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 →