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CONNELLY, WILSON posted by Cleona on Wednesday, December 4, 1996

Im searching for info on John CONNELLY and Sarah WILSON who were married in Augusta Co. in 1765.They had a son James Josiah b 1783. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks

BOLEN, POLLARD posted by Mildred Becks on Wednesday, December 4, 1996

Seeking information on Abraham BOLEN b. Aug 7, 1818 d. 1881 & Mary POLLARD BOLEN b. Jan 1830. Both born in Albemarle County Va. They later traveled to Augusta Co Va. Any information would be appreciated.

BEARD, SNIDER, SNYDER posted by Ben R. Beard on Thursday, December 5, 1996

Looking for Edward BEARD b: 2 Oct 1805 Augusta Co. VA., (now Mongahala Co. W.VA), married: Elizabeth SNIDER/SNYDER 24 Dec 1829, b: 5 jul 1812. He died 19 Apr 1894, she died 14 Feb 1895. Both buried Rodney Cemetery, Greensburg (Decatur Co.) IN. They had eleven children all in Decatur Co. IN. Asa, Mahala, Evan L. Moses. Jphn Westley, Josephus S., Marry Ellen, Edward Jr., Calvin, Martha, and William D. BEARD. John Westley was my Great Grandfather. Also My GG Grandfather, Edward BEARD, father of Edward Beard above around 1750-1805 was a Baptist Circuit Rider and married a Delaware Indian. This was passed down by family members over the years. This Edward BEARD was said to come from the Hudson River Valley. Any help on either one would be great, Mother/ Father/Sister's/Brother's.

MCCOMBE, NICKELL posted by Naaman Nickell on Saturday, December 7, 1996

I'm looking for information about Barbara MCCOMBE NICKELL, wife of John NICKELL, who died in Augusta Co. in 1774. Barbara is mentioned in John's will, which was filed Aug. 24, 1774 in Will Book 5, Page 265. Beyond that I have been unable to find any information about her.

HERRON, ROACH posted by David E. Anderson on Sunday, December 8, 1996

Willis HERRON SR. was m. to Elizabeth ROACH ; orange courthouse Nov 16, 1806, Moved to Monroe County and enlisted in the war of 1812 in 1813. On discharge was paid to travel back to Monroe County but next appears in Augusta County Census of 1820. 1830,1840 and in 1850 was listed in the census of Randolph County. I have been trying to find his father for lo these many years. Also need a clue to trace the ROACH family.

BARKER, ELLIS posted by David Shafer on Sunday, December 8, 1996

Looking for information on Owen ELLIS of Augusta Co. His daughter Dianna married John Rivers BARKER in 1839.

CRAWFORD posted by Jean Redmond on Sunday, December 8, 1996

I am searching for William Singleton Pickett CRAWFORD born 1787. He was the son of Moses CRAWFORD born 1759 - died 1826; and, the father of Elisha Dyer CRAWFORD b. 1815. The 1820 census of Virginia lists William CRAWFORD in the following places: August Co. - Mixed Twps - #008 Bath Co. - No Twp Listed - #079 Botetourt Co. - No Twp Listed - #052 & #054 Henrico Co - No Twp Listed - #097 Henrico Co. - Richmond City - #171 Louisa Co. - No Twp Listed - #047 Ohio Co. - No twp Listed - #014 Rockingham Co. - No Twp Listed - #129 Wood Co. - No Twp Listed - #183 Wythe Co. - No Twp Listed - #210 Are any of the above William Singleton Pickett CRAWFORD?

FIELD, JAMES posted by jack adams on Monday, December 9, 1996

FIELD, Richard Augusta County 220 ac on Daniel JAMES'S Branch

GRABILL posted by David Grabill on Wednesday, December 11, 1996

Looking for any information pertaining to Christian and Benjamin H. GRABILL. According to records, both men enlisted into the 5th Virginia Regiment on 7-16-61 in Staunton, Virginia. Benjamin was placed in C company and Christian, D company. Any information pertaining to these men, or any other members with the GRABILL name would be extremly appreciated. Thanks-David .

LANDES posted by Jerry Landis on Wednesday, December 11, 1996

Old names and old roads. Can anyone tell me the locations of Forge Rd and Naked Creek Rd in northern Augusta County. Several LANDES ancestors lived along those two roads according to the Census but I have been unable to locate them. Perhaps they's been renamed recently but even the old-timers don't remember them. How can I find out?

MCCOY, STEWART, STUART posted by Teresa Fisher on Thursday, December 12, 1996

Seeking persons researching the STUART family. This is regarding Jane (poss. STUART) m. James MCCOY poss in Augusta Co, VA. Info on the STUART, STEWART family of Augusta Co, VA will be very much appreciated. Thank you.

ALEXANDER, FERGUSON, HAMILL, PAXTON, TEDFORD posted by Arno Tedford Naeckel on Thursday, December 12, 1996

Looking for information on the ALEXANDER family from old Agusta County or prior. Married into the PAXTON/TEDFORD family in what is now Rockbridge County. Also looking for information on the FERGUSON and HAMILL families. All married into the TEDFORD family.

posted by Lee Hart on Thursday, December 12, 1996

Seeking parants of Jane YOUNG. She married James TRIMBLE 29 March 1773 in Augusta Co. Va.

