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BLACK, RAMSEY, STEELE posted by Stephanie Scott on Tuesday, June 1, 1999

I am looking for information on the South Mountian (Old Providence) Presbyterian Church. My Ramseys and Blacks may have been members and I would like to know if there is a church history or member registry for the 1740's through the late 1800's. The Blacks & Ramsey's originally belonged to Tinkling Spring but according to the Beverley Manor/Borden Grant map, they lived closer to the South Mountian church. The last child John Ramsey had baptized at Tinkling Spring was Alexander in 1749. As John & his wife had more children, it would be possible he changed churches to one closer to home. Thanks for any help!!

CRAIG, CURRY, ERWIN, FOWLER, KING, LEWIS, MCCOMBE, NICKELL posted by Tim Delaney on Wednesday, June 2, 1999

John LEWIS was one of the early settlers of Augusta County around the early 1720's. It is presumed that he had an indentured servant named John NICKELL from Ulster, Ireland. John NICKELL (we think) married one of John LEWIS'S daughters prior to his marrying Barbara MCCOMBE. If anyone has any information or any leads that I could check on this marriage I would greatly appreciate some help. Children from the John NICKELL/LEWIS marriage are: John b 1738, d 1807, m Sarah ERWIN 1760; Thomas b 1740, d 1807, m Jane KING 1760; Elizabeth b 1748, d 1808, m William Daniel CRAIG 1764; Joseph b 1750, d 1829, m Elizabeth FOWLER 1770; Isaac b 1752, d 1839, m Margaret CURRY 1775.

CROUCH posted by Michelle Bley on Thursday, June 3, 1999

Looking for information on the Crouch family of Augusta Co., VA. Have very little information but do have a Mary Crouch b. December 27, 1793, d. June 20, 1852 in Augusta Co., VA. She married James Patterson Beard in 1820. Her mother's name was Nancy. Just found an old letter dated March 4, 1875 mentioned Aunt Sally Crouch still living somewhere on South River, being over 80 years old. Any help is appreciated. Michelle Bley

, BAIRD, BEARD, ROBINSON posted by Virginia Howell on Thursday, June 3, 1999

My ancestor William BEARD/BAIRD left Franklin Co,PA and settled in Augusta Co, VA. In 1752 he bought land in Anson Co, NC and it stated that William BEARD of Augusta Co,VA purchased the land from William ROBINSON also of Augusta. I know that William BAIRD has a son named John Baird who was born ca 1709 and married Frances ___. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with any links.

MORAN posted by Abby Moran Robinson on Thursday, June 3, 1999

My great-grandfather,Peter MORAN,came from Staunton, VA to Huntington, WV, in the late 1880's with Collis P. Huntington to survey for a city.Peter MORAN returned to Staunton after the work was completed but his son, James MORAN stayed and married my grandmother (thank goodness!!!). I would like to know where I can find, preferably on-line, any records that might mention Peter. Thanks Abby

VIA posted by Marsha Via DeLong on Friday, June 4, 1999

John F. Via, b. 1859, sons Forest L. and Oliver (Ollie) L. Via. Seeking any information.

GRAF, GRAFF, GROVE, WENDEL, WENDLE, WINDLE posted by Julie Grove Noble on Sunday, June 6, 1999

I am looking for the parents, brothers and sisters, and or antecedents of Jacob GRAF/GRAFF born in Shenandoah County about 1763, and Sarah WINDLE/WENDLE (married January 8, 1789) also of Shenandoah County.

COFFEE, WATSON posted by Sandra Davenport on Sunday, June 6, 1999

Looking for ancestors of Hugh COFFEE, b. c1700, d. c1767 in VA. Also ancestors of Susannah WATSON, who married John COFFEE in Augusta Co, VA. John COFFEE was b. c1730, Augusta Co, d. c1800, Lancaster, SC.

