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December 24, 1999
HILL -
As far as I can tell, my Hill Family originates in Virginia, with the ancestors of my
great-great-grandfather, John F. Hill and his brother, Scott Hill. I am not sure of
what county in Virginia, but on John's death certificate, it says he was born in VA. I am looking
forward to your response.
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December 21, 1999
JOHNSON, PREWITT -
I am looking for any history on William Prewitt or William Henry Prewitt. He moved
to Harlan County Kentucky. My father is William Junior Prewitt b 3/3/41 to William
Prewitt, 37, from Virginia, Occupation - Baker and Jane Johnson, 22, from Harlan
Kentucky, occupation - housewife. Any information on this line of the family would be
appreciated. There is a brother to William Prewitt (the baker) still in HC named Charles
Prewitt. Thanks,
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December 20, 1999
HODGSON, MOLLAHAN, TAYLOR -
I am looking for information on Rebecca MOLLAHAN b. Apr. 23, 1794 in Virginia. She
married Adolph TAYLOR and had the following children: Sarah b. 1821 Columbus, OH; Daniel
b. 1823 Columbus, OH; Nicholas b. 1825 Columbus, OH; Elizabeth b. 1827 Oxford, Ontario, CAN;
Henry b. Oxford, CAN. Rebecca MOLLAHAN TAYLOR died 1873 in Kansas. I would like
to confirm that Rebecca and Adolph are indeed the parents of Elizabeth TAYLOR (She married
John Usher HODGSON b. ENG.)If you have any knowledge of the MOLLAHAN family please
contact me. Thank you,
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December 12, 1999
BARNET -
I am just going throughout things trying to get some information on my
relatives. Name wanted to check in Virginia: Jo Royal Barnet, Born: October 10, 1758
Goochland Co. Virginia, died: April 6, 1812 Spartanbury Co. S. C. Thank you for any way you can
help me.
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December 12, 1999
ANTHONY, CRAWFORD, LEWIS, MARTIN, RODES,
RUCKER, WILLS -
MARTIN, CRAWFORD, LEWIS: Seeking the marriage record of James MARTIN
(Captain) and Elizabeth CRAWFORD. Not sure what County in VA they were married in. Thanks
for any help. James Martin (Captain), died abt. 1773 in Amherst, VA. He married Elizabeth
Crawford, died bef. 1761, daughter of David? Crawford and Elizabeth? (---). Notes
for James MARTIN (Captain) !DEATH: 'Virginia Military Records', Gen. Pub. Co. 1983, pg 21,
@ACPL, will of James Martin, Amherst Co, VA willbook 1, pg 279, dated 25 Sep 1771, proved
9 Mar 1775. Lists, William T. Lewis as son-in-law. Children: Azariah (Captain) married on
19 Mar 1772, Mary Rodes.
John married on 6 Feb 1786, Milly Rucker; William; James married on 14 Feb 1799, Rebecca
Wills; David; Obidiah; Sarah (Sally) married William Terrell Lewis; Elizabeth
married Thomas Anthony; and Stephen Martin
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December 9, 1999
SORENSEN, SORENSON -
Like a million other genealogists, I am trying to find the proverbial needle in my family
haystack. I have a great uncle that must have been part nomad. He was born in Denmark, 31
August 1889. I am certain his name probably was NOT Peter when he immigrated at age 2, but more
than likely Pedder, Peder or Petter. The surname was Sorensen ... which I have found
incorrectly listed in several of his family member's records as SorensOn. Uncle Pete's
date of death was March 5 or 6th, 1956, again I am assuming in Virginia. Anyway, to make a long
story longer, Uncle Pete had a garage partnership in Chicago in the 20s. He sold out his portion
of the business just prior to the Depression (I think) and moved to Texas, where he was reported
to have been a deputy sheriff or a sheriff around the San Antonio area...so what am I doing in
Virginia? A helpful person found Uncle Pete's social security listing in the SSDI. (Now WHY
didn't I think of that?) The number was obtained in Texas, BUT his last residence was listed as
Virginia. I don't have a clue WHERE in Virginia. The information indicates that Uncle Pete had
no children. His wife's name was Mary, and supposedly they were married in or around the Chicago
area. So far everything I have turned up has yielded only rumor ... nothing concrete ... and
since I am probably the only person looking for Uncle Pete, I doubt there would be anything
listed in the way of queries. I would appreciate any information, suggestions, clues ... etc ...
to find this galloping relative! Thank you! Judi Sorensen Antonson, Pueblo, Colorado
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December 8, 1999
COLEY, GILLESPIE -
My great grandfather's name is Jacob Monroe Gillespie (b. 1859, possibly in Tazewell
county, VA and d. 1918 in Kay county, OK.) He married Lucinda Coley. I do not have a date.
I am looking for his father's name. Jacob had a son, my grandfather, named William Reese Adison
Gillespie who was born 11-24-1876 in north Tazewell county, VA. Brothers of W.R.A. were
Thomas (b.5-30-1878, d. 8- 22-1898) and Emmett. I am also trying to find out where Emmett went.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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December 5, 1999
KOSTER -
I am searching for my gg-grandfather's, Henry W. Koster, marriage to Missouri ????. I
don't know her maiden name. They were married sometime between 1865 and 1869 in Virginia. I know
Missouri was born in Virginia in 1827. I do not know the county. Thank you,
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December 2, 1999
CAMPBELL, CHILDERS -
CHILDERS: I'm looking for information on Wyatt H. Childers, born on July 22, 1856;
died May 13, 1930. His wife's name was Kathryn Lucricia Campbell. His Mother and Dad were
originally from Virginia. They moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee at some point, and finally settled
in Flat Branch, Grundy County, Tennessee. Any information on this branch of the Childers
clan would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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November 28, 1999
ROBINSON -
Looking for any information on John Robinson born 1772 in Virgina. He migrated to Smith
Co, TN. He was there in 1850 with his wife Sarah from NC. Children I have for them are Celia,
King, and William M. Thanks,
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November 28, 1999
COLEMAN, SESSIONS, SHORT -
Samuel SESSIONS m. Nancy COLEMAN (dau of John F. Coleman and Fanny
Short)of Dinwiddie County about 1800. Looking for any evidence of ancestry of Samuel
Sessions in Virginia.
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November 27, 1999
RECTOR, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON, TAYLOR -
I am looking for a Charles and Ann Taylor who lived in Virginia prior to 1723/33. They had
a daughter named K/Catherine Taylor who married a William Robinson/
Robertson who died about 1723/33. K/Catherine and William had five known children named:
David; Ann; Frances; Joseph; and William Robinson/ Robertson. After the death of
William Robinson, Catherine {Taylor} married John Rector. This is well
documented through a chancery suit which was filed in Fauquier County, Va. in 1794 by son David
Robinson/ Robertson. The family today goes by Robinson. Charles
Taylor's mother is thought to be a Hannah Taylor.
Also looking for information
on Maximillian Robinson, grandson of William Robinson and son of Joseph
Robinson. Maximillian Robinson was a veteran of the Rev. War and enlisted in
Fauquier Co. and had a wife named Lucinda. He filed for his pension 0n 5-5-1818 in Licking, Ohio.
at age 66/7. Please let me know if there is anyone else interested in the families lines.
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November 27, 1999
GILDART, GUILDART, HENRY -
On 1850 Meigs Co. OH census my gggrandmother Lydia Guildart (or Gildart)
Henry stated she was born in VA. She would have been born approximately 1803. An Elizabeth
Gildart, age 50, who I assume was a sister to Lydia, was living in the household in 1850.
. My gggrandparents moved to Carroll Co. MO about 1860 and Elizabeth was not with them at that
time. Possibly she moved back to family in VA? Looking for information about the Guildart
(Gildart) family. Have no idea which county they were from. Thanks,
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November 27, 1999
BLAIR, HALL, WETHINGTON -
I am looking for some proof that James Blair born approx. 1797 in Culpeper Co., Va and
married to possibly Marguerite Hall is the son of Duncan Blair and Betsey
Wethington of Culpeper County. Duncan lived in Culpeper County Va. in 1810. Also a William
Blair lives next door to him. I really don't think that Duncan lived there earlier,
because I can't find a single referrance to him. HELP! Does any of this make sense?
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November 25, 1999
PRILLAMAN, ROSS -
Looking for information on the family of Dicy Ross. Dicy was married to George
Prillaman. I have no information whatsoever on Dicy's family. Can you help? Thanks
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November 23, 1999
YOUNG -
Looking for birthplace and parents of Samuel Young who (based on his date of death was
born Feb. 10, 1734. He eventually moved to Gouldsboro, ME and died there in 1819. He reportedly
came from Nova Scotia Canada but can find no proof. Recently learned that many familles came
from Virginia to Maritime Canada then to New England. I would appreciate hearing from
anyone who has any information.
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November 21, 1999
LONG -
I am looking for Info on John Long b. 1795 in VA. I need his wifes name, Date of birth
& date of death (on both) & any info an where they came from. Thanks Florence
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November 20, 1999
MAULEY, MEADE, MILLS, VAUGHN -
Meade, Peter born circa 1840 in Virginia was living in Temperence District of Amherst
County in 1880. His wife in 1880 was Dolly and their children, Elisha, Eliza, Jesse, Thomas,
John and Robert. Peter and wife Mary were in Nelson County with Elisha in 1870. Elisha, a coal
miner, eventually migrated to Allegany, PA. May have had some connection to Mills,
Vaughn, and Mauley families of Virginia and Pa.
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November 20, 1999
KLEIN, LAUTENBACH, LOUDERBACK, MARTINI, MARTINIE -
I am searching for the marriage record of Ernst Friederich Julius MARTINI
(MARTINIE) and Susannah LOUDERBACK. Ernest was born 30 May 1753 in Gandersheim,
Germany, and came to America with the Brunswick Troops and was captured at the
Battle of Saratoga, thus becoming part of the Convention Army. He deserted in
Virginia January 1780 (probably near Charlottesville, Va.) and somewhere around 1780/1781
married Susannah (born abt. 1750 in either Frederick Co. or Shenandoah Co. Va.) She was the
daughter of Johann David Lautenbach (1716-1793) and Maria Elisabeth Klein (abt.
1720 - after 1793) who lived in Shenandoah Co., Va. ("David" immigrated from Germany
in 1739) Ernest and Susannah's first child, Jonathan Martinie, (my ancestor) was born 5
November 1781.
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November 20, 1999
HUTCHISON, LOVELL -
Family of Elizabeth LOVELL b. 1810 in VA, pls contact me. She moved to TN and Married
William HUTCHISON. This is my brick wall, need help breaking through.
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November 19, 1999
FRY -
Abraham Fry (1777-1826) born in Virginia, migrated to Ohio (Licking County ) around
1795-1800 and died in Knox County, Ohio. Buried in Licking County.
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November 15, 1999
BOURGEOIS, VAUGHN, WHITE -
Simon White circa 1825 of England into Virginia married Mame Vaughn of Ireland gg
grandparents--into Texas and settled in Lafourche Parish Louisiana -- g grandfather Edmond Joseph
White born 1843 married Emily Bourgeois 1868 -- Grandad Joseph Edmond
White's aunts and Uncles into Louisiana, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, and USA--
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November 14, 1999
McPHEETERS, NELSON -
Looking for the parents of Harvey Nelson born 1815 in VA. county unknown. He married
Martha McPheeters in Putnam County, Indiana in 1-3-1838. They had 4 children and then in
1846 went to Dallas County, Missouri where they had 4 more children. Does this ring a bell with
anyone?
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November 13, 1999
JACKSON, LEWIS, SMITH -
Henry Jackson, of St. Andrew's Parish, Brunswick County, VA., gifted his
properties to his children: to Mark, in 1758; to Henry, Jr., in 1760; to Hannah Jackson
Smith (and grandson Henry Smith) in 1763; and to Sandal Jackson Lewis (my
gggggrandmother) in 1764. There is no record of Henry Jackson Sr., or of his wife Mary,
in St. Andrew's Parish after 1779- when he would have been approximately 60 years of
age. There are records of several public claims for a Henry Jackson, from Brunswick
County, during the Revolution- but no way to distinguish if one may be my ancestor. Henry
Jackson, Jr., resided in Orange County (VA?) It is my hope that perhaps Henry and Mary
Jackson lived with one of their children. Any information would be most welcome and
appreciated. I will gladly share what information I have on this and collateral families.
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November 10, 1999
CARTER, MONROE -
Nathaniel William Carter born about 1774-1778, Fauquier Co., VA, Married Lucinda
Monroe, 5/21/1817, need parents of Nathaniel and any children from this marriage
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November 9, 1999
BECKLEY, MARTIN, POWERS -
Beckley, Charles and Ann (Nancy) Powers Beckley. I think they might have
been married and lived in Frederick Cty., VA. ca 1800. Ann Powers is the sister of
Elizabeth "Betsy" Powers, housekeeper for Thomas Bryan Martin. I would
like to discover where and when the Beckleys were married. Eventurally, I'm hoping to
discover where Ann and her sister Betsy came from. John Powers my direct ancestor was the
"overseer" for Thomas Bryan Martin arriving in Frederick Cty., in 1793. Where
did he come from??? Thank you for your assistance.
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November 3, 1999
ELLIS, GATES, HODGES -
Looking for anything on HODGES, Ferdinand. He married GATES, Lucy. From unknown Co.
in VA. Their daughter, Daisy married my great grandfather George Ellis, who had come over
from West VA.This would have been around 1900.
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November 1, 1999
BAGGS, GULLIFORD -
David BAGGS born pre-1775 in Virginia, lived in Botetourt Co., and was married to Jemima
GULLIFORD. Son John BAGGS born @ 1802 in Va., the family was in Ohio by 1820. Help
needed. Still a lot of other details I need about this family.
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November 1, 1999
BUCHANAN, PHILLIPS -
I am trying to find out the parents of Margaret Buchanan born in 1753 in Pittsylvania Co.
Virginia. She married a Thomas Phillips Born 1749 in the same County. I would appreciate
any information on these people.
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October 31, 1999
ENGLISH -
Seeking info on Charles Henry English, born 3 November 1857, St Pancras, London. Father of
Anne (1880), Charles Henry (1884), Charlotte (1887) and Edward Francis (1898). Moved to South
Africa in 1905. Thank you,
Douglas C. English
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October 28, 1999
PEARCE, PIERCE -
Searching for the parents of Mordecai PIERCE or PEARCE. Kentucky Census Records
say he was born in Virginia (perhaps Fayette County) about 1786. He was living in KY by 1810.
Any help would be appreciated.
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October 28, 1999
EADS, FOSTER -
I am looking for my grandparents. Can you help. His name is Abner J. Foster and her name
was Try Phosey Eads. Thanks.
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October 28, 1999
EADS, MEADOWS -
I am looking for Lantie Eads or Mollie Meadows. They were married. Can you help.
Thanks.
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October 25, 1999
HOLT -
Looking for William Holt. I have he first to America, settled in NY then to VA. had a son
Edward Holt 12/02/1794, died in Tenn Cocke co in 10-26-1875. No idea where Edward born
just in VA. Need proof of father begin William. Everyone says George. I have 2 sources that said
William - both long since dead. Thank you in advance.
Deborah Bryant 
25 Sturtevant St
Greenville SC 29611
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October 24, 1999
TURNER -
I am looking for info on a Julius Turner who was listed in the 1850 census of Orange Co.
IN. as being born in. VA. I think he later moved to KY. where he had a son Benjamin (although
this could be his bro.) with Ruth ? who is also listed as being born in KY. as well as Benjamin.
From KY. they migrated to Orange Co. IN., and then to Clay Co. IL. Any info available would be
very much appreciated. I also will share any info I have, but as you can tell it's not much. Ira
D. Turner
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October 23, 1999
COLLIER, MURPHY -
Am looking for leads on the family of George Robert Collier born: 30 Oct. 1863 Staunton,
Surry, Virginia died 26 Oct. 1930 Topeka, Kansas. Married Effie May Murphy born 6 July,
1872 Grantsville, Kansas died 7 June 1939 Topeka, Kansas. Any leads as to parents, brothers,
sisters, sons , daughters will be greatly appreciated ...... thank you
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October 17, 1999
SILVEY -
Tracing the John Silvey family who left Virginia late 1700s early 1800s. Not much
information other than John had nine children -- four known names: Gabriel, James Alexander,
Amassas. Wife unknown. I have just recently been bitten by the genealogy bug and have ran into a
brick wall with the Silvey line in Virginia. Thanks for any help.
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October 15, 1999
CRUISE, JOHNSTON, KESSINGER, WILLIAMS -
I am looking for info or Verna or Vernie Gertude Kessinger Johnston Williams
DOB 8/10/1911 DOD 10/19/1951, Father: Thomas Lee Kessinger, Mother: Lena Cruise.
Thank you,
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October 14, 1999
CRAWFORD, GRAFFORD -
CRAWFORD/ GRAFFORD, Mary: b. abt. 1715 in King George County, VA. Any information
welcome.
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October 14, 1999
WHITE -
Looking for ancestors of Lewis Pinckney White b.1884 terra Alta West Virginia mother
MaryEllen father Lewis Pindle White, Clarence White,
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October 14, 1999
HETHERINGTON, JOHNSTON -
Hi, I am tring to find The Mother And Father of Nancy J. Johnston born on 19 Feb 1868.
She died on 24 Dec 1932. She was married to Cyrus Stafford Hetherington on 12 Jan 1888.
Children were: Floyd Eaton Hetherington. 2nd marriage to Erastus Newton Johnston
second Marrage was to Nancy Janette
Johnston. Va or WV
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October 13, 1999
TARRANTS -
I am searching for the parents and birthplace of Charles H. Tarrants. He may have been
born in Virginia around 1840. He is listed on the 1880 CA Census with his wife, Virginia,
children, William, Laura, Mattie, John, Lee and Jesse. Charles' brother Andrew was residing with
them. Supposedly they were all from Virginia, and they migrated from Virginia to California by
way of Missouri. If you have any information on the TARRANTS family, please e-mail me
Many thanks,
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October 9, 1999
ARMSTRONG, HINTON -
I am looking for the parents of John Armstrong who was born in Virginia, moved to Kentucky
and then to Ohio, where he married Malinda Hinton. He moved to Kanawha county where his
son, Thomas, was born in 1814 and then back to Ohio. John's father was allegedly killed by
Indians in Ross County, Ohio. He served in the was of 1812. Thanks
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October 8, 1999
DIVER, WHITE -
I am looking for Thomas White- b-1690, Lancaster Co, Va and his wife, no name to go on.
Richard White, was the father of Thomas, also of Lancaster Co. Thomas had a son Thomas
White, who had a son Isaac White who married 1740 and had John and Tarpley
White. Tarpley White b1741 in Henrico Co, Va married Elizabeth Diver in
1792, This was his second marriage and had son's Thomas and Thomas White. Thank you,
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October 7, 1999
MIX, PETTES -
Pettes surname - In early 1800s Amos Mix moved to Va. from Towanda, Pa. with wife
and children. One of the children was Anna Mix, born Sept. 21 1789 in Vt. While there she
married a Mr. Pettes. This took place sometime before 1812 because some of her children
were born in Va. Abigail b. 1812, John b. 1816?, Julia Ann b.1818? and B.A. (Benjamin) b. 1820.
Her fifth child seems to have been born in Mass. Reuben b.1824. He is my gg grandfather. Any
information on this line at all would be helpful.I
am at a dead end. Thank you.
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October 6, 1999
NAPIER, SMITH -
Thomas Franklin Napier b.7-28-1774 VA m. Haney Smith b.1800 in Culpepper Va and
died 1862 Cabell CoWV Who were Thomas or Haney's Parents???
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October 3, 1999
MAGGARD, TURNER -
I am researching my grandparents Ely Maggard who married Lily Margaret Turner. They
are enumerated Norton, Wise Co., VA 1920. Their children: Learman, 17; Bessie, 14; Gladys, 9;
Ralph, 6; and Ronald, 2. If you are familar with this family, please respond.
