If you have a WRIGHT line that doesn't appear to connect to the Virginia Wrights, this may be a clue where to look. On page 66 of Ellsworth Marshall Rust's book, "Rust of Virginia", there is this entry for a Rust / Wright connection. " Mrs. S A Melins, widow of Esley Melins, writing from 439 10th Street, South Brooklyn, New York, Date 9 Aug 1887, she says: My brother W H Rust called this morning. We are not well informed as to our genealogical record on the Rust side. Our father, Samuel Rust, was the youngest of seven brothers, all the rest of whom died without heirs excepting Clement Rust whose descendants now reside in Delaware in the vicinity of the reailroad that passes thru the state near FArmington, I believe. Our father was born 1797 and died in Delaware 1871 on his homestead there. For many years he was a resident of New York City where he invented and manufactured the Washington Printing Press referred to in Harper's Magazine for the year 1875. He married a New Yorker, Miss WRIGHT, who died leaving three daughters and one son, John W Rust, now deceased. The daughters married Sarah A Rust to a Mr. Esley Melins of New York City, who died suddenly in Dallas, Texas, ten years ago. He was at the head of a wholesale shoe store in New York. His second marriage, a Miss Rowe, cousin to his first wife, who was from Dutchess County, NY. Three daughters and two sons, the result of this marriage. One son, W H, the other Samuel of Cincinnatti. After her death, he contracted a marriage when a very old man with a young girl. She is now remarried and we know nothing of her whereabouts or her family. Mr Peter N Rust, now deceased who was in Baltimore, was our father's double cousin, fathers were brothers and mothers were sisters. (Author's Note: Mrs Melins evidentally refers to 50A25 - Peter Newton Rust, whose father, 4-A8- John Rust had wife, Sally Jackson. It was his grandfather # 350 John Rust, who was brother of # 351 Peter Rust, according to the best available evidence.) Continuing, Mrs Melins writes: My Grandmother's name was Sarah A Jackson. Her father a surgeon in the English Navy, whilst grandfather, Peter Rust, was on the Continental side, advancing goods and produce for the service of the Continental Army. After the war he was tendered the Continental money used at that time, but it amounted to nothing." End Quote. 1 William Rust, immigrant 102 Samuel Rust b.@ 1675 + Martha 211 Peter Rust b.@1710 + Sarah Newton, + Elizabeth Newton, sister of 1st wife. 351 Peter Rust b. aft 1748 Inherited land in Dorchester Co, MD. + Sarah A 'Sally' Jackson 4-A Samuel Rust b.1797 + Miss WRIGHT, + Miss Rowe, cousin of Ms. Wright; + Unknown. 5 -- John W Rust, d. bef 1887 5-- Sarah A Rust + Esley Melins 5-- 2 other dau's of whom no available info.

To all Fauquier "listers" : I'm very interested in learning whether anyone knows of any plat type land maps (showing ownership of land, and owners names) of Fauquier County 1800 or prior ?? (I haven't heard of any such maps, but maybe some of you have). I have a copy of the Eugene Scheel map, and through the gracious assistance of a list member I recently obtained a copy of Josiah Dickinson map locating land some leases/ownership within the Manor of Leeds (basically prior to 1800). The section of Fauquier County in which I am most interested would be along the course of Goose Creek, as it flows from its' headwaters in Manassas Gap just west of Linden, into Loudoun County (at about 5 miles west of Middleburg; or a mile west of the former Atoka). If there are any such, please advise a source for the maps. Thanks very much !

1815 Fauquier County, VA Landowners ALLEN, Mary; Marsh Run; 14SE. Hope this helps, Chocy

One online source credits this poem to "Darlene Stevens (published in Genealogy Bulletin No. 39 page 28) "

Chocy, Would you mind checking to see if there are any Allens listed in your book? I dont have a first name. Thank you, Tosca

In a message dated 12/21/2003 6:47:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, franrussell@yahoo.com writes: > SO - I'm not sure if the Thompson L. Smith you referred to is the son of > Augustine & Susannah, or Charles and Louisa. If you look at the dates you > listed, if Thompson was married in 1808, their son couldn't have married anyone > in 1798. I have Thompson L. Smith as the son of Augustine and Susannah. You are right - Thompson's son couldn't have married in 1808. Back to the drawing board! I picked up a lot of this data years ago and was just waiting for someone to help make sense out of it. Thanks so much!! Gloria in MD galbinak@aol.com

I think something happened when I hit forward let's try again. Janean > The "Census Taker" > > It was the first day of census, and all through the land; > The pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. > > He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride; > His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. > A long winding ride down a road barely there; > Toward the smell of fresh bread wafting up through the air. > > The woman was tired, with lines on her face; > And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. > She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table; > And she answered his questions ... the best she was able. > > He asked of her children ... Yes, she had quite a few; > The oldest was twenty, the youngest not quite two. > She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; > his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. > > She noted each person who lived there with pride; > And she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. > He noted the sex, the colour, the age .. > The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. > > At the number of children, she nodded her head; > And saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. > The places of birth she "never forgot"; > Was it Kansas? or Utah? Or Oregon ... or not? > They came from Scotland, of that she was clear; > But she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. > > They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; > They could read some and write some ... though really not much. > > When the questions were answered, his job there was done; > So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. > We can imagine his voice loud and clear; > "May God Bless you all for another ten years." > > Now picture a time warp ... it's now you and me; > As we search for the people on our family tree. > We squint at the census and scroll down so slow; > As we search for that entry from long, long ago. > > Could they only imagine on that long ago day; > That the entries they made would effect us this way? > If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel; > And the searching that makes them so increasingly real. > We can hear if we listen the words they impart; > Through their blood in our veins and their voices in our heart. > > Author Unknown > > > Happy Holidays to ALL! > ----- Original Message ----- From: Janean Ray To: Wilson ; White ; Loudoun ; Fauquire ; Adams ; Jefferson ; Chester ; Chinn ; Prince William ; King and Queen ; Westmoreland ; Morrow ; Middlesex ; Beveridge ; Berry Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 11:02 AM Subject: A Census Story This was forwarded from another list I'm on and maybe it's the Holiday emotions but it really struck a cord in my heart. I hope you all enjoy this. Janean Just remember........ 100 years from now.... it will be us they are talking about!

This was forwarded from another list I'm on and maybe it's the Holiday emotions but it really struck a cord in my heart. I hope you all enjoy this. Janean Just remember........ 100 years from now.... it will be us they are talking about!

Merry Christmas, Carol, 1815 Loudoun County, VA Landowners ADAMS, Matthew; 1/2S of Little RV; 12SW. ADAMS, Richard; Goose CK; 5SW. ADAMS, Samuel; northside Goose CK; 6S. HUTCHISON, Andrew; Fairfax line near Little River Turnpike RD; 16S. HUTCHISON, George; Fairfax line and Little River Turnpike RD; 16S. HUTCHISON, John; of Prince William County, life; Bull Run; 13S. HUTCHISON, Joshua; Fairfax line and Elk Run; 16S. HUTCHISON, Lewis=16S. HUTCHISON, Nathan; Bull Run; 12S. HUTCHISON, Nathan;=12SE. HUTCHISON, Reubin; Mountain RD and Little River Turnpike RD; 12S. HUTCHISON, Sampson=12S. NORTEN, Nathaniel; 1/2N of Goose CK; 16W. 1815 Fauquier County, VA Landowners ADAMS, James; Goose CK; 24NW. ADAMS, James=15NW. ADAMS, Josias; Goose CK; 24NW. ADAMS, Littleton; Goose CK; 24NW. ADAMS, Mathew, of Loudoun County; Carters Run; 14NW. ADAMS, Samuel; Carters Run; 14 and 1/2 NW. ADAMS, Thomas; Goose CK; 24NW. ADAMS, Turner; Cobler MTN, Goose CK; 20NW. ADAMS, William; Rappahannock; 24SE. ADAMS, Willis=12NW. HUTCHISON-none NORTON-none NOLAND, Lloyd, of Loudoun County; north side Bulll Run MTN; 20NE. NOLAN, Jermima; Turkey Run; 2SE. 1815 Fairfax County, VA Landowners ADAMS, Abednego, estate; Little Rocky Run; 8SW. ADAMS, Ann; dower Centerville, Little Rocky Run; 7W. ADAMS, Edward; Wolf Trap; 7N. ADAMS, George; Centerville; 7W, 7 and 1/2 W. ADAMS, George; Gum Spring; 15SE. ADAMS, Hannah; Pimmit Run; 11NE, 10NE. ADAMS, John; Difficult Run; 4N. ADAMS, Saml.; Difficult Run; 4N. ADAMS, Wesley; Holmses Run; 9NE. HUTCHERSON, Benjamin; Gum Spring RD; 10 and 1/2W. HUTCHERSON, Joshua; Cub Run; 10NW, 9 and 1/2NW. HUTCHERSON, Samuel, heirs; Cub Run; 10NW. NORTON-none Hope this helps and that you have a wonderful holiday season, Chocy RITTER/RUTTER/RETTER Reseacher (I am not researching the ADAMS, HUTCHISON, NORTON families)

