Mary, I was interested to see your mention of John Marshall Hamilton in your query about the descendants of Mary E. Hamilton and John F. Sutton. John Marshall Hamilton was the father of my great-grandfather John Bell Hamilton. I have 30 or 40 sheets of charts and family tradition about my Hamilton ancestors, but there is not much there about the people in your query. The information on these sheets was compiled by an uncle who died in 1972, and I do not know his sources, except that much of the Hamilton tradition is almost verbatim as set forth in Clara Reber's book on the history of Church Hill, Tennessee. Here are some comments on the items in your query based on the sheets that I have. You have information on Mary E. Hamilton that my sheets do not have. My sheets show the children of John Marshall Hamilton and Sarah B. Snow as (1) John Bell Hamilton, b. 22 Jun 1845 in Hawkins County, TN, d. 6 Jan 1905 in Washington County, VA; (2) Sarah Hamilton, d. Jun 1858, spouse "Sutton"; (3) Thomas Hamilton; (4) A child, d. "young." My sheets show the children of John Marshall Hamilton and Sarah B. Fugate as (1) Mattie Hamilton, spouse "Dr. Holley"; (2) Robert Hamilton, spouse "Wood"; (3) William S. Hamilton, d. 1903; (4) A child, d. "young." There is a Mary E. Hamilton that my sheets show as the daughter of John Bell Hamilton (not my great-grandfather, but rather the son of William Robert Hamilton and the uncle of John Marshall Hamilton). My sheets show this Mary E. Hamilton b. ca. 1836 in Sullivan Co., TN, spouse "Gideon Cate." You state that it was John Marshall Hamilton who moved his family to near Mendota in Washington County, VA around 1848, whereas my sheets state that it was his father, William Hamilton, Sr., who moved his family from Hawkins County TN to a farm on the North Fork of the Holston River five miles east of Mendota, and that most of this family is buried at Alum Wells, Washington County, Virginia, ten miles down valley from Abingdon. I suspect that you are right that it was John Marshall who moved first, because my sheets of the 1850 Hawkins County census show William still there but not John Marshall, whereas my sheets of the 1860 Washington County census show both there. Incidentally, I spent last Tuesday in the Washington County Historical Society archives in Abingdon followed by a search for a cemetery at Alum Wells. Such a cemetery is not listed in the Washington County cemetery book "High On A Windy Hill," but from talking with some residents of that area I learned that there are supposedly two cemeteries up on a wooded ridge behind their house. I hope to go back to get more details, but I fear that the only markers may be ordinary field stones such as I saw in some other old cemeteries. Time ran out before I had a chance to search in the Mendota cemetery where my sheets indicate John Marshall Hamilton may be buried. I spent last Wednesday with Mr. Henry Price, the official historian of Hawkins County, TN, who took me to several cemeteries including Liberty Hill cemetery, where Sarah B. Snow is supposedly buried. Henry did some research before I arrived, and he did not find Sarah listed in any of the cemetery indices. Our exploration of the cemetery revealed many Hamilton's, but not Sarah. I am interested to learn what information you have about John Marshall Hamilton and his ancestors: William Hamilton, Sr. b. 1796 in Hawkins County, TN, d. ca. 1860 in Washington County, VA; and William Robert Hamilton, b. 1760?, d. Church Hill, TN?, buried Alum Wells Sem., Washington County, VA. Please let me know what information that I may have that I can share with you. Regards, Gordon

Genealogy researching the McNEW-HURST-families in Washington County,Virginia in the late 1700s,early 1800s,please contact, E-mail tonykeltzsr@webtv.net / thanks for any information.

Need lookup on the 1850 Washington Co., VA Census for ISAAC TIPTON, b. in VA. Found TIPTON surname listed on pages 163B-171A but I dont have the census records. Trying to connect this ISAAC TIPTON with son WILLIAM A. TIPTON (or W.A. TIPTON) b. in 1839 in Washington CO., VA. William would be 10-11 yrs old in 1850. Please help me if you can Thanks Jlh

Need lookup on the 1850 Washington Co., VA Census for ISAAC TIPTON, b. in VA. Found TIPTON surname listed on pages 163B-171A but I dont have the census records. Trying to connect this ISAAC TIPTON with son WILLIAM A. TIPTON (or W.A. TIPTON) b. in 1839 in Washington CO., VA. William would be 10-11 yrs old in 1850. Please help me if you can Thanks Jlh

Found a Washington Co., VA Marriage 1853-1880; it list DAVID C. TRAINHAM married MARY E. TIPTON on 4 Nov 1873; by R.H. Parker. DAVID TRAINHAM was listed as 30 yr. old; wid; b. Louisa CO., Resident WCV; Carpenter; s/o Foster & Mahala TRAINHAM. MARY E. TIPTON was listed as 27 yrs; sgl; b. TN; res. WCV; d/o ISAAC & LUCINDA TIPTON. According to the marriage date and age listed MARY would have been born abt. 1846. I am looking for the children for ISAAC & LUCINDA TIPTON. Please Help Me jlh

Found a Wahington Co., VA marriage book 1853-1880; that list DAVID C. TRAINHAM married MARY E. TIPTON 4 Nov 1873; married by R. H. Parker. DAVID listed as 30 yr; Wid; b. Louisa Co., Resident of WCV; Carpenter; s/o Foster & Mahala TRAINHAM. MARY E. TIPTON listed as 27; Sgl; b. TN; res. of WCV; d/o ISAAC & LUCINDA TIPTON. According to the age of MARY and the wedding date, she would have been born abt 1846. I am looking for a list of ISAAC & LUCINDA TIPTON's children. PLEASE HELP ME

Hello I am going on vacation for a week this afternoon.Could you please put my mail on hold for a week?Otherwise I will end up with THOUSANDS of messages.I am trying to put all my email groups on hold. Thanks Rebecca Snyder

I am looking for any information about the first Taylors into Taylor's Valley. I descend from this line. My great-grandfather, Melvin Taylor lived there, my grandfather, William G. Taylor was born there, as was my mother, Pearl Edna Taylor Shaw. From my understanding my great-great-grandfather Henry Taylor moved there after his brother or uncle Joseph Taylor moved there and built the first house -- thus the name Taylor's Valley. Joseph was a Church of the Brethren Preacher. And I know they migrated from Ashe County, NC, just across the mountain, but I cannot find them prior to that. Does anyone know if there are records stating any of this information? My great-grandparents, Melvin and Amanda Sheets Taylor are buried there as well as my grandparents on my father's side -- Joseph and Chloie Sheets Shaw. Anyone with any information, please contact me. Donna Shaw Hamm Chilhowie, VA

I was just given a letter, written in Pencil and undated, That was sent to my grandmother by my father's cousin. Grand ma died in 1941. " It says that Aunt Susie returned to Virginia to live." My William Buchanan[son of John Buchanan and Anne Ryburn] and his wife, Margaret Ryburn [daughter of William Ryburn and Mary Beattie?] were born in Washington County Viirginia. Their children: Matthew, Mary Ann, Sarah Margaret, Susan F.,were born in Washington and Smyth Cos.. Virginia. Eliza V. was born in 1843 in Missouri. All the children except Susan F. married and died in Missouri. Does anyone know what happened to Susan? Susan F. Buchanan was born about 1832.

I am looking for any information on a Nathan Lowder and a Elizabeth Rowe married in Washington Co., Va. on June 16, 1801. They had at least 2 sons born in Washington Co., David born abt. 1810 and John born about 1819.

I am going to unsubscribe from all the genealogy list serves for awhile. I want to explain why. I first got into genealogy because I had waited until all the older relatives were gone. I wanted to give my son a good start if he should become interested later. Also, for those of whom I have shared my information you will need to update the information. My precious 33 year old son was killed in an automobile accident July 21, 2001. Thanks to every one who has shared information with me. Linda Mann --- Linda Mann --- mann115@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Sadie Stamper Greer and related lists, who may also be interested, I heard the STAMPER reunion is this coming weekend in Chilhowie, VA. I found this site when doing a search for a fiddle tune called "Glory in the Meeting House". Found that tune plus a how to tune the strings for playing THE LAST OF SIZEMORE. You may want to check out these tapes of old time fiddler Hiram STAMPER Knott Co. KY. The tapes can be heard online, and have interview Hiram, age 93, done with tunes, talking, even some discussion of who is related to who. Don't know if he's kin to your STAMPER'S, but check it out anyhow. Have a great reunion with the "live ones" in the family tree. http://digilib.kcvl.org/dynaweb/oak/kmmead/vfiddlers/%40Generic__BookTextView/2545 Katie Angermeyer _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

"Genealogist John Reynolds" <antykdna@triad.rr.com> wrote: >To: VAWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [VAWASHIN] Re: VAWASHIN-D Digest V01 #137 >Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 11:18:15 -0400 > > >Re the Snodgrass family - are you aware of this little book? "The Neal, >Harbison, Snodgrass, Miller & Related Families", by Thomas Howe R. Neal, >published in Knoxville, TN in 1971. Sorry that I do not have the ISBN for >you. I am curious if anyone has this book mentioned above. I am looking for anything about parents or descendents of Obadiah NEAL / NEEL / NEELY / O'NEIL / McNEAL or variations thereof, who married a Polly (Mary?) LINDSEY(AY) on 19 May 1819 in Washington Co. VA. Katie Angermeyer _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Re the Snodgrass family - are you aware of this little book? "The Neal, Harbison, Snodgrass, Miller & Related Families", by Thomas Howe R. Neal, published in Knoxville, TN in 1971. Sorry that I do not have the ISBN for you. John Reynolds

The only James Cemetery found in the book High on a Windy Hill concerns a cemetery described as "Located in Smyth Co. six and one-half miles s. of Chilhowie, on rd. 604, on Weaver Cole Farm." Please advise any names of interest and I would be happy to check and see if they are on the list of known graves. Herb Cunningham HerbCunnin@aol.com

Does anyone know the whereabouts of the James Family Cemetery?

elizabeth magdalaine brooks don't know when she was born but i do have when the year she died is 1918 she was married to james henry gobble they had 5 children mary gobble, georgia gobble, rilda gobble, james robert gobble, charles cobsy gobble i mostly need info on elizabeth brooks please help.

Hello I was wondering if anyone had any info on a piece of land in Washington County given to Nancy and Joseph Vance in the early 1800's.John Bradley gave it to his daughter and husband.Also is there any pictures of "OLD" Washington County.Especially the Abingdon area?John Bradley was my geat times how ever many grandfather. Is there any info anyone can give me.I have gotten some but am trying to find the land that he gave his daughter. Thanks Rebecca Snyder

In response to query posted by Wanda Nance in March 1999. She was searching for the parents of John Snodgrass who married Parmelia Claman. His parents were: David Snodgrass born about 1791 in VA and Mary Ann Meek. David's parents were Joe Snodgrass born 1766 in Washington Co. Va and Anne Hutton. Joe's parents were John Snodgrass born 1740 in Martinsburg, W VA and Mary Miller. I have other information about this family.

Looking for anyone researching this family. There is some doubt in my mind about the parents of Warren.Have loads of info about Mary's parentage.