I saw that Ngbarr put my picture and description on the Sandridge list. Thankyou . I must admit that while I have referred several people to it, I did not think to forward it on. Taking your lead I would like to point out there is a slightly different story with it on the Randolph County rootsweb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvrandol/sandridg.htm Don Williams, KD6UVT, with interests in: amateur radio, backpacking, motorcycling and mountaineering. Do you want to be a participant in life or a spectator? donw@pe.net

Does anyone know who Margaret married,b-abt. 1760, dau. of Martin Vaughan & Elinor Broaddus. I think she married _____- Sandidge. Thanks for help Gwen

>From Bowling List: with so many persons of Melungeon ancestry throughout USA thought you might like to know this if you live near or are vacationing near there that time of year: From: Kay Martin <suni@QNI.com> To: BOWLING-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BOWLING-L] "Melungeon Roots: A Family Heritage Workshop" Berea College, KY Hi Everybody! Some of you on this list may be interested in learning more about a fascinating group of people called Melungeons, especially if your family comes from northeast TN, southeast KY, northwest NC or southwest VA. If you have any questions about the article below, please write to me directly at suni@qni.com. Thanks! -Kay ****** Recent books and documentaries on Appalachia's mysterious Melungeons have led many people to search for their Melungeon roots. A genealogy workshop at Berea College may provide help for those who are seeking information about their families and possible Melungeon connections. "Melungeon Roots: A Family Heritage Workshop" will be held on the Berea College campus on Saturday, June 26. This event will feature sessions on beginning, intermediate, and Internet genealogy, as well as specific sessions to explore Native American and African-American connections. There will also be chat sessions for various family groups, a showing of a documentary film about the Melungeons, and a panel discussion featuring Brent Kennedy, Manuel Mira, and others.. The Melungeons are a multi-racial and multi-ethnic people who were first documented in the Appalachian mountains at the end of the 18th century. Since that time, they have become a part of Appalachian folklore - "sons and daughters of the legend." Prior to the Civil War, some were classified as "free persons of color." More recently, they have been identified by anthropologists and sociologists as "tri-racial isolates" - an amalgam of European, Native American, and African-American ancestry. They faced discrimination, both legal and social, and tended to settle in isolated communities such as Newman's Ridge in Hancock County, Tennessee, or Stone Mountain, Virginia. Over the years, Melungeons kept to themselves -- or moved to other areas where their heritage was not suspect. Oral history among Melungeon families was often not shared with succeeding generations. "Melungeon" had become an epithet, even if no one knew where the word originated. Jean Patterson Bible wrote in 1975 that generations of intermarriage has resulted in near racial dissolution: "They'll be gone in a generation or two, except for an occasional dark-complected [sic] child as a reminder of the past." Instead, many Melungeon descendants are coming to recognize and embrace the diverse heritage that is theirs. They've been encouraged and inspired by Dr. N. Brent Kennedy, author of the 1994 book The Melungeons: The Resurrection of A Proud People; An Untold Story of Ethnic Cleansing in America. Kennedy, in researching his own family background, concludes that the Melungeons were descended from groups of Spaniards, Portuguese, Turks, Berbers, Moors, Jews, and others who arrived on these shores between the arrival of Columbus and the establishment of Jamestown. Generations of intermarriage with Europeans, Native Americans, and African-Americans resulted in the people now known as Melungeons. Participants may pre-register before June 1, for "Melungeon Roots: A Family Heritage Workshop" by sending a check or money order to: Melungeon Roots, P.O. Box 4042, Wise, VA 24293. Admission to the event is $5 for each pre-registered participant (before June 1), and $10 for those who register after June 1 and for on-site registrants. On-site registration begins Friday, June 25, at 7:00 pm at the Alumni Building on the Berea campus. The Melungeon Heritage Association, Inc. will hold a mixer on Friday night at the Alumni Building from 7 to 9 pm. Workshops will begin on Saturday morning at 9:00 am at Phelps-Stokes Hall, with welcoming remarks by Audie Kennedy, president of the Melungeon Heritage Association, Inc., and Gordon McKinney of the Berea College Appalachian Center. Workshops will be held in the Frost Building and Phelps Stokes chapel. Chat groups will be running all day at various locations on campus. Throughout the day, "Melungeon Roots" will feature "how-to" genealogy sessions as well as sessions on Native American, African-American, and Portuguese-American genealogy. A panel discussion with a question-and-answer session will close the workshop. "Melungeon Roots: A Family Heritage Workshop" is sponsored by the Appalachian Center at Berea College, continuing the college's long tradition of commitment to Appalachia and to diversity. The event is organized by the Melungeon Heritage Association, Inc. (MHA), a non-profit organization formed in 1998. MHA was an outgrowth of the highly successful First Union: A Melungeon Gathering held in Wise in 1997. In 1998, MHA sponsored Second Union, an even larger gathering which featured sessions and lectures on history, social issues, and medical issues, as well as genealogy. The gatherings are only a part of the work of MHA. The organization is also dedicated to several other tasks, including continued research and writing, telling the story of the Melungeon people, and contributing to the mosaic of a past that has been hidden too long. At the same time, MHA plans to collect and preserve the research and artifacts of the past, forming the basis of a Melungeon Research Center to give these materials a permanent home. MHA's mission is to document and preserve the heritage and cultural legacy of mixed-ancestry people of the Southern Appalachians. While the focus will be on those of Melungeon heritage, they do not restrict themselves to honoring only this group, but believe in the dignity of all such mixed ancestry groups. MHA is committed to preserving this rich heritage of racial diversity and harmony. MHA plans to hold Third Union in the summer of 2000. In the meantime, "Melungeon Roots" is the first of several planned smaller events which will focus on individual aspects of Melungeon heritage. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: MELUNGEON ROOTS "Melungeon Roots: A Family Heritage Workshop" will be held on the Berea College campus in Berea, Kentucky, on Saturday, June 26. This event will feature sessions on beginning, intermediate, and Internet genealogy, as well as specific sessions on other aspects of Melungeon genealogy. To register, send five dollars per registrant to Melungeon Roots, P.O. Box 4042, Wise, VA 24293.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvbarbou/sandridg.htm

Sorry everybody. I sent this obit to the list the evening before I went on a business trip. Upon returning, I realized that it didn't exactly make it intact. I'll resend it below. Capt. John SANDIDGE was indeed the husband of Mary "Molly" WOOD, dau. of David WOOD and Mary WATSON. His parents were William (II) SANDIDGE and Elizabeth "Betty" GRAVES. For more on the family of Capt. John SANDIDGE, link to the following URL: <A href="http://members.aol.com/wmrvincent/genealogy/ahnentafel/AT01/AT01_009.htm #P331"> http://members.aol.com/wmrvincent/genealogy/ahnentafel/AT01/AT01_009.htm#P331< /A> Although the obit refers to his participation in the American Revolution, and his title of Captain would indicate his rank, I have never seen any proof that he was a veteran of that war. I have never seen him listed on any DAR roll. If anyone has evidence of his war service, I would like to learn about it. The obit follows below. I hope it comes through this time. Bill Vincent (WmRVincent@aol.com) **************************************************** Greensburg paper Aug. 10, 1832 DIED - at his residence in this county, on Thursday night last, the 26th ??? <<July - WRV>> Captain JOHN SANDEDGE, in the 72 d year of his age. The Cause of his death was probably apoplexy; four or five attacks of which he had previously suffered. The day before his death he was well as usual; ate a pretty hearty supper, laughed and talked with his friends afterwards, and then retired to bed in unusuaily cheerful spirits. But morning, to the regret of his friends and the deep affliction of his family, he was found a corpse! Capt. SANDIDGE was one of that revered band of patriots that fought and bled in the cause of our Independence. He was a native of Virginia; but for the last 20 or 25 years has been a resident of this county. His doors were always open to hospitality; and kindness, benevolence, with correctness of moral sentiment and deportment, were distinguished traits of his character. His memory will long be cherished by all who knew him and the exalted station which he occupied in the affections of his family and neighbors must forever remain unfilled.

My information shows that Nathan is the son of Benjamin Thurmond Sandidge who was the son of Stephen and also...that there is the strong possibility that Catherine Modena was probably the step mother to all of his children. One records seems to indicated that Nathan (or a Nathan) was married to Polly Lane, who possibility could have been the parents.........of all or some of Nathan's children. Dillard is an older brother to Benjamin Thurmond Sandidge. One of my cousins that help me to get interested in genealogy was the granddaughter of Benjamin Thurmonds son Thomas Hastings Sandidge. She married grandson of Pendleton Franklin...named also Thomas Hastings Sandidge. Thomas (her grandfather) and Pendleton were 1st cousins according to her records and she and her husband were third. Pendleton Franklin's father --Nathan and Thomas Hastings father -- Benjamin Thurmand ...were brothers and both sons of Stephen. Stephen left Virginia and is found on census in Franklin County Tenn. also with Benjamin Thurmond. Interested very much in your records and what you have to back your info up. All of us could be wrong...because we only have an old letter to back up all this....Thanks for sending the info on John R. Sandidge....JCM

