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FRANKLIN, POWELL, RIDDLE posted by Nicole Pinson on Sunday, February 7, 1999

Looking for information on the POWELL, RIDDLE, and FRANKLIN families. When did William Riddle POWELL and Sarah FRANKLIN marry? who were her parents?  They moved to Elbert Co GA around 1800. William Riddle POWELL was a son of William POWELL and Sarah RIDDLE. Sarah was a dau. of William RIDDLE, who left a will in Orange Co VA in 1776, and Joyce ____.  Any infomation on these families would be greatly appreciated!

DUNBAR posted by B. J. Rountree on Friday, February 12, 1999

Seeking information on the early Dunbars about 1700.  They later migrated to North Carolina.  Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Known to be in the St Marys parish. Thanks for your help.

RICHARDS posted by Unknown on Saturday, February 13, 1999

I'm looking for a Sallie/Sally RICHARDS born in Orange VA sometime around 1857/1858. I believe she was a slave.

EHART, EHEART, HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN posted by Nancy Hoffman on Saturday, February 13, 1999

Looking for information on Aaron HUFFMAN (c1812 in Bethel - ) and his wife Mary (or Jane) EHART (c1819-  ) Their children from Madison Co. censuses were: Andrew, Sarah, James, Mary Adeline (1849 in Bethel-1928), Adam, Emma, and two unreadable. "Madison County Marriages (1792-1850)" by Vogt/Kethley pg 41 & pg106 has Aaron HUFFMAN & Jane EHART 9 Jan 1840; d of Michl EHART, min Abraham Tinsley.  I believe the EHARTs were from Orange County

PURSELL, SIMPSON posted by James Trainor on Saturday, February 13, 1999

I have just been advised my great-grandfather was born in Orange County, Virginia. The only information I have is as follows: John Richard Pursell born 1-7-1846--married Olivia Ann Simpson 12-19-1867. Also had a brother Raleigh Pursell. I am trying to find the parents of John R. Pursell and any other innforommation concerning the Pursell family. Any help or infoormation will be appreciated.

BERRY, FERTITTA, MCCOY posted by Carole Cox on Sunday, February 14, 1999

Trying to find information on Daisy Lillian Berry dob approx. 1921 from Wolftown, Va. possibly married McCoy and then Fertitta. Victore Salvatore Fertitta. Daisy had sisters named Mary Berry and Lina Berry. Father known to be Grover Berry of Wolftown.

MORRIS, SHIFLETT posted by Joyce Brown on Saturday, February 20, 1999

I am seeking information on Jefferson William Morris, born about 1817-18, in Orange County, VA, and his wife, Lewany (Lurany, Luvania, Louranie) Shiflett, born about 1819-20, in Orange County, VA. They were married on 23 Jul 1840, in Greene County, VA. Lewany parents were John Shiflett and Rhoda (?) Shiflett. Children of Jefferson William and Lewany Shiflett Morris were Louisa, William S., Rhoda, Susan Ellen, Silas W., John Willis, B. (?), Mitta, and Luraney (Lurani) Morris. Any information would be appreciated.

SWEENEY posted by Norma D. Skinner on Saturday, February 20, 1999

I would like to find final resting place of Sampson Decatur Sweeney, (b.1832-Prince Edward Co, VA)who d. 13 January in Orange County Court House Hospital, of smallpox. He was a Pvt. Co. H, 2nd Regiment (Appomattox Rangers), VA Calvary. Tombstone inscription or plaque may say "Great Banjo Player". He was banjo player for Gen. J.E.B.Stuart during Civil War. Sure would like to know where he was buried. Please e-mail me if you can help or have suggestions. Thanks. Norma

CAMPBELL, COURTNEY, GRAVES, MILLS, PIERCE, SMITH posted by Bill Bryson on Sunday, February 21, 1999

Have large history on Graves. Need information on Wm. Campbell,Ann Mills,Susan Pierce, Wm. Smith, Martha Courtney.

FRIEND posted by Corinne Diller on Monday, February 22, 1999

Seeking information on the early life of Israel FRIEND (1693-1750) who was commissioned as an Indian trader and ambassador in 1725. He lived along the Potomac River, above Harper's Ferry, in what was for many years part of Orange Co. Particularly interested in the 1720's and 1730's era of his life.

CARVER, PRATT posted by Louise Galaska on Tuesday, February 23, 1999

Seeking infomration on James PRATT, who lived in Orange Co in 1870's and probably before that. His daughter Sadie Lelia PRATT was born in Orange Co circa 1875. His wife's name was Lidia (last name unknown). James and his family may have later moved to Albemarle County (Sadie was married in Albemarle County in 1902 to James CARVER.)

DARNELL posted by roger mitchell on Friday, February 26, 1999

Looking for info on a Percy,Ewell and Ellen. Darnell Dob,1888-1895 anything may help. There Parents where a Nimrod W. Darnell and Sarah P.Darnell Thanks Roger Mitchell

MOORE posted by Janice Koch on Sunday, February 28, 1999

MOORE I read an article that there were 9 MOORE bros. that came to Borden's Grant in Orange co, VA about 1739. They were of Irish/ Scottish nationality. I am searching for info on these Bros: William, John, Thomas, Andrew, Alexander, David, Charles, James, and Jason. They came from Ulster Ireland. I am searching for my ancestors parents, Irey Moore 1795 NC, Irish.

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