This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Mina38 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/2974.1.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gay, We are related on the McCoy as well as the Ranick, Your moms dad and my grandmother Ruth C. Rasnick McCoy's dad the herb doctor was a brother to your grandfather Newt Rasnick. I have a lot of info on both the McCoy's and the Rasnick's most of my genealogy came from judge Sutherland's book I would urge anyone thats in genealogy to get the book "Some Descendants of John Counts of Glade Hollow" His books is what got me started, any way I can help let me know. My grandmother Ruth and your mom are first cousins. 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: MelindaVeirs58 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1043.1247.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I agree completely with Max on this. I have never seen any documentation that "our Fairlenah" was a Harrison from the Berkley Plantation Harrisons. From pure standpoint of history, you would not undertake such a trip across the mountian and under such dire straits unless you are a desperate people looking for a better start in life. It has been told to me her father was a Richard Harrison of Montgomery Co. I have seen no proof. I read an interesting article on Fort Harrison in the Washington Co area (if my mind serves me right) run by 3 brothers. Just throwing that out but same time same place. Fairlenah and her husband James are the parents (I think) of my side, John Harrison Wheeler. I know for a fact the family this far back and have completed my Dads DNA. But have nothing to really compare it to. Any help always appreciated. Melinda 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.

The Russell County Genealogy Group will be meeting at 5:30 pm on Thursday, February 4^th at the Russell Co Library. Genealogy Group member, Jane Oakes will introduce an exciting new resource available for genealogical researchers. Ms Oakes, also a member of the Historical Society of Washington County has been involved with their document and pictorial preservation project. To date over 13,000 pictures and 32,000 documents have been scanned and saved. There is now an online searchable index (www.hswcv.org <http://www.hswcv.org/>) of all this material. Jane will be explaining how to search the index as well as how to obtain copies of the materials. * * Our meetings are very informal and friendly. Come on out and visit with us. For more information contact William T. Fuller: 276-889-4894 or fullerjr1942@yahoo.com. * *

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jddarst Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1043.1247.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: While on the subject of Wheeler family in Washington Co., VA.......I have a few older photographs from the 1870 era taken by "Wheeler's Traveling Gallery". These several pictures were taken of people known to be living in Washington Co., VA. area. Which Wheeler was the photographer? Please see attachment. Picture is small so to see what is printed on the back very well you may need to zoom it a bit. 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: karlbuckles Surnames: Buckles Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7927/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have found a Joseph Gregory Buckles here in Middlesboro, Bell County, KY. The name is not all that common so it has piqued my curiosity. Joseph's info is as follows: Father- Claude Buckles Jr Mother- Wilma Salyers Buckles DOB- 17 June 1952 Marriage- 19 December 1974 in Middlesboro, Bell Co, KY Spouse- Deborah Ann Overbay (born 12 September 1956) My line seems to be a mystery to most. We come out of PA and I know tehre are ties if you get back to the 1700s. Just wondering if this person and his line are related somehow... Thanks in advance for any help you can possibly offer! Karl 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: jdjones124 Surnames: Harrison Wheeler Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1043.1247.2.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: While I find it interesting to read other people's tress, I don't use them as research sources. I'm limiting my documentation to Census and other government records, even taking the info in family histories with a very large grain of salt. As a Records Management SME, I prefer original source records, then three or more unique other sources (i.e., letters, journals, etc.) in agreement. A process of elimination to isolate subjects (i.e., is this the only person by this name in this location, and does other evidence support the identification) is also acceptable to me. I have not seen anything like that to link Mrs. Wheeler to the possibility that W.H. Harrison is her brother. While I don't think it's impossible, there isn't anything published that supports it. Certainly, there was marriage between those individuals named, and they appear to have settled in Blaine, as supported by several different types of official records. Mrs. Wheeler's year of death is listed as 1851 in the many family trees. I looked at all the Wheelers in Lawrence on the 1850 Census, and there is no elderly widow of approximately 90 years in their homes...not in Lawrence, nor anywhere else in KY. In fact, I couldn't find a Mrs. Wheeler of that age in a broad