· DEDICATION: My dear wife Ann Bertiaux Lyttle initiated the creation of this family tree in 1989. For various reasons, she set it aside intending to finish it at a later date. After Ann's death in 1996, I decided to finish the undertaking with my sons and grandchildren in mind. It's been a challenge, but, at the same time, it's been very enjoyable. I've visited many county court houses in states including Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to gain new information about our ancestors. In addition, family members and the Internet have provided useful information. Now, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel- a finish.
Please forgive any errors. I will continue to and add new information as time passes. Enjoy!
· EARLY BEGINNINGS: The earliest beginning of our ancestry in Colonial America was with the arrival of Robert R Houston from Scotland in about 1655. He was born in Wigtown, Scotland in about 1632 and crossed the Atlantic to settle in Pokomoke, Somerset County, Maryland. And, it was here that he met and married Grace Benson. The Lankford lineage began with the arrival of William Lankford and Amanda Stone from England in about 1720. They settled and married in Tryon, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Robert Lankford, their first-born child, was my 3rd great-grandfather. The first Bertiaux to arrive in America (about 1895) was Costal Hector Bertiaux, the grandfather of my wife, Ann Bertiaux Lyttle. Some of the earliest (17th Century) family settlers in Virginia included Peter Bays I (Russell County, Virginia), Micayah Snead and Sarah Bolling Snead (about 1750), David Little and George Chadwell.
· A family book, "The Family Tree of the Lyttles" is added, but does not include pictures. Pictures referred to in the book will be added as family photos.
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- Lyttle and Davis Siblings-1984 (36 KB)
From left to right: Howard Russell Lyttle,William
Bruce Lyttle II, Adelia Laura Lyttle Anderson,
Mary Lou Lyttle Arbogast, Billie Mae Lyttle
Coleman, Nellie Verna Davis Brown and Ruth
Eileen Davis Hale.
- Maps to Locate Posey Ancestors (32 KB)
Benjamin Leander Posey and wife Susannah Chadwell
Posey farmed this land during their married lives.
After Benjamin's death in about 1820,the property
was inherited by Susannah and their children. Nancy Posey Brittain and husband George Brittain
sold her inherited share to David Chadwell Sr. in
1822 for $141.25.
- My Grandchildren:Will,Aaron and Trevor-1989 (64 KB)
One of my favorites: From top to bottom- Trevor,
Aaron and Will.
- Maps to Locate Chadwell Ancestors(1750-1850) (45 KB)
The earliest property of the Chadwells is south of the Dan River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
The property was passed down to his son John and
then to David Chadwell Sr. David sold the property
and moved his family west to Lee County, Virginia
in about 1785. His new land was about 15 miles east of Kentucky on the Danuel Boone Trail. David
later moved to Tennessee leaving his Virginia
property tp his children.
- My Grandson John Gilbert Lyttle-2000. (13 KB)
John's school picture at 10 years.
- Map to Locate Purnell Houston I Property (51 KB)
After marrying Mary Carey,Purnell Houston moved
his family from Delaware to Pentress,Monongalia
County, Virginia (now, West Virginia). He remained
here till his death in about 1840.
- BASEBALL PLAYER-2000 (55 KB)
Vivian Ann as two-year old Boston Redsox
- Maps to Locate Bertiaux Ancestors (1839-1966) (57 KB)
Ann Bertiaux (1934-1996) was born in Point Marion,
Pennsylvania in 1934 to Gilbert Keith and Dorothy
Alspaugh Bertiaux.
- My Granddaughter Vivian-2001 (81 KB)
Vivian Ann at three years.
- Sons of William Lankford Lyttle (21 KB)
Group picture includes(left to right): Brother-in-
law Hammond Knight(1895-?),Brother Cecil A Lyttle
(1908-1976),Brother William Bruce Lyttle I(1897-
1984),Brother Howard Russell Lyttle I(1899-1977),
Brother Woodrow M Lyttle(1918)and(inset) Half-
brother Sam Ellis(1894-?).
- Grampa & John-1999 (11 KB)
Grampa's back from his trip!-1999
- Four Generations of Lyttles (18 KB)
Grandfather William Lankford Lyttle(84 years),
Grandson William Bruce Lyttle II(20 years) and
Great-Grandson Garrell Eugene Thomas(4 years).
Picture taken(1951) at home of William Bruce
Lyttle I in South Charleston, West Virginia.
- Grampa's Beautiful Grand-daughters-2001 (46 KB)
Vivian Ann and new sister Meredith Jane.
- Sons of William Bruce II and Ann Bertiaux Lyttle (12 KB)
Four sons of Ann and Bruce II: Bruce III(4 years),
Gibber(2 years) and David(1 year) in 1961 with
Howie(1 year) in 1964.
- My Son: William Bruce Lyttle III-1989 (93 KB)
Bruce and Jeni's wedding(1989) in Purcellville,Va.
- Family of William BruceI and Margaret Lyttle-1936 (37 KB)
Clockwise from left:Billie Mae Lyttle(11 years),
Ruth Eileen Davis(18 years), Margaret Lyttle(41
years),William Bruce LyttleI(39 years),Mary Lou
Lyttle(9 years),William Bruce LyttleII(5 years),
Adelia Laura Lyttle(7 years)and Howard Russell
Lyttle(3 years).
- My Son and Grandsons-1989 (18 KB)
Gib and his sons Aaron and Trevor in 1989.
- Sons and Daughters of William G and Mary Lankford (17 KB)
Sons and daughters(5of12) of William G and Mary
Little Lankford. Clockwise: Top-left-William
Lankford Lyttle(1867-1955),John Calhoon Lankford
(1858-1936), Nancy Lankford(1875-1944), Mashone
Lankford(1880-?).Center:Temperance Lankford (1863-
1934).
- Migration to Claiborne County, Tennessee (120 KB)
After arriving in Colonial America from Europe at
different times, three families migrated to
Claiborne County, Tennessee. David Chadwell Sr
migrated from Pittsylvania County, Virginia through Lee County, Virginia to Claiborne County
between 1780 and 1810. Benjamin Lankford arrived
at Claiborne County about 1800 detouring through
Greene County, Georgia from Tryon, Rutherford
County, NC. Benjamin L Posey migrated to Claiborne
County from Charles County, Maryland.
- David and Diane's Wedding-1981 (28 KB)
A beautiful wedding in Waterford, Virginia.
- Ann and Bruce II-1981 (15 KB)
Granny and Grampa in 1981.
- Granny and Grampa in 1996 (23 KB)
Ann and Bruce-Their last photo togather in 1996.
- Migration on Houston Ancestors (75 KB)
Following Mary Purnell Houston's death (1776),
Robert H Houston sold his property on the Pokomoke
River in Somerset County, Maryland and moved to
Sussex County, Delaware.There, he met and married
Pricilla Laws(1777). Robert H and Pricilla farmed
land they owned a few miles west of Milford,
Delaware. A small community(500) named Houston
now exists near the Property owned by the Houstons. In about 1799, Robert's first son,Purnell Houston moved from Delaware to Pentress,Monongalia County,
Virginia.
- Mother with Children-1961 (18 KB)
Mother Ann with three children:Bruce III, Gibber,
and David-1961
- Diane Foster with father Colonel Randal Foster (35 KB)
Diane, being escorted down the aisle by her father
while the groom David Lyttle waits nervously at the altar. The wedding took placein Waterford,
Virginia on December 27,1982.
- Six Generations of Billie Mae Lyttle Coleman (21 KB)
Pictured Topleft Clockwise: Grandmother Mary Jane
Thomas Lyttle, Father William Bruce Lyttle I,
Grandfather William Lankford Lyttle, Mother
Margaret Houston Lyttle, Daughter Linda Thomas
Lamm and Family, Son Gary Thomas and Family, Son
Jeff Thomas and Family, Mother Billie Mae Coleman
and family including Rick and Mike.
- David and Diane Lyttle with daughter Vivian Ann (20 KB)
Family in California before moving to New Hampshire in 2000. In New Hampshire, Vivian was greeted by a new sister Meredith Jane on July 12,
2001.
- Chadwell Station Church-1785 (29 KB)
CHADWELL STATION'S CHURCH
The church was first built by David Chadwell in 1785 and it is still used every Sunday
and many days of the week by it's members. A lot of effort has been expended by it's
menbers to keep it standing. It has been remodeled many times over the past 216 years.
The bricks used for the exterior wall certainly were not available in Lee County, Virginia
in 1795.
- Granddaughter Vivian Ann Lyttle-2 years (146 KB)
Vivian's first Christmas(2000)in new home in New
Hampshire. Her red hair is still growing.
- Maps to Locate Houston Ancestors (78 KB)
Location of Robert R Houston-1660
- My Granddaughters-Vivian Ann and Meredith Jane Lyt (46 KB)
Vivian Ann(3 years-4 momths) baby sitting younger
sister Meredith Jane(1 montn)-August 2001.
- David Lyttle with Mother at Virginia Tech (20 KB)
Son David graduating from Tech-1985. A proud moment for his parents.
- Maps to Locate Lankford Ancestors (87 KB)
Location of Lankfords(1720-1850)
- My Brother:Howard Russell Lyttle (84 KB)
Howard Russell Lyttle in about 1985.
- Map to Locate Lyttle Ancestors (101 KB)
Location of Thomas and Lyttle(1880-1950)
- My Brother:Howard Russell Lyttle (84 KB)
Howard Russell Lyttle in about 1985.
- The Family of Bruce and Ann Lyttle-1989 (23 KB)
From left to right:David Scott, Mother Ann, Father
Bruce, Son Bruce and Gilbert.
- Son Bruce III with grandson John G Lyttle-2002 (31 KB)
John and Bruce visiting with Grampa in Danville, Virginia.
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