Chapters XXVI - XL of the Chronicles of the Great Rebellion have been added to the Bits of Blue and Gray website... http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/chronicles.htm The Delaware Roster of Union Soldiers now includes names up to and including HEYES http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/roster.htm Jayne McCormick bitsobluengray@aol.com <A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/">http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com </A>

I'm sorry for this second posting, but I was in such a hurry, I left off part of the website URL It should read http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/august2002.htm The August column "Wasted Valor - Confederate dead at Gettysburg" Jayne McCormick mdelpa@aol.com AND bitsobluengray@aol.com <A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/">http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com </A>

My GGFather is Eugene Merritt BURRIS b abt 1859 in Delaware and his brother is J.F. BURRIS b abt 1851in Delaware. I got the information from a 1880 California census. It showed their ages of Eugene as 21, a Student and J.F. as 29, a Teacher. I am 69 and I am trying to finish Our Family Tree for my sons, their children and my great grand child. If you are related to them or related to me or know of them please contact me. Regards Jean Benson jbenson578@cybertrails.com

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Hi list, Yesterday, I sent a query about COBOURN(E) -- I forgot to send this 1799 Tax Assessment list with the other info -- it mentions some surnames from Delaware & Maryland: 1799 Assessment-roll for the year AMOR, Samuel AFFLECK, Charles BAKER, Henry C. (inn keeper) BIGGERT, Thomas (weaver) BROOMALL, Nehemiah BROWN, Nathaniel BURNS, Jacob BURNS, James (carpenter) BURNS, John (cordwainer) BURNS, William, Sr. (inn keeper) BURNS, William, Jr. (waterman) CLAYTON, Curtis CLAYTON, Joseph (pumpmaker) * COBOURN, Joseph, Jr. (cordwainer) COCKSHOTT, Richard (carpenter) CONNARROE, Thomas CONNELL, William (shoe-keeper) CLOUD, Benjamin CRANSON, William (shipwright) DUTTON, Elizabeth (inn keeper) DERRICK, George (wheelwright) (Derrickson) DERRICK, Zachariah (wheelwright) (Derrickson) EANIX, Thomas (carpenter) ELLIS, John FORDSON, William GOODWIN, John (wheelwright) HARDING, John (tanner) HOWELL, William (cordwainer) JOHNSON, Benjamin JOHNSON, David LOOEN?, Melchior (shop keeper) MARSHALL, David (shop keeper & tavern keeper) MARSHALL, James (weaver) MARSHALL, Joseph (shop keeper) MARSHALL, John (inn keeper) MARTIN, George (tailor) MAXWELL, William (weaver) MERRIHEW, Joseph MITCHELL, Hester MOORE, Hannah NEWLIN, Nicholas (physician) PERKINS, Sarah PRINCE, John RICE, Samuel (justice of the peace) RICHARDS, John (millwright) RILEY, Richard (judge) SCOTT, John (pilot) SAYERS, Caleb (physician) TALLEY, Benjamin (cordwainer) THOMAS, Herber (joiner) THOMAS, James TRIMBLE, Samuel (shipwright) WALKER, Joseph WALLACE, Thomas (tailor) WILSON, Thomas WRIGHT, Ellis (carpenter) YORK, Thomas (merchant) Please note, the above names appear to be all from Marcus Hook Delaware Co., PA but keep in mind Marcus Hook is in Lower Chichester Twp., which may also include names from Linwood & Trainer. I personally believe the Assessment Roll is for Marcus Hook only. Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Hi list, Someone was just recently looking for info on the surname COBOURN(E) on one of these lists. (Sorry can't remember which one.) I live in Delaware Co., PA & a man contacted me up here, also looking for info on the COBOURN(E) Family but these COBOURN(E)s were living in the Marcus Hook, Delaware Co. area. I started to wonder if there was a connection between the COBOURN(E)s in PA, DE & MD. I think I may have found some interesting aspects. Here is a list of the COBOURN(E)s buried at St. Martin's Cemetery in Marcus Hook, Delaware Co., PA: COBOURN, Joseph d. 5 Apr 1829, age 53 yrs COBOURN, Lydia d. 28 Jan 1863 , age 87 yrs COBOURN, Margaret T. d. 15 Aug 1805, age 29 yrs 2 mo 11 days Wife of David COBOURN COBOURN, Rebecca C. or B. d. 1817, age 4 yrs? *COBOURN, Susanna B. no dates *COBOURNE, Joseph -1833 (burial date) COBURN, Eleanor Sep 1896 (burial date) COBURN, Hannah Oct 1822 (burial date) COBURN, Lydia -1849 (burial date) In the "Concord Township," book's by Robert P. Case, Ph.D. & Virginia DeNenno. These books you can get though inter library loan or purchase them: Vol. I, in the index is: COEBOURNE, Joseph* Robert Joseph* & Thomas (grist mill) NOTE: Joseph, Thomas & Robert are mentioned in the Will of Michael COULBOURN [COLEBURN] below. COEBOURNE Mill Road Vol. II, in the index is COEBURN'S Mill Here are two COULBOURN [COLEBURN] Wills from Sussex Co., DE 25 Feb 1796 -- Will probate of Michael COULBOURN [COLEBURN], Farmer Sussex Co., DE sons: Thomas, Joseph*, Elijah & Robert COULBOURN daugs: Catherine, Rebecca, Nelly, Anna, Kesiah COULBOURN, Mary WILLIAMS, Priscilla