AMERICA IN THE 1760s
The Project Gutenberg eBook of History of the United States, by Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard.
The History Place - American Revolution: English Colonial Era
The population in America reached 1,500,000; Boston was destroyed by fire; George III became the new English King.
The above map was found in the History of the U.S. by Charles & Mary Beard. It is well worth the time.
As I put together the family of my Edna C Vineyard, I truly feel that I'm on the correct track. There have been no signs to lead me differently. However, as I tried to write the history of George Vineyard, Jr., Edna's father, I ran into difficulties with Censuses in the 1800s, which is no surprise because they have only the number of people in the household. I stumbled on the 1820 census because the one I have attached doesn't match the number of people in the household. I've backtracked trying to rectify that. Perhaps there is another George Vineyard who would be a cousin, brother, or of some other relation to Edna's family.
With that said, I feel comfortable to give in a nutshell what I do believe of our Vineyard lineage. Further research will be done to see if I have missed the birth of some of Edna's siblings. Until them, I have changed George's status to "Work In Progress."
I will share the information from a blog that I have previously mentioned. It is found at:
George Vineyard Sr and Coley Lineage
I have attempted to contact the author with no return correspondence. Years ago, I also contacted another great Vineyard researcher, Glenda Trogdon. I have recently tried to find her again with no luck. Armed with this combination of the Vineyard history, I feel comfortable sharing what was found on the Vineyard blog. I admire the work the Coley Family has done on the cemetery of Edna's grandfather. They have proven our lineage to the Revolution and restored his gravesite. Her blog is well worth the read.
Here is her information. It is written about Edna's sister, Polly A Vineyard who married William E Coley in 1860. It also brings us full circle to another Quillin/Coley connection. See my post on Oct 8, 2023 to see the scribbles of this connection.
George Vineyard Jr & George Vineyard Sr
"Willam E Coley married Polly A Vineyard Oct 25, 1860 (daugher of George Vineyard Jr and Hannah Hart). They had several children (possibly 5), one was James Lawrence b. 1866 who married Katherine Reed (these are Granddad Issac Coleys parents). James Lawrence Coley and Katherine Reed Coley had 10 children one was Issac Grady Coley b. 1892 married Anna Elizabeth Quillen May 11, 1913 and had 2 children, Angus Coley b. 1914 and William G. Coley b. 1918. William G. Coley married Myronell Osborne 4.8.1939 and had 4 daughters (2 of which were born in the Issac Coley home below) and qualify for the DAR based on George Vineyard Sr's fighting in the American Revolution. Willam Grady Coley died in 1958.
George Vineyard Sr 1759-1852 fought in the Revolutionary War (around 1775-1783) Rev. Solider Pension Number S7794 and was buried on Red Hill (Gate City) Virginia directly behind the Benton Cemetery on Red Hill Road (see photo of original tombstone). Today it is covered in trash and should be cleared for proper viewing. We have asked the City/County several of times to assist with this to no avail. We are trying to get the DAR involved so if anyone can help us with our journey, that would be appreciated!
George Vineyard Sr (son of Christopher Vineyard b. 1733 in Germany and died in 1807 in Virginia) was born 1759, married Mary Campbell in 1790 and died 1852. He is buried on Red Hill in Gate City, VA. They had 5 Children, one was George Vineyard Jr who was born in 1793 and married Hannah Hart (born 1802) in 1829. George Vineyard Jr and Hannah Hart had 7 children, one was Polly A Vineyard who was born Nov 13, 1829 (who married William E Coley b. 1837). George Vineyard Jr died March 20 1860.
George Vineyard Sr's father was Christopher Vineyard who was born in Germany in 1733 and died in Virgina in 1807. Christopher Vineyard was married to an Elizabeth (?) date unknown but came to Virginia from Germany between 1733-1759. Christopher Vineyards father was John Vineyard (married to a Barbara Evick) from Germany and he was born sometime prior to 1733. It is unknown if John Vineyard or his son Christopher Vineyard came to America first."
