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CONN, ELI, ELY posted by Dennis McFerran on Sunday, August 1, 1999

Adam Eli CONN was born in Rockingham in 1802. He was son of Samuel CONN and Mary MEYERS. I can't seem to find anything about this family at all however the ELI (or ELY) as a middle name keeps showing up for generations so I suspect there is a tie to that family.

HINEGARDNER, PENCE posted by Lois Schmidt on Tuesday, August 3, 1999

Looking for info on an John Hinegardner of Rockingham Co VA. He married a Mary ?. They had 1 child that I know of a Samuel Hinegardner M: Hannah Pence.

PENCE, PRICE posted by Lois Schmidt on Tuesday, August 3, 1999

Looking for info on an John Pence of Rockingham Co VA. He married a Delilah Price and had 4 children, Hannah, Sara C., Amanda and Issac.

COFFMAN, HINEGARDNER, JONES posted by Lois Schmidt on Tuesday, August 3, 1999

Looking for info on an Ellanora H Jones of Rockingham Co VA. She married a Joseph Coffman and had at least 2 sons I have found so far. A Charles Coffman (a twin) M: Anna Hinegardner and Lafayette Coffman M: Bertha Lokey.

COFFMAN, HINEGARDNER, JONES, LOKEY posted by Lois Schmidt on Thursday, August 5, 1999

Looking for info on an Ellenora H. Jones married Joseph Coffman of Rockingham Co VA. She would have lived sometime in the mid 1800's. They had 2 sons that I know of Charles Coffman married Annie Hinegardner and Lafayette Coffman married Bertha Lokey. Charles was a twin but don't the name possibly a female. Need any informaation available.

BAKER, CLAYPOOL posted by Ken Burroughs on Friday, August 6, 1999

Searching for ancestry of Aaron Baker born abt 1780, married Rachel Claypool, moved from Rockingham Co, Va to Licking Co, OH 1803, died there Feb 1840.

CONNER, CONNOR, CUNNINGHAM, MONROE posted by sblock on Sunday, August 8, 1999

Seeking info. on NANCY JANE CUNNINGHAM, per family lore she was born in ROCKINGHAM CO., VA. probably ca. 1772-1796. Also per later descendants, she had some Native American blood in her line. She was described as a "small, very Irish looking woman" by one of her grandsons. She married EDMUND/EDWARD CONNER/CONNOR, date and place unknown at this time. At least one child of marriage is PATRICK DOHERTY/DOUGHERTY CONNER/CONNOR, b. ca. 1812-1813 in OHIO, possibly HAMILTON CO., OH. An EDMUND CONNER and PATRICK CONNER are both listed in HAMILTON CO. OH census for 1830. PATRICK D. CONNER/CONNOR m. 1st? to JANE MONROE, related to PRESIDENT JAMES MONROE. She died in childbirth March 6, 1844 in ATHENS CO., OH, after giving birth to BENJAMIN MONROE CONNER/CONNOR on March 3, 1844. JANE MONROE CONNER/CONNOR also is most likely the mother of these other children -- FERNANDO CONNER/CONNOR, b. abt. 1833 in OH, served in Civil War; AMANDA M. CONNER/CONNOR, b. abt 1841-42 in OH, possibly d. between 1850-1860; and WINTER D. CONNER/CONNOR b. abtt. 1843-43 in OH. WINTER D. CONNER/CONNOR was killed in the Civil War. NANCY JANE CUNNINGHAM CONNER/CONNOR died in ATHENS CO., OH ca. 1858-1860.

posted by Tom Pierce on Sunday, August 8, 1999

Can anyone tell me the location of New Haven in the 1810 Rockingham County census. Thanks, Tom Pierce

ARGENBRIGHT, MILLER posted by Ray Miller on Monday, August 9, 1999

My great grandfather was from a town in Rockingham County called Daphne. He is buried at an old Dunkard Church there. His name is Alfred Alexander Argenbright. Looking for some additional info on him. I have come up with very little.

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 married Mary Gaines in 1791. He moved to Orange Co. in about 1796. Subsequently, he and his young family moved to Rockinghma Co. I have considerable Wiltshire family history, that I will gladly share. Ray

BOWERS, CUMMINS, MCCRACKEN posted by Cort Sims on Wednesday, August 11, 1999

I am researching the families of Moses CUMMINS, Thomas CUMMINS and Mary (BOWERS)CUMMINS and Elizabeth (MCCRACKEN) CUMMINS who lived in Rockingham County Virginia before 1820 and then moved to Licking County Ohio. I am looking for others researching the same family.

DECKHERT posted by Eve Olson on Sunday, August 15, 1999

Does any have info on the newspaper "The Spirit of the Valley"? Deckhert was the Editor

JONES, MCDANIEL posted by Vivian Bond on Wednesday, August 18, 1999

John Jones born Rockingham Co, 1819. Married Elizabeth McDaniel 1845. Seeking parents of John-his father John also , mother unknown, Any help appreciated,

BEARD, KYLE posted by Etta STEPHENS WITHERS on Thursday, August 19, 1999

Searching for other descendants of Margaret BEARD b. in Rockingham Co. to James BEARD and wife, Jane ? . Margaret was m. to John KYLE in said county in 1791. Any links are welcome. Thanks

BLOCE, BLOSE, BLOSS posted by Julie K. Yancey on Friday, August 20, 1999

For anyone researching the Descendants of Georg Conrad Bloss - Germany/America 1728-1774, as am I, please contact me. For your information, there is also a new mailing list for the surname of BLOSS, BLOSE, BLOCE, and any other variants. You can access it by sending an email to BLOSS-L-request@rootsweb.com. I would still like to hear from you!

ANDERSON, BRYANT, MILLER posted by Sarah Kincaid on Friday, August 20, 1999

I am searching for William H. Anderson(b)1850 in Madison Co. Virginia, he married Betty Bryant she also was from Virginia,they were married around 1875, had three children Tildon (Samuel)Jackson Anderson (b)1876, Hiram Angus Anderson(1881) Bessie Anderson was born in Rockingham Co.(b) 1884 (d)1935 Rockingham Co. she married Charles Miller March 18,1908, in Rockingham Co.,she worked for a Col. Robert Anderson until she married, she had an adopted son named Melvin Miller, I am trying to find marriage information on this William Anderson and Betty Bryant, I think they were married in Rockingham Co. because this seems to be where the children were born, Although William Anderson was born in Madison Co. Virginia.

DRIVER, SMITH posted by John S. Smith on Saturday, August 21, 1999

I am looking for any ideas as to tracing family of John S. SMITH in Rockingham County ca 1770 -1780 Married to Barbara. I believe they lived in and around Timberville or Tenth Legion. One son was John L. Smith who married into the DRIVER family of Rockingham. Many of these decendants later went to the Iowa territory in 1850. Any web sites that may have data that you know of. Believe these Smith's lived in the 56th militia district which is near Harrisonburg, VA Many thanks Glenn C Smith

BRIDGES posted by Tom Gerding on Saturday, August 21, 1999

i am looking for Benjamin F. BRIDGES born May16, 1932 died Dec.23. 1918 born in Rockingham Co. Va.

HUTCHEINS, MCGILLIVRAY posted by George Hutchens on Saturday, August 21, 1999

Looking for any information on Samuel HUTCHEINS (b. @1835, d.1900) and spouse Sarah MCGILLIVRAY. Both are believed to be from Harrisonburg area and died in Waynesboro/Staunton area. Thank you - George Hutchens

WOLFE posted by Mike Wolfe on Saturday, August 21, 1999

I am interested in finding the marriage records of Valentine WOLFE who was granted land in Rockingham county in 1787 by the state of Virginia. Can you tell me if these records exist and, if so, where I might have access to them. Any info or help would be appreciated. Thanks.

BRIDGES, HOOVER posted by Cheryl (bridges) Gerding on Saturday, August 21, 1999

Looking for Benjamin Steven BRIDGES born 1857 death 1943 - married Lydia Margaret HOOVER 1857-1936 . Benjamin was born in Rockingham Co. Va

GARRAD, HICKS posted by Joyce Jones on Saturday, August 21, 1999

HICKS, William b.d.abt.1758 Rockingham, wed to GARRAD, Hannah b.d.? married 6/18/1783,Rockingham Co. VA. any infor.?please e-mail THANK YOU ,Joyce

MAGALIS posted by Peggy Poe on Sunday, August 22, 1999

I am searching for MAGALIS ancestors who, I believe, lived in the Rockingham County area from 1879 through 1894 (?). Great grandmother Anne Harper Magalis wife of Richard M. Magalis died in 1890 and was most likely buried there. Family was Lutheran. Moved to Brunswick, MD by 1894 or so...Great grandfather - Richard Magalis worked for B&O railroad, according to family stories. Any help would be appreciated.

ARMENTROUT, GLADWELL posted by Deborah Gladwell-Ham on Sunday, August 22, 1999

Both my grandparents moved from the Rockingham County area to the Carolinas after 1925 when my father was born. My father is a GLADWELL and his mother was an ARMENTROUT. I am trying to trace down both my living relatives and my ancestry as well.

BRACKMAN, PALMER posted by Doris Morgan on Monday, August 23, 1999

PALMER: Seeking information of Catherine PALMER b. 1806 in Augusta Co, VA (by this time it had become Rockingham Country) who married David Brackman in 1829. This family ended up in Greenbrier County, WV (not sure if county name was same before WV became a state). Thanks

SAYER, SAYRE, SEARS posted by Ralph Hall Sayre on Friday, August 27, 1999

George SAYRE, an expert wood crafter lived in Bridgewater, don't know dates, maybe there all his life. I estimate his time there at 1870 - 1885. I would like to hear from anyone who has information on him. Anyone who has copies of the 1860, 1870, and 1880 (and later) Rockingham County Census and would check them for George, I'd appreciate knowing. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Ralph Sayre (Buckhannon, WV)

BRYAN, WESTFALL posted by Sarah Tosh on Saturday, August 28, 1999

I am looking for parents/siblings of John Bryan b. Jan. 15, 1794 in Culpeper Co., VA d. Aug. 28, 1855 in Greenup, Cumberland Co., IL. Married Hester Jane Westfall Apr. 28, 1815 in Rockingham Co., VA. She was the daughter of either George Westfall or Jones and Lucinda Westfall. Also, anything on Hester would be helpful. I've had a lot of misinformation with this family and need to get it straightened out!

CARPENTER, SAUFLEY, SEEVLEY posted by Al Beard on Saturday, August 28, 1999

Looking for any information on Valentine Saufley, and his wife Catherine's maiden name. Could be the same. Theye were of German decent and married into the SHowalter and Carpenter familes, and also Seevley. anyhelp is appreciated.

BIRD, BOWMAN, SEVIER posted by Ed Bowman on Monday, August 30, 1999

Looking for information about Cornelius Bowman who served with Valentine Sevier in Capt Andrew Birds unit. Valentine is believed to have lived in Rockingham Co at some time. Bowman and Sevier were listed in a court martial in Bird's company in the 1760's

RIGGLEMAN, WETZEL posted by Gerald O. Riggleman on Tuesday, August 31, 1999

Seeking parents or Children of : John Riggleman (1758 - 1844) and Barbara Wetzel Riggleman Rockingham County Virgina. My Great Grandfather John Wesley Riggleman (1830 - 1926) told of his grandfather, a Hessian, who lived in Rockingham County. That Gentleman came with the Hessian army during the revolutionary war.

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