Thanks James! That's great! Norman ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Funkhouser" <j.a.funkhouser@worldnet.att.net> To: <VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 8:06 PM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] Solomon Lutheran Church Records > Page 33 of Solomon Church records, Wust : > > Adam Seifert and Susana Polly born 5 Oct 01 baptized 14 Aug 19 [no > godparents listed] p. 158 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Norman Runyon" <norman@runyon.com> > To: <VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 3:48 PM > Subject: [VASHENAN] Solomon Lutheran Church Records > > > > Hi, > > Does anyone have a copy of the records of the Solomon Lutheran Church? > > I would like to check on the possible baptism of a Mary Syphers > (Seyfort, Siphers, Sifers, etc.). She was born 5 Oct 1801. > > Norman > > > > > > ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== > > Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html > > > > > > > ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe, send a msg. to VASHENAN-L-request@rootsweb.com or VASHENAN-D-request@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe. > >

Page 33 of Solomon Church records, Wust : Adam Seifert and Susana Polly born 5 Oct 01 baptized 14 Aug 19 [no godparents listed] p. 158 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Norman Runyon" <norman@runyon.com> To: <VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 3:48 PM Subject: [VASHENAN] Solomon Lutheran Church Records > Hi, > Does anyone have a copy of the records of the Solomon Lutheran Church? > I would like to check on the possible baptism of a Mary Syphers (Seyfort, Siphers, Sifers, etc.). She was born 5 Oct 1801. > Norman > > > ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== > Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html > >

Hi, Does anyone have a copy of the records of the Solomon Lutheran Church? I would like to check on the possible baptism of a Mary Syphers (Seyfort, Siphers, Sifers, etc.). She was born 5 Oct 1801. Norman

Mary Riffey orphan Dau of Andrew chose George Miller as guardian, May 13,1811 . George Miller also m Katy Riffee July 23, 1795 d of Andrew. George Miller must married Mary Riffey sister. Bruce C Young III ps good picture of five generations of my wife's aunt in Woodstock paper this last week aunt,1st,second,third and fouth cousin

Try this website there are Jennings, Vaughts and Rudasills. http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=sealock ----- Original Message ----- From: DeeBreed@aol.com To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 7:55 PM Subject: [VASHENAN] Jennings/Vaught Family I am trying to find some information on Charles William Jennings born April 9, 1863 to a Sarah Jennings. He was raised by a Rudasill who had one son and my grandfather inherited the house which still stands in Gooney Manor (Browntown), VA. My grandfather had two brothers William Jennings and James Jennings who never married and were raised by someone else. Charles William Jennings met Ollie May Vaught in Gooney Manor while he was delivering the mail on horseback and they were married August 7, 1888. I would appreciate any help. I live in Maryland by was in Gooney Manor to research and check some files at the Warren Heritage Society a month ago. Will go back in the fall when the knats and snakes aren't so bad in the cemetaries. ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe, send a msg. to VASHENAN-L-request@rootsweb.com or VASHENAN-D-request@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe.

The 1793 personal property tax for the main valley shows lists were received on July 24 for the following people: Isaac Samuels, Geo. Mayberry, Charles Taylor, Jno. Doyle, Henry Painter, Edward Evans Jacob Revercomb Isaac Rose Love Morris Robert Holladay Martin Homes Michael Flaherty Daniel Furry, Daniel Furry Jr. Jacob Elkhart John Coldwell Senr, Jno. Coldwell, Thos. Coldwell John Bushong Senr, Andw. Bushong, Philip Bushong, Philip Fisher Owen Batman Jesse Bilderback James Burns Betty Allen, Frederick Shafer and on July 25 Joseph Davis, John Davis Michael Roop James Skeen No lists were collected on the 26th and 27th, and by the 28th the tax commissioner (Tavener Beale) was clearly in the area between Strasburg and Cedar Creek. The list appears to be one where Beale visited the taxpayers. I think there is strong circumstantial evidence these two days were collected near Pine Forge. My question is whether anyone can shed light on Owen Batman and Joseph Davis. Are these possibly the same people who show up in Rockingham County when Owen Batman married Mary Davis, daughter of Joseph, in 1807? Thanks, Tom P.S. to Joe Baker: I told you I had seen Revercomb's name.

I am trying to find some information on Charles William Jennings born April 9, 1863 to a Sarah Jennings. He was raised by a Rudasill who had one son and my grandfather inherited the house which still stands in Gooney Manor (Browntown), VA. My grandfather had two brothers William Jennings and James Jennings who never married and were raised by someone else. Charles William Jennings met Ollie May Vaught in Gooney Manor while he was delivering the mail on horseback and they were married August 7, 1888. I would appreciate any help. I live in Maryland by was in Gooney Manor to research and check some files at the Warren Heritage Society a month ago. Will go back in the fall when the knats and snakes aren't so bad in the cemetaries.

-----Original Message----- From: Donovan Yingst [mailto:alidon@rmci.net] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 4:16 PM To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} EARLY DOBKINS OCCURRENCES EARLY DOBKINS OCCURRENCES I have been researching my mothers DOBKINS line since about 1989, trying to verify the parents of my ggg-grandfather, Thomas D. DOBKINS. So far, I have not been able to positively identify his parents, even though I have gathered a great deal of information from various sources and references. Several years ago, I compiled basic information into EARLY DOBKINS OCCURRENCES-- http://home.rmci.net/dyingst/earlydob.htm. The original compilation arranged the entries by locality; that is, State and/or Country. Now, I have provided an additional list ordered by Name. My intent here is to share the occurrences and sources for the benefit of DOBKINS researchers; not to make any interpretations or inferences about possible or probable family relationships. I have omitted most occurrences after Thomas moved to MO in 1817 as I am principally interested in tracking down his ancestors in TN and VA and, also, in Great Britain where I think the family line originated. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have additional information up to and during the time period covered in the listing that might assist me and others in our research. Donovan

I ran across a useful site today that I wanted to share. It is www.eh.net which has a link called "How Much is That?" which allows you to calculate the exchange between British money and US money in any given year and also allows you to compare US money back when with today, although they give you 5 different ways to do the calculation and you have to be pretty up on economics to understand which is the right one to use. Anyway, it's the most useful site I've ever seen on such stuff. Tom

Pam, I've misplaced (that's senior talk for lost) your e-mail, so I'll use the list to reach you. If you haven't seen it, the 1808-1812 account book for Pine, Paoli, and Union Forges is in the Lord Fairfax Community College library at Middletown, courtesy of Dr. H. E. Comstock. There are several entries for Kingree's, probably for goods purchased. When next you're in the Valley, it might be worth a look. Tom

on 7/30/03 12:50 PM, GCline8181@aol.com at GCline8181@aol.com wrote: > I have records of one of my ancestors baptism at the Dutch Chapel Church in > Strassburg, Va in 1790. In 1802 and 1806 two of his brothers were baptized at > St Pauls Church in Strassburg. Can anyone tell me if these two churches were > the same church? > > Glenn Cline > > > ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== > Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html > It is my understanding that these two churches were the same. . .as I recall the deed for the church mentioned Dutch Chapel. . .Klaus Wust in his book, "Strasburg Lutheran Church Records 1768 - 1829," gives an excellent history of the church as well as a transcription and translation of the records; it is available at the Shenandoah County Historical Society for $12.00. Sandra Yelton

Chocy, I have no idea what that might have stood for. Sorry. Tom Chocybrown@aol.com wrote: > Tom, > I have recently found a deed for 150 acres being sold in Powell's Big > Fort in 1799. The stamp on the deed was I:MR. Do you know if this could have > stood for "iron". On the deed the land also included a house, farm animals, and > quarry tools. > Chocy > > ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== > Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html

Thanks Lena and others, I'm familiar with the deeds and the general story is self-consistent but I'm looking for something more. I'm probably being hard-headed but I don't accept an omission in a deed as strong evidence. The other funny thing is why only part of the forge would be on the three acres. Tom > Hi Tom, "Though the exact date cannot be established Pennybacker moved to > Shenandoah Co VA sometime during 1783 or 1784 where he either established or > purchased Pine Forge on Smiths Creek southeast of the town of New > Market"....He listed in the Shen Co 1785 heads of household census 64 > souls, a dwelling and three other buildings there. [from MESDA and written > by H E Comstock. May 1981 Vol VII, No 1] > > BUT there is a deed in Shen Co in Book F page 90--29 June 1786 where Derk > Pennybacker & Benj. Fawcett purchased from Mounce Bird and Clair his wife a > tract on Smith Creek "whereon now the mill stands & part of the forge being > the same Bird purchased of Burr Harrison & William Strother.. including the > mills and about three acres of land. > > And going back some more to Book C page 140 -- 15 Jul 1777 is the deed that > records when Mounce Bird purchased the above tract from Harrison & > Strother. Only Burr Harrisons Mill "is now standing on about 3 acres of > land. No mention of the Forge in this deed. > > Lena F. Fuller > > ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== > Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html

In a message dated 7/31/2003 7:25:20 AM Central Standard Time, hpontius@calibresys.com writes: > He (Dirck Pennybacker) first erected Redwell Furnance > on Hawksbill Creek in New Market in what is now Page County John Jordan was incorrect. Redwell Furnace was located on or near Hawksbill Creek just north of Luray in what is now Page County, Va. JB

I have HAWKINS near New Market. A red flag went up when I saw the Pennybacker posting. Does anyone know of a link between the two names? Samuel Hawkins b. 1762 near New Market knew the ZANE that Zanesville, Ohio was named for, and in fact they both lived near each other on the Ohio River near what is now Wheeling. There are also Hawkins named Mounce. Samuel Hawkins was a blacksmith at about the age of 12. Perhaps he was Pennybacker's apprentice. Samuel's father was Joseph born abt. 1708, possibly in Md. Samuel is buried in Eaton, OH. I have a photograph of his gravemarker if anyone is interested. Rebecca James

Hi Anne, Yes we have those counties on our list of tax lists to get. To All, Thanks !! Steve and Bunny ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne W. Bradshaw Musser" <muss@worldnet.att.net> To: <VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings > Hi Steve & Bunny, > I just wanted to say 2 things, first, I use your tax lists all the time. > They are an invaluable help. Second is a question, do you have plans to do > the Stafford & Spotsylvania ones, I hope? There is so little information > available for those places that I think those lists would be a great help. > Thanks for all of your time and effort! I really do appreciate it. > Anne W. Bradshaw Musser

Yes. By the way have you visited the USGENWEB website (free) it has postings from all the counties of Virginia. Shenandoah is a partically good one. When you get to the site follow the links. ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Digby To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 2:27 PM Subject: [VASHENAN] County tax lists Is this a website that anyone can have access to? carol ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html

Is this a website that anyone can have access to? carol

Hi Steve & Bunny, I just wanted to say 2 things, first, I use your tax lists all the time. They are an invaluable help. Second is a question, do you have plans to do the Stafford & Spotsylvania ones, I hope? There is so little information available for those places that I think those lists would be a great help. Thanks for all of your time and effort! I really do appreciate it. Anne W. Bradshaw Musser ----- Original Message ----- From: Margaret Davis To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 1:42 PM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings The url for the tax lists is http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~ysbinns/vataxlists ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Digby To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 12:39 PM Subject: Fw: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings I do not know how to post messages to this site. Help!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margaret Davis" <msealock32@msn.com> To: <VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings There used to be a wonderful website all about Shenandoah and Page County records. Because of the constant negative emails from "Whiners" it was removed. Don't let this happen to the tax list - they are full of wonderful info. Marge ----- Original Message ----- From: Alley To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 12:16 PM Subject: RE: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings Aww, Steve and Bunny, I'm sorry to hear you have gotten negative comments. I think you're doing a wonderful service. Please continue. Amazing that some whine while gaining access to a free site with so much information. Alley -----Original Message----- From: Steve and Yvonne [mailto:ysbinns@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 10:06 PM To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings Hi Tom, Thank you for your kind comments !! A few months ago we received several negative comments, one very negatively opinionated. We haven't done much since then to finish our task of completing our censuses. The 'flame' was greatly diminished. So it's nice to hear from you ! Thanks for the confirmation on the 'per' notation. This is spelled out in many other county tax lists but we have never seen it written the way it is in the Shenandoah tax lists. We shall add this to our learned lessons list. Good luck in your searches !! Steve and Bunny ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe, send a msg. to VASHENAN-L-request@rootsweb.com or VASHENAN-D-request@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe. ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html

----- Original Message ----- From: "Anne W. Bradshaw Musser" <muss@worldnet.att.net> To: <VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings Hi Steve & Bunny, I just wanted to say 2 things, first, I use your tax lists all the time. They are an invaluable help. Second is a question, do you have plans to do the Stafford & Spotsylvania ones, I hope? There is so little information available for those places that I think those lists would be a great help. Thanks for all of your time and effort! I really do appreciate it. Anne W. Bradshaw Musser ----- Original Message ----- From: Margaret Davis To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 1:42 PM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings The url for the tax lists is http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~ysbinns/vataxlists ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Digby To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 12:39 PM Subject: Fw: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings I do not know how to post messages to this site. Help!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margaret Davis" <msealock32@msn.com> To: <VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings There used to be a wonderful website all about Shenandoah and Page County records. Because of the constant negative emails from "Whiners" it was removed. Don't let this happen to the tax list - they are full of wonderful info. Marge ----- Original Message ----- From: Alley To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2003 12:16 PM Subject: RE: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings Aww, Steve and Bunny, I'm sorry to hear you have gotten negative comments. I think you're doing a wonderful service. Please continue. Amazing that some whine while gaining access to a free site with so much information. Alley -----Original Message----- From: Steve and Yvonne [mailto:ysbinns@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 10:06 PM To: VASHENAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VASHENAN]1789 tax list column headings Hi Tom, Thank you for your kind comments !! A few months ago we received several negative comments, one very negatively opinionated. We haven't done much since then to finish our task of completing our censuses. The 'flame' was greatly diminished. So it's nice to hear from you ! Thanks for the confirmation on the 'per' notation. This is spelled out in many other county tax lists but we have never seen it written the way it is in the Shenandoah tax lists. We shall add this to our learned lessons list. Good luck in your searches !! Steve and Bunny ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe, send a msg. to VASHENAN-L-request@rootsweb.com or VASHENAN-D-request@rootsweb.com with the word unsubscribe. ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html ==== VASHENAN Mailing List ==== Shenandoah Co VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vashenan/vashenan.html