Looking for data on any/all IRVINs of Wythe County, VA. I am especially looking for ancestors of Glen Steele IRVIN, who married my great-aunt Agnes HEARN in 1935 in Wythe County VA. Other IRVINs in Wythe County that I have include Charles Maiden IRVIN, who married Dollie ETTER. Are there any other researchers of the Wythe County IRVIN families out there? Thanks in advance.. --jennifer

Hi Gang, Its official. I've gotten space provided by RootsWeb for us to have a Surname web page in addition to our mail list. I want each of you to take a few minutes and think about the next question. I'm going to put it to a vote as to what kind of web page we have. You guys will be the pioneers. The selection of web page types are: 1) Query 2) Obits 3) Biographies 4) Wills 5) Deeds 6) Bible Records 7) Pensions. I'll wait until Friday to access the work space then it will take a few days to compose it and activate it for our use. So get in your vote. This is where you get a voice in which type of Web page we will have for our surname. Hope to hear from you all soon. donna list host

Hi Everyone, Thanks Donna for the welcome. I'm researching Thomas Faircloth b c1773 in Sampson Co, NC m Mary Thornton b c1775 Sampson Co, NC cNov 28, 1792 in Sampson Co, NC. Thomas d c 1831 in Baker Co, GA and Mary d c1835 also in Baker Co, GA. I have information I will be happy to share. I'm looking for information on Thomas and Mary's parents and siblings. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Phyllis Carter McLendon

Hi everybody, One of our valued members has sent me some information that I want to pass along to all of you. If anything like this happens to any of you, just let me know. There are better ways to handle things like this. I've already had to ban one person from our list. I managed to be an hour and a half ahead of this person and was able to block several unsolicited items from ever getting to you guys. That's part of my job as list host. And this is too. I don't want any of you to be concerned about your peace of mind on your genealogy list. So please, don't hesitate to drop me a line if you have problems. This is what was sent: Recently, on other RootsWeb surname mailing lists, two incidences of inappropriate activities have occurred. INCIDENT 1: A lurker (someone who never posts to the list) on one or more surname lists was posing as a surname researcher and was personally contacting list members who had posted queries on the surname discussion list. This individual would not share information and became rather intimidating to those list members refusing to share their data. Consequently, many of the lsit members became afraid to post further queries or data to the list for fear of reprisal from this individual. After considerable investigation, it appeared that this individual was writing a book (for profit) on the surname and used rude tactics to achieve their goal. INCIDENT 2: Another incident involved an individual who has badgered surname list members to purchase their books after members posted a query on the surname list. Both of these tactics will not appear to be a part of the lists worries, but they are. And there are way to handle this type of activity. If you feel that you have experienced any similar unwanted mail such as this let me know. I'll handle it pretty quickly. I don't want any of you to be harrassed because you chose to share your family information on our list. That's what we're here for. So be aware that one of my functions as a list host is to handle the tough jobs involved with caring for our mail lists. Relax, post as often as you like, and enjoy our family's mail list. donna list host

Hi all, My server is back in action. However, I've lost about 300 messages that are still floating around in cyber space somewhere. Its been 48 hours since I've been back on line and I am no longer receiving any predated down time messages. So if any of you sent me a message sometime between Monday and Wednesday I didn't get them. If you have any unanswered questions please ask them again. Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving and also hope that you're not too tired from shopping today. Happy Holidays donna

Hi everybody, I feel a little funny writing this. I can send mail but I cannot receive it. My server has been having problems since Monday evening. I got some mail yesterday, but not much. If anyone has tried to send me a message, I'm sorry, I didn't get it. I've talked with a supervisor at my service provider. She tells me that everything should be working again by tomorrow. I want to wish each and everyone of you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING. donna brand higgins list host BRAND-L AGEE-L IRVIN-L SPEARMAN-L

