I'm interested in any PERRILL information. I have Susan Margaret PERRILL(21Oct1829-3Oct1901) married 1847 George David POWELL probably in MD. They were in Back Creek Valley after CW. Phyllis in WA

The below family came out of the Whitehall area (Apple Pie Ridge) circa 1870. Some are buried at the Old Stone Church. Would like any info on this family, particularly interested in parents of Benjamin, who was Rebecca, 2nd wife of Benjamin and any other info available. Benjamin W Dix, b. 1804, d. 1892 +Mary Magdaline Right, b. 1830, m. 1846, d. 1911 *** Elizabeth Mildred Dix, b. 1847 *** David Henry Dix, b. 1849, d. 1928 * +Harriett Euella Hunt, b. 1855 NC, m. 1875, d. 1887 Winfield, KS *** John William Dix, b. 1850, d. 1917 *** Daniel Jenny Dix, b. 1852, d. 1925 *** Robert Dix, b. 1854 VA, d. 1887 *** Samuele E. Dix, b. 1854 Frederick Co., VA, d. 1914 VA * +Sarah E (--?--) *** Ruth Ellen Dix, b. 1855 +Rebecca (--?--), m. circa 1860 *** Oliver C. Dix, b. 1864, d. Whitehall, VA * +Alice Able * +Mary A Fries, m. 1894, d. 1894 VA * +Louisa F Weakley, m. 1923 *** Joseph H. Dix, b. 1866 +Hattie J. (--?--), b. circa 1871 KS Thanks Gerald Key gikey@cyberstation.net

Looking for info. on: Jacob MESSER/MESSMER b. 3 Oct 1787 d. 9 Jan 1855 bur. @ Mt. Hebron Cem., Winchester, Frederick Co., VA married: Ann SMITH b. 26 Dec 1791 d. 23 Aug 1878 bur. @ Mt. Hebron Cem., Winchester, Frederick Co., VA Children: Henry b. 1820 Margaret b. 27 Dec 1823, d. 15 Jun 1902 Emily Crampton b. 16 Nov. 1828, d 22 May 1900 Thomas G. b. 2 Jan 1832, d. 1 Mar 1887 John b. 1834 Also, interested in any MESSER/MESSMERs in Frederick Co., VA. Trying to find parents of Elizabeth "Betsy" MESSER/MESSMER who married John HODGSON in Frederick Co. and think Jacob and Ann may be her parents. Mary Renner renners@bright.net

Wilmer- I have family from Frederick County VA and they were there in 1799 for sure and until early 1830's. I do not know much about Frederick County VA is Back Creek Valley very big? My g-g-ggrandfather Peter Wolf married Clarissa Ridgeway in Frederick Co VA 1799 Thanks, Chuck

Again, my deepest appreciation to Mr. Kerns for the information you provide. In this last posting on Back Creek, could we add Francis Baldwin? I descend from William, through his son Major Thomas, whose lands were closer to Gerrardstown-Bunker Hill area. Thomas Baldwin and Peter Babb, I believe, served together in Rev. Thanks, Pat

VMcca43559@aol.com wrote: > > I am looking for the family of John PERRILL who was in Berkley Co. WVA in > 1835 > John's daughtr Elizabeth married Thomas S. THORNBURG Aug. 13, 1829 in Berkley > Co. and I think her father John signed her marriage bond. Eliza and Thomas > thornburg left Berkley County soon after their marriage and show up in bath > Co. KY where they lived the rest of their lives. I'm not familiar with the PERRILL line, but have been tracking THORNBURGS for many years. Do you know who the parents of your Thomas were? Most of my Thornbrough (Thornburgs) were early Quakers. I would be happy to compare notes on this family! -- -=CHESKA=- E-mail address: cheska@ix.netcom.com Web sites: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6630/ Sponsor: BADGLEY-L@rootsweb.com

I'm looking for a George and Barbary Renner who are believed to have come from Frederick Co. VA. b. about 1750. They had a large family (John, Mary, Peter, Margaret, Adam, George, Catherine, ISaac, Barbary, Madelina, Abraham and Barnet) and moved to Greene Co. PA. George Renner is believed to have died about 1800. Any information or ideas would be most appreciated. Thanks, Rebecca Snyder Bromley

Augusta County, VA has a relatively new Genealogical Society. Their web page may be found at: http://members.tripod.com/~rockbridge/auggensoc.html Angela M. Ruley

I am researching the names of SHEPHERD, SWEARINGIN, THORNBURG, PERRILL, VANMETER, MORGAN all of the Shepherdstown, Berkley Co. area.Am especially interested in AZARIAH THORNBURG, GEORGE MORGAN, DRUSILLA SWEARINGIN'S birth date. she married GEORGE MORGAN first (date unknown) and then AZARIAH THORNBURG. any information on these people?

