This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hays, Crump, Miller, Meteer, Scholl Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xih.2ACEB/1594 Message Board Post: Louisa Hays (1810, KY-bef. 1890) the daughter of Boone Hays and Lydia Scholl m. Thompson Smith Crump and had Henry Thompson Crump (1827), Richard Crump (1828), Daniel Boone Crump (abt 1831) and Thompson Smith Crump (1833 or 1835). Thompson Smith Crump died bef. 1840 and several refs. say she m. John Dearing in 1841. There is a John Dearing listed in the 1840 Callaway Co., Census but not thereafter. There are no census listings for a Louisa Dearing in the 1850 - 1880 census in MO. In the 1850 Callaway Co. census sons Henry and Thompson are listed living with the James Crump family and Thompson is also listed living with John Meteer and family on the same page. It appears that John Meteer (Mateer) had a brother, Samuel Meteer and I find him in the 1850 census living near Williamsburg on 9 Mile Prairie with wife Louisa, b. abt 1819 KY. This Louisa was apparently Louisa Miller who m. Samuel Mateer in Callaway Co., MO in 1846, but Miller may have been her married name becau! se the 1850 lists a Catherine Miller as one of the children. The other children listed were John, Mary F. and Benjamin F. Meteer. Samuel Meteer and family are not listed in the 1860 Callaway Co., or MO census but the farm they lived on seems to be occupied by William and Richard Hays and Louisa Hays Crump Dearing had two brothers named William and Richard. Next door is S. R. Scholl, a cousin of Louisa Hays. Louisa Miller Meteer reappears in the Williamsburg 1870 and 1880 censuses as the head of the household living on a farm that seems to be where Richard and William Hays lived in the last census. In addition to the Meteer children listed above are Albert and Alice Meteer and living with them in 1870 is Isaac F. Fulkerson, a son of Caleb Ewing Berry of Callayway Co. Caleb was related to Louisa Hays through the marriage of his two sisters, Rebecca and Mary B. to her brothers, Amazon and Samuel Hays. Except for her being born in abt 1819 in KY instead of 1810 in KY as Louisa Hays was, Louisa Miller Meteer could be the missing Louisa Hays as she seems to have strong ties to Louisa Hays's relatives. Has anyone any information on what happened to Louisa Hays Crump Dearing (?) after 1840?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hay Hays Hayes Conrad Mundell Martin Boss Scheib Shipe Robinson Peel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xih.2ACEB/1593 Message Board Post: Finally found my G-Grands Charles & Gertrude (Conrad)Hayes family in 1910 Ft.Dodge, Iowa as "HAY" In 1900 they are in Omaha, NE his birth July 1865 in Iowa, parents born in Virginia. Also there is a "Julia A. Hay" widow in Iowa City who had 16 children, 8 then living. In 1880 found this strong posibility in Clear Creek Twp, Johnson Co ., Iowa Wm. H HAY Self Male M W 54 VA Occ: Farmer Fa: VA Mo: VA Julia HAY Wife FemaleM W 43 VA Occ: Keeping House Fa: VA Mo: VA Eddie HAY Son Male S W 18 IA Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: VA Mo: VA James HAY Son Male S W 23 IA Occ: Working On R.R.Fa: VA Mo: VA Charles HAY Son Male S W 16 IA Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: VA Mo: VA Rosa HAY Dau FemaleS W 11 IA Occ: At School Fa: VA Mo: VA Lillie HAY Dau Female S W 10 IA Occ: At School Fa: VA Mo: VA Albert HAY Son Male S W 8 IA Occ: At School Fa: VA Mo: VA A. C. M HAY Son Male S W 6 IA Occ: At School Fa: VA Mo: VA Elva HAY Dau Female S W 1 IA Fa: VA Mo: VA George NORRIS Other Male S W 47 IRE Occ: Laborer Fa: IRE Mo: IRE (coincidence - no known relation to my Norris line) Same family also found, same twp 1870 and in Sharon Twp Johnson Co. in 1860. In 1850 a starting point match might be Wm H & Julia HAY in Fredrick Co., VA Anyone have any possible connects? Tony

