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RIGSBY, ROSE posted by MaryEllen Rigsby on Thursday, April 1, 1999

Iam Rigsby by marriage. Since my husband was orphaned by age 13, he doesn't know much about his family. He was born in Unionville, Orange co. His father Henry Harrison b. abt 1870 d. 1949. His mother Westa Rose b. unknown d 1938. 2 sons both still living, but birth certificate says he was her 7th child.He knew 1 sister Merley?? Cook many years ago in FL. Parents may be from either WV or KY.

GRESHAM, GRISHAM, GRISSOM posted by Steve Grisham on Thursday, April 1, 1999

I understand that an appraisal exists for a Thomas Gresham from Orange County. The appraisal was supposedly dated about 1740. I would like to get a copy of the appraisal if anyone might have it. If not, I would like to find someone locally that might help me obtain a copy, and would be happy to pay for their time. Also, I am interested to know if any other records exist in the County for Gresham's or Grisham's during the 1700's to the early 1800's. Steve Grisham 13124 Morrison Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72212-3737 501-221-3533

ASHLAND, BERGEY, MILLER, SLABAUGH posted by Atlee Smith(bornTroyerJr.) on Saturday, April 3, 1999

TROYER, John S. Lived there from 1950's until his death there in 1969? in farm accident, Wife Magdalene still alive in 1981 when my father Atlee Troyer died in Henrico Co. Inventor of Grain harvester Cylinder for modern day combines and grain harvesters in late 1940's. Sold patent to Massey Harris predecessor to Massey Ferguson. Buried in Loisa Co. ? I didn't know him or my father or my half brother and sister Michael Antonio and Tamara Troyer Ashland. In search Them!

DOOLEY posted by Mary Lynn Mogan on Thursday, April 8, 1999

I am looking for a Jacob Dooley b. 1802 in VA.He was a shoemaker who migrated with part of his family (I think a George and Parmelia/Amelia Dooley) to KY and then to Illinois. He married a Malinda Miller in Bullitt Co., KY. I believe he is connected to the Henry Dooley family from Orange Co. I would appreciate any help. Thanks. Mary Lynn Mogan

KENT, MAUPIN, SNEAD, YOUNG posted by Jim Spencer on Saturday, April 10, 1999

Looking for information on James Henry Young (b. 1848, d. 1892), and his wife Sallie Anne Snead (b. 1847, d. 1911). Their children included James L. Young, Ross(er) C. Young, Tyler L. Young, Lottie Young Maupin, and Viola Young Kent. The children mostly lived in Charlottesville or Albemarle Co. There seems to be no trace of the parents in either place, but some records hint at origins in Orange Co.

MORRIS, SHIFLETT posted by Joyce Brown on Sunday, April 11, 1999

I am seeking information on Slaten Shiflett, b. 1796, d. 7 Apr 1872, and Susanna Morris, b. abt. 1795, who married on 21 Dec 1818, in Orange County, VA. Slaten is the s/o William Shiflett and Susannah "Sukey" ? . Susanna is the d/o Ikey Morris and Elizabeth ? . Believe children to be Jackson, William Jefferson, Charles Lewis and Lafayette. Slaten Morris had a second marriage to Justine Davis on 5 Apr 1827 in Orange County, VA. Susanna married Paskell Morris on 17 Oct 1826.

COWARD, COWHERD, LACY, MARTIN posted by Sarah Browder on Thursday, April 15, 1999

James Coward/Cowherd m. Eliz. ? Some say she was a Lacy. Found will of Robert Martin, who names dau. Eliz. Cowherd and think she could be his wife as James and Robert both overseers for Taverner Beale's plantation. James died 1756. Need contact with anyone on this line.

LOWER, PEARSEY posted by Patrick Pearsey on Thursday, April 15, 1999

Searching for data on family of Charles PEARSEY, born 9-28-1771 Orange Co. Va. to Charles & Martha PEARSEY. The elder Charles died in Orange Co., 1792. The younger Charles married 1798 in Orange Co. to Elizabeth LOWER (1776- ) daughter of Michael & Margaret (Lerch) LOWER. * Charles PEARSEY sold his land in Orange Co. Va., 1799 and moved eventually to Milton, Wayne Co. In. where he died May 19, 1850. His children: James b.ca.1792; William J. (1802-56), Rachel (1806-81), Catherine B. (1804-1882), Frances d.1835, Samuel J., Isaac ? and Elizabeth (1811- ), all of whom settled in Wayne Co. and Rush Co., Indiana. If you have a connection to this family, please post contact me.

HUME, JONES, MINNICK posted by Kathryn Hume on Friday, April 16, 1999

I am seeking relatives or persons with information on HUME family. Francis HUME (my gggrandfather) and Lucy JONES, married in Orange Cty in 1820; children were Benjamin (my ggrandfather) b. 1825, d. 1900, George W., Charles F., Nancy D., Lucy, and Susan. Benjamin HUME married Mary D. MINNICK; children were Joseph H. b. 1883, d. 1949, Adelaide, Cornelia E., Alice V., and George W. (my grandfather) b. 1899, d. 1934. George married Lula OLIFF, Adelaide married a MINNICK, Cornelia married John M. MINNICK (children; Raymond, Cleveland, Holly MINNICK), and Alice married Fred SULLIVAN. Cleveland MINNICK was blind and played piano. Benjamin owned land near Locust Grove in Orange. The family sold the land and left Orange around 1929.

COLEMAN, LORT, SAUNDERS posted by Stanley Odell on Saturday, April 17, 1999

Robert COLEMAN was born 1710 in VA (Where?). He was the son of Thomas COLEMAN and Mary LORT. He married Sarah Ann SAUNDERS (Where and When?). He died 1793 in Culpeper co VA. He lived in Orange co VA until the county was divided up.

BROWN, DOZIER posted by Robert Brown on Tuesday, April 20, 1999

Looking for parents and siblings of Benjamin Brown. He was born on February 17, 1763 in Orange County, VA. He served with the NC Militia during the Revolutionary War and later settled in Elberton, GA. He married Nancy Dozier, who also came from Virginia.

HEAD, HENLY, SHAFER posted by paula watts on Wednesday, April 21, 1999

Lokking for parents of Cornelius head born in 1803 and married a Mary Shafer moved from va in 1816 to guernsey co. If any ifo please contact me thanks

THOMAS posted by Steve Lucas on Friday, April 23, 1999

THOMAS - I am looking for any information concerning my maternal grandfather, James Thomas, who was born in Orange County in 1904 or 1905. He was the son of George and Martha(?) Thomas who had at least four other children (Gobel, Lottie, Rod, Elizabeth). I would appreciate any information. Thanks

TAYLOR, THOMPSON posted by Suzette Thompson on Saturday, April 24, 1999

Looking for information on the James TAYLOR and Martha THOMPSON family. James born 14 March 1675. Lived in Orange Co., Va. Suzette Thompson

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