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BEADLES, MOYERS posted by Gale Wallen on Thursday, September 4, 1997

I am looking for the names of the children of William Henry MOYERS and Lurenna BEADLES. They were married in Orange Co. VA in Nov. 1816. I am also looking for ancestors of William Henry MOYERS. Any help would be appreciated.

RUCKER posted by Judy Wright on Friday, September 5, 1997

I am looking for parents of James R. RUCKER b. abt.1812 Greenbrier Co VA. Probably lived close to Orange Co VA. Had a son Samuel RUCKER b. abt Abt. 1842 VA. James RUCKER married Nancy ???. As a widow married Elizabeth BONNETT. January 31, 1866 in WV.

NEWPORT posted by Margaret C. Newport on Saturday, September 6, 1997

I am researching John NEWPORT, transported from England 1724 to VA. Worked off his indenture by 1732. Lived in Orange/Culpeper Co. Married Elizabeth ? surname unknown, ca 1740. Had one son, Richard b.1744. John NEWPORT died ca 1746/7. Many documents were witnessed by him (see Orange Co Deed Books). He was deputy Sheriff of Orange Co until his death. My main interest is the Maiden Surname of Elizabeth. John was born in Eng ca 1697

THORNTON, WEBB posted by Lorraine Moffat on Thursday, September 11, 1997

Searching for descendants of George THORNTON and Nancy WEBB, married in Orange County in 1800. Did they move to Jessamine Co., KY. Does anyone know their descendants? I think they were the ones in Jessamine Co. Their children were: Daniel, Uriah, Walker, and Elizabeth.

MALLORY, SMITH posted by Gale Judkins on Saturday, September 13, 1997

Researching Stephen K. SMITH, whose name originally was "Justephenicus" Smith; b.ca 1705, died in Orange Co., VA i 1784. His wife was Mary (?) Oldest son, Charles, b. Aug. 1730 married Anne MALLORY in Orange Co. in 1750's. Charles and family moved to Surry Co., NC by 1781. Who were Stephen K. 's parents, and where was he born? What was Mary's maiden name? Appreciate any help in this matter.

HALEY, WRIGHT posted by Bill Wright on Sunday, September 14, 1997

Benjamin Haley: a daughter Frances (Frankie} ; he b abt1700 will probated in Orange County Va, names Frankies Children last names as Wright. Need name of husband.

BURKE posted by Roger Michels on Monday, September 15, 1997

Burke, Elizabeth Ann-b. 18 April 1814 possibly in Orange County. According to the 1830 Census there was an Elizabeth BURKE living in Orange County. I would be interested in any information on BURKES of Orange County.

VAUGHAN posted by Brenda Collins on Monday, September 15, 1997

Orange County Virginia - Seeking information regarding my great grandfather J.W. Vaughan who is listed with Amanda Vaughan on the 1900 VA Census. I am seeking the identity of his parents and other siblings.

BALL, SHEPHERD posted by Raymond E. Shepherd on Thursday, September 18, 1997

Searching for the parents of my ggggf William SHEPHERD. The father of William was one of the patriotic Frenchmen who came with the Marquis de Lafayette to America, during the progress of the Revolutionary war, and participated with him in that struggle. In the battle of Yorktown he was wounded, which rendered him a cripple for the rest of his life. After the war closed he married an American young lady and settled in Orange county, VA, where his three sons, Phillip, Lewis and William, were born, and raised to maturity. He died in the Old Dominion. I do not know when Phillip and Lewis were born. William was born in 1794 in VA, grew to manhood and fought as a private soldier in the War of 1812. He moved to Woodford County, KY, in 1825, and married Evelina H. BALL, a native of Virginia, who moved to Kentucky before her marriage in 1827.

ALEXANDER, BRAXTON, BRYAN, BUSH, GHOLSON posted by Carol L. Franklin on Thursday, September 18, 1997

Orange Co., VA 1670's - 1800's Seeking other researcher's, researching the following people, and families: John BUSH, b. abt 1593 in England m. Elizabeth. Child, Abraham BUSH, b. abt 1622 in Elizabeth City. Abraham BUSH, m. Ann ALEXANDER. Child, John BUSH, b. abt 1670 in St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co., VA. d. abt 1745 in St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co., VA. John BUSH, m. Margaret (Bruce) BRAXTON, b. abt 1670 in Lancaster Co., VA - d. abt 1730 in Orange Co., VA. Child, Philip BUSH, b. Feb 26, 1709 in St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co., VA - d. Aug 1772 in Orange Co., VA. Philip BUSH, m. Mary BRYAN, b. abt 1709 - d. abt 1772. Child, James Ambrose BUSH, b. Apr 08, 1748 in Orange Co., VA. - d. Feb 10, 1815 in Clark Co., KY. m. Lucy (Lucinda) GHOLSON.

BOWEN, MARTINAND, STANLEY posted by Paul K Bowen on Friday, September 19, 1997

I am looking for information on the family of Richard STANLEY. He was married to Agness MARTINAND had at least one daughter. Her name was Elizabeth Ann Stanley and she was born ca-1793. Elizabeth later was married to Jesse BOWEN in Scott Co. VA. Thanks for any information which can be provided.

TYSON posted by Lee Tyson on Sunday, September 21, 1997

According in 1850 Census, Robert TYSON (born Stafford County, circa 1813), married to Lucinda X (born in Orange County circa 1823). Children include: Lucy A. Tyson (b.1846), Margaret Tyson (born 1847), Robert Tyson (b. 1860), and James Tyson (born 1861). Searching for more information on this marriage. Specifically, searching for Robert and Lucinda Tyson's parents. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

BRADLEY, DICKEY, WISDOM posted by Regina Roper on Sunday, September 21, 1997

Seek information on Richard BRADLEY (1700-1784) died Orange Co VA, wife Ann (Maiden unk.) (1705-1801; their son James BRADLEY (1743-1805) b Orange Co VA d Hardin Co KY m Drusilla WISDOM (1747-bef 1776); their son Richard T. BRADLEY m. Abadiah DICKEY of THOMPKINS, he died in Johnson CO MO in 1838. I would like to find proof of the link between James BRADLEY and Richard T BRADLEY

BRIGHT posted by Gail White on Monday, September 22, 1997

Am looking for any info on the BRIGHT surname, around 1745. Moved to North Carolina after that. These counties included, Culpepper, Madison, Orange, and old Rappa. Thanks

BURTON, CARNAL, COLLINS, CRASK, JONES, LANDRUM, ROBERTSON, WILLIAMS posted by Mary Johnston on Tuesday, September 23, 1997

Edward COLLINS b 1729 d Aug 1818 Orange Co VA. His will mentions his wife Jane and his children. possibly Jane JONES b James JONES and Mary; 1. John COLLINS r Jefferson Co TN; 2. James COLLINS b 1755 Orange Co VA d 1823 Shelby Co KY m Lucy BURTON 2m Nancy; 3. Edward COLLINS m Anne COLLINS; 4. Richard T. COLLINS d bef 5 Nov 1825 Grant Co KY m Sarah A. 5. Mordica COLLINS b @ 1766 d before 27 May 1844 m 6 Nov 1790 Louisa Co VA Susannah ROBERTSON; 6. Lewis Dillard COLLINS b 1768 m 24 Dec 1792 Orange Co VA Elizabeth WILLIAMS; 7. Margaret COLLINS m CARNAL; 8. Jane COLLINS m 25 Apr 1796 Orange Co VA James CRASK r 1820 Shelby Co KY; 9. Mary COLLINS d 1820 Grant Co KY m 7 Feb 1794 Orange Co VA John LANDRUM; 10. Elizabeth COLLINS d bef 1844 m 23 Sep 1799 Orange Co VA Richard ROBERTSON

CAMPBELL, GRAVES posted by Unknown on Thursday, September 25, 1997

Need information on William Campbell and Graves families. Campbell lived outside Barboursville and Graves in Somerset area.

BURRIS, SMITH posted by Carol Garafola on Thursday, September 25, 1997

BURRIS, Archibald, born 1786 Orange Co., VA. Seek parents, siblings, or any info.,please. Moved to Mercer Co., KY. before 1809. Married Polly SMITH. Thanks.

DUNCAN, TAYLOR posted by Rodney Taylor on Tuesday, September 30, 1997

I am seeking information on my great grandfather John H. Taylor who was born in Orange County on August 9, 1818 (d. July 8, 1902) and his wife Sarah A. Duncan Taylor (b. April 15, 1846, daughter of a Methodist minister ; d. August 14, 1916). They were married about 1863 and lived in Amherst County, Virginia. Both are buried in the Elon Presbyterian Church Cemetary.I would appreciate any information on who their parents may have been. Thank you for your assistance.

OTT, PENCE posted by Janet Estep on Tuesday, September 30, 1997

OTT, Michael:Seeking info on Michael Ott who received land grant in Orange Co. in 1799. Either he or a son, also MIchael, moved to Greenbrier Co. and purchased land in 1803. Michael Ott married Cahterine Pence in Orange Co. 1798.

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