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MEEK, REAH, RHEA posted by Patricia L. Hall on Tuesday, October 1, 1996

James RHEA(REAH) b. circa 1745 in Augusta Co. Va., m. abt. 1770 Elizabeth MEEK, Children: Margare, Thomas, nancy, James, Elizabeth, John, Mary, Martha, and Hannah. James died November 27, 1795, and left many small children and a wife. Where did he die? and where is he buried? James's father was William RHEA(REAH) m. to Elizabeth Clark.He married 1723 Va. Would like to correspond or exchange information. Have alot of info, and only a few dozen questions.

CRAIG, DICKSON, PLATT posted by Stella Platt Hughes on Wednesday, October 2, 1996

Looking for parents, siblings, other information on Richard PLATT, born VA 1794. He may have been the son of Henry PLATT and Rebecca CRAIG, m. abt 1793 Augusta county. Richard m. Margaret DICKSON, b. PA 1796.

HOHL, HOLL, HULL posted by Evelyn E. Watson on Friday, October 4, 1996

I believe that two of my ancestors: Peter Thomas HULL (HOHL, HOLL) and his son Franz Philip (Francis) HULL (HOHL, HOLL) moved their families to Vanderpool, Augusta County, VA in the mid to late 1700's. Peter is believed to have died in 1776 and Francis in 1806. Does anyone have any information on these families?

BEARD, MCNEILL posted by Giles McNeill on Friday, October 4, 1996

John MCNEILL, born Augusta Co., married Patience BEARD 10 May 1797, in Rockingham Co. They are my third great-grandparents and I have no other data on them.

BLAKELY, CHANDLER, JOHNSON, MAY, MCCAULEY, MILSTED, WHITESELL posted by Jim Messersmith on Tuesday, October 8, 1996

Seeking information on my ggg grandparents John BLAKELY and Elizabth MAY. They were married in Rockingham County, VA sometime prior to 1825, and apparently moved to Augusta County, VA since several children were married there. Sarah BLAKELY married John H. JOHNSON 22 Sep 1849. John BLAKELY, Jr. married Catherine Ann CHANDLER 3 Jun 1855. Robert BLAKELY married Sarah A. MCCAULEY 8 Jul 1852. Nancy BLAKELY married Jonthan WHITESELL 5 Nov 1857. Junetta BLAKELY married James MILSTED 7 Mar 1856. John BLAKELY, Sr. may have had a brother Robert BLAKELY. Any information on John BLAKELY, Sr. and Elizabeth MAY, especially the names of their parents, date of birth, date of death, date of marriage etc. will be appreciated. Also, I would like any information on their children and their descendants. I will be glad to share the information that I have on the line from which I descend (i.e., Sarah BLAKELY and John H. JOHNSON).

ANDREW, MESSERSMITH posted by Jim Messersmith on Tuesday, October 8, 1996

My gg grandparents were Henry MESSERSMITH and Susanna ANDREW, daughter of Samuel ANDREW, were married in 1811. The marriage bond was issued in Rockingham County, probably because Susanna's father lived in that county near where Henry lived in Mt. Solon, Augusta County, VA. I am seeking information on Susanna's mother, where her parents were married, and other ancestors of hers. I will share any information that I have on the descendants of Henry and Susanna, which is extensive.

CRESON, FURCHES posted by Jim Cunningham on Wednesday, October 9, 1996

CRESON, Abraham, d. 1791 in surry Co., NC. Moved to NC from Augusta Co., VA cir. 1754. His wife was Mary (FURCHES ?), he had 2 children Jane and Joshua. Any/all info will be appreciated.

CRESON, CUNNINGHAM posted by Jim Cunningham on Wednesday, October 9, 1996

CUNNINGHAM, Samuel, d. 11/1781 in Surry Co., NC. He had a son named Abraham and possibly other children. It is believed that he lived in the Augusta Co., VA area before moving to NC. He married Jane CRESON (dau of Abraham CRESON).

BOWMAN, RHINEHART, RINEHART posted by Katina Keith on Friday, October 11, 1996

RHINEHART/RINEHART Who were the parents of Hannah RHINEHART who was b 25 Jan 1793 in Augusta County, VA? She married Christina BOWMAN on 19 May 1815 in Augusta County, VA and she died 21 Jan 1886 in Floyd County, VA.

MOORE, WALKER posted by Lanny Walker on Saturday, October 12, 1996

Looking for any information regarding William WALKER m. Eleanor MOORE b. 1785. Both families are from Rockbridge co.

JONES posted by J. Tracy Walker, III on Saturday, October 12, 1996

JONES - There is an Augusta County marriage record for Jacob Jones and Margaret Myers, 8 Aug 1797. If anyone has any information what-so-ever on this Jacob Jones, please contact J. Tracy Walker, III jtwalker@comet.net

BEAR, HUDSON, SLANKER, TIA posted by Jennifer McCray on Sunday, October 13, 1996

I am looking for additional information on the following Augusta County, VA families. George Hiram HUDSON (1828-1886) m. Mary Cornelia SLANKER (1830-1915); Betty Clinton HUDSON (1853-1919) m. Charles Arlington BEAR (1856-1936). TIA for any help.

