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WOODSON posted by Rodney W. Carpenter on Monday, December 1, 1997

Looking for information on Houston Hankins Woodson of Orange County. His birth date was definitely in January, and probably Jan. 23, 1910.

BLAIR, HARROD, SMITH posted by Sharon Harrod Puckett on Thursday, December 4, 1997

I am searching for information on Elizabeth Blair, daughter of John Blair and Elizabeth Smith who married in Orange Co., VA., abt. 1773.  Their daughter, Elizabeth Blair, married Benjamin Harrod on April 20, 1796.  I am also searching for Benjamin Harrod's parents.  Benjamin and Elizabeth "Betsey" Blair Harrod left Orange Co., VA., and migrated to Henry Co., KY., around 1806.  If anyone has any information on the Harrods, Blairs, or Smiths of Orange Co., VA.,

VAUGHAN posted by Brenda Collins on Tuesday, December 9, 1997

Searching for ancestors of J.W. and Amanda Vaughan who are listed on the 1900 Orange County Census.  J.W. born approx May 1883 and Amanda 1870.

MILLS, TANDY posted by Philip Alfeld on Tuesday, December 9, 1997

Seeking information on the ancestors of Henry Tandy and his wife Ann Mills.  He died in 1809 and she died in 1810, both in Orange County. 

BIGBY, TAYLOR posted by Keith Lowrey. on Thursday, December 11, 1997

David A. Taylor, a white man, born in Orange County, VA, December 16, 1791. Married Mary Ann Bigby, (1802) . David Taylor, Sr. was a citizen and resident of Valleytown in the Cherokee Nation before Removal of Cherokee west in 1838. His sons Campbell Harrison and James were officers in Col. Thomas' Confederrate Legion 1861-1865, both Captains of Indian Companies. Mary Ann Bigby was 1/2 Cherokee. On the tombstone of David A. Taylor, it says "Congress by Special Act,1852, paid David A. Taylor, Sr. $24,853.04 for land he lost under the phoney and gyp treaty of New Echota, Dec.29, 1835. David  Taylor, Sr. staying in Washington City 12 years to collect his money.'David A. Taylor was my great/great grandfather. I would appreciate any information you might have about him.

BOWEN, SMITH posted by Unknown on Sunday, December 21, 1997

Looking for information on a SMITH family that came to America in early 1730's. The fathers name may be PHILIP SMITH. The oldest son was born in 1731 and his name was GEORGE SMITH. Later records show up in AUGUSTA County after it formed, but Philip died soon after that date. George later married a Rebecca Bowen. Anyone with any clues would be helpful.

RENDER posted by D. Wayne Render on Friday, December 26, 1997

First record of Joshua is in Charles County Maryland 5/23/1720, as a witness to the will of Douglas Gifforde (source Maryland Calendar of Wills). Next record 4/11/1740,  Joshua of St. Mark's Parish Orange County and wife Sara and son Lewis renting land on the Rappahannock river from William Duff of Hannover Parish, King George County. (source Orange County, Virginia Deed Book.) Looking for information on Joshua Render and or his ancestors, when and where he was born and or died. Looking for any information on any Render name prior to 1750, any location.

CARTER, GOODLOE posted by Kemp Goodloe Carter III on Friday, December 26, 1997

I am searching for parents of Kemp Goodloe Carter. Born Oct.9,1807, Orange Springs, Orange Co. K.G.moved to Richmond 1819 and Logan Co. OH 1822. I suspect his father to be Goodloe Carter b1784 to George and Frances Diana Goodloe Carter m 1783,Caroline Co. Frances m second John Pollett.  Thanks.

EMERY, LLOYD posted by Karen Zach on Sunday, December 28, 1997

Would like to contact other descendents of John and Prudence (Emery) LLOYD.  John b. Christmas Day, 1704 in London England.   They raised a large family in Orange Co Va.  Love to share information. 

BARBOUR, FREEMAN posted by Howard W. Holmes on Saturday, January 3, 1998

Looking for ELISHA FREEMAN b @ 1737 who is supposed to have lived in Orange Co VA before going to Hardin Co KY.  He took a will of Richard BARBOUR, of Orange Co Va dated 1794 and filed it and his own will on the same day out in Hardin Co KY. The reason was because Barbour made a land bequest to Elisha therein. Barbour's will states Elisha is the son of Thomas Freeman. In the book "Freeman Forebears" by Garland E. Hopkins, Elisha Freeman m. to Elizabeth (?) who lived in Orange Co VA was the son of Ann Robins and Robert Freeman.  Wish to decide which man was Elisha's father. 

