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Author: jmbates31
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Thank you for the reply. I have used Google for many thousands of hours, but the
information I need cannot be found on the internet. I have information I believe to be
true, but cannot prove it. Goochland County, VA, was a vast area in 1770 that is now
several counties. I have found 16 different John Carden's in the area and cannot
determine which one is mine. I know he was not a landowner and I think he was the
grandson of John Carden,an indentured servant, but cannot find a written confirmation.
Records are very scarce from the 1600-1700's; not everyone could read & write,
there was no census,and taxes were usually paid by landholders. I located marriage
records, but they don't give the paternal parents. I welcome any suggestions you have
for obtaining proof of the parental connection.
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