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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, James Demasters Etc vs John W. Tilford Etc||1867-012||Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that Francis Demasters, daughter of James Demaster and his second wife ___ Stevens, married John Campbell, and that two children were living, G.W. Campbell and Permelia who married Jesse Massie.
2. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, index number 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demaster married twice, first to _____ Campbell and second to ___ Stevens.
3. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, index number 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that Francis Demasters, daughter of James Demaster and his second wife ___ Stevens, married John Campbell, and that two children were living, G.W. Campbell and Permelia who married Jesse Massie.

Stevens¹

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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that Francis Demasters, daughter of James Demaster and his second wife ___ Stevens, married John Campbell, and that two children were living, G.W. Campbell and Permelia who married Jesse Massie.

Campbell¹

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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demaster married twice, first to _____ Campbell and second to ___ Stevens.

Elizabeth Demaster^1,2

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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, bith deceased by July 1859.
2. [S1522] Amherst County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1779-1912, Exrs. of George Campbell Sr vs. Admr. of George Campbell Sr, index number 1823-009; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=009-1823-009 : accessed 9 Jan 2022),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index.
3. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, index number 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, both deceased by July 1859, and Betsy Demaster was married to George Campbell.

John Demaster¹

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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married first (unknown) Campbell and had children John Demasters and Betsy Demasters, bith deceased by July 1859.

Edward Demaster¹

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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).

James Demaster¹

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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).

Rachel Demaster¹

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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).
2. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, index number 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blane).
3. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, George Blain and Elez. Steven Rachel Masten (Demasters), 3 Mar 1790, Amherst County, VA.
4. [S352] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, George Kippin and Company vs. George Blaine, index number 1830-023; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1830-023),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes an affidavit by Rachel Blaine, widow of George Baline, dated 3 Jul 1822.
5. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, index number 1867-012, Case includes a copy of the will of George Blane dated 28 May 1811 that names wife Rachel and no children. Will was proved in Nelson County Court on 29 May 1811.

George Blaine¹

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1. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, James Demasters et al vs. John W. Tilford et al, index number 1867-012; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1867-012),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blane).
2. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, index number 1867-012, Case includes a lineage of the Demasters family which states that James Demasters married second (unknown) Stevens and had children Francis (married John Campbell), Edward, James, and Rachel (married George Blaine).
3. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, George Blain and Elez. Steven Rachel Masten (Demasters), 3 Mar 1790, Amherst County, VA.
4. [S1366] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, index number 1867-012, Case includes a copy of the will of George Blane dated 28 May 1811 that names wife Rachel and no children. Will was proved in Nelson County Court on 29 May 1811.
5. [S1928] Nelson County, Virginia, Will Book A, 1808-1818: pp. 219-220, George Blaine inventory, 25 Aug 1812; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P4-X8S1): accessed 21 Jan 2026), image group number 7643962, image 138 of 495. sales to Rachel Blaine (widow) and Parmenas Bryant.

Peter Rucker, Jr¹

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1. [S204] Essex County, Virginia, Wills and Deeds Book 13, 1707-1711: pp. 90-91, Coghill to Rucker deed, 28 Jan 1727/28; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89GY-394V-Y): accessed 25 Jan 2026), image group number 7642293, image 94 of 903. Frederick Coghill and wife Sarah to John Rucker, for 2000 lbs tobacco paid by Peter Rucker, 56 acres on a branch of Cockleshell Creek.
2. [S33] Assumption of this researcher:Rucker family lived in Essex County, VA until about 1734 when son John purchased land for them in Spotsylvania County which became part of Orange County in 1748.
3. [S1389] Robinson, Jean B., "Peter Rucker, Immigrant," The Rucker Society Newsletter vol. 6, no. 2 (Jun 1995): 18; online archive, The Rucker Family Society Homepage (http://www.theruckerfamilysociety.org/V6_N2.pdf : accessed 2015).

Larkin Bias^1,2

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1. [S676] Davis, Rev. Bailey Fulton, compiler, Book - Deeds of Amherst County, Virginia, 1807-1827, Books L-R, (Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1985). p.307, 26 Oct 1825, Roland Bias and wife Nancy to Larkin Bias, 150 acres at Pea Vine Mountain where Roland Bias lives.
2. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax Lists, 1782-1803, 1782, Larkin Biass, 1 white males over 21, 5 cattle, 2 horses; Family History Library; microfilm no. 2024457.
3. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 202 (stamped), Larkin Byers household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 18 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 15-19, male 90-99 (Larkin)9 slaves.
4. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 18 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89, female 90-99, 6 slaves.
5. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 80, Larkin Bias household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 18 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 16-25, male 45+ (Larkin), 3 females under 10, 2 females 10-15, female 16-25, female 45+.
6. [S1043] , "West Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1932," database without images, FamilySearch, Phebe Rowsey, died 18 Jul 1859, Cabell Co. West Virginia, age 77 (born c1782), born East Virginia, wife of James Rowsey, daughter of Larkin and Ellen Bias.
7. [S426] Bureau of the Census, Book - Heads of Families, 1790 Virginia Census, (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1908). p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Larkin Byas, 5 whites, 0 blacks, assume he was married with 3 children by 1783, so estimate marriage occurred about 1785.
8. [S1035] Rev. Bailey Fulton Davis, compiler, Book - Amherst County Wills, 1761-1865, (Greenville, SC: Souther Historical Press, 1985). p.38, Larkin Byas entry, from Will Book 10, p. 387, Administrator's Bond of James Byas filed 20 Sep 1841.
9. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1782 to 1790, listed as Larkin Biass or Bias or Byass.
10. [S426] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families, 1790 Virginia Census, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Larkin Byas, 5 whites, 0 blacks.
11. [S426] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families, 1790 Virginia Census, p.48, Amherst County, 1785, Larkin Byas, 6 whites, 0 blacks.
12. [S1046] Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 25, 1791-1792: pp. 318-319, Larkin Byers, 280 acres, 13 Dec 1791; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-4/091/301-400.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Larkin Byers, 280 acres on Dancing and Autor Creeks, assignee of James Shasteen, survey dated 22 Apr 1788.
13. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1793 to 1803, listed as Larkin Biass or Bias or Byass, 1 male >21 from 1793 to 1796, 2 males >21 from 1797 to 1803.
14. [S2078] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book G, 1791-1796: pp. 431-432, Johnson to Byas deed, 23 Mar 1794; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-Q9WT-Q): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893712, images 561-562 of 702. Lucy Johnson, executor of Robert Johnson, dec'd, to Larkin Byas, for £45, 325 acres on south side of Pedlar River, patent of 27 Oct 1766.
15. [S1891] Virginia, Land Office Grants, No. 53, 1804: p. 458, Larkin Bias 30 acres, 13 Nov 1804; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-7/119/401-495.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Thomas Morris, George Morris, and Larkin Bias, 30 acres on Cedar Creek in Amherst County, Virginia.
16. [S1041] Virginia, Land Office Grants No. 53, 1804: pp. 491-492, Larkin Bias, 22 acres, 13 Nov 1804; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-7/119/401-495.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Larkin Bias, 22 acres on waters of the Pedlar River and Cornfield branch in Amherst County, Virginia.
17. [S2109] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book L, 1807-1811: pp. 120-121, Jenkins to Byas deed, 16 Feb 1808; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-FQMR-M): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8140711, image 424 of 633. Thomas Jenkins to Rolling Byas, unspecified acres for £33 on the headwaters of the Otter and Cocke's (Creeks) in Amherst Co. VA, Larkin Bias was one witness.
18. [S2107] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book N, 1816-1818: pp. 570-571, Eubank to Bias deed, 24 Nov 1817; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSRY-XQCS-V): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8316257, image 711 of 733. Thomas N. Eubank and wife to Larkin Bias, unspecified acres for $1600 on Rocky Row Creek at Rocky Row Mountain.
19. [S2086] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book P, 1821-1824: pp. 483-484, Eubank to Bias deed verification, 19 Nov 1818; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3Q1-P9K6-V): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8571073, images 676-677 of 718. Order to James Ware and Richard N. Eubank to quiz Jane Eubank, wife of Thomas N. Eubank, as to deed of 24 Nov 1817 to Larking Bias, 600 acres, done 13 Sep 1823.
20. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018, male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
21. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 202 (stamped), Larkin Byers household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 18 Nov 2018, male 15-19, male 90-99 (Larkin), 9 slaves.

Nancy¹

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1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Samuel Orendorf and Polly Byass, 8 Mar 1810, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolin and Nancy Byas. Since marriage is only 6 years after the marriage of Roland Byas and second wife Nancy Jenkins, the Nancy named as the mother of Polly is assumed to be the first wife of Roland Byas..

Polly Bias¹

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1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Samuel Orendorf and Polly Byass, 8 Mar 1810, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolin and Nancy Byas. Since marriage is only 6 years after the marriage of Roland Byas and second wife Nancy Jenkins, the Nancy named as the mother of Polly is assumed to be the first wife of Roland Byas..

Samuel Orendorf¹

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1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Samuel Orendorf and Polly Byass, 8 Mar 1810, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolin and Nancy Byas. Since marriage is only 6 years after the marriage of Roland Byas and second wife Nancy Jenkins, the Nancy named as the mother of Polly is assumed to be the first wife of Roland Byas..

