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Posted Queries for September 1997


HUTCHESON, WILSON posted by Jim Cox on Monday, September 1, 1997

Ephraim WILSON, b. abt. 1740, m. Isabella HUTCHESON, abt 1758 in Augusta Co. His brother, Richard WILSON, b. abt 1742, m. Mary HUTCHESON. Mary and Isabella may have been the daughters of John HUTCHESON and Mary ?. Ephraim later moved to Botetourt. Any information appreciated.

ALESHIRE, SPANGLER, SPICER posted by Cyndi Pote on Monday, September 1, 1997

Looking for ancestors of Benjamin Franklin SPICER, b. Aug 1825 VA, m. (1) Lucinda F. SPANGLER 16 Dec 1847 Augusta Co. VA, m. (2) Eda Mary ALESHIRE 5 Feb 1874 Edgar Co. IL. Blacksmith. Lived in Augusta Co. VA; Rockingham Co. VA; Vermillion Co. IN; d. bet. 1900-10 probably in IN. Was he a brother to Jackson SPICER, found in the same counties in VA, who was also a blacksmith?

CHRISTIAN, HARVEY, WILSON posted by Tamra Butler on Monday, September 1, 1997

WILSON, HARVEY, Andrew Wilson from Augusta and Botetourt Co., married Sarah CHRISTIAN they had a daughter Rebecca Wilson who married Joseph C. Harvey b 1790 VA married 1818 Kanawha Co., Do You know the families of Andrew WILSON and Joseph HARVEY? I do know that Andrew was buried at Springhill Cem., Charleston WV and that Joseph C. Harvey was buried at Harvey Cemetary by Sarcoxie Jasper Co., Missouri. Will share with anyone My mailing address 5124 Waterwood Dr., Bartow, Fla 33930 fax 941-644- 8110.

PRICE, ROMINE, STOUT posted by David Kaiser on Wednesday, September 3, 1997

Thomas PRICE was born in or near Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia in 1806. He married Minerva ROMINE, who was born in 1820 in Virginia, on 14 February 1839 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Thomas died 29 Mar 1859 Fountain County, Indiana. Need parents and other ancestors of Thomas PRICE. Minerva ROMINE's parents were Jacob ROMINE and Martha STOUT. Jacob probably born about 1787 in Virginia, and probably died 1850-60 in Ohio. Martha STOUT was born in 1789 in Virginia and died 22 Aug 1862 in Fountain County, Indiana. Need parentage of Jacob ROMINE and Martha STOUT.

COCKRELL, MITCHELL posted by Steven L. Cockrell on Thursday, September 4, 1997

Looking for parents of John W. COCKRELL b. 1797 in Virginia. m. Elizabeth MITCHELL b. 1808 in Staunton, VA, on 25 Jan 1825 in Staunton. Her parents George and Frances MITCHELL both born in Scotland, died in Staunton. Don't know what county John was born in, only that he lived in Staunton 1827-36? Any help appreciated.

HAYS, LUSK posted by waymire on Friday, September 5, 1997

Seeking info on John LUSK born 1672 was living in Augusta cty in 1744, had a son Robert LUSK who was orphaned by 1751, became ward of Andrew HAYS who died 1786. also any info on Samual HAYS, 1759 and Patrick HAYS d. 1761.

HILLIGOSS, HOESTER, VANDAMENT, VANDEMAN, VANGEMUNDAY, VANGEMUNDEN posted by Carol Jones WIlson on Saturday, September 6, 1997

Would like to exchange with others on the VANDAMENT name. Rev. I. C. P. VANGEMUNDAY was a minister at the Peaked Mountain Church (Augusta County) from 1762-1764. Many researchers have used the "I" as part of his name, but I believe it was probably a "J" and stood for Johan. According to his will dated Feb 1764, he married Mary (unknown), and had children: "eldest" son Henry (married Catharine unknown), George Frederick Peter called Frederick (married Susannah HILLIGOSS), Charles Mathias, probably a son John (married Mary Magdalena HOESTER) and daughter named Ursula. This name became VAN GEMUNDEN, VAN DEMAN and finally VANDAMENT.

STAUBERS, WETZEL posted by Jeralyn W. Lillard on Saturday, September 6, 1997

Augusta Co. VA. Henry WETZEL was a well known Lutheran Pastor in various churchs in August Co. VA., such as St. Paul (Mt. Solon) about 1845-1856 and Peaked Mountain and Henry was at St. Johns about 1842. His wife was Mary Catherine STAUBERS and they married 05 Dec 1839. Would like to know the name of the children. Believe Henry's parents were George and Margaret Carmeny Wetzel.. Henry was born 11 Dec 1814 in Wythe Co. VA and died 1890. Do not know where. Henry was also involved in churches in Rockingham Co. VA

SCOTT posted by Lynda Ross on Monday, September 8, 1997

i am looking for birthplace and wife of Alexander SCOTT born 1698 and died in Hardy Co.,WV or Augusta Co., VA.

HARRIS, WYLIE posted by Carolyn Ericson on Tuesday, September 9, 1997

Seeking information on James WYLIE, b. ca 1724, and his wife Martha HARRIS, b. ca 1728. James died in 1771 Mecklenburg Co., N.C., and Martha died in 1811 Blount Co., TN. Need parents for both. Living in Augusta Co. by 1754. Any help will be appreciated.

DOBIKIN, DOBKINS, HOLEMAN, JOHNSON, SHIELDS, YINGST posted by Donovan Yingst on Wednesday, September 10, 1997

DOBIKIN; DOBKINS: John A. DOBIKIN appears on a list for a Northern Neck Land Grant in 1735/36. He named his son John and wife Mary as co- executors in his 1743 will in Augusta Co. He presumably died in the same year. Son John served as a Lieutenant in the Augusta Co. Militia in 1742 and received patent to his father's land grant on Holeman's Creek in now Shenandoah Co. in 1750. His wife was Elizabeth... and they had at least three sons --- Evan (m. Margaret JOHNSON), Jacob (m. Darcus JOHNSON) and Reuben (m. Elizabeth HOLEMAN, daughter of Jacob HOLEMAN). John and Elizabeth may have had at least one daughter, Rebecca, who married Patrick SHIELDS in 1783 in Shenandoah Co. All three brothers, and perhaps John Sr., moved to Eastern TN about 1785. 10 August 1997, Donovan YINGST, dyingst@rmci.net.

TAYLOR, WILSON posted by Nicole Pinson on Wednesday, September 10, 1997

WILSON, TAYLOR Looking for parents of Elizabeth WILSON b: c1733 and Ann WILSON b: 1730s- 1750s. Were they daughters of John and Martha WILSON of Augusta County? Elizabeth md Andrew TAYLOR in c1756, after her death Andrew married her sister Ann. John & Martha WILSON came to Augusta Co in c1739 from Ireland with these children: Matthew, William, John, Sarah & Elizabeth.

HAYNES, LIEBENGUT, LOVINGGOOD posted by Glenda on Wednesday, September 10, 1997

Interested in information about harmon LIEBENGUT [ LOVINGGOOD] who lived in Augusta County in the 1770's and 1780's. He was probably born in Montgomery County Penn. Have info to share about his decendents, but neeed info on him and his wife Ann HAYNES.Any and all help is much appreciated.

STORY posted by Jack Story on Monday, September 15, 1997

STORY: I am seeking information concerning Thomas STORY who lived in Augusta Co VA from 1743 until he died in 1777. His children were: James, Thomas Jr, John, Rebecca, Martha, Sarah, Elinor, Elizabeth and Mary. Would love to share information with anyone researching this line.

ELLIOTT, TRIMBLE posted by John E. Brach on Monday, September 15, 1997

Looking for information about the family of "North Mountain" John TRIMBLE. His daughter Elizabeth married James ELLIOTT and had 9 children. Are the names mentioned in the Augusta County court records that mention John TRIMBLE the same John? Any help would be appreciated. Elizabeth was born in 1754 in Augusta County, Virginia.

FAUGHT, FOUT, PERSINGER, RAYHILL, RITTER, STULL posted by Sharon Sustar on Wednesday, September 17, 1997

Frederick STULL b. @1723 Germany, md Charlotte RITTER in York Co., PA, d. @1793 Augusta Co/Rockingham Co., VA. Issue: 1. George Frederick STULL b. 1752 in York Co., PA, lived in Botetourt Co., VA; 2. Esther Stull md Mathew RAYHILL; 3. Jane STULL md John FAUGHT/FOUT 1794 Botetourt Co., VA; 4. Catherine STULL md John PERSINGER 1803 Botetourt Co., VA. 1762 Augusta Deed Bk indicated Frederick STULL pur'd 226 acres, 1770 rec'd patent. Need to confirm his death. Searching others in this family. When did they move to Botetourt?

