I am a Surber researcher, but have the following from the Shenandoah Co., VA Deed Book U & V 1813-1815 as abstracted by Amelia Gilreath in 1993: From a deed found in Bk U, p. 158--June 5, 1813 Between Leonard Lonas Sr of County of Shenandoah to Leonard Lones Junior/ son of said Leonard Lones Senior.... Leonard Jr is then to pay George Lones, John Lones, Jacob Lones, daughter Magdalene Kile, Barbara Surber, Christine Feister, daughter Eve Lones each $20. (these appear to be the other children of Leonard Lones/Lonas and his wife, Catherine). Description of the land: 279 acres lying on both side of Ryals run, a branch of Stoney Creek, from the Corner to Survey made for Henry Spoor, ten poles from Matthias Sibeys corner which was granted to Lenoard Lones Senior by patent the 9th of June 1788. Signed in German and witnessed by Jacob Rinker. Nancy Corder Halvorson <[email protected]> wrote: At 08-07-07 08:59 AM, you wrote: >I now find a marriage of GEORGE LONAS >to BARBARY HELSLEY 9/17/1795. Is this the same George Lonas, who was >the assignee of my ancestor Henry Spore for 320 acres on 9 May 1778 on >Ryans Run of Stoney Creek? >Gerald L (Jerry) Spore > >On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 2:27:38 -0400 writes: > > Cousins and All, > > > > I recently visited the Archives and Manuscripts room at the Library > > of Virginia (the state archives and library) and saw the Philip > > Helsley papers. There are about 16 folders of material from this > > man who was justice of peace serving the Conicville, Liberty > > Furnace, Columbia Furnace area. > > > > > >> > >Terry Helsley > > I am wondering about a marriage that took place in 1764 between George Adam Lonas who m. Rosina Dellinger, d/o Christian Dellinger and Mary Magdalene who owned land on Stoney Creek. Could this be the father of the George who m. Barbara Helsley in 1795? My ancestor John Surber m. Margaret Lonas in 1793. She was reportedly the d/o Leonard and Catherine Lonas. The Surbers also lived along Stoney Creek. Could Margaret be say a sister or cousin to this George? Are there Lonas researchers who know about Leonard and Catherine Lonas and how they might be related to these families? Thanks, Nancy Corder Halvorson ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Let me delve into my records as they are in a box somewhere in the garage' HOPEFULLY IT WON'T TAKE TOO LONG . Jack Bauserman -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:54 am Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] Location Bauserman's School Jack, We are also interested in where the Bauserman school was located and which Bauserman ran it.? Couldn't you share it with the List since we think others would be interested too? We have Bauserman genealogy in our family history. Thanks, Russell and Gloria Bushong -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:41 am Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] Location Bauserman's School I have most of the information on the James; I have most of the genealogy on that part of the Bauserman's and the location of that school. The old hand dug well is still in existence. You can email me at [email protected] Jack Bauserman -----Original Message----- From: James Funkhouser <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:28 pm Subject: [VASHENAN] Location Bauserman's School Where was Basuserman's Schoolhouse, 1850s? Thanks. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

Terry Helsley and the List, I have not followed the Helsley discussion closely, because I didn't think I had any interest. However, I now find a marriage of GEORGE LONAS to BARBARY HELSLEY 9/17/1795. Is this the same George Lonas, who was the assignee of my ancestor Henry Spore for 320 acres on 9 May 1778 on Ryans Run of Stoney Creek? Gerald L (Jerry) Spore On Fri, 6 Jul 2007 2:27:38 -0400 <[email protected]> writes: > Cousins and All, > > I recently visited the Archives and Manuscripts room at the Library > of Virginia (the state archives and library) and saw the Philip > Helsley papers. There are about 16 folders of material from this > man who was justice of peace serving the Conicville, Liberty > Furnace, Columbia Furnace area. > > > >> >Terry Helsley > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Jack, We are also interested in where the Bauserman school was located and which Bauserman ran it.? Couldn't you share it with the List since we think others would be interested too? We have Bauserman genealogy in our family history. Thanks, Russell and Gloria Bushong -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:41 am Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] Location Bauserman's School I have most of the information on the James; I have most of the genealogy on that part of the Bauserman's and the location of that school. The old hand dug well is still in existence. You can email me at [email protected] Jack Bauserman -----Original Message----- From: James Funkhouser <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:28 pm Subject: [VASHENAN] Location Bauserman's School Where was Basuserman's Schoolhouse, 1850s? Thanks. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

Thanks for the tip for "Trook". I live in Indiana but hope to get to the Library in Richmond one day. John N. Trook married Amanda Grandstaff in 1854 in Shenandoah County. She listed her parents as Jacob and Rebecca. If she was Peter Helsley's granddaughter, as stated in his will, then who where her parents? I always thought that they were Jacob Grandstaff and Mary Koontz (who died when Amanda was born). Maybe this Rebecca was an adopted mother. Or maybe Amanda was raised by a Helsley and Peter just considered her a granddaughter. Well, it is all a mystery to me. Any help on Amanda would be great. Is the William Helsley listed with Peter Helsley in 1850 census the one you are looking for? Amanda was also listed in Peter's household. Amanda & hubby John Nicholas Trook moved to Stark County, Ohio. Carole Trook-Hacker ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 2:27 AM Subject: [VASHENAN] Helsley Papers for Trook, Dellinger, Funkhouser et al. > Cousins and All, > > I recently visited the Archives and Manuscripts room at the Library of > Virginia (the state archives and library) and saw the Philip Helsley > papers. There are about 16 folders of material from this man who was > justice of peace serving the Conicville, Liberty Furnace, Columbia Furnace > area. > > He is not a direct ancestor but in a close collateral line. I was looking > primarily for the long lost parents of my Civil War soldier ancestor > William Helsley. Although I was unable to find parents for William, the > papers confirm once again that Peter Helsley was William's grandfather and > estate settlement of Peter Helsley and others are importants papers in the > collection. > > So hurry to Richmond if you had ancestors in the area between 1840 to the > end of the century. There are even personal letters into the 20th > century - specially from/to Minnie Helsley. Most records are from the > 1850s. > > If you have a Trook ancestor, you should check out the Helsley papers. > Other names include Delllinger, Andrick, Funkhouser, and others you would > expect in the neighborhood. > > Be careful to follow the rules. I got so excited that I had more than one > folder out at a time which is a no-no. The staff is very helpful and the > parking is free under the building. They are open on Saturday from 9-5 > and that worked great when I was there. The library/archives is next to > the state capitol at Broad and 9th St. > > This is going over ground already trod by Jane Helsley Mitakides. But > since we both have been through the papers without finding William's > father, we'll have to look elsewhere in our continuing search. > > This is already too long so I won't tell you about the rest of my eventful > weekend with my 87 year old in-laws. We had a great time. > > Terry Helsley > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have most of the information on the James; I have most of the genealogy on that part of the Bauserman's and the location of that school. The old hand dug well is still in existence. You can email me at [email protected] Jack Bauserman -----Original Message----- From: James Funkhouser <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:28 pm Subject: [VASHENAN] Location Bauserman's School Where was Basuserman's Schoolhouse, 1850s? Thanks. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

Thanks to the sharp eye of Vickie Miller of the Shen. Co. VA list, I now have a new surname to pursue in my Henry Spore research. Vickie came up with this grant record-- p66 S-453: George Lonas asne of Henry Sporr 320 A. (9 May 1778) in Shanandoh Co on Ryans Run of Stoney Cr 9 June 1788. Can someone explain to me what the arrangement probably was between George Lonas and Henry Spore. The land did not stay in the Spore family, and it is surmised that Henry Spore died in Shen. Co. between 1785 and 1780. The reason I am so interested is that some Lonas family members seem to have moved to Knox Co TN about the same time as Henry Spore's son Jacob (my g-g-gf). Jacob Spore Sr first moved to Washington Co TN, from Shen. Co., about 1806. Then in 1817, he moved to Knox Co TN. In an item from the Knoxville Intelligencer, I find that Jacob Spore Sr's son David (my g-gf) was married to Milly Head on Jan 30, 1823 at the home of Henry Lonas. Then, in the 1830 Knox Co TN census, we find Jacob Spore Sr living next door to David Lonas. About 1831 was when the entire Jacob Spore Sr family, except for oldest child Margaret (Spore) May, moved to Indiana. Could the Lonas family have been related to the Spores? Does anyone know anything about the Lonas family? Any help out there? Gerald L (Jerry) Spore (Spore/Dressler/Hemp/Mauck/Ramey)

Brook Union Church, at or near Tom's Brook, merged with the Reformed Congregation of Frieden's Church of Shenandoah County in 1868. This became St. John's Church of Christ, Harrisville. The records of Frieden's are part of the records of St. John's (on LVa microfilm, misc reel 1148.) Brook Union records are not among them. Do the Brook Union records survive, and, if so, where? Thanks for your help.

Where was Basuserman's Schoolhouse, 1850s? Thanks.

Amen to cousin Terry and the information about Phillip Helsley's papers. They are a treasure trove, and don't expect to go through both large portfolios in one day. [I love my "Library of Virginia" diet -- I get to busy to go eat when I'm there.] Plan at least two. However, regarding William Helsley: I was disappointed not to find confirmation of his father among those papers. Nonetheless, at the national meeting of the National Genealogy Society in Richmond last month, I discussed the matter with several prominent researchers. They suggested a professional "preponderance of evidence" technique, which I am going to apply. To do that effectively, I would like to have as much information on the known children and grandchildren of Peter as possible. It is a tedious process, but one I can do with help from the VASHENAN family! I need to have all data to compare and review! I have access to original census documents, a copy of Peter's will as entered in the Will book, Frederick's Will, and some other publicly available documents. However, I would like to have information from every possible source regarding the children and grandchildren of Peter. Could you please forward SOURCE INFORMATION to me? Trees will not be helpful unless they include sources of information, only letters, transcriptions of Bibles, land sales, tax records, notes of conversations with older relatives, etc. If anyone has an obituary for William, or even a death date, that would be helpful. Please put William's name in the subject line, if you email. If you want to send photocopies of documents, my "snail mail" address follows. With your help, I would LOVE to solve this mystery. Jane Helsley Mitakides 5323 Split Rail Road Dayton, Ohio 45429 In a message dated 7/6/2007 2:28:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Cousins and All, I recently visited the Archives and Manuscripts room at the Library of Virginia (the state archives and library) and saw the Philip Helsley papers. There are about 16 folders of material from this man who was justice of peace serving the Conicville, Liberty Furnace, Columbia Furnace area. He is not a direct ancestor but in a close collateral line. I was looking primarily for the long lost parents of my Civil War soldier ancestor William Helsley. Although I was unable to find parents for William, the papers confirm once again that Peter Helsley was William's grandfather and estate settlement of Peter Helsley and others are importants papers in the collection. So hurry to Richmond if you had ancestors in the area between 1840 to the end of the century. There are even personal letters into the 20th century - specially from/to Minnie Helsley. Most records are from the 1850s. If you have a Trook ancestor, you should check out the Helsley papers. Other names include Delllinger, Andrick, Funkhouser, and others you would expect in the neighborhood. Be careful to follow the rules. I got so excited that I had more than one folder out at a time which is a no-no. The staff is very helpful and the parking is free under the building. They are open on Saturday from 9-5 and that worked great when I was there. The library/archives is next to the state capitol at Broad and 9th St. This is going over ground already trod by Jane Helsley Mitakides. But since we both have been through the papers without finding William's father, we'll have to look elsewhere in our continuing search. This is already too long so I won't tell you about the rest of my eventful weekend with my 87 year old in-laws. We had a great time. Terry Helsley ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Cousins and All, I recently visited the Archives and Manuscripts room at the Library of Virginia (the state archives and library) and saw the Philip Helsley papers. There are about 16 folders of material from this man who was justice of peace serving the Conicville, Liberty Furnace, Columbia Furnace area. He is not a direct ancestor but in a close collateral line. I was looking primarily for the long lost parents of my Civil War soldier ancestor William Helsley. Although I was unable to find parents for William, the papers confirm once again that Peter Helsley was William's grandfather and estate settlement of Peter Helsley and others are importants papers in the collection. So hurry to Richmond if you had ancestors in the area between 1840 to the end of the century. There are even personal letters into the 20th century - specially from/to Minnie Helsley. Most records are from the 1850s. If you have a Trook ancestor, you should check out the Helsley papers. Other names include Delllinger, Andrick, Funkhouser, and others you would expect in the neighborhood. Be careful to follow the rules. I got so excited that I had more than one folder out at a time which is a no-no. The staff is very helpful and the parking is free under the building. They are open on Saturday from 9-5 and that worked great when I was there. The library/archives is next to the state capitol at Broad and 9th St. This is going over ground already trod by Jane Helsley Mitakides. But since we both have been through the papers without finding William's father, we'll have to look elsewhere in our continuing search. This is already too long so I won't tell you about the rest of my eventful weekend with my 87 year old in-laws. We had a great time. Terry Helsley

I need to change my e-mail addres from [email protected]/ to [email protected]/ but I can't seem to find the link to do it. I do not want to miss any posts to the list, so I need help. Patricia Ann Lambert May. I am a granddaughter to Joseph Fletcher Lambert of Woodstock, Va. Thank you for your help.

Yes, I think that's it. Here's another photo I found on the web: http://www.jimpatrick.us/supervisor/past/img/henrietta_04.jpg Thomas Pierce wrote: >Tom, >I think that's Henrietta (or Alum Spring) Furnace. > > >

Tom, I have lived in the Forestville area for a few years, but am unaware of a furnace nearby. Is this a picture of the furnace at Alum Spring in Bayse, which is not too far from Forestville? Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Chapman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: [VASHENAN] Photos - Forestville area > Hello List! > > After seeing many discussions about "furnace" places in Sheandoah, I > thought some of you might appreciate a photo of an old furnace. I can't > remember the name now, but it's way up on the far west ridge outside New > Market - somewhere near Petersburg. > > Also at this link you will find photos of Forestville, St. Mark's, St. > Mary's and other such landmarks of local genealogy. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/SurfCityTom/Shenandoah/photo#5083432081485541330 > > Tom > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Pat - I drove west out of New Market, through Timberville and ended up in a park where there was sking in the winter. Probably rte. 33 or 42 to 220, near the north side of Seneca Rock. After I passed thru the parkland and was heading toward Petersburg, I found the furnace right along the road. When I returned east, I found myself on the road that comes out by the war memorial. Big loop. Pat Shelton wrote: >Tom, > >I have lived in the Forestville area for a few years, but am unaware of a >furnace nearby. Is this a picture of the furnace at Alum Spring in Bayse, >which is not too far from Forestville? > >Pat > > >

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Thanks so much....sure enjoyed the pics. Carolyn McNeal Frobase OHIO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Chapman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: [VASHENAN] Photos - Forestville area > Hello List! > > After seeing many discussions about "furnace" places in Sheandoah, I > thought some of you might appreciate a photo of an old furnace. I can't > remember the name now, but it's way up on the far west ridge outside New > Market - somewhere near Petersburg. > > Also at this link you will find photos of Forestville, St. Mark's, St. > Mary's and other such landmarks of local genealogy. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/SurfCityTom/Shenandoah/photo#5083432081485541330 > > Tom > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

GREAT PICTURES!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Chapman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 1:25 PM Subject: [VASHENAN] Photos - Forestville area > Hello List! > > After seeing many discussions about "furnace" places in Sheandoah, I > thought some of you might appreciate a photo of an old furnace. I can't > remember the name now, but it's way up on the far west ridge outside New > Market - somewhere near Petersburg. > > Also at this link you will find photos of Forestville, St. Mark's, St. > Mary's and other such landmarks of local genealogy. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/SurfCityTom/Shenandoah/photo#5083432081485541330 > > Tom > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.0/886 - Release Date: 7/4/2007 1:40 PM > >

Thanks Tom. I also enjoyed the pictures. I can't wait to show them to my family. Sharon --------------------------------- Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.

Tom, I think that's Henrietta (or Alum Spring) Furnace. I can't be certain, but Henrietta has a distinctive casting arch as does the one in the photo. There is a tree in the foreground with a posted sign on it; do you know if there is a salamander (large chunk of rusty iron mixed with ore) at the foot? Thanks for sharing the photos, Tom Pierce ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Chapman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: [VASHENAN] Photos - Forestville area > Hello List! > > After seeing many discussions about "furnace" places in Sheandoah, I > thought some of you might appreciate a photo of an old furnace. I can't > remember the name now, but it's way up on the far west ridge outside New > Market - somewhere near Petersburg. > > Also at this link you will find photos of Forestville, St. Mark's, St. > Mary's and other such landmarks of local genealogy. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/SurfCityTom/Shenandoah/photo#5083432081485541330 > > Tom > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >