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Charlotte County, VA Connections

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My husband, James Smotherman, was the great-great-grandson of Josiah E. Stokes, born in Virginia in 1812.? Josiah E. was the son of John H. Stokes and Polly Duffer, who married in Charlotte County in 1810.

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John H. Stokes and his family came with his parents Josiah Stokes and Mary Hanes (Haynes, Haines, etc.) to Williamson County TN where they are located in the 1820 census and where I now live.? Mary Hanes was the daughter of John Hanes, who died leaving a will in Charlotte County about 1816, and his wife Phebe.? Phebe is said to be a Brizendine.

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Recently I was excited to learn by paper trail that my husband is related to our neighbor and friend, Willis G., who is also a Duffer descendant.? Their nearest common ancestor is Edmond Duffer and his wife, said to be Mary Elizabeth Smith.

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I am fascinated by DNA genealogy and Willis G. was kind enough to take a DNA test for me.? Sadly, as they are 6^th cousin once removed, they did not have enough matching DNA to show up.? I continue to work on Willis’ tree and hope that some other cousin therein will have a DNA match.

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My goals right now are to prove that Edmund Duffer’s wife was Mary Elizabeth Smith and John Hanes’ wife was Phebe Brizendine.? Any clue very much appreciated.

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I have a good collection of Bedford County, TN material and would be happy to search that material for anyone who has a need.

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Carolyn Odle Smotherman