Re: Alternate spelling of Battaley
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Alternate spelling of Battaley
Robert Moore 7/12/00
Hi Bob:As I've emailed you, I believe the pronunciation was the same. (Bat' eh lee)This probably was a phonetic spelling similiar to Tolliver, Tollifer, etc. for Taliaferro.
I have information on Moseley's activities as a lawyer and other references to him.One of the first references is when he was "fined for coming to church drunk"!
Although Cheek descendents refute the charge, Richard Cheek Sr. was charged with burning down Moseley Battaley's house. (see Cheek Forum)
In the Virginia Gazette there is an ad by Hannah Battaille requesting the return of her horse.This may be the Hannah who married John Vowles.Perhaps Moseley himself changed the spelling?Marv