I would love a peek at the Bracey/Bracys in Brunswick County, VA. And thanks. Also any Greenwoods in Halifax County. Bless you! Pat Bracey Greenwood

Looking for these three ladies who all married into the Lionberger/many spellings, family. All marrying John Ulrich Lionberger ( I, II, and III) Elizabeth Burckholter married about 1700, Barberry Bear married about 1732, and Barbara Boyer married about 1760. I have plenty of info. on the Lionberger's but none on these three great grandmother's of mine. Any information would be helpful and I would also be glad to share any information that I have. Thanks for any help. Sue K.

Does anyone have access to an index for the old Frederick Co., VA, Census for 1810, 1820, and/or 1830? I am looking for the origins and parents of Benjamin Franklin MAYHEW b. c. 1813, VA, d. c. 1864, Andersonville, Americus, GA, m. Mary J. ? b. c. 1827, VA, d. October 18, 1875, Mineral Co., WV. I believe the MAYHEW family may have been living somewhere in old Frederick Co. at the time of Benjamin's birth. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. -------------------- Lonny J. Watro Keyser, WV, USA --------------------

I am searching for a connection to a (John?) Phillip Albert who migrated to Henderson/Union Co., KY circa 1790-1805, likely from Frederick Co., VA. (John?) Phillip Albert had a son, Phillip Albert, who married "Ann" and had a daughter, Elizabeth Maria Albert, born 2 Sept. 1827 in Union Co., KY. Any clues from those researching the Albert family in Frederick Co., VA would be very much appreciated.

Dear Richelle--Could you look up the name "PAYNE/PAINE"--Thank you. Kevin Thompson [email protected]

-----Original Message----- From: Clem <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, January 21, 1999 7:15 PM Subject: Elusive ancestors - Clemens/Flemmons/Boyer(s) >OKAY!! Here it is. I need some real help. We have looked for these >people for over 15 years, and I'm not getting any younger. I'd like >to find these people before I depart this planet!. > > >CLEMMONS (Clemens, Clements, etc.) John >FLEMMONS , Isaac >BOYER(S) Philip and maybe Peter who is also at Flying Camp. > >Marriage certificate shows: John Clemmons b. d. 1830 Madison Co., OH >m. Anne(a) Boyer(s) b. 1789 d. 1856 Noble Co., IN on >March 15, 1808 in Rockingham Co., VA. Bondsman was Isaac >FLEMMONS, consent was Philip BOYER(S). > >The eldest child and son of John and Anne, Luke N. Clemens in >an 1882 history pamphlet states" I was born on October 7, 1809 >in Augusta, VA. My parents were farmers in the Shenandoah >Valley for 20 years, we moved to Ohio in 1825. My father was a >War of 1812 veteran. > >Now, Isaac Flemmons was in McDowell's Virginia Flying Camp. >There is a James Boyer(s) in McDowell's Virginia Flying Camp. >There is a John Clemmons in the 5th Regt. (McDowell's) Virginia >Militia. > >Can someone tell me where McDowell's Flying Camp was located, >particularly at muster in time, and also his 5th Regt. Or can someone >tell me where I might find this information? Or has anyone ever heard >of these people? > >We are desperate! Please write me if you have any clues at all, even >the tiniest one. Thanks so much. > > >gail carter >[email protected] > >

