Have you looked at the Estate of Peter Wilt?

Hi Gloria, Thank you for your ideas. I have been thru every microfilm I could get my hands on from interlibrary loan from the Library of Virginia. I can not find a single other WILT in all of Shenandoah County, but he says he was born there. I have thought that maybe he was born a WILL (as these are many) and morphed his name for one reason or another, as this has happened in my family. But someone on this list has said that he found no relation. I have not completely ruled it out yet, I am trying to keep all options open. My husbands family decended from Samuels son Philip W WILT. And the story coming down was that they were once from the Pennsylvania Dutch. Which church would they have been associated with if they were of this religion? I did find WILT's in York county PA, but I need to connect Samuel with someone in Shenandoah County if he was supposedly born there. As to what he may have been called as a child is unknown as he was married before the 1850 census and has been Samuel WILT or WILL in every census. There are no WILTS in the 1840 or earlier censuses that I could find. Thank you Lisa In a message dated 12/3/2010 10:34:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, Chochoruss@aol.com writes: > > Lisa, I am wondering if you found an obit on Samuel to see what it says? > Have you looked at all of the Wilt wills and estates settlements, > including > Deeds in the area to see if perhaps Samuel is mentioned under another name > > and you aren't aware that it is him. Just remember that sometimes the > parents called the son by a different name then the son went by in census > and > land records. > > A good example of this is John Benjamin Franklin Bushong, son of Jacob > Bushong and Sarah Strickler of the New Market Battlefield family, who in > his > father's will, Jacob referred to his son as Benjamin yet the son went by > Frank or Franklin most of his life. > > So beware that you don't fall in to a trap.The answer may be staring you > right in the face. > > Gloria Bushong >

Lisa, I am wondering if you found an obit on Samuel to see what it says? Have you looked at all of the Wilt wills and estates settlements, including Deeds in the area to see if perhaps Samuel is mentioned under another name and you aren't aware that it is him. Just remember that sometimes the parents called the son by a different name then the son went by in census and land records. A good example of this is John Benjamin Franklin Bushong, son of Jacob Bushong and Sarah Strickler of the New Market Battlefield family, who in his father's will, Jacob referred to his son as Benjamin yet the son went by Frank or Franklin most of his life. So beware that you don't fall in to a trap.The answer may be staring you right in the face. Gloria Bushong

Hi Larry, Thank you so much for the first paragraph of the family. It is disappointing to hear to there is no mention of his parents. But I can't wait to see what is in the book. Thanks again Lisa In a message dated 12/2/2010 7:22:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, radio@zappahead.net writes: > > Sorry, there's no mention of Samuel's parents in Vann's book. Here is > the first paragraph: > > "Samuel Wilt was married to Lydia Miller on 28 May 1846. The bondsman > for the marriage was George Miller. According to Waverly Barb, Barb > family historian, Lydia Miller was the daughter of Jacob and > Catherine. Jacob Miller married Catherine Sager on 22 Oct 1803. This > family was listed as Wiett in the 1870 census. Samuel was listed as an > iron ore miner." > > I came across Samuel and his family in the 1850 Census a while ago, > where his surname is listed as "Will." This caused me some excitement > until I realized it was a typo. > > Regards, > > Larry Will > > >

Sorry, there's no mention of Samuel's parents in Vann's book. Here is the first paragraph: "Samuel Wilt was married to Lydia Miller on 28 May 1846. The bondsman for the marriage was George Miller. According to Waverly Barb, Barb family historian, Lydia Miller was the daughter of Jacob and Catherine. Jacob Miller married Catherine Sager on 22 Oct 1803. This family was listed as Wiett in the 1870 census. Samuel was listed as an iron ore miner." I came across Samuel and his family in the 1850 Census a while ago, where his surname is listed as "Will." This caused me some excitement until I realized it was a typo. Regards, Larry Will On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 8:53 AM, <LadyMist1@aol.com> wrote: > Hello Lw, > > > Thank you so much for the information. I have ordered the book last night > and I can't wait to get it.  I am burning with curiosity however. Can I ask > you... does it say who Samuels parents were??  This has been a brick wall > (one of many) for me for several years now, and it is very exciting to finally > have some hope of a breakthrough. > > > Thanks again > > Lisa > > > > > In a message dated 12/1/2010 7:10:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, > radio@zappahead.net writes: > >> >> Hi Lisa, >> >> Samuel Wilt and family are written up in Volume 5 of Mr. Vann's work. >> Two pages on the immediate family, and another page on related >> families (Miller and Minnick). >> >> I got Volume 5 in paperback and Volumes 1-4 in PDF from >> www.heritagebooks.com earlier this year. I see at their site that >> Volume 6 is now out and a CD can be had that has the first five >> volumes on CD. >> >> Lw >> >> > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

In a message dated 12/2/2010 11:05:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, redtop03@comcast.net writes: > > > I am interested to know if there are GORDON's listed in any of these > volumes. I am in the process of ordering some microfilm from Richmond on > interlibrary loan and this would help me determine if Shenandoah County > includes them at all. > > Thank you, > Estelle > > Hi Estelle, I have been laboriously going thru all the microfilms I can find from the Library of Virginia. I did not see this set of books on their list, although they are on microfilm somewhere, I am sure. I found the first 4 volumes in books at the Library in Appalachian State University. It helps to know where in the census they are as the families are listed by dwelling number. This will help to identify which volume you possibly need. Good Luck Lisa

I am interested to know if there are GORDON's listed in any of these volumes. I am in the process of ordering some microfilm from Richmond on interlibrary loan and this would help me determine if Shenandoah County includes them at all. Thank you, Estelle

I see that vol. 7 is the CD...do you think only 1-4 are the volumes in it? Are there any whetzel's in there? -----Original Message----- From: vashenan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:vashenan-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of LadyMist1@aol.com Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 8:53 AM To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] The Study of the 1860 Census Hello Lw, Thank you so much for the information. I have ordered the book last night and I can't wait to get it. I am burning with curiosity however. Can I ask you... does it say who Samuels parents were?? This has been a brick wall (one of many) for me for several years now, and it is very exciting to finally have some hope of a breakthrough. Thanks again Lisa In a message dated 12/1/2010 7:10:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, radio@zappahead.net writes: > > Hi Lisa, > > Samuel Wilt and family are written up in Volume 5 of Mr. Vann's work. > Two pages on the immediate family, and another page on related > families (Miller and Minnick). > > I got Volume 5 in paperback and Volumes 1-4 in PDF from > www.heritagebooks.com earlier this year. I see at their site that > Volume 6 is now out and a CD can be had that has the first five > volumes on CD. > > Lw > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello Lw, Thank you so much for the information. I have ordered the book last night and I can't wait to get it. I am burning with curiosity however. Can I ask you... does it say who Samuels parents were?? This has been a brick wall (one of many) for me for several years now, and it is very exciting to finally have some hope of a breakthrough. Thanks again Lisa In a message dated 12/1/2010 7:10:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, radio@zappahead.net writes: > > Hi Lisa, > > Samuel Wilt and family are written up in Volume 5 of Mr. Vann's work. > Two pages on the immediate family, and another page on related > families (Miller and Minnick). > > I got Volume 5 in paperback and Volumes 1-4 in PDF from > www.heritagebooks.com earlier this year. I see at their site that > Volume 6 is now out and a CD can be had that has the first five > volumes on CD. > > Lw > >

Hi Lisa, Samuel Wilt and family are written up in Volume 5 of Mr. Vann's work. Two pages on the immediate family, and another page on related families (Miller and Minnick). I got Volume 5 in paperback and Volumes 1-4 in PDF from www.heritagebooks.com earlier this year. I see at their site that Volume 6 is now out and a CD can be had that has the first five volumes on CD. Lw On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 11:59 AM, <LadyMist1@aol.com> wrote: > Hello, > > > I was researching in the Appalachian State University Library a couple of > weeks ago and came acroos a set of books by Marvin J. Vann called the > "Shenandoah County Virginia Study of the 1860 Census. It had wonderful information > on the families of the 1860 census, unfortunately for me it stopped short of > the family I needed. They only had 4 volumes and the family I needed would > probably be in the 5th volume, if there is one. Does anyone have access to > this set of books? Is there a 5th volume? And could I ask for a look up? > > I need the info on family dwelling number 1291, family number 1289. They > are Samuel and Lydia Wilt, living in Liberty Furnace District with their 6 > kids, Sarah, Catherine, John, Caroline, Amanda,and Harry. > > Thank you, any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. > > Lisa > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello, I was researching in the Appalachian State University Library a couple of weeks ago and came acroos a set of books by Marvin J. Vann called the "Shenandoah County Virginia Study of the 1860 Census. It had wonderful information on the families of the 1860 census, unfortunately for me it stopped short of the family I needed. They only had 4 volumes and the family I needed would probably be in the 5th volume, if there is one. Does anyone have access to this set of books? Is there a 5th volume? And could I ask for a look up? I need the info on family dwelling number 1291, family number 1289. They are Samuel and Lydia Wilt, living in Liberty Furnace District with their 6 kids, Sarah, Catherine, John, Caroline, Amanda,and Harry. Thank you, any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Lisa

Debbie: Thank you for the book reference to read more about Rev. William Williamson. This is exactly what I was looking for -- his church affiliation being Presbyterian is a big help for looking for ancestor marriage records. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I found information on Google Books regarding William Williamson.  See Annals of the American Pulpit: Presbyterian. 1859 by William Buell Sprague.  William Williamson was a Presbyterian minister in Warren and Louden counties. Debbi From: "E&B Gordon" <redtop03@comcast.net> Subject: [VASHENAN] EARLY MINISTERS Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:49:47 -0400 Would anyone know of or know how to find which church affiliation for ministers in 1796? I have found marriage records, both 1796, that show William Williamson and James Huffman as ministers. Any ideas on how to locate the churches they were connected to or where they performed marriages? Thank you.

Betty: Amy was a long time genealogy friend of mine, she was so ill on oxygen for years, but truly made a difference in the world by her work in genealogy. We spoke often via email and shared our lives stories via im, snail mail, and email. My only regret is I didn't have the true pleasure of meeting her in the real world. Our relationship was close in the cyber world. I purchased her book and we spoke often. If there is anything I can do to help you I have 1-2 books of Amy's ... Email me at my college email as I hardly get on this account anymore since going back to nursng school for a masters degree... my college email is DP181810@OHIO.EDU Donna -----Original Message----- From: CA HACKER <cajalz@comcast.net> To: vashenan <vashenan@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, Jul 24, 2010 7:56 pm Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] Wills, administrations look up No will for any Hutchinson. Did see this: . Will of John Huddle, Sr. Dated 25 Jun 1813 mentions daughter Mary married o George Hutchinson . A John Hutchison was a wit. for the will of Alexander Mathews. Will dated 5 Sep 1783 ----- Original Message ----- rom: <TXOld300@aol.com> o: <vashenan@rootsweb.com> ent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 6:05 PM ubject: Re: [VASHENAN] Wills, administrations look up Shenandoah County, Virginia Abstracts of Wills, 1772-1850 By Amelia C. Gilreath If anyone has this book, I am looking for a will for Hensley Hutchison. He died 14 may 1819 I think in Shenandoah County. Maybe spelled Hutchinson. Also he is sometimes listed as Henry Hutchi(n)son. Daughters bible says Hensley very plainly. He was the father of Sarah Ann born 1784 and married John B Harry (many times transcribed as Harvey); Lydia born 1786 and Robert born 1790. There might have been more living children but these were listed in his daughter, Sarah Ann's bible. Thanks for any help. Betty Vaughn ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message

Happy Thanksgiving to all you Shenandoah researchers. I hope you all have far more blessings than worries, and more joys than sorrows, and enough that you can share. While I'm at it, I'd like to hear from any HISEY, ARTZ, FOLTZ, or other HISEY - related cousins. My husband descends from Christian HISEY, Jr., and his wife, Anna Rosina (or Rosanna) FOLTZ (or VOLTZ) -- though their son Frederick HISEY and wife, Mary ARTZ (or ORTZ) -- their son James M. HISEY and wife, Sarah Elizabeth WENDLE -- their daughter Florence Ann HISEY and husband, James Tellius "Tell" GOODALL. Best to all, Carolyn -- Carolyn HALE BRUCE Virginia Beach, VA

Happy Thanksgiving to you too Gloria. I also send Thanksgiving greetings to the rest of the list. Blessings to you all.   Sharon Shaffer Domer --- On Fri, 11/19/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: [VASHENAN] Happy Thanksgiving! To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 2:41 PM To all my Vashenan Listmates, Wishing each one of you a very  Happy Thanksgiving with much good food and many Blessings. I will be spending  Thanksgiving with my daughter Jill and the entire family. There will be 13 of us  around the table this year. If you are flying this Thanksgiving, keep a sense of humor. Just remember  everyone else is in the same boat and this is still the greatest nation on  earth! Don't let others bring you down. Gloria Bushong ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks, Gloria. My best wishes to all..... Cathy Marin Co., CA "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast" - unknown

To all my Vashenan Listmates, Wishing each one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving with much good food and many Blessings. I will be spending Thanksgiving with my daughter Jill and the entire family. There will be 13 of us around the table this year. If you are flying this Thanksgiving, keep a sense of humor. Just remember everyone else is in the same boat and this is still the greatest nation on earth! Don't let others bring you down. Gloria Bushong

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too. --- On Fri, 11/19/10, Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> wrote: From: Chochoruss@aol.com <Chochoruss@aol.com> Subject: [VASHENAN] Happy Thanksgiving! To: vashenan@rootsweb.com Date: Friday, November 19, 2010, 2:41 PM To all my Vashenan Listmates, Wishing each one of you a very  Happy Thanksgiving with much good food and many Blessings. I will be spending  Thanksgiving with my daughter Jill and the entire family. There will be 13 of us  around the table this year. If you are flying this Thanksgiving, keep a sense of humor. Just remember  everyone else is in the same boat and this is still the greatest nation on  earth! Don't let others bring you down. Gloria Bushong ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Just find Rte 58 (It crosses I-81 near Bristol) and follow it out to the very narrow westernmost tip of Virginia. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken" <shenadoa@earthlink.net> To: <vashenan@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] Where was Cumberland Gap? > Did not know that it was ever moved. Ken > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Patti Waitman-Ingebretsen" <pattitwirler@comcast.net> > To: <vashenan@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 10:51 AM > Subject: Re: [VASHENAN] Where was Cumberland Gap? > > >> Where was Cumberland Gap, VA in 1770? >> >> Elijah Jenkins/Jinkins/Ginkins was born there. >> >> thanks, >> Patti >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > VASHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >