I have tried emailing you at the address you provided and it came back to me. Do you have another? Thanks, Phyllis ----- Original Message ----- From: <Lsc12147@aol.com> To: <varockin@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [VAROCKIN] Lams, Atkinson, Akinson, Crawford >I believe your Michelberry originated in Rockbridge, but later worked as a > blacksmith in Rockingham. If you are looking for info on Michelberry's > parents, your best bet may be in Rockbridge. Email me at > _Lsc12147@aol.com_ > (mailto:Lsc12147@aol.com) , > > > In a message dated 10/17/2008 12:15:14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > dmzlfly@lakegranbury.com writes: > > I'm looking for records for the names of Lam, Atkinson, Akinson, Crawford > in > Rockingham. > William & Elizabeth Crawford Lam-my great great grandparents, > Michelberry Henderson(Henry)Lam & Frances Ann Atkinson-great > grandparents. > Mary Susan Lam& William James Martin-grandparents. > > I have a couple of land papers for M. H. Lam, but nothing on his parents. > They are listed on his marriage license. > > Looking for any other info. There were a lot of Lam's but have not been > able to connect to anyone else. > > Thanks, > Phyllis > Texas > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAROCKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and > the body of the message > > > **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your > destination. > Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out > (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VAROCKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tigerlilyhome Surnames: Smith, Williamson, Kencke, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3210.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow, Kay---Thanks for the speedy reply! :) Since my post last night, I did find a couple more ref's that make it seem more likely about Edith & Keziah being Geo's wives. I found ref's to two deed transfers---one each from Margaret and Nancy Williamson to Geo Smith on 17 Dec 1827 (but I don't have the text). Yes, I agree--Samuel didn't go to Ohio, but bro Daniel did. I can add only a little bit to the story here and there: The 1987 Quimby (Iowa) Centennial Book---which chronicals the folks whose fam's (incl Daneil's decendents, and some of Samuel's, like Albon) homesteaded NW Iowa, lists the Smith heirs' recollections as such: When Daniel Joseph Smith was nine, his parents (Daniel and Reliance) moved back from Ohio to Stephenson Co Ill. This would be about 1843. The books goes on to say that Daniel died and Reliance remarried. End of story. Was I surprised to find that her new hubby was her Bro-in-law, Samuel! :) The "rest of the (Samuel) story" can be found in some really cool web pages for Stephenson Co Ill: 1. His death, in graphic detail can be found here: Accidentally hit by a train. Newspaper obits are reproduced at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilstephe/vital/samuel_smith1.htm 2. Additional great info/confirmation on this 19-person blended family may be found at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilstephe/bios/rudolph_kencke.htm (Rudolph is Samuel's son-in-law and prominent citizen of Stephenson Co. That;s aboutall I have...not sure if you can "see" my fam (Harold & Clark) tree on-line. Have only been doing this for a week now...much to learn. But I ahve several ref's attached to Daniel and Samuel---and am pretty sure I'll be leaving Edith as George's wife (and adding Keziah!), thanks to your help! :) --Sharlee (Harold) LaBrecque Chester, Virginia. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kwg9281 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3210.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Probably the only reason I believe it is Edith Thomas is that when George Smith dies before 1828 the children inherit some land that was acquired from Evan Thomas and Rebecca Green who were Edith's parents. I think I found a land record also (however, can't put my finger on it right now) between George Smith and Williamson children (Kezia Thomas married a James Williamson and she was a widow when she married George Smith after her sister Edith died). I don't think I can send an attachment on this list but if you want the transcripted land record which mentions Evan Thomas and his wife Rebecca let me know. I have never been able to find out where Daniel died...do you know? When George Smith dies, he leaves his land to six children. I have only found land records for four of them so far....Daniel, Benjamin, Samuel, and Margaret. I think another researcher and myself have figured out the 17 children and which ones belonged to which couple. I know that Benjamin and Daniel went ! to Ohio but wasn't aware that Samuel went. I thought he went to Ilinois instead. Kay Gavin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I believe your Michelberry originated in Rockbridge, but later worked as a blacksmith in Rockingham. If you are looking for info on Michelberry's parents, your best bet may be in Rockbridge. Email me at _Lsc12147@aol.com_ (mailto:Lsc12147@aol.com) , In a message dated 10/17/2008 12:15:14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, dmzlfly@lakegranbury.com writes: I'm looking for records for the names of Lam, Atkinson, Akinson, Crawford in Rockingham. William & Elizabeth Crawford Lam-my great great grandparents, Michelberry Henderson(Henry)Lam & Frances Ann Atkinson-great grandparents. Mary Susan Lam& William James Martin-grandparents. I have a couple of land papers for M. H. Lam, but nothing on his parents. They are listed on his marriage license. Looking for any other info. There were a lot of Lam's but have not been able to connect to anyone else. Thanks, Phyllis Texas ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VAROCKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)