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October 1, 1999
BRASHERS, DUVALL -
I am trying to find documentation on my ancestor, Benjamin BRASHERS, b. in England and
immigrated to an unknown county in Virginia around 1653. He lived there for three years at least.
He had the following children, Robert, Benjamin, Martha and Susanna who married Mareen
Duvall. Anyone knowing anything of this family please contact me
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September 30, 1999
TUDOR -
I am looking for the ancestors of John Tudor, born circa 1820 in Patrick County, VA.
Parents may have been from Brunswick Co., VA. Mother's name was Martha, born circa 1787 (she
died in Patrick Co. in 1855, age 68). Father's name may have been Ray Tudor. Brother's
name may have been William Tudor, b. circa 1815.
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September 30, 1999
BOOTH, FITZPATRICK, HARRIS, JEFFERSON, OSBORN, YEARGAIN -
I am interested in any information regarding the Yeargain family. My primary interest is
Samuel YEARGAIN, b. ca 1730, probably in Wales, who built the first Methodist Chapel in
America- in 1770s Northampton County, NC. I believe that he was a brother to Andrew
YEARGAIN, early Methodist Circuit rider. I descend from Samuel and his first wife Anne
BOOTH. They married in 1752 in Chesterfield County, Va. It appears that Anne was a
granddaughter of Thomas HARRIS who d. in Henrico co., Va. in the 1720s, and his wife, Mary
JEFFERSON. The surnames FITZPATRICK and OSBORN married into family of Thomas
HARRIS and are witnesses to YEARGAIN/BOOTH document. Thanks. Bebe Fox
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September 28, 1999
BAYLOR -
Does anyone have a connection to John Baylor Sr. born in Orangeburg, South Carolina in
1774 ? He had at least one son John Jr. born in Savannah, Ga. in 1804. By 1850 both Johns were in
Berkeley County South Carolina. We have lots of information on John Jrs' descendants but nothing
on John Sr. It is possible John Sr. is related to the Baylors of Virginia. Can anyone
help?
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September 16, 1999
MOURNING -
I am searching for ancestors of William R. Mourning, b. 8/30/1822, from VA. William R.,
his sister Elizabeth (Betsy), b. abt. 1818, and brother John moved from Virginia to Lincoln CO,
MO (1840-50 census records and various public records in Lincoln Co.) and William R. and his
family eventually moved to Calhoun then Jersey Co. IL. William R. was a school teacher. It is
known that William R. and his son Richard (Dick) made a trip from MO to VA shortly before the
Civil War to see William's father who was in ill health at that time. We have no record of the
name of the father nor where he lived. One birth certification for William's daughter Sally
states that her father was from Richmond, VA but this may not have been the family home. Family
tradition is that the Mourning family came into Jamestown area and there is record of a
Giles Mourning and family in Gloucester Co in 1666. There are early census records of
Mournings in Va and NC. There is a family descended from a Roger Mourning who came
from Ireland into Philadelphia prior to Revolutionary War then moved into western VA. This line
was well documented by Kenneth Waddell and there is no connection on the American continent.
Martha P. Mourning, Binghamton, NY
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September 14, 1999
OLIVER, WEBSTER -
Searching for Rezin Webster, born in VA about 1815. He married Jean (or Gene)
Oliver and they were the parents of Mary Virginia Webster born 1 Feb 1838 in VA.
Any information would be appreciated!! Thank you.
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September 13, 1999
BLAKELY, COLE, VAUGHN -
Looking for further information on James Monroe Cole born Sept 13, 1844 somewhere near
Petersburg Va. His mothers name was Mary Jane Vaughn. He married Ellen Jane Blakely
born Dec. 15, 1843.
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September 7, 1999
CLABURN -
Looking for any information on Samuel Claburn born 1800 in VA, county unknown,parents
unknown. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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September 7, 1999
LOOKER -
Hi, Looking for any information on Looker family, County unknown that had a son William,
born 1824 in Ohio. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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September 5, 1999
DAVIDSON, SHAW -
Davidson/ Shaw marriage: Sarah Davidson married a Shaw sometime
before 1814 in Virginia. I am seeking the county.
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September 5, 1999
McGURK, REID -
Searching for information about Michael McGurk and family. Parents were William
McGurk & Sarah Reid. They were married in Washington Co., MD 1838. Michael's
tombstone in Stephenson Co., IL has the following inscription: Oct. 10, 1842 - Sept. 28, 1917
Born at Bath, Silver Springs Co., VA. As this country doesn't seem to exist (ever) can anyone
give me any clues?
Please email me if you may have any advice. Thank you!
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September 4, 1999
McELRATH, SELF -
James McElrath born 1868 died 1898 Tyrone, Blair, PA Married Margaret Ellen Self
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September 2, 1999
KING, PARKS -
I am looking for information about my GGG Grandfather James King and my GGG Great
Grandmother Nancy Parks. Grandpa King was born about 1785 somewhere in Virginia.
Married Nancy Parks in 1804 in Tennessee. I am stuck ... Help.
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September 2, 1999
FISHER, WILLIAMS -
Please, I need help. I am stumped on my great great great grandpa & grandma Nicholas
Fisher & Victoria Williams pre 1860 their children were (William Holmer, Ike,
John, Miletus, Janie, Annie) Any help will be greatly appreciated
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August 28, 1999
CONE, ELLIOTT, KIRBY, MAHONE,
PERKINS -
I am checking "unknown county" for Martin C.S. Perkins and wife, Corasand (aka
Courissand) (Elliott- Kirby). They were married in Edenton, N.C., but did not live
there. I know they then lived in Va., in the southeastern area. As their daughter Indiana
Perkins, b. 1850 (Jan. 14) met and married to Albert Mahone in Williamsburg later
in life. Perhaps you have record of her birth. I have records of all three's deaths. Indiana's
Mother had been a widow Kirby when she married Perkins, and had a daughter
Elizabeth Kirby, who later married Charles Cone and their fam. lived in
southeastern area of Va. as well. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely,
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August 23, 1999
COX, CURD, GAMMON, MADISON,
TALIAFERRO -
Looking for Henry COX married Ann MADISON 1733. looking for the Curd or
Taliaferro who married Henry Cox before Ann Madison. Looking for links to
Henry's first born with first wife, Tolliver Cox, last seen in Henrico co. Looking for
Samuel T. Cox. He was a son from the second union. Rest of family went to Knox, TN the two
sons stayed behind, where did they go? Looking for third son James H. Cox who married
Elizabeth Gammon they may of had daughter Mira/Myra? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Bushy Hartman
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August 20, 1999
BROOKS, WHETSON, WHITSEN, WHITSON -
Looking for marriage record and/or birth records for: Bill BROOKS and Elizabeth
WHITSON (Whetson/ Whitsen) (Elizabeth may have been Native American)
Their Son Charlie (Charley) B. BROOKS b 4 Feb 1870 Chattanooga, Tennessee 1870. Had a
twin sister Lula? sister Martha? Looking for ANY information about Charlie, Bill or
Elizabeth!!!!! Any info appreciated. Thanks - Lori
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August 19, 1999
McENTYRE, McINTIRE, McINTYRE -
McINTIRE - McINTYRE - McENTYRE - My kin came from VA. I should have known
that when we were IN VA. Could you help with my kin? Thomas MCINTYRE Sr. or Thomas Jr. or
Charles MCINTYRE. They were from Frederick co. VA, then to Champaign co. OH, then Fulton
co. IN. Many thanks if you can, if not have a good day.
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August 18, 1999
DANIEL, HECKING -
Hi, I am looking for any information on a Lucy HECKING b 1750-1770 married to a John
DANIEL. I have no idea as to what County that she lived in. Also, I would appreciate any
information on the surname HECKING. Thank you.
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August 15, 1999
HAMILTON -
I am seeking information on Alexander Hamilton born around 1750, possibly in Augusta
County, VA or in another VA county. Alexander moved to South Carolina around 1770. Alexander
had a brother, Andrew and both Alexander and Andrew later moved from SC to Preble Co. Ohio. Am
seeking information on parents, wife, and other family members of Alexander Hamilton.
Alexander had 5 children: Samuel, Israel, John, Jane, and Nancy. Any information would be
greatly appreciated.
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August 11, 1999
CURTIS, SNODGRASS -
Per his obituary - William Curtis was born 2-18-1800 in Virginia - county unknown. At
least by 1828 (possibly earlier) he was in Ohio, as at least two of his children - Joseph (c.
1828) and Martha (c. 1833) were born in Ohio. On 4-12-1846, he married Sarah D. Snodgrass
in Miami County, IN. He and Sarah had seven children - five of whom grew to adulthood. The
family moved to Marshall County, IN before 1860, where they remained. William Curtis died
8-19-1887 in Maxinkuckee Indiana.
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August 8, 1999
LOCKETT, LUCKETT, McGOWAN -
Searching for any info on Nancy Luckett (or Lockett) born 1802 in VA. Nancy
married Alexander McGowan in Pulaski Co., KY on Nov 15th, 1819. I am a direct decendent
and have "hit the wall" on both Nancy and Alexander. He was probably born ca 1800 in
NC. I have no knowledge of Nancy's exact POB, DOB, or her parents. TIA for any assist.
Regards,
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August 5, 1999
CROSS, DAVIS -
I am searching for information on my ggggrandfather Ebenezer Cross born in Virginia ca.
1793. He married Eleanor Davis in Switzerland County, Indiana in 1821. Her sister, Sarah
(Sallie) Davis married Peter Cross in Switzerland County, Indiana in 1823. I don't
know whether Peter and Ebenezer were brothers and have no information about Ebenezer's parents.
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August 4, 1999
HOOD -
Seeking information about Pleasant HOOD, born 1806 in Virginia. He married a Sarah in 1835
(NC or TN). They had the following children: Green, b. 1836; Jane, b. 1824; Balcus, b. 1835;
Eliza HOOD, b. 1842. The family appears on the 1860 Saline County Arkansas census. The
Pleasant HOOD on the following census listings could be him: 1830 Amelia County, VA; 1830
Caswell County, NC; 1850 Haywood County, TN; 1860 Haywood County, TN; 1870 Pope County, AR. Any
information about this family line is greatly appreciated. Charles McCool
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July 30, 1999
BRIDGWATER, MOORE -
Looking for information on Tandy MOORE, born in Virginia. In February 1796 he married
Sally BRIDGWATER in Amherst County, Virginia. In the early 1800s they migrated to Green
County, Kentucky. Tandy and Sally reportedly had seven children:
Schuyler B.; Samuel; William; Elizabeth; Alexander; Thomas;and Nancy MOORE. If connected,
will gladly share information. Terry Moore, Brandon, FL
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July 21, 1999
OGLETREE -
Looking for info on a William Ogletree Born in Hanover, Co. VA. In 1710. He had a son
named John Ogletree Sr.Any clues to where they came from and who his wife was would be
great! Tom
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July 21, 1999
FROST -
My Gr-Gr-Gr-Gr-Grandfather unknown FROST immigrated from Wales to VA. subsequently moving
to Williamson Co. TN. where his son Jacob FROST was born circa 1780. Jacob married Sarah
unknown and their descendants ended up in Graves Co. KY. in the early 19th cent. Can anyone help
me trace this immigrant FROST? Thanks, Jack Frost, MD
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July 18, 1999
SMITH -
Looking for all George Smiths that are listed in any VA. record prior to 1790. I have a
George Smith that served in Rev. War and was Virginia. He may have been an orphan and we
are not sure which county he lived in. He married in VA. and had 8 children before moving to TN.
All the Georges will be compiled for others to find missing Smiths. This search in our
family has been for over 30 years. George Smith has remained hidden. Your help would be
appreciated.
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July 17, 1999
ELGIN -
Seeking information about descendants of the Elgin family who were soldiers and patriots
in the Revolutionary, especially the parents of Robert B. Elgin, born NC ca 1816 and died
in Marshall Co., Alabama.
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July 17, 1999
MOORE -
Would like very much to hear from anyone interested in or having information on Mark
Moore in Henrico County in the early 1700s and died in Chesterfierld Co. in 1763. May be
related to John and Richard Moore of Henrico at the same time. Do so hope that I will
hear from someone. I shall be delighted to share information.
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July 14, 1999
KELLOGG, PHILLIPS -
I am looking for the parents of Wesley Phillips born in VA about 1824. He married Abigail
Jane Kellogg in Hardin Co. OH in 1846. He disappears from the records there between
1865-70. Any info on this VA family is appreciated.
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July 10, 1999
ARNOLD, JACOBS -
John Arnold, born 1780, VA; married Anna _?_ b1779, MD. John and Anna are on the
1840/1850 Census of Coffee Co., TN. John may have had a brother, William who died in Rutherford
Co., TN in 1814. William married Ary Jacobs in 1801 Anderson Co., TN. I would appreciate
any information on these people. Valerie Simonton
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July 7, 1999
ODEM -
Looking for John ODEM b 1791 Virginia, town unknown. Left early and lived the rest of his
life in Clark County Indiana.
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July 5, 1999
JOHNSTON, PETERS -
I am researching the name Andrew P. JOHNSTON born in 1822 in Johnstown Ireland. He married
Mary (Polly) Ann Peters Oct. 13, 1848 in Giles Co. VA. Andrew died Bet. 1870 and 1900, he
was a shoemaker. Polly was born Dec. 1829 in Giles Co. and died sometime after June 1900. Their
children were John R., William A., Mary, Thomas Christian, James David, Francis, Charles A. and
Fountain. I would like to talk to any one that has a connection to this family.
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July 5, 1999
WATTS, YOUNG -
YOUNG - Seeking info on Deborah ????? married a ????? YOUNG. She was born abt.
1760 in VA. In 1820 she was living in Hickman Co., TN, and was listed in the census as head of
household as Deborah YOUNG. By 1850, she was listed living with Josiah WATTS
family in Tishomingo Co., MS at the age of 90. A son (or grandson or nephew, etc.) by the name
of George YOUNG is connected to her and the WATTS family in Tishomingo. We have
not found any record of her death. Thanks,
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July 5, 1999
JEFFERSON, NICHOLS -
I am interested in seeing what is known about a Julius NICHOLS who married Mary
JEFFERSON the daughter of Field JEFFERSON. I believe that Julius and Mary had two
children Susanna and William. Unfortunately, I have no date or counties on which to research.
Just hoping some kind soul will take pity.
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July 5, 1999
ADAMS, COOPER,
DILLINGHAM, FAUGHN, HUGHES, SANDERS, YOUNG -
Searching for ANY information on family of Drury ADAMS b: 19 Oct 1760 in VA. d: 1825 in
Trigg Co. Ky. Married 10 June 1781 to Nancy Ann ? b: Nov 1758. Their children: Jessie b: 10 July
1785 d: 20 Oct 1848 m: Elizabeth Cooper b:1796; Wesley b: 10 Aug 1791 m: Margaret Hannah
Dillingham; Mary "Polly" b: 19 June 1793 m: John Hughes; Joshua b: 2
Dec 1796 m: Cynthia Sanders b: 1804-10; Nancy b: 11 May 1798 m: John YOUNG b:
1788; Elizabeth "Betsy" b: 1799 S.C. m: James Faughn. I am most interested in
the Nancy ADAMS & John YOUNG line - but would like to fill in the blanks of the
others I have listed. Am very willing to share what I have.
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July 4, 1999
CLARK, EVERMAN -
Looking for the parents and siblings of Sarah Clark born about 1787 in VA. She died in
KY. Married an Everman
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July 1, 1999
LOCKET, LOCKETT, THERMON -
LOCKETT/ LOCKET Looking for family of James LOCKETT, born about 1800 in VA.
Married Elizabeth Thermon in Lincoln Co., KY 1 Feb 1819. Daughter, Juliett Buford
Lockett born 28 Jul 1821 in Hancock, IL
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July 1, 1999
HUMPHREYS, HUMPHRIES -
HUMPHREYS/ HUMPHRIES Looking for information about family of William
HUMPHREYS, born in 1750 probably in Louisa County. Father may have been John
HUMPHRIES. Did William serve in Rev. War?
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July 1, 1999
BRYAN, BRYANT, REAGON -
Eddie Bryant and I are trying to solve this mystery. We think that Abner might have been married
(prior to 1806 and sired a child named Jas. BRYANT. Abner migrated to Pulaskie County, KY.
by 1809. Jas. BRYANT's only appearance to date, was in Pulaskie County, KY. Marriage
Records Book 1, 1799-1850. On 24 Nov. 1818 he married a Polly Reagon. He and Polly have
disappeared shortly after the marriage. I believe that Jas. is my ggg grandfather and he sired a
James M. BRYAN (Bryant) shown in the Pulaskie County KY. 1950 census.
Thank you! Lee B.
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June 30, 1999
BRYANT, SURBER -
I am tracing Abner Bryant's b. 08-31-1777 life prior to 04-17-1806 in Washington County.,
VA. when he married Sarah Surber.
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June 28, 1999
HERRICK -
Broderbund CD#310, Census Index, Colonial America, 1607-1798 records a William
Herrick in a 1612 census for the Virginia Colony, Virginia. How does one find a copy of
such a census when it seems to only be referred to on the Broderbund CD? Best regards, Richard
Leon Herrick, Holt, MI
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June 21, 1999
SHELTON, WILSON -
James Stewart (Stuart) Wilson, born 1812 m. to Sarah Ann Shelton. He died 1888.
There are so MANY James Wilsons! This one came from unknown county in VA to Cabell County
WV. He was a road contractor. I would like to find names of his parents and place of birth.
Ruth Doss Hanley
645 Hawaii
Drive
Merritt Island FL 32953
(407) 452-4928
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June 20, 1999
CRAIG, SEVERANCE, SEVERNS -
Surnames: SEVERANCE, CRAIG - Charles SEVERNS acquired land in Fayette
County, KY, in 1785 with Lewis CRAIG of Spotsylvania Co. Virginia. Lewis Craig was
the Baptist minister associated with the Traveling Church, who migrated with a number of
families from Virginia and formed a Baptist assembly on the banks of the Elkhorn River in Fayette
County Kentucky. Charles SEVERNS appears to be an associate, yet I cannot find his name
among the Traveling Church members. Looking for any information on Charles
SEVERNS. Thanks.
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June 20, 1999
GORDON, POTTICHER, SEAMAN, STROUP -
Searching for parents/birthplace Noah SEAMAN b. 22 Sept 1800 VA or England d. 22 July 1871
Richfield, Snyder Co, PA married Catherine GORDON b. 8 Oct 180 3 d. 16 Dec 1885 Richfield,
PA Had children: John b. 1826 d. 1871; Mary Polly b. 1827 d. 1885; Willis Gordon b. 1829 d. 1836;
Zacharias b. 1830 d. 1836; Jeremiah b. 1830 d. 1849; Elizabeth b. 1833 d. ????; Thomas b. 1834 d.
1836; William Gordon b. 1836 g. 1886; Joannah b. 1838 d. 1877 m. --- Potticher; George C.
b 1839 d. 1892 m. Mary Stroup; Joseph Gordon b. 1840 d. 1889 Osburne, KS.
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June 20, 1999
MOORE, OBRYAN, PACK,
SPAULDING -
Looking for ancestry of Margaret Emelia OBRYAN b Mar 22, 1852 Lawrence Co KY d April 18,
1922 Richardson Co NE m James Elliott SPAULDING b March 16, 1849 Lawrence Co KY d April
25, 1922 Richardson Co NE. Margaret dau of Herrell OBRYAN b 1790 NC and Margaret
PACK b 1804 Giles Co VA d July 23, 1820 Floyd Co KY. James Elliott son John
SPAULDING b abt 1828 VA m Cynthia MOORE b abt 1829 Lawrence Co KY. Please email me.
