Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Buckingham/11142 Surname: MOSELEY, MILLER, GUERRANT, JONES ------------------------- Hello Margaret, it appears that your great x3 grandmother and my great x 2 grandmother were sisters! My gg grandmother Elizabeth Moseley married William F. Miller in Buckingham Co VA around 1830. They moved with their two eldest daughters Mary Ellis Miller and Lucy Lou Miller to Springhill Livingston Co MO around 1841. Letitia's brother James S. Moseley and his bride Eliza Jones accompanied them, and the two families lived close by each other for many years. (I am wondering if Eliza Jones is related to Peter Rhodes Jones, Letitia's husband). James and Eliza are both buried in Springhill MO; we suspect that William F. Miller and Elizabeth Moseley Miller are buried in Chillicothe MO, as that is where they lived during their latter years. I have quite alot of info on Elizabeth and William's family in Springhill MO, including transcriptions of about 25 Civil War era letters. ( Unfortunately, she does not mention her sister Letitia Victoria in any of the letters.). Elizabeth Moseley DID name one of her daughters Letitia, but I have not been able to trace Letitia Miller's whereabouts after the Civil War. Please check out my website at http://www.fidalgo.net/~tartas/index.html Click on Mother's line.. I have tons of info on the Moseleys, Millers, Guerrants, etc. I am curious about the Huguenot society that you mentioned--my mother's maiden name was Martine--another large Huguenot family that settled in NY. Also where in Texas did Letitia Victoria Moseley and Peter Rhodes Jones live?? Yours, Betty Tartas in WA state

Is there a relationship between the Spencers that married 3 Moorman siblings, children of Joel Thomas Moorman and Emma Catherine Moore? Benjamin Franklin Spencer (1852/53) m. Lillian Emma Moorman (my grandmother, who m'd 2nd. John Eldridge) Antoinette Wise 'Nettie' Spencer (c.1872) m. Henry Huston Moorman Irene "Bessie" Elizabeth Spencer (1883) m. Herbert Brown Moorman ------------------- Descendants of Benjamin Franklin Spencer Generation One 1. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN1 SPENCER was born between 1852 and 1853 at Buckingham Co., VA. Son of William Johnson Spencer and Nancy Ann Wright. He married Lillian Emma Moorman, daughter of Joel Thomas Moorman and Emma Catherine Moore, on 27 Jun 1894 at Buckingham Co., VA. He died on 21 Feb 1899 at Arcanum, Buckingham Co., VA. He was ran a store at Briar Hook, which was not far from Maysville. Thomas M. Eldridge referred to the Briar Hook Store as a Moorman-Spencer store, it was in the west part of Buckingham Co. Benjamin, age 42 and Lillian, age 18 were married 1n 1894 by A.S.J. Rice, in "the residence of J.T. Moorman" (her father). The Farmville Herald, Arcanum, Va., Feb. 21, 1899. "Sudden Death of Mr. Ben Spencer This enterprising and respected citizen of Buckingham retired to his bed in his usual health on Thursday night at midnight. He awoke his young wife about 2 o'clock calling her attention to their crying infant. The child was soon quieted and both wife and husband dropped to sleep again. Upon waking just as the clock struck five Mrs. Spencer called her husband to get up. He made no answer; she shook him, still no response; alarmed, she jumped up and struck a light, only to find Mr. Spencer dead--died at her side without a word or a sign, or struggle of pain. The deceased was the younger brother of W. B. Spencer, of this place; his wife (his second) the young and charming daughter of J. T. Moorman. Deceased leaves three little children, two by a former marriage. He was 49 years old." Historical Notes on Buckingham 1890-1899, ..The Farmville Herald, Transcribed and Indexed by Robert G. Flippen, Southside Virginia Historical Press, 1996 at Briar Hook, Buckingham Co., VA. Children of Benjamin Franklin1 Spencer and Lillian Emma Moorman both b. at Briar Hook, Buckingham Co., VA, were as follows: i. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN2 JR.; b. circa 1896; d. circa 1902 at Briar Hook, Buckingham Co., VA. 2. ii. ROY FRANKLIN, b. 2 Dec 1897; m. Mildred (--?--). Generation Two 2. ROY FRANKLIN2 SPENCER (Benjamin1) was born on 2 Dec 1897 at Briar Hook, Buckingham Co., VA. He married Mildred (--?--) circa 1939. He died on 23 Jun 1971 at Wichita, KA, at age 73. He was buried circa 27 Jun 1971 at Hutchinson, KA. He lived in 1941 at Wichita, KS; moved to Wichita from Hutchinson in 1941. They had a daughter, Janet Sue. Resided 2110 S. Oliver, Wichita, KA; retired superintendent of maintenance for Boeing Co. Services at Downing East Mortuary. Survived by wife Mildred, step dau. Mrs. Marjorie Marie Heller, Wichita and dau. Mrs. Janet Sue Hallas, Gary, Ind. CHURCH: Maysville Presby. Church Register: 29 Oct. 1910 Bapt. and added to register on profession of faith. Children of Roy Franklin2 Spencer and Mildred (--?--) were: i. JANET SUE3; b. circa 1940 at probably, KS; m. Greg? Hallas circa 1968. She may be the wife of this Greg Hallas, 2345 E. 66th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220, (317) 257-9984. Her father's obit. says daughter living Gary, IN; Janet S. Hallas, 1324 N. Highway, Bayview, ID 83803, (208) 281-7843 circa 1997. Printed on: 07 Jun 2001 Prepared by: Leila Eldridge D'Aiutolo 53 Statesville Quarry Rd. Lafayette, NJ 07848-2612 [email protected] -------------------- Descendants of Antoinette Wise 'Nettie' Spencer Generation One 1. ANTOINETTE WISE 'NETTIE'1 SPENCER was born circa 1872 at maybe, Roanoke, VA. She married Henry Huston Moorman, son of Joel Thomas Moorman and Emma Catherine Moore, on 30 May 1900. She died circa 1958 at Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA. She was living in 1940 at Roanoke, VA; is found in the Roanoke City Directory which lists Nettie as (wid Henry H), home 620 Mountain Ave. SE but she is not listed in the 1950 Directory. She was buried is buried on the Eldridge Farm according to Victor L. Habel (Jr.), who told Paul, his Grandmother "Nettie" (Antoinette Wise Spencer) Moorman is buried next to her husband Henry Houston Moorman in the cemetery at Connie's house. He said that the grave is there because he helped with the burial in the late 1950's circa 1958 at Twelve Oaks Family Cemetery, Buckingham