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RIORDAN, STAPLES posted by Donna on Saturday, May 1, 1999

I am looking for info on Lafayette W. RIORDAN and his wife Sarah STAPLES. Sarah died in 1912 and is buried somewhere in Orange. Would like info on Lafayette. He died 1889 or 1890. thanks

BRIDWELL, BUSH, REYNOLDS posted by Sam Redding on Saturday, May 1, 1999

Bush Query I am trying to determine the parentage of Phoebe Bush Reynolds who married Joseph Reynolds in Hart County, Kentucky in 1829. I have the following clues and would appreciate anyone’s suggestions: Joseph and Phoebe Bush Reynolds named their first daughter Lydia Bridwell Reynolds and there first son William Tandy Reynolds. Lydia was the name of Joseph’s sister, and William was the name of his brother, so it is possible that the names came from that side of the family. But Bridwell and Tandy, the middle names, may provide the link to the right Bush family. William (Captain Billy) was born in June 26, 1746 in Orange County, Virginia and died in 1815 in Clark County, Kentucky. He married Frances Tandy Burris (b. 1762 d. 1828) on December 9, 1778 in Orange County, William and Francis were married in 1778, and they had nine children: 1.William Tandy b. 1787 in Clark County, KY d. 1846 (or 1835) in Sangamon County, Illinois; m. Sarah Mathews on May 23, 1806 in Barren County, Kentucky. 2.Willis Allen b. 1797 d. 1856 m. Malinda Robinson Welsh in 1821 3.Elcana b. 1783 d. 1847 m. 1st Polly Sweeney in 1809; Elcana m. 2nd Mary Polly Stone in 1827 4.Cynthia b. 1790 d. 1870 m. 1st Thomas T. Bush in 1809; Cynthia m. 2nd Zachariah Elkin in 1833 5.Frances Tandy b. 1781 d. 1841 m. George Giddings in 1802 6.Luana (Suana?) b. 1792 d. ?? m. Christopher Morrow in 1816 7.Polly b. 1794 d. ?? m. 1st Richard Stittes m. 2nd Ben Hieronymous 8.Jane b. 1800 d. 1852 m. Pleasant Bush in 1816 9.Thomas Jefferson b. 1801 d. 1823 never married Phoebe Bush Reynolds was married in 1829, so we might assume she was born about 1810. She could have been the daughter of William Tandy and Sarah Mathews Bush, although their only child of record was E. B. Bush, born in 1809 in Barren County, Kentucky. [Hart County, where Phoebe was married, was carved from Barren County in 1819.] This would have been the right time and place to be Phoebe’s family, but we have no proof. Here is another possibility. Thomas Bush married Liddy Breadwell in Orange County, Virginia on March 22, 1802. Thomas Bush died in the 1820s in Hart County, Kentucky, where Phoebe Bush later married Joseph Reynolds. Dorcas Bush was the daughter of Thomas and Lydia Bush. She was born in old Barren County in 1805 and died in Hart County on November 14, 1853. She married George Waggoner and they named a daughter Phoebe, born in 1845 (the year our Phoebe died). Who was this Thomas Bush? How was he related to William Bush? And then there are the German Bushes. Hannah Bush was born in 1777, maybe in Virginia, the daughter of Christopher Bush and Hannah Davis. She married Ichabod Radley in 1794 in Hardin County, Kentucky (where Joseph and Phoebe lived at one time). Ichabod Radley was the son of Ichabod Radley and Phoebe Broadwell. The Radley-Bush children were born in Hardin County, KY, and most married and/or died in Coles County, IL between 1837 and 1858. Note the name Phoebe Broadwell. Note also that Joseph and his second wife, Lydia Burton, spent a winter in Coles County in 1854. Thus, we have a third possibility; that Phoebe was a daughter of one of Hannah’s brothers.

MADISON, TAYLOR posted by Evelyn on Tuesday, May 4, 1999

Can somebody tell me exactly how Presidents James Madison and Zachary Taylor were related?

HODGE, WINSTEAD posted by Jeannine Hodge on Thursday, May 6, 1999

Hodge Marriage Location? John Hodge married Elizabeth Windseeth in 1737. The location was recorded: "North River, Shenandoah, Vulgo, Cockel Town in Orange County, in the Colony of Virginia." Marriage recorded in St. James Church, Lancaster Co. PA. Does anyone know the current location of this marriage? (Chicago Newberry Library Old Map Collection does not show it.)

HOGG posted by Gene Rooks on Saturday, May 8, 1999

Who was Capt. HOGG of Hogg's Rangers in Orange Co., VA 1755/56 during the French-Indian Wars? Was he related to Lewis HOGG who died in Frederick Co. VA in 1747? Please reply to GeneRooks@prodigy.net Gene in Gotha,

ACRE, ACRES, ACRU, CARVER posted by Louise Galaska on Tuesday, May 11, 1999

Seeking info on CARVERS and ACRU/ACRE/ACRES of Orange Co, esp: Isaac N. and Sarah Webb Carver, orig of Albemarle, lived in Orange Co after about 1880 with their children: Ollie, Sarah, James, Lewis, Issac, Frances. Seeking info on Fanetta (spelling?)Carver Acru/Acre/Acres, of Gordonsville, who rept the death of Isaac N. Carver in Orange Co in 1914. Ollie Carver of Gordonsville rept the death of his mother also in 1914.

CARVER posted by Louise Galaska on Tuesday, May 11, 1999

Seeking info on CARVERS and ACRU/ACRE/ACRES of Orange Co, esp: Isaac N. and Sarah Webb Carver, orig of Albemarle, lived in Orange Co after about 1880 with their children: Ollie, Sarah, James, Lewis, Issac, Frances. Seeking info on Fanetta (spelling?)Carver Acru/Acre/Acres, of Gordonsville, who rept the death of Isaac N. Carver in Orange Co in 1914. Ollie Carver of Gordonsville rept the death of his mother also in 1914.

