My apologies to the list, but this is the easiest way to contact subscribers: When I mailed Northern Virginia Genealogy in October, I included 2 sample copies, one addressed to my husband, and one to myself. His came in a week, my just arrived yesterday! If you are a subscriber to NVG, and have not received Vol. 6, please contact your postman. Thank you. Ms. Marty Hiatt, CGRS "Document what you find, listen to what you are told, and especially, love and respect your work." John Morris CGRS is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board.

Loudoun county was formed in 1757 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tosca K. Simms" <tkwhsimms@hovac.com> To: <VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 3:01 PM Subject: Re: [VALOUDOU-L] Will or Death's > Tootsie wrote: > > > What year did Loudoun Co. start keeping records for a wills or death? > > Thank you > > > > Probably when the county was formed. Write to the courthouse for what > you want. > Any courthouse address can be found on the county pages - example: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/loudoun.html > and then click on Vital Records Information...that tells you how much per > page, etc and to whom to write. > Every county is listed under the USGenWeb site; just follow the links to > get to the state and then the county you want. Probably when the county > was formed. Write to the courthouse for what you want. > Any courthouse address can be found on the county pages - example: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/loudoun.html > and then click on Vital Records Information...that tells you how much per > page, etc and to whom to write. > Every county is listed under the USGenWeb site; just follow the links to > get to the state and then the county you want. > http://www.usgenweb.com/thestates.html > Good luck with your research. > Tosca > > > > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > Join the Rootsweb Genealogical Data Cooperative. > Rootsweb members & sponsors are who make this list possible. > http://www.rootsweb.com >

Tootsie wrote: > What year did Loudoun Co. start keeping records for a wills or death? > Thank you > Probably when the county was formed. Write to the courthouse for what you want. Any courthouse address can be found on the county pages - example: http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/loudoun.html and then click on Vital Records Information...that tells you how much per page, etc and to whom to write. Every county is listed under the USGenWeb site; just follow the links to get to the state and then the county you want. Probably when the county was formed. Write to the courthouse for what you want. Any courthouse address can be found on the county pages - example: http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/loudoun.html and then click on Vital Records Information...that tells you how much per page, etc and to whom to write. Every county is listed under the USGenWeb site; just follow the links to get to the state and then the county you want. http://www.usgenweb.com/thestates.html Good luck with your research. Tosca

What year did Loudoun Co. start keeping records for a wills or death? Thank you Tootsie thelma1@ameritech.net

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Have you tried -- http://ketoctin.8m.com/ http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/VA/Loudoun/#transcriptions http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/loudoun.html http://www.lva.lib.va.us/dlp/index.htm http://www.sos.state.ky.us/intranet/Revwscr.htm http://www.treelines.com/military.htm http://personal.pitnet.net/primarysources/#16 CGarr34@aol.com wrote: > Can anyone tell me the atmosphere in Loudoun Co. during and surrounding the > Rev. War -- or where to get that information. Was there actual fighting there > -- where would recruits that were in the 11 Virginia Regiment have served? > Thanks, Carol > > ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== > To contact Listowner: > Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com

Yes indeed I was watching that show. I have been as well as cousins have been pursuing our shearer line and have followed it back to George Shearer born approx 1777 but where we have no clues. We are an Irish line or Scot-Irish Armstrong County PA in 1830 but can't seem to locate any information that will help to find his father or place of birth. I am grasping at straws here but what the heck!! Joy Shearer Fulgham -----Original Message----- From: John and Bronwen Souders [mailto:souders_j@mediasoft.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 4:44 AM To: VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [VALOUDOU-L] Shearer Joy, Were you watching Antiques Roadshow --from Las Vegas!--the other night?? We were interested/amazed to see a desk on the show made 1770 in Loudoun County by John Shearer, appraised for $45,000. It was for a "Sarah Millhollern" --we think it was Sarah Millhollan or Millholland"-- and are going to pursue that. The owner was one "Kate".. I will check with a local man who is researching Loudoun cabinet makers... Meaznwhile, you might check with MESDA, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts: in 1995 I asked for a printout of Northern Virginia Craftsmen, early 1700s to early 1800s and Shearer really should be there but maddeningly, somehow I am missing the 5 pages he should be listed in. Some years ago, they went to each county and did an exhaustive search for information of local craftsmen. They are a WONDerful resource. If you telephone them at 9910-721-7360 (They are in Winston Salem NC), and give them the name and location, I believe they can look him up on the spot. The only charge, at least six years ago, was for xeroxing at 10 cents a page for their infor and postage. Good luck. If I find anything more, I'll let you know. Bronwen Souders in Waterford Loudoun County -----Original Message----- From: Joy Fulgham [mailto:joyful@trivergent.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 4:05 AM To: VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Shearer I am looking for information on John Shearer a Scott irish cabinet maker in the 1700's. Does any one have any information on this family. Joy ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== Join the Rootsweb Genealogical Data Cooperative. Rootsweb members & sponsors are who make this list possible. http://www.rootsweb.com ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== To contact Listowner: Rena Worthen doreatr@rbnet.com Researching JEWEL in Loudoun Co.

