This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson; Firebaugh Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/2112 Message Board Post: My earliest Rockbridge Co. relative is said to be buried in the Firebaugh Family cemetery. Does anyone know where that would be located and if it still exists? I would love to be able to visit Isaac Anderson's grave. He was an original Borden Grant pioneer in 1741. I would like to take my nephew there...he actually attends summer camp in Goshen!

Looking for the marriage of Susan Sours/Sowers. Susan was born Sept 16, 1782, I do not know where. I believe that she was married in either Rockbridge/Augusta or Rockingham Co. She was married to John Miller, John Keller or John Heller. Susan died Feb 12, 1850. Her death is recorded in the Family Bible of James Conner and his wife Elizabeth (Norcross) Conner. James and Elizabeth were married in 1844 and that is when the dates in the Bible began to be recorded. I believe that Susan Sours/Sowers had a sister named Lydia who married Levi Jernagin. Lydia (Sours/Sowers) Jernagin was born January 18,1893 and died March 11, 1854. I am trying to determine what connection the Sowers/Miller?/Heller?/Keller? or Jernagin family had with the Conner or Norcross families. In many recent e-mails the name of Henry Miller is mentioned as being associated with a forge or steel plant. I know my Norcross ancestor was also employed as a "Hammerman" at a forge for some time in Rockbridge Co. Could the John Miller in my Bible be the son or relative of Henry Miller? Any information would be extremely appreciated. Keith Reed Arlington, Tx.

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/4BC.2ACI/1608.1.1.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Ruth... I am descended through Robert also. Don't think I put enough g's for grandfather for Alexander. I have the same basic info as you; was sure hoping that you'd know name of wife #1. Just found scanned images of his marriage bond to Sarah Campbell. It appears that Alexander spelled his name Allexander Forster (old fashioned s that looks like an f). Also a note written by George Campbell giving dau Sarah, permission to marry - I think - I have to study it some more. Thanks for reply, Virginia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burt, Caplinger, Foster, Jones, Nave Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/1608.1.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Virginia, no I don't have the name of Alexander Foster's first wife. Their oldest daughter was born in 1779 so he must have been very young. From which child do you descend? I'm a descendant of Alexander's son, Robert, who immigrated to Montgomery Co. Indiana from Shelby Co. Kentucky. Alexander is my gggggrandfather, and here is how the rest goes Robert Foster who married Susanna Jones Rachel Foster who married Franklin Caplinger Mary Elizabeth Caplinger who married Henry Nave Anna Belle Nave who married John W. Burt.(my grandparents) Alexander is buried in a little country cemetery, Indian Hill Creek Cemetery near Waveland, Indiana and there is a nice stone stating that he participated in the Rev. War. Good Luck in your research! Ruth

Maybe someone can help Virginia. Rena List adm. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Virginia Cottrell" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 9:47 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} Joseph Black > My brick wall: > Joseph Black was born c1776, son of Henry & Martha Black, and I think he > died between 1840 and 1850. Siblings were: John m. Margaret Ford, James m. > Margaret Moore, William m. Ruth Evans, Benjamin m. Jane/Jean Clark, > Elizabeth m. John Banning and Jane/Jean m. William Ruth. > > Joseph Black m. 6 May 1808 Rockbridge Co., Ann ACTON daughter of John & > Hester "WARD" Acton. I only have information on one daughter, my 2gr > grandmother, Esther, who married John VARDY 24 Jul 1828 in Rockbridge. > > He is in the 1840 census of Rockbridge Co., but not found in the 1850 > census. The 1840 Census shows Joseph Black 1 M 10-15, 1 M 50-60, 1 F > 10-15, 1 F 20-30. In 1830 the census shows: Joseph Black 1-5 1M , 6-10 1M 2F > , 11-15 1M 1F, 16-20 2M 1F, 30-40 1F, 40-50 1M > > Does anyone have information on the children listed in 1830 or 1840? When > did Joseph die? Where is he buried? Also when did his wife, Ann, die? > > _________________________________________________________________ > Dream of owning a home? Find out how in the First-time Home Buying Guide. > http://special.msn.com/home/firsthome.armx >

Do you have these names? Some of the family spelled her (Julia) name Jewelly. See notes under Walter Mr.Staton,I have been trying to find out more about my husband's mother's side of the family and I hope you might be able to point me in the right way. His mom was Pricillia Louise Staton she was born in WVA.11/16/1925 to Delphin Staton and Eula Belcher.Delphin was born to Walter Massey Staton and Lilly Willis on 4/14/1907 in WVA.,Walter Massey Staton was born to Zacharias Staton/Staten and Julia ?[, I was told her maiden name was Bias but I am not sure] on 4/28/1885 in Elkton,VA. this is as far as I can get,there seems to be nothing on Zacharias or his wife.I am also wondering about Walter's middle name it is quite odd. I read some of your queries and thought mybe you might be able to help.Any help would be appreciated.Thank you for your time. Barbara 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/5NJBAEB/320.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Walter's sister Ida married a man named Archie Buzzard and they lived in Keezletown,Va.he also had other silblings according to the census. Julia filed a widows penison on April 6,1912,it is said that Zach.died Jan.1909 in Rockingham,Va., we might be able to get his death record from there.Delphin is my husband's grandfather.Also I have been told that Zach and Julia was married on Oct.19,1865 but I don't know where at. Barbara Subj: [VAROCKBR] Re: Levi Vest & Betsy Bias families Date: 2/20/2004 10:17:02 PM Central Standard Time From: [email protected] Reply-to: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent from the Internet (Details) This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VEST, BIAS, HICKS, HIX, TAYLOR of Amherst and Rockbridge Co, VA Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/317.83 Message Board Post: You may or may not have this info; Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bias was the daughter of Hyram/Hiram Bias and Elizabeth Camden. Hyram and Elizabeth (Camden, daughter of Benjamin) Bias were married on 9 Oct 1806 in Amherst Co, VA. Hyram and Elizabeth Bias had at least 2 other children of record; 1. Polina (Paulina) Bias married to John Hicks 2 Jan 1837 in either Rockbridge or Amherst Co, Va (I have found the record in BOTH counties. 2. Hiram Bias Jr. married to Elizabeth A Dudley (daughter of William) on 28 Jan 1846. Back to your immediate lineage; Elizabeth Betsy Bias married Levi Vest on 14 Aug 1834 in Amherst Co, VA I have 2 other sons for your Levi and Betsy; 1. John Vest married Sara Hicks/Hix (daughter of Joseph Hicks/Hix & Janetta Ramsey) 2. Charles Vest married Elizabeth Bias (daughter of William Bias and Nancy (Taylor) Vest. I have the same parental info for Levi Vest as You posted, so I am NOT repeating it here. That is the info I have for your VEST family. I have posted another reply to yours with questions about MY VEST LINEAGE. Hope you or another reader may have some direction or answers for me. Carrie BIAS Hoffert In a message dated 2/20/2004 10:17:02 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Subj: [VAROCKBR] Re: Levi Vest &Betsy Bias families > Date: 2/20/2004 10:17:02 PM Central Standard Time > From: [email protected] > Reply-to: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent from the Internet > > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: VEST, BIAS, HICKS, HIX, TAYLOR of Amherst and Rockbridge Co, VA > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4BC.2ACI/317.83 > > Message Board Post: > > You may or may not have this info; > > Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bias was the daughter of Hyram/Hiram Bias and Elizabeth > Camden. > > Hyram and Elizabeth (Camden, daughter of Benjamin) Bias were married on 9 > Oct 1806 in Amherst Co, VA. > > Hyram and Elizabeth Bias had at least 2 other children of record; > 1. Polina (Paulina) Bias married to John Hicks 2 Jan 1837 in either > Rockbridge or Amherst Co, Va (I have found the record in BOTH counties. > 2. Hiram Bias Jr. married to Elizabeth A Dudley (daughter of William) on 28 > Jan 1846. > > Back to your immediate lineage; > Elizabeth Betsy Bias married Levi Vest on 14 Aug 1834 in Amherst Co, VA > > I have 2 other sons for your Levi and Betsy; > 1. John Vest married Sara Hicks/Hix (daughter of Joseph Hicks/Hix &Janetta > Ramsey) > 2. Charles Vest married Elizabeth Bias (daughter of William Bias and Nancy > (Taylor) Vest. > > I have the same parental info for Levi Vest as You posted, so I am NOT > repeating it here. > > That is the info I have for your VEST family. I have posted another reply > to yours with questions about MY VEST LINEAGE. Hope you or another reader may > have some direction or answers for me. > > Carrie BIAS Hoffert > > > ==== VAROCKBR Mailing List ==== > The Rockbridge County Genealogical Society has cemetery books for > sale. The book covers the northern area of the county,Walkers Creek > and South River districts. The price is soft cover $10.00 plus tax > and shipping charges hard cover $20.00 plus tax and shipping. > For more Information contact [email protected] > >

Just a Reminder it's the 3rd SUNDAY The Third Sunday of each month will be set aside for your "BRICK WALL" Roll Call. Please use the Surname in the Subject line and give as much as you can about the person you need. Good luck with your research. I apologise for letting this slip by. My sister-in-law had emergency surgery, and my weekend has been a little distracted. All went ok, and She is doing well. Rena Worthen [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/floydmontgomeryheritage/index.htm http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/3798

I am looking for info on the WILHELM family in the early 1800's. I have Elizabeth Wilhelm b c1800 m "Sly John" Agner 12/22/1820 in Rockbridge. I have found them in 1810, 1820, 1830, & 1840. Apparently he died after this census as Elizabeth is the head for 1850 & 1860. Does anyone know who Elizabeth's parents are--Adam or Michael Wilhelm? I checked the wills in the Courthouse but only males are listed. I've been told that these Wilhelm boys m 2 Dietrich sisters in PA. I know that Michael went on to IN and applied for a pension, which was denied??? Also, does anyone know if Elizabeth re-married after 1860? I find Elizabeth LEWIS living with Elizabeth's son Andrew Egnor in WV --could this be Elizabeth AGNER Lewis? I've checked for marriages but have not located anything in WV. Any help is appreciated. Doris Snyder

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FOSTER and CAMPBELL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/1608.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Hello Ruth, Saw your info on Alexander Foster who is my ggggfather. Do you have a name and marriage date for his first wife? He must have married her kind of young and I guess after his Revolutionary War service. Virginia

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dean Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/304.1457.1.2 Message Board Post: I'd like to see your Mountain Mamas website with the Dean-Russell info. Please send me a link. Thanks. [email protected]

Can't find birth date. Do you know when and where married. Should give parents. I have bunch of film Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Wine" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 8:47 PM Subject: [VAROCKBR] Jacob Henry Kirby > I am still trying to find Jacob Henry Kirby's parents. He was born on October 25, 1888 and married Hattie Bell Shaner. Any information is appreciated. > > Betty Wine > [email protected] > > > ==== VAROCKBR Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: > Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > political announcements, current events, items for sale, > personal messages, flames, etc. is NOT ALLOWED and will > be grounds for immediate removal and exclusion from this > mailing list. For comments or list administration questions, > please contact mailto:[email protected] > >

According to the book "George William Hostetter: Ancestors and Descendants" by Agnes Virginia Hostetter Reynolds the information for Sallie Della Vest and George Edward Hostetter is as follows.... Sallie Della Vest (b Aug 28, 1886-d Sept 29, 1961) married George Edward Hostetter (b July 13,1882-d Feb 19, 1951) on May 1, 1907. He was the son of Jacob N. and Susan Margaret (Ackerly) Hostetter. They had six children: Cecil Edward, Ernest Franklin, Gladys Mae, Heanie Virginia, Elsie Marie and Everett Marvin. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 9:15 PM Subject: [VAROCKBR] Vest > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Collins,Siders,Knick,Wilhelm,Downs,West,Thacker,Kirby,Bingler and many others > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/2111 > > Message Board Post: > > I wanted to know if anybody researching the Vest line of Rockbridge has the following Vest people in their file.These are the people I'm wanting inf.on:Samuel T.Vest,marr. Mary Demura Knick;Sallie Della Vest,marr.George Edward Hostetter.I'd like to have marr.,birth,death dates,also inf. on children.If you know some of their ancestors that would be nice also. > Thanks,Dave > > > ==== VAROCKBR Mailing List ==== > Visit the Rockbridge County, USGenWeb Home Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~varockbr/rock.htm > We have a large amount of information at the Archives, > thank's to many Volunteers. Be sure to look. >

All I have on Jacob Kirby is his birthdate, Hattie was born on July 18, 1890 and one daughter, although there were other children, Edna Virginia born on June 21, 1914. I believe they were married in Rockbridge County. But you know how some things get passed down incorrectly. Betty Wine [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Ken Morris<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 8:12 AM Subject: Re: [VAROCKBR] Jacob Henry Kirby Can't find birth date. Do you know when and where married. Should give parents. I have bunch of film Ken ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Wine" <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 8:47 PM Subject: [VAROCKBR] Jacob Henry Kirby > I am still trying to find Jacob Henry Kirby's parents. He was born on October 25, 1888 and married Hattie Bell Shaner. Any information is appreciated. > > Betty Wine > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > > > ==== VAROCKBR Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: > Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > political announcements, current events, items for sale, > personal messages, flames, etc. is NOT ALLOWED and will > be grounds for immediate removal and exclusion from this > mailing list. For comments or list administration questions, > please contact mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > > ==== VAROCKBR Mailing List ==== The Third Sunday of each month will be set aside for your "BRICK WALL" Roll Call. Please use the Surname in the Subject line and give as much as you can about the person you need. Good luck with your research.

OOPS, I goofed! Mary "Polly" Byas/Bias that married William G. Vest was the Daughter of Larkin Byas and Mary Ellen "Polly" (MNU). I HAD stated below that she was the daughter of Joel Byas and Elizabeth Harrison, actually Joel Byas was the BROTHER of Mary 'Polly' (Byas/Bias) VEST. Sorry for the confusion, Carrie Bias Hoffert -----Original Message----- From: william & carrie hoffert [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 11:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VAROCKBR] Vest family Reunion Brenda, I am also researching my Vest lineage, MAYBE you can assist me. Here is what I have for info, starting with the first generation. All of the info I am giving you is sourced and documented, if I am NOT sure of an item, I state so in (). On all of the Vest persons, I am working backwards from a later descendent to TRY and establish the PROBABLE years of birth. John Vest born circa 1750-1770 (I only have the document he wrote to establish his son's marriage in 1823.) I have absolutely no other info for him. I do not know if he was actually present in Amherst county at the time of his son, William's marriage, or if the note was sent with one of the parties that were present., it is attached as a separate item to the marriage record, which leads me to believe he was not actually present at the wedding. William G. Vest born circa 1795-1805 (I base this on the fact that a note was sent to establish his age as legal, he either looked young still or was just barely of age in 1823. On 7 Mar 1823 he married Mary 'Polly' Byas/Bias (daughter of Joel & Elizabeth (Harrison) Bias of Amherst Co, VA. William G Vest and Mary had at least 2 daughters, Cassandra born 4 Jul 1828 (married Henry Byas/Bias, and Elizabeth Vest born abt 1825 (married Mansfield Noel), Matilda Vest MAY have been a twin sister of Elizabeth Vest (?) William G Vest was either dead or had moved from the area of Amherst Co, VA by 1850, At the time of the 1850 Census Mary 'Polly' (Byas/Bias) Vest was living with her daughter Elizabeth. 2 doors away were Henry Bias and Cassandra (Vest) Byas/Bias. Of interest, to a tie for this family in Rockbridge Co, VA at this same timeframe. Phoebe Bias Bryant (widow) & the sister of Mary "Polly" (Bias) Vest was married to James Rowsey of Rockbridge Co, VA. Is it possible that William Vest & Mary Polly Bias may have met when she was visiting her older married sister, Phoebe Rowsey??? Anyway, that is all I know...do you have any thoughts on my Vest Family Branch???? Carrie Bias Hoffert -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [VAROCKBR] Vest family Reunion 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/4BC.2ACI/2109 Message Board Post: There will be a Vest/Vess Family Reunion held on June 26th,2004 at Douthat State Park in Clifton Forge,Va.Please bring 2 dishes & desserts & drinks to share at the reunion.It will be at Picnic Shelter#1 and will be an all day event.My Vest Family connections go back to Levi Vest,John Vest,Phillip Givens Vest,James Vest and so forth.We are doing a Vest Family Cookbook for the reunion and if you are interested please send in pictures and recipes to me by Feb.24th,2004.My mother is Dorothy Mae Vest Walker a daughter of the late Gorman Ellis Vest and Gracie Lee Vest.Please email at [email protected] or at Little [email protected] aol.com.Thanks,Brenda Walker Sims ______________________________ ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Collins,Siders,Knick,Wilhelm,Downs,West,Thacker,Kirby,Bingler and many others Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/2111 Message Board Post: I wanted to know if anybody researching the Vest line of Rockbridge has the following Vest people in their file.These are the people I'm wanting inf.on:Samuel T.Vest,marr. Mary Demura Knick;Sallie Della Vest,marr.George Edward Hostetter.I'd like to have marr.,birth,death dates,also inf. on children.If you know some of their ancestors that would be nice also. Thanks,Dave

I am still trying to find Jacob Henry Kirby's parents. He was born on October 25, 1888 and married Hattie Bell Shaner. Any information is appreciated. Betty Wine [email protected]

I have a William W. Vest, son of Samuel and Elizabeth who married Mary E. J. Reynolds in Rockbridge County 15 Dec 1887. William was born ca 1857. Is anyone familiar with this William's parents and siblings? or the descendents of the couple? Thanks for your help. Also, I have a lot of Vests who were in Powhatan County and married relatives of Mary Reynolds if anyone thinks they might have a connection there. Patte Wood

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton/willaims Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/1734.1 Message Board Post: am also looking for Hamilton's from Rockbridge Co. My Hamilton's are George W. Hamilton born 1827 married Mary E. Williams 1849, children John H.S., James M.G. and William A. Does any of these name ring a bell? Natina Rogers Whitt [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/1533.1 Message Board Post: am also looking for Hamilton's from Rockbridge Co. My Hamilton's are George W. Hamilton born 1827 married Mary E. Williams 1849, children John H.S., James M.G. and William A. Does any of these name ring a bell? Natina Rogers Whitt [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4BC.2ACI/286.289.1 Message Board Post: am also looking for Hamilton's from Rockbridge Co. My Hamilton's are George W. Hamilton born 1827 married Mary E. Williams 1849, children John H.S., James M.G. and William A. Does any of these name ring a bell? Natina Rogers Whitt [email protected]