James Bias¹

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1. [S1040] Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 40, 1771-1772: pp. 476-477, James Bias, 230 acres, 3 Aug 1771; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-2/039-2/455-555.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). James Bias, 230 acres on south fork of Huff's Creek in Amherst County, Virginia.
2. [S33] Assumption of this researcher:Assumes he was about the same age as wife Elizabeth.
3. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 18 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
4. [S2098] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book C, 1769-1773: p. 192, James Bias land survey, 10 Mar 1762; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-49PY-V): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893710, image 531 of 726. 230 acres surveyed by William Cabell for James Bias.
5. [S33] Assumption:Assume she was about age 20 when married.
6. [S2091] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book E, 1778-1785: p. 526, Bias to Cooksey deed, 2 Aug 1784; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-CFMH): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893711, image 560 of 617. James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
7. [S33] Assumption:Signed deed in Aug 1784 so still living then.
8. [S2096] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book C, 1769-1773: p. 204, James Bias survey for 53 acres, 4 Apr 1771; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4H-49PB-3): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893710, image 537 of 726. 53 acres surveyed by William Cabell for James Bias.
9. [S2073] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book D, 1773-1778: pp. 21-22, Byous to Manees deed of trust, 18 Nov 1772; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-CNJ6): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893711, images 23-24 of 617. James Byous to James Manees, deed of trust, 5 shillings for cows, pigs, dishes, etc, recorded 5 Jul 1773.
10. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax Lists, 1782-1803, 1782, James Biass, 2 white males over 21, 6 cattle, 2 horses; Family History Library; microfilm no. 2024457.
11. [S426] Bureau of the Census, Book - Heads of Families, 1790 Virginia Census, (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1908). p.48, Amherst County, 1783, James Byas, 6 whites, 0 blacks.
12. [S2093] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book E, 1778-1785: p. 420, Bias to Camden deed, 31 May 1783; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-CFWH): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893711, image 506 of 617. James Bias sold 60 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to William Camden for £24.

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1. [S2091] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book E, 1778-1785: p. 526, Bias to Cooksey deed, 2 Aug 1784; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS4C-CFMH): accessed 2 Feb 2026), image group number 7893711, image 560 of 617. James Bias and wife Elizabeth sold 170 acres on south branch of Huff's Creek to Lemaster Cooksey for £78.
2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 18 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
3. [S33] Assumption of this researcher:Assume she was about age 20 when married.

Obadiah Bias, Sr.¹

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1. [S1042] Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 64, 1813-1815: p. 437, Obadiah Bias, 75 acres, 20 Feb 1815; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-5/130/401-500.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Obadiah Bias Sr. and John Fullerton, 75 acres on a flat ridge on the west side of Guyandotte in Cabell County, Virginia.
2. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax Lists, 1782-1803, 1783, Lexington Parish, appears as Obadiah Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old; Family History Library; microfilm no. 2024457.
3. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell County, Barboursville, page 80, Obadiah Bias household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 18 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male under 10, male 16-25, male 45+ (Obadiah), female 45+.
4. [S315] , "West Virginia Vital Records," database with images, West Virginia Culture Center, death record, Rowland Bias, 17 May 1875, McComas, Cabell County, West Virginia, age 82, born Amherst Co. , VA, father O. Bias, mother S. Bias.
5. [S426] Bureau of the Census, Book - Heads of Families, 1790 Virginia Census, (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1908). p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Obediah Byas, 1 white, 0 blacks, assume he was unmarried in 1783.
6. [S1034] Amherst County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1790-1794: p. 159, McCabe vs Burks lawsuit, 3 May 1791; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-NSZ9-G): accessed 27 Jan 2026), image group number 8140713, image 87 of 718. pp. 437-438||6 Nov 1780, examination of Lucky Dimond, James Shasteen, John Byas, and Obed Bias. Transcript from http://www.shasteen.com/genealogy/Amherst_Co_VA_Rule_Order_Book.htm.
7. [S1975] Amherst County, Virginia, Court Orders, Book, 1773-1782: pp. 437-438, Obed Bias trial, 6 Nov 1780; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLD-137Y-D): accessed 27 Jan 2026), image group number 8189994, image 522 of 834. Examination of Lucky Dimond, James Shasteen, John Byas, and Obed Bias, "being Charged with Feloniously Stealing from John Wood Senr. one Brown Linnen Shirt and Sundry other Goods".
8. [S426] Bureau of the Census, Heads of Families, 1790 Virginia Census, p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Obediah Byas, 1 white, 0 blacks.
9. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1786, Lexington Parish, appears as Obadiah Byass, one male tithable over 21 years old, 1 horse, 2 cattle.
10. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1787, Lexington Parish, appears as Obadiah Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old, 2 horse, 4 cattle.
11. [S1893] Virginia, Land Office Grants No. 40, 1771-1772: p. 590, Obediah Byas, 50 acres, 20 Nov 1798; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-4/106/501-600.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Obediah Byas, 50 acres on the north side of Walkers Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia, Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 19493 and 9012, surveyed 14 Feb 1789.
12. [S1892] Virginia, Land Office Grants No. 64, 1813-1815: pp. 391-392, Obadiah Bias, 100 acres, 4 Feb 1815; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-5/130/301-400.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Obadiah Bias Sr, 100 acres at Tyler's Creek on a branch of the Guyandotte River in Cabell County, Virginia.

