I am looking for ancestors of Hugh Francis Harnsberger, my gfather. I have 197 Harnsbergers which were supplied me by mistival@aol.com (Terri) but I still do not have a link between them and gdad. Any one else have Harnsbergers? Thanks - Ben

One of the Boyer genealogies includes Rockingham County Boyers. Sorry I don't have a full cite for you. Sue Koller wrote: > Looking for these three ladies who all married into the Lionberger/many > spellings, family, all marrying John Ulrich Lionberger (I, II, and III) > Elizabeth Burckholter married about 1700, Barberry Bear married about 1732, > and Barbara Boyer married about 1760. I have plenty of information on the > Lionberger's, but none on these great grandmother's of mine. Any information > would be helpful. All could have and probably did live in the area. > I will also share any of the information that I have.

Looking for these three ladies who all married into the Lionberger/many spellings, family, all marrying John Ulrich Lionberger (I, II, and III) Elizabeth Burckholter married about 1700, Barberry Bear married about 1732, and Barbara Boyer married about 1760. I have plenty of information on the Lionberger's, but none on these great grandmother's of mine. Any information would be helpful. All could have and probably did live in the area. I will also share any of the information that I have. Thanks for any help. Sue K.

Hi all: I'm checking to see if anyone can help me with the name of a Cemetery or two in McGaheysville, Virginia. I spent a couple of days there last year at the Courthouse, (got to stay in a Yancey family b&b, too). Upon my leaving I came across a cemetery with no sign, just a cemetery. As I walked up to the first row of stones, I immediately found my great-great grandmother and her parents! It was astonishing! I do not have the name, however. Also - somewhat across from the cemetery I ran into a Church who had a cemetery. Unfortunately for me, there were persons there who had recently lost a child, and I felt it best to leave them alone with their mourning and not make difficulties for them, so I left. I know I wrote the name of the Church down, but I cannot find them. These places were located less than a block or two away from the McGaheysville Post Office. Also any names publications in and for the McGaheysville/Rockingham/Elkton areas would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Julie K. Yancey

FRIEDEN"S CHURCH CEMETERY RECORDS Has the Frieden's Church Cemetery Records been publishes or posted on the Internet? Thank you for this information and references. Joe Baker

I have the following information on the marriage of these two folks. Can anyone claim them as "family"? SOURCE: OLD TENTH LEGION MARRIAGES MARRIAGES IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA FROM 1778 TO 1816 Taken from marriage bonds. Compiled by Harry M. Strickler YOUNT John & Ann Margaret BOICOURT 1790; (bondsman) Francis Stuart daughter of Boicourt Stuart Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Hugs from the great midwest - Omaha, NE Jean

I have some relatives who are buried at Union Chapel. Does anyone know where it is? I know it's in either North Augusta or Rockingham County. Don't confuse it with Union Church which is just off Rt. 42 North of Churchville. I 've been there and checked it out. That's not the right place. I have a gut feeling it's in Rockingham Co. Any help would be appreciated. Sincerely Tracy Hunter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My HUNTER family http://members.aol.com/th3978/index.html In Augusta Co., Va - HUNTER, GOOD, BOYERS, LANDES, LOWMAN, BAKER, RIMEL In Rockingham Co., Va - HUNTER, SITES, SMITH, BOWMAN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Carolyn Saw your posting on the Rockingham Rootweb. Not sure how much I can help but I have one Berry family in my records. The children of Henry Berry, listed below are my 5th Cousins once removed and the 4th Great Grand Children of Adam Miller who is our common ancestor. We probably share a number of other common ancestor but Adam Miller is the best known. Henry wife was a Hollar. (which I'm related too) Hollar's married into my Andres's line which married into my Baer line which married into the Adam Miller line. The children I've also inclosed info on this line in case it will help you.. 1. David Henry BERRY was born on 6 Oct 1847. He died on 6 Aug 1934. He was married to Sallie Ann HOLLAR (daughter of David HOLLAR and Catherine ANDES) on 15 May 1879. by Rev. Frederick Wampler Sallie Ann HOLLAR was born on 18 Nov 1850 in Rockingham Co, Va. She died on 4 Jul 1940. David Henry BERRY and Sallie Ann HOLLAR had the following children: 2 i. Rollen Homer BERRY was born on 6 Jun 1880. He died on 25 Sep 1955. 3 ii. infant BERRY was born on 29 Mar 1882. He (or she) died on 29 Mar 1882. 4 iii. Hattie C. BERRY was born on 6 Nov 1886. She died on 28 Dec 1958. 5 iv. Claude C. BERRY was born on 15 Mar 1891. He died on 9 Oct 1979. Here are Sallie Ann Hollar ancestors: FIRST GENERATION 1. Sallie Ann HOLLAR was born on 18 Nov 1850 in Rockingham Co, Va. She died on 4 Jul 1940. SECOND GENERATION 2. David HOLLAR was born on 2 Mar 1801 in Shenandoah, Page Co, Va. He died on 2 Jan 1875 in Singers Glen, Rockingham Co, Va. He was buried in David Hollar Family Cem. Singers Glen, VA. He was married to Catherine ANDES on 12 Jun 1848 in Va. 3. Catherine ANDES was born on 12 Feb 1820. She was buried in David Hollar Family Cem. Singers Glen, VA. THIRD GENERATION 6. William ANDES was born on 12 Oct 1787 in Va. He died on 21 Jan 1866. He was married to Elizabeth GOOD on 18 Aug 1810. 7. Elizabeth GOOD was born on 5 Jan 1790. She died on 13 Apr 1873. FOURTH GENERATION 12. Andrew ANDES was born on 10 Feb 1749 in Alsace-Lorraine.1 He died on 21 May 1821 in Rockingham Co, Va.1 Andrew's first tract of land was signed with the seal of King George III. He eventually totalled 867 acres. This land lay about 4 miles north of Cootes Store just off current VA 613. Andrews estate was surveyed by Reuben Walton in 1821 and divided into 3 tracts with son William getting the tract with the buildings, plus the land where the family graveyard was located, now known as the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. He was married to Barbara BAER on 8 Sep 1771 in Va.2 13. Barbara BAER was born on 6 Jan 1753 in Rockingham Co, Va. She died on 21 Aug 1828 in Timberville, Rockingham Co,. FIFTH GENERATION 26. John BAER was born in 1726 in Zurick, Switzerland.1,3 He emigrated in 1728.1 From Switzerland He died in 1791.1 He resided at Mill Place near Staunton Va Upon Marriage.4,5 He was also known as Barron John.1 John was known as "Baron John" because of his many land transactions. Originally lived at Brook's Gap Va. with brother Jacob and his father. In 1747 purchased 300 acres at Linville Creek, Rockingham Co., Va. He lived on Fort Run about 1 mile. west of Timberville on the road to Rader's Church. This is about 6 mi. east of Brock's Gap and 18 mi. northwest of Bear Springs. Land records show that John bought and sold several 1000 acres over the years. He was married to Catherine Elizabeth MILLER.6,7 27. Catherine Elizabeth MILLER was born on 20 Dec 1734 in Va.1 She was christened on 1 May 1739 in Elkton, Rockingham Co,.8 She died in 1816.1 She resided at Mill Place near Staunton Va. Upon Marriage.9 She has Ancestral File number 1D3V-7X. Baptized 1738 at Hebron Church, Madison County, Virginia. (from "Old Homes of Page County, Virginia" by Jennie Ann Kerkhoff) SIXTH GENERATION 52. Jagely Jacob BAER10 was born on 30 Dec 1683 in Ober Albis, Switzerland.1 He was Tavern Keeper before 1721.1 He owned 600 acres in Leacock Township Pa. in 1721 in Leacock township, Pa.1 He was Road Superviser in 1726 in Pa.1 In 1726 he served as He resided at in 1740 in Brock's Gap, Rockingham Co, Va.1 He died after 1740 in Rockingham Co, Va.1 He immigrated btw 1709 and 1721 to Pa.1 Jagely Jacob BAR was a tavern keeper who moved with his family from Ober Albis, Switzerland to Pennsylvania sometime between 1709 and 1721. He was married to Fronica GOOD.10 53. Fronica GOOD. 54. Adam MILLER Sr11 was born on 17 Nov 1703 in Schriesheim, Baden Germany.1,2 He immigrated about 1720 to Philadelphia Pa.12 He resided at about 1720 in Lancaster lley Pa.12 He owned 820 acres along the Shenadoah River. in 1733 in Rockingham Co, Va.13,14 Recorded as petitioning the general court for his lands. It is possible the land was purchansed in 1727 from Jacob Stover who has been portrayed in various histories as an unscrupulous land agent. John Stover was a Swiss land agent who had been grated a tract of land on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River of five thousand acres by the King of England. He was naturalized on 13 Mar 1741 in Willaimsburg, Va.12,15 Certificate of naturalization was issued by Sir William Gooch, Royal Governor of Va. from Williamsburg Va. in 174. The application indicated that Adam had been a member of the colony for 15 years, This information has been used to establish the date (1726) when the Massanutten were populated. He died in Jul 1783 in Bear-Lithia Spring, Rockingham Co, Va.1,2 He resided at Near Elkton Va. bfr 1726 to 1783.16 He has Ancestral File number 1D3T-BB. The first permanent settlement east of the Massanutten is believed to have been established by Adam Miller in 1726 near the present town of Elkton Va. The first location where Adam settled was probably on Hawksbill levels. This location proved unhealthy for his family. Miller then purchased 820 acres to the south, along the Shenandoah River. This tract included a large spring of bubbling water. Here, Adam built a cabin for his family. He sold some of the original tract, cleared some of the land and began planting and harvesting corps. Sometime later, Miller built a new cabin near where Elkton is today. He called this home "Green Meadows" . He sold 260 acres, including Bear Lithia Spring to his son-in-law Jacob Baer. Adam lived in Green Meadows until his death in 1783. Adam Miller is remembered as the man "who forged a link in the chain of growth that settled the Valley. Some of his descendants still live in east Rockingham: Bear, Kempers, Gibbons, Yanceys, Hopkins, Mauzys, and Harnsbergers. Over the years the family name was changed from Mueller--Muller to Miller. He was married to Anna Maria Barbara KOGER bfr 1720's.1,12 Married prior to immigration in early 1720's Over the years the family name was changed from Mueller--Muller to Miller 55. Anna Maria Barbara KOGER17 was born in 1701.1 She resided at early 1720 in Lancaster lley Pa.12 She immigrated early 1720's to Philadelphia Pa.12 SOURCES 1. http://edge.edge.net/~jseay or seay@edge.net. 2. John Wayland. Ref in email from Roland B. Morris rj309@bellsouth.anet. 3. R. B. Hutton and updated by H. V. Longley. The History of Elkton. Elkton, Rockingham Co., Va., Elkton Independence Bicentennial Commission 1976. Much of the text was orginally published in 1958. Pg. 9. 4. Compiled and Edited by Nancy B. Hess. The Heartland Rockingham County. Willard, Ohio, R.R. Donnelley and Sons, 1976 ISBN: 0-87813-225-2. Pg 28. 5. R. B. Hutton and updated by H. V. Longley. The History of Elkton. Elkton, Rockingham Co., Va., Elkton Independence Bicentennial Commission 1976. Much of the text was orginally published in 1958. Pg. 9. 6. Compiled and Edited by Nancy B. Hess. The Heartland Rockingham County. Willard, Ohio, R.R. Donnelley and Sons, 1976 ISBN: 0-87813-225-2. Pg 28. 7. R. B. Hutton and updated by H. V. Longley. The History of Elkton. Elkton, Rockingham Co., Va., Elkton Independence Bicentennial Commission 1976. Much of the text was orginally published in 1958. Pg. 9. 8. LDS Ancestral File. 9. Compiled and Edited by Nancy B. Hess. The Heartland Rockingham County. Willard, Ohio, R.R. Donnelley and Sons, 1976 ISBN: 0-87813-225-2. Pg 28. 10. Informal hand written Genealogy research probably done to support DAR certification. Notes were generated in the late 1950's or early 60's. DAR IDnumber 78953 in Volume 79. 11. Compiled and Edited by Nancy B. Hess. The Heartland Rockingham County. Willard, Ohio, R.R. Donnelley and Sons, 1976 ISBN: 0-87813-225-2. Pg 29. 12. Gladys Bayserman Clem. Stories of the Shenandoah. Nov 1948. 13. Compiled and Edited by Nancy B. Hess. The Heartland Rockingham County. Willard, Ohio, R.R. Donnelley and Sons, 1976 ISBN: 0-87813-225-2. Pg 32. 14. Gary Bauserman. Bicentennial History of Page Co. Va. Page Co, Page co Bicentennial Commission, 1976. pg 12-13. 15. Ibid. Pg. 11. 16. Compiled and Edited by Nancy B. Hess. The Heartland Rockingham County. Willard, Ohio, R.R. Donnelley and Sons, 1976 ISBN: 0-87813-225-2. Pg 32. 17. Terrence V. Murphy. 10th Virginiai Infantry, The Virginia Regimental Histories Series,. H.E. Howard Inc. Lynchburg Va, 1989. Regards Claud Miller Sanford Bowie Md.

--------- Begin forwarded message ---------- From: Franksjj@aol.com To: Scotch-Irish-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Lynn/Linn & Somerville, counties Tyrone and Fermanagh Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 18:04:57 EST Message-ID: <e433a13a.36a26c99@aol.com> I am researching two SI families as above: Lynn/Linn and Somerville whose farms were about a mile apart, one in Tyrone, the other in Fermanagh. I have been told recently that these names were "distinctive" for the area. I conclude, therefore, that they had connections in some other part of Ulster. Robert Lynn/Linn b 1775 married Elenor Somerville (1774-1820). He died 1794; she emigrated with their five children (oldest ca 22) in 1796 from Londonderry to Tulpuhocken, PA, then to Rockingham Co., VA. A Lynn/Lin letter says that Robert's father was engaged in growing flax and weaving linen..The family was Presbyterian. Can anyone suggest sources of additional information? If this rings a bell with anyone, please comment even if you have no further information. Joyce --------- End forwarded message ---------- ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I'm researching the BERRY and WALTON surnames in the Elkton, Rockingham Co. area; also the LYNN surname in Elkton and in Harrisonburg. Circa 1880 to the early 1900's. Anyone else out there researching these names in these general areas? I'd love to exchange information. -- Carolyn Carolyn G. Lynn Manassas, VA lynnpwco@aol.com http://members.aol.com/lynnpwco/index.htm

I'm not sure your could say there was only one area. Rockingham County was very Germanic from the late 1700s onward. For example, Peaked Mountain Church near McGaheysville and Ermentrout's/Trinity Church near Keezletown were both relatively close together, so one might think the area around Peaked Mountain was heavily German. On the other hand, Rader's Church near Timberville also dates from that period and also was heavily, if not predominantly, German. Timberville is not in the same area of Rockingham as Peaked Mountain. LRichwine@aol.com wrote: > Anyone know anything about a Jacob Reichwine (b. circa 1769 PA), who married a > Phoebe Dietz in Rockingham County, VA circa late 1700s. Any information on > the Reichwine or Dietz families appreciated. > > Was there a particular German area of Rockingham County in the late 1700s? > > Thank you. > Linda Richwine (LRichwine@aol.com)

Anyone know anything about a Jacob Reichwine (b. circa 1769 PA), who married a Phoebe Dietz in Rockingham County, VA circa late 1700s. Any information on the Reichwine or Dietz families appreciated. Was there a particular German area of Rockingham County in the late 1700s? Thank you. Linda Richwine (LRichwine@aol.com)

Dick I saw your query on the SHENANDOAH rootsweb regarding Georg Conrad Bloss in the Elkton area during the 1750-60 period. I'm from a Conrad line living in the Elkton area during that same period. Conrad maybe the family name of your George Bloss mother. Do you have information on Georg Conrad Bloss mother? If she was a Conrad, please advise, and I'll see if I can connect her with my Conrad line. Claud Miller Sanford

I am searching for the following families in the Rockingham County, VA area, any and all help with these names are appreciated. HART FULTZ SIPE WINEGARD DILLARD PITTINGTON BOLTON JORDAN BREEDEN CURRY OXFORD BEERY RIDDLE Thanks in advance for your help Penny Hart

Hi, I am looking for confirmation of parents for John FRAZIER born around 1770/1780. He married Lucy Shiflett in 1811. Children included Leland, Keziah, Nancy, John, Michael, William, Shedrick, Walker, Susan, and Fannie. His parents might be William and Annie UNKNOWN. Thanks for any and all leads. Wendy www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/3048

We are working in Rockingham County during the time of 1786 through 1799, and need help with the following: Have found militia records dated 1788. Were all males required to serve or was it volunteer? Were there age limits for being in the militia? Personal Property Tax Records seem to be in districts....9, 10, 11, 12, 14, etc. Is there a map that shows where these districts were located? Did they change from time to time. The ones in late 1790's don't seem to have the numbers by each person. What churches exhisted near Keezletown and Peaked Mountain in this time frame? I found Peaked Mountain records on the internet, but they appear to be incomplete.....are they? Any recommendations of histories of Rockingham Co. during that time (1786-1799) that might give me general information about the life and times there? Can any of you answer the above or tell us where we might find answers? Appreciate any help or suggestions. June everheart@tyler.net

I appreciated the message from From: EVILSIZER3@aol.com concerning the Miller marriage. I am looking for the parents of John Miller. We think that he was born in about 1855, and married on 9 June 1789 in Rockingham Co., VA to Caty Bowman, the daughter of Jacob Bowman. John died in 1822 in Washington County, TN. John named his first son, Jacob. This may not be significant, since his father-in-law was named Jacob. Can anyone help me with this Miller family? Thank you dorrisl1@aol.com

Hello; I would like to unsubscribe to the news letter, everything now comes in attachments. I am not happy opening attachments, because of viruses. So please take me off your mailing list. Roland B. Morris

I show this Miller Family/marriage into the BEar/Baer Family from Rockingham Co, VA . It is found in "Virginia Valley Records" by John Wayland. I am not researching this family, just wanted to share in case someone was interested in this info. sandi Descendants of Johann Peter Mueller 1 MUELLER, Johann Peter .. +MARGARETTA, Maria ......... 2 MILLER, Adam [Mueller],Sr b: 11/17/1703 in Schrisheim, Baden, Ger d: 1783 in Rockingham Co,VA .................... 3 MILLER, Ann Barbara ........................ +BEAR, Jacob Father: Jacob BAER ............................... 4 BEAR, Barbara ................................... +KEESLING, Jacob b: Unknown Father: John KEESLING .................... 3 MILLER, Catherine Elizabeth ........................ +BEAR, John Father: Jacob BAER ............................... 4 BAER, Anna ................................... +MILLER, Jocob ............................... 4 BAER, Barbara ................................... +ANDES, Andrew ............................... 4 BAER, Mary ................................... +KENNERLY, James ............................... 4 BAER, Jacob ................................... +KARNS, Mary ............................... 4 BAER, John, Jr ................................... +MILLER, Elizabeth ............................... 4 BAER, Henry ................................... +KARNS, Catherine ............................... 4 BAER, Elizabeth ................................... +TROUT, Michael m: Abt. 1780 Father: George TROUT Mother: MARY ........................................... 5 TROUT, George b: 01/11/1782 ............................................... +MILLER, Mary b: 02/04/1792 m: 1809 in Rockingham Co,VA Father: Mathias MILLER Mother: Anna Maria [ Moyer] SCHAEFFER ...................................................... 6 TROUT, Elizabeth .......................................................... +NOFFSINGER, John ...................................................... 6 TROUT, John b: 1813 in Rockingham Co,VA d: in Roanoke,VA .......................................................... +SHAVER, Elizabeth Jane ................................................................. 7 TROUT, Henry S ................................................................. 7 TROUT, Mary Susan b: 1839 in Roanoke,VA ..................................................................... +TERRY, Peyton Leftwich ............................................................................ 8 TERRY, Martha Leftwich .............................................................................. .. +GOODWIN, J H .............................................................................. .......... 9 GOODWIN, Mary ...................................................... 6 TROUT, Catherine .......................................................... +KEAGY, Benjamin ...................................................... 6 TROUT, Anna .......................................................... +AIRHART, Michael ...................................................... 6 TROUT, Sally .......................................................... +GISH, John ...................................................... 6 TROUT, Susan .......................................................... +SHAVER, Berryman ...................................................... 6 TROUT, Jacob .......................................................... +ETZLER, Magdalen ...................................................... 6 TROUT, Daniel .......................................................... +PERSINGER, Susan ...................................................... 6 TROUT, Hannah .......................................................... +GUSSENA, John ........................................... 5 TROUT, John b: 01/01/1784 ........................................... 5 TROUT, Henry b: 03/10/1786 ........................................... 5 TROUT, Maria b: 10/02/1788 ........................................... 5 TROUT, daughter b: 01/1791 ........................................... 5 TROUT, Elizabeth b: 08/13/1793 d: 12/23/1855 ............................................... +MILLER, Michael b: 06/13/1790 in Berks Co,PA m: 03/17/1811 in Rockingham Co,VA d: 04/18/1862 in Roanoke,VA Father: Mathias MILLER Mother: Anna Maria [ Moyer] SCHAEFFER ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Mary b: 1812 .......................................................... +SAYFORD, Samuel, Rev ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Hannah b: 1813 .......................................................... +KISER, John P ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Ephraim b: 1816 d: in infant ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Jacob C b: 1817 .......................................................... +DYERLE, Mary Jane ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Leannah b: 1819 .......................................................... +SHIREY, John M ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Edmund b: 1822 .......................................................... +GILFILLAN, Jennie ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Michael b: 1824 d: in infant ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Sallie Agnes b: 1826 .......................................................... +KIESLING, George ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Luther M b: 1828 d: in infant ...................................................... 6 MILLER, John Trout b: 1829 .......................................................... +FOUTZ, Mary Malinda ...................................................... 6 MILLER, George Henry b: 1831 .......................................................... +HIGGINS, Susan ...................................................... 6 MILLER, Elizabeth b: 1833 d: in infant .................... 3 MILLER, Adam, Jr d: 1764 in Roads Massacre .................... 3 MILLER, Henry ........................ +COWGER, Elizabeth