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    1. Re: [VAWISE-L] Shelor Jones, Wise Co., VA
    2. Sharon Peel
    3. > Does anyone do lookups in Wise County? Are there cemetery records or death > records available for this county? > > Shelor Jones born about 1837, death ? > married 2nd > Martha ? Hello Donna, I checked CEMETERY RECORDS #2 for Wise County, VA and FAMILY BURYING GROUNDS for Wise Co, VA and did not find your Shelor or Martha Jones. The Wise Co. Historical Society does keep copies of many death certificates. You can phone (540) 328-6451 Tuesdays noon to 4 p.m., Wednesdays noon to 4 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for research assistance. Good luck, Sharon

    10/21/1998 01:58:40
    1. [VAWISE-L] Country Roads and Lanes
    2. Drucilla Roberts
    3. Does anyone know where I can find a book called Country Roads and Lanes by Fannie Lane Steele? I would like to purchase this book... Drucilla

    10/21/1998 07:06:15
    1. Re: [VAWISE-L] Shelor Jones, Wise Co., VA
    2. I am also interested in death records or cemetary records for Wise County. I have a grandmother who passed away in 1920 or 1921 in Wise County. Her Name was JulieAnn Pasko. I whould like to find her grave. I know that several of her children and husband left the country soon after her death. My father was the only child who remained in the United states. He left the area in the late twenties. He try to locate the cemetary and grave some fifty years later, but was unsuccesful. My father has passed away and the information I had on my Grandmother is limited. I would apreciate any information avaiable. Joe Pasco

    10/21/1998 04:19:07
    1. [VAWISE-L] Shelor Jones, Wise Co., VA
    2. Does anyone do lookups in Wise County? Are there cemetery records or death records available for this county? Shelor Jones born about 1837, death ? married 2nd Martha ? Any info on either one of these people would be greatly appreciated. Especially, if someone has seen a marriage license containing her maiden name and both of their parent's names. Thank you, Donna

    10/21/1998 02:53:02
    1. [VAWISE-L] Fw: Pioneer Recollections - James Harvey LONG
    2. Louise
    3. ---------- > From: Louise <[email protected]> > To: LOUISE <[email protected]> > Subject: Pioneer Recollections - James Harvey LONG > Date: Friday, October 16, 1998 10:33 PM > > PIONEER RECOLLECTIONS by E.J. & Hetty Sutherland > JAMES HARVEY LONG > April 14, 1929 > > Clintwood, Virginia > I was born May 19, 1844. My Long ancestors were of English descent, and > some of them lived in North Carolina and East Tennessee. My grandfather, > Andrew Long, and his brother, Dr. Henry Long, moved from East Tennessee - > probably Washington County to Russe11 County, Virginia. My grandfather > settled within two miles of the Old Courthouse (now called Dickensonville) > where he lived and died. He married Polly Litton, and was farmer. His > children were: Watson, James, Andrew, Harvey, Mattie, Elizabeth (married a > Purcell), and Nancy (single). > Another Long family lived near the mouth of Dumps Creek in Russell County. > They moved to Alabama. I have heard my father talk about them. I have heard > Uncle Jerry Bolling tell about one of these Longs being killed by Indians > near Bull Run in Wise County. Each was looking for the other. Long hid > behind a lynn tree, and the Indian shot him. The bullet glanced through > the tree and killed Long. > Watson Long married a Gose He left Russell County before the Civil War and > went to Pike > County, Illinois, where he died. He had at least one child, Watson. > James Long married Mary Browning and lived at Hawkins Mill, near Bolton. > Their > en were: Cynthia, James Harvey, Wesley and Andrew. > Andrew Long (my father) was born February __, 1815, and died April __, > 1868. He > married Elizabeth Gibson (born April __, 1821 and died June __, 1905), a > daughter of William > and Tabitha (Dickenson) Gibson. They moved to the Glady Fork of Pound River > in Wise > County in November, 1855. They lived there until their deaths. Their > children were: William Watson (died in Kansas, aged 78 years), James Harvey > (myself), Margaret, Mattie (married Steve Banner), Clark Cunningham, Floyd, > William Gilmer, Tabitha (married Martin Sowards) and Alice . I > was born two miles east of Dickensonville on Copper Creek. I lived there > and moved > with parents to Pound in 1855. There were very few people living on the > Pound then. Daniel Short, Jim Short, Alex Short, and Joe Short (all sons > of Billy Short) lived on Pound. The first Bolling there was old Uncle > Bennie Bolling. Granddaddy Jerry Boiling (as we called as his son, and > Granddaddy Jerry told me that his father moved there in the Revolutionary > War. The Bollings were Irish. Jerry's brother, Dulaney Bolling, moved to > Missouri, where he died. A town site was afterwards made on his farm. > I married on November 25, 1869, Emily Elizabeth Dotson, a daughter > We lived on Glady Fork of Pound until September, 1882, when we moved to > Clintwood, where we have lived since. I came here just after the > county-seat was located here and contracted and built the first courthouse > here. > >

