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SCHLORB; FRYE	Deborah Welton 11/16/98	Looking for info. on Leathy Ellen Schlorb, she was born in DC in 1891 and married James Henry Frye. She had the following brothers: Donaldson, Bill, Edward, George, and John. Leathy was buried at Ft.Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Md. Any info. helpful. Thank you.
SCHREPLER; WESER	Gerry Bourke 3/15/99	I am looking for any info. on the family of Caspar Schrepler born 1810 in Bavaria, Germany. He was a carpenter and married to Agnes Weser, b.1825 in Wurtenburg, Germany. Children and birth dates are: John F. 1845; Catherine 1848; Mary and Agnes (twins) 1855; Joseph C. c.1857; and George 1861. Joseph was a fish dealer and lived at 320 14th St.SW, Wash.DC in 1920. Another relative John Schrepler born 1812 lived with this family from 1860 on.
SCHWARZ; SCHWARTZ	Sara Hill 2/13/99	Searching for parents of Charles Schwarz (or Schwartz), b.Washington, DC 1871. Was living in Dayton, Ohio by 1911. Any info. would be very helpful.
SCOTT	Janet S. Cox 10/20/98	Seeking info to determine if a death record exists in Washington, DC for my gr.grandfather John Scott. His obit. states that he died May 26, 1895 in DC. Also, he evidently married after 1860 in DC to a Pheba Ann ?. I have little info on him and really don't know where to go from here. He evidently left Charles Co., MD to go to DC in early 1860 and was believed to be a Lincoln supporter and told to leave MD. Quite a few of the family lived in Forestville and DC. All are long since gone and I really want to find out some data on my gr.grandfather. Would appreciate any advice or assistance.
SCOTT	Ronald Simms 8/10/98	I have a death certificate for Lucy Scott dated June 22, 1902. Place of death is listed as 1508 Erie St.NW. My question: what happened to Erie St.? Was it renamed, removed or is my info. just incorrect? Thanks for any assistance.
SCOTT; SHERZER	Richard Marshall 10/2/98	Armistead Scott married Julia Brent (Sherzer) Scott 1872 in Frederick, MD. They moved and lived in Washington, DC. She died in 1901 and is buried in Congressional Cemetery. He died in 1908 and is buried in Mt.Olivet Cemetery. They had several children: Charles W., Sarah, Emma, Alice, George R., and Raymond. Charles married Ida M. ?-both buried in Congressional Cemetery, and George married Elizabeth H. ?. Sarah died at age 1-buried Congressional Cemetery. Looking for more info. about family.
SCRIVENER; JOHNSON	Teresa Kelley <7/1/98	Looking for ancestors and descendents of James Edward Scrivener, b. abt. 1811 in King George Co., VA, d. Jan. 1884 in DC, buried Holy Rood Cemetery, DC, m. Mary Johnson, May 27, 1841 in DC. Children: John Thomas, Elizabeth Ann, Mary Susan, James Edward. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
SCULLY	Ellen Pack 11/30/98	James Scully filed his Declaration of Intent in Washington, DC in 1841. He stated that he had arrived in America in 1837. By 1845 he was in Natchez, Adams Co., MS. Looking for siblings, etc. Happy to share!
SELTZER	Susan Seltzer Schenk <7/1/98	I am looking for information on my paternal grandparents, Sam and Betty Seltzer. They came to the DC area around 1942 from Brooklyn, NY. I know that Betty was born on 12/20/1906 and died 2/19/1960. They were married on 7/21/29 in NY. They had 2 sons, Orie and Stewart Irwin. I am trying to locate birth and death information on my grandfather, who came to the US from Trastanets, Russia sometime after 1900. Please e-mail any information.
SERRIN	Barbara Johnson 8/11/96	Looking for the Serrin family, settled in Georgetown area perhaps 1820's. My g grandfather Clayton Serrin, b. 1865c, d.1931, wife Mary Louise, his father was Daniel, wife Catherine?, he was the son of Daniel Serrin, Sr., who was perhaps the son of Hetty Serrin. Hetty turns up in the 1820 census, she may have been from Phila.
