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MITCHELL, STEWART posted by Jacob Stewart on Wednesday, June 4, 1997

Seeking information on James STEWART b ca 1725, m (1) unknown (2) Lilias Morton MITCHELL. James and Lilias were located in Rowan County NC before 1766. James was located in Augusta County Va in the early 1750's.

BAILEY, BROWN posted by Bob Grant on Thursday, June 5, 1997

Looking for information on this family and or individuals of this family William J. BAILEY b. 1835 in Augusta/Rochimgham Co.,VA d. 1900 Ohio m.[1856 Augusta/Rochingham Co.,VA] Sarah BROWN b. 1836/9 Augusta/Rockinham Co., VA d. 1895 Clark Co., Ohio; their children are as follows; John [1857], Lucinda[1859], Margaret[1861], George[1864], Thomas[1867], Sarah[1867], James[1869], Charles[1874], Albert[1872], Matilda[1874], and Mary[1878]; all of these children were born in Augusta/Rockingham Co., VA. Any information will greatly excepted; Please E-Mail to ReGrantc73@AOL.COM

BAKER, BALAY, BROWN, FEE, FINLEY, HUTCHINSON, MURRAY posted by Cammie Seitz Hengstberger on Friday, June 6, 1997

Am working on my family surnames Augusta Co., VA,. I will be glad to share information on these families. McCLURE, FEE, FINLEY, HUTCHINSON. Also, BAKER, MURRAY, BROWN, BALAY. Most of these names have Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky connections in latter generations.

RORECK, RORK posted by Sean B. Rork on Saturday, June 7, 1997

I am interested in Michael RORK born 29 Sep 1746 in Bucks CO., PA. He married a Letty ????? in ?? ??? 1766. He enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Rockingham CO., VA. He is listed as Michael RORK on page 111 and Michael RORECK on page 502 of the "CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT IN VIRGINIA...Augusta CO., Court Records 1745-1800, Vol. III, By LYMAN CHALKLEY, Baltimore Genealogical Publishing CO., Inc., 1989. He moved from Virginia to Hawkins CO., TN in 1792. He died in Hawkins Co., TN, 09 Jan 1839. Known children appearing in Virgil D. White's abstract, Vol. III: N - Z, pg. 2949 are Sally, Judith and Polly. There is a Wilson RORK making affidavit for Michael in 1844. A John RORK is listed in the abstract as a witness in 1845. Need to know all I can to see if Michael is my GGGGGG Grandfather who would be the father to my unknown GGGG Grandfather's father. My known GGGG Grandfather's name in John RORK born ?? ??? 1787 in New Jersey.

BARKLEY, LOTTS posted by Debbie Boyias on Saturday, June 7, 1997

BARKLEY/LOTTS- Looking for information on Nora Dell BARKLEY married to Leonard Zeno LOTTS. They had four children names are: Lloyd b 1/27/1914(my grandfather), Francis, James and Helen. Nora BARKLEY was b 5/6/1892, trying to find information on Leonard LOTTS. Believed they lived around Spottswood, Staunton area. Would like to know their parents name and any siblings.

BALSLEY, FISHER, KOINER posted by Janice Mauldin Castleman on Sunday, June 8, 1997

Fisher, Daniel and Nancy (Jones/Johns) FISHER moved from Rockingham Co., VA to Augusta Co., VA. They had at least 17 children, and some of these children had the town Fishersville named for them. My ancestor was their son Adam FISHER b. 12 March 1788 in VA married 1811 to Elizabeth Balsley (dau. of Christian BALSLEY and Elizabeth KOINER). Anyone researching this FISHER line please contact me to share information.

BAILEY posted by Cindi Bessent on Monday, June 9, 1997

I am trying to find where my grandfather was buried. His name was Archy Dean BAILEY. He died 12/12/1938 in Staunton,VA His wife's name was Katherine ? I would also like to know her maiden name. If anyone has access to death records, cemetery listings of obituaries of the time and area, I would so appreciate a look up.

HUNTER, MEANS posted by Barbara Meche on Tuesday, June 10, 1997

Looking for parents of Charles R. HUNTER born April 5, 1855 in Augusta County. He was married to Eva Belle MEANS in Wayne County, Illinois. Appreciate any help. Thanks.

CULTON posted by Joanna Montgomery on Tuesday, June 10, 1997

Searching for Patrick CULTON 1781-1864 VA-TN, Joseph CULTON1766-c1846 Augusta VA, Joseph CULTON 1721-1773 Augusta VA

BROWN, GOING, GOLLIDAY, SIMPSON, SMITH posted by Cubert T. Wood on Tuesday, June 10, 1997

Andrew J. SMITH m. Nancy Ann BROWN, dau. of John BROWN 24 Mar. 1836 in Augusta. In 1850, children were John, Elizabeth Arabella V. Later added Willie, Alfred and Samuel in Rockbridge 1860 census. Associated families are GOLLIDAY, SIMPSON, GOING.

BYERS, STOVER, WELLER posted by Thelma Teeters on Wednesday, June 11, 1997

Would like any information on Samuel D. STOVER, son of Jonathan Samuel STOVER & Jane Ann BYERS, dau. of Samuel C. BYERS & Elizabeth WELLER, was born Feb.29-1860 in Staunton, Augusta Co.,Va. Also on Va. website there is a map, NW of Staunton a place marked STOVER was this a town? Unable to find on any current map.

ALLEN posted by Orland C. Allen III on Wednesday, June 11, 1997

I am looking for any information that may be available on Samuel ALLEN. He arrived in Augusta County in 1773 from England and was in the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1774. In 1781, he entered service from Augusta County for the Revolutionary War. Supposedly there was a brother who was sent over to the colonies with Samuel. Samuel moved to Monroe Co. (W)Va. in 1782. I would like to have any information regarding either Samuel or his brother if indeed he had a brother.

ALLEN, ARISMAN, BEARD, COLEY, FOSTER, GARBER, HUMPHREYS, MONGOMERY, NEALE, SMITH, WALLACE, WEAVER posted by Frances Doutt Smith on Thursday, June 12, 1997

Would like to contact descendants of the following people, and exchange information. John SMITH (b:about 1758, d:1842, VA) m:1791, Albemarle Co., VA, Martha WALLACE (b:abt 1774, d:1821 Charlottesville, VA). Their children: (1)William D., b:abt 1792, VA, m1:Polly ARISMAN, m2: Delilah ALLEN (Had 15 children; don't have the names), stayed in Virginia; (2)John Jr., b:1801, VA, m:Mary Jane FOSTER (res. Cooper Co.,Missouri); (3)Mary, b:1804, VA, m:David HUMPHREYS (res. Van Buren Co., IA) (4) James, b:1805, VA, m:Elizabeth GARBER (res.Washington Co., TN; Van Buren Co., IA) (5)Thomas, no data (6) George Washington, b:1810, VA, m1:Margaret T. BEARD, m2: Nancy Ellen NEALE, (res. Cooper Co., Missouri) (7)Catherine, b:1811, VA, m:1834, Augusta Co., VA, John MONGOMERY, Stayed in Virginia (8)Martha Ann, b:1814, VA, m:William WEAVER (res. VA), stayed in Virginia (9)Sarah Wallace, b:1819, VA, m:1834, Augusta Co., VA, Alexander COLEY, Stayed in Virginia John Smith was in the Rev. War. After his marriage, he resided in Albemarle Co., VA, Augusta Co., VA. Frances Doutt Smith

BIRD, DECOURSEY, GILBERT, HAYNES, HULL-, RIDER, WINTROW posted by Bill DeCoursey on Friday, June 13, 1997

Would like to hear from descendants of John and Susanna (WINTROW) BIRD of Augusta (Bath) County, Virginia. My line John BIRD - David BIRD m. Elizabeth HULL- David BIRD m. Martha RIDER - Henry BIRD m. Verona GILBERT - David BIRD m. Treva HAYNES - Mertle BIRD m. William DECOURSEY. See the ahnentafel on my homepage http://www.angelfire.com/mn/itsabouttime

HERRON, ROACH posted by Judy Wright on Saturday, June 14, 1997

I am seeking information on my GGG Grandfather Willis HERRON b. abt 1785 in Augusta or Rockingham Co VA. d. Dec. 1, 1877 in Randolph Co WV m. Elizabeth Mull ROACH either on Sept. 14, 1806 or Nov 16, 1806. f/o Jacob HERRON my GG Grandfather. Any help would be appreciated.

MANNING posted by ermine payne on Saturday, June 14, 1997

Looking for info on Henry MANNING b circa 1751 and died 6 Jun 1825 in Augusta Co VA. He was brother to Samuel and Nathaniel. Any help out there? Thank you.

HEYDT, HITE, HITES, MADISON, MERCKLE posted by Beverly A. Harbourt on Sunday, June 15, 1997

I am doing research on the HITES (also spelled HEYDT). There is a linkage with Long Meadows, Middletown, Frederick County, Virginia for Hans Jost HITE and his wife Anna Maria MERCKLE and their ten children,including Isaac HITE Jr. who married Nellie Conway MADISON. I have found conflicting information on some of the family as generations moved from Long Meadows to Belle Grove Plantation to Rockingham, Augusta, and Bath Counties. I would like to meld this conflicting data into a complete entry that my daughters can give to their paternal grandparents. As I am fairly new to the genealogy field, any guidance on acquiring source documents and information would be appreciated.

posted by Sandra Kidd on Sunday, June 15, 1997

Seek info on Jacob MILLER (b. ca 1801) and wife Frances and on John FAIDLEY and wife Elizabeth (b. ca. 1788). Both appear on 1850 Augusta Co census in Greenville section, nr Rockbridge Co border. Wish to prove that Jacob MILLER is father of Albert G. MILLER (b. 1823) of Rockbridge/Botetourt Cos. Wish to find info on Elizabeth FAIDLEY, who was mother of Albert G.'s wife Malinda STROUP. Eliz may have first married a STROUP.

EWING, SHANNON posted by Karyn Witt on Monday, June 16, 1997

Looking for information on Anne SHANNON. Possibly born Ireland ca 1720, possibly married Bucks county, PA in 1735-1738 to William EWING. Died Augusta/Rockingham county 1801. Buried in Linville Creek New Erection Cemetary. Had 5 children: Henry EWING b. 1736 d. 1796 Andrew EWING b. 1740 d. 1813 John EWING b. 1741 d. 1822 Elizabeth EWING b. 1746 d. ? Nancy EWING b. 1748 d. ? All children were born in Augusta/Rockingham county.

OLIVER posted by Judy Kimsey on Monday, June 16, 1997

Searching for info on James Bracy OLIVER b. Augusta Springs about 1781. Moved to Ohio in 1802 - m. Mary King in 1809. e-mail to jakesjag@aol.com

ALEXANDER, CAMPBELL, HURT, KING posted by Sue Harris on Tuesday, June 17, 1997

ALEXANDER-CAMPBELL-HURT-KING Mary ALEXANDER, d/o James ALEXANDER, m Charles CAMPBELL on 7 Sept. 1785, Augusta Co. They went to TN around 1800, then Lauderdale Co., AL, then Hinds Co., MS. Charles was b 1759 Augusta Co. & d 1843, Hinds Co. Their ch were Hugh, m Judith HURT; William; George W.; John; Mary, who m Mr. KING. Were Charles' parents Hugh (d 1771 Augusta) & Esther CAMPBELL? Need help with wife & parents of James ALEXANDER & their other ch; ch of Charles & Mary CAMPBELL. Sue Harris. byrumha@ibm.net

ALEXANDER, CHRISTIAN, PARKS, TATE, WALLACE posted by Ellen Nelson Hewitt on Wednesday, June 18, 1997

Researching Robert and John CHRISTIAN and family of Christian Creek 1742-11835. Also ALEXANDER, PARKS, McCLUNG, TATE and WALLACE families 1734-1835. Happy to share research.

CAMPBELL, MCKINNEY, WALKER, WALLACE posted by Peggy Hanes on Thursday, June 19, 1997

CAMPBELL, MCKINNEY, WALLACE, WALKER. I am trying to trace these families into the Augusta CO., VA. Really need to find out which John CAMPBELL married Elizabeth WALKER born April 1703, died 1787 in Virginia. Is this the John CAMPBELL born in Ireland and came to American in abt. 1732 and then moved to Va from Lancaster, PA? Alexander McKinney married Esther CAMPBELL daughter of John and Elizabeth CAMPBELL. James WALLACE married Elizabeth CAMPBELL sister of Esther CAMPBELL, no dates for any of them. I would appreciate any information that you could provide. Thank you for your interest.

BROWN, HAWPE, KOINER, LYONS posted by Kirk D. Lyons on Thursday, June 19, 1997

Seek info on William LYONS, his family and ancestors, who m. Catherine KOINER (b. ca 1774 in Cumberland Co. PA, widow of Adam HAWPE)5/9/1805 in Augusta County. 4 Children: Thomas (m.Jane Doak BROWN in 1824),William, John (born 12/23/1809 moved to TN then AL, m.Matilda R. from Ky in ca.1827), and David. The LYONS disappear from Augusta County after 1826. Where did William LYONS come from? Who were his people? When did he die and where?

