A direct descendant of this family. Mary E. Petty who married John G. Imboden is written in my grandmother's bible. Most of the information I received in a will dated in 1860 from John M. Petty to his kids and their spouses, naming Mary E. and her husband John G. Imboden who was also his executor. (Information from Narja Goonan) (treowbe2 at aol.com)
Probably a twin or at least born in the same year as Lucy J. Petty. 1850 Census Roanoke Co., VA.
Narja Goonan treobe2 at aol.com as of 2004, Is a direct descendant of this family . Mary e.Petty who married John G. Imboden is written in her grandmother's bible. Will of John M. Petty dated 1860 from John M. Petty to his kids and thir spouses named Mary E. and her husband John G. Imboden who was also his executor.
Will book Al, 1857-1888 Iron County, Missouri.
will dated 28 May 1860. son Thornton Petty, all bonds & accounts I hold against him. Son George S. Petty, all bonds and accounts I hold against him. My sons and daughters have all received their estate they are entitled to , to wit: J.G. Imboden and Mary his wife, Williiam Reyburn and Elizabeth J. his wife, David H. Palmer and Lucy J. his wife. All remainder of estate unto son, Marshall S. Petty. Executors John G. Imboden and David H. Palmer. Witnesses: John V. Logan & William R. Moyer. Recorded 5 Nov. 1861 (pages 6-8)