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAYS CHURCH etc. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1592 Message Board Post: Looking for parents for JOHN HAYS. Would like to find death dates and places for this family. 1880 US CENSUS John HAYS Male Other Information: Birth Year <1860> Birthplace CAN Age 20 Occupation Painter Marital Status S <Single> Race W <White> Head of Household Harriett L. WILLIAMS Relation Other Father's Birthplace CAN Mother's Birthplace CAN Source Information: Census Place Morris, Stevens, Minnesota Family History Library Film 1254635 NA Film Number T9-0635 Page Number 150A ========================= 1900 US CENSUS HAYES, JOHN W MINNESOTA , HENNEPIN, ROBBINSDALE Age: 40, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: CANA Series: T623 Roll: 770 Page: 91 HOUSEHOLD: HAYES, JOHN W. head b. Mar 1860 age 40 b. Canada both parents b. Canada emigrated 1865 in US 37 years occ: printer HAYES, MINNIE E. wife b. Sept (year?) age 31-2? b. WI father b. MI mother b. Canada four children - 2 living HAYES, FOREST J. son b. Mar 1894 age 6 b. Minnesota HAYES, GLENNA dau b. Mar 1897 age 3 b. Minnesota ========================= 1910 US CENSUS HAYS, JOHN W MINNESOTA , HENNEPIN, 3-WD MINNEAPOLIS Age: 50, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: CANA Series: T624 Roll: 700 Page: 227 (res: 1402 - 21st Avenue N.) HOUSEHOLD: HAYS, JOHN W. head age 50 married 1 married 21 yrs. b. Canada-Eng. both parents b. Canada-Eng occ: Secretary - International Typographer's union emigrated 1865 HAYS, MINNIE E. wife age 42 b. AI father b. MI mother b. NY three children - three living HAYS, FORREST J. son age 16 b. MN occ: HAYS, GLENNA P. dau age 13 b. MN HAYS, JOHN W. son age 8 b. MN ======================= 1920 US CENSUS HAYS, JOHN W MINNESOTA , HENNEPIN, 3-WD MINNEAPOLIS Age: 61, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: CANA Series: T625 Roll: 833 Page: 70 HOUSEHOLD: HAYS, JOHN W. head age 61 1845 1852 b. Canada occ: printer both parents b. Canada HAYS, ( ? ) MINNIE wife age 52 b. MN father b. MI mother b. US HAYS, GLYNNA P. dau. age 22 b. MN occ: auditor HAYS, JOHN W. son age 18 b. MN ====================== 1930 US CENSUS HAYES, JOHN W. 70 CANADA Minneapolis, Hennepin sheet 18A, ED 27-192, 10th Ward, Block 208, Address: 4113 Thomas Avenue. HOUSEHOLD: HAYES, JOHN W. head age 70 b. Canada both parents b. Canada occ: secretary union typographical married at age 28 renting $25 (living at 4115 Thomas Street) emigrated 1865 HAYES, MINNIE E. wife age 62 b. WI CHURCH, CHARLES F. father in law age 88? b. MI no parental information widower no occ: ===================== More about MINNIE E. CHURCH's ancestry: Descendants of JOSEPH SLEEPER Generation No. 1 1. JOSEPH6 SLEEPER (HEZEKIAH5, HEZEKIAH4, JOSEPH3, AARON2, THOMAS1) was born July 24, 1824 in Stanstead County, Quebec, Canada, and died Aft. 1870 in Hartland, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He married (1) ABIGAIL SARAH CASWELL March 15, 1848, daughter of STEPHEN CASWELL and TABITHA CHANDLER. She was born November 22, 1822 in Stewartstown, Coos County, New Hampshire. He married (2) MARTHA J. BARTLESON June 09, 1874 in Pepin County, Wisconsin. Children of JOSEPH SLEEPER and ABIGAIL CASWELL are: 2. i. SARAH ABIGAIL7 SLEEPER, b. July 24, 1852, Richmond County, Quebec, Canada. 3. ii. ELIZABETH BERENGEA SLEEPER, b. March 02, 1854, Brooklyn, Wisconsin. 4. iii. JOSEPHINE ADALAIDE SLEEPER, b. May 14, 1855, Berlin, Wisconsin. iv. HENRY STEPHEN SLEEPER, b. July 29, 1858; d. May 04, 1859, Hartland, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Generation No. 2 2. SARAH ABIGAIL7 SLEEPER (JOSEPH6, HEZEKIAH5, HEZEKIAH4, JOSEPH3, AARON2, THOMAS1) was born July 24, 1852 in Richmond County, Quebec, Canada. She married CHARLES FRANKLIN CHURCH January 01, 1864 in Hartland, Wisconsin, son of DAYTON CHURCH and REBECCA WESTFALL. He was born Abt. 1848 in Michigan. Children of SARAH SLEEPER and CHARLES CHURCH are: i. CHARLES FREEMAN8 CHURCH, b. 1874. 5. ii. MINNIE E. CHURCH, b. September 1868, Wisconsin. iii. KORA CHURCH, b. Abt. 1870, Wisconsin. iv. NATTE CHURCH, b. Abt. 1872, Wisconsin. v. HATTE CHURCH, b. Abt. 1874, Wisconsin. 3. ELIZABETH BERENGEA7 SLEEPER (JOSEPH6, HEZEKIAH5, HEZEKIAH4, JOSEPH3, AARON2, THOMAS1) was born March 02, 1854 in Brooklyn, Wisconsin. She married HOMER E. BROWN November 29, 1874 in Pierce County, Wisconsin. He was born May 1854 in Wisconsin. Children of ELIZABETH SLEEPER and HOMER BROWN are: 6. i. IVY8 BROWN, b. Abt. 1878, Minnesota. 7. ii. STEELE BROWN, b. October 1887, Wisconsin. iii. NINA BROWN, b. July 1890, Wisconsin. 