Our ancestral Virginia frontiersmen and women in the mid-1700's were sometimes taxed in terms of 'pounds of tobacco.' I'm wondering whether our ancestors actually paid 'in tobacco' (barter) or whether they paid 'in cash' after they marketed their tobacco. If 'in cash' this payment was likely made in Spanish milled dollars (coins) from my study. I note within Chalkey's Chronicles many court entries of "Hemp Certificates: (then a list of names.)" Does anyone know what these entries mean? Were these possibly to certify certain ancestral farmers were qualified to market hemp, or did these 'certificates' possibly have something to do with the hemp quality or payments, I wonder. Hemp was used for manufacturing rope, was it used for other purposes such as for bags (like burlap) or other products in those days? Many court entries simply state: "Liquors rated." (No names.) I doubt the court was conducting anything like today's wine-tasting (rating) parties.... or, did this more likely have something to do with setting the 'tax-rate,' I wonder. Some of our frontier ancestors didn't like the government over-taxing liquor since this was a higher-priced 'value-added' product from corn -- which was much easier to transport to distant markets than grain or flour. There was a so-called 'Whiskey-Rebellion' in the early 1790's as many of you probably know. Can anyone shed more light on these topics? Understanding such entries helps us appreciate the lives and times of our ancestors, not just jotting down names. Responding to the list might be helpful to others but I welcome private responses as well. Neil McDonald

Hi everyone I am begging. YUP, I told my cousin how great you all are, not like other lists. So please lets see if we can help her solve a problem. DATA is: Great great grandfather PATTERSON, came to Virgina timberland * after 1700 from Edinburgh, Scotland. He fought in the Rev War Great Grandfather PATTERSON came from Scotland with his father when very young. He lived to be 96 years old. His Children: Harriet Patterson Elizabeth Patterson Robert Patterson* JOhn Patterson* David Patterson William Patterson James Patterson Hugh Patterson* Robert Patterson m Nancy Agnes CRABTREE and to the marriage of Robert and Nancy was born Mary E Patterson Shrub(Shaub) , Sarah A Patterson( Esther Patterson) aka Mrs. Silas McCurry( A. F. McCurdy not Silas) {corrections by Donald D Patterson} , Frank Patterson a son that died not listed but is son. NOW after Robert Patterson passed on Nancy Agnes CRABTREE PATTERSON m Roberts' brother HUGH PATTERSON in YORK < PA. Nancy was a native of VA , others think old Maryland. Hugh Patterson born 1810 died 1868. Hugh and Nancy had 8 more children. Right now not important PA births. What is a major concern is where are the VA timberland?? Then Bible records say in dispute of family letters. Bible records John Patterson was Agnes Crabtree's first husband. 2 children; May Elizabeth born 10-10-1842 Sarah Ace*Esther Patterson b 3-121-46 . Please what would be considered VA timberlands. and any one have any records of this Patterson family ??? Thankyou for any help any one might have.

I am looking for any info on a Jacob Lock(e) b. abt 1749 Jacob was living in Hampshire County Va untill his death . Lock Jacob 1782 Census VA. Was head of household in Hampshire Co. 7 white members Lock Jacob 1784 Census VA. Was head of household in Hampshire Co. 7 white members, 1 dwelling and 2 other buildings. Abraham Lock of Washington County Va , Received land from an Heir : Jacob Lock of Hampshire County Va , on 1/3/1773 In one unreliable source , a person says Jacob Lock married Mary Duncan but this marriage has never been proven todate . This is all I have found on this Jacob Lock(e) ,I am trying to figure out who the parents are of Jacob , and if Jacob had a brother's named Samuel Lock b. 1752 and Joseph Lock b. 17--? There seems to be some links to my Lock(e) living in Tazwell County Va , Russell County Va , and I know they lived in Washington County Va , Montgomery County Va and Lee County Va . Thanks for any help or suggestions Donald Locke http://members.aol.com/LOCKEroots/

AT the library yesterday I saw data on JOHN HUFFMAN and wife Catherine of whom u speak. I believe it was in the book Massanutten, which covers Rockingham county and other areas of old. I also would like to know what data you have on JOHN HUFFMAN . I believe him to be related to my Henry as brother... I am looking for confirmation of the father . I have name and some information but looking for some more concrete proof. I have some land records, and other data. Also will data and bible data. Looking for any data on a Nicholas, PETER, Henry*, JOHN, George, Michael, Mary, Elizabeth, Margaret, and a Mrs. Hughes. *mine Thankyou [email protected] <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5429/hufflink.htm"> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5429/hufflink.htm</A> http:www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5429/hufflink.htm

Looking for information on marriage of JOHN HUFFMAN to CATHERINE ROLLER in 1788 in Rockingham Co, VA. She was the daughter of JOHN ROLLER and ANNA (ACKER-OCHER-OCKER).

