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Posted Queries for September 1998



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EDWARDS, KEETON posted by Ken Keeton on Tuesday, September 1, 1998

Seeking info on John Keeton,Sr. whom married Elizabeth Edwards on 3 Feb. 1812 in Orange Co. Thank you.

LAMB, LANE posted by Robyn Kermes on Tuesday, September 1, 1998

Seeking information about Isham LANE b. Sept 1757 in Louisa County, VA and married to Nancy Lucinda Lamb on March 6, 1790 in Orange Co. VA

RHODES posted by Ned W. Rhodes on Tuesday, September 1, 1998

Am attempting to find information on John Rhodes, born April 2, 1767, somewhere in Virginia. He had at least one wife Lydia Moore and at least one son William Walter.

VIVION posted by Rudelle Connally on Wednesday, September 2, 1998

I believe Isiah VIVION decended from the John Vivion/Martha Gholson line, as they went to Kentucky.  I know Isiah Vivion's father was John Vivion, but I do not know who his (John Vivion) parents were. Isiah was born in 1782 to whom?

DUVALL posted by Ralph Stamp on Thursday, September 3, 1998

Looking for any information on William L. DUVALL (born abt 1809 Md) married Comfort COALE (born abt 1808 Md).  Lived in Anne Arundel Md in 1850.  In Orange Co. Va census for 1870.  Any info appreciated.

GOODALL posted by Janice Angi Goodall-Johnston on Friday, September 4, 1998

Looking for info on the African American Goodall descendants from Orange Cty, VA.  Earliest known info is from 1870 list of AA Goodalls in VA

COOK, JONES, MONTGOMERY, SISK, WARE posted by Linda Lee Sisk Weary on Saturday, September 5, 1998

I'm searching the Ware branch of my family tree.  Is there anyone searching/finding Ware of Orange County.  My great-great grandmother was Kathryn Ware...I do not know who her husband was...he was gone by the 1910 census.  They may have had several children, but the only one I now of is Lelia who married Thomas Cook and had several children: Judson (16), Fenton (14), Lucy (12) married Joseph Jones of Culpeper, Bena (10) married Reggie Jones of Culpeper, John (8), and Bula (4) married Charles Addie Sisk of Culpeper  then Judson Montgomery   [ages are from the 1910 census]  If you know of any of the Orange Ware family please advise.  Thanks and God Bless.

COLLINS, NATIONS, POLLARD posted by Martha Lackey on Monday, September 7, 1998

Would like to exchange info with others on William POLLARD, born 3 June 1737 in Orange/Culpepper Co., VA, and died 2 Nov 1802 in Greene Co., GA.  He married (1) Tabitha COLLINS and (2) Mary "Polly" NATIONS.  Rev. War, Pvt, VA: DAR Centinnial Edition, pt 3, p.2332.  Please contact Martha Lackey, martha@arc.net

WOLLAM posted by Earle Wollam on Monday, September 7, 1998

WOLLAM, PETER   Have family records to a Peter Wollam b, 1801 in Va.  Trying to tie to a George Wollam b, 1779  d, 1830 in what was then Orange County.  Can any one help?

FRANKLIN posted by William Franklin on Tuesday, September 8, 1998

Looking for info on FRANKLIN, Lawrence.  Orange County land owner c1735.

LAMB, LANE posted by Sherry Badgley Ryan on Tuesday, September 8, 1998

ISHAM LANE - NANCY LUCINDA LAMB I am searching for the parents and siblings of ISHAM LANE, he was born September 1757 in Louisa County, Virginia. Possible son of EDWARD LANE JR.and SABINA Unknown LANE, they lived in Albemarle County, Virginia during the Revolutionary War. Any information on EDWARD LANE would be greatly appreciated....... Isham served as Sargent during this war, he then married NANCY LUCINDA LAMB 1790 in Albemarle County. Listed among their children are : *JAMES LANE born abt 1791 *FANNY LANE born abt 1792/1796 *JOHN ALLEN LANE born 1794 *MARY "POLLY" LANE born 1797 *MARTIN LANE born abt 1799/1801 *MILDRED LANE born 1804/1806 *WILLIAM LANE born abt 1806/1807 *WILLIS LANE born 1810/1812. ISHAM and his family settled in Madison County, Kentucky abt 1803. Would like to have contact with anyone researching or related to any of these family members.

BERRY, MUSICK posted by Dot Hay on Wednesday, September 9, 1998

Can anyone give me the locaion of St. Thomas' Parish--and where it's records might be found? I am particularly looking for Mary BERRY who married John MUSICK there on July 22, 1776. Dot

FINNEL, FINNELL posted by John Finnell on Thursday, September 10, 1998

Looking for information on one William Finnell b 1785 Va, d c 1850 Bradley Co TN, m Elizabeth ? b NC, Children- George Washington, Elizabeth, James Runnells, Adolphus Dow, William {Jr}

HENDERSON posted by Morgan Winters on Thursday, September 10, 1998

I am searching for any info on the Hendersons of Orange Co. Va. I have the henderson/Brockman tree. I need any other Henderson info I can get. Thank you so very much, Morgan

NORMAN, WEAVER posted by Sarah Norman Parmley on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

NORMAN  WEAVER Searching for John R. Norman b 1800 NC-married Nancy Weaver.  I believe John to be the son of Reuben Norman b 1737 Spotsylvania Co., VA and Rachel Unknown. parmley@gate.net

WOOD posted by Jack Wood on Wednesday, September 16, 1998

Seeking any information about WILLIAM WOOD born between 1689-1718 in Stafford or Orange County, VA, and died between 1743-1803. Fathered a son named DICKERSON WOOD, b. 1740, Fauquier County, VA; d. January 23, 1803, Fauquier County, VA.

posted by William Keysaer on Thursday, September 17, 1998

Is there a Polecat Run in Orange County? My g.g.grandfather said he was born in Orange County, another record said at Polecat Run, E. Virginia. Can anyone help? Thanks, Bill

JAMESON, SAMUEL posted by Michelle Moore Bardin on Sunday, September 20, 1998

I am looking for information and ancestors of Henry Samuel born around 1783 in Orange County, Virginia.  Her married Sally Fauntleroy Jameson and had a son names John Jamison Samuel, of whom I am a decendent.  I would greatly appreciate any help.

GREEN posted by Ron Green on Monday, September 21, 1998

Re:  Orange Co.,Va Searching for information pertaining to Farnifold, James, and Gideon Green during the period 1712-1780. Thank you, Ron Green greenc@okway.okstate.edu

TAYLOR posted by Anna Barber on Monday, September 21, 1998

Is it possible to obtain a copy of Zachary talorys birth certificate for a school project ?    thank you Anna Barber

HITER, LOCKETT, MURPHY, NALLE, PAYNE, ROBINSON, SCOTT, THOMPSON, WAUGH posted by Pbhmh on Monday, September 21, 1998

Looking for Blackwell, Green, Hiter, Lockett, Murphy, Nalle, Payne, Robinson, Scott, Thompson, Waugh, and Williams in Orange/Culpeper Area. Have trace family back to late 1700's. Will give specific information if any of these surnames are who you are looking for also.

BATTAILE, CHEW, MADISON, TAYLOR, THOMAS posted by Dora Gordon Whisenant on Tuesday, September 22, 1998

Compiling book on many descendants of James TAYLOR, immigrant from Carlisle, England, to Virginia, and his two wives, Frances [WALKER?] and Mary GREGORY.  James TAYLOR, the younger, son of James and first wife, Frances, married Martha THOMPSON and lived in Orange Co., Va.  Children (& spouses) of James and Martha were: Frances (Ambrose MADISON); Martha (Thomas CHEW); James III (1-Alice THORNTON CATLETT, 2-Elizabeth M. LEWIS); Zachary (1-Elizabeth LEE, 2-Esther JONES BLACKBURN); George (1-Rachel GIBSON, 2-Sarah TALIAFERRO CONWAY); Tabitha (Thomas WILD); Eramus (Jane MOORE); Hannah (Nicholas BATTAILE); Mildred (Richard THOMAS). 

BOLING, MOORE posted by Kristina Simms on Tuesday, September 22, 1998

Moore, William was a head of family in Orange county on a list from 1782.  Does anyone know if he or his descendants moved to Georgia?  My ancestor William Boling Moore was b. in VA abt 1811-1814.  His father said to "William," but we're not sure. W. B. Moore lived in Baldwin County GA.  Also we wonder if Boling was his mother's surname, and have noticed the Boling name in Orange County VA. Hope to hear! 

HOLDERNESS posted by Patrick H. Murray on Thursday, September 24, 1998

Looking for information on Robert HOLDERNESS who had a land entry in Orange Co. dated 10 Jan 1736. It is described as " 400 acres on the south side the south west mountain road adjoining Wm Pratt '. Patents 16, p. 433.  Would also like to know if a deed exist that would list his wife. Patrick H.

BERRY, LEWIS, SMITH posted by L. Thompson on Saturday, September 26, 1998

Looking for any relations to David Smith who married Mary Frances Berry. They had many children, but looking for their daughter and her husband Mamie Elizabeth Smith, who married a John Tillman Lewis.  Any infor or connection with these people who be greatly appreciated!

BAKER, CROW, HORTON posted by M. Roddy on Saturday, September 26, 1998

HORTON/CROW/BAKER Looking for info on these names from around 1800's.  Particularly George Horton, Crow families and John Baker. 

MORGAN posted by William Morgan on Sunday, September 27, 1998

Interested in information about Robert Morgan and Thomas Morgan, who both appeared among tithables in Orange County, Virginia, in 1739.  Any help greatly appreciated!

GARDNER posted by John V.(Van) Gardner on Monday, September 28, 1998

I have just found out my earliest known ancestors were Daniel GARDNER and wife Susannah.  They moved from Orange/Spotsylvania Counties, VA to Kershaw Co, SC about 1788.  I am decended from their son John.  Thats all I know and any other information would be appreciated.

HENSON posted by robert robinson on Tuesday, September 29, 1998

looking for info on charles henson, he a has son from culpepper county, his name is daniel henson he was born august 17, 1764, any info from orange county would be greatly appreciated

COVINGTON, GREEN, GREENE, LOCKETT, MURPHY, NALLE, PAYNE, SCOTT, THOMPSON, WAUGH posted by Pbhmh on Wednesday, September 30, 1998

MURPHY, PAYNE, COVINGTON, BLACKWELL, GREEN, HITER, HYTER, HOLMES, LOCKETT, MURPHY, NALLE, ROBINSON, SCOTT, THOMPSON, WAUGH, WASHINGTON, and WILLIAMS I am searching for the family of the above names will give more information up request. Benejamin Murphy married Jane Nalle in the late 1800's.  Catherine Murphy married Robert Lockett, Newman Murphy was their child.

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