Lewis Bryant1

Male, ID #3326, ( - before 1812)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage23 Dec 1805He married Phebe Bias, daughter of Larkin Bias and Ellen (?), on 23 Dec 1805 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Deathbefore 1812He died before 1812.2

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Other information

Last Edited: 18 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Pheebe Byass and Lewis Bryant, 23 Dec 1805, Amherst Co. VA.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Phoebe Bryant and James Rowsey, 21 Oct 1812, Amherst Co. VA, second marriage for Phoebe Bias so first husband Lewis Bryant assumed to have died before 1812.

Rowland Bias1

Male, ID #3327, (about 1793 - 17 May 1875)

Parents:

Father: Obadiah Bias Sr.1 b. b 1762
Mother: S. Polly (?)1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1793He was born about 1793 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Death17 May 1875He died on 17 May 1875 in McComas, Cabell County, West Virginia.1

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Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 20 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S315] West Virginia Vital Records, death record, Rowland Bias, 17 May 1875, McComas, Cabell County, West Virginia, age 82, born Amherst Co. , VA, father O. Bias, mother S. Bias.

S. Polly (?)1,2

Female, ID #3328
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriageabout 1785She married Obadiah Bias Sr., son of James Bias and Elizabeth (?), about 1785.1,3

Children with Obadiah Bias Sr.:

John Bias2 (a 1788 - 25 Jan 1860)
Rowland Bias1 (a 1793 - 17 May 1875)

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Other information

Last Edited: 23 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S315] West Virginia Vital Records, death record, Rowland Bias, 17 May 1875, McComas, Cabell County, West Virginia, age 82, born Amherst Co. , VA, father O. Bias, mother S. Bias.
  2. [S315] West Virginia Vital Records, death record, John Byas, 25 Jan 1860, Harry's Creek, Putnam County, West Virginia, age 71y 6m, born Giles Co. , VA, father Obediah Bias, mother Polly Bias.
  3. [S1045] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families 1790 - Virginia, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Obediah Byas, 1 white, 0 blacks, assume he was unmarried in 1783.

John Bias1

Male, ID #3329, (about 1788 - 25 January 1860)

Parents:

Father: Obadiah Bias Sr.1 b. b 1762
Mother: S. Polly (?)1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1788He was born about 1788 in Giles County, Virginia.1
Death25 Jan 1860He died on 25 Jan 1860 in Harry's Creek, Putnam County, West Virginia.1

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Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 20 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S315] West Virginia Vital Records, death record, John Byas, 25 Jan 1860, Harry's Creek, Putnam County, West Virginia, age 71y 6m, born Giles Co. , VA, father Obediah Bias, mother Polly Bias.

Polly Bryant1,2

Female, ID #3330, (say 1800 - )

Parents:

Father: Littleberry Bryant3
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1800She was born say 1800.2
Marriage4 Mar 1819She married James R. Bias, son of John Bias, on 4 Mar 1819 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

Child with James R. Bias:

Littleberry Bias5 (Apr 1825 - bt Jun 1900 - Apr 1910)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Deed-Land10 Oct 1834She was a cograntee with Eliza Ann Mitchell in the transfer of 100 acres on James River at the west side of the Piney Mountain branch in Amherst County, Virginia, from Littleberry Bryant on 10 Oct 1834. Consideration was $1 and love for his children..3
Census18401 Jun 1840She was probably the female, age 50 to 59, in James R. Bias's household on the 1840 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4

 

Other information

Last Edited: 27 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book V, p.148, 10 Oct 1834, 100a on James River, west side of Piney Mountain branch, Littleberry Bryant to his 4 children Polly B. Byous, Jordan S. Quinn, Eliza Ann Mitchell, and Marvell L. Bryant, for love and $1.
  2. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, James Byas and Polly Bryant, 4 Mar 1819, Amherst Co. VA.
  3. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book V, p.148, 10 Oct 1834, 100a on James River, west side of Piney Mountain branch, Littleberry Bryant to his 4 children Polly S. Byous, Jordan S. Quinn, Eliza Ann Mitchell, and Marvell L. Bryant, for love and $1.
  4. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.202 (stamped), line 21, James Byers household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 22 Nov 2018. Male 15-19, male 20-29, male 50-59 (James), female 15-19, female 20-29, female 30-39, female 50-59 (wife Elizabeth).
  5. [S622] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Marriage Bonds 1801-1854, p.34 B, Berry Byars (Byas) and Nancy Mitchell, original page 294, 13 Oct 1845, consent of James R. Byers (under age), consent of S. B. Mitchell, surety Alfred Byars and G.W. Hicks. Minister Return records name a B. Byas.

