Have y'all checked into this site? www.findagrave.com Lots of cemeteries, pix of cemeteries, graves and people. I've added a few myself, wish I'd known about this a few years ago when I was in Tinkling Springs and other places on a cemetery sleuthing trip. Thanks to some folks who entered people not even their own family, I found where some of my relatives where buried. If you have burial dates and locations, log 'em in. You never know who you'll help. And you can look up your family names by state and county. You might be surprised.

I'm interested in Houstons and all the folks they married - that covers a lot of ground. About the Borden's Grant map that someone mentioned. I bought a large copy from the Rockbridge Co. Historical Society when I was there last weekend. It was $4 and the 7 page index was $2. The map is 19" x 25" on heavy paper and would need to be mailed in a tube. I don't know whether they can mail them, it's a very small operation, but the woman there was most helpful and told me of another place I could buy one. As it was 4:30 pm on Friday, we didn't try to go anywhere else. Anyway, if interested, you might call the Historical Society and ask how to get one. 540-464-1058 The map indicates the 1780 Rockbridge County line. Most of the Borden Grant now falls in Rockbridge. It's a great map. I'm going to frame or laminate it and hang it. The index gives the name of the grantee, the date and acreage. And the coordinates of course.

Mary Lee: Thanks for the info. Janie was very helpful to me when I joined DAR. Now I'm working on Colonial Dames but have had a hectic summer with no time to get to VA to do some photos that I need. When the wedding is over, hopefully I'll get some normal back. Doris Snyder

First entry for my ancestor. Vol. III page 281 Deed Book No. 2 page 541 28 February 28, 1749 William Beverley to William McNabb, 300 acres in Beverley Manor. Corner : Samuel Downey, Adam Thompson's line; Corner: John Campbell; Corner JAMES CALLISON; Alexander McFeeter's line: Teste: John Lin, John Linn, Andrew McClure Vol. III page 282 Deed Book No. 2 Page 614 28 February 28 1749 William Beverley to JAMES CALLISON, 276 acres in Beverley Manor, corner; William Ledgerwood. Teste: Nathaniel Davies Page 617 William Beverley to JAMES CALLISON, 230 acres on Nutt's Creek in Beverley Manor. corner, John Linn; McNabb's Corner; Bigham's line 1752 court case has James Callison (late of Albemarle County) Note from THE SCOTCH IRISH- a Social History by James G. Leyburn. For the entire fifty-eight years of the Great Migration, (1717-1755) the large majority of Scotch-Irish made their entry to America through Philadelphia or Chester or New Castle. With these towns as their starting point and the western frontier their destination, the immigrants, as they poured in, found their path of progress almost laid out for them by geography. The Great Valley led westward for a hundred miles or more; then when high mountains blocked further easy movement in that direction, the Valley turned southwestward across the Potomac to become the Shenandoah Valley. After getting their bearing in the cities, they were not likely to linger. They had come to be farmers, not artisans or hired workers. All were eager to get to the frontier. Two counties in the Valley of Virginia, Augusta and Rockbridge claim to be the most Scotch Irish counties in the present day United States, their stock derived from Ulstermen who came down from, or at least through, Pennsylvania. Penn's province was full of small farmers from Northern Ireland and Germany within fifty years of its foundation, while Virginia for a century and a quarter after Jamestown was primarily a plantation colony. It's western regions, especially the fertile lands of the Shenandoah Valley, were almost empty. The rulers of Virginia began to think of inviting immigrants into the back country and then primarily as a military safeguard. The year 1730 was the effective date of the opening of the Valley of Virginia. In 1736, Governor Gooch gave a grant to William Beverley for the MANOR OF BEVERLY, lying in Orange County. The 'better' families took pains to have their lands surveyed and their purchases confirmed. Legal title was received at the rate of one English pound for forty acres. " Take care Marilyn

For anyone who is interested there was a marvelous book published by the church. I have the second edition. The earliest baptisms that I see in it is 1740. It's called The Tinkling Spring Headwater of Freedom. I'm sure it would be available through interlibrary loan. I would also recommend Chalkley's Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia. It is three volumes online http://www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley/ and very well indexed. I have eight surnames in those volumes and have it in hard cover, well used. But no, I don't have time to do lookups. I know it's sound selfish, but I am 76 years old, time is fleeting, and I want to spend it working on my own genealogy. Pat

Steven, Glad to see another Crawford connection. I, too, descend from the very same Alexander Crawford and Mary McPheeters as you do. I connect in that their Great Great Granddaughter was Margaret Rebecca Bell, the daughter of James Bell and Rebecca Crawford. Margaret Rebecca Bell then married Jerome Howard Brown Sellers, and they were my own Great Great Grandparents. That makes Alexander Crawford and Mary McPheeters my 6 Great Grandparents. Its indeed becoming a small, small world ... Michael Sellers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven J. Zuraff" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [VAAUGUST] Early Augusta Settlers-Peery family > My earliest ancestor in Augusta County was Alexander Crawford, who married > Mary McPheeters. If I have the genealogy correct, she was the daughter of > the William McPheeters whose second wife was Mary, the widow of Thomas > Peery. > Alexander and Mary Crawford were killed by Indians in 1764. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:38 PM > Subject: [VAAUGUST] Early Augusta Settlers-Peery family > > > > > > Yes, My ancestor Thomas Peery landed a the Port of Philadelphia, October > > 8, > > 1737 on the ship "Charming Nancy" from Plymouth, England but came by the > > way > > of Rotterdam. He was from England since he did not sign the Oath of > > Allegiance > > to the King of England when he landed. Those that came from Rotterdam had > > to > > take the Oath. > > THOMAS PEERY was a planter and also resided near Staunton, Virginia in an > > area known as the Beverley Patent. His land joined James Peery's land. He > > died > > in 1762 or 1763 in Augusta County. A "Thomas Peery" was a member of > > Captain > > John Wilson's Company of Augusta County Militia in 1742. His wife's name > > was > > "Mary" and after his death she married William McFetters. > > > > Karen Burdue:) > > > > > > > > ==== VAAUGUST Mailing List ==== > > **************************************************************** > > List Administrator > > Barbara Stanley - [email protected] > > **************************************************************** > > > > > > > > ==== VAAUGUST Mailing List ==== > **************************************************************** > List Administrator > Barbara Stanley - [email protected] > **************************************************************** >

My surnames are: HAYS/HAYES, CASH, ANDERSON, TYREE. I am trying to determine if Samuel Hays, (b. 02 Nov 1794, d. 18 Jul 1864) is descendant of Patrick or John Hays who received original land in Borden Grant. Thanks, Connie Virginia Beach, VA

Yes, My ancestor Thomas Peery landed a the Port of Philadelphia, October 8, 1737 on the ship "Charming Nancy" from Plymouth, England but came by the way of Rotterdam. He was from England since he did not sign the Oath of Allegiance to the King of England when he landed. Those that came from Rotterdam had to take the Oath. THOMAS PEERY was a planter and also resided near Staunton, Virginia in an area known as the Beverley Patent. His land joined James Peery's land. He died in 1762 or 1763 in Augusta County. A "Thomas Peery" was a member of Captain John Wilson's Company of Augusta County Militia in 1742. His wife's name was "Mary" and after his death she married William McFetters. Karen Burdue:)

Doris, I recently contacted Janie Sherman who is chairwoman of First Families of Augusta County, Virginia. My husband teases me that in my obituary I'll have an endless list of Linage Societies, this a real weakness for me, I think it goes back to having a poor childhood (although much love). Anyway - Janie sent me an application, the basics of this application are ---- you must provide proof that your ancestor resided in Augusta Co during or before 1738 to 1800. As with all linage society applications you must complete a line of descent chart and proof of each ancestor to the next. Proof is required to validate each name, date, place and relationship provided on application. Acceptable proofs---- will; deed; birth and death records; settlement and estate papers; census records; bible records; newspaper obits; church records (plus several others listed on application). On the first page of application there is also listed Pioneer Families of Augusta County -- Ancestor resided in Augusta Co between 1801 and 1900. I hope I haven't made this too confusing. Since I live at Gallia County, Ohio which is about a 5 hour drive from Staunton I am having trouble finding some of my information. Thanks to Glenda Lambert-Gibson - I just today acquired the phone number of Augusta Old Stone Church where my Glenn, Curry and Young ancestors are buried. I hate to be a name dropper (Janie Sherman & Glenda Lambert-Gibson) but being the director of the Gallia County Historical/Genealogical Society it's pretty nice when someone gives credit and appreciation for going that extra step, and both of these ladies did just that. Mary Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [VAAUGUST] First Families of Augusta County > Mary Lee: > > Can you tell us about the "First Families of Augusta County"? > > Thanks, > > Doris Snyder > > > ==== VAAUGUST Mailing List ==== > **************************************************************** > List Administrator > Barbara Stanley - [email protected] > **************************************************************** > >

Yes, My ancestor Thomas Peery landed a the Port of Philadelphia, October 8, 1737 on the ship "Charming Nancy" from Plymouth, England but came by the way of Rotterdam. He was from England since he did not sign the Oath of Allegiance to the King of England when he landed. Those that came from Rotterdam had to take the Oath. THOMAS PEERY was a planter and also resided near Staunton, Virginia in an area known as the Beverley Patent. His land joined James Peery's land. He died in 1762 or 1763 in Augusta County. A "Thomas Peery" was a member of Captain John Wilson's Company of Augusta County Militia in 1742. His wife's name was "Mary" and after his death she married William McFetters. Karen Burdue:)

I want you all to also help it my search of early families of the Porters,Campbells,Bowens,Blacks and there are many more that were married into each others families and I am researching all conections with any that had any thing with the Porters. I am typing this off the top of my head are I could but more so please help in any way and I will help you in any way also. Mary Cathleene Porter Brown---------Arlington, Texas I am from the line of William Alexander Porter, Jr and Mary Bowen Porter from there son Reese Porter who married Elizabeth Talliferro. Have a great night and br careful everyone. Cathy

Hey! I have Campbell and Wallace! Contact me at [email protected] please!!! -----Original Message----- From: Peggy Hanes <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [VAAUGUST] Early Augusta Migration >I have WALKER, WALLACE, CAMPBELL, and MCKINNEY all in the valley before >1744. > >Peggy Hanes > > >==== VAAUGUST Mailing List ==== >**************************************************************** >List Administrator >Barbara Stanley - [email protected] >**************************************************************** >

I'm more familiar with the upper Bullpasture--between McDowell and Doe Hill--which became part of Pendleton County, than with the part lower part which became part of Bath County. I do know that Richard Bodkin had a survey for 339 acres done in 1746 which was then patented on 3 Nov 1750. The land was between McDowell and Clover Creek. Of course, that doesn't really help you in determining where he came from. > > At 05:33 PM 10/13/2004, you wrote: Does anyone on the list descend from Augusta settlers that arrived pre-1744? If so; Do you have a ship name and/or passenger list? Anyone with connections to the Bullpasture River area of present Highland Co.? My ancestor Richard BODKIN arrived on the Bullpasture River in 1743. We are looking for any leads to help determine where he moved from.

My earliest ancestor in Augusta County was Alexander Crawford, who married Mary McPheeters. If I have the genealogy correct, she was the daughter of the William McPheeters whose second wife was Mary, the widow of Thomas Peery. Alexander and Mary Crawford were killed by Indians in 1764. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:38 PM Subject: [VAAUGUST] Early Augusta Settlers-Peery family > > Yes, My ancestor Thomas Peery landed a the Port of Philadelphia, October > 8, > 1737 on the ship "Charming Nancy" from Plymouth, England but came by the > way > of Rotterdam. He was from England since he did not sign the Oath of > Allegiance > to the King of England when he landed. Those that came from Rotterdam had > to > take the Oath. > THOMAS PEERY was a planter and also resided near Staunton, Virginia in an > area known as the Beverley Patent. His land joined James Peery's land. He > died > in 1762 or 1763 in Augusta County. A "Thomas Peery" was a member of > Captain > John Wilson's Company of Augusta County Militia in 1742. His wife's name > was > "Mary" and after his death she married William McFetters. > > Karen Burdue:) > > > > ==== VAAUGUST Mailing List ==== > **************************************************************** > List Administrator > Barbara Stanley - [email protected] > **************************************************************** > >

Mary Lee: Can you tell us about the "First Families of Augusta County"? Thanks, Doris Snyder

My surnames are: Researching 1700-1800s in Augusta, Botetourt and Monroe, VA: ALLISON, BAKER BECKNER, CALDWELL, CAMPBELL, CURRY, DILL, EARLY, EVANS, GLOVER, HULL, JUNG, LEWIS, LOONEY, McCOMB, NICKELL, RAEBURN, WHITE, WICKLINE, AND YOUNG (S/I and GERMAN). Would love to exchange family information. Maggie Phillips (Margaret YOUNG PHILLIPS) Naples, FL

I am descended from John Cole, and possibly related to Mark Evans. These two were part of an early company of 43 that came to Augusta County. I have been given two different dates for their arrival. One in 1739, the other in 1743. John Cole ultimately settled in Culpeper count, Mark Evans in what is now Botetourt County. This group came from the "Welsh Tract," a thirty-thousand acre tract right on the place where Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland join together. It was given to the Welsh Baptists. Bob Evans

My Augusta / Rockbridge surnames: Culton (confirmed); Willson / Wilson and Weir / Wear (strongly suspected, not documented). Descendants (my ancestors) all migrated to Greene County, TN, where they intermarried.

Maggie, Yes we did correspond several years ago and you certainly gave me lots of information on these families. I contacted a Janie Sherman who was extremely helpful in explaining First Families of Augusta County . Janie's email address is [email protected] . I think the information needs to be submitted by end of December. I have been working on mine and hope to get in completed before the deadline. The thing that really helps is that they use Chakley's Chronicles as proof. I am having a little small problem proving that James Glenn was the son of William Glenn. If anyone else on this list knows of James or William Glenn please contact me. Mary Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 7:57 PM Subject: Re: [VAAUGUST] First Families of Augusta County > In a message dated 10/13/2004 7:52:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > Hi, > Has anyone on this list applied for membership to First Families of > Augusta > County, Virginia thru: > Dr. Robert Addison Curry I, James Young and George Glenn? > Thanks. > Mary Lee Davis Marchi > Gallia County, Ohio > No, but I am directly descended through two out of three of these > families...Dr. CURRY > and James YOUNG. Please let me know what I must do! Mary Lee, I think > you > and > I corresponded five or six years ago when I still lived in VA....we now > live > in FL. > > Looking forward to hearing from you! Hope all is well! > > Best regards, > Maggie Phillips > > > ==== VAAUGUST Mailing List ==== > **************************************************************** > List Administrator > Barbara Stanley - [email protected] > **************************************************************** > >