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ROACH posted by Mary Campbell. on Sunday, December 1, 1996

All the information I have found on my great granfather John Roach is that his family came from Orange co. Va.There was suppose to be some brothers of the Roach family that serve in the RV war and were from Orange co. I have been trying to find out who they were. I am hoping that others may be able to help. In the 1880 census for Jackson co. OH it shows some family members there.It shows that John Roach parents were from Virginia. Can someone help.

BURDIT, HILL posted by Nancy Pascal on Monday, December 2, 1996

Would like to exchange info with anyone researching the BURDIT/BURDET/BURDETTE's of Culpeper Co., VA. Specifically looking for James, John and Frederick. James married Mary HILL as his second wife. Family went to Greenbrier and Monroe Co. in WV.

DONALD, RACER posted by Linda Money on Saturday, December 7, 1996

Looking for the Donald family. Ernest Irvin Donald, Sr. was born between 1900-1903 in Virginia, possible either Falmouth or Orange County. His family: father: Edward Walter Donald; mother: Lucy Florence Racer; siblings: Charles b. 1896, Sadie b. 1900, Herbert b. 1903, Wade b. 1905, Molly 1909.

HERRON, ROACH posted by David E. Anderson on Sunday, December 8, 1996

WILLIS HERRON SR. was m. to ELIZABETH ROACH near orange courthouse Nov 16, 1806, Moved to Monroe County and enlisted in the war of 1812 in 1813. On discharge was paid to travel back to Monroe County but next appears in Augusta County Census of 1820. 1830,1840 and in 1850 was listed in the census of Randolph County. I have been trying to find his father for lo these many years. Also need a clue to trace the Roach family.

RANDOLPH posted by Unknown on Sunday, December 8, 1996

Researching James RANDOLPH, Sr. b ca1720 d.1797 Caswell Co.NC m 1st ? Ch:James,Jr. William, Robert, Abraham, Jermiah m 2nd Mary Dye Ch: John 1786,Rebecca,Nimrod 1790 Believe lived in Orange Co,VA before moving to CC,NC John Bolling had land nearby, believe he may have been relative. Thanks for any assistance.

FREEMAN, SMITH posted by Eldred Melton on Friday, December 20, 1996

Seeking contact with anyone having information on the family of George W. Smith, b 19 January 1795 died 8 February 1885 buried in Maplewood Cem., Orange VA. He married Maria Freeman d/o of George Freeman. Children of Geo. W. Smith were Philip Smith b 1826 married Martha Parr and went to Mo after Civil War; William F. Smith, died unmarried; Adelaide (1)Smith (2) Jennings lived in Baltimore at time of her death; Eliza born 1836 married James Hansborough, lived near Stevensburg and is buried in Lail Cem., at Lignum; Ellen Maria married Jemes F. H. Kennedy and is buried on ELmwood (Old Taylor Estate) in Orange Co.;Mary Skidmaore married Wm. Dunn and is buried near her father in Maplewood Cem., Orange VA; Sarah married Thomas Parr; Charles Ashley Smith came to KY after war and married Sarah Elizabeth Singleton. Charles Ashley is my ancestor and I am seeking information on the parentage of George W. Smith and his wife, Maria Freeman who made their home at Brandy Staion. I will exchange information with interested parties. Please e-mail. Thank you.

COX posted by Al Klosterkemper. on Wednesday, December 25, 1996

My father-in-law needs to know the contents of the will of Wiliam Cox, dated 6/20/1751 and probated 5/28/1752. Any information about William's immediate family would be also appreciated. William's wife's name was Martha, I think. Thank you.

COX posted by Al Klosterkemper. on Wednesday, December 25, 1996

My father-in-law needs to know the contents of the will of James Cox, dated 12/16/1738 and recorded 2/22/1739. Also, he would like to know the will of James' brother. Any information about James' immediate family would be also appreciated. James' wife's name was Elizabeth. Thank you.

HAMILTON, RIPPETOE posted by Unknown on Thursday, December 26, 1996

Who are the parents of Millie Hamilton. She was born about 1745 and married in 1766 in Orange county Peter RIPPETOE of Albemarle county. Any information would be helpful.

MCKENNEY posted by Karen Austin on Sunday, December 29, 1996

I am looking for the burial place of William McKenney (McKinney), b. ca.1740/50 in Orange Co, VA. Died ca. 1813, Orange Co. Any McKenney info appreciated. Thank you.

HARVEY posted by Tim Ramsey on Monday, December 30, 1996

Seeking information on John and Margaret Harvey who left Orange Co VA in mid 1780's to go to Monroe Co VA. Probable children include Benjamin 1751-1826 m. Susan Ballard; Nicholas; John m. Elizabeth; Elizabeth 1768-1824 m. John Stodghill; James? m. Mary Snydow?; Joseph?. Nicholas may have m. Mary Snydow of Orange Co.

JACKSON posted by Deborah Jackson on Monday, December 30, 1996

Very specificaly, I am looking for marriage, and death notices for Baylor Jackson, Born in Virginia, April 20, 1876 - Died Va, Aug 1963 SS# 231-20-6243 I believe him to be the son, possibly the second, of Baylor Jackson born in Orange County, Va , 1850. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

DUFF, DUN, GREEN posted by Pat Hocker on Monday, December 30, 1996

Robert Green, son of Robert Green and Eleanor Duff, was, according to a family story, a member from Orange Co. of the House of Burgesses. In 1731, he was a Vestryman of St. Mark's Parish. He married Eleanor Dun in 1736. Would like to confirm all the above information, if possible.

DOLLINS, MENEFEE, PARTLOW posted by Edgar Hanna on Tuesday, December 31, 1996

Searching for information on MENEFEE, DOLLINS, and PARTLOW..HENRY MENEFEE born Feb 02, 1754 in culpepper county and died in Rappahannock, co., Va in 1844. He married Sarah Dollins a daughter of Richard Dollins. Their childrew were Elizabeth, Hannah, Mildred, molly, francis, jonas, henry, John M., william, sarah, larkin, jarrett, richard. All born between 1775 and 1796. I am related to John M. Menefee born in either Feb or Jan of 1786 and died 11 Oct 1873. He married Lucy Partlow on 27 Oct 1808 in culpeper co., Virginia. any help would be greatly appreciated.

GAINES posted by Wilbur Gaines on Tuesday, December 31, 1996

My direct ancestor, Daniel Gaines, was born in Orange Co in the 1700s. He migrated to Kentucky and had a son, Daniel Gaines, born about 1805. Do you have anything in your records please about the Gaines'? Thank you,

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