John Waddy of Louisa County Va

[Searcher]

Well here I am again, a few years older and hopefully wiser. (smile) Got sidetracked for a while, but now I hope to resume the search.

Still looking for any information regarding the black/Indian Waddys & Hughes of louisa & goochland counties.

My GF was a John Waddy, his daughter Cuetta, was my Mother. My GM was a Rosa Hughes.

Also trying to find origin of the name Cuetta, as I have never seen it anywhere.

A note of thanks to all those who did respond to my original note a year of so ago!

Norm ,:-)

[Bill Childs]

Welcome back Norm,
On the 1930 census for Louisa County are a number of WADDY families who were originally entered as "White" by the census taker and that entry was then changed, probably at the State Registrar's Office, to "Neg". I think this means that the census taker thought they were white but their surname was on Plecher's list so it was changed.
Anyway, I'd need some dates or approximate decades that your John Waddy and Rosa Hughes lived/died, in order to run them down. Can you provide any additional info on them?
Bill

[Searcher]

First let me say, thanks Bill for taking the time to review my post!

My GF John Waddy was born around 1880 -1890 but not sure. He died around the 1970's or so.

Other info that I have, says the line comes out of Goochland Co. There is a mention of a Clayton Waddy who may be Johns father and Claytons father may be a George Waddy!

It seems that John fathered several children around the county:rolleyes:

My Grandmother, Rosa Hughes was born April 12th 1906 in Louisa Co. Va and gave birth to my Mother, Cuetta Hughes-Waddy on Jan 3rd 1920 in Louisa Co. I have absolutely no other info on her or her line. :(

My Mothers half brother, Joseph C. Waddy went on to become a US District Court Judge for the District of Columbia on March 4, 1967. He was appointed by President Johnson. He died in 1978.

I hope this helps somewhat and know that anytime you spend on this is really appreciated!

Thanks in advance
Norm

[Bill Childs]

Norm,
Surnames containing a person with the name of "Cuetta" on the 1930 Fed.census:
Barnes/Barner
Brown
Surace
Watson
Connors
Matthews
Davis
McCowan
Rolluis**
Ryland**
Pulos**
Currie

note: ** are families living in Virginia.

Haven't found much yet on the WADDYs. You may have to get your John Waddy's death certificate to find the names of his parents.
I did find in 1900 Louisa Co, an Annie Waddy, b.May 1865 Va, who was a dau of Henry and Mary Waddy and is listed on the 1880 Louisa Co census as Henry & Mary's daughter but Anna/Annie is shown with the last name of JACKSON, so she may be Mary's dau by a previous marriage.
Rosa Hughes's mother's name may have been Lottie, b. "Feb 1860" or b. about 1865, depending on which census you look at. On the 1910 Louisa Co census, Lottie and Rosa Hughes were in the household of Romulous Poore.
In 1900 Louisa Co, Lottie was a servant in the household of Romulous POORE, "W", b.abt.1869 Va and also living there was Lucian WADDY, "B", b.Apr.1795, 105 yrs old.
Nine houses further was a John Waddy, 62, widowed, with 7 children in his household but none named John.
The above Rosa Hughes is the only Rosa Hughes I found on the 1910 Louisa Co census, and although listed as 6 yrs old (b.abt.1904), she could easily have been 4 yrs old due to the "uncertainty factor" of census records.
.........
Bill

[Bill Childs]

Norm,
The significance of Annie Waddy didn't get posted :) Sorry.
In 1900, Annie Waddy had a son John Waddy, b. "Jun 1880".
Since I haven't found this John on later census records, there's no way yet of saying if this is yours or not.
Bill

[Searcher]

Bill, thanks so much for the data. Will digest it and root around for more from this end. Will post what I find soon!

Once again your kind expertise is much appreciated!

Norm ,:-)

[Searcher]

Hi Bill,

Well I'm back and in the meantime, I updated my genealogy program to the newest version.

I have come across some more information from members of the Waddy family out of Louisa and Goochland counties as well as Wash DC.

In addition to that, the new ver. of treemaker allows searches directly. I recalled that you had gleaned some info re: Rosa Hughes, so I came in to check on it and see where it leads. (thanks again)

Will report what I find!

Norm ,:-)

[Hana]

Darn. Wrote my whole story, then went to get this address in case you don't have it and my post disappeared.

Have you tried this search engine yet? http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

I'm looking for a Hughes, too. Richard Emery Hughes, born around 1790 in SC, wife Jane (probably Brandon.) There are other Hughes in the area, especially in Union, Broad River Pinckney District, but it isn't clear that my Richard E. is the same as the Richard H. Hughes born there around the same date. If so, he's Anglo and traceable. If not, who knows. Both he and his wife are near others with the same given last name but no clear link.

There is a question as to whether my Richard Emery also goes by Emory or EH. An EH shows up in the NC census in 1840 with a Jane and several kids with the right names. So why not use Richard whereever he goes, as the Richard who is the father of Richard H. Hughes is a Captain and he and his brothers seem to be pillars of the community (on the 1779 list for jury members and such). And why is the only Jane Brandon I can find of the right location and age supposed to have run off with 'that Roberson'??

Mysteries everywhere. I don't know if your Rosa and my Richard are related through an ancestor but if I run across anything interesting, will pass it on. Good luck.

Hana

[Searcher]

Hi Hana,

My Hughes search is mainly in Virginia around Goochland & Louisa counties. So far I have checked out the names that Bill found, as the dates/ages are close, but both Lottie & Rosa are listed as White in the 1910 census and my GM was mahogany brown. (smile)

I'm at a real standstill regarding my Hughes line so far. I only know Rosa's DOB & POB. I don't even know her parents name or any info regarding them, so I am unable to even speculate on where they may have originated or traveled from, though the counties of Louisa or Goochland may be a good bet!