I'm looking for records for the names of Lam, Atkinson, Akinson, Crawford in Rockingham. William & Elizabeth Crawford Lam-my great great grandparents, Michelberry Henderson(Henry)Lam & Frances Ann Atkinson-great grandparents. Mary Susan Lam& William James Martin-grandparents. I have a couple of land papers for M. H. Lam, but nothing on his parents. They are listed on his marriage license. Looking for any other info. There were a lot of Lam's but have not been able to connect to anyone else. Thanks, Phyllis Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tigerlilyhome Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3270/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching the George Smith family [incl. sons Samuel [b. 1799) and Daniel (b. 1813)]. Records indicate births in Rockingham Co---but land deeds show property ownership in RockBRIDGE Co. Curously---I am seeing this in other family records from the same era---what could have prompted this apparent "migration"? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tigerlilyhome Surnames: Smith Sprague Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3210.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I, too am a descendant of your George Smith---but through his son Daniel (the Smith brother that Reliance Sprague married before marrying your Samuel). How did you figure out that George's wife was Edith Thomas? I found two diff marriage ref's on-line for George Smith in Rockingham Co, VA---one to Elizabeth Rutherford in 1798 and one, as you know, to Edith in 1799. Would love to be able to say for sure which one and why. (BTW---Reliance, Daniel and Samuel have a facinating story to takes them to Ohio & Illinois...and results in a total of 17 offspring...the little I've uncovered makes me beg for more! :) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I presume that the land deeds are official government documents from the county courthouse. What records are you using to "indicate births"? To the best of my knowledge, there are no government birth records in Virginia at that time. But I will also say that I had 3GGPs who did move from Rockingham to Rockbridge in the 1830s [based on County and Church Marriage Records, Church Baptismal Records, Census Records, Burial Records, etc]. Thom Flory -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: VAROCKIN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 9:03 pm Subject: [VAROCKIN] What's up with the 1780 - 1800 "migration" from Rockingham Co. to Rockbridge Co. VA? This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tigerlilyhome Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3270/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching the George Smith family [incl. sons Samuel [b. 1799) and Daniel (b. 1813)]. Records indicate births in Rockingham Co---but land deeds show property ownership in RockBRIDGE Co. Curously---I am seeing this in other family records from the same era---what could have prompted this apparent "migration"? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VAROCKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

this was posted on an Indiana message board last year - I'm not sure if I forwarded it to you, but in case i didn't here you go.  if there is one that you would like, just follow the link and ask for the wills by number.   by glancing at it I see a Pearce, Justus, Gordon, Moore that I think people here are researching. ------------------------------------- http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.unknown/8136/mb.ashx   Hello; I am in the process of transcribing wills from the 1840's to the 1860's for Jennings County, which is located in Southern Indiana. At the moment there are 80 plus wills on the Jennings County site, some are names not familiar to me but may be a missing link to someone researching family in Indiana. This is a listing of the names so far transcribed-keep in mind spelling was quite creative back then so watch for names that could be pronounced like one you are looking for. 1. Daniel Tribbet 2. Joseph Loughery 3. Martin Wilson 4. Joshua Wilkerson 5. Conrad Hesler 6. Dinah Vickery 7. Samuel Vancleve 8. Hugh Devine 9. Francis Lewelling (Lewellen) 10. David Mailick 11. James Stedman 12. George Lockhart 13. Fielding Denny 14. Thomas Hicklin 15. Joseph Howell 16. Celo Eastman 17. Martha Ann Booker 18. John Bolton 19. Amasa Spencer 20. John Stagg 21. Thomas Ammons 22. Daniel Johnson 24. Hannah Wilder 25. J.A. Davis 26. Cyrus S. Maynard 27. Lewis Newsom 28. Jepe (Jesse) S. Bannaughs 29. Amos A. Sprout 30. Lewis Umstead 31. Martha Brandon 32. Thomas Hill 33. John Hall 34. James D. Pearce 35. Daniel R. Lewis 36. Robert Lowery 37. Peter T. Justus 38. Levi Sawyer 39. William Neal 40. William Campbell 41. John T. Grimstead 42. James L. Dickert 43. Sally Johnson 44. Amos Knapp 45. Enoch Wilkins 46. Sarah Leming 47. William Pagett 48. George Gordon 49. Henry Riggs 50. Mary Moore 51. John Riggs 52. Susannah Holton 53. James Walley 54. John Flarety 55. Michael Roseberry 56. James Green 57. James M. Lindley 58. Ananias Hudson 59. Anna Booker 60. James Hammond 61. James M. Kenyon 62. Morris Haley 63. Owen McManaman 64. John Hiner 65. Pleasant Meek 66. Philip Porter 67. David Brewer 68. Elizabeth Eastman 69. John Merrell 70. Peter Harness 71. Sarah Amick 72. Jonathan B. May 73. Isaac C. Mesler 74. James Linder 75. John Spriggs 76. Moses Hartwell 77. Samuel D. Spear 78. Elizabeth McCurry 79. Bryant Y. Tricky 80. Gyllum Hudson 81. Chauncy L. Cowell 82. Augustus Kloepp 83. John R. Belt 84. Antony Casper 85. Israel Ludlow 86. William Francis 87. Moses Thorp 88. Elenor McGannon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kee106 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/1503.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just found Samuel C. Smith from Rockingham County's disability application. He was with the VA 7th Cavalry, wounded just above the ankle joint in a skirmish in December 1862. I have 3 tiff files of the documents if you can forward your e-mail. kee106@aol.com is my e-mail. Or send postal address to my e-mail and I will send hard copies. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: judylewis4022 Surnames: Hopkins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3249.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I read this posting and was curious if you know if Arch'd Hopkins is Archibald Hopkins. I am a decedent of Archibald Hopkins from Rockingham Co, VA. Also, is Patience related to you and do you know anything behind this court order. Thanx!! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tonkacat1 Surnames: West Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/130.558.1.1.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kevin, thank you so much for posting this update. It is nice to know we were correct after all. Debbie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KevinWest18 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/130.558.1.1.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a direct descendant of William and Mary (Rutherford) West through their son James West 1772. My DNA closely matches that of Tim West, a direct descendant of Charles and Sarah (Phillips) West. We now have scientific proof, in addition to documentary evidence, that this Charles West is related to William West and probably descended from him. Draw your own conclusions. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KevinWest18 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/130.559/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do not believe that his will has survived in the Rockingham County Courthouse records in Harrisonburg. However, a transcript of the appraisement bill of his estate is available in the Augusta County Courthouse in Staunton, Virginia. Unfortunately, no family connections are given in this document. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tacapollo Surnames: Smith, Funk, Johnson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/1503.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Garry, Although I can't help you immediately, I have a brick wall of my own that might be attached to yours. I have a Smith ancestor, Sarah Catherine Smith. I have no idea when/where she came from, but she married Israel Funk on Feb. 11, 1832. At LEAST 4 of their 5 children were born in Shenandoah Co. (which I've found MANY other ancestors to "bounce" between the counties of that region.) I think it may be VERY possible that my Sarah is related. This is all on my maternal side. On my paternal side, my grandmother, born in GA. was a Johnson. Her Grandfather, J. W. Johnson was also born in GA. in 1835. I got all my information from her when I was young (about 12-we didn't have internet back then = D) I think she said her Johnson family came from.... (it was one of the states north of GA: NC, SC,TN or KY (I'm pretty sure of.) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lynwoodsmith Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/1503.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Samuel lived near Linville, not too far from Brocks Gap. One way to find out if your theory is correct would be to have a male member join the Southern Smiths DNA project. I have my DNA on file with them. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GarryEBurns Surnames: Johnston, Johnson, Nicely, Taylor Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/1503.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have been working on this angle for quite a while. I will throw it out for your consideration. I have a GGGrandfather named Samuel Smith Johns(t)on. He was born in Greenbrier County, (W)VA on 04 Apr 1833. His mother is Telitha Matilda Johns(t)on. Telitha moved from Rockingham Co. VA to Greenbrier with her parents, William and Rebecca Nicely Johnston in 1832. Samuel was born to Telitha in 1833. It was related to me, by elder family members many years ago, that Samuel Smith Johnston was an illegitimate child and he was born soon after his mother came to Greenbrier County. I believe that it is possible that Telitha was pregnant and was sent to Greenbrier County to stay with her older brother Anthony D. Johns(t)on and his wife, Elizabeth. I believe that the Johns(t)on family lived in the Brocks Gap area. Did the Smith family live in that area? I have no idea how to find out if Samuel Smith is the father of my GGGrandfather, Samuel Smith Johnston. Although I have found no concrete proof to this time, I believe that there is a possibility that Samuel Smith maybe the father of my Samuel Smith Johnston. If you have heard any stories of Samuel Smith fathering another child please let know. This is my hardest brick wall for all my 35 years of working on my family lines. Thanks for listening! Always Digging!!! Garry E. Burns Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lynwoodsmith Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/1503.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elizabeth Smith signed as mother for 1st Samuel to be married. There are stories that Samuel C. fought and was wounded in the civil war. The story also says that he kept a piece of bone on the mantel that was a result of his wound. I can find no record of his ever having served in the army. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: robertbarrett1973 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3268.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have no idea about any Mays outside of VA. Most all of the Mays I have were in the Bedford to Roanoke area. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: genismyhobby Surnames: May Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.rockingham/3268.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Were these Mays part of the ones that were in Sullivan County, Missouri? John Henry May who was born in Augusta Co., VA 10 May 1850 - died Sullivan County, MO 3 Mar 1923. His father was Fountain Shelton May? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.