4. JOSEPHINE ADALAIDE7 SLEEPER (JOSEPH6, HEZEKIAH5, HEZEKIAH4, JOSEPH3, AARON2, THOMAS1) was born May 14, 1855 in Berlin, Wisconsin. She married DEXTER T. JONES. He was born October 1852 in Pennsylvania. Children of JOSEPHINE SLEEPER and DEXTER JONES are: i. MAUD8 JONES, b. Abt. 1874, Wisconsin. ii. FOREST JONES, b. August 1878, Minnesota; m. KATIE M.; b. Abt. 1882, California. Generation No. 3 5. MINNIE E.8 CHURCH (SARAH ABIGAIL7 SLEEPER, JOSEPH6, HEZEKIAH5, HEZEKIAH4, JOSEPH3, AARON2, THOMAS1) was born September 1868 in Wisconsin. She married JOHN W. HAYS. He was born March 1860 in Canada. Children of MINNIE CHURCH and JOHN HAYS are: 8. i. FORREST9 HAYS, b. March 1894, Minnesota; d. May 1968, Minnesota. ii. GLENNA HAYES, b. March 1897. iii. JOHN W. HAYES, b. Abt. 1902. 6. IVY8 BROWN (ELIZABETH BERENGEA7 SLEEPER, JOSEPH6, HEZEKIAH5, HEZEKIAH4, JOSEPH3, AARON2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1878 in Minnesota. She married FRED H. FISHER. Children of IVY BROWN and FRED FISHER are: i. IONE C.9 FISHER. ii. CLYDE B. FISHER. 7. STEELE8 BROWN (ELIZABETH BERENGEA7 SLEEPER, JOSEPH6, HEZEKIAH5, HEZEKIAH4, JOSEPH3, AARON2, THOMAS1) was born October 1887 in Wisconsin. He married NELLIE I.. She was born Abt. 1887 in Wisconsin. Children of STEELE BROWN and NELLIE I. are: i. HAROLD H.9 BROWN, b. Abt. 1914, Iowa. ii. LOUISE BROWN, b. Abt. 1916, Wisconsin. Generation No. 4 8. FORREST9 HAYS (MINNIE E.8 CHURCH, SARAH ABIGAIL7 SLEEPER, JOSEPH6, HEZEKIAH5, HEZEKIAH4, JOSEPH3, AARON2, THOMAS1) was born March 1894 in Minnesota, and died May 1968 in Minnesota. He married HELEN. She was born Abt. 1894 in Minnesota. Children of FORREST HAYS and HELEN are: i. AILEEN10 HAYS, b. Abt. 1916. ii. JANETTE HAYS, b. Abt. 1918. iii. RALPH HAYS, b. Abt. 1920.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xih.2ACEB/1591 Message Board Post: Looking for ancestors of Nancy Hays who married Thomas Hall in Orange County, North Carolina in late 1700s, then moved to Knox County TN about 1796.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hays, Pigman, Jones, Sizemore, Anderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1590 Message Board Post: The line of descendancy from John Hay to John Hays is purely speculative. From John Hays to present the line is proven. In reference to the speculative line it logically seems to work, as far as dates and places are concerned. The information herein has been gleaned from what records were available from the time period(s), books of local histories for the areas mentioned and Internet research. Please feel free to question or comment on this as this work is an attempt to find answers to questions and to share as well as gather information. Our story begins in Scotland with a brief history of the Jacobite uprisings. In 1688 King James VII was deposed because of his support of the catholic faith. In 1689 the first Jacobite uprising took place in an attempt to reseat him. ***Jacobites were called such because Jacobus is Latin for James. At the time King James VII was deposed his son James VIII was a child and could not succeed to the throne. In 1715 when James was old enough to succeed parliament would not allow his succession and gave the throne to a distant cousin of his, George from Hanover, Germany. He became King George I. The Scots wanted James to have his rightful seat on the throne and in November 1715 the Earl of Mar led an uprising in Preston in an attempt to win the throne for James. This insurrection was unsuccessful however. Of the 4,000 to 6,000 troops at the battle of Preston 630 were taken prisoner. These prisoners were confined in Liverpool. Among them was John Hay. John Hay and some of the other prisoners sailed from Liverpool to Port Tobacco, Maryland on a ship called "Friendship" captained by Michael Mankin. John was sold into indentured servitude to William Holmes who was a plantation owner in Prince Georges County, Maryland. It is a guess that John Hay, the Jacobite was born in the late 1600's. In researching the history of the 1715 Jacobite uprising it is discovered that the majority of those captured were less than 20 years of age. Records found a John Hay (the author's 5th Great Grandfather) born about 1698 somewhere in Scotland. He married Mary Stafford about 1735 in Beaufort, N.C. He died in 1764 in North Carolina. They had a son John Hays (author's 4th Great Grandfather) born 1735. He is found in Montgomery Co., Va. In 1782 on a tax list, along