PARISH posted by Rita Parish Ray on Tuesday, January 6, 1998

Working on Parish. Joseph Parish fought during the Revolution for Orange county.  Need any info on Joseph  or any Parish information.

HARRISON, TAYLOR posted by John Harrison on Wednesday, January 7, 1998

HARRISON, Jabez - b. 28 Jun 1800 Orange Co., VA; m. 8 Feb 1820 to Elizabeth TAYLOR (b. 8 May 1800 Orange Co., VA) in Orange Co., VA.  Jabez died 9 Oct 1845 Fayette Co., IN. Jabez and Elizabeth Taylor HARRISON were my 3rd great grandparents.  I am trying to verify info on Jabez' parents.  I have a copy of his obituary in the Indiana Telegraph, dated 9 Oct 1845, which indicates that he was the son of Peyton Randolph and Elizabeth Barclay HARRISON.  In my research, I have found several sources on Peyton Randolph HARRISON which they all say that his line is untraced. Any help would be appreciated.

LARK, LOWER, PEARCEY, PEARCY, PEARSEY, PEIRSEY posted by Patrick Pearsey on Wednesday, January 7, 1998

Charles PEARSEY is first found on an 1763 road order in Orange, purchased land there in 1771.  He died in 1792, aged ca.57.  His wife was named Martha.   They had three known children:  Elizabeth B., Franky and Charles PEARSEY.  Charles Pearsey Jr., born ca.1770, married (1) to Sarah  and (2) in 1798 to Elizabeth LOWER, daughter of Michael & Margaret (LARK) LOWER.   Charles had several daughters.  He also had two sons, one by each wife:  James PEARSEY, born ca.1786 Orange County, a tailor who moved to Tennessee and William J. PEARSEY, born. 1802 possibly in Rockbridge Co. VA., moved to Rush Co. IN.   In 1799 Charles PEARSEY sold out and moved to Rockbridge Co., then Ohio, then Wayne Co. IN. Am researching possiblity that John PEIRSEY, indentured servant of  Col. Alexander Spotswood in Spotsylvania Co. in 1726 is the father of the elder Charles. All replies answered.

HANCE posted by Debie Cox on Thursday, January 8, 1998

Seeking information on descendants of ADAM HANCE and wife CATHERINE HANCE.  ADAM HANCE's will was probated in Orange Co., VA in 1747, naming one child Susanna Tolse(?), and wife Catherine.  Could there have been more children, perhaps a son named ADAM?  Is there a connection between the ADAM HANCE of Orange County in 1747 and ADAM HANCE of Montgomery Co., VA who was a resident of  (Botetourt- Fincastle) Montgomery County  area by 1769/70. Very interested in  information on a CHRISTIANNA HANCE born ca 1755.

HUTCHINSON, SIMCOE, SWAIN, WHARTON posted by Marvin L. Wharton  on Sunday, January 11, 1998

I would be interested is sharing and receiving information on the Wharton Line...ie,  Samuel WHARTON /Leticia HUTCHINSON - Samuel WHARTON /Lucy SIMCOE & James Brooks WHARTON /Annie SWAIN Family Groups.

ABEL, TINDER posted by Mark Abel on Sunday, January 11, 1998

Seeking information about John ABEL who married Margaret Tinder (daughter of James Tinder Sr.) 5 Oct 1777 and Aleapear ABEL who married Jesse Tinder (Margaret's brother) 11 Dec 1786. Both marriages took place in Orange Co. VA. Seeking parents, siblings, and children of the ABELs. 

CHEWNING, CLARK, JONES, REYNOLDS, ROACH, ROW posted by Marigay Holloway on Sunday, January 11, 1998

Seek info on Daniel G. REYNOLDS, b. 1802-1859 in Orange County, VA , m. Margaret (Peggy) UNK; children Richard H. REYNOLDS m. Elizabeth K. ROW in 1847; Mary F. REYNOLDS m. Richard S. CLARK in 1847; Emily G. REYNOLDS m. Joseph S. CHEWNING in 1849; William G. REYNOLDS ca.1830-1878 m. Susan Meachum ROACH d/o Robert ROACH & Mildred JONES, Nov. 25, 1852.  Especially interested in Daniel's wife's maiden name plus descendants of children.

JONES, SMITH, SOUTTER posted by Teresa Kelley on Monday, January 12, 1998

Seeking information on the ancestors and descendants of John Pendleton SOUTTER (son of John Thomas SOUTTER and Josephine SMITH) b. 32 Aug 1882 in Culpeper Co.; m. Cora Frances JONES 1905 in Orange Co.  Children of John and Cora are:  Lizzie B. b. 1906; Anna M. b. 1907; Josie b. 1910; Fannie S. b. 1913; Burgess L. b. 1915; Lucy F. b. 1918; Dorothy Irene b. 1919.  If you have a connection to this family, please contact me.

CHRISTIAN, LEWIS posted by Deborah Thaxton on Monday, January 12, 1998

I am seeking information about the ancestors of Robert C. CHRISTIAN born 1806 in Virginia.  He married Nancy LEWIS April 14, 1829, in Orange County, VA. Who were his parents?  Who were her parents?  Is anyone else working on these lines?  Robert and Nancy moved to Mississippi sometime between 1833 and 1840. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone with information on this family.  Thank you for your help. 

HARRELL posted by Garnett L. Hearl on Saturday, January 17, 1998

Searching for information concerning HUGH HARRELL who died in 1743 in Frederick County (formerly Ornage County). Court records of Frederick list his Inventory of Personal Goods and state that he had several cattle and hogs and had built a small improvement (cabin). HUGH HARRELL (There are several spelling variations; HERRALL, HERROLD, HERRILL ETC.) He left two infant children: HUGH and JANE HARRELL. Custody of children was awarded to WILLIAM DAVIS. Thank you.

BELL posted by Vickie Bell on Wednesday, January 21, 1998

I have information that a relative of mine has ties to Orange County.  I am looking for information on Bolling Bell who is listed on the 1820 Orange County census.  I believe Bolling was born in Appomatox county sometime around 1800 but don't have information after that.  I would appreciate any information.  Thanks,

BRANCH, CLARK, DEERING, JOHNSON, JOSEPH, LAREW posted by Randy L. FRANKLIN on Thursday, January 22, 1998

Moses & Ruth JOSEPH are on record in Orange Co., VA from abt 1774. He lived adjacent to "Mine Run" and was neighbors with Abe, Reuben and Jacob LAREW. Other neighbors include; Thomas CLARK, Isaac JOHNSON, and BRANCH (1780). Moses JOSEPH and family moved by 1790's to Rockingham Co., VA. Record of marriage between a Jonathan JOSEPH & Saray DEERING 11 March 1786. Would like additional info on the JOSEPH family of Orange Co., VA.

WHITE posted by Douglas Mcduggan White on Friday, January 23, 1998

I am seeking info on Drue (Drury) WHITE who lived in Orange Co VA about 1810-1820.

FOSTER, TERRILL posted by Linda Harbin Grubbs on Friday, January 23, 1998

I am reserching the family of ROBERT TERRILL (12/25/1697 - 1786) & his wife MARY FOSTER, who had the following childre: ANN, ELIZABETH, JOHN, MARY, ROBERT JR.(b. 1725   d.1786 Orange Co., VA.), SARAH, WILLIAM & EDMUND TERRILL (3/21/1739/40 - 1784). I would like to find others who may be researching the TERRILL/FOSTER family, or have further information on them, so that we can share information.

STEPHENS, WALLER posted by Joe Stephens on Tuesday, January 27, 1998

I am seeking information on the ancestors of BENJAMIN STEPHENS of Orange County, VA.  Benjamin was born on April 15, 1754, married Dorothy Jemima Waller on Easter Monday, 1775, came to Kentucky in 1805 and died in Kenton County, KY, September 7, 1839.  I believe his mother was a BLESSING STEPHENS, father unknown.  I would appreciate any information on this early Kentucky settler.  Thanks for your help.

JACKSON posted by Laura Lynn on Tuesday, January 27, 1998

I am looking for the parents and siblings of Churchwell JACKSON b. 2/15/1758 in Orange Co.. He is my GGGGgrandfather, and served in the Rev. War from Burke County N.C. If you happen to see a marriage record for him, I would appreciate any information. I have been looking for this information for ten years. Thank you very much.

LEE, TUEL posted by Connie Flinchum on Thursday, January 29, 1998

TUEL, Thomas Isaac, my gg grfather, died in Orange Co before 1850. He married Mary Ann Lee in Orange Dec 1830 and had 2 sons Socrates and Isaac. Looking for info on his parents, his birth date and place. 

BLEDSOE, LEE, STITZER posted by Connie Flinchum on Thursday, January 29, 1998

LEE, David Pennell, my ggr father, was born abt 1850 and died in Orange Co. He married Lucy Ann Stitzer in Orange Co.  His parents were Alexander and Varinda Bledsoe Lee.  When was he born, when did he die, what was the cause of death, any other info that is available would be appreciated.  

WYATT posted by Gary L. Wyatt on Saturday, January 31, 1998

Looking for information on John Wyatt d 1805/6 in Pendleton Co. Va. came from Orange Co. b 1730-1750's.

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