1815 Fauquier County, VA Landowners SMITH, Augustin; Goose CK, Cobler MTn: 20NW, 21NW. SMITH, Augustin; Licking Run; 11E. SMITH, DARNALL; Elk Run; 13E. CHILTON, Samuel=18E. CHILTON, Sarah, of Loudoun County; Crummits Run; 15NW. CHILTON, Stephen; Kettle Run; 6NE and 7NE. CHILTON, Thomas; Great Run;; 4NW. Hope this helps, Chocy

I am descended from a JAMES SMITH who was living in Montgomery Co., Va. about 1800. Does anyone have the line of the James Smith mentioned below? Could it be the same one? Anyone know who James (below) married? Thanks, G. Lee Hearl >>>>>>> The estate of Augustine SMITH Sr. was divided in 1781 between Joseph, Thomas, Matthew, John, James, William, Augustine Jr. (who m. Susannah Darnall), and the youngest who all happened to be sisters, Susannah, Anna and Elizabeth.<<<<<<<<<<, G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.

Jim, I know you've had other replies. But, I just recently did some digging on these folks and thought I'd chime in once before I go into Christmas hibernation.... The estate of Augustine SMITH Sr. was divided in 1781 between Joseph, Thomas, Matthew, John, James, William, Augustine Jr. (who m. Susannah Darnall), and the youngest who all happened to be sisters, Susannah, Anna and Elizabeth. There were three CHILTON brothers, George, Thomas and Joseph. They were the sons of John Chilton and Lettice Blackwell. George m. (1792) Mary Ball, d/o John. Thomas m. Jane Corbin, wrd/o John Blackwell. Joseph m. Ann Smith, d/o Thomas Smith, dec'd. (son of A. Sr. and Bro. of A. Jr.) The three CHILTON brothers had two sisters - Lucy, who married Wm. Ransdell, and Nancy, who married Augustine Smith (III). This Augustine Smith was the son of Thomas Smith, the son of Augustine Sr and the brother of Augustine Jr. I pieced this together with a variety of books containing extracts of records, such as Fauq. Families, Gott's marr's book, etc. -Nancy -----Original Message----- From: Jim Burgess [mailto:jim@promobiz.biz] Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 12:27 PM To: VAFAUQUI-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAFAUQUI] Augustine son of Augustine SMITH & Ann "Nancy" MARSHALL Dear Fauquier County, Virginia Genealogist Nancy CHILTON was born 20 Oct 1771. Nancy married Augustine SMITH 13 Dec 1798 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Was this Augustine Smith the son of Augustine Smith and Ann "Nancy" MARSHALL? Jim Burgess ______________________________

Nancy Smith is the daughter of John Smith (of Bumbry) and Ann Ball. Infirmation should be available at my website, URL given in the tagline below. If you need additional information, let me know. Regards... Jim Ball On 21 Dec 2003 at 14:36, Skip wrote: > Can anyone help me with information on this > SMITH? > > NANCY SMITH that married Charles Christy; > Married December 23, 1786 in Fauquier Co. > > Their daughter Minnie Christy married > William "Willis" Thompson on August 4, 1822 > in Fauquier. Willis Thompson died about 1833. > I would appreciate any help with either of these > names. Happy Holidays > Thank You > Skip -- Please visit "The Ball Family of Carter's Run" http://web.raex.com/~jdball