GILLIATT, JOSEPH posted by Barb Yarwood on Saturday, December 14, 1996

GILLIATT -- Looking for information on John Gilliatt, born 1784. He married Eve JOSEPH. They and their family moved to Orange County, Indiana, in the early 1800s. His family lived in and around Augusta/Rockbridge/Rockingham counties while in Virginia. Would like information on his parents/siblings/other relatives. Any help is appreciated. Email me at Barb_Y@Juno.com.....Thanks!!

FINLEY, RUSSELL posted by Pat Adkins on Monday, December 16, 1996

I am looking for information about the FINLEY family that lived in Augusta Co. in the 1700s. I believe they belonged to and were baptized at a church called Tinkling Springs. Any information about these early FINLEYs would be appreciated. I know that later 1842 Jane RUSSELL married Robert Patterson FINLEY in Wilmington. Ohio. I would appreciate any help. Thank you. Pat Adkins

CHRISTMAN, FAUVER, WRIGHT posted by Joe Wright on Tuesday, December 17, 1996

Would like any information on Schuyler Bradley WRIGHT born born 01/24/1846 in Rockbridge Co. VA. Purchased a farm in Rafine VA. in Augusta CO. in 1870 and married Amanda Susan FAUVER on 04/01 1870 at MT. Carmel church at Steels Tavern.children,Eliza, Lucinda,Melvina and Susan B. WRIGHT. Schuyler was a veteran serving in CHRISTMAN'S 3rd Battalion VA. Reserves CO. . Would like to hear from any other decendents, Joe WRIGHT.

HAWKINS posted by Fred Williamson on Tuesday, December 17, 1996

Am interested in the HAWKINS family of Augusta and Botetort Counties, pre Revolution. Col. Samuel HAWKINS (1762-1814), son of Joseph and Sarah, is the earliest supported data I have. Have many earlier isolated facts about the family, but nothing solid. Thanks

FROGG, FROGGE, MILLER, MITCHELL, RICHARDSON, STROTHER posted by Jean L. Robinson on Sunday, December 22, 1996

William FROGGE I, b. ca 1747 Augusta Co., VA, son of John FROGGE and Elizabeth STROTHER. Married ca 1770, Valley of Virginia. Mary MITCHELL, spouse, the daughter of Cornelius and Jane ? MITCHELL b. ca 1753 Augusta County, VA. John FROGG I was b. ca 1773 in Augusta County and m. Lucretia MILLER. Would like to share information on the FROGGE, MITCHELL, STROTHER, RICHARDSON families.

IRL, MCAFEE, MCCOUN, MCMICHAEL posted by Jenny Tenlen on Sunday, December 22, 1996

Looking for information on the MCAFEE family of Augusta and Botetourt Co., 1740-1800. Have information on allied families, including MCMICHAEL and MCCOUN. All three families have Scot-Irish origins and came to the US in 1739 from Co.Armagh, IRL.

CRAWFORD, RANKIN posted by Barbara Eades on Thursday, December 26, 1996

Descend from Thomas RANKIN born 1745 Augusta Co., VA and wife Mary CRAWFORD born 1758, Augusta Co., VA. Would like to share info re descendants and ancestry of both. Barbara Eades

HEMP posted by Deborah Greer on Thursday, December 26, 1996

I am searching for any information I can get on the HEMP Family. They came to Augusta County from Illinois.There first born son in Augusta County was my great-granfather William Henry HEMP,I have a birthdate for him listed as Dec 18,1857.His son,my gravdfather was Albert Henrey HEMP-born Sept. 15,1896.I would appreciate any information,know matter how small it may be.Thanks

COWGER posted by Larry W. Gray on Friday, December 27, 1996

Augusta Co. Va query, looking for information on Micheal COWGER he owned land in Augusta Co. he was a vetern of the Rev war

CLOVERFIELD, CROOKSHANKS posted by Jim Burgess on Monday, December 30, 1996

John or Hans CLOVERFIELD killed by a slave named will just before Court held 26 May 1778 in Augusta County, Virginia. His Daughter Mary CLOVERFIELD married John CROOKSHANKS (Revoution- ary War Veteran) 27 Aug 1787 in Augusta County, Virginia. They moved to Greenbrier County, Virginia and had a huge posterity. Anyone know who John CLOVERFIELD or John CROOKSHANKS parents were? Dear Carman, I always enjoy your comments. Jim Burgess

BROWN posted by Tim Ramsey on Tuesday, December 31, 1996

Seeking information on Mary BROWN. Mary was wife of William BROWN I b Ulster Ireland and died May 19, 1761 Augusta Co VA. Mary then migrated to Greenbrier VA and deid ca 1817(?). Was Mary also from Ireland or did they marry in America? Most of the children were probably born and marr. in Augusta Co.

MCCOMBE, YOUNG posted by Tim Ramsey on Tuesday, December 31, 1996

Seeking information on John Young Sr. John was father of Rebecca YOUNG who marr. ______ MCCOMBE. There are two John YOUNG wills in 1780 Augusta Co VA and both were present as early as 1764 Augusta Co. Can any one expand on John YOUNG and his wife and the MCCOMBE family?

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