Census records 1840 and 1850, also old abandoned burial ground,,, these records were sent to me by mistake in 1975, just joined this list to pass this along if any one is interested...Norma - ------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger.

THIS IS COPIED FROM THE SW-VA List in an effort to help with research. IF YOU CAN OFFER ANY HELP = PLEASE CONTACT THIS ADDRESS =================== DaveyFan4life@aol.com =================== Seeking information on John Thomas Asbury married to America V. Akers on January 20th, 1887 in Tazewell County, VA. I am looking for information about John's parents & America's Father. Her mothers name was Sarah. Thanks in advance for any information you're able to provide.

Willard Lee Asbury, 50, died April 4, 2000 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Willard was born in Charleston, WV and lived in Kingsport most of his life. Willard was preceded in death by his father, Edward Lee Asbury. He's survived by three children; four sisters, Carolyn Tate, Janice Darnell, Violet Lundsford, Diane Green; a half sister, Linda Sue; his four brothers, Randy Asbury, Ronnie Asbury, Alan Asbury and Timmy Asbury. ki040

Sammy Joe Asbury, 57, of Bluefield, WV, died March 16, 2000, at his home. Sammy was born July 13, 1942, in Tazewell, VA,and was the son of the late Roby and Martha Helmandollar Asbury. Sammy's survived by his wife Lois Ann Lewis Asbury; four sons, Terry Wayne Asbury and Jamey Lee Lewis, , William Patrick Asbury, and Samuel Ray As- bury; three daughters, Lora Ann Asbury, Amy Micheal Lewis, and Melissa Taylor; two brothers, Ray Robbins and and Roger Robbins; and one sister, Joann Bullock; 14 grandchildren. Sammy's burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Princeton, WV. bd030

Roger Lee Asbury, 59, of Tazewell, VA, died March 4, 2000 at his home. Roger was born September 30, 1940 in Tazewell County, VA, he was a son of the late George W. and Mary Ann Asbury. Roger's survived by his wife, Eunice BryantAsbury; one son, Gary Lee Asbury; three sisters, Janice Sargent, Joann Herald, & Jean Johnson; one brother, Jeff Asbury. Roger's burial was in the Grandview Memory Gardens Mausole- um at Bluefield, VA. bd030

I am looking for information regarding the children of William and Sarah Ann Gillespie Asbury. I have the following: William b 1822 Sarah Ann (Sallie) b. 1824 m. 27 Aug 1844 Tazewell CO Children: Elinor/Ellen b 1846 Augustus b. 1847 Eliza J. b 1849 Surillda b 1851 Cosbi b 1852 Thomas b 1855 Elizabeth b 2 Feb 1857 John G b 1859 Joseph b 9 Sep 1861 Columbia b aft Jul in 1865 m Harold Beaumont lived in Cincinnati, OH in 1911 One of the older children (Elinor/Ellen through Elizabeth) is a parent to my gg grandmother, Belle. I have her diary and she mentions John, Joe and Columbia. Her married name was Caudill, but I don't know her maiden name... Any information on this family will be helpful in trying to put a name on Granny Belle. Paula Wiseman

Are you any relation to Wm. Ralph Asbury, m Myrtle Stella (Cyphers widowed as Coleman) both of Bradshaw, WVA? Stella was the mother of my husband (her 5th child) whose father died two years after he was born. I'm trying to put his genealogy together for my children. Thanks for any info you may have.