My notes show that Augustine & Ann Smith's son, Thomas, married Elizabeth Adams. Their son Augustine married Ann "Nancy" Chilton. Augustine & Susanna (Darnall) Smith had a son Thompson Smith who married Polly James. I do not have any information that I consider definite on any of his children. Augustine & Susanna Smith's children were: Mary Muse Smith (1781 - ) married Jeremiah Darnall, son Augustine Darnall Nancy Smith (1781 - ) married Dudley Bayliss Joseph D. Smith (1783 - ) married Mary Lyons Thompson Smith (1785 - ) married Polly James Darnall Smith (1788 - ) married Jane Brady Marshall Smith (1790 - ) married Mary Ann Smith Wilford (or Wilfred) (1793 - ) married Mary Elizabeth George Louisa Ann Smith (1799 - ) married Charles Burris Smith (f. wm. Smith, m. Nancy Ann Ashby): I have their children listed as Jane "Jenny" B Smith (1837 - 1874) m. William Adams Cury Adelia J. Smith (1822- 1865) m Nimrod T. Ashby Thompson L. Smith (1823 - ) m Emily Louisa Ann Smith (1828 - ) m. James McDonald Briggs Joseph D. Smith m. Martha Leonard SO - I'm not sure if the Thompson L. Smith you referred to is the son of Augustine & Susannah, or Charles and Louisa. If you look at the dates you listed, if Thompson was married in 1808, their son couldn't have married anyone in 1798. BUT - I have the son of Augustine & Ann Marshall Smith, Thomas, as the father of the Augustine that married Ann "Nancy" Chilton. I would be interested in seeing your information and/or documentation, as perhaps I am misunderstanding your response. GALBINAK@aol.com wrote: Johan Adams and Sarah Stacy Gibbons were my 5G Grandparents. So I have "collected" all sorts of collateral data. I have some dates to add to Fran Russell's names. I have put these dates - none of which I would swear to - in [ ] next to her names in the following: <[abt 1725-1782], son Augustine [d.1831] married[1780] to Susanna Darnall. Son Thomas[1747-1796] (brother of Augustine) married [1769] Ellizabeth Adams[1754-] (daughter of John Adams (1718-1781) and Sarah Stacy Gibbons (1725-1795). >> Now, I have the following in my notes: Augustine and Susannah Darnall's son Thompson L. Smith m. 1808 Fauquier Co. Mary (Polly) James. Their son Augustine m. 1798 Nancy Chilton (1771-). I would appreciate any corrections as my head is now swimming... Do these dates make sense? Thanks! Gloria in MD galbinak@aol.com ==== VAFAUQUI Mailing List ==== Visit the Fauquier County USGenWeb Home Page! http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafauqui/fqva.htm Be sure to bookmark it!!! --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing

Thanks for this helpful information...and, thank you for your patience and understanding. Paul ...Your family is one of nature's masterpieces (my fortune-cookie fortune!)

Can anyone help me with information on this SMITH? NANCY SMITH that married Charles Christy; Married December 23, 1786 in Fauquier Co. Their daughter Minnie Christy married William "Willis" Thompson on August 4, 1822 in Fauquier. Willis Thompson died about 1833. I would appreciate any help with either of these names. Happy Holidays Thank You Skip

Johan Adams and Sarah Stacy Gibbons were my 5G Grandparents. So I have "collected" all sorts of collateral data. I have some dates to add to Fran Russell's names. I have put these dates - none of which I would swear to - in [ ] next to her names in the following: <<My notes show Augustine Smith[1720-1781] married[abt 1745] to Ann Marshall [abt 1725-1782], son Augustine [d.1831] married[1780] to Susanna Darnall. Son Thomas[1747-1796] (brother of Augustine) married [1769] Ellizabeth Adams[1754-] (daughter of John Adams (1718-1781) and Sarah Stacy Gibbons (1725-1795). >> Now, I have the following in my notes: Augustine and Susannah Darnall's son Thompson L. Smith m. 1808 Fauquier Co. Mary (Polly) James. Their son Augustine m. 1798 Nancy Chilton (1771-). I would appreciate any corrections as my head is now swimming... Do these dates make sense? Thanks! Gloria in MD galbinak@aol.com

I have received several emails of the same. Is there something wrong with the site? It keeps repeating itself.

The Moses Green marriage to Mary Blackwell was listed in the Fauquier County Marriages by John K. Gott. The Moses Green that I posted from Culpeper County was from the book Green's Notes. I passed this on, because it was asked about Moses Green/Green's being involved with the Blackwell's and being back and forth from Culpeper & Fauquier. I am not related, but thought I would past on the information I found from my sources. On the Fauquier County marriages there were many Green's. June

The Moses GREEN who was appointed guardian to his minor children was not the same Moses GREEN that married Mary BLACKWELL. This Moses GREEN was the husband of Harriet BASYE, daughter to James BASYE and Elizabeth TAYLOR. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph TAYLOR and Peggy ?. Peggy TAYLOR died in Fauquier county around 1831, devising property to the children of Moses GREEN. As they were minors, Moses had to come to the Fauquier court to be appointed guardian on their behalf. His son, Aylette GREEN, was my husband's greatgrandfather. This Moses GREEN was one of the thirteen children of William GREEN and Mary ? of Culpeper county and the grandson of James GREEN and Elizabeth TAPP. I have found no connection between this James GREEN family and the Robert GREEN line of Culpeper, although they share many of the same given names. Carolyn Green _________________________________________________________________ Enjoy the holiday season with great tips from MSN. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx