This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SHRAWYER, SHROYER, SHRYER, etc. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/1025 Message Board Post: Jacob (45, b. MD) & Hannah (29, b. VA) SHRAWYER with children John W., Elizabeth F., Wm. P. and Mary S., are in the 1850 Botetourt Co., VA census. John SHRYER (b. MD, late 1700s) married a VA-born wife and sired several children there before moving on to KY by 1813 where they had several more children. We would like to correspond with anyone who knows of or can even hint at a possible connection between these two families. Similarly, we'd be happy to share what we know or suspect. Thank you. -Vickie (Shryer) Bearman

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sayers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5538/GBC.2ACI/567.1 Message Board Post: Do you know of information on June Sayers, I am trying to locate this person last known locatio was Scotland Please email me.

Carolyn: >From Vogt & Kethley's Botetourt County Marriages Vol 2 pg 444 Henry, Sarah & John Wort 24 May 1815; b-(ond) Andrew Wort con-(sent) WIlliam Henry, father, wit-John Henry Lots and lots of Henrys in this book, a few with marriage dates within a few years of Sarah and who are identified as d/o WIlliam Henry. Let me know if you want more info. Joanne VA Surnames: Beggs, Gilmore, Humes, Lackey, Paxton, Poage, Rowland [email protected] wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henry, Wirt, Hawk, McClure, Hawkins, Cravens, Davy, etc. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GBC.2ACI/1024 Message Board Post: Sarah Henry m. John T. Wirt May 25,1815 Botetourt Co. VA. Does anyone have the marriages of Botetourt Co. for this timeframe. If so, would you please let me know the surety for the above marriage? Either John T. Wirt died enroute to Hardin Co. TN or prior to the move as Sarah Wirt is listed in the 1830-1850 Hardin TN Census. I belive Sarah was first married to a Henry in Botetourt Co. That she was the mother of Alexander, Jesse and William A. Henry. Sarah filed for compensation for several services performed by John T. Wirt in the War of 1812. In researching Botetourt Co. the more I see the same surnames connected with my Henry lines from VA to Hardin Co. TN and several on to Jackson Co. AR. The surnames are: Davy, Hawkins, Hawk, Cravens, Smith, McClure,Jackson and possibly Porter, to name a few. I would love to visit with anyone researching the same names or who has ties from Botetourt Co. to Hardin TN and possibly on to Arkansas. Thanks, Carolyn Anderson [email protected] ==== VABOTETO Mailing List ==== The Second Sunday of each month will be set aside for a "Brick Wall" Roll Call. Please use the surname in the subject line, and tell us as much as possible about the person you are looking for.Good luck with your research. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henry, Wirt, Hawk, McClure, Hawkins, Cravens, Davy, etc. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GBC.2ACI/1024 Message Board Post: Sarah Henry m. John T. Wirt May 25,1815 Botetourt Co. VA. Does anyone have the marriages of Botetourt Co. for this timeframe. If so, would you please let me know the surety for the above marriage? Either John T. Wirt died enroute to Hardin Co. TN or prior to the move as Sarah Wirt is listed in the 1830-1850 Hardin TN Census. I belive Sarah was first married to a Henry in Botetourt Co. That she was the mother of Alexander, Jesse and William A. Henry. Sarah filed for compensation for several services performed by John T. Wirt in the War of 1812. In researching Botetourt Co. the more I see the same surnames connected with my Henry lines from VA to Hardin Co. TN and several on to Jackson Co. AR. The surnames are: Davy, Hawkins, Hawk, Cravens, Smith, McClure,Jackson and possibly Porter, to name a few. I would love to visit with anyone researching the same names or who has ties from Botetourt Co. to Hardin TN and possibly on to Arkansas. Thanks, Carolyn Anderson [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GBC.2ACI/983.2.1.1 Message Board Post: There are many with no headstones as well as un-readable markers.Good Luck!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HUMPHRIES, JOHNSTON, PERSINGER Classification: Will Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/737.11.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Alas! This one has been an ongoing puzzle for many of us descendents for many years. Who WAS Henry's wife, Grizzy, as mentioned in his 1824 will? Many thought she was a Griselda/Grizelda. Now I am actually submitting TWO (2) CHANGES to John Henry PERSINGER (1752-1824) that need be known & corrected. John Henry PERSINGER's wife WAS Grace "Elizabeth" KIMBERLING (aka Grizzy!) Hindsight - NOW it makes perfect sense. There was one sole female PERSINGER in the 1830 Census, following Henry's death in 1824. She was Grace PERSINGER. Just tonite, I found RECORD that John PERSINGER married Elizabeth KIMBERLING in 1778 in Botetourt Co., VA. Apparently, she must have been a Grace Elizabeth KIMBERLING (aka Grizzy). This can be VERIFIED in the Marriages of Virginia Residents Vol II, Part II, Surnames O-P, (Page 201). This one, however, is the SHOCKER...... John Henry PERSINGER's parents were NOT whom we thought (Jacob Sr. PERSINGER & Rebecca UNKNOWN). John "Henry" PERSINGER's mother was either a) Eve PERSINGER JOHNSTON or b) Eve UNKNOWN PERSINGER JOHNSTON. If Eve was married previously, she was probably the wife of Christopher PERSINGER (I have NOT located such a marriage as of yet; Working on it). Before you read the balance of this, to include Eve PERSINGER JOHNSTON's will, please note that I've researched the 1810 & 1820 census. Our John "Henry" PERSINGER was the ONLY "Henry PERSINGER" in VA. Additionally, come the 1820 Census, Henry PERSINGER claims to have ONE (1) slave (You'll understand better once you read Eve JOHNSTON's will further below): >From the CHRONICES of AUGUSTA CO COURT RECORDS I located the following (& Note Definition of DEPOSE – To bear witness; to testify under oath; to make deposition). CIRCUIT COURT RECORDS, SECTION "I." JUDGMENTS; Page 67 Thomas Kincade vs. Cunningham--O. S. 22; N. S. 8--Bill filed 30th April, 1802: Thomas, on 10th January, 1771, purchased of Jacob Persinger a tract in Greenbrier called the Spring Lick tract, which Persinger had brought of Christian Landers, who had made a settlement thereon...... Jacob Persinger was son of Jacob Persinger, Sr., deceased, 1803. Eve Johnston testifies she lived within a mile of Christian (Christopher) Lander in 1753-54 in Greenbrier. 1803: (Bill FILED; Kinkade vs. Cunningham): (Partial)….. Eve JOHNSTON deposes: That she lived on Potts Creek in 1782, and several years before she lived within a mile of Christopher Landiss (Landers) in 1753-54. Christopher PERSINGER deposes: That he, with Landers, first improved the land. Eve JOHNSTON, as well as Christopher PERSINGER, testify that they were OF Greenbrier County in 1753-1754. John Henry PERSINGER was to have been born in 1752. So, suspect would lead one to believe that: a)Christopher PERSINGER was John Henry PERSINGER's father, or b)Perhaps a deceased sibling to Christopher PERSINGER may have been (had the PERSINGER BOYS's migrated to Greenbrier together). c)Or that ALL of the PERSINGER's may have been OF Greenbrier in 1752-1753; Eve COULD have been a sister to Christopher PERSINGER. TIME WILL TELL. 1809: To follow is a copy of Eve JOHNSTON's will. The following is a translation of the her will. In the name of God Amen, I Eve Johnston of Botetourt County and the state of Virginia, being this the abundant mercy of God in perfect understanding and memory do constitute this my last will and testament and desire ti to be received by all as such. ----I most humbly bequeath my soul to God my maker beseeching his most gracious acceptance of it. --- --- sufficient merits and ------ of myu most companions. Redeemer Jesus Christ who ave himself to be an atonnment for my sins and si able to save to the utmost all the --- to come unto God by him --------. I give my body to the earth from whence it was taken in full assurance of its resurrection from thence at the last day and for my burial I desire that it should be decent without pomp at the discredion of my executors hereafter named who should --- ----- manage it with all required ----- also my worldly estate I will and positively order that all my debts be paid. Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved son, Henry Persinger named Samin forever. Item, I give and bequeath ot my beloved son Andrew Johnston a tract of land lying and being in the state of Kentucky containing three hundred acres. Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved son Jacob Johnston one Negro woman named Briss and one Negro boy named Abram forever. Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved son William Johnston a tract of land joining his own land where he now lives and one Negro boy named Jim which he sold to Samuel Porter forever. Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Sarah Porter hereafter named. Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Rachael Sinkhorn two tracts of land joining together where she now lives. Item, I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Margaret Smith's daughter Rebecca Smith one hundred dollars cash. the residue of my estate not particularly mentioned above is to be sold at pullick sale and the money equally divided amoungst the degatees mentioned except Rebecca Smith. And I do constitue Jacob Persinger, Sr. and Michael Mallow my sole Executors of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 21st day of June 1809. Eve Johnson, mark (seal) Witness, Jacob Persinger, Marget Persinger, John Wright. Addl' Notes on Eve PERSINGER JOHNSTON's deceased husband: Ezekiel JOHNSTON, husband of Eve UNKNOWN PERSINGER JOHNSTON (to have been married in 1766 Botetourt Co., VA) was killed at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse in North Carolina during the Revolutionary War Battle on August 9, 1781 (which began on March 15, 1781 and marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War). The inventory of Ezekiel JOHNSTON’s estate is recorded in Will Book A, Page 208, of Botetourt County, Virginia records. It was approved in July court, 1784 and was valued at 326 pounds, 14 shillings (I have the inventory on file). And Lastly, Food for Thought..... Associated with Ezekiel's family is the facet that there were to have been seven (7) children. As you can see in Eve's will, we can only find evidence of six (6) JOHNSTON children. Could John JOHNSTON have previously died? OR could unfound "John", son of Ezekiel & Eve PERSINGER JOHNSTON have been "JOHN HENRY" PERSINGER, raised by Ezekiel & Eve JOHNSTON? Respectfully Submitted, Sandra HUMPHRIES RAEDEL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jonston, Johnston, Johnson, Persinger Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/737.11.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I am still searching for my missing Thomas Jonston so I looked into questions re Ezekiel Johnston's wife Eve and their descendants. In the process, I found that Griselda Humphries, born Abt 1758 in Augusta County, VA, died 1835 in Kanawha County, WVa, was married to John Henry Persinger on November 14, 1778 in Greenbrier, Alleghany County, VA. They had 11 children. John Henry was a step-son, or less likely a son, of Eve Humphries who was consort, or wife, of Jacob S Persinger who married Ezekiel Johnston before 1767. Ezekiel and Eve Humphries had 7 children. I found no evidence that my missing Thomas Jonston descends from Ezekiel Johnston and Eve Humphries Johnston. So, I'm still looking for Thomas Jonston's parents.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PERSINGER JOHNSTON HUMPHRIES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/737.11.1.2 Message Board Post: Debby, Thank you for posting the will of Eve JOHNSTON that was proved in Botetourt Co., VA in 1809. Were you, or anyone, able to figure out Eve JOHNSTON's LINK, or relationship, to Henry PERSINGER? WHO was Eve JOHNSTON married to? Or was JOHNSTON her married name? Any info would be MOST appreciated. I am VERY interested in what their relationship may have been. Do you know if Eve JOHNSTON had a daughter named Grace (aka Grizzy, aka Grizelda)? At this point, I even have to wonder if Grizzy may have been a second wife of John Henry PERSINGERs, and/or perhaps the first MAY wife may have been a JOHNSTON?! COULD it have been Eve? Or could Henry PERSINGER have previously been married to one of Eve's daughters? According to MANY, Henry PERSINGER md. Grizzy in 1809 in Greenbrier Co., VA (which was WELL after the birth of his many children). Addtionally, I cannot find ANY marriage record of John "Henry" PERSINGER in Greenbrier Co. I think it MAY have been something in which someone started posting & this marriage year was simply REPOSTED as fact. After searching all 4 volumes of the Greenbrier Marriages by Mr. Shuckley), no such marriage record seemed to have existed. The following census, after Henry PERSINGER's death in 1824, in 1830 - There is a Grace PERSINGER in the Alleghany Co. Census between the ages of 60-70. Could Grizzy have been a Grace Elizabeth (Grace Lizzy; Grizzy). So many questions, and a BRICK WALL for us all. Respectfully Requested, Sandra HUMPHRIES RAEDEL Descendent of John "Henry" PERSINGER, who later died in Alleghany Co. VA (formerly of which was a portion of Botetourt Co., VA.) A GREAT THANKS to Peggy MILLER who has posted Henry PERSINGER's at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/alleghany/wills/jhpersin.txt

