Dear Cousins, I have been reading the discussions now for a number of days but still haven't heard anyone say anything about the fact our Sasser ancestors lived in MARYLAND before they moved to North Carolina in the 1730's. Has anyone done any serious research in Maryland yet? Unfortunately, the only time I visited there, I didn't have time to get started before I had to go back to Washington. I still do not know WHEN they came to America nor if they came to Virginia first (as many settlers did in that period). They lived in Somerset County, Maryland. There were SASSER's in several counties in ENGLAND. Remember, these were ENGLISH colonies and foreigners were frowned upon iniatially. The German's who settled in area of what is now Dorchester and Orangeburg counties, South Carolina in the 1730's and 1740's were a rare exception. I DO believe that it is a Germanic name. However, we must remember that our English ancestors were SAXON's and ANGLES--two Germanic tribes who invaded Briton during the 400's and conquered the region which later became known (because of the Roman pope) as "Angle Land" or England. It should have been called Saxon Land. Their language and religion was Germanic. English is still classified as part of the "Germanic" language family. They worshipped the same gods as their other German cousins. The confusion is that there are similar sounding names in Germany, France and other north European countries. We can quickly discount the various names in France. And the "origin" by one "authority" that the name comes from a "maker of sauces" comes from some British author who was simply infatuated with French cooking and has no real basis in OUR particular English family. For several years now, I have been doing research on the meanings and origins of three of my family names and oddly enough, all three can be traced back to ancient Saxon religious place-names and the Saxon language. I firmly believe our Sasser family name also is related to the old Saxon language in ENGLAND (not Germany). I also believe that the very name SAXON itself has its origins in the so-called "Old Religon" of the ancient Germanic peoples. More on this later (if anyone is interested) Robert Earl Woodham Columbus, Georgia ------------------------------

I still haven't gotten any instructions about how to send a message to the discussion group, so if this gets to you--Great! HOW in the world did this malarky about our Sasser family coming to North Carolina from "Heimershien, Germany" get started and what is the source for this idea? I have noticed from some online source that Don was talking about this and about a revolution in this area and that "Johann" Sasser and Thomas fled because of religions persecution, etc. and that a cousin born there later joined them many years later during the American Revolutionary War for Independence. They supposedly left Germany "after the 1735 invasion". If they left Germany AFTER 1735, then why do we find SASSER ancestors in America BEFORE that date? The only wave of German immigrants that I know of to settle in the South came to South Carolina and settled mostly northwest of Charleston (one of my ancestors was among these). They did NOT move north into North Carolina. And if our SASSER ancestors were supposed to be Germans, then why do we find the SASSER family name in ENGLAND long before this 1735 exodus? Robert Earl Woodham Columbus, Georgia ------------------------------

I have forwarded Miller's note to the group... He is now a member and you my get in contact with him via SASSER-L@rootsweb.com ---------- From: C. S. Miller Sent: Thursday, May 29, 1997 10:47 PM To: Don Sasser Subject: Sasser Family of NC I don't know whether or not you rec'd my memo of yesterday. Our server has been irregular lately. I am descended from the Sassers of Burke and Screven County, Georgia, in particular, a Thomas Sasser, whose father William was from NC. In Georgia, some members of this family carry the given name Howell. Do you know why this could be? Are they originally German, or is it an English name? Where were they from. Someone has told me to look in Wayne Co. records. I believe I read that there were 2 or 3 Sassers at the Battle of Moore's Creek. Above Thomas Sasser may have immigrated via Duplin County to GA shortly (within 15 years) after the Revolution. A book, somewhat full of errors, has been pub lished on his descendants. One additional Sasser name in Burke County, GA, Britton Sasser. Any idea where this given name as well as Howell could have originated? ------------------------------

FYI... Several of you have mentioned problems with email. We have been told that it is not necessarily your local servers problems. Apparently they have been re-working the email on the whole Internet. Due to the high volume this has become necessary and the problems you are experiencing should be resolved soon. Debbie Mauelshagen ------------------------------

Robert Earl Woodham and Jim Smith are new members to the SASSER-L 05-27-97 ------------------------------

Thanks a bunch Cheryl. Vietta ------------------------------

I have that issue and can mail you a copy Tuesday. Cheryl Meecha ------------------------------

I have that issue and can mail a copy to you Tuesday. Cheryl Meecha ------------------------------

A copy can be obtained from : Laurel County Historical Society, Inc. Box 816 London KY 40743-0816 Wednesday and Saturday (606)864-0607 email rmaggard@skn.net ---------- From: MHopper664@aol.com Sent: Monday, May 26, 1997 8:06 AM To: SASSER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: SASSER FAMILY TREE I would like to obtain a copy of "The Sasser Family Tree," which was published in Branches of Laurel Vol III:1 (1988), pp 31-35. Any ideas on how to find this? Thanks, Mary Shular Hopper 3745 Inspiration Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80917 ------------------------------

Is there anyone out there who can help connect the Sassers from AL to the Sassers of NC? Thanks, Mary ------------------------------

Glenn, If you are able to contact the Harris' about Henry Sasser's Bible, I would like to suggest that they donate it to the Laurel County Historical Society. If they are not able to adequately care for the document, then an alternative site should be suggested. Sincerely, Phil Sasser 1207 Kingston Ridge Rd. Cary, NC 27511 (919) 460-7277 ------------------------------

Group, To whom do the Tennessee Sasser's trace their ancestory? My information has Wallace Sasser (b. 1852) son of Jesse(b. 1828) son of Henry Sasser being the line that settled in Tennessee. Can anyone confirm this or give an alternate explanation. Sincerely, Phil Sasser ------------------------------

Group, I am still looking for hard data on Henry's father, grandfather, etc. all the way back to France/Germany. Does anyone know the real story. Don Sasser was helpful in establishing that the elder John Sasser (d. 1782) was not Henry's grandfather. Does anyone know who was. Also, does anyone, from any of the Sasser lines, know if the Sasser's were Hugenots who left France to escape the religious persecution. I have looked at lists of names from the "Hugenot trail" to America and the name Sasser does not appear, but then most of those names listed were of those who left from between 1570-1650. Still lookin' for Henry's kin. Phil Sasser ------------------------------

I think someone has posted "The Sasser Family Tree" on this mailing list before. If you would like to own a copy of the original, I know that The Laurel County Historical Society has back issues of "Branches of Laurel." The 1988 edition (Vol III) sells for $8.00 (plus $1.50 s/h). Their mailing address is Laurel County Historical Society PO Box 816 London, KY 40743-0816 (ph. 606-864-0607) Doug Sherman dougsherma@aol.com ------------------------------

I would like to obtain a copy of "The Sasser Family Tree," which was published in Branches of Laurel Vol III:1 (1988), pp 31-35. Any ideas on how to find this? Thanks, Mary Shular Hopper 3745 Inspiration Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80917 ------------------------------

Does anyone have a copy of "The Sasser Family Tree," which was published in Branches of Laurel Vol III:1 (1988), pp 31-35? Would like to have a copy by either e-mail or snail mail. Vietta Jones Keith 3711 Citation Drive Indian Springs, OH 45011 (513)737-7150 ------------------------------

Here is a little of what I know of our Sasser branch. If anyone can show me a link, I would appreciate it. (I have noticed several John Henry Sassers in the past few days) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Terry W. Antoine doctoral student, Teacher Education and Administration University of North Texas, Denton, TX Science Mentors Website: http://www-tenet.cc.utexas.edu/minigrants/antoine/ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Issac Sasser married Mary ? child Forest P. Sasser Forest P. Sasser married Rebecca Wright Smith child John Henry Sasser (b 12/26/1881 Bairdstown, TX) John Henry Sasser married Agatha Jenny Swim child Oma Mae Sasser (b. 7/29/1910 Shremut, Ark) John Henry Sasser died in 1927 hit by a railroad train (He was a RR inspector) ------------------------------

To the group: I was wondering if anyone has studied Henry Sasser's life after he moved into Laurel County. I was wondering if he was as active in county government as he had been in Johnston County, NC. Are there any stories or court minutes that tell us what he did? Thanks, Doug Sherman dougsherma@aol.com ------------------------------

Dear Sasser list members: I was hoping to find time to download the Sasser archive that would have the discussions you were having right before I recently joined the list, concerning the Sasser/Waggoner connection. But I didn't make it before Maiser crashed. So please excuse me for repeating a discussion. I am interested in the 1838 Adin Sasser/Elizabeth Clementine "Betsy" Waggoner marriage in Laurel Co., KY. I understand that some think she is the dau. of a Richard Waggoner, some the dau. of a Mathew or Mathius and some the daughter of Thomas (who was a pastor in a Babtist church in Laurel Co.). Our interest is that that Thomas Waggoner is the brother of our ancestor Jesse Minter Waggoner. They were all in Grainger Co. TN in the early 1800's before Thomas and Samuel went to the Laurel Co. area of KY, and our Jesse to MO the IL (William stayed put). We have proof on Thomas' father (back into NC) and then fairly good circumstantial evidence going on back to about the 1660s on the Waggoner family in VA. But it would be premature to get into that until either proof or a good case of circumstantial evidence was accumulated for Thomas being Betsy's father. We (there is a group of 5 of us working on the Waggoners) would like to correspond with any and everyone with various theories, etc. on this marriage. Thank you. Gwen Mc ------------------------------

>Dear Sasser list members: >I was hoping to find time to download the Sasser archive that would have the >discussions you were having right before I recently joined the list, >concerning the Sasser/Waggoner connection. But I didn't make it before >Maiser crashed. So please excuse me for repeating a discussion. >I am interested in the 1838 Adin Sasser/Elizabeth Clementine "Betsy" >Waggoner marriage in Laurel Co., KY. I understand that some think she is >the dau. of a Richard Waggoner, some the dau. of a Mathew or Mathius and >some the daughter of Thomas (who was a pastor in a Babtist church in Laurel >Co.). To: Gwen Mc I have a copy of a document dated the 15 day of June 1880. This document is seeking the Army pension of Aden Sasser for his minor children, the Act of July 14, 1862. In the application Louisa Sasser and Joseph Sasser says their Mother and Father were married at Thomas Waggoner house. In another affidavit we have Bardin Sasser saying he was present and witnessed the marriage. With Louisa and Joseph saying the wedding took place at the Waggoner's does that indicate that Thomas Waggoner was the father??? I have a copy of their Marriage License however it does not give the parents names. It only gives the location Laurel County the date October 2, 1838. Cordially, Earl Sasser ------------------------------