Co., VA. Children of Antoinette Wise 'Nettie'1 Spencer and Henry Huston Moorman were as follows: i. KATHLEEN2; b. 2 Apr 1901. ii. EVELYN PERKINS; b. 26 Jul 1902; m. George Washington Kirk circa 1930 at maybe, VA. She was living circa 1950; lived in Sugar Grove, VA. 2. iii. NANNIE ELIZABETH, b. 23 Sep 1904 at maybe, Roanoke, VA; m. Victor Lawrence Habel Sr. iv. JEANETTE SPENCER; b. 18 Apr 1907; m. J. Carrington Hudson circa 1935 at probably, Roanoke, VA; raised her sister Nannie's children. Victor and his sister Ruth Habel live in Roanoke, their mother was Nannie Elizabeth (Moorman) Habel, their father Victor L. Habel, Sr. They were raised by Jeanette Spencer (Moorman) Hudson and J. Carrington Hudson after their mother Nannie became ill. v. THOMAS ROBERT; b. 13 Mar 1910. Generation Two 2. NANNIE ELIZABETH2 MOORMAN (Antoinette1Spencer) was born on 23 Sep 1904 at maybe, Roanoke, VA. She married Victor Lawrence Habel Sr. circa 1929 at maybe, VA. She died circa 1958 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA. She was buried circa 1958 at maybe, Roanoke, VA. Children of Nannie Elizabeth2 Moorman and Victor Lawrence Habel Sr. both b. at Roanoke, VA, were as follows: i. RUTH3; b. 23 Feb 1930; and her brother live in Roanoke. They were raised by Jeanette Spencer (Moorman) Hudson and J. Carrington Hudson after their mother Nannie became ill. As of Apr 2000, Ruth Habel lived at 620 Mountain Ave., S.E., Roanoke, VA 24013, (540) 344-9833. ii. VICTOR LAWRENCE; b. 18 Dec 1932; only knew his grandmother as "Nettie" and never knew that her name was Antoinette. He and his sister Ruth Habel live in Roanoke. They were raised by Jeanette Spencer (Moorman) Hudson and J. Carrington Hudson after their mother Nannie became ill; m. Rosemary (--?--) circa 1958 at maybe, Roanoke, VA. As of Apr 2000, Victor Lawrence Habel lived at Victor L. Habel, 5936 Plantation Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, (540) 362-4798. Printed on: 07 Jun 2001 Prepared by: Leila Eldridge D'Aiutolo 53 Statesville Quarry Rd. Lafayette, NJ 07848-2612 [email protected] Bibliography E-mail, Feb 2000. Endnotes ---------------------- Descendants of Irene "Bessie" Elizabeth Spencer Generation One 1. IRENE "BESSIE" ELIZABETH1 SPENCER was born on 7 Feb 1883 at maybe, Roanoke, VA. She married Herbert Brown Moorman, son of Joel Thomas Moorman and Emma Catherine Moore, circa 1903 at maybe, Campbell Co., VA; had three children Lillian, a redhead named after her Aunt Lillian Eldridge, Helen, and Richard according to my father, TME. She died on 14 Apr 1962 at Roanoke, Roanoke Co., VA, at age 79. She was buried circa 19 Apr 1962 at Spencer Cemetery, Andersonville, Buckingham Co., VA; was buried in the Spencer Cemetery [Hwy 642] according to Moorman genealogist, Mary Stewart. Oakeys Roanoke Funeral Home announcement gives Spencer Cemetery, Andersonville, VA. Andersonville VA is located on Rt. 640, (Turn at Rt. 642 or Rt. 636) off of Rt. 24 North from Appomattox. It is a right turn proceeding north on Rt. 24, several miles before you reach Mt. Rush. Andersonville is shown on the DeLorme Topo Map of Virginia on page No. 45. , , Children of Irene "Bessie" Elizabeth1 Spencer and Herbert Brown Moorman were as follows: i. LILLIAN SHACKELFORD2; b. 10 Aug 1904 at Roanoke, VA; was named after her Aunt Lillian (Moorman) Eldridge, she had red hair; m. Odell E. Drewry circa 1932 at maybe, VA; d. 7 Feb 1936 at age 31; bur. circa 12 Feb 1936 at Spencer Cemetery, Buckingham Co., VA; is buried at the cemetery on Hwy 642. The Spencer Cemetery, Andersonville, VA. Andersonville VA is located on Rt. 640, (Turn at Rt. 642 or Rt. 636) off of Rt. 24 North from Appomattox. It is a right turn proceeding north on Rt. 24, several miles before you reach Mt. Rush. Andersonville is shown on the DeLorme Topo Map of Virginia on page No. 45. ii. RICHARD HERBERT; b. circa 1907 at Roanoke, VA; m. Marian Hall circa 1935 at maybe, VA. He may have been a school teacher circa 1928 at maybe, VA. iii. HELEN ELIZABETH; m. Broughton E. Finnell; b. circa 1909 at Roanoke, VA. iv. CURTIS SPENCER; b. 26 May 1909 at probably, Buckingham Co., VA; d. 7 Jun 1923 at age 14; bur. circa 11 Jun 1923 at Spencer Cem., Buckingham, VA; buried at the cemetery on Hwy 642. Printed on: 07 Jun 2001 Prepared by: Leila Eldridge D'Aiutolo 53 Statesville Quarry Rd. Lafayette, NJ 07848-2612 [email protected] Bibliography Compiled by Janice J.R. Hull. Buckingham Burials, A Survey of Cemeteries in Buckingham County, Virginia., Vol I (Alexandria, VA: Hearthside Press, 1997). E-mail, Feb 2000. Eldridge, Thomas Moorman, Sr. Letter, c 1970. Endnotes

Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Buckingham/11140 Surname: Moseley, Guerrant, Jones ------------------------- My 3-great grandparents were Letitia Victoria Moseley and Peter R. Jones who married in Buckingham Co., VA 28 Sept 1831. They came to Texas before the Civil War. I would like to join the Huguenot Society on the Guerrant line, just haven't gotten around to the paperwork yet. Margaret Ann Thetford

Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Buckingham/11139 Surname: Moseley, Miller ------------------------- Buckingham Moseleys included William Francis Moseley 10 May 1774 Chesterfield County, Virbinia - died abt 1847/50 at home in Buckingham County, Virginia. He married (1) Mary Saunders 22 Mar 1792. One of their nine children was Eliza Moseley who married William Miller. These two lived in Missouri. The other children were Grandison, William C., Martha, [Eliza as above], Letitia Victoria, John arthur "Jack", Sarah, Mary Magdalene "Polly", and James S. Moseley William Moseley married (2) Sarah "Sallie" Wilson who lived until June 1857, died in Buckingham County, Virginia, two sons Daniel Willis Moseley and Benjamin Wilson Moseley. William Moseley was the son or Robert Peter Moseley and Magdalene Guerrant. He was the 10th child of 14. The lineage of Robert Moseley and Magdalen[e] Guerrant is well known. If I can be of further help, please let me know. Robert and Magdalen were my 5th great grandparents.

Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Buckingham/11138 Surname: Jarrett, Harvey, Carnefix, Legg, Proctor ------------------------- new webpage with photos: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Buckingham/11094

Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Buckingham/11137 Surname: Davis, McQuery or McQuary, Ayres ------------------------- Hi, I am still searching for my Davis ancestors from Buckingham county and can't seem to get past my gggrandfather. His name was Robert H. Davis b. 21 dec 1826. He was married to Malinda McQuery from Nelson Co. Their son Charles b. 31 July 1856 married to Lelia Ayres was my ggrandfather. I need further info on Robert H. Such as his parents and siblings and anything that would be of help. Thank you in advance Tammy

I've juist caught your msg ref Bondurant of January. Aunt "Marcie/Marchie" was great aunt to my husband, I believe that was the relationship. We pondered long about the "Bondurant" middle name and could come to no good reason for it other than the usual - that of a prominant name well known. AS well as we know, there was no relationship of Aunt Marcie to the Bondurants. (Yes, we know "Marcie" is only the way the smaller children in the family pronounced it.) Idalyn Stinson [email protected] ==================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: Roberta Sharp <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 6:38 PM Subject: [VABUCKIN] Re: BONDURANT > >DJ: > >"Aunt Marcia" Stinson (her middle name Bondurant prob. for no good reason > >that I know of) . . . > > A middle name of BONDURANT is probably a strong clue to an ancestral line. > John Pierre Bondurant was one of the Huguenots who came to Virginia in 1700. > Considerable research seems to have been done on these early immigrants. My > Bondurant ancestor was Jane, born about 1788 to Richard Bondurant and > Elizabeth > Cloud. Jane married Nathaniel born about 1809 in North Carolina, but > Nathaniel's > parents were from Buckingham County, Virginia. Does anyone recognize these > names? > > Roberta [email protected] > > > > ============================== > Search more than 150 million free records at RootsWeb! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/ > >

Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Va/Buckingham/11136 Surname: Eldridge ------------------------- Milton, I have two Rolfe Eldridge ancestors, Rolfe Eldridge, Jr. who married Mary Moseley, and his father Rolfe who married Susannah E. Walker. Leila Eldridge D'Aiutolo, a cousin of mine, has entered much of the Eldridge genealogy at www.familysearch.org. If either of those Rolfes are the one you're looking for, you can find lots of info there. Also, both of those Rolfes are in the book "Descendents of Pocohontas" if you can find it in a library somewhere. Actually, there are probably many more Rolfe Eldridges at the familysearch web site. Those are just the two who were direct ancestors of mine. There are a number of cousins and descendents of these two in other lines named Rolfe Eldridge. Hope its a match! :) ann

