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HARRISON, LINCOLN, TALLMAN posted by Allen Donald Tallman on Friday, January 1, 1999

William Tallman born 25 Mar 1720 Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island. and he died in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, on 13 Feb 1791.  He married Anne Lincoln 20 Oct 1740 in Berks County, Pennsylvania.  This family moved from Berks County to Agusta or Rockingham County, Virginia about 1779-1780.  Both William and Anna are buried in Rockingham County, Virginia.  Anne Lincoln brother John Lincoln (called Virginia John Lincoln) is a direct Ancester of Abraham Lincoln the President.

DALHOUSE, JONES, KIRBY posted by Brent L. Rodes on Saturday, January 2, 1999

I am looking for information about the parents and of one Gabriel Jones who married a Mary P. Kirby.  This marriage produced three sibling- Miletus, Elizabeth G. and John W.  This marriage should have been ca. 1824.  Also trying to link this Gabriel Jones with the famous Gabriel Jones (1724-1806).

ROBERTSON, ZIRKLES posted by Unknown on Sunday, January 3, 1999

Looking for information on Thomas ROBERTSON, born in 1780s, married in Rockingham Co., VA in 1803 to Sarah ZIRKLES.  Son Robert I. Robertson born 1818 in Rockingham Co.

FOARD, FORD, RUNION, RUNYAN, RUNYON posted by Norman L. RUNYON on Sunday, January 3, 1999

Searching for descendants of Arnold FORD & Mary RUNYON.  They were married in Rockingham County on 28 April 1794.  Arnold was probably a son of Michael FORD.  Surname sometimes spelled FOARD.  Mary was daughter of John RUNYON.  Surname sometimes spelled RUNION or RUNYAN.  This family probably moved to Greenbrier County, VA (WV) before 1800. Probable children are John FORD (ca 1804-ca 1846) & Daniel Ford (ca 1807-1857)    I am, also, researching the Tipton FORD (ca 1774 - bef 1881) family of Brocks Gap, Rockingham County, VA.

MIDDLETON posted by Vance Middleton on Saturday, January 9, 1999

Researching the following individuals found in Rockingham county during the 1840 VA census: Middleton James Middleton Samuel Middleton John

LAY, LEIGH, MORRIS posted by Joyce Brown on Saturday, January 9, 1999

I am looking for information about William Ashby Morris, born Mar 1, 1881, died 1931, and Sarah Alice Leigh Morris from Rockingham County, outside Elkton. Sarah's parents were James Leigh, born 1865, and Rebecca Leigh, born 1866. William's parents were John Willis Morris, born Apr 12, 1850, died Dec 9, 1912, and Columbia Elizabeth Baugher Morris, born May 10, 1856, died Feb 1896. John's second wife was Rose F. Merica Morris, born Oct 1867, died Dec 2, 1953. Any information would be appreciated.

BOLE, CASHEW, DEPOY, ERMENTRAUDT, LEHMAN posted by donna maldonado on Sunday, January 10, 1999

LEHMAN, Ludwig d. 16 Mar.1820 in Rockingham, VA.  He was married to Elisabeth UNKNOWN.  Most of the children were b. in Frederick, Maryland but they all died in Rockingham VA and most married in Rockingham VA.  They seemed to arrive in Rockingham approx. 1791 +.I have lots of info. (dates & married names) on those in Rockingham, but I can't find his wife Elisabeth's maiden name.  Perhaps her death notice if she moved to Rockingham with him. Perhaps a census of 1800, if there is one.At least it would show if she was still alive.

BOWERS, CURRY posted by Linda Cox on Sunday, January 10, 1999

Bowers-Seeking information about Delores Marguerite Bowers, born September 10, 1925 in Swope, VA, married to Amos Franklin Curry on October 6, 1946, at the United Brethern Church in Harrisonburg, VA.  Children of the marriage were Linda Lou Curry, born December 6, 1948 in Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA, and Patricia Ann, born July 5, 1947.  It is believed that a sister to Bowers was named Betty. Interested in Bowers' divorce and/or other marriage records, other children, and current whereabouts or death records.     

COBB, HANKS, WHITE posted by Linda Stacy on Saturday, January 16, 1999

I am looking for Vintner COBB born in Rockingham, NC.  One of his children was John Addison COBB who married Susan WHITE, first cousin to Nancy HANKS President Abraham Lincoln's mother.  Am looking for any and all information you have ie: dates of marriages, births, deaths, wills, land grants, ect.

CONAWAY, CONWAY, LOOKADOO, LUCADO, LUCKADO posted by Carolyn Lucado Griffin on Saturday, January 16, 1999

CONAWAY/CONWAY family.  Seeking descendants of John CONAWAY born in Rockingham Co. VA. His daughter Martha Ann was born in Montgomery Co. VA about l850 and married George Washington LOOKADOO/LUCKADO/LUCADO on 25 November l865 in Montgomery Co. VA. They were my ggrandparents. Carolyn Lucado Griffin (CLGriffinY@aol.com)

BOWYER, COFFMAN, ESENWHELTER, GOOLEY, KAUFMAN, OCHILTREE, SALE, SPICER, SWARTZ, SWATS posted by Paula Markham on Sunday, January 17, 1999

Looking for parents of Eli SWARTZ(aka SWATS), b. 22Aug1823 prbly in Rocknghm Co and married Frances "Fannie" COFFMAN in Rocknghm Co 2May1844.  Children:  John W. SWARTZ, Joseph G. SWARTZ m. Margaret OCHILTREE, James B. SWARTZ m. GOOLEY, Hannah V. SWARTZ m. William H. SPICER, Jacob "Tom" Coffman SWARTZ m. Annie SALE, David Henry SWARTZ (my gr grndfthr) m. Mary Frances BOWYER, and Margaret E. SWARTZ d. 1888. I believe his parents to be a John SWARTZ of Rocknghm Co who m. Hannah ESENWHELTER in 1812 in Rcknghm Co.  I'm looking for a connect btwn Eli and John & Hannah if there is one, or to some other SWARTZ in this county.  

HILL, LEWIS posted by Logan Hill on Monday, January 18, 1999

Searching for any information in regard to Reuben G. Hill who would have lived in Rockingham County between 1812 and 1830.  He and his wife Mary (Polly) LEWIS moved to Rockingham from Monroe Co, VA (Now West VA) after 1812.  Around 1830 he moved to Giles Co, VA.  Giles Co court records show that his Rockingham holdings were sold in 1842 when his will was probated.

BREEDEN, DAVIS, MCDANIEL, MONGER, MORRIS, RODGERS, SHIFLETT, SOURS, WILLIAMS posted by Kathy D Habron on Monday, January 18, 1999

Searching for ancestors/descendants of St. Clair Williams, born abt. 1799 in Orange County.  Married Lucinda Collier (Colyer) May 27, 1818 in Orange County.  Children:  Nicholas (1823), Rena (1830), Hazelworth (1831), Mahala Frances (1832), Milton (March, 1836), Lafayette (August, 1838) and Virginius (1846).  Later moved to Rockingham County.  Known surnames of descendants include Shiflett, Morris, Monger.  In-laws include Sours, Davis, Breeden, Rodgers, and McDaniel

BIRD, CUNNINGHAM, GALL, HALSEY, HARDWAY, HAYES, HAYS, LUCE, STOCKTON posted by Terris 'Terry' C. Howard on Wednesday, January 20, 1999