STEWART, Nancy WATTS ex: son Joseph COULBOURN wits: Samuel COOPER, John CANNON, Sophia SMITH 22 Apr 1791 -- Will probate of Curtis SMITH, Planter, Sussex Co., DE wife: Susannah SMITH sons: Hudson, Constantine, John CANNON, Curtis & Trustan SMITH daug: Sally HUDSON exec'rs: wife Susannah SMITH & bro. Henry SMITH wits: Ezekiel BROWN, Robert JEWETT, Stephen OUTERBRIDGE. NOTE: Estate was settled by Joseph COULBOURN* & wife Susannah*, the late Susannah SMITH I believe this may be the second marriage of Joseph COULBOURN. Please give me some feedback on this & let me know if reached the person(s) that were doing the research on the COBOURNs. Thank you! :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Hello, all. I've owed this update for quite some time, having received the results of my latest DNA testing back in February. However, due to being busy with other responsibilities, going on two out-of-state trips, and some good old-time procrastination, I am just now getting this update sent out. (Also, as I'll explain in a moment, the discouraging results of the testing did not exactly provide much enthusiasm for following up). As a re-cap to bring everyone up-to-speed (if interested), I've attached my previous message below, which outlines the process leading up to the latest results. The latest DNA tests involved bringing in another test subject, Mike Hardcastle, for comparison against Tom Hardcastle and myself, since the previous test indicated that Tom and I were not connected within the specified number of generations that the oral family history, etc had indicated. By testing Mike's DNA against the DNA of Tom and myself, this could help establish whether or not there might be an error in Tom's lineage versus my own. The outcome of the latest test--on Mike's DNA--was expected to provide one of three results: 1. If Mike matched Tom*, but not me, then this would--for all intents and purposes--"prove" that I was most likely not a biological Hardcastle. 2. If Mike matched me*, but not Tom, then it would indicate that Tom likely had an "illegitimacy" or flawed lineage in his paternal line, and that he was therefore likely not a biological Hardcastle. 3. If Mike matched neither me NOR Tom*, then we would be back at square one, indicating an "illegitimacy" or flawed lineage would have occurred in any TWO or all THREE of our lines. (And we would then be beset with the option of getting yet ANOTHER Hardcastle test subject for further comparison). * [within the specified number of generations] Well, can you guess which one of the above was the result?? You got it: #3. The results stated that the probability of a shared common ancestor between myself and either Tom or Mike was "very very low," and that the probability of a shared common ancestor between Tom and Mike was "very low" with a separation of somewhere between 42 and 154 generations, with an average likely separation of approximately 93 generations. (As compared to the expected 17 generations). So, at this point, there is no conclusive evidence one way or another. Anyway, I just thought I'd send this one, for anyone who may have been curious about the outcome. Thanks, John -----Original Message----- From: John C. Carter [SMTP:spiff@atlantic.net] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 6:44 AM To: 'Mitsawokett List' Cc: 'Hicks, David'; 'Carter, Jim & Susan'; 'Schroeder, Evelyn'; 'Harkins, Kathleen'; 'Gundersen, Janet & Matt'; 'Carter, Perry & Meronig'; 'LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com'; 'MDCAROLI-L@rootsweb.com'; 'DEKENT-L@rootsweb.com' Subject: DNA / Molecular Genealogy: my quest to connect! Hello. For those of you who may remember our discussion a few months ago (on the Mitsawokett list--I'm cc'ing a couple of other lists and individuals as well) about DNA testing being used in genealogy, I thought I might give you an update on my efforts. Some of you are familiar with my quest, but for the others I'll provide a little background: My great-grandfather Hopewell U. Carter Sr. was an illegitimate child, son of Elizabeth Carty, who changed her name to Carter around the time that she relocated from Caroline County, MD (where Hopewell was born) to Kent County, DE. The family stories always stated that his biological father was "a wealthy Dr. Hardcastle" in Caroline County, and there were continued connections with the family for several years afterward. One story mentioned how my Great Aunt Agnes named one of her daughters Doris after a Doris Hardcastle in the family. Another story told of a family member who had joined the service, only to be disheartened and desiring to leave, and the family implored upon the Hardcastle family's connections to successfully achieve the serviceman's discharge. (I have never been able to determine who this serviceman was). There were also tales of a connection to the Boggs family in the Cheswold area (the family from which J. Caleb Boggs hailed from, former U.S. Senator