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December 29, 2006
LOWE -
I am looking for information on Samuel Wesley Lowe born in Washington county Virginia in
1841. I need his parents names.
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December 23, 2006
SWEEK, SWICK -
I am researching Anthony Sweek (Swick) 1810 to 1860, Thanks
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December 23, 2006
DEROSSET, DEROSSETT -
I'm looking for an ancestor Lewis Derossett born VA about 1750. "unknown county". Father
may have been Samuel Derosset(t). mother unknown. son, Elijah Derossett was born
1788 VA. thank you in advance, Cathy
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December 12, 2006
ALLTOP, MARKS -
Tracing Levi Marks b. 1855 in VA. Married Florence Alltop (b. 1-20-1857 d.
4-1-1950) Any information on Levi Marks? Thanks.
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December 9, 2006
WHITMORE -
Looking for WHITMORE family in VA. Moved to VA from MA about 1946-1947. Charles E.b.1879
d. ?, Reese L.b. 1883 d. ?, Reese E. b.1908 marr? d. ?, Henrietta b. 1916 d. 1986 in Petersburg
and James H. b. 1918 d. 1988 in Petersburg. Looking to trade info and/or find someone searching
same family. In need of further information of obits, marriages, directories, etc. on this family
group.
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December 5, 2006
CAVES, COLE, CRUFF, HALL, HODGE -
Looking for "Hodge" and "Hall" surnames both from Pulaski Co, Virginia. John Henry
Hodge b.1897 d. 1972 my grandfather m. Dola Mae Cole b.1903 d.1983. John's father
was James Edward Hodge he married Willie Caves. Robert Gilmer Hall m. Maude
Susan Cruff d.1942 also my grandparents. Robert and Maude had nine children, Maggie Etta,
Mary Cruff., Gilmer Jackson., James Miller, Cooper Kunkel, William Hayden (my father), Charles
Gregory, Dorothy Aline, and Robert Arnold.
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December 5, 2006
BURTON, CLARK,
CLARKE, FRIER, FRY, FRYAR, FRYER, LARKIN -
Searching for John B. CLARK(e)b: June 1848 VA (county UNK)-d: March 1901 KY. The earliest
Clark is found in KY is 1870. 1870 Big Clifty Leitchfield Grayson Co. KY Census.
John
CLARK(e), 21, born VA, railroad laborer living in boarding house of Mathew GORE, railroad
contractor from New York. Many railroad laborers in this HH but only William FRYER, abt
23, also born VA. They are listed next to each other.
Trying to find a connection between
FRYER/FRIER/FRY/FRYAR and my CLARK(e).
1872:
CLARK(e) married Amelia BURTON, August 1872 Ohio Co. KY. Clark states his 1872
residence is VA.
1880 Rockcastle Co. KY Census John Clark, Amelia and children
Margaret, Nanie J. and Ben Clark; Clark is coal miner.
1896: Amelia
Burton CLARK died
1900 Laurel Co. KY Census John CLARK and 2nd wife
Rhoda Gentry (Larkin) Black CLARK and Clark's children Ben, Ida, Hattie and Delbert
Gibins; Clark is coal miner.
1901: Clark died March and is buried in Ward
Burying Grounds in Rockcastle Co. KY. Have found nothing to connect my Clark to any
KY-born Clark(e)s in Grayson, Ohio, Rockcastle or Laurel counties KY.
Thanks for any
help or information!
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November 28, 2006
WHITFIELD -
Looking for WHITFIELD family information in both Isle of Wight and Nansemond Counties
beginning in 1600. Any help gratefully received.
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November 24, 2006
BERRY, BIXLER -
I am searching for the Virginia County my g-g-g- grandparents were born in. All I have is John
and Susan Berry born Virginia. This is on the death cert of their son George Washington
Berry born Feb 1.1809 Muskingum co Ohio. His obit says he was born on Wills Creek as near
as I can tell Wills Creek is now located starting in Coshocton Co Oh and flowing down almost the
length of Gurnsey Co. George W Berry married Magdalena Bixler in 1833. We are
posted on the Berry DNA project board #38. I have connected my Berry family to
another Berry family, Joel Berry Md Mary Bixler 1830. Everything I can find
states Joel Berry was b. Rockingham CO Virginia I haven't been able to connect Joel or my
John Berry to a family to go on back from Fairfield Co. Ohio. If there is anyone out there
that knows anything about this family please help me. Julia
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November 24, 2006
AYER, DINKINS, MALONE -
I'm looking for George Malone who lived in VA in the 1740's -1750's. He had a daughter,
Sarah Frances who married Thomas Ayer. George Malone's wife's name is said to be
Ann Margaret Dinkins. Any help would be appreciated.
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November 17, 2006
COLLINS, MAYVILLE -
I am looking for my family by the name of (Amos Collins) b.1790 m. Muriel Mayville
b.1795 b.Vir. Does anyone know if Amos had bros. and sister. And was Amos Indian? Thanks
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November 16, 2006
SIMS -
Need help -- any information regarding Edward Sims, b. abt 1794, Virginia; in Gibson Co.,
TN by 1814. Thank you!
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November 13, 2006
HARLOW, WILKINSON -
I am looking for ancestors to Richard Austin Harlow. His daughter's name was Catherine H.
Wilkinson (Husband Theodore S.) who lived in Washington DC in 1930. I believed she had a
daughter named Joan Susannah Wilkinson from Arlington Virginia. I am looking for them
because I am writing and recording historical information about the "Jawbone Railroad"
that Richard A. Harlow founded in Montana. We currently own his large ranch in the Snowy
Mountains. He was a very prominent railroad man and lawyer. His dad's name was George H.
Harlow who had lived and worked in Chicago for the Board of Trade. It is said that he died
at his estate in Rosslyn VA. in or about 1938. I am very interested in preserving the history of
our area and could really use your expertise. Thank you so much for your time and effort!
Lynn Butcher
2470 Wolverine Creek
Lewistown, MT 59457
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November 8, 2006
RILEY -
Please help me find Information on my ancestor's James Riley born in Virginia but lived in
Marshall MS in 1850 or 60. If you have any information please let me know. Any family history
would be greatly appreciated
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November 5, 2006
HENRY, WOOD -
Hello, I am searching for the marriage date of Joseph Wood and Lucy Henry married
in Virginia about 1782. Hopefully the marriage record will give me parents for the groom as well.
Thank you very much for any help in the query.
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November 4, 2006
GEORGE -
Seeking any information on John George, born 1846-1855 in Virginia. In the 1910 census it
lists him as being born in Va., his father from England and his mother from Va. He is residing in
Moore County, North Carolina. In the 1920 census it lists him from Va., his father from Va. and
his mother from Va. On both marriage licenses it lists him from Va., but mother and father
unknown, as does his death certificate from 1929. All I have are stories from his earlier life to
go on. His father died first and then his mother dies after a long illness. On the day that his
mother is buried, he enlists in the Army. He lived in either Alabama and/or Georgia for a short
time before coming to North Carolina where he started out there as a woodcutter. He had a
girlfriend/wife that died in childbirth in 1901. Her name was Velener/Valener or something like
that. His occupation in N.C. was farmer.
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October 19, 2006
FRY, FRYE, RUFFNER, SCHLEMP,
SLEMP, SLIMP -
Looking for relatives- Slemp or Slimp or Schlemp, Ruffner and
Fry or Frye from VA Smyth and Ohio Counties.
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October 10, 2006
ANGUS, MARTIN, RUCKER -
I am trying to find out what happened to William Angus and his spouse Elizabeth
Martin Angus after 1806. Most descendants and relatives of William Angus
believe that, that he died in transit from Lincastle, Amherst County, Virginia to Giles County,
Tennessee BET 1806-1809 with his son James Angus and other familiy members except,
Elizabth Martin Angus and their youngest son William Angus, Jr. There are
others that believe he died prior to 1806 in Virginia. I have not been able to find records
proving one or the other.
The paper trail for both William Angus and Elizabeth
Martin Angus seems to vanished after 1806. There are however,records available
showing that William Angus, Jr., remained in Amherst County, Virginia until his death
after 1870.
Most researchers believe William Angus was born ABT 1750 in Galloway,
Scotland, and he immigrated to America in 1774; and traveling on to Lincastle, Amherst County,
Virginia to settle down and marrried Elizabeth Martin BET 1774-1775. She was the daughter
of John Martin and Millie Rucker, born in Amherst County, Virginia ABT 1754.
Any information regarding this Amherst County, Virginia family will be greatly appreciated.
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October 2, 2006
FORD -
I'm looking for information on members of the Ford family in Buckingham County,
Virginia. My great-great-great-great grandfather was named Saint George Henry Ford
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October 1, 2006
WILLIAMS -
Looking for information on David Williams dob (1740 Va/Pa) dod 1815 Lincoln county
Kentucky.
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September 26, 2006
JOHNSON -
I am looking for a James B. Johnson's father, I do not know the father's name. I only know
through records that James B. Johnson's father was born in Virginia. James B was born 1832
in Ohio. He had a brother Asa Johnson born in Illinois in 1867. But the records say their
father was born in Virginia. I do not have a first name? I have searched all through census
records, can't find a father's name. Connie Knight
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September 25, 2006
ARNOLD, HAWKINS,
POPE -
Looking for a connection between the Pope and Arnold families. Popes tie in
with the Hawkins of Westmoreland County. Any documentation appreciated.
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September 23, 2006
CANNON, CHAMPION -
Looking for parents of John CHAMPION who was born in Virginia. He married Mary Polly"
CANNON (daughter of Robert and Elizabeth CANNON) in Mercer County, Kentucky in
1794. John CHAMPION died 18 May 1811in Washington County, Kentucky but Mary "Polly"
migrated with her children to Crawford County, Indiana and Henderson, Knox County, Illinois where
she died 12 January 1847 and is buried in the Rice / Blue Cemetery.
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September 21, 2006
BROWN, LAMAR -
I'm looking for the parents of my gg grandfather, Ransom H. Brown, said to have been born
in the State of Virginia in about 1813-1815. I have no clue as to what county or as to the names
of either his parents or his siblings. All I know is that he married my gg grandmother, Mariah or
Maria Lamar, in DeKalb Co., Alabama in 1836. He later moved to Pontotoc Co., Mississippi,
and then further south to Neshoba Co. and Copiah Co., MS. He died between 1875 and 1880 while on
a cordwood gathering trip to Rolling Fork, MS. Thanks for any help on this.
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September 14, 2006
HILT, JACOBS -
Elisha Randal Jacobs born Virginia 1782. County unknown, Parentage unknown, married
Elizabeth Hilt in Ohio County Kentucky in 1813. Her father was Nicholas Hilt. She
was born in Maryland. I have found one Elisha Jacobs in Virginia in 1810 census. I have no
idea if he is the right one. Nancy Kilbourn,
2015 McCrea Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362-1115
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September 13, 2006
BERRY -
Am looking for brothers Moses, Isaac and William BERRY. Clay County, Illinois history
states that a Moses BERRY came there from Virginia about 1820 and was later joined by his
brothers Isaac and William BERRY. Moses BERRY went west and was never heard from
again. Isaac BERRY went to Northwestern Illinois and William BERRY went to Wayne
County, Illinois where he later died.
William BERRY is my direct family line. His
oldest child, Joseph Smith BERRY was said to be born in Washington or Wythe County,
Virginia between 1825 and 1827.
I'd like to find out what part of Virginia this BERRY
family came from. Who are the parents of Moses, Isaac and William BERRY?
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September 10, 2006
BROWN, YOUNG -
I am trying to connect my great-great grandfather/grandmother with their Virginia ancestors - so
far to no avail.
The censuses say they were born in Virginia, but I've not been able to find
anything that connects them to parents or siblings. Here is what I have:
Evan Price
Young b. Jan 8, 1810 in Virginia d. Dec 25, 1879 in Lucas County, Iowa
Amanda F.
Brown b. Apr 6, 1815 in Virginia d. Feb 10, 1866 in Lucas County, Iowa
They were
married Aug 5, 1832 in Guernsey, Ohio . At least 4 of their 8 children were born in Ohio,
according to censuses, but I've not been able to prove this.
Any available information would
be greatly appreciated.
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September 9, 2006
BOOTH, BROOKE, UNDERWOOD -
Who was the father of Humphrey BOOTH, b. c1635? He married Margaret UNDERWOOD.
Their daughter Catherine, b. 4 Sep 1664, married Robert BROOKE, b. 1653, d. 1718
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September 7, 2006
RAY -
George Ray lived in Virginia in the 1770's. He was born probably about 1740. He had sons
Solomon, Samuel and Mark Ray. They went to NC then to Wilkes co Ga by the mid 1780's. I do
not know what George Ray's wife's name was. Would anyone have the name George Ray
in their records? Thanks
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August 30, 2006
GEORGE, SHORTEN, SHORTER, WHITE -
Looking for ANY help with father & son who were sold away from wife & daughters whose names are
unknown.
Came from the Carolinas into VA dates ????
Came from VA into Alabama dates
????
Father: Charles Shorter b. 1810?) Son & his wife: Lewis Shorter b. 1842? &
Rhodie White b. 1843?
They appear in Hale Co. Al on the 1870 census. Don't know when
they arrived in AL
1870- C : Charles George, Lewis Shorter
1880-C :
Charles Shorten, Lewis Shorten
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August 26, 2006
DAWSON, GOAD -
Trying to identify the parents/siblings of John DAWSON born 21 January 1775, place of
birth unknown. His first two children were born in Virginia, county unknown. Wife's name may have
been Nancy. The two eldest children are: John Martin Dawson b 10 June 1800 and Drucinda
Dawson b 25 Nov 1801 (married John GOAD). Some of the seven subsequent children may
also have been born in Virginia. The family was in Williamson Co., Tennessee by 1818 at the very
latest... possibly as early as 1804.
I suspect John comes from the Martin DAWSON
family of Albemarle Co., VA, but cannot determine who his father would be.
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August 24, 2006
HILL, McNEEL -
Hello, I'm searching for a Richard Hill, born 1763 who married Nancy McNeel.
Eventually they settled in Pocahantas County, WV. However, I'm trying to find their location in
VA as I know that he did reside somewhere in VA for awhile. I'm trying to locate his father and
mother who were also living in VA.
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August 22, 2006
GAMMEL, JUSTICE -
I am researching for Elizabeth Justice of Warren Co., KY who married James R.
Gammel 1/7/1861. I have checked high and low to no avail. I know that the Gammels
resided in Simpson Co., KY but I am having no luck finding Elizabeth's father and mother's info.
The only other mention of Justices in the state of KY are in Pike County migrated from VA.
I thought maybe there would be someone out there who might recognize them. Are you related?
Thanks in advance for your time. Laura Perry Hilton
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August 19, 2006
DARLING, EDMONDS -
I am looking for information on Elizabeth Edmonds, who was reported to have been born in
Cross Roads, VA. She married Thomas Bryce Darling of Scotland in the early 1870's. They
moved to Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. She is believed to have died in WV in the late
1880's or early 1890's.
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August 16, 2006
BEAVER, CONWAY, GARDNER, KIME,
OLDHAM, PORTER, SHIRLEY -
Looking for the burial place of John Gardner b 1750 in Chester Co. PA., married Violet
Porter 1767 in Lancaster Co, PA, fought in Rev War in PA, voted sheriff in Chester Co
after war was over, then migrated south according to History of Chester Co: Biogr & Geneal
sketches 1881. Said to be Buried in Louden Co, but they have no record. Jefferson Co comes up a
lot recorded as both VA and W VA. as does Berkeley. Did the WPA do the cemeteries for Virginia?
He may have been with his children in VA. I have much more to share, but need this piece. Also,
what is the best way to share this when done?
Father Francis d 1783 in W. Nantmeal(now
Honeybrook) Chester Co,PA. He had come from Coleraine, No Ireland 1733. Children:
James b
1775 m, Mary Conway/ Susannah Beaver, d OH 1852, issue: Samuel b Berkeley Co, W VA,
William b Frederick Co VA, Elizabeth b Berkeley Co W VA, Nathaniel b 1811 OH,
Francis b 1769
John II m Rebecca Shirley, d Jefferson Co W VA, their son John III b 1802 -supposedly
in Jefferson Co, m Cahterine Kime, d 1871 -supposedly Berkeley Co W VA
Jane b 1780 in
Jefferson Co, Va, m Edward Oldham, d 1846 OH: dau Ruth b Charles Town(Charlestown) W VA,
son John b 1805 Virginia, look like OH by 1810
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August 15, 2006
CACKLEY, FLOYD -
I am looking for information on Wm. H. Floyd born 1820 or 1824 (depending on the data you
look at). He married Hannah Ann Cackley (b. 1827) in 1848 in Pocahontas Co., VA. I am
trying to find out where he was born so I can locate his parents.
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August 15, 2006
ELDRIDGE, LEONARD, SPARKES, SPARKS -
I am searching for my great great grandfather W A Sparks or Sparkes. He moved to
Wilkes County NC. My great grandfathers name is William Andrew Sparks married to Turzah
Eldridge. I found on their burial information that his father was W A Sparks and
mother was Mary Leonard Sparks. He had a brother who lived in Miss. named Lewis
Sparks.
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August 10, 2006
DARR, WADE -
looking for information on Hezekiah Darr born in 1809 Virginia. Do not know the county.
Moved to Tennessee, married Frances Wade, twin sons were born there in 1836, before moving
to Franklin Co. Illinois about 1839.
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August 9, 2006
BAYNES -
Hello..My husband wanted me to look for one of his ancestors..The ancestor's name is Henry E.
Baynes of Va and was born in 1833 and that is all we know, except that he was married to a
Sara or Sarah B. Any info is appreciated....
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August 9, 2006
BENNETT, JAMES -
I can't find any info on my g g grandfather, George W. James, b abt 1799 in VA and died in
Forsyth Co GA 1864. He married Nancy Stacy Bennett b abt 1799, SC. They married 25 Dec
1823 in Forsyth GA. If you have suggestions for the direction I need to go, please respond.
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July 31, 2006
BROWN, HENDERSON -
Searching for Henderson Family of Virginia who removed to IN and specifically ones in
Parke County, IN 1830 & 1840--Hiram Henderson and wife, Lovenia Brown
Henderson.
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July 28, 2006
BOWLING, KIRBY -
I am searching for information on George W. Bowling & Nancy Kirby. George b. Abt.
1801 Virginia, d. 1863, Ray Co., MO Have not been able to find his parents. Can you guide me in
the right direction? Your assistance will be appreciated. Thanks
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July 25, 2006
BOOTHE, HORNER, McCRACHEN -
Need info on John Frank BOOTHE. His father was Stephen Sylvester BOOTHE. His mother
could have been Susan HORNER or Sally McCRACHEN.
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July 24, 2006
NORMAN -
I am looking for any info on William Norman, born abt. 1793 in VA. William apparently came
to Wilkes Co. GA with his brother John, born abt. 1787 & John's wife Lettie or "Lizzie", also of
VA.
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July 22, 2006
PEAK, PEEK -
Looking for info on John Peak/Peek who lived in VA in late 1600's I am trying to
connect John down to David born in 1758.I have not idea who David's father was some say Geo., Wm.
or Henry. Need lots of help. Thanks
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July 17, 2006
COLLINS, FRY, HARMON, HARRIS,
HIGHBERGER, LOVE, SIMMONES -
I am doing ancestrial work about my Biological Family I am searching information on My great
Grandparents on my Father side Robert Lee and Rosie B Collins Fry I believe they
where born between 1850-1900 Not sure of the dates their children included My Grandmother,Janice
M Fry Harmon. Cristine Harris, Isaac Fry, Franklin Harris,
Nayland Harris, Grance M Highberger, Mittie Love, and Karanadia
Simmones
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July 17, 2006
ALLEN, de_GRAFFENRIED, EMBRY -
Eliza Allen, born 1743, died after 1778, married William Embry, where and when
dates are not known. They later lived in Lunenburg Co., where he died. She married 2nd Tscharner
de_Graffenried. Desire information as to when and where Eliza Allen and William Embry were
married.
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July 11, 2006
BIERSHANK, MULL -
I am looking for a surname: MULL. Jacob MULL 1801?, Elizabeth MULL, Watson
D. MULL b. 1848 m. Emma BIERSHANK, George MULL. Any help would be
appreciated. Thank you, Beth Stuebgen
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July 10, 2006
DETAMORE, GOOD -
Attempting to locate a Mary Elizabeth Detamore, born circa 1780, Rockingham/Augusta
county, Va who married Samuel Good
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July 10, 2006
LOCKETT -
Looking for history of 7th VA Regiment in Rev. War. James Lockett served in it
from June 1777 to Feb. 1778 in Capt. Charles Fleming's Co., commanded by Alexander McClenachan.
I'd like to find a list of other soldiers in his company as well as a history of what the
regiment did.
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July 6, 2006
HUGHES, NEW -
Hughes, Absalom, age 60 in 1860 Rusk County, TX census, born in VA New, Lucy Jane,
wife of Absalom Hughes, age 44 in 1860 Rusk County, TX census, born in VA The census
showed two sons, ages 21 and 19, 21 yr-old, born in VA, 19 yr old born in TN. Do you have any
information or other queries re this family? After they came to TX, they had 5 daughters, and
died and was buried in Rusk County, TX Thank you for any information you might be able to share.
Janelle Washburn
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July 6, 2006
NEAL, SIMPSON -
I am searching for Joseph Neal dod October 5, 1892. He married Ella Simpson and
owned land on Flint Hill. Ella's mother and father were Eli and Amanda Simpson also land
owners of Fairfax county. These are my GGGGgrand parents. If anyone have information on Amanda
Simpson maiden name, I would greatly appreciate it. Also Ella Neal date of death or
Obit.
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July 4, 2006
WITT -
Looking for Thomas Witt born abt. 1817 in Virginia. Found 1840-60 in Montgomery, Ohio.
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June 29, 2006
PASLAY, PASLEY -
Seeking immigration information on William Pasley family (Paslay) b.1696 and son,
Thomas b.1724 in New Kent, VA.
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June 29, 2006
FORTSON, HOWARD -
Hi, I am looking for information on William Howard, actually two of them. One was the
father of Philip Howard, who came to Onslow County in 1663, Sept. by way of a Mrs. Mary
Fortson. If you any information on them I would appreciate it.
The other William
Howard was Philip Howard's son and purchased Ocracoke Island in 1759. It
is believed that he or his grandfather was Blackbeard's quartermaster. If you have any info on
any of these would appreciate it if you could send it to me.
Once find out what I need on
these two gentlemen I believe I can establish my connection to Sir Thomas Howard 4th Duke of
Norfolk. Thank you very much.
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June 24, 2006
KENNEDY -
Hello, I have been searching for the parents of Martin Kennedy, Sr., born June 3, 1792, in
Virginia. He died in Tennessee. Any clues to his parents would be helpful. I have come to a dead
end in my research. Thank you for your help.
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June 22, 2006
LENARDSON, LENDERSON, LEONARDSON -
I am looking for any information on a Hiram Lenardson/ Leonardson/
Lenderson. All I know is that after serving in the Mexican war, 1846-1848, he lived in
Elizabeth City. He gave power of attorney to his cousin, Hezekiah Lenardson of NY on March
2, 1846, just prior to going to war, and he was living in Elizabeth City before that time. Hiram
was orphaned in NY, and moved to Ohio with his older brother, and then to Virginia. He was born
in 1819.
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June 13, 2006
DAY, HALL, MYERS -
Seeking help in locating info on my g/gf Robert(son) B. Hall. Born abt. 1811 in Va. Died
in Cherokee Co. Ga. September 15, 1878. He first appears in Ga. in the 1860 census with wife and
6 children some of which were born in Va.There is a marriage in Pittsyvania Co. of a Robertson B.
Hall to Elizabeth Myers January 20, 1840 which I feel is him. At the time of his
death his eldest, Tabitha Hall Day is mentioned in his will but is not in the 1860
census. Her husband Allen was killed at Gettysburg. Is there any one who has any information on
this family?
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June 13, 2006
AHL, SWEENEY, SWEENY -
I am searching for very old Virginia based family records. I am looking for the parents and
siblings of my ggg-grandmother. Lucinda "Lucy" SWEENY [sic] [SWEENEY], born on 9
Sep, 1788 in Virginia, died on 4 Mar, 1857 in McMinn Cty., Tennessee.
Spouse: Benjamin
AHL, born on 15 Mar, 1786 in Virginia, died on 26 Jun, 1866 in McMinn Cty., Tennessee.
Notes on Lucy SWEENY: Lucy is buried in Methodist and Baptist Church Cemetery Calhoun,
McMinn Cty., Tennessee. Her tombstone is inscribed; "Lucy Sweeny wife of Benjamin Ahl ...
Professor of God. A loving Mother.
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June 11, 2006
HOLE, HOWELL -
Anna Howell born 1799 VA, unknown anything further. Married 1799 Campbell Co VA
HOLE, David. Died 1844 Columbiana Co OH.
Marriage record may tell me who stood up for
her at her marriage. Thanks so much
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May 30, 2006
CONDREY, CONDRY, CONNADRA, CONRIE -
Researching the name of Dennis Conrie, Condry, and John and Catherine
Condrey. New Kent Co, Lancaster, Northumberland Co. VA
There are 13 spellings of the
name Connadra, Condry, Etc. Looking for info 1647 forward.
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May 23, 2006
HOWARD -
Looking for Joseph Turner HOWARD born 1802 in VA. Father was born and raised in VA, died
in VA in 1804 or 5, mother died in Ross Co Ohio in 1808. I have His marriage and children and so
on down the line.... Hope you can find him. Thanks, he is my great, great, great,
grandfather...........
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May 18, 2006
CARTER, EVANS -
I want to know if you can find out anything about George W Carter b Aug 25, 1826 in
Bedford, VA., d Apr 4, 1891 in Fort Madison,LeeCo., IA. m a Mary Evans?
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May 18, 2006
FRANKLIN, WOOD -
Looking for marriage records for John Wood m. Jane Franklin, county unknown. Late
1790's to early 1800's. Thanks,
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May 12, 2006
COOPER, HAZLEWOOD, MEADOR -
Caleb Cooper of Franklin co. Va 1805 to 1873; Mother Frances ......? Cooper brn:
1780 Franklin co. Died 1860-61. Her death record says she was the daughter of John and
Jane Cooper. Evidently she was not married, but still bore 2 boys, Caleb
and Joel. I have looked at the FHL Salt Lake City for probate, her will is recorded on 1860
proved on 1 Apr 1861; her father willed land to her ????date; She wills it to Caleb and his
children, Ann, Mary, Sally, Julina, Ruthra Cooper. Caleb's will is Frkl. Co.??? His
instructions or deed to his children is on 6 Jan 1872 where Ann F. Cooper is selling 75
acres of her grandfather's land to Wm and Jane Hazlewood. Her father settled in Franklin
Co, but from where did he come?. Area is Bonbrook, land on Prathers Run and they have John and
Lewis Cooper land adjacent to Frances' land. A good friend Wm G. Meador was
executor of Frances' will. In some records, they say born in Roanoke... I would appreciate any
help. Our lines run together in Bedford Co. VA. On a different line than this. Connie
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May 7, 2006
NELSON, SHELTON -
Looking for a John (born early 1800s Va.) and Julia Shelton Nelson (born 1823 N.C.
or Va.) who had a son born in Va., William Columbus Nelson; between 1851-1877.Both were to
have said to have died the same day with rest of Wm.'s siblings,names unknown. I have tried
1850-1880 census for Va. and can't find any year with all three names together. Most common dates
for Wm.'s birth is Aug.12,1851, 1857,or 1870. They had relatives in N.C. Rowan Co. area. Other
names associated with family are Ellen Louise, Arthur Hefler, Joseph David, Lillian Ann, and
Belah Jane.
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May 7, 2006
BAYNARD, HALL -
Dr. John Hall (l755-l80l)is said to have practiced medicine in Virginia. He and his wife
Elizabeth Ann Baynard gave birth to a son in Philadelphia in l798 who was named Baynard
Rush Hall. I have much Hall information. I need, but can't find the parents of
Elizabeth Ann Baynard. Any record of marriage of John and Elizabeth, or data on his
practice in Virginia, and especially her parents would be much appreciated.
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May 6, 2006
BRANDON, HAIRSTON -
I am looking for decendants of Peter Brandon and wife Sallie Hairston; African
American, born in VA prior to 1870; parents of Edward, Sarah, Hattie and Mary, all born in North
Carolina in the Rockingham and Forsythe county areas. Research suggests ties to the Danville VA
and Pittsylvania Co. areas.
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May 3, 2006
GARLAND, HESTER -
I am looking for information on Francis Hester, born l650 in New Kent, VA. He married
Elizabeth Garland in 1685 and died in 1720. I am very new at this type of search, so any
information , correction and help in searching would be very helpful. Thanks
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May 1, 2006
McGEE, THOMPSON -
My family name is Thompson. Richard Thompson born Russell, Virginia 1777, married 19 Nov
1799 to Mary McGee and died Ray County, Missouri around 1850, he is on the census in 1850.
