Category Archives: SAUNDERS

I have recently come upon information that I am a close relative of the late Otis E. Saunders of Louisiana, whose descendancy from a Lemuel Saunders of Pittsylvania County, Virginia is genealogically proven. The next step is genealogically to establish … Continue reading →

In a previous post about Julius Saunders of Bedford County, and the fact that he apprenticed three boys born to Priscilla Carter Burnett, the wife of Williamson Burnett. All three of the boys were disinherited and repudiated by Williamson Burnett … Continue reading →

WHB: Justin Sanders selected these land transactions as relevant to a Saunders family history. This post supplements Selected 17th Century Land Transactions between York and Rappahonnock (North of Mattapony) Rivers of Virginia. 1639 18 April 1639 – Richard Sanders, servant of … Continue reading →

The following information was compiled by Justin Sanders: 1502 William Saunders, 1502-1571, born at Ewell, Surrey County, England; son of Henry Saundres (1456-1519) Joan Lepton. Known siblings: Nicholas, 1488-1549; Agnes, 1501-1530; Margaret, 1504; Cornelia. Quote of Lord Burgley (William Cecil) … Continue reading →

Further correspondence with Justin Sanders: Hi Justin – Great work (your research on the descendants of the Saunders family of Charlwood, Surrey, England). I’d like to spend some time on what can be learned of connecting families in Bristol and … Continue reading →

Below continues Justin Sanders’ exploration of the Saunders family of Charlwood, Surrey, England and their descendants. See Conversations with Justin Sanders regarding English Connections of Sanders/Saunders Families of Virginia and subsequent entries under the “Saunders” category.   Most of the following information … Continue reading →

WHB: Justin Sanders selected these land transactions as relevant to a Saunders family history: 1646 20 Jun 1646 – Joseph Croshawe, Charles River Co.,[1] 700 acres “Beg. at the Mill Sw., near lands of Richard Major & John Davis,” for … Continue reading →

Justin Sanders essay on his earliest Virginia ancestors continues: Bill, I’d like to follow up on the note files sent earlier regarding William Sanders and John Saunders of Charles City County, with some thoughts and interpretations of what those records … Continue reading →

Bill, Just read your timeline posts on V&V. Nicely laid out. Wasn’t sure how you would approach it. I followed the links to your earlier writings and came across an entry that is of particular interest to me: “It is possible … Continue reading →

The following timeline was extracted from The History of Parliament, British Political, Social & Local History: the House of Commons 1509-1558 1513 Thomas Saunders born this year or previously, as the oldest surviving son of Nicholas Saunders of Charlwood and Alice, … Continue reading →

WHB -I have constructed a timeline relating to Edward Saunders of Charlwood, Surrey, based on the notes of Justin Sanders. 1595 Edward Sr. was born about 1595 in Charlwood, Surrey County, England. Edward Saunders is believed to be the person … Continue reading →

I have been in communication with Justin Sanders of Phoenix, Arizona, who has successfully identified his direct line of ancestors back through 17th century Virginia and before that to London, England. We have begun a process of comparing research and … Continue reading →

I have pulled together various citations related to possible ancestors residing in or emigrating from 16th or 17th century Wiltshire County, England. The following questions seem to be appropriate: 1) Is there a parallel between the involvement of persons surnamed … Continue reading →

WHB -The following excerpt from a historical treatise of Sarah Saunders Smith, centered on the Massachusetts Bay Colony, is arguably relevant to the study of 17th century emigrants to Virginia surnamed Saunders, Sanders or Sandys:   From Founders of the Massachusetts … Continue reading →

The adjoining Virginia counties of James City and New Kent changed the boundary between them in the 18th century, affecting, among things, the county in which the genealogically important Saint Peters Parish was located. Below is a listing of selected … Continue reading →

WHB: Because of closely matched y-chromosomal DNA of myself and others descended from men surnamed Crump, Kerley or Saunders, it seems possibly useful to compile information on when and where these surnames might be associated. Since all three are found … Continue reading →