Ancestry of Amity Keele - The Blue Ridge and BeyondUpdated February 29, 2008 | |
| From Scotland, Germany and England to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, I am researching my family history in order to connect with relatives as well as assist other researchers in any way that I can. It has been a thrill to meet all the many distant relatives and researchers through this new found hobby. My main lines are the Allens of Carroll County, VA, known for the infamous Hillsville Courthouse Tragedy of 1912; and the Kempers of Wythe County whose ancestors originally settled as part of the first Germanna Colony of 1714 in Orange County, VA, later moving on to Germantown in Fauquier County, VA. I am also currently trying to discover more information on my Eversole line. For the most unbiased and detailed telling of the tragedy that affected my Allen ancestors and so many others in the hills of Carroll County in 1912, I would highly suggest "The Carroll County Courthouse Tragedy" by Ronald W. Hall. Ron is a wonderful person who has spent years researching the families of Carroll County, and his willingness to share his knowledge is greatly appreciated by myself and I am sure by many others. For information on obtaining a copy of his book, you may contact the Carroll County Historical Society (276) 728-4113. Information is also available through the Historical Society on how to obtain a reprint of "Memoirs of J. Sidna Allen, A True Narrative of What Really Happend at Hillsville." Please visit The Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies at: http://www.germanna.org for invaluable Kemper research information. Extremely talented artist and someone I consider a dear friend, C. Ron Leonard, has captured many historical landmarks in Carroll County through detailed 11x14 drawings. There is a link below under Family Photos entitled "Carroll County Collection." Information is provided in that link on how to obtain his prints. His willingness to share his knowledge of my Allen line has also been invaluable to me. I would also encourage anyone visiting this site to check out "Bible Genealogy - Adam to Jesus" created by fellow genealogist, David W. Marshall, Sr., for this is the genealogy that we can all connect with: http://www.marshallgenealogy.org/bible/index.htm Enjoy exploring and feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. Amity Keele |
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Amity Keele www.sitefortheLord.com txchristian_gal@yahoo.com
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