Dear List Subscribers, I received a very nice telephone call this morning from Brent Washburne, thanking me for posting information on this list regarding the new edition of his book on the Washburn family. Only trouble is, I am NOT the person who has been posting those announcements regarding his book. The person posting those announcements is also named Chuck Washburn (and he has styled himself as "Chuck Washburn I" in postings to this list to try to reduce confusion). His E-mail address is [email protected] I'm the Chuck Washburn who has tried to maintain a web site (http://home.earthlink.net/~cwashburn/history.html) and queries page (http://home.earthlink.net/~cwashburn/queries.html) regarding the Washburn family. My E-mail address is [email protected] In order that the "other" Chuck Washburn will get credit where credit is due, I'll start using my full name, Charles E. Washburn, Jr., on the web site and any future postings to this list. P.S. to Chuck Washburn I: you might want to give Brent Washburne a call so that Brent can thank you for your efforts. Charles E. Washburn, Jr. [email protected]

Hello.. I am new to this list. Gabriel W. Washburn Sr. was born October 12, 1752, and died January 08, 1826 in Cleveland Co. NC. (Beaver Dam Creek). He married Priscilla Jane McSwain May 14, 1778, daughter of David McSwain and Hannah?. Who was Gabriel's father and which county did he come from. What was the maiden name of Priscilla Jane McSwain's mother, Hannah? I have 15 children for Gabriel and Priscilla. If anyone can correct or add anything to this I would appreciate it. Jacob Washburn. birthdate unknown. Rhoda Washburn, Rodia, born 1780 (what was full birth date?); died January 25, 1808 in Hickory Creek, NC. (Blacksburg, SC.). She married Thomas Martin, Jr. Abt 1799 in York Co. SC. (more below) Thomas Washburn, born Abt 1780. Mary Washburn, born Abt 1785. She married Davis. Reuben Washburn, born Abt 1786. Sarah Washburn, born Abt 1786; died Abt 1835. She married James Law or Laws. Elizabeth Washburn, born Abt 1787. She married Morris. Gabriel Washburn, Jr., born Abt 1787. Margaret Washburn, born Abt 1787. She married Isaiah Law or Laws. Martha Washburn, born 1787; died 1864. She married Gilbert Harrill. (I have some other Harrill data) Luraner Washburn, born December 05, 1794; died September 15, 1845. She married Charles McSwain. s/o David McSwain Jr. Jonah Washburn, born Abt 1790. He married Mary Ann Magness. (I have some other Magness data) Josiah Washburn, born Abt 1790. Susannah Washburn, born Abt 1790. She married Harrill. Abraham Washburn, born May 23, 1798; died September 14, 1874. He married Rebecca Durham. d/o Charles Alexander Durham & Patience Davis. ---------------------------------------------- more on Rhoda Washburn: Rhoda Washburn, "Rodia" d/o Gabriel W Washburn was born 1780, and died January 25, 1808 in Hickory Creek, NC. (Blacksburg, SC.). She married Thomas Martin, Jr. Abt 1799 in York Co. SC, son of Thomas Martin Sr. and Sabra Wilkie. Thomas Sr. is the son of William Martin Jr. who I have outlined on my Martin Page: http://www.angelfire.com/tx/lineage/index.html Children of Rhoda Washburn and Thomas Martin are: Presella Martin, born Abt 1799 in York Dist. SC.; died Abt 1875. She married Alexander Morland Bef 1830. Gabriel Martin, born 1800-1808 in York Dist. SC.; died Aft 1855. Thomas Mart Martin, Marcus, born February 1806 in York Dist. SC.; died May 21, 1861. He married Sarah Rippy, Sally. Sabra Martin, born 1808 in York Dist. SC.; died January 1885 in Tuscaloosa Co. AL.. She married Freeman Logan Bef 1830. ------------------------------------------------------------ also researching: ADAMS, Ahustrom, Arnold, Baird, Bates, BENSON, Bishop, Blakely, BOYT, Carter, Casey, Cobb, Cole, COLLINS, Crawford, Darby, DAVIS, Dillingham, Dobbs, Dominick, Dover, Dulaney, Dyer, Ellis, ELMORE, ESKRIDGE, Ferguson, FONDREN, GODFREY, GOFORTH, HAMRICK, HARDIN, Harold, Haston, HEFFNER, Hemby, HENRY, Hill, Hogue, Holt, Hopper, HOUSER, HOWELL, Hunter, IRVIN/IRWIN/ERWIN, JAMES, Johnson, Kendall, King, LACY, Lackey, Little, Logan, Long, Lowrey, Lutts, McCurry, McGill, McGregas, McSWAIN, Miles, Mauney, Moorehead, MORLAND, Morrow, MOSS, Neal, Orr, Phillips, Pierson, PRICE, Pruitt, Rainey, REGAN, Reynolds, RIPPY, Roberts, ROGERS, SAMUELS, Sarratt, Scott, SEPAUGH, Sparks, Spencer, Stroup, TAYLOR, THOMAS, Thompson, Waites, Walker, WASHBURN, Webb, Wesson, WILKIE, and WOODARD. Jeffrey L. Martin [email protected] http://www.angelfire.com/tx/lineage/index.html