I too, will pass along anything that I come across that may help you re: your Richard and thanks for the link. I'm on my way to check it out now!

Keep in touch!

Norm ,:-)

[Hana]

Someone on this site passed this one along. Besides free persons of color, it also includes some 'other free.' It covers Virginia as well as other states.

http://www.freeafricanamericans.com/

Best,

Hana

[Searcher]

Hey Hana,

Thanks! I have seen this one some time ago, but I noticed that there are a few updates!

It's frustrating to look at the names and faces, suspecting that there may be a link but not being able to connect the dots.:mad:

But that's what I get for being more interested in playing basketball and not paying attention to my Elders when they were talking about family.:)

Now everyones gone, and I'm left to figure it out!

Norm:confused:

[Bill Childs]

Hey Searcher,
Just because you're mahogany doesn't mean the census taker was a scientist. After all, he/she wasn't allowed to count Indians in those days but the census taker got paid 1 to 2 cents a head for everyone they listed on their count......... now what do you suppose that census taker would do in those days if having "made the trip up the hollow/lane/across the field", found a family that was neither black nor white but he just put forth all this effort to get there - this ain't suburbia ....... ??? You got it. They got listed. Race? No big deal, it's money in his pocket.
Think it didn't happen? Do the homework with as many census records, following as many lines as I have and you'll be a believer.

[Searcher]

Hi Bill,

Ok, I hear ya! (smile) So what your saying is that the other critiria, should not be totally discounted out of hand, just because of what's listed in the race column.

Being a novice at this, I need all the help that I can get! Thanks for the tip.

Norm <:-)

[Bill Childs]

You got it.
If someone were comparing a person from Nubia against another one from Gdansk, Poland (heart of the genetic distribution of Blonde & Blue), a census taker would have a clear choice.
But, America poses a bigger challenge than that :) and most Americans of all colors today, don't really understand how many possibilities there are.
Bill

[Searcher]

Hey Bill,

Once again I hear ya! And I appreciate all help regarding anything that I post, so feel free to guide me when I wander! (as moderator that's sorta what you do anyway, right!:D)

Til next time, the best!

Norm ,:-)

[Hana]

Hi,

I checked the Mormon Family search engine for you, which is a great one for older families. (Not so helpful with anyone more recent than around 1900 though, I've found.) There was a Rosa Hughes who had a social security card issued to her in Virginia, listed as born August 1, 1905. That's all I found.

[Searcher]

Thanks Hana, I'll check it out, as the date is close.

I'm sorry that I haven't come across much re: Hughes to respond with, but would you believe... suddenly I'm connecting with actual members of my Waddy side.

I'm still tracking the Hughes line though, so if I turn up anything, I'll let you know.

Thanks again!

Norm ,:-)

[rosebudsaponi]

HeHeHe....Hana, you have no idea how many times I have done that. :)

Norm and Bill,
Could it be that Waddy is a variant of Waddel? I've not covered much on Louisa and Goochland but I am familiar with the Waddel (various spellings) name as being FPC. Just a thought.

[Bill Childs]

Hi Crystal,
I guess Waddy and Wadell could be related - didn't see them in the same places at the same times.
I found WADDY surnames as WADI and WADY.
I found WADELL spelled WADDELL, WADDLE, WADEL and WADLE.
Bill

[Searcher]

Hi Cyrstal & Bill,

I've only gotten as far back as 1820 and the spelling to that point is Waddy.

I've managed to make contact with a 1st half cousin twice removed :) and so far that's the spelling in all our correspondence.

There is another family member that I am trying to contact who is reported to have done lots of research regarding the connections between our Waddys and the NA tribes of Virginia. Really looking forward to that! :D

Thanks, till next time!

Norm ,:-)

[Searcher]

Just a note: There was a Stan Wadi (Cherokee) who fought for the Confederacy with I believe, the rank of General. I'm not sure but I think he was out of the Carolina's.

Norm :confused:

[Bill Childs]

General StanWadi (also WATI), also "famous" for being the last Confederate General to surrender, lived in Oklahoma and I recall (correctly or not - Vance can supply that info) was part of the "Old Settlers" group.
Bill

[Searcher]

Bill, what is the "Old Settlers Group" about?

Norm :confused:

[Bill Childs]

The "Old Settlers" were the Cherokee who moved to Arkansas and Oklahoma way before the "removal" of 1838.
Bill

[Bill Childs]

Searcher,
Don't get hung up on the spelling. That's a regional bias.
All of it is phonetic. If one concentrates on a specific spelling, they will miss the obvious.
Bill

[pwaddy]

I see this post started 6 years ago, so Im a lil late on theis but.....
My name is Paul Waddy, im 30 and all my family is from Lousia and Goohland County Va. Im also looking for more family members. When talking to my Mom Helen Waddy I know there are Hughs in oour family line as well. Lets see if we can put somethings together. Hope to hear back from you soon.



Well here I am again, a few years older and hopefully wiser. (smile) Got sidetracked for a while, but now I hope to resume the search.

Still looking for any information regarding the black/Indian Waddys & Hughes of louisa & goochland counties.

My GF was a John Waddy, his daughter Cuetta, was my Mother. My GM was a Rosa Hughes.

Also trying to find origin of the name Cuetta, as I have never seen it anywhere.

A note of thanks to all those who did respond to my original note a year of so ago!

Norm ,:-)