Virginia, I suggest you stay in Harrisonburg and plan "day trips" to surrounding counties. H'burg has a court house and library and historical society where you will find records. Here is a link for what is available in H'burg: -- <A HREF="http://home.rica.net/tel16/rham/">Rockingham Co. VAGenWeb</A> http://home.rica.net/tel16/rham/ And in Augusta County: <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaaugust/augusta2.html">Augusta County, Virginia, Resources</A> http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaaugust/augusta2.html Good luck in finding the Longs and Reubushes. Have you considered Page County for the Longs? --Wendy

Looking for cousins from Shenandoah Valley My Gramma was born in Weyers Cave Vjirginia Va. Rockingham County. She was Cora Bell Crawford. Had 6 siblings. Her Gr. Grndfather was Zacharia Crawford. Would appreciate any help . Thankyou

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Can anyone tell me anything about Miracle Run, WV. My grandmother and her family lived there and I've heard some facinating tales of snakes rolling down mountains with their tails in their mouths and many ghost stories that fascinated a little girl. Thanks, carolyn

Virginia, there is mention of a Friedens church in Wayland's "History of Shenandoah County". There are two locations given. One is listed near Keezletown, in Rockingham County, just eats of Harrisonburg, and another at Toms Brook in Shenandoah county. THe one in Toms Brook is noted as such: "Old Union Church, Lutheran and Reformed, which grew out of the older Friedens Church near Mt. Olive, was dedicated in 1842. St. Peters Lutheran Church was dedicated in 1869, and the present church of the same name in 1905. the following is what he wrote about the Friedens church; " According to tradition, Lutheran activities began in the neighborhood of Mt. Olive about 1806, when Borden's school house was erected by local co-operation near Saumsville. Here Rev. J. Nicholas Schumacker soon began to preach for the community. Later Hottle's school house , with dwelling attached for the teacher and his family, was built near Mt. Olive. Mr. Schmucker preached there also. This house was used jointly by the Lutherans and the Reformed. In 1824, on the site of Hottle's school house, was erected Friedens Church. It was located about a mile south of Mt. Olive and was held jointly by the Reformed and the Lutherans. ............About 1875 the old church as Friedens was replaced by a new church, St. Matthew's, located about a half mile north of the site of Friedens. "" It is entirely possible that St. Matthew's is still there. If not, the cemetery records should be available at the Shenandoah County library in Edinberg. I suggest you make that your first stop, the directions to the church/cemetery will be listed in the cemetery records book. Hope this helps, Ken ps. when are you going, I plan to make a trip myself soon? Perhaps even later this week Possibly I could meet you there and help you find your way around. I consider the Valley home, since my Mother is from New Market. I also have family there and know someone that can possibly fill in the gaps if necessary.

I am planning a trip to Virginia to the Friedens Church Cemetery, for one important part. I am trying to set up the trip, and I was hoping to find someone who has the records of that old church. My sister, who lives in Washington, said she tried to call someone, using the name of Friedens Church, and there was no phone number listed. I was under the impression that the church was still active. Does it go by another name now? How can I talk to someone who has church membership lists and cemetery records? What I really need is an address and a phone number. Thanks a million. Virginia Hutson [email protected]

Ola, there is some information on a Crawford family that settled in Strausburg in 1795. James Crawford Sr., born in Cumberland County, Penn., in 1759, brought his family to Strausgurg, Va. and practiced medicine there until 1807. There is aslo some info on the Ashby family. If you do noe have access the Wayland's book, "A History Of Shenandoah County" contact me directly and perhaps I can help you more. Ken

PS. I still have family near there if anyone need more location data you may contact me direct. Ken

Hi, According to Wayland, Pine Forge was located on the west side of the Massanutten Mountain in the upper end of Shenandoah County. Apparently located near Smith Creek. re: Dirck Pennypacker;, "the census of Shenandoah County taken in 1783 by Alexander Hite does not contain Pennypacker's name: but his name does appear in the census of 1785, as the head of a family- a remarkedly large family, sixty four in number! At this time (1785) he evendently was living on the west side of the Massanutten Mountain, in the upper end of the county. Therefore, it seems reasonable to conclud that he had already established himself on Smith Creek, at the place where he and his sons developed as extensive iron-making business, which became well known all over the county as Pine Forge." Hope this helps. Ken

One of my Ancestors - Mary Rigney (who wed George Henton in Shenandoah in 1785. She had a guardian, Phillip Sanniston - who I know nothing about. I am trying to locate a will or court order of guardianship of Philip for Mary in Shenandoah County. Do you have a book of court documents or records in which you could look this up? Do you know anything at all about Phillip Sanniston of Shenandoah. Many thanks in advance Regards Dusty Smith

Isaiah BOWMAN was born 28 September 1838 in Shenandoah County, Virginia. He served as a Private in Co. E and Co. C, 2nd Virginia Infantry in the WBTS for 1862-1865. He died 30 May 1919, and is buried in the Keller Cemetery, Shenandoah County. Known descendants are: 1 Isaiah BOWMAN 2 Casper BOWMAN 2 Myron BOWMAN 2 Ada Alice BOWMAN Zirkle (1885-1941) +William Wade ZIRKLE (1883-1947) 3 William Isaiah ZIRKLE (1909-1964) 4 William Denman ZIRKLE 5 William Wade ZIRKLE (my godson) 4 Anne ZIRKLE 2 Mamie BOWMAN 2 Nellie BOWMAN As a 21st birthday present for my godson, I am beginning a search for Isaiah BOWMAN's descendants. Our local genealogical library is closed for construction until this summer, so Virginia reference materials are hard to come by for me. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Michael Willis Freeland Wynnewood, Pennsylvania <mailto:[email protected]>