    10/17/1998 11:40:38
    1. [VAWISE-L] Fw: Russell County Roads, Virginia
    2. Louise
    3. > Taken from the Sutherland Collections ( E.J. Sutherland & Hetty Sutherland ) . > > 1853 RUSSELL COUNTY VIRGINIA ----------------ROADS > > "On the application of Simpson Dyer and others for a new road in this > county from John Mullins on Holly Creek to the Sand Lick road above William > Grizzles for the convenience of travelling to the courthouse, John Bickley > to whom said application was referred this day made his report , on > consideration whereof, said road is established as located by said > commissioner; and it is ordered that David Mullins be appointed Surveyor of > said road from John Mullins to where James G. Hale lives, and that he open > the same with the following tithables: William Mullins, Pound, Solomon > Mullins, Pound, Jacob Johnson, Preston Mullins, John M. Mulling, George > Reed, Hiram Reed, Simpson Mullins, Robert. Fields, Lewis Stone, Enoch > Moore, Dennis Moore, Joseph Stanley, William Stanley, Benjamin Taylor, > William Sanders, Thomas Adams, Jacon Esteap, Marshall Mullins, Jr., Isham > Potter, James Osborn, Henry Vanover, David 0. Phipps, Preston M. Phipps, > John Vanover, Morgan Long, Joel Long, James Briant, Lewis, a slave of Dr. > Mullins, Jefferson Fleming, Philip Fleming, John Fleming, Senior, John > Fleming, Jr., Solomon Mullins, Isaac Mullins, Eli Vanover, Joseph Elkins, > Richard Justice, Doctor Mullins, son of William, Armistead Elkins, John > Rose, John M. Rose, Kelly Keel, Marshall G. Keel, Harmon Mullings, John > Mullings William Mullins, Jacob Yates, James Mullings, William Henley, > James Estep, Anderson Estep, Richard Mullings, son of Solomon, James > Mullins, son of Eli M., William Vanover, James Venters, Martin Venters, > Joseph Briant, Jr., Simon Reed; > "That William Taylor be appointed surveyor from James D. Hales to the > Baptist meeting house,and that he open said road with the following > tithables: Jonathan Wright, Aaron Wright, Solomon Wright, Jacob Hutchins, > Lovel Stanley, Benjamin Stanley, Edward Stanley, John Stanley, Larkin > Stanley, Charles Taylor, Alexander.Taylor, James D. Hale, Nathaniel > McKinney, Wilson McKinney, Joseph Cantril, William Hill, Swinfield Hill, > Sr., Swinfield Hill, Jr., Samuel Rose, John Rose, James Hale, Jr. , James > Smith, William Green, John Green, William Hay, James Hay, William H. Hale, > James M. Hale. > "That Simpson Dyer be appointed Surveyor of said road from James G. Hales > to John Ervins Mill, and that he open the same with the following > tithables: George Smith, David Smith, John Yates, William I. Yates, Jacob > Blair, Senr., Jacon Blair, Jr., David Blair, George Blair, Elias Green, > George McClanahan ,James McClanahan, Benjamin McClanahan, Henry Neece, > Charles Turner, James Turner, William L. Counts, William Blair, Jacob > Blair, Jacob Chaney, Preston Chaney, John Erwin, Micajah Erwin, Erasmus > Mitchell, Alexander Mitchell, Elisha Mitchell , Alexander Counts, Elijah > Counts. > "That the said William Taylor and Simpson Dyer with the tithables aforesaid > assigned to them, so open said road from John Ervin's Mill to the top of > Sandy Ridge.. > "That James Kiser be appointed surveyor of said road from the top of Sandy > Ridge to the fork above William Grizzles, and that Joseph Kelly, gent., do > furnish him with a list of a sufficient number of tithables to open said > road. Each of the foregoing precincts is to be opened 6 feet and dug and > levelled 4 feet." January 4, 1853. COB 12, p. 491. > > Louise Vanover Vore.. >

