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BARKER, HOPKINS, STEWART, STUART posted by Leah W. Talbot on Tuesday, September 1, 1998

I want to find information on William BARKER'S parents. He was in VA, then went on to KY, IN, and TX. His siblings included John, Elias, Jesse, and Mary, plus half-siblings James and Polly STEWART. In Augusta Co., VA an "Isabel Barker, late wife of James Stuart..." with others purchased land on Mongahela River in "Tyger's Valley" in 1792. The deed was recorded in Randolph. Any ideas as to whether this Isabel Barker STUART might be the mother/stepmother of the children listed above? William BARKER married Abiah HOPKINS.

KELLEY, KELLY, SALVAGE, SAVAGE posted by Jane Clancy Debenport on Thursday, September 3, 1998

Jeremiah SALVAGE/SAVAGE and Mary KELLEY were issued a license to marry in Augusta co VA 16 Oct 1787. Jeremiah's bondsman was John Black of Rockingham co VA. Mary KELLEY signed her own consent "having neither Parents nor Gaurdeen." Mary's signature is witnessed by Henry "Beak" or "Blak" and Thos Fulton. Jeremiah and Mary appear later in Roane co TN where he signs his name "Selvidge." The handwriting appears to be the same. I have much information on this family in later years. Seeking help on their background. In a diary entry quoted in a newspapter article in 1903, Mary Kelley said she was found after an Indian massacare during the French & Indian War. She also said she witnessed the Battle of Bunker Hill.

BELL, HOGSHEAD posted by Teresa Bell on Thursday, September 3, 1998

Am interested in any info on James BELL, b. Ulster Ireland circa 1710, came to PA in 1730 and married Agnes HOGSHEAD. I don't have much info on this family and would love to know more about them their descendants and/or ancestors. James' family settled in the Tinkling Springs area of Augusta Co., VA. Any help appreciated. Thanks ahead of time. Teresa

BROWN, GABBERT, MORRISON posted by Cathy Brown on Saturday, September 5, 1998

I am trying to locate imformation on Robert Emory BROWN Born October 10, 1876, Augusta County. Died October 1948, Augusta County. Married Lina Bell GABBERT Born November 10, 1878. Died October 30, 1956, Augusta County. Parents were Andy Renick GABBERT and Nancy Bell MORRISON. I believe that they were from Ronceverte, West Virginia, Grenbren County, West Virginia. This place doesn't seem to be a real place are am I wrong? Years have chanced places. Lina Bell Brown was a member of Mt. Pisquah Evanelical United Brethren Church and I believe she is buried in the cemeyery also. Thank you for any help you can give me and it will be gladly recieved. ThankYou, Cathy Brown

NEWHAM posted by Kathy Henderson on Saturday, September 5, 1998

Searching for info on NEWHAM family that lived in Staunton, Augusta Co., VA 1850-1900s. George A. NEWHAM, b. Jul 1853, VA; wife Mary L. NEWHAM, b. Aug 1899; son H. Edwin NEWHAM, b. Dec 1884; daughter Alma W., b. Feb 1887; daughter Mary A., b. Mar 1890. The father of George was John W.C. NEWHAM, b. Apr 1821, VA. George's sister was Mary C. NEWHAM, b. May 1852. George's other siblings were: Sarah, b. 1845; Jane A., b. 1847; Robert, b. 1856; Thomas, b. 1859; Elvira?, b. 1864.

COFFEY, MCWILLIAMS, MERRITT, VALENTINE posted by Lu Ann Halstead on Sunday, September 6, 1998

John McWILLIAMS, son of John & Margaret (COFFEY) McWILLIAMS, was born July 1, 1796. He was a Private in the War of 1812. After serving in the war, he married Isabella MERRITT on August 3, 1826 in Augusta Co. Isabella was born September 13, 1808. I am searching for her parents. John and Isabella had several children: Benjamin, Robert Whiting, Martha, Mary Margaret, Augustus, John, George, James, and I believe I'm missing a couple but..............John and Isabella both died in Grafton, Taylor Co., West Virginia. John died July 31, 1882, and Isabella died July 21, 1893. They are buried at the Smith Cemetery in Pruntytown, Taylor Co., WV. They both collected from John's War of 1812 pension. When John applied for his, a VALENTINE MERRITT signed as a witness, that he had known John for who he is for several years, and they he was who he said he was, and he watched him make his mark, and that it was him doing so. Could this Valentine possibly be Isabella's brother? Any information on the Merritt family of Augusta Co., would be greatly appreciated. Also, any info on John McWILLIAMS' parents and grandparents would be extremely appreciated as well. Thanks.

THOMPSON posted by Gloria N. Padach on Monday, September 7, 1998

John THOMPSON, said to have been from Augusta Co. VA, born c1750- 1760, may have been the son of William THOMPSON. John was in Pulaski Co. KY by 1801, when his daughter married Anderson Smith, Jr. possible other children would have been Thomas, Jesse, Joseph Polly. have have strong connections to the Adams family. Children of William Thompson of Augusta Co. are as follows: James, Mary Margaret, Isabella Sarah, John Elizabeth, Nancy Patton and Henry. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

WHITELAW posted by John Whitelaw on Monday, September 7, 1998

James WHITELAW married Ms. ???? Paulie from Augusta Co sometime after 1875. She died in 1900. Would like to know more on Paulie and it is a mystery on where she and James WHITELAW are buried. Any info on WHITELAW surnames also appreciated.

SMITH, WILLIAMS posted by Sandy Williams on Wednesday, September 9, 1998

I was told to look in Augusta Co. for my WILLIAMS as Augusta use to be part of Greenbrier. I am looking for a William WILLIAMS born about 1794/95 in Greenbrier Co..I do not have a town name. His son Nathaniel H. was born June 20, 1820 in Greenbrier Co. I found a marriage between a William WILLIAMS and a Jane P. SMITH on Oct. 4, 1810, but have not been able to find them after their marriage. If you can help please e-mail me. Thank you

MCCLANAHAN, MCCLENACHAN, MCCLENAHAN posted by Joe McClenahan on Thursday, September 10, 1998

Robert MCCLENACHAN acquired 391 acres in the Beverley patent in the 1740s. From the looks of the map, Lewis Creek ran thru the northern portion of the acreage. I have found a small reference to the fact that my ancestor retired to his farm about one mile south of Staunton. Also makes reference to a Greenville Rd. Robert's grandson sold the property in 1808 to a McDowell. The last named reference to the property was a Mrs. Gay in the late 1880s. In trying to locate this on the maps, I only find Greenville Ave. First question is, are Greenville Ave and Greenville Rd the same? Second question is can someone point to a source that could possibly identify the location for me? I am visiting the area 21- 25 Sept and would like to find the homestead site if possible. Many thanks in advance.

PARKS, PROCTOR, SHARP, SHARPE posted by Rose Parks on Thursday, September 10, 1998

Have information to share on John PARKS and Mary SHARP/SHARPE who left Augusta Co about 1777 for North Carolina. Wish to find any information on Mary's parents said to be Elias Sharp and Margaret PROCTOR.Willing to share information..

TOWNSEND posted by Brad Townsend on Thursday, September 10, 1998

Desire any information relating to Taylor TOWNSEND and his descendants who was born in Augusta County, Va. sometime between 1750-1760. Taylor had seven children by his first wife Hannah (Tennie, Robert, John, Thomas, Andrew, Rachel, and Charles) and three children by his second wife, Jennie (Nancy, Peggy, And William)

BLACK, THOMPSON, THOMSON posted by Jeff Black on Thursday, September 10, 1998

Looking for information and family connections on Francis BLACK. He married Ann Bibb THOMSON around 1824 in Woodford Co KY Moved To Ohio Co Ky around 1830. He had three sons John W Henry T David C BLACK.

FLETCHER, MCELVAIN, WORKMAN posted by Robert Fletcher on Friday, September 11, 1998

Interested in the MCELVAIN family. I would like the children in the family of Andrew MCELVAIN and and Margaret WORKMAN that lived in Augusta Co., VA. I know only two. Elizabeth "Betsy" Mc Elvain, b 17 Oct. 1779, Augusta Co., VA. ajnd d 23 Oct. 1857, Macoupin Co., Il. who married John FLETCHER, Sr. The other is Jane "Jenny' Mc Elvain, b 2 Nov. 1785, Augusta Co., VA. who married James Fletcher. Any information will be most welcome. Robert Fletcher rfletmod@accessus.net

BROOKS, DESPER posted by Celia Kirby on Friday, September 11, 1998

. Am seeking information on Martha Jane BROOKS of Augusta Co. Married to John Brady DESPER,born 12-16-1842, died 2-11-1915. Both buried at Hammond Chapel in Staunton,VA. Would like to find more about Martha, parents etc.

BROOKS, KIRBY posted by Celia Kirby on Friday, September 11, 1998

Seeking information about Elizabeth BROOKS, born 1883. Died April 18, 1949. Married to Murray Louis KIRBY, nickname, Dick or Richard. Elizabeth probably born at a place called White Hill? Am trying to find her parents and siblings. Buried in Augusta Co.

CLINEBELL, KLEINBEHLS, SYDNOR posted by John J Sawyer on Saturday, September 12, 1998

Looking for information on Alexander & Jennie SYDNOR and the CLINEBELL family of Augusta County. They were part of my wifes family and we know very little about them. Her grandmother was the daughter of Alleganhy CLINEBELL. The 1st KLEINBEHLS came from Germany to Phila in the 1700's and later moved to Augusta County around 1800. My wife passed away in June 1998 and I want to pass down to our children some of her heritage. I have been trying for over a year but have not been totally successful. Thanks again for your help..

CARLISLE, CARLYLE, CROCKETT, WALLACE posted by Jean Boyer on Saturday, September 12, 1998

George CARLYLE(B. 30 May 1756, VA) thought to be son of either Robert & Nancy CARLYLE or Robert's brother, John & Elizabeth CARLYLE of Bullpasture, Augusta Co. VA). George m. Margaret CROCKETT 17 Feb 1791; witnesses were John Bostrick and Robert CROCKETT. Would like to hear from anyone in this family line & exchange info. We have descendants of George & Margaret's daughter Rachel, who married William Christian WALLACE.

ALLISON, CARR, FALLS, HIND, KERR, PICKENS, RANKIN posted by James Veregge on Saturday, September 12, 1998

I am searching for information on the family of John2 CARR/KERR (James1), b.bet 1694-1710 in PA, d. 1794 in Augusta or Faquier Co, VA. He married Lucy PICKENS (b. 1700, d. bef 1785) on March 27, 1730 in Pennsylvania. (I believe in the Chester County, PA area). (Have more info on the Pickens Family) They had: 1. William, b. 1730 PA, m. Martha ??? 2. Jane, b. 1731 PA, m. John Hind, 6/28/1749 in Augusta County, VA 3. James, b. 1734 PA, d. 1811 Augusta Co., m. Jane ???, 1762 in Augusta Co. 4. Barbara, b. 1735 PA, no info. 5. Lucy, b. 1736 PA, m. John Allison, Jr. 6. Martha, b. 1738, PA, no info. 7. Isabella, b. 1/2/1740-1, m. 1/William Gilbreath Falls, 2/Capt. Hugh Torrance 8.* Letitia, b. abt. 9/22/1745, Augusta Co., VA, m. 1/James Laird, 2/Samuel Marrs 9. Margaret, b. 1747, Augusta Co., VA, m. David Rankin 10. Mary, b. 1749, m. ??? Peters I believe that John Kerr's father was a James Kerr who died abt. 1770 in Augusta County, VA. I'm searching for a will to substantiate this relationship. Any additional information on this family would be appreciated.

FOLSOM, MARRS, SHANNON posted by Carolyn Shannon Genzel on Saturday, September 12, 1998

I am searching for any information regarding William MARRS. He is said to have married 1st to Pulsohola FOLSOM, the daughter of Adam FOLSOM. William MARRS was born in Augusta County, VA and died about 1822 in Logan County, KY. William married 2nd to Elender (last name is unknown) William had the following childern: Peggy; Geneva; Sally; Mahala; William; Minerva; Mary; Betsy; Hugh; Easu; and James MARRS that married Anna A. SHANNON

ERVIN, ERWIN, IRVIN, IRVINE posted by Mary Kennedy on Saturday, September 12, 1998

I am looking for the parents of Samuel IRVINE whose father was reported to be Walter who was a merchant in this area. I suspect his name possibly was Francis Walter IRVINE as Samuel , born in 1802,named a son Francis Walter. The IRVINE spelling(which was the older spelling) was used in our family since about the 1820's . Samuel married Catherine JONES of Nottoway Co. Va. in 1823 Samuel and Catherine went to Weakley Co. Tenn. in about 1830 and died there. Any info would be appreciated

BRIGHT, DAVIS, GENTRY, MORRIS, PARRISH posted by Linda A. Morris Gittoes on Tuesday, September 15, 1998

Looking for descendants of Martha A. MORRIS,b. 1833, Fluvanna Co.,died after 1910,spent later years in Mt. Sidney area. She was married to Spottswood B. PARRISH, b.ca. 1830, died 1862 near Staunton. They had 4 children:John W., b. 1854,married Susan MORRIS;James S.,B. 1857,married Susan GENTRY;Addie M. b. 1860;Ella, b. 1862. Some children of James S.& Susan PARRISH:Walter A.,b. ca 1877, married Willie Kate (Landes?);Arthur S.,b.1881;Joseph M. b. 1885; Grace I.,b. 1893. After Spottswood's death, Martha married Alphonso DAVIS. The DAVIS children: Ann E.,b. 1868,married 1898 to Milton Omar Bright, (child,Evelyn,b. 1899;lived near Stuart's Draft); and Aldine (Albert?) b. ca. 1870-71. Martha's brothers' families having reunion Oct. 31,'98

MCCLURE, STEWART, STUART posted by Alfred C. Ellis on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

My ancestor Walker STEWART(STUART) was believe to have been born in AugustaCo., Va @ 1775-1780. He married a Mary MCCLURE. She is found as a widow in the 1850 DekalbCo., Al Census. She was 69 in this census. I would like to exchange infomation with anyone who might be researching Stewarts(Stuarts) in AugustaCo., Va

CONNELLY, HENTON, HINTON, WALKER posted by Wayne Hannah on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

Gen James A. WALKER b. 1832, d 1901. His parents were (James?) Alexander WALKER b 1793 and Hannah HINTON (HENTON) b. 1798. Alexander's parents were John WALKER d. 1836 and Sarah CONNELLY who were mar. in 1791. John WALKER's parents were Alexander WALKER and Elizabeth. All lived in Augusta Co. near the Stone Meeting House.Does anyone have the complete family of the early John WALKER and his wife Elizabeth? Or other info of this family?

MILLER, SHERMAN posted by Charlie Sherman on Friday, September 18, 1998

Searching for the ancestors of William F SHERMAN who married Maragret Lucretia MILLER 12-16-1868. In the 1880 census they lived in Mt. Sidney,Va. William was born 8-3-1843 and enlisted in the confederate army 3-10-1862 at New Market,Va.

BUCKALEW, EDWARDS, HIATT, LAYFIELD, MERRIFIELD, WELLS posted by Nora Borts on Friday, September 18, 1998

Seeking information on the Thomas and Mary HIATT EDWARDS family. I have no dates on Thomas and Mary. They had three sons; Andrew, Jessie, and David. Andrew was born 8 August, 1775 in Distric of West Augusta, Virginia. He died ca 13 July, 1833 in Adams County, Illinois. Andrew was married twice. #1 was Ann Merrifield / Layfield. I have no dates for her. To this union was one daughter; Sarah "Sally" EDWARDS. She married John WELLS. #2 was Anna Buckalew who died 4 March, 1846. To this union were 10 children of whom 9 are know to this researcher; Esaisa, Andrew II, Jessie, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Milton, Anna, Armilda, and Eli. Does this sound like it is your family? If so please contact me with any leads that you might have.

MILLER, YOUNG posted by Verla Miller on Saturday, September 19, 1998

Looking for info on a John MILLER, son of James MILLER married a Hannah YOUNG of Scotland in Greenbrier(Augusta) Co on April 20, 1793. They had some acreage on Wolf Creek in 1796. They sold it in 1802 then disappeared. Anything on Hannah would be a big help.

ELDER posted by Vincent Edward Summers on Saturday, September 19, 1998

Robert C. ELDER (where C may stand for Clark) born April 1848, was found in the 1870 VA Census, aged 22, in Augusta CO. He moved to Rockbridge Co., unless borders changed for the counties, and is found in the 1880 census, married to Nannie J., with children... John E. ELDER 7 Albert (T.?) ELDER 5 Rober E. Elder 3 Mary E. 5/12 (Feb.) Probably they were staunch Presbyterians. There is also, though I do not know if related, a Thomas C. ELDER, 1870 Census, 34 yrs., Lawyer Wife Annie F., 26 Julia 12 Annie 8 Fitzhugh 4 Lizzie E.2 Grace 2/12 May 1870 I could not find Robert on the microfilm, even though the index to the census mentioned him.

COLLINS, HOLLOWAY posted by Brenda Collins Dillon on Saturday, September 19, 1998

Meredith/Merdy/Meriday/Meridia COLLINS b. 1760 Va. d. 1841 Pike Co. KY parentage UNK; joined REVWAR Fincastle Co. 1776 w/ George, David, and Lewis COLLINS in company of Captain James MCDANIEL's. (Meredith was age 16 at entry) Served in Montgomery Militia 1780's under COX & OSBORN ( Mary Kegley's Adventures on Western Waters ) Meredith married 1) ca: 1784-5 UNK 2) Mary HOLLOWAY 1795-7 I am searching for others interested in this line and also the parentage of Meredith. In 1760 when Meredith was born Fincastle, where he entered service ,was Augusta County til it became Botetourt in 1769, and Fincastle in 1772; Could anybody with will and deed records look to see if you can find a family with children with a Meredith among them? Thank you for any and all help with this request. Reguards, Brenda Collins Dillon

DAVIES, ROBERTSON posted by Mike Palazzini on Sunday, September 20, 1998

I'm looking for information on a James Jr. ROBERTSON who died in 1751 in Augusta Co., Va. He married in 1719 to Mary DAVIES in Philadelphia, Pa.

GREEN, HARRINGTON posted by Debra K. Racheter on Monday, September 21, 1998

I am researching Anthony HARRINGTON, and his wife ___________ GREEN, sister of Elijhu Green, all three moved to Augusta County about 1780. I am trying to document who Anthony's father was, and his wife first name.

MICHAM, MITCHUM, WHALEN posted by cindy whitis on Tuesday, September 22, 1998

I am seeking info on Littleberry MITCHUM(MICHAM) b. abt.1779 in VA, married Rachel WHALEN daugter, Nancy MITCHUM lists birthplace as Augusta Co.,VA any help would be appreciated. thanks, cindy

GRIZZEL, HANDLEY, HANDLY posted by carol berry on Tuesday, September 22, 1998

Looking for John HANDLEY married GRIZZEL ?? abt 1745 possibly in Augusta Co.around Spotsylvania.Would like to solve her 'maiden' name.Other HANDLY families married in this area + Alderson,Greenbrier co,now Monroe co..Does anyone have any GRIZZEL in their lines

BAKER, CLARK posted by Elizabeth Kaspar on Wednesday, September 23, 1998

I found a deed for Martin BAKER and a mar. for James BAKER from Augusta Co. Records in the 1730s-80s listed in the data that Utimate Tree Maker posts on- line, and I wish to determine if these were my ancestors. My James was the son of Martin. Martin m. Hannah Ann CLARK. They appear with daus. Henrietta Maria and Susannah in Halifax Co.in the mid 1770s. I have not been able to discover from where they were from.

, PATTON posted by M'Lou Patton Bell on Wednesday, September 23, 1998

I am seeking confirmation (in the form of written documents) that Matthew PATTON (born 1730 in Ireland, d 1803 in Winchester, KY) is the father of Robert PATTON, Sr.(born 175_? d 1813 in Lincoln, TN). Matthew PATTON is the son of Capt. John Patton (John is the brother of Col. James Patton, who brought many settlers to Augusta Co., VA, and the surrounding area) and Mary Sarah Rogers. Matthew apparently traveled to America from Ireland with his father. Matthew married Hester (Ester) Dyer, the daughter of Roger Dyer and Hannah ___, in 1749 in Franklin, Pendleton Co. (?). Matthew and Hester had 9-11 children and may have lived in 3 different states (VA., NC and KY). Matthew's and Hester's children included William, David, Robert, John, Roger, John, Matthew, Benjamin (?), Sarah (Sally?), Mary Ann, James and Hester. I would appreciate any information or lead which can help me establish that Matthew is (or is not) Robert's father.

FINLEY, GLASGOW, MCCORKLE, MOORE posted by Mildred Prather on Thursday, September 24, 1998

Would like to find out more about the parents of James FINLEY & Prudence MOORE who were married 1785 in Augusta Co. Their daughter, Margaret FINLEY married in 1816 John GLASGOW, the son of Robert & Roanna GLASGOW who lived in the present-day area of Buena Vista. Prudence's father was Samuel MOORE. Witnesses to their marriage were Arthur GLASGOW (Robert's brother) and Samuel McCORKLE. Any help appreciated.

MORRIS posted by Roerta Flittner on Friday, September 25, 1998

I am looking for the parents of John MORRIS, b 2/8/1776 in Va, possibly Augusta Co. The only other info I have is that his parents were of Scottish decent. He entered land in Ohio in 1799 where he remained until his death in 7/1841. I have info on his descendents but have hit a brick wall on his ancestors. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

ALLISON, STUART posted by Jeff Darlington on Friday, September 25, 1998

Looking for info on ALLISON surname in Augusta Co., VA. Robert ALLISON, one of five sons of Thomas ALLISON, married Hannah ? and died in Augusta Co. in 1769. Robert and Hannah had eight children - my relative was Robert Jr. ALLISON. Robert Jr. was born September 25, 1749 and married Ann ?. He died March 12, 1826. Robert and Ann had six children - my relative was Ann ALLISON. Ann was born 1769 in Augusta Co. She married David Stuart, and Irish immigrant, on June 25, 1792 in Tennessee, and from there I believe the family moved to Alabama. If you have any information on the Allison family in Augusta Co, please e-mail me. I'd love to share information. Thanks! Jeff Darlington dargenes@aol.com

MCFARLAND posted by Mary T Haines on Saturday, September 26, 1998

Duncan MCFARLAND and family were in the Beverley Patent, Augusta Co. by at least 1753 on the headwaters of Middle River, six to ten miles sw of the present Staunton, and in 1767 moved to Jackson River in the present Bath Co. VA. Need someone to check the courthouse for land records and all court records for this Duncan Mc Farland while in Augusta Co. VA. Need to know exactly where he came from and when. Thanks, Mary

STRICKLAND, STRICKLIN posted by Robert C. Stricklin on Saturday, September 26, 1998

Somewhere I saw that a Levi STRICKLIN (or other spelling such as Levy STRICKLAND) was married in Augusta Co VA ca. 1805. Can anyone with access to marriage data tell me any more detailed information - name of bride, bondsman, witnesses, date anything that might help identify the parties. I recently obtained data from a rejected Indian tribal affiliation application form from the mid-1920's linking a Levi Strickland/lin of this time period to my GGF's 1850 childhood household in Decatur Co TN - which household already seemed to have a fair likelihood of being linked to other piedmont Stricklins of the period. The answer to this query is a key puzzle piece. Many thanks. Robert C. Stricklin, Route 2 Box 539, Warrenton OR 97146-9802, 503 861-3277, rstrickl@orednet.org

COLE, EVERITT, WHITE posted by Jeff Harmon on Saturday, September 26, 1998

I am looking for descendants of John A. WHITE (born ca. 1852 in KY) and Hattie L. COLE WHITE (born ca. 1870in IN) who were living in Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia in 1920 according to census records. The census lists one son, John C. WHITE, age 15 (born ca. 1905) and he may be the only child. Any information appreciated. I am working on descendants of Hattie's grandfather, William C. EVERITT, a Virginia native who settled in Indiana.

BOWYER, BOWYERS, BOYER, BOYERS posted by Gary D Boyer on Saturday, September 26, 1998

Any further information on Joseph BOYER, BOWYER, etal. I have found his surname spelled many ways. Born in Virginia, May 4, 1794, and was a veteran of the War of 1812, serving under Welsh's Virginia Militia. He and Elizabeth Ewin were married in Augusta Cnty, Va, on July 30, 1818, by the Reverand William King who was pastor at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Staunton, Va.Clear evidence of time of leaving Virginia for the west, as well as yet another spelling (Bowyer), is found on page 30 of a Staunton County court document: "Hogsett vs Michael et al: On 29 April 1838 George Michael went with John Michael Sr. to the house of Joseph Bowyer. Only Bowyer was at home as the rest of the family had started for the west. He left the evening of the same day. I heard they went first to Ohio thence to Illinois." This information is entirely consistent with the census records for location of births of their children. The spelling "Bowyers" is also found on numerous documents, including Joseph Bowyers (1818), Samuel C Bowyers(1824), Solomon Boyers(1825). Also found were Samuel P Bowyer (1768), Jacob and Henry Bowyer (1769), Adam Bowyer (1770), and Margaret A Bowyer (1804). These names may be useful in supporting other lineage evidence. From "Virginia, IT's People & Customs, p,149", "At the Augusta County Court, in 1762, several persons swore that they saw John Boyers, Gentleman, 'gaming an unlawful game called hazard, or seven and eleven, at the house of Francis Tyler, ordinary keeper in Staunton'.

CLARK posted by R. Paul Adams on Sunday, September 27, 1998

My Grandfather, Robert CLARK of Victoria, Texas, was sent back to his mother's home state of Virginia, in the 1880s (she was raised in Botetourt County and left with her family to migrate to Texas in the 1850s), to attend a preparatory school. the only name that has ever been mentioned was from a now deceased distant cousin. She said he attended the Augusta Military Academy. Could you tell me if there is or ever was such a school in Augusta County, or anywhere else in Virginia? thanks for any assistance you may be able to provide. R. Paul Adams, Baton Rouge, LA.

ANDERSON, HINKSTON, MILLER posted by Arthur Anderson on Monday, September 28, 1998

Looking for ancestors of William Preston ANDERSON that fought under Capt. John HINKSTON in Revol. war They both moved to Harrison co.Ky in 1780s to collect land warrants.He first married HINKSTONs daughter. She died and he married Eliz. MILLER, my ggg grandmother. Thanks fr any help. Art

BEAN posted by James M. Bayne on Tuesday, September 29, 1998

Seeking information on William BEAN family who lived in Augusta County in the middle 1700s. William Bean had several children, the first born being Daniel BEAN who was born about 1762. The family left Virginia shortly after Daniels birth and moved to an area in what is now Northeast Tennessee and then to Mecklenburg, NC. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Am willing to share what information I have regarding this family.

FOX posted by Ted Harruff on Tuesday, September 29, 1998

FOX, Rachel, b.August 22,1777 Augusta Co.,VA d.October 17,1871 Bidwell, Gallia Co.,OH m.September 5,1805 Augusta Co.,VA, David Glassburn. I am a direct descendent researching Rachel's family. Would like to exchange information.

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