I'm not usually this dumb - forgot to post dates on my Anthony Crawford. He was born 1780-81 in VA There's a marriage in Warren Co, KY to Elizabeth Moss in 1801. He's in the census in Lincoln Co, TN from 1830-1850 He died in 1857 There's a 2nd marriage in Lincoln Co,TN in 1848 to Elizabeth Cashion I have his children and from there to my line but would love to get farther back. Thanks everyone. Ola Horton Cates Humboldt, TN http://www.intelcities.com/memory/tngal http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/5925 At 10:39 AM 1/31/99 -0500, you wrote: >At 10:02 AM 1/31/99 -0600, you wrote: >>I'm new to the list. Just found out my Anthony Crawford came from VA - >>possible Amherst Co or the Shenandoah area. >> >>Any information? > > >"Hello Cousin!" > >Please share a time frame for your Anthony CRAWFORD with all >the subscribers to the SHENANDOAH Families Mail List! > >It is advisable to always include given names, locations, and time >frames to maximize your chances for making contact with other >researchers working the same family as you. If all this information >may not be known, please include your best "guesstimate" clearly >labeled as "possible", "speculating", etc. > > > >> >>Also I'm researching Ashby's who descended from teh Shenandoah area and >>moved on to Kentucky. >> > > >Please share what time frame for your ASHBY family as well! > >Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and participation in >the SHENANDOAH Families Mail List! > >TTYL > >Craig > >List Adm for SHENANDOAH-L and SHENANDOAH-D > > > > > > > > >>Ola Horton Cates >>http://www.intelcities.com/memory/tngal >>Family Ties are Forever >>http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/5925 >>Horton Surname Resource Center >> >> >>==== SHENANDOAH Mailing List ==== >>Your support of RootsWeb helps make SHENANDOAH-L possible. >> RootsWeb Gen. Data Coop. Box 6798 Frazier Park, CA 93222 >> http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html >> >> >> > > >

Hi All, I am trying to find the middle name of George W. Timmons, born in Stafford County, VA about 1834. He served in the Confederate Army in "The Late unpleasantness" as it is referred to in SC. I know by his marriage application that his parents were John and Louise or Louisa Timmons. George married Apalona or Eppalona Rogers of Grafton, Taylor, VA 10 July 1856. Any help in finding ancestors of George will greatly appreciated. BTW George was my GGGrandfather. Thanks in advance, LaDonna Hall Cassell Hopkins

I believe I put Rockcastle Co. VA in the previous post--should be Rockbridge Co. VA Thanks, Vonda

Hi Group! I am researching Andrew McComb b. 1794 in Rockcastle Co. VA. Recently, a newfound cousin said one of our uncles told her that Andrew was nephew to Alexander McComb, who was prominent in the Revolutionary War. I vaguely remember hearing of him--from where, I don't know. Does anyone have or can anyone recommend reading that I can find that would give me this information? Any information on the McCombs/Macombs would be welcome. Vonda Sheets Andrew McComb b. 1794 Rockcastle Co. VA d. ? IA?>>Abraham McComb b. 1823 Natural Bridge, Rockcastle Co. VA d. ? Christian Co. MO>>Nathaniel Jefferson Macomb b. 1853 Marion Co. IA d. 1940 Shawnee, Pottawotamie Co. OK>>Nathan B. Macomb b. 1884 Stone Co. MO d. 1936 Stone Co. MO>>Audie Edith Macomb b. 1915 Taney Co. MO>>Joseph G. Wilson b. 1943 Taney Co. MO>>Vonda K. Wilson b. 1965 Jackson Co. MO

According to the Geograph name server site, there is a Pine Forge in Berks Co., Pa. This is a very helpful site for locating geographic places, also has a mapping service link that will show a map of the area and locate the place. http://www.mit.edu:8001/geo Nancy -----Original Message----- From: Jo Ann Burner <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, January 31, 1999 12:54 PM Subject: Pine Forge Location >I also would be interested in learning where this was located. Please reply >to the list. > >Jo Ann > > >==== SHENANDOAH Mailing List ==== > Need list assistance? Please contact: [email protected] > List Adm for SHENANDOAH-L and SHENANDOAH-D > Now with over 725 subscribers! >

I also would be interested in learning where this was located. Please reply to the list. Jo Ann

Hello All, I'm new to the list. Just found out my Anthony Crawford came from VA - possible Amherst Co or the Shenandoah area. Any information? Also I'm researching Ashby's who descended from teh Shenandoah area and moved on to Kentucky. Ola Horton Cates http://www.intelcities.com/memory/tngal Family Ties are Forever http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/5925 Horton Surname Resource Center

Can anyone tell me where the Pine Forge district on Census records in the late 1700/early 1800 time frame was located? I suspect it was in the Chester Gap area, South of Front Royal but have no evidence. Walt Peterman ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Researching the families in the subject line in Frederick County, VA. Any help appreciated. Jan Lund