MCCOMB, WRIGHT posted by am on Sunday, June 6, 1999

Looking for any and all descendants of John Wright & Chrisitiana McComb Wright. They are buried at Bethel Presbyterian Church (Rt 11 & Rt 701). I descend from their son James and would love to find anyone else related. Hope to hear from you soon

BOWMAN, CHAPMAN posted by Pamela Joy Wiseman Tunby on Sunday, June 6, 1999

Looking on information on my grandfather - Henry Corneilus Bowman who was married to Jesse Chapman and they had child Mary Blanch Bowman August 1892 and Henry was also married a second time ? to ______ Spitler

MILLER posted by Michelle Murphy on Sunday, June 6, 1999

I am looking for the parents of Franklin Pierce Miller. He was born in Augusta Co. He was born on May 30, 1854, died April 25, 1915. Married Elizabeth Prudence Bear on July 07, 1882. Together they had ten children, Harvey Henderson, Mamie D, Christian Alexander, Grace Bear, Margaret Mildred, Zada Oriole, Marshall David, John Skinner, James Henry Clemet, and Holmes Ralston. Harvey Henderson was my grandfather. Thank you,

BUMGARDNER posted by Betty Rossow on Sunday, June 6, 1999

Any information about Henry, Balthazar, Jacob, Jacob and Christian Bumgardner listed in the Augusta co. 1810 census would be appreciated.

CROCKETT, ROBERTSON posted by Kay Dorneman on Tuesday, June 8, 1999

Joseph Louis Crockett went with his family from Lancaster Co., PA to early Augusta Co., VA about 1745. Does anyone know where in Lancaster Co., PA?? His daughter, ELIZABETH CROCKETT md. William ROBERTSON. Does anyone know anything about this couple? Help is so appreciated~!

COLLINS posted by colleen flannery on Thursday, June 10, 1999

Seeking Irish origin of Augusta Co 1850 COLLINS family found on pg 308b of that on-line census. Have reason to think this group may be from Co Cork and related to my own ancestor who emigrated from Cork to Baltimore, MD. Anyone working on this line?

MCDONALD, WEBB posted by Steve McDaniel on Thursday, June 10, 1999

I am looking for information on the family of Benjamin McDONALD and Elizibeth WEBB.

COLVIN posted by Shirley Colvin on Thursday, June 10, 1999

Looking for the family of JOSEPH COLVIN who left Augusta County, VA before 1784, and went to Lincoln County, KY with his family. His children are: William b. ca 1772; Nancy; John b ca 1772; Joseph, Jr. b Mar 18 1780 VA; Mary; Sarah/Sally b Feb 22, 1782; Charles b ca 1783; Elijah W. b Dec 19, 1784; Mahala;

LILLEY, TAPSCOTT posted by Lynne Welch on Friday, June 11, 1999

Request information on Isabella J. Lilley (b. 17 Jan 1839 in Augusta County, VA) who married James Fleming Tapscott on 1 June 1858. Who were her parents?

LINN posted by Kathryn Kendall on Friday, June 11, 1999

Looking for family of Jacob S. Linn, said to be from Staunton. Attended Duke University in 1944.

ALLISON, EDMONDSON, FALLS, KERR, NEILL, PICKENS, ROBERTSON posted by James Veregge on Friday, June 11, 1999

Seeking information on the family of James Kerr, who migrated to Chester/Lancaster County PA probably around 1720-1728. He and his family migrated to Orange (later Augusta) County, VA about 1738, where he purchased land and was listed as one of the first settlers. (Source: The Tinkling Spring, Headwaters of Freedom, History of the Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, Staunton, Augusta County, VA) He was listed in "Kerr's and Kin" by Vincent Kerr as building one of the very first houses in Augusta County. It was said that his house was a very large one, built to accomodate his entire family. In "The Tinkling Spring", it lists early baptisms in the church there and I believe that the children listed below are probably all sons of this James Kerr. All of the children were baptized "in the congregation" of the church, instead of in the outlaying areas, and James Kerr seems to have pre-dated most other Kerr families that migrated to Augusta County by about 8-10 years.

CRIST posted by Thomas Smith on Friday, June 11, 1999

I am reserching the Ezra Crist family pior to 1900. Some were buried in the Mt.Tabor church cemetary. Does this cemetary and church near Middlebrook still exist or did the name change?

