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CARLYLE, HELMS posted by Helms on Tuesday, April 1, 1997

HELMS, James M. August Co. m. CARLYLE, Jane in 1835 I am trying to find the father of James M. HELMS who resided in Augusta Co. in the mid-19th c. He had a brother, William HELMS, who was, for a time, a patient at the Western State Asylum in Staunton.

JOHNSON, JOHNSTON, KIRK posted by Loudene Kirk Tollar on Friday, April 4, 1997

Searching for recent documentation on James KIRK and sons James, Mathew, John and Robert from Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, Ireland. Original DAR records have now been disputed as unintentional error at the time in linking the Kirk family of Lancaster, SC to the James KIRK family of Augusta Co., VA. Also towards confirming this current information does anyone have any records on a Grace JOHNSON (JOHNSTON) that married Mathew KIRK of Lancaster Co., SC?

ALLEN, DINSMORE posted by Dolores Rajca on Saturday, April 5, 1997

ALLEN Desire any information on Ebenezer ALLEN born circa 1750 died after 1801. He had at least three daughters who all married Augusta Ca., VA late 1700's early 1800's. Elizabeth (circa 1770 VA- ? Hawkins Co., TN) married Samuel DINSMORE 1799. Who were Ebenezer's parents? Siblings? Who was his wife? did he have other children besides the three daughters? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

BISHOP posted by Butch Miller on Saturday, April 5, 1997

Any information on the father & mother of George W. BISHOP of Augusta Co. Va. George W., bn: ca 1800, death unknown; married a Mary, Last name unknown. They had the following children, George, bn: ca 1831; James M., bn:ca 1833; Henry H., bn: ca 1840; Sarah, bn: ca 1834; Mary C., bn: ca 1843; and Martha C., bn: ca 1847. Any information on this line. http://members.aol.com/miller1600/bishop.htm

CANTOR, STOREY, STORY posted by Crandall Storey on Sunday, April 6, 1997

STORY (STOREY): Need information on George STORY (STOREY)living in Augusta County area in late 1740's. Possibly married Nancy CANTOR of that area before moving on to South Carolina in early 1750's.

PAUFF, WETSEL, WETZEL posted by Jeralyn W. Lillard on Sunday, April 6, 1997

I am researching the Peter WETZEL/WETSEL families from VA and MD. I understand that there is a Peter WETZEL born about 1774 who married Mary Elizabeth PAUFF 25 July 1792. Mary was born in Augusta Co. VA ca 1774. Peter Wetzel's Father could be George WETZEL, Jr.. I have information from Peter Wetzel Sr. with us family but cannot find information regarding his wife and parents. Thanks for any assistance. I will share any information I have. Jeralyn

MCMAHON posted by Gail McMahon on Monday, April 7, 1997

I am searching for information on Robert MCMAHON who patented land in Augusta County in 1759. Robert was the father of John MCMAHON. I would like to know the names of Robert's parents and where they came from in Northern Ireland, also when they came to the United States.

MCMULLIN posted by Fred W. McMullin on Tuesday, April 8, 1997

Searching for MCMULLIN ancestors in formerly Augusta Co., Rockbridge Co., and GreenBrier County. Circa 1739 - 1800

CLINE, CORT posted by Don Sparling on Wednesday, April 9, 1997

CLINE / CORT. Looking for information on Lewis S. CLINE and his wife Catherine (CORT). Lewis CLINE was born in Virginia in 1766 (location unknown), married Catherine CORT in 1790's. Their one child we know about was George K. CLINE, born about 1795. We know Lewis CLINE lived in Augusta County in 1825, think he died in Augusta Co., date unknown. We are looking for any information on Lewis, Catherine, where they lived, children other than George, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

LEE posted by Vern Stinson on Friday, April 11, 1997

Has anyone sorted out the LEE families of early Augusta Co?? I am trying to establish the paternity of Zachariah LEE who participated in Dunmore's War in 1744 as part of Capt. William Nalle's militia company. Also in that war was one Zepheniah LEE. What was his relationship to Zach??

