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December 7, 2005 from
HUFFMAN, RAINS, SUFFERAGE -
I am researching the family of Thomas J. Huffman married to Julia Rains in 1856 in
Carroll County. I need information on his father, Barney. He is listed as having a marriage bond
in Grayson County in July 1804 to Elizabeth Sufferage. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
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October 22, 2005 from
COULSON, GARDNER, McCRAW, MORRIS -
My husband and I are researching Alfred Gardner (great grandfather) born from 1837-1840
died approximately 1924 in Carroll County, Hillsville. He served in the CSA Company D, 29th
Virginia Infantry for four years as a musician. Married Sarah (Sally) Morris in 1860 or
there about had several children including a son John who married a Jessie Coulson and
then Betty Jane McCraw, had a total of 16 children.
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October 10, 2005 from
SMITH -
We are looking for John Will Smith b.8-15-1887 in Carroll County and later moved to
WV...do not know his parents but his grandparents were Joseph M. & Sarah Smith. ...
Believe he had a sister named Bertha...any information ...
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August 16, 2005 from
TOLBERT -
Seeking info. on parents of Rosa Lee Tolbert (b. March 29, 1874, Carroll County, VA)
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July 30, 2005 from
SOUTHERN, TIPTON -
I would like to contact someone who is researching the Southern family of Carroll County,
Virginia. I'm very interested in the family of Robert Nelson Southern and Sarah E.
Tipton Southern family. I have information of the early family but need help with
the later family.
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June 29, 2005 from
LONG, PHELPS -
I'm looking for some information on the family of Mollie Phelps born 1891 died feb.25,1972
husband James W. Phelps born 1886 died 1968 can you tell me how Sarah Trent Long
fits in this family I hope you can help me out
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May 21, 2005 from
SMITH -
I am looking for Smith, Joseph M./N who was married to a Sarah ? I know all the childrens
names,etc. But we are looking for his parents and who his wife's maiden name was. We know they
were from Carroll county. If anyone has any information please contact me. I would be glad to
share any info that I have found. Thanks
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March 29, 2005 from
BRIGGS, COLE -
Searching for the Cole family - Lorenzo Dow Cole who married Sarah Briggs
in the 1800's. Jack
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March 2, 2005 from
COLEMAN -
Seeking information on all Coleman families living in Carroll Co. in early 20th century.
Specifically the family of a John Coleman in 1910 census. He was in his sixties with a
much younger wife and small child. He died in Carroll Co. in 1915. Would like more information on
him and any of his descendants.
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February 19, 2005 from
ATKINS -
Based on certified copy of my mother-in-law's birth certificate, her mother was born in Carroll
County in 1893; her name was Minnie Atkins (her middle name may have been Alice). Any
information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
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January 23, 2005 from
ALLEN, HARROLD -
Looking for copy of obit of Evalina Allen Harrold died Dec. 1, 1927. Her obit lists
her gr-grandparents as William and Ann Allen. I need this for proof that John Allen
is the son of William. Obit is on roots-web but submitter's e-mail address is no longer valid.
His name is William Harrold. Any help would be greatly appreciated for either copy of obit
or how to contact Mr. Harrold.
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January 19, 2005 from
DAVIS, LAMBERT, MARSH, MURPHY,
SIMCOX -
Looking for information about Tamsy Caroline Davis, born in 1848, married Martin Ellis
SIMCOX. She was possibly the daughter of James C. DAVIS and Amelia "Millie"
MURPHY. She's my 2nd Great Grandmother, her son Elbert SIMCOX moved to W.Va. to
work in the lumber mills and the coal fields of Wyoming and McDowell Counties, married Harriett
Susanna LAMBERT and had four children, the oldest of which was my Grandma Virgie
Simcox. Married McKinley Smith MARSH who walked from Wilkes County, NC to W.Va.
with his younger brother Lester in 1926 to work the timber for the mining companies. Any
information would be most helpful,
Thom A. Marsh
2325 Ranch Road
Ashland, KY 41102
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January 8, 2005 from
STEPHENS -
The Militia Muster Rolls of Carroll Co. 1765-1815. Listed in Capt. Jonathan Isham's Company is
one of my ancestors Joshua STEPHENS. Need help on finding a book or articles re: Capt.
Jonathan Isham's Co. Have found "lots" on Capt. Flower Swift's Company but, nothing on Capt.
Isham's Co. Any help would be appreciated.
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January 5, 2005 from
DALTON, NESTER -
Looking for infomation on William Roosevelt Dalton and his wife Lockie Odessa
Nester Both were from Carrol County, VA. Thank you for your time.
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