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BOWERS, KIPPS posted by Norman Pearson on Friday, October 3, 1997

Looking for anything on Philip Bowers, who married Catherine Kipps. Father is Samuel Bowers with wife of Elizabeth; or father may be John Bowers. Moved from Rockingham or Shenandoah in 1820 to Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania

BEARD, MCNEAL, MCNEILL posted by Tom McNeill on Saturday, October 4, 1997

I am looking for information about my ggg grandparents, John MCNEILL and Patience BEARD m. May 10, 1791 in Rockingham Co., VA. John is believed to have been from NC. Patience was third generation in VA. Marriage records have the spelling as McNeal. In 1820 they were in Rutherford Co., TN and had seven children. One son was named Thomas Franklin MCNEILL another was James B. MCNEILL.

SHIFFLETT, WHETZEL posted by Diana Fitzsimons on Tuesday, October 7, 1997

Looking for information on Brazeal Shifflett and Mary Catherine Whetzel who lived and died in Linville, Va. Their son, Enos Luther Shifflett (1864-1944) was my g-grandfather-in-law. Would like to have information about them and about their other children.

DAVIES, MILLER, ROBINSON posted by Laela Lindner on Wednesday, October 8, 1997

Would appreciate hearing from anyone recognizing any of the following: |James ROBINSON M: to Mary DAVIES Robinson at Philadelphia Co., PA 1719. D: ca 28 May 1751, wp Augusta Co. VA David ROBINSON Probably stayed at Linville Creek, Rockingham Co., VA James ROBINSON Removed to Rowan Co. NC ca 1755 Isaac ROBINSON. D: bef 1784 at wp Philadelphis, PA. Lived ca 1751-1770 at Linville Creek, Augusta Co., VA (Now Rockingham Co., VA) M: to Hannah MILLER Robinson 12 bef 1772, who died ca 1792, Lincoln Co., KY.

BIERLY, HARMAN, HARMON posted by George B. Griffin on Thursday, October 16, 1997

I am seeking information on my ggf Benjamin Franklin HARMON (also spelled HARMAN), born abt. 1831 in Rockingham, County; married bef. 1862 to Sarah BIERLY (possibly spelled BYERLY), born unk. Benjamin Franklin HARMON joined the 10th Virginia Infantry, Co. D, in 1861, was wounded at the Battle of Cedar Mountain, as part of Jackson's Regiment, Aug. 9, 1862. This couple had at least two children, Mary Katherine HARMON, born 9 AUG 1862 in Richmond, died 1944 in Kansas City, Mo.; and Ward HARMON, born abt. 1865, in Richmond, died unk. I believe the entire family left Virginia for the midwest and was settled in the Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS area by the late 1880s or early 1890s. I am trying to find ancestors for this couple and other relevant information.

MERICA posted by sheri williams on Thursday, October 16, 1997

Seeking information on surname MERICA. Information of any kind or source will be greatly appreciated. My great-great grandfather- Silvanus MERICA and his mother were born in Virginia. I believe that a JOHN MERICA listed in the 1840 census for Virginia could be my great-great-great grandfather but can't prove. All leads seem to point to the counties of Rockingham and Shenandoah. Again-thanks.

HOLDER, MCKOWN posted by Maxine Hobbs on Saturday, October 18, 1997

HOLDER, Thomas - Witness to will of George Teter in 1798, Pendleton Co.WV. Land grant from Augusta Co. for 400 acres in Randolph Co.WV. I'm descendant of Abraham Holder, s/o William Holder and Elizabeth McKown, b.VA circa 1782, d. Greene Co. PA 1846, who may be connected to Thomas Holder. Information on any HOLDER appreciated!

AMOS posted by Bob Amos on Wednesday, October 22, 1997

In 1855 Jesse Ellis Amos, his wife Mariah and three children, Robert Francis, Jesse Thomas and Isabella moved from Chatham, Va to Reidsville, Rockingham Co. In 1861, Jesse enlisted in the 3 NC Regiment which became the 13th. He died near Petersburg, Va. Feb.1865. Robert Francis, my grandfather moved from Reidsville in 1888 to Fayeteville. I would appreciate any information on this family.

FISCHER, KNICELEY, MCGUIRE posted by Lyn Sherwood on Wednesday, October 22, 1997

KNICELEY, Ebenezer, b. 1/28/1859, Rockingham, VA, father Ebeneazer Kniceley, b. April 8, 1822, mother Mary Ann McGuire. Married Christina Mae Fischer, b. 6/15/1875, children: Sophia Mae, Ward, Richard, Shearle, Jack, Fannie, Blanche, and Guy. Family moved to Cass, W. VA then to Illinois. Any info? thanks!

BOYLES, JACKSON, PETERS posted by Margaret Peters on Wednesday, October 22, 1997

I am interested in any information about Warner PETERS and his wife, Catherine JACKSON PETERS who were married in Rockingham Co. 16 March, 1820. I believe she was the daughter of Wm. JACKSON and Margaret BOYLES JACKSON. They were both born in VA., Warner in 1802 and Catherine in 1797. Their children were: Martha Ann, b 1820; James H., b 1824; Mary C., b 1825; Elizabeth E, b 1828; Sarah Jane, b 1828; Hanna A., b 1830, Warner J., b 1835. The family moved to Lisbon, Columbiana Co., OH about 1830. Thank you for your interest and assistance.

BLACK, DUNAVAN, GAY, LINDSAY, SAMUEL, WYANT posted by Randy Dunavan on Saturday, October 25, 1997

DR. SAMUEL GAY: Born about 1735, died 1811, in Hopkinsville, KY Was a surgeon (1778) during the American Revolutionary War with the 8th Congenital Regiment. Wife; Catherine M? children; Peter GAY, Samuel GAY, Catherine (Keaty) DUNAVAN, Lida O. BLACK, Polly Mary WYANT, & Mattalena LINDSAY. Dr. Gay is recorded to have live in Woodstock, Va. Then settled in Harrisonburg in 1781. Their log cabin was erected at the corner of whats now Liberty & W. Market. Dr. Gay sold the property and went to Hopkinsville, KY 1810. We wish communication with any GAY/Wyant/Lindsay - Early Virginia researchers on those associated surnames.

DONAVAN, DUNAVAN, DUNIPHAN, GAY posted by Randy Dunavan on Saturday, October 25, 1997

WILLIAM DONAVAN/DUNAVAN/DUNIPHAN Born about 1771, possibly in Culpeper County, Va. Died about 1835 in Christian County, KY. Married Keaty GAY in 1797 in Rockingham County. It is believed that William's father was named William Duniphan/Dunnavan/Donaven, a member of the Rockingham Militia during the Revolutionary War, per "The History of Rockingham County". He and his brother John are found on the tithe rolls of Rockingham County. Court records indicate that Dr. Samuel Gay was asked by the court to examined Wm. for his physical ability to earn a living by labor. This was due to wounds suffered in the Battle of Hot Water. We wish any information what so ever on Dunavans in Virginia.

CARVER, DUNN, GENTRY posted by Shirley L. Berg on Sunday, October 26, 1997

Henry GENTRY married Amanda CARVER July 8, 1860 in this Co. and trying to find family members from this. Henry's parents as listed on marriage licesne were PASCHELL & SUSAN GENTRY (may be DUNN maiden name) and Amanda's parents were JNO. W. & ELIZ'TH CARVER Any information will be appreciated.

PRICE posted by Janet Satterfield on Sunday, October 26, 1997

Does anyone know the surname of the wife of Henry Price, who lived Peaked Mountain area of Rockingham County from 1750's to 1797? Her name was either Mary Magdalina or Magdalina ?. Was she a Harmon?

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