I am looking for any information on the following and their descendants.  HAYS, Moses b 1735? d bef 20 Sep 1796 Augusta Co, VA m1st [VA?] (Some say Sarah) UNKNOWN.  Issue: Elizabeth 'Betsy' b abt 1761/62  Rockingham Co or Augusta Co, VA d abt 1819 Clark Co, or Concord Twp, Champaign Co, OH  m abt 1780/82 [Rockingham Co or Augusta Co, VA] John LUCE b May 1764 Roxbury, Morris, NJ d abt 1823 Clark Co, or Concord Twp, Champaign Co, OH; Mary b 25 Dec 1761? VA d (may have died in IN?) m 1783 [Fredericksville Parish, Albemarle Co, VA] Jesse STOCKTON b 4 Sep 1755 Amherst Co, VA d aft 1827 near Vernon, Jennings, IN; Hannah b Augusta Co? m [Augusta Co? VA?] unknown HALSEY; James Sr. b abt 1761 Augusta Co?,VA d 11 Dec 1812 Albemarle Co,VA m 1 Jan 1782 [Albemarle Co, VA by Benjamin Burgher] Mary 'Molly' BUSTER b abt 1765 Albemarle Co, VA d abt 1820 Albemarle Co, VA; Isaac b Augusta Co? d 1804 Indian Nation m [Augusta Co?, VA?] Mary MITCHELL [daughter of Kent MITCHELL d 1794 VA?; ! Richard b Augusta Co? m 24 Jan 1793 [Augusta Co, VA] Rachael RISK b abt 1773 and may have moved to KY; Winsted b Augusta Co? m? Barbara HOUSE.  HAYS, Moses m2nd 28 Oct 1780 [St. Thomas' Parish, Orange Co, VA] Sarah PETTY b bef 1765 d aft 30 Sep 1815 & bef 2 Jan 1816 Pendleton Co, VA. Issue: William, Sr. b 1781 Augusta Co, VA d abt 1844 LaSalle Co, IL m 16 Nov 1803 [Bath Co, VA] Susannah CUNNINGHAM b abt 1785 VA? d abt 1832 Randolph Co, VA; George b 30 Jan 1789 Augusta or Randolph Co, VA d 11 Nov 1865 Harding, Randolph, WV m 2 Dec 1824 [Randolph Co, VA] Mary 'Polly' VANSCOY b 7 Apr 1804 Randolph Co, VA d 19 Jan 1891 WV; Susannah b Augusta Co? d bef 30 Sep 1815 Pendleton Co?, VA m 1 Nov 1806 [Pendleton Co, VA] John HARDWAY; Nancy b abt 1793 Augusta Co?, VA d b/t 1870/1880 Kanawha District, Braxton Co, WV m 19 Jan 1813 [Pendleton Co, VA] Henry CUNNINGHAM b 1791 Pendleton County, VA d 1863 Kanawha District, Braxton Co, WV; Sarah 'Sally' b b/t 1785/94 Augusta Co? VA d 21 Jan 1815 Bath or Pendleton Co? VA m 7 Jan 1814 [Pendleton Co, VA] John GALL b 7 Nov 1790 Rockbridge Co? VA; Margaret 'Peggy' b 3 Apr 1793 Augusta Co?, VA ! [twin] d 19 Apr 1871 Trivoli, Peoria, IL  m 3 Mar 1814 [Pendleton Co, VA] John BIRD III b 4 Nov 1792 Pendleton Co, VA d 12 May 1869 Trivoli Twp, Peoria, IL; daughter b 3 Apr 1793 Augusta Co?, VA [twin] d very young in Augusta Co?, VA.  If you have any information, please contact me.

ANDES, BRENEMAN, BURNER, FRANK, LOKER, MILLER, NISWANDER, SHOWALTER, SWECKER posted by Barb Christie on Wednesday, January 20, 1999

Samuel NISWANDER  was born 10 Nov 1808 in Virginia, probably Rockingham County.  He married BARBARA BURNER, born 29 March 1815 in Rockingham County, Virginia. Their children all born in Rockingham: ISAAC, who married BARBARA FRANK LYDIA, who married ABRAHAM SWECKER JACOB, who married CATHERINE MILLER JOSEPH, who married MARY SHOWALTER BARBARA ANN,  who married PETER BRENEMAN - my greatgrandparents CATHERINE, who married JOHN ANDES REBECCA, who married CARDEL LOKER then JOHN LINCOLN By 1880 most but not all of them had moved to Iowa.  I am very interested in contacting any descendants of this family.

MARTZ, MILLER posted by Sally Mosholder on Thursday, January 21, 1999

MILLER, WELLINGTON   Searching for parents, siblings of Wellington Miller b. abt 1818, Rockingham Co., Va.  Married Rebecca Martz, 1841, Rockingham Co.,Va.  Wellington and Rebecca migrated to Licking Co., Ohio , here by the 1850's.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.  Have quite abit on the Martz family if any one is interested. Sally

ERWIN, FAIN, FLEMING, HISER, PHILIPS posted by Gail Carter on Friday, January 22, 1999

Need info on Isaac FLEMING m. Frances Philips l3 Aug. 1806 - Bondsman John FAIN, minister Benjamin ERWIN.

YANCEY posted by Sue Moyer Chism on Monday, January 25, 1999

Searching for information on the family of William Layton YANCEY, born 1754 in Rockingham County, Virginia. Would especially like to know the names of his parents/siblings. This information might be able to help me tie two families together: those of Yancey and Shafer. Any information deeply appreciated.  Thank you.

BOWMAN, KESLER posted by John A. Bowman on Monday, January 25, 1999

Would like information on Benjamin Bowman , listed as being from Rockingham Co.Va., in U.S. Land Patent Reference .. He is my GGGrandfather and I am trying to find his parents and siblings .He married Catherine Kesler and they came to Ohio abt. 1812 .He was born 8/29/1791 and died 11/04/1849 in Fairfield Co.,Ohio. Any information would be greatly appreciated .

FITSWATER, FITZWATER, SOURS, SOWERS posted by Bobbi Dingus on Tuesday, January 26, 1999

Julia Fitzwater b.26 Jan.1856 pb.Dovesville, Rockingham County, VA.   dau. of George Fitzwater and Elizabeth ?. George poss. the son of George Fitzwater-Fitswater and Mary Ann ?.  Julia was the third wife of Christian Sours-Sowers b. 10 Feb. 1847 of Page County, VA. the son of Joseph Sours-Sowers and Eliza Clara Smith. Seek to exchange info with others.

MURTLE, MYRTLE posted by Terrie Reichling on Wednesday, January 27, 1999

Interested in any information on the James MYRTLE(MURTLE) family found in the 1870 Rockingham Co,VA census - p.287, H-133. Family members include: Columbia, Millie J., Ella F., Alice A., and James (son).

BOWLES, RICE posted by Sara B. Bowles on Thursday, January 28, 1999

I would like information about a Captain David BOWLES who was in the Revolutionary War and is maybe buried in an old Rockingham Co., VA., cemetary. He probably died in the late 18th century or the early 19th one. Perhaps he had a daughter who lived there. Specifically looking for faith and will records.-Sara

ALLISON posted by Art Michaelis on Saturday, January 30, 1999

My 2g grandfather Edward Lee ALLISON was born in VA in 1829 and I am looking for his family. In the 1830 census for Rockingham Co. there was only one ALLISON listed with male children under 5, Robert ALLISON. Does anyone have information on the children of this gentleman? I would appreciate hearing from you even if Edward is not among the children so that I can eliminate the family as a possibility. Thank you and "Good Hunting" to everyone!

CURRY, KOOGLER posted by Brent L. Rodes on Sunday, January 31, 1999

Looking for information on the parents and ancestors of Mary Frances Curry who married James William Koogler in Rockingham Co., VA ca. 1860. 

BOWMAN, RHODES, RODES posted by Brent L. Rodes on Sunday, January 31, 1999

Looking for the parents and ancestors of Franie Bowman (born 3/16/1811- death 6/23/1894) who married John Rodes(Rhodes) on 11/19/1829 in Rockingham County, VA

LINEWEAVER, RHODES, RODES posted by Brent L. Rodes on Sunday, January 31, 1999

Looking for the parents and ancestors of Frances Lineweaver (born 6/30/1845- death 3/30/1887) who married David E. Rodes on 2/28/1867 in Rockingham County, VA

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