Thanks Julia, I did get a note from Dorothy Irvin about how to order direct from the publisher and the price is better than through abebooks but I am very interested in the sites for used books--I will check that out and again Thanks and I hope all have a great Thanksgiving Holiday too! Ed -----Original Message----- From: Julia Christianson <juliac@patriot.net> To: IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com <IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 7:44 PM Subject: Re: [IRVIN-L] Scottish Irvins >Hi, Ed ... I don't know if anyone got back to you on the book "The >Irvines and Their Kin" but I just turned up a copy by going to >http://www.abebooks.com/ and searching on "Irvines and Their Kin". It's >$125 so perhaps you're not going to jump on it but I did want to mention >to everyone that I've had great success with the used book cooperatives >like ABE and Interloc, which has recently become ALibris ( >http://www2.alibris.com/cgi-bin/texis/bookstore ). I haven't used >BiblioFind ( http://www.bibliofind.com ) as much but it may be good >too. These places are great for local histories you'd never find >otherwise and the prices can be incredibly cheap if the book's not too >rare. > >-- Julia > > > >ED ERWIN wrote: >> >> Hi Dorothy--wonder if you could give me an idea where to find or order a >> copy of this book. Also, would this be available in a public library? >> Thanks, Ed Erwin, Arden, NC >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Dorothy Irvin <dormi@best1.net> >> To: IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com <IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com> >> Date: Friday, November 20, 1998 12:36 PM >> Subject: [IRVIN-L] Scottish Irvins >> >> >Hi All: >> > >> >I have the book "The Irvines and Their Kin" by L. Boyd, which may be the >> >genealogy Elizabeth mentioned. It takes our line back to a Christopher >> >Irvine who died in battle at Flodden Field, Scotland, in 1513. Some of the >> >family removed to Glenoe, Ireland in 1584 and descendants came from there >> to >> >the US ca.1729. A number of people have entered parts of this family on >> >World Family Tree. I agree that documentation on the earlier years is >> >shaky. >> > >> >Dorothy >> >dormi@best1.net >> > >> > >> >==== IRVIN Mailing List ==== >> >Kindness is contagious, pass it on. >> > >> >> ==== IRVIN Mailing List ==== >> Beware of half-truths, you may have the wrong half. > > >==== IRVIN Mailing List ==== >My intentions are always good, its my actions that need lessons. >

Hi, Ed ... I don't know if anyone got back to you on the book "The Irvines and Their Kin" but I just turned up a copy by going to http://www.abebooks.com/ and searching on "Irvines and Their Kin". It's $125 so perhaps you're not going to jump on it but I did want to mention to everyone that I've had great success with the used book cooperatives like ABE and Interloc, which has recently become ALibris ( http://www2.alibris.com/cgi-bin/texis/bookstore ). I haven't used BiblioFind ( http://www.bibliofind.com ) as much but it may be good too. These places are great for local histories you'd never find otherwise and the prices can be incredibly cheap if the book's not too rare. -- Julia ED ERWIN wrote: > > Hi Dorothy--wonder if you could give me an idea where to find or order a > copy of this book. Also, would this be available in a public library? > Thanks, Ed Erwin, Arden, NC > -----Original Message----- > From: Dorothy Irvin <dormi@best1.net> > To: IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com <IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Friday, November 20, 1998 12:36 PM > Subject: [IRVIN-L] Scottish Irvins > > >Hi All: > > > >I have the book "The Irvines and Their Kin" by L. Boyd, which may be the > >genealogy Elizabeth mentioned. It takes our line back to a Christopher > >Irvine who died in battle at Flodden Field, Scotland, in 1513. Some of the > >family removed to Glenoe, Ireland in 1584 and descendants came from there > to > >the US ca.1729. A number of people have entered parts of this family on > >World Family Tree. I agree that documentation on the earlier years is > >shaky. > > > >Dorothy > >dormi@best1.net > > > > > >==== IRVIN Mailing List ==== > >Kindness is contagious, pass it on. > > > > ==== IRVIN Mailing List ==== > Beware of half-truths, you may have the wrong half.

I have just subscribed to this mail list. I am looking for information on a Dr. Charles Irving, Galveston, Texas. He married a May (Dennis) Sutherland in 1904 Galveston, TX. May Irving died January 9, 1906, it is said she was murdered. Does anyone have informtion on this line. Thanks in advance. Carolyn Dennis Kress

[Acting Listmanger Note] For some reason, Dorothy's message was flagged and reject for delivery to the list. I see no reason for the rejection and am sending it on. WOT >From: "Dorothy Irvin" <dormi@best1.net> >To: <IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com> >Subject: Scottish Irvins >Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:34:29 -0800 > >Hi All: > >I have the book "The Irvines and Their Kin" by L. Boyd, which may be the >genealogy Elizabeth mentioned. It takes our line back to a Christopher >Irvine who died in battle at Flodden Field, Scotland, in 1513. Some of the >family removed to Glenoe, Ireland in 1584 and descendants came from there to >the US ca.1729. A number of people have entered parts of this family on >World Family Tree. I agree that documentation on the earlier years is >shaky. > >Dorothy >dormi@best1.net > > >

Hi Dorothy--wonder if you could give me an idea where to find or order a copy of this book. Also, would this be available in a public library? Thanks, Ed Erwin, Arden, NC -----Original Message----- From: Dorothy Irvin <dormi@best1.net> To: IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com <IRVIN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, November 20, 1998 12:36 PM Subject: [IRVIN-L] Scottish Irvins >Hi All: > >I have the book "The Irvines and Their Kin" by L. Boyd, which may be the >genealogy Elizabeth mentioned. It takes our line back to a Christopher >Irvine who died in battle at Flodden Field, Scotland, in 1513. Some of the >family removed to Glenoe, Ireland in 1584 and descendants came from there to >the US ca.1729. A number of people have entered parts of this family on >World Family Tree. I agree that documentation on the earlier years is >shaky. > >Dorothy >dormi@best1.net > > >==== IRVIN Mailing List ==== >Kindness is contagious, pass it on. >

I am looking for infomation on a John Irvin b. NC in the early 1800's he married ? Haire. Their issues: Jim, John, Mattie, Sue, Cora and possibly more. They moved to GA around 1920 or after.

Hi All: I have the book "The Irvines and Their Kin" by L. Boyd, which may be the genealogy Elizabeth mentioned. It takes our line back to a Christopher Irvine who died in battle at Flodden Field, Scotland, in 1513. Some of the family removed to Glenoe, Ireland in 1584 and descendants came from there to the US ca.1729. A number of people have entered parts of this family on World Family Tree. I agree that documentation on the earlier years is shaky. Dorothy dormi@best1.net

Hi, folks. James IRVINE was b. 4 Sep 1755 in Lunenburg Co. VA; m. 26 Dec 1791 in Halifax Co. VA Mary MALONE, daughter of Daniel Malone and Sarah ?. James d. 3 Jan 1851 in Nicholasville, Jessamine Co. KY. Mr. Irvine had migrated to Jessamine Co. in October, 1797 according to his Revolutionary War pension application. His children appear to be as follows: 1. James ERWIN, b. abt 1797; m. 21 Oct 1823 in Lexington, Fayette Co. KY Ann Brown CLAY, daughter of Hon. Henry Clay and Lucretia HART. 2. Susannah IRVINE, m. 1814 in Jessamine Co. KY Charles D. A. CARTER. 3. Martha IRVINE, m. 26 Dec 1811 in Fayette Co. KY Virgil McCRACKIN. 4. Robert IRVINE, b. abt 1810; d. 22 Sep 1837 in Fayette Co. KY. 5. Frances "Fanny" IRVINE, m. 21 Apr 1812 in Jessamine Co. KY George BLACKMAN. The only descendancy I've been able to develop is from #1 James ERWIN and his wife Ann Brown CLAY. If any of this looks familiar to you, please send email to me. Thanks! Tom Duda

I am searching for any information about my great grandmother and her ancestors: Irving, Agnes b. 1859, Scotland; Father: Archibald; Mother: Mary(?), both born Scotland. The family left Scotland (date unknown) and settled in Quebec, Canada. Ditton and Scotstown are known locations. Agnes married John MacDonald on Oct. 5, 1874 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. They had six children that I know about: Alexander, Mary Ann, John Archibald, Jessie and William James. Thank you. Judi

>Hi Everyone, > > I just talked to a cousin the other day who claims to have our Irvin >line back to "only" the 1200's in Scotland. Does anyone else have >Scottish Irvins? > There's a genealogy for the IRVINE family who came to America in 1729 from Ireland, going back to Scotland in the 1200s or so. They moved from Scotland to Ireland in the late 1500s, if I remember correctly. I don't know how good the documentation is for the earlier Scottish ancestors. My personal page on this family is at http://www.duke.edu/web/chlamy/irvine.html but it starts with the immigrant John Irvine and wife Mary BOYD, and doesn't include the earlier information. Elizabeth Harris ncgen@mindspring.com state coordinator for NCGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/ personal genealogy pages (NC and VA): http://www.duke.edu/web/chlamy/

I should have mentioned in previuos post concerning this individual was also spelled IRVINE. thanks Nancy

I am stuck on my great Grandfather William J. Irving I have a copy of his marriage from the records of St John, NB Canada married Anna Adelaide Seely both of Portland Parish, St John 01 Aug 1867. In the local census for ST John he was age 74 in the 1881 census and 82 in the 1891 census place of birth listed as Ireland. Does anyone have any info on this individual? I would alos appreciate any helpful suggestions on where to look next. Thank you Nancy Irving

Sometimes its appropriate to laugh. _______ My children question their heritage because their mother lives in a tree. ---------- > From: judith murphy Genealogy -- and your Roots: My family coat of arms ties at the back....is that normal? My family tree is a few branches short! All help appreciated My ancestors must be in a witness protection program! Shake your family tree and watch the nuts fall! My hobby is genealogy, I raise dust bunnies as pets. How can one ancestor cause so much TROUBLE?? I looked into my family tree and found out I was a sap.. I'm not stuck, I'm ancestrally challenged I'm searching for myself; Have you seen me ? If only people came with pull-down menus and on-line help... Isn't genealogy fun? The answer to one problem, leads to two more! It's 1998... Do you know where your-Great-G. Grandparents are? A family reunion is an effective form of birth control A family tree can wither if nobody tends it's roots A new cousin a day keeps the boredom away After 30 days, unclaimed ancestors will be adopted Am I the only person up my tree... sure seems like it Any family tree produces some lemons, some nuts and a few bad apples Ever find an ancestor HANGING from the family tree? FLOOR: The place for storing your priceless genealogy records. Gene-Allergy: It's a contagious disease, but I love it Genealogists are time unravelers Genealogy is like playing hide and seek: They hide... I seek! Genealogy: Tracing yourself back to better people "Crazy" is a relative term in my family A pack rat is hard to live with, but makes a fine ancestor I want to find ALL of them! So far I only have a few thousand I think my ancestors had several "Bad heir" days I'm always late. My ancestors arrived on the JUNEflower Only a Genealogist regards a step backwards, as progress Share your knowledge, it is a way to achieve immortality Heredity: Everyone believes in it until their children act like fools! It's an unusual family that hath neither a lady of the evening or a thief. Many a family tree needs pruning Shh! Be very, very quiet.... I'm hunting forebears. Snobs talk as if they had begotten their own ancestors! That's strange: half my ancestors are WOMEN! I'm not sick, I've just got fading genes Genealogists live in the past lane Cousins marrying cousins: Very tangled roots! Cousins marrying cousins: A non-branching family tree Alright! Everybody out of the gene pool! Always willing to share my ignorance.... Documentation...The hardest part of genealogy Genealogy: Chasing your own tale! Genealogy...will I ever find time to mow the lawn again? That's the problem with the gene pool: NO Lifeguards I researched my family tree... and apparently I don't exist! SO MANY ANCESTORS...........................SO LITTLE TIME!

Casey Williams wrote: > > I just talked to a cousin the other day who claims to have our Irvin line back to "only" the 1200's in Scotland. Does anyone else have Scottish Irvins? Yes, my mother took them that far back. Of course, there isn't a lot of documentation that far back. I beleive most of it comes from secondary sources like Burke's Peerage.