Joy, Were you watching Antiques Roadshow --from Las Vegas!--the other night?? We were interested/amazed to see a desk on the show made 1770 in Loudoun County by John Shearer, appraised for $45,000. It was for a "Sarah Millhollern" --we think it was Sarah Millhollan or Millholland"-- and are going to pursue that. The owner was one "Kate".. I will check with a local man who is researching Loudoun cabinet makers... Meaznwhile, you might check with MESDA, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts: in 1995 I asked for a printout of Northern Virginia Craftsmen, early 1700s to early 1800s and Shearer really should be there but maddeningly, somehow I am missing the 5 pages he should be listed in. Some years ago, they went to each county and did an exhaustive search for information of local craftsmen. They are a WONDerful resource. If you telephone them at 9910-721-7360 (They are in Winston Salem NC), and give them the name and location, I believe they can look him up on the spot. The only charge, at least six years ago, was for xeroxing at 10 cents a page for their infor and postage. Good luck. If I find anything more, I'll let you know. Bronwen Souders in Waterford Loudoun County -----Original Message----- From: Joy Fulgham [mailto:joyful@trivergent.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 4:05 AM To: VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Shearer I am looking for information on John Shearer a Scott irish cabinet maker in the 1700's. Does any one have any information on this family. Joy ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== Join the Rootsweb Genealogical Data Cooperative. Rootsweb members & sponsors are who make this list possible. http://www.rootsweb.com

Can anyone tell me the atmosphere in Loudoun Co. during and surrounding the Rev. War -- or where to get that information. Was there actual fighting there -- where would recruits that were in the 11 Virginia Regiment have served? Thanks, Carol

Hello List for Loudoun County, Virginia. Can anyone tell me how to find my great grandfather's birth certificate? He was Henry TAYLOR and he was born on February 18, 1824 in Leesburg. His parents were Thomas and Penelope RICHARDS TAYLOR. His father Thomas TAYLOR was also born in Loudoun Co. on February 10, 1783 to Thomas and Sarah MUSGROVE TAYLOR. Any information on the above mentioned would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mary K Leitner e-mail: maryl@wwwebservice.net url: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=marykl

I am looking for information on John Shearer a Scott irish cabinet maker in the 1700's. Does any one have any information on this family. Joy

One of the reasons ages may be incorrect on the census -- >From the Brunswick Herald, June 15, 1900: "The difficulty in securing the ages of women under the census enumeration, says the Boston Herald, has come up in the present census. This was to be expected; it always does. If there is anything that woman holds it to be impertinent for the public to inquire into it is the number of years she has been in this world. The trouble on this point is reported to have begun already in the South. A Richmond paper states the Chief Snead, of the Richmond Division, has been applied to be suffering and staggered enumerators to know what to do when women regard his inquiries anent their age as insulting and refuse to reply to them. 'Use diplomacy,' advises this resourceful and wily official. 'If a woman apparently 35 refuses to give her age, just tell her you are going to put her down as 45 on your list. I'll guarantee that will fix 'em all right.'" Pat Duncan p.duncan@worldnet.att.net

My veterans: Francis Payne, Revolutionary War, Virginia James Bowen, Revolutionary War, Virginia Lafayette Payne, CSA, Virginia Fielding Payne, CSA, Virginia Joseph Suddueth, CSA, Virginia William Suddueth, CSA, Virginia William D. Kenny, CSA, Virginia Thomas Payne, CSA, Virginia Martin Suddueth, CSA, Virginia Mason Bowen Payne, CSA, Virginia Richard Payne, CSA, Virginia George Sealock, CSA, Virginia Burwell Payne, CSA, Virginia Henry Payne, CSA, Virginia Albert Suddueth, CSA, Virginia Henry Clay Bowen, CSA, Virginia John D. Suddueth, WW1, Virginia Raymond W. Gill, WWII, Virginia Charles H. Bowen, WWII, Virginia

