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LOCKHART, PETERS posted by William Edgar Lockhart III on Saturday, February 1, 1997

Jacob LOCKHART from Scotland to Augusta Co. 1850's; Alglican?;property owner; son Levi Lockhart; moved with son Levi Peters Lockhart to Southern Indiana (Levi's wife was a PETERS);Capt. Levi Peters Lockhart joined Republic of Texas Regular Infantry in New Orleans in 1836, d. 1837; land grants in Coryell Co.TX; Joseph Warren Lockhart (son of Levi P.) moved to Coryell Co.to claim land in 1854 but couldn't find it; joined Union Army as Private Soldier (blacksmith) at Ft. Brown in 1863; J.W.'s son William Wesley Lockhart moved to New Mexico after Civil War; returned to Texas 1890's;his son Capt. William Edgar Lockhart Sr., 172nd Infantry of 36th Infantry Division but died in 1942 at Ft. Sill, was also a college professor;oldest son William Edgar Lockhart, Jr MD d. 1987; living son Col. Vincent McCutchen Lockhart.

RUNKLE posted by Daniel Runkle on Saturday, February 1, 1997

Looking for Samuel RUNKLE died Augusta County 1802.

CUSTER, HUMBLE, NETTLES posted by Robert Humble on Saturday, February 1, 1997

HUMBLE. Uriah HUMBLE was resident at Brock's Gap, Augusta County in 1751. He was still in the county in 1760. He was married to Charity CUSTER who died in Augusta County in about 1770. Uriah and Charity HUMBLE may have had a son named Jacob HUMBLE. I am looking for any information anyone has about Uriah and Charity HUMBLE, and especially any reference to Jacob HUMBLE in Augusta County. Jacob HUMBLE married Mary [probably] NETTLES. I'm also looking for any information on a NETTLES family in Augusta County.

FRALEY, FROELICH, FRYLEY posted by Penny Fraley Richardson on Sunday, February 2, 1997

Looking for info on Frederick FROELICH/FRALEY/FRYLEY believed to have been in Augusta Co in 1750s-1760's. Married Chloe (last name unknown) believe she may have been from Augusta Co. Later were in Rowan NC and Russell Co Va. Looking for info on Chloe. All info appreciated.

EVANS, GARDNER, HALL, MARTIN posted by Chloe Patton on Sunday, February 2, 1997

I am looking for info on the family of John Wesley EVANS, born August 9, 1864 in Waynesboro, Augusta, VA. His father was William EVANS and he was killed in the Civil War a few months before John Wesley was born. JW was later farmed out to a family named HALL. John Wesley's mother was Mary Jane GARDNER. She later married Dabney F. MARTIN on June 14, 1874. William EVANS and Mary Jane GARDNER were married July 16, 1855 in Augusta County.

CARR, THOMAS posted by Ricky A. Carr on Sunday, February 2, 1997

Seeking info on Thomas Carr who married Ann Eliza THOMAS in Augusta Co. and resided there around 1760. They had a son, John, who may have been born in the section of Augusta Co. that was to become Rockingham Co. John CARR later moved to Giles Co. where he died in 1835.

MASON posted by Frank E. Mason on Monday, February 3, 1997

MASON, Martin died Dec 1794 in Botetourt County VA. Half of his life could have been spent in Augusta County, before Botetourt county was formed. His wife name was Mary and they were probably married around 1770. A bible in Dutch was listed in the inventory of his estate. Any information will be appreciated.

BREWSTER, BRUISTER, BRUSTER posted by Joe Ogle on Tuesday, February 4, 1997

Need info on James BRUISTER (BRUSTER or BREWSTER) who settled in Augusta Co around 1740, probably of Scottish descent. Attempting to establish a link to Comfort (Cumfort) BRUISTER, d. Wytheville, Montgomery Co, 1799, and to others of that surname in Montgomery, Washington, and later Wythe, Russell, and Tazewell counties.

ARMSTONG, ARMSTRONG, BELL, BRUBECK, BUSHONG, SNIDER, VOLLAND, WADE posted by Craig Rice on Tuesday, February 4, 1997

Looking for information on the following Augusta Co families: Abraham BUSHONG b. abt 1787 m. 1812 Rockingham Co, VA Mary Christena VOLLAND. Both died in Augusta Co, VA. Archibald E. ARMSTONG b. abt 1842 son of John ARMSTRONG b abt 1797, m. 1822 Martha WADE in Augusta Co, VA. John BRUBECK b 1799 Augusta Co, VA m. 1826 Elizabeth SNIDER b 1803 VA. John is the son of Johann Jacob BRUBECK b 1763 d 1838 m. Elizabeth BELL b 1766 PA d. 1853 Augusta Co, VA.

DICKINSON, MADISON, MCCLENACHAN posted by James R. McClenahan on Tuesday, February 4, 1997

Looking for information on Humphrey MADISON, son of John MADISON, first clerk of Augusta Co., married to Mary DICKINSON. Supposedly killed in Indian War on Jackson's River. Daughter, Catherine MADISON married to Capt. Robert MCCLENACHAN Jr. who was killed in Battle of Point Pleasant. Humphrey was a member of Dickinson's Rangers. Appreciate any and all information on any of these people or places. Have much information on MCCLENACHAN family to exchange.

HAMBRIGHT, HARDIN posted by Cleona on Wednesday, February 5, 1997

Looking for info on Sarah HARDIN b about 1730 Augusta Co. m Col.Frederick HAMBRIGHT. Her father was possibly Benjamin. Thank you.

MCFARLAND posted by Vernon McFarland on Wednesday, February 5, 1997

Searching for parents of James C, MCFARLAND,born in Augusta Co. VA about 1787

KESSIAH, LANDRETH posted by Cleona on Wednesday, February 5, 1997

Looking for info on William LANDRETH b 1742 Augusta Co. M KESSIAH ?. His father's name was Thomas LANDRETH b 1710 d 1756. Thank you.

MCCLURE posted by Jerry McClure on Thursday, February 6, 1997

James MCCLURE, son of John and Mary MCCLURE, was born c.1739 in Augusta Co. He was married to Sarah and they had the following children: Jane, John, Esther, Elizabeth, Sarah, Hugh and James. By 1786, they were living in Lincoln Co. KY, and in 1797, in Shelby Co. KY. I would like to exchange information with any who are interested in this family.

CRAWFORD, RANKIN, RENKIN posted by Barbara Eades on Friday, February 7, 1997

Correcting address of my query regarding Thomas RANKIN b. 1745 Augusta Co.,and his wife Mary CRAWFORD b. 1758 Augusta Co., VA. RANKIN also spelled RENKIN in some very early records.Please respond to BLEades@aol.com. Thanks. Barbara Eades

BOLLEN, CARROLL, COMBS, CORCAL, CUNNINGHAM, DICKENSON, GRIDER, GRUBBS, GUDEN, GUNNEL, GUNNOD, HANKINS, HAWKINS, HUES, HURST, JOB, LEATH, OVERALL, PARENT, PHILIPS, SALLERS, SHEITZ, SHIRLEY, SPEARS, THOMPSON, WILLIAMSON posted by C. Hammett on Friday, February 7, 1997

Where was Brush Bottom Ford, Shenandoah River, Augusta VA? 1749 ct. orders name: Caleb JOB, James McKAY, Henry SPEARS, Mason COMBS, John SALLERS or , Richard SHEITZ or SHIRLEY, William HURST, William OVERALL, Thomas HUES, Zachariah McCOY, Torrance CARROLL or CORCAL, Wm. DICKENSON, Steven PHILIPS, Alexr. GUNNEL or GUNNOD (?), James & Thomas McNEAL, John HAWKINS or HANKINS, Benj. GRIDER or GUDEN, Ephraim LEATH, Charles WILLIAMSON, Josiah PARENT, Wm. PARENT, Thomas PARENT, Edmond BOLLEN, Adam CUNNINGHAM, Thomas & Francis GRUBBS, Charles THOMPSON. C. Hammett, Email: CombsVA@aol.com; http://members.aol.com/carhammett/combs.html

CARPENTER, HAMILTON, SCOTT, SMITH posted by Gordon Bonnet on Friday, February 7, 1997

I'm looking for information on the family of John SCOTT, m. Judith SMITH, and son John SCOTT Jr. m. Catherine HAMILTON. I am especially interested in the maternal SMITH and HAMILTON lines. Judith SMITH was b. ca. 1720, and m. (1) John SCOTT, and (2) in Augusta Co. to Joseph CARPENTER. Catherine HAMILTON was b. ca. 1750, probably also in Augusta Co. Any clues appreciated.