BRADY, BRANAMAN, BRENNEMAN posted by Branaman, John on Friday, April 11, 1997

BRANAMAN/BRADY My great, great, grandparents were David C. BRANAMAN, Jr. (Not to sure about the Jr.) (BRENNEMAN) and Cynthia BRADY. They were married in Augusta County, Virginia on August 18, 1838. Their son, James Andrew BRANAMAN was born March 7, 1843, in Staunton County, Virginia. I wish to contact either BRANAMAN or BRADY relatives who may can help with information past David and Cynthia Brady BRANAMAN. Thanks.

NEWCOMER, SCHULTZ, SHULTZ posted by Sam D. Lawson on Sunday, April 13, 1997

I would like to locate someone who would like to exchange information on the David SHULTZ family. David SHULTZ was born 16 September, 1763, in Frederick County, Maryland, and married Mary Magdalene NEWCOMER. By 1842 he was in Augusta County, Virginia. I believe they may be buried in the SCHULTZ Cemetery at Spottswood (Riverheads District) in Augusta County, Virginia, on the Brent Hutchens farm...David SHULTZ was a son of George and Elizabeth SHULTZ. Children of David and Mary Magdalene (NEWCOMER) SHULTZ were: Jacob, Elizabeth, Margaret, David Jr., George, Henry, John, William G., Washington, Catherine, and Philip SHULTZ. Please send correspondence to: Sam D. Lawson, 1929 Hiker Trace, Columbus, Indiana, 47203-3541 lawson@hsonline.net

BEACH, BLACK posted by Dan Norgard on Sunday, April 13, 1997

Looking for anything on the following: Waldron BEACH, his daughter Sarah BEACH or her husband, Robert BLACK, all of Augusta County ca.1740-1790. Thanks,

HENDERSON, MURPHY posted by Lloyd D. Ellis on Monday, April 14, 1997

Augusta co. Am searching for parents and siblings of Rachel HENDERSON b. 11/15/1764. Married Wm. MURPHY of Bedford county.1/26/1782 in Tn. Possible find in the Tinkling Springs Baptisms records? A James HENDERSON was in her household 1810-1810 in Mo. and a petitioner for a pension, possibly from NC, SC, TN or Va (couldn`t find in N.A.) James was born in Va. 5/19/1759. Was he a brother or cousin? Am offering a $50 reward for this info. Good hunting, Lloyd

DALEHOUSE, DALHOUSE, DALLHOUSE, MCCLARY, MCLARRY, MCLARY, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON posted by LaRene Robertson Dizmang on Monday, April 14, 1997

Re: MCLARRY - DALHOUSE Researching MCLARRY/MCLARY/MCCLARY and DALHOUSE/DALLHOUSE/ DALEHOUSE. Jane DALHOUSE m Samuel McLary on Aug 22, 1805 in Augusta Co. Va. Have 2 known children: Hugh and Mary Lyle MCLARRY. Mary m. Lewis ROBINSON/ROBERTSON in 1929 in Augusta Co. Need info on siblings of Mary Lyle MCLARRY and info on her parents and grandparents. Also need parents of Lewis ROBINSON/ ROBERTSON b: Va Any help will be much, much appreciated LaRene jamesd@fiest.com

CASON, ELZY posted by Joyce A. Kelley on Monday, April 14, 1997

I am researching the ELZY and CASON families. John ELZY married Elizabeth CASON 01 Dec 1825 in Staunton, Augusta Co. Any information regarding these two families would be greatly appreciated.

BLAIRE, LYLE posted by Marilynn Stewart on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

I'm looking for info on Mmatthew LYLE born about 1711 in Ire. He married Esther BLAIRE about 1731 and died 1774 in Augusta Co.,Va. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

ANDERSON, DOOLEY posted by Chuck Demastus on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

George ANDERSON b. abt 1710 m. Elizabeth ____. Their children were Martha ANDERSON b. abt 1715 in Augusta Co, VA d. 1778 in Bedford Co, VA m. Henry DOOLEY; Jacob ANDERSON b. 3 Nov 1731; Patsey ANDERSON m. Samuel DOOLEY; Mary ANDERSON; Margaret ANDERSON. I'm looking for ancestors and siblings of George ANDERSON and the maiden name of his wife Elizabeth.

posted by Chuck Demastus on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

George ANDERSON b. abt 1710 m. Elizabeth ____. Their children were Martha ANDERSON b. abt 1715 in Augusta Co, VA d. 1778 in Bedford Co, VA m. Henry DOOLEY; Jacob ANDERSON b. 3 Nov 1731; Patsey ANDERSON m. Samuel DOOLEY; Mary ANDERSON; Margaret ANDERSON. I'm looking for ancestors and siblings of George ANDERSON and the maiden name of his wife Elizabeth.

BOYD, MASON posted by Chuck Demastus on Tuesday, April 15, 1997

John MASON b. 1699 d. 18 Aug 1761 was married to Mary ____ b. 1703 d. bef 1761 in Augusta Co, VA. Their dau. Margaret MASON b. 1725 d. bef 1776 m. William BOYD b. 1710-1723 in Bedford Co, VA d. 27 Jan 1794 in Bedford Co, VA. I'm looking for John MASON's ancestors and siblings and the maiden name of his wife Mary. I'm also looking for ancestors and siblings of William BOYD.

GUTHRIE, LINK posted by Larry J. Guthrie on Wednesday, April 16, 1997

I am looking for information on GUTHRIE's and in particular one Nathaniel GUTHRIE in the 1700's in Augusta or Halifax Co., VA. Nathaniel probably married Fannie LINK and had at least two son's. John GUTHRIE born 1801 in Virginia and William born 1818 in Alabama

COPENHAVER, DOTSON posted by Frances Wentz Taber on Thursday, April 17, 1997

Looking for Sarah DOTSON (1796-1892) and John Jacob COPENHAVER (1792- 1865) and Elizabeth and Thomas DOTSON (circa 1771-1867) in Augusta County. Emigrated to Nicholas County and/or Greenbrier County, now W.Va. Willing to share all information.

MCCLURE posted by Russ Woodward on Thursday, April 17, 1997

Searching for information on Arthur MCCLURE. He lived in Augusta county and died there in the late 1700's. Any information would be very helpful. Thanks

posted by connie on Friday, April 18, 1997

I am looking for the actual location of the Timber Ridge Church, Augusta County, VA. In researching the MCDOWELL family, I have found a John MCDOWELL, (d. 12/25/1742) buried at this church.

WRIGHT posted by charles smith on Friday, April 18, 1997

I'm looking for imformation on the WRIGHT family of Augusta County

SHULTS, SHULTZ posted by Linda Cunningham on Sunday, April 20, 1997

SHULTZ, SHULTS - Need information on the SHULTZ family or families that were in Augusta Co. in 1810. I am particularly interested in the Valentine SHULTZ who was born in Augusta Co., VA (date unknown). It is believed he married a woman named Barbara and had a son named John Stewart SHULTZ.

BIGHAM posted by Bill Bigham on Sunday, April 20, 1997

Interested in any information on John and George BIGHAM families of Augusta County. John BIGHAM is listed in Wilson's The Tinkling Spring and in Chalkley during the 1740's and George BIGHAM in Chalkley through 1779 when court action shows him as deceased.

HART, KENT posted by James WOLFE on Sunday, April 20, 1997

Searching Absalom KENT, born abt 1 Mar 1784 in West Augusta, Augusta Co., VA. He was married on 1 Apr 1806, location unknown, to a Mary HART, born abt 1 May 1783, location unknown. Absalom KENT died 3 Mar 1875 in Macoupin Co., Illinois. His son Absalom KENT (1810-1877) was born in Stock Twp., Harrison Co., VA. Desire any information on KENT family or HART family, including any documentary evidence of their life in Augusta Co., VA.

BIBBER, DIXON posted by Zella Londagin on Monday, April 21, 1997

I am seeking info on the ancestors and descendants of George DIXON b. 17 Feb 1782 in Augusta Co. Va. He married Sephronia Veronica Van BIBBER, d/o Peter Van BIBBER. He died 27 Feb 1840 in Warren Co. IN. He served in the Rev. War with his brother Peter DIXON. Thank you for any and all help. Zella Londagin.

DEAL, STIGER, SWOPE posted by Elaine Cunningham on Monday, April 21, 1997

Searching for parents of John SWOPE b. April 26, 1809 in Churchville, Augusta Co., VA, d. Oct. 13, 1886 in Hudson, McLean Co.,IL. He m. Elmira Margaret STIGER Nov. 17, 1850 in McLean Co., IL. We believe his brothers are Peter, George, and Henry (Harry). John left VA about 1830 to settle in IL. George's two boys went from Virginia to Indiana. One of them, Wash Swope, became bishop of the Methodist Church of that state. It is believed that another of the brothers went to KS. We believe their parents might be Harry? SWOPE and ? DEAL. Any tidbit of information is welcome.

HILDEBRAND, MCARDLE, TAYLOR posted by Kay Richards Hampshire on Monday, April 21, 1997

HILDEBRAND - Rebecca HILDEBRAND b: 15 Dec 1917 in Augusta County - I am trying to find her parents names. She married Samuel MCARDLE 24 Dec 1835 (he died in 1844) and she then married William W. TAYLOR 02 Mar 1848 in Knox County, OH. She later moved to Fayette County, IL in 1851 where she died 03 Feb 1913. Any information or leads would be appreciated - Kay Richards Hampshire ohkaykay@aol.com/510-432-9233

GHOLSON posted by Jan Curtis on Monday, April 21, 1997

Anthony GHOLSON (ca 1730-1817) m. Elizabeth________, they were in August Co. and probably Orange Co., Spotslvania Co., 1730 to 1780, then moved to Botetourt Co. until 1800. Looking for their marriage record, etc. to determine her maiden name, or personal information re: the family.

SMELTZER, WAGNER posted by Jeri Le on Tuesday, April 22, 1997

Looking for information about George WAGNER who married a daughter of August SMELTZER around 1818. They had children:John George, William, Robert, Peter, and Amanda, all born in Augusta Co. between 1820 and 1838. Moved to Ohio in the late 1830s. George may have had a brother named Silas WAGNER.

PRICE, WAX posted by Joe E. Wallen on Wednesday, April 23, 1997

Searching for parents and other ancestors of Henry PRICE b. 1769ca Bedford, Augusta, or Fincastle Counties, VA. Died 1808 and buried at Presbyterian Church in Bedford. Augustus PRICE and Daniel PRICE may have been his brothers. Henry PRICE married Catherine WAX in 1787in Winchester, VA. The family moved to Hawkins County, TN shortly after their marriage and Henry died of typhoid fever while on a trip back to Bedford in 1808.

ROACH, SEE, VANDERPOOL posted by Mary Campbell on Thursday, April 24, 1997

Looking for information on Margaret SEE that married Littleberry ROACH. Margaret parents were Federick Michael SEE and Catherine VANDERPOOL. They have Littleberry Roach as married to Margaret SEE IN 1744 in Augusta co.,Va.

MCGLAUGHLIN, MCLAUGHLIN posted by Staci Snyder on Thursday, April 24, 1997

24 April 1997 Augusta County MCGLAUGHLIN/MCLAUGHLIN I'm looking for info on the Hugh MCGLAUGHLIN mentioned in Chalkley as an orphan on 3/17/1772.

SIMON, ZIMMERMAN posted by Staci Snyder on Thursday, April 24, 1997

24 April 1997 Augusta County ZIMMERMAN I'm looking for info on Christian ZIMMERMAN, SR. b in Germany. In Germany he had m Catherine ( ). He came to America aboard the Patience in 1749. in PA., he married Anna Maria Barbar SIMON and they moved to Augusta Co. He is buried in St. Peter'S Church IN Churchville.

KENNEDY posted by russ kennedy on Friday, April 25, 1997

I am researching the KENNEDY family in the Staunton area. William KENNEDY had a store and mill the the area in the mid 1700's. My ancestors later moved to Garrard/Lincoln counties in Kentucky.

WARF posted by Steve Warf on Friday, April 25, 1997

The book "Records of Agusta County Virginia, 1745-1800" lists Robert WARF of Frederick as a witness in some type of court proceeding and is dated September 18, 1746. Would like information on this Robert WARF and any other WARFs from this area.

