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Subject: Re: [VACULPEP] What should we see in Culpeper? --Don--
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:24:43 -0500


Thanks Rebecca and to all who replied, we're looking forward to the trip.

Funny you should mention the James gang. I beleive they lived (at least in latter years) in Kearney, MO, north of Kansas City. My grandfather used to tell the story of how the James boys stopped by his grandfather's house in Lee's Summit (south of the city) to get water for their horses. Didn't rob them or anything, but I guess he could tell who they were.

My ancestors moved to Culpeper following the death of Charles Consolver at or near the Battle of Cowpens, SC in 1782. His wife, Mary Ann and youngest son Martin moved there, But then the trail runs cold. I think she got remarried to a Blair, but can't confirm anything. Hopfully, the trip will hold some answers.

Thanks again,

Don

----- Original Message -----
From: Rebecca Bashaw <>
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 1:34 am
Subject: Re: [VACULPEP] What should we see in Culpeper? --Don--

> Don,
> Besides the Courthouse & Library, there are several things
> around
> the countryside of Culpeper to see. Cedar Mountain (also called
> Slaughter's Mountain by the locals) and the countryside, if you
> are into
> Civil War history. The road in back of the Ross property (also
> called
> Waylands Mill Rd.) was where the final Review took place, people
> came
> from all over to watch. In Mitchell's, Va., there is Mitchell's
> Prebyterian Church which is beautiful on the outside, however on
> the
> inside is even grander! Makes you feel you are in a big church,
> but
> you are not. Incredible! Brandy Station is not far either.
> Going south,
> Spotsylania and the Wilderness Campaign is not far. If you go to
> Charlottesville, Va. a couple hours away, go to Monticello, pay
> the
> money to see as is worth every bit. I remember someone telling
> me the
> James brothers (bank robbers, etc.) were from Culpeper? And if
> you get
> a chance, look and see the Blue Ridge Mountains from around
> Culpeper
> area. As some members here have in the past, wrote to tell us of
> their
> driving experience through the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Skyway
> Trail/View (?), etc. especially during Fall! What a picture I
> had in
> my mind. I hope you have a great time!
>
> Rebecca Bashaw
>
> john W. O'Neal, II wrote:
>
> > derk2001 wrote:
> >
> >> We are traveling through VA over spring break at the end of
> March and
> >> I want
> >> to take my family, (kicking and screaming) through Culpeper to
> do a
> >> little
> >> genealogy research. Does anyone know of any sites "not to be
> missed"?>>
> >>
> >>
> > Hi, Don. The Courthouse and Library are "must see" stops for the
> > traveling genealogist.
> >
> >
> > Cuz'n, John
> > John W. O'Neal, II
> > The O'Neal Genealogy Association, 2004
> >
> >
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