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NUTT posted by Carol Smith on Saturday, August 2, 1997

Attempting to determine place of birth for a William NUTT. Family records show he was born in or around 1705. He married Eleanor (?). They had at least 4 children, William, Andrew, John and Eleanor. Would also like to determine his wife's maiden name and possibly her parents. William NUTT was a landowner in Augusta County from 08-13-1747 until around 1751 when he moved to Anson County, North Carolina. He owned 3 water grist mills on 831 acres of land in Augusta County.

MCCARTY, NOONAN posted by Donna Smith Vaughn on Saturday, August 2, 1997

NOONAN,John James, aka,Jack Noonan, is shown in the 1900 census for Augusta Co.VA.at Pond Gap/Craigsville Twp. It shows the following information on him and his family. Noonan,John J,b:May 1856,age 54,married 8 years.b:Canada/Eng. father b:Ireland, mother b:Can/Eng.He has been in the us for 20 yrs.(since 1880) and is not naturalized. Wife: Ella S.MCCARTY,b:1867,WV. son:Hermin C,age 13; Lottie J.age 7 (m:Wickline in WV); Mary F"lorence",age 5,m:Ira E.Smith,Pocahontas Co.WV.grandmother John J.,age 3; Arthur age 6 mo. Can anyone tell me anything of the NOONAN families of Augusta.I have been unsuccessful in locating parents of John James Noonan. Thank you Donna Smith Vaughn,Riverside,CA.USA

CLEMENS, CLEMENTS, CLEMMONS, FELLOWS posted by Michael Cole on Sunday, August 3, 1997

I seek information about the surname CLEMENTS in Augusta County, Virginia. I believe there is a George L. Clements appearing in the 1830 census in Augusta. Chalkley's Chronicles references several CLEMENTS (sometimes also spelled CLEMENS or CLEMMONS). I am looking for the parents of John James CLEMENTS (b. 1837, d. 1920), who named his first son George Abner CLEMENTS (b. 1866, d. 1933). This family eventually moved to Botetourt County, Virginia. John James CLEMENTS married Margaret Anne FELLOWS. I also seek information on this surname. The 1830 census references several FELLOWS households, including Emanuel, John, Jonathan, and Joseph.

TODD posted by Linda Tirrell on Monday, August 4, 1997

Looking for information Low TODD found in chronicles of the Scoth-Irish Settlement in Virginia entry August 21, 1752 and June 21, 1763. Wife Elizabeth ? Was in Bedford county by 1763 and Jefferson Co. TN by 1792.

HAYNES posted by Rita Haynes on Wednesday, August 6, 1997

HAYNES Looking for info on William HAYNES born ca.1765. He had at least two boys, John born 1791 & William Jr. born 1794. Other childern may have been James, Patsy, Margaret, & Zilpha. I believe William HAYNES Sr. lived in Augusta Co. Va.before moving his family to Wayne Co. Ky. in 1801/10. Any info would be appreciated. RHaynes639@aol.com

MARTIN, MCFERRIN posted by Everett Padgett on Thursday, August 7, 1997

Am looking for further information on George MARTIN who came from Ireland and lived in Augusta County. His wife was Mary MCFERRIN. He married a second time to an unknown woman. Two of his sons, Patrick and Thomas, came to Robertson County, Tennessee before 1800.

GLASS posted by Hazel Glass Sluga on Saturday, August 9, 1997

John GLASS lived in Augusta Co., VA with his wife, Sarah in the 1700's. His Will was proven 1755 and he lists his wife, Sarah and 6 children. Three boys and three girls, mostly grown up, but not all married. Their names are: Sarah,Samuel, John, William, Elisabeth and Mary GLASS.

GARRETT, HILTON, HOWARD, KING, LEE, TAYLOR posted by Lawren C. Bellamy on Sunday, August 10, 1997

Seeking information on the LEE, TAYLOR and HOWARD families of Augusta and Albermarble County. Decendants of Beatrice Taylor-Howard. Beatrice is the daughter of Elenora Lee-Taylor and Jeems Henry Taylor who lived in the area of Augusta and Albemarble counties during the mid to late 1800s. Beatrice, an African American female, was born in the early 1900's and married Elmer Howard, her second huband was Benjamin Sullivan, she had four daughters, Cornelia, Helena, Augustine and Constance; two sons, Ozzie and Robert Nathenial. She served as a midwife to Dr. KING, Dr. GARRETT and Dr. HILTON, delivering more than 300 children. She was affectionately known as "Moma Bea."