    10/16/1998 01:01:46
    1. [VAWISE-L] RE: Native Americans of Wise/Lee Co.
    2. Looking for names of Tribes known to have inhabited and hunted in the Western Parts of Va., 1700-1800's. Back then a Confederacy of Six Nations stormed down and chased the Cherokees from where they inhabited and turned the areas into hunting grounds thereafter. Shawnees were chased off by the Cherokees as were the Xulans. What Tribes made up the Confederacy of Six Nations? Who were the Xulans? The Algonquins were in Wythe, Webster and adjoining counties, however, question is whether they were further West in Va. Abe of ([email protected]) is trying to find out something about his father's tribe and their name. Should anyone have any information, please let Abe know. Thank you. Tim :-}}} CC: [email protected] cc: [email protected]

    10/14/1998 01:27:42
    1. [VAWISE-L] Barnette Blankenship
    2. Louise
    3. my Blankenships: Cassie Potter married William M. Blankenship 16 Oct. 1892 in VA. (maybe Dickenson CT. VA.) William was son of Barnette Blankenship and Sarah Hylton William & Sarah married Oct. 1 ,1867 in Letcher County, Ky. Clerk : Soloman Younts Sarah Hylton was widow of Robert Hylton ( Civil War ) children twin girls Hulda m. Martin Bowling Barbara m. Flem Childers Robert m. Orpha Bowling Sarah married Barnette Blankenship children : Rilda, Tempa, Harrison, William (Bill) & Alex Part of the above information is from The James Taylor Adams Collection any additional information would be appreciated . Louise Vanover Vore

    10/03/1998 10:40:27
    1. [VAWISE-L] BAYS, RUTH & CYNTHIA
    2. Hi Rooters, I have posted this before, but didn't find the answer, so am going to try again, on the chance that someone out there knows who these two women are! 1850 Russell census has #128 Ruth Bays 48 TN, Cynthia 29 VA George A. 7, (actually this is great grandfather George W. H.), James 5, John 3. 1860 Russell census has #110 Cynthia Bays 39 (seamstress), George B. 17, James K. P. 14, John T. 13, Edward 9, Ruth Bays 73 TN. Despite the fact that poor Ruth aged 25 years in the 10 years between the two census reports, I am still hoping to find one or more husbands for these two women! Was Cynthia Ruth's daughter or daughter in law? When I checked the marriage records for George and James, they stated under parents - Cynthia Bays. I am completely stuck! PLEASE someone, tell me who Ruth and Cynthia are! Thanks so much for any help you can give me! Anne Bays

    10/01/1998 01:57:02
    1. [VAWISE-L] Canterbury/Canterberry
    2. Ida Mae Ellison
    3. Hello: I am researching all Canterbury/Canterberry families that have lived in or moved through Virginia. I am particularly concentrating on the families of John Canterbury who married Nancy Lowe, and Samuel Canterbury who married Jane Dick. I know that descendents of these families as well as related families moved through and lived in Virginia. I am willing to share information with anyone researching these families. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Ida Mae Washington State

