My ggg grandparents John Deeds b. 1784 and Barbara Armentrout b. 27 Feb 1787 were married in Rockingham Co. 21 Feb 1805. I have hit a brick wall trying to find parents of John Deeds. I believe Barbara's parents were Heinrich "Henry" Ermentraudt (Armentrout) and Elizabeth Argenbright. If you have any of this information or a suggestion on where the information might be found I would love to here from you. Patty

I have posted this message to several sources, hoping someone has an answer. There seems to be a paper trail for those who have bought and sold land, made wills. etc. Where does one go to find a relative who probably was dirt poor, and never did any lthing that would involve paper work? Some people have researched their families so thoroughly, that they know what they had for breakfast. I can't even determine my g-g-g-grandfather's first name or where he is buried. I just can't believe they all lived up in the mountains, and never had any contact with the world. CAn someone point into which direction I should search? I'd be grateful for any pointers. Carol

They have added new sites, so may find something of interest in the newer records.....lets hope..... <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/">Click here: USGenWeb Archives - census wills deeds genealogy</A>

Does anyone know of a book on the Zirkle Family of the area as I beleave there is some mention to Nicolaus Dingledine and Magdalene Clinkton as being married Derek Derek Dingledine wrote: > Looking for help locating information on Nicolaus Dingledine b 1762 Germany > D 1828 Woodstock Va > He is suppose to have been married to a Magdalene Clinkton b 1755 D 1844 ( > remarried Peter Zimmerman) He seems to have immigrated in 1794 and did > serve in the War of 1812 with a Thomas Hopkins > > I have only been able to find a list of the contents of the estate sold in > 1829, but would like to find his Will or the marriage record to Magdalene > Clinkton . I have no record of the place of Burial of Nicolaus > > Any assistance would be appreciative > > Derek > > ==== SHENANDOAH Mailing List ==== > Need list assistance? Please contact: crb@ponyexpress.net > List Adm for SHENANDOAH-L and SHENANDOAH-D > Now with over 725 subscribers!

Looking for help locating information on Nicolaus Dingledine b 1762 Germany D 1828 Woodstock Va He is suppose to have been married to a Magdalene Clinkton b 1755 D 1844 ( remarried Peter Zimmerman) He seems to have immigrated in 1794 and did serve in the War of 1812 with a Thomas Hopkins I have only been able to find a list of the contents of the estate sold in 1829, but would like to find his Will or the marriage record to Magdalene Clinkton . I have no record of the place of Burial of Nicolaus Any assistance would be appreciative Derek

In a message dated 8/19/03 12:02:11 PM Central Daylight Time, meyer@glendaleaz.com writes: > Does anyone have the address of the Courthouse for the county seat of > Shenandoah? > > And do you know if they would send a copy of a will? I have the book number > > and page. > > Thanks, > > Doris Snyder > Try the information below. Jno > > Shenandoah County Circuit Court 112 South Main Street Woodstock, Virginia > Virginia Constitution requires in each county or city a Circuit Court > Clerk's Office. This office is governed by the Code of Virginia.  The Clerk > attends all sessions of Criminal Court held, jury trials of all Chancery and Common > Law cases, any other court session which the Judge requests his or her > presence.  This office is the official custodian of all permanently preserved > records pertaining to Shenandoah County.  Documents permanently preserved include > all land transaction such as Deeds, Deeds of Trust, Mortgages, Releases, > Assignments, Powers of Attorney; Probating Wills and Qualifying of Fiduciaries, > Issuance and filing of Marriage Licenses; Issuing Hunting & Fishing Licenses; > prescribing Oaths and Bonds as required by law; maintaining certain Election > materials and referendums.  All of the permanent records are microfilmed on > a continual basis and are securely stored in the State Library in Richmond, > Virginia.  All records in the Clerk's Office are open to the public, with a > few exceptions.  While the information contained in the files is public, > entrance into these files is performed or under the guidance of personnel in the > Clerk's staff. > > Circuit Court Clerk's Office PO Box 406 112 South Main Street Woodstock, VA  22664office: (540) 459-6150      fax: (540) 459-6155  Denise F. Barb Clerk Sarona S. Irvin  Deputy Clerk  Cynthia D. Kibler  Deputy Clerk  Karla S. Ortts Deputy Clerk Tammy L. Heishman Deputy Clerk Selesta F. Funkhouser Deputy Clerk  

Entering a query, "Shenandoah County Virginia Courthouse" in a search engine returns Shenandoah County Courthouse P.O. Box 406 Woodstock, VA 22664-0406 Telephone: (540) 459-6150 Rockingham County Courthouse Court Square Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 564-3110 >>> <DVS1119@aol.com> 08/18/03 21:03 PM >>> Hi: Does anyone have the address of the Courthouse for the county seat of Shenandoah? And do you know if they would send a copy of a will? I have the book number and page. Thanks, Doris Snyder ==== SHENANDOAH Mailing List ==== Need list assistance? Please contact: crb@ponyexpress.net List Adm for SHENANDOAH-L and SHENANDOAH-D Now with over 725 subscribers!

Hi: Does anyone have the address of the Courthouse for the county seat of Shenandoah? And do you know if they would send a copy of a will? I have the book number and page. Thanks, Doris Snyder

Margaret, I am not researching the BOYER family; however, I do have some Shenandoah Co., VA reference material. There are two BOYERS listed under the 1815 Landowners as follows: BOYER, Jacob; estate; Woodstock;. BOYER, Peter; North RV; 10E. There is also a BOYERS in Frederick County in 1815 as follows: BOYERS, Jacob; of Front Royal=22S. Checking the 1782 Shenandoah County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List I find the following: BOYERS, Jacob; 2-cattle BOYER, Felly; 1-titheable; 2-horses; 3-cattle Checking the 1788 Shenandoah County, Virginia Personal Property Tax List I find the following: 27 May 1788; BOYER, Fetley; 1 tithable. Hope something here helps.

Hello, I am searching for the parents of Elias BOYER. Born in PA. he was married to Ann BRUCE in Alexandria, VA. at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House. He then traveled to Hancock Co. GA where he died abt 1833. I have heard speculation that his father was a William BOYER that was in Frederick Co. MD., and this family traveled to Shenandoah Co. VA but nothing to confirm this. Below are the children of Elias BOYER. Thank you very much for any suggestions Margaret BOYER Allen Descendants of Elias BOYER 18 Aug 2003 ====================================================================================================================== 1. Elias BOYER (b.1759-Pennsylvannia d.1833-Hancock County,GA) sp: Ann BRUCE (b.Abt 1782-Virginia m.16 Aug 1803d.Georgia) |-2. William Mirabeau BOYER (b.23 Sep 1804-Virginia d.Feb 1886-Hancock County,GA) | sp: Mary Ann HITCHCOCK (b.6 Dec 1805 m.8 Nov 1827 d.17 Jan 1881-Hancock County,GA) |-2. James B. BOYER (b.1806-Virginia d.Bef 1870) | sp: Mary Ann Elizabeth DOYLE (b.1814 m.9 Jul 1833 d.Bef 1870) |-2. John BOYER (b.1809-Georgia d.Bef 1881-Hancock Co. GA) | sp: Salathe M.A. VEAL (b.Abt 1819 m.25 Feb 1840) |-2. George BOYER (b.1811-Georgia d.15 May 1860-Hancock Co. GA) | sp: Ann CONNER (b.1819-Georgia m.4 Nov 1845 d.Hancock County,GA) +-2. Ann BOYER (b.1823-Hancock Co,GA d.May 1880-Hancock County,GA) sp: James M. HITCHCOCK (b.1810 m.12 Dec 1843 d.Bef Sep 1891-Hancock County,GA) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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-----Original Message----- From: Donovan Yingst [mailto:alidon@rmci.net] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 4:16 PM To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} EARLY DOBKINS OCCURRENCES EARLY DOBKINS OCCURRENCES I have been researching my mothers DOBKINS line since about 1989, trying to verify the parents of my ggg-grandfather, Thomas D. DOBKINS. So far, I have not been able to positively identify his parents, even though I have gathered a great deal of information from various sources and references. Several years ago, I compiled basic information into EARLY DOBKINS OCCURRENCES-- http://home.rmci.net/dyingst/earlydob.htm. The original compilation arranged the entries by locality; that is, State and/or Country. Now, I have provided an additional list ordered by Name. My intent here is to share the occurrences and sources for the benefit of DOBKINS researchers; not to make any interpretations or inferences about possible or probable family relationships. I have omitted most occurrences after Thomas moved to MO in 1817 as I am principally interested in tracking down his ancestors in TN and VA and, also, in Great Britain where I think the family line originated. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have additional information up to and during the time period covered in the listing that might assist me and others in our research. Donovan

In 1842, there is shown a John CARTER marrying an Elizabeth Pittman in Shenandoah Valley. Can anyone tell me anything about them? Thanks. Dick Carter rcar37@prodigy.net

Hi all Hope someone can help In reference to Births Records Lutheran Zion-Pine Church Stony Creek 1786-1827 this record. Joseph Feb 5 1801 Philip Ludwig and Matthy WHO ARE THEY??? Barbara Brea CA

In 1842, there is shown a John CARTER marrying an Elizabeth Pittman in Shenandoah Valley. Can anyone tell me anything about them? Thanks. Dick Carter rcar37@prodigy.net

I would like to know where McNishes Run was located with reference to towns now in the Shenandoah Valley

I still have about 5 of the original 100 copies my book on Cornelius Bowman and his ancestors and descendants. If you would like a copy please send a check in the amount of $25 to me at: Edward L. Bowman, Attorney at Law 4800 Clearview Drive Bartlesville, OK 74006 Please include your mailing address and your email address. If you are not satisfied with the book I will refund your money if you return it undamaged within three days after you receive it. The book still needs some editing but my plan is to get the first version out in circulation so that I can receive comments and edit it for commercial publication. The work is 8/12 by 11 spiral bound printed by a print shop. It includes over 311 pages of text, 48 photos, and 31 copies of documents. The work provides evidence for the proposition that about 1763 Cornelius lived near Harrisonburg VA and that he was a descendant of Joris Jacobsen Bowman who was living in the New Netherlands by about 1651. There is also a hint that Joris Jacobsen was the son of a Jacob Pieterszen who was in the New Netherlands by 1652. I have not established just when Joris came to America. It is possible that Joris was not an immigrant but that instead that his father was the immigrant who was among the earliest settlers in the New Netherlands and on Long Island. It appears that my branch of the family of Joris Jacobsen migrated from Long Island to Staten Island to New Brunswick NJ to Readington NJ to Harrisonburg VA. It is believed that Cornelius Bowman (b abt 1740) married Susannah Pointer (Poynter?) or Painter about 1764 at the Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church near Harrisonburg VA. The book discusses a number of other Bowman families who lived in the Shenadoah Valley and other places in VA in the 1700's and it follows Cornelius from Abbotts Creek in NC to near Lenoir NC in the 1770's to Watauga(now TN) about 1782, then to KY by about 1795. It discusses his children and their children. It then takes off on my branch of the family which comes from Cornelius's son Rev. Thomas Bowman. Rev. Thomas's Bowman's son Absalom, my gg grandfather, moved from KY to AR or MO about the time of the Civil War. My great grandfather James Levi (or Lee) married in Denton County TX and then later moved to near Stillwater OK. The book mentions other Bowman's, some related and some not related, who lived in AR, TX and OK about the same time as my ancestors were in those areas. Some other names mentioned include: Boone/Van Meter/ Scholl/ Linkhorn (Lincoln)/Van Pelt/ Denton/ Staats/ Bodine/Sevier/Bird/McDowell/Ruddell/Hite/Stover/Potter/Painter/Pointer/ Poynter/Denton/Keller/Hottel/Hunt/Harrison/McBride/Brock/Huffman/Moore/ Gabbard/Smith/Lynch/Beeler/Gay/Hamilton/Walkup/Isaacs/Lenoir/Dyer/Combs/Love/ Sebourn/Anderson/Norris/Lawson/Linville/Hanks/Tipton/George Rogers Clark/Gabriel Jones Edbow@aol.com

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I am interested in obtaining a copy of the 1850 census of Shenandoah and Rockingham Counties in Virginia. I have tried Heritage and Willow Bend Books with no luck. I need more than just the index of persons. Any help appreciated. Jackie

Searching for Hugh Smith who may have lived in Shenandoah before 1782. Hugh Smith was born 17 Dec 1757, place unknown, parents unknown. He married Mary Hutton and was living next to James Hutton {Mary's father} in Mayor Dysart's precinct at the Tax list of 1782, in Washington Co., Va. He may have been a relative of Ephraim Smith of the North Holsten River. Searching for records or clues on where to search for records of the above Hugh Smith. Judy Smith/Colorado