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Surnames: Cary, Carey, Evans, Spencer, Matthew
Classification: Query
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My ancestors were Cary's (Carey's). I have been doing research on the family
since the late 80's. I found a book about Lott Cary in my deceased uncle's
belongings so I think it has some significance to the family. My Cary family lived in
Prince Edward County Virginia. We are the decendants of Ralph and Amy Cary and Anderson
and Elizabeth Cary. Ralph was born about 1828 and Anderson about 1824. Their sisters
were Agnes and Nannie Carey. They both had large families. I have been looking for
information on their parents. Oral history details that their names were
"Jackson" when born but changed when sold to William Cary. I have information
leading back to the early 1800's and am in the process of trying to go back further.
There is a Peter Carey, Booker Carey, Lukinsey Carey (who was an attorney in Lynchburg,
Va), and Rev. Anderson Carey connected with this early family history. Any information
you wish to share would be appreciated. The families lived in the Far!
mville, Hampden areas of Virginia. All located in some township in Prince Edward
County.