This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Patterson, Harnsberger, Wilson Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1622 Message Board Post: Harrisonburg Daily News; Thursday morning, 15 Aug 1907; front page; col. 6 Surprised Their Friends Young Couple Came to Horse Show, Got Married--Gone to Jamestown A young couple form the Spring Creek neighborhood came to Harrisonburg yesterday morning, ostensibly to attend the horse show. Their errand was in fact one of far greater import and it was happily accomplished. Before the day was over they had been duly joined in the bonds of matrimony and were on a well planned wedding trip. The young folks were Mr. Henkel J. Patterson and Miss Hattie Harnsberger, both of families well known in Rockingham and West Augusta. Mr. Patterson is a son of the late Solomon H. Patterson and his bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Harnsberger. They were married at half-past 2 o'clock by Rev. Dr. H.F. Wilson, of the Presbyterian church and left within an hour for the Jamestown Exposition via Washington.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harper, Patterson, Fulk, Aubrey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1621 Message Board Post: Harrisonburg Daily News; Thursday morning, 15 Aug 1907; front page; col. 5 Death of Mrs. Harper Wife of Maj. Wilson Harper Victim of Congested Liver Broadway, Aug. 14.--Mrs. Georgia Harper, wife of Maj. Wilson Harper, living one- and a-half miles west of town, died of congestion of the liver Monday afternoon, aged about 62 years. Mrs. Harper was a Miss Patterson before marriage and was born and spent most of her life in the Brock's Gap section. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church and was a good and useful woman. She is survived by her husband, four sons, and three daughters, as well as two sisters--Mrs. Wm. Fulk, of Maryland, and Mrs. Dorcas Aubrey, of West Virginia. Funeral services were held at Trissel's church today.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meyerhoeffer, Hooke Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1620 Message Board Post: Harrisonburg Daily News; Thursday morning, 15 Aug 1907; front page; col. 5 John L. Meyerhoeffer Dead Survived his Wife less than Three Weeks Had been Ill for many Months, Son of Pioneer Lutheran Minister in Rockingham John L. Meyerhoeffer, a native and lifelong resident of Rockingham county, died at noon yesterday at his home a short distance off the Keezletown Road, near Meyerhoeffer's Store. His death, which followed that of his wife by less than three weeks, was preceded by an illness of many months. Mr. Meyerhoeffer was born in the neighborhood. His father was a Lutheran minister of note in his day, but he himself was a member of the Reformed church. He was in his 81st year. Untill too infirm to engage in any active pursuit he followed the trade of a painter. Mr. Meyerhoeffer is survived by one son--J. Hooke Meyerhoeffer, of near Rockland Mills; and one daughter, Miss Maggie, who lived with her father. He also leaves a brother--William Meyerhoeffer, formerly of Harrisonburg, but more recently of Staunton. The funeral will be held from St. Paul's Reformed church at half-past 10 o'clock this morning. The funeral party will leave the house at 9 o'clock.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Armentrout, Layman, Hartman, Derrer, Jarman, Thomas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1619 Message Board Post: The Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg, VA; Tuesday, 2 Jan 1917; p. 2; col. 4 Dies Near Paulington Mrs. William Armentrout Passes Away at Home of Son-in-Law, Charles Layman Mrs. Mary Armentrout, widow of William Armentrout, died Saturday morning at the home of her son-in-law, Charles Layman, near Paulington, after an illness of several weeks of the infirmities of age. Mrs. Armentrout was Miss Mary Ann Hartman, daughter of the late Jacob Hartman, and was born near Paulington eighty-three years ago. She was a woman of many excellent traits of character, and had numerous friends. Surviving Mrs. Armentrout are four children, Mrs. Sarah Layman, Mrs. Mary Ann Layman, Samuel Armentrout and Mrs. Lucy Derrer, all of near Paulington. She also leaves one brother, William Hartman, of Keezeltown, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Jarman, of Keezeltown. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at Trinity Church and were conducted by Rev. P.S. Thomas, of Harrisonburg. Interment was in the cemetery at the church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Armentrout, Whitesell, Armontrout, Burkholder Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1618 Message Board Post: The Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg, VA; Monday, 15 Mar 1914; p. 8; col. 2 Mrs. Armentrout Dead Aged Widow Passes Away at Home Near Keezeltown After Illness of Several Weeks Funeral services of Mrs. Frances Armentrout, who died Thursday, were held Saturday afternoon from the Methodist Church at Keezeltown. Services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Whitesell. The death of Mrs. Armentrout occurred at the home of her son-on-law, R.A. Armentrout, followed an illness of several weeks of infirmities of age. She was in her eighty-first year. She had for a number of years been a member of the United Brethren Church. Surviving Mrs. Armentrout are one son, James Armentrout, of near Harrisonburg, and one daughter, Mrs. Ottie Armontrout, of Keezeltown. She also leaves two brothers, Frank and Abraham Armentrout. [Frances was the daughter of Joseph B and Anna (Burkholder) Armentrout. She married Joseph Armentrout 24 Jul 1859 in Rockingham Co., VA. She is buried in Keezletown Cemetery. http://www.rootsweb.com/~varockin/HRHS/cem/keezletown2.htm]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Armentrout, Layman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1617 Message Board Post: Harrisonburg Daily News; 15 Aug 1907; front page; col. 7 Death of William Armentrout William Armentrout, an aged citizen of the county, died last evening at his home on the Mountain Road north of Keezletown at what is known as the "Old Furnace." Death was due to dropsy of the heart. Mr. Armentrout was past 81 years of age and leaves an extended family relationship in that section of the county. He is survived by one son, Samuel Armentrout, and three daughters--Mrs. Scott Layman and Misses Leannah and Lucy Armentrout. Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed last night. The services will probably be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. [He is buried at Trinity Lutheran Church near Keezletown, Rockingham Co., VA. http://www.rootsweb.com/~varockin/HRHS/cem/trinityluth.htm]

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/5BC.2ACI/1239.2 Message Board Post: I am related to this Morgan will share info with you. Also need someone to look up bith for him February 15, 1813 Rockingham Virginia.

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/5BC.2ACI/1616 Message Board Post: Hi everyone! My name is Jenna Friederich and I'm with the show "If Walls Could Talk" on HGTV. Our show is coming to Virginia and we're looking for homeowners to be featured on the show--a once in a lifetime opportunity for most! If you have discovered amazing and interesting items in your house which has sparked you to do research and find out more about the previous homeowners, I would love to hear from you! Contact me directly at (303) 712-3146 or at [email protected]

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/5BC.2ACI/1615 Message Board Post: Hello: I am seeking to find male Ruffs that are from the lines of Jacob Ruff - Roof 1797 and Jacob Ruff 1746 Rockbridge/Augusta Counties that would volunteer to participate in the Ruff DNA project and represent these lines. If you know anyone from these lines or you are from these lines please let me know if you are interested. Thank you, Joyce

WHERE WAS YOUR GRANDFATHER LIVING? I HAVE BEEN TRACKING ZACHARIAH'S FOR YEARS NOW. JANET

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Huddle/Beery/Seitz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1522.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the reply. I think I have the info I need, but if you have the Hottel book could you or others please verify my line? I am particularly interestered in pictures or notes of the area this line would have lived in and by. (1) Johannes Hottel (1681) married to Elisabeth and than Maria Margaretha Rheinwald. (2) George 1722 wife? (3) David (1753) married to Margaret (4) George (1781) married to Barbara Hottel (5) Daniel (1809) married to Barbara Beery (6) Noah (1834) married to Mary Seitz I am fairly certain of Noah and Daniel being correct. Having several George's was confusing, so if anyone has corrections, please let me know. Any pictures or directions on the "headwater of Toms Brook and Funk's Mill Run near North Mountain close to Mt. Olive, Shenandoah Co., Va."? Sincerely, Annette

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: jordan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1614 Message Board Post: Jacob J.L. JORDAN 28, is listed in the 1850 census Rockingham Co. with wife, Elizabeth 20, and children, Sarah C. 5, John D. 3, George M. 2, and Margaret Shulley 15. Jacob born Va. also both his parents. Does anyone know the names of Jacob G.L. JORDAN's parents or have any other information on him ?

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/5BC.2ACI/1540.1 Message Board Post: My 2nd Great Grandfather is a Zachariah Crawford who married Mariah Talley on Oct. 23, 1832, their daughter Annie Mariah Crawford is my Great Grandmother.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Combs, Miller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/5BC.2ACI/1613 Message Board Post: I am trying to find any relatives of my great-grandfather's sisters. He was Haman Harris Combs (b. 1907 & d. 1992) and his sisters were Elsie Strawderman (d. 1995 in Rockingham County) and Frances "Lee" Souders (d. ?) Their parents were Robert James Combs and Sallie Miller-Tusing-Combs-Teets. She is buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, VA. Any information would be great!

wonderful article....we need more of these landmarks refurbished and saved for our children to see.

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/5BC.2ACI/1610.1 Message Board Post: No marriage record found in Rockingham Co. for Sallie/Sarah Simmers/Summers to Frank Murray/Murry. Glenn Huffman Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society www.heritagecenter.com

Harritt, Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed the article! Best regards, Chocy

I visited the website for Longs Chapel, it is great. On the website I saw reference to a video on Lucy Simms. Does anyone know where I can buy a copy of that? Thanks, Holly

Chapel Added To State Registry Posted 2006-09-22 Society Hopes Chapel Will Serve As Living History By Jenny Jones Al Jenkins, owner of Longs Chapel, stands inside the church on Tuesday. Freed slaves built the church starting in 1869 with the help of the United Brethren Church and Jacob Long, a local contractor. The chapel, which was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register earlier this month, stands near Keezletown in a community once known as Zenda, which was established by freed slaves in the mid-19th century. Photo by Pete Marovich KEEZELTOWN — Al Jenkins propped a small ladder against the crumbling stone columns that hold up Longs Chapel, stepped carefully up the rungs and climbed into the old wooden structure. Inside, Jenkins’ voice echoed off the stark walls and barren space that once served as a church and a schoolhouse for Zenda, a former community in northern Rockingham County that was established by newly freed slaves in the mid to late 1800s. He pointed out markings on the walls where the original pews once stood, and he explained the dignity of the building and the people who constructed it. "They went from being property to owning property," said Jenkins, talking about the freed slaves who, with the help of the United Brethren Church and a contractor named Jacob Long, built Longs Chapel between 1869 and 1871. "And as soon as they were able to, they built their own church. That was a major accomplishment." Now, some 130 years after it was built, Longs Chapel is a shell. Sunlight shines through holes in the church’s walls, water damage stains the ceiling and deep divots dot the cemetery. But even with its imperfections, Longs Chapel, 1334-B Fridley’s Gap Road in Rockingham County, is receiving top honors when it comes to historical significance. Earlier this month it was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register, and it could be added to the National Register of Historic Landmarks soon. "The [state registry] board felt that it was important to celebrate the African American heritage there" by putting Longs Chapel on the registry, said Marc Wagner, national registry manager. "It’s the only surviving building from [Zenda]." Big Purchase Interest in preserving Longs Chapel began in 2003 when Jenkins and his wife, Robin, were vacationing in Rockingham County from South Carolina, and someone suggested they drive past the chapel. Covered with trees and briars, the chapel was barely visible from the road and the cemetery was covered with brush, Jenkins recalls. Even though the chapel was less than impressive, Jenkins says, he couldn’t help but think that something needed to be done to save it. That’s when the Jenkinses made it their mission to find out who owned the chapel and take the necessary steps to preserve it. They started by researching the property at the Rockingham County Courthouse. There, Jenkins says, they discovered that Roger Emerson, of Rockingham County, who owns the property adjacent to the chapel, bought it in a tax sale. Dedicated to preserving black history, the Jenkinses contacted Emerson and asked if he would be willing to sell the chapel and the cemetery surrounding it. Emerson agreed on the condition that the Jenkinses move forward with plans to save it. "I just hated to see it destroyed," Emerson said. "He said he wanted to restore everything, and I thought that was pretty good [because] it’s got historical significance." The Jenkinses vowed to preserve the property. They bought the chapel and the lot for about $3,200 in October A couple of months after making the purchase, Jenkins received a call from a businessman, who, he says, wished to remain anonymous. "He said, ‘You tell me what you would like done,’" Jenkins recalls. Jenkins told the man that he needed to clear the property of trees and brush. The man, Jenkins said, offered to cut down all the trees that the Jenkinses didn’t want. "He said, ‘Put a ribbon around the trees you want to keep,’" Jenkins recalls. About a month later, Jenkins said he visited the chapel and to his astonishment, the land was cleared. "I could not believe it," Jenkins said. "I was set." Living History Since then, Jenkins and his family have moved from South Carolina to Rockingham County, with big goals for the chapel. And they are goals, Jenkins says, that will be easier to accomplish now that the chapel is recognized by the state. First and foremost, Jenkins said, the Longs Chapel Preservation Society plans to hire a general contractor and find volunteers to help work on the chapel. Its roof, the columns that hold it up and the exterior walls are all in need of repair. The interior also needs work to make it fit for tours, Jenkins said. "We want to preserve it for the future, so [visitors] can come and learn from [the former slaves’] tremendous effort to rise above where they started and live out the American dream," Jenkins said. "We want it to be a living site for black history." For more information contact Al Jenkins at 843-412-3590 or visit www.preservelongschapel.org Contact Jenny Jones at 574-6286 or [email protected] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jordan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5BC.2ACI/1612 Message Board Post: George Jordan born ca 1802, died ca 1851-1852. married Frances"Fanny".?? children that I know of is William C.S., Elizabeth, John H., Diannah F. Jordan. Could have had three more children. Any information would be helpful. e-mail; [email protected]