COX, SHULTZ posted by Sam D. Lawson on Monday, October 14, 1996

Seeking info on Catherine COX, born 10 October, 1806, in Augusta County, Va. She married John SHULTZ on 7 September, 1837, in Franklin Co., Indiana. John SHULTZ born in Augusta Co., Va. on 4 August, 1800. John died 15 July, 1881 and Catherine died 31 July, 1898. They are buried in Harmony Church Cemetery in Franklin County, Indiana. They helped organize the Harmony Church. Does anyone have info on Catherine's OR John's parents?

MARKLEY, MARKLI posted by Christopher Markley on Tuesday, October 15, 1996

I am a direct descendant of Anton MARKLI (MARKLEY), who came to America from Switzerland. My Wife and myself have continued the research and explnded on many of the lines that branch off of his family. I also have contacted the author of "The MARKLI/MARKLEY family of AUgusta Co., VA. and he has turned over the continued research to me. His book was aprox. 30 plus pages and our book coutinues to grow it currently is in excess of 150 pages, on the chapter on this family line. I am doing this research to help retain the family history.

HAYS posted by John William Hays on Tuesday, October 15, 1996

I am looking for info or a means to info on a James HAYS that was born about 1758 in Augusta County and info on his father, Samuel HAYS (b:ca1728) that came over from Ireland before 1740. Also info on a John HAYS of Ireland that immigrated to the Rockbridge area in 1740. His son, Col. Robert HAYS, moved to The Hermitage, TN in 1758.

MCBATH, RUSSELL posted by Toby Matthew Boring on Wednesday, October 16, 1996

Looking for the descendants/relatives of Barkley Russell MCBATH, who lived in White Stone (Lancaster Co.)in the 1970s. I'm trying to find who received his research and papers concerning the RUSSELL family of Beverley Manor (Augusta Co.). Also looking for info/research of Frank E. RUSSELL (cousin of Barkley Russell MCBATH.

BELL, PAINTER, PETERS posted by Alice Jackson on Thursday, October 17, 1996

PAINTER, PETERS, BELL. Seeking any link to Adam Bender PAINTER, his son Matthias PAINTER b. Agusta Co, d. April 5, 1842, Wythe Co. or any other descendent. Mary PETERS, m. Matthias PAINTER, b. Augusta Co April 15, 1771, d. Wythe Co, May 20, 1827. Isaac PAINTER, b. 1802 Wythe Co. m. Evalina Jackson BELL.

SHULTZ, SUMMERS posted by Paul Summers on Sunday, October 20, 1996

Looking for info on Michael SUMMERS born abt 1770 in Augusta Co. He had a son Michael SUMMERS born 10 Oct. 1792 in Rockingham Co. married 22 Nov. 1810 to Mary SHULTZ born 2 sept. 1790.

LEWIS posted by Bea BECK on Monday, October 21, 1996

John LEWIS and wife Margaret from Donegal and widely acknowledged to be the first immigratns to settle in the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley. I am interested in who his six children married.

COLWELL, COLWELLAND, VANCE posted by Robert Lee Vance on Tuesday, October 22, 1996

Looking for marriage information on Thomas VANCE (born 1790) marriage to Sarah COLWELL (born 1792) marriage should be about 1808. Parents of Sarah COLWELL listed in IGI are James COLWELLAND Sarah VANCE. This couple had lived in this area I believe until about 1818 around that time they moved to Gallia County Ohio. They had the following children born in Virginia: Sarah Vance abt 1810 Jacob J. Vance abt 1811 Thomas Vance Jr. abt 1815 Any information will be helpful. Thank you. Robert Lee Vance

ALLEN, PETTIT posted by Brenda Kay Long on Tuesday, October 22, 1996

ALLEN, Isaac C. I'm looking for information on Isaac C. ALLEN B. 3/15/1755 in Augusta Co. and M. around 1776 to Francis Elizabeth PETTIT. He inlisted in the Rev. war in Va. I'm trying to find out who his parent's were.

COOK, MARTIN posted by Harry O. Alvis on Wednesday, October 23, 1996

Seeking information on the MARTIN family of Augusta Co., Va. Rev. William MARTIN born 11 Mar 1772 Augusta Co., Va. married Mary Ann COOK, daughter of James COOK. Will exchange information. (see Albemarle Co., Va.)

posted by Mary Taylor on Thursday, October 24, 1996

I am researching the TAYLOR, MCDANIEl, and STAUNTON families of Augusta County. Starting with my father-in-law, Clarence Mariette ("Ty") TAYLOR and going back, that would include the following: Clarence Mariette Taylor William Franklin Taylor William M. Taylor David Franklyn Taylor Henry C. Taylor Clarence's mother was Josie Lee McDaniel. Her father: Samuel McDaniel Her mother: Sarah Staunton We believed Sarah was not actually a Staunton but a full-blooded Cherokee. Listed as her father in the census records is Marshall C. Staunton. We would appreciate any help and would be glad to share what information we have. Our URL for this project is: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/chuckandmarytaylor/tayfa m.htm.

HENRY, SHUMATE posted by Ann Hecathorn on Thursday, October 24, 1996

Seek information on parents, siblings and first wife of Joseph HENRY, born 1772 in Ireland. Joseph, a widower with no children, married Lucy SHUMATE, daughter of Bailey SHUMATE of Albemarle Co., on 8 September 1802 in Augusta Co., VA.

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