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1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Jonas Nicely and Jane or Jennie Byas, 27 Nov 1811, Amherst Co. VA, bride daughter of Rolen Byas.
2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, sheet 508 (stamped), Jonas Nicely household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 17 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 40-49 (Jonas), male 5-9, female 30-39 (probably wife Jane/Jennie), female under 5, 2 females 5-9, female 10-14.
3. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Cabell County, sheet 47 (stamped), Jonas Nicely household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 17 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 40-49 (Jonas), male 10-14, female 40-49 (probably wife Jane/Jennie), female 10-14.

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1. [S954] Amherst County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax Lists, 1782-1803, 1784 to 1803, Lexington Parish, appears as John Byass or John Bias, one male tithable over 21 years old; Family History Library; microfilm no. 2024457.
2. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 5B, John Bias household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 18 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male under 10, male 10-15, male 45+ (John), female under 10, female 26-44.
3. [S1034] Amherst County, Virginia, Court Orders, 1790-1794: p. 159, McCabe vs Burks lawsuit, 3 May 1791; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKW-NSZ9-G): accessed 27 Jan 2026), image group number 8140713, image 87 of 718. pp. 437-438||6 Nov 1780, examination of Lucky Dimond, James Shasteen, John Byas, and Obed Bias. Transcript from http://www.shasteen.com/genealogy/Amherst_Co_VA_Rule_Order_Book.htm.
4. [S1975] Amherst County, Virginia, Court Orders, Book, 1773-1782: pp. 437-438, Obed Bias trial, 6 Nov 1780; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLD-137Y-D): accessed 27 Jan 2026), image group number 8189994, image 522 of 834. Examination of Lucky Dimond, James Shasteen, John Byas, and Obed Bias, "being Charged with Feloniously Stealing from John Wood Senr. one Brown Linnen Shirt and Sundry other Goods".
5. [S426] Bureau of the Census, Book - Heads of Families, 1790 Virginia Census, (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1908). p.48, Amherst County, 1783, John Byas, 7 whites, 0 blacks.

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1. [S1043] , "West Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1932," database without images, FamilySearch, Phebe Rowsey, died 18 Jul 1859, Cabell Co. West Virginia, age 77 (born c1782), born East Virginia, wife of James Rowsey, daughter of Larkin and Ellen Bias.
2. [S2107] Amherst County, Virginia, Deeds, Book N, 1816-1818: pp. 570-571, Eubank to Bias deed, 24 Nov 1817; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSRY-XQCS-V): accessed 4 Feb 2026), image group number 8316257, image 711 of 733. Thomas N. Eubank and wife to Larkin Bias, unspecified acres for $1600 on Rocky Row Creek at Rocky Row Mountain.
3. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 508 (stamped), Larkin Bias household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 18 Nov 2018, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 5-9, male 70-79 (Larkin), female 20-29, female 80-89 (assumed to be wife Ellen), female 90-99 (assumed to be mother Elizabeth), 6 slaves.
4. [S426] Bureau of the Census, Book - Heads of Families, 1790 Virginia Census, (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1908). p.48, Amherst County, 1783, Larkin Byas, 5 whites, 0 blacks, assume he was married with 3 children by 1783, so estimate marriage occurred about 1785.

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1. [S1043] , "West Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1932," database without images, FamilySearch, Phebe Rowsey, died 18 Jul 1859, Cabell Co. West Virginia, age 77 (born c1782), born East Virginia, wife of James Rowsey, daughter of Larkin and Ellen Bias.
2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Phoebe Bryant and James Rowsey, 21 Oct 1812, Amherst Co. VA.
3. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," Pheebe Byass and Lewis Bryant, 23 Dec 1805, Amherst Co. VA.

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1. [S1043] , "West Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1854-1932," database without images, FamilySearch, Phebe Rowsey, died 18 Jul 1859, Cabell Co. West Virginia, age 77 (born c1782), born East Virginia, wife of James Rowsey, daughter of Larkin and Ellen Bias.
2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Phoebe Bryant and James Rowsey, 21 Oct 1812, Amherst Co. VA.