JACKSON, OTT, VATEAU posted by Timothy Lewis on Monday, August 11, 1997

Seeking information and/or others researching Samuel JACKSON, born c 1737 Carrickfergus, Antrim, Ireland, married c 1760 in Antrim Martha VATEAU who was born in Dublin c 1739. Samuel died in Augusta County, Virginia. They had four known children: Andrew (7 Mar 1761-31 Jan 1815), Samuel (born in Augusta County c 1763), George (born in Augusta County c 1765) and Margaret (born c 1767). Was this the Margaret who married in 1797 in Orangeburgh District, South Carolina, Jacob OTT, and who died in Louisiana?

ARTHUR, BIRD, DAKIN, DAYTON, DEACON posted by Susan Sasek on Monday, August 11, 1997

ARTHUR, BIRD: Elmira BIRD b. 1875 Scott Co., VA, dau. of Wm. Tazwell BIRD (b.c. 1854 Franklin Co., VA - d. 1913 Augusta Co., VA) and Sarah Elizabeth ARTHUR (b. 1857 - d. 1948, Richmond, VA). Sarah was the daughter of Greenville ARTHUR (b. 1817, Bedford Co., VA - d.c. 1902) and Frances DAKIN/DAYTON/DEACON (b. 1825, Bedford Co., VA - d. 1883, Roanoke, VA). Am trying to discover the ARTHUR/BIRD connection to Scott Co., the only instances I have of them in Scott Co. is 1875 when Elmira BIRD was born, and again in Sept. 1887 Greenville ARTHUR was living there (according to a letter that he wrote to another of his daughters). However, for 1850, 1860, 1870 & 1880 censuses, Greenfield was either in Bedford Co. or Franklin Co., VA. Any information regarding these people or family names is appreciated.

CHANDLER, OVERSHINER posted by Ann Sherrill Davis on Monday, August 11, 1997

Would like to exchange any info on OVERSHINER surname in any Va. county or any location in U.S. covering any time period... I am looking for parents of Margaret "Peggy" Overshiner, she was born c. 1800 Staunton, Augusta county area, Va., married William Riley CHANDLER in Washington county, Indiana 1824. Isaac Overshiner who married Mary M. Barnet 1825, Washington county, In. may be her brother. Any Overhiner connection and info important.

BECKETT, BICKETT, GLASS, SANSABAUGH posted by Hazel Glass Sluga on Wednesday, August 13, 1997

Seeking information on the family of John GLASS, born Abt 1700 Banbridge Co.,Down, Ireland. He died in Augusta Co., Va Abt May 21, 1755. He married Sarah BECKETT (BICKETT) in Ireland and he names 6 children in his Will: Sarah, Samuel, John, William, Elisabeth and Mary. His 3 sons, Samuel, John and William are found selling 236 acres of land in Augusta Co., VA to a Mr. John SANSABAUGH. The Indenture says Samuel, John and Martha his wife and William are from the County of Botetourt, VA at that particular time. Any information regarding the above will be most gratefully appreciated....and, thank you.

POND posted by Jerry R. POND on Wednesday, August 13, 1997

Information on My great-grand parents Magnes M. & Julia B. POND who came to Alleghany Co., Va. between 1870 & 1880 from Augusta Co., Va. His children Edward, Martha, Robert, and Emma were born there. Robert is my G-father. Jerry R. POND, 7241 Ainsley St., Fayetteville, NC. 28314 Phone 910-867-0514. It is believed that Magnes came to Augusta Co. from Chesterfield Co. where he was born in the 1830's.

HAWPE, PAGE posted by Jeff Robinson on Friday, August 15, 1997

Looking for any information on Mrs. Susan P. PAGE died June 1, 1878 aged 45 yrs. 6 mos. & 24 days. She is burried in Augusta County beside some HAWPE graves. Who is she? What was her maiden name?

