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Posted Queries for August 1999



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HUFFMAN posted by Jack Glasgow on Sunday, August 1, 1999

Daniel HUFFMAN, b. ca 1742 Orange Co, Va. Wife was Mary ??. Can some kind soul check the History of Orange Co. to see if these people appear and if so what is said about them?

WHARTON, YOUNG posted by Ann Greene on Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Need the parents of Reuben Young born abt. 1742 in Orange co. Died 1838 in Boone Mo. married to Ann Wharton. Where was she born and who were her parents?

PORTER, WOODS posted by M. Gentry on Monday, August 9, 1999

Looking for ancestors of Charles A. PORTER, born about 1822 in Mercer Co. KY.; wed to Martha Ann WOODS in 1846. Have reason to believe there may be a link to a Charles, Abner, William, Benjamin, or Samuel PORTER listed in Orange Co, VA Land Patents(1726-1774) and Wills(1821). Please Email should you have some information. Thanks!

WILCHER, WILSHIRE, WILTSHIRE posted by Raymond S. Wiltshire on Monday, August 9, 1999

I would like to contact other researchers of the WILTSHIRE family tree. I am a descendant of William Wiltshire, b. 1765, who was living in King and Queen County in 1787 at age 21. His father may have also been named William Wiltshire. He had a brother named Joseph. He moved to Orange County about 1787, where he lived with his brother Joseph. He married Mary Gaines in 1791, probably in Orange Co. I have considerable Wiltshire family history, that I will gladly share. Ray

HONESTY posted by Pbhmh on Tuesday, August 10, 1999

I am looking for the Family of Walter and Ida Honesty. They would be from Reva, Virginia in the early 1900s. Also, could someone tell me where Reva is, state route#, etc. Any information that you may have on the Honestys will be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share.

FORTUNE, MCDANIEL, MURPHY, STERN, YARBOUGH posted by Pbhmh on Friday, August 13, 1999

I am looking for the family of Edward Stern of Orange/Culpeper, the Stern family consists of the Murphys,McDaniels,Yarboughs and Fortunes also. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

SMITH posted by Roger Smith on Saturday, August 14, 1999

John Smith arrived in Orange County in 1736 and did not like he did not have freedom of religion as he thought. The government made people take oath and John would not. He was to stand trial in 1738 but died before his trial date. Looking for this Smith that had strong religious confictions, please help.

CARTER posted by John Hurless on Tuesday, August 17, 1999

Have just obtained a picture of a Mr. Manly CARTER of Orange Va. which was taken in 1924. Mr. Carter was president of the the Virginia State Fox Hunting Association, and was Master of a hunt held in 1924. This information and picture was furnished by Mr. R. F. Nelson, director of publicity.; State Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Va. Would like to know more about Manly Carter, who is pictured mounted on a fine Virginia horse!

POINDEXTER posted by Ronald Poindexter on Tuesday, August 17, 1999

Searching for a John Poindexter who married Elizabeth Douglas. Need birth and marriage dates.It is believed that he was born in Orange County, Virginia. Also would like to have information on his father and mother.

MORRISON, ORGAN posted by Linda Doyle on Wednesday, August 18, 1999

I am doing genealogy on the MORRISON/ORGAN . andrew morrison born about 1731 belfast ireland died 9/11/1777 orange co va married mary organ born? ornage co va died ? married ca 1752 .anyone with this information would be greatful to hear from you thanks jack and linda

BERRY, ESTES, GOODALL posted by Janet Riley on Saturday, August 21, 1999

Seeking info on Lena BERRY b co 1870 married Ellis Philander ESTES 1893. He is s/o James ESTES and Jane Eliza GOODALL. Jane born Aug 1824 Orange Co Va. Thank you. Janet

BERRY, ESTES, GOODALL posted by Janet Riley on Saturday, August 21, 1999

Seeking info on Lena BERRY b co 1870 married Ellis Philander ESTES 1893. He is s/o James ESTES and Jane Eliza GOODALL. Jane born Aug 1824 Orange Co Va. Thank you. Janet

FRAZIER, MORRIS, SHIFFLETT posted by Kevin on Saturday, August 21, 1999

John FRAZIER of Orange Co. b. 1770 to 1780 m. Lucy SHIFFLETT 1811 b. about 1778. One of their sons, William b. 1818 in Orange Co. m. Ardena MORRIS from Albemarle Co., lived in Greene Co. and died in Page Co. is our descendant. We don't have absolute proof William's parents are John and Lucy. Need this info and parents of John Frazier. Included my web page which has some family lineage and history. Thanks,

STEPHENS posted by Heath Stephens on Saturday, August 21, 1999

i'm trying to track my family history. I've traced it down from father to father back to benjamin STEPHENS who was born in1724 in orange, va. He was married in 1752 in orange. Thats all i can find.

FOSTER, MOORE, MORTON, TERRILL posted by Fred Lager on Sunday, August 22, 1999

Terrill, Foster, Moore: I am currently seeking information on the family of Robert Terrill (1697) and his wife Mary Foster (1701 - 1785) of Orange Co., VA. Particularly, I am interested in their sons William and Edmund, both from whom I am directly descended. Hope to hear from you soon and I am willing to share what ever information that I do have. Fred Lager

HORNER, JAMES posted by Elouise Halpain on Sunday, August 22, 1999

Rev. Jesse JAMES married Elizabeth HORNER in Orange Co. Va. on 21 Jan 1791. Do you have any informative.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BURNS posted by D. Burns on Sunday, August 22, 1999

researching James BURNS of Orange County Va. reference 1741 any and all material relating to James would be greatly appreciated.

CHAMBERS posted by Greg Chambers on Wednesday, August 25, 1999

Researching CHAMBERS family/ies in Orange Co. prior to and immediately following Rev. War era. Specifically looking for family of David Chambers, a Scottish immigrant who arrived in Orange Co. abt. 1743-1750.

SEALS, TURMAN posted by Darlene Klonaris on Saturday, August 28, 1999

Looking for any information on the following families. James Turman Sr. b 8 May 1752 Orange Cty., VA. married 3 May 1774 Orange Cty, VA. Martha Seals b ca. 1754 Orange Cty., VA. they had the following children Martin, Seaborn, Parmelia John, Garrett, Martha, James Jr., and George. I think all of the children were born in Orange Cty., VA. before 1778. Any information would be helpful.

DAGG, FRIEND, GENTLE, LANE, NEWBY, PENNINGTON posted by Neil Smith on Tuesday, August 31, 1999

Spencer LANE (b. c1807 in ORANGE County, Virginia and d. Sept. 13, 1888 probably in Jefferson County, Illinois.) Married Margaret Jane "Nancy" DAGG c1826 in Tennessee or Virginia and married Rebecca PENNINGTON before 1836 in Barren County, Kentucky.

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