ARMSTRONG, CRUMMETT, HOOK, LEACH posted by Sheila Armstrong Brockman on Friday, June 11, 1999

I am searching for a marriage certificate to prove the parents of Jacob Samuel Armstrong. He married Lucy Mae Hook in Staunton, VA on 5/15/1906. His parents were John E. and Barbara Crummett Armstrong of Highland Co. Va. Lucy's parents were Louisa Jane Leach and Robert Jasper Hook, also of Highland Co. VA. I need proof of Jacob's parents' names for my application to the DAR. I am willing to share all information that I have on this family with anyone who is working on the same family line. I am also looking for a Janice Nicholas from Ohio. We were working on this Armstrong line together a few years ago, and we both have moved and lost touch with each other. If you know of her whereabouts, please respond.

BOSLEY, GILLESPIE posted by Larry Culver on Saturday, June 12, 1999

I'm searching for parents/birthplace of JAMES GILLESPIE b.July 15, 1795 or 98 in possibly Augusta Co., Va. mar. MARY BOSLEY in ca1821 ch. Elizabeth b.1825 Oh., William b.1831 Oh., Rachel b.1833 Oh., George b.1836 Oh., John b.1839 Grant Co., Ind., and Peter b.1842 Grant Co., Ind. I suspect that James's parents were WILLIAM GILLESPIE b.1755, d.1833 Oh. and 1st wife SARAH CARPENTER d.abt 1800

LACROIX, LECROY posted by Jimmy LeCroy on Sunday, June 13, 1999

Looking for info on my great-grandfather Hiram Luke LeCroy. Born around 1809 and went to SC around 1820. Info on any LeCroy's may help. Jimmy LeCroy 127 West ST Moncks Corner SC 29461

DEVER posted by Bonnie L. Coyle on Sunday, June 13, 1999

Searching for information on Charity DEVER , b. July 23, 1823 in Augusta Co., Va. Married Joseph C. NICHOL May 15, 1839. Chariety died Sept. 22, 1898 in Harrison Co., WV. Charity and Joseph had 4 children, Mary, James S., Rachael E., and Catherine M.S. Thank you.

HIGHLANDS, MURRAY posted by Sharon Goetz on Sunday, June 13, 1999

Trying to find out the names of the children of Catherine & Henry Highlands of Augusta County, Va. from the Chronicles of the Scotch- Irish, Augusta County Court Records, Order Book No XI (341) dated 11/17/1767, "Richard Murray & Catherine, his wife, late Catherine Highlands, summoned on complaint of John Chrisman for not bringing up the children of Henry Highlands in a Christianlike manner." Would like to know if anyone knows if Henry & Catherine had a child by the name of James Highlands b. abt. 175? Please email me at: goetz@clark.net

CAMPBELL, EDWARDS, HAY posted by Cheryl Crowder on Sunday, June 13, 1999

According to many submissions to the LDS Ancestral File, a John Campbell 1672-1741 b. Scotland moved to VA in 1684 and married Grace Hay. They had 9 children, one of whom I am seeking William Campbell d. 1759 in Augusta County. He supposedly married a Sarah and had 15? children, one of whom I am also seeking information about named John Campbell d. 1782 who married a Ms. Edwards.

MANAMEE, MCMANAMAY, MCMANAMIE, MCMANAMY, MCMANAWAY, MCMANNY posted by Janet Goff Jenkins on Wednesday, June 16, 1999

I have a William McManamay/McManaway/McManny/McManamie/McManamy/McManamee or other variation and wife Mary C. with a son Andrew Jackson who married Sarah J. Howard on May 11, 1872 in Wood County West Virginia. William, the father, and Andrew Jackson, the son were in Augusta County Virginia at some point. Andrew Jackson was born in 1847 in Augusta County Virginia. Please contact me if you have some information to share with me. I need help. Thank you,Janet Goff Jenkins

BATIS, JOHNS, PATE, SHELTMAN, WILSON, WOOD posted by Glennis Webb Horn on Wednesday, June 16, 1999

William Johns (1827-1901) came from Augusta Co. to Missouri. His parents were Edmond(1796-1876) and Sarah Batis Johns. Sarah's parents give permission to marry and are listed as Ellen Sheltman and George Wilson. Can anyone help me with this BATIS/Sheltman/Wilson family? Edmond's parents are William (ca1762-ca1811)and Sarah Wood Johns. Sarah's father is James Wood; who is her mother? Is Isaac Johns the father of this William Johns? Does anyone have any of the siblings of any of these JOHNS men? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Glennis Webb Horn

BURNSIDE, WALKER posted by Wayne Hannah on Wednesday, June 16, 1999

I'm looking for someone to read a specific court record in the Augusta County court house. The record is referenced in Chalkley, but has not been filmed as far as I can tell. I'll pay a modest fee, of course. Please contact me through Email after 6/23.

