WHAT'S NEW IN  LOONEY BOOK?

                    By: Madge Looney Crane and Phillip L. Crane

     After Most Distinguished Character on the American Frontier, Robert Looney... and Some of His Descendants, Vol. I, by Madge Looney Crane and Phillip L. Crane became available July 1, 1998, many comments have been received from subscribers.  David D. Salmon wrote "Your discovery and publication of the old and new documents is so comprehensive that many things previously baffling or isolated now finally connect."  David suggested that we write down some of the important new historical items that are presented in this book.  It has been pointed out that other researchers would benefit form our view on various topics discussed in our book.  We will attempt to do this on this web page under the title of "What's New in  Looney Book?" by  articles below.  The plats and maps with the credit line Phillip L. Crane may not be reprinted without citing the name of the book and authors.

Exactly where and when was Robert Looney's first settlement in Virginia?

Where was Looney's Mill?

What Happened to Looney's Ferry?

Exactly where was the Looney Land?

What was the importance of Looney's Fort?

        Why was "Looney's Ferry the very frontier" for a time?

 

What were Robert Looney's contributions? (still to come)

       Where was Looney's Ferry?  (still to come)

Why did Robert Looney sell the same land that he had already agreed to let his sons Peter and David have?  (still to come)

What is known about the Robert Looney house? (still to come)

Where did Robert and Elizabeth Looney live near the end of their lives? (still to come)