Hi, I posted a notice last week about starting a web page for pictures of people, places and things from the Rockingham, VA. area. The page is doing great, we have a number of lovely pictures to share. You are invited to see them at: <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/rockinghamva/pictures.htm">http://members.aol.com/rockinghamva/pictures.htm</A> If you wish to share you family pictures, please contact me. Robert Lee Crawford, Sr

Posted on: Rockingham Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Rockingham/547 Surname: ------------------------- I have a site for you to share and obtain family pictures from the Rockingham County area of VA. The pictures will be posted with your data and e-mail. If you have pictures to share, e-mail to ( mrbob625@aol.com ) or go to the site below. Link: Rockingham Family Pictures URL: <http://members.aol.com/rockinghamva/pictures.htm>

go to www.valleybanner.com then click on link at bottom right to Valley Banner for obits for Audrey Helen Nauman Burner b 12-21-1918 Mary Catherine Toaston Taylor b 3-26-1908 Anna Lee Rodgers Shull b 11-23-1916 James William Black b 11-23-1930 Dr. M. Ellsworth Kyger Jr b 9-6-1920 Robert J. Dove b 10-5-1943 John Henry Hamilton b 6-17-1911 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/

Mr. Bob, I think the Valley Turnpike (now US 11/I-81) was not the same as the Rockingham Turnpike (now US 33). The original, public records of these turnpikes are maintained by the Library of Virginia. These are very interesting records, which include surveys, info on construction, pay stubs for workers, maps, contracts, tolls, traffic counts (most "travellers" were animals) etc. Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: MRBOB625@aol.com [mailto:MRBOB625@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 8:28 AM To: VAROCKIN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAROCKIN] Rockingham Turnpike Thanks to all who answered my inquiry about the toll gates on the old Rockingham Turnpike. I though someone might be interested in the answers. I received information about certain toll gates but as it turns out there may been many gates. I received this from Linda: In 1834, the Valley Turnpike Company was incorporated;  this included the road from Staunton to Winchester.  Stock was sold at $25 per share.  The road was to be maintained by charging a toll of one cent per mile afor pleasure vehicles and prorated for stock and wagons.  Tollgates were spaced every five miles.  A pole was placed across the road about three feet from the ground.  A tall wooded box filled with rocks was placed at one end for this pole to rest on.  A forked post was implanted in the ground with the pole bolted to it.  A rope was tied to the small end of the pole, so the gate keeper could pull it down and fasten it to a hasp in a post at the opposite end.  The definition for this device is a "turnpike";  thus the road received the same name.  Gatekeepers were paid $10 per month and house rent-free.................(pp.18-19, The Heartland, by Nancy B. Hess). Thanks, Robert

Thanks to all who answered my inquiry about the toll gates on the old Rockingham Turnpike. I though someone might be interested in the answers. I received information about certain toll gates but as it turns out there may been many gates. I received this from Linda: In 1834, the Valley Turnpike Company was incorporated;  this included the road from Staunton to Winchester.  Stock was sold at $25 per share.  The road was to be maintained by charging a toll of one cent per mile afor pleasure vehicles and prorated for stock and wagons.  Tollgates were spaced every five miles.  A pole was placed across the road about three feet from the ground.  A tall wooded box filled with rocks was placed at one end for this pole to rest on.  A forked post was implanted in the ground with the pole bolted to it.  A rope was tied to the small end of the pole, so the gate keeper could pull it down and fasten it to a hasp in a post at the opposite end.  The definition for this device is a "turnpike";  thus the road received the same name.  Gatekeepers were paid $10 per month and house rent-free.................(pp.18-19, The Heartland, by Nancy B. Hess). Thanks, Robert

Hi, I have a webpage called the 'Crawford's of Rockingham' and have been exchanging information on Crawford's and other families from this area. I would like to have a picture exchange at this site if I can get enough people interested. If you have a picture of a person from the Rockingham, VA area, please send it or contact me. The pictures will be posted with an e-mail address and other people with an interest the same family can contact you. Robert

Does anybody know where the Toll Gate was on the Rockingham Turnpike in the 1860s? The Rockingham Turnpike ran from Harrisonburg to Elkton, VA. Thanks, Robert

My 3G grandfather was Henton TALLMAN, son of William TALLMAN and Phoebe HENTON They were probably residents of Rockingham County between about 1800 and 1830. Henton TALLMAN was born in Rockingham about 30 JUN 1810. He married Amanda THOMPSON who was also born in Rockingham about 1810 Does anyone have any information on either of these families in Rockingham? Thank you very much Peter http://members.aol.com/ancestour/MASTHEAD.html http://members.aol.com/ancestour/surnames.html

Can anyone tell me where Mrs. Mary Stover's graveyard is located near Elkton, VA. Robert

Seeking information on ANDREW HUFFMAN. He was listed on the 1820 Rockingham County, Virginia Census. His household consisted of the following: Males: Two under 10 yrs. old, one 16-26 yrs., one 26-45 yrs., one 45 and up yrs. Females: One 16-26 yrs. old, one 16-45 yrs., one 45 and up yrs. Two persons engaged in agriculture. No slaves. No additional information known. Joe Baker

o Two 8 x 10 photos found in Puyallup, Wa. antique store Names on back Mayne SHOWALTER and what looks like I Z T Mason or 1 2 T Mason SHOEWALTER. Wish to find family who would treasure these photos markham@LibertyBay.com

go to www.valleybanner.com click in bottom right corner to link to see these obits Thomas Nelson Powell b 2-22-1951 Misty Lane Lam b 11-19-1980 Agnes Morris Nieswander b 1 -26-1923 Mamie Virginia Taylor May b 8-9-1916 they will be gone next Wed night __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/

Hello List, John ADKINS and spouse, Elizabeth ADKINS, lived in the same section, twp and range, in Hancock Co IN as my gg-grandfather, Thomas KENNEDY, in 1854. This couple signed a document the same day as my gg-grandfather, Thomas K. signed the same *type* of document which I *think* was selling a portion of their land to an attorney to raise money for a court appeal in behalf of Thomas K. My question is: Does anyone on this list have an ADKINS who was in any way associated with KENNEDY. Thomas KENNEDY was b. in VA abt 1790. I find him first in Huntington Twp, Brown Co OH, in 1830. He purchased land in Hancock Co IN in 1834 and is shown on Buck Crk Twp, Hancock Co IN census of 1840, spouse Mary, b. abt 1806, in OH. I have the names of his six of his children. Sarah A. mar George HUDSON; Eliza Ann, mar. Christopher RULEY; Mary Jane, mar. 1st John UNDERWOOD, 2nd Frederick HENDRICKS, in 1859. Mary Jane and Frederick are my g-grandparents. There are three minor children listed for Thomas KENNEDY and spouse, Mary, on the 1850 census of Hancock Co IN. They are Nancy Susan, James Levi and Francis Newland KENNNEDY. The middle name NEWLAND may be a clue as to a relationship. Perhaps this is the maiden name of Thomas KENNEDY's spouse, Mary. So far, I have not been successful in finding a listing of a marriage for Thomas and Mary. Suggestions and/or answers to the above would be most appreciated. Virgene in northwest Indiana

Thank you for all the replies I received . It has cleared up my confusion about the Linville and Lindale cemeteries. It is wonderful to have such helpful people on the list! Helen Harness Plain City OH, a "suburb" of Columbus

On what is now Zion Church Rd., northeast of Singers Glen, is a small cemetery a few miles southeast of Zion Church. The cemetery is by itself - no church buildings around. On the 1885 Atlas of Rockingham Co. there is shown a cemetery and a "Dunkard" Church at that location (or at least what I think is that location - the roads seem the same). Does anyone know if this is where the Brush Brethren Church was - and is this the Brush Brethren Church Cemetery? Thanks, Harriet

Yes, Lindale Mennonite has a cemetery. I am a member there. Can I do anything to help? Debbie

Helen, You asked -- I know there is a Linville Mennonite Cemetery near Edom, VA, where several of my ancestors are buried. Is there also a Lindale Mennonite Cemetery near Edom? Or would it be only Linville? There is a Lindale Mennonite Cemetery in Edom but the Linville Cemetery is in the town of Linville about five miles from Edom. Linville Cemetery, at one time, was associated with the Linville United Christian Church but now has it own board of directors. There is also a Linville Church of the Brethren Cemetery located near the town of Broadway. Lois Emswiler

I know there is a Linville Mennonite Cemetery near Edom, VA, where several of my ancestors are buried. Is there also a Lindale Mennonite Cemetery near Edom? Or would it be only Linville? Helen

Hi all. Does anyone know the denomination of a Rev. Joseph Funkhouser who married couples in about 1866-1867 in Rockingham County, Virginia ?

Posted on: Rockingham Co. Va Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Rockingham/515 Surname: Sipe, Self, Haney, Shiflet, McDonald, Rapp ------------------------- I am looking for and will exchange information on any Crawford from Rockingham Co, VA. Link: Crawford's of Rockingham URL: <http://members.aol.com/crawfordnet/rockingham.htm>