search of 1850 anywhere in the USA. Surely, people make mistakes, but I also cannot locate a KY death record for her, or even a typical note that "Mrs. Wheeler, sister of Pres. Harrison, is buried in the Peaceful Meadows Cemetery near Blaine, KY." Presidential tourism is very popular with history buffs, and it seems unlikely this would be overlooked. The biggest void in this connection is that there doesn't seem to be even a note in one published family or area history regarding a Presidential sister living anywhere in the counties along the Sandy. I've had family in that area since the 1790s and have been researching the family history and genealogy since I was a youngster, and I have never run across anything about Pres. Harrison's sister living in that area. I would expect to have seen something like a feature article in a local paper or organization's newsletter by now, even reprinted for other historic observations. I'm not trying to burst anyone's bubble, really. The fact is, the lady in question apparently was *a* Harrison, and she very well may be related to the family of statesmen, even if not that exact family. Someone may even had validation of that relationship but has not shared it because they don't realize its significance, or maybe they don't want to upset other family members who treasure this bit o! f lore. On the other hand, if someone can share something that absolutely verifies she was a Presidential sibling, it would be nice if they'd do so. Were there no letters from siblings that survived? She is said to have outlived the Pres. by ten years, so did she do anything special such as attending the funeral, and is that in print? I would think there would have to be something, somewhere, if the connection is genuine. 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: MaxErvin50 Surnames: Wheeler Harrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1043.1247.2.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From Virginia Colonist Abstracts v. 34, Washington Co. VA Marriage Register 1782-1820, abstracted by Beverly Fleet: 7 Feb 1792 James Wheeler m. Fairleanah Harrisson 19 Oct 1796 Jesse Wheeler m. Chloe Harrison Parents not named in abstract. James and Fairleanah bought property in Wash. Co. then sold out in 1808 and moved to Floyd Co., KY (from which Lawrence Co. was formed), along with other Wheelers. If you have done any online research of the Wheelers, then you know that the online info is severely corrupted, primarily from earlier books published that were more fiction than fact. There is no reliable record that Fairleanah's middle name was Eleanor. It obviously was added by someone in order to claim a connection to Benjamin Harrison. As there is no record of Benjamin living in Washington Co., I think it is safe to assume that Fairleanah was not his daughter. James Wheeler supposedly died in Lawrence Co. between 1840 and 1850. Don't know if this is correct, but if so, his widow was likely living with a child, if she was still living in 1850. Max Ervin 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: jdjones124 Surnames: Wheeler Harrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1043.1247.2.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As I stated in my message on the other board, I'd like to know what documents there are that connect Benjamin V's daughter to that exact James Wheeler. The marriage reference I've seen does not have much information. I'd also like to find her 1850 US Census Record. Clearly, there was a James Wheeler Sr. and Jr. in Lawrence Co., but is there a document that will confirm that his wife was the daughter of Benj. Harrison V? My tree is connected to the Harrison family through two lines (one direct ancestor, and one by marriage), and I know how hard it is to find accurate information about which individuals belong to which family groups, especially when names were duplicated from one branch to the next. Clearing up any one of them is helpful to clearing up others. Thanks! 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: MelindaVeirs58 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1043.1250/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The John Wheeler of Washington Co. Va. I have as the son of Oliver Sr. son of James d. 1804. Hope this helps, Melinda 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: MelindaVeirs58 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1043.1247.2.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What do you want to know? married Feb. 1792 to James (some say Moses) Wheeler. Do you know Fairlenahs father? Go to the Wheeler Gen Forum or tell me what you want to know maybe I can steer you. Melinda 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: jdjones124 Surnames: Wheeler Harrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1043.1247.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a Fairleanah Eleanor HARRISON thread on the Charles City, VA, board that overlaps with this thread. I am hoping someone more familiar with the Wheeler family tree can clarify the records. Thanks for any light you can shed on the puzzle. 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: tuesday_mccranie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7228.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You may reply direct to my mom and she will be happy to send you an invite to our family tree to see what info we can share. Her direct email is fayemccranie@hotmail.com or you can go to ancestry.com & find our Williams-Gibson-Johnson of Russell Co tree. Tuesday 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: Lwilson181 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7228.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We may be related. My ancestor was John Thomas Williams, born about 1795 in Russell County. One source believes that he and George Calhoun Williams were brothers. If true, their parents are Samuel Williams and Elizabeth Crump. There is a known connection of John Thomas Williams (through his wife, Mary Hall) to the Davenport family. Their second-born son was named John Davenport Williams. 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: tuesday_mccranie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/4141.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: West Hill Cemetery is located just a tad West of Lebanon (within the city limits). I visited it 2 years ago & took photos of many headstones there in seach of my own ancestors (Williams, Gibson & Johnson). You can access this list of photos at findagrave.com, do a search for West Hill in Lebanon, VA. However, I have found that there is confusion with another cemetery in Lebanon called North Church Street (some call it North Hill). 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: tuesday_mccranie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7228.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My lineage is George Calhoun Williams & Eliz Davenport, George Washington Williams & Nannie Campbell. Two of Geo & Nannie's daughters were my gggrandparents. Mary Alice Williams marr Will Johnson & Rachel Williams marr. Charles Gibson. Mary Alice's son (Otis) married Rachel's daughter (Tina). My grandparents were cousins. 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.

We may be related. My ancestor was John Thomas Williams, born about 1795 in Russell County. One source believes that he and George Calhoun Williams were brothers. If true, their parents are Samuel Williams and Elizabeth Crump. There is a known connection of John Thomas Williams (through his wife, Mary Hall) to the Davenport family. Their second-born son was named John Davenport Williams. In a message dated 1/16/2010 12:32:04 P.M. Central Standard Time, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com writes: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tuesday_mccranie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.r ussell/7228.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My lineage is George Calhoun Williams & Eliz Davenport, George Washington Williams & Nannie Campbell. Two of Geo & Nannie's daughters were my gggrandparents. Mary Alice Williams marr Will Johnson & Rachel Williams marr. Charles Gibson. Mary Alice's son (Otis) married Rachel's daughter (Tina). My grandparents were cousins. 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 VARUSSEL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Which Charles Gibson are you referring to.  My 3rd ggf was Charles Gipson who was b. 1734 in Louisa Co., VA.  Was  in Revolutionary War and filed pension application R3995 in Hawkins Co., TN.   Thanks.  Kathy ________________________________ From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, January 16, 2010 1:31:39 PM Subject: Re: [VARUSSEL] Williams Surname This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tuesday_mccranie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7228.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My lineage is George Calhoun Williams & Eliz Davenport, George Washington Williams & Nannie Campbell. Two of Geo & Nannie's daughters were my gggrandparents.  Mary Alice Williams marr Will Johnson & Rachel Williams marr. Charles Gibson. Mary Alice's son (Otis) married Rachel's daughter (Tina).  My grandparents were cousins. 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 VARUSSEL-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: winswe01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7926/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for Sweeney information for relatives that lived in Russell and Scott counties. wsweeney2006@aol.com 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: winswe01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7925/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for better address of the Sweeney farm and cemetery. I have Rt #2 Lebanon Va 24266. Possibly a road or highway. wsweeney2006@aol.com 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: Margureitte_Ratliff Surnames: DYE/COMPTON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7017.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Three of the children of Liburn Dye & Elizabeth Sword married Compton's. William "Bud" Dye married Sarah Jane Compton, Malinda Dye married James Buchanan "Buck" Compton and Charles Dye married Martha Elizabeth Compton, the other daughter Margaret married Daniel Boone Robinson. Daniel Robinson's mother was Phoebe Compton who married Andrew Jackson Robinson, Sr. A couple of William "Bud" Dye's children also married Compton's. All of us together should be able to put this family together, my main research is the Compton's. Love to hear from you, Margureitte in WV swalnut934@aol.com 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.