    09/29/1998 06:24:26
    1. [VAWISE-L] First marriage in Wise County
    2. Rhonda Robertson
    3. I am the Secretary of the Wise County Historical Society and we are currently preparing Volume II of the Heritage of Wise County and the City of Norton. One chapter in this volume is called Wise County Firsts. We would like to correspond with the descendants of Elijah Vanover and Haney Mullins. They were the first official marriage in Wise County...having married on July 31, 1856. He was the son of Daniel Vanover and she the daughter of James Mullins. Need information on these individuals and a photo of them if possible. Rhonda Robertson, Secretary Wise County Historical Society [email protected]

    09/27/1998 08:43:22
    1. [VAWISE-L] Internet Message
    2. RITA J SAGE
    3. Louise, How have you been? I have been enjoying your posts. That FLEMING family sure was something! There were several articles in the new Appalachian Quarterly on the family, do you subscribe? One article in plied that Lettie's (MULLINS HALL FLEMING) first husband may have met with foul play as a result of Robert Jefferson having taken a fancy to Lettie. I have found a family history center close by but haven't been able to visit yet. How is you research going? I haven't had time for much but reading email lately but have found new things this week and have connected with another STREET researcher. Hope things are going well. How is Rachel's job going? My daughter says when she changes schools she does not want to work in a title one school because of all the paper work. Keep in touch, Happy Hunting, Rita

    09/23/1998 08:01:55
    1. [VAWISE-L] Fw: [NC-SC] (NC-SC) James Taylor Adams
    2. Louise
    3. ---------- > From: Louise <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [NC-SC] (NC-SC) James Taylor Adams > Date: Sunday, September 20, 1998 11:22 AM > > Family History Library Catalog 04 Sep 1998 > **Full Djsplay** > > AUTHOR > Adams, James Taylor, b. 1892. > > TITLE > James Taylor Adams collection. > > PUBLICATION INFORMATION > St. Louis, Mo. R.R. Selbel and D.A. Griffith, 1971. > available on microfilm # 1689768, 1689768, 1689769, 1689770, 1689771, > 1689772, 1689773, 1689774, > 1689775, 1689776, 1689777, 1689778, 1689779, and 1689780. > > JAMES TAYLOR ADAMS > Mr. Adams collected material on various Adams/Addams/Addoms/ Adamson and > collected families through-out the US. Material collected 1921-1954. Many > families of VA., KY., Tenn. and NC. He also collected a history of the > first settlers of Wise Ct., Va. Surnames include BALL, BREEDING, BOLLING, > BOWLING, DAY, HORNE, HUFF, KILGORE, MULLINS, DAVIS, SHORT, STurgill, WEBB, > WELLS, ROMAM, TRIPLETT and others. BAKER, HAMMON, GOINS, HYLTON, ROSE, > ROBERTS, REED, BEVERLY, ISON, VANOVER and many , many more. > > The LDS has a break down of each microfilm and some information of what is > in it. I have found they have a little bit of everything in them. Hand > written letters, typed, newspaper clippings , etc. > > > MR. ADAMS was born on a farm near Whitesburg, Letcher CT. KY. in 1892 the > son of Rev. Joseph Adams and Mary Jane Short Adams. He was a newspaperman, > salesman, manager for nursery and insurance company, postmaster and a > librarian of the Adams Family Library at Big Laurel and sec. for the Beales > Davis Research Soc. etc. > > Louise Vanover Vore > ---------- > From: Jim Adams <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: [NC-SC] (NC-SC) James Taylor Adams > Date: Sunday, September 20, 1998 8:08 AM > > I keep seeing his name. Is he a genealogist? Maybe he could help me find > my roots. I have hit a wall in my search. > > I am looking for James Adams' parents, birth date, etc. > The only known facts I have about him are: He married Edney Hobby 21 Dec., > 1803 in Johnston County, N.C. and died there in 1828. > > I am a descendant of his son John Q. Adams born in N.C. 1815 and died in > Leake county, MS in 1872. > > I have been searching for several years. PLEASE HELP! > > Thank you, > > James F. Adams > e-mail address: [email protected] > > ----------------------------------------------- > List problems? > Check > your WELCOME message FIRST > http://php.indiana.edu/~stephenl/problems.htm SECOND > then contact [email protected] > ---------- > > ----------------------------------------------- > List problems? > Check > your WELCOME message FIRST > http://php.indiana.edu/~stephenl/problems.htm SECOND > then contact [email protected]

    09/20/1998 12:29:03
    1. [VAWISE-L] #2 Dickenson Co. newspaper articles 1890-1900,
    2. Louise
    3. And yet another installment of articles from Dickenson Co. 1890-1900, newpaper unknown. Brought to you by Rachel Vore, Louise Vanover Vore, Robert Beverly and Anette Dameron. These articles can also be seen at Robert's webpage at - http://members.xoom.com/rtb/DCN.htm OUT IN DICKENSON Dwale, VA. January 14 - County Clerk is in session at Clintwood this week, with the new Judge Alexander BEAVERS, presiding. There will not be any business of importance transacted at this term. Notwithstanding the hard times, there is considerable building being done in this section. Dickenson Co. has just had erected a large and commodious court-house at a considerable cost. This is one of the neatest, best finished public buildings in this section of the state. Clintwood, VA., June 19 - John C. SMITH & Alfred SKEEN, two young men of this county, have just returned from Valparaiso, Indiana, where they took a law course. They are bright young men; are proud of their diplomas, and will enter the law profession here soon. Mr. James P. MULLINS, of Ava this Co., had the misfortune to loose his pocket-book while on his way to --- a day or two since. James DAMRON’s little 6-yr.-old daughter fell and seriously cut her face a day or two since. Sheriff George W. HAYNES’s child died of whooping cough the other day. The jail here is being strongly guarded every night, as it is expected an attempt will be made by the friends of William ROSE, who is confined for the murder of his brother, to rescue him. There are several desperate characters belonging to the gang. Robert WRIGHT & Emory CHASE have just returned from the National Normal University at Lebanon, O., where they have been studying for the last few months. WRIGHT took a course in short hand and typewriting, and CHASE mathematics and surveying. Clintwood, VA., Mar. 14* - William R. STONE, a prominent farmer, near Ava, this county, was arraigned before Justice HYLTEN yesterday upon a warrant charging him with having firing several shots at one Osborn FARMER with intent to kill. He was bound in a bond of $1,000 to answer an indictment at the next term of court. The proof showed some provocation on the part of FARMER. The two men had had a difficulty before. Creed McFALL, a young man of 17 years, died yesterday at his father’s home, near here. He was stricken down with fever and lingered only a few days. He was an estimable young man and will be sadly missed in the community. The publication of our county paper, the TRIBUNE, will now be resumed after a suspension of some months. Editor VANAVER says he will issue it regularly hereafter. [*Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch] John McROSE, a widower, who has seen the flowers bloom 81 summers, was married to on Miss REICE of 32 on yesterday. [Mar. 1893] December and May do not match well together, but it is hoped their married life will be agreeable. Robert WRIGHT & Emory CHASE have just returned from the National Normal University at Lebanon, O., where they have been studying for the last few months. WRIGHT took a course in short hand and typewriting, and CHASE mathematics and surveying. Clintwood, VA., Mar. 14* - William R. STONE, a prominent farmer, near Ava, this county, was arraigned before Justice HYLTEN yesterday upon a warrant charging him with having firing several shots at one Osborn FARMER with intent to kill. He was bound in a bond of $1,000 to answer an indictment at the next term of court. The proof showed some provocation on the part of FARMER. The two men had had a difficulty before. Creed McFALL, a young man of 17 years, died yesterday at his father’s home, near here. He was stricken down with fever and lingered only a few days. He was an estimable young man and will be sadly missed in the community. The publication of our county paper, the TRIBUNE, will now be resumed after a suspension of some months. Editor VANAVER says he will issue it regularly hereafter. [*Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch] John McROSE, a widower, who has seen the flowers bloom 81 summers, was married to on Miss REICE of 32 on yesterday. [Mar. 1893] December and May do not match well together, but it is hoped their married life will be agreeable.

    09/20/1998 12:59:55
    1. [VAWISE-L] Di ckenson Co. New - newspaper unknown 1890-1900
    2. Louise
    3. Ok. Here's a new installment of the Dickenson Co. newspaper articles. Brought to you by: Anette Dameron, Louise Vanover Vore, Rachel Vore and Robert Beverly. These articles can also be seen at Robert Beverly's page - http://members.xoom.com/rtb/DCN.htm A report has just reached here from Harlan Co., KY, to the effect that John M. MIDDLETON, a proserous young married man, was killed there a day or two since in a political row. No particulars have been recieved as to the affair; but relatives of MIDDLETON left Letcher Co. near here, for that place. It is said the election in that county will be the warmiest for years. FROM THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN News from Dickenson County - Bloodshed and Love. Dwale, Dickenson, Co., VA., March 18. - your correspondent lately had the privilege of looking through some papers of an old man, who has long since passed to that bourn whence no voyager returns. Some of these documents were unique, and bore dates ranging from 1830 to 1860. One instrument found among them reads as follows: For value recd., against the first day of March next, I will pay RATLIFF & CECIL thirteen dollars & 15 cents. This 16th Oct. 1832. JOHN FLEMON. The following is a copy of an order granted by Floyd County Court, but whether it was the Floyd Co. of VA, or some other State rejoicing in a county of like name, there is nothing about the order to show: Floyd County Court, June term 1835: John FLEMING is appointed Surveyor of the road from the Dry Branch to the Picture of the Turtle. In the place of Frederick GLAMBAUGH, removed. And it is ordered that he call on all the hands on Beaver above where Samuel HARRIS formerly lived, and down as low as where William ISAAC’s to post. Him to keep the same in repair according to law; cut smooth fifteen feet wide, and dig six feet wide, where digging is necessary. A Copy att. JACOB MAYO, C.F.C.C. BLOODSHED & LOVE Marion MULLINS, son of Harmon MULLINS, of this place, went over into Pike Co., KY, a few days since and became involved in an altercation with one Eliju BARTLEY, who he shot twice with a pistol from the effects of which he died within a few hours. Young MULLINS was at once lodged in jail at Pikeville, the county seat. He claims that he committed the act in self-defence. County Court is in session at Clintwood this week. The case of the Commonwealth vs. David FLEMING, charges with making a felonious attempt upon his cousin, Tandy FLEMING, last June, is being heared now, and is attracting considerable attention. The venire comes from the remoter parts of the county, and is composed of the following men: Noah SMITH, A. D. SILCOX, James McCOY, Garland KISER, John F. McCOY, Larkin VIARS, S. D. COUNTS, J. H. RASNICK, A. J. GRIZZLE, W. G. ROSE, Ira HALE, and Charles TURNER. This trial will probably not be ended before some time next week. Yesterday, just after the opening of court, George MULLINS and Margaret HOWELL came into the court-room, and procuring a marriage license from the clerk, called on the Rev. J. C. SWINDALL to “say the ceremony”. The party retired to an upper room of the building followed by about two-thirds or those present, where they were made one - “two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one.” The bride is only 18, while the bridegroom is her senior by about two years. Old Billy MULLINS, who is the most venerable man in the county, being up in the nineties, is very feeble, and his death is expected at any hour.

    09/20/1998 12:54:47
    1. [VAWISE-L] Schuyler Hamilton
    2. Louise
    3. Hi All! The following article is from the James Taylor Adams collection. Thought you would enjoy it. Schuyler Hamilton Schuyler Hamilton it is said came from North Carolina and settled where Ramsey now stands. He was married to Susannah Dotson. He had children born at this place as early as 1816. (NOTE:) According to the family history of James Dougherty the Hamilton family was living at Ramsey in the year 1779. Schuyler Hamilton owned a part of the Richard Smith Grant at Ramsey. Unto Schuyler and Susannah Hamilton was born seventeen children. Among these was Louis, Loucinda, and Lucy who were triplets. When the triplets were born old Schuyler was out in the field plowing an old horse called "Kit" and one of the other children came running out and said "Paw, theres a new baby up at the house." "Alright, get up Kit," he said. Soon the child came again and said theres another baby up at the house Paw." "Alright, get up Kit." he said again. Soon the child came running back again and said, "There is still another baby up at the house Paw." "Whoa Kit," he said. "I'll be jobbed if I don't go up there and put a stop to that." Both Schuyler and Susannah Hamilton died during the Civil War and are buried in the Laurel Grove Cemetery at Ramsey, Wise County, Virginia. Schuyler Hamilton was a fife player. Louise Vanover Vore and Rachel Vore

    09/20/1998 12:45:55
    1. [VAWISE-L] Jones/Trail
    2. Shelor Jones b. abt. 1837 married Nancy Ann Trail in Floyd Co. VA on January 6, 1857. She was born abt. 1839. They had two known children; Viriginia born abt. 1858 and John born abt. February 25, 1861. Shelor served in the Civil War Troop G, 21st Reg. When he left the war, he never returned home and was thought to have married a second time in Wise Co. VA. Does anyone know of his second wife and descendants? Does anyone know his death date or life after the war? Does anyone know who his parents were? I have information on the descendants of his son, John and willing to share. Also, I would like info on Nancy's parents or any info on her daughter, Viriginia. Donna Wingfield Donna Wingfield

    09/18/1998 04:36:53
    1. [VAWISE-L] Census
    2. Cheryl Strange-Laetsch
    3. Hello All, After spending a great deal of time downloading, deciphering and importing the census files of the University of Minnesota, I find that they are only a 1% sample. I guess I should have read the 800 pages of documentation a little more thoroughly!!! Oh well. Information on the sample can be obtained from the History Department ant the University of Minnesota, http://www.ipums.umn.edu. I imported the samples of Virginia, Kentucky and South Carolina into a database on my PC for reference. If anyone is interested in finding out if their lookup is in this small needle of the haystack, let me know, I'll be happy to look. I have been researching the surname STRANGE, and found only 9 people out of the 42,186 records in my database. But, in any case, 42186 names are still 42186 names! I did find a great internet site: http://www.ls.net/~newriver/. There isn't allot of info on Wise County, but there is a great deal of information and links to other VA counties. Best Regards, Cheryl

    09/12/1998 06:10:54
    1. Re: [VAWISE-L] Cynthia Bays
    2. Marlin and Joyce Aker
    3. [email protected] wrote: > > I need help in finding who CYNTHIA BAYS was and who was the BAYS that she > married? > > We have great grandfather George W. R. Bays b. 1842 in Russell County. When > he married Emma W. Shepherd in Washington County October 17, 1867, he listed > as his parents only Cynthia Bays. > > In the Russell County 1850 census, we find: Ruth Bays 48, TN. Cynthia 29, VA, > George A.(?) 7, James 5, John 3. > > In 1860 Russell County census, we find: Cynthia Bays 39, (seamstress), George > B.(?) 17, James K. P. 14, John T. 13, Edward 9, Ruth Bays 73 TN. > > Does anyone recognize this family? Whoever the husband was, he must have died > before the 1850 census, leaving Cynthia pregnant with Edward 9 by the 1860 > census. > > Please help. I can't get past this wall! > > Thanks, > > Anne Hudson Bays Anne, Not much help, but I have a William and a Peter BAYS who married sisters, Susan and Jane Kilgore of the Kilgore Fort family in the late 1700s. I don't know anything about them, I assume they were brothers. The KILGORE sisters parents were William KILGORE and Jean Porter GREEN. Marlin Aker Jr.

    09/10/1998 07:38:41
    1. Re: [VAWISE-L] MCCONNELL CLYBURN
    2. Drucilla Roberts
    3. Please post First names and dates for your surnames, then maybe someone can help you. Thank you, Drucilla Adrain wrote: > > I'm seeking info on surnames: MCCONNELL CLYBURN from Wise county and > Lee county Thanks > > ==== VAWISE Mailing List ==== > > To unsubscribe from the Wise County list please send your request to: > [email protected] (if you are in list mode) or to > [email protected] (if you are in digest mode). > [email protected] Phyllis Morefield

    09/09/1998 07:12:19