RIGHTMIRE and DAUGHERTY in Monongalia and Harrison Counties Late 1700's and early 1800's. Especially James Rightmire and Elizabeth Daugherty who l married in 1802 in Monongalia Co. Especially interested in an area that is now in Preston Co West Virginia along the Cheat River near Kingwood known as Daugherty and later as Elliott. Also any information on William Rightmire who lived in Harrison County. Any Help appreciated, Alice

My Rose family traversed this area in the mid to late 1700's. Any connection to these Rose folks would be greatly appreciated: Robert Rose & Johanna Crawford (or Quick) - their sons were: Tychicus Rose and Ezekiel Rose. John Rose, b. 1761 - 1843 (my brick wall), m. Rebekah Bowen, b. 1763 - 1835 (John & Rebekah settled in Harrison Co., VA, which is now know as Marion Co., WV. They were there from about 178? - 1798, moved to Fayette Co., PA, then settled in what's now Wolfe Co., KY.) Thanks so much, Gail (Rose) Berish

On Thu, 10 Apr 2003 22:14:02 EDT KYRAFAITH@aol.com writes: > Haven't been attacked since 1812? Was that 9/11/1811??? Criminy!.....you know what I meant .......... the war known as the "War of 1812" and actually the United States declared war on Great Britian on June 12, 1812 not 9/11/1811 And I don't see anything in my writing that said we "help everyone." don't know what you mean there. And no, I don't see homelessness as a major issue in the majority of the country. Have to have an address, yes, and the various Missions will supply that temporarily. On Thu, 10 Apr 2003 22:14:02 EDT KYRAFAITH@aol.com writes: > In a message dated 4/10/2003 9:43:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > jpthomas7@juno.com writes: > > > > the U.S. can only do so much > > terrorism comes before some African country somewhere that is far > down on the scale > . . .If we did that, we would probably find invaders at our boarders > and > shores in no time. We are a far superior country than any in the > world > Why do you suppose that we haven't been > attacked on the U.S. mainland since the war against the British in > 1812? > (I know my history here, Hawaii was a territory when Japan attacked > Pearl > Harbor > Invaders, would that be similar to the many terrorist sleeper cells > within > our borders as we speak? > We are a far superior country that can only do so much and in the > same > breath, we are helping everyone!!?? > Haven't been attacked since 1812? Was that 9/11/1811??? > I understand that our government is fallible. I also understand > that when I > said the US government acts in it's own interest that I was speaking > about > the US Govt and the politicians that run it, not in the best > interests of all > people living in the USA. Maybe, if you were homeless or knew > someone that > was or could sympathize with the homeless, well, maybe you wouldn't > say that > is not a major issue. Last time I checked, in order to collect > welfare, you > had to have an address. Homeless people cannot collect welfare. > It is sometimes our inability or unwillingness to look at all sides > of an > issue that drives us to believe in what a powerful minority is > selling and > what a silent, willingly silent majority is buying. My suggestion > is simply > to look for another merchant and collect all the pieces that you can > in order > that you may walk forward with more information than the guy who > wishes to > believe everything the preacher says without question. Questions > are > positive motivation to move ahead. > Peace out. > > >

Can someone confirm (or disprove), add to (or subtract from), or otherwise shed light on this Preston family listed below? Samuel Worley Jeffreys was my great grandfather and I have a book with entries written by his wife Sarah Hamrick that lists her children but not her siblings. And I'm not positive that I have his parents correct. Any help appreciated. Maybe I can reciprocate. --Dick Ross Descendants of Amos Jefferys 1 Amos JEFFERYS b: Abt. 1815 in (W)V (Preston) d: Abt. 1902 +Elizabeth Jane SMITH b: Abt. 1822 in (W)V m: November 1835 in (W)V d: Aft. 1880 in (W)V 2 Samuel Worley JEFFREYS b: September 5, 1836 in (W)V (Preston) d: November 11, 1885 in Grantsville, WV (Calhoun) +Sarah HAMRICK b: November 19, 1835 in (W)V (Kanawha) m: August 4, 1859 in WV (Calhoun) d: October 20, 1891 in Grantsville, WV (Calhoun) 2 Sarah J. JEFFREYS b: Abt. 1837 in (W)V (Preston) 2 Richard JEFFERYS b: Abt. 1840 2 William JEFFERYS b: Abt. 1842 2 Annie Belle JEFFERYS b: Abt. 1844 2 Mary E. JEFFERYS b: Abt. 1848 2 Ruth JEFFREYS b: Abt. 1858 2 Lydia E. JEFFREYS b: Abt. 1863 2 Cora JEFFREYS b: Abt. 1869 2 Harry Nines JEFFERYS b: Abt. 1870

Hello I am trying to track a John Johnston,Johnson,Johnstone who was born in Taylor Monongalia or Harrison County to Robert Johnston and Mahala Carder in 1820. John married Susan Day. They had five children; Sara Jane b 1841 who married C.L. Shuttleworth. James b 1850 married ?, Mahala Ann b 1853 married James Crozier, Abraham b 1854 married Ada White and George Samuel b 1856 married Annie McKirahan. I believe John died before 1877 and the rest of the family moved to Bellaire Ohio. I am trying to find out when and how John (b 1820) died? Don't know if he was in the Civil War. I am also trying to track James (born 1850). He may have relocated to Missouri. Sally Havens

Enough said before we have a good old WV mountain/hills neighborhood battle. Everyone has opinions, but it is time for genealogy in the group. We don't want to start another battle. Words has started many of wars in the past and they can hurt people. It is time for a roll call of surnames you are working on -- Look in the closet for some of these missing pieces of your genealogy. You don't know what you might find. Each day gets harder on some of the ones in the 1800's and 1900's that are not on record. If you want to talk about battles let talk about the French and Indian War. Who knows much about it, because it could help in finding missing people. If you don't know, ask questions. Sample -- How did it start? Where was the first battle? Sue

It is good to share ideas and opinions. It is very healthy and non-confrontational, in my opinion. It is all good. Peace.

In a message dated 4/10/2003 9:43:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jpthomas7@juno.com writes: > the U.S. can only do so much terrorism comes before some African country somewhere that is far down on the scale . . .If we did that, we would probably find invaders at our boarders and shores in no time. We are a far superior country than any in the world Why do you suppose that we haven't been attacked on the U.S. mainland since the war against the British in 1812? (I know my history here, Hawaii was a territory when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor Invaders, would that be similar to the many terrorist sleeper cells within our borders as we speak? We are a far superior country that can only do so much and in the same breath, we are helping everyone!!?? Haven't been attacked since 1812? Was that 9/11/1811??? I understand that our government is fallible. I also understand that when I said the US government acts in it's own interest that I was speaking about the US Govt and the politicians that run it, not in the best interests of all people living in the USA. Maybe, if you were homeless or knew someone that was or could sympathize with the homeless, well, maybe you wouldn't say that is not a major issue. Last time I checked, in order to collect welfare, you had to have an address. Homeless people cannot collect welfare. It is sometimes our inability or unwillingness to look at all sides of an issue that drives us to believe in what a powerful minority is selling and what a silent, willingly silent majority is buying. My suggestion is simply to look for another merchant and collect all the pieces that you can in order that you may walk forward with more information than the guy who wishes to believe everything the preacher says without question. Questions are positive motivation to move ahead. Peace out.

In a message dated 4/10/2003 9:43:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jpthomas7@juno.com writes: > the U.S. can only do so much terrorism comes before some African country somewhere that is far down on the scale . . .If we did that, we would probably find invaders at our boarders and shores in no time. We are a far superior country than any in the world Why do you suppose that we haven't been attacked on the U.S. mainland since the war against the British in 1812? (I know my history here, Hawaii was a territory when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor Invaders, would that be similar to the many terrorist sleeper cells within our borders as we speak? We are a far superior country that can only do so much and in the same breath, we are helping everyone!!?? Haven't been attacked since 1812? Was that 9/11/1811??? I understand that our government is fallible. I also understand that when I said the US government acts in it's own interest that I was speaking about the US Govt and the politicians that run it, not in the best interests of all people living in the USA. Maybe, if you were homeless or knew someone that was or could sympathize with the homeless, well, maybe you wouldn't say that is not a major issue. Last time I checked, in order to collect welfare, you had to have an address. Homeless people cannot collect welfare. It is sometimes our inability or unwillingness to look at all sides of an issue that drives us to believe in what a powerful minority is selling and what a silent, willingly silent majority is buying. My suggestion is simply to look for another merchant and collect all the pieces that you can in order that you may walk forward with more information than the guy who wishes to believe everything the preacher says without question. Questions are positive motivation to move ahead. Peace out.

Come on people. Enough is enough. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Did anyone read my message titled Pro and Con. Apparently not. Let's get on with our lives. I'll be darned if I'm going to unsubscribe. I'll get Delete. Sherry

I must say that there are stong feelings on the subject matter. Also, the U.S. can only do so much. I think terrorism comes before some African country somewhere that is far down on the scale of terrorism. I'm sure that none of you would care to have biological or chemical weapons launched at you. I have chosen to have a "wait and see" attitude about the U.S. claims of these weapons in Iraq..which is...."wait" and you will "see" that they do have them. Give them the time, it's only been 3 weeks. As for the "cost" of the war.....it could have been much higher, we didn't expect to roll across Iraq in such a short time, the plan was brilliant. Why do people think that we should only keep to ourselves all of the time? If we did that, we would probably find invaders at our boarders and shores in no time. We are a far superior country than any in the world why do you think that we are the first country that the others turn to when they are in trouble? Why do you suppose that we haven't been attacked on the U.S. mainland since the war against the British in 1812? (I know my history here, Hawaii was a territory when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor) Why do you suppose that we have more freedom than any other country on earth. If that is "exacting" then so be it. It's the truth. The thing is, most countries have homeless people and not all homeless people are fine upstanding citizens, just because we have homeless, hungry people (which is NOT the norm) should we let our guard down? After all there is Welfare, I see enough of it around here. Is it being suggested that when all of the United States' problems are in order here THEN we can go to war? That would be a shame, that would partly be letting our guard down. We can concentrate on more than one issue at a time, we are known for multi-tasking. And YES, we do what is best for ourselves (the U.S) first, why should we look out for other countries first? Yes, we did arm the Iraqi's against Iran, it was in our best interests at the time, so what. And EXACTLY, some of those other countries can't afford to take care of their own people, and who do they turn to???? The United States. We can't save the whole world, but when it comes to the case of OUR national interest, for whatever reason, my first commitment is with our country first and foremost and every other country can just stand in line. Government isn't infallible, it is humans that run this country. You can''t please alll of the people all of the time. And one more free country is great. Now, we'll see if they can stand on their own two feet in the future. We abandoned them in 1991 after making a promise too and if and when there is benefit in the end, then so be it. If the Middle East is left to it's own devise then it wouldn't be long till something as terrible as 9-11 happens again........maybe even worse if anyone can imagine that??? Don't you just love this country.....freedom of speech, freedom to worship as you please and where you please and how often you please or not to worship at all, women have the freedom to vote and go around town with their faces uncovered if they want to or not, freedom to not get stoned to death or tortured...the list goes on and on................this gives us the right to have our own opinions too and to disagree if we want....Isn't it great! Jana On Thu, 10 Apr 2003 17:31:48 -0700 Barbara Stenberg <bobbijo@innercite.com> writes Sorry you think so little of our government. May I suggest you go to a country that does all those things better. You are free to leave anytime you wish. OUr government guarantees that freedom. KYRAFAITH@aol.com wrote: > > Don't feel sorry for me and I have not had a bad day. I simply voiced my > reaction to the use of strong phrases like the one used that we are > "superior". It may have only been one sentence, but the choice of words were > very strong and very exacting! It is an extremely strong statement that I > feel is inappropriate at any time. > I think it is wonderful that family and not wealth are your priority. I > imagine you have a wonderful family. I simply suggest that strong > statements, such as the one that I replied to are unnecessary. > Also, on the subject of our country always being the first to jump in and > provide for other countried in need, don't be so certain of that. Our > government provided Iraq and other parts of that region with military > training, funding, etc before we turned around and blamed them for all the > trouble with terrorists (terrorists that our military helped to train???!!!). > Africans are dying by the millions because they haven't the money for proper > medical treatment, food, clean water, etc while our government stands by > demanding that they repay a debt that our government is owed by their > government. If we are so willing to help and so generous, why didn't we > cancel out their debt long ago and send them what they need to help the > millions who are sick and dying. Our government may give the impression > that they are first to lend a helping hand to countries in need, may I > suggest that they tell us what they believe we want to hear. Also, may I > suggest, our government makes decisions based on what is best for itself and > not based on what other countries need. If there was no benefit to giving > aid to foreign countries, it would not be happening. Our government is not > selfless in it's actions. There are many countries suffering around the > world that we, as a country could afford to support and if it was going to > benefit us, we would be doing it. > The government paints the picture of itself that they want us to see. > Pray for all those countries that cannot afford to make these types of deals > with other countries for they cannot even afford to save their own people. > Oh, I forgot, that would include the good old USA. We have enough money, $75 > billion to fight a war in another country, just because we are good > samaritans and still people in our own country die everyday because they are > homeless, poverty stricken, cannot afford healthcare, cannot afford food, > etc, etc. So, the next time you think our country is so superior, take a > walk through a big city and see how many homeless people you can count. How > does the government afford $75 billion for anything and allow it's people to > starve to death or die for lack of health insurance? > Pray for those that are dying right now on our city streets because our > government cannot afford to house, feed or medicate them. So, the war > continues and it may even cost more than the initial estimate. > Where is our government now? If they are the first to give handouts, why are > so many of our own citizens dying with their hands out?? > Pray for change. Pray for peace. Pray for enlightenment. Pray for helping > hands to join together today and everyday as we did after 9/11 and begin to > give and sacrifice to help our fellow citizens dying every day. Together, we > can make a difference. > Step up and make a difference for someone in need each and everyday! > Peace and with respect, > Kyra Prestininzi

