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COLLARD posted by Bill Collard on Thursday, October 2, 1997

Need info on early families. COLLARD, RIchard son of Elijah and Rachael Gardner COLLARD. William, Joseph and any other sibling with same sur name. Probably settled after 1756 as Richard born in Pa and Richland ( now Mt. Joy) on Susquehanna R. Originaly French Hugenoets. Hardin. Mark, Mark Jr. Henry William and etc. also in area before moving to sw. Pa (Westmoreland and Fayette co Pa. Any info is appreciated and im willing to share later info on generations in Ky, and other states. Thanks

COLLARD, GARDNER posted by WM. Collard on Thursday, October 2, 1997

Searching for records and other info on early Augusta Co Va family. RIchard COLLARD (brn 1756 In Richland Pa (Lancaster Co and Mt Joy) to Va with family Elijah and Rachael GARDNER ,, father and mother. 0ther names in family. William , Joseph ( a rev war vol at Ft. Pitt from Va), Elijah Jr., WM. Simmons, Simon James, and Robert. any info on theis family is apprciated. Record of selling land on s. fork of Plumb Ri in 1792 Wm heir of EElijah. then Hampshire Co Va./Wva/ any info appreciated. e-mail above address. thanks

CALDWELL, CRAIGHEAD, SHIFLETT posted by Donnie R. Shiflett on Saturday, October 4, 1997

I am looking for information concerning my grandmother, Leslie Nelson CALDWELL CRAIGHEAD SHIFLETT, born January 1902. She met my grandfather John Lawrence SHIFLETT while he attended VPI/SU around 1920 or so. She evidently was married previous to that for I have an uncle William Craighead, born in 1919. She worked in the laundry at VPI/SU. Her and my Grandfather had the following children (all Shifletts): Leroy, John (both born in Smyth County),Paul, Elmer, Cornelius,Ralph, James,Eugene, Douglas, and Danny (born in Augusta County, I assume).

BUCHANAN, CONNELL, STEELY, TURPIN, WALKER posted by Bob Mordt on Sunday, October 5, 1997

I am looking for information on my wife's ancestry. She has some information that an Esther BUCHANAN, daughter of a William BUCHANAN, married a William STEELY in Wytheville, VA about 1790. They had three children and William was believed to have died soon after the children were born. We would like to know if any fact can be found on William and Esther's marriage, or the birth of any of their children, John Buchanan STEELY who is believed to have married a WALKER, Elizabeth who married a Solomon TURPIN and a third child, Cynthia, who married a Pierce CONNELL. We have found people who claim to be descendants of all three of these children. My wife is a descendant of John Buchanan STEELY. We know that Esther and all three children moved to Kentucky and have found information on all three children in Wayne County and surrounding counties in Kentucky in the early 1800's. We tried to trace the lineage further back in Wytheville, but did not succeed. It is our understanding that Wythe County was formerly a part of Augusta County and wonder if there are any records of either Steelys or Buchanans there. Bob Mordt

HARKINS, MURPHY, SLUSHER, THORNE, WEAVER posted by Shurby Johnson on Sunday, October 5, 1997

Looking for information on David SLUSHER who was born 1804 in Augusta Co. VA. He married Mary UNKNOWN born in VA. They had a son named George SLUSHER who was born 1835 in Missouri. Also researching the WEAVER, HARKINS, MURPHY, THORNE and Gantar -ell families.

GREGG, KIMSEY, LANE posted by Judy Kimsey on Monday, October 6, 1997

I'm looking for any and all information on Benjamin KIMSEY (b. 1725, Scotland, d 1807 Buncombe Co., NC) and his son, also Benjamin KIMSEY (b. 1750, Ireland, d. 1805, Buncombe Co., NC), and the second Benjamin's son, Thomas KIMSEY (b. 1770, Augusta County, VA, d. 1860, Macon Co., GA. He married Nancy McClure). The second Benjamin may have married Agness LANE or Margaret GREGG. In 1768, at least one of the Benjamins was in Augusta County, because a warrant was sworn out for his arrest for being a "common liar and disturber of the peace." I would appreciate any information anyone has. I'm particularly interested in who both of the Benjamin's wives were, when and why the elder Benjamin left Scotland, and whether or not the name "Kimsey" derives from MacKenzie (everyone says it does, but I have yet to see anything that substantiates the claim). Thanks!!!

CORN posted by Janelle Foster on Monday, October 6, 1997

Am searching for any information on the John Adam CORN or Matthew and Molly CORN families of the middle 1700's who may have been in Augusta Co. Also need information on the discontinued Yohogania Co. Where would records be for Yohogonia Co. if it was discontiued after 1786? Any help appreciated.

BREWER, CAMPBELL, CUNNINGHAM, DENNISON, DOUGHERTY, INGRAM, KING, MASSEY, NORRELL posted by Bob Dennison on Wednesday, October 8, 1997

Searching for info. on David DENNISON believed to be son of John DENNISON. In Augusta Co. late 1760's. Later in Bedford Co. & Rocksbridge Co. Had one known son, Robert. Believed Robert married Ann DOUGHERTY, dau. of Michael DOUGHERTY. Also need info. on NORRELL, CAMPBELL, CUNNINGHAM, INGRAM, KING, MASSEY and BREWER ancestors.

DAVIES, MILLER, ROBINSON posted by Laela Lindner on Wednesday, October 8, 1997

Would appreciate hearing from anyone recognizing any of the following: |James ROBINSON M: to Mary DAVIES Robinson at Philadelphia Co., PA 1719. D: ca 28 May 1751, wp Augusta Co. VA David ROBINSON Probably stayed at Linville Creek, Rockingham Co., VA James ROBINSON Removed to Rowan Co. NC ca 1755 Isaac ROBINSON. D: bef 1784 at wp Philadelphis, PA. Lived ca 1751-1770 at Linville Creek, Augusta Co., VA (Now Rockingham Co., VA) M: to Hannah MILLER Robinson 12 bef 1772, who died ca 1792, Lincoln Co., KY

FIELDS, ISBELL, MILLER, ROBINSON, THOMAS, WRIGHT posted by Laela Lindner on Wednesday, October 8, 1997

Can anyone supply any information about the people mentioned. Lived Mercer/Lincoln Co., KY pre 1800 John MILLER B: bef 1735. M: to Hannah ???? Miller. D: bef 1784 at Lincoln Co., KY?. Lived Linville Creek, Rockingham/Augusta Co., VA Hannah MILLER Robinson B: bef 1754. M: to Isaac ROBINSON 12 bef 1772. D: bet Oct 1792-Jul 1793 at Lincoln Co., KY. Lived Linville Creek, Rockingham/Augusta Co., VA before 1780 Elizabeth MILLER Isbell M: to ???? ISBELL. Jamine MILLER Thomas M: to ???? THOMAS Mary MILLER Wright Fields 2 Marriages. M: to James WRIGHT . RM: to William FIELDS bef 1792.

ALLISON, CAMPBELL, CORREY, CRESSWELL, CURRY, DAVIS, GRAY, HANNAH, HEWLETT, JONES, KELSO, MCDANIEL, MCMILLAN, MOFFETT, SHETTERS, SHUTTERS, SMITH, SNODDY, TERR, WALKER, WILLIAMS, WILLOUGHBY posted by Lynn W. Melberg on Wednesday, October 8, 1997

DAVIS, John, Nathaniel, Samuel - three brothers. (1) John DAVIS (Cpt/Rev) (1743/Rockbridge Co, VA-1810/Washington Co., VA) m. in 1766/Rockbridge Co., VA to Mary ALLISON (1742/3- 1784/Washington, Co., VA). Their children: Nancy, Sarah, Hannah, Nathaniel, Mary, Isabella, Robert, James. Intermarried with: SMITH, SNODDY, GRAY, MOFFETT, & MCMILLAN. After the death of Mary ALLISON, John DAVIS was m. in 1786/Washiington Co., VA to Mary ?, widow of James CORREY/CURRY. Their children: John B. and Elizabeth. Intermarried with: SHETTERS/SHUTTERS & WILLOUGHBY. ********** (2) Nathaniel DAVIS (Pvt./Rev) b. 1753/Augusta Co., VA. Living in 1833 in Caldwell Co., KY. Had lived in Washington Co., VA and Sullivan Co., TN. Served under his brother, John DAVIS. ********** (3) Samuel King DAVIS (Pvt./Rev) (1755/Augusta Co., VA - 1842/Madison Co., AL) m. to JAne/Ginny ALLISON (c. 1751-1839/Madison Co., AL). Their children: Nathaniel, Hannah, Robert Bell, John B., Mary Jane, Samuel A., William C., & James N. Intermarried with KELSO, HANNAH, CRESSWELL, HEWLETT, CAMPBELL, WALKER, JONES, MCDANIEL, & WILLIAMS. This family migrated to Maryville, TN in the 1790's and to MS. TERR./Madison Co., AL in the early 1800's. Happy to share.

CUPP posted by Janet Munro on Thursday, October 9, 1997

Searching for descendents of Marcus CUPP, b. GER abt. 1735-45, came to PA with father, Johan Jacob CUPP abt. 1751, lived Upper Dublin Twp. Montgomery Co., PA bef 1769 to abt. 1781, m. abt. 1765 to ? , moved then to Augusta Co., VA, near Staunton, d. bef. 28 Aug 1820, survived by widow Margaretha. Children: Valentine, George, Catherine, Polly, Susanna, Henry, Daniel, Frederick, Joseph, Margaret, and, possibly, Jacob. .

BIGHAM posted by Howard T BIGHAM on Thursday, October 9, 1997

BIGHAM. Nathaniel, born 1710 i think in Augusta Co. Would love to have his father and mother's name. His family may have come to VA from PA or his family mmay haave come from SC and have gone to VA. They later went to NC, Tenn., And MO. Would love to hear from Bighams in VA. Thanks, Howard Bigham.

GRAY posted by windi fitzgerald on Friday, October 10, 1997

looking for info. on a "legend" from Staunton , Va. The story of the kidnapping of 2 girls, Betsy Bell and Mary GRAY. I believe this happened in the 1700's and was blamed on American Indians. Any infor. would be appreciated. Thanks.

MILLER, SHARP posted by Katie Gibson on Friday, October 10, 1997

MILLER Seeking further information on Frederick MILLER b. 08 Aug 1760 in Augusta Co., VA, m. ca 1787 to Elizabeth SHARP, d. 20 Jan 1835 in Preble Co., OH. Children: Jacob, George, Soloman, John, Barbara, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah and Abigail D. Frederick served in the Rev. War

HOUSTON, MCCLESKEY, PAXTON, RHEA, TURK posted by Margaret Adell McCleskey on Monday, October 13, 1997

I am looking for information on the parents of my 4g-grandmother Isabella ?? Her surname could have been RHEA or PAXTON. She was born 1750-1755 in Augusta Co., VA. She later, but not in Augusta Co., married James MCCLESKEY abt. 1782. She is believed, by some, to be the daughter of Samuel PAXTON who died in 1793 [and was the son of Samuel PAXTON, the emmigrant, who came to Pennsylvania from Northern Ireland in abt 1740] and the brother of Samual PAXTON who died in 1809 in Georgia. I believe that her mother was a RHEA and that her maternal grandmother was a TURK. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Samuel PAXTON, the emmigrant, is believed to be the grandfather of John PAXTON who was the father of Elizabeth PAXTON who married Samuel HOUSTON in abt 1783 and was the mother of Sam HOUSTON, Hero of San Jacinto and first president of the Republic of Texas.

CROSBY, WAGNER posted by Nancy Scott on Tuesday, October 14, 1997

I am looking for information on Elizabeth Carolyn CROSBY born Jan 25, 1848 in Staunton, VA. I think. Her Father was William CROSBY and mother was Maria WAGNER. I need any information I can get on this family. I know that they were living in Staunton in 1838-48. Any help would be greatly appriciated.

BELL, GRAY posted by windi fitzgerald on Friday, October 17, 1997

Looking for info. on the legend of Betsy BELL and Mary GRAY of Augusta County in the 1700's. If you have any info. please help. Thanks.

ALLEN, CAMPBELL, ROSS posted by L. Ross Asbury on Thursday, October 23, 1997

I am looking for marriage and parent information on Hugh ROSS and Sarah they are listed in this record. Records of Augusta County, Virginia, 1745 - 1800, p.412 Page 645.--20th June, 1764. Hugh ROSS and Sarah ( ) to John CAMPBELL, £--, 170 acres on west side of Cartley's River called Walker's Run, side of Benj. ALLEN's Road. Delivered: John Campbell, December, 1765. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Linda

ALLISON, BRANCH, NORTH, YADON posted by Patricia L. Hall on Sunday, October 26, 1997

Seek information on Thomas NORTH b. abt. 1785 in Va. d. Camden Co. MO. 1850 and his wife Elizabeth ? b. 1785 in Va. died abt. 1865 in Camden Co. MO. Children: 1. Matthew NORTH b. 1810 in Va. m. Mildred C. BRANCH, and died in 1890 in Camden Co. MO. 2. James Richard NORTH b. 1825 in KY. m. abt 1850 to Emilline ALLISON d. ? 3. William Arthur NORTH b. 1827 in KY. m. Martha J. YADON and died in 1865 in MO. Question: Where was Thomas NORTH from? Who were his parents? Any information would be appreciated. phhgene@aol.com Pat Hall

STATON, WASHINGTON posted by Gary L. Davis on Monday, October 27, 1997

Hi, My great grandfather, George Washington STATON was born in August of 1833 in Augusta County. He had a brother named Reuben. I think his father might have been Thomas O. STATON but I'm not sure. The family apparently moved out of the County in the 1850s or 1860s. No trace of them in Augusta census (as far as Icould find.) They moved to Wood County and setled in Lubeck, near Parkersburg. That's where I was able to pick up the thread. One fascinating clue I came across is Staton Falls near Buena Vista. I have been told that there are a lot of Statons from the early 1800s around Lexington, in the Brownsville (?) section.

AVANT, AVENT, BAKER posted by Brandan L. "Brackenridge" Baker on Monday, October 27, 1997

BAKER and AVANT/AVENT We are looking for information on Rev. Andrew BAKER b. 1749 Augusta Co., VA (Now Grayson Co., VA) d. 9/24/1815 Lee Co., VA m. in abt. 1769 to Elizabeth AVANT/AVENT b. 9/2/1753 Brunswick Co., VA d. 1844. What we are really wanting is any info on one of their children: Elijah BAKER b. 5/8/1789. Any help would be greatly appreciated and we would be happy to share any of our info from our 15,000+ names database. As our e-mail is currently down please contact Brandan or Larry Baker 610 E. Hill St. Garrett, IN 46738 PHONE: (219) 357-3144

FINELY, FITZGERALD, HOWARD, JEFFERSON, SORRELLS posted by ED FitzGerald on Thursday, October 30, 1997

Desendants of Richard SORRELLS, know to have been in Augusta Co.VA August 1747 had several childern. ONe son Walter, another named john plus many others May have been involved with the Tinking Springs Pres. Church. Also know to have worked for Peter and Thomas JEFFERSON. One line moved to Arkansas a Walter Bartlett SORRELLS. This is a large Southern Family. Any information on SORRELLS would be appriciated.

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