with another John Hays, probably his son, Charles Hays, Luke Hays, and Lewis Hays. John Hays left Montgomery Co., Va. In 1787 with his son John (rootsweb.com message board posting to Sizemore family message board 9/12/2002 by Ken Johnson) and with George "All" Sizemore, they settled in Floyd Co., Ky. ***Note: George "All" Sizemore is also this author's 4th great grandfather. It is important to note that there is erroneous information that has circulated throughout the Hays family from Floyd Co. KY. In a history written by Henry Scalf (of which this author has an original manuscript) Mr. Scalf stated that John Hays was the husband of Elizabeth Dragoo, whose mother Betsy Dragoo was slain by Indians in West Virginia. While Elizabeth Dragoo was married to a Hays she was not married to this John Hays as Scalf reported. It is unknown to whom John was married. Little is known of him except that it appears he settled in Floyd Co. Ky. with his son John and the Sizemore family. John Hays (author's 3rd Great Grandfather) was born 1775 and he was married to Elizabeth Anderson who was possibly Mulatto. John and Elizabeth bought a tract of land in Lackey, Floyd Co., Ky. They built a home and raised their children there. Their son Anderson Hays (author's Great Great Grandfather) was born Apr 22, 1821. He married Rachael Sizemore daughter of Golden Hawk Sizemore. Anderson Hays was a Captain in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was captured at the battle of Cynthiana, and held for a time in Ohio. He and some others eventually escaped. Other interesting events of Captain Anderson Hays' life including the famous Hays-Jones feud are too involved and numerous for this work. These will be presented at a future date. The son of Captain Hays was John Wesley Hays (authors Great Grandfather) born Jan 29, 1855. He married Lutitia Perkins. John Wesley was accomplished as a marksman and with an axe. He was an expert at identifying plants and animals. Their daughter was Hattie Corsicana Hays (author's Grandmother) born Nov. 4, 1884. She was married to Curtis Pigman. Hattie's strange middle name was given to her by the Doctor who delivered her. It seems that he had just returned from Corsicana, Texas. In 1930 Hattie was elected County Clerk in Knott Co., Ky. Hattie Hays and Curtis Pigman had a son Hays Pigman (author's Father) born Mar. 4, 1918. He Married Margaret June Jones. Hays was raised primarily in the home of his grandparents John Wes and Lutitia Hays. Hays was a graduate of University of Kentucky, an agent for Farmers Home Administration and a county agricultural agent for Wolfe Co. and Breathitt Co., Ky. The line of descendancy, it is worth noting again, is proven from John Hays, b. 1775 onward. The unproven but albeit logical line that is not proven is from John Hays' father, b. 1735 and his father the Jacobite, b. about 1698. Please submit any questions or comments that may help clarify or improve upon this research. Please also refer to my website at: curtisnsissy.tripod.com Curtis Hays Pigman

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hays, Jarrett, Long, Freeman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xih.2ACEB/390.391.392.1.1 Message Board Post: My oldest Hays is Charlies Lewis or Louis Hays who married Anna Long. I have one John Hays b. 1812 who married Elizabeth unknown. I think he is Charlies and Anna son don't have record to proud it. only by word of mouth that there was a John. I all so find a John Hays b. Feb. 15, 1797 who married twice (1) Mary Farthing (2) Sara Miles I think this John is a brother to Charlies Lewis Hays. I have another John who is a son of James B.Hays and Nancy C. Jarrett Hays. this John was name after a Uncle and Great Uncle. this is only by word of mouth.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/390.391.392.1 Message Board Post: Sara, I am responding to your posting of about 5 years ago which I just now saw on the Hays message board. I am descended from John Hays in Floyd Co. Ky. and would like to share some information on where he came from. If you would like to share information with me on our branch of the Hays family please e-mail me or post here. Curtis

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1589 Message Board Post: Hi. I am looking for information on an Elco Hays who lived in Dunklin County, MO in 1930. He was born in TN in approximately 1888. Thanks, Priscilla Warren

