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The “Rich Cove” Area

The Samuel W. Anderson family–as well as the Blains, Maxwells, Thurmonds, and Lyons–all refer to an area known as “Rich Cove.” From what I can tell from their property deeds in the late 1700s and early 1800s, it was an … Continue reading

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Descendants of Samuel W. Anderson Sr: 4 Generations

MY DIRECT LINE ANCESTORS ARE BOLD & IN ITALICSGeneration 1

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John Anderson to His Children, 1855

1855 Nelson County Deed Book 14, p. 217January 22, 1855 This Deed made by John Anderson this 22nd day of January 1855. Witnesseth that whereas said John Anderson claims as his own property absolute all the increase of a certain … Continue reading

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Lyon, William, Sr (1811)

The Will of William LyonWritten March 10, 1811; Probated April 22, 1811Nelson County Will Book A, p. 110-? In the Name of God, Amen; I William Lyon of the County of Nelson being weak of body but of sound mind … Continue reading

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Lyon, Peter Sr (1760)

The Will of Peter Lyon, Sr.September 4, 1760Albemarle County Will Book 2, p. 169 In the Name of God Amen this Fourth Day of September one thousand seven Hundred & sixty: I Petter Lyon Sen. Of the county of Albemarle … Continue reading

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Lyon, John (1784)

Will of John LyonWill Book B, Folio 39Caswell County, North CarolinaApril 23, 1784Courtesy of SteveLewisCA@aol.com In the Name of God, Amen. I John Lyon in the County of Casewell and State of North Carolina, in Sound sence(sic) of Memory but calling … Continue reading

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