kentucky Long Rifle, circa 1830, hand crafted by Stephen Langford's grandson, Lick Creek Stephen.

This celebration is for anyone with Langford roots in Ky. It's for all friends of the Langford family. It's for anyone interested in Langford history in general. It's for anyone with connections to Rockcastle County or for those who only wish they did!

Look for continuing updates with additional information as plans unfold, including directions to the gathering place and a list of accommodations in the Mt. Vernon area. In the meantime, please contact Shiron at shiron@gvtc.com with any questions.

Remember, Mt. Vernon is the home of the famous Renfro Valley Barn Dance with shows every Sat night, so make your reservations well in advance.

Put the date May 27 on your calendar. Make your travel plans TODAY!

Be there or be square!

Euclid Langford - Valley Forge - Revolutionary War

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Personal ID:

VA05620

Last Name:

Langford

First Name:

Euclid

Suffix:

Rank:

PRIVATE

Rank Type:

RANK AND FILE

Ethnicity:

Brigade:

1ST VA BRIGADE

Company:

MERIWETHER

State:

Regiment:

1 VA

Division:

5TH DIVISION

Monthly Muster Roll Status

December 1777:
January 1778:
February 1778:
March 1778:
April 1778:
May 1778:
June 1778:

Additional Remarks (if any):

ALSO DESIGNATED SHIELD'S CO.

John Langford Land Grant 1731 Henrico County Virginia

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John Langford, 300 acres. (Lapsed Land), Henrico County on West side of Uffnam Brook, 22 February 1731, page 363, Patent Book 14. Granted to Richard Mosby, 10 February 1725, on condition of seating and etc. John Bacon, Gent., of New Kent County obtained grant for same which he made over to said Langford, now granted and etc. 30 Shillings.

Land History:
Richard Mosby, 300 acres (New Land), Henrico County on west sie of Uffnam Brook, 19 February 1725, page 339, Patent Book 13, page 339. 30 Shillings.

John Bacon of NewKent County, 1600 acres (Old and New Land), Henrico County, beginning on Ufnam Brook, parting his own and land of John Watson, down said Brook to the mouth of where it falls into the Chickahominy River or Sw. adj. Thomas Owen; 13 October 1727, page 282, [ and description continuing.] Paid 3 Lbs. Money.

Philip Lankford, Court Martial 1779

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Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library
The entire work

GENERAL ORDERS

Head Quarters, Middle Brook, Thursday, April 22, 1779.

Parole Granicus. Countersigns Gray, Gor.

At the General Court Martial whereof Lieutt. Colo. Harmar is President, David Essex of the 6th. Virginia Regiment was on the 14th. instant tried for, "Letting four prisoners escape out of the Guard House" and acquitted. The General approves the sentence of Acquittal and orders said Essex reliev'd from confinement.

At the same Court, Daniel Daily of the 4th. Regimt. of Light Dragoons was tried for, "Desertion," found guilty and sentenced to receive one hundred lashes on his bare back, but on account of circumstances the Court are induced to unanimously recommend him to His Excellency, the Commander in Chief's clemency. The General approves the sentence but in compliance with the above recommendation is pleased to pardon said Daily and order him released from confinement.

William Zimmerman, Serjeant; Linch Gray, Private; Thomas Barney, Private; Joseph Garthon, Private; Richard Fisher, Farrier; Philip Lankford, Private; and John Garner, Private, all belonging to the 4th. Regiment of Light Dragoons, were tried at the same Court for "Commiting sundry robberies on the good people of the United States." The court having considered the whole matter are of opinion that Serjeant Zimmerman is guilty of robbing a house in the State of New Jersey, of money, in company with others and sentence him to be reduced to the ranks and to receive one hundred lashes on his bare back. They find Linch Gray guilty of a like crime and sentence him to receive the same punishment. They are of opinion that Joseph Garthon is guilty of robbing two houses one in the State of New York and the other in the State of Pennsylvania in company with others of money, and sentence him to receive two hundred lashes on his bare back, one hundred for each crime. They find Richard Fisher guilty of robbing a house in the State of New Jersey, of money, in company with other persons and sentence him to receive one hundred lashes on his bare back.

The Court are of opinion that Philip Lankford is guilty of robbing two houses in the State of New Jersey, of money and other articles, in company with others and sentence him to receive two hundred lashes on his bare back; one hundred for each crime. They also find John Garner guilty of the like crime and sentence him to receive the same punishment as Lankford; the aforesaid crimes being breaches of the 21st. Article 13th. section of the Articles of War.

The Commander in Chief confirms the forementioned sentences as far as one hundred lashes and orders them put in execution tomorrow morning 11 oClock.

VIETNAM WAR DEAD from TEXAS

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S.VIETNAM 06FEB33 HOSTILE,KILLED
     LANGFORD JAMES MINTER        SP4  ARMY      CARTHAGE           TX 03APR68

S.VIETNAM 12SEP47 HOSTILE,KILLED
     LANKFORD ROBERT MITCHELL     SSGT AIR FORCE LUFKIN             TX 03AUG72

S.VIETNAM 14AUG47 HOSTILE,KILLED
     LANKFORD WALTER MERL JR      CPL  MARINES   MISSION            TX 28AUG67

TENNESSEE Obituaries

2006-12-08T21:13:00.000-06:00

John Robert Elliott

Esq. John R. Elliott, one of the oldest citizens in the county, and possibly the largest land owner in the county,
died at his home near Port Royal, last Friday morning. Esq. Elliott was eighty-five years old, yet so well
preserved was he that one would not judge him over seventy, while in the management of his business and the
transactions of the everyday matters of life, he had shown to within the last few weeks the vigor of a man of sixty.

In addition to his farming operations, Esq. Elliott dealt largely in real estate, buying and selling constantly, and
generally making money. At the time of his death he owned possibly between four thousand and five thousand
acres of land in this county, Robertson, and Cheatham counties, besides some valuable property in this city. His
estate is valued at $75,000 to $100,000.

For many years, Esq. Elliott had been a widower. Only one child, Mrs. Editha LANKFORD, who lives near
Port Royal, survives him. He was a man of exceedingly strong feelings and left some warm friends as well as
some bitter enemies.

Notes: John Robert Elliott, born 6 August 1800, died 11 March 1885.
He married Catherine Caroline Connell 12 February 1829. She was born 13 February 1813, died by July
1838. She was a daughter of William Connell and Sarah Prince Connell.
Their only surviving child - Editha Anne Elliott - born 15 August 1834, died 8 April 1915. She married
Charles Wheeler Langford 3 September 1851. He was born 18 April 1818 in North Carolina and died in
Montgomery County 5 July 1871.

Date of record: 17 March 1885
Source: Clarksville SEMI-WEEKLY TOBACCO-LEAF, Clarksville, Tennessee

John William Langford

John W. Langford, 88, prominent Sumner County farmer and landowner, died Monday night at 6:15 o'clock at
his home on North Water Street following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Langford was born and reared near Woodford in Montgomery County. He moved to Sumner County in 1907
and located near Gallatin where he became a pioneer in large-scale tobacco raising in this county. He was a
breeder of livestock.

He married Miss Virginia Williams in 1878. She died in 1914. To this union ten children were born. Langford
later married Miss Mary Walker who survives. Other survivors include his ten children, Miss Pearl Langford,
Memphis; Gus, Charles, and Dick Langford, all of Gallatin; Mrs. Carrie Penn, Mrs. Myrtle Williams, Mrs.
Lucille Bouggus, Miss Florence Langford, all of San Marcos, Texas; R. J. Langford, Carbondale, Illinois; Mrs.
Gena Heflin of Nashville; his sister Mrs. Lizzie Gardner of Clarksville; three brothers, G. H. and J. O. Langford
of Adams, and Charles Langford of Nashville; seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was a member of the Gallatin Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence by Rev. W. E. Doss assisted by
Rev. Dawson King. Interment followed in the Adams cemetery.

Notes: Virginia Frances Williams Langford died 1 June 1915, not 1914.
Mary Walker Langford was from Montgomery County, the daugher of William and Rebecca Walker.
His son, R. J. Langford, was known as R. J. Long by this time, due to a family quarrel.
G. H. Langford was George Hiram Langford.
J. O. Langford was James Oliver Langford.

Date of record: 6 March 1941
Source: Sumner County NEWS, Gallatin, Tennessee

Submitted by Johnny Long

Rutherford County North Carolina

2006-11-16T13:23:00.001-06:00

In 1832 a certain John Lankford presented an affidavit to the Rutherford County Court "setting forth that the widow Catharine Bridgman is abusing & beating her children in a barbarous & inhuman manner" whereupon the court ordered that the sheriff take the children into his care forthwith and bring them into court the next day to be bound out. ⁷²
[72 MS Rutherford County Court Minutes, 1831-1837, July term, 1832.]

Jack G. Langford of Mertens, Texas Obit

2006-10-16T19:51:00.000-05:00

Jack G. Langford

October 10, 2006

Jack G. Langford, 74 of Londonderry, NH died Tuesday October 10, 2006 in the VA Medical Center, Manchester, NH. Mr. Langford was born in Mertens, TX on August 27, 1932 a son of the late Charles and Bonnie (Shirley) Langford. He had resided in Londonderry for the past 26 years, formerly living in Boston, MA. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict having served on the USS Delta. He later served with the US Air Force and the US Army. He was a member of the DAV. He enjoyed crossword puzzles and tinkering with electronics.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Elaine W. (Parker) Langford of Londonderry, two brothers, Edward Clarence Langford and James Langford, two sisters, Bonnie Jo Taylor and Lou Lightfoot all of Texas, also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Charles S. Langford and Woodrow Langford.

There were no calling hours. Funeral services were held on Friday October 13th at 10:30am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. Burial with military honors followed at 1:00pm in the NH Veteran’s Cemetery, Boscawen, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to the NH Association for the Blind, McGreal Sight Center, 25 Walker St., Concord, NH 03301-4599.

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Joseph J. Rostan, Jr. Obituary

2006-09-03T17:21:00.000-05:00

Joseph J. Rostan Jr.

Joseph J. Rostan, Jr., JR., of Slidell, LA died on Wednesday, March 22, 2006, at his residence. Husband of the late Dorothy M. Rostan. Beloved Father of 2 Daughters: Toni R. Prince, Greenwood, MS, Georgia R. Pichon, Slidell, LA. Father-in-law of Anthony Prince and C.J. Pichon.
Son of the late Joseph J. Rostan and Frances Bozic and step-mother Antoinette M. Rostan. Brother of the late August John Rostan.
Also survived by 4 grandchildren: Christian Pichon, Ryan Self, Lindsie Self, Brittney Pichon, 3 great-grandchildren: Madeline Pichon, Hunter Self, and Angele Hoover, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Age 83 years. Raised in Cain, Pennsylvania and resident of Slidell. A U.S. Army Veteran serving during WW II in the European Theater with the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers. While parachuting into The Battle of the Bulge he was wounded. Recipient of the Purple Heart. Retiree of Martin Marietta Manned Space Systems. Parishioner of St. Genevieve Church. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME,1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. Visitation on Saturday evening from 6:00 P.M. until funeral time. Interment with Military Honors in New Hope Cemetery, Greenwood, MS on Monday, March 27, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. Masses preferred, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 3/25/2006.

Pauline Tonin Tosi

2006-09-03T17:18:00.000-05:00

Pauline Tosi
Pauline (Leopoldina) Tosi, age 92, of Highwood, passed away on Thursday, March 16,
2006 at Westmoreland Care Center, Lake Forest. She was born April 13,
1913 in Waukegan, Illinois the daughter of Leopoldina Rostan and John Tonin,
and has resided in Highwood for 57 years.
In the 1930s she worked for St. Therese Hospital in the dietary
Department and in the 1940s she worked for Abbott Labs. She was a member
of St. James Church, Highwood.
She was the beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of the late
Louis and late Paula Marie. Dear sister of John Tonin, Mary Langford,
late Sophie Elsworth and late Ann Wegrzyn. Fond aunt of Barbara Albert,
Linda Wegrzyn, Jerry and Richard Wallace, Larry Elsworth, Poldi and
Thomas Tonin, Lynne Hoseck, Michael Langford, late E. Kathleen
Kiriakopoulos and late Anita Stamphill; and great-aunt to many.
Friends may call on Sunday, March 19, 2006 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the
SEGUIN & SYMONDS FUNERAL HOME, 858 Sheridan Rd., Highwood.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 20,
2006 10:00 AM at St. James Church, 134 North Ave., Highwood. Interment
will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.
For Info: (847) 432-3878.

JohnTonin Obituary

2006-09-03T17:13:00.000-05:00

Death Notice

John Tonin

John Tonin, 85, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away August 31, 2006 at his home. John was born July 9, 1921 at the family's home on Market Street in Waukegan. He was the son of Leopoldina Rostan and John Tonin.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines. John retired in 1997 from North Shore Gas Company after 57 years of dedicated service. His love of 12 inch, fast pitch softball began at West School in 1936 as third baseman. John's team won two Tri-State and two Lake County Tournament Championships. John formed the Waukegan Bombers in the 50's playing and managing the team for 10 years. He played until 1976 when he decided to hang up his glove. He was inducted into the Waukegan Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. His first wife, Helen (Buksas) Tonin died of cancer in 1968. John remarried Ann Redmond Yore of Lake Forest and they were together until Ann's death in 1991.
John is survived by a sister, Mary Langford of Dallas, TX; two foster brothers, Chuck Alcorn of Mission Viejo, CA and Bobby Alcorn of Phoenix, AZ; a son, Thomas (Daniel) Tonin of Beach Park, IL; daughter, Barbara (Ken) Albert of Waukegan; step daughters, Doralee (Stu) of Vernon Hills, Sue Moody of California; grandchildren, Joseph and Susan Tonin of Beach Park; step grandchildren, Lori (Scott) Knesley and Holly (Mark) Speckan of Vernon Hills, Gary Grogan and Tim Grogan of Lake County, IL, Tara Cottrell, Natalie Cottrell and Vanessa Moody of California; step great grandchildren, Melissa, Andrew Knesley and Katie, Kelly Speckman.
He was predeceased by siblings, John Tonin who died as an infant, Jennie Tonin who died in the 1918 flu epidemic, Sophie Magden Wallace Ellsworth , Pauline Tosi, Anna Louise Wegrzyn.
Visitation will be held 5 to 8:30 PM Tuesday, September 5, 2006 and Wednesday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at MARSH FUNERAL HOME, 1521 Washington St., Waukegan, IL, 60085. The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10 AM at St. Anastasia Church. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl 17, Chicago, IL, 60601-7633. For additional funeral info please call 847-336-0127.

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1 SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois

3 learned with regret of the death of John Tonin of Waukegan, on

4 August 31, 2006; and

5 WHEREAS, He was born on July 9, 1921 in Waukegan; he served

6 in the United States Army in the Philippines; he retired from

7 the North Shore Gas Company in 1997 after working there for 57

8 years; and

9 WHEREAS, He had a passion for playing 12 inch fast pitch

10 softball, which began in 1936 as the third baseman for West

11 School; he won two Tri-State and two Lake County Tournament

12 Championships with his team; he formed the Waukegan Bombers in

13 the 1950's, playing and managing the team for 10 years; he hung

14 up his glove in 1976, and was inducted into the Waukegan Sports

15 Hall of Fame in 1993; and

16 WHEREAS, The passing of John Tonin has been deeply felt by

17 many, especially his sister, Mary Langford; his two foster

18 brothers, Chuck and Bobby Alcorn; his son, Thomas (Daniel)

19 Tonin; his daughter, Barbara (Ken) Albert; his step-daughters,

20 Doralee (Stu) and Sue Moody; his grandchildren, Joseph and

21 Susan Tonin; his step-grandchildren, Lori (Scott) Knesley and

22 Holly (Mark) Speckman, Gary Grogan and Tim Grogan, Tara

23 Cottrell, Natalie Cottrell, and Vanessa Moody; his

24 step-great-grandchildren, Melissa, Andrew, Knesley, Katie, and

25 Kelly Speckman; he was preceded in death by his first wife,

26 Helen (Bukass) Tonin and his second wife Ann Redmond Yore;

27 therefore, be it

28 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL

29 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of

30 John Tonin, and we extend our sincere condolences to his

31 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it

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2 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

3 presented to his family as an expression of our deepest

4 sympathy.

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BUNCOMBE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

2006-07-26T15:15:00.001-05:00

Berea College Appalachian Center
Amnesty Letters Project

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ID Number: 150

Name: William Lankford

County: Buncombe

Occupation:

Date: September 5, 1865

Roll: 40, Frame(s): 612-615

Exceptions Cited: 1

Transcription:

The petition of William Lankford, a citizen of the County of Buncombe in the State of North Carolina, respectfully represents unto your Excellency, that he never ceased to be the friend of the Federal Union and to desire its triumph and perpetuation; but incontrollable circumstances forced him to participate in the late rebellion in the Southern states to a small extent; he felt it to be his duty to vote at most of the popular elections, voting always for peace candidates for office; he paid such taxes as were from time to time required of him and for the convenience of his neighbors, he accepted the office of Post Master at Fair View in said county, under the pretended Confederate States Government; that on occasion he was arrested by the military authorities for alleged disloyalty to the pretended government; that he is rejoiced at the restoration of the Union & prays that it may be perpetual.

Your petitioner is advised that he is excluded from the benefits of your Excellency’s Amnesty Proclamation, dated the [29^th] day of [May] A.D. 1865, and he therefore prays your Excellency to grant unto him special pardon for such participation in said rebellion. And your petitioner will ever pray[.]

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BRICK WALLS

2006-07-20T14:51:00.000-05:00

If you have a brick wall and would like to post it here, please contact me at email address. I will be happy to include it here. Your ancestor's name does not have to be Lankford or Langford.

Searching for records and parents of Nathaniel Lankford/Langford born Virginia about 1740.
Inherited land in Edgefield South Carolina (Ninety Six District) from his unnamed father and
then left this land to Edmond Langford/Lankford. Nathaniel's wife was Ann Jackson daughter of John Jackson and wife Elizabeth of Surry/Brunswick Counties Virginia. Nathaniel may have died in Anson County North Carolina about 1782 as his wife Ann had remarried and had daughter named Nancy Miller in Ann's father's last will and testament written 1787.

LANGFORD AND LANKFORD IN TENNESSEE

2006-07-20T14:37:00.000-05:00

McMinn County Court Minutes

p.101, 7 Sept 1826; Petition of Gabriel Cantrell to legitimatize Susannah Lankford his illegitimate child by Mary Ann Landford and change her name to Susannah Cantrell. Says conduct of mother before birth makes it uncertain but probable that he is father.

p.369, 4 Jun 1838; Robert Lankford a minor bound to George Peahorn and Malinda Lankford a minor bound to John Grayham.

p.370, 5 Jun 1838; Wm. Lankford an orphan boy bound to Geo. W. Mayo.

p.375, 3 July 1838; James Lankford bound to Dempsey Casey by the assent of Gibson Lankford his father.

p.377, 6 Aug 1838; John Lankford bound to Allen McRoy, the father assenting.

p.414, 7 Jan 1839; Joel Thacker paid for keeping an infant child of Gipson Lankford for 2 months.

GENEALOGY AND WHY WE DO IT

2006-06-19T21:30:00.000-05:00

GENEALOGY AND WHY WE DO IT

We are the chosen. In each family there is one who seems called to find the
ancestors. To put flesh on their bones and make them live again, to tell the
family story and to feel that somehow they know and approve.

Doing genealogy is not a cold gathering of facts but, instead, breathing life
into all who have gone before. We are the story tellers of the tribe. All
tribes have one. We have been called, as it were, by our genes. Those who have
gone before cry out to us: Tell our story. So, we do. In finding them, we
somehow find ourselves.

How many graves have I stood before now and cried? I have lost count. How many times
have I told the ancestors, "You have a wonderful family; you would be proud of us."
How many times have I walked up to a grave and
felt somehow there was love there for me? I cannot say.

It goes beyond just documenting facts. It goes to who we are and why we do
the things we do. It goes to seeing a cemetery about to be lost forever to weeds
and indifference and saying I can't let this happen.

It goes to pride in what our ancestors were able to accomplish.
How they contributed to what we are today. It goes to respecting their
hardships and losses, their never giving in or giving up, their resoluteness to
go on and build a life for their family.  Without them we would not exist.

So, as a scribe called, I tell the story of my family. It is up to you, the next
generation, to
answer the call and take my place in the long line of family storytellers.

(unknown author)

Papers of the Continental Congress

2006-05-24T10:04:00.000-05:00

Memorials Address to Congress 1775 - 1788

Microfilm Roll # 49; No. 41, Vol. 2, page 437

Subject: Express Riders' Pay

To the Honorable the Congress of the United States of the Thirteen United States of America

The Memorial of William Dodd, Levallin Barry, Patrick McClosky, Richard Ross
humbly Sheweth that Your Memorialists were employed by Mr. Hancock late President of Congress in the Year 1777 as expresses That your Memorialists never had any Settlement with Mr. Hancock nor knew what pay they were to receive but were informed by him that they should receive pay to their Satisfaction. That within these two Months past The Auditors appointed to settle their Accounts had allowed them only Twenty five Shillings per day from their Time of Entrance to the first day of August 1777 and from the said First day of August to the first day of November following Thirty five Shillings per day they bearing there own Expenses, which Sums on Account of the dearness of Travelling & your Memorialists find barely sufficient to defray their necessary Expenses. That your Memorialists would not had they conceived they would be allowed no more pay would have not continued so long in the said Employ.
Your Memorialists therefore pray, That your Honors would be pleased to take the premisses into Consideration and order that such Augmentation be made to their pay during the Time aforesaid as to you shall seem meet.
And your Memorialists will ever pray etc.
Philadelphia November 9, 1778
Wm Dodd
Levallin Barry
Patrick McClosky
Richard Ross

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service Records

2006-05-22T12:21:00.000-05:00

Warning: It will be necessary to track the enactment
of this pay-for-program proposal.

USCIS To Provide Fee-for-Service Genealogy Program

As published in with permission granted:
Nu? What's New?
The E-zine of Jewish Genealogy
Gary Mokotoff, Editor
Volume 7, Number 6 | April 23, 2006


USCIS To Provide Fee-for-Service Genealogy Program
After years of prodding by the genealogical community,
it appears the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
(USCIS-formerly called the Immigration and Naturalization
Service) will provide a method for expediting inquiries
from genealogists for records of their ancestors. There
is a notice in the Federal Register to establish a Genealogy
Program to process requests for historical records of
eceased persons.

USCIS claims it receives 10,000 requests a year for the
current service which is provided free under the Freedom
of Information Act. Because of lack of manpower and facilities,
it can take more than a year for a request to be processed.
The genealogical community suggested that USCIS provide an
alternate fee-for-service method to expedite requests. Such
a service was started a few years ago by the Social Security
Administration to process requests of their historical records.

Under the proposed rules, genealogical inquiries will no longer
be free of charge. If a request is made under the Freedom of

Information Act and USCIS determines it is a genealogical
inquiry, the request will be returned to the sender who
will be asked to resubmit using the Genealogy Program.

The following record groups will be part of the Genealogy
Program:
* Naturalization Certificate Files (C-Files), which are
records from September 27, 1906 to April 1, 1956, relating
to U.S. naturalizations and the issuance of evidence of
naturalization or citizenship.
* Forms AR-2, which are Alien Registration Forms on microfilm
that were completed by all aliens age 14 and older who resided
in or entered the United States between August 1, 1940, and
March 31, 1944. These forms contain identification information,
as well as information regarding the alien's employment and
arrival to the United States.
* Visa Files, which are records from July 1, 1924, to
March 31, 1944 containing the arrival information of
immigrants admitted for permanent residence from July 1, 1924
to March 31, 1944, under the Immigration Act of 1924.
* Registry Files, which are records from March 2, 1929, to
March 31, 1944, containing arrival information of immigrants
who entered the United States prior to July 1, 1924, and for
whom no arrival records could later be found.
* A-Files, which are case files on individuals containing all
immigration records created or consolidated from April 1, 1944,
to the present. Only files containing documents dated prior to
May 1, 1951, will be available.

Submitters will have to show proof of death of the individual
such as a death certificate or obituary notice. If the year of
birth was more than 100 years ago, no proof of death will be
required. These records often include information about the
children of the individual, and these children may still be
living; therefore,USCIS states that "the Genealogy Program will
not release personal information concerning a subject's children."

USCIS envisions the service to be in two stages. Initially the
submitter would request an index search to determine what
information is available. Then there would be a request
for the actual documents.

USCIS has budgeted about $1 million per year for the service,
and they expect such a level of expense could handle the
anticipated 25,000 inquiries per year. This would make break
even $40 per inquiry; however, the agency already has in its
budget the cost of processing current inquiries. In the Federal
Register the agency is recommending that the cost for an index
search and for requests for an actual document be between
$16-45 for each file of microfilm being searched and $26-55
for retrieval of textual files.

Interested persons can comment on the proposed regulation.
Information on how to respond to the proposal, as well as a
12-page description of the new plan, is located at the Federal
Register site
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-5947.pdf

Front Porch Rocker News

2006-04-11T20:19:00.000-05:00

Front Porch Rocker News
A genealogy database for those hard to find items in archives and courthouses and cobwebbed attics.

Langford and Lankford of Mississippi

2006-04-11T20:14:00.000-05:00

Post your Mississippi Langford or Lankford documents here.

Langford and Lankford of Georgia

2006-04-11T20:08:00.000-05:00

Langford and Lankford New Kent and Hanover Counties Virginia

2006-03-06T14:22:00.000-06:00

NEW KENT AND HANOVER COUNTIES VIRGINIA
Contributed by Anne starr460@insightbb.com

NEW KENT COUNTY

Robinson, John. 22 Sept 1682. New Kent County. granted 1,252
acres on the Dragon Swamp and branches thereof. Beginning &c. belonging
to the land of Thomas Landford; thence &c. over certain branches of
Arracxicoe to a Corner Red Oak by the Mill Path. (NOTE: Dragon Swamp is
today in King and Queen -this county was cut from New Kent in 1691)

13Nov 1?13. New Kent County. Grantees: THOMAS LANKFORD and John Lewis
- 531 3/4 acres surplus land found within the bounds of a patent granted
to Andrew Davis, John Webb, and John Langworthy the l5th of December 1673.

Register of St. Peter's Parish, New Kent Co., Va. (National Society of
the Colonial Dames of America in Virginia - Much of the original are
missing - most of the earliest years.)

9 Aug 1688 - MARTHA D/O JOHN LANEFORD bapt 9 Aug 1688

8 Jan 1719 - JOHN s/o JOHN LANGFORD born Jan ye 8th 1719
20 Sep 1722 - HENRY s/o JOHN LANGFORD born Sep. 20th 1722
6 Feb 1724 - JOHN s/o JOHN LANGFORD born Feb. 6th 1723/4
4 Jan 1726 - ELIZ: daugt of JNO LANGFORD born Jany 4, 1725/26
7 Feb 1726 - ELIZ:TH LANGFORD Died Feb ye 7th 1725/6
6 Mar 1728 - EDWARD ye son of JNO. & REBECCA LANGFORD born Mar 6 & bapt
May 11
[NOTE: years 1730-4 are missing]

24 Jan 1753 - WILLIAM s/o EDWARD & ANN LANGFORD born 24 Jan, bapt May 4
21 Mar 1756 - EDMUND s/o EDWARD & ANN LANGFORD born Mar 21
16 Sep 1758 - JOHN s/o EDWARD & ANN LANGFORD b Sep 16

Quaker Marriage of THOMAS LANGFORD and MARTHA WEST, daughter of Giles
West, on 28 Feb. 1700, "at the home of the aforesaid people" in New Kent
Co. Groom and bride were both from New Kent County. Attending were
Christopher Clark and Elizabeth Clark, Michael Johnson, and Sarah
Johnson, Thomas Stanley, Charles Fleming, Rice Hughes, Robert Hughes,
Sarah Hughes, and Susannah Fleming.

Quaker Records - Hindshaw
12 Feb 1700 - THOMAS LANKFORD at liberty to marry Martha West
28 Feb 1700 - THOMAS LANKFORD, New Kent Co; married at Meeting of
Friends in New Kent Co., Martha West, daughter of Giles West of New Kent
- Black Creek MM
15 May 1710 - THOMAS LANKFORD shown to be a member when his vote was
recorded

The first surviving records of the Yearly Meeting of Quakers in Va. is
1702, 7th month :among the representatives: THOMAS LANKFORD

10 Oct 1703 - Quaker Marriage Certificate of Samuel Jordan of Nansemond
County, VA, and Elizabeth Fleming, daughter of Charles Fleming of New
Kent County, VA, married at the home of William Porter, Jr., on 10 OCT
1703. Henrico

16 Oct 1704 - Henrico MM (Quaker) - CORDELIA LANKFORD & Frank Clark
advised by this MM that they must declare intentions of marriage at the
New Kent Particular Meeting, since they are both members there.
20 Nov 1704/5 - Henrico MM - CORDELIA LANKFORD left at liberty to marry
Francis Clark

FRANCIS CLARK & THOMAS LANKFORD'S home / land is in present day
Hanover. The land fell in St. Paul's Parrish when it was created in
1706 and into Hanover when it was created in 1720 from New Kent

Virginia Gazette - 25 Aug 1774
{New Kent} To be sold or lett, 2 lots formerly belonging to Mr. William
Parry in Cumberland Town on the Pamunkey River, there being very good
convenience for a merchant or Tavern Keeper having one large new house
with Brick Chimneys, rooms above and below, plastered and whitewashed,
and a small house with a brick chimney. One strong well fitted store
that said Parry formerly kept, a new kitchen and necessaries house.
Anyone interested may be informed of the price by Mr. Richard
Chamberlayne or the subscriber.
[signed] EDWARD LANGFORD
It is a proper place for a merchant it being on navigable water and no
other store within 10 miles.

HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA created 1720 from New Kent. St. Paul's fell
in the new county of Hanover.
In 1865, the court books of Hanover were loaded on a wagon & taken to
Richmond for "safety" during the Civil War & they burned when Richmond
burned. Two deed books fell off the wagon, they are the only ones
remaining from the colonial period. Alas, the same fate befell the
adjoining counties

The Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish of Hanover County, Virginia
1706-1786, transcribed by C.G. Chamberlayne, 1940, reprinted by the
Virginia Book Company 1973. The pages up to the year 1754 are merely a
transcript of an older and long since disappeared which was ordered to
be copied in 1754. There is much missing from the early years & some
data is open to speculation before 1754.. See the notes of Dr.
Chamberlayne.

St. Martin's Parish in Hanover was formed from the western portion of
St. Paul's in 1726.

The first Processioners report of St. Pauls (then in New Kent)-
1708 - #21 land of THOS. LANKFORD, William Pulliam, John Turner, Arthur
Winchester, Benjamin Goodman & Edmund Smith lying adjacent to each
other, William Pulliam & John Turner appointed overseers (Processioners)
who returned every man has processioned in our precinct "excepting the
Land of Mr. Thos Graham's and the orphans of James Turner being objected
by Mr. James Blackwell for not being firmly laid out,

1711 - # 5 - THOMAS LANKFORD appeared in behalf of Charles Fleming.
Mentions line dividing the land of Thomas Graham and James Turner's
orphans, whereon Benjamin Goodman now lives which was not processioned
as James Blackwell grandfather of sd orphans would not suffer it to be
processioned, saying it was not an equal division but agreed by said
Blackwell and Graham that the line should suffice as a dividing line
until the truth was known.

1716 - #5 - - except the line dividing the land which was late Thomas
Grahams now in the possession of THOMAS LANKFORD; from Ja: Turner's
orphans land where Benj. Goodman now lives .. James Blackwell,
grandfather of the Turner orphans, would not suffer it to be
processioned saying it was an unequal division but agreed the said line
should be a dividing line until the truth be known.

****Will of Samuel Jordan of New Kent County Virginia (today Hanover) -
written 2 Oct 1718 & probated 11 Jun 1719 - being weak of body (long
will - 5 children, wife Elizabeth, executors wife Elizabeth, friends
Charles Fleming, John Fleming, Tarlton Woodson & Thomas Pleasants) - "It
is my will that my beloved friend John Fleming have the plantation of
THOMAS LANGFORD, DEC'D & the management of his estate & the bringing up
of his son THOMAS LANGFORD as wholely to himself". [from the lawsuit
Jordan Vs Freeman filed 15 Jun 1767 and judgment given 1788, Louisa
County, Virginia. In this extensive suit, there is no other mention of
any Langford /Lankford]

NOTE - the 1719 procession for #5 which has most of those owners as in
1716 but NO LANGFORDS & they not found in any other precinct..

Processioners reports missing for the year 1723

1727 - LANGFORDS ORPHANS in (precinct number not listed & most of 1727
is missing.) In land with Capt. Cha Hudson, Alex Cock, John Hudson,
Cornelius Dabney, John Wingfield, David Lewis, Wm Harris, Philip Joiner,
John Joiner, William Hill, Cornelius Tinsley, LANGFORD'S ORPHANS. Return
of 7 Feb 1727/8 - nobody appeared for LANGFORD'S ORPHANS.

1731 - precinct #6 - Capt. Cha Hudson, Alex Cock, John Hudson, Cornelius
Dabney, John Wingfield, David Lewis, Wm Harris, Philip Joiner, John
Joiner, William Hill, Cornelius Tinsley, LANGFORD'S ORPHANS. Report for
26 Feb 1731/2 - the line between Wm Bird esq. & Alex Cock cannot be
found, Edward Hundley present for Wm Bird, present Henry Hix for Mr.
Sam'l Welden, Daniel Patrick, William Harris, Jr.. William Ford hath
got ye LANDS OF LANGFORDS ORPHANS. (Note: see Precinct #24, dated - 1
Sep 1739)

NOTE: the Edward Lankford - James Lankford - Sterling Lankford land was
on Stoney Run as was Francis Clark (wife Cordelia Lankford)

*** 05 Jun 1736 - John Ragland granted 2340 acres in Hanover on
branches of Stoney Run in Cattail Br by Bowles Road adj: Francis Clark,
John Pulliam, John Cassey, Richard Winn, John Sutton, Mr. Holland, Mr.
Alvis, Mrs. Mary England, Mr. Matt Anderson, Cornelius Tinsley, John
Hudson, Alexander Cock and John Glen, 400 acres part formerly granted 9
Jul 1724
On the same day he was granted 2,699 acres on Cawthorns run on
Chamberlaynes Cr and Harris Creek in Hanover. Also in Hanover 1,777
acres on both sides of the South Anna adj his own, Capt. Hudson and
Benj. Johnson. John Ragland patented 200 acres Hanover co both sides of
Cuffees Creek adj sd Ragland and John Dowell. 09 Feb 1738

1 Feb 1733/4 - FRANCIS CLARK of St. Margaret's Parish Hanover for a sum
of money paid by Robert Allen of St. Paul's Par do acquit and discharge
Allen make over 193 acres in St. Paul's on the east side of STONY RUN
bounded by an oak on the Edge of afsd Stony Run bounded by edge of STONY
RUN sd Clarks line and William Sneads line. (NOTE: no St, Margaret's in
Hanover - it was in Caroline)

****Will of Francis Clark - Louisa County Book: 2, Page: 75, Dated:
15-Jan-1769, probated 8 Jan 1770
Will of Francis Clark,
Elder. sons: Jos., Thos. Isaac, Francis, Christopher, John.
Daus: Agnes Haley, Sarah Clark, Ursula Clark.
to son Joseph Clark 200 acres whereon I live.
to Isham Haley 100 acres adj. Joseph's .
To daughter. Agnes Haley 100 acres whereon she now lives.
Mentions granddaughter. Cordelia Haley, daughter. of Eliz. Haley.
Land on STONEY RUN in Hanover County. to be sold by my Exors. and money
given to my five sons.
to grandson Francis Clark, son to John Clark 200 acres on head of Cross
Creek.
Exors: 3 sons, Jos., Thos., and Isaac Clark.
Wit: R. Phillips, Jr, John Haley, Ambros Crew.

5 Aug 1735 - Buckley Kimbrough of St Paul's to William Simson of St.
Peters New Kent..550 acres on the south fork of Falling Creek to a head
of a branch of sd creek near to Jennings old path to Stoney Run.
03 Jul 1735 - JOHN LANGFORD witnessed a deed from John Anderson of
Hanover to his brother Nathaniel Anderson .. land from Mary Anderson
2 Sep 1735 - Daniell Williams to William Gouch both of Hanover = lease
of 180 acres in St. Martin's Parish Wit: THOMAS LANKFORD, David Mills,
Robt. Depriest.

Procession #1 -At a vestry held for St. Paul's October 18, 1735 -
ordered into one precinct for procession the lands of - Widd: Chambers,
John Tinsley, Ambrose Hundley, James Hooper, John Rea, Thos Tinsley,
Paul Haroldson, Edward Lewis, Wm Snead, Chas Bostick, Sarah Bourn, John
Giles, JOHN MEEKS, John Smith, Charity Anderson, Col Bird, Mich'l
Holland, Wm Chambers, Henry Chiles, John Jones, Joseph Gentry. John
Jones and John Rea to see to the processioning. They made the following
return: The order executed in the presence of the persons therein named.
JOHN LANGFORD HAS PART OF JOHN MEEKS land and William Johnson hath Paul
Harroldson's (In 1731 this was precinct 11)

Also in 1735 - Precinct 24 - (this must be adjoining to #1) - lands of
James Skelton, Mrs. Page, Nath'l Anderson, Eliazar Davis, John Burnley,
Barttelot Anderson, John Gardner, Wm Clarke, Wm Snead, JOHN LANGFORD, Wm
Hundley, Mrs. Snelson, Keziah Chambers, Richard Watson, Wm Staples,
Story Hall, Rumballs orphans, Robert McKoy.
Reutrn: given on 27 Mar 1736 - processioned (ALL BUT) THE LAND OF JOHN
LANGFORD the upper lines of Staples, Watson & Chambers which we are
informed are done by other Processioners.

***Virginia Gazette issue of 26 Nov 1736 -
We hear from Hanover county, that on Tuesday next, (being St. Andrew's
Day) some merry disposed gentleman of the said County, design to
celebrate that Festival by setting up divers Prizes to be contended for
the following Manner, (to wit) A neat Hunting Saddle, with a fine
Broad-cloth Housing, fringed and flowered &c to be run for (the Quarter)
by any number of Horses and Mares: A fine Cremona Fiddle to be plaid
for, by any number of Country Fiddlers, (MR. LANGFORD'S SCHOLARS
EXCEPTED). With divers other considerable Prizes, for Dancing, Singing,
Foot-ball play, jumping, wrestling &c particularly a fine paid of silk
stockings to be given to the handsometh Maid upon the Green, to be
judged of by the Company, At Page's Warehouse commonly call'd
Crutchfields in the said county of Hanover, where all persons will find
good entertainment

***Virginia Gazette - Date of publication, 7 Jan 1737, p 4 - Col 1
DIED: On Christmas Eve, died in Hanover County, after a very short
illness, MR. JOHN LANKFORD, a noted and skilled musician. His death is
much lamented by his acquaintances in general whose love and esteem he
had acquired by his facetious good behavior, having left behind a widow
and 6 or 7 children who tis hoped will receive some comfort from the
beneficent hands of those gentleman and ladies whose ears he has often
delighted with his harmony.

In 1739 - Precinct #1 - the return of John Jones & John Rea: We have
processioned the lands of Charity Anderson, Mr. John Smith, Mr. Wm.
Johnston, Wm. Snead, Charles Bostick, Edward Lewis, John Rea, Mr.
Patrick Henry, Nich. Waters, MRS. LANGFORD, JOHN MEEKS NOT APPEARING,
Thos Tinsley, John Tinsley, Ambrose Hundley, John Jones, Joseph Gentry,
Adam Jones, James Hooper, William Rea.

Precinct 24 - 1 Sep 1739 - Ordered James Skelton, Mrs. Page, Nath'l
Anderson, Eleazer Davis, John Burnley, Barttelot Anderson, John Gardner,
Wm Clark, Wm Snead, JOHN LANKFORD, Wm Hundley, John Snelson, Kezia
Chambers, Richard Watson, Wm Staples, Story Hall, Rumballs Orphans,
Robert Mckoy.
Return made: The return made: 29 Mar 1740 - All the lands processioned
& report changes - Land that did belong to Nathaniel Anderson is held by
John Snelson, the land of William Snead held by John Lewis, JOHN
LANKFORD'S LAND IS HELD BY REBECCA LANKFORD, HIS WIDDOW and the land
that did belong to Richard Watson is held by WILLIAM FORD. (NOTE SEE
1731 "WILLIAM FORD HATH GOT YE LANDS OF LANGFORDS ORPHANS".)

St. Paul's Parrish
1743 precinct #24 - Order for James Skelton, Mrs. Page, Widdow Davis,
John Snelson, John Burnley, Barttelot Anderson, John Gardner, William
Clark John Lewis, WIDDOW LANGFORD, William Hundley, Keziah Chambers,
John Henry, Wm Staples, Story Hall, Rumballs Orphans, Robert McKoy,
The return 3 Mar 1743: John Snelson, Wm Clark, William Hundley, John
Lewis, Robt McKoy, Thomas Winn overseer for Mrs. Page, John Gardner,
Story Hall, Elizabeth Davis attending to same. signed Barttelot
Anderson & John Burnley.

All records from 1747 are missing - In 1751 - both #1 & #23 (not 24)
have most of the above landowners but no Lankfords.

Jun 1750 - EDWD LANKFORD wit a deed from Robert Estes, planter to Robert
Craig and James Brown merchants of Hanover. (Louisa Deed)
4 Jan 1749 recorded Feb 1750 - Edward Sims of St. Paul's Parish in
Hanover to Thomas Rice of St Martin's in Hanover - 120 acres in St.
Martin's Louisa .. mouth of Maple branch up the creek to THOMAS
LANKFORD'S corner .. Taits line. Wit: Chas. Mills, EDWARD LANKFORD,
John Hawkins. (Louisa deed)

(AUGUSTA CO. VA http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~dobson/va/vaaugust.htm)
Land Entry Book 1; directions to county surveyor to lay off land
1750, October 3; WILLIAM LANKFORD of Hanover Co., 400 acres on Piney Run
joining Andrew Duncan. This entry was made 3 December instead of 3
October. (II:380)

1751 - EDWARD LANGFORD shows up for the first time in processing
records, the year of 1751

(1747 is missing) - in #9 - lands of Matt. Pate, Thos Baker, EDW'D
LANGFORD, Sherwood Harris, John Ragland's Orphans, Wm Davis, Henry Hix,
Widdow Sidner, Barbary Winston, John Darracott. All lands processioned
with no changes.

1755 - Precinct #10 -lands of Matthew Pate, Thomas Baker, EDWARD
LANKFORD, William Allen, Sherwood Harris, John Ragland's Orphans,
William Davis, Henry Hix, Robert Sydnor, Fortunatus Sydnor, William
Sydnor. William Grimes, Barbary Winston, John Darracott

1755 - Precinct #11 - EDWARD LANKFORD, Richard Anderson, Julius Webb,
George McClochland, William Johnson, Robert Webb junr, James Harris,
William McKaine (or Mcgilleroy), William Garrett, Nelson Anderson,
William Taylor, & the lands of Michael Holland dec'd.
The return listed the same but the lands of Holland now owned by William
Webb, Daniel Cameron, James Boyd, William Taylor, David Nimmo, George
Taylor, Thomas Wheeler, Richard Proctor & Mary Berry.

1759 - #10 - lands of Matthew Pate, Thomas Baker, EDWARD LANKFORD,
William Allen, Sherwood Harris, John Ragland's Orphans, William Davis,
Henry Hix, Robert Sydnor, Fortunatus Sydnor, William Sydnor. William
Grimes, Barbary Winston, John Darracott.
Return Robert Snyders land now Mrs. Jennings & land of Thomas Baker now
John Kings

1759 - #11 lands of EDWARD LANKFORD, Richard Anderson, Julius Webb,
George McClochland, William Johnson, Robert Webb junr, James Harris,
William McKaine, William Garrett, Nelson Anderson, William Taylor, David
Nimou, George Taylor & the land that was Michael Holland.
Richard Anderson & EDWARD LANKFORD to procession who returned - the
lands of EDWARD LANKFORD, Richard Anderson, George Taylor, William
Taylor, David Nimmo, James McKaine, Julius Webb, George Mcclochland,
Robert Webb now Daniel Grants, William Johnson and part of Nelson
Andersons & the rest could not be done for want of somebody to shew the
lines. Signed: Richard Anderson & Edward Lankford.

25 NOV 1760 - St. Paul's Parish - Hanover Co., Va.
PD TO EDWARD LANKFORD for keeping Jeremiah Blalack's bastard child 37 days
THOMAS LANKFORD keep Lambert and wife the ensuing year for 1090 lb tobacco
24 Nov 1761 - pd THOMAS LANKFORD for keeping Lambert and wife and he was
paid for a pair of shoes for them. Eleanor Stanley to keep them the
next year
24 Nov 1762 - EDWARD LANKFORD to keep Sarah Green and her children
30 Nov 1763 - THOMAS LANKFORD to keep Christian Murphy and Elly
Richardson for the next year
30 Nov 1763 - EDWARD LANKFORD and Cornelius Tinsley to procession
precinct # 11

1763 Hanover Co., Va. tax records - EDWARD LANKFORD - 432 acres. (only
Lankford landowner)

1763 - #10 - Same as above with this the return: EDWARD LANKFORD'S land
processioned except the land between him & George Hudson left for those
who procession that land (George Hudson is in # 21)
#11 - EDWARD LANKFORD, Richard Anderson, Julius Webb, George
Mcclochland, William Johnson, Robert Webb junr. James Harris, William
Mckaine, William Garrett, Nelson Anderson, William Taylor, David Nimmou,
George Taylor, the lands of Michale Holland dec'd. EDWARD LANKFORD &
Cornelius Tinsley to procession. Processioned the lands of EDWARD
LANKFORD, Richard Anderson, Cornelius Tinsley, David Nimou, Major
Taylor, George Taylor, Richard Gillmans, William Webb, Daniel Cameron -
the remainder could not be done for want of someone to show the lines.

24 Nov 1764 - EDWARD LANKFord, constable for removing Elizabeth Lucas 12
miles
To EDWARD LANKFORD for one levy overcharging
THOMAS LANKFORD to keep Eleanor Richardson the ensuing year
19 Nov 1765 - THOMAS LANKFORD to keep Christian Murphy
29 Nov 1766 - THOMAS LANKFORD for keeping Christian Murphy
30 Sep 1767 - THOMAS LANKFORD for keeping Christian Murphy

1767 - Cornelius Tinsley & EDWARD LANKFORD to procession #11 - but no
orders or returns were ever entered.

1771 - #21 - Richard Anderson, William Taylor dec'd Michael Holland
dec'd, Cornelius Tinsley, EDWARD LANKFORD, William Davis, Toliver Davis,
Stephen stone, William Pollard, John Anthony, John Blair esq. dec'd,
John Mansfield, Philip Read, dec'd George Thacker & Echo Thacker.
EDWARD LANKFORD & Cornelius Tinsley to procession. (no return recorded)

**RICHARD LANGFORD b 12 Oct 1772 in Hanover VA, d 12 May 1860 in Macon
AL. He came through Montgomery MD, Hancock, Putnam, Talbot, Harris GA to
Macon AL. He married Amelia Soper 22 May 1801, Prince George, Maryland
d/o Zadock Soper and Ann

1775 - missing

1779 - #26 - Richard Anderson, Wiliam Taylor dec'd, John Norvell,
Cornelius Tinsley, EDWARD LANKFORD, Stephen Stone, William Pollard, Jno
Anthony, Jno Blair esq., John Mansfield, Philip Read dec'd, George
Thacker, Wyatt Stark. Nath. Nuckolds and James Hill to procession (no
return recorded)

10 Feb 1779 - MRS. LANKFORD to continue to look out for the poor of the
parish as she has done heretofore til 12th day of March next when the
poor will be let out to the lowest bidder
12 Mar 1779 - ordered that LUCY LANKFORD be paid 14 pounds for
necessaries furnished the poor and 5 pounds for looking after the poor
one month since the last vestry
29 Oct 1779 - pd LUCY LANKFORD a former acct by order of the vestry

Are these two soldiers the same fellow? (1756 - French & Indian War -
Also known as Seven Years War. French Colonies vs Great Britain.)
(1) - JAMES LANKFORD - in Goochland Co - 20 Sep 1779.. Cert# 853.
Served in the said office of a soldier .. in the 2nd Virginia regiment
of regulars. Val. Wood Clerk of Court. (verso) I JAMES LANKFORD do
hereby assign the within certificate to Benjamin Bowles for six pounds,
20 Sep 1779. (signed) JAMES LANKFORD,
Witnesses: Jos Watkins, John Hughes, Thos. Watkins
(2) - Sworn Jun 1780 - Hanover Co., Va. - certificate # 1155
It having been proved at last February court by William Camp, corporal &
William King private & JAMES LANKFORD Pvt. all testified that they
served together under Capt. Christopher Hudson in the war against the
Indians in 1758. The said LANKFORD now making Oath that he performed
the said Service in
(There were two regiments in the French & Indian war - 1st under Col.
George Washington & 2nd under Col. William Bryd)

Sketch of Henry Clay who was born 12 Apr 1777 in Hanover - young Clay
often rode to LANGFORD'S MILL and while waiting his turn, hitched his
mount to a post oak, a large oak at LANGFORD'S CROSSING, just south of
Ashland in Hanover is believed to be that oak. [LANKFORD MILLS was on
Stoney Run, just south of Ashland, owned by EDWARD AND THEN JAMES LANKFORD]

Virginia Genealogist - Vol 17, pg 288
Virginia Executive Papers (series started Vol 16, #2, 1972) Preserved at
the Va. State Library is an extensive collection of papers of the
Governors of the Commonwealth. These abstracts are of items not
heretofore published.
- 23 Aug 1781 - Letter of Col. John Starke to Governor Thomas Nelson.
The misconduct of ___ Priddey, an ensign in the militia, has caused
EDWARD LANGFORD to be returned a six months regular soldier by not doing
his duty, which did not appear when the Court Martial was held on him,
but he since has got from under the hand of Samuel Bumpass that Pridey
never gave EDWARD LANGFORD notice of the call for men or orders that any
of the men should have notice in his district.
- 13 Aug 1781 - Saml Bumpass states that John Priddy told him "he had
not warnd a man to meet at the Court Martial & said Dam the man (I do)
for they'l hear of it."
- 13 Aug 1781 - Daniel Ritchie certifies he heard "John Priddy Junr.
tell Mr. John England there was no Occasion to warn JAMES & EDWARD
LANKFORD to meet at the Court Martial as he expected he would hear it."
- 21 Aug 1781. Henry Cross certifies he "Never worned EDWARD LANKFORD
to appear at Court Martial, nor never had No orders to worn anybody."

In 1782 EDWARD LANKFORD owned 525 acres in Hanover, St. Paul's Parish.
In 1789 - EDWARD LANKFORD owned 525 acres and transferred 200 acres to
James Lankford leaving Edward with 325 for which he paid tax & James
with 200 for which he paid tax.

10 May 1784 - Richard & Ann Winn to Joseph Cross both of Hanover in St.
Paul's Parish - wit: JAMES LANKFORD
06 Jan 1783 - 5 Aug 1784. Richard Anderson of Bedford Co to Elijah
Priddy of Hanover. 200 a in the fork of STONEY RUN bounded by EDWARD
LANKFORD, Stephen Stone, MANSFIELD & FRANCIS CLARK. Wit: John Priddy
Senr., William Anderson, Bartelot Anderson , Charles Anderson. proved 6
Mar 1783 proved by oath of John Priddy & Charles Anderson. & 5 Aug 1784
proved by Bartlett Anderson
7 Dec 1786 - William England & Elizabeth his wife of Hanover to Richard
Crenshaw of same - 209 acres bounded by lines of William King and John
Southworth, Capt. Cross's line .. JAMES LANKFORD & EDWARD LANKFORD lines
to the road. Signed: William England
5 Jul 1788 - Nancy Hooker, Joseph Hooker & Lucy his wife of Henrico to
Chapman Austin of Hanover - 100 a in St. Paul's Parish Hanover. Wit:
JAMES LANKFORD, Shelton Ragland, John Bowe, Nath'l Bowie, Peter Puryear.
1 Dec 1790 - Joseph Cross Sr of Hanover to Richard Crenshaw of same - 10
sh - 130 acres on west side of Licking Hole Cr. Bounded by sd Crenshaws
tract purchased of William England, JAMES LANKFORD, Catherine England &
George Davis
6 Jan 1791 - Charles Davis, of Hanover, to Waltham Davis 100 a. on
Mechumps creek adj. Chas. Davis to Hix's old road, Pettus Ragland,
LANKFORD, C. H. Road.

Tax Rolls (microfilm)
EDWARD LANKFORD & JAMES LANKFORD were the only landowners in Hanover,
until James' sons STERLING & BENJAMIN enter the tax rolls.
1802 - EDWARD LANKFORD transferred his remaining 245 acres to James Lankford
1802-1812 - in 1813, JAMES LANKFORD had 445 acres adj William Littlepage
and Catherine England.
Continues with 445 acres on Stoney Run, 8 miles SW of the court house,
until it is listed as JAMES LANKFORD ESTATE IN 1824, with a house valued
at $400.00. It was divided to the widow, KEZIAH LANKFORD, & sons
STERLING & BENJAMIN, & daughters FRANCES & SALLY LANKFORD. In 1827
KEZIAH LANKFORD listed as dec'd and the land divided between STERLING,
BENJAMIN, SALLY & FRANCES, BENJAMIN listed as deceased in 1828 & the
land transferred to STERLING, FRANCES & SALLY. Beginning in 1814,
STERLING began purchasing adjoining tracts, from Benjamin Bowles, John
Bowles, John Priddy, William M. Hendrick

1815- STERLING LANKFORD had two tracts... 10 miles SW & the other - 8
miles SW of the court house.

Hanover Co., Va. Personal Property Tax Records - 1782 to 1815 - compiled
by William Ronald Cocke, III
(only Edward and James owned land)
LANKFORD, EDWARD - 1782-1800
LANKFORD, EDWARD, JR. - 1782-84
LANKFORD, JAMES - 1782-1788; 1800-1803 & one adult; 1805-1807 & two
adults; 1809-1815
LANKFORD, JOHN - 1799- no poll-tax - 1800-1802
LANKFORD, THOMAS -1800-1801
LANKFORD, STERLING - 1807-1815
LANKFORD, HENRY - 1807-1815
LANKFORD, BENJAMIN - 1809-1815

LANKFORD, ZACHARIAH, Free Negro 1784-1789 (also listed as "Mulatto")

War of 1812
STERLING LANKFORD also served in Davis Company, 33(Majo's), VA Militia
1807, Private
Hanover Co., Va. Unit -
BENJAMIN LANGFORD 74 Reg't (Trueheart's) Virginia Militia.
HENRY LANGFORD 74 Reg't (Trueheart's) Virginia Militia.
STERLING LANGFORD 74 Reg't (Trueheart's) Virginia Militia..

Hanover County Va. Records
Hanover County Chancery Wills and Notes By William Ronald Cocke 3rd -
Page 117
- Will of Pettus Ragland of Hanover County Va. Dated Dec. 1, 1806 -
Probated January 28, 1807 - Appointed sons John, William , Fendall
executors. Only John qualified. His securities were Fendall Ragland,
Absolm Ragland, John Bowe, Rueben Martin, and Nathaniel Bowe. Personal
estate included seven slaves and was appraised in 1807 by Shelton
Ragland, STERLING LANKFORD, and JAMES LANKFORD, value 712,12.0 pounds
Survived by his widow Elizabeth and Issue -
Jane wife of Mr. Chick - 2.John Ragland Executer - 3.William Ragland -
4.Evan Ragland - 5.Petus Ragland who was devised a tract of land in
Halifax Co. -6.Sarah Wife of Mr. Rice - 7.Martha Ragland - 8.Elizabeth
Wright dec'd wife of Mr. Wright; she had issue in 1840 three sons
1.William Wright, of Goochland Co. who assigned his interest to John
England, 2. son name not given 3. son name not given - 9. Ann Wife of
Joseph Starke who had issue 1. John P. Starke, a grandson of Pettus
Ragland, assigned his land in 1813 to STERLING LANKFORD witnesses were
John L. England and Samuel Butler - 2. Elizabeth Ann Starke - 3. Wyatt
Starke out of the state 20 years or more and not heard from - 10.
Fendall Ragland died prior to 1840 - Witnesses to this will are
Nathaniel Tinsley - Nathaniel Hanes - A. Ragland - John Nowell - in
this will he leaves daughter Anne Starke One hundred acres to be laid
off of the plantation known as Hixes so as to include the Plantation
during her life. -

1810 census - Hanover
HENRY LANKFORD - 1 male 26-45, = 2 female u 5, 1 26-45
JAMES LANKFORD - 2 males 26-45, 1 over 45 - = 1 female u 10, 1 16-26,
1 26-45, 1 o 45 - 4 slaves

1820 census - Hanover
BENJAMIN LANKFORD - 2 males u 10, 1 26-45, = 2 females u 10, 1 26-45
HENRY LANKFORD - 2 males u 10, 1 26-45, 3 females u 10, 1 10-16, 1 26-45
- 1 slave
JAMES LANKford - 1 over 45 - no females- 6 slaves
KEZIAH LANKFORD - no males, 1 female 10-16, 1 16-26, 1 over 45,
STERLING LANKFORD - males 1 26-45, females 3 under 10 NOTE: his wife,
Maria should be here.

Will of JAMES LANKFORD of Hanover. Dated 22 Dec 1823 and probated 24 Mar
1824
In the name of God, amen. I, JAMES LANKFORD of the county of Hanover,
do make this my last will and testament as follows to witt:
After payment of my just debts and funeral expenses to be done in a
descent manner, I give and bequeath in the following manner:
ITEM: The negroes Lewis, Mariah and Coly, with their increase, I lend to
my DAUGHTER KEZIAH BRYAN, during her life; and after her death, to be
equally divided with her children, and whatever property I have lent
her, I bequeath as before.
ITEM: I give to my SON STERLING LANKFORD, all the land north of the
following line, to wit: Beginning at a large pine in a slash north-east
of my former dwelling-house and running to a dead pine on Stony run.
ITEM: I lend to my DAUGHTERS SALLY AND FANNY LANKFORD, the land south of
the before mentioned line, given my son Sterling Lankford, beginning at
the said large pine on Stony Run; thence down the said run to England's
line; thence east along England's line to a willow oak, in the mouth of
the lane; thence from the said oak to a corner white oak on Eubanks
line; thence along Eubank's line, to a large pine at my son Sterling's
beginning place; and thence along his line to the beginning. And if the
before mentioned daughters Sally and Fanny or either of them, should die
without lawful issue, then and in that case the before mentioned land I
give to my son Sterling Lankford.
ITEM: I give to my SON BENJAMIN LANKFORD, the residue of my land lying
still south of the line from the willow oak in the mouth of said lane,
to the corner white oak before mentioned on Eubank's line.
ITEM: I give to my GRANDDAUGHTER FRANCES E. RAGLAND, one negro boy by
the name of Robert Gilbert.
ITEM: I give to my DAUGHTER SALLY LANKFORD, one negro girl named Grace.
ITEM: I give to my DAUGHTER FANNY, one negro boy by the name of Augustus.
ITEM: I give to my son STERLING LANKFORD, all and every part or particle
of my estate, both real and personal whatsoever, not heretofore named.
The land and personal property heretofore given, is to them and their
heirs forever.
LASTLY. I do hereby appoint my SON STERLING LANKFORD, my executor.
Given under my hand, this 22nd day of December, 1823
JAMES LANKLFORD

John Starke, Parke Tinsley, SAM'L FORD, JR., Wm. "X" Whipple

At a court of monthly session, held for Hanover county at the court
house on Wednesday the 24th of March 1824. The last will and testament
of JAMES LANKFORD was proved by the oaths of John Starke, SAMUEL FORD,
Jun'r, and William Whipple and ordered to be recorded.

A lawsuit styled LANKFORD'S EXOR vs BUCKLEY&C - was appealed to the
Virginia Court of Appeals in Richmond - 20 Nov 1845, final judgment not
entered until 21 Jun 1856.

Hanover Superior Court Records 1827-1838 - Friday June 29, 1827
STERLING LANKFORD appellant AGST FRANCES LANKFORD appellee
Upon an appeal from an opinion and order of the County Court of Hanover
admitting to record a writing purporting to be the last will and
testament of KEZIAH LANKFORD, dec'd.
Parties by their attornies, transcript of the record being inspected.
witnesses being sworn. It seems there is an error in the opinion and
order. Same be affirmed and appellee recover against the appellant her
costs. [Margin Note] $13.35 costs fifas. Issued 3 July to Sept. Rules
delivered Laney Jones Jr DS. ret'd satisfied by J. P. White DS

Will of STERLING LANKFORD of Hanover, dated 17 Jan 1829 and probated 27
Feb 1829
In the name of God, Amen. I, STERLING LANKFORD of the county of
Hanover, state of Virginia, being in perfect mind do declare this to be
my last will and testament.
ITEM: Ist. It is my wish and desire that no sale shall take place of any
of my property. It is my wish that my plantation and all my property
shall be kept together for twenty years, and then that all my property
both real and personal, shall be divided amongst my four children, viz:
HARDENIA LANKFORD, ANN LANKFORD, HARRIET LANKFORD AND SARAH LANKFORD;
but should any one of them die without issue, that their part shall
return to the surviving ones, or their issue, as the case may be; but
should it so happen, that all four of them should die without issue,
then the property to return to the Lankford family.
ITEM: 2nd. It is my wish in keeping my plantation and property
together, that it shall be for the benefit of my family, and should any
one or all four of my daughters above named, get married and their
husbands should die before the 20 years, that my plantation and house
shall be their homes. I wish Hector Davis, to as executor to my estate.
As witness my hand and seal, this seventeenth day of January, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine.
STERLING LANKFORD (seal)
Signed in presence of : Turner Christian, John T. Duke, John "X" Butler

At a court of Quarter session, continued and held for Hanover county at
the courthouse, on Friday, the 27th of February 1829; This last will and
testament of STERLING LANKFORD, deceased, was proved by the oaths of
John T. Duke and John Butler, two of the witnesses thereto and is
ordered to e recorded/

NOTE: The land of Sterling Lankford was still in the courts in 1856 - I
have plats of this land (the southern part of the village of Ashland
(built by the railroads) & about the middle of Hanover, Stoney Run
bisects this land.

Hanover County Chancery Wills and Notes by William Ronald Cocke - 1978
LANKFORD'S EXOR VS LANKFORD'S Exor - ended 1838, filed 1824
JAMES LANKFORD was deceased by 1824, STERLING LANKFORD the executor
KEZIAH LANKFORD was the wife of James who sues by William Littlepage.
(Tax rolls show Keziah Lankford inherited as the widow of James Lankford
& she was dead in 1826)
Another suit mentioned:
Lankford's exor VS Bowe's Exor - filed 1824, ended 1840
Starke &c VS Ragland's Adm &c - filed 1839, ended 1841

Will of Sarah Lankford - dated 31 Aug 1842
Imprimis: I lend to my niece Frances Buckley & her children that she
now has or may hereafter have, during their joint lives, all my property
of every description and at the death of the said Frances Buckley it is
my will and desire that the said property be equally divided between
such of her children as shall be alive.
2ndly - I hereby appoint my friend Hector Davis trustee for the said
Frances Buckley and children and executor of this my will and enjoin on
him to prevent the husband of the said Frances Buckley, from having any
- to do with the said property, as far as possible. Given under my hand
this 31st day of August 1842.
SARAH LANKFORD
Wit: Hector L. Davis, F. P. Harris, Frances "X" Sherley, William M Thomas.
At a court of quarterly session continued and held for Hanover county,
at the court house on Tuesday the 27th of October 1842: This last will
and testament of Sarah Lankford, dec'd was proved by the oaths of
Frances Sherley and William M. Thomas, witnesses thereto and is ordered
to be recorded.

Will of Nathaniel Lipscombe of Hanover Co., Va. - dated 18 Jan 1847 - I
give to my son Nathaniel C. Lipscombe that part of my Land lying to the
north of the road leading from the Merry Oaks to LANGFORDS in the county
of Hanover and from the Merry Oaks to the Hanover Court House

Langford and Lankford Caroline County Virginia

2006-03-06T14:07:00.000-06:00

CAROLINE COUNTY VIRGINA
Contributed by Anne @ starr460@insightbb.com

Caroline County was formed in 1728 from the Upper Parts of Essex, King
and Queen and King William counties. The only remaining colonial
records remaining (with the exception of a few items) are the court
order books. The book covering the first four years is no longer
extant. The first entry is Court 11 May 1732.