What I have on him is very little. I have not found a will. My direct descendant is John
Wadda/Wadday Thompson born 29 Jan 1801 Patrick Virginia I know Thompson is a common
name. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You
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April 30, 2006
BALLOWE, BOLO -
What can you tell me about the descendants of Leonard Ballowe, called Len Bolo in
"Tangled Branches Along the James River"? Thanks for your reply
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April 29, 2006
DRAKE, KINKAID, LESTER, PRICE -
I am seeking information on a John Drake that died in Tazewell Va. around 1820. He first
appears in the tax records of Russell Co around 1791. He married Martha Lester around
1793. His first born was William Drake. My GGGgrandfather. I just recently got a copy of
an affidavit dictated from William Drake stating that his Grandfathers name was Samuel. He
also states the his father was bonded out as a young man. This would go along with some history I
heard on two Drake boys that where bonded out one to a Price and the other to a
Kinkaid I think. I realize this is long. I do apologize. My question or plea....Could you
help me find any information on this John Drake?
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April 11, 2006
ABELL, BAILEY, MARTIN, POWELL -
Searching for descendants of Richard S. Abell of Albemarle county, Va, from both his
marriages. I need to know the names of his sons from the first marriage. His second wife was
Emily Martin of Albemarle County, daughter of Bengamin Martin and Catherine
Bailey. Emily and her two children went to Missouri after Richard's death, as did his
older daughter, Susan Frances, who married Casper H. Powell, son of Samuel and Elizabeth
Powell. Thank you to all who answer, and I will gladly share what I have.
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April 11, 2006
TRUELOVE -
I am looking for information on the Truelove lineage. My grandfather was related to a
Truelove that lived in the Norfolk area in the 1980's that has since passed leaving a wife
named Beth. I understand that 'Beth' is quite elderly today.
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March 27, 2006
BELCHER, COLLIER -
Hi, Looking for any information on my Fathers Family from Wise Co. They seem to have vanished
after 1923! Parents were John & Lucinda Collier [nee Belcher]. Children were
Virgie, Alex, Verna Bessie, Dolla Margie, John, Reba, Ruby and Edward. My Father was Edward.
Be thrilled if anyone can tell me whereabouts of decendants or what happened to them after
1923.
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March 21, 2006
BUTLER, DARBY, THROCKMORTON, THROGMORTON -
I am still looking for information on Richard & Sarah Butler from Halifax County, VA. I am
coming up with other names for Sarah, as in Sarah Enroughty Darby, Sarah
Throgmorton, Sarah Throckmorton, ...I have no idea if she had several husbands or
if she took different names, or why she is listed with several identities...or if all these are
different Sarah's. Any help will be very appreciated. Thank you,
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March 20, 2006
SMITH -
Seek info on George Smith b. abt. 1770-1773. in Va. Had son born in Va 1801-1802. Charles.
Geo married- Silvey (Silvia) she was born 1775 in Va. Geo. and Silvey both died in Smith Co. Tn.
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March 20, 2006
CARNEY -
My g-great grandfather was William Carney. He lived in Onslow Co., NC and his will was
dated 1858 in Onslow Co. On one of the census it showed that he was from Virginia. I do not know
his age. Does anyone have any Carney information in Virginia? Thank you
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March 16, 2006
BURGESS -
I am looking for information on Henry Burgess born in 1825 in Virginia and his daughter
also born in Virginia. They later moved to Iowa and then on to Kansas.
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March 16, 2006
AGEE, BLEVINS,
DUCKEVICH, GARRETT, GREEN, HARMON, WRIGHT -
I am researing the Harmon from "Big Vein" Pocahontas,Va. My grandfather James Floyd
Harmon II "Jame" Was shot and killed I believe in the 60s by Sherriff Ben Wright.
Looking for any information on That. He 11 kids, My father James Floyd Harmon III David O,
Douglas L, Clarence W, Bobby T, Shirley Green, Patricia Garrett, Elizabeth
Agee, Wanda Duckevich, and Lvonne Gay Blevins any information is Really
important no matter how big or small the information may be
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March 15, 2006
REDDEN, SEVIER -
I need info on John Redden born in Virginia about 1755. Married Sidney Sevier mid
1770's. died 1796 in Georgia.
I need: Place of birth, Names of parents, Place of marriage,
Place of death. I am trying to trace the Redden family in Virginia back to either Ireland
then to Scotland.
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March 15, 2006
EDWARDS, WALL -
I'm trying to find out info. on my Great Grandparents. They were thought to be from Pulaski co.
My g grandpa died in Draper, Va. His name was Robert Harrison Edwards b.1871 Va. died Nov.
21, 1951. I'm interested in his first wife, all I know was her name was Mary Wall. Does
anyone know how to look up a marriage cert. for the state of Va. online? I would love to be able
to trace her family. Thanks, Kim
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March 12, 2006
BRIGGS -
Looking for the parents of Elias Briggs born about 1798 in Virginia. Not sure of the
county. He had half brothers and sisters named Isaac, John, Elizabeth, Nancy, Fanny, and Jacob.
They would have all had the same father but different mothers. Most of the kids moved to Kentucky
and Elias moved on to Illinois. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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March 9, 2006
PATTERSON -
I am looking for George W Patterson who was born in Lynchberg, VA on October 6, 1859. He
married Minnie May in 1885. They had 6 children. The four surviving ones were Howard B, George W,
Samuel E and Clarence E. George died in 1904 at the age of 45 and was buried in Forest Hill
Cemetary, Birmingham, AL in 1904
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March 6, 2006
BURROUGHS, KIRK -
I am searching for parents of Rozel Burroughs. He was in NC (Caswell Co.) in 1810 and 1820
census. He then moved to GA and is in the 1830 census for GA. He died in 1835. He married
Permelia Kirk in 1810 in Caswell. There was also a James (who I believe was his brother).
He was in NC and GA living close to Rozel. According to his bible pages it states that he was
born in St. Mary's MD. But nowhere does it state that Rozel was born there also. It could have
been VA/PA/MD/NC. Any help appreciated. Thanks
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March 3, 2006
ASHFORD, KILPATRICK, STANLEY -
Looking for parents of John M Stanley b abt 1840 Virginia. Discharged from service,
probably out west, married Mahala E Ashford abt 1872 in Polk County, Arkansas. Moved to
Oklahoma. Shows in 1900 census as census taker and school teacher, Stuart, Oklahoma. This is not
the same John M Stanley of Botetourt County, Virginia. Parents supposedly were John
Stanley and Mary Kilpatrick.
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March 2, 2006
SHELTON -
I am looking for Roderick Shelton b.1754 in VA county unknown. I want to know who his
parents are?
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March 1, 2006
DUBOSE, STOKES -
I hope you can help me. I have been trying unsuccessfully for several years to locate information
on my great-grandfather, Thomas Edward Stokes. This is what I know: He was born on July
30-31, 1881 somewhere in Virginia.
According to my grandmother (and her father died when she
was only 2!) he was from Virginia, but his parents died when he was a child and he was taken in
by his grandparents. She thinks he was from the Newport News/Norfolk area. He had an older
sister. . .perhaps named Clara who married a Dubose.
I know where and when he died --
in Savannah, Georgia on April 28, 1921. His marriage license, obituary, and death certificate are
not giving me any leads. I would love to request a birth certificate, but Virginia requires me to
give his parents' names, and I don't know them. Since the 1890 census burned, I can't find him
there.
My question is, does anyone have any suggestions of where I can go next, or how I can
get around the parents' name thing and request a birth certificate? I really think the birth
certificate is what I need to get my hands on! Thanks!
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February 26, 2006
STONER -
I am trying to locate an ancestor on my mothers side by the name of Charles Hamilton
Stoner, son of David Snively & Ethalinda Stoner of Franklin County, Waynesboro, Pa
area. The only information I have on Charles Hamilton is that he moved to Virginia in 1858, and
fought in the Confederate Army. Would appreciate knowing where he settled, name of unit he was
in, especially since his brother was in the Union Army. Also date died, and place of burial. Any
information or diretion to further research would be greatly appreciated.
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February 26, 2006
DAVIES, DAVIS, GILLESPIE, JOHNSTON,
JOHNSTONE -
Am trying to locate info on two sisters Margaret and Jane Johnston(e), Margaret born 1822
in Fredricksburg(?sp), Spotsylvania Co, VA, died 1902 in PA. She married Joseph Gillespie
of PA. They are my gt grandparents. Sister Jane born in Fredricksburg(?sp), Spotsylvania Co, VA
in 1818, also died 1902. Married a ??? Davis or Davies. Early 19th C Census info
suggests they might be children of Fayette Johnston. Also they may have had a
nephew/cousin named Hugh Johnston who fought in the Civil War (Union!!!) Anyone with any
info or suggestions? Would be grateful for any help. Thank you and kind regards, Jeanne.
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February 24, 2006
LUCAS -
In Search of African Americans with the last name of Lucas. Unknown County, Time frame
1800 to date. Plantation name Lucas or slave master name. Great, great grandfather Moses
Lucas, seperated from his family. He went to the Roundtree Plantation in the
Carolinas. After the Civil War he migated to Southern Georgia.
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February 22, 2006
MORTON, THOMPSON -
Who are the parents of John Morton, "American Revolutionary", with a daughter Nancy
Morton b: 1768, Prince Edward Co. VA d: 1860, married; Jan 1797 Prince Edward Co. Carter
Thompson b;1773-d;1838
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February 22, 2006
GREINER, SËYLER -
I am interested in locating information about GREINER, David John and wife Catherine
Sëyler. Thank you
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February 19, 2006
GILLESPIE, JANNEY -
My ancester, James Janney was born 1775 in VA somewhere. He married Maggie
Gillespie b 1794 in Cecil, MD. There son Thomas Addison Janney b 1816 is my
relative. I am trying to find out the exact date and place of birth and both of their parents
named. I will try for Maggie's parents on the MD page too. Any help would be appreciated. thank
you. Wendy
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February 19, 2006
SWEPSTON -
I'm looking for any information on Stephen Swepston born about 1825 in Virginia, married
Sally (maiden name unk) Sally was from Maryland. Stephen/Sally had five children Perry S., Ellen,
Thomas, Alvin, Hollinger. Stephen moved from VA to Sedalia (Pettis Co)., Missouri. I would
appreciate any information.
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February 15, 2006
MILLS, PUCKETT -
Looking for information on Philip Wesley Puckett who was married to Martha Mills
had two children Marvin and Virgie. Probably from Giles Co. VA. Family story says he went west to
find fortune and never returned. Some doubtful issues to that.
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February 15, 2006
PRATT -
I'm searching for any information about an Abram/Abraham Pratt and his children Harriet,
Mary, Stephen, Sophie and Benjamin. His daughter Mary Pratt wed a man from the
Bahamas/West Indies in 1858 and I'm told she traveled back and forth between Virginia and the
Islands. If anyone can provide information about this family I shall be eternally grateful!
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February 11, 2006
BARNES, MOORE -
Looking for info. on gr. gr. grandfather, Richard F. MOORE born abt. 1814 Va. Mother was
Nancy (mn ukn) MOORE born abt. 1797 Va. Richard married Minervia BARNES born abt.
1820 Tn. One of his sons was my gr. grandfather, Joseph Benjamin MOORE born abt. 1857 Ms.
or Tx. died 1934 Mt. I have info. pics etc. of gr. grandfather "Joe" MOORE and his family
in Montana. But grandpa Joe wouln't talk about his life before 1900's. I'll be glad to share any
info. I have.
