How were the initials used. Could mean 'Department of War that was stablished in 1789 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shrley & Burke Fletcher" <clyde783@charter.net> To: <VARUSSEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:38 PM Subject: [VARUSSEL] Reveloutinary War > What do the initials D.W. mean in terms of enlistment in the > Reveloutionary War? > > ------------------------------- > 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: wandawood48 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7896/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for the family of Dennis W Sparks and Clinton Thomas Sparks. Their father was Gideon Sparks and Gideon's father was Joseph Sparks. Joseph was my grandfather (Jonas) brother. I have been doing research on the family tree and looking for any living relatives. Hope to hear from someone. Thank you, Wanda Sparks Wood 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: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7816.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mopar - 5 Dodge Chargers ('71, '72, '73's) Sorry, am not related. Glad you found the obit posting ! Marlene 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: debcoxlifetouch Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7816.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you related to Bessie Murray? If yes, please contact me @ debcoxlifetouch@aol.com. Bessie was my grandmother thru her daughter Sarah Rogers. Thank you! PS: Mopar or no car? 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: Tinall70114 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/193.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HELLO,READING MESSAGES AND I HAVE A MARTHA A LESTER DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM T LESTER WIFE SARAH 1859.RELATIVES OF THE LESTER IN VA.I HAVE A LONG LIST IN MY FAMILY TREE YOU COULD CHECK AND SEE IF YOU FIND ANYTHING.I HOPE THIS HELPS.TINA LOUSIE LESTER N.Y.MY MARRIED NAME WAS DAVIS MY HUSBAND WAS BILLY C DAVIS HE PAST IN 2004. 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: mpwife98 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7895/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is the CD still for sale? I tried to email Michael Dye about it but the email bounced back. 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: mpwife98 Surnames: Vaughn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7894/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I ordered a copy of the birth certificate from the state and it arrived. I have a question though. The name is listed as James C.B.Vaughn, is it possible the middle two initials may be spelled out elsewhere that I can obtain? I REALLY need to know what the B stands for, I know what the C stands for. lol 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: cac1981 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/3925.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hey Rick, I would love to see the picture of Celia. Do you know any of William and Virginia's descendants or any of Hugh and Celia's descendant's that may help me find a picture of Vince and Nancy Rasnake, Celia's parents? My e-mail is monroe1906(at)hotmail.com Chris, 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: ricktunnell Surnames: Tunnell, Rasnake Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/3925.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Chris, I descend from the Tunnell clan that you mention on your post. William and Hugh Tunnell were my grandfather's brothers. I have a photo of them as well as a very old one of Celia. I remember my grandmother speaking of her. They called her "C lee" Pleae let me know if you'd like to correspond. Rick Tunnell Wixom, MI. 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: nanny33 Surnames: Harrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7893.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: my Harrison line also. Mine are-William, Clark, Noah, Oliver, Ray, and then me 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: topline03 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/1743.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Marilyn I believe we have the same William A.Harrison. I may have some of my information wrong. Willing to share or invite you to view my info. My 1850 census shows that their was a Jefferson Davis in the household with Susan and William. Clark was my GG Grandpa, I found his grave site this spring. Janet McGlothlin 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: topline03 Surnames: Harrison , McKee, Davis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7893/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information on William A. Harrison, Born in Wake NC 1818, Married Mary Mckee, and Susan Rachel Davis. 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: steele Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7873.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, If you have not already found out the info you desired I stumbled upon gravestones of a Francis Marion Steele,(1821-1925) Nancy J (Sykes) Steele (1847-1921) & L.A. Steele (1874-1940). If this matches what you are looking for, I am happy to share the photos of the headstones. They are located up a steep embankment behind my cousin's house in the middle of the woods. You can email my mom direct as she catalogs "lost and forgotten" headstones and tries to connect them to someone's tree through ancestry.com. Her email is fayemccranie@hotmail.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: josephburroughs1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/3756.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Need to discuss Lillian B. Dotson, daughter of Noah and Margaret of Virginia. Married Jack Bailey, had 4 children, one named Martha Ann, my deceased mother in law. Lillian later married Clyde I. Harris of Hertford, NC. Need to see proof of divorce from Jack Bailey prior to marrying Clyde. Utmost importance regarding estate My wife, Leslee Ann (Cowan) Burroughs is Martha Ann's daughter. Clyde is the only grandfather my wife has ever known and he has been wonderful to her. We are looking after him in is twilight years, he is 92 now and failing health. Any help is most appreciated! Thanks, Joe Burroughs 770-514-7353 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: lindafyoung1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7890.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your response....I live about 20 miles away...will go down and check it out.... Linda 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: lindafyoung1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7890.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Carl, Thank you for your information....I only live about 20 miles from Cacye...Will have to drive down there and take a look..... Linda 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: lfkiser Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7890.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: it looks like "don't know" is recorded in the blank for husband or wife. 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: Jankausky Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7890.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Linda, "Find a grave" website lists CAYCE Cemetery in Fulton County Kentucky. The photo shows The Cayce United Methodist Church in front of the cemetery. It's located on 195 State Rte, Fulton, Kentucky. Tel: 502-838-6882. It may be the cemetery you are seeking. Carl J 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.

Hi Janice, et al, I don't think I have any connection to the confederate Veteran Wilburn Hale described below, but just in case, could someone give me a brief outline on his ancestry. My HALEs came from Halifax County, NC to Hawkins County, TN in the 1790s, but there are several male HALEs from the Halifax County family that we have never been able to identify. Curiously, my 2nd great-grandfather, Kindred Hale, and his sons, Lazarus Hale, my great-grand uncle, and Wiley Mitchell Hale, my great-grandfather, moved from Hawkins County to Russell County, probably between about 1862 and 1865. Kindred died in Russell County sometime before 1897, Lazarus went on to spawn a large HALE clan in Buchanan County, VA, and Wiley moved back to Hawkins County in the late-1800s. I don't think I am connected, but would appreciate any information on the Wilburn Hale described below. Thanks, John Hale Williamsburg, VA In a message dated 8/11/2009 2:08:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, janice_b@verizon.net writes: The John F. McElhenny Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans, assisted by UDC members, will present an iron cross at a dedication honoring Confederate veteran Wilburn Hale on Sunday, August 16 at 3:00PM. Those attending will meet at about 2:30 at the Gravel Lick Old Regular Baptist Church on Gravel Lick Road, between Hamlin and Clinchfield to travel to the cemetery. The public is invited to attend.

Jack, Thank you for this documentation of William Fuller Jessee & Mary Elizabeth Jane Fuller, whose roots are a veritable history of SW VA founding families. I will share this with the Jessee List, and include it in the next Jessee Newsletter. William Fuller is the son of Elder David Jessee and Kathie Banner, and Mary Elizabeth is the daughter of William Isaiah Fuller and Mary Polly Burk. To see their pedigree, search for William fuller Jessee, Jr. RIN 4738 in the database at www.jessee.org. Jim From: Tlas101@aol.com [mailto:Tlas101@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:40 AM To: Jim@Jessee.org Subject: Wash. Co. VA DB 25 p. 436: same… does not wish to retract it. …this 07 Aug 1860… WCV, 26 May 1862: Deed delivered to clerk & adm. to record…/// Indenture, 16 Feb 1860: WILLIAM F. JESSE (William Fuller Jessee) & MARY J. (Mary Elizabeth Jane Fuller), wife, Russell Co. VA to ROBERT CRAIG, WCV; for $2000, hath granted, bargained & sold… unto ROBERT CRAIG & his heirs, one tract of land in WCV on waters of Gaspers Creek, a S stream of NFHR, bounded: …with SOLOMON FLEENORs line, tree cor. to small sugar tree on top of ridge, chinquapin oak on top of ridge, dogwood on side of ridge, beech on bank near head of spring… containing (blank)… WM. F. JESSEE & MARY J., his wife… doth hereby covenant… /s/ WILLIAM F. JESSEE; MARY J. (her + mark) JESSEE. Russell Co. VA: N. E. BURDINE, Justice, certifies deed acknowledgment of WM. F. JESSEE, before him… desired me to certify acknowledgment to clerk of p. 437: WCV for recording… this 20 Feb 1860… Russell Co. VA: N. E. BURDINE & JOSEPH B. GILMER, Justices, certify relinquishment of dower of MARY J. JESSEE, wife of WM. F. JESSEE… she wished not to retract it. …this 20 Feb 1860… WCV, 26 May 1862: Deed delivered to clerk & adm. to record…/// _____