In a message dated 10/15/2005 11:57:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> I have photos of what I think is "Sidney Vale", an ancestral home in
> Rockbridge Co. Hoping to find someone with knowledge of pre 1800 dwellings who
> would be willing to take a look and let me  know if there's anything the photos
> reveal regarding date of construction, etc.

Joanne,
     At Heritage quest, there is a book called the historical significance of
Rockbridge County VA by James McClung that may help you.
     The book describes (and has pictures) of old houses and churches. It
includes dates of when the houses were built so you may be able to compare your
house to others in the same area and/or the type of building to get an
approximate date. Debbie

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