Hi! Does anyone have any information on Mary 'Merrey' Jane Hayes born 26 Apr 1831 Bradley County, TN died 28 Jan 1862 buried Cumberland Shed Cemetery, Polk County, Tn married Louis (Lewis) Alexander Mowery born 16 Apr 1831 Bradley County, TN children Robert Henry and Will Thanks in advance for your help, Pat

It has been almost a year since I have offered to make copies of some of the more important Scots-Irish research materials from my collection.  Most of my time is currently devoted to www.stringsandbeyond.com (any guitar players??) so this will be the only opportunity to acquire these materials for the balance of the year. I have added one new item: Carolina Scots,  by Douglas Kelly and Caroline Kelly 1739 Publications, Dillon, SC an Historical and Genealogical Study of Over 100 Years of Emigration. Caroline was my son's Latin teacher at Charlotte Christian School and this book is the long awaited second edition which is the history of the Scottish and Gaelic diaspora in the Carolinas.  If your ancestors were part of the Cape Fear Scots who came from the Highlands of Scotland and settled in Moore, Cumberland, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson, or Scotland counties then this book is for you. In addition I have the following materials: Rockbridge County, Virginia Notebook, Compiled from Articles by Dr. George W. Diehl as published in the News-Gazette, Lexington, Virginia.  Additional charts and notes have been added as well as a surname index.  Compiled by A. Maxim Coppage III, 242 pages.   For a number of years, the late Dr. George W. Diehl contributed historical and genealogical articles to the News-Gazette, Lexington, Virginia, published by M.W. Paxton, Jr.  The clippings from the paper were sent to Mr. Coppage for the "Virginia Collection"  In many instances information may be found showing where families originated in Scotland or Ireland, the places lived before settling in the Rockbridge County, Virginia area and the relationships between various clans or as Dr. Diehl so aptly named this phase of pioneering, "A Rockbridge Seed-box." A Tribute to the Principles, Virtues, Habits and Public Usefulness of the Irish and Scotch Early Settlers of Pennsylvania, Chambersburg, Pa. Printed by M. Kiefer & Co. 1856, 171 pages.   From the preface the following:  "The writer of the Tribute contained in this work, had long desired to see from the Historical publications in Pennsylvania, a vindication of the character and principles of the Irish and Scotch early settlers of this great State and their descendants against reproach, as well as aspersion, cast upon them in some modern publications having pretensions to Historical accuracy"....Lots of detail on the early members of the church as well as problems with the Indians and the struggle over land rights during the westward expansion. The Scotch-Irish In The Colonies: 1750-1790 A Thesis Presented for the Degree of Master of Arts by Kathryn R. Aikin, A.B., The Ohio State University, 1933 Contents include Introduction, Early Settlements, Daily Life on the Frontier, Educational and Religious Activities, Military Pursuits, and Political Participation and Conclusion.  This is also a GREAT Bibliography, the most important part of any thesis. The Laggan and its Presbyterianism and In the Days of the Laggan Presbytery, 1905,1908, by the Rev. Alexander Lecky, B.A., member of the Royal Sociey of Antiquaries of Ireland, Belfast, Davidson & McCormack, 54 Kings St.  211 pages    On our recent trip to Donegal we met J.B. Shannon, age 90, who assisted in the 1975 reprinting of this book.  He is the last living person who had anything to do with these books and he says they are still the BEST source for Ulster Presbyterian research.  From Lecky I quote, "The lists of names of former generations of Lagganeers, and their places of abode, that are given in the Appendixes, and which NEVER before appeared in print, whilst they may of necessity prove dull reading to those who have no acquaintance with the locality, will not, I hope, be altogether uninteresting to those who bear the same name or live in the same places." Fighters of Derry, Their Deeds and Descendants, being a Chronicle of Events in Ireland during the Revolutionary period 1688-1691, by William Young, Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 350 pages.    