CARROLL, WELCH, WELSH, WILSON posted by Carolyn Carroll on Saturday, June 19, 1999

Searching for information of surnames of Carroll, Welch, Welsh and Wilson 1800-1870

PATTON posted by W.M.Havens on Saturday, June 19, 1999

Searching for any info on Joseph PATTON and Robert PATTON..Joseph was bn1770 and died in Adams Co. Ohio, his son, Robert was bn in Va.(haven't been able to prove )and he also died in Adams Co. Ohio. he was bn 1794. Thanks.W.Havens

BANDY, DAVIS, HOWARD, LEE, LEWING, SLIMAN, STRANGE posted by Johnnie Belle Dean on Saturday, June 19, 1999

I am looking for family history on my first husband family his was Emmitt Irving Davis Sr., his grandfather was Tom Davis, his mother was Ruby Lee, his grandmother was Josephine Strange. Emmitt I. Davis Jr. was born in Many, La. April 14, 1950. He has one half brother Gerald Lewing, is 2-3 years older. Emitt I. Davis Sr. was born in Pleasant Hill, La. but the family thinks the family was originally from around Augusta, Co., Va. Emmitt I. Davis Sr. died abt. 1964 in Many, La. His wife Ruby Lee Lewing Davis died in abt. 1968 in Many, La., the family has been in La. for many years. And some of the family has found information on the Lee family but none on the Davis family, any information would be appreciated. Thank You Johnnie Belle Davis Dean

LYNCH, MCDOWELL, STEWART, WOODS posted by Brett F. Woods on Sunday, June 20, 1999

Does anyone have any information on the following Charles Woods: Charles Woods married Beddy [sic] Lynch on 11 Mar 1812 in Orange County, North Carolina. A Charles Woods shows up on both the 1810 (p176) and the 1820 (p302)Orange County NC Censuses. The only other reference to a Charles Woods in this area comes from the following excerpt, but many years earlier: CHRONICLES OF THE Scotch-Irish Settlement IN VIRGINIA EXTRACTED FROM THE ORIGINAL COURT RECORDS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY 1745-1800 ABSTRACTS OF WILLS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA. AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT. WILL BOOK NO. 3. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Page 236.--21st May, 1761. Samuel McDowell and Richard Woods' bond (with David Stewart), as guardian (appointed) to Samuel, Arthur, Esther, Elizabeth, and Charles Woods, orphans of Charles Woods. Who was this Charles Woods and what was his relationship with Richard Woods and Samuel McDowell? Further, is his son, the orphan Charles, related somehow to the Charles that married Biddy and shows up on the early 1810 and 1820 Orange County censuses? Thanks for any information.

ARION, EAVEY, ERION, EVEY posted by Larry Eavey on Sunday, June 20, 1999

Michael Evey or Eavey that lived in the Sangerville area at the time of the 1860 census with his second wife Barbara and 4 children. Looking for any info on his lineage or offspring. My grandfather Jacob Markwood Eavey was born in 1860 to Michael and Barbara(Arion or Erion)

RHYAN, RYAN, SMITH posted by Laura Newlin on Sunday, June 20, 1999

Would appreciate any information on Henry Smith b about 1812-1815 VA who lived in Augusta Co in 1850. Wife Martha Rhyan/Ryan b VA. Children: Jacob, William, Mary, James. They moved to Vigo CO IN about 1860. Thank you very much.

FEAMSTER, FEEMSTER, FEMSTER posted by James Hart on Monday, June 21, 1999

My ancestor, Thomas Feemster, had a farm on the Cowpasture River in the 1770's and 1780's. I can place him in Augusta County as early as 1743. He was born in Scotland in 1715. Can you give me any suggestions for tracking down any immigration information. From the above, he obviously arrived between 1715 and 1743. Thank you,

WILLSON, WILSON posted by Linda LaHue on Monday, June 21, 1999

I am searching for a Phillip Wilson, supposedly born in Va. Do not know where for sure. Does anyone have a Phillip in there line? My Phillip's children were named; John H., William, James, Pleasant, and Phillip H. His daughters were; Fanny (Fancy?), and Elizabeth. Phillp died in Roane Co., TN. He is listed in 1830 and 1840 of Blount Co., Tn. Need parents and siblings of Phillip. Pension papers from the Civil War on his sons, say Phillip was born in Va. There are so many Wilson's, all having the same names. I am wondering if he possibly was born N.C. instead of Va. Please we are stuck. Any help is greatly appreciated.

HOUSERIGHT, HOUSERITE, HOUSEWRIGHT posted by Gladys M. Owens on Tuesday, June 22, 1999

Looking for information on Housewrights. James Housewright born ca 1794, James's parents were John Housewright born ca 1760 and Martha "Patsty" Bouler/Bowler Housewright. John died ca 1830-1840 in Hawkins County, TN. Patsty died 1855 in Hawkins County, TN at the age of 95. The Housewrights are beleived to have come from Augusta, Nelson and other surrounding counties. Any information is appreciated. Gladys M. Owens

CARROLL, MILLER, WELCH posted by Carolyn Carroll on Tuesday, June 22, 1999

I am looking for researchers of surnames, CARROLL, WELCH, AND MILLER Fleming Carroll m 25 August 1828 in Augusta County to Margaret Welsh, she was the daughter of Edward Welch. Fleming married again to Sarah A. Miller, 22 February 1851. Children by Margaret, William E., John B., Samuel W., George Franklin, Mary J., Robert Craig, Fleming B, Henry C., By wife #2, Sarah Miller, Lorenzo, Daniel W, Millard, Benjamin, and Victoria.

LONG, STOMBAUGH posted by Shirley Edillon on Tuesday, June 22, 1999

I would like to know more about the Jacob Stombaugh age 14 (born abt 1835) who was living in Augusta County in the 1850 census with Adam Long age 83, Frances Long, age 70, and others. What is the connection with Jacob Stombaugh and the Longs? And who are Jacob's parents? Thank you.

GILLESPY posted by Helen Austin on Tuesday, June 22, 1999

James GILLESPY and Jennet in August Co, VA by 1741. Tinling Spring Presby Ch shows child, Margaret b Oct 1741 d in infancy. Elizabethe was b Jan 1743. He served in Indian wars, & in Militia and 3 sons fought in Rev War. Sons James, John, William came to Blount Co, TN after the REV and lived near Maryville and Louisville and married with the HOUSTON, COWAN fam. I am searching for a linkage to this family for a James Richard GILLESPIE who enlisted in the War of 1812 in Sep 1814 at Maryville, TN. After the war he came to Morgan Co, AL in 1818 when AL became a state. He d 1849 and His widow, Lucy Johnson GILLESPIE had a govt land grant in Lawrence Co, AL near Morris Chapel. This James is said to be a Presbyterian Preacher?

HEFLIN, PAYNE, PEPPER, ROBINSON, SIPLE, SMITH, WRIGHT posted by Gregg Dulany Smith on Wednesday, June 23, 1999