I am looking for the family of John PERRILL who was in Berkley Co. WVA in 1835 John's daughtr Elizabeth married Thomas S. THORNBURG Aug. 13, 1829 in Berkley Co. and I think her father John signed her marriage bond. Eliza and Thomas thornburg left Berkley County soon after their marriage and show up in bath Co. KY where they lived the rest of their lives. Elizabeth Died 1877. Who was her parents? On the sale bill for John Perrill it shows a name of Dorsey Horner whom I believe was a relative. There were some indications of marriages to Eversole all of Berkley Co. Some of Eliza's records say she was b. MD. Can anyone help me? Thanks VMcca43559@aol.com

Here is a list of some of the surname settlers, their origin, religion, and dates of settlement in Frederick County. Most, with a couple of exceptions, of these families are subjects in my book, Frederick County, Virginia: Settlement and Some First Families of Back Creek Valley, 1730-1830 Wilmer L. Kerns Surname Origin Date to Frederick Co. Religion Rogers Wales 1744 Quaker Barrett England 1735 Quaker Griffith Wales 1776 Quaker Ruble Switzerland 1740 Reformed McCool Ireland 1740 Quaker Hayworth England 1738 Quaker Pearson England 1732 Quaker Scarborough England 1738 Quaker Smith (Jeremiah) (NJ) 1730 (Not known) Babb New England 1735 Quaker Lupton England 1743 Quaker Wright England 1735 Quaker Pugh Wales 1740 Quaker White Scotland 1735 Presbyterian Julian France 1738 Presbyterian Malin England 1741 Quaker Thomas Wales 1734 Quaker Jenkins Wales 1745 Quaker Lewis Wales 1745 Quaker Bevan Wales 1763 Quaker Fisher England 1763 Quaker Kerns (Jacob) Germany 1774 Reformed Wickersham England 1772 Quaker Waln England 1782 Quaker Cartmell England 1735 Quaker Larrick Germany 1749 Lutheran Secrist Germany 1748 Lutheran Kackley Germany 1740 Lutheran Adams England 1750 Quaker Bageant England 1755 Baptist Marple Wales 1760 Baptist Cather Ireland 1766 Presbyterian McKee Ireland 1765 Presbyterian Brown (Alexander) Ireland 1782 Presbyterian Brown (Daniel) England 1774 Quaker Grove Germany 1770 Reformed Clark England 1765 Quaker Trowbridge England 1768 Baptist Dalby England 1784 Methodists Allemong France/Germany 1768 Reformed Braithwaite England 1768 Baptist Capper Ireland 1760 Presbyterian McDonald Scotland 1776 Presbyterian Whitacre England 1790 Quaker Sine Germany 1823 Presbyterian PurtlebaughGermany 1786 Reformed DeHaven France/Germany 1790 Reformed Good Germany 1792 Reformed Dunlap Ireland 1799 Presbyterian Scrivener Ireland? 1796 (not known) Anderson German 1745 Reformed Shane Ireland 1790s Presbyterian Sirbaugh Germany 1786 Reformed Peacemaker Germany1795 Reformed Streit (Charles) Germany1800 Methodist Parlett Germany? 1788 Brethren Hook England 1775 Anglican Hollingsworth Ireland 1732 Quaker Walker England 1735 Quaker Fries Germany 1789 Reformed Shanholtzer Germany 1789 Reformed Rinker Switzerland 1757 Reformed Ballinger England 1736 Quaker Hoge Scotland 1734 Presbyterian Rosenberger Germany 1768 Reformed Taylor England 1756 Anglican Heironimus Germany 1758 Reformed Snapp Germany 1740 Reformed Mercer (Joshua) France 1787 Methodist Hott France/Germany 1774 Reformed Coe England 1790 Baptist Potts England 1740 (not known) Null/Noel France/Germany 1787 Lutheran For further information contact: Wilmer L. Kerns 4715 N. 38th Place Arlington, VA 22207-2914 wlkerns@intr.net

Phyllis, The book was mailed yesterday. Thanks. If you have questions after reading the book, please feel free to e-mail and I will do my best to respond. What surnames are you researching? Wilmer L. Kerns At 04:28 PM 8/25/97 -0400, you wrote: >I'm looking for books or other resources about Back Creek Valley, VA?WV. >Thanks. Phyllis in WA prneville@aol.com > > >

Several people have mentioned the South Branch of the Potomac. I recently discovered an article on this subject. If you have access to a good genealogical or historical library, you might be able to locate the same article. Here's the reference: A publication (probably a monthly publication) entitled WEST VIRGINIA HISTORY Volume XXXVIII October 1976 Number 1 The title of the article is: EARLY FAIRFAX LAND GRANTS AND LEASES ALONG THE SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC by Charles Morrison. (starts on page 1).

At 05:09 PM 9/2/97 -0400, you wrote: >BETWEH34@aol.com wrote: >> >> Hi, >> I was born and raised in Moorefield, Hardy County, W.V., which is located in >> the center of the beautiful South Branch Valley. There is also a South Fork >> of The South Branch of the Potomac. Among the first settlers of Brake's Run, >> situated on the South Fork, near Moorefield, were >> RADCLIFF,RATCLIFF,RATLIFF's. My Grandfathers sister married John RATLIFF, a >> decendant and there are still RATLIFFS living in that area today.Also, if you >> are trying to go farther back you might want to check Agusta County, Virginia >> which is one of the parent counties of Hardy County. >> Hope this might be of some help. >> >> Bettie >Bettie, > Thank you for your reply and information! That is the first real good >clue I've gotten! I'll check it out. Thanks again! >-- >Regards, >Michael A. Radcliff >mradclif@marshall.edu > > >Something else to bear in mind. Prior to the Civil War, Hardy Co. was part of Va. After the split off, Hardy Co, Va became Hardy and Grant Co, W. Va. Good luck. Tim

BETWEH34@aol.com wrote: > > Hi, > I was born and raised in Moorefield, Hardy County, W.V., which is located in > the center of the beautiful South Branch Valley. There is also a South Fork > of The South Branch of the Potomac. Among the first settlers of Brake's Run, > situated on the South Fork, near Moorefield, were > RADCLIFF,RATCLIFF,RATLIFF's. My Grandfathers sister married John RATLIFF, a > decendant and there are still RATLIFFS living in that area today.Also, if you > are trying to go farther back you might want to check Agusta County, Virginia > which is one of the parent counties of Hardy County. > Hope this might be of some help. > > Bettie Bettie, Thank you for your reply and information! That is the first real good clue I've gotten! I'll check it out. Thanks again! -- Regards, Michael A. Radcliff mradclif@marshall.edu

Hi, I was born and raised in Moorefield, Hardy County, W.V., which is located in the center of the beautiful South Branch Valley. There is also a South Fork of The South Branch of the Potomac. Among the first settlers of Brake's Run, situated on the South Fork, near Moorefield, were RADCLIFF,RATCLIFF,RATLIFF's. My Grandfathers sister married John RATLIFF, a decendant and there are still RATLIFFS living in that area today.Also, if you are trying to go farther back you might want to check Agusta County, Virginia which is one of the parent counties of Hardy County. Hope this might be of some help. Bettie

Hello-- I'm new to this list, and am very connected to Frederick, Clarke Ctys, present VA, and Berkeley County, present WV. My grandmother was a Boswell, and other related families are Gold, Lamon, McKown, McConnell, Ward, Hill and others. Today I'm seeking any info on Thomas Hamlin Boswell. He married Mary Selina Gold in Winchester on 5 March 1858, and was listed as being from Fauquier Cty. This was his second marriage, the first being to a Lucy Ann Steptoe Skinker, of Fauquier. He apparently attended my great-grandparents wedding in Bunker Hill WV in 1892, but supposedly died in Fluvanna. Other than this I know nothing about him. Can anyone out there help?? I have information on many of these families, and am willing to share. I am also trying to collect letters, photos, and other family items from those families, so if anyone knows of an estate sale, or anything that might help me, I'd be eternally grateful to know. TIA Meg Stevenson

Trying to locate information on my g-g-g-grandfather Peter Wolf. He was in a Capt. Blues, or Evans VA Militia it also shows a Capt Darlington's Company. He enlisted or was drafted in Frederick Co VA . Any inormation on this unit would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chuck Wolfe

Looking for info. on John RENNER who died before 1799 in Frederick Co., MD. His widow, Mary, married Peter ENGLE. According to a descent record, his children were: Catharine, w/o Michael KESSELRING Betsey, w/o John SONNAFRANK Mary, w/o George YOUNG Daniel John Solomon Jacob Samuel George (WHO I AM PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN -- trying to find out if he is the same George who married Elizabeth BOSTIAN) Sally Susanna Mary Renner renners@bright.net

Carol-I have an Elizabeth Wolf born iin Frederick Co.VA but it was 1811and she went to OH and then VA.Her parents were Peter and Clarissa(RIDGWAY) Wolf. Chuck Wolfe carol wilson wrote: > Hello, > > I'm looking for the parents of an Elizabeth WOLF/E born abt 1782. > The > 1860 census says born in MD, but a county history says PA, and a > family > researcher back in the 1950's said Wales, but gave no proof. She > married > William JONES in 1800, supposedly in Fleming Co, KY, but I have been > unable > to find this marriage there. William JONES' mother Sarole TOMKINS was > from > Bucks Co, PA. > I wonder if anyone has an Elizabeth born at this time, or a marriage > of an > Elizabeth WOLFE to William JONE anywhere in the Old-Frederick Co > areas? > > Thanks in advance, > > Carol Wilson