Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=370 Surname: Cook ------------------------- I am beginning to believe that there are two William Cooks in Kershaw County and that the Samuel Line may not be our line. I will continue to follow up and confirm.
>Reply-To: "Pearl Duncan" <pearl@pearlduncan.com> >From: "Pearl Duncan" <pearl.duncan@worldnet.att.net> >To: <madamx@trellis.net> >Subject: Genealogy article >Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 22:26:58 -0700 >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 4.72.3110.1 > >The Los Angeles Times article about genealogy and DNA: > >http://www.latimes.com/news/comment/20000627/t000060615.html > >was picked up by BET.com (Black Entertainment Network), where the editors >have a discussion board asking for comments from anyone else you know who >has done his or her family's genealogy. If you know anyone, please let them >know. Thanks. > >http://www.bet.com/HEADLINES/0,1821,C-1-75-76570,00.html > >Thanks ************* Now Available: "The Descendants of John Thomas Clay, Jamestown Immigrant and son of Sir John Clay of Wales" Also available: "The Descendants of James Bailey & Lucy Simms" For more info: http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx
The following files were uploaded to the York County Archives in June. You may view these files at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/york.htm Some Extracts from Old Records (misc0001.txt), file size 3.0 kb, submitted June 2000 by Kathy Merrill Court Proceedings (misc0002.txt), file size 27.8 kb, submitted June 2000 by Kathy Merrill Marriage Bonds; William and Mary College Quarterly, Vol. 14, No. 4 (marr0002.txt), file size 4.5 kb, submitted June 2000 by Kathy Merrill Early Marriages; Wm. and Mary College Quarterly, Vol. 14, No. 4 (marr0003.txt), file size 3.3 kb, submitted June 2000 by Kathy Merrill Many thanks to our submitters! Won't you consider preserving & sharing your treasured documents by submitting a transcription of your own? What a wonderful way to show pride in your heritage while insuring these resources will still be around for future generations! Thank you, Jeannie Watts, archivist. ************* Now Available: "The Descendants of John Thomas Clay, Jamestown Immigrant and son of Sir John Clay of Wales" Also available: "The Descendants of James Bailey & Lucy Simms" For more info: http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=369 Surname: Hansford ------------------------- I am searching for the parents of: Thomas Hansford b. 1646 in York Co, Va. also searching for wife of Thomas Hansford and any children. Thomas was hanged in Va. for his participation in the Bacon rebellion. any help with Thomas Hansford appreciated. Thank You, Rose.
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=368 Surname: Hansford, Sallis ------------------------- I am searching for info on: William Hansford b. abt.1700 in Va. William was the son of: Charles Hansford b.1654, d. 1702 in York Va. William was married to: Sarah Sallis abt. 1724-1725. I have found in my search that William died: October 1754 in St. Marks parish in Culpepper Va. and that his wife Sarah Sallis also died in October 1754. does anyone out there know anything about Williams death? I am wondering how he, and his wife, died in the same month and year. any help at all with: William Hansford,his wife and children appreciated. Thanks for any help, Rose.
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=366 Surname: Messick ------------------------- I am trying to find information about my ggggrandmother, Lydia Messick who was born in Virginia ca. 1771. She appears in Madison Co., KY in 1810 but I'm not sure where she came from, nor who her parents were. However, I know there were Messicks, descended from Zadock, in York Co. I would be glad to exchange what information I have. Thank you.
For those of you that have lines in York County VA or Poquoson VA, I found this in the Wednesday, June 21st, 2000 edition of the Daily Press. "Trinity United Methodist Church, 1294 Poquoson Avenue. Poquoson, VA, is about to undergo a building program which will impact graves on the property. Please contact the CHurch Office at 757-868-6174 within 15 days if you are a cncerned relative of one of the following: Thomas Rollins (12/22/1886) Sarah Carmines (9/1/1867-12/27/1898) Sarah N. Holloway (1/25/1859-1/31/1901) Mary E. Forrest (4/11/1847-3/3/1924) Thomas H. Forrest (1/6/1832-1/31/1913) Josiah Franklin Evans (7/6/1846-3/7/1932) Rodella B. Topping (3/5/1887-7/7/1906) Infant son of W.C. and Rodella B. Topping (7/7/1906) Sallie Emma Page (1886-1887) Harry Goodwin Page (1888-1888) Martha Ellen Page (6/10/1857-8/15/1914) Obediah Page (3/15/184910/10/1914) Catherine J. Evans (11/19/1872-8/13/1894) W.E. Evans (3/6/1864-3/4/1900) Austin Callis (7/27/1910-11/3/1910) Eliza Wainwright (Death: 6/15/1900) Evans Wainwright (11/29/1808-11/27/1891) Sarah Norena Holloway Sarah Wesley Forrest (12/11/1864-6/5/1892) Elberta Belle Bradshaw (2/21/1880-3/2/1908) Margaret M. Bradshaw (8/2/1900-3/2/1902) Robert F. Quinn (Died 9/4/1889) Derushae Quinn (Died 9/19/1889) Sadie E. Lawson (Died 12/23/1905) H.G.(C) Huggett (Died 3/19/1894) Wm. T. Forrest (4/26/1874-10/11/1889) Missouri J. Forrest (10/1/1878-2/14/1889) Sarah F. Forrest (3/14/1876-9/28/1889) Ed. Bradshaw (1/10/181841-11/11/1906) Ann Marie Bradshaw (6/9/18??-11/12/??) Harry V. Bradshaw (12/25/1884-8/7/1923) Wm.E. Bradshaw (8/24/1868-9/27/1933) John E. Holloway Agnes V. Holloway Geo. T. Insley (Son of J.N. & M.F. Insley) Mary Frances Insley (1850-1911) James N. Insley (1842-1915) George Edward Hopkins (3/6/1859-11/27/1910) David Hopkins, Sr. (6/20/1833-4/2/1901) Issac H. Lawson (5/8/1849-1/4/1933) Irella V. Lawson (2/11/1852-7/5/1908) J.W. Lawson (4/1/1882-7/29/1906) Jefferson R. Lawson (9/30/1890-1/6/1893) I.H. Lawson (1/10/1878-9/13/1895) W.H. Holloway (6/15/1891-2/19/1897) Nancy Evans (3/30/1814-3/13/1891) Josiah Evans (2/13/1814-6/5/1890) Robert J. Evans (11/9/1885-8/5/1929) Martha A. Martin (Evans) (1846-9/20/1920) Alpheus Evans (Born 1892) Mary Francis Insley (12/13/1850-2/24/1911) James N. Insley (12/6/1842-2/3/1915) Geo. T. Insley (son of J.N. & Mary Insley, no dates) Agnes V. Holloway (6/9/1874-7/20-1895) John E. Holloway (7/20/1848-8/10/1895) Wm Roy Page (W.M. & S.E. Page) Virginia A. Evans (1886-1894) Henry L. Watkins (Son of J.T. & M.W. Watkins) Annie Messick (Daughter of H.T.& S.E. Messick) Lillie F. Messick (8/8/1887-10/17/1887) Cecil Evans (1892-93) Annie M. Evans (1890-91) Effie J. Evans (1886-1887) Eva J. Evans (Daughter of F.F. and M.A. Evans) Sarah Francis Evans Carnellice J. Harvey Stones marked: M.A.E., R.J.E., A.B.H., &G.D.F." I do hope this information will help someone and hopefully, they will move these graves with dignity and respect. Good luck to everyone with their research. Crystal in Yorktown :)
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=365 Surname: Firth, Burge, Insley ------------------------- Hi Looking for info on Charles Thomas Firth and wife Virginia Burge. Have newer info and willing to share what I have. Also looking for anyone who may have old photographs of the families. Particularly one of George Anner Insley Firth, wife of Joseph Edward Firth. Many thanks.
Hello Does anyone know what county the Eastern Shore would have been back in the 1800's? Thanks for the help. Rhonda
Hello Does anyone have any reference to the surname of Burge in York County? My great great grandmother was Virginia Burge who married Charles Thomas Firth. I think they were married in Hampton around the time of the Civil War. No records exist now for this. If you can help please let me hear from you. Sincerely, Rhonda Guilliams Yorktown, VA USA Researching: ADAMS, AILSTOCK, BURGE, FIRTH, GARRETT, GINGER, GUILLIAMS, GWIN, KELLEY, PATE, RIDDLE, UNDERWOOD, VEST, VIA/VIERS/VIER/VIARS, WALTERS, & WOOD
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=364 Surname: Wright, O'Neal, McCall ------------------------- William Wright md to Sarah O'neal and Mary MCCall.Any help would be greatly appreciate.Looking for William Wright family. Jean
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=363 Surname: Ballard, Maupin, Via, Batten, Rosson, Roston, Thomas, Sandridge, Broyles ------------------------- Thomas Ballard b:1630 in England d: 1689 in VA married to (1)Anne Thomas b: abt 1630 d: 26 Sept 1678 (2) Alice (unknown) Thomas and Anne are buried at Bruton Parish Church. Middle Plantation is now called Williamsburg. son of Thomas and Anne: Thomas Ballard b: 1654 d: 1711 married to Katherine Hubbard b: 1660 d: 1706 - daughter of John Hubbard b: 1640 d: 1667 and Katherine( unknown) I don't know which William you want info on- both these Thomas' had sons named William. I have more info on the children of these families. Thomas Ballard and Anne Thomas were my 10th great grandparents. You may email me for what info I have.
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=361 Surname: Faulk, Falk, Carlisle, Canady, Long ------------------------- In 1688 Richard FALK arrived in Yorktown(?), York Co, Va on a ship captained by a Capt. PAGE. The informant of this information cannot be found and may have passed away, neither can I find a ship that came at that time on the Ship's Transcribers Guild pages. Where can I search for this information? Richard FALK was on the 1704 Nansemond Co, VA tax list for 100A. He later moved to Chowan Co, NC where he died in abt 1712/13. His will mentions wife Elizabeth, sons Johnathan, William, Richard and John and unnamed daughters. The name later changed to Faulk (Folke) and any other variation. We are descended from JOHN FAULK. Any assistance greatly appreciated and I'll share what information I have.
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=360 Surname: STARK ------------------------- Hi, ould someone possibly help me find some information on the sons of Dr.Richard Stark and his wife, Rebecca Stark's grandchildren? They had 3 sons, William, Richard and James. Does anyone Have any info on who their sons were as one of them may have been my ggg grandfather, James Stark b.1740 and d.1798. Thank you for any help. Nadine bennn@ccp.com
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=359 Surname: Watkins, Huggett, Holloway, Evans ------------------------- I too am searching in the York County area for people from my Husbands's family. I have a William R Holloway who married a Sadie E Watkins May 1883, Mary E Evans who married a Robert Watkins, and a William Edward Evans who married a Maria Jane Watkins. Poquoson is not a very large area and hopefully we can help each other. My email is kidsnp@inteliport.com Thanks so much
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=358 Surname: Holloway ------------------------- I am searching for information about the ancestry of my Papa, William S. Holloway, Sr., and my Mama, Kathryn Elizabeth Evans Holloway, Daughter of Clarence and Mary Louise Evans Messick. Since the roots of my family are mostly in the Poquoson section (Messick area) of York County I'm sure there are some interesting facts I would like to know to share with my children and grandchildren. I would appreciate any tips you can send my way.. Thanks..Linda Holloway Wagner
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=357 Surname: Eagle, Nickle ------------------------- Eagle family is buried in yorktown churchyard a few feet from front door. Noah K. Eagle said to be from Delaware.
The following files were uploaded to the York County Archives in May. You may view these files at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/york.htm Temple Farm - Some History of York County (templefarm.txt), file size 41.0 kb, submitted May 2000 by Kathy Merrill Many thanks to our submitters! Won't you consider preserving & sharing your treasured documents by submitting a transcription of your own? What a wonderful way to show pride in your heritage while insuring these resources will still be around for future generations! Thank you, Jeannie Watts, archivist. ************* Now Available: "The Descendants of John Thomas Clay, Jamestown Immigrant and son of Sir John Clay of Wales" Also available: "The Descendants of James Bailey & Lucy Simms" For more info: http://www.trellis.net/users/madamx
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=356 Surname: Fox, Burcher ------------------------- My mother is a Fox, and my grandfather (William L. Fox), who had many siblings, including Clyde Thomas Fox and Earl Burcher Fox. Their parents names were Mary Lena Hogge Fox and Marvin Cooke Fox. Mary Lena's parents (and my great, great grandparents) were Thomas Hogge and Annie Burcher Hogge (she was obviously Annie Burcher before marriage.) This information is according to the copies of family death certificates and living family member accounts. There is a distant cousin of my mother's who has done the genealogy of the Fox family and gave us a copy, dating back to the early 1700s, all based in York County, Va. My mother and I are interested in hearing back from you and others on this Fox family history! It would be great to hear before our annual family reunion in July. :) I hope are information is correct and is of interest. Thank-you! W.
Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York?read=355 Surname: MAGILEY ------------------------- Looking for information on Fred J. MAGILEY, a WWI veteran, who died in a hurricane in Florida in 1935. He gave his hometown as Newport News, York County.