GRAHAM, GUIN, GWIN, GWINN, KINCAID, LOCKRIDGE posted by Michael Gwinn on Friday, June 20, 1997

Researching the GWINN (GWIN, GUIN) line. Robert GWIN settled in the Calfpasture area around to 1745. His deed was filed in Orange County July 20th, 1745. Looking for one of his sons, Robert GWIN Jr. Did he stay in the area or move West to the Greenbrier with two of his brothers? Associated names are : LOCKRIDGE, KINCAID, GRAHAM. Thanks! Home Page : www.tiac.net/users/mgwinn

HOGHEAD, ORR posted by Jeni Lyn Hunter on Saturday, June 21, 1997

Anne HOGHEAD born Augusta Co. abt 1751, married Robert ORR on 1 March 1772. They had 8 children, I only know of William ORR. I would like any information on her family, and where they were married. Robert's parent's were John and Rachel. I have no further information on these people. Will share info on the ORR's. Thanks.

CULLEN, FOSTER posted by Jan Van Doren on Saturday, June 21, 1997

Looking for evidence that John CULLEN who died 8/17/1827 in Augusta Co. was the son of the famous Scot physician William CULLEN. Also looking for information about John CULLEN'S wife Nancy FOSTER (1758-1831) who is said to be the daughter of a William FOSTER

CRESS, GRASS, MESSONCOP posted by Jan Van Doren on Saturday, June 21, 1997

Looking for information about John CRESS (GRASS) who was born about 1780- 83 and probably died before 21 May 1821. Family used both GRASS and CRESS as surnames. Father is thought to be Jacob GRASS who died Augusta Co. 1783-85. John married Mary MESSONCOP Jan. 1802.

BEARD, CLINE posted by Barbara Thompson on Saturday, June 21, 1997

Need father of James BEARD, born Augusta Co. 1805, married Nancy CLINE born 1815. Mother was Catherine BEARD. Have her will. Other sons Joseph and Samuel.

BRUNT, BUSH, HOWARD, JOHNSON, MANIFEE, MCDANIEL, MCDONALD, MITCHELL, PERRY, SMITH, STONE, STRINGER, TEATER, VARDIMAN, WILLIAMS, WILSON, WOODS, WORTHINGTON posted by Sherry Mazzetti on Sunday, June 22, 1997

MCDANIEL/MCDONALD: Looking for possible Augusta Co originsi of my MCDANIEL family. Lincoln Co Militia 1783 at Falls of Ohio was commanded by Ensign, later Cornet, John SMITH.. Have been told that he was Augusta man asked to bring help. Told men from "Old Russell" VA area. Sergeant was William STRINGER. Rest are privates: John BRUNT, Samuel WILSON, George BUSH, John JOHNSON, Allen HOWARD, Peter VARDIMAN, Mac MCDONALD, Samuel WOODS, Thomas WILLIAMS, John MITCHELL, Spencer STONE, Edward (?) WORTHINGTON, William STONE, William MANIFEE (?), Richard PERRY, George TEATER. Think Mac MCDONALD is my ancestor "uncle." Used MCDANIEL and signed his name Mc MCDANIEL. First name usually written as Mack. Can anyone confirm Augusta origins? Sherry

BLYTHE, HARRISON posted by John Lohman on Sunday, June 22, 1997

I am looking for information on Francis Marion BLYTHE. Family ledgen says he was born in Virginia in 1821. Another researcher has said that it was possible that in her line, a Samuel BLYTHE married either in Agusta County, Virginia or in North Carolina. It is possible that Francis is the son of Samuel BLYTHE. Family ledgen says that Francis ran away from home and headed towards Texas. Francis married Virginia Lockhart HARRISON either in Mississippi or in Brenham, Texas. Thanks in advance. John Lohman. j lohman@txdirect.net

BECK, COWAN, GHOLSON, GOLSON, GOLSTON, MCCOWAN posted by Jan Curtis on Tuesday, June 24, 1997

I'm looking for anyone with knowledge about Stephen BECK or related family who was living in Augusta in the mid 1700's. I'm also looking for information on James COWAN (MCCOWAN) and his family in the same time period, Augusta. If anyone has information on any GOLSON (GHOLSON, GOLSTON) please let me know. Thanks!!

BARE, RANKIN, STERLING posted by Phyllis Spiker on Thursday, June 26, 1997

BARE- before Oct. 1816. Looking for a Henry BARE who is in Jefferson Co.,TN on above date. Have been told an Owen BARE went thru Jefferson Co. TN from Augusta Co. VA. Have land, marriages of Henry's Children and Henry"s will. They may have been associated with a James STERLING & wife Catherine, And the Thomas RANKIN family Will share information. Phyllis Spiker

RHINEHART, RINEHART posted by Jolene Buttolph on Thursday, June 26, 1997

RINEHART/RHINEHART, Andrew b. ca. 1775 Virginia. Possibly sons, Lewis b. ca. 1812 Augusta Co., VA; Andrew RINEHART b. 1815 Augusta Co., VA; Jacob RINEHART, b. ca. 1818. Need any and all invormation on this group from Augusta Co., Virginia.

HIND, HINDS, HINES posted by Clif Hinds on Friday, June 27, 1997

HIND, HINDS, HINES I am looking for any information concerning these families in or near Augusta County, VA. Especially near Staunton, Waynesboro, Charlottesvill, and Harrisonburg. Also in or near Spottsylvania.

FULTON posted by George Fulton on Friday, June 27, 1997

Looking for information on James and Sarah FULTON who arrived in Orange County in 1739 or earlier. James bought land in Beverly Manor from William Beverly and got title to the land March 25, 1742. He was a member of South Mountain Presbyterian Church. Looking for information prior to his arrival in Orange County such as birth date, place of birth.

GRAHAM, WRIGHT posted by Gary E. Young on Sunday, June 29, 1997

Interested in John GRAHAM of Bullpasture Creek who lived there circa 1773-1787 when he moved to Nelson Co.,Ky. His eldest son was Francis GRAHAM (born ca 1763) who is also found in the Bullpasture tax lists and who served in the local Militia. John's eldest daught, Jane/Jean, married Thomas WRIGHT of Bullpasture before 1781. The other children of John GRAHAM were: John Jr., Sarah, Ruth M., William, George, Nancy M., David, & Margaret. Does anyone know if this John GRAHAM was related to any of the other Grahams of Augusta County? There were several other John Grahams there at the same time.

JACKSON, JACKSONS posted by Gary E. Young on Sunday, June 29, 1997

John JACKSON died ca 1763 in Augusta Co. leaving proven son William JACKSON who married Margaret and migrated to Nelson Co.(later Washington), Ky. in 1780's. John seems to have had a son Francis JACKSON and possibly a son John JACKSON? He was also associated with a James JACKSON. Does anyone have further knowledge of these Bullpasture/Cowpasture JACKSONS?

BAKER posted by Janet Greentree on Sunday, June 29, 1997

BAKER, Adam & Delilah Vane. Adam b. 1820; Delilah b. 1824. Lived in Augusta Co. Children: Carl, Johnathan, George Washington (my great- grandfather), Mary, Catharine, Angeline, Elizabeth, David Henry, Jennie, & Alice. Last child born 1863. Trying to find generations before Adam & Delilah. Trying to find info. about children from Mary to Alice. George moved to Ohio. Don't know if rest of family stayed in VA.

SHIFFLETT posted by Judy Wright on Monday, June 30, 1997

I am looking for anyone having information on the birth of Frances Jane SHIFFLETT b. abt 1839 d.1930 d/o Absalom SHIFFLETT and Rhoda Ann SHIFFLETT who were married November 08, 1842 in Augusta Co. VA. Absalom SHIFFLETT was b. 1824 in Augusta Co. VA. Thank you,

ALLISON, ARMSTRONG, BRATTON, GIBSON, HARDIN, HENRY, LOCKHART, RAMSEY, RENNICK, STEPHENSON, THOMPSON, WALKER posted by Lisa Sheppard on Monday, June 30, 1997

STEPHENSON, John and wife Jane, sold land in 1753 to William RAMSEY. "290 acres on both sides of Mill Creek in the forks of the James River". This is thought to be NE of present day Lexington, Rockbridge Co., then Augusta. Surrounding land owned by Robert ALLISON & James THOMPSON. Other names; John ARMSTRONG, Joseph HARDIN, Jane GIBSON, Robert RENNICK, Hugh McCONNELL, Robert BRATTON, John LOCKHART, William HENRY, John, William, and Alexander WALKER. I am tracking John & Jane STEPHENSON, who I think went to York Co., SC. Anyone have any info on this couple or the land sale, location of the acreage, and how John and Jane STEPHENSON came to posess it, I will trade all info I have for clues. THANKS! Lisa Sheppard, jaju34a@prodigy.com

ALLEN, BERRY, CAMPBELL, GIVENS posted by Donna L. Fischer on Monday, June 30, 1997

ALLEN/BERRY/CAMPBELL/GIVENS/: Families of Joseph CAMPBELL (1745-1808), s/o Charles and Mary Trotter CAMPBELL, and Sarah [Sally] GIVENS (20 Jul 1751-c1801/1805), d/o James and Martha Allen GIVENS. Any help is appreciated.

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