SHAFFILED; SCHAFFIELD; WAGNER EISH	Angela Markwalter 9/10/96	I am seeking info. on Joseph Henry Shaffiled or Schaffield (b. 1835, d.2/17/1899) who came to America from Alsace-Lorraine circa 1854. He married Annie Elizabeth Wagner (b.1833, d.5/3/1887), another immigrant from Prussia on 2/4/1855 and lived in Wash.on and off for many years. Joseph was a hotel manager and moved every couple of years to new hotels. Joseph had two brothers and a sister whom he brought over later: John who married Martha and lived in Wash.--no children; Bernard who moved to California; and Margaret who married a man with the last name of Eish and lived in Wash.--6 children. Any info. on the parents of Joseph, what happened to Bernard, and the offspring of his sister Margaret, would be greatly appreciated.
SHAW; KNIGHTSEY	Terry McCurdy 3/10/99	Stephen Shaw, born about 1880 married Bertha Knightsey last known address was Foggy Bottom, Wash.DC when Percy was born in 1906. Strong possibility that Stephen and Bertha are buried at Hill Crest Cemetery on Pennsylvania Ave. in DC. Children: Madeline Shaw, Frances Shaw, b.abt.1902; Raymond Shaw, b. abt. 1904; Vivian Shaw, b. abt. 1905; Percy Alexander Shaw 4/8/1906; Warren Shaw, b. abt. 1908. Anyone have info.?
SHELBY	Johnnie Mullinax Johnson 4/7/99	In about 1821, Thomas Shelby (from Prince Georges Co., MD) was in Georgetown; in Distr.of Columbia says a deed in Chariton Co., MO...any descendants?
SHEPERD; MacDONALD; McDONALD	Carolyn McKenzie 7/10/98	Looking for information on James Sheperd, b.1890 Washington, D.C., m. to Myrtle Augusta MacDonald or McDonald abt. 1912-13. Need marriage date and parents of James and Myrtle. On the 1920 census they lived on Railroad Ave. James' parents are from Washington, DC also. They had a daughter Helen, b. 1914 and a son James born 1918 both in Washington, DC. Thanks in advance for your help.
SIDNEY; STEWART/ STUART; RANSOM(E)	Yvonne Sidney 2/15/99	Looking for info. on John and Mary Sidney. The Sidney family lived at 920 24th St.NW, DC c1873. John and Mary had 3 children: Isabel, who taught in the DC schools; Charles who worked as a messenger in the War Dept.; and Mamie. Mary's maiden name may have been Stewart or Stuart. She had a sister (Matilda Ransom(e) living in Hampton, VA c1917. I would appreciate any info. Please contact me.
SIDNEY; STEWART; STUART; RANSOM(E)	Yvonne Sidney 2/15/99	Looking for info. on John and Mary Sidney. The Sidney family lived at 920 24th St.NW, DC c1873. John and Mary had 3 children: Isabel, who taught in the DC schools; Charles who worked as a messenger in the War Dept.; and Mamie. Mary's maiden name may have been Stewart/Stuart. She had a sister (Matilda Ransom(e)) living in Hampton, VA c1917. I would appreciate any info. Please contact me.
SIMONDS	Shirley Merica 11/14/98	I am interested in the surname of Simonds. Any info. would be appreciated. Thank you.
SITGREAVES; JESUP	Donald E. Pusch 9/19/98	Seeking background info. on Lorenzo Sitgreaves (ca 1808-1888). Data is needed for a character sketch to be included in a book-in-progress on Topographical Engineers' participation in the Mexican War, 1845-1847. Sitgreaves graduated from the U.S.Military Academy in 1832. Career military officer. Served in the Mexican War and was cited for gallantry at the Battle of Buena Vista. Married Lucy Jesup in DC, 1854. Died in DC May 14, 1888.
SLAY	Paula Johnson 10/14/98	Looking for marriage date of Paul R. Slay and maiden name of wife, Ethel ?. Probably 1933-35.
SMALLWOOD; MILLS; BARTLETT; BEAN;	Patricia L. Sheetz 4/22/99	Seeking info. about John Smallwood's parents. John Smallwood, b. @ 1800, d. 2/6/1882, buried Congressional Cemetery. Occupation: ship carpenter at the Navy Yard; m. 1st (Washington, DC 3/14/1822) Mary Mills, b. @1802, d. 3/13/1847. Married 2 more times. John and Mary (Mills) Smallwood had 9 children. Their son, Lemuel B. Smallwood married Mary Elizabeth Bartlett, daughter of Isaac Cook Bartlett and Mary Ann Bean. Related families: Hawke, Eyres, Marshall, Wilkerson, Miller, Hudgins, Brooks, Turner, Crofoot, and Smith.