This is all the information I have about Benjamin B. KING, my g2gfather. Any assistance in finding parents or siblings for him would be much appreciated, as would any clues about his life prior to 1823. 1802 - born in NC by family history; censuses say SC and GA 1810 - by family history, parents migrated to TN when he was a "young child" 1823 - m. Newton Co., GA, Elinor/Ellen S. WOOD, d/o John and Elizabeth HOLLODAY WOOD 1824 - couple moved to Forsyth, Monroe county, GA 1824 - daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, born (m. John R. COOK, d: 1883) 1825 - son, Cary Adolphus, born (m. Mary C. GETSINGER, d: 1894) 1827 - son, Thomas W., born (m. Mary A. LUNSFORD) 1829 - daughter, Salome S., born (m. James M. Asbury) 1832 - son, James Hunter, born (m. Nancy Emily PURSLEY) - my ggparents 1835 - son, Benjamin H., born 1838 - son, William Abe, born 1840 - daughter, Ellen Ophelia, born (m. Sampson BOONE) 1842 - son, George B., born 1843 - sons, Benjamin H. and William Abe died - buried in Forsyth cemetery 1844 - son, Henry Clay, born 1845 - son, George B, died, buried Forsyth Cemetery 1845 - son, Charlie, born 1847 - daughter, Mary Emma, born (m. #1 M. M. BREWER, #2 W. T. SPRAGGINS) 1857 - family moved to Americus, Sumter county, GA 1866 - died, buried in KING lot at Oak Grove cemetery in Americus, GA Carol C-H <cch@netdoor.com> http://www2.netdoor.com/~cch/ It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

SOURCE: GALAX GAZETTE, GALAX, VA DATE: 10-13-99 =============================================== Roscoe Allen Asbury Sr., 79, of Galax, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. He was born April 20, 1920, in McDowell County, W.Va., to Thomas Perry and Veda McCoy Asbury. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Asbury and Donald Asbury; and a sister, Evelyn Neely. Survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Carol R. Asbury; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jimmie Cockerham of Dobson, N.C.; a daughter, Pamela Asbury of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, Roscoe Allen Jr., and Diana W. Asbury of Troutville; three grandchildren, Johnathan and Bill of Brandywine, Md., Irene Asbury of Berkley Springs, W.Va., and Cleo Cobbold and husband Ron of Olympic, Calif.; two brothers, Jimmy Asbury of Crawfordville, Ind., and Floyd Asbury and wife, Pauline of Berkley Springs, W.Va.; a sister-in-law, Barbara Spence and husband, Okey of Charlotte, N.C.; a special friend, Kaye Cochran of Dalton, Ga.; and countless nieces, nephews, family and friends.

My husband is an Asbury descendant. His grandfather was William Taylor Asbury (1900-1974)from KY, s/o Carroll Dwire Asbury (1869-1957)from KY, s/o Tapley Taylor Asbury (1843-1919) from Ky, s/o William Taylor Asbury (1805-1877) from Ky, s/o William Asbury (1784-?) from Virginia, s/o William Asbury (1752-1824) from Fauquier Co., Va, s/o William Asbury (1724-1793) from Westmoreland Co., & Facquier Co., Va, s/o Henry Asbury (1683-1740) from Westmoreland Co., Va., s/o Henry Asbury (1650-1707) from Kent Co., Maryland, s/o Francis Asbury (abt 1620-1862) born in England and died in Kent Co., Maryland. Would like to hear from anyone researching Asbury's of this line. Willing to share what I have. Marilyn

Hi Am new to list and are not even close to being a Asbury but do have a lady friend by that name. I have told her about my family. She knows nothing so I am trying to come up with something for her. Her father was John Henry Asbury. she thinks born in Carlisle, KT. prob. in late 1880's He lived all his adult live in state of Maine. Thats it. Norman Jordan

Thought I would give you guys information that I have gathered up during my research, hoping that it might help someone. Kanawha County, Virginia (now west Virginia) Censuses 1810 Census Joseph Asbury, age 26 to 45, woman age 26 to 45 (this is in Charleston) 1830 Census Isaac Asbury, age 40 to 50/ female, age 30 to 40/2 boys, age 10 to20/ 1 female, age under 5 Nimrod Asbury, age 40 to 50/female age 30 to 40/3 females, under 15 years of age/ 3 males under the age of 10 Joseph Asbury, age 40 to 50/ female, age 30 to 40/ 3 males, under 10 years of age/ 1 female, age 5 to 10. 1840 Census Heads of Household: Adam Asbury Isaac " Joseph D. " William " 1850 Census page 114 Stephen Asbury (23) (living with the family of David Stone) page 123 Henry Asbury (36) Jane (31) Eliza (5) Mary (4) William (3) Isaac (1)