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February 11, 2006
HENEGAR, HENINGER, HENNIGER -
I am searching for the parents of my great grandfather who was born in June 1844, and I
understand he was born in Virginia. I have found him in the 1880 US Census but I have not been
able to find any earlier records. The spelling of his surname seems to vary; for example:
Heninger, Henniger and Henegar. My mother's maiden name was Henegar
but she told me she thought the spelling had been changed but she did not know when. I would so
appreciate any help you could give me. Thank you,
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February 7, 2006
EDWARD, FISHER -
Inquiring about my great, great grandfather Bayles (Bailes) Fisher who married Mary Ann
Edward 27 Jul 1846 in Virginia. They were in Tenn in 1860 according to census.
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February 4, 2006
GLASS -
I am looking for the country of origin of John Glass of York Co. Virginia in the 1600's.
He had a son Thomas Glass who lived in New Kent Co. Va. died in 1734. Thomas Glass
had a son Thomas Glass Jr, who produced two sons Robert born 1701 and Thomas III, not sure
of his birth date. My side of this family branches off from his son Thomas Glass III. The
other brother, Robert produced the line that leads to Senator Carter Glass of Lynchburg
Va, born Jan. 4, 1858. They are probably from England or Scotland, and this is my question. Are
they of Scotish or English origin? The Carter Glass side has been researched by a Mr.
Adams for then Senator Carter Glass, and I am leaning towards believing they were from
England. Just would like to know from where in England. Anybody have any information on this
family?
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February 2, 2006
CAPPAGE, COPPAGE, KIDDY -
I am searching for any information or leads onsources for the Coppage/ Cappage
family in Virginia in the early 1800's. They might have moved to Ohio by 1839 as my
ggggrandmother, Elizabeth Cappage b. 1803 in VA, was married in Carroll Co, Ohio to
Charles Kiddy. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thank you, Dorothy Reed
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January 24, 2006
HUMPHREYS, LODGE -
HUMPHREYS, Joseph born possibly Loudoun Co VA 09 Mar 1783 married 13 Sept 1810 Mary
LODGE in Columbiana Co OH, died 07 Oct 1851 Columbiana Co OH.
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January 18, 2006
LANGLEY -
Looking for any William Langley matching birth date. He was born in 1825. He went by
Shadrack too. He came to Indiana in 1851 that I can find. From his birth to 1851 it's a
brickwall!!!!!!
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January 16, 2006
BAINBRIDGE, VAN_KIRK -
I am trying to find some information on the Van_Kirk family. Susannah Van_Kirk was
born bet 1828 and 1829 in Virginia. I have no idea where exactly. She and her father moved to
Danville, Vermillion Co., IN where she married John William Bainbridge in 1847. Do you
have any information on the Van_Kirks who came from Holland? Thank you for your time,
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January 15, 2006
SWINDELL -
I am looking for John Swindell who was born about 1675 in Rappahannock county in about
1675.
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January 15, 2006
RODGERS, ROGERS -
I am searching for the surname RODGERS/ Rogers in Va. Reportedly some place near
the Rapidan River can anyone help me on this. Thanks
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January 13, 2006
DOBBS, RATLIFF -
John Ratliff born in Virginia in 1750 and married to Annie Dobbs. Looking for more
info. :)
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January 14, 2006
BROWN, PEDEN -
John BROWN b. 24 June, 1801 in VA. Married Rachel PEDEN b. about 1809 in PA. 1st
child Alexander P. BROWN b. 25 Nov. 1828.
They moved to Ohio for about 2 years, then
to Eugene Twp, Vermillion Co. IN and lived there about 25 years abd 10 more children were born to
them. John BROWN, before 1870 moved to KS lived with his son Alexander and family. He died
there 30th Jan, 1877 and is buried in the Fontana, KS cemetery. Information on his parents in VA
and on any of his children. Alexander, Benjamin F, William, Susan, Jane, Eliza, Andrew, Esther,
Ann and Margaret.
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January 10, 2006
DURHAM, NICHOLS -
Great-Great GF, Joseph DURHAM was born 1797 in Virginia. Prior to 1840, he migrated to
Smith County, TN and from there into Arkansas in the 1860s. Joseph married to Matilda
NICHOLS in Smith County, TN in 1832, but was living with a wife named Nancy in 1850 in the
same area.
I would appreciate any info, hints or guidance in finding my ancestor's roots in
Virginia. Will happily share from my files with those connected to our line. Thank you,
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January 10, 2006
TAYLOR, WOOLDRIDGE -
My great great grandmother's maiden name was Aurilla Wooldridge, born in 1830 in the
valley of Virginia. She lived to be 95 and died in 1925. She married John Taylor, a
Georgia soldier whom she nursed during the war, and had four daughters. Her husband built a cabin
on Brown's Hill around Staunton in the 1870s. It was still on top of the hill (with
other houses built further down below, when I visited as a child in the 50's. I would love
someone in or around Staunton, Virginia, who knows the location of Brown's Hill, to
respond. Thanks! Taylor
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January 9, 2006
GARRETT -
HI, I am trying to find a county to research for marriages. My ggggrandmother was a Nancy and we
know she was ½ Cherokee and was born in Virginia and went to Missouri through Illinois.
She was married to a Garrett. I am hoping someone might know some counties where a
marriage between a Mr. Garrett and a half Indian girl might have occurred about 1827.
Thanks, Carole M Ring in Nebraska
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January 7, 2006
HOLIWAY, PINKARD, TAYLOR -
Looking for info on Virginia (Virgie) Taylor Pinkard who married a Claude
Pinkard. He was from Pulaski, Va. I think she was from Washington County Va. Her parents
were John Taylor and Lillie Holiway from Washington County Va. Virginia died on May
10, 1924 from complications in child birth. I had thought the child died also, but her death
certificate says she had a normal birth and was 8 months pregrant. She died in Richland, Va.
(Tazewell County). Would like any info on this family. Thank you,
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