and Governor of Delaware), and research showed that J. Caleb Boggs' paternal grandmother had been a Hardcastle prior to her marriage, and that she was indeed descended from the same Hardcastle family of Caroline County, MD. Anyway, I learned of these stories in the mid-late 1970's when I first began my genealogy, and by 1990, when I finally got around to ordering Hopewell Sr's death certificate, the story seemed to be slightly substantiated by its listing his father as "Alexander Carter." By this time, I had long since discovered a Dr. Alexander Hardcastle in close proximity to the Carty / Carter residence in Caroline County, MD, and had already suspected him as being Hopewell's biological father. My suspicion as to why the father was listed as "Alexander Carter" on the death certificate instead of "Alexander Hardcastle" was either: 1) the family informant(s) gave the last name of Carter to avoid the stigma of his having been illegitimate, or 2) upon being questioned for the father's name the informant(s) simply replied "Alexander" and the note-taker assumed the surname would be Carter. At any rate, it seemed clear that Dr. Alexander Hardcastle must have been the "culprit." For many years I had worked on researching the Hardcastle family and had corresponded with other Hardcastle researchers, always feeling an absence or a loss that I had no proof of this connection, although the family stories seemed to make it true. This particular line in my genealogy always seemed to be an extra burden to me, as it was my paternal line (my father's father's father, etc), and that my own last name might have been Hardcastle under other circumstances. If only there were a way to prove the connection. Little did I know that one day science would come up with a method which might be used to bridge the gap! That method was DNA testing. Some of you may be familiar with the story of Thomas Jefferson's purported offspring borne by the family servant Sally Hemmings, and how the Hemmings family descendants had long sought acceptance by the Jefferson Society as being true descendants of Thomas Jefferson, over the objections of detracting members. Eventually, DNA testing was called upon in an effort to try to resolve the controversy. During the mid-1990's another fellow Hardcastle researcher (named Tom Hardcastle) and I had discussed the story, and wondered whether such a test might eventually be available (and affordable) to the general public, and whether we might employ such a test in my efforts to prove that Hopewell Carter, Sr. was indeed the son of Dr. Alexander Hardcastle. The type of DNA test conducted on the Jefferson - Hemmings descendants is called a Y-chromosome test. The Y-chromosome is carried down by males, only, and such a test can only be used when the desired path is through a "male line" in a family (such as from great-grandfather to grandfather to father to son, for example). Examining the DNA in the Y-chromosome in two male subjects can show whether the two are descended from a common male ancestor, and can estimate the number of generations that separate the connection between the two. Since my fellow Hardcastle researcher was both a male and a Hardcastle (i.e., he had Hardcastle as a surname, indicating he is the son of a Hardcastle who was the son of a Hardcastle who was the son of a Hardcastle, etc, etc), and since we knew the exact purported connection (common male ancestor) between his branch of the Hardcastles and mine, we would be ideal subjects for a Y-chromosome test. Thus, it just became a matter of finding a lab to conduct the test. (Or so we thought). Early inquiries to genetic laboratories, even as recent as a year and a half ago, proved to be disappointing, as the costs were upward of $400 per sample to conduct such a test. As eager as I was to find proof of the connection, this was just too expensive for my budget! (Also, I had told my "cousin" Tom that if we ever found a lab to perform the tests that I would pay for them, since it was MY branch which needed substantiating, not his). Then, in January 2001, I heard (and it was discussed on this list) about the BYU (Brigham Young University) project entitled Molecular Genealogy, and how they were collecting DNA samples on an enormous scale, making stops in particular cities and locations all over the world, and taking samples from volunteers. One of the stops was near me in Florida, and others were in the Philadelphia and Maryland areas, prompting the list discussion in early 2001. The project was detailed in an article in my local newspaper, in a weekly genealogy column. BYU's eventual goal was to collect enough samples to be able to study worldwide migration patterns, and work toward methods of further using DNA to trace genetic ancestry, beyond the Y-chromosome DNA method (and the Mitochondrial DNA method*). * The Mitochondrial DNA method is another form of DNA testing which is also becoming more commonly used. Mitochondrial DNA is passed down from mothers to all their children, but is only carried forward by daughters. This type of testing can be used to test a strictly maternal line (such as from great-grandmother to grandmother to mother to daughter/son, for example). My understanding is that this type of testing is somewhat more difficult (and perhaps more costly). Anyway, upon learning that the BYU group would soon be in my local area collecting samples for their project, I contacted members of their staff to inquire whether they ever worked on individual test cases, and whether they would consider taking on a personal case such as my own. They replied yes, and when asked about costs, they replied theirs would be substantially lower than the $400/sample cost I'd been quoted by the private labs. Even though they hadn't given me an exact price, I decided to go ahead and take the leap! I contacted Tom Hardcastle, asked if he was still willing to participate, and the ball was rolling! The option was given as to whether we, as test subjects, would donate a blood sample or a buccal sample (saliva sample via a mouth swab). I donated a blood sample, and Tom submitted a buccal sample, as this was more convenient and would not need to involve a doctor appointment to have the blood drawn. The lab also requested that I get a first-cousin to participate, as this would provide substantiating genetic markers to go alongside mine in comparison against Tom's, and would ensure further validity of the test. My first-cousin David (again, through a male line, being the son of my father's brother) readily volunteered to join in the quest, and he soon submitted a buccal sample as well. I'll leave out all the inconsequential details, but after submitting the DNA samples the process became rather lengthy (from Feb to Oct 2001). This was due in no small part to the overwhelming response BYU apparently received, and their involvement in numerous Special Cases as a result of their "world tour" and others like myself who'd contacted them for individual testing. Eventually, arrangements were made by BYU to "farm out" the Special Cases to a private lab (Relative Genetics), staffed by some of the members who had worked on the BYU project (and presumably who had since graduated from BYU). As a consequence of this, many of the Special Cases were done at little or no cost, and I was one of the lucky ones to fall into this category. (Going forward, all such Special Cases are being handled by Relative Genetics, and you would need to contact them in advance regarding their costs). (Also, they now use only buccal samples, and no longer take blood samples for their Special Cases). In early October 2001, I finally received the results. Alas, the outcome was disappointing to say the least. Whereas the DNA indicated a positive first-cousin relationship between David and myself, it showed Tom to be not connected to David and I within the purported 12 generations separating us from our supposed common male ancestor. The results showed that the common male ancestor between us was more likely somewhere between 27 and 113 generations removed, with an average likely separation of approximately 67 generations. After working on / researching the genealogy of the Hardcastle family for over 20 years, one small step of science seemed to rule out the family stories altogether. During this quest, I had stayed in touch with the reporter / genealogist who had authored the article in the local paper last January (announcing BYU's original sample-collection project). She had asked whether she could relate my story in an article once the results were complete. I agreed, and she conducted an interview. The article came out in last Thursday's issue [Dec 06, 2001], and can be found at the following link: http://www.sptimes.com/News/120601/Floridian/Genealogy__DNA_testin.shtml (There is a typo in the first sentence of the article--which is my fault, since she let me proofread the article before printing, and I missed it! It should say "...prove his great-grandfather HOPEWELL Carter...," not "Alexander" Carter. But this will not change the effect of the story for general readers). In the meantime, however, I have decided not to give up right just yet. Although the results of my DNA test indicated that Tom and I do not have a common male ancestor within the purported 12 generations, the possibility exists (albeit a slim one) that the "flaw" could be in his line, not mine. In other words, if there were an "illegitimacy" anywhere in Tom's paternal (Hardcastle) line, this could also explain why we would show as not being related within the 12-generation span. The only way to "remove all doubt" would be to find another male Hardcastle, whose branch tied into ours, and who would volunteer to submit a DNA sample for comparison against both of ours. I decided another DNA testing fee would be a small price to pay for another sample to be tested, especially since my earlier tests fell into a "gray area" in terms of costs. However, such a venture would not come without a feeling of guilt, since if another Hardcastle descendant were to match my DNA but not Tom's, this would indicate that Tom was "not really a Hardcastle." This would be a heavy price to pay (learning your own surname was "invalid") by someone who was attempting in good faith to help me find what MY surname "should" be.... However, Tom, being the good sport that he is, was willing to proceed. And I have just recently found another test participant. A fellow genealogist named Mike Hardcastle, who is a policeman living in Germany and who is descended from a co-lateral Hardcastle branch (having a common male ancestor with Tom and I, two generations further back), has agreed to participate in the test, and just last week submitted a DNA sample to Relative Genetics. The outcome of the test on his DNA should provide one of three results: 1. If Mike matches Tom*, but not me, then this will--for all intents and purposes--"prove" that I am most likely not a biological Hardcastle. 2. If Mike matches me*, but not Tom, then it will indicate that Tom has an "illegitimacy" in his paternal line, and is likely not a biological Hardcastle. 3. If Mike matches neither me nor Tom*, then we're back at square one, and the "illegitimacy" could have occurred in any two or all three of our lines. (And we would then need to get ANOTHER Hardcastle test subject for further comparison). * [within the specified number of generations] Relative Genetics has said that the latest results should be done in 4 to 6 weeks. ANYWAY, I've gone on MUCH longer than I'd expected when I began this post!! Hopefully, I haven't bored any of you too much, and those who did get bored have long since hit the "delete" key! :-) If anyone has any questions, please let me know. I can also provide contact information for Relative Genetics, if anyone wishes to contact them directly. (Or, info on how to contact them is contained within the newspaper link above). Thanks for listening. John

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Good morning list, YES! :) I forgot to mention -- my grandfather Edward WEBBER was counted twice in the 1900 Census, once in Caroline Co., MD & once in Chester, Delaware Co., PA. One census record says he was b. in DE & the other says MD. 1900 Census -- 3rd Dist., Denton, Caroline Co., MD WEBBER Arthur J H W M Jul 1850 49 M27 DE DE DE Laborer Mary E W W F Nov 1855 44 M27 5 3 DE DE DE R/H Bertha I D W F Mar 1882 18 S DE DE DE *Edward A S W M Feb 1886 14 S MD DE DE *Note: Edward is listed in the Chester, Dela. Co., PA 1900 Census as a boarder with a Thomas BUCKLEY. Note: They had a daughter Goldie b. 1890 & another daughter b. after 1890 where are they in this census? 1900 Census -- 104 Norris St., Chester Delaware Co., PA BUCKLEY Thomas Jr H W M 1871 28 M IL Ire Ire Ada W W F 1871 28 M MD MD MD (Stayton?) Lillain D W F 1898 1 S PA IL MD John S W M 1900 5/12 S PA IL MD WEBBER *Edward Bd W M 1887 13 S DE DE DE Laborer/Iron Note: *Edward is also listed in the Caroline Co., MD census with his parents. Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) P.S. Is anyone doing research on BUCKLEY's or knows what Ada's maiden was?

Hi, I'm passing this on to Delaware & the Eastern Shore of Maryland mailing list, because there are so many people listed in this 1860 census record mentioned as having been born in DE & MD. I know there was a large inflex from DE & MD to Delaware Co., PA, in the 1880s because of industry -- my WEBBER Family being one of them. I was a little surprised to see it as early as 1860 or before. Don't just rely on the surname index -- there are some names missing from it -- go to the town, township, borough, etc. where your relative may have lived. The following was sent to me by Karen << Booboopies@aol.com >> Here ya go, Helen, <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/pa/delaware/1860/">1860 Federal Census for Delaware County, PA</A> or http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/pa/delaware/1860/ This should take you right to it. It's a list of files. In order to find someone, you'll need first to go to the Index folder near the bottom of the list. Unfortunately, the index files are given numbers rather than alphabetic names, so you have to fish around until you find the proper index file. Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy to navigate. You can always save the files in your favorites and rename them (not the http:// designation, just the descriptive name on your system). Have fun! Karen Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