SMITH; GROSS	Kathryn Coombs <7/1/98	Seeking info. on Mary Anne Catherine Thurisia Smith (See Gross/Smith query). Thanks.
SMOOT; MOORE; ROSE	Rose Guertin 7/19/98	I'm searching for information on Benjamin Stoddert Smoot and wife, Mary Gideon Moore (daughter of Supt.of Police/Asst.to Pres.Johnson--William George Moore and Mary Gideon Rose) of DC, approx. years 1865-1920. Appreciate any information.
SOMMERS; MAYER	Linda Mayer 10/10/98	Seeking info. on parents of Bertha Sommers, b. 3/20/1891 in Wash.DC. She m. Frederick Mayer and lived in NJ and MD. Bertha died in 1979 in Baltimore, MD. I believe she may have been married prior to marrying Frederick. If you can help me with Bertha, please e-mail me.
SPENCER; BACON	Frank M. Spencer 9/22/98	Who is the mother and father of George D. Spencer, born in Bucks Co., PA abt. 1808, moved to Washington DC at an early age and married Mary Caroline Bacon, Aug.10, 1830? Mary's father was Samuel Bacon, a grocery merchant in Washington, DC.
SPROWLE	Mary Lou T. Sprowle 4/22/99	I am searching for any and all info. on David Sprowle, who was a Medal of Honor Marine in the Civil War. I need info. about him, his family, and his death, which was supposed to be in Washington, in 1867 or 1868. Perhaps census records..1850-1860..I am not sure where to go next. Thanks.
ST.JOSEPH ORPHAN ASYLUM	Frank Dunnigan 4/16/99	The St. Joseph Orphan Asylum--1900 DC Census lists St.Joseph Orphan Asylum on H Street. Does this institution still exist under this or any other name? Are old records housed anywhere, and if so, are they accessible?
STANTON	Curtis E. Stanton 9/11/98	I am looking for info. on Jim Stanton who was born in DC about 1850 and later moved to Tennessee.
STEELE; STIEREN; ROCHE; STAUFFER	Roxanne Larsen 10/4/98	I have been searching for my father's long-lost relatives. My father, MIllard F. Steele, Jr. was born in Wash.DC 10/12/14 to Millard F. Steele, Sr., and Catherine Stieren. Millard F. Steele, Sr.'s parents were George M. Steele, Sr. and Georgie A. Steele. Shortly after my father's birth, my grandparents separated and my grandmother brought my father back to St.Paul, Mn. Consequently, my father never knew his father and only has a few letters from his grandfather, George M. Steele, Sr. His grandparents moved from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA where George Sr. was living in 1930. George M. Steele, Sr. and his wife Georgie had 4 children: George M. Jr., Elsie C. (Roche), Marie F. (Stuaffer), and my grandfather Millard F. Sr. Once his grandfather passed away, my father had no further contact from the Steele family. This is a big blank for me and I have been longing to fill it. I have been trying to find a link somewhere with my past for the past couple of years. If any of this means anything to anyone out there, I would be forever greatful!
STEELEY	Billie C. Steeley 3/15/99	Albert Lee Steeley of Austin, TX, a member of the Old Time Fiddlers Hall of Fame in Hallettsville, TX--we have been told that as a member of the Fiddlers Hall of Fame, info. is available in the Library of Congress and copies (perhaps records) of music he played on his fiddle. Can anyone verify that this info. is kept in the Libr.of Congress?
STEWART	K.Brady 8/24/96	Searching for information on Stewart's around the Georgetown area in the 1700's. Any Stewart info. welcome. Trying to tie my line to someone. I am interested in an Edward or Adam Stewart. Adam supposedly was a merchant. Edward may have been a merchant or owned some business (store?).
STOTTLEMYER	Willis 12/4/98	Need someone to help me find a death certificate or a newspaper obituary for my gr.grandfather Edward G. Stottlemyer who died in Wash.DC about 1951-1958, and no one in the family has any info. Edward divorced his first wife and re-married in DC (no info. known??). No one knows which cemetery he is buried at. Will appreciate any info. Thank you.
SULLIVAN	Margaret Moga 8/7/98	I am currently researching my mother's family in DC. She and her siblings, as well as her father were all born in DC. Her maiden name was Margaret Sullivan (1910-1980)--it was also her married name as she married a Sullivan. Her father was Patrick Joseph Sullivan (1875-1936?) of the DC Fire Dept. His father was Michael Sullivan, although I don't think he was born in DC, he certainly lived there. The family originally lived in Foggy Bottom but moved to Georgetown around 1900--29th and Q Streets. All deceased. Thanks.
SULLIVAN; WINN	Margaret Moga 8/3/98	My grandfather, Patrick Joseph Sullivan was the Assistant District Chief of the Wash.DC Fire Dept. in the late 1920's and early 30's. . He was born in DC, as were his 6 children: Joseph, Elizabeth, Margaret (my mother), Vincent, John and Frances. They owned a home at 29th and Q in Georgetown. His wife was Margaret Winn of Lonaconing, Md. I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers the family. My mother had a deep and abiding love for DC.
SWEENEY; MCSWEENEY; MACSWEENEY	Mike and Betty Sweeney 8/4/98	Michael Sweeney (Mc/Mac) born Sept. 29, 1849, died Dec. 21, 1913. May have been a Page in Congress.
SWERKES	V.Swerkes 1/30/99	I'm researching my husband's heritage. Swerkes is his family name. I don't know anything about his grandfather besides the name. Any info?
SWIGGARD; SWYGERT; SWIGERT; SCHWEIGGERT	MUDCAT262@aol.com 1/1/99	Ralph Swiggard was born in 1903. Looking for info. on name of his parents and if there is any correlation to George Swiggard, presumably a German planter in S.Carolina in 1787, whose name was also spelt Swygert, Swigert and Schweiggert. Trying to put links together and this info. would link to Swigerts that still exist in SC or other link. Am I barking up wrong tree?
TAIT; O'BRIEN	Jim Carmichael 10/1/98	Seeking descendents of Elizabeth Ann Tait (formerly O'Brien) of Washington, DC. She lived on Maryland Ave in 1925. She was the sister of my maternal grandfather, James Joseph O'Brien (b.1883 in DC). Please e-mail and we can share info.
THOMAS; JONES	Eleanor Lewis 9/25/98	I am trying to gain info. on my gr.grandfather, Julius W. Thomas, born 7/1866 in MD (county unknown) and married approx. 1886 Eva M. (last name unknown and born 8/1866 in Washington, DC) in Washington, DC. Their children: Richard J., born 7/1888, Bessie M., born 11/1890, Eva Gertrude, born 7/1893 (Eva later married William Randolph Jones and lived on Florida Ave.), Robert C., born 11/1895, and George S., born 8/1898. All children were born in DC. George J. Thomas and brother Julius W. Thomas are listed in the 1891 DC City Directory as hair manufacturers in Anacostia, DC. Will someone who has access to DC Directories from 1900 on and census index for the same period please see if Julius W. Thomas is listed and forward me the particulars. Thanks you.
THOMPSON	SKChinn@aol.com 11/20/98	I am interested in any legal documents concerning the three Thompson brothers, names of John, b.1740; Richard, b.1750; and William, b.1752. Also ADDENDUM; writings of George Washington, from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799, John C. Fitzpatrick, editor - vol.4, this will be regarding General William Thompson, the date April 24, 1776, and a second letter dated June 23, 1776. There is also a letter of Genl.Thompson's release.
THOMPSON; DONN	Joyce Kersey Karr 9/6/98	Researching the family of William Thompson who married Amanda Courtney Donn May 11, 1834, Washington, DC.
THOMPSON; KITCHENS; RATCLIFFE; JOHNSON; SIMPSON; HILTON TUEL; DUNN; TIPPETT	Debbie Beechy 8/2/98	This branch of the Thompson family possibly came from Scotland around 1790-1795. Parents unknown, but mother may have been named Agnes. 3 brothers are known: 1) Andrew Thompson who married Elizabeth Tuel on 20 July 1798 in Pr.Georges Co.,MD; 2) William Thompson who married Amanda Dunn in Wash. DC; 3) George Thompson who married Mary Alway Tippett in Pr.Georges Co., MD on 4 May 1798. Andrew and Elizabeth Tuel Thompson had 4 sons: 1) Robert T. Thopmson who married 1) Leah Kitchens on 9 May 1822, 2) Marian Ratcliffe on 3 Sept. 1854. Both marriages took place in Fairfax Co., VA. Robert T. Thompson d. 14 Aug. 1887 in Fairfax Co., VA. 2) Henry Thompson b. ca 1800 married Henrietta Johnson; 3) Andrew Elliott Thompson b. ca 1803 married Elizabeth Simpson 20 Apr 1826 in Wash.DC d 1 Apr. 1856 in Kansas, Edgar, IL; 4) James Erasmus W. Thompson b. ca 1810 married Harriet E.J. Hilton 9 Feb. 1831 in Georgetown, Wash. DC, d. 10 Nov. 1850 Wash.DC. I'd like to correspond with any of the descendents.
THOMPSON; PERRY; PHILIPS	E. Gray 8/24/96	James Thompson, born 16 May 1747 Scotland, died 16 Sept. 1818 Ky. Married Nancy Ann Perry. James Thompson born 10 Nov. 1768, died 1848. Married Mary Philips, born on eastern shore of Md. He was an original DC landowner, Lot 5, square 759. Would you have any idea where a map showing this exact location could be found? John Philips Thompson, born 6 Mar. 1795 DC, d. Sept. 1871 Ky. It is said that he was born in the White House as his father was a carpenter and his family lived in one of the completed rooms.
THORNTON; KING	Robert King 11/21/98	Looking for info. on the following people. They are listed in the funeral sing in books from my Grandfather's (Richard King, Sr.) funeral 3/18/57. Names & addresses as follows: 1)Albert C.Thornton,209 Maple Rd.SE, Wash.23 DC; 2)Wm.Thornton,80 Maple Rd.SE,Wash.20 DC; 3)O.Thornton,6691 Allentown Rd.SE Wash.22 DC; 4)Nancy Ann Thornton,900 9th St SE,Wash.DC; 5)Theresa V.Thornton,900 9th SE,Wash.DC; 6)Carol Ann Thornton,524 9th St.SE,Wash.DC
TOMPKINS	Louisa Galaska 8/14/98	Seeking info. on family of Amanda E. who married Lanceleot Tompkins circa 1870, perhaps in DC. They moved to Lancelot's farm in Fluvanna Co., VA. Seeking Amanda's maiden name and any info. on her family.
TOMPKINS; DUDLEY; HARLOW	Louise Galaska 10/31/98	Seeking information on ancestors and descendants of Benjamin Tompkins (b.circa 1873) and his wife Ethel. Benjamin's mother was Amanda Harlow Tompkins Dudley. Ethel's last known address (in the 1940's) was on Brentwood Rd., off Rhode Island Ave., in DC. She may have been Canadian originally. Their children include: Lance, Earl, Ruth, Kermit, Clarence, Clyde, Archie, and Wesley. I have info. on his ancestors and descendants to share.
TOWNSHEND	Linda Hindman 11/3/98	I am looking for any information on the Townshend families in the 1700's and 1800's.
TROOK; DRUCK	Carole Hacker 4/15/99	Seeking info. on John Nicholas Druck/Trook born 1805 Shenandoah Co., VA. Wife Susan (last name unknown). Listed in 1840, 50, 60, 70 census of Wash.DC. Children could be Sarah U. 1831, John L. 1834, Amanda L. 1840, Victoria V. 1842, Thomas L. 1844. Listed as a mail carrier. Any info. about this fmaily will be helpful. Or any suggestions on places to look for info. Thanks!
TRUETT; TRUITT; REECE	Lisa Goins 9/4/98	Looking for Truett/Truitt, who was a dentist in Washington, DC. This man made a visit to Richard Benton Reece, b.Mar. 14, 1884, d.Oct. 25, 1968 and informed him that they were half-brothers. Reece went to Washington for a visit. Help me find this man who visited Reece. Reece was my g-grandfather.
TUCCI; MANNELLA; PANZA	Adrienne Cargo 3/1/99	Tucci, Domenic., Tucci, Verneranda...lived in Washington, DC in 1930's, early 1940's. Had 2 women, one spoke only Italian...named Mannella, Anna; Panza W. of "Frank" Amadio, Mannella of Pittsburgh, PA. Also, Naoma dau. of Frank and Anna lived there too... Am seeking info. on death and burial of Anna Panza Mannella, or the whereabouts of descendents of Naoma, or the Tucci's... I am trying to construct a family tree for future generations.
TUOHY; DOYLE	Lon Doyle 11/30/98	Looking for info. on the family of Aloysius G. and Anne Catherine (Doyle) Tuohy. Aloysius was a govt. employee and had 2 children. Looking for burial info. and descendants.
TYNAN; RANDOLPH; MORSELL; JOYCE; HERLIHY GREENWELL; BURNS; AYLMER	Norman Peters 10/25/98	Georgetown University students, ca. 1878: Joseph Tynan, Paul Robert Randolph, Thomas Morsell, John Joyce, John Herlihy, William Greenwell, William Burns, and Frances Aylmer, were all born ca. 1860 in Washington, DC, were all Catholic, and all attended Georgetown Univ. One of them "went west" ca. 1880 and was never heard from again. Which one? What happened to the other ones?
VERNON; HANEY	RoseAnn Brill 11/22/98	I am looking for someone in the DC area who can go in to DC and look-up a birth certificate for my grandfather, Percy Eugene Vernon, Sr., born Mar. 2, 1888 in Washington, DC. His parents names were Charles or John Vernon and Mary J. Haney. I never have any luck when I mail in for the info. I appreciate any help I can get. Thank you for your help.
VERNON; JENKINS	RoseAnn Brill 10/5/98	My grandfather was Percy Eugene Vernon, Sr., b. 3/2/1888 in Wash.DC?, died 1/6/1957 Wash.DC. His father was John or Charles Vernon. Percy Sr. had brothers named Benjamin, William, John, Frank, and Henry. Is there any one out there who knows anything about this family? They all lived in Wash.DC in the 30's through 50's. Percy was married to Rose A. Jenkins. I know it isn't much to go on, but I would appreciate your help.
WAGONER; WAGGONER; ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL	Joe Marsillo 11/16/98	Looking for info. on St.Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC, circa 1895. Does this hospital still exist? Is there a cemetery, possibly for veterans of the Civil War located there? Do records exist? Looking for info. on Frederick Wagoner 1846-1895. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
WALDKIRCH	Susan Waldkirch 9/28/98	Would it be possible for someone in the DC area to research Civil War records in the Natl.Archives to determine if there are records for Bernhard Waldkirch who I believe fought in the Union Army, possibly from the state of Indiana? Thanks.
WALSH	Jerry Lavalley4/25/99	Looking for any info. on family of Michael & Elizabeth Walsh, he arrived in Washington, DC from Ireland late 19th c., I have citizenship papers from 1897. He was a butcher in DC and had several children including James Michael, b.9/20/1912, d. 8/1987 in DC. Any info. helpful.
WEST	Rick Monroe 8/8/98	Looking for marriage record for George West and Jane (?), circa 1845-1849 and second marriage of George West and Virginia (?), circa 1849-1854. Thanks.
WHITE	Lauren Licastro 3/24/99	Searching for more info. on Charles S. White (b.ca 1867, WV). He resided in Wheeling, WV till the 1890's. Moved to DC. Was married to (?) and had 2 daughters: Margaret and Elizabeth. A sister, Grace White lived in DC also, married name unknown. Grace had a daughter, Bertie. Any connections out there?
WHITE	Lauren Licastro 2/5/99	Looking for more info. on Charles S. White (b.ca 1867, WV, d.after 1920, DC). He had 2 daughters: Margaret and Elizabeth. Also searching for his sister Grace White and relations who also resided in DC. She had a daughter Bertie who had a son, Jack. I do not know her married name(s). Any info. on this family would be greatly appreicated!
WILKERSON	Lynda Richardson 12/15/98	Looking for info. on a relative that lived in Wash.DC in 1913, his name was Daniel C. Wilkerson. His father's name was Oliver. Daniel was named in the will of my Grandfather John M. Wilkerson of Topeka, KS. Any info. on him would be helpful. Thank you.
WILLIAMS	Gwynne Seward 9/14/98	Might there be a reader knowing of 1) Joseph A. Williams or 2) his infant daughter Faith born 1/15/1918, or 3) infant Faith's birthmother? Any leads or info. anyone may have is appreciated. Seeking lineage of Joseph A. Williams and at least the name of infant Faith's birthmother. In the answer re DC Court Clerk 1921 "...since filing the answer of Joseph A. Williams and his consent to the adoption" (by Deck, Bernard and Odilla; however, foster parented by John & Lucy Deck-Lyons).
WINSTON; BARKSDALE; WASHINGTON SEMINARY	Edith Thomas 4/9/99	Was there a female college in DC at one time that was named Washington Seminary? I have an ancestor, Eliza Winston Barksdale, who attended a school by this name in the 1850's. She is buried in Rock Creek Park Cemetary, so the school may also have been in DC. The Wash.Female Seminary in Washington, PA is a possibility, but I think I was told that her school was in the DC area. Thanks for any info.
WIRT; JOHNS(T)ON; WHETSTONE; TILLY; MITCHELL; SMALLWOOD	Gerry Koller 8/5/98	Looking for any info.on the following families during the 1700's and the early 1800's: Wirt, Johns(t)on, Whitestone, Tilly, Mitchell, and Smallwood. The families are from Bladensburg, Georgetown and Hamburg areas of DC and Prince Georges Co., MD. Thank you!
WISSINGER	Bob Wissinger 9/23/12	WISSINGER, George. Pvt. under Capt. Brengle, 25 Aug - 19 Sep 1814; b c. 1784; m(1) c.1807, Elizabeth Leab; m(2) 30 Sep 1845, Harriet Winkler [Winkley], in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., by Rev. Stephen Ceazaway(?), Episc. minister. George Wissinger res. Washington, D.C. 1852, 1855; d 27 Feb 1862, Georgetown, D.C. Elizabeth Leab a sister of Jacob Leab; she d. 27 Jan 1838, in her 54th year; bur. Luth. Grave Yard. Harriet Wissinger, his widow, res. Washington, D.C. in 1878 (at No. 411 Ridge St.); d pneumonia 21 Dec 1886 Washington D.C., age 84 yrs, 6 mos, 27 days, res D.C. 70 yrs, sick for 6 days; bur Oak Hill; undertaker was John R. Wright. Grace Robert, M.D. was attending physician. Acq.: 1852 - David Hane pvt. in Capt. Brengle's company; 1878 - Samuel Wise and Annie M. Pumphry; Sophia Speacht, dau. of Mrs. Elizabeth Wissinger; Daniel Derr, res. Fredericktown; Joseph Duvall, res Balt. City. William A. Ridgely, age 34, No. 35 H. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. and Annie Pumphrey, age 51, res. No. 411 Ridge St., Washington, D.C., acq. 30 and 50 yrs resp. " Sources: Bounty land claim, 55-120-29; Pension, WO 13932, WC 10528; Wash D.C. marr. lic; Englebrecht Diary, v.2, 279; FCml; Names in Stone; (Frederick) Examiner, 12 Mar 1862. According to the 1860 D.C. Census he lists is occupation as Warden Penitentiary (but I have been unable to determine which penitentiary this was).
WOOD; BOSTIC; PERRY	Bill Doyle 2/6/99	I am seeking any info. regarding Basil Wood, born about 7/18/1775, was a constable in Washington, DC and resided in Georgetown on 6/14/1826. He was married to a woman named Susanna (possibly Bostic or Perry), had at least one son Franklin Wood. Any info. will be appreciated.
WRIGHT	Joyce Kersey Karr 9/6/98	Researching the family of John Wright, b.1763 England, d. July 11, 1827in Washington, DC. John married Hannah ? before 1800 in England. Who was she? Who were John's parents and family?
WRIGHT; MCCONNELL	Jean Broadfoot 7/31/98	I am looking for a marriage of Julia Wright sometime after 1840 in DC. She was living in DC in 1840 with her sister Eliza and brother-in-law William McConnell.
YOUNG	Penny Turvill 1/23/99	I am researching a Margaret Young, born May 28, 1809 in Alexandria, DC (VA). She is the daughter of John Young and Mary. Any info. on her family appreciated. Thank you.