Hi Is anyone researching the surname's of McAtee / Macatee in Loudoun Co. ?? Sondra

My VETERANS: Simon Shoemaker, PA. Revolutionary War Johannes Strasser , PA. Revolutionary War Fleming Davidson , PA. Revolutionary War John McSheffery , IL. W.W.1 Earl Strawser, IL., W.W.1 Ralph R.Strauser,jr. PA., Korea My living Veteran of W.W.2 Fritz Weinman Thank you Lois S.Weinman

Anyone wishing to post a Memorial to your Veteran may do so from now to Wednesday Morning. Please post the name and which war and the Location. This may help make a connection for someone in the future. This is not a conventional roll call Please use (Surname ---- Veteran), or something like this in the subject line for those who will not want to perticipate. Thank you, Mine are Edward Hatcher, Revolutionary War Eden Hatcher, Patrick County ,CSA Civil War D H Jewell..Pittsburg, Pa. Union Army, Civil War Thurman Baxter, Colorado.. WWII Rena B Worthen List adm. The URL for the Floyd County, Va. Mailing List Web Site is: http://www.pipeline.com/~bobnroa/floyd.html There is also Floyd Co. information at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbs/ The Works of Rena Worthen and Friends http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/3798 Look here for Patrick Co. Va. records: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric Look here for Rockbridge County, Cemeteries, Marriages and more: http://www.rootsweb.com/~varockbr/rock.htm Records are needed for Craig County Archives. http://www.geocities.com/craig_county_va/ 1850 Census on line at Botetourt County, Va. http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaboteto/botetot.htm Records are needed for the Roanoke County Archives. http://www.rootsweb.com/~varoanok/ Records are needed for the Loudoun County Va. Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~valoudou/loudoun.html Submit your story for the Craig County Heritage Book, also LOOK for new Books being started in your area. http://www.geocities.com/Heritage_Book_Update Join Craig-Botetourt Gen Club http://www.geocities.com/genclub01

-----Original Message----- From: SUZYBC@aol.com [mailto:SUZYBC@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 5:29 PM To: VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] Look up in Fairfax Book I am sorry to post this to this list but I have misplaced my book on Abstracted wills of Fairfax County by Jewell and need to know if the following will is abstracted and what it says. The name is Jadwin Critcher( or any close variation such as Crouch Crutcher) Date should be late 1740's early 1750's. I found it in Rings Wills and Fidiciary records but it only has the will book listed. Thanks for any help Susan in CT ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== Join the Rootsweb Genealogical Data Cooperative. Rootsweb members & sponsors are who make this list possible. http://www.rootsweb.com

-----Original Message----- From: Thomas B. Mathews [mailto:tkemathews@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 10:01 PM To: VALOUDOU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VALOUDOU-L] George and Amy Mathews My gggg grandfather George Mathews and his wife Amy are buried in a cemetery in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. A George Mathews and an Amy ? were married in Loudoun County, VA sometime between 1790 and 1820. Can anyone confirm this marriage, and also confirm Amy's maiden name, and that George and Amy moved to Ohio. Thank you, Tom Mathews ==== VALOUDOU Mailing List ==== Have you posted your Loudoun Co. surnames lately? New members are joining our mailing list every day. Be sure to periodically remind us of your Loudoun research interests.

My gggg grandfather George Mathews and his wife Amy are buried in a cemetery in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. A George Mathews and an Amy ? were married in Loudoun County, VA sometime between 1790 and 1820. Can anyone confirm this marriage, and also confirm Amy's maiden name, and that George and Amy moved to Ohio. Thank you, Tom Mathews

I am sorry to post this to this list but I have misplaced my book on Abstracted wills of Fairfax County by Jewell and need to know if the following will is abstracted and what it says. The name is Jadwin Critcher( or any close variation such as Crouch Crutcher) Date should be late 1740's early 1750's. I found it in Rings Wills and Fidiciary records but it only has the will book listed. Thanks for any help Susan in CT