Hi Alan and Sylvia, I am also a descendant of Gabriel Washburn and Priscilla McSwain through their daugher Sarah who married James Law. My line of the family migrated to Marengo Co, AL, probably after Sarah's death. She died about 1835. I would love to compare notes with the both of you, and hope that any other descendants of this couple will come forward, also. I have been quietly monitoring the list for a while and am very happy to finally see some "cousins" pop up. Please get in touch with me if you're interested in exchanging information. Sherry Owens [email protected]

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO YOU.... Saturday 20 December 1997 I am a personal friend of Brenton Washburne of many years. Since his first publishing in 1983 he has just published a NEW edition of "The Washburn Family in America." And....Yes, he still has copies available. His new book is comes in 2 volumes, with each volume at least 2 to 3 inches thick. He had only 200 copies printed...He is down to about 100 copies left. He is asking $150.00 for the two volume set. His address is: Brenton Washbourne, 5412 Fox Hills Avenue, Buena Park, CA, 90621. This two volume set deals with ALL the Washburn generations in America. It includes William Washburn with his brother John and their decendents. I am sure you will find your family reference within this publication! Brenton is a very detailed and dedicated man...and I RESPECT his work and the exhaustive research he has accomplished in putting together this great task! By the way, THIS IS NOT a sandwitched list of names and phone numbers and this is also NOT a SPAMMED e-mail advertisement...to be sure!!.. There are many family members joining this list from time to time...and before Brenton runs out of books...I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to look into this wonderful work. This is a geneological reference source that you will continue to refer with. All the branches show their family link. It is a true labor of love he has done for our "entire" family! He has told me that the "third" Washburn grouping (that was in his first issue) were not linked to any particular branch identified... has now been completely revised and relocated to their approprate family branches that were not idenfified before....as well many NEW family links that have been added! Being his first book was published in 1983, it has been this long for this NEW revision. When contacting Brenton....I would appreciate it if you would please refer my name to him when you ask him about his book. This way he can keep track of his book inquires... FOR THE RECORD: I have NOT asked him for anything in return for helping him.....I am a Washburn, and all I want to achieve is to assist those who want to know their family history. Send him a note with any inquiry.......He will answer you..... REMEMBER...Please refer my name to Brenton when contacting him......I appreciate it much! Thanks.....Have a wonderful Holiday Season! ......Sincerely, Your Cousin, Chuck (I) <[email protected]>

Alan, I also descend from Gabriel Washburn, through his son Josiah, and Josiah's daughter Elzada. I have a transcript of Gabriel's will, which names his children; also have ancestors of Priscilla. I've never been able to find Gabriel's parents, but according to some researchers he was the immigrant; lived in PA then went to NC.. In my database, I have his son John, John's children and spouses but no dates on them. Would you like to exchange info? This is the first time I've seen Gabriel on this list...maybe there are other descendants out there..... Sylvia.

Seek any information that will help me locate a Stephen Washburn who "moved west" from Otsego County NY between 1865 - 1870. He would have been about 40 -45 years old when he left. His occupation was carpenter. He may have settled in the Detroit, Michigan area or Minnestota / Wisconsin. He may have started a new family after leaving a rather large family behind in New York State. We do know that he had a daughter living in Detroit at the time. Her name is Mary and she married a man by the name of Harry Ridley. No other information is available. Any help will be appreciated. Jerry Reed

Does anyone have info. on the following, such as names of children, dates of death, etc.? Gabriel Washburn (b Oct. 12, 1752 d Jan 8, 1826) Spouse Priscilla (McSwain) Jones. Married 1778. Family lived in NC and are buried near Shelby NC. John Washburn (b 1779 d 1857) Spouse Mary Ruth Magness. Married 1803. James Adney Washburn (b Feb. 22, 1810) Spouse Arzevena (Zinnie) Proctor (b 1814). Residents of Rutherford Co. NC in 1849; Marshall Co. KY 1850-1870. Later generations also lived in Marshall Co and I have detailed info. on them. Thank you Alan Koehler at: [email protected]

Sorry I hit the wrong button. Seth Washburn (1772-1845) spouse Hannah Perkins. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. I was recently in Philadelphia at the Historical Society and copied several pages out of a book about the Ruth family in America. It has the ancestors of Elizabeth Ruth, wife of Benjamin Franklin Washburn, (1841-1863) I would be happy to send copies of these pages to anyone who is interested. Please contact me at: [email protected]

Does anyone have any information on the spouses of the Following Washburn men?? James Washburn (1672-1749) spouse Mary Bowden James Washburn (1698-1741) spouse Elizabeth Leonard Rueben Washburn (1721-? ) spouse Betty Dilley Seth Washburn (1751 - 1799) spouse Elizabeth Dunbar Seth Washburn (1772-1845)

We just received email regarding the Washburn Family in America that has two volumes. We bought a book The Washburns in America: From 1790 to 1997. It is published byHalbert's. Is this the same book? If not, how can I find more info on these two volumes? Helen Washburn

Cuz Chuck, I, too am a little late in my thanks to you, too for your help with Brent Washburne's address and his latest edition. I am enjoying a correspondence with him and was pleased that he signed both volumes for me. In fact, I glued his letter just inside one of the volumes. Someday, it may be an interesing bit of history to a descendant. I regret not knowing before he published them, as it ends with my generation and I could have very easily filled him in, but thats the way it goes. Do keep posting about the edition as new people enter the surname list, it could be very interesting to them. I think I have helped a couple of people out by looking up their line. It is indeed "a work of art"! Marilyn W. Powell (in Vol. II) [email protected]

GREETINGS TO EVERYONE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: Monday 15 December 1997 I wish to share with you some personal comments from our "cousin" June about Brenton Washbourne's new "two" volume book "The Washburn Family in America" (second edition). I want to (again) thank you, Cousin June, for your kind comments..... In knowing Brenton personnally, I know him to be very thorough and a "credit" to research of the Washburn/Washbourne family in its entirety. Everyone can benefit from his research. I wish to extend to everyone to have a safe and wonderful holiday season! ........Cousin Chuck (I) ======================================================================== From: JWilkin464 <[email protected]> Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 15:39:19 EST To: [email protected] Subject: Re: ...Thank you for your kind words..... "Cousin" Chuck, Received your message today. Yes, you may post my message concerning THE WASHBURN FAMILY IN AMERICA. I can understand people hesitating to order the books. When I first saw them I thought, " I guess I paid a lot of money for a list of a whole lot names that mean nothing to me." But when I got into it I realized how much very well organized information it contains--interesting comments, maps, etc, too. Thanks, "Cousin" June ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for telling me about Benton Washburne's Book, THE WASHBURN FAMILY IN AMERICA. I ordered the books ( I mentioned your name) and have been working with them to trace my branch of the Washburn family. My first impression of the book was, "What a tremendous project !! , and the more i worked with it, the more respect I gained for anyone who can research and record all that information. It was a little challenging for me to follow the code, but finally traced it down to my Dad, Clare G. Washburn 1893. That branch of the Washburn name stopped there as he was the last boy and his only son (my brother) died in infantcy. I will write to Brenton, but just want to thank you for your help and information you have posted on the Washburn List. I haven't found what Kin we are, but I am sure it could be traced through this book. For now I will sign this, Cousin June. June Washburn Wilkinson. [email protected] ================================================================================ ===

Need info on: James Washburn (1672-1749) and Mary Bowden James Washburn (1698-1741) and Elizabeth Leonard Reuben Washburn (1721-?) and Betty Dilley Seth Washburn (1751-1799) and Elizabeth Dunbar Seth Washburn (1772-1845) and Hannah Perkins Benjamin Franklin Washburn (1814-1863) and Elizabeth E. Ruth Washburns from MA and VT Yvette Reckert - [email protected]

HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO YOU.... Tuesday 9 December 1997 I am a personal friend of Brenton Washburne of many years. Since his first publishing in 1983 he has just published a NEW edition of "The Washburn Family in America." And....Yes, he has copies available. His new book is comes in 2 volumes, with each volume at least 2 to 3 inches thick. He had only 200 copies printed. He is asking $150.00 for the two volume set. His address is: Brenton Washbourne, 5412 Fox Hills Avenue, Buena Park, CA, 90621. This two volume set deals with ALL the Washburn generations in America. I am sure you will find your family reference within this publication! Brenton is a very detailed and dedicated man...and I RESPECT his work and the exhaustive research he has accomplished in putting together this great task! By the way, THIS IS NOT a sandwitched list of names and phone numbers ...to be sure!!...but of a geneological reference source that you will continue to refer with. All the branches show their family link. It is a true labor of love he has done for our "entire" family! He has told me that the "third" Washburn grouping (that was in his first issue) were not linked to any particular branch identified... has now been completely revised and relocated to their approprate family branches that were not idenfified before....as well many NEW family links that have been added! Being his first book was published in 1983, it has been this long for this NEW revision. When contacting Brenton....I would appreciate it if you would please refer my name to him when you ask him about his book. This way he can keep track of his book inquires... FOR THE RECORD: I have NOT asked him for anything in return for helping him.....I am a Washburn, and all I want to achieve is to assist those who want to know their family history. Send him a note with any inquiry.......He will answer you..... REMEMBER...Please refer my name to Brenton when contacting him......I appreciate it much! Thanks...........Sincerely, Your Cousin, Chuck (I) <[email protected]>

Silence WASHBURN b 19 September 1746 m Elijah LEE of Killingly, CT. Seek proof that her parents were Joseph WASHBURN & Lucy BOARDMAN. When did Silence die? Thanks for your help. Grace Hertz

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This is a repeat of an earlier inquiry. I am resending it in the hopes there are new members out there that may have the info I need. In addition I have discovered some NEW INFO, although not incredibly helpful - hopefully someone out there can expand on it for me. Thanks - Erin I am looking for info on MARY WASHBURN (BAXTER). She was born in 1767 in Hartford County, Conn. Her family was from Mass, it is possible she was born there and not Hartford. HER FATHER WAS LUKE WASHBURN BUT SHE WAS RAISED IN EAST WINDSOR, CT BY NOAH PHELPS. (no idea why). On 7/21/1787 she married Levi Baxter, son of Francis and Sarah Loomis Ellsworth Baxter. They were married in his hometown of East Windsor, Conn. After the war they moved to Delaware County, New York and eventually to Delhi in that county. Her children were Thomas 1808, William 1805, Edgar Frederick 1802, Charles Augustus 1799, John 1796, Nancy 1793, Henry 1790, Levi 1788. Mary died in Sidney Plains, NY on 1/7/1859. I have an article from the early 1900's that states that she is "kin to the Washburns of note in the political and commercial history of our nation. The name W.D. Wasburn, the founder of the largest flouring mill on record,...and is now known as the Pillsbury-Washburn Company Mill of Minneapolis." It does not however say what her relation is. Any info on her parents, grandparents, etc would be wonderful. Thank you for your help. Erin K. McGarvey [email protected]

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Dear members, Someone wrote: >Does anyone know how to stop this problem? I can't stand it anymore! Some [snip] Please be assured that I have written to the person who sent the above referenced off-topic message to the Washburn List. Hopefully we won't have to see this sort of thing in the future. Thanks for your patience... David --- Listowner, Dyer, Foster, Friend, Gamage, Glidden, Gordon, Merry, Shippee, Sylvester, Washburn ... Family Tree? More like a noxious weed. [email protected] - http://www.agate.net/~davids _______ .------|_______ David Sylvester ------+ _______ PO Box 135 `------|_______ Searsport, Maine 04974