Can anyone help me find the parents & the birthplace of Jane Ruth TOMPKINS, b 13 Oct. 1815 VA. She married David GILBERT 10 May 1834 in Middletown, MD where both gave their address as Harper's Ferry. David worked at the Arsenal & 8 of their 10 children were born prior to their moving to MO in 1853. They are found in the 1850 Census, 28th District of Jefferson Co., VA. David GILBERT was b 27 Jan 1806, PA? His parents & birthplace are also unknown. Thank you. Lorraine Phleger.

Could you check Gore/Goare, Greenwood, or Dillard? Thanks. Pat Greenwood

PENCE MAILING LIST Richard A. Pence through the RootsWeb Cooperative has established a PENCE MAILING LIST for those researching the Pence Family. They were early settlers in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and intermarried with many of the families there. To subscribe, You may send an e-mail message to: [email protected] Leave the subject line blank or type in anything you wish. But the body of the message must contain only the word: subscribe Chas

Need help with this. Can anyone identify this area for me.?? Because it was very early. Taken from Rockingham Historical Society publication. supposedly covers Augusta and Rockingham Co. Still learning my VA boundary changes. Abstracts of Surveys book 0-1 Nicholas Huffman , 85 acres, between the Shanandoah River and the Peaked Mountians Oct 20 1761. John Sellers 330 Acres, LICK RUN, Adjoining Henry Pirkey, Null, Kissling. May 11, 1762 Henry SEllers 205 acres between the Shenandoah river and Peaked Mountains, adjoining Stephen Harnsberger, May 3, 1762. pg 41 Nicholas Huffman 170 acres Between the WOODS LAND and the Peaked Mountain. Adjoining George Huffman April 5, 1765. Henry Huffman 54 acres, beginning in a line of DASHIERS land....... to Farifaxes line. Feb 26, 1765. I see a Peaked Mt on or very near the border of PA MD. One Huffman homestead is on the Potomoc river backside. Henry sold the above land in 1805 when living in Greene Co PA. Desperately need to find locations of these lands. Have more data if needed. [email protected]

Sharon, for what it's worth............. [Source: "The Story of Frederick County", "The Occasion is the 250th anniversary of Frederick County, which was chartered on December 21, 1738", 1989 Sam Lehman, Editor, Chapter 10 authored by S. Roger Koontz, Government] "Frederick County began operation when our first 'bench of judges' took the oath of office November 11, 1743." Happy Hunting. Flo. ----- F Day <[email protected]> Winchester, VA, USA ICQ uin 18874402 Mailing List Moderator The Genealogy Help Network http://ghn.genealogy.org -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Banzhoff <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, January 15, 1999 8:09 PM Subject: Eastern District??? >This was sent to me by another researcher on his Tomlinson line. Would >anyone know where the "Eastern District" is located and he is right in that >WV did not become a state until 6/20/1863 so it would have still been VA? > >Sharon B. > > >"Yesterday I looked up John Tomlinson in the Virginia 1850 CD-ROM (GRS now >Brodebund) and the printout said "Eastern District" page 092 West Virginia. >We >all know there wasn't a W. Virginia until the Civil War. There were other >names but in "Dist 24". I went to Hampshire Co., VA film # 948 (Halifax & >Hampshire) but could NOT 1) find any "Eastern District" or 2)any page 092 >on >that film. I searched 1850 Virginia AISI Index book for Tomlinson, John in >Hampshire Co., VA but found none. > So bottom line is where do I find "Eastern District" page 092 and on which >film?? > > >==== OLD-FREDERICK-CO-VA Mailing List ==== >NOTICE: >Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, >political announcements, current events, items for sale, >personal messages, flames, etc. is NOT ALLOWED and will >be grounds for immediate removal and exclusion from this >mailing list. For comments or list administration questions, >please contact mailto:[email protected]

