I have done a fair amount of research on 19th century properties and
cemeteries in that immediate vicinity (including unlabeled cemeteries within
view of the reservoir), but am working against a deadline, and will not be
able to respond further for several days.

W. Scott Smith
The Antiquaries, LC
www.theantiquaries.com


On 3/18/07, Ronald Whitaker <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> City/county plat maps should identify property owners prior to the sale of
> land and construction of the reservoir.  If the property was used as a
> rental the tenants would probably not be identified in county
> records.  Were
> any cemeteries relocated?  If so, they should be in the public records.
>
> Ron
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jodi" < [log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 11:46 AM
> Subject: Query: City of Lynchburg Reservoir
>
>
> > Dear all,
> >
> > I am looking for primary or secondary sources about the construction of
> > the
> > City of Lynchburg reservoir.  I am particularly interested in the
> records
> > of
> > family relocation.  Are there archives?  Any information would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Jodi
> >
> > --
> > Jodi Barnes
> > Doctoral student, Anthropology
> > American University
> > Washington, DC 20016
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
>
>