Elizabeth Bias1,2,3

Female, ID #3331, (9 October 1856 - 8 April 1937)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth9 Oct 1856She was born on 9 Oct 1856 in Cabell County, Virginia.2,1,3
Marriage21 Mar 1895She married Littleberry Bias, son of James R. Bias and Polly Bryant, on 21 Mar 1895 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia.2
Death8 Apr 1937She died on 8 Apr 1937 in Wayne County, West Virginia, at age 80.3

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EventDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Bias was also known as Lizzie.2
Census19001 Jun 1900She was listed as Littleberry Bias's wife on the 1900 census in Guyandotte, Cabell County, West Virginia.1
Census191015 Apr 1910She was listed as the head of household on the 1910 census in Wayne County, West Virginia.4

 

Other information

Last Edited: 21 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), West Virginia, Cabell County, Huntington, p.15, dwelling 302, family 323, Berry Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 21 Nov 2018. Berry, age 75,born Apr 1825, Elizabeth, age 44, born Oct 1855, West Virginia.
  2. [S623] West VA Marriages,1785-1971, Berry Bias and Lizzie Waters, 21 Mar 1895, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, Berry, age 69, born Amherst Co. VA, Lizzie, age 40, born Cabell Co. VA.
  3. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., memorial no. 106958463, Elizabeth Bias (1856-1937) entry, Brumfield Cemetery, Shoals, Wayne County, West Virginia, born 9 Oct 1856, Cabell Co WVA, died 8 Apr 1937, Wayne Co WVA, daughter of David Hughes Bias and Sarah Davies, first married William Walter in 1874, then married Littleberry "Berry" Bias in 1895.
  4. [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), West Virginia, Wayne County, Ceredo, p.7A, Lizzie Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 21 Nov 2018. Lizzie Bias, age 56, widowed, Frank Walters, age 27, son.

James R. Bias1,2

Male, ID #3332, (about 1789 - July 1878)

Parents:

Father: John Bias3 b. b 1763
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1789He was born about 1789 in Virginia.4,5
Marriage4 Mar 1819He married Polly Bryant, daughter of Littleberry Bryant, on 4 Mar 1819 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
DeathJul 1878He died in Jul 1878 in Cabell County, West Virginia.4

Child with Polly Bryant:

Littleberry Bias2 (Apr 1825 - bt Jun 1900 - Apr 1910)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18401 Jun 1840He was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 census in Amherst County, Virginia.6
Marriage13 Oct 1845He consented to the marriage of Littleberry Bias and Nancy Mitchell on 13 Oct 1845 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Census18601 Jun 1860He was listed as a household member living with Littleberry Bias on the 1860 census in Cabell County, Virginia.5
Census18701 Jun 1870He was listed as a household member living with Littleberry Bias on the 1870 census in Barboursville, Cabell County, West Virginia.7

 

Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2020

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, James Byas and Polly Bryant, 4 Mar 1819, Amherst Co. VA.
  2. [S622] Bailey Fulton Davis, Amherst Co. Marriage Bonds 1801-1854, p.34 B, Berry Byars (Byas) and Nancy Mitchell, original page 294, 13 Oct 1845, consent of James R. Byers (under age), consent of S. B. Mitchell, surety Alfred Byars and G.W. Hicks. Minister Return records name a B. Byas.
  3. [S1044] Four Grandsons of James Byas of Amherst County VA also named James, Informal Genealogical Notes, 4 Dec 2009, unknown repository, James R. Byas, son of Jonathan Byas, born c. 1790, married Mary "Polly" Bryant 4 Mar 1819.
  4. [S315] West Virginia Vital Records, death record, James Bias, Jul 1878, Cabell County, West Virginia, age 89, born Virginia.
  5. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell County, p. 14, dwelling 97, family 94, Berry Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 21 Nov 2018. Berry, age 35, Sarah, age 25, 3 children ages 2-7, Mary Collins, age 25, William Collins, age 3, James R. Bias, age 80.
  6. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.202 (stamped), line 21, James Byers household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 22 Nov 2018. Male 15-19, male 20-29, male 50-59 (James), female 15-19, female 20-29, female 30-39, female 50-59 (wife Elizabeth).
  7. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), West Virginia, Cabell County, Barboursville, page 10, Berry Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 22 Nov 2018. Berry Bias, age 44, Sarah, age 35, James, age 76, 7 children ages 2 to 17.

Elizabeth Whitten1

Female, ID #3333, (say 1786 - )
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthsay 1786She was born say 1786.1
Marriage22 Nov 1802She married James R. Bias, son of Larkin Bias and Ellen (?), on 22 Nov 1802 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18106 Aug 1810She was probably the female, age 16 to 25, in James R. Bias's household on the 1810 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Census18207 Aug 1820She was probably the female, age 26 to 44, in James R. Bias's household on the 1820 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Census18301 Jun 1830She was probably the female, age 40 to 49, in James R. Bias's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Census18501 Jun 1850She was listed as a household member living with James R. Bias on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.5

 

Other information

Last Edited: 27 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S378] War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, James Byas, Amherst Co. Virginia, Pension numbers SO 24868 and SC 15906, died 22 Apr 1872, last residence Amherst Co. VA, age 85 in July 1871, married Elizabeth Whitten on 22 Nov 1802 in Amherst Co. VA.
  2. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.6B, line 14, James Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 22 Nov 2018. 2 males under 10, male 26-44 (James), 2 females under 10, female 16-25 (wife Elizabeth).
  3. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.20 (stamped), line 31, James Byas household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 22 Nov 2018. 3 males under 10, 2 males 10-15, male 26-44 (James), 3 females under 10, female 10-15, female 26-44 (wife Elizabeth).
  4. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.528 (stamped), line 16, James Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 22 Nov 2018. Males 5-9, male 10-14, male 15-19, male 50-59 (James), female 5-9, female 10-14, 2 females 15-19, female 20-29, female 40-49 (wife Elizabeth).
  5. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, Eastern District, page 96 (stamped), James Bias household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 22 Nov 2018. James Bias, age 60, Elizabeth, age 60, Sarah, age 40, Matilda, age 20, Nancy J., age 11.

Lucinda Bias1

Female, ID #3334, (about 1797 - 23 September 1890)

Parents:

Father: Roland Bias1,2 b. bt 1760 - 1767, d. a 1837
Mother: Nancy (?)1 d. b Sep 1804
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1797She was born about 1797.1,2
Marriage28 Sep 1818She married Samuel Nicely, son of Samuel Nicely and Hannah (?), on 28 Sep 1818 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Death23 Sep 1890She died on 23 Sep 1890 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.2

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Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 22 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Samuel Nicely Jr. and Lucinda Byars, 28 Sep 1818, Amherst Co. VA, daughter of Boling R. Byars.
  2. [S570] West VA Deaths,1853-1973, Lucinda Nicely, 23 Sep 1890, Greenbrier Co. WVA, age 93, married, spouse Samuel Nicely, daughter of R. and E. Bias.

William Mitchell1

Male, ID #3335, (4 July 1871 - )

Parents:

Father: Alexander Mitchell1 b. a 1829
Mother: Susan Bryant1 b. a 1834
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth4 Jul 1871He was born on 4 Jul 1871 in Campbell County, Virginia.1

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Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 2 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 4 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 24 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S453] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917, index, William Mitchell entry, born 4 Jul 1871, Campbell Co. VA, son of Alexander and Susan Mitchell.

