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BROOKS, BURK, CRESS, FAUBER, GRASS posted by Dolores C. Rutherford on Monday, June 1, 1998

Jacob GRASS and family came to Augusta Co. in 1776. He died there in 1789 and had children: Mary md. George BROOKS, Peter md. Mary BURK, Frederick and Barbara. Jacob GRASS, Jr. was also probably a son. Barbara may have md. Christian FAUBER, Sr.. I have done lots of research on this GRASS line which spread out to W. VA and IL and will be glad to help anyone who needs it on this family.

BOONE, MILLER, WINTER posted by Diana Martin Lehman on Monday, June 1, 1998

I am looking for the parents of "Ann BOONE," who married William WINTER of Berks Co., PA in 1747 "in the Province of Virginia." Their daughter Hannah married Henry MILLER, Daniel BOONE'S childhood friend and founder of Miller's Ironworks at Mossy Creek. The theory is that "Ann BOONE" may have been from a branch of the BOONES originally living in Virginia. Does anyone have knowledge of such a family? Am particularly interested in an entry from Chalkley: Augusta Co. VA Order Book No. XIV, Nov. 26, 1771: "Benjamin Lindon, son of Joseph Lindon, to be bound to William BOONE..." Can anyone identify this William Boone? Thanks for any help you can provide.

RALLS, SMITH posted by Hazel Bonner on Thursday, June 4, 1998

William B. SMITH and wife Sarah E. RALLS died in Afton, VA. Can anyone give me the name of any cemeteries in that area?

HULVEY, JOHNSON posted by Julia A. Hynek on Thursday, June 4, 1998

I'm looking for decendents/ancestors of Florence B. HULVEY b. abt. 1877 who married James Crossman JOHNSON June 24, 1908. They lived in Avon, Illinois. He died in 1921 and she returned to Staunton, VA. In his will 4 children are mentioned: Elizabeth, Wilbur Hulvey, Harry Crawford

HAYS, RISK, RUSK, STUART posted by Terris 'Terry' C. Howard on Thursday, June 4, 1998

I am looking for any information on Richard HAYS b. VA m. 24 Jan 1793 [Augusta Co, VA] to Rachael RISK b. abt 1773 [Notes: marriage bondsman was John RISK] [parents: Robert RISK d 1786 & Elizabeth _?_ who later married in 1791 [Augusta Co, VA] to Charles STUART]. Richard and Rachel HAYS moved to KY in 1795.

CROSS, HARDWICK, HUNTER posted by on Friday, June 5, 1998

Seeking information on Elizabeth CROSS who m Robert HARDWICK and d Augusta Co Va 1854; and Jeremiah CROSS who m Elizabeth HUNTER and d Augusta Co Va 1858. Have CROSS research to share.

DORSEY, DOSSEY posted by Diane Jordan Jones on Friday, June 5, 1998

I am needing to find a tie between the DOSSEY family, who resided in Augusta County, to my DORSEY family, in Rockingham County.. It has been brought to my attention that there is a tie between the families.

BIBEE, BIBEY, BIBY posted by Nita Pearce on Friday, June 5, 1998

Looking for information on Thomas BIBEY, BIBEE etc., born abt 1740 with son John born abt 1765/1784.

LEEPER, THOMPSON posted by Billie Curry Steeley on Friday, June 5, 1998

In the Will of Hugh THOMPSON, in Chalkley's Vol. III, among his heirs was listed Hugh LEEPER and Elizabeth LEEPER. Does anyone know who the father of these two children was? I am interested in the LEEPER connection. Billie Steeley, 3017 W. Eleventh St. Irving, Texas 75060

COLE, MCMAHAN posted by Kimberly Ann W. Freeland on Saturday, June 6, 1998

I am searching for the ship my ancestor came to this country on. In Aug 1747 my ancestor Archibald "Redmond" MCMAHAN landed in Hopewell VA with his mother Catherine COLE. Archibald was born in Ireland but was of Scottish descent. They came to this country as indentured servents of David Stuart of Augusta Co., VA. Any information or hints would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

BOWERS, KING posted by Cloyce A. Bowers on Saturday, June 6, 1998

Searching for Robert King BOWERS, born Sept. 3, 1919 Dayton, Oh. Father Frank BOWERS, Mother Edith (KING) BOWERS any Info. please e-mail

BEATTY, BRATTON, BRYSON, PRICE, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON, SADLER posted by Nelle Epps on Sunday, June 7, 1998

I am searching for BEATTY, BRATTON, BRYSON, PRICE, and ROBERTSON/ROBINSON families who were in Augusta Co, Va.prior to the mid 1700's. They moved with Cannons, Nobles, and McNab families to Rowan Co. N C. and then to SC. I will trade info.

MCCANN, SMITH posted by Erlene Irwin on Sunday, June 7, 1998

Looking for information on John McCANN of Wilkes County, NC. Son James, c 1700's, on census records claims he (James) was born in PA (Augusta VA, by process of elimination through census records - note this was at the time that the land was in dispute between PA and VA, so it is thought to be where the current Westmoreland Co PA is located). John arrived in NC with son James and possibly two brothers. He may also have had daughters with him - our current search focus. We have been unable to find any records of a spouse for John. Specifically: (1) Would like any information on specific place of birth of James MCCANN m Nancy SMITH 10 Jan 1817,resided in Wilkes County 1800- 1810 til his death 1870-1880, in hopes that this will lead us to John MCCANN. (2) Would like any information on wherabouts of John MCCANN in PA (proably Augusta VA) prior to comming to NC. (3) Marriage of John? (4) Any tidbit that will bring us closer to finding our man. This has been the focus of family historians for a decade. I have just become involved over the past two years. Here's hoping you can help us out.

FIFER, ROYER posted by Karen Leigh McPherson on Tuesday, June 9, 1998

Need parents of Henry FIFER (June 14, 1829 - April 7, 1912) who married Mary Caroline ROYER (May 24, 1834 - July 03, 1916) on Feb. 25, 1855. Their children were: Eliza Frances FIFER, William Byrd FIFER, Charles Henry FIFER, Nellie Gray FIFER, Margaret Moore FIFER, Mary Henrietta FIFER, George Calvin FIFER, David McKelvy FIFER, Sarah Anne FIFER, and Idonia Belle FIFER.

MCNUTT posted by Catherine Stover on Wednesday, June 10, 1998

Looking for information about a James MCNUTT; b. abt. Aug. 21, 1771 , in Augusta Co., Va.. Buried in New Providence Cemetery in Edgar County,ILL. on Oct. 23, 1852. Believe he is the James MCNUTT living in Eastern Blount Co., Tennessee (Maryville) in 1830. Purchased land in Edgar Co., Ill. in 1836 and is on ILL. 1840 & 1850 census in Edgar Co., ILL..

GARMON, HURT posted by Gale Hurt on Wednesday, June 10, 1998

I am looking for any information relating to John HURT. He was born c.1768-9 in VA. He married Eve or Eva GARMON on Feb 20, 1800 in Augusta County VA. Eve GARMON was born c. 1778 in PA or VA. Any information relating to this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

BARGER, BYERLY, PETTIGREW, WILMORE posted by Beverly Himes BARGER on Friday, June 12, 1998

BARGER, PETTIGREW, WILMORE, BYERLY; Searching ancestors & descendants of John BARGER b.abt 1750 ?Augusta Co, Virginia, son Peter BARGER who m.#1 Ann PETTIGREW, grandson James Madison BARGER who m.Ann Eliza WILMORE, great-grandson John W. BARGER who m. Jemima BYERLY. Thank you Beverly Himes BARGER in NM grvtrain@wizrealm.com

BODKIN, BOTKIN, CURL posted by Mark Allen on Friday, June 12, 1998

Richard b. 1710 and Elizabeth b. 1712 BODKIN patented land Augusta Co. 1743-1750 Clover Creek/Bullpasture River. Sons Hugh b.1736, Charles b. 1738, John b. 1740, James b. 1742, Richard Jr. b. 1744. Charles marries Jemima CURL 1782 and settles in Lost Creek WV. Interested in obtaining/exchanging information with anyone related to this family group or any other BODKIN/BOTKIN especially with connections to earlier dates.

GAY, HAMILTON, TENCHER, TINCHER, WATKINS, WAUCHOPE posted by Nicki Beatty on Friday, June 12, 1998

Interested in information on the parents/ancestors of William HAMILTON, lived in Augusta County, KY, served in French & Indian Wars. His 1st wife may have been Mary Douglas; wife 2 was Margaret WATKINS/WAUCHOPE GAY, widow of William GAY (will May 9, 1755). William, his daughter Isabella, son-in-law William TINCHER (son of Patrick TINCHER/TENCHER), son Patrick HAMILTON, and other children moved to Greenbrier, (W) VA in 1780's. William HAMILTON died in Madison County, KY in 1801. Any help on these ancestors would be appreciated. Thanks, Nicki.

BOSQUET, CARTER, COURTNEY, DEDRICK, EUBANK, HUMPHRIES, MATHENY, PATTERSON posted by Tammy Marshall on Saturday, June 13, 1998

I am looking for any information on my Great Great Grandparents, Charles T CARTER, born July 8, 1866 in Augusta County or his wife Mollie EUBANK born December 17, 1870 in Augusta County Virginia. They had nine children: Robert Austin (my great grandfather)born April 6, 1890,who married Nettie Mae PATTERSON, Clara who married James MATHENY, Lillian who married Harry PATTERSON (no children), Sally who married Arlington BOSQUET, Mary who married Richard COURTNEY, Carl C. who married Grace HUMPHRIES, Edward who married Manilla DEDRICK, George Forrest (no children) and Frank.

CARR, FAUBER, GRASS, GREEN, HUDNALL, POFF, SCOTT posted by Dianna Green Denton on Sunday, June 14, 1998

I am searching for the surnames of Fauber, Green, Hudnall, Poff, Grass, Carr and Scott. All families were in and out of Virginia and W.Va during the 1800's

BALLARD, CLARK, HUTCHISON, RUBLE, SNODGRASS posted by Pat Ruble on Monday, June 15, 1998

I am researching RUBLEs. John RUBLE lived in Augusta County for 7 years after fighting in the Revolution. He lived in Rockingham County for 20 years prior to coming to Augusta. He married Sarah BALLARD. His children were William, John Jr(Jack), Andrew, James, and George. I would like to contact anyone with any information on any of these names. Who did William marry? John Jr. married Isabella SNODGRASS, James married Sarah HUTCHISON, Andrew married Rebecca CLARK and I don't know who George married. James was born around 1792.

COFFMAN, GARBER posted by Floyd R. Mason on Monday, June 15, 1998

We are researching the family of Rev. Samuel GARBER who moved to Christian Creek in 1782 and lived there with a big family until about 1817 or 1818 when he died. His family farmed about 1000 acres of land on Christian Creek near a farm owned by Christian COFFMAN who married one of his daughters. He was a Dunker minister and conducted many marriages. I understand that Katherine G. Bushman has written some information on this family but I have now found it as of this time. Any information will be appreciated.

MOODY, SMITH posted by James Moody on Monday, June 15, 1998

I need any information on my grandparents: Mildred SMITH b: 8- 18-1890 d: 12-18-85 Asheville, NC; Robert Franklin MOODY b: 9-26-1884 (unknown) d: 9-13-1964 Asheville, NC. The only other information is that Mildred was possible illegitimate.

BEARD, JACKSON, ROBERTS posted by Trina Simpson-Wolfe on Tuesday, June 16, 1998

Seeking info on parents of my gg g/f David JACKSON BEARD b.05- 22-1862 d.09-04-1947. He married Alice ROBERTS 06-21-1888 in Knoxville. I know his family was from Stauton, VA and later moved to Knoxville, TN. I would like to find any siblings also

BIRD, BURGHER, BUSTER, CUNNINGHAM, GAUL, HALSEY, HARDIWAY, HAYS, LUCE, MITCHELL, PETTY, RISK, STOCKTON posted by Terris 'Terry' C. Howard on Tuesday, June 16, 1998

I am compiling the Hayes/Hays Family History. If you can help with the descendants of the following families, please contact Terris 'Terry' C. Howard, email: tch6535@aol.com Moses HAYS was born about 1735 in VA?. He died in 1796 in Augusta Co, VA. He was married to Sarah? ??. It is unknown who was the first wife of Moses HAYS or where he was married. Moses HAYS and Sarah? ?? had the following children: 1. Elizabeth 'Betsy' HAYS was born about 1761 in Augusta Co, VA. Some sources have her born in Rochingham Co, VA. She died about 1819 in Concord Twp, Champaign, OH. She was buried in Talbert Cemetery near Urbana, OH. She was married to John LUCE (son of Benjamin LUCE and Elizabeth HOPKINS) about 1782 in Augusta Co, VA. Some sources have her married in Rochingham Co, VA. John LUCE was born in May 1764 in Roxbury, Morris, NJ. He died about 1823 in Concord Twp, Champaign, OH. He was buried in Talbert Cemetery near Urbana, OH. Note: John LUCE is # 1-5-3-3-4 in the book "The American Descendants of Henry Luce of Martha's Vineyard, 1640- 1995" by Martha F. McCourt. 2. Mary HAYS was born on 25 Dec 1761 in VA. She died. May have died in IN? She was married to Jesse STOCKTON (son of Samuel STOCKTON and Prudence TORBET) in 1783 in Fredericksville Parish, Albemarle Co, VA. Jesse STOCKTON was born on 4 Sep 1755 in Amherst Co, VA. Note: See "Davis Stockton of Virginia" by Leona Irene Johnson & Winfred Brodus Smith, 1972. 3. Hannah HAYS. She was married to HALSEY in VA?. 4. James HAYS Sr. died on 12 Dec 1812 in Brooksville, Albemarle, VA. He was born in VA. He was married to Mary 'Molly' BUSTER (daughter of Claudius BUSTER Sr. and Dorcas Sumpter FRANKLIN) on 1 Jan 1782 in Albemarle Co, VA. Mary 'Molly' BUSTER was born about 1765 in Ivy, Albemarle, VA. She died about 1820 in VA. 5. Isaac HAYS died in 1804. He was married to Mary MITCHELL (daughter of Kent MITCHELL). 6. Richard HAYS. He had marriage banns published on 27 Dec 1792 in Augusta Co, VA. Marriage Bonds: 1792-December 27, Richard Hays and Rachael Risk, daughter of Elizabeth Stuart (consent); Witnesses: Charles Stuart, John Risk; surety, John Risk. (Chalkey). He was married to Rachel RISK (daughter of Robert RISK and Elizabeth) on 24 Jan 1793 in Augusta Co, VA. Rachel RISK was born about 1773 in Augusta Co, VA?. 7. Winsted HAYS. Winstod was in 1800 Hardy County, Virginia Tax List. Moses HAYS was married to Sarah PETTY on 28 Oct 1780 in St. Thomas' Parish, Orange Co, VA. Sarah PETTY was born before 1765 in VA?. She died after 30 Sep 1815 in Pendleton Co, VA. Moses HAYS and Sarah PETTY had the following children: 8. William HAYS was born in 1781 in Augusta Co, VA. He was married to Susannah CUNNINGHAM (daughter of James CUNNINGHAM and Agnes) on 16 Nov 1803 in Bath Co, VA. Susannah CUNNINGHAM was born about 1785 in VA. 9. George HAYS was born on 30 Jun 1789 in Augusta Co, VA. He died on 10 Nov 1865 in Harding, Randolph, WV. He was buried in Coffman Cemetery near Harding, WV. He was married to Mary 'Polly' VANSCOY (daughter of Jacob VANSCOY and Catherine HIXON) on 2 Dec 1824 in Randolph Co, VA. Mary 'Polly' VANSCOY was born on 7 Apr 1804 in Randolph Co, VA. She died on 19 Jan 1891 in Randolph Co, VA. She was buried in Coffman Cemetery near Harding, WV. Note: Mary VANSCOY is VII-1-2-2-3-6-3-1 in the book "Descendants of Cornelis Aertsen Van Schaick" Vol. 1, 1982; Vol. 2, 1986; Vol. 3, 1993 by Melwood W. Van Scoyoc 10. Susannah HAYS died before 30 Sep 1815 in Pendleton Co, VA. She was married to John HARDWAY on 24 Dec 1806 in Pendleton Co, VA. 11. Nancy HAYS was born about 1793 in Augusta Co, VA?. She died between 1870 and 1880 in Kanawha District, Braxton, WV. She was married to Henry CUNNINGHAM on 19 Jan 1813 in Pendleton Co, VA. Marriage listed as Henry CUNNINGHAM married Nancy HASE, by Otho Wade. Henry CUNNINGHAM was born in 1791 in Pendleton Co, VA. He died in 1863 in Kanawha District, Braxton, WV. 12. Sarah HAYS was born between 1785 and 1794 in Augusta Co, VA. She died on 21 Jan 1815 in Pendleton Co, VA. She was married to John GALL (son of George GALL Jr. and Susanna NICHOLAS) on 7 Jan 1814 in Pendleton Co, VA. Note: Marriage listed as John GALL married Sarah HASE, by Otho Wade. John GALL was born on 7 Nov 1790 in Rockbridge Co, VA. John GALL moved to the Elk District, Barbour Co, VA in 1832. 13. Margaret 'Peggy' HAYS was born on 3 Apr 1793 in Augusta Co, VA. Twin. She died on 19 Apr 1871 in Trivoli Twp, Peoria, IL. She was married to John BIRD on 3 Mar 1814 in Pendleton Co, VA. John BIRD was born about 1796 in VA. He died between 1860 and 1870 in Trivoli Twp, Peoria, IL. 14. daughter HAYS was born on 3 Apr 1793 in Augusta Co, VA. [twin] She died in Augusta Co, VA.

STEWART posted by Nancy C. Adkins on Wednesday, June 17, 1998

STEWART Searching for descendants or anyone with information on Archibald STEWART who was living in Augusta County, VA. In Aug. 17, 1748 he is listed as an overseer re: roads. And again in Nov. 15, 1752. I am searching for his wife's name and their children's names. Thank you very much. I would appreciate any info.

CALBREATH, GALBRAITH, HICKLIN posted by David Wayne Gilbreath on Saturday, June 20, 1998

First record of Andrew Galbraith is on April 17, 1767 on a "List of Captain John Bowyer's Militia Company" (See Virginia's Colonial Soldiers, by Loyd D. Bockstruck, page 335). Andrew's last name was spelled CALBREATH (a common spelling of our family name). A Hugh of the same last name was also present on the same list (John, James, Andrew, Hugh and Arthur are verycommon first names in our family). I believe (hope) that this Andrew Galbraith is the son of Andrew Galbraith (born 1692) and Mary Kyle (born 1695). Andrew and Mary lived in Pennsylvania, near Donegal. One source says Andrew was one of three brothers, Arthur (born 1728, died January 21, 1818 in Hawkins County, Tennessee) and John (born 1714, died 1769). We know for sure that Andrew Galbraith and Mary Kyle had one son named John, who married Dorcas Smith. John was an Indian trader. Andrew Galbraith resided along Buffalo Creek, a branch of the James River. In 1771, in Botetourt County, Andrew was granted a certificate to grow hemp under the the name CALBREATH. In the same year, Arthur Galbraith (Calbraith), son of Andrew Galbraith and Mary Kyle, was listed on a jury list and involved in a law suit. Arthur paid William and James Davis for their attendance as witnesses in a slander suit against Arthur Campbell. Arthur Gailbraith married Mary Sharpe at St. James Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania on January 14, 1768. Andrew Galbraith married Nancy Ann Hicklin, dauther of Hugh Hicklin. Hugh was a constable in the Bull Pasture area of Augusta County, Virginia in 1767. Hugh Hiclin was born about 1725 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth in Chester County, Pennsylvania about 1750. Nancy Ann was born around 1751. Family tradition says she was 16 when she married Andrew, who was older and that they lefted Virginia for a while. One source indicated they may have been in North Carolina for a while but apparently they came back to Virginia for the birth of their first child. Hugh Hicklin's father's (Thomas) will is dated September 7, 1771, Augusta County, Virginia. In 1797, Hugh moved to Kentucky. A list of tithables taken from the north side of Buffalo Creek on the county line, from mountain to mountain fro the year 1771, James Trimble, Captain: Andrew Galbraith, 1 Hugh Galbraith, 1 Arthur Galbraith, 1 Andrew Galbraith was involved in a court case versus John Moore. Samuel Wallace (grandfather of Texas Ranger Bigfoot Wallace), Sam Houston, John Davidson were on the jury. Martha Galbraith was allowed three days attendance at trial as witness for Andrew Galbraith. Family tradition say Andrew Galbraith died as a result of wounds received in battle during Revolutionary. Other members of the family have tried searching Revolutionary War records for Andrew but no luck in finding him. Last record of Andrew Galbraith was on May 7, 1783, when he was sued for slander by Richard Jones. Nancy Ann Hicklin Gilbreath, with her children, migrated to Camden District, South Carolina, which later became Ninety-Six District, Greenville County, with her brother John Hicklin and his wife Hannah Roop around 1786. Nancy Ann Hicklin remained there until she sold her property on January 28, 1795 and moved to Kentucky. Known children of Andrew Galbraith and Nancy Ann Hicklin: John Gilbreath (My direct ancestor. Andrew Gilbreath of Wood County, Texas was his son) Born 6-6-1768 in Virginia Died 11-24-1850 in Maury County, Tennessee Married Mary Coffee. First child was Andrew Gilbreath, born 1788 in South Carolina. Jane Gilbreath Born about 1775 in Virginia Died about 1837-1840 Hugh Gilbreath 3-10-1781 in Virginia 1-21-1852 in Cooper County, Missouri Elizbeth Gilbreath Born 1783 in Virginia Died 6-18-1846 in Maury County, Tennessee One source (and only that source) shows an additional child named William, born in 1773 in Virginia. On December 16, 1921, Jeff Ross (he was related to the Coffees) of Savannah, Tennessee wrote a letter to the members of the John Gilbreath (son of Andrew Galbraith and Nancy Ann Hicklin) that stated that Nancy Ann had run away from home at the age of 16 and married Andrew Galbraith. Ross claimed that the Hicklins lived in South Carolina and that Andrew and Nancy Ann moved to Virginia where all their children were born. Ross said that Andrew and two of his brothers were in the Revolutionary War and Andrew died on the way home from the war. Ross also claimed that Nancy Ann and her children returned to South Carolina and joined her husband's brothers in moving to Kentucky. He mentioned two children by name and age, but the ages do not match up. I think it would be interesting to see what the slander trials were about. Could they have been about Andrew's service in the Revolutionary War? Maybe he fought for the British. It is interesting to note that the difference in spelling between the father, Andrew Galbraith, and the sons, John and Hugh Gilbreath. I would appreciate any information about Andrew Galbraith.

ANDERSON, MCCLELLAND, MINNICK, MYRES, SMILLEY, SMITH, WILSON posted by Carol McClellan Ohlweiler on Saturday, June 20, 1998

I am looking for information about William MCCLELLAND b.Abt.1745 place unknown d.1824 in Augusta Co., VA m. Sarah ANDERSON on 6/16/1778 in Adams Co., PA b.1754 in PA d. date unknown in Augusta Co., VA. They had the following children: Samuel b.1784 in either PA, Rockbridge or Augusta Cos.,VA d.7/25/1867 in either Rockbridge or Augusta Cos.,VA m. Margaret Ann MINNICK b.1788 in unknown place d.11/10/1875 in either Rockbridge or Augusta Cos., VA m.4/23/1867 in Greenville, VA. They had at least 2 sons: Samuel Anderson MCCLELLAND b.5/10/1820 in Augusta Co., VA & Robert Wallace b.3/10/1821 possibly in Rockbridge Co., VA. I am very interested to find out more about any other children of Samuel & Margaret Ann. Also the rest of the children of William & Sarah Anderson MCCLELLAND: Jennie MCCLELLAND b.1/5/1791 d.8/12/1852 m.Isaac SMITH; Thomas MCCLELLAND may have m. Polly WILSON in 1809; Anna MCCLELLAND m. William WILSON; MISS #1 MCCLELLAND m. John SMILLEY; Robert Anderson MCCLELLAND; MISS #2 MCCLELLAND m. William McCormick; Elizabeth "Betsy" MCCLELLAND m.Samuel MYRES. If there is anybody out there that could do some lookups for me, I will be forever greatful. Carol McClellan Ohlweiler 709 15th Ave So Jacksonville Beach, Fl. 32250

HUPMAN, MATHEWS posted by Frances Carner on Sunday, June 21, 1998

Would like to know if the "White House" near Parnassus VA is still standing and if anyone would share digital image of it. Home stood near Parnassus about 4 miles from Churchville and within 12 miles of Staunton. Built by John MATHEWS, ca. 1739, inherited by William MATHEWS and lived in by him until about 1811. In 1882 the land/house was owned by Valentine HUPMAN according to History of Augusta County by Peyton.

KERKHAM, KIRKHAM posted by Jeremy J Gruhn on Monday, June 22, 1998

Looking for information on Robert KIRKHAM or KERKHAM born about 1694 in Augusta County , VA. Spouse was Sarah, Maiden Name UNK. They had 5 children, Nancy, Elizabeth, Henry, Margaret and Sarah. Would like any information on Robert Kirkham's parents and maiden name of Sarah. I am a 9th generation descendant of Robert Kirkham. My grandmother was Mabel Esther Kirkham. Her father was Charles Neal Kirkham. The descendant line is as follows: Robert Kirkham, Henry Kirkham, Michael Kirkham, Samuel Kirkham, George Dooley Kirkham,Charles Neal Kirkham, Mabel Esther Kirkham (Coon), Dorothy E. Coon (Gruhn)

DAVIS, HAWKINS, HENDERSON, PRESTON posted by Betty Sullivan on Wednesday, June 24, 1998

Asael DAVIS came from Augusta County in 1774 to what is now Garrard County, KY.He was with a FINDLEY, also from Augusta Co. They made a number of improvements along the Dix River, and when land was being distributed, came back to make their claims. I believe Asael (Asel) was probably b. inaugusta Co. There was some connection of either the DAVIS or the HAWKINS family wityh the PRESTON family in augusta, as when James Preston HAWKINS was b., you see his name included PRERSDTON. His parents had left augusta Co. and bought landf in Garrard Co., also. I do not know the name of James P.'s parents, but think his father may have been the James who d. at age 39 in Woodfordf County, KY, just north of Garrard. When James and his wife, Barbara Henderson DAVIS were m., 1830, Garrard Co., they had property in Woodfordf Co., and lived there for some time. Asael had a brother, William, and another brother, Edward, both of whom followed him to VA. Any info. on these families would be appreciated. Also do not know Asael's date of b. or parents.

BRIGHAM, LOONEY, SHELBY posted by Johnnie Mullinax Johnson on Wednesday, June 24, 1998

John SHELBY jr married Elizabeth BRIGHAM who was the daughter of James BRIGHAM and Louisa LOONEY....He had a brother who was a Sheriff: Thomas SHELBY and another brother Isaac....were they in Augusta County Virginia when it was born instead of Sullivan Co. TN???

BLAKELY, BOTT, BUCHANAN, FRIDLEY, HUMPHREYS, MANLEY, MAY posted by Buddy Hanna on Wednesday, June 24, 1998

All of these families were in Augusta county from before 1800 until at least 1880, some are still in the area today. Except where noted all this occurred in AUGUSTA COUNTY. BLAKELY/FRIDLEY-> John married Elizabeth MAY in Rockingham County (parents Adam MAY of Pa? and Elizabeth BOTT of MD/Pa?) 5 children. Robert Blakely b. abt 1828 d. 5/3/1863 m. 7/8/1852 (Blakeley by 5th Virginia Infantry records) married Sarah MCCAULEY (parents unknown) they had 2 children. John Robert BLAKELY b. 6/7/1853 d. 1902 m. 9/10/1874 to Martha eve FRIDLEY b. abt 1855 (parents are James W. FRIDLEY and Elizabeth?) they had 9 children. John and Martha son James William BLAKELY b. May 1897 BUCHANAN/HUMPHREYS/MANLEY-> Berry MANLEY married Sarah SPILTER they had 3 children. Lallay MANLEY b. 6/5/1857 married 2/17/1876 to Alexander F. HUMPHREYS b. 3/5/1853 (Alex parents were John and Melinda LESSLEY). Alex and Lallay had 1 child that I know of Minnie D. Humphreys b. Nov 1882. Minnie married John W. BUCHANAN on 9/12/1899. John was born 9/1869 and his parents were Robert BUCHANAN and Rebecca SELBY. Alex and Lallay had 5 children, Nora Viola Buchanan b. 1901 Married James William BLAKELY b. 1897. The vast majority of these marriages, births, and deaths occurred in STAUNTON, MIDDLEBROOKS and of course AUGUSTA COUNTY. I am at a dead end with the research any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated buddy.

WILL, WILLS posted by George F. Will on Thursday, June 25, 1998

Searching for Henry WILL or WILLS, a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Lived in Augusta County between 1780 and 1800. Also for a son of the same name or John Henry WILLS.

HUNTER, LANDES, RIMEL, SMITH, SWISHER posted by Tracy Hunter on Thursday, June 25, 1998

I would like to have information on Elizabeth Sarah (HUNTER) RIMEL. She was born in 1838 and died in 1907. She married John M. RIMEL, son of John RIMEL and Nancy SWISHER. She had one son, John W. RIMEL who married Sara Frances "Fannie" LANDES and one granddaughter, Nora RIMEL who married Charles S. LANDES. Elizabeth Sarah (HUNTER) RIMEL is the daughter of David S. HUNTER and Jane R. SMITH of the Naked Creek area of Northeast Augusta Co.

BROWN posted by Joel M. Brown on Friday, June 26, 1998

Does anyone have information on the descendants of Abraham BROWN who was appointed Constable "below the Brusby Hills, in the Forks of James River" in Augusta County in 1755? I believe he owned about 500 acres of land there also. I am searching for the birthplace/ancestors of Abraham S. BROWN who was born in Virginia in 1805 and settled in Western Kentucky.

HUDSON posted by Dennis A. Smith on Friday, June 26, 1998

Looking for information on Joseph HUDSON. Supposed to have settled around Staunton, VA in the late 1860's, also supposed to be buried there. Like to have B&D dates, parents names, wife and childrens names if possible. Thank You

NEWTON posted by Kathy Newton on Saturday, June 27, 1998

My Husband is related to the NEWTON's of Augusta co., Va. would like to share my info with anyone connecting with this line Thank you, Kathy Newton jandk@wnol.net

ALEXANDER, FUNK, RADER, READER, RODER posted by Robert Campbell on Saturday, June 27, 1998

Seeking any information on Dorothea ALEXANDER Rader, married 23 June, 1772 to Captain Anthony RADER (READER/RODER, etc.). He was born circa 1745 in Augusta, VA, and died in Greenbrier Co., VA/WVA. She however died before 1778. Their daughter was Mary Poly RADER/READER FUNK, whose family settled in Henry County, Indiana. Any information would be greatly appreciated and will share what little informaiton we have. Sincerely, Robert Campbell of Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California, descendant of Dorothea ALEXANDER Rader. RCampb1437@aol.com

BROWN, GABBERT posted by Robert Eugene Brown, Sr. on Sunday, June 28, 1998

Need any information on my grandfather, Robert Emory BROWN, born in Augusta County November 10, 1876; married Lina Bell GABBERT BROWN, date unknown; his death was in November 1948. My father name is Irenis Robert BROWN, born in Augusta County August 3, 1924; married to Evelyn Alice Dail Brown in Norfolk, Virginia on March 7, 1943. Need any type of information on my grandfather's family.

ALEXANDER, DEMENT, GUNDERSON, HURST, KESSLER, STEELE, WATT posted by Roy Hubert Alexander on Sunday, June 28, 1998

I am searching for ancestors and siblings of John R. ALEXANDER any information that you can furnish will greatly appreciated I will gladly share information that I have on James Monroe ALEXANDER and his children. Roy H. Alexander 21979 Thelma Street Hayward, CA 94541-5919 royalex@worldnet.att.net Descendants of John R. Alexander * Generation No. 1 1. John R. ALEXANDER1 * was born 1824 in Augusta, Virginia. He married Anna Mary KESSLER 1848 in Dearborn County Manchester Twp, IN, daughter of John KESSLER and Mary. Notes for John R. ALEXANDER *: Records found in 1880 census in Pleasant Hill Township, Cass County, MO 1870 Census shows then in Daviess County, MO James Monroe was on 1870 census. James Monroe's funeral records shows his mother as Mary Kessler, 1870 and 1880 shows Anna M . We believe it is Mary. John R. was in Aurror Springs , MO September, 15 1896 John R. is listed in men of Missouri in The Civil War. Notes for Anna Mary KESSLER: 1850 Dearborn, County, IND shows Mary 20 Germany 1870-80 census shows Anna M. Born in France ( we are told that people from Ireland and France was not well accepted in those days) (see John Keesler) Children of John * and Anna KESSLER are: i. Horatio ALEXANDER, b. 1849, Indiana. ii. Rigby R. ALEXANDER, b. 1854, Indiana. iii. Missouri B. ALEXANDER, b. 1861, Indiana. iv. Susann B. ALEXANDER, b. 1862, MO. v. Dorthy E. ALEXANDER, b. 1865, Indiana. vi. Napoleon B. ALEXANDER, b. 1865, MO; m. Christian GUNDERSON.

SPRINGSTONE, WESTFALL posted by Walter C. Burgner on Tuesday, June 30, 1998

I would like data on Jacob and Elizabeth SPRINGSTONE who were residents of Augusta and Monongalia Co's., Virginia. In the Augusta Co., Virginia Will Book it lists Jacob SPRINGSTONE's Inventory and Appraisement of his Estate, dated l778-l787. In l782 in the July Court for Monongalia Co., Virginia, Elizabeth SPRINGSTONE was granted a claim for supplies she gave to the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Their daughter, Elizabeth SPRINGSTONE (l760-l802) married Cornelius WESTFALL (l756-l828), 4 April l787.

MAYES, MAYSE, MAZE posted by Diane R. Dunnigan on Tuesday, June 30, 1998

MAYSE,MAZE families, William, Joseph, James - 1740-1800 received land patents along Cowpasture and tribs, my branch (James) moved on to central counties of WV in early 1800s; seeking additional early info, happy to share what I have.

CRAWFORD, DICKENSON, DICKERSON, DICKINSON posted by Connie Dickerson Burkhead on Tuesday, June 30, 1998

Looking for information on the descendants of Charles DICKERSON/DICKENSON/DICKINSON. His will was probated Sept. 21, 1838 in Augusta Co. Va. his wife Margaret, children Elizabeth "Bettie" DICKENSON CRAWFORD, Robert W. DICKENSON, James R. G. DICKENSON, Charles I. DICKENSON.

ARMSTRONG, LARKIN posted by Charles E. McCutchen on Tuesday, June 30, 1998

I am looking for information on Jane ARMSTRONG, probably the daughter of James ARMSTRONG. She married David LARKIN, son of Henry LARKIN. Any information would be appreciated.

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