FOUSHEE, STEWARD posted by Becky on Thursday, May 13, 1999

Researching a Charles foushee who lived in Orange Co., VA. in the 1750s, but moved to Orange Co., NC by 1757. Here is what I know. I need the birth place of Charles if known & some information on his son Joseph: 1. CHARLES2 FOUSHEE , (1) (UNKNOWN1)1 died 1757. He married SUSANNAH UNKNOWN. Children of CHARLES FOUSHEE and SUSANNAH UNKNOWN are: 2. i. JOSEPH3 FOUSHEE , (1). ii. WILLIAM FOUSHEE. iii. CHARLES FOUSHEE , (2). Generation No. 2 2. JOSEPH3 FOUSHEE , (1) (CHARLES2, UNKNOWN1)2. He married UNKNOWN. Child of JOSEPH FOUSHEE and UNKNOWN is: 3. i. JOSEPH4 FOUSHEE , (2), b. 1755-1756; d. July 17, 1820, Chatham Co., NC. Generation No. 3 3. JOSEPH4 FOUSHEE , (2) (JOSEPH3, CHARLES2, UNKNOWN1)3 was born 1755-1756, and died July 17, 1820 in Chatham Co., NC. He married HAPPY STEWART 1787-1788, daughter of CHARLES STEWART and ELIZABETH UNKNOWN. Any sugesstions are most welcomed. Becky

BUTLER posted by Sharon Thomas on Friday, May 14, 1999

Looking for parents of Edward Alexander BUTLER, born 7 Aug 1880 in Orange County, Virginia. He married Mary Gardiner (SP?) and at some point moved to Alexandria County (now Arlington). He was a carpenter by trade. Any info appreciated. My brother is looking for his roots and I am trying to help.

COOPER, LANDRUM, MILLS, PERRY, SMITH, TANDY posted by Philip Alfeld on Friday, May 14, 1999

I am researching the following Orange County families: Stephen J.K. Smith, died 1784; James Smith, died 1822; James Cooper, died 1799; Mary (Landrum?) Cooper, his wife, died 1830; Henry Tandy, died 1809, and his wife Ann Mills, died 1810; Pierce Perry, died 1780s; James Perry, died 1814, and his wife Ann Tandy (1768-1853). Will exchange information.

GENTRY, HARVEY posted by Daniel Harvey on Monday, May 17, 1999

Looking for any and all information on William Harvey, Sr., born in Orange County, VA in 1749. He married Lenah or Leah Gentry (b. 1749 in Orange Co., VA) circa 1776, fought in the Revolutionary War, moved to North Carolina after the war, and then moved on to Roane County, TN where he died in 1836. Their children were William, Jr., Jonathan, Lemuel, Thomas, Robert,Marmaduke, Polly, Sally (or Sarah), Fanny, and Lucy Ann.

CLARK, GRAHAM posted by Sherry Clark Young on Thursday, May 20, 1999

John F. Clark married Josephine Graham on January 22, 1861 in Orange, VA from new Mormon website. Need to confirm is SAME as John T. Clark born 1835 in Richmond, VA and died 12/17/1917 in DC. Their son, Thomas Crittenden Clark born about 1865 in Richmond, VA. Any parents info appreciated. Thank you!

BOWLES, BRAGG, CARVER posted by Louise Galaska on Friday, May 21, 1999

Seeking info on Olivia CARVER, prob born in Albemarle and believed to have moved with her family to Orange Co VA. Married a BRAGG and had at least one son, Bobby BRAGG. Her father was probably Isaac N Carver (his wife was Sarah WEBB BOWLES)and siblings may have included Isaac N (Jr.), Arthur, Ollie, Virginia, John R., James Edward, and Esther/Ethel CARVER. It is possible that Isaac Carver (Sr) was her brother rather than her father. Any info appreciated. Louise Galaska

BOWLES, CARVER posted by Louise Galaska on Friday, May 21, 1999

Seeking info on Olivia CARVER, prob born in Albemarle and believed to have moved with her family to Orange Co VA. Married a BRAGG and had at least one son, Bobby BRAGG. Her father was probably Isaac N Carver (his wife was Sarah WEBB BOWLES)and siblings may have included Isaac N (Jr.), Arthur, Ollie, Virginia, John R., James Edward, and Esther/Ethel CARVER. It is possible that Isaac Carver (Sr) was her brother rather than her father. Any info appreciated. Louise Galaska

BOWLES posted by Louise Galaska on Friday, May 21, 1999

Seeking info on Olivia CARVER, prob born in Albemarle and believed to have moved with her family to Orange Co VA. Married a BRAGG and had at least one son, Bobby BRAGG. Her father was probably Isaac N Carver (his wife was Sarah WEBB BOWLES)and siblings may have included Isaac N (Jr.), Arthur, Ollie, Virginia, John R., James Edward, and Esther/Ethel CARVER. It is possible that Isaac Carver (Sr) was her brother rather than her father. Any info appreciated. Louise Galaska

WHITE posted by H. Price on Saturday, May 22, 1999

WHITE, TOBIAS Tobias White received headright May 18, 1735 in Orange Co VA. He was from England. I would like to have any information on Tobias White: spouse, children, dates, places etc. What ship did he arrive on and at what port did he arrive?

BARBER, BARBOUR, RUSSELL posted by Gina Benson on Friday, May 28, 1999

Im looking for Barbours of Orange county. George Barbour born 1821 has me stumped. I don't know when he left,but he ended up in Indiana,where he married Lucinda Russell.

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