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mann / Caldwell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/1012.1.1 Message Board Post: Jim, Thanks so very much for the information on the Mann's. Have been working on this line for several years. This will be "so much help" and again thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/998.2.1 Message Board Post: Jim, Thank you for the info. Since I made that post, I have that info now that you sent...but I cant find out anything past Buford, who his parents where or where he came from other than he was born in Amsterdam, Bootetourt Co., VA about 1810. I have censis from 1840 to 1880 and even throught the early 1900's on his kids, but all I know is his mother's name was Frances, as she was living with him in 1850 census. that it..... Lisa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brooks, Hartman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/1016.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for taking the time to help me out. I am still looking for his parents and siblings. I have found one sister so far, Sally Brooks who marries Lewis Oyler. So far the list of children of Tunis and Sarah(Sally) Hartman Brooks includes: Mary Polly, Marsilla, Catherine, Hannah, Isaac, Daniel J., Peter, and William S.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/1009.1 Message Board Post: A E MONTGOMERY-NOV 24,1860 BOETOURT,VA FATHER-WILLIAM J MONTGOMERY-ABT 1830 BOETOURT,VA SPOUSE-YARDLEY

I am looking for info on the WALKER family who was supposed to have lived in the Natural Bridge area in the early 1880s............Pat

The marriage of John Worts to Sarah Henry is listed in Worrell's Marriages, Wills, etc. of Botetourt Co. John Worts to Sarah Henry dau William Henry May 24, 1815 there is also another marriage John Worts to Anne Frantz March 21, 1812 Also Samuel Worts to Margaret McEhenny dtr Sam McEhenny Sept 18, 1814 William Worts to Elizabeth Bowers with Martin Bowers surety Sept 26, 1795 According to Burton's Death Records in Botetourt Co. William Henry d by 9 Sept 1814 Ref WB B p442; WB C p 51 appraisal and settlement on 12 Sept 1815 orphans named in suit all under 14, William, Samual, Peggy, John - Admr John Henry Patte Wood

Mary Park, I do not have any Briant married to any St.Clair's as of yet. I do have Bryant's in different lines but none St.Clair. Sorry.. Good Luck!! Timberly St.Clair Robertson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Worts, Wirt, Henry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/934.3 Message Board Post: I believe we're researching the same families. I've been searching for John T. Worts (Wirt)who married Sarah Henry May 24, 1815 in Botetourt Co. VA. At the time of this marriage Sarah would have been about 29 years of age as she is listed as age 64 in the census of Hardin Co. TN. John Wirt (Wort) had died prior to the 1830 Census. This line is included in my Henry families of Botetourt Co. VA to Hardin Co. TN. Could your Sarah who married Shoemaker have been the daughter of John T. Wirt (Worts)? It appears that Sarah Henry above who married John T. Wirt (Wort) was married previously to a Henry of Botetourt Co. Please e-mail me at [email protected] to discuss these families. I would be happy to share what I've located so far. Thanks, Carolyn Anderson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stewart, Montgomery, Jackson, Waynick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACI/1023 Message Board Post: Above person born 1-5-1756 in Botetourt county and died on 12-12-1833 in Madison county, Tennessee. Married a Mary Montgomery, born 1757 in Augusta county. Seeking info on this William Stewart. thanks very much

Tom - one thought on "Gallie;" since the John's mother lived in a "plantation style manor" where the abandoned mother and daughter visited (with a not so gracious hostess/m-in-law, apparently) it could be that was the name of the plantation as they were given names in those times, and if that was John's family home it would seem a likely place for his marriage to take place. Perhaps a search of VA historical places might yield a clue. A Google search will get you to the National Register of Historical Places and you might find something there under the state of VA. Good luck, Aileen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GBC.2ACI/1022 Message Board Post: Would like any information on Archibald Robinson's family. He was married to Mary Ann Garrett, daughter of Josiah Garrett & Elizabeth Williams. They had a farm at Craig's Creek until they sold it & moved to Mo. in 1854. Archibald's parents were William Robinson & Mason Gibbs. Thanks