Charlene Spaulding of southern CA
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June 17, 1999
REAVES, REVAS, REVIS, ROSS -
My G-grandfather, Henry W. Revis (Revas, Reaves) was born a slave in abt
1838, in Brunswick County, VA. His wife's name was Julia, born abt 1839. He had an older brother
Stephen, D.B. abt 1830 and a youngr sister, Martha (Maragret), d.b. about1840. I have little
info. on them prior to 1870. I would like to know where Henry lived prior to 1865, on whose
plantation he live, and the same for his brother and sister. Henry is purported to have livved
on the Willie (William) or Peter Ross (Willie's brother) plantation, (all oral). Peter W.
Ross was the brother's father. A Richard (Dick) Revis, their father, came to VA
from Henderson, NC in the early 1800s. Any info on him would be appreciated. I am very new at
this "Family Tree" building business, so any help at all would be appreciated.
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June 17, 1999
CARTER, ST.CLAIR -
Please send me fo information on two families, Carter and St.Clair. The
Carter family is that of Charles Lilburn, Charlie Newsom, William B, and George Lilurn
Carter. The St.Clairs are a part of this family.
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June 16, 1999
FRASER -
I am trying to find the parents and siblings of John S. FRASER born in 1835 somewhere in
Virginia. He migrated to Texas and married in 1877. Any help would be appreciated as he is one of
my brick walls. Thank you Edith
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June 15, 1999
DAVIS -
My g-g-grandfather was Jacob Davis. I know he was born in Virginia around 1800. He
married a Mary W. who was born in 1802 in Ohio. I believe his father was named Jacob also. I am
really at a stand still on this line.
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June 14, 1999
JONES, MAJORS -
Seeking information on an Elizabeth Majors, mother of Robert and Pleasant Jones.
They moved to Alabama from Virginia. She died 12/16/1847 at 93 years. Would appreciate any
information about this family.
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June 12, 1999
DIGGES, HERNDON, PAGE, WALLER, WATKINS -
I am trying to locate documented information on the following: My Great Great Grandmother Martha
Herndon who married William Watkins. People have been kind in sending me
information but in each report that has been sent a missing link is in question. The info I am
needing is that Martha Herndon was indeed the daughter of Edward Herndon and Mary
Waller. They had 8 children as to what I understand. The other info I need is that Edward
Herndon was indeed the son of William Herndon and Catherine Digges - Edward
being born 1678 in New Kent, Co, VA and married Catherine Digges the daughter of Gov.
Digges of VA and Elizabeth Page. Thus far no one has produced on the Herndon
Line the concrete and complete info on the above info. Nor has anyone on the Digges side
provided the fact Catherine married to William Herndon was indeed the Daugher of Gov
Digges and Elizabeth Page!
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June 11, 1999
ALLGOOD, BAGGETT, DORMAN, FANN, FENN, GATHINGS,
HAMES, HIGHTOWER, PRICE, STONE, TOONE -
John Fann b. c1670s; d. 1719 Richmond Co, VA; m. Mary Stone c1700. Some children
are listed in the remnants of the North Farnham Parish Register. 1. Daughter m. James
Toone (from other records); 2. Henry b. 1702 VA; d. 1732; m. Winnifred Gathings; 3.
Winnifred b. 1714 VA; m. William Hames; 4. Judith b. c1712; never married. Court records
report two bastard children by a married man named Edward Allgood - Lucretia &
Willoughby b. 1730. Her brother Henry Fann signed documents accepting the financial
resonsibility for the children. this is the connection to the family.; and 5. There were surely
other children whose names were lost to fading or crumbling pages when the old register was
copied during the late 1700s. I believe one may have been William. If William was not his name,
then a son whose name is unknown who was the father of John, Jesse & William Fann and
probably others.
Jesse Fann b. c1735 Richmond Co, VA; d. c1815-19 Clarke Co, GA. m.
Wilmouth ____ in VA. Jesse, John, William & Willoughby (son of Judith) migrated through
southern Virginia and entered Warren Co, NC about 1778. Willoughby died there and John moved to
Orange Co, NC where he died in 1797. Jesse moved to Chatham Co , NC and then to Hancock (Clarke)
Co, GA about 1794. William also moved to Hancock Co, GA. Jesse & Wilmouth Fann had the
following children: 1. William; 2. Lucinda m. John Dorman; 3. George b. 1768 VA; d. c1855
Cass (Cobb) Co, GA; m. Margaret ____. He changed the spelling to Fenn and is my ancestor;
4. Willoughby; 5. Isaac; 6. Amelia Sarah m. William Hightower; 7. Winnefred m. Gideon
Price; 8. Daughter name unknown; 9. Jesse Jr. m. Nancy Baggett; and 10. Daughter
name unknown. I need help or clues on where I can find the name of the father of Jesse
Fann. Any help will be appreciated.
Doyle Fenn
9510 Twin Oaks Dr.
Manvel, Tx 77578
281-331-3359
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June 8, 1999
WEBB -
I'm looking for information on Christopher Columbus Webb (Lum). He was born in Carroll
Co. around 1875. He was involved in state level politics.
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June 5, 1999
FAULK, RIPLEY -
I am looking for information on ancestors named Luke John Faulk who married Sarah Celeste
Ripley in 1735 in Botetourt County VA
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June 3, 1999
HIGGINBOTHAM, REED -
Will xch info on this and related lines: Thomas Higginbotham b.abt 1707 in Ireland, w unk,
d 1776 Botetourt Co VA; s Moses b 1735 Ireland, w unk, d 31 Oct 1804 in Monroe Co VA; grs
Oglesbury b 1765 Ireland, d 1818/9 Cumberland Co KY, m 3 Dec 1787 to Elizabeth Reed (dau
of Robert Reed)
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June 3, 1999
CARPENTER, HARTLEY,
HORN -
Looking for family and/or forebears of Williamson Hartley Horn, born Lynchburg,
Campbell/Bedford County, July 15, 1779. Parents were Frederick Horn of Albemarle Parish,
Surry & Sussex VA, and Clarissa Hartley, born England. WHH married Nancy
Carpenter in either VA or TN. Thanks. Huston Horn
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June 2, 1999
WILD -
Edward Wild is listed onthe 1860 Arkansas (I believe Monroe Co.) census as having been
born in Virginia. I think his year of birth must have been 1819 or 1820, he was 41 in 1860. That
is all of the information that I have about Edward Wild. He was my great-great
grandfather. I am very glad to have even that little, I have been searching for his very name
for some time. I was fortunate enough to get the information I have given here from a cousin.
If you can find any record of him or his family please contact me. I would be so grateful. I am
told he was of Pennsylvania "Dutch" ancestry.
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June 2, 1999
FARREL, FARRELL, TAYLOR -
Looking for information on the FARREL/ FARRELL and TAYLOR side of my family.
Only thing I really known is that my grandmother was born Louise FARREL was born April 13,
1893 somewhere in Virginia. That her parents were India (Taylor) and Emmitt
FARREL(L?). They may have come from the older Petersburg, VA area right after the 1890
census. Neither one shows up on the census reports for Gloucester County, VA for 1880 or 1890.
Any information would be greatly appreciated, Researching my grandmom's family long distance and
not getting anywhere
Rose Marie Lewis
1478
Midway Road
Menasha, WI 54952-8002
Voice: 920-832-2654
FAX: 920-832-2674
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May 27, 1999
LINDAMOOD, RUBLE, RUDD -
Seeking parents and family of Frances RUBLE (RUDD?), b. ca. 1806-1815 in VA
(possibly in Stony Creek, Shenandoah Co.?). She married Abraham Lindamood in 1829 in
Shenandoah Co.; moved to Greene Co., OH late 1830s; settled in Monroe Co., OH, before 1850.
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May 26, 1999
SCHOONOVER, TANNER -
I am seeking info on Mary E. Tanner who married Benjamin Schoonover. I would
appreciate any help from anyone doing research on either the Tanner or Schoonover
families. Sincerely, Cheryl Larson, Eden Prairie MN
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May 24, 1999
SIPPLE -
I am looking for the location and date of the marriage between John Sipple and Elizabeth
(maiden name unknown). John was born in Wythe Co. but had been in North Carolina. The marriage
would of possibly taken place in the 1815+ timeframe. Any assistance would be greatly
appreciated.
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May 23, 1999
KEITH -
1870 Va. Census, Looking for Gabriel & Mary (Polly) Keith, ch?, g-ch?. Cannot find in
any VA. county. any info will be appreciated.
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May 22, 1999
FLORA, KLINE -
Looking for any information on Michael Kline b. VA about 1860 maybe earlier. Married
Frances Flora also b. VA about the same time. Son Ira S. Kline was born in Iowa 1
Mar 1885. Any small clues will be appreciated.
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May 19, 1999
BROWN, ELKINS, HEFLIN, KENNEY,
RUTHERFORD, SHOWERS -
Elkins, Kenney, Showers, Heflin, Rutherford, Brown -
Specific names: Evans "Doc" Brown, George Washington Heflin,
George Washington (Elkins) Showers, Philip Henry Showers, my research runs
from Fauquier County, Augusta County, Warren County, Jefferson County, Linden Va ... and
Albemarle County ... HELP!!...we have some mysteries to unravel....many thanks
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May 17, 1999
EVANS, MAY -
Robert EVANS was born between 1726 & 1744. His place of birth is yet to be
determined. He may have been born in Virginia or North Carolina or even Maryland. He died
1830-1848 and is buried in Perry Co., Alabama. His wife Sarah Hetty May born about 1749
and died about 1863 is buried in the family cemetery of one of their daughters in Jefferson Co.,
Alabama. Before moving to Alabama they had the following children: Joseph born 5 May 1768,
Virginia (My ancestor); Ruth born 1 January 1777 in Guilford Co., NC; Melton Jabez born 1788 in
SC; Sarah born about 1790 in SC; Solomon born 1790 in SC; Margaret born 2 September 1794 and
Mary Evans. Any help in determining the origin of Robert EVANS or connecting with
his descendants would be most appreciated. Sincerely,
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May 16, 1999
HURN, MARKS, ROBERTSON -
I am searhing for information on James Hurn born ca 1783 Southampton Va. He was married
twice that I know of. To Amy Marks June 21, 1804 and to Nancy Robertson June 29,
1830. Would like to know if anyone Knows who his parents were. Thanks for any info on this man.
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May 14, 1999
BACHELOR, TOWNSEND -
Seeking info on descendants of John TOWNSEND b. abt 1761. m. Elizabeth BACHELOR abt
1783 or 84 in Frederick Co., VA. John died 8/14/1834 in Adair Co., KY. I am particularly
intrested one of his sons, Thomas.
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May 13, 1999
DAVIDSON, OWEN -
I search for my ancestor. His name is William Arthur Davidson and he was born June 20,
1833, in Virginia. I just don't know exactly where in Virginia. I don't know if he had any
siblings. William Arthur Davidson married to Margaret Owen about 1848 or 1849 and
they had seven children. I found William's parents!! I may have a connection to Gloucester city
and Gloucester County, Virginia in the year 1787. I sure would love to know. I am willing to
share all that I do have on my family. Thanks for any help out there!
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May 12, 1999
BREWER, MERCER -
I am looking for ancestors of David Mercer, born ca. 1784 in VA. I know he had at least
one daughter, Mary, who married Richard L. Brewer. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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May 11, 1999
ABRAMS, SPENCER -
I am searching for the James SPENCERs who were in VA prior to 1765. In "Kegley's
Virginia Frontier" by FB Kegley, he stated that there were Spencers at Busby Forest
along with Reads, Bouldins Coles, Mortons, Jennings, Cobbs, Marshalls, Bedfords, McNesses,
Carringtons, Erwins, Woodsons, Friends and Baldwins. Does anyone know where Busby Forest is/was
located? James Spencer's wife is thought to have been Mary ABRAMS. Any help would
be very much appreciated. Thank you,
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May 10, 1999
DOWNING -
Looking for any information on my g-g-g grandfather Preston Downing b. 1806 VA. He settled
in Cedar Co., IA and is buried there. I am looking for any siblings and parents. I believe his
brothers may have been Joseph b. 1821 and James b. 1820.
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May 5, 1999
MCCOY -
I need help! I am trying to locate the county & location where my great great grandfather
Harvey MCCOY was born. I am trying to locate & find the names of Harvey's
parents/siblings. Harvey McCoy b: December 23, 1813/1814 in Virginia d: November 24, 1875
in Appanoose County, Iowa. Any information will be very much appreciated. Thank You
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May 4, 1999
SIFFORD -
I am looking for information on my grandmother Ida May SIFFORD (married name) born 1885
died 1969. One of her sons was named Harmon Daniel or Daniel Harmon SIFFORD born 1910.
Her other son was named I believe Howard?. Ida is buried in the Sifford Cemetery
somewhere in Virginia. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
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April 28, 1999
GOFORTH, STRICKLAND -
I'm doing research on Abel Strickland and Jane Goforth. The family was orginally
from somewhere in Virginia in the 1800s. They relocated in New Madrid, Missouri- for they were in
Missouri in 1821. Can you give me any information on this family and direct me into other
locations to find more on this family? It is known that this couple had children. Abagail,
Wilson, and Elizabeth. May have had other children but that is unknown. Any information that you
can supply me with is greatly appreciated. Thanks,
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April 27, 1999
DELANEY, QUINN -
Looking for infomation on Patrick QUINN family from Ireland was a skilled ironworker when
they moved to KY>TN. Don't have any dates had a son reported to have been born in Va. Austin.
Patricks' wife also from Ireland Narh (Delaney)
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April 14, 1999
HAMILTON -
Looking for information on our great great grandparents family, Gilbert H. HAMILTON, b
1772 VA. wife?. moved to Henderson County KT about 1847. children, all born in VA Louisa, b 1810,
Sarah, b 1812, Emily, b 1814, Grandison, b 1816, Ronaldo, b 1818, Susan, b 1822, Robert, b 1827,
Martha, b 1830. Grandison married Dinelumus, b 1826. Gilbert was white all children were mulatto.
Thank You,
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April 12, 1999
MANNING, SILLS -
I am searching for info about my gggrandfather Clement Sills who left Virginia to live in
Alabama. He was born in Virginia in 1794 and died in Alabama in 1865. He married Elizabeth
Manning.
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April 11, 1999
ELY, MILLER,
NAIL, NEIL, RADER, SHELLEY,
SHELLY, ZEIK -
Looking for area in Va. where Henry MILLER (ca. 1746, m. Catherine ELY 1770, Pa.)
settled from about 1773 to about 1800 to 1812, depending on whether they went to Wayne &
Union Co. Indiana by way of Carter Co. Tn. or not. Son John m. Catherine Miller in Carter
Co. Tn. in 1797. Don't think the rest of the family followed but? Looking for marriages of
Millers: Christain to Catherine ????, Henry Jr. to Esther Zeik, Jacob to Sarah
Neil (Nail?) , Daniel to Elizabeth ????, Martha to John Shelley
(Shelly) and Elizabeth to George Rader. They were all m. before coming to Indiana,
would like to find Co. in Va. where all these names gathered! Any help appreciated.
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April 8, 1999
BENNETT, CRAFTON -
Seeking info on Thomas Crafton (d1649) and Mary Crafton (d1667) were in Jamestown
ca 1634-35. Later lived at Upper Chippokes Plantation (adjacent to a current state park, Lower
Chippokes Plantation). Also looking for relationship with Gov. Richard Bennett.
Crafton decendents were: Michael, Richard, Bennett Crafton.
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April 8, 1999
FITSUE, FITZHUGH, FRIER, WAUGH -
BRIGHT, HANEY, LUCK, PEAY, RAVENSCROFT -
Researching the following families that lived in VA in the late 1700s and early 1800s:
LUCK, PEAY, BRIGHT, FRIER, FITSUE/ FITZHUGH,
WAUGH, HANEY and RAVENSCROFT. Will be glad to share information. Please
send information to
Linda True,
25843 S.
605 RD,
Grove, OK 74344-7770.
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April 7, 1999
JACKSON, REGER -
Looking for info. on Samuel Jackson. Married to Barbara Reger. His bros. Edward,
John, George. Son Henry born 1795. Thanks.
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April 5, 1999
VANHORN -
Looking for anyone searching the VANHORN name. My VanHorn family lived in Hampshire
Co. VA. before it became WV. Is anyone connected to this family?
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April 2, 1999
EVERHART, TOTTER -
I am searching for birth location and parental lineage on the following individual: Susannah
TOTTER dob=abt 1828 to 1829 somewhere in Virginia dod=unknown. Susannah TOTTER
married: Christopher or possibly Christian Everhart dob=abt 1810 in Baden, Germany
dod=unknown. This couple settled in Huntington County, IN and are shown in the Huntington County
census in 1860 and 1870. They were probably married in Indiana abt 1853. Any information on
either Susannah TOTTER and or Chritopher EVERHART would be most appreciated.
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March 31, 1999
ALLRED, BRIDGEMAN, DAVIS -
My great great great grandfather Jacob DAVIS lived in Wythe County. We feel his family
were in the same area and is bordered by Smythe and possibily Lee. Jacob died in Wythe however
his daughter Polly Davis Bridgeman (husband Robert) began a migration westward with
her family from Coal Grove, Ohio. Any help will be appreciated. Polly and Robert's daughter Mary
Young Bridgeman married John Jones Allred in Clay County Missouri. Thanks
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March 29, 1999
BOULDIN, BRYANT, DILLION, HARMON, HAWKS, RINEHART,
SHRADER, UNDERWOOD -
looking for info on Thomas, Matthew & Fredrick Bouldin, Patrick Harmon,
Samuel & Martin Underwood, Abraham & Beulah Bryant Hawks, Julia Ann
Shrader & Samuel and Polly Rinehart Dillion.
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March 26, 1999
DEFREESE -
Searching for information on John DeFreese or his son George DeFreese. George was
born in VA or MD in 1774, d. 1840 White County, TN.
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March 21, 1999
STANLEY -
I am searching for information on the origins of Elmer Stanley, born in Rocky Mount VA in
1884, later moving to WV and then Ohio. We are interested in any Virginia family links.
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March 19, 1999
SCOTT -
I am Looking for a Jack Randolf Scott born in 1940s has a brother named Roger
Scott. Would love any info on this Line. Thanks
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March 13, 1999
BELL, FOSTER,
LEE -
Searching for a John Lee/Bell, possibly Margaret, connection from Virginia. Son
James Lee was born in Georgia circa 1790/1795, married 1812 to Nancy Foster in
Wilkes County, Georgia. First born daughter named Margaret Bell
Lee; twins John Bell Lee and William Shepherd Lee (named after maternal
grandfather); last child, Joseph S. Lee (possibly named for maternal great-grandfather).
James Lee died in 1819 when a tree fell on him during a storm. Trying to find his parents.
Appreciate any leads that you could give me. Thanks.
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March 12, 1999
BURK, CHANDLER, SHARP, TALKINGTON, TATE -
I am looking for information on James N. Sharp and Shadrick Sharp of Hempstead
&/or Howard county Arkansas and Louisa Co. VA. Or for any Sharps in Louisa Co. VA. My
great-great-grandfather was James N. Sharp b. Dec 1810 in VA. He moved from VA near
Richmond (Louisa Co. most likely) to Hempstead Co. AR around 1835. He was married and widowed
before 1850 as he is listed on the 1850 Hempstead Co AR census with the following children: (Ages
and names for children of this marriage taken from 1850 census records for Hempstead County,
Arkansas) Sheddrick Born: About 1839, Arkansas; Mary Born: About 1842, Arkansas; Elizabeth Born:
About 1844, Arkansas; and Robert J. Sharp Born: 25 December 1847, Arkansas. His first wife
may or may not have been Mary Talkington. A James Sharp
married a Mary Talkington in Hempstead Co in 1834. He may have married in VA before moving
to AR. James N. apparently had a brother named William Alpheus (James had a grandson named James
Alphus). William Alpheus was born abt 1808 in Louisa Co. VA. According to that family Wm. A's
father was Henry, an Irish immigrant. Also according to WA's family Wm settled in Sevier Co in
1835. Sevier Co lies adjacent to Hempstead Co. I believe that William Alpheus was James N's
brother but believe that his father's was probably not an Irish immigrant, but Henry may have
been part of his Christian name. James N. remarried in 1852 to Lucinda Chandler and they
had the following children: Sarah; Permely "Mealie" Born: 1853, Died: 1931, Buried:
1931, Saline Cemetery, Howard County, Arkansas, Married: Thomas Franklin Burk,
(1859-1925); John William Born: 1868; and James Henry Sharp Born: 9 January 1869, Arkansas
or Virginia, Died: 6 February 1942, Howard County, Arkansas Buried: Bissell Chapel Cemetery
Married: Martha Jane Tate, (1871-1948). James N. is nowhere to be found on the 1860 census
for Hempstead or Pike Co. AR. He and Shadrick are found listed on the 1860 Virginia Census Index.
With James N. residing at Thompsons Crossroads and Shadrick at Fredericks Hall P. O. in Louisa
Co. VA. Family history state that James N. did return to VA, he may even have married Lucinda
there (her family resided in Pike Co AR in 1860). Family history also states that their son James
Henry was born there. According to the 1860 VA census index, the following Sharps were
living in Louisa Co. VA in 1860: America A. -- Shannon Hill P. O.;
Elizabeth -- Fredericks Hall P. O.; Elizabeth F. -- Thompson's Crossroads; James N. -- Thompson's
Crossroads; M. D. -- Fredericks Hall P. O.; Martin -- Amblers Mill; & Jackson; Mary E --
Shannon Hill P. O.; Michael J. -- Fredericks Hall P. O.; Robert J. - -Fredericks Hall P. O.;
Sarah -- Fredericks Hall P. O.; Shadrick -- Fredericks Hall P. O.; Thomas -- Fredericks Hall P.
O.; William -- Fredericks Hall P. O.; William N. -- Jackson P. O.. Any information on the
Sharps of Louisa Co Va would be greatly appreciated. My local genealogy library does not
have the 1860 Louisa Co. VA census and the suspense is killing me.
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March 10, 1999
CAMPBELL, CURRY, MAYS -
I really need help!!! I am looking for information on Bartholomew CAMPBELL b. abt. 1800
married Tabitha MAYS in Amherst on 3-28-1820. I know of 1 son James Anderson
CAMPBELL b. 5-19-1823. James moved to Buchannon where he married Sallie Ann CURRY.
Bartholomew seems to disappear after his marriage. Cannot find him anywhere after that. Some say
he died in 1830 and others say they saw his listed probate on November 21, 1827. Also, it is said
that he had another son named Eldridge CAMPBELL b. 1815. I do not know about him. I would
be interested in any and all information or leads you might have. Thank you,
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March 9, 1999
MACK -
Looking for Frances Mack from Virginia. Came to Nova Scotia
during the 1860s. May or may not have been married.
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March 9, 1999
HALLIBURTON, OLIVER -
I am searching for info on my great great great grandfather George W. Oliver b. 1801
somewhere in Virginia. He married Parthenia Halliburton from Dickson county Tn around
1823 and later settled in Laclede Co Mo. they had 10 children - Sarah, Shadrack, Nancy,
Margaret, Patsy Susan, Ophelia, William Kelly, Martha, Mary, and Giles Jeffries. George died in
1870 in Mo. Thanks for any help.
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March 5, 1999
GRIFFIN, GRIFFIS, KIDWELL, LAWHORN, LAWHORNE, MONROE,
PAINTER, WHISMAN -
I am currently researching the following families from VA: Monroe/ Lawhorn
(Lawhorne)/ Painter/ Whisman from Amherst/ Augusta/ Nelson/ Rockbridge
counties. Kidwell/ Griffis (Griffin) from Fairfax/ Stafford. For all I know,
there are other counties involved. I have gone back to g-g-grandparents on 3 out of 4....still
looking. Any leads on any of these families will be appreciated. Willing to share what I have.
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March 5, 1999
REDDEN, TOMBLIN -
I am looking for any info on James Robert Tomblin. Married to Hazel Elizabeth
Redden. I know he lived in Beckley in the 1920s. I have virtually no info on him. He is
buried at the Kidwell Family Cemetery, near Grandview. I have been unable to trace who
his father was. Any info about my grandfather would be helpful. Thanks,
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March 4, 1999
RADER -
Looking for Charles D. Rader born about 1792 in VA. Do not know names of his parents.
His wife was Lavina, born about 1798 in KN. Charles and Lavina are shown living in Sullivan
County, IN according to the 1830 census. Any information about Charles will be appreciated.
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February 28, 1999
HEWITT, SHEPHERD, SHEPPARD -
Seeking any information on Shepherd/ Sheppard family that migrated to PA and WV
areas. Joseph and Sarah (unknown) Sheppard/Shepherd were likely born about 1770-1795 and
were in Washington Co, PA in 1813 as a son Ezekiel was born there (but no records exist to
substantiate this). The family disappeared again until 1840 when Ezekiel married Delilah
Hewitt. Desire any VA information on Joseph, Sarah, Joseph, Samuel (possible brother),
and Delilah Hewitt and her parents Charles and Elizabeth. In 1840 they were in a part of
the WV/VA area that changed the name of the counties and states several times. Please help with
locating these individuals.
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February 28, 1999
PARKERSON -
I am researching the Parkerson name. We think they may have come from Va many years ago.
We have found them in the Dekalb Co area of Tennessee from about 1820s until a few yrs ago. We
think they may have come from Va area. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks,
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February 26, 1999
McGLOTHIN, QUEENER -
I am looking for a Dollie QUEENER. She married a John McGLOTHIN. This is the only
information I have. Time period would be around 1820-1834. Maybe a marriage license or birth
records of her children. She may have come from Ireland.
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February 26, 1999
FUGATE, HOLLADAY, SKIRVIN -
I need: Parents / ancestors of Moses HOLLADAY b. 14 Sep 1782 VA & his mar. rec. m. ca
1795-1800? VA? Celia SKIRVIN b. 27 Apr 1779 VA (Culpeper Co.?), d/o John, Sr. & Mary
Ann (_?_) SKIRVIN. Moses was said to be a hatter & to have had a brother
"Charlie" Holladay who managed a stage coach line. Known children of Moses
& Celia: John Skirvin; Sanford; Harriett; Ura Eaton (a twin Ned?); Alfred & Susan - born
1811-1822. Birth rec. for their son John Skirvin HOLLADAY b. 25 Jan 1811. The
Holladays removed to KY (ca 1816?) - John S. Holladay m. 1836 IL Catherine
FUGATE, of Russell Co., VA.
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February 26, 1999
CRUTCHLEY, WHITE -
Looking for info. on Samuel Edward Crutchley b. 16 Dec 1820 Harper's Ferry, Jefferson Co,
VA and his wife Matilda Jane White. Will happily share info.
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February 25, 1999
DALTON, SAYERS -
I am searching for a Guy Dalton who married Eliza Catherine Sayers. He was killed
by his brothers in the late 1901 or early 1902s. This union produced one daughter Virginia
Dalton born June 15, 1902 after his death. Any information is appreciated. Thanks,
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February 25, 1999
HANKS, WALKER -
Greetings, The Hanks boys were born in Virginia (county not known). Zadock Hanks
was born in 1797; James Hanks was born in 1800; Thomas Hanks was born about 1812
(think there were other children). Their father died and their mother, Elizabeth married
William Walker who was born in Virginia in 1772 (county not known). William and
Elizabeth were in Blount County, Alabama Territory in time for William Walker to be
appointed Justice of Peace in May 1818. All the Hanks boys kept and used Hanks as
their middle name; however, each added and went by Walker. Hanks boys might have been
adopted by William Walker. Would greatly appreciate any information about the parents of
the Hanks boys and/or their step-father William Walker. Will exchange information.
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February 24, 1999
BLANKENSHIP, CRAWFORD, DOSS, FLEMING,
HUNDLEY, HUNTER, RIDER -
Looking in unknown Virginia counties for ancestors; Crawford, Doss, Rider,
Hunter, Hundley, Fleming, and Blankenship. These names have Sumner
Co., Tennessee connections. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.
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February 24, 1999
CREACY, HARGROVE, HARGROW, JOHNSON,
STEWART, WILSON -
Searching for STEWART, CREACY, WILSON, JOHNSON. Richard
Stewart born approx. 1824, moved to Tennessee then Logan County OH and then to Cass Co. MI
in 1860. Richard (Black & Indian), wife Elizabeth Creacy (Irish). Also, Samuel
Johnson (about 1850) married to Katie Johnson, daughter Bessie Johnson
married Levi Hargrow (Hargrove), eventually moved to Ohio late 1800s. Lenora Mae
Wilson, born approx. 1885, married Charles E. Stewart, grandson of Richard
Stewart, about 1905. Lenora's mother's name was Fannie and father was known as Reverend
Wilson (first name unknown).
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February 21, 1999
WOODBY -
Looking for parents of Ervin Leyfay Woodby born Dec. 18, 1871, died June 30, 1955 Bristol,
TN/VA. Death certificates states Mother as Rachel Father name unknown. Would like to know who
Father was and Mother's last name.
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February 19, 1999
DALTON, SANDERS, SAYERS, WRIGHT -
I am looking for info on Paul Roger Wright born March 17, 1889 and died April 14, 1961.
He was in the Army as a Pvt. 3rd Calvary in WWI. What I have says he was the son of Columbus
Wright and Josephine Sanders. He married Virginia Dalton daughter of Guy
Dalton and Elisa Catherine Sayers. He is buried in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery in Wythe Co., Ivanhoe, Va. Any information would be appreciated.
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February 19, 1999
LAWRENCE, WEBB -
I am looking for Matthias Webb, born in Virginia about 1825, county and place of birth
unknown, parents unknown; married Elizabeth Lawrence of Pennsylvania and was living in
Pickaway County Ohio with Elizabeth and a one year old son, Thomas Webb at the time of the
1850 census. Matthias may be a middle name. Thank you!
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February 19, 1999
HAWS, ROSS -
I am looking for my grt grt grt grt grandfather and his people. His name was Angus Ross
and in 1793 he was a petiioner to form Tazewell Co VA. He probably lived in Russell Co at that
time. He married Elizabeth Aug 2, 1791. Samuel Haws lived near Mithais Harman in Tazewell
Co. Angus' wife was the dau of Samuel and sister of Robert Haws. Angus appeared on the
tx rolls of Lee VA in 1795. Thank you if you have any info.
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February 19, 1999
BURRAGE -
Would you have anything on Burrage in Va. before 1800? I thank Culpeper Co. or Orange Co.,
Thanks,
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February 14, 1999
HUNTER, McINTYRE, ROBINSON -
Seeking info on John McINTYRE, wife Sarah HUNTER date of birth for John unknown,
dob for Sarah ca 1775. they lived in Newville and Carlisle PA. Sarah's parents were William and
Jane Hunter. Seeking names of John's parents. John and Sarah left PA ca 1795 went to SC
then to Clarke County Ala. Unable to find anything on John after 1812, Sarah remarried in 1817 to
Amos Robinson. Sarah died 1845. Have been told by elderly relative that John came from
Virginia, county unknown. Would appreciate any info. Thanks
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February 13, 1999
BRASSAL, BRAZEAL, BRAZEALE, BREAZEALE -
Researching any information on: BRASSAL, BREAZEALE, BRAZEALE,
BRAZEAL. Thanks
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February 12, 1999
ALLEN -
Looking for information on John Allen. He was born around 1750 and was married to Polly.
One of his children was Bailey who was married to Jemima. Bailey was born in Kentucky in 1779.
He had to go back to Virginia for his son Joseph was born in Virginia in 1810. He moved to
Grayson Co, Kentucky around 1820 and died there in 1852. I believe John Allen was killed
by Indians around 1783. John is my great,great,great, great grandfather.
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February 11, 1999
WEST -
I am looking for a WEST family that moved to Indiana. Lived in Indiana in 1829. I am
looking for a link to Edward C. WEST. Some family names are: Charles, Chester, Marquis,
Ralph, Raymond, Rufus
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February 11, 1999
JOHNSON -
Searching for parents, siblings, and possible granparents
of William W. Johnson b.1824 in Carroll CO, VA.Which would have been Grayson Co. at that
time. Wm's father died in mining accident when Wm. was around 10 yrs. old, about 1834, his
mother then moved to Ohio with the children. Thank you if anyone can fill in the answers.
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February 11, 1999
DERRICK, PREISS, PRICE, WERT, WERTZ, WIRT,
WIRTH, WIRTZ -
WIRTH, WIRT, WERT, WIRTZ, WERTZ, PREISS, PRICE,
DERRICK: I would like to exchange information with anyone researching these surnames in
VA, all counties. I am trying to track the descendants of a Johann Adam Wirth b. 1755 in
Lebanon, PA, who moved to VA after 1806 and raised a large family there.
Jonathan Wert,
P.O. Box 240,
Port Royal, PA 17082
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February 6, 1999
COOTS, FRANCIS -
I am looking to see if there was a William and Amy (Francis) Coots in Orange Co.
VA. Can you help? Thank you, Wilma Ryckman
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February 5, 1999
McCLAIN, WADE -
I am looking for any information about the family of Jane WADE who was born in Virginia
about 1811. She married John McClain in 1830 in Knox County, Tennessee. She and John had
eleven children, including my great-grandfather, Stephen McClain who was born in Knox
County in 1834. I will appreciate any information about this family. Thanks in advance.
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February 4, 1999
JORDAN, TARRALL, TAYLOR -
Sarah Anne TAYLOR b 8/13/1836 somewhere in Virginia to unknown parents, married Henry
Alberti Tarrall 12/11/1860 in Norfolk (city). She had three children, Sarah Anne (Birdie)
who married Jordan (my line), Marshall (who had three sons in VaBch) and Mahone (whose
children also were in VaBch). Her brother was James Mitchell Taylor, alledgedly the mad
oysterman in James Mitchener's book, "Chesapeake". Does anyone see a connection? I
have nothing further on her. She died a widow in the Tanner's Creek District of then Norfolk
Co. in an Ocean View sanitorium from nephritis 2/11/1920.
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February 2, 1999
JOHNSON, MARTIN -
I am interested in any info/background on the Johnsons and/or Martins born in Wythe
county (Ivanhoe and Cripple Creek areas). My grandfather was Samuel Claybourne Johnson,
grandmother Mabel Martin.
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February 1, 1999
CHILICOTHE -
I am searching for ancestors who migrated from Virginia to Ohio named CHILICOTHE. Thanks,
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January 30, 1999
BOATWRIGHT, HAMILTON, LEWIS, RANSON,
SMITH -
Looking for the birthplace, parents or any information on John W (Washington?) HAMILTON.
He married Rebecca Boatwright October, 1812 in Cumberland County, Virginia and he died
there in 1827. His children were Anne, Sarah who m. Wm. Smith, Mary Washington who m.
Alexander Ranson, Louisa C who m. John J. Boatwright and Augustus Marion
Hamilton who m. Virginia Lewis. I can find no connection to any other
Hamiltons. Any clues at all will be most welcome.
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January 30, 1999
CARVER, PRATT -
Seeking information on Sadie Lelia PRATT, possbily of Albemarle Co, VA but I'm not sure.
She was born circa 1888 and married James Edward CARVER, prob circa 1906, prob in
Albemarle Co VA. Any info appreciated.
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January 30, 1999
OSBORN, OSBORNE, OSBURN -
Osburn/ Osborn/ Osborne surname: I am looking for any information on a
Richard Osburn born 1767 in VA and migrated to KY by 1800. Any help will be greatly
appreciated.
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January 27, 1999
GREENE, REYNOLDS -
I am looking for information about Francis Maston Greene of Richmond, VA b 1814 moved to
Alabama m Nannie REYNOLDS (daughter of Col. Benjamin REYNOLDS). Our family
documents state that Francis' father and grandfather's names were William.
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January 27, 1999
FORTUNE -
While searching for my family name of FORTUNE, I came upon a place in Virginia named
Fortune's Cove. I would apreciate any information on the location of this place and
also how it is related to the Fortune name. Thank You, Mary
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January 24, 1999
BONWELL -
I am looking for information on Nathaniel BONWELL b 1795, his father Arthur
BONWELL b 1770 of Northhampton Co Va and his grandfather James BONWELL b 1750 of
Westmoreland Co. Va. Thanks, Chris Pasek, Sacramento Ca.
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January 23, 1999
FORTUNE -
I am searching for any information on the names FORTUNE. I believe there may have been
FORTUNEs in Virginia in the mid to late 1700s. I am particulary interested in John
Augustus FORTUNE, b. February 1798 in Virginia. I am looking for parents and siblings of
John. Any help would be appreciated. I would be very happy to share information. Thanks.
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January 19, 1999
TUCKER -
Ruth E. Tucker, Halifax Co., Virginia, b. Feb. 17, 1903, her mother was Willie
Tucker, also of Halifax Co. Willie Tucker may have moved to Raleigh N.C. to work
for the Governor. I am trying to find info on both Tucker women and the Governor.
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January 18, 1999
HOBDAY -
I am searching for info on Stark Hobday born VA ca. 1790 I have no other info. Thanks
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January 18, 1999
BROCCHUS -
Hi, I am hoping someone can help me. I have a Benjamin BROCCHUS who became a Dr. sometime
in the early 1800s. Does anyone know what medical schools were in operation in Virginia during
that era and how I would go about getting info on one of their students? Thanks!
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January 16, 1999
GOODMAN -
Looking for information on Henry Goodman b. abt 1817 Virginia.. Any and all info greatly
needed... Thank you for your assistance...
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January 16, 1999
DRURY -
Looking for information of Clement Drury, left Virginia abt. 1789 for Illinois with 4
sons, any and all help is greatly needed. Thank you for your time.
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January 16, 1999
BRADSHAW -
Looking for information on Absolum (Absalum) Bradshaw who left Virginia for Ill. around
late 1700s ... Any and all help is greatly needed. Thank you for your time.
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January 16, 1999
MAGRUDER, MORRISON -
I am looking for information on Capt. John Magruder of Virginia. One of his daughters
married a Sanford B. Morrison approx 1818-20. According to my 2nd great grandfather's
obit. It states that his grandfather Capt. John Magruder was of revolutionary fame. Please
repond, Thanks
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January 15, 1999
BURNETT, GLOVER -
I am searching for the parents of Thomas Flippin BURNETT, b. 23 Jan 1856, d. 26 Sep 1915.
He married Mary Etta GLOVER in Obion County, TN and they relocated to Seymour, Texas in
Baylor County in 1884, where he was a physician. The 1900 census for Baylor County indicates
that he and his parents were born in Virginia. Dr. T. F. Burnett was my great
grandfather.
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January 10, 1999
MARSHALL, POE -
Looking for any info on POE or Marshall thanks
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January 10, 1999
BISHOP, JOHNSON -
Am searching for Jessie M. Bishop b. Va. 1822. Went to Pa and married Sarah Ann
Johnson from Ohio. They then went west to Illinois and Iowa. Any little bits of
information or advice would be grealy appreciated.
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January 7, 1999
MINOR -
Seeking any information on African American with the surname Minor from Va.
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January 3, 1999
CHENEY, JOHNSON, YOUNG -
I am looking for proof of a James Cheney in VA in 1710 married either to Mary Johnson
Young or Mary Young Johnson. I do not know what county to look in Virginia.
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January 2, 1999
MARTIN, RICHARDSON -
Sara Jane Martin b 1839 ? in Virginia? married abt 1859 in McHenry Township, Illinois, to
John Richardson died 1871 in Richland, Wisconsin in a housefire.
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January 2, 1999
BARKS, DUFF -
Seeking parents and precise birthplace of John DUFF, born December 26, 1810, in Virginia.
Later found in Washington County, Maryland, where he married Mary BARKS on June 7, 1832.
Any help appreciated.
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