MILLER, JOHNSTON, VALENTINE "Felte" MILLER m Susannah ENTSMINGER 1780s, probably Augusta Co., VA where they lived until ca 1790. According to his rejected Am Rev Pension application, he was born 12 Jan 1762 in Loudoun Co., VA; while 1850 Monroe Co., VA/WV Census shows him born in Maryland. Who were his parents, and did they also come to Augusta? Looking for parents of James JOHNSTON and his wife Susannah who m ca 1760s. Their daughter Eleanor m Hugh Hannah 22 Dec 1788, Augusta. Son James m Isabella Jenkins and dau Nancy/Agnes m Robert Craig. Others? Was Hugh HANNAH, b ca 1760s, son of John HANNAH & Anne FRAME?
I would like to exhange with anyone with info on the HARRISON family of Augusta/Tazewell/Cabell Cos. Thomas Harrison m. Hannah DENNIS. They had large family, including Thomas Harrison, who m. Rebecca PEERY in Tazewell Co. in 1802. Thomas and Rebecca had a daughter, Hannah. What other children did they have? What were their names and birthdates? When did the family migrate to Cabell Co., WVA? Eric Newsom
I am searching for Thomas LEWIS who was a surveyor of Augusta Co. as earky as 1752. Evidently he kept a record book that has been quoted in several books I have researched. One entry was near Diver's land, Cubs Run and Smith Creek. These were in 1757,58,66 and 68. He also did some work in 1774 N.E. of Harrisonburg Va. Bought 100,000 acres in Augusta Co. beginning below the mouth of New River or Alleghany thence down said river for complement. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Seeking information on Henry FLESHER, christened Johann Peter FLEISCHER (FLEISHER?) son of Balthasar FLEISCHER, Ober-Seemen, Germany, 1721(?). Came to Phila. PA, in 1752 with his brother. Was naturalized in Augusta County, VA,in 1770. Henry later settled in Harrison Co.(Lewis Co. WV) on site of present day Weston, WV. Especially looking for family name of his wife, Elizabeth _________. I have most of the names and dates of later descendants of Henry Flesher
Looking for the family of Susan G. Hippert SHEELER, who at one time lived in Augusta Co., VA. She was the wife of David L. SHEELER who worked for the railroad as many in his family did. Any SHEELER data would be appreciated. Thanks - Linda
SCHULL,HENZEL,DETAMORE: I'm looking for more info than what I currently have on following people: Jacob SHULL m. to Elizabeth HENZEL on 01-27-11806 in Augusta Co. William DETAMORE b. 04-21-1807 in Staunton,Augusta,VA.
I am trying to discover the parents of my gggggreat grand father Doddridge BAILEY. He was born in Augusta County in 1788. Any assistance is sincerely appreciated.
I am looking for any information on John WILSON who married Susanna CRAIG in Augusta County in September, 1816. Susanna was the daughter of Robert and Susanna CRAIG. Robert Craig died in Augusta County in 1806. I believe John and Susanna Craig Wilson moved to North Carolina and appear in the Yancey County, NC census for 1850. John Wilson in the 1850 North Carolina census shows that he was 60 years old and Susanna was 54. They had at least four children: Samuel, Mitchell Alexander, Dorcas and Sarah. I have always suspected a link with a Mitchell or Alexander family because of their son's name. Any help on this family would be highly appreciated. Thanks, Stuart R. Wilson.
Researching EDMISTON. There is a large family of EDMISTON from Augusta County, VA. I do not know if my Samuel Edmiston connects there, but would appreciate hearing from someone who researches this family. Samuel Edmiston (b. 1785) in NC or VA, married Jane GILSTON in 1805 in Orange County, NC. Had children in NC, then moved to Harrison County, MO. Died in Missouri in 1868. Thank you.
Seeking information about HOOSER surname in Virginia. Felty HOOSER married Elizabeth BODKIN (b. 1774) whose family was from Augusta County, VA.
I'm searching for info on these surnames: RAMSEY, KARR/KERR, ROBERTSON, STEELE Also, I'm trying to find the parents names of James Ramsey born June 10, 1773 in Augusta Co. He married Margaret Kerr.
I'm looking for info on the KINTNER and LAMB families of Augusta Co. They were there about 1750 on. Also looking for info on the WEDETZ family. Thanks!
seeking information on samuel LOCKHART and catherine bennett. their daughter sarah LOCKHART was baptized in augusta county, va on Jan 21, 1748 by the rev. john craig. thank you for your help.
ZUMBRO - CRIST both families in Augusta Co. Zumbro's moved to Harrison Co. 1840's. looking to share info on these families.
Need help on KERR family in Augusta County, VA. James d. 1770 had son John d. 1772 had son James 1737-1812 m. Jane ROBERTSON, dau. of James and Elizabeth Crawford ROBERTSON? This James KERR had son James 1763-1833 m. Patience HUSTON, daughter of James and Nancy McCreary HUSTON.
LANDES, Catherine (1819-1898, Augusta County VA). I am seeking the parents of Catherine Landes who married Jonathan LANDES, son of Samuel Landes and Elizabeth Sheets. They were married 1838 in Augusta County. Jonathan and Catherine are named in the will of John Landes who married Esther Wise but the relationship is not stated and it is not clear if it is the same Jonathan and Catherine. Any information about Catherine or John Landes and Esther Wise welcome.
I'm looking to exchange info with anyone researching the following surnames in Augusta County in the timeframe 1700-present.......REESE, DEPRIEST, RAMSAY,. My Great-great-great grandfather Emmanuel REESE was born in Augusta in 1800....his wife's name was Sarah? Can anyone help me with her last name. Samuel REESE(my great-great grandfather) m. Julia Anne DEPRIEST in 1856 in Augusta. Her parents were Robert and Jemima RAMSAY DEPRIEST.Anyone have any info on them? Thanks
Looking for info on the families of John HOUSTON (B. N. Ire or Scotland 1690 died Augusta Co., Virginia 1754) and his wife Margaret CUNNINGHAM (b. 1694 N. Ire or Scotland married 1715 and died? Virginia). Who were her parents? They had a son John HOUSTON (b. 1727 N.I. died 1798)who married Sarah TODD (1730-1795). Who were her parents? John II and Sarah Todd had a daughter Esther HOUSTON(1760-?) who married Joel WALLACE. Any clues about their marriage and death dates? Help needed!!! Many thanks. MKPerry
Does anyone know the birth or death dates of George Harvey DEADRICK (DETRICK) or his wife? He was born about 1835 in Augusta Co. He Married Maria JOSEPH before 1866. They had 10 children - born in Rockingham Co. Maria Joseph was born before 1840 in Hinton, Rockingham Co.
LINEBERGER family - John and Peter - have some sketchy information which says they were land owners in Augusta Co, Va, circa 1749 until? Oral family history says that John was killed in an Indian raid. Any info will be appreciated.
I am looking for any information on William J. ALEXANDER b. 1765 in Augusta Co. to James ALEXANDER and Rachel ? .William was married to Agnes BREWSTER. James was born in Pa. in 1723. Any information aon any of the above names would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Deb
Looking for information on the family of Alexander ALLISON born cira 1768 in Rockbridge County, Va. married 6-26-1805 in Nicholas County, Ky. Elizabeth TAYLOR born about 1782 in Va. father Cabb TAYLOR of Va. Alexander Allison parent are Charles ALLISON born 1737-1787 and Jane Campbell ALLISON 1740-1810. Charles was born in Lancaster County, Pa. and was married in Augusta County, Va. about 1763. Charles ALLISON died in Bourbon County, Ky. Charles had a brother Robert ALLISON who married Ann? about 1760 in Augusta county, Va. Another brother John Jr. Allison married Janet? about 1757 in Augusta County, Va. A sister Isbel ALLISON married William BURT about 1755 in Augusta County, Va. Their parent were John Allison born 1700 in Scotland and Jean ? Allison born about 1705, married about 1725. Does anyone know of this family? Sandy Allison 10095 County Road 5120 Rolla, Mo. 65401 573-341-3549 pho
Looking for the parents of Samuel King DAVIS (1755/Augusta Co. - 1742/AL). Had a brother, John Bell DAVIS, stayed in VA. John M. 1) Mary ALLISON 2) Mary (?) CORRY/CURRY. Have found references to Sarah DAVIS & son John in land records. There was a Sarah DAVIS who m. a CUNNINGHAM. Was she the mother of Samuel King DAVIS? Believe his parents were living in W. Augusta Co. - possibly Beverly Land Grant. His father was killed by the Shawnee Indians ca. 1758. Samuel King DAVIS enlisted as Pvt/Rev at Abingdon ca 1777. He m. Jane/Jenny (?). Looking for her parents also. Married after his service. They migrated to E. TN. near Maryville, Blount Co., in 1790's - thence to Madison Co., AL in early 1800's. Children; Nathaniel, Samuel, William C., John B., Robert Bell, James N., Hannah, &Amp; Mary Jane. The children intermarried with the JONES, CAMPBELL, WILLIAMS, HEWLETT, CRESSWELL, MCDANIEL, WALKER, and possibly HANNA/HANNAH and KELSO families. Happy to share! Appreciate any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
Martin MASON died in Botetourt county Dec. 1794. He was probably born about 1745 and married about 1770 and had 13 children in the next 24 years. This means that about half of his life could have been spent in Augusta County. According to records his wife's name was Mary. In an inventory of his estate was mentioned "Large Folio Bible in Dutch" also "Sundry Small Books in Dutch". Any info on Martin or Mary
Harris Nathan HARRIS, b. Hanover or Albemarle Co., VA, son of James HARRIS & Mary HARRIS (dau. of Capt. William HARRIS & Temperance Overton HARRIS of New Kent Co. & Hanover Co., VA), removed to Lexington in Rockbridge Co. He reportedly had at least two sons: John T. HARRIS (Honorable) & William HARRIS, who became the Principal of the Female Seminary in Staunton, Augusta Co., VA. Need info on Nathan's wife, children & any grandchildren. Any Help Appreciated!
BECK,HENDERSON, SUMMERS. Searching for information on Nancy Henderson born abt 1817, in Scotland or Virginia, She married David Beck in Augusta Co. on Nov 14, 1833. They had 6 children. James L.,Margaret,Daniel M. Elizabeth,Isabelle and Sarah W. Believe David had a brother Jacob Beck who married Sarah Summers in Augusta Co. Would like information on any of these families.Have later information to share..
Searching for Hugh PATRICK. He was in Augusta Co Va in mid 1700's. He married Elizabeth (maiden name u.k.). Ch: James, John, Robert, Nancy (m Wm HAMPTON), Jemima, Elizabeth (m John NOE), Mary (m John SPRAT), Margaret (m Geo DRAPER), Pricilla (m Elias BATES) & Darcus "Darky" (m Robert REED). Any help appreciated.
Seek info. on the location of the Friedens Church. Christian DETIMORE/DETAMORE, an Hessian Soldier was in Augusta and Rockingham Counties VA. He and his family have records at the church. Can any one help me with this family? Thank you for any information you can send me. I will be happy to share what I have here.c
Looking for info on William Christopher LOCKE b. 01-28-1730 Taunton , Somerset , England, Died 1785 Martinsburg, Burkely , Va ,Married 1750 Augusta , Va to Agnes Thweat HARDAWAY I need to find out what ship William came over on , any thing on William Christopher would be very helpfull ! William's children were all born in Augusta , Augusta , Va Also need on William's father Christopher Lewis LOCKE b. 1684 England d. 1753 England
Looking for LOCKE in Lee county VA William Cristopher LOCKE b. 1730 England , went to Augusta , VA son of William Samuel William LOCKE b. 1752 Augusta, Va I can't find any info on William Christopher LOCKE and Samuel William LOCKE at all ! does anyone have any info on the 2 above ? tax record ?anything ? need help locating what ship William C LOCKE came over on :) Sons of Samuel W LOCKE Abraham Samuel LOCKE . b. 1777 Tazwell, VA <~listed in the 1810 Tax record of Lee county Samuel LOCKE b. 1779 b. 1779 Tazwell, VA <~ also on Lee 1810 Tax PS , I have tons of info on this LOCKE/LOCK line , and the families that are linked to my LOCKE's :) willing to share all ! My LOCKE line went to Bell,Harlan counties Ky Surnames: LOCKE/LOCK,BALL,HUSTON,HARDAWAY,HOBACK,SIMS,LAUGHLIN, MCLAUGHLIN,SMITH,LONG,GRAY,ROWLAND,COLSON,PAGE,NEAL,DUNCAN, BROWNING,THWEAT, many , many more !!!!! over 1700 names in file and many more to add :)always looking to add in more branches , but mostly looking for my LOCKE's :) John William LOCKE b. 1780 Tazwell, VA , <~went to Preble , Oh
William ANDERSON b. 1750 was appointed a Capt. in the Augusta Co. Virginia militia in 1777. According to DAR citations, he married Mary CRAIG b. 1752. He removed to Kentucky in 1784, and died in Fayette Co. KY in 1817. I see there is a Craigsville in modern Augusta Co. so wonder if Mary and William married in Augusta Co. in the 1770s perhaps. William was my GGGgrandfather. He had a second wife named Catherine Blair. Hoping someone might know something about William ANDERSON's place of birth, parents, and same for Mary CRAIG, and their place/date of marriage. Thank you.
Looking for info on families of Isaac HOY b. 1785 d. 1877. Moved to Augusta County around 1835. Married a Miss TAYLOR and had 8 children. No family record of Miss Taylor or their 8 children. Second wife Mildred HAMILTON d. Sept 18, 1869. Had 8 children: Cornelia, Isaac, Columbia, James, Lucy, Thomas F., and 2 who died in infancy. Thomas F. HOY lived in Middle River District. Born Apr 4, 1833 and married Marriel Louisa Barbah HOUFF (b. 1831?) on Feb 28, 1856. Thomas F. ran a saw and a grist mill known as Stoney Point Mills. Mills were burned by General Sheridan's army in September, 1864. Also looking for info on Benjamin Franklin HOY 1866 - 1945 (married Hulda WESTINHAVER 1884?) and any of his 9 brothers and sisters. Appreciate any info on above family members or other Hoys of Augusta County.
SYLER/SILER, John; b.1839 in VA, d.1921 in OK. His death certificate shows his parents to have been "Jake" (Jacob?) SILER, and Rebecca CASTLE (poss. born in Maryland). The 1840 census shows a Jacob SYLER in Augusta County, with a boy of John's age at the time. The family seems to have moved to Ohio by 1850, but Rebecca may have died by this time. Jacob may then have married Elizabeth ___. I am trying to trace back in time. Both spellings of surname found in records. Any clues welcome. Thanks.
I'm seeking information about the TOOD and McKEE families of Augusta Co during the period of 1740-1780's. James MCKEE and wife Lydia TODD sold 300 acres on Kerr's Creek on October 8, 1765. After James' death in Augusta Co, 1778, Lydia and some of her children moved to Woodford Co, KY, about 1782. James and Lydia's children included William, Alice, Martha, Mary, Samuel, Robert, John. I will be pleased to share information with others following these family lines.
Franklin P. CHEW (1900) son of Wilton L CHEW lived in Bluegrass (Crabbottom) Va. Wilton L. CHEW's father was Jonas W CHEW. Place of residence unkown. Looking for Jonas' ancestors. Time period 1800 to 1900.
Searching for anc/desc of Margaret ADAMS b. abt 1765, m. John BRUFFEY 1788 in Augusta Co. Her mother was Ann EDGECOMB, who married 2nd Jeremiah DAWLING in 1795.
Seeking any information on Augusta Co., VA marriage of Catherine FRANKUM to John CAIN 02 March 1814 Thanks!
I am seeking information about William GRIM who was born in Winchester, Va. in 1788.He married Rebecca RAMSEY around 1808. They had eight children one of whom was named James. James later moved to Texas. Does anyone know the names of the other siblings and if any of them stayed in the area?
Looking for families of William Lawson SEAY, born 1850 in Augusta County, and Rebecca Jane HALL, born 1854 in Augusta County. They went to Indiana and married in IN. Rebecca had a sister named Margaret who married a WENZEL. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
James 'South River' BELL Am interested in sharing info with other descendants of James Bell Family of the Tinkling Spring Church area of Augusta County.
Last Updated: August 2020