10 Aug 1732 - Robert Beverly as exe of Henry Beverly dec'd agt Nicholas
Lankford. He attached one broad ax to pay the debt.
14 Dec 1732 - George Hoomes Jr agt James Lankford. Jury finds for
defendant. George Hoomes to pay Robert Woolfolk 180 pounds for 6 days
attendance as an evidence for him.
Mar 1733 - James Lankford to pay Saml Chapman 180 pounds for six days
attendance as evidence for him ads Hoomes.

11 Apr 1733 - Debt. Henry Jones agt Nicholas Lankford. Dismissed
10 Jan 1734 - Robert Baber adm of Joseph Andrews agt Nicholas Lankford.
Dismissed
11 Jul 1734 - William Burdett agt Nicholas Lankford. Judgment for pltf
for 300 tob.
08 Nov 1734 - Head Lynch agt Nicholas Lankford, dismissed
10 Jan 1735 - John Waller agt Nicholas Lankford. Pltf to recover 3L
John Waller to pay William Waller 135tob for 1 day attendance & coming
and going 25 miles as evidence.
08 Aug 1735 - Head Lunch agt Nicholas Lankford. Pltf to recover 5.18.7
09 Jul 1736 - Nicholas Lankford was brought before this court by virtue
of a warrant from George Hoomes, to have the benefit of the Act for the
relief of poor prisoners in debt. Nicholas delivered up a schedule of
his estate and was then discharged out of the Sheriff's custody upon the
account of the executions he was put in prison for.
13 Aug 1736 - Debt. Richard Tunstall agt Nicholas Lankford. Thomas
Durrum and James Jones as special bail for the deft.
10 Sep 1736 - Nicholas Lankford confessed judgment to Rich Tunstall for 7.14
10 Sep 1736 - Action of trespass- Nicho. Lankford agt William Burdett.
Deft not appearing and attachment is awarded agst his estate.
15 Jan 1737 - Nicho Lankford agt William Burdett. Judgment granted pltf
unless deft pleads at next court
15 Jan 1737 - Roger Quarles agt Nicholas Lankford. Judgment for pltf for
867 tob.
13 May 1737 - Nicholas Lankford agt William Burdett. Jury finds for
pltf. 5 sterling
10 Jun 1737 - Henry Armistead agt James Lankford. Defendant not
appearing, an attachment awarded for 6.1.5
10 Jun 1737 - Head Lynch agt the estate (property) of Nicholas
Lankford. William Burdett to be summoned to declare what of Nicholas
Lankford he has in his hands,
12 Aug 1737 - Head Lynch agt Nicholas Lankford. Dismissed
12 Aug 1737 - Nicholas Lankford agt William Burdett. Dismissed
09 Sep 1737 - Henry Armistead agt James Lankford. Dismissed
10 Mar 1738 - Nicholas Lankford agt William Burdett. Dismissed
08 Sep 1738 - Nicholas Lankford agt William Burdett. Dismissed. In Chancery
11 Sep 1741 - Robinson agt Nicholas Lankford Junr. Judgment granted for ____
09 Apr 1742 - J. Bowie, merchant agt James Lankford. Deft not appearing
judgment against his estate for 20L
14 May 1742 - J. Bowie agt James Lankford. Sheriff attached 1 broad ax &
1 iron wedge
11 Jun 1742 - J. Bowie agt James Lankford. Sheriff to sell 1 broad ax& 1
iron wedge
11 Feb 1743 - John Camm granted judgment agt Nicholas Lankford & John
Chisum.
08 Apr 1743 - John Camm agt Nicho Lankford & John Chisum. Said Chisum
being dec'd the suit abates.
09 Sep 1743 - Mace Pickett to pay Nicho Lankford & Joseph Herndon for
two days attendance as evidence for him agt Lewis Turner
10 Sep 1743 - Robt Lyon agt Nicho Lankford. Action of trespass. Dismissed.
10 Mar 1744 - Humphrey Bell merchant vs. Nicholas Lankford debt.
13 Jul 1744 - Bell vs. Nicholas Lankford - dismissed
10 Nov 1744 - Nicholas Lankford agt Robert Lyon. Dismissed
11 Jan 1745 - Robt. Lyon agt Benja Lankford. Jury finds for deft.
08 Mar 1745 - Samuel Coleman agt James Lankford. Dismissed
12 Apr 1745 - John Baylor agt Nicholas Lankford Junr - debt. Judgment
for pltf.
14 Dec 1745 - Benj. Lankford agt estate of Philip Herndon. Judgment for pltf
15 Feb 1745 - Suit on attachment. Benja Lankford agt Phillip Herndon.
Sheriff returned that he attached a parcel of corn, parcel of tobacco
hanging, and a parcel of fodder. Edward Herndon & Richard Walden,
garnishees, stated they have belonging to the defendant. 2 iron wedges,
pair of sheep sheers, a ball of shoemakers thread, a candlestick, pair
of cotton cards, pair of nitt needles & a shirt. Property of the
defendant. Sheriff to sell items to pay judgment.
14 Feb 1747 - Matthew Bogle of Glasgow, merchant agt Thomas Lankford.
Judgment granted against him and Wm. Woodford, Gent. His security.
12 Jun 1747 - Bogle, merchant agt Thomas Lankford. Dismissed, being agreed.
08 Jul 1747 - Charles Dick, merchant agt Thomas Lankford. Robt
Taliaferro, the garnishee, failing to appear, a summons to issue agt his
body.
10 Feb 1749 -James Lankford one of several witnesses to the will of
Wiliam Brown, proved the will in court.
11 Mar 1749 - Roger Quarles to pay Nicholas Lankford for 6 days
attendance for him as evidence in his suit against Eliza Anderson, exors
of John Anderson.
10 Mar 1750 - Nicholas Lankford to pay John Robinson for 10 days
attendance as evidence for him at his suit agt Hump'y Bell of London,
merchant.
11 Jul 1751 - William Johnston &c the exors of Samuel Coleman agt
Benjamin & Jos. Lankford - on a debt from 12 Mar 1750.
11 May 1753 - Nicho Lankford to pay John Robinson for 12 days attendance
as evidence against Bell.
13 Sep 1753 - John Browns deed to Frans Claton. Proved by James Lankford
& Natha Young wit.
26 Nov 1753 - Joseph Lankford produced a certifidate from William
Woodford, Gent. For taking up a runaway negro man belonging to Col. John
Corbin of Essex.
15 Dec 1753 - James Lankford agt Nicho. Horn, dismissed. Debt.
15 Dec 1753 - Humphy Bell, merchant agt Nicholas Lankford. Trespass,
Jury finds for defendant. Nicholas Lankford to pay James Lankford and
John Robinson (each) 75 pounds for 3 days attendance as evidence.
15 Jul 1757 - Nicholas Lankford agt William Brownhill, petition.
Judgment for Lankford.
13 Oct 1757 - Debt. Peter Copland agt Benja Lankford. Defendant
acknowledges the debt. From 10 Mar 1756
09 Mar 1758 - Motion of Nicho. Lankford & James Powell. Ordered Mary
Lyon summoned to next court to give counter security for the
guardianship of the estate of Ann & Sara Lyon, orphans. 11 May 1758 -
Ann & Sarah Lyon chose William Broughill their guardian
11 Aug 1758 - Edmond Taylor agt Benjamin Lankford, debt. William
Broughill undertook for the defendant Benja. That in case he should be
cast in this suit, he should pay the condemnation.
11 May 1759 - Edmund Taylor agt Benjamin Lankford. Debt. Jury finds for
the pltf.
12 Jun 1759 - Dunlop &company agt Benjamin Lankford. Judgment of the
last August court against him and John Lyon his security
10 Jul 1760 - Richd Lankford by Ben: Lankford moved the court to take
testimony of the verbal gift of a slave and it appearing to the court
that the executors of Dixon had legal notice of the motion, its ordered
the same be continued.
11 Sep 1760 - On motion of Richard Lankford by Ben: Lankford to prove a
verbal gift of a negro slave, it appearing to the Court that William
Johnston and Wm. Broughill, executors of the last will of Robert Lyon,
the doner had legal notice of the motion, the depositions of Ambrose
Jones, Ben: Bough, & Nichs. Lankford were taken. The Court are of
opinion the gift is sufficiently proved.
08 Apr 1762 - Robert Lankford agt Samuel Garlick. Dismissed
11 Jun 1762 - James Lankford agt William Brown, debt. Dismissed
11 Jun 1762 - Samuel Jeter agt Mich. Brassfield & Nichs Lankford.
Petition. Granted pltf for 4.11.6
13 Aug 1762 - Dunlop & company agt James Lankford. Debt. Dismissed
09 Mar 1764 - Moza Hurt vs Samuel Norment. Moza to pay John Norment for
6 days attendance; Francis Lankford 125 pounds for 5 days & Thomas
Arthur 50 pounds for two days attendance as evidence against Norment.
12 Apr 1764 - Joseph Lankford appointed guardian to Joseph, Nicholas &
Richard Bridges, orphans of Morgan Bridges.

(NOTE: I could find no reference to the death of Morgan Bridges in the
order Books. On 10 Feb 1763 he appeared in court & stated he had in his
hands one hogshead of tobacco belonging to Michael Brassfield - in the
suit of Henry Pemberton vs Michael Brassfield. See below **)

14 Jun 1764 - John Almond agt Robert Lankford, dismissed.
16 Feb 1765 - Joseph Lankford agt John Bowcock & George Wily. Judgment
for pltf
16 Feb 1765 - Joseph Lankford agt George Wily. Sheriff to sell a Negro
belonging to Wily. to pay the debt
16 Feb 1765 - William Johnston agt Michl. Brassfield and Benja Lankford.
Petition. Continued
15 Mar 1765 - John Gray & Company agt Benjamin Lankford. The pltf to
sell one hilling hoe to pay the debt owed.
15 Jun 1765 - William Johnston agt Michael Brassfield & Benjamin
Lankford. Abates as to Brassfield. Pltf to recover from Lankford.
13 Sep 1765 - Nicholas Lankford agt John Norment. Judgment for Lankford.
10 Jul 1767 - James
14 Jan 1768 - Robert Lyon, exor of Mary Lyon, agt William Bird &
Nicholas Lankford. Petition of debt. Defendants failed to appear, on
motion of pltf by his attorney, judgment is granted pltf for l.3.0
14 Apr 1768 - John Gray &company agt Benjamin Lankford - debt
13 Aug 1768 - Jeremiah Stone exor of William Stone agt James Lankford
Senr. Debt. defendant did not appear and judgment against Lankford and
his security, William Spicer.
12 Jan 1769 - Nicholas Lankford agt William Bird. An attachment in the
hands of Francis Coleman for 385 tobacco
10 Jun 1769 - John Gray & Co agt Benjamin Lankford. Dismissed.
12 Oct 1769 - Ordered Nicholas Lankford, John Smith, Richard Woolfolk &
Robert Woolfolk to appraise the estate of John Lyon.
13 Jul 1770 - Ambrose Jones to pay Nicholas Lankford, 75 tob for
attending court 3 days as evidence for him agt Collins
08 Nov 1770 - Grand Jury presented a long list including James Lankford
for not giving in his list of tithes.

11 Jul 1771 - On motion of William Cradduck Wisdom, he is granted
administration of the estate of Henry Langford deceased. - Ordered John
Sutton, Richard Edmondson, Thomas Berry & Nathaniel Norment to appraise
the estate of Henry Langford deceased.

12 Aug 1771 - John Baylor Pltf against Benjamin Lankford deft. The same
& the same. On attachment. These suits are continued & it is ordered
that Richard Woolfolk, Thomas Jones, John Johnson to settle with the
executors of Mary Lyons their account of administration on their
decedents estate & report to court.
12 Sep 1771 - Estate & Appraisement of Henry Lankford, deceased returned
and ordered to be recorded.
12 Jun 1772 - Richard Johnston, exor of Francis Coleman dec'd. agnst
Nicholas Lankford. Dismissed.
10 Sep 1772 - Spencer Boyd agt Joseph Lankford. Deft failed to appear.
Judgment for pltf.
12 Mar 1773 - Nicholas Bridges against Samuel Curd (or Surl?). Debt.
judgment granted pltf.
15 May 1773 - Diana Lyon against Nicholas Bridges. Debt. dismissed.
15 May 1773 - John McCall & company agt Joseph Lankford. Debt. John
Scandland entered himself as special bail for the defendant.
11 Jun 1773 - Elizabeth Ray (?Peay) agt Joseph Lankford. In Case. Thomas
Jones, special bail for defendant.
12 Aug 1773 - William Cradduck Wisdom account of the estate of Henry
Langford deceased returned and ordered to be recorded.
11 Nov 1773 - Elizabeth Peay agt James Langford. The deposition of John
George of Hanover is to be taken & filed as evidence. Elizabeth Peay
pay John George two hundred hhd tobacco for attending court 3 days &
three times coming & returning 20 miles, as evidence for her.
11 Nov 1773 - Elizabeth Lankford presented for having a bastard child.
12 Nov 1773 - Elizabeth Peay pltf agt James Lankford. William Tyler,
John Minor & Roger Quarles appointed arbitrators in the case.
12 Nov 1773 - James Conduit agt Joseph Lankford & Thomas Lowry.
Defendants failed to appear. Pltf granted judgment for 6 pounds.
12 Nov 1773 - Elizabeth Peay to pay Martha Noden 150 tob for attending
court 6 days as evidence for her against James Lankford.
12 Nov 1773 - Joseph Lumpkin agt John Penn. Debt. Nicholas Lankford
security.
09 Dec 1773 - Elizabeth Peay agt James Lankford. The Arbitrators in the
suit met at Chesterfield (a small Village in Caroline Co) and settled
all the disputes between Elizabeth Peay and James Lankford. Pltf to
recover 5 pounds. Signed: William Tyler & Roger Quarles. Elizabeth Peay
to pay Martha Noden - 50 pounds for two days attendance.
13 Jan 1774 - McCall & Elliott (merchants) agt Joseph Lankford & Thomas
Riddle. Deft. Failed to appear. Judgment for pltf for 37 pounds.
10 Mar 1774 - Mortgage from James Lankford to William Gray & Co.
recorded. Proven by Andrew Leckie & James Carter.
12 Mar 1774 - Henry Lyne, assignee of John Penn pltf agt John Norment &
Joseph Lumpkin. Debt. Nicholas Lankford security for defendants.
11 Jul 1782 - Commonwealth agt Elizabeth Lankford, dismissed
12 Jul 1782 - Francis Smith agt Nicholas Lankford. Dismissed
15 Aug 1783 - Rebecca Riddle agt John Farish, Nicholas Lankford & Joseph
Bridges. Debt. dismissed.
09 Oct 1783 - The last will & testament of James Lankford proved by the
witness and recorded. On motion of William Lankford he was granted
probate. Joseph Campbell, Richard Tyler, John Hampton or James Terrell
to appraise the estate.
13 May 1784 - Inventory and appraisement of James Lankford returned.

