Karen wrote: "Any information on the John P. Winchester family from 1775 - 1809 would be appreciated. If anyone knows the name of first name of either of John P. Winchester's wives that would be helpful. Their last names were Coleman and the other was Bell. I know John P. Winchester died in Rockingham County around 1809." Karen, I descend from the Rockingham Winchesters. I have never seen a record giving the middle initial "P" to John. Where did that come from? You should also know that the surnames Coleman and Bell are pure speculation and have no basis in fact. Cathy