George W. Mitchell1

Male, ID #3336, (about 1856 - )

Parents:

Father: Alexander Mitchell1 b. a 1829
Mother: Susan Bryant1 b. a 1834
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1856He was born about 1856 in Virginia.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18601 Jun 1860He was listed as a household member living with Alexander Mitchell on the 1860 census in Rockbridge County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 2 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 4 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 24 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Campbell County, Brookville District, p. 449B, A. Mitchell household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 28 Dec 2015. A. Mitchell, age 39, Susan Mitchell, age 36, George W., age 14, Martha A., age 7.
  2. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Rockbridge County, District 7, p.24, line 36, dwelling 136, family 136, A. Mitchell household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 24 Nov 2018. A. Mitchell, age 32, carpenter, Susan, age 25, George W., age 3, Nancy, age 65.

Martha A. Mitchell1

Female, ID #3337, (about 1863 - )

Parents:

Father: Alexander Mitchell1 b. a 1829
Mother: Susan Bryant1 b. a 1834
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1863She was born about 1863 in Virginia.1

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Relationships:
1st cousin 2 times removed of Wealthy Edward Mitchell
1st cousin 4 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 24 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Campbell County, Brookville District, p. 449B, A. Mitchell household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 28 Dec 2015. A. Mitchell, age 39, Susan Mitchell, age 36, George W., age 14, Martha A., age 7.

William Bryant1

Male, ID #3338
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Martha (?).1

Child with Martha (?):

Susan Bryant+1 (a 1834 - )

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Other information

Last Edited: 24 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Alexander Mitchell and Susan Bryant, 28 Dec 1854, Amherst Co. VA, groom age 29, born Amherst Co., groom's parents Sam and Rebecca Mitchell, bride age 23, born Amherst Co., bride's parents William and Martha Bryant.

Martha (?)1

Female, ID #3339
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married William Bryant.1

Child with William Bryant:

Susan Bryant+1 (a 1834 - )

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Other information

Last Edited: 24 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940, Alexander Mitchell and Susan Bryant, 28 Dec 1854, Amherst Co. VA, groom age 29, born Amherst Co., groom's parents Sam and Rebecca Mitchell, bride age 23, born Amherst Co., bride's parents William and Martha Bryant.

Lee Lenwood Ashley1

Male, ID #3340, (31 July 1881 - 26 January 1971)

Parents:

Father: William Lee Ashley1 b. a Sep 1836, d. bt 1903 - 1907
Mother: Mary Ann Campbell1 b. a 1846, d. Jul 1887
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth31 Jul 1881He was born on 31 Jul 1881 in Nelson County, Virginia.1
Death26 Jan 1971He died on 26 Jan 1971 in Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 89.1

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Other information

Relationships:
Uncle of Hattie Pride White
Great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 3 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S1048] Lee Lenwood Ashley, Virginia Death Certificate, born 31 Jul 1881 in Nelson Co., Virginia, died 26 Jan 1971 in Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, Virginia, son of William Lee Ashley and Mary Campbell.

Charles M. Ashley1

Male, ID #3341, (12 December 1880 - 1 April 1959)

Parents:

Father: William Lee Ashley1 b. a Sep 1836, d. bt 1903 - 1907
Mother: Mary Ann Campbell1 b. a 1846, d. Jul 1887
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth12 Dec 1880He was born on 12 Dec 1880 in Nelson County, Virginia.2,1
Death1 Apr 1959He died on 1 Apr 1959 in Nelson County, Virginia, at age 78.1

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EventDateDescription
Census19001 Jun 1900He was listed as a household member on the 1900 census in Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia. He was living in the household of William E. Henderson as a hired farm worker.2

 

Other information

Relationships:
Uncle of Hattie Pride White
Great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 25 May 2020

Citations

  1. [S1049] Charles M. Ashley, Virginia Death Certificate, born 12 Dec 1878 in Nelson Co., Virginia, died 1 Apr 1959 in Nelson Co., Virginia, son of William Ashley and Mary Campbell.
  2. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, Lovingston, sheet 12B, ED 83, Wm. E. Henderson household (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 4 Dec 2018. Charles Ashley, age 19, born 1880, hired hand in the household of William E. Henderson.
 

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