11 Jun 1785 - Andrew Leckie agt Benjamin Fletcher and Euclid Lankford.
Debt. Nicholas Lankford his security.
16 May 1787 - John Nunn - agt Edmund Lankford. Debt. Nicholas Lankford
security.

Feb 1795 - Nicholas Lanford - is exempt from paying the county levy.
(because of old age?)

No Langford on the land tax books - 1787-1799.

**Cemeteries of Caroline County, Virginia, Vol 2, compiled by Herbert
Ridgeway Collins.

Bridges - Pollard Family Cemetery
Located on Route 647 or Reedy Mill Road at Ready Mill, originally called
"Broad Plains". In 1853 George T. Burruss purchased " Broad Plains"
from Richard Morgan Bridges, son of Richard Bridges and his 2nd wife
Nancy Johnson - the ¼ acres Bridges Family Cemetery was reserved.

Morgan Bridges (1720-1764) married Mary Lankford, the daughter of
Nicholas Lankford who died in 1743 & his wife Kathryn Guiney (bc 1695)
and they lived at "Elam Hill," near Milford in Caroline Co. They had
issue 3 sons and 1 daughter, Richard, Joseph, Morgan and Frances
Bridges. Richard m 1st Louisa Jones, daughter of Thomas & Sarah
(Woolfolk) Jones. Richard's 2nd wife was Nancy Johnson, widow of Samuel
Norment (see Norments above)

GRAVESTONE: Richard Bridges, son of Morgan Bridges and Mary Lankford,
died April 3, 1826

Hope this helps someone,
Anne

Edward Davis family of Kershaw County South Carolina

2006-03-01T15:38:00.000-06:00

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EDWARD DAVIS

Typed here as it appears in transcription at the South Carolina Archive
Names are in bold; slave names are in italics. This was done due to the lack of proper spelling and capitalization.

Kershaw County Wills, Volume 1 1770-1841, page 3 Roll 14, SC-Ar-M/9-14 AD 536

South Carolina
Craven County
St. Marks Parish
May 14, 1770

Edward Davis Lying very week & Low in helth but in his proper Sences agres that this Shall be his Last will & Testament----
first I bequeath & Leve all your Land & Leving to my wife Nelley Deuring her wider /// hood & if She marres to be David as I Shall mention if not to her Deurering her Life after her Desese I bequith &give to my Daughter wenerfor draden the Land & premisses whare on I now Live to her & her heirs for Ever to enjoy the S.d premisses at her mothers marry or Desese all So the bed & furniture that the S.d Wennefer lys on allso my Desire is that my Daughter have the first Child that arron one of my wenchis bars that Should Live the Space of one year & a Day

William Canty attr. the next two lines look like they have had a line drawn through them.

after her mothers Desese or marrey I bequith & give to my Son henson a negro Cald george after his mother Desease or marrey.
I bequith & give to my Son Rozure any one hundred acres of Land Situate on the south Side of Little Linches Creek. Allso the second Child that arron one of my wenchis brings that Lives a yeare & a Day.
I bequith & give to my Son maSon one negro boy Cald frank after his mothers deces allSo I be quith & give to my Daughter Ester one Negro wench Cald Sara after her mother Decese & give to my Daughter Rache.1 one Negro gal Cald Sue to her & her heirs for Ever after her mothers Deses.

[Undeciferable line here:] --- to be Eqully -- -- my
Children after my Wife Decese
Allso I make & ordain her my Sd Wife to be Executrix of this my will in trust for the intent & purposes in this my will ----Struck out line---- & I mak my friend Joseph michael venson of this my will to take care & see that the Same performed acording --- & memory
in witness wherof I the d.s Edward Davis have to this my Last will & Testament Set my hand & Seal the Day & years above Ritten Sind & Deliver'd by the s.d E.d Davis as & for this Last will & Testament in the preseces of us Who ws presence at the Signing & ---- of
N. S. Robinson his
Patrick McKain Edward x Davis (SEAL)
Jacob Heley mark

To
her
Wenefer x Davis at the allreng of this above will.
mark

Not Recorded
Sworn Oct. 16, 1786
J.P. I. Alexander
Apt. 19 Pkg. 634

Langford and Lankford of Alabama

2006-02-27T16:20:00.000-06:00

Smith Chapel Cemetery
Collinsville, DeKalb County, Alabama
Lankford, J. D., b. 1909, d. 1938
Lankford, John M., b. 1876, d. 1923, SS Nettie C. Lankford, Masonic emb.
Lankford, Nattie C., b. 1886, d. 1939, SS John M. Lankford, mother
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery, aka Burnt Church Cemetery, DeKalb County ALALANKFORD,DOLLIE b.Dec.3,1911-d.Aug. 17,1982 ss/w Robert D. Lankford
LANKFORD,ROBERT D. b.June 2,1898-d.May 14,1987 ss/w Dollie Lankford-------------------------------------------
THE LANKFORD FAMILY CEMETERY

FORT PAYNE,DEKALB COUNTY,ALABAMA

THIS ROSTER COMPILED BY RAY LANKFORD ON DECEMBER 9, 2000

Directions: (From the north) From I-24/I-59 Junction, go south on I-59
approximately 39.9 miles to Exit 222 (Fort Payne), turn right on U.S.
Hwy. 11, turn at second road to left, County road #27, at stop sign (3-
way stop) proceed straight on to Airport Road go approximately 2 miles
turn right on to Houston Loop Rd. W, driveway to cemetery 0.1 mi. on
right. Cemetery located behind Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall at corner.
(From the south) Exit I-59 north at Exit 218 turn left on to State Hwy
35 (towards Rainsville, AL) proceed approximately 0.4 mi. at first stop
light turn right on to Airport Rd. go 2.8 miles turn left on Houston
Loop Rd. W... cemetery on right.

DeKalb County Alabama Tombstones

Land for cemetery donated by John M. & Elizabeth B. Lankford. LANKFORD, ? b.Feb. (Remainder of stone broken-unreadable)

LANKFORD, ? b.Feb. (Remainder of stone broken-unreadable)
LANKFORD, ALEXANDER b.1842-d.1861 "Pvt. Co. E 12 Ala. Inf. C.S.A."
LANKFORD, AMANDA b.1871-d.1953 "In Sweetest Sleep-Sleep In Jesus"
LANKFORD, BILLY EARL b.Feb. 2,1925-d.Nov. 23,1965 "Son of Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Lankford"
LANKFORD, DEE JAY b.Oct. 18,1946-d.Nov. 4,1946 "Darling We Miss Thee"
LANKFORD ,ELIZABETH B. b.Feb. 12,1806-d.Nov. 3,1889 ss/w John M. Lankford (a)
LANKFORD, FRANCISE b.1842-d.1932 "In Sweetest Sleep"
LANKFORD, GENORA b.Dec. 26,1873-d.Oct. 19,1942 ss/w John M. Lankford (b)
LANKFORD, HOWARD DEE b.Dec. 14,1919-d.Dec. 12,1981 "SSGT. U.S. Army World War II"
LANKFORD, JAMES L. b.Dec. 22,1835-d.Feb. 22,1901 ss/w Mary D. Lankford
"Father""Serg. Co. B Ala. Cav.
C.S.A."
LANKFORD, JAY HERBERT b.Feb. 20,1907-d.May 10,1989 ss/w Twyla M. Lankford
LANKFORD, JENNIE PUGH b.Jan. 14,1913-d.Dec. 26,1999 ss/w William Emory Lankford
LANKFORD, JOHN B. b.1831-d.1903 "Co. C 3 Conf. Cav."
LANKFORD, JOHN B. b.June 12,1913-dFeb. 9,1914 "Son of J.M. & Genora"
LANKFORD, JOHN HARRY "LEFTY" b.Jan. 25,1914-d.Jan. 21,1999
LANKFORD, JOHN J. b.Oct. 2,1884-d.Apr. 25,1971 ss/w Nola Poe Lankford
LANKFORD, JOHN M. b.Feb. 25,1808-d.Nov. 17,1882 ss/w Elizabeth B. Lankford (a)
LANKFORD, JOHN M. b.Aug. 1,1872-d.Sept. 22,1954 ss/w Genora Lankford (b)
LANKFORD, L. PALESTINE b.June 17,1859-d.July 4,1890 "Sister"
LANKFORD, MARY A. b.Aug. 1845-d.Feb. 6,1890 ss/w Peter H. Lankford
LANKFORD, MARY D. b.Oct. 10,1833-d.Dec. 29,1907 ss/w James L. Lankford
LANKFORD, MARY E. b.Oct. 3,1880-d.Sept. 14,1963 ss/w William H. Lankford
LANKFORD, N.A. b.Jan. 16,1863-d.July 5,1899 (Nancy A. ?)
LANKFORD, NOLA POE b.Jan. 2,1892-d.May 18,1864 ss/w John J. Lankford
LANKFORD, PETER H. b.Nov. 26,1831-d.Oct. 11,1900 ss/w Mary A. Lankford (Pvt. Co. E
12 Ala. Inf.
Confederate States of America)
LANKFORD, ROBERT A. b.Oct. 14,1864-d.Apr. 20,1886 "Our Loved One"
LANKFORD, ROBERT VICTOR b.Nov. 17,1917-dOct. 11,1985 ss/w Tressie June Lankford
LANKFORD, SARAH A. b.Sept. 21,1839-d.Sept. 8,1866 (stone broken)
LANKFORD, S.(usan?) b.1806-d,Dec. 16,1883
LANKFORD, TRUSSIE JUNE b.Apr. 24,1921-d.May 25,1998 ss/w Robert Victor Lankford
LANKFORD, TWYLA b.Oct. 8,1918-d.---------- ss/w Jay Herbert Lankford
LANKFORD, VICTORIA b.1859-d.1935 "In Sweetest Sleep-Sleep In Jesus"
LANKFORD, W.C. b.Feb. 1,1867-d.Mar. 15,1901
LANKFORD, WEBSTER HOBSON b.Sept. 24,1904-d.Apr. 11,1972
LANKFORD, WILLIAM EMORY b.Feb. 21,1912-d.Apr. 12,1997 ss/w Jennie Pugh Lankford
LANKFORD, WILLIAM H. b.Sept. 7,1879-d.Dec. 23,1963 ss/w Mary E. Lankford
LANKFORD, WILLIAM MATSON (stone unreadable, grave left of John J. Lankford's
grave,son of John J. Lankford,
source: Nola Lankford Baker, grand-daughter of John J. Lankford) d.Apr. 1921

Contributed by Rose Cranston a Langford researcher and very is very much appreciated.

Revolutionary War Documents

2006-02-22T10:56:00.000-06:00

Obtaining Revolutionary War Pension Application Documents

There are two Series for these papers.
1. Series M-805 which is composed of 800+ rolls of microfilm and contain selected papers.
2. Series M-804 which is composed of 2000+ rolls of microfilm and contain the complete papers.

These Series are in alphabetical order by soldier's name.

One can rent via local library for a fee of $3.50 plus postage the roll of film containing one's ancestor's application.

One can order for $37.00 a copy of the Series M804 record from NARA.

Heritage Quest has on-line selected pages from the applications but have not posted a notice of the fact.

The appropriate order forms are listed on the National Archives website.

Further source information will be listed regarding Revolutionary War service.

PAYNE'S OF PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY VIRGINIA

2006-02-21T14:30:00.000-06:00

PAYNES of Pittsylvania County Virginia

Lineage from Abstracts of Wills with Explanations.

