Is he related to the A. M. Halsie who was on 1782 Washington Co, VA tax list??
1820 Ashe Co., NC Census (New River Notes): Amos Halsey (26-45); 3 males (<10); 2 females (<10) and 1 female 26-45).
1850 VA census: Aged 33, living in Smyth Co. with wife, Elizabeth 33; Harvey F. 8; Sarah A. 5; Matilda C. 3. (SV-584 & SV-661)
1850 William & Mary Halsey and Peter & Ceily Cress sold to George W. Halsey a 105 acre tract for $15 in Rye Valley on the east side of Cress’ Creek. It was adjancent to land owned by Wm Halsey. (SV-477)
1856 Smyth Co., VA: He is mentioned in his father, Amos Halsey’s will. (SV-1326)