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LEATHERS posted by Michael E. Maffett M.D. on Sunday, February 1, 1998

I am looking for information on a James Leathers, resident of Orange County in 1776.  From DAR information he was "keeper of the roads."

DURRETT, SANFORD, WEBB posted by Marsha Stewart on Monday, February 2, 1998

Searching for Sanford, Robert III who married Anne Durrett and died in 1787  in Orange county.  His son Reuben maried Frances Vivion Webb in Orange County 5 Mar 1789.

STEPHENS posted by Oneida Stiles Stephens on Friday, February 6, 1998

Searching for family or relatives of Hugh M. Stephens or George W. Stephens believed to be in Orange, Va.  Have 9 generations of our line. Need birth of Hugh M. Stephens.

BALDERSON, GOODLET posted by Julia Goodlett DeHart on Saturday, February 7, 1998

Looking for information about Rev Adam Goodlet, a Scottish-Presbyterian minister who was in Orange county in late 1700's with his family. He might have had a school also. His wife was Alsie Rebecca Balderson. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

RUSSELL, WRIGHT posted by Judith Weeks Ancell on Saturday, February 7, 1998

I am seeking information concerning the lineage of JOHN DIXON WRIGHT listed as a witness to the will of William Russell. A sister of this William Russell who was named MARY RUSSELL and was born about 1705 is listed as having married a _____ WRIGHT. Is JOHN DIXON WRIGHT her husband or perhaps her son?

READ, ROBERTS, RUSSELL, WRIGHT posted by Judith Weeks Ancell on Saturday, February 7, 1998

I am seeking to find family information on the siblings of William Russell. Note I specifically need additional information on THOMAS RUSSELL; SARAH RUSSELL who married _____ READ, ca 1725; ELIZABETH RUSSELL who married JOHN ROBERTS ca 1727; MARY RUSSELL who married _____ WRIGHT ca 1728.

CHERRY posted by Doreen Carlson   on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

Hoping to locate someone researching the Edward CHERRY family. Born before 1700 at Antrim Co., Ireland, and buried in Orange Co. VA 1751. Was married to a Alice ___?.My Cousin in England would very much like to locate a CHERRY descendant.  Edward had a grandson named,Moses CHERRY, and that is possibly her ancestor.

DEARING posted by Griff on Wednesday, February 11, 1998

Seek fellow researcher or other information on my Dearing ancestors of Orange County up to 1820. Members of this family left for Southern Va and Northern N.C. and my own line to Kentucky, then Southern Indiana (Pike County).

WILTSHIRE posted by Linda Reams on Thursday, February 12, 1998

I am researching the surname WILTSHIRE.  My ancester Charles E. Wiltshire listed his father's name as:  John B. Wiltshire, born 1819 in Orange Couty, Virginia.  Would love to have any Wiltshire data found in this county. 

KEITH, MANN posted by William S. Mann on Sunday, February 15, 1998

I'm researching my family tree and have found that my great great grandfather was William Henry MANN, a merchant in Gordonsville, VA in 1850, according to census records of Orange County, VA.  One of his sons, Walter Daniel Mann, was my great grandfather.  Other siblings were John Mann and Georgiana Mann. William Henry Mann was married to Arabella KEITH, about whom I know nothing. I would appreciate any further information regarding this family - ancestry, employment, Civil War service, burial location, etc.  Thank you.

JONES, PAYNE posted by Kevin A. Thompson on Thursday, February 19, 1998

Seeking information on Thomas C. PAYNE and Sydney JONES, who were married in Orange Co., VA, on 25 July 1825.  Fielding JONES was bondsman and guardian; Geo. Morris was minister.

BEALE, HITE posted by Pat Kingsbery on Sunday, February 22, 1998

I am searching for information on Colonel Tavenor Beale who was born in Orange County, Virginia - December 17, 1742 and married Elizabeth Frances Hite.  I need information on their children. Thank you.

FOLTZ, FULTS, FULTZ posted by Wanda Muncey Gant on Sunday, February 22, 1998

Looking for any FULTZ/FULTS/FOLTZ land records in Orange County. Later counted in Augusta then Rockingham/Page County. Have been told there was such a land record for one JOHN FULTZ prior to 1750.

TAYLOR posted by William V. Taylor, II on Sunday, February 22, 1998

I would like to know the brothers of Zachary(US President). My family's records show Joseph Taylor (settled in KY) was the son of Moses-allegedly the brother of Zachary. Are we confused? If not, may I have additional info to the link? In return let me know if you would like me to send you the descending branch.Thank you.

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