unsubscribe!!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Stenberg" <bobbijo@innercite.com> To: <VA-Harrison-Monongalia-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [VA-Har-Mon] West Virginia "brat" > Sorry you think so little of our government. May I suggest you go to a > country that does all those things better. You are free to leave anytime > you wish. OUr government guarantees that freedom. > > KYRAFAITH@aol.com wrote: > > > > Don't feel sorry for me and I have not had a bad day. I simply voiced my > > reaction to the use of strong phrases like the one used that we are > > "superior". It may have only been one sentence, but the choice of words were > > very strong and very exacting! It is an extremely strong statement that I > > feel is inappropriate at any time. > > I think it is wonderful that family and not wealth are your priority. I > > imagine you have a wonderful family. I simply suggest that strong > > statements, such as the one that I replied to are unnecessary. > > Also, on the subject of our country always being the first to jump in and > > provide for other countried in need, don't be so certain of that. Our > > government provided Iraq and other parts of that region with military > > training, funding, etc before we turned around and blamed them for all the > > trouble with terrorists (terrorists that our military helped to train???!!!). > > Africans are dying by the millions because they haven't the money for proper > > medical treatment, food, clean water, etc while our government stands by > > demanding that they repay a debt that our government is owed by their > > government. If we are so willing to help and so generous, why didn't we > > cancel out their debt long ago and send them what they need to help the > > millions who are sick and dying. Our government may give the impression > > that they are first to lend a helping hand to countries in need, may I > > suggest that they tell us what they believe we want to hear. Also, may I > > suggest, our government makes decisions based on what is best for itself and > > not based on what other countries need. If there was no benefit to giving > > aid to foreign countries, it would not be happening. Our government is not > > selfless in it's actions. There are many countries suffering around the > > world that we, as a country could afford to support and if it was going to > > benefit us, we would be doing it. > > The government paints the picture of itself that they want us to see. > > Pray for all those countries that cannot afford to make these types of deals > > with other countries for they cannot even afford to save their own people. > > Oh, I forgot, that would include the good old USA. We have enough money, $75 > > billion to fight a war in another country, just because we are good > > samaritans and still people in our own country die everyday because they are > > homeless, poverty stricken, cannot afford healthcare, cannot afford food, > > etc, etc. So, the next time you think our country is so superior, take a > > walk through a big city and see how many homeless people you can count. How > > does the government afford $75 billion for anything and allow it's people to > > starve to death or die for lack of health insurance? > > Pray for those that are dying right now on our city streets because our > > government cannot afford to house, feed or medicate them. So, the war > > continues and it may even cost more than the initial estimate. > > Where is our government now? If they are the first to give handouts, why are > > so many of our own citizens dying with their hands out?? > > Pray for change. Pray for peace. Pray for enlightenment. Pray for helping > > hands to join together today and everyday as we did after 9/11 and begin to > > give and sacrifice to help our fellow citizens dying every day. Together, we > > can make a difference. > > Step up and make a difference for someone in need each and everyday! > > Peace and with respect, > > Kyra Prestininzi > >

In a message dated 4/10/2003 5:32:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, SusiCP@aol.com writes: > NO we didn't use that derogautory term .. But our kids heard it enough and > sometimes came home crying.. I still do not use it. but Brat yes but not > > because of being in service no. IT was hard enough in some areas for kids > > to be accepted and do school with out that. I did hear it but it was rule > we > used. > You have obviously missed the point of the original message!