DULANY SMITH BORN ABOUT ~1740'S LOCATION UNKNOWN MAYBE N.J. LISTED ON A DEED WITH JOHN AND JOSEPH SMITH IN 1760 IN FAUQUIER COUNTY,VA HE WAS MARRIED TO JANE "JEANIE" (MARY JANE WRIGHT?) DULANY DIED JUNE 28,1838 DULANEY & JANE HAD 6 CHILDREN; jAMES,JOHN,BENJAMIN DULANEY(BORN SEPT 1787 MARRIED JEMIMA ROBINSON 1816,8 CHILDREN),THOMAS,RUSSELL,MARY-(MARRIED ISAAC SIPLE MAY 31, 1832) -CHILDREN OF BENJAMIN DULANEY SMITH & JEMIMA ROBINSON OF FAUQUIER /AUGUSTA COUNTY,VA; -WILLIAM D.SMITH BORN 1817-MARRIED MARGARET REYNOLDS -HENRIETTA SMITH BORN 1819-MARRIED AMOS PAYNE -NANCY JANE BORN 1821-MARRIED EDWARD SHEETS -ALFRED BORN 1823-MARRIED REBECCA BUCKLEW -ELIJAH BORN 1825-MARRIED EDITH PEPPER -HARRIET UNKNOWN -SUSAN BORN 1830-MARRIED FRANKLIN HEFLIN -CATHERINE BORN 1832-MARRIED DAVID HARRISON

ERWIN, JAMESON posted by Dianne Conaway Blankenstein on Wednesday, June 23, 1999

Looking for information on Matthew ERWIN who died in Augusta County, Virginia in 1776. Who were his parents? His wife was Elizabeth - what was her last name? Daughter Jean ERWIN married there 1740 to John JAMESON. Both lived & died in the county. The JAMESON family came from Ireland to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania & then to Virginia. Wanting to correspond with others working this line. Dianne Conaway Blankenstein blankenstein@startext.net

BARGER, BEST, CASEBEER, DIEBERT, MILLER, PETTIGREW, WILMORE posted by Beverly (HIMES) BARGER on Friday, June 25, 1999

BARGER, BATES, BEST, CASEBEER, DIEBERT, MILLER, PETTIGREW, WILMORE Searching Augusta Co, Virginia for ancestors and descendants of John BARGER & Mary/Mollie, Peter BARGER & Ann PETTIGREW, James Madison BARGER & Anne Eliza WILMORE, John WILMORE & Sarah BATES. John BEST & Catherine MILLER, John CASEBEER & Catherine DIEBERT.

HAINS, SIEG posted by William M. Hains on Friday, June 25, 1999

I am interested in information on Philip and Eva Bushong Hains. They moved to Augusta County,Virginia probably around the begining of the nineteenth century. They settled in Churchville.They had eight children,three boys and five girls. One son married Mary Fishburn. The daughters all married. Elizabeth married Paul Sieg.Lydia married Jacob Sieg. Anna married Daniel Beau. Catherine Married Ward McNair.Julia married Edward Kienan(spelling?).About 1828 all of these people with the exception of one son,Jacob, moved to Ohio.

DAVIS, HAWK, MOIERS, MYERS posted by Mary Lou Wardlaw on Sunday, June 27, 1999

MOIERS Execs vs HASSLER heirs: Bill OS256 NS90, 1814 Augusta Co VA: "CHRISTOPHER MOIER of Aug.Co died testate leaving children: Henry, Barbara, Rosanna, Catherine, Susanna, and widow Barbara. CHRISTOPHEL MYER was from Easthensberry Twp, Cumberland Co PA." ref: CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH IRISH..., Chalkley

BARBER, MOORE posted by Dianne Conaway Blankenstein on Sunday, June 27, 1999

George BARBER who died in Augusta County, Virginia in 1750 was married to Elizabeth. I am looking for proof her last name was MOORE. Their children were Ply, Sarah & George. Who were George & ELizabeth's parents? Dianne Conaway Blankenstein blankenstein@startext.net

JARVIS, STEELE posted by Joyce Lawrence on Tuesday, June 29, 1999

Searching for parents of the John Steele b. ca 1764 VA who m. Catherine JARVIS, ca 1787 and went to St. Clair Co IL before 1810--also info on a Samuel and Ruth STEEL, same county in 1797--which was very early in IL frontier settlement. Naming patterns and history of military service suggest a relationship to the Augusta Co VA STEELE families. Can anyone help connect these families? Thanks.

BYERLY, CLINE, HOOKE posted by Jeanne Webb on Tuesday, June 29, 1999

Lewis Hooke served part of an apprenticeship at the Christian Clines Mill, under Benjamin F. Byerly in 1861. Does the mill still exist? Are there any pictures of the mill? I would be grateful for any help. Jeanne Webb

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