I was wrong in my interpretation of the abbreviation "Rk Co." in the Kessler book. This should be Roanoke County, not Rockingham county. --jsl -----Original Message----- From: Jennifer Lyon <jennifer.lyon@cwix.com> To: VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com <VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, January 04, 1999 9:57 PM Subject: Jeremiah STAIR (1814-1899) >Jeremiah STAIR was born 1814, probably in Botetourt County, son of Henry >(Heinrich) STAIR and Mary LANDIS. He married Sarah HOUSMAN, daughter of >Christian HOUSMAN & Eve REICHERT, on 8 Nov 1832 in Botetourt County. > >Did Jeremiah STAIR and Sarah HOUSMAN have any children? > >Is this Jeremiah STAIR the same Jeremiah STAIR listed on page 167 of the 1st >edition of the Kessler history ("Out from the Blue Ridge"), who married Mary >Margaret KESSLER, daughter of Benjamin KESSLER & Demaris BRUGH? The Kessler >book states that "Jerry was married previously. He was a successful farmer >and supervisor of Rockingham County." > >The birth years match up for this to be the same person. > >Thanks in advance... > >--jennifer > > > >==== VABOTETO Mailing List ==== >Planning a Family Reunion? Post your schedule at URL: >http://members.aol.com/camorrison/vareunio/reunion.htm >