Sorry you think so little of our government. May I suggest you go to a country that does all those things better. You are free to leave anytime you wish. OUr government guarantees that freedom. KYRAFAITH@aol.com wrote: > > Don't feel sorry for me and I have not had a bad day. I simply voiced my > reaction to the use of strong phrases like the one used that we are > "superior". It may have only been one sentence, but the choice of words were > very strong and very exacting! It is an extremely strong statement that I > feel is inappropriate at any time. > I think it is wonderful that family and not wealth are your priority. I > imagine you have a wonderful family. I simply suggest that strong > statements, such as the one that I replied to are unnecessary. > Also, on the subject of our country always being the first to jump in and > provide for other countried in need, don't be so certain of that. Our > government provided Iraq and other parts of that region with military > training, funding, etc before we turned around and blamed them for all the > trouble with terrorists (terrorists that our military helped to train???!!!). > Africans are dying by the millions because they haven't the money for proper > medical treatment, food, clean water, etc while our government stands by > demanding that they repay a debt that our government is owed by their > government. If we are so willing to help and so generous, why didn't we > cancel out their debt long ago and send them what they need to help the > millions who are sick and dying. Our government may give the impression > that they are first to lend a helping hand to countries in need, may I > suggest that they tell us what they believe we want to hear. Also, may I > suggest, our government makes decisions based on what is best for itself and > not based on what other countries need. If there was no benefit to giving > aid to foreign countries, it would not be happening. Our government is not > selfless in it's actions. There are many countries suffering around the > world that we, as a country could afford to support and if it was going to > benefit us, we would be doing it. > The government paints the picture of itself that they want us to see. > Pray for all those countries that cannot afford to make these types of deals > with other countries for they cannot even afford to save their own people. > Oh, I forgot, that would include the good old USA. We have enough money, $75 > billion to fight a war in another country, just because we are good > samaritans and still people in our own country die everyday because they are > homeless, poverty stricken, cannot afford healthcare, cannot afford food, > etc, etc. So, the next time you think our country is so superior, take a > walk through a big city and see how many homeless people you can count. How > does the government afford $75 billion for anything and allow it's people to > starve to death or die for lack of health insurance? > Pray for those that are dying right now on our city streets because our > government cannot afford to house, feed or medicate them. So, the war > continues and it may even cost more than the initial estimate. > Where is our government now? If they are the first to give handouts, why are > so many of our own citizens dying with their hands out?? > Pray for change. Pray for peace. Pray for enlightenment. Pray for helping > hands to join together today and everyday as we did after 9/11 and begin to > give and sacrifice to help our fellow citizens dying every day. Together, we > can make a difference. > Step up and make a difference for someone in need each and everyday! > Peace and with respect, > Kyra Prestininzi

NO we didn't use that derogautory term .. But our kids heard it enough and sometimes came home crying.. I still do not use it. but Brat yes but not because of being in service no. IT was hard enough in some areas for kids to be accepted and do school with out that. I did hear it but it was rule we used. COWELL HUFFMAN DODD in this area 1870 on.. Susi

Do you know if there was a Nancy Clark in the family? I have a Charles McGee who married Nancy Clark in 1807 in Harrison CO. Nothing more has been found on them. JHSettle@aol.com wrote: > > Dear Listers -- > > I continue my quest to track down information on Joshua Clark born 1807 who > married Rachel Sapp in Harrison Co (then VA) WV, with Peter B. Righter as > guardian for both. Joshua was the son of Johnson Clark born between say 1750 > - 1770 and Jemima (Unknown) born 1766 in ?. Family tradition holds that > Johnson Clark was born in NJ, but that remains unconfirmed. His parents' > names are unknown (BRICK WALL). We do know that Johnson and Jemima were > married in PA about 1794 (county unknown). Johnson deserted his family in / > around 1810-1811 and left Jemima & children penniless. Several children > (including Joshua and another daughter Matilda) were bound out ----- there is > indication that Joshua may have been bound to Walter Everett. It took Jemima > until 1828 to track Johnson down in Franklin Co. IN. Per an 1828 deposition > from Jemima found in Franklin Co., IN Chancery Court records, Johnson had > "taken up with another woman and had several children by her" in an > adulterous fashion. We lose all track of both Johnson and Jemima after about > 1830-1831. Joshua and Rachel removed (eventually) to Clinton Co., OH and are > buried in Sugar Grove Cemetery in Wilmington, Clinton Co. Joshua was my ggg > grandpa and there are several descendants living in this area. > > I have copies of deeds indicating that Johnson and Jemima owned land in > Harrison Co. VA near Fox Grape Creek. > > Any information on ANY of the family lines and / or descendants of the above > would be greatly appreciated: SAPP, CLARK, > > Sincerely, > Joy (Hussey) Settlemyre > Clinton Co., Ohio

In a message dated 4/10/2003 4:04:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, SusiCP@aol.com writes: > MY o my the stero typing my kids lived through. A BRAT IS a BRAT in any > society a unmannered child can definitely be a BRAT. Normally Brat in > military lives means a child that has moved from base to base to base and > has > no roots so to speak but that is my thoughts. I had five children but not > one was a BRAT. My husband spent 25 years in NAVY. Families generally > try > hard to have children have some kind of roots to adhere to when husbands ie > > today Moms are gone. Genealogy yes but bias please. > > Huffman HIGGINS COVELL HENDERSON in this area. Jacob and George Huffman > where are your children?? They are the grandsons of Henry and Elizabeth > HIGGINS HUFFMAN HOFFMAN. > SusiCP > ****************************************************************************** ********** Perhaps it is true that not even one of you five children were BRATs, but all five were "military brats." It is a colloquial term that even the military brats themselves use when describing themselves. If you were around the NAVY for 25 years, you HAD to know that! a 25-year Army Vet

MY o my the stero typing my kids lived through. A BRAT IS a BRAT in any society a unmannered child can definitely be a BRAT. Normally Brat in military lives means a child that has moved from base to base to base and has no roots so to speak but that is my thoughts. I had five children but not one was a BRAT. My husband spent 25 years in NAVY. Families generally try hard to have children have some kind of roots to adhere to when husbands ie today Moms are gone. Genealogy yes but bias please. Huffman HIGGINS COVELL HENDERSON in this area. Jacob and George Huffman where are your children?? They are the grandsons of Henry and Elizabeth HIGGINS HUFFMAN HOFFMAN. SusiCP

In a message dated 4/10/2003 2:52:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, craftnut@lcsys.net writes: > I always thought Military brats are higher up people like a LT. or Col. or > Comamader kids who are never told to stop doing the wrongs they were doing. > My husband was a staff sargent at the time this Col. little girl and her > mother came to my apartment and the kids climbed everything in sight. My > couch, my washer and dryer, table and you name it and even got inside of my > kitchen sink! Then the Army brat gave her dad more problems. The teachers > can not handle her in school. Behavior like this is what I call Military > Brat! > > Gloria Wertz of Point Marion, PA > Your belt may not buckle but your knees will. > ****************************************************************************** ********** Dear Gloria: Your definition is a BRAT, not a military brat. Perhaps you might find a military friend or two to help you understand the difference. Lee

Dear Listers -- I continue my quest to track down information on Joshua Clark born 1807 who married Rachel Sapp in Harrison Co (then VA) WV, with Peter B. Righter as guardian for both. Joshua was the son of Johnson Clark born between say 1750 - 1770 and Jemima (Unknown) born 1766 in ?. Family tradition holds that Johnson Clark was born in NJ, but that remains unconfirmed. His parents' names are unknown (BRICK WALL). We do know that Johnson and Jemima were married in PA about 1794 (county unknown). Johnson deserted his family in / around 1810-1811 and left Jemima & children penniless. Several children (including Joshua and another daughter Matilda) were bound out ----- there is indication that Joshua may have been bound to Walter Everett. It took Jemima until 1828 to track Johnson down in Franklin Co. IN. Per an 1828 deposition from Jemima found in Franklin Co., IN Chancery Court records, Johnson had "taken up with another woman and had several children by her" in an adulterous fashion. We lose all track of both Johnson and Jemima after about 1830-1831. Joshua and Rachel removed (eventually) to Clinton Co., OH and are buried in Sugar Grove Cemetery in Wilmington, Clinton Co. Joshua was my ggg grandpa and there are several descendants living in this area. I have copies of deeds indicating that Johnson and Jemima owned land in Harrison Co. VA near Fox Grape Creek. Any information on ANY of the family lines and / or descendants of the above would be greatly appreciated: SAPP, CLARK, Sincerely, Joy (Hussey) Settlemyre Clinton Co., Ohio