Re: Sam CONN 1763-1806, Russell, VA; killed dur. travel KY
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Re: Sam CONN 1763-1806, Russell, VA; killed dur. travel KY
frank conn 10/02/10
I guess this isn't your Benjamin's line, but one thing I found out from our Lee County trip was that Gerrard Trammel Conn was the first Postmaster of Abingdon, VA.That gave me pause... maybe my Sam was of the Rev. Hugh's line afterall, 'cause Abingdon is only 40-50 mi from where I think my Sam Conn and Hannah Ely Conn were in Turkey Cove Gap (now Seminar, VA).
I have to give credit to a fine gentleman named Dennis McFerran who researched my Sam's line about 10-12 years ago.He has been a great help in advising me.I don't know if he wishes to be active in the search for Sam's parents at this time.
I found the following under: Notable Southern Families VOL. II pp. 111-112, The Thomas Parks Family: English Naming Patterns - Until the mid 1800's, most people of English or Scottish descent followed the following naming pattern:
First born son named for Father's Father.
Second born son named for Mother's Father.
Third born son named for Father
Fourth born son named for Father's eldest brother.
First born daughter named for Mother's Mother
Second born daughter named for Father's Mother
Third born daughter named for Mother
Fourth-born daughter named for Mother's eldest sister.
and, as you mentioned, if a child dies, the next child of the same sex is named after the child who died; i.e.,SOMEBODY has to carry on the "paternal grandpa's line".
I found this info to be helpful sometimes.
I am always looking for corrections or additions, so please feel free to advise me....anyone who reads this.
Thanks,
Linda