Bert, I hope some of the following is of help to you. Best regards, Chocy A History of Shenandoah County Virginia" by John W. WAYLAND Originally published by Shenandoah Publishing House, Inc. Strasburg, Virginia 1927 Second Augmented Edition Strasburg, Virginia 1969 Reprinted: 1976 by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 3600 Clipper Mill Rd. #260 Baltimore, Maryland 21211-2006 1980, 1989, 1998, 2006 Library of Congress Catalogue Card Number 80-66256 ISBN-10: 0-8063-8011-x ISBN-13: 978-0-8063-8011-7 Chapter XXIV "OLD CHURCHES AND NEW" The 60 page chapter discusses almost all aspects of the churches and faith including the Church of The Brethren (Dunkers), Lutherans, Mennonite, Reform and so forth. He covers the early pastors of the time including the Rev. Peter MUHLENBER. If you google the book title, you can find a copy on line and by shopping around you should be able to find a copy that is well worth purchasing and having in your own personal library. Including the Indes, there are 894 pages. I have not used Richard Warren Davis' book; but I would be interested to see if the RITTER, RADER, RETTER (all the same) are included within its pages. The book "Historical Records of Old Frederick and Hampshire Counties" is by Wilbur KERNS. I have a copy which I was also able to purchase by shopping online. It has been very helpful to me when I need to tie family members together that lived in what is now West Virginia. "Shenandoah County Virginia Marriage Bonds 1772-1853" Typed by the Genealogical Society of Utah Typist: James M. BLACK 1939 Edward FREDERICK to Elizabeth FRY; 23 Aug 1824; Bondsman: Daniel FRY. Samuel FREDERICK to Rebecca TARFLINGER; 9 Sep 1834; daughter of Philip Elizabeth FREDERICK to Jacob BLIND; 1 Jul 1829; daughter of Anna Maria Lydia FREDRICK to Jacob BOWMAN; 27 Aug 1825; daughter of John Hannah FREDRICK to Israel EWING; 18 Feb 1829; daughter of John Mary FREDRICK to Stephen HAMMAN could be HAUNNAM; 8 Jan 1821; daughter of John Cathy Ann FREDRICK to Abraham HUDDLE; 11 Nov 1830 (no further info. given). Elizabeth FREDERICK to Daniel MOUSER; 28 Aug 1818; Bondsman: John FREDRICK. "Frederick County Marriage Records 1772-1823" Volume 1 by Sidney Marie FEATHERS 2003 John FREDERICK to Lydia EARHEART; 24 August 1800; Rev. Christian STREIT. "Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys" Volume Two Frederick County 1747-1780 by Peggy Shomo JOYNER 1985 Page 159 & 160 Jacob VANMETER; 28 Sep 1753-6 Apr 1764; 97 acres in the barrens between Opeckon and VANMETERS Marsh; adjoining in warrant: BROADWATER, John LEMEN, Edw's MERCER; adj. in survey: Jno LEMON, Nick'o LEMEN, Mr. Stephen WEST, Alexander LEMEN. CC: Thomas BRIGHT and Henry FREDERICK. Surveyor: Thomas RUTHERFORD. Page 89 John LEMEN; no warrant; surveyed 9 Apr 1764; a resurvey; 590 acres in the Barrens including 356 acres formerly surveyed for LEMEN, Wm HETH/HEATH, Burket REGER, Alex'r LEMEN, Wm WEST, Edw'd MERCER. CC: Alex'r LEMEN & John FREDERICK. Markers: Jacob VANMETER, Burket REAGER, Edw'd MERCER, John LEMEN. Surveyor: Thomas RUTHERFORD. Page 172 Isaac ZANE in his own right and as assignee of John POTTS and John LESHER, all assignees of Major Lewis STEPHENS; 10 Feb 1762-28 May 1762; 3,195 acres on Cedar Creek at Great Falls under North Mountain; adj. in war't: Henry SECRIST, Nicholas PRINCELER, Leonard COPPER, John BACHELOR, Barnet DISPONET; adj. in survey: John Jacob DISPONET, Michael POKER, Jno BACHELER, Jacob COOPER, SEARS, John RICHARDS, Angle STOCKMAN, Nicholas PRINCELER, Henry SECREST on the drains of Back Creek; John FREDERICK. CC: Jacob BRAKE and Jacob BIRKLEY. Markers: Mr. lewis STEPHENS and Peter STEPHENS. Surveyor: Robert RUTHERFORD. (This was filed in an oversize box per the compiler) **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489