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Hi list, A Military Prayer for the Past & Future To all the veterans and their families, who stand before us today --we have replaced the old worn gravestones of past military men from The Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, The Mexican War, The Civil War, & The Spanish-American War. My prayer is, in the future, someone will follow in our footsteps. To replace your weathered tombstones, to show you the honor and respect that you so much deserve, as these men do, and have been shown here today. One does not know, how much, you, (as military men & women), have given up and sacrificed to make our beautiful country what it is today! May your names not just lie on dusty old pages in history books and on worn gravestones but be engraved deep in our hearts for all eternity! Amen. (I wrote this prayer for the dedication of the veterans' gravestones at St. Martin's Cemetery in Marcus Hook, Delaware Co., PA.) By Helen M. (Webber) Imburgia Aston, PA 2 Dec. 1998 W 1840 Census of Pensioners - Revolutionary War http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/census/1840/index.html W American Battle Monuments http://www.abmc.gov/ W American Rev. War Valley Forge National http://www.nps.gov/vafo/ W American Revolution War Sol http://www.rootsweb.com/~ars/ W Civil War (Nikki) http://home.ptd.net/~nikki/civilwar.htm W Civil War * Cornell University http://moa.cit.cornell.edu/moa/browse.monographs/waro.html W Civil War * Memorial Day & other http://home.ptd.net/~nikki/memorial.htm W Civil War * PA Rosters http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/3916/cwpa/cwparosters.html W Civil War * PA Union Regiments http://www.civilwararchive.com/unionpa.htm W Civil War * PA Volunteers http://www.pacivilwar.com/ W Civil War * Regimental Histories http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/USal-in.html#DE-Gen'l W Civil War * Soldiers & Sailors Nat. Park http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ W Civil War ** Any Soldiers & Sailors http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm W Civil War ** Soldiers & Units Info http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/links/cwsuinfo.htm W Civil War Battle Page http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/pottery/1080/index.htm W Civil War Burials In Montgomery Co., PA http://www.thefinalwaltz.com/ W Civil War Center http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/ W Civil War Center -- Info Index on Civil War Inf http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/cwc/civlink.htm W Civil War Center -- Maps http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/cwc/links/links3.htm#Maps W Civil War Center -- Soldiers Index http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/cwc/links/cwsuinfo2.htm#Index W Civil War DE Society Home Page http://www.dcws.org/ W Civil War DE- Blue & Gray http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/ W Civil War Homepage http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html W Civil War Links http://www.public.usit.net/mruddy/clayton2.htm W Civil War MD Union Regiments http://www.civilwararchive.com/unionmd.htm W Civil War PA http://www.pa-roots.com/PACW/index.html W Civil War PA Regiments, Cavalry http://www.pa-roots.com/PACW/cavalry.htm W Civil War Photo Database http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/PhotoDB.html W Civil War Units -- States A-I http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/unit1.html W Civil War Units -- States O-W http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/unit3.html W General Soc. War of 1812 http://www.societyofthewarof1812.org/ W Korean War Project http://www.koreanwar.org/html/looking_for.html W Mexican War Roll of Honor http://www.dmwv.org/mwvets/roh.htm W Spanish-American War http://www.nara.gov/publications/prologue/1898gen1.html W Spanish-American (Rough Riders) http://www.genealogy-quest.com/cgi-bin/genealogy-quest/trooper.cgi/ W Spanish-American PA Volunteers http://www.paspanishamericanwar.com/ W WW I Civilian Draft Registrations http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3172a.htm W WW I Draft http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ww1/draft/ W WW I Draft Registration Info http://www.jewishgen.org/infofiles/wwidraft.htm W WW II Dead-Monuments Europe & US http://www.abmc.gov/abmc45.htm W WW II Search http://www.americanwardead.com/searchww.htm W-American Veteran Search - Home http://www.veteranssearch.com/ W-Military Defence Dept. http://www.nic.mil/MISC/milloc.html W-Military Directory FAMILY History's http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~northing/placenames/usa/military/ W-Military Genealogy Resources http://genealogy.about.com/cs/military/ W-Military Indexes http://web.mountain.net/~wfmoney/cd/page06.htm W-National Cemeteries & War Veterans Burials http://www.interment.net/us/nat/ W-NSDAR Home Page http://www.chesapeake.net/DAR/ W-NSSAR Home page http://www.sar.org/ W-U.S. Army Homepage http://www.army.mil/ W-U.S. Navy History http://www.history.navy.mil/ W-USWARS http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/indx/USWARS.html Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Good morning list, Upon going through & filing all the info sent to me, in regard to Wm BERRY & his wife Sarah WHITLEY -- I think there just might be two (2) different William BERRYs. I don't believe the Wm BERRY in Indiana about 1830 is the same Wm BERRY that purchased land near Punch Hall, (now Burrsville) & Potter's Landing, (now Willistown), in Caroline Co. in MD. 1. William BERRY, b. c. 1799, m. Sarah WHITLEY, removed from NW Fork MM in ? to Milford MM in Wayne Co., IN in 1830. <NOTE: Much of this information taken from "Caroline Co. Quakers to Indiana, part 2: From NWFork MM to Milford MM" by F. Edward White .... Milford MM was in Wayne Co, IN. ... "Wm. BERRY, wife Sarah & children, Elizabeth, James, Mary Jane - minors, received a certificate of removal on 18 Feb 1830.> 2. William BERRY purchased "Friendship," adj. "Punch Hall" (now Burrsville), in 1841 -- it says: to William BERRY of CACO -- not of Indiana. He, also, is mentioned in 1844 in reference to pt. of "Venture." 12 Jan 1841 - 22 Jun 1841 Daniel WYATT & Mary his wife of KCD to William BERRY of CACO - cons. $20 - pt. of "Friendship," adj. "Punch Hall" - cont. abt. 3 acres. Daniel & Mary his wife e/a bef. Thomas MELVIN, Elijah R. MANSHIP. Ref. "Caroline County Maryland Land Records," Book #17, 1840-1843 8 Jul 1844 -23 Jul 1844 E. R. SPRAGUE, Trustee appointed in the cause of Daniel HUBBARD, Complainant, & Charles HARMAN & others, defendants, to Tilghman NUTTLE - 133 a., parts of "Venture," " Addition to Venture" & "Harris' Privilege" - on the north side of the road leading from Potter's Landing (now Willistown) to the farm where James HARRIS lived - adj. Gideon McKIMMEY's pt. of "Harris' Privilege" - a tree dividing Ralph SMITH & Peter COLLISON & William COLLISON - John MITCHELL's land - William BERRY's pt. of "Venture," - the division line bet. William BERRY & Thomas BAYNARD - the road from BERRY's to the Three Bridges - cons. $260. Ack. bef. William BAILEY, Daniel HUBBARD. Ref. "Caroline County Maryland Land Records," Book #18, 1843-1845 I believe this Wm BERRY is the father or brother of: Margaret BERRY, b. c1824 in DE or MD m. William MEDFORD on 14 Oct 1848 Lived in Caroline Co., MD Nancy Elizabeth BERRY, b. c1825 in DE or MD m. Holiday VOSS on 21 Oct 1850, Caroline Co., MD Lived in Kent Co., DE. I'm hoping someday I may find the answer to this puzzle! :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Hi, I have the following info from a WILLIS Bible that was given to me -- I was told it came from the Denton Library & Archives Hall of Records in Dover, DE: Joseph Wheatley WILLIS m. Nancy HAMILTON on 14 Feb 1828 -- their children: William A. WILLIS 27 Dec 1828 - 29 May 1909 James H. WILLIS 4 Oct 1830 - 20 Apr 1910 John Lewis WILLIS 19 Apr 1833 - 21 Jan 1912 Susan A. WILLIS 27 Jan 1836 - 28 Nov 1911 Sarah (Sallie) E. WILLIS 17 Feb 1838 - 21 Dec 1928 Joseph WILLIS 29 Mar 1840 - ? Mary E. WILLIS 22 Aug 1842 - ? Louisa WILLIS 25 Jan 1846 - 14 Apr 1928 Nancy E. WILLIS 11 Jun 1850 - 12 Jun 1850 Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Hi, I'm looking for info on William BERRY, who m. Sarah WHEATLEY- WHITLEY. I understand he & his family went to Indiana & may be in the 1850 Census in IN. Does anyone know the county in IN or have the info from this census record? Could any one tell be the names of their children? Did any of their children stay in behind in Caroline Co., MD or Kent Co., DE? I believe the following (2) BERRY females might be their daughter's: Margaret BERRY, b. c1824 in DE or MD m. William MEDFORD on 14 Oct 1848 Nancy Elizabeth BERRY, b. c1825 in DE or MD m. Holiday VOSS on 21 Oct 1850, Caroline Co., MD If the (2) BERRY females above are not the daughter's of William & Sarah BERRY -- could anyone tell me who their parents were? Thank you, in advance, for any help in my search! :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Good morning list, I found the following: 1850 Census -- Caroline Co., MD WILLIS James 27 Sharlott G. 29 Sarah 3 Louzia M 1 MEDFORD Margarett 54 Could this Margaret MEDFORD, be Charlotte's mother? Is Margaret a nanny helping with the young children? I believe this is James H. WILLIS, son of John Wheatley WILLIS, of Aaron WILLIS, of James WILLIS. Thank you for any info on the above! :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Hi list, Could anyone tell be about any connections between the MEDFORD & WILLIS Families of MD & DE: I'm mainly interested in Col. Arthur John WILLIS, b. 1813 in DE or MD & William MEDFORD, b. c1800 in MD. I came across the following: 1806--MEDFORD, Elisha to Selah heir of Elijah WILLIS, CAR land I/266 Ref: "Maryland Marriage Clues," Vol. 2 Is Elisha MEDFORD related to William MEDFORD? How does Elisha fit into the MEDFORD family? Is Elijah WILLIS & his heir, Selah, related to Col. A. J. WILLIS. How does Elijah fit into the WILLIS family? Any help much appreciated! :) Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS) How does Elisha fit into the MEDFORD family?

Hi list, I'm looking for any connection to William BERRY & William MEDFORD -- I would like to know who they married, who their children & parents are: MARRIAGE: William BERRY of Caroline Co. son of John BERRY of same place & Mary his wife & Sarah WHITLEY of same co. dau of Anthony WHITLEY & Sophia his wife; 8 -20-1823 in Marshy Creek Meeting house. Ref: "Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records," 1801-1825 LAND 3 Jun 1837 - 14 Aug 1837 Daniel CHEEZUM of Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, to Wm W. MEDFORD of CACO - cons. $100 - pt. of "Punch Hall," on the State Line between KCD & CACO - on the road leading from Punch Hall to Marshyhope Bridge & the road leading to Vincent's Causeway to include all cleared ground & 10 a. of woodland. In the presence of Alban B. SLAUGHTER & Deemer BARD, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. Samuel HOON, Clerk, certified by James WYLEE, Judge of the Circuit Court. Ref. "Caroline County Maryland Land Records," Book # 15, 1835 - 1838 29 Dec 1840 -- 9 Jan 1841 William WEBBER to Daniel WYATT & John THAWLEY, his securities for a note given to William W. MEDFORD for abt $40 - livestock & furniture. Wit: Thomas MELVIN. Ack. bef. Elijah R. MANSHIP. Ref: "Caroline County Maryland Land Records," Book #17, 1840-1843. 12 Jan 1841 - 22 Jun 1841 Daniel WYATT & Mary his wife of KCD to William BERRY of CACO - cons. $20 - pt. of "Friendship," adj. "Punch Hall" - cont. abt 3 acres. Daniel & Mary his wife e/a bef. Thomas MELVIN, Elijah R. MANSHIP. Ref. "Caroline County Maryland Land Records," Book # 17, 1840-1843 How is Daniel WYATT related to them or is he related? Thank you for any help you can give me? Happy hunting, Helen (DCGS)

Dear List Members, I know this list will effect only a few of you, but thought I would let you know of it beginning. The Buffalo-Hunters Mailing list was approved yesterday and now is ready to subscribe to. If you have ancestors who were Buffalo Hunters and or are interested in their history, this list will be the place to learn about the Buffalo Hunters of the Old West. I had two great uncles who were hired by the U.S. Government as Buffalo Hunters. Living in 2002 I know what they did caused starvation to a group of people, waste and the near annihilation of a species. Of this I am not proud, but what they did is a part of the history of this country and I am proud of them for doing what they thought was right at that time. To join, send only the word SUBSCRIBE to BUFFALO-HUNTERS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM I look forward to the Buffalo-Hunters Mailing List becoming another tool for each of us to understand the world out ancestors lived in. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

<A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/morgan.htm">Letters of William Curtis Morgan 23rd Indian Volunteers</A> http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/morgan.htm These letters were originally posted on the CIVIL-WAR maillis by Mr. Don Coatney. I am so very grateful to him for allowing me to share them with you on the Bits of Blue and Gray website. The letters of the Civil War are, to me, the most interesting facet of that time period. They give us first hand insight to their feelings and the war. As with other letters I have included on the site, the letters have been kept just as they were written, with no spelling or grammatical corrections. If you have OH Infantry soldiers in your family tree, visit <A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/friends.htm">Visit the sites of some of my friends</A> http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/friends.htm Roster of Ohio Soldiers 1861 - 1866 1st - 20th Ohio Regiment Infantry It is a new site and is growing each week. Be sure to stop back often as the Regts., companies, histories and battle are added. Jayne McCormick bitsobluengray@aol.com <A HREF="http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/index.htm">bitsofblueandgray.com</A>