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BLACKWELL, FOX, NEWBY posted by Sherrie Carter on Wednesday, April 1, 1998

I am interested in finding out if there was a slaveowner in Rockingham County by the name of John Fox.  Other possible names would've been Samuel Fox, or Elizabeth Fox? Blackwell.  Also, if there is any information available in Rockingham county on slaves (possible free), it would be quite helpful. Apparently, from what I can gather from a list of negroes, John Fox also had slaves in Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Augusta Counties.  He died in 1859 and in a 1839 will, had willed that all of his slaves be set free upon his death. I am looking for any slaves (mulattos) by the name (last) Newby.  Also, were there any slave owners by the name of Newby.  Again, any information you may have or be able to inform me of would be of great assistance.  Thank you.

RIGGLEMAN posted by John Riggleman on Thursday, April 2, 1998

I am now living in Omaha, Ne.  I am searching for information on my grandfather, Raleigh Riggleman.  All I know is that he died about 1933 to 1934. My father, Howard Riggleman, is the last child alive. He was around 2 years old when his father died.  Any help anyone can give would be appreciated.  Thanks

ANDERSON, BURDETTE, GREEN, LIVELY, PARKER, PORTER, TAGGART, TETER posted by Ed Greene on Saturday, April 4, 1998

I'm researching Francis Burdette GREEN b:c1786 possibly Rockingham Co., VA. His kin and/or parents possibly lived in Linvils Creek and Branch Joe's Creek area. Land Survey for Augusta /Rockingham Co., VA shows a Francis GREEN on 24 Dec 1770, again 19 Dec 1771 and 24 Feb 1787 Adjacent to Francis GREEN land in this same time and area of VA other GREEN neighbors were James GREEN, Robert GREEN and Hugh GREEN. Also an Ezekial GREEN lived near them in Augusta Co., VA. My GREEN families during that c1750-1790 period lived near the TETER families in VA, then in later years they traveled together and intermarried in Randolph Co., IL and Monroe Co., IL. On his tombstone it reads SIR Francis Burdette GREEN and no one in family can figure out where the SIR came from either! Any information would be appreciated. I'm willing to share the information that I have; other family names: LIVELY, BURDETTE, PORTER, TAGGART, PARKER, TETER and ANDERSON.

DYE posted by john c butler on Sunday, April 5, 1998

I am looking for information on a Brown Dye who was born about 1755 in Middlesex County, NJ.  He moved with his father Vincent Dye and his 14 brothers and sisters to Prince William County VA around 1782.  He is said to have moved to and died in Rockingham County. I would really appreciate any information that may be available

GIBSON, GILBERT posted by Carol Forsgren on Thursday, April 9, 1998

Looking for information on Felix GILBERT of Rockingham co. in 1740-1800's Parents, brothers, and sisters. Also looking for Henry Beverly GIBSON.

HUDGINS, VINCENT posted by Leslie Vincent on Monday, April 13, 1998

I am searching for information (parents, siblings, etc.) on Leona Allan HUDGINS, born 1881 in Grottoes, Rockingham County, VA.  She was married to Marcine VINCENT in 1905 in Marion County, West Virginia, and lived there until she died in 1949.

SHOEMAKER posted by Kay Martin on Wednesday, April 15, 1998

Peter SHOEMAKER owned land in Rockingham Co., VA in 1789. His one known daugher, Rachel, m. her first cousin, Martin SHOEMAKER, s/o Simon SHOEMAKER. Both Martin and Rachel died in Highland Co., OH.. Known children of Martin and Rachel: Mary M., Martin Jr., David and Solomon. Need all of their children / mothers / siblings / etc.. Thanks!

ARNOLD, BOTT, BUTT posted by Unknown on Wednesday, April 15, 1998

Seeking information on Michael Butt/Bott who married Elizabeth Arnold in Rockingham Co.2/3/1814 Any info on either party greatly appreciated. Thank You

SWISHER posted by Diane G. on Thursday, April 16, 1998

Seeking any reference to any SWISHER living in Rockingham Co. prior to 1800.  Have info of a John Swisher in or near Keezletown about 1791. Were there any others with that surname or similar spellings? Need dates/any info will be greatly appreciated.

GRAHAM, NEISCHWANDER posted by Unknown on Thursday, April 16, 1998

John Graham b.1785 in Rockingham Co. VA, m.Susanna Neischwander and moved to Fairfield Co., Ohio in 1820.  John Graham’s father came to Rockingham Co. from Killwinning Scotland in 1750. 

BOWERS, BOWMAN posted by Nancy Allen on Friday, April 17, 1998

Looking for information on the following children of Shem and Mary Margaret (Bowman) Bowers who were married in Rockingham Co., VA on 22 Dec 1831:  Leannah b. 1836, William b. 1839, and Sarah b. 1841.  

BOWERS, MILLER posted by Nancy Allen on Friday, April 17, 1998

Looking for information on the following children of Christian and Sarah "Sally" (Miller) Bowers who were married in Rockingham Co., VA on 5 Nov 1829:  Samuel "Shem" b. 1830, Isaac b. 1833, John b. c1837, Jacob Thomas b. 1840, William b. c1842, and Sarah E. b. c1846.  

RAWLEY posted by Lou Moses   on Saturday, April 18, 1998

William RAWLEY lived Rockingham County as early as 1795, had son Reuben, Reuben RAWLEY had sons Tilmon, John, Noah and Reuben & possib. others also had daus. one named Mary &____.  Looking for information re William RAWLEYS residence before Rockingham Co.  There was also a James RAWLEY in 1797 Rockingham tax lists.  He might have been a brother to either William or Reuben?

ADAMS, DANIEL, FIFER posted by Joe Adams on Sunday, April 19, 1998

I am looking for the ADAMS (William, Thomas, Samuel, or David) in the late 1700s and early 1800s in Rockingham County. Also, looking for the DANIEL(S) (Joseph, Michael, Anthony or John) in late 1700s and early 1800s in Rockingham County. Also, looking for the FIFER (George, John, Peter, Joseph or Jacob) in late 1700s and early 1800s in Rockingham County. Thank you.

FRIDLEY, JONES posted by Beth Evans-Fridley on Tuesday, April 21, 1998

Seeking ANY info. on John FRIDLEY and Hannah JONES who were married in Rockingham County on November 07, 1817.  John died in 1866 in Alleghany Co. VA . Would like to know who John's parents were.  Also any info. on their son James Fridley or any other children they may have had.  James was born in Rockingham Co. in 1826 and may have died during the Civil War.  He and his wife, Martha Bess were married in Alleghany Co. on February 16, 1857. 

KNIGHTON, MCDANIEL posted by David Knighting on Tuesday, April 21, 1998

Seeking info regarding the parentage or place of birth of Meredith Knighton (also spelt Knighten, Nighton or Knighting).  He first appears in a deed in 1837 in what's now Greene County. In 1838 he married Malinda McDaniel, daughter of Zachariah, in Rockingham County. They had the following children-Susan, Margaret, Zachariah Jackson, Andrew, William Noah, Joseph Conrad "Coon", Daniel and John Wesley. Meredith died in 1889, Buried in Maiden Cemetery in Beldor Hollow near Elkton. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

HARRISON, HENTON, WARREN posted by John Polhemus on Tuesday, April 21, 1998

Michael Warren and his wife, Catherine (Henton) Warren, purportedly moved to Rockingham County circa mid 18th century.  Married circa 1745 in Berks Co., PA, one of their 14 children, Thomas Warren, born c1770, married in 1793, Elizabeth Harrison.  Can anyone add to this picture in terms of ancestors or descendants of these Warrens.  Just the name of a town would be a great help. Thank you

HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, RAILSBACK posted by John H. Huffman, Sr.  on Thursday, April 23, 1998

I am currently looking for Huffman or Hoffman Family in Rockingham County, Virginia. More directly at my Ambrose Huffman, he had married to Mary Railsback approx. 1782. I have a letter dated 1899 indicates that Ambrose was a resident of the county. Anyone with information and would like to also have my infor as well I will share every thing. Thanks in advance!

HARMON, HERRMANN posted by Rich Harmon on Thursday, April 23, 1998

I descend through a John Harmon who died in Greene County Tn. in 1838. It is believed John was born in Va. between 1750 and 1760. I feel he may be the son of Jacob Harmon Jr. Jacob had a son John Adam born in 1755 he was baptized at the Peaked Mountain Church. The spelling of the name then was "Herrmann" (Jacob Herrmann (Harmon) Jr. was the son of Jacob Herrmann Sr. born 1693, came to America 1733)  Thank you, any help would be great.

ARGABRIGHT, BLACK, CLEMMER, SCHWARTZ, SWARTS, SWARTZ posted by Sharon Black Egolf on Sunday, April 26, 1998

Frederick SCHWARTZ b. ca 1720-1740, He lived in Milita district #3, He was of German descent. His wife was Salome or Solomon. They were the sponsers in the Frieden Church Records of  his son Frederick BLACK and Anna Marie ARGABRIGHT , as well as being mentioned as sponsers in other Argabright entries. His son Frederick and family moved to Preble County, Ohio in the early 1800's. His son, Frederick b. 3 Nov. 1761, and died in Preble County Ohio on 1 May 1816. Also in Rockingham County, Salome BLACK married a George CLEMMER, she possibly is Frederick Schwartz's granddaughter. There was also an Elizabeth BLACK who married George ARGABRIGHT in Rockingham Co, who possibly was a sister to Frederich Schwartz. Thanks

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