Kenneth, the book "Lost Buckingham County, Marriages" has: Guill, James & Emily Jimmerson 22 Nov 1854; married by John Spencer. GROOM: age 21, single, born Prince Edward Co., son of Nathaniel Guill and Caroline Guill, occupation: farmer BRIDE: age 18, single, born Buckingham Co., daughter of John Jimmerson & Lottey Jimmerson Hope this helps, Peg Janke ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth B. Guill" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 5:54 AM Subject: [VABUCKIN] Family of James Guill b.1833 > Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Buckingham/11135 > > Surname: GUILL, JAMERSON > ------------------------- > > I am looking for any information on the parents of James GUILL b1833 in > Prince Edward Co., VA m 22 nov 1854 in Buckingham Co., VA to Emily JAMERSON > b. 1835 in Buckingham Co., VA. James may be the son of Alexander GUILL, > JR. or Reuben GUILL. James seems to be the first GUILL to live in BUCKINGHAM > Co. and may be the father of Mildred GUILLb.1856 who married William Daniel > JAMERSON. > > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > >

I have Revolutionary War era ancestors named John SPENCER and William SPENCER, but they later lived in PATRICK Co. Does anyone know if they are of the same family as the Buckingham Co. Spencers? Libbie Griffin

Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Buckingham/11135 Surname: GUILL, JAMERSON ------------------------- I am looking for any information on the parents of James GUILL b1833 in Prince Edward Co., VA m 22 nov 1854 in Buckingham Co., VA to Emily JAMERSON b. 1835 in Buckingham Co., VA. James may be the son of Alexander GUILL, JR. or Reuben GUILL. James seems to be the first GUILL to live in BUCKINGHAM Co. and may be the father of Mildred GUILLb.1856 who married William Daniel JAMERSON.

Lois, I have two Martha Spencers in that time frame: Martha Spencer dau of Moses Spencer & Judith Ayres b 1808, married Isham Gilliam, died 1833 Martha L. Spencer dau of William Spencer & Elizabeth Baker b 8/4/1826, no further info Does Martha L. Rob Ayres -----Original Message----- From: *~~*~~* <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, June 02, 2001 8:39 PM Subject: [VABUCKIN] Spencer/Robertson family question >Does anyone know who were the parents of Martha Spencer who married to Thomas Robertson son of Hugh? It appears that she has a connection to Frances Spencer who was the widow of William Spencer. However as Frances did not marry William until 1823 and Martha's birth is calculated at about 1815 it seems that this is not her mother. It is possible that she is her step mother, but I have not been able to find records yet that show the relationship. Howver it appears that MArtha and Thomas' son Thomas JS inherited land from Frances. Also who are the parents of Lott Spencer who married Eliza Harris. There are several marriage connections between the Robertson family and his. Thanks for any information anyone can give. >Lois Mundy Todd > >______________________________

Thanks Ace Rob Ayres -----Original Message----- From: acieviajr <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, June 03, 2001 10:46 AM Subject: [VABUCKIN] RE- William Spencer > >Hi Rob! > > In the 1870 Buckingham Census John J Spencer is listed as follows. > > John J. Spencer 30 > >Betty 32 > >Albert 8 > >Robert L 6 > >John 4 > >Mildred 2 > > I hope this helps. > > Ace Via > > >

I am new to the listserve so I thought I'd let you know who I am researching. My ggrandfather was Jonas Wright who was married first to Mattie davis and then to Alice Poulston Steeger. My grandmother was Landonna Burke Wright who married Frank Clark Conkle. I am researching the Wrights, Huddlestons, Meadors, Flippen, Stratton, Johns, Scott and Hudgins. Right now I am looking for info on Seymour Smith Wright who first was married to a Banton who died during the 1919-20 Flu epidemic and then married a McFadden. His children were William James, John, Walter and Ruby. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Joe Conkle

Hi Rob! In the 1870 Buckingham Census John J Spencer is listed as follows. John J. Spencer 30 Betty 32 Albert 8 Robert L 6 John 4 Mildred 2 I hope this helps. Ace Via

Does anyone know who were the parents of Martha Spencer who married to Thomas Robertson son of Hugh? It appears that she has a connection to Frances Spencer who was the widow of William Spencer. However as Frances did not marry William until 1823 and Martha's birth is calculated at about 1815 it seems that this is not her mother. It is possible that she is her step mother, but I have not been able to find records yet that show the relationship. Howver it appears that MArtha and Thomas' son Thomas JS inherited land from Frances. Also who are the parents of Lott Spencer who married Eliza Harris. There are several marriage connections between the Robertson family and his. Thanks for any information anyone can give. Lois Mundy Todd

Hi Ann, I am descended from 3 of John Spencer's (b 1808) sisters. I have his son John James Spencer b 5/22/1840 but no information on his descendents. John (1808) father was William Spencer b 1774 who married Elizabeth (Betsy) Harris Baker. I have more info on Bakers and Spencers farther back.to share. I would love to have information on John Spencer (b1840) spouses (I know of 2) and children. I know of only one by Bettie Kish Shepard Hope to hear from you, Rob Ayres >-----Original Message----- >From: Ann Haynes <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 8:34 AM >Subject: [VABUCKIN] William Spencer > > >>Posted on: Buckingham County, Va Query Forum >>Reply Here: >http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Buckingham/11132 >> >>Surname: Spencer, Baker, Haynes >>------------------------- >> >>My husband is in the line of John Spencer b. 1808, through his son John >>James and his daughter, Minnie Spencer Haynes. I would be interested in >>information on the Baker family. >> >>______________________________ > >

These messages were on the Eldridge List. Since John Eldridge was born and grew up in Buckingham, I thought I'd pass them along. Leila --------------- USS Eldridge From: "Paul Maynard Ramey Jr" Sent: May 22, 2001 1:27 AM Subject: [ELDRIDGE-L] Re: need help with my Eldridge line Please reply if you know anything about these. Thanks. Paul P.S. Around 1940 or so American navy had a ship named USS ELDRIDGE. Anyone know what Eldridge it was named after? ----------------------- Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 15:57:44 -0000 From: "RICHARD A ELDRIDGE" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [ELDRIDGE-L] DE 173 Eldridge & Liberty Ship George Eldridge Hi Paul, DE 173 was named for Lcdr John Eldridge, Jr of VA. He was CO of Scouting Sqdn 71 aboard Aircraft Carrier Wasp and was killed in the Solomon Islands. Liberty Ship (class 441 Freighter) Named for George Eldridge was launched in 1944. Chief Boatswain Mate Eldridge. Developed the "Eldridge Rig" in the early days of WW2. Used extensively for underway replenishment by US Navy. This is the ship that I had a "vague memory" was named for Bosun Eldridge. Additional Info in > www.hazegray.org < Richard --------------------------- Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 20:06:43 -0500 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: [ELDRIDGE-L] USS ELDRIDGE SITES USS ELDRIDGE SITES: History and Info http://www.soteria.com/brown/letters/philly3.htm Pictures and Info http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-e/de173.htm ------------------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 17:48:59 -0400 From: Judge Frank Eldridge <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Subject: [ELDRIDGE-L] Re: ELDRIDGE-D Digest V01 #82 The query made was regarding the destroyer escort John Eldridge which was commissioned in 1944. John Eldridge was my Uncle and was born in Buckingham County, Virginia, the son of John Eldridge and Lillian Moorman Spencer Eldridge. In 1927 he graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy and trained as a pilot on the converted German cruiser that was made into the aircraft carrier Langley, flying bi-planes. He did test pilot work with the Dauntless Devistator dive bomber, crashing twice. When WW II broke out he was on the carrier Wasp in the North Atlantic commanding the 71st Wing as Lt. Commander under Squadron Commander Snowden. Their first mission was the ferrying of planes to the Island of Malta. After the Battle of the Coral Sea, one carrier was sunk and one badly damaged; therefore, the Carriers Hornet and Wasp were transferred to the Pacific to support the Marine landing in August of 1942 on Guadalcanal. During the operations the carrier Wasp was sunk while Eldridge's 71st squadron was in the air. They landed on the Hornet to refuel and rearm; there was no room on the carrier for their planes so they could stay but their planes would be pushed over the side or they could join the Marine air wing on the captured Japanese airfield renamed Henderson Field. Lt. Cmdt. Eldridge chose to take his planes to fight on and continued to do so through October. Twice Eldridge was shot down but returned through the Japanese lines with the help of natives and Coast Watchers. In late October, Eldridge received orders to return to the States to take over training at Pensacola Naval Air Station, the primary naval training area, but word came that under the cover of a storm a large Japanese task force of troopships and escorts was coming down the slot to land Re-enforcements. Cmdt. Eldridge took up a flight of volunteers to intercept the task force. He was credited with sinking a cruiser and breaking up the convoy; however, all planes were lost. His body was never recovered, but his bullet riddled plane and the body of his gunner were found in shallow water. Lt. Cmdt. Eldridge posthumously received the Navy Flying Cross, the second highest decoration to the Congressional Medal of Honor. Also the destroyer escort was named for him. More information is available in "The Lonely Vigil," "The Cactus Air Force," "The History of the Marine Air Force in WWII," and "The U.S. Naval History of WW II." Sincerely yours, Frank M. Eldridge

HI All , I have been meaning to do this for some time and just never made the time..last night I decided to get at least some of it together.. I am not sure how many on the list know to what extent the really old newspapers of Va. have been preserved ..I know I did not until I found death of ggggrandfather in newspaper...ironically in the same paper on the front page was a suit naming him and others in Buckingham Co...there were several suits that had to be posted in Richmond paper...the names I am sending today were what I could read from the front page of the ViriginIA Argus..published in April of 1807. I thought I would at least send the names as someone just might be looking for these folks. Court record FEb. court 1807 JOHN WESLEY GREEN, ELIZABETH GREEN, HENRY GREEN infant , all children and legal representives of GREENBERRY GREEN deceased against CARONHAPPOCK(this was a first name :) CHANDLER, widow and relict of ISSAC CHANDLER deceased,AGNES CHANDLER, SUSANNA CHANDLER, ISSAC CHANDLER,THOMAS CHANDLER,PATSY CHANDLER, and CARONHAPPOCK(THAT NAME AGAIN) CHANDLER, children and legal representives of ISSAC CHANDLER deceased....in suit it mentions that the CHANDLER group are no longer inhabitants of the Commonwealth. Jan court 1807 ARCHIBALD AUSTIN against CHARLES MATTHEWS, WALTER IRVINE(my ggggrandfather), JOHN IRVINE , SAMUEL BRANSFORD. In this one MATTHEWS has moved from area Feb 1807 court JOHN CLARKE , NANCY CLARKhis wife , late NANCY WILLIAMSON, DR. LETSON BIRD , SUSANNA BIRD lateSUSANNA WILLIAMSON, JOHN GRIFFIN , SALLY GRIFFIN his wife , lateSALLY WILLIAMSON, PETTERSON FHEAT?? & ELIZABETH his wife, late ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON, PETER WILLIAMSON, WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, PATSY WILLIAMSON, POLLY WILLIAMSON, (another)WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, son of CHARLES WILLIAMSON,deceased who was the son of MICAJAH WILLIAMSON deceased,...all except the younger WILLIAM(son of CHARLES) are specifically named as the children of MICAJAH WILLIAMSON deceased. The WILLIAMSON group were no longer living in the Commonwealth (thus the notice in paper) There was also another column on the front page but I only could read a little bit of it..will look to see if I have better copy...THOMAS WRIGHT JR. was the only name I could make out...the only reason I knew it was Buckingham was that R. ELDRIDGE JR. registered it as Deputy Clerk as he had done the others. Hope this helps someone...I will check the few other copies of papers (different ones) that I have and see what other names might be there. Mary BUCKINGHAM COUNTY NAMES: IRVINE/IRVING, LEWIS, PAYNE

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