One of the most difficult sources to locate, in fact almost impossible.  Months worth of reading and packed with great genealogy.  Contains the following biographical sketches: 1.  The leaders of the County Associations who, with their levies, took part in the preliminary operations and contributed much of the man power for the Defence. 2.  The Apprentice Boys and those responsible for shutting the gates on the 8th Dec. 1688. 3.  The actual Defenders during the 105 day siege (over 1200 genealogical sketches) 4.  Those engaged in the relief of the city A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defense of Enniskillen in 1688 and 1689, with Historical Poetry and Biographical notes, by the Rev. John Graham, M.A. Rector of Magilligan in the Diocese of Derry.  Includes the Battles of the Boyne, Athlone, and Aughrim and the siege and Capitulation of Limmerick by Lord McCaulay, Toronto, 1869    The historical poems are family genealogies about those who were at Derry and where they came from.  Along with "Fighters of Derry" these two sources contain more actual genealogical information than any others I have seen. Three Hundred Years in Innishowen, Being More Particularly an Account of the Family of Young of Culdaff with Short Accounts of Many Other Families Connected with Them, by Amy Young, 1929, The Linenhall Press, Belfast, 311 pages.    Some of the names included are Young, Hart, Harvey, Cary, Vaughan, McLaughlin, Skipton, Richardson, Knox, Ussher, Smith, Nesbitt, Chichester, Ball, Lawrence, Crofton, Boyd, Stuart and many others. The Laggan and its People, by S.M. Campbell, privately printed. A look at the history of the Laggan (Presbyterian Derry/Donegal) through the eyes of a local historian. Draws on local lore, Abercorn papers, records from PRONI. The Tinkling Spring: Headwater of Freedom, A Study of the Church and Her People, 1732-1952, by Howard McKnight Wilson, 1954, Fisherville, Virginia 542 pages.    The best source of information on the Scotch-Irish of Augusta/Rockbridge Counties in Virginia.  Includes the Baptismal Records of the Rev. Craig.  In-depth study of the early families of the Shenandoah Valley. Castle's Woods: Frontier Virginia Settlement, 1769-1799, a thesis presented to the Faculty of the Department of History, East Tennessee State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of master of Arts, by James W. Hagy, 1966, 150 pages.    The most popular of the documents offered, this covers the families who settled in Russell county, Virginia when it was considered the frontier.  If your ancestors came through southwestern Virginia, this document is the history of your family.  Contains information on specific families as well as the farmers, speculators, artisans, and preachers who resided there.  Lots on the Indian battles that were a daily feature of life on the frontier.  Names like Russell, Walker, Porter, Cowan, Houston, Boone, Montgomery, Fraley, Thompson, Anderson, Kilgore, and 50 or so other "Scotch-Irish" families make this an invaluable resource for your family history. The Reverend Samuel Houston, V.D.M., by George West Diehl, 1970, McClure Publishing Co. 125 pages   History of the early Virginia Presbyterians through the life of the Rev. Samuel Houston, kin to Sam Houston of Texas fame. Several of these books are available in only a few major University libraries and in the case of Fighters of Derry it was copied from microfilm because I was never able to find an actual copy in the US.  Professor Hagy gave me permission to copy his thesis and I may have one of the only remaining original copies. It was of particular interest to me because the Cowan family was one of the "frontier families of southwest Virginia."  I only send this post to a few of rootsweb's many thousands of lists and these are the ones where the people came from Scotland to Ulster to Pennsylvania, Virginia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and points west.  These Scots-Irish research materials follow that path.  