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CAMPBELL, EDWARDS, HAY posted by Cheryl Crowder on Wednesday, June 2, 1999

John Campbell (a1672-1741) said to VA from Scotland, via Ireland, in 1684. Then moved to Lancaster, PA. He married Grace or Grissela Hay in 1695. They had a son William Campbell, who had a son John Campbell (m. Ms. Edwards). The original John moved back to Orange Co, VA and died there in 1741. Does anyone have any information regarding these families?

LEE, VASS posted by Dan Vass on Sunday, June 6, 1999

I am looking for info on a Walker Vass, son of Philip Vincent Vass,Jr. Walker lived in Orange Co. and died there. He had two brothers, Thomas and Henry. Henry settled in Hanover Co. Va. and Thomas probably settled in Christian Co, Ky. If you have any info concerning Walker, Henry, or Thomas. Email me. Thanks Dan Vass. P.S. Walker did marry a Francis Lee in Orange Co. in 1815

PHILLIPINE, PLANKANBURY, RIPPETOE, STROW, TOOTWILER posted by Christina Novilla on Monday, June 7, 1999

I am seeking information about my 5th great grandfather, Henry Strow and family. The family lived in Orange Co. from at least 1795. Henry Strow was of German heritage and moved to Virginia from Pennsylvania. He was married, we believe twice. His second wife was named Mary ?. He had the following children: Henry Strow, JR Christina Strow Plankanbury John Strow Samuel Strow Elizabeth Strow Rippetoe Catharine Strow Phillipine Mary Strow Tootwiler The afore mentioned children were mentioned in Henry Strow's will dated 3/19/1800 Will Book 3 pgs.544-546. I have found many deeds and concerning this family. I would like to know where in PA the were from and where in Germany the family originated from, what was Henry's first wife's name, and any other information about the family. Thanks.

BARBER, BLUNT, CAVE posted by Nicki Beatty on Tuesday, June 8, 1999

Seek information on CHARLES BLUNT who, from 1736 - 1741, was "saxstone" of the Upper Chapel of Orange Co, VA according to the St. Mark Vestry Book. In 1734 CHARLES BLUNT's lower path is listed in the road orders of Robert CAVE and in the road orders of Robert CAVE and James BARBER for 1748. Then from 1755 until his death in 1769 CHARLES BLUNT is in Culpeper Co. Any information about CHARLES BLUNT or his marriage to Mary would be helpful.

RICHARDSON posted by Everett Richardson Tinder on Wednesday, June 9, 1999

RICHARDSON, Everett Edward: My gggrandfather born ABT 1850. Married Mary Hurlock ABT 1870. Lived in the Locust Grove area of Orange County, Virginia. Buried in Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. Would like to find parents, and any other information on Everett. Thank you.

SHEETS, THOMAS posted by Steve Lucas on Friday, June 11, 1999

I am looking for information concerning the Priddy's (sp?) Creek Cemetery near Barboursville. I believe that my great grandparents, George Thomas and Mart Sheets Thomas may be buried there. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

COLEMAN, WILLIAMS posted by Stanley Odell on Saturday, June 12, 1999

Sarah Ann Saunders was the daughter of William Saunders and Elizabeth ????(Who was she?). She was born 1718 Orange co VA. She married Robert Coleman 11-24-1740 Orange co VA. She died 1793 Culpeper co VA

TAYLOR, THOMAS posted by Lynne Brumback on Tuesday, June 15, 1999

I am looking for information on the children of Richard and Mildred Taylor Thomas of Orange Co., VA. They married August 24, 1753 in VA. Thank you!

GAINES posted by Gaines Hillix on Thursday, June 17, 1999

GAINES Robert, Orange Co, KY, USA; 1720-1763; I am looking for information, particularly the parents, of Robert Gaines, md. Ursula(unkwn surname), who died in Spotsylvania Co, KY in 1763 near the Orange county line. Given his date of birth, it is possible he was born in the section of Spotsylvania Co. that later became Orange Co. Robert Gaines had a GGrandson who was named Orange Reed Gaines, which further leads me to believe there is an Orange Co. connection. I would like to correpsond with anyone in this area that is or has done any research on the Gaines surname.

YARBROUGH posted by Dianne Conaway Blankenstein on Thursday, June 24, 1999

William & Mary Quarterly Series 1 vol 27 pp 24-7 is undated Orange County Tithe Lists - probably 1730's. On the list is Joshua YARBROUGH. Is this the same Joshua that was in Granville County, NC in 1758, Franklin County, NC in 1761, and Bute County, NC in 1771? Who is his wife? Who are his parents? Sons are Micajah, Joshua, Jr., and James. Dianne Conaway Blankenstein blankenstein@startext.net

ROEBUCK posted by Dianne Conaway Blankenstein on Sunday, June 27, 1999

George ROEBUCK was born in Virginia about 1730. He married Mary about 1754 probably Orange County, Virginia since he had deeds there at approximately that time. George died 1783 in Camden County, South Carolina. Looking for "proof" of Mary's last name and his ancestors. Dianne Conaway Blankenstein blankenstein@startext.net

JACOBS posted by Norman F. Jacobs, Jr. on Monday, June 28, 1999

I am Norman F. Jacobs, Jr. living in Hanover County, Va. I am looking for Jacobs relatives in Orange County. My father: Norman F. Jacobs, Sr., was born in Orange County 01-19-1892; his father: John Francis Jacobs born 06-28-1845, died in Orange County 06-05-1921 in Orange County; his father: James Berkley Jacobs born in Orange County 01-01-1822; his father Nathaniel Jacobs born 10-10-1780. Hope to find relatives before Nathaniel Jacobs. Thanks

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