HENKLE posted by Glen Henkle on Friday, September 19, 1997

Interested in info on Isaac HENKLE, a resident of Augusta Co. from app.1872 to his death in 1889. Wish to locate his grave(supposed to be in Staunton). Also seek info on Milnes, Va. which was part of Augusta Co. at this time.

HERRING, HILL, LIVICK, MONEYMAKER posted by Debbie Turner on Saturday, September 20, 1997

Researching John Michael HILL married Mary E. MONEYMAKER in Augusta Co. 6 Feb 1879. He was born Sept 1849 in Green Co.the son of John F.? HILL and Eliza Mildred HERRING & died in 1918 in Rockingham Co. VA. Mary E. MONEYMAKER HILL was born 1852 in Rockbridge Co. the daughter of John & Amanda LIVICK MONEYMAKER. John & Mary E. MONEYMAKER HILL were living in Rockingham CO. by 1880 in the Wenger's Mill area. Would like to exchange info with any MONEYMAKER or HILL researchers.

BOYD, JOHNSON posted by Laura Molina on Sunday, September 21, 1997

I am looking for information on Benjamin C. JOHNSON, he married Mary BOYD, (dtr. of John H. BOYD). He married Mary in Kentucky, but Benjamin was raised in Augusta Co. His father was Ben JOHNSON, and he fought in the revoluntionary war. I would like to find out if he, (Benjamin) had any brothers or sisters, his mothers name, and any information at all on his father Ben JOHNSON. I would appreciat any help I can get, and I will answer all E-mails. Thank you

FLOYD, MCGLAMERY posted by Patrick McGlamery on Monday, September 22, 1997

I am looking for information on Mary Ida FLOYD, married to Franklin Poague MCGLAMERY. She was probably born in the 1880s. Her father was a blacksmith in Parnassus, Augusta Co. Any help appreciated.

GARBER posted by Carol SHAW GARBER HELM on Tuesday, September 23, 1997

Do you have any info re the GARBER family from Staunton? Augusta County? VA

TRUSLER, WILSON, WISLON posted by Cheryl Trusler Mcknight on Tuesday, September 23, 1997

Looking for James TRUSLER b. 1755 in Ameherst (now Nelson) County married Susannah WISLON in 1803. First child Thomas TRUSLER born in Augusta County 1780. Looking for any TRUSLER or WILSON. James was a private in the Revolutionary War and applied for pension, 1838.

ELLIOTT, GRAHAM, GRAYHAM, HICKLIN, MAY, RISK, WALKUP posted by Rebecca R. Sisk on Friday, September 26, 1997

GRAHAM(GRAYHAM)I am researching Christopher GRAHAM m. Florence(Margaret)RISK. Their children that I know. William d. 1749 Augusta Co.,Va. m. Jane MAY, John b. c.1700 d. 1771 Augusta Co. m. Elizabeth (WALKUP or ELLIOTT), Robert b. 1712 d. 1763 m. Jean HICKLIN. Any info. on this family.

BRIDGE, THURMOND posted by Mary Jane DeLauder on Friday, September 26, 1997

THURMOND, Howard Coleman b:Jan. 30, 1882 in Augusta Co. Mother: Katherine BRIDGE,; Father: House THURMOND. Can find nothing about father and mother. Would appreciate any info.

ENTSMINGER, GAYLOR, PLAT, PLOTT posted by Doris Snyder on Friday, September 26, 1997

PLOTT Searching for any info on the PLOTT family. Henry PLAT m Catharine ENTSMINGER in Rockbridge Co. in 1791. They had a son Abraham who m Polly GAYLOR in 1823. I believe they may have come from Augusta Co.

ELLIOTT, MCCLURE posted by Netta Satterfield on Tuesday, September 30, 1997

ELLIOTT - McCLURE Seeking info on the William Elliott and Samuel MCCLURE families. William d. 1795 in Rockbridge and Samuel d. in 1779 possibly Rockbridge - Elliotts were in Augusta Co., and then Rockbridge when it was formed. Robert, son of William, m. Jean, daugher of Samuel in 1770, according to some sources they were married in Rockbridge. Any info on these families would be greatly appreciated.

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