Hi, Mary Jane . . . Wondered if this info would be useful to you. [Source: "The Story of Frederick County", "The Occasion is the 250th anniversary of Frederick County, which was chartered on December 21, 1738", 1989 Sam Lehman, Editor, Chapter 6 authored by Stewart Bell, Jr., Stephens City] "Stephens City was named for Lewis Stephens, son of Peter Stephens who was one of the original 16 settlers Jost Hite brought to Frederick County in 1732. They came with their families from Germantown, Pa. down the old Indian trail through York and Shepherdstown [Virginia]. Most spoke German and had Lutheran backgrounds. Jost Hite and his son John located their homesite first, where the trail crossed Opequon Creek (on today's route 11 at Bartonville). Next Peter Stephens choose a home site two miles further south, where the trail crossed what we call Stephens Run. He built a log cabin 50 yards north of the run and west of the trail. Peter Stephens wife was Maria Christina Rittenhouse of Germantown, Pa. His eldest son, Lewis, came from an earlier marriage and was energetic and outgoing. He acquired land from his father and others, was granted land by Lord Fairfax, and operated a mill. About 1749 he was appointed surveyor of the highway from his mill to Gabriel Jones; land, and thereafter the title of "Gentleman" was affixed to his name. In 1753 he was appointed a Captain of Militia, in 1754 Captain of a Foot Company in place of John Hite, in 1755 High Sheriff of Frederick County, and in 1757 he was promoted to Major. Lord Fairfax' nephew presented Lewis Stephens' petition to charter the town of Stephensburg to the General Assembly on September 26, 1758. On October 12 an act 'erected and established' the town on a 900 acre tract of Stephens which had been surveyed into 80 half-acre lots, each with a five or ten acre out-lot, and which 'are purchased by different persons who are now settling and building thereon.' He also platted a Market House where Main Street met Fairfax Street, a 'common' and three town wells. Each deed required a 20 by 16 foot house with a stone or brick chimney to be built within two years, and after two years the owner of each property had to pay Stephens or his assigns two shillings yearly. The lots extended as far as Locust Street, and houses were built close to the street to allow more space behind for a garden. Women did most of the gardening, and the makings for necessary home remedies, parsley, safe, horehound and catnip, were planted among the beans, onions, peas, potatoes, beets and cabbage. Shelter was provided for a horse and cow or two, which were pastured on the common or driven to the out-lots during the day, and to the run for watering. Every home had a pen for pigs and a house for chickens, a spinning wheel, candle molds and flintlock musket. The men were harnessmakers, blacksmiths, shoemakers, potters, tanners, carpenters, hatters, and there was even a silversmith." Happy Hunting. Flo. ----- F Day <[email protected]> Winchester, VA, USA ICQ uin 18874402 Mailing List Moderator The Genealogy Help Network http://ghn.genealogy.org -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, January 15, 1999 11:11 AM Subject: Re: Early Settlements >According to "German Origins of Jost Hite" by Jones-Connor-Wust the "sixteen" >families are Jost Hite, Peter Stephan (later Stephens), George Bowman, Paul >Froman, Jacob Chrisman, John Funk, Christian Neuschwanger, Ulrich Burger, >David Gerlach(Carlock), Michael Brock, Henry Falkenberg, Jacob Falkenberg, >Andrew Falkenberg, Robert McKay, Robert Green, and William Duff. I'm still >searching for the origin of Peter Stephan who claimed on his naturalization >papers that he was born in 1690 in Hidelburg on the River Mayne, Empire of >Germany (?) The Main River and the university city of Heidelburg don't >converge. If anyone knows please reply. Thanks, Mary Jane Stephens Hennon in >St. Louis > > >==== OLD-FREDERICK-CO-VA Mailing List ==== >Visit the Frederick County,VA USGenWeb Home Page! >http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafreder/frederic.htm