CROAN, CRONE, WOODS posted by Joseph T. Crone on Saturday, April 26, 1997

CRONE/CROAN/WOODS-Michael CRONE m. Catherine WOODS m. 1 Nov 1818 Augusta VA--any information appreciated

GREER, KINKAID posted by Laura Warlick Griffith on Saturday, April 26, 1997

Researching the descendants of Andrew GREER (b. 1730, Ireland) and wife Ruth KINKAID who appear in land records of Augusta Co. (1760), and Botetourt Co. (1776). Andrew Greer and descendants were early Tennessee settlers. I have more on this line at the Greer Homepage that I've been working on at: http://www.atl.mindspring.com/~wsgriffi/greer.htm Please contact me if you have any information on this line or their descendants. Thanks!

COLLINS, DAVIS, GUFFEY, HENSLEY, HILL, MCGUFFEY, RICHARDSON, WOOD posted by Mark Davis on Saturday, April 26, 1997

I am searching for information about John DAVIS of Augusta Co.Va.He married Jemima (Jefferson)COLLINS Davis and had the following children all born in Augusta Co. Robert DAVIS b. April 16, 1754 m. Arvilla WOOD in 1772. Thomas Davis b. ca.1775 married Nancy HILL William Davis b.1756 m. Miss HENSLEY John Davis b. Dec. 12 1758 m. Mourning MCGUFFEY(GUFFEY) James Davis b.? m.Prescilla RICHARDSON Any info on the above would be appreciated.

BIGHAM, CRAIG, GRAGG, GREGG posted by Reni Wiggins on Sunday, April 27, 1997

I am researching the families of Samuel O.GREGG-b-29-DEC.1757, wife name Jane Ann BLACK-b-abt. 1760, their daugther was Lydia GREGG or(GRAGG or it could have been CRAIG), belive to have been from Ireland. Also looking for a William BIGHAM-b-16 Oct. 1780 in N.Carolina,but moved to Augusta Co, with his family and married Lydia GREGG. What I'm looking for is family of both and also if there are any records on the death of parents and the names of Wm.BIGHAM. Anything will help to ferther my research into this family. Thank you for help.

KING, MCCOMBE, NICKELL posted by Debra Osborn Hawkins on Sunday, April 27, 1997

Looking for information regarding Barbara MCCOMBE, wife of John NICKELL (married approximately 1768). Researching Jane KING (dob 1811), wife of Thomas NICKELL (married 1768) son of Barbara MCCOMBE and John NICKELL

DANNER, WILSON posted by Mark Britton on Monday, April 28, 1997

Searching for the family of George DANNER and Margaret WILSON, married in Augusta Co. on Aug 16, 1798. George was born ca 1768, place unknown. George's father may have been Solomon DANNER of Augusta Co. Margaret's father was James WILSON, also of Augusta Co. Any help is appreciated.

EASTIN, SMITH posted by Sharon Gabel on Monday, April 28, 1997

EASTIN, is my surname, finding the father of Phillip is my game. Phillip was born c 1755 in VA and married Sarah Hite SMITH in Frederick Co., VA (a child of Augusta County). This is a desperate cry for EASTIN names to at least give me some "possibles".

PAINTER, WAGNER posted by Jeri Le on Tuesday, April 29, 1997

Need info on George WAGNER and wife, Maria PAINTER. Married in Augusta Co. in early 1800s. Children were Ann, Jane, Sarah, John, William, George, Amanda, Robert and Peter, all born in Augusta Co. Moved to Ohio about 1840

HENDERSON, JAMES, SUSANNAH posted by John McComb on Tuesday, April 29, 1997

McCOMB - HENDERSON Researching the McCOMB family of Augusta Co. JAMES McCOMB (08 Aug 1765 - 25 Oct 1846) married SUSANNAH HENDERSON (31 Jul 1769 - 09 Jun 1848) 29 Jan 1793. Their off spring included William H, Christiana, Andrew, James M, Alexander H, Susanna H, Joseph B, and John B. James arrived from Ireland about 1783; his father's name was Andrew. Susannah was the daughter of William HENDERSON; siblings include James, David, John, Alexander, Joseph, Florence, Nancy and Martha. I'm trying to compile a history of this family. Have information to share and exchange. Thankyou.

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