BRECKENRIDGE, DRAPER, PRESTON, ROBINSON, VANLEAR posted by Kay Dorneman on Friday, August 15, 1997

ROBINSON, VAN LEAR, PRESTON, DRAPER BRECKENRIDGE. Searching for Col. David ROBINSON of Augusta Co. and Botetourt Co., VA and his relatives, including my gr-gr-g.f. William ROBINSON who descends from these mid 1700's Van Lear's (I believe Gertrude VanLear) and oral history he's cousins of the Breckenridge's and Preston's. David Robinson: Ltn/Capt./Col was very active in French Indian wars and later died in 1806 Lexington, Fayette County, KY. A relative appears to be Elizabeth Robinson Draper who was kidnapped with Mary Draper Ingles. I believe they are all related somehow to George Robinson, an early pioneer from PA. Any information is greatly appreciated! Thanks.

HARRISON, STARK posted by Linda Doty on Saturday, August 16, 1997

Randolph McDONALD died in Augusta Co., at Beverly Manor, about 1750. His wife was Jane STARK - they were from Lancaster Co. PA. Son Alexander McDONALD was married about 1756 in Augusta Co. to Margaret HARRISON - they later moved to Jefferson Co. TN. Any info appreciated. Linda Doty (10/10/97 to 3/15/98 email: AaronLC@aol.com)

MELL posted by Dale Nelson on Sunday, August 17, 1997

Looking for information on George MELL,sr. who is believed to be from Rockingham County, Virginia. He served in the war of 1812. Also believed to have been married about 1790 but have no info. on who he married. He had three known sons: John, William, and George, Jr. He moved to Montgomery County, Ohio and bought a farm and remarried He died on 23 Aug 1846 and is buried in Ohio. He could also be from Augusta County, Va.

BERRY, MASSEY posted by Carl Berry on Monday, August 18, 1997

Looking for information on Isham BERRY or Sally MASSEY. Isham was born in 1753 in Augusta Co., VA (or Ireland). He and Sally were married in 1775. Any information would be greatly appre- ciated. Thanks.

TOWNSEND posted by Jo Wood on Tuesday, August 19, 1997

Researching TOWNSEND family of Augusta Co. The descendents went to Anson Co. NC , DeKalb, Cobb, and Paulding Cos. of GA and Franklin Co. TN. Any help will be appreciated. I will gladly share info. Thank you,

CHAFFIN, PATE posted by Joel M Pate on Tuesday, August 19, 1997

Seeking information on marriage of Jacob PATE to Fanny (Frances) CHAFFIN ca 1765-1785 in Augusta, Botetourt, Fincastle or Montgomery Co. Most probable in Montgomery or Botetourt.

BLAIR, EDMISTON, EDMUNDSON, SMITH, SUDDRETH, THOMPSON posted by Edmiston on Tuesday, August 19, 1997

Searching following Edmiston/Edmundson in Augusta Co.: Robert EDMUNDSON (b. ca 1681/90 - d. 1750 in Augusta Co.) m. Jean THOMPSON, dau. of Wm. & Jean ? THOMPSON. His s. James EDMISTON (b. ca 1724 PA - d. 1792 Wilkes Co., NC) m. 1749 in Augusta Co., Va, Sarah SMITH, dau. of James Abraham SMITH. William EDMISTON (b. 1759 in Augusta Co. - d. 21 Oct 1847 Wilkes Co., NC m. Mary SUDDRETH BLAIR widow of Lt. James BLAIR and dau. of William & Margareth/Mary SUDDRETH II. Would love to correspond and share info w/anyone who connects with these names.

FLANAGAN, GEAR, HALDERMAN, HOLDERMAN, MORRIS, ROACH, SHIFLETT posted by David J. Harrier on Tuesday, August 19, 1997

I am researching Anita Irene SHIFLETT and her SHIFLETT ancestors from Randolph Co, WV and Augusta Co, VA. As part of this research, I am seeking better source verification on her lineage. This is what I have at this time: Anita Irene SHIFLETT (b. 1910 Randolph Co WV-d. 1985 Wayne Co MI) was the daughter of Charles Bruce SHIFLETT (b. 1891 Randolph Co WV-d. 1965 Summit Co OH) and Emma May FLANAGAN (b. 1894 Randolph Co WV-d. 1960 Monongalia Co WV) m. 1909 in Randolph Co WV. Charles was the son of Elam B. SHIFLETT (b. 1854 Randolph Co WV-d. 1928 Randolph Co WV) and Flora E. HALDERMAN/HOLDERMAN (b. 1860 Randolph Co WV-d. ?) m. 1881 in Randolph Co WV. Elam was the son of Sampson Franklin SHIFLETT (b. 1828 Augusta Co VA- d. 1898 Randolph Co WV) and Amy Anna GEAR (b. 1830 Randolph Co WV-d. 1874 Randolph Co WV) m. 1849 in Randolph Co WV. Sampson was the son of William SHIFLETT (b. 1790 VA-d. 1846 VA) and Frances Jane ROACH (b. 1793 VA-d. 1847) m. 1820 in Augusta Co VA. Amy was the daughter of John GEAR and Elizabeth MORRIS. Please reply to me if you think there is a linkage between our families, if you can help me verify this information, or if you wish to exchange more information regarding the SHIFLETT, FLANAGAN, HALDERMAN/HOLDERMAN, GEAR, MORRIS or ROACH families. David J. Harrier

WOOD posted by Linda Sitterding on Wednesday, August 20, 1997

Look for surname WOOD, given names Henry and Avarilla, married around 1753. In Orange, Augusta, Frederick and Chesterfield Counties circa 1750/60. Had two known sons, Belfield and Zadock, one daughter, Avarilla who married Robert Davis and settled in Albany, KY. Looking for antecedents and other siblings. Belfield and Zadock served in Revolutionary War. Pleased to share what information I have.

EVANS, TOMBLINSON, TOMLINSON posted by Roger Tomlinson on Thursday, August 21, 1997

I'm searching for information regarding Henry TOMLINSON/TOMBLINSON. On August 21, 1806, he married Mary "Polly" EVANS in Augusta Co., Va. One of his sons, Zachariah, was born 1809 in Augusta Co., Va. Henry was born in the late 1700's and was last known to be alive in 1850. Any information regarding this family would be appreciated!

ALLEN, ARMSTRONG, BAKER, BLACK, FRAZIER, MALLORY, MEEK, MONTICUE, SHORE, TURK posted by James Allen Smith on Friday, August 22, 1997

ALLEN - Would like to communicate with descendants of Robert ALLEN, Sr., b. Ireland 1710, will proved 13 Feb 1791 Augusta Co.; m. first in Ireland Abt. 1738 possibly to a Miss BAKER or to a Betty BLACK who may have d. before the family migration to America about 1755. Children: James ALLEN, d. Aft. 1789; Robert ALLEN, Jr. (b. Abt. 1741 Ireland, d. 21 Oct 1788 Augusta Co., VA. m. Jane TURK 18 May 1768 Augusta Co.; John ALLEN, b. Abt. 1748 Ireland, d. will proved Rockbridge Co., VA, 3 Aug 1830. m. Jane MONTICUE; William ALLEN; Mary ALLEN m MALLORY; Anne ALLEN m. FRAZIER. Second wife of Robert ALLEN, Sr. was Martha ARMSTRONG, widowed mother of Jane MONTICUE (above). Children: Monticue ALLEN, b. Abt. 1760 Augusta Co., d. Abt. 1800, m. 10 Oct 1795 Eva SHORE in Augusta Co.; Benjamin ALLEN, b, 1763 Augusta Co., d, McMinville, TN; Thomas ALLEN; Elizabeth ALLEN, b. Elizabeth ALLEN, b. 7 May 1768 Augusta Co., d. Aft. 1810. m. Samuel MEEK.

HENRY, SAILING, SALING posted by Anne Mackenzie on Saturday, August 23, 1997

Need proof of parents of Catherine SAILING/SALING b. 6 May 1784 prob. Augusta Co. Va. She m. Isaac HENRY 4 March 1802 and they moved to Coffee and Bedford Counties, Tenn. Also interested in finding proof of Isaac HENRY`S parents and/or siblings. Have information to share.

MCCUE posted by Bill Reiter on Sunday, August 24, 1997

I am seeking information on the following. William Henry MCCUE, born April 4, 1818. Augusta County, VA. I believe his father's name was John MCCUE who was also born in Augusta county. Thank you for any help.

EICHELBERGER, GARRISON posted by Amy Garrison on Monday, August 25, 1997

GARRISON I am seeking information on the parents, siblings, and uncle of my grandfather, Otis (Otey) Lee GARRISON. He was reportedly born in Augusta County, VA, on 31 Oct 1902. He married Margaret EICHELBERGER of Quinby, VA, on 20 Jan 1924 in Snow Hill, MD. They lived in Hampton, VA, and had two sons, Otis Lee GARRISON, Jr. and Ernest Martin GARRISON (my father). On 20 Sep 1947, Otis, Sr. died in Hampton, VA, where he is buried. While very young, he had lived, I am told, with his uncle, Milton O. GARRISON, for at least a short time in Augusta County. I would be grateful for any information on the parents of Otis Lee, Sr. or his uncle, Milton O. GARRISON

CRAWFORD, GILLESPIE, WANLESS, WILEY posted by Holly Wanless Cochran on Monday, August 25, 1997

Does anybody know where the John WILEY graveyard is? I suspect this graveyard is in Augusta, Bath, Highland, or another neighboring county where Wileys are known to have lived (they lived in all of these). In "Early Western Augusta Pioneers", G.W. Cleek has the following passage: "James GILLESPIE served in the War of 1812, and there is a government marker at his grave in the John WILEY graveyard." There is no other mention of this graveyard in this book. The book "Augusta County Pioneers" says: "John WILEY, son of James WILEY and Agnes CRAWFORD, married Elizabeth GILLESPIE, daughter of James GILLESPIE who served in the War of 1812." So it looks like John WILEY was the son-in-law of James GILLESPIE, which explains why James is buried in John's graveyard. But where is it? And has anybody transcribed tombstone data from this graveyard? I am seeking birth/death dates for James GILLESPIE & his wife Margaret WANLESS GILLESPIE, married 18 June 1818 in Bath Co, and any information about any of their children. The GNIS Mapping System reports a Wiley graveyard near Blacksville, Monongalia Co, WV; I'll check that out, but I think it's too far away to be the right one. Thanks for any help, Holly

BLAIRE, LYLE posted by Louise Semones on Tuesday, August 26, 1997

Matthew LYLE & Ester BLAIRE came on Borden's Grant to Augustus Co Va prior to 1741..Raised at least 6 issues here..Looking for anyone searching these surnames.. Louise

CARLILE, CARLISLE, GRAHAM, GWINN posted by Beckie Rawdon on Wednesday, August 27, 1997

I am seeking information on Nancy CARLILE (CARLISLE) who married James GWINN about 1760. I have information saying she is sister to Jean CARLILE b. 1749-1750 who married Christopher GRAHAM. The information also says she is the granddaughter of James CARLILE b. Ireland and died in Augusta county. And daughter of Robert CARLILE b. abt 1727 in Augusta or Orange county VA. Since I have very little on any of these family members any information would be greatly appreciated.

BRATTON, GRAHAM, KINCAID posted by Jeannie Watts on Wednesday, August 27, 1997

John GRAHAM md. Elizabeth and lived in Augusta Co. Known children of John and Elizabeth are Ann, md. John KINCAID, and Elizabeth, md. James BRATTON Sr. Please email me or check my website if you have info to share. http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx Thanks!

ERWIN, HOBSON, JAMESON posted by Jeannie Watts on Wednesday, August 27, 1997

Jean/Jane ERWIN c1723 died in Augusta Co. between 1770-1780. She md. John JAMESON 1740 in Augusta. Jean's father was probably Matthew ERWIN who md. Elizabeth ?HOBSON. If you have information to share, please email me or visit my web site at http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx Thanks!

GAY, GRAY, SHINTAFFER, THOMPSON posted by Jeannie Watts on Wednesday, August 27, 1997

James O. THOMPSON was born 1756 in Augusta. He md. Rebecca GAY/GRAY and secondly Elizabeth SHINTAFFER and moved to Mercer Co. His parents were probably Robert and Nancy THOMPSON. Looking for someone who can provide verification of his ancestry and additional family information. If you can help please email me and visit my home page at http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx

CLARK, SUMMERS posted by Jeannie Watts on Wednesday, August 27, 1997

Elizabeth SUMMERS was born 1707 Augusta Co. She md. James CLARK, son of John CLARK. James died 1778 and Elizabeth 1781 both in Augusta. If you can help with the ancestry of Elizabeth, please email me or visit my home page at http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx Thanks!

BAZARE, INGRAM, MYRTLE, WILSON posted by Suzanne Jefferis on Thursday, August 28, 1997

INGRAM, James Walter died abt 1954, married Lottie Josephine MYRTLE lived in Augusta Springs, Virginia until death. WILSON, William of Augusta Springs, Va, born in England, married to Jinnie BAZARE' also of Augusta Springs, VA Died abt 1950-1960

EDMISTON, MONTGOMERY posted by Linda Carol Strahan on Saturday, August 30, 1997

Looking for parents of Margaret, Capt. James, Gen. Zebulon, and Alexander MONTGOMERY and any other family information. Margaret was born in PA, migrated with parents in mid 18th century to Augusta Co., VA, married Wm. EDMISTON b. 1734 son of John Turk EDMISTON and a Margaret, migrated soon after marriage and birth of first two children to Washington Co., VA where she died about 1780. Her husband was second in command at the Battle of King's Mountain: he was then Major, later Col. Was led to this web site through gen search.

BURGESS, DOWNET, DOWNEY, YOUNG posted by Mary Ann Sesma on Saturday, August 30, 1997

Looking for Mary BURGESS who married James YOUNG Mary Burgess was born Staunton, August Co., VA, ca. 1796. Died (OH?) ca. 1866. Her first husband, James YOUNG , husband (?-1814) died when coming back to the Shenandoah Valley upon being mustered out at Norfolk, Va., at the close of the War of 1812. He was buried by his comrades along the banks of the James River in a possibly unmarked grave. James Young, buried on the banks of the James River as a result of the War of 1812 (1814) Elizabeth (Eliza), Sarah Jane Young (DOB Aug 15, 1814). Mary BURGESS YOUNG married Mr. William DOWNET.(possibly Staunton VA) One family source (Adair informant) tells that Mary and William DOWNEY "married in the County (sic) (Augusta Co. VA?). The Downey children were born possiby in Virginia. Mary and Will had seven more children: Milly, Ann, Mary, John, Susan. Laura, and William . Seven Children children:( Milly, Ann, Mary, John, Susan, Laura, and William Downey. Children possibly born in VA. Question: Trying to find documentation re Mary BURGESS, James YOUNG, and William DOWNEY

GILLASPY, GILLESPIE, GRIFFITH posted by Ginger Hicks on Sunday, August 31, 1997

GILLESPIE/GILLASPY--Robert, Looking for ancestors of Robert GILLESPIE who lived and died in Augusta Co. His death was in abt. 1797. His will was probated in April 1798. Owned land at the lower end of Cowpasture River and lived in the bend of Jackson's River. For many years was on the tithe lists in Botetourt Co. No known wife by our family. Children: William GILLESPIE, Isabella GILLESPIE b.abt 1762 d. September 19, 1833 married-James GILLESPIE abt 1780, Mary GILLESPIE, Robert GILLESPIE who lived in Botetourt Co. in 1800, John GILLESPIE/GILLASPY b.abt. 1771 who married Comfort GRIFFITH April 14, 1798, James GILLESPIE, Alexander GILLESPIE who married Sarah ____ and lived in Botetourt Co. in 1805, and Jean GILLESPIE.

ATWATER posted by Bebe Fox on Sunday, August 31, 1997

I would like very much to have any information regarding Enos ATWATER who is found in a few Augusta records ca 1780. He was a direct descendant of David Atwater, a founder of New Haven, Conn. I need to know the children of Enos and his wife, who seems to have been Annahelenna -.

BELL, THOMPSON posted by Marilyn Headley on Sunday, August 31, 1997

I am trying to locate the parents of John THOMPSON (1816-1866). I have been told that there is a link with the BELL family of Augusta County and Tinkling Springs Church. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

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