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FIFER, PULLEN posted by Scott Fifer on Friday, August 16, 1996

 

Looking for any information regarding FIFERs of Augusta County in the late 1700's through the mid 1800's. More specifically looking for descendants of George FIFER, Sr. and his descendants. Also interested in Jacob Fifer who was born about 1814 and married Francis PULLEN in Botetort County in the 1830's.

CAMPBELLS posted by Mary Underwood on Friday, August 16, 1996

 

Hi all, Researching CAMPBELLS in early Augusta County. Any info appreciated. Thanks,

ANDREW, ARGABRIGHT, BERRY, BLAKELY, BRUFFY, CULTON, FRANCISCUS, HALL, HIGGINS, HOLSINGER, HULVEY, JAMES, JOHNSON, MALCOM, MESSERSMITH, PETERSON, PIRKEY, PUMMILL, RANDALL, SIPE, SPITZER, TALLEY, TREVEY posted by Jim Messersmith on Sunday, August 18, 1996

 

I am researching the following surnames: ANDREW, ARGABRIGHT, BERRY, BLAKELY, BRUFFY, CULTON, FRANCISCUS, HALL, HIGGINS, HOLSINGER, HULVEY, JAMES, JOHNSON, MALCOM, MESSERSMITH, PETERSON, PIRKEY, PUMMILL, RANDALL, SIPE, SPITZER, TALLEY and TREVEY. All of these have ties to the Augusta, Albemarle, Rockbridge and Rockingham counties area. I have considerable information on some of these and I am willing to share it. I am always looking for additional information on these lines.

NUTTER posted by David G. Nutter on Monday, August 19, 1996

 

I am searching for any records of members of the NUTTER family who would have made their way to Frederick County in the 1770-1800 time period. They would have been migrating from Sussex County, DE on the Delmarva peninsula via the road from Alexandria, to Augusta County, then north toward the Braddock Road to Uniontown, PA, thence to Clarksburg, WVA, where they helped establish Nutters Fort. Given names would be Thomas (several; my four times greatgrandfather was born in 1760; the Thomas Nutter who was the leader in establishing Nutters Fort was 20 years older and a cousin. Other names: Matthew, Christopher, William, John, Robert, Sarah, Mary, Elizabeth. I would appreciate any assistance. Thanks. Dave Nutter, Rochester, NY

posted by James R. Campbell on Tuesday, August 20, 1996

 

Looking for any information on origin of CAMPBELL brothers (David, Michael, James, Andrew, and Adam) who moved from Augusta County to settle Campbellsville,KY ~ 1800. Adam (b.1778) married Sarah STEELE (b. 4/13/1787) of Augusta County. James (b.1775) married Rebecca TURNER.

CLENDENNIN, RODGERS posted by Kathy Evans on Tuesday, August 20, 1996

 

Looking for John RODGERS born abt, 1740 in Augusta. married Ann McSwain CLENDENNIN in 1767 Augusta - Staunton area. Looking for sibblings or parents of John.

PHARES posted by Debi on Tuesday, August 20, 1996

 

PHARES, Samuel S. - my ggrandfather died in San Antonio, TX in 12/1903. His body was transported back to Staunton, VA by rail. Can anyone tell me how can I find out which funeral homes or maybe the coorner for that time?? Trying to locate any documents to find out where he was buried (I believe outside Circleville, WV - but no proof). Thanks for any and all help. Debi f620@cyberstreet.com

GILLESPIE posted by Carolyn Carver on Thursday, August 22, 1996

 

James GILLESPIE is said to have been born c1761 in Augusta Co (the part now Alleghany Co) to William & Mary GILLESPIE. James married Isabella ______ and children were William, Jane, Robert, Mary, Matthew, Thomas, Elijah, James S., Sarah & Isabella according to some sources. Would like to correspond with GILLESPIE researcher regarding details of this family and their ancestry.

posted by Claud C. Gillespie on Thursday, August 22, 1996

 

My father thought his ancestors came from the "cowlick river" area of Virginia. Has anyone heard of the Cowlick River? I know there is a Cow Pasture and a Bull Pasture River in western Virginia but have not been able to locate the name Cowlick.

BLACKBURN posted by Sam Blackburn on Friday, August 23, 1996

 

I am searching for the ancestors of William BLACKBURN, born in Agusta County VA. about 1788, He later married a Nancy BLACKBURN also born in VA. They may have been first cousins. They had children, Preston and Susan born in KY. about 1815/17. I have a good record of thier descendants, would like to trade information.

ALLPHIN, BOOZ, CHAPMAN, GREGORY, GROOMS, MORRIS, TAYLOR posted by Elaine R. English on Saturday, August 24, 1996

 

I am looking for information on the MORRIS and CHAPMAN families of Augusta Co., VA and for other researchers of same surnames. William CHAPMAN, Sr. and wife Sarah "Sallie" ALLPHIN had the following children born between ca 1792-1810 in Augusta County: Mary, m. Robert GROOMS; Martha, m. Richard BOOZ; Rebecca m. John H. MORRIS; Elizabeth, m. Jesse GREGORY; Virginia, m. John B. TAYLOR; and William, Jr., m. Mary J.___.I descend from Rebecca CHAPMAN and John H. MORRIS. Gladly exchange information. Thanks, Elaine Randall English P.O. Box 341

ELLISON, ENGLISH posted by Carolyn Carver on Monday, August 26, 1996

 

James ELLISON (husband of Nancy Elizabeth Farley) died 1839,in Greenbrier Co WV. He was married 1777 at Farley's Fort. Was this fort in Botetourt, Augusta or Montgomery County? Is this what is now Greenbrier County? His father - James ELLISON - died 1791 at Bradshaw's Run Creek Settlement. Did wife, Ann ENGLISH die here also? Was this in Greenbrier Co or Monroe Co then? Now? This family was from Burlington Co NJ. What other members settled in Greenbrier Co area? Did John & Susanna ELLISON (father & gr-father of James ELLISON) come to Greenbrier Co area?

VINES posted by Joan Duffy on Tuesday, August 27, 1996

 

I would like information of the "VINES" family of Greenville, VA...August County. I am the daughter of John VINES, his father was Dorsey VINES, son of James VINES. I understand the line comes down from Thomas VINES I. I would appreciate any information you might have. Thank you.

CALES posted by Carolyn Carver on Thursday, August 29, 1996

 

David CALES died at Augusta Co Va 1786. His wife Alberdina died 1801. Did she also die in Augusta Co? Would like to know if their children were born, married or died in Augusta Co. (Kezia, Christina, Elizabeth, Jacob, John, William, David Jr.) Especially interested in Jacob and who he married. He died in 1840, but need to know if it was at Augusta Co. Would also like to know who Jacob's children were. Only one known is Mary who married John Brant.

LAYWELL posted by Judy Penrod Jones on Friday, August 30, 1996

 

Searching for any information on the LAYWELL family in Augusta Co., VA 1779 to 1801.

BEAR, IRELAND posted by Jennifer McCray on Friday, August 30, 1996

 

I am looking for information on BEARs in Augusta and/or Rockingham Counties, VA. I am especially interested in Christian C. BEAR and Mary Ann IRELAND whose son Charles Arlington BEAR was supposedly born in Staunton. Any information would be appeciated.

BOLEN posted by Mildred Becks on Friday, August 30, 1996

 

Researching information on the Abraham BOLEN Descendants from Staunton VA (Augusta Co)

CARLISLE, CLAYTON, WANDLESS posted by Nancy Golden on Friday, August 30, 1996

 

Searching for more information on John CLAYTON who went to VA from England around 1774. He married (around 1779) Margaret WANDLESS who apparently was the daughter of Ralph WANDLESS and Margaret -- Wandless CARLISLE. The Wandless family was possibly from the Bull Pasture area. John and Margaret had several children: William, Ralph (my gggrandfather who moved to MO), John, James, Thomas, And Peggy--probably Margaret. I've found a botanist with the same name, but don't know if it was my relative or if my JC is completely different. I'd appreciated any help you can send me. TIA

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