SUTTON posted by James E. Skaggs on Saturday, February 8, 1997

I'm looking for any information on Joshua SUTTON b abt 1836, England m. Sally Martha Unknown abt 1851, Joshua D. 11-10-1906, buried at the Lutherans Cementery, Stanton, Va. Sally, b 1837, d. 12-15-1905, buried along side her husband. This union had 17 children, Hansfords, Walter, Alex Lombar, Molinda, Harry, William S., Joshua A., Jerry P., James Hamilton, Lula, Mattie E., John Baker (my grandfather), Nancy Dora, Julia, Mattie H. and one other child unknown. Most of these folks are all buried at the Lutherans Cementery, Staunton, Va. As I understand, my Great Grandfather, Joshua donated the propert where the Lutherans Church & Cementery is located.

posted by Vera Hailey on Saturday, February 8, 1997

Seeking information or sources for Augusta County Indians - specifically the Staunton and Waynesboro areas. I would like to know what tribes were here and something of their lifestyles. Thanks. vtraven@cfw.com

GUFFY, TAYLOR posted by Pat Taylor on Monday, February 10, 1997

Seeking information on William TAYLOR; born Fal of 1758, Augusta County, VA. Enlisted in the Revolutionary War in the Virginia Line in OCT-1777 from Rockbridge County as a private. Married 19-JAN-1792, Rockbridge County, VA to Jean GUFFY. Any information on this family would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Pat Taylor

ALEXANDER, BUCKNER, CAMPBELL posted by Millie Alexander on Wednesday, February 12, 1997

ALEXANDER, Thomas, born ? 1746 in Augusta County, VA, married Elizabeth BUCKNER in 1791 in Campbell County, VA, died 1808?, Letart Twp. Meigs County, Ohio. Thomas' parents were Robert & Esther Beard ALEXANDER. A Mary CAMPBELL may have been 1st wife. Robert and Mary had children, Albert & Elizabeth who died also in Meigs Co. Ohio

BRIGHAM, HARMAN, LOONEY posted by Betty Moran on Wednesday, February 12, 1997

Need marriage proof for Robert LOONEY and Margaret HARMAN, abt 1740 Augusta Co. Also need marriage proof for their dau. Louisa LOONEY to James BRIGHAM, abt 1766 Augusta Co. Also need parents of James BRIGHAM. Robert LOONEY is supposed to be son of Robert LOONEY SR. Margaret HARMAN is supposed to be dau of Adam HARMAN LOONEY/HARMAN lines have both been heavily researched, and their lines published. But can someone tell me where I can get proof of these marriages, and their parents? Thanks

MCALPINE, MCKAY, ROBINSON posted by Ralph Rodriguez on Thursday, February 13, 1997

Searching for the parents of William ROBINSON b. about 175-57 VA, probably in Rockbridge, because he married Nancy MCALPINE in Rockbridge Co c. 1777. Wondering if he is the son of George ROBINSON & Martha MCKAY. Please email Ralph Rodriguez

CRAWFORD, MCRAE posted by Nancy on Thursday, February 13, 1997

Need info on Cora Bell CRAWFORD from Wyeries Cave? Weires Cave? Married Charles MCRAE, late 1800's. Augusta Co., VA.

ALEXANDER, BELL, BLACK, CHURCHMAN, COHRON, HALL, LONG, PATTERSON, PATTON, RANKIN, STUART posted by Vera Hailey on Friday, February 14, 1997

Researching these families in the Stuarts Draft area of Augusta County (early settlers, some from the Beverley Land Grant): BLACK, LONG, ALEXANDER, STUART, HALL, James PATTON, James BELL, RANKIN, PATTERSON, COHRON, CHURCHMAN. Also researching: mines and foundries, early industries, orchards, historic homes, chalk and kaolin deposits. Looking for information on all of these and have some to share. Thanks!

KENNEDY posted by Russ Kennedy on Saturday, February 15, 1997

Seeking information on William KENNEDY. He lived in Staunton in mid late 1700's. Had a store and mill in the area. Also looking for James KENNEDY Sr., John KENNEDY Sr., David KENNEDY, Dr. Joseph KENNEDY who may have spent some time in this area.

FORSYTHE, LITTEN posted by Sandra Yelton on Saturday, February 15, 1997

My ancestor, Abraham LITTEN was born in VA about 1780 and lived & died in Shenandoah County. I think it is possible he may have been born in Augusta County, as he married Esther FORSYTHE there around 1805. I am looking for his parents. Could his father have been Caleb LITTEN?

SEXTON posted by Zandra Walker on Sunday, February 16, 1997

SEXTON,Looking for the parents of Pryor Sexton born abt 1764, he and four brothers John and Elizabeth, Archibald, Pryor, and William settled on Rock Creek now in Grayson Co.,after the Am. Rev.Archibald, John, and William were in the war they signed up in Augusta Co., Va. Any help appreciated.

PRYOR posted by Walter L. Williams on Sunday, February 16, 1997

I am seeking information relating to Cyrus PRYOR born about 1828 in virginia and lived South River Township, Augusta County until his death. I am also seeking information relating to his wife Kiziah "kizzie" Thomson PRYOR believed to have lived in Stuarts Draft, Augusta County, Virginia born about 1830.

SMITH posted by Barbara Weiford on Sunday, February 16, 1997

I am looking for information on the Company under Capt. Thomas SMITH that was formed in Staunton and served in the Rev. War I need the number or letter designation and who they served under if known. Thank you

MCKAMY posted by Shannon Smyrl on Monday, February 17, 1997

Would like to contact anyone researching the MCKAMY line of Augusta County, Virginia.

FRANCIS posted by Ann Brownlee on Tuesday, February 18, 1997

Please post: Augusta, Botetourt, Fincastle, Montgomery counties FRANCIS, Henry (1733-October 14, 1780). Records after 1768: owned land on Cripple Creek (Augusta/Botetourt/Fincastle/Montgomery counties). Married Leah ?. Known children Henry (1755-1840) and John (1760?-1829). Looking for parents of Henry Francis, parents of wife Leah ?, record of birth of son John, record of any other children. Will share any information I have. Please help! THANKS!

MCBIDE posted by Bill McIntosh on Wednesday, February 19, 1997

Thomas McBRIDE,b..abt 1820-21, Goochland Co., married Rebecca (?) MCBIDE abt. 1846, Augusta Co.(?)/ 2 daughters born in Augusta. Elizabeth L.-b..abt 1847, Nancy E, b..abt July 1850. Found in 1850 Aughsta Census. Need inf on Rebecca..parents, etc.

LOOKADOO, LOOKINBILL, LOOKINGBILL posted by Leon G Lookingbill on Wednesday, February 19, 1997

Query: 19 Feb. 1997. Seeking information on the following LOOKINGBILL's: John b 1796 VA, Daniel b 1794 VA (possible brother to John) and Christian, possible father to both John and Daniel. Do not know where John, Daniel and Christian were b in VA. Found in name only the following LOOKINGBILL's in and around Gore and Spencer City, believe it's Frederick Co., a Granville d 7 Jan 1992 and a John Peter d 2 May 1923, b 1850. John Peter, Granville, John, Daniel and Christian possibly where Cherokee Indian ancestry. Also understand in Augusta Co. there were listed LOOKINGBILL's in the late 1700's to early 1800's, also a Chri. LOOKINBILL was listed on the Augusta Co. tax list. A Lookinbill was married into a family who lived in Jefferson Co. VA (at that time, now part of WV) with no married date. Please note that the name LOOKINGBILL can be spelled many different ways. Seeking information on a John LOOKADOO who married Susanna Spalden 24 Jan 1762 in St. James Northam Parrish, Goochland, VA. Would like information on this couple, i.e. were there any children, if so, dates of b, names, christening dates, names of John and Susannah parents. Thank you. Will respond.

ECKARD, RIGHT posted by R.M.Eckard on Thursday, February 20, 1997

Caspar ECKARD was living in the present site of Pendleton County, WV, which was Augusta in 1778. He wrote in a deposition that he was going to "fight the heathens". His will was executed in 1779 because he never returned from this offensive. He was fighting under a Capt. RIGHT. Can anybody shed some light on what offensive against the Indians was occuring in this area in 1778? The only thing I have found that is close is an offensive out of Fort Pitt against the Ohio River Valley.

BASKIN, MARSHALL posted by Jane P. Justice on Thursday, February 20, 1997

Searching for more information on Col. Benjamine MARSHALL, whose daughter Margaret Marshall married Andrew BASKIN, he d. ca 1800 Lancaster Co., SC. They were married 1759 in Augusta Co., Va. Did Benjamine Marshall have other children? Did this family remain in Va. or move elsewhere? Jane

BEST, EWING, HUNTER posted by Chuck Knox on Thursday, February 20, 1997

Looking for families of Elijah EWING b. 1798 Augusta Co. Married in 1830 to Amanda HUNTER, Daughter of James and Catherine HUNTER of Augusta Co. by Methodist Minister BEST. Owned ground on Great Calf Pasture River and may have been located around Deerfield. Elijah may have had a brother named Allen EWING. They may have owed ground in what is now West Virginia.

BRECKINRIDGE posted by James Breckinridge on Saturday, February 22, 1997

Looking for any information on Alexander BRECKINRIDGE who emigrated to Augusta county in the early 1700's.,

LEWIS, MCCLURE posted by Jerry McClure on Saturday, February 22, 1997

James MCCLURE, b. 1739 in Augusta Co. (baptized at Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church), his wife Sarah and children (Jane, John, Esther, Elizabeth, Sarah, Hugh and James) moved to Lincoln Co., KY before 1786. They moved to Shelby Co., KY, in 1796 where son Hugh married Mary (Polly) LEWIS (1797), daughter of Thomas LEWIS. I believe the LEWIS family may also have moved from Augusta Co., but lack evidence. I need the parents/ancestry of Sarah (_?_) and also of Mary LEWIS. I would like to exchange information with any who are interested in these families.

BARNHARD, BARTLETT, CALLAHAN, HARRIS, HOUCK, KATTLE, LAMBERT, VANFOSSEN, VERNON posted by Larry P. Cornwell on Saturday, February 22, 1997

LAMBERT, Francis, b Sep 11, 1776 in VA. Married Elizabeth VANFOSSEN on Nov 21, 1801 in Augusta Co. She was the d of Jacob VAN FOSSEN and Susanna --. Ch born in VA: Daniel, b 1802, m Sarah HARRIS on Dec 23, 1821; Jacob, b 1804, m Mary CALLAHAN in Dec 1825 and Mercy BARTLETT in 1834; Sarah, b Jun 30, 1806, m Reuben KATTLE; James M., b 1810, m Mary E. HOUCK; Elizabeth, b Oct 9, 1812, m Aaron VERNON; Francis L., b 1814, m Mary BARNHARD. Family moved to Licking Co OH in 1816. LaCornwell@aol.com Larry P. Cornwell 7725 Halcyon Forest Trail Montgomery Al 36117-3483

CLEMONS, LINER, LYNOR, VOGT posted by Chris Liner on Monday, February 24, 1997

I am looking for information on Henry LYNOR (LINER). He was in Augusta County in the middle of the 1700's. He was married to Margaret CLEMONS, daughter of Christian Clemons and Catherine VOGT. Henry and Margaret had sons named Adam, Christopher, Henry and daughters, Margaret, Catherine, Mary and Eve. I am looking for information on Henry's parents. Where did they come from, who were they, did he have siblings? Thanks.

BRECKENRIDGE, CRAWFORD, GORDON, KENNEDY, POAGE, PRESTON, STEVENSON, WALLACE, WILSO, WOODS posted by Bob Vaughan on Monday, February 24, 1997

Am looking for further data on Robert POAGE who married Elizabeth PRESTON c1722. He was born c1690 in Ireland or Scotland and died in Staunton, Augusta Co. VA c1744. They had 10 children: Sarah,John, Martha, Robert, Mary, Elizabeth, George, William, Margaret, and Thomas. from c1723 to 1739. The first 9 were probably born in Ireland, and the last born in VA. Other surnames are: GORDON, CRAWFORD, WOODS, WALLACE, BRECKENRIDGE, STEVENSON, KENNEDY, WILSO

WEIKLE, WICAL, WIGAL, WIKLE, WYGAL, WYKLE posted by Ellie Weikle on Tuesday, February 25, 1997

Compiling database for WEIKLE/WICAL/WIKLE/WIGAL/WYKLE, etc. researchers. We have roots in Augusta Co - George WYGAL - owned plantation near Verona, prior to 1790's, George died Feb 1815. We have much info on his children, John, Daniel, Philip, George Jr & others - looking for more & always willing to help others.

JONES, LEWIS posted by Marilee on Wednesday, February 26, 1997

JONES. Seeking info on the JONES family in Augusta Co. My ggg grandfather was John Leftridge JONES (b. 1797 in Augusta Co., m. 1817 Ann LEWIS, Shelby Co., KY, d. 1883, Indianapolis). His father was John JONES (b.? & d.? Augusta Co., m.? ____ "Leftridge nee Tinder"--he served in the Amer. Revolution). His father was also John Jones, who d. in Augusta Co. and his father was also John Jones who came to Augusta Co. from Wales. Any info appreciated...thanks! Marilee

CARROLL, MADISON, MOONEY posted by Mike Mooney on Thursday, February 27, 1997

Looking for info on Richard MOONEY b.1801 married to Millie CARROLL cir,1820's. Son William MOONEY b.3-16-1834 married Permerlia MADISON 11-3-1853. Augusta and Albermarle Co. respectively. Son Henry Clay MOONEY b.1873 Albermarle Co.

DALTON, MUCHMOOR posted by Neil on Thursday, February 27, 1997

I am searching for my ancestor, Valentine Thomas DALTON. He was in Augusta County in 1775. We have a copy of a document in which he witnessed the Will of Shadrack MUCHMOOR.

DAWSON, LONG posted by Linda Adams on Friday, February 28, 1997

Looking for information on Alexander Barnett DAWSON or Sarah LONG who were married in Staunton, Va. Alexander DAWSON was born about 1803.

BAUM, BAUMGARDNER, BAUMGARTNER, BUMGAR, BUMGARDNER, BUMGARNER, BUMGARTNER posted by Robert Bumgardner on Friday, February 28, 1997

Am researching and helping others on all versions of the surname BAUM/BUMGAR(d/t}ner. Know the BUMGARDNER's were in Augusta County in the 1700's and remaim there today with Judge BUMGARDNER. Know this surname maybe spelled various ways; i.e. BUMGARNER, BUMGARTNER, BAUMGARDNER, BAUMGARTNER and so forth. Am willing to assist others and to exchange information on this Augusta Virginia Family! Robert Bumgardner, Editor of Baum/Bumgar{d/t}ner Newsletter.

BEEMER, ERWIN, MCCLENAGHAN, OLIPHANT posted by Jeanne Bletcher on Friday, February 28, 1997

Would like to exchange information on the following families that are believed to have resided in Augusta County prior to 1810. OLIPHANT,MCCLENAGHAN,ERWIN and BEEMER. Does any one have information on Goose Creek Church, perhaps a Quaker Church? These families were thought to have belonged to a Goose Creek Church. JBletch@aol.com

CAMPBELL, LITTLE posted by Janice R. Burton on Friday, February 28, 1997

LITTLE and CAMPBELL Need parents and p.o.b of: Thomas LITTLE b. ca 1740 Scotland, and his wife Mary CAMPBELL, b. Ireland. They settled in Augusta Co. VA, which became Rockbridge Co. in 1788. From there, they moved on to Mercer and Franklin Cos. KY. Of their 9 children, all were born in Ireland but two: Thomas and Alexander, both b. in VA. The father, Thomas LITTLE was a Patriot in the Rev. War, in the Augusta Co. Militia 1775. Can anyone help with the origins of this family? Happy to exchange!

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