Hi Pat, I have your John R. (see below). I have the line he decends from Wm & Betty Graves. i will be glad to send you a gedcom. The file i first sent was too big for the settings on this list - so i chopped it up. have much more on Wm & betty's families. I am very interested in the Pendleton Franklin Sandidge - i am a Pendleton researcher. (and a Sandidge researcher). Do you know where his name came from. josie William SANDIDGE Jr (About 1715/1719 - Jul 1777) & Elizabeth "Betty" GRAVES (14 Feb 1720 - 6 Jan 1826) || | Dillard SANDIDGE/SANDRIDGE (1774 - After 1850) & Hannah EPPERSON ( - After 1850) | | Nathan SANDIDGE (1776/1780 - Oct 1844) & Catherine "Caty" MODENA (About 1778 - Sep 1850) || | | Pendleton Franklin SANDIDGE (4 May 1820 - 17 Aug 1892) & Frances Caroline (Susan) OLIVER (14 Apr 1828 - Feb 1903) | | | | James Milton SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | John R. SANDIDGE (Jun 1862 - After 1900) & Emma (Dec 1865 - After 1900) | | | | William P. SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | Jefferson V. SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | Benjamin N. SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | Mary J. SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | Martha E. SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | Susan F. SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | Lucy A. SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | Kate SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | | | Sally Ann SANDIDGE (Between 1844/1874 - ) | | Benjamin Thurmond (Thurmand) SANDIDGE (About 1795 - 1841/1850) & Mary Elizabeth MARTIN (1800 - 1863/1865) | | | Thomas Hastings SANDIDGE* (29 Dec 1819 - 23 Dec 1881) & Sarah SCOTT (About 1822 - 25 Nov 1851) | | | | Ann Elizabeth SANDIDGE (3 Dec 1845 - 11 Nov 1848) | | | | William Scott SANDIDGE (18 May 1848 - 18 Dec 1936) & Eliza A. RHODES (22 Jun 1853 - 26 Sep 1935) | | | Thomas Hastings SANDIDGE* (29 Dec 1819 - 23 Dec 1881) & Mary Elizabeth SIBLEY (1836 - 3 Nov 1889) At 08:28 AM 3/10/99 EST, Corsairusn@aol.com wrote: >Hello again: >Sorry about the last message, my fingers got ahead of me. I'll try this >again: > John R. Sandidge b June 1862 m: Mary Emma Smith 2 Jan 1884 in MS. > F Maggie L Sandidge b Sep 1885 Mississippi > F Lottie Sandidge b Feb 1888 Mississippi > M Hugh Lawson Sandidge b Jun 1889 > M Johny R Sandidge b May 1891 > M Falvey McKee Sandidge b 12 Jun 1900 Canton, MS m: Pearl Ruth > McPeak (Memphis,TN) 10 Aug 1920 d: 6 Dec 1945 (Norfolk VA). > M Falvey McKee Sandidge Jr. b 20 Apr 1924 TN m: Mildred Hope > O'Reilly 26 Sep 1944 (Pensacola Florida) d: 2 Jan 1970, >Alabama. > >John R. is the son of Pendleton Franklin Sandidge and Frances Caroline Oliver. >Is there anyone researching this line? Any information would be appreciated. >Thanks. >Pat > > > jbass@digital.net 216 Beach Park Lane Cape Canaveral, FL 32920-5003 Home of The *HARRISON* Repository & *MY FAMILY* http://moon.ouhsc.edu/rbonner/harintro.htm My Family WWW: http://moon.ouhsc.edu/rbonner/index.htm LINDSAY & HARRISON Surnames & CSA-HISTORY Roots Mail List GENCONNECT: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/indx/FamAssoc.html Data Managed by beautiful daughter Becky Bass Bonner and me, Josephine Lindsay Bass

I have John R Sandidge, all of his brothers and sisters, as well as uncles, aunts and grandfathers. His children were Emma Sandidge born September 1885 in Madison County Ms.......2. Maggie L. born Feb 1888 in Madison County Ms........3. Lottie R. Sandidge born June 1889 in Madison County Ms .............4. Hugh L. Sandidge, born May 1891.....(My great aunt told me that he was an Opera Star in the early days of radio...and she thought at one time they lived in Arkansas. 5. Johnny R. Sandidge born May 1891 m Madison County Ms .........Recently we have found out that there was another son named Falvey McKee Sandidge born aft 1900 died in 1945 in Norfolk Virginia and married Pearl Ruth McPeak...They had a son named Falvey McKee Sandidge.......Would love to hear from you and see how you tie into the family. Jean in Mississippi

Hello again: Sorry about the last message, my fingers got ahead of me. I'll try this again: John R. Sandidge b June 1862 m: Mary Emma Smith 2 Jan 1884 in MS. F Maggie L Sandidge b Sep 1885 Mississippi F Lottie Sandidge b Feb 1888 Mississippi M Hugh Lawson Sandidge b Jun 1889 M Johny R Sandidge b May 1891 M Falvey McKee Sandidge b 12 Jun 1900 Canton, MS m: Pearl Ruth McPeak (Memphis,TN) 10 Aug 1920 d: 6 Dec 1945 (Norfolk VA). M Falvey McKee Sandidge Jr. b 20 Apr 1924 TN m: Mildred Hope O'Reilly 26 Sep 1944 (Pensacola Florida) d: 2 Jan 1970, Alabama. John R. is the son of Pendleton Franklin Sandidge and Frances Caroline Oliver. Is there anyone researching this line? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks. Pat

Hi All; Does anyone have any information on the family of John R. Sandidge, son of Pendleton Franklin Sandidge and Frances Caroline Oliver? John R. is my ggrandfather. This is the information I have: John R. Sandidge b Jun 1862 m Mary Emma Smith 2 Jan 1884 (MS) D unknown

Richards, Roberta, , SAF/AQPS wrote: > > This page was blank. I would be interested in seeing this. > > Roberta Richards > > > ---------- > > From: HWood37068@aol.com[SMTP:HWood37068@aol.com] > > Reply To: SANDIDGE-L@rootsweb.com > > Sent: Monday, March 08, 1999 5:34 PM > > To: SANDIDGE-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [SANDIDGE-L] Captain John SANDIDGE: Obit From Green Co. > > Paper > > > > > > I too would like to see the Obit. Dolores

This page was blank. I would be interested in seeing this. Roberta Richards > ---------- > From: HWood37068@aol.com[SMTP:HWood37068@aol.com] > Reply To: SANDIDGE-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Monday, March 08, 1999 5:34 PM > To: SANDIDGE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [SANDIDGE-L] Captain John SANDIDGE: Obit From Green Co. > Paper > > >

Oops! Another message sent to never-never land. I have no guess as to what happened to it. The message was resent as follows; > > DIED-at his residence in this county, on Thursday night last, the 26 th ??? > Captain JOHN SANDEDGE, in the 72 d year of his age. Is this John Sandidge the son of Eliz. Betty Graves and the husband of Mary Wood? If so, do you have more info on this family? Sorry for the confusion. Hal Wood in OK

Hi Did not receive message -----Original Message----- From: HWood37068@aol.com <HWood37068@aol.com> To: SANDIDGE-L@rootsweb.com <SANDIDGE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 5:42 PM Subject: Re: [SANDIDGE-L] Captain John SANDIDGE: Obit From Green Co. Paper > >

Hi Carol, No answer to my question yet but did get some good info. About the same as what you have. Thanks for your reply Hal

Dear Hal I am not the one who sent in the obit Did you find what you were seeking? I f not,i do have this much. John Sandridge(Nov.25,1760-Albermarle Co.Va-died July 27,1832-Wilson Hill,Green Co.Ky) married Mary Wood(b-1762-Louisa Co.Va)moved to Ky-1810:Children Elizabeth D.(b1784)>Rachel W.(b-1787)>John W(Mar___Bunts)>Annie Wood (b-1789)(mar Jhn Edwards)>Christopher(b-1797)(mar Elizabeth Waener Whitlock)>Pleasant(b-1791)(mar Elizabeth I. Edwards)>Henretta (b-1793)(mar Christopher Goulder)>Sally(b-1795)(mar Manoah Lasley)>Dabney(mar Dolly Thompson)>Lucy(b-1800)(mar Sucra Higginson)>Micajah(mar___Ingram)Aaron(b-1800)(mar Lucy Trigg Thompson) The researcher this came from says John was the son of William Sandridge & Elizabeth Graves and brother to Stephen(my line).Grandson of William Sandridge & Ann Pullium.Great Grandson of John Sandridge. John's mother, Elizabeth went to Ky with him Please take this as a start since i did not personally do the research.I would also love to know if the obit was this John.Hope this helps some. carol -----Original Message----- From: HWood37068@aol.com <HWood37068@aol.com> To: SANDIDGE-L@rootsweb.com <SANDIDGE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, March 07, 1999 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [SANDIDGE-L] Captain John SANDIDGE: Obit From Green Co. Paper >In a message dated 3/7/99 4:05:32 PM Central Standard Time, WmRVincent@aol.com >writes: > >> >> DIED-at his residence in this county, on Thursday night last, the 26 th ??? >> Captain JOHN SANDEDGE, in the 72 d year of his age. > >Is this John Sandidge the son of Eliz. Betty Graves and the husband of Mary >Wood? If so, do you have more info on this family? > >Hal Wood (HWood37068@aol.com) >

They will not accept descendant charts, etc. It has to be a typed format.

In a message dated 3/7/99 4:05:32 PM Central Standard Time, WmRVincent@aol.com writes: > > DIED-at his residence in this county, on Thursday night last, the 26 th ??? > Captain JOHN SANDEDGE, in the 72 d year of his age. Is this John Sandidge the son of Eliz. Betty Graves and the husband of Mary Wood? If so, do you have more info on this family? Hal Wood (HWood37068@aol.com)

To put an article in , can you sent a decendancy chart of John. I don't really know any history , just names and dates.Jean