I'm looking for any family connections to these listed surnames or my listed family genealogy . Email me directly and please don't repost to the list so we can prevent duplicated material cluttering up the list. My Southern state kin: BAPTISTE,COOK(E),COOPER,CRAWFORD,FULFORD,JOHNSON,KENDALL,LADNIER/LADNER,LASHLEY,LYONS,MOORE,NELSON,PETERS,SMITH,TANNER,WARD,WHATLEY,B OSARGE,MONTEITH,MALLETTE,KEMP,WYATT,RIGGLES,LANE,CIRLOT,BAUDREU,GAUTIER,FAVRE, TREHERN,EHLERS,WHITEHEAD,BRINKMAN,SPRINKLES,POLESCHECK,DEDREUX,DRIVER,HERRIN(G ),DAVIS,KENMAR,QUAVE,CUEVAS,BEAVERS,DEALKE,PIERCE,BRANNEN,DAVIS,HOECST many more at my websites. Thanks Sincerely, Ernie Smith 2586 otranto road Charleston,SC 29406 #####Our Genealogy Websites on Rootsweb and the Internet##### *My Ladnier & Allied Families from Jackson Co.,MS, Mobile Co.,AL and Louisiana* http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=ernie1963 *My Lyons & Allied Families from Jackson Co.,MS, Mobile Co.,AL and Louisiana* http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=erniesmith1963 *My Sarrazin Allied Family* http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=s625 *My Gautier Family* http://home.att.net/~roywfgs/ My entire Core Family Website Jackson Co.,MS, Mobile Co.,AL and Louisiana *Cover Family Page Address* http://members.aol.com/pooh4u386/HOMEPAGE.html *Main Family HomePage Address* http://members.aol.com/pooh4u386/HOMEPAGE Reprint Company, Publisher of Spartanburg,SC I am an Authorized Dealer (See Featured Books below) *Featured Reprints* Wide selection with 100's of Historical, Genealogical and Family Records from most States including NC,SC,LA,GA,VA and AL. "Four Centuries on the Pascagoula" by Cyril Cain New Reprint Edition 2 volume set, (Price info at my site on Coverpage. See link or email me [email protected]) *Back in Print* North Carolina limited copies 1. The Annals of Haywood County,NC 2. History of old Tryon and Rutherford County,NC 1730-1936 3. Sketches of Polk County,NC 4. The story of Henderson County,NC 5. A history of Buncombe County,NC *Back in Print* Georgia limited copies 1. History of Irwin County,Ga 2. History of Wilkinson County,GA 3.A sketch of the Creek Country in the years of 1798-99 4. History of Telfair Countyfrom 1812-1949 5. Ninety-Four Years Agnes Paschal

Quest for James Fort's church continues BY MARK ST. JOHN ERICKSON 247-4783 The Jamestown Rediscovery archaeological project shifted gears this week following the departure of 19 students from its summer field school. Working along the leading edges of the greatly enl July 27, 2004 Archaeologists have nearly completed excavating the fort's west bulwark moat, which contained one of the richest deposits of artifacts from Jamestown's earliest period. Also preserved in the soil is a telltale line of post molds from the palisade wall, which appears to have required rebuilding not long after it was constructed because of erosion damage from the nearby James River, archaeologist David Givens says. Artifacts of the week Archaeologists continued sifting through the fill in a late-1600s wine cellar, recovering a concreted mass of iron artifacts from Jamestown's last years as Virginia's capital. Among the objects identified by curator Bly Straube and conservator Michael Lavin are two stirrups, a pothook, a pot handle, a felling ax, a pulley housing, a gun barrel and several barrel bands. Also found was a long spit used to roast meat over a fire. "They'll clean up real well when we get to them," Lavin says. In the lab Conservator Michael Lavin has carefully unfolded about 2 feet of crumpled lead window glazing found in the late 1600s wine cellar, revealing two sets of maker's marks and the date 1693. "That corresponds nicely with the wine bottles, which we're dating between 1680 and 1700," curator Bly Straube says. "And we know that Francis Nicholson, whose initials show up on one of the bottles, was here in the 1690s. So we're really zeroing in on the last decade of the century." Outside the dig Curator Bly Straube has identified the mysterious figure on a mid-17th-century Dutch earthenware tile discovered in a rubble-filled boundary ditch. The tin-glazed tile was probably part of a baseboard or a fireplace surround - and almost certainly came from a high-status dwelling whose foundation has not yet been found. It depicts a fruit vendor with a cart full of long-stemmed apples. "We've found tiles depicting craftsmen, soldiers - even children playing," Straube says. "They were very popular." Putting the puzzle together Despite defining the west end of the rowhouse-style dwelling that parallels the fort's north wall, archaeologists have yet to turn up any evidence of the historic church believed to have stood in the middle of the triangular stronghold. "We've made it through the Civil War earthwork now - and we've found a few postholes that look promising," senior staff archaeologist Eric Deetz says. "But even though we're at the 1607 level - and they've got the right orientation - a few postholes don't make a building

