An amazing number of my maternal ancestors lived in Rockingham, Shenandoah and other nearby counties during the 1800's (to finally all end up in Cumberland, MD!) I've had incredible successes and complete brick walls in my searching. Please bear with me, when they are not ALL from Rockingham Co.... First one is Samuel N. Ellsworth. Born in Augusta Co. in 1833. I had found (and since lost) a marriage license listing his father as Frederick Ellsworth. Previously, I had made a wrong conclusion, because there was a Samuel N. Ellsworth from New England who fought in the Civil War in the same region during the same time period! After reviewing my info, I found that MY Samuel was married AFTER this other Samuel died from battle wounds. Samuel married Eliza Ann Funk on Dec 05 1865 in Woodstock, Shenandoah Co, VA. The Funks are well documented, BUT Eliza's mother's name was Sarah Catherine Smith. I know nothing about her. This is all on my mother's father's side. Now, on my mother's mother's side..... I have Samuel Benson Jewell, b. Jun 18 1809, VA d. Apr 01 1877. He was listed as a shoe-maker in 1860 census and enlisted in the Civil War. HE lived in Rockingham Co., but I can't find anything on his parents/ancestors. He married Sarah Ann Pirkey Long (of Rockingham Co.) in 1850. I have NO idea of her family. At first I assumed Long was her maiden name, but have since found the surname Pirkey, so I'm thinking she was previously married a to Mr. Long(?) Their son, Emanuel Jefferson Jewell (and I hear about the Jewells being associated with Tenth Legion) was born Mar 12 1851, Rockingham Co, VA d. Oct 13 1939 VA. His first (of three) wives was Susan Price b. Feb 06 1845 Page Co, VA d. Apr 24 1883 Rockingham Co, VA. Her Father, David Price, was a farmer/shoe-maker b. ABT 1823 Page Co., VA? He married an Elizabeth. On the maternal side (of my mother's mother,) John Higgs was born in 1780 (no idea where he came from.) He married Susanna Zirkle (and I have a pretty good Zirkle history) Sep 17 1799 New Market, Shenandoah Co, VA. Their son, Elijah Higgs, married Elizabeth Kindle on Jan 31 1829, Rockingham Co, VA. Elizabeth was the daughter of Elias Kindle and (?). Other ancestors were Thorton Deavers Sr. born 1804 (I'd LOVE to find a connection with the Dever (and other spellings) family line) who married Mary C. "Polly" Summers (daughter of Michael Summers and (?) Feb 24 1825 in Rockingham Co., VA. Their son, Michael Harvey Deavers (Sr.) married Leana (Leannah) Frances Spitzer, b. 1830 Rockingham Co, VA d. 1860. Again, I have a fairly good Spitzer history, but her mother, Elizabeth "Betsy" Holden b. ABT 1805 d. AFT 1838 is a complete mystery! If ANYONE is familiar with these people and can provide clues or information I'd be very grateful! Terry ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com