Janice, This link will give you a little about the history of Oregon Hill. http://www.richmondneighborhoods.org/oregonhill.html David

Listers: Have obtained information that my great-grandmother was married "on Oregon Hill" between 1875-76. Have located a map for 1864 that shows Oregon Hill but only shows the State Penitentiary as being in that area. Are there any historians out there that might be able to give me some ideas about Oregon Hill and why she may have been married on there and perhaps where? Was this similar to a suburb? Marriage was Melissa Ann Richardson, born 1856-58, to John W. Simmons, no other information known. Am trying to find ancestors for Melissa and have a large brick wall. Any help appreciated! Thanks Janice

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 2:18 PM Subject: Re: SUBSCRIBE > > Seeking information on my ancestor, Charles Lewis, and his wife Susanna. Charles Lewis is listed in the 1783 tax census for Richmond. > His property is managed by Charles Hayes, but he(Charles Lewis) is listed as the owner. I am trying to find information on Charles wife Susanna. She and Charles purchased property in Rockets Landing > (sometime in the late 1700's). Charles served as a Seamen in the Revolutionary War, and then joined the Colonial Sevices. He was in the Battle of Camden SC,and moved to Richmond shortly after leaving the > service. His brother, Ambrose, who also served in the RW stated that he left the service at James River. If anyone can assist me in finding information on Charles wife, I would appreciate it. Her maiden name > may have been Massey, or Webb. > > Anita Wills > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 12:48 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} LEWIS, HAGUE, YOUNG , OMBUDSON, HAYES, ROBERTSON, ROCKETS LANDING ARE A OF RICHMOND > > I have a copy of two transactions for property in the Rockets Landing section of The City of Richmond (Henrico County). One is dated May 11, 1796, and the other, August 20, 1797. Both are deeds selling property in the Rockets Landing area of The City of Richmond. The deeds mention that the Lewis's reside in Henrico County. I have a 1783 tax schedule showing Charles Lewis as the owner of a property in The City of Richmond, Ward II. Charles did not live on the property, but his daughter (and my direct ancestor), did live there, and was mentioned as a tithable. There was also a Catherine Robertson living on the property. One deed mentions Charles and Susanna Lewis, and the other only mentions Susanna. I would like to find more information on Susanna Lewis, marriage license etc. I am not certain that she is the mother of my direct ancestor, Nancy Lewis. > > The purchasers of Rocket Landing property were John Hague, and Robert Omberson. The witnesses on the Hague deed were John Young, Gilley Lewis, Mark Vansewall (?), and Azel Galt. I do not believe Charles Lewis signed the deed, as both signatures look the same. It looks like Susannah Lewis signed both names. One of the witnesses for the Omberson deed was a John Braddock. The property was sold at One Hundred and Fifty Pounds. > > Charles Lewis served in the Revolutionary War out of Fredericksburg, along with his brother Ambrose. Gilley Lewis shows up in Fredericksburg, and on documents filed by Ambrose. My guess is that Charles continued on as a Seamen after the Revolutionary War. I would like to find the deed in which the Lewis' purchased the property, or any information that other Lewis researchers may have. I am particularly interested in any information about Susannah Lewis, and Rockets Landing. There was a company called Lewis Lipkin (or Hipkin), that may have been owned by Charles. > > Any, and all assistance is appreciated. > > Anita Wills > > Anita Wills > >

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beverly, Blevins, Bolling, Bowden, Chew, Cooper, Evans, Jackson, Lewis, Pinn, Powell, Rogers, Rowe Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/2486 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Charles Lewis, and his spouse Susanna, of the City of Richmond. Charles owned property in Ward II of the City of Richmond, and is listed in the 1783 tax index. Susanna Lewis is listed on property that they sold in the Rockets Landing Section of Richmond, during the same time period. Charles Lewis was classified as a Mulatto in the records I have found. He also served in the Revolutionary War out of Fredericksburg Virginia. Please email me with any information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Aston, Cocke, Eppes, Bolling, Pledge, Stratton, Parrish, Rutherford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/2485 Message Board Post: I wonder if anyone might know who these Astons are, listed on a 1890 tax list: Aston, Alexander Goochland 1789 Personal A 01 Aston, Daniel Goochland 1789 Personal A 01 Aston, John Henrico 1790 Personal A 21 Aston, Samuel Goochland 1789 Personal A 01 Thanks! Mac