Hi, Elaine . . . I am sorry that I don't have the information you need, but I wondered if it is possible that your EMMETTs are connected to the list below. Isabella McDonald and Francis Marion Kidwell are my husband's GrGrandparents. Would love to hear from you. 1 Mr. Abraham EMMETT b: WFT Est. 1607-1953 . + Ms. MNU EMMETT ABRAHAM b: WFT Est. 1613-1656 . 2 Mr. Jan EMMETT b: WFT Est. 1645-1679 AKA-John ..... + Ms. Anjeltie MATTYSE m: 17 May 1690 ..... 3 Mr. John Phillip EMMETT b: 1709 d: 28 May 1762 ......... + Ms. Maria Catherina MNU EMMETT JOHN b: WFT Est. 1692-1716 m: 1730 ........ 4 Ms. Anna Maria EMMETT b: 28 Jul 1734 AKA-Mary ............ + Mr. Johan Andreas MUHLSCHLAGEL AKA-John Andrew [Mil(l)slagel] ............ 5 Mr. Jacob MILLSLAGEL b: Bet. 1761 - 1770 ................ + Ms. Elizabeth COOPER b: 1772 Father: Mr. George COOPER Mother: Ms. Mary RUTMAN ................ 6 Ms. Arah Ann MILLSLAGEL b: 1814 d: 29 Jan 1884 .................... + Mr. Evan MCDONALD b: Abt. 1805 d: 06 Jan 1882 Father: Mr. Benjamin MCDONALD JR Mother: Ms. Margaret HIETT ................... 7 Mr. Benjamin MCDONALD b: Bet. 1832 - 1833 (based on 1850 census) ................... 7 Mr. James MCDONALD b: Bet. 1834 - 1835 (based on 1850 census) ....................... + Ms. Virginia KIDWELL b: WFT Est. 1804-1827 AKA-Jennie Father: Mr. James KIDWELL Mother: Ms. Rebecca SLANE ................... 7 Mr. George MCDONALD b: Bet. 1843 - 1844 (based on 1850 census) ................... 7 Ms. Martha MCDONALD b: Bet. 1846 - 1847 (based on 1850 census) ................... 7 Ms. Isabella MCDONALD b: 14 Aug 1853 AKA-Belle d: 01 Aug 1910 ....................... + Mr. Francis Marion KIDWELL b: 09 Aug 1846 AKA-Frank d: 31 Aug 1899 Father: Mr. James KIDWELL Mother: Ms. Rebecca SLANE Happy Hunting. Flo. ----- F Day <[email protected]> Winchester, VA, USA ICQ uin 18874402 Mailing List Moderator The Genealogy Help Network http://ghn.genealogy.org >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> snip <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< -----Original Message----- From: Elaine Emmett <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 9:14 PM Subject: John EMMETT family >John EMMETT b. abt 1721 in Elizabeth Town, Essex, NJ married Frances ? abt. >1748; Frances was born about 1733 in NJ. They had a son John EMMETT b. abt >1750 Frederick VA married Mary STEVENS MELDRUM 15 oct 1773 Frederick VA > >Does anyone know the maiden name of Frances? > >I would like to correspond with anyone who is connected to this family. > >Thank you >Elaine >[email protected] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> snip <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

If I find a deed on one of the Frederick County, VA films....where do I write to get a copy? Does anyone on the list do this for a fee. I'd gladly pay someone to do it rather than go through the rigamarole of sending to the institution. Please contact me privately. Thanks, Jan

Jo Shumate, I have some Shumate marriages in some of my families. Do you want them? Ed Oldaker