Queries below were posted 7 June 1998
Blair Wheeler. Looking for information on Wheeler, Bomar, McMakin. Jesse Wheeler (born 1790) married Jane McMakin, his brother David Wheeler (born 1785) married Elizabeth McMakin, Jesse Wheeler's father was John Wheeler (born ca 1759) from Loudon Co., VA. Also looking for Ignatius Wheeler and Mary Taylor connection to our family. Jesse and David lived in Spartanburg, Greenville, SC. Jesse Wheeler's son, William (born 18 May 1824), my great great grandfather, married Lucretia Lorraine Bomar (born 9 Nov 1828). William moved to Burnsville, Yancy Co., NC after the Civil War.Also had a brother Andrew J. Wheeler went to Hood Co. Texas, and John Wheeler went to Hunt Co. Texas. Jesse and Rachel Wheeler married Robert Gains, Elizabeth Wheeler married John Staggs Margart Wheeler married William ("Bill") Henson also David C Wheeler who moved from Spartanburg S.C. to ?? Blair Wheeler, 6718 Susan Drive Loveland, OH 45140
Larry Hill. Francis Shields b 25 Jun l77l Cameron Parish, Loudoun Co, VA, d l824 nr Taylorsville, Spencer Co, KY, m Nancy _____, b Nov l776 Loudoun Co, VA, d Apr l853 same, step-dau of Basil Rhodes (wife, Sarah). To KY ca l798 from Loudoun Co. Francis, son of Thomas Shields of Loudoun Co, VA as early as l767, and later of Montgomery Co, MD. Could Thomas be same son of William and Martha of Chester Co, PA. Please write: Larry Hill, 600 Parkview Dr, #3l6, Hallandale, FL, 33009-2970. Al Gibbs. CRAIG, James and wife Jane (Janet) WETHEROW Craig came from New Castle County, Delaware in 1771 and settled in Loudoun County, Va. where he purchased 3 tracts of land. James was the son of James Sr. who died back in New Castle Co.,Del. 1n 1770. James Sr. was a weaver.James (Jr) died in 1808 and his Will was not probated until 1812. There were a number of children. I am trying to find who James Sr.'s parents were and where they came from. Also I need parents of Jane WETHEROW. Would greatly appreciate your help. I know that there are a number of CRAIG researchers out there. Thank you so much! Al Gibbs
Mike Foreman. Seeking children of Thomas EVANS who was in Loudoun County in 1793. May have migrated to Ohio. Also need info on a Caleb Evans who settled Hampshire County, VA (now WV) in 1800 and a Benjamin Evans who settled Hampshire in 1810. Mike Foreman, Winchester, VA.
Earl W. Woodford. THOMAS and ELIZABETH WOODFORD. I am looking for information on the ancestors of Thomas and Elizabeth Woodford who resided in Loudoun County during the period of 1779 to approximately 1790 or 1791. Any information is welcomed and appreciated. Earl W. Woodford, woodhome@erols.com
Shirl McNeely. I am seeking all descendants of James and Nancy GUNNELL SAUNDERS, Some other names in the family tree are ROBINSON, DAILEY, MAUZY, OXLEY, and PECK among others. Willing to exchange info. E-mail me at STweety@aol.com. Thank You, Shirl McNEELY
Donald R Adams. Looking for parents of William ADAMS and Nancy ROBARTSON. William and Nancy were married 12-24-1816 in Loudon Co. He owned a grist mill near Snickersville, Va. He died in 1846 and Nancy died in 1845. They are buried in the Ebenezer Old School Baptist Cemetery in Round Top. They were the parents of Mason Clarence (1822); Susan; John H; James A(1825); Ann E; William; Catharine; and Nancy E (1834-1898). I have information about later generations that I am willing to share. Thanks.
Glenda Tressler Smith. FIRESTONE: Searching for information on John P. FIRESTONE, son of Hans Nicholas FIRESTONE, born 1747 in Germany. John P. supposively lived in Loudoun Co., VA until around 1810. I am descended from a John FIRESTONE, b 1768 in Virginia, d 1852 in Somerset Co., PA, that is suppose to be his son. Any assistance connecting these two or any information on the Firestones in Loudoun Co. would be greatly appreciated.
Glenda Tressler Smith, tresslerg@erols.com http:⁄⁄www.familytreemaker.com⁄users⁄t⁄r⁄e⁄Glenda-R-Tresslersmith⁄index.html
John Butler. I am interested in the village of Mountville, Loudoun, VA. I know that an Ezekiel Mount from Middlesex County, NJ died there in the early 1800s. Any information on these Mounts (and Dyes) would be appreciated. My pages are at http:⁄⁄www.uh.edu⁄~jbutler⁄gean⁄gean.html