JOHN PAYNE
Proved September 23, 1773 Book 5 page 400
Son: John Payne, 1 shilling and no more.
Land to be equally divided between Daniel Payne, Mark Payne and Edmond Payne,
my three other sons [Note: unnamed in this will]
Wife: Hanna Payne, sole executrix
Witnesses: David Harris, Joseph Harris and John Harris
Signed: John (o) Payn [sic].

MARK PAYNE
Proved March 24, 1775 Book 5 page 413
Youngest brother Stephen Payne, land containing about 100 acres which was left to me by my father John Pane
Gilbert Turner, one horse and desire that Gilbert Turner, the same shall pay all my funeral charges and costs
Executrix: My loving mother Hannah Payne
Witnesses: John Dickinson, David Pane and Edmond Pane
Signed: Mark (X) Pane [sic]

Note: Stephen Payne is not named in his father John Payne’s will of 1773. A study of both wills is necessary to determine if the David in Mark’s will is or is not Daniel in John’s will. If they are indeed two separate men, then David may be another of the unnamed sons in John’s will.
End Note

JOHN PAYNE
Proved: May 15, 1781, Book 11 page 122
Sons: William, Samuel, Josiah and Daughter Rhoda, 1 shilling each
Son: Charles Payne: my land that live on. The land I sold to Zachariah Boots according to our
bargain, the said Boots shall have a right to the land.
Son: Reuben Payne: land where the new cabbin is
Son: John Payne: 2 cows and calves when he marries
Wife: Elizabeth: lends her all moveable estate as long as continues a widow. She is not to dispose of anything. At here death all estate to be sold and equally divided amongst John and Charles Payne and the children I have by my last wife.
Executor: William Durrett and John Payne
Added: I have a piece of land in North Carolina in Wilkes County to be sold and money divided as above.
Signed John Payne
Witnesses: Moses Ayers, Gabriel Richards, Charles Payne

JOSIAS PAYNE
Proved: December 17, 1785, Book 11 page 150
Son: William, negroes he now has in his possession and tract of land whereon he now lives in Fluvanna County containing 400 acres, with negroes Long Tom, Squire and Patt
Son: Josias Payne, confirm gift formerly made to him of 700 acres of land in Goochland County on waters of Beaver Dam Creek, with negroes London, Ned and Alice
Son: George Payne, confirms gift formerly made to him of 200 acres of land on Licking Hole Creek, also 200 acres on Chopt Road, with negroes Will, Rose and Jude
Son: John Payne, confirms gift to him of 200 acres of land on Little Bird Creek and 400 acres in the fork of James River with negroes Peter, Ned and Bob
Son-in-law: William Heale, who married my daughter Susanna, confirms gift made to them of 365 acres on waer of Little Bird Creek with negroes Phillis and her children and girl named Tiller
Son: Robert Payne, all of a tract of land in Goochland County on Licking Hole Creek, 800 acres, being plantation whereon I formerly lived and confirms gift of negroes which he has in his possession with Joe, Nan, Lucy and James
Daughter: Agness Mitchell, the negroes she received of me after her marriage and negroes Jane, Molland and her child, Hannah
Daughter: Ann Harrison, negroes she has now in her possession with Tom and Hannah his wife and Ben
Granddaughter: Anne, daughter of my son Robert Payne, negro girl Milley
Granddaughter: Keturah, daughter of my son Robert Payne, negro girl Betty,
Rest of estate not given to be sold and the money divided amongst all my children.
Executors: Sons: William and Robert Payne and son-in-law William Harrison
Signed: Josias Payne
Witnesses: James Sanders, Charles Dixon and S. Hopson.

ROBERT PAYNE
Proved May 16, 1791 Book 9 page 14
Wife: Anne, lends her negroes Buck, Dick, Bett, Pheby, Nan and Archer during her life or widowhood and use of plantation whereon I know live on SS of Dan River. After my wife’s decease to go to son Charles Payne and said negroes to be equally divided amongst all my children then surviving. Tract of land I purchased from Edward Sparks to be sold.
Son: Robert Payne, negro boy Joe, if he lives until Bobby get possession, if not the value of the boy.
Son: John Payne, upper one half of my land in Goochland County and negro boy Tom
Son: Robert Payne, lower one half of my land in Goochland County with boy James
Daughter: Betsy Sanders, negroes Annaka and Frank which she now has in her possession
Daugher: Keturah, at her marriage besides the girl Betty which was left her by her grandfather, a negro boy Pompey
Daughter: Ann Harrison exclusive of negro girl Milley left her by her grandfather girl Agga
Daughter: Agness, 2 negroes Jane and Watt
Daughter: Mary Woodson, negroes Lucy and Ben
Signed: Robert Payne
Executors: William Harrison and his son Robert Harrison, my son Robert Payne and wife Anne Payne.
Witnesses: Robert Burton, Thomas Fearn, Edmund Burton
Codicil: Since writing Will,have bought 131 acres of land from Robert Burton on upper side of Burton’s land adjoining the land I live on. Said land I give to my son Charles Payne.

Lineage:
John Payne and Hannah
John
Daniel
Mark
Edmond
Stephen
unknown or David?
unknown

John Payne and Elizabeth
William
Samuel
Josiah
Rhoda married George Roberts Jr.*
Charles
Reuben
John

Josias Payne and Unknown
William
Josias
George
John
Susanna married William Heale
Robert
Agness married uknown Mitchell
Ann married William Harrison

Robert Payne and Anne
Charles
Robert
John
Betsy married unknown Sanders
Keturah
Ann married Robert Harrison son of William Harrison and Ann Payne
Susanna
Agness
Mary married unknown Woodson

GEORGE ROBERTS SR.
Proved May 27, 1773 Book 5, page 394
Son: George Roberts Jr.
Daughters: Dorothy Coldwell [Caldwell?] , Sarah Blair, Alie Hamlin
Land to be divided equally between four of my children
All the woman’s close viz. that is now in my chest to Alee [Alie] Hamlin
Bed and furniture to daughter Dorothy Coldwell
All the rest of my estate of goods and chattels to be equally divided between the above said four children, except. 1 shilling sterling to all the rest of my children, namely: Mary Hamelton, John Roberts to which the said tennement, good and chattels to be theirs I log’d as their proper estate forever.
Executors: William Durrett and Allen Cole.
Signed: George (X) Roberts
Witnesses Gabriel Richards, John(X) Caldwell and Mary (X) Durrett
Will presented by William Durrett and Allen Caldwell

Note: William Durrett was executor of John Payne 1781 Will. Gabriel Richards is a witness to this same will. Question: Is Caldwell the correct spelling of Coldwell and are these men related to the Paynes?
End Note

LOOK-UPs from my personal library

2006-02-05T14:32:00.000-06:00

Sunlight on the Southside: Lunenburg County Virginia
Nothing But Blood and Slaughter - Revolutionary War in the Carolinas
Greene County Mississippi Marriages
Marion County Mississippi Miscellaneous Records
Baldwin County Georgia Marriages
Methodist Church Record Books: Milledgeville George 1811-1876

Georgia Documents

2006-01-20T17:48:00.000-06:00

Wills: Langford Walker, 1817 Lincoln County, Georgia

Lincoln County Wills and Estate Records
Books C &D (3 & 4) Combined; 1800 - 1832
FHL Film No. 0202682

Georgia ) In the name of God Amen, I Langford Walker from the State
Lincoln County ) and County aforesaid being taken very sick in the district of Abbeville So. Carolina being of perfect mind and memory do after first Recommending
my body to the dust to be buried in a decent Christian manner and my soul in the hand of God Who gave it, Ordain this my Last Will and Testament of what property it has pleased God to bless me with (viz)--
That a Sufficient quantity of my Estate be sold to pay my Debts and after pay off all my just debts the Rest of my property shall be kept together until my two children come of age and then to be equally divided between my beloved Wife and my two children George Albert and Mary Louisa Walker leaving for my Executors of this my Last Will & Testament my beloved Wife and my friend William Harper. In Witness Whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 19th day of January 1817.
Signed in the presence of
Zachariah Motes Langford Walker (Seal)
Joel Walker

State of Georgia ) Personally appeared Joel Walker before two of the Justices of the Inferior
Lincoln County ) Court, now Acting on Ordinary purposes Jay Thomas Murray Esqr. And Henry Jones, Esqr. And the said Joel Walker after being duly sworn Agreeable to Law Sayeth that he saw Langford Walker Dec’d. Sign and
heard him Acknowledge the Within Instrument of Writing to be his Last Will and Testament and at the time of his So doing he was of a sound disposing mind and memory to the best of his knowledge and he also saw Zachariah Motes sign as a Witness to the Same.
`Sworn to before us this 3 day of February 1817
Thomas. Murray J.J.C Joel Walker
Henry Jones, J.J.C.

Examined by a full Court this fifth day of May 1817 and Ordered to Record Test.
William Harper, C.C.O. Samuel Davis, J.J.C.
Henry Jones, J.J.C.
Arthur Frazer, J.J.C.
And Recorded this Twenty Sixth day of June 1817
William Harper, C.C.O.

NOTE:
Langford Walker and Joel Walker were the sons of Judith Langford Walker and Tandy Walker
of Lunenburg County Virginia. Other siblings were Silvanus, William, Ann, and Elizabeth.

Louisiana Research and Resources

2006-01-19T18:04:00.000-06:00

  I copied this from another email of another group I belong to but wasn't sure if
anyone would like this info. I just thought I would post it.
Diane

As for the status of any records in New Orleans (hard copies):
 -- the Notarial Archives are currently closed (this is the vast repository of all
records in New Orleans prior to the early 1900s.)  The building it was in was
significantly damaged -- viritually every window in a 35 story building blown
out, and papers flown about, but no water damage (well, a little rain around the
edges.)   Plus, this archive contains some 40 Million records, the vast, vast
majority of which are not computerized, catalogued or indexed, only about 10%
are.  Indeed, if you do NOT know the name of the Notary Public who made the
record it is impossible to look up something for all records are "catalogued" by
the Notary.  Say, for instance, your grandfather stayed in New Orleans for a few
months, did something official, and that was Notarized.  It's in the records --
but if you Do Not know the name of the notary there is no way to find it with out
going through hundreds of orginial indexes (if that notary even made one,) page
by page, by page -- 10,000s of pages.
If you know the name of the Notary, say Mr. Thibodaux, then if Thibodaux made an
index it might run to several volumes, inches thick, and in order of date of
instrument made -- not by name.  If the Notary made no index (25% or so did not,)
then you need to go page by page through each of that Notaries bound copies of
instruments.

The Loyola Ave branch of the public library is open, but with limited hours.  This
is the other great repository of records in New Orleans, mostly court documents,
and incredible obituary and marriage record card catalogues (the former in the
basement the latter two on the 3rd Floor.  However:   Anything they had in their
basement is in a precarious state -- which was all the old stuff -- due to
significant water damage -- much of it is in Boston Mass. being dried out.  The
records went back to 1803  They are currently operating at about 50% of staff.

If your ancestor spent any time in New Orleans and did anything remotely official
then it is in one of these two repositories.  It is a quirk of Louisiana law that
many transactions of incredible diversity made between two people were "Made" by an
"Act" before a "Notary" -- or was "Passed" before a Court and thus there's a record.


Pretty much 75% of all the records of Louisiana prior to the Purchase in 1803 are
in the State Archives in Baton Rouge -- however, if they are not microfilmed they
are basically unvailable.  They are considered to valuable to let mere folks
handle them, so they are slowly being microfilmed, and somewhat loosely catalogued
or indexed.  The rest scattered around the state made it through unscathed.

The City of New Orleans itself actually kept no records related to people per se
-- that is, Notarial Records are a Parish and State matter, not a City matter, and
thus the City had no authority over those records.  Since most transactions were
notarized they were Parish records, and see Notarial Achives above.  There is no
"records" repository of the City of New Orleans itself, other than current
matters.
Immigration records were Federal, and just not kept.
City Court records were in the basement of the Loyola Public library if before the
early 1930s, and in the City Court houses if later -- various ones, around the
city, and mostly are currently out of commission in one way or the other.
Basically, the Court system in New Orleans is closed -- at best it operates out of
temporary space in Gonzales and Baton Rouge.
The property records are also divided between the Notarial Archives if before the
early 1900s -- and in the Recorder of Mortgages on Loyola Avenue if later, after
1985 they were computerised  -- but -- they were kept in the Basement!  Need I say
more?  They're working on the problem now.  The office is so closed there hadn't
been a property transfer in New Orleans since the Big K came through until just
about early Dec.

So -- anyone trying to do ancestor research in New Orleans at this time should
keep in mind Katrina and the damage it caused - balanced with the paucity of
records in the first place, or the lack of a convenient look up system for early
records.
Except property records, oddly though, are incredibly easy.  There are indexes of
Vendors and Vendees (Sellers and Buyers, in that order)  -- cross referenced,
alphabetical, and big clear writing in every court house in the state.  Some
parishes, except New Orleans (it's different, see above)  keep records back to the
early 1800s (except what was lost to fire, flood or Yankees.)   Look up a person's
name, find the number of the document, go to the book with the document -- and
there you are -- exactly what you want.

A great place is in Alexandria --  the Alexandria Genealogical Library -- it is
chock-a-block filled with genealogical information from every state in the Union.
But, you got to go to Alexandria to use it.  It's a "blue hair" institution, but
incredible.

Diane Baldwin

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