Hello Court I too have been wondering abt Maryellen myself. We were all going to do some research together sometime ago back in Spring/early Summer but we have lost her. Not heard anything from her since. Hope she is well. Have a good Christmas & New Years. JW Garrett ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:07:12 -0600 > To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com > From: courtcurtis@usa.net > Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Maryellen > > Hi I have not seen any posting and just wanted to see if I was still > hooked up to this site...............Maryellen, I hope you a well and > still working this as our leader..................You all have a > Great Christmas and Happy New Years..................! > > Happy Hunting! > > Court > St. Louis, Mo. > > for Ragan-Roots archives go to > > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=ragan-roots > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Here's a teaser:   Is the John Riggin who married Ann Bell the same John Riggin listed as an Ensign on the Bute County Safety Committee 1775?  He is listed with these men..Joseph Sherrin, Daniel Sledge, Josiah Riggin, Thomas Sherrod, Green Hill, Robert Goodloe, Henry Pattello...these are listed in the Stone House District. John/Bell is about 50, so possible, but it could be John son of Joseph Jr and Anna... My question is who is Josiah Rgn...does anybody have him ?

I'm going to add to this...I'm looking for Sam and James in particular to chime in... the matter below pertains to the John Rgn who marries Ann Bell. Ann's mother was Mary Thompson. Her grandfather was one Samuel Thompson. I am going to quote from Nola Dufy's research, but before I do, I will say that this is review for many of us.I believe strongly in geography.These Thompson started in New England and then Virginia. They move back and forth from Surry to Westmorland, hobnobbing with the Washingtons ( see Lawrence Washington's will) They then hit NC. The following will is filed in Surry. As memtioned it is from Nola Dufy's impeccable research. William’s brother, Samuel Thompson, must have left him a very well to do man for he and his son, Samuel, were left most of his brother’s property. He was the only one of the sons of Rev. William Thompson who left children. He made his will December 20, 1731, probated October 18, 1732. The will is badly torn and partly destroyed. He names son, Samuel Thompson; daughter Katherine; daughter Hannah Thompson (devised 100 acres on land on Deep Branch); son John (10 acres after the decease of his mother and the gun and pistols given him by William Moseley) and grandchildren, Samuel and Mary Thompson (rest and remainder of his estate). The Witnesses were Jane Regan, Mary Regan and Mary Mastin. (Will Bk. 8, p. 240). His son, William, must have been included in part of the will that is missing for it is proven by his brother, Samuel Thompson’s will that he had a son, William. In nameing his brother William’s children he named William as the thrid child. John Thompson also mentioned brother William in his will. Samuel Thompson(William, William, John), born circa 1686  married Sarah Edwards. He was a witness to Michael Harris’ will Jan. 1739 (Bk. 9, p. 464); to John Bamers will on Oct 2, 1731; and to his brother-in-law William Edwards' will on Feb. 10, 1744. There is a deed Oct. 24, 1748 from Samuel and Sarah Thompson to John Thompson, both of Surry for 23 acres, part of 150 acres Samuel purchased of Joseph King and Catherine, his wife, land on east side of Cypress Swamp. Witnesses were John Riggan, Sen., Wm. George, John Riggan, Jun. and Joseph Riggan (Bk. 5, p. 371). On August 31, 1751 Samuel deeded to his brother, John Thompson, 250 acres on east side of Cypress Swamp (Bk. 6, p. 439). It would appear these deed represent the sale of property in anticipation of moving to North Carolina.  (Note the references to members of the Riggan family.  ) Sarah Edwards was the daughter of William Edwards whose will was dated January 9, 1721/22, probated Feb. 21, 1724. William Edwards’ will names daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Ann and Sarah; sons, Benjamin, William and Micajah. He also devised to Francis Regan "one dividend of land lying at the mouth of Susquehannah branch, lower end of his line and the great swamp below his house not exceeding 10 acres, formerly promised to Samuel Kindred." (Bk. 7, p. 389). Children of Samuel Thompson (WILLIAM, WILLIAM, JOHN) and Sarah Edwards:     1. Samuel Thompson     2. Sarah Thompson married Jacob Williams     3. Mary Thompson married Thomas Bell.   *     4. Anne Thompson married John Myrick   At issue is that some of the Charles Co MD descendents of James/Joan went to Surry VA instead of Stafford VA before NC.The family of Sam West's pet Daniel Rgn is there. An unidentified William is there, buying stuff in NC. The Thompsons who become relatives of John Rgn/Bell are there... cozy, isn't it.....   ----- Original Message ---- From: Maryellen Horrigan <mellenpatch7@yahoo.com> To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, December 30, 2010 11:34:25 AM Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] John Riggan/Bell Here's a teaser:   Is the John Riggin who married Ann Bell the same John Riggin listed as an Ensign on the Bute County Safety Committee 1775?  He is listed with these men..Joseph Sherrin, Daniel Sledge, Josiah Riggin, Thomas Sherrod, Green Hill, Robert Goodloe, Henry Pattello...these are listed in the Stone House District. John/Bell is about 50, so possible, but it could be John son of Joseph Jr and Anna... My question is who is Josiah Rgn...does anybody have him ?       for Ragan-Roots archives go to http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=ragan-roots ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message