If you are interested in obtaining any of the above documents please contact me at UNC72@aol.com for details. Thanks, Robert Cowan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hays, Swincher, Stith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1588 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on a William Hays b. abt. 1838 in Ind. married a Abigail(don't know last name) b. abt. 1841 in IL. had daughters: Anna b. abt. 1866 in IL. and Nellie b. abt. 1869 in IL. Also a girl living with them , Evaline Swincher b. abt. 1856 in Ind. These people are in the June 20, 1870 census in Westfield Twp. Clark Co. IL. I am trying to find out where they came from and where they went, but mainly want to know why Evaline was with them and about her background as well. Evaline was my grt. grt. grandmother. She later married Alonzo Stith in Coles Co.IL. in 1875. Does anyone know these Hays'? Any help will be greatfully appreciated. Diane

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1055.1 Message Board Post: I am just beginning a search for my husbands ancestry. I am searching for Charlie Hays born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma and died 1981 or 1982. Charlie married Laverne Clark. Laverne Clarke was a 1st cousin to Roy Linwood Clark b: 15 Apr, 1933. Roy Clark was the singer on the TV show Hee-Haw. Anyone with any information to help get me started would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Billie bilbil@triad.rr.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hays/Clark Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xih.2ACEB/1586.1 Message Board Post: We have a John Henderson Hays born 4-3-1828 in Marion Co, TN. Married to Mary Magdalene Clark. We have not yet found out the name of their parents or siblings. If you find a link please let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAYS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1587 Message Board Post: LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON A ROANNA HAYS BORN:1852 DIED:1947 MARRIED:WILLIAM H.GILLMAN THEY LIVED IN BROWN/CLERMONT COUNTIES OHIO CHILDREN:CLEAVE::ELIZABETH::MARTHA::?? CLARA/CLORA BELL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: hays Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1586 Message Board Post: if you do please email me thank u very much Name: Thomas Hays Written: 9 March 1807 Probated: December Court 1807 Wife: Mary Hays Son: John Hays Son: Zakaniah Hays Son: Thomas Hays Son: Allen Hays Son: William Hays Rebeccah Howard, wife of Christopher Anny High, wife of Mark High Patsy White, wife of James Whte Granddaughter: Clemmontony [sic] White Granddaughter: Betsy Howard Note: Later in will he indicates only 4 lawful childen, no relationship shown on other legatees. Slave: One girl unnamed Witnesses: James Morriss, Richard Morriss, Solomon Dickerson Source: Barren Co Will Book 1, p. 64

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Xih.2ACEB/1583.1.1 Message Board Post: Sure. I should have had that in my first message. He's in Monroe Twp., Licking Co., OH in 1870 and there's an R B Hays in Columbus, OH in 1880 wife Sarah I think is the same fellow; at least his kids names fit. Anyway, by 1900 they're Jefferson Co., KS.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hays Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1583.1 Message Board Post: can you tell me where in ohio these hays lived? do you have anything on a roanna hays? thanks susan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1549.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: sorry to tell you that our ezekiel hays is from a different line....he is the son of david smith hays....born in TN and moved to MO

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1549.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for the quick reply. I am researching Ezekiel Hays Jr. b.1820 in Pike Co. IN. d. 1872 Clay Co. AR. His Father was Ezekiel G. Hays Sr. b. 1801 NC. Ezekiel G. Hays Sr. first wife in unknown. His second wife was Sarah (Sally) Ann Whitehead Kinman. Sarah's first husband died in 1859. Ezekiel G. Hays Jr. Mother was Ezekiel Sr. first wife. If you know of any other Hays researchers that have this line in thier family. Please let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Xih.2ACEB/1549.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Ezekiel Hays was born in Greene County TN and died in MO, son of David S Hays....who remains a mystery