Posted on: Rockingham Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Rockingham?read=304 Surname: Wikle, Weichel, Weichle, Weigle, Wycal ------------------------- Seeking information on the WIKLE/WEICHEL/WEICHLE/WEIGLE/WYCAL family who were in Rockingham County from 1790-1820. Where was the Emanuel/St. Paul's Lutheran Church located in Rockingham county? Is it still in existence?

Hi, I typed the 1850 Rockingham census book for the Rock. Hist. Soc. The families I agonized over the most were Simmers/Summers/Simmons. Sometimes even David & Daniel can look alike. The capital I and J were about the same. Wasn't too bad for a first name like Jacob or Isaac, but when it was a middle initial, it was anyone's call. I learned later at a seminar in Williamsburg that at that time those letters were made identically. No wonder it was tough. I know I never complain anymore, either, about indexes or transcriptions. Pat Turner Ritchie

Maggie, Clerk of Circuit Court in 1860 was A. St. Clair Sprinkel, 1852-1869 according to John Wayland. Think that could be the name? Harriet ----- Original Message ----- From: <LOGANHOLMES@aol.com> To: <VAROCKIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 5:58 PM Subject: [VAROCKIN] 1860 Rockingham County Census > I am transcribing the 1860 Rockingham County census for Rootsweb. (Never > again will I criticize a census index.) > > Judy Campbell's Rockingham County cemetery site has been has been a huge > help. I also consult the 1860 index--but don't always agree. > > Transcribers are taught to only enter what the enumerator writes, but there > is a comment space where one enters the correct spelling if it is known, or > an explanation of the numerous "*" 's I use in place of a letter. > > There is one name I simply cannot decipher, but hopefully someone can provide > the name. > > His first name is listed as H. StC (the t could be a t or an r) > The surname starts with an S. > > It could be Shrinkel--or almost anything. > > The big clue is that his occupation is listed as Clk of C. Court. Hopefully > someone has a reference book that lists the Rockingham County officials. > > Family members include wife Julie and children Sally, Ada and Henry. > > If anyone has the 1860 census, he is listed on page 18, handwritten page > #354, household 130, line 5. > > I would appreciate any help. > > Maggie Kyger Miller > (loganholmes@aol.com) > > > >

As I made a stupid mistake I am without all email and my entire data entry (all the genealogy I entered this summer). If anyone has sent me emails of use to me and you can find them in your outbox I would greatly appreciate you resending them to me. I will be out until the beginning of the week a week from Monday since I will be attending the Republican National Convention. Thanks, Justin s484647@gettysburg.edu

Harriet, You are a gem! Has to be. The wretched enumerator clearly wrote H. StC Sh***kel and no sign of a p. And I just found him at Judy's site. A. St. Clair Sprinkel. A long time ago someone posted a complaint about an enumerator's handwriting to one of my lists. Quick as a wink someone wrote back, "You hold him down and I'll jump on him". Loved it then and love it even more now. Maggie

I am transcribing the 1860 Rockingham County census for Rootsweb. (Never again will I criticize a census index.) Judy Campbell's Rockingham County cemetery site has been has been a huge help. I also consult the 1860 index--but don't always agree. Transcribers are taught to only enter what the enumerator writes, but there is a comment space where one enters the correct spelling if it is known, or an explanation of the numerous "*" 's I use in place of a letter. There is one name I simply cannot decipher, but hopefully someone can provide the name. His first name is listed as H. StC (the t could be a t or an r) The surname starts with an S. It could be Shrinkel--or almost anything. The big clue is that his occupation is listed as Clk of C. Court. Hopefully someone has a reference book that lists the Rockingham County officials. Family members include wife Julie and children Sally, Ada and Henry. If anyone has the 1860 census, he is listed on page 18, handwritten page #354, household 130, line 5. I would appreciate any help. Maggie Kyger Miller (loganholmes@aol.com)

In a message dated 07/27/2000 4:01:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, VAROCKIN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Tunis refers to Tunis Creek, now known as Runions Creek. The creek starts > inside Brocks Gap and flows into the North Fork of the Shenandoah River at > Brocks Gap. -------------- Many thanks to all of you who replied to my query about Tunis and Hoovers Fort. It is much appreciated. Bonnie Miller

I am pleased to announce that the Mills of Rockingham County, VA, Vol. 3 by Janet and Earl Downs with Pat Ritchie is available as of Friday, July 28 from the Harrisonburg Rockingham Historical Society. The book has 700 pages, is hardback, and is indexed. The 700 photographs are of mills, former mill sites, millers, and rural Rockingham County farm scenes from long ago. There are photographs of flour and feed bags of all sizes and descriptions plus the finished articles made from the sacks. There are 4 sections. The first is documentation on 28 more mill sites discovered since the completion of Vol. 2. Twelve of these are in Plains District. The second section features "Memories by the Sackful" exhibits at four Valley museums in 1997 which inspired the first mill book. There are several articles on the history of feed sacks and how homemakers stretched their budgets by making clothing and linen from feedsacks. Sections 3&4 contain additional information and memorabilia on 53 of the mills in Volumes 1 and 2. The books are $45 each plus $7.50 for shipping. Virginia residents, please add $2.03 per book for sales tax. Send orders to Harrisonburg Rockingham Historical Society P.O. Box 716 Dayton, VA 22821 The Historical Society's web site is www.heritagecenter.com but it's not yet been updated for the newest book. If you have any questions about ordering, contact the Historical Society 540 879-2616 Thanks, Pat Ritchie

Tunis is located on Runion Creek (formerly known as Tunis Creek), north of Brocks Gap. Runion Creek empties into the North Fork of the Shenandoah River midway between Cootes Store and Fulks Run and there is a chimney rock near the mouth of the creek. If you follow the stream north to where it forks around Suppinlick Mountain and take the west fork you will get to Tunis, after a few miles. I believe that it is actually just over the Rockingham County line, in Shenandoah County. I believe that it was, probably, named after a Holland Dutchman from the New York City area as there was a Dutch family, by the name of Tunis there, which intermarried with the Runion (Runyon/Runyan) family in New Jersey. Norman Runyon Bvmiller@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone on this list know where Tunis, Virginia (supposedly in Rockingham > Co.) is/was? Also, can anyone supply me with the possible location of Fort > Hoover. > I think it was near Turleytown. > > Thanks.

Tunis refers to Tunis Creek, now known as Runions Creek. The creek starts inside Brocks Gap and flows into the North Fork of the Shenandoah River at Brocks Gap. Runions Creek area is about 4 miles west of Broadway, VA off Hwy 259. I think folks who live there now get their mail at the Fulks Run, VA Post Office. An even earlier name for Tunis was Unes Creek. There was a Post Office called Tunis from 1900 to 1907. Postmasters were John H. Custer, Amos Estep, Charles W. Williams, and Noah W. Crider. In 1907 the office was discontinued, and mail was sent to Cootes Store, VA which is right outside Brocks Gap. Prominent families on Tunis/Runions Creek were Runion, Tusing, Biller, some Custers, and others. Hope this helps. Pat Turner Ritchie Researcher of Brocks Gap area of Rockingham Co, VA. Includes families of Albrite, Baker, Basore, Cherryholm, Fawley, Fink, Sonifrank, Caplinger, Crider, Custer, Dove, Fulk, Hottinger, Lantz, Mongold, Nesselrodt, Riggleman, Shaver, Sirk/Zirk, Souder, Southerly, Turner, Wittig, Whetzel, Yankey, & others.

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Per 'A List of Places Included in 19th Century Virginia Directories' by VA State Library: pg 56 - Ft Hoover (Rockingham Co) 1897-98 (PO) VSG pg 126 - Tunis (Princess Anne Co) 1890-91 VSG PO = post office 1890-91 VSG = Chataigne's VA Business Gazatteer & Classified Business Directory 1897-98 VSG = Virginia State Gazatteer & Business Directory Ft Hoover is in the Linville area. Brenda

I was recently told that the location of Fort Hoover has been more exactly pinpointed. If my source was correct, it was actually only a mile or so outside of present day Singers Glen, at the foot of Green Hill (and right behind what was my grandmother's house <g>) According to the person who is now living in my grandmother's house, they have found evidence of the old fort in that area. If anyone would like more exact directions just drop me a note. Harriet ----- Original Message ----- From: <Bvmiller@aol.com> To: <VAROCKIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 10:52 AM Subject: [VAROCKIN] Tunis, Virginia > Does anyone on this list know where Tunis, Virginia (supposedly in Rockingham > Co.) is/was? Also, can anyone supply me with the possible location of Fort > Hoover. > I think it was near Turleytown. > > Thanks. > >

Does anyone on this list know where Tunis, Virginia (supposedly in Rockingham Co.) is/was? Also, can anyone supply me with the possible location of Fort Hoover. I think it was near Turleytown. Thanks.

The list you copied is from John W. Wayland's "Virginia Valley Records." I have a copy of the reprint from Genealogical Publishing Co. in Baltimore, 1978. It was originally published in 1930. The marriage lists are on pages 7-41. Thought it might be helpful to know this. Pat Ritchie

Meredith I would appreciate you looking up the name KIRTLEY or KERTLEY on the list. Thank you so much for your help. Lee

I have been looking thru some old records from Rockingham Co and realized I had a copy of the marriage records between 1795 and 1825. I don't know how complete they are ( couldn't find my family in them) but would be willing to do look-ups. I copied them out of a Rockingham County history abt 15 years ago (neglected to get the source!!) At the head of the list it says: "On pages 444-448 of Wayland's History of Rockingham County is a list of marriages from 1778-1794. The list below is a continuation". Meredith DeBuse

Dear List, I recently found names I thought might be mine at this Canadian site. I paid for the info but, sad to say they are not my relatives. There are some good leads on their list, cost is reasonable and they are prompt in their reply. I saw no restriction on my sharing the info so am posting it in it's entirety in hopes it may help someone else ---------- From: Ken Soloway[SMTP:kpsolo@home.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 12:00 PM To: Classic@shentel.net Subject: WOOD transcripts from inGeneas Dear Patricia Wood Stonemetz: We have received your payment for transcriptions from the inGeneas Database, thank you. Below you will find the transcripts you have ordered. I hope that these records contain information that you will be able to add to your family tree. Please do not hesitate to visit our site and search the inGeneas database again, it is updated frequently. Best of luck in your genealogical pursuits! Ken Soloway inGeneas inc. - Searchable Canadian Genealogy Databases http://www.inGeneas.com ====================================== Transcription from the inGeneas Database Record # 188864 ====================================== Year of Record: April, 1901 Name of Person: William Wood Colour: white Sex: male Relationship to Head of Household: [head]* Marital Status: widower Birthdate: 31 August 1836 Age at Last Birthday: 64 Place of Birth: England Year Immigration to Canada: 1864 Racial or Tribal Origin: English Religion: Church of England Profession or Occupation: wool netting Earnings from Trade or Occup: $450 Mother Tongue: English Address: 507 Queen St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada Summary of others listed in the household is as follows: Name Relationship to Head Age - -------------------------------------------------- Arcell, Arthur [head]* 25 , Kate wife 25 , Arthur son 1 - --------------------------------------------------- Source: 1901 Census of Canada - Province of Ontario, Reel No. T-6498, District No. 117 - Toronto, City, East, Sub-District: a-9 - Ward 3, page 6, (National Archives of Canada, Ottawa) ===================================== inGeneas Note: Both William Wood and Arthur Arcell are listed as "head" of household. ===================================== Transcription from the inGeneas Database Record # 32980 ===================================== Name: Stephen Wood Business: farmer Year: 1875 Comments: Located at west half, Lot 31, Concession 10, township of Otonabee, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. Stephen Wood is a native of England. He settled in Peterborough County in the year 1862. Post office address: Peterborough. Source: "Illustrated Historical Atlas of Peterborough County", Ontario, 1875, page 117, (National Library of Canada, Ottawa). =================================== =================================== Transcription from the inGeneas Database Record # 32987 =================================== Name: William Wood Business: teacher and Township Clerk Year: 1875 Comments: Located at northeast quarter, Lot 5, Concession 10, township of North Monaghan, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. William Wood is a native of Ireland. He settled in Peterborough County in the year 1860. Post office address: Peterborough. Source: "Illustrated Historical Atlas of Peterborough County", Ontario, 1875, page 120, (National Library of Canada, Ottawa). =================================== =================================== Transcription from the inGeneas Database Record # 32988 ================================== Name: William Wood Business: farmer Year: 1875 Comments: Located at Lot 10, Concession 11, township of Harvey, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. William Wood is a native of Scotland. He settled in Peterborough County in the year 1857. Post office address: Lakehurst? Source: "Illustrated Historical Atlas of Peterborough County", Ontario, 1875, page 123, (National Library of Canada, Ottawa). ==================================

Hello List Here is what I have on David Rust does someone have information about him? Where does he fit in the Valentine Rust and Catherine Bowman family? Rockbridge Co., VA Census Data Rust, Abraham VA ROCKBRIDGE CO. page 395 1810 census 20202-1020105 Rust, Mary VA ROCKBRIDGE CO. page 412 1810 census 10001-1000000 Rust, Mathias ?. VA ROCKBRIDGE CO. page 408 1810 census 30010-1011000 Rust, Valintine VA ROCKBRIDGE CO. page 408 1810 census 00120-1111100 Rust, Abraham VA ROCKBRIDGE CO. page 294, 1820 census Rust, David VA ROCKBRIDGE CO. page 294, 1820 census David and his wife are 26-44 and have 2 boys and 1 girl under 10 in the Rochbridge Co. 1820 census. The Second Marriage Record of Augusta County published by Col. Thomas Hughart Chapter, DAR in 1972 does not have a David Rust, there is a David Rusk who married Susan Waseman on January 5, 1816 performed by Rev. William King. I think David Rust and Susan Waseman could be the parents of James Rust b. abt 1819 VA and William Rust b. 1823 Rockbridge Co., VA I have a David and Susan mentioned in the Washington Co., VA 1850 census ; David Rust age 70 VA Susan age 52 MD David age 25 VA Susan age 20 VA Valentine age 17 VA Joseph age 16 VA Jacob age 12 VA Descendants of Valentine Rost Generation No. 1 1. Valentine1 Rost was born Abt. 1729 in Tulpehacken, Berks Co, PA., and died Abt. 1805. He married Catherine Bowman, daughter of Henry Bowman. Children of Valentine Rost and Catherine Bowman are: 2 i. Valentine2 Rust, born Abt. 1755. 3 ii. Jacob Rust, born Abt. 1757. He married Ann Peter February 21, 1782. 4 iii. John Rust, born March 21, 1762 in Lancaster, PA.; died May 15, 1840 in Washington Co, VA.. He married Fanny Sink August 22, 1787 in Shenandoah Co, VA.. 5 iv. Abraham Rust, born 1764 in PA.; died Bef. 1830 in Clark Co, OH.. He married Elizabeth Coffelt April 10, 1783 in Shenandoah Co, VA. More About Abraham Rust: Fact 2: Settled in Clark Co, OH. about 1825 Fact1: No issue of this marriage Military service: Rev. War 6 v. Mathias Rust, born February 18, 1767 in Rockbridge Co, VA.; died June 18, 1836 in Clark Co, OH.. He married Mary Coffelt January 14, 1796 in Rockbridge Co, VA.. More About Mathias Rust: Burial: Settled in Clark Co, OH. about 1816 7 vi. Philip Rust, born Abt. 1769; died Bef. 1829. He married (1) Molly Shaver August 1791. He married (2) Polly Wisehart August 03, 1800 in Augusta Co, VA.. 8 vii. Catherine Rust, born 1774; died August 25, 1840. She married Frederick Michael, Jr. January 20, 1793 in Rockingham Co, VA.. More About Frederick Michael, Jr.: Burial: Lawrenceville Cem.-Clark Co, OH. Fact 1: Abt. 1812, Settled in Clark Co, OH. 9 viii. Margaret Rust, born Abt. 1776. She married Joseph Dispeny 1791 in Rockiingham Co, VA.. 10 ix. Barbara Rust, born Abt. 1778 in VA.. She married (1) Kyle. She married (2) Thank you Joe Evans

Posted on: Rockingham Co. Va Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Rockingham?read=293 Surname: ------------------------- Do any of these Zimmerman originate from Lancaster Co. PA? I am looking for Anna Maria Zimmerman, b. abt. 1757, who was married to Johann (John) Wagner 4/16/1782 in Strasburg, Lancaster Co. PA.