Anyone have a clue who his father might be.......or some of the children's married folks family, any leads are appreciated, thank you, Nena The following is a link that George Smither is mentioned as a witness to a will 8th Nov. 1762 in Northumberland Co., Va. http://www.angelfire.com/il2/cwalters/page11willaquilla.html I do believe this is him, I received this fr another researcher.... 1738-GEORGE SMITHER born Bet. 1738 - 1739 + SARAH c1760 Northumberland Co Va ?. Notes for GEORGE SMITHER: SMITHEY TIME LINE 1762 Court Northumberland, 9 Feb 1762, William Collins orphan of Timothy Collins bound to George Smither until age 21. Smither to learn him the trade of Taylor. Children of GEORGE SMITHER and SARAH are: i. JOHN SMITHER, b. 1761. D 1782 [could had a son Gabriel too] 1782 (will) Smither, John Northumberland County, Virginia, ii. GEORGE SMITHER, b. 1764, Northumberland County, Virginia. iii. ANN SMITHER, b. 1766, Northumberland County, Virginia. iv. SARAH SMITHER, b. 1769, Northumberland County, Virginia. v. GABRIL SMITHER, b. 1772, Northumberland County, Virginia. [think this is the Gabriel in Va early that goes to NC md McRoberts] vi. BETSEY SMITHER, b. 1774, Northumberland County, Virginia. vii. HANNAH RITTS SMITHER, b. 1777, Northumberland County, Virginia. **see Hannah in will Endnotes 1. SCMV053A.TXT Some 4,094 Marriages, page33, SC MAG Ancestral Research, Vol. 5, #3 (1675-1858) NOTE: AQUILLA KESTERSON Written 26 Mar 1761 - Proved 8 November 1762 Northumberland Co VA In the name of God Amen this 26th day of March 1761, I Quilla Kesterson of the Parrish of St Stephens in the County of Northumberland being weak and crasy of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory thanks be to Almighty God for the same and calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all mankind to die do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I recommend my soul into the hands of God who gave it , hoping through the merits of Christ my Blessed Savious to obtain a pardon for all my sins, and my body to the ground to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner at the direction of my Executor hereafter named.. And as for my Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me in this life with, I give and devise and dispose of the same in the following manner form Vizt - First I give and bequeath to my beloved son George Kesterson one shilling. Secondly I give and bequeath to the heirs of my beloved son John Kesterson one shilling. Thirdly I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Ann Hayes one shilling. Fourthly to my beloved daughter Judith Tignor one shilling. Fifthly I give to my beloved daughter Winifred Wright one shilling. Sixth I give and bequeath to my daughter **Hannah Ritter** Webb one shilling. Seventhly I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my estate be it of what nature kind or quality soever stock household goods or any other thing to me belonging after all lawful debts and funeral expenses discharged, they and their increasing to my beloved grandaughter Sarah Smith and her heirs and assigns forever. Eightly my children above mentioned have all received their full part or share of their deceased father George Kesterson's estate and what I have here given is but just my part of my deceased husband George Kestersons Estate and what improvements I have gained thereto since divided. Ninthly I nominate, constitute and appoint my trusted friend George Smith my only whole and sole executor. Witness: Beverly Keeve (Keene), Joseph Beekly, John Leach, John Flynt. Proved 8 Nov 1762 by oath of **George Smither**, Joseph Beekly and John Leach. Aquilla Kesterson was the wife of George Kesterson only known son of Thomas Kesterson the Immigrant. Researchers differ as to her maiden name. Some say it was BEE - which I can find no proof of nor any logical reason. I believe it was FRY because of the will of William Fry which left his entire estate to his grandson William Kesterson and he appointed George Kesterson his Administrator. Smither, George Northumberland 1788 Personal A 10 Smither, John Northumberland 1788 Personal A 10 Smither, John 1788 Personal A 10 0 1 0 2 Northumberland Apr 17 [Eliz Syndor here] Smither, John 1801 Personal A 09 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 12 Northumberland May 18 Smither George 1788 Personal A 0 2 0 2 Northumberland Mar 27 Smither, George 1801 Personal A 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 Northumberland Smither, George 1801 Personal B 07 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Northumberland Jun 15 [Sutton,Sulllivan here] Smither, Henry " 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 56 " May 25 Smither, Nancy 1801 Personal A 09 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 56 Northumberland May 25 [children of Gabriel & Getty Calvert Smither here-Sillah and Sallie...etc-fr the other George Smither line who md Wymouth Routt]

Hi Folks, I have organized a surname group for researchers of the WADE surname. The group will use a combination of traditional source document genealogy and genetic genealogy (DNA). The objective is to sort out the WADE lines and hopefully find where they connect. All those who descend from WADE lines, including those with variant spellings of the surname, such as WAID, WAIDE, etc., are encouraged to join. We currently have six members in the project. This is not a commercial undertaking and the only thing I personally stand to gain from the project is expand my genealogy (and hopefully you will expand yours). This is your opportunity to establish scientifically what your paper genealogy could not do by itself. You can learn about the WADE project (and genetic genealogy in general) at the web site here: http://home.cfl.rr.com/wade3/ Thank you, Eldon

3. This information is presented in USGENWEB ARCHIVES and was transcribed by Kathy MERRILL for the USGENWEB Archives Special Collection Project: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb Samuel HINCH - with reference made to him in a letter from Joseph CLARK to Coll. George WASHINGTON. It is listed on USGENWEB as from "William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine" Volume 4, Number 2 [October 1895], pp 75-89. It is listed under a segment labeled: "WASHINGTON AND HIS NEIGHBORS" "Wrthy Sr My Last went Inclosed with Mr. Harrill's Execurs to Mr. Browne which only Requests of care as concerning a chest of cloathes whch Mr Browne Leaft in his stoare house at his departure & ifit come to yr hands I pray dispose of to my best Advantage ye proceis send by what ship ytshall thinke convenient for Plymouth. I am confident you will find fraught cheaper in Virginia then to take it in Plymouth there being soe many ships dayly going from these partes of which I wrote you and Mr Sheappard, & sent ye a case of knives which I pray receave from yr unknowefriend & Servand & if I may Receive a Letter from yu I shall take it as a favour & Mr Prigg shall Returne my thankes; not else But I am: Yrs JOSEPH CLARKE Plymouth September 16th 1668 The superscription: For his honrd friend Coll Washington at Potowmacke In Virginia prsent P Mr Samuel HINCH Q D P Can anyone explain to me what the P is in front of his name and the Q D P behind his name might be, thanks for any leads, Nena

Are you inactive or have I been droped from the list? Thanks, Land H. -- Facinated by Family Brown, Harris, Hamner, Herndon, Hendley, Norris, Land, Clarke, Laughton, Maynard, Nimmo, Reid, Peebles, Lucas, Webb, Hart, Williams, Wilson, Gregory, Taylor,Tyler, Osborn, Terry, Pickett, Raiford LeGrand, Micheaux, to name a few... ...primarily in Surry/Sussex/Isle of Wight Co. VA AND Albemarle/Nelson Co. VA AS WELL AS Guilford/Richmond/Beaufort/Edgecomb NC.

Are you inactive or have I been droped from the list? Thanks, Land H. -- Facinated by Family Brown, Harris, Hamner, Herndon, Hendley, Norris, Land, Clarke, Laughton, Maynard, Nimmo, Reid, Peebles, Lucas, Webb, Hart, Williams, Wilson, Gregory, Taylor,Tyler, Osborn, Terry, Pickett, Raiford LeGrand, Micheaux, to name a few... ...primarily in Surry/Sussex/Isle of Wight Co. VA AND Albemarle/Nelson Co. VA AS WELL AS Guilford/Richmond/Beaufort/Edgecomb NC.

Looking for information on John Gregory who married Dec 7 1799(?) Elizabeth (Betsey) Turner and/or, Elizabeth Turner's sister, Martha Patsy Turner B Oct 27 1783 in AMherst Co. Va died Dec 21 1829 married a William Gregory both in Amherst Co. VA (& may have records of residence in in Nelson Co., or Albemarle Co. VA). Either couple may have had children George N. Gregory b. VA 1801 or 1802 and Martha Gregory who were mentioned in Henry Turner's will. Also looking for RIchard Gregory born Jan 12, 1758 and Mary Ward born 1749 Chesterfield Co. Va. Hoping to find present day cousins and lots of information. Thank for your help, Land Harris -- Facinated by Family Brown, Harris, Hamner, Herndon, Hendley, Norris, Land, Clarke, Laughton, Maynard, Nimmo, Reid, Peebles, Lucas, Webb, Hart, Williams, Wilson, Gregory, Taylor,Tyler, Osborn, Terry, Pickett, Raiford LeGrand, Micheaux, to name a few... ...primarily in Surry/Sussex/Isle of Wight Co. VA AND Albemarle/Nelson Co. VA AS WELL AS Guilford/Richmond/Beaufort/Edgecomb NC.

Good morning: NEED HELP! Laurence Young is stated to have emigrated from England, settled in Fredericksburgh in Spottsylvania Co. VA and then located in what is now called Caroline County. His last son Richard lived and died in the old home. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these individuals and their lines and their extension greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good morning: Ursula Weatherford was born about 1758 in Lunenburg Co, VA. Ursula married David Burleson, Sr. about 1773 in NC (?). Ursula died Feb 27, 1835 in Rutherford Co, TN. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these individuals and their lines and their extension greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good morning: Anne Pollard born about 1700 in Virginia. She was married to Constantine Perkins. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these lines and their extension greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good morning: Elizabeth Palmer the daughter of John Palmer. John Palmer was associated with William and Mary College as Burser from 1756 to 1760. Elizabeth married Richard Booker. I have a listing of their children, however I do not have good source documentation. Their children are listed as John Palmer, William Marshall, Elizabeth m. a Mr. Baradel, Edward M., Richard M., b. 30 Jul 1771, Martha Robertson, b. 1778, Nancy, b. 6 Jun 1781, Parham, b. 1794 and Samuel Booker b. 1796. There is a deed in Charlotte County in 1794 recording a property transfer from Richard and Elizabeth to Patrick Henry of Campbell County. Somewhere between 1794 and 1800 Elizabeth and Richard and their family had taken the plunge and migrated west for by 1800 they are listed as residents of Shelby County Kentucky. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these lines and their extension greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good morning: Rachel Mockbee and John Ridgway of MD and VA (WVA). Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these lines and their extension greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good morning: Rebecca Leake has little known history prior to her marriage to Richard Booker. Her father may have been John Leake, an Inn Keeper in Gloucester, VA. Rebecca Leake married Capt. Richard Booker and they had three children before her death; Edward, Richard, and Edmund. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these lines and their extension greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good afternoon: Mary Higgins was born 1744, probably in Amelia or Caroline County Virginia. She is stated to be the daughter of William and Ann Higgins. Caroline County was full of Higgins families all during the 1700's and Leonard Young found his Higgins, Mary whom he married September 11, 1765. Barely eight months later, a daughter Ann arrived, then Elizabeth, then William. Leonard and Mary moved from Caroline County to Spotsylvania County. Son James was probably born here. Then Francis, Jane, Richard, John, Aaron, Henry, Mary, Catherine and finally Benjamin. The move to Fayette County Kentucky took place in 1781-85. Mary died on June 26, 1813. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these lines greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good Afternoon: Mary Goode was Edward Bookers first wife (we do not know where they married) and they appear to have been married prior to 1707 based on the birth of their son Richard who may have been the oldest child. Their other children were Edward Jr., Lucy who married Richard Clarke, Mary who married Samuel Tarry and Judith. Somewhere in there Edward (and his family) moved from Gloucester County to Henrico County. From there he and his growing family moved to the part of Prince George County which later became Amelia County. This may have been about 1732 when Edward Booker of Henrico County patented land in Amelia County and Mary may have been deceased by then. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these lines greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good afternoon: Mary Glasscock was born 1662 in Gloucester, Virginia. She married John Billups 1695, Gloucester, Virginia. John was born 1660, Mathews County VA and died after 1709 in Kingston Parish, Gloucester County Virginia. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these lines greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Good morning: William Ford was born on May 20, 1799 in VA. The first reference that we find to William Ford is with a deed recorded in 1827 in Clark County Kentucky. The following year William married Malinda Judy. They had the following children: Jennie, Dave, Frank, Will, Jim, Martin Van Buren, Tom and finally Dock (Alexander). William died January 21, 1845 in Clark Co., Kentucky, probably in a mill accident and was buried at Sugar Ridge Presbyterian Church. Any assistance with primary or secondary documentation of these lines greatly appreciated. Always happy to swap files. Walt

Happy Fourth of July to ALL! May you have a Safe and Memorable Day! Pray for our President and our Countrymen that are fighting. Karen

hi is anybody searching this surname, nicholas mink /minks and or who his father and his father before him was, or michale minks, before 1801 this is my maiden name i have nicholas minks, and isabella / nathaniel minks, and lydia jane pool/poole/minks, richard blain milton minks, richard milton minks, my minks came from kentucky, to missouri and than to kansas by 1900, i know ky, at one time was a part of virginia, and than you find the names of nicholas mink/minks and michale mink/minks in pennsylvania, about same time period, so is anybody searching them in virginia thanks rebecca minks hoover