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/WBC.2ACI/2439.1.1 Message Board Post: I've already tried ussearch they just were able to find my adoptive mother which I already no where she is. It's posted all over ancestry. If you have anymore idea's please let me no. I appreciate the response. I haven't had on in months. Tells me there are still people willing to help

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/WBC.2ACI/2439.1 Message Board Post: Did you go to <www.ussearch.com>? Put each name, city they live in and approximate age and print out the list. Also go to <ancestry.com> and type in the names for addresses. Let us know what happens.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Owen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2484 Message Board Post: Need to find Parents of Richardson Owen born between 1797 and 1800. Thank You Joan

Greetings, I am new to this list, and seeking information on my ancestor, Charles Lewis, and his wife Susanna. Charles Lewis is listed in the 1783 tax census for Richmond. His property is managed by Charles Hayes, but he (Charles Lewis) is listed as the owner. I am trying to find information on Charles wife Susanna. She and Charles purchased property in Rockets Landing (sometime in the late 1700's). Charles served as a Seamen in the Revolutionary War, and then joined the Colonial Sevices. He was in the Battle of Camden SC, and moved to Richmond shortly after leaving the service. If anyone can assist me in finding information on Charles wife, I would appreciate it. Her maiden name may have been Massey, or Webb. Anita Wills ===== ftDNA Results posted at: http://www.familytreedna.com/ftLogin.asp?kit=8718 http://talkinghistory.oah.org/arch2003.html#Anchor-54865 The Pen Is Mightier Then The Sword

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/WBC.2ACI/2483 Message Board Post: In search of a William(billy) Stevens or Stephens III who's father was my second cousin..His father was also a Richmond city policman at one time...Doing history on Slater side of my family and need to contact this man..Thank You Gene McCabe

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/WBC.2ACI/2482.1.1 Message Board Post: 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/an/WBC.2ACI/2446.1 Message Board Post: Since your father was born in April 1910, he should be on the 1910 Federal Census (taken in May 1910). 1920 and Go to <ancestry.com> and type in his name. With membership you can get the page number he is on and actually see it. You will find out with whom/where he was living. His age would be 1/12, meaning he was one month old. Check the 1920 and 1930 censuses also. Go to <www.vitalrec.com/> for info on birth, marriage and death records for the State of Virginia. You say there is no record of his birth, so you need to see his marriage records. I would contact the Virginia State Library (<google.com>, and ask whether Dr. Selden's birth records are in their archives. Your dad probably signed up for Social Security (started in 1935), and <ancestry.com> has records of his application. See your local Social Security office after you get his Social Security number.

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/WBC.2ACI/2482.1 Message Board Post: Go to search engine <google.com>. First type in "South Harris St." - you'l see a map. Second, type in "Richmond, VA tobacco company on South Harris St.."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Atkinson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/2482 Message Board Post: 1920 Census shows my great grandparents living on South Harris Street & my great grandfather working as a tobacco tinner. What was the name of the Tobacco company? Where is present day South Harris Street?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burton Isaac Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WBC.2ACI/2481 Message Board Post: I am trying to tie up some loose links in my Burton geneology coming from Henrico County, VA to Pulaski County, KY. Does anyone know anything about P.T. Burton & Nancy Isaac (both around 1830 or so) or his father, John Gillian Burton. The latter was a Methodist minister I believe. JGB was born in 1812 but there is no other info or spouse listed. Any info, suggestions, or leads are appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Herman, Birchmeier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/978.1 Message Board Post: I don't know that much about how we may be related. I can tell you my great grandmother was Elizabeth Herman and married Michael Birchmeier & they came from around Germany. she had at least one child she named Herman Cornelius B...Thank you Jerry

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pritchett, Walthall, Worsham, Ligon, Archer Harris Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WBC.2ACI/2479.2 Message Board Post: I don't know if this will be of interest, but in the HENRICO COURT ORDER BOOK 1678-1693, I found the following. "Pg. 362: 1 April 1690: There is due to Mr. Richard Kennon, 8000 acres for importatioon of: "Ralph Blankinship".......... (Ralph Blankinship was one of 160 people listed as being imported by Mr. Richard Kennon - usually awarded 50 acres per person. It does not say when they were imported or from where.) However, further in the book under AGES AS GIVEN IN DEPOSITION IN 1688-1697 BOOK: "Pg. 577: 2 April 1695: Ralph Blankinship, 33". This not only gives his age, but also tells you there was a court action in which he participated. Jan Pritchett-Litvin

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/WBC.2ACI/2479.1 Message Board Post: In the Henrico Court Orders 1678-1693 I found the following: