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] > **************************************************************** > >

My families are: James Leeper, proved importation for self, wife & children Feb 28, 1739 in Orange Co. VA. Had survey of lands May 13, 1738 in what would be present Augusta Co. He lived in Beverly Manor then moved north. He died prior to June 21, 1763 when his wife Margaret returned an inventory for his estate. His children married into the Seawright, Henderson, Thompson?, Brown, Curry, Henderson and McMillan families. He probably came through PA shortly before he arrived in Augusta Co. area. Andrew Kincaid, wife Mary. Time of arrival in Augusta Co. unknown but is connected to Kincaids arriving from PA (probably Lancastor Co) in the 1740's. He 1st surfaces in Albemarle Co. in the 1760's. He was probably born in the early 1730's. He died 1810 in Greenbrier Co. Sue in Newport