Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, Queries
1996

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Looking for BULLUCK/BULLOCK, small farm township of Spotsylvania. Marriage connections to Van Mason, Samuel Payne, a civil war veteran. Any help appreciated.
J. Abbott (judiabbott@aol.com)
Sun Dec 29 06:10:48 1996

Looking for information on ARCHULIS BOWKER who lived in Spotsylvania around 1730 - 1750
Larry W. Gray (lwgray@ssi.parlorcity.com)
Fri Dec 27 18:52:11 1996

I am looking for NICHOLAS HAWKINS, son of ALEXANDER HAWKINS, SR. I know he was born and died in Spotsy Co., VA. (1700-1754). Need info on Alexander and wife, MARY. Also info on Nicholas wife, ELIZABETH. Nicholas was buried in St. George's Parish.
Georgia Owens (mowens@gtwn.net)
Sat Dec 28 07:33:41 1996

ELIZABETH WINSLOW PARKER - b. 2/17/1792 (Bowling Green?) m. Francis Julian Wiatt 10/31/1811 d. 3/5/1852. I have information on both the Winlsow and Parker families of Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania, but I can't place Elizabeth. Query - Who are the parents of Elizabeth Winslow Parker?
Mike Wolf (mwolf@bellsouth.net)
Wed Dec 25 14:59:51 1996

Elisha, his brother Richard, John and William SORRELL are listed as revolutionary soldiers from Caroline. Elisha's father, a William Sorrell, was a veteran of Braddock's campaign in 1755. Was he also from Caroline? I would like to contact anyone with an interest in any of the SORRELL families of Caroline. Dale Mueller
Dale Mueller (navygrog@aol.com)
Sun Dec 22 07:48:32 1996

JOHN STRATTON b. 1790 m. ELIZABETH SORRELL in Spotsylvania Co. Va. in 1809.This couple soon migrated to Mercer Co. Ky. Both died in KY - JOHN in 1873, ELIZABETH in 1878. Does anyone know the parents of this couple?
I need help. SMITTY
H. Crossfield (Smitty@dcr.net)
Tue Dec 17 15:23:06 1996

I am looking for family members of William MARTIN born ca. 1735. We have seen evidence of an Abraham Martin and a John Martin but we have no idea how they were related. William bought land on Cedar Creek in 1759 but his son (Thomas) was born in Brunswick Co. in 1756. Abraham bought land on Wildcat Creek in 1759.
Jeffrey Lee Martin (martin@fairind.com)
Tue Dec 3 14:11:00 1996

Researching Moses ESTES b abt 1732 in England or VA--had sons Natnaniel (b abt 1777), and Bethlehem and Galant. Thanks, Thurston Estes.
THURSTON ESTES (testes@hartcom.net)
Sat Nov 30 14:12:07 1996

I am researching for any information on John SNELL, Jr. b 1710/1725, King & Queen, Spotsylvania, VA m(?) Philadelphia FOSTER b 1721 abt, VA. They had the following children: John, Phileman, Robert Foster, Esom, Philadelphia, Martha, Catherine, Sarah Garnett and Patsy.
Jimmy Townsend (jt123191@global.net)
Tue Nov 12 18:53:44 1996

Seeking descendants of Charles POWELL (d. 1744 Overwharton Parish Reg., wife Betsy. My line from Charles is Charles (1740 VA - 1810 Mercer Co. KY) mar. Sarah Gholson dau./Anthony Gholson, Charles Jr., Henry (1802 - 1880+ Butler Co. MO), John, Richard, Robert Melton, Willis (Carroll Co. AR). I have tons of data on this Powell line and would love to exchange info. with other researchers.
Fleta Aday (fleta@cswnet.com)
Mon Nov 11 09:09:50 1996

Looking for the relationship between Sara CARTER, daughter of Daniel Carter, born 10-08-1747 in Spotsylvania Co, VA and married married Thomas JENNINGS in 1767 at Fredericksburg, VA, and Ann Hill Carter, the mother of Robert E. Lee.
Mary Cornelius (maryg@ebicom.net)
Mon Oct 28 19:11:38 1996

I am looking for any info on Edmund STEVENS who married
1)Fannie Proctor
2)Delphia Neale
Edmund was born about 1804 in Spotsylvania or Orange. He died 7-3-1882. His son Monroe was my 4g grandfather, making him my 5g grandfather. If you have any knowledge of this family, please let me hear from you. I will share any of my information with you.
Debbie Williams (WILLI12@aol.com)
Sun Oct 27 05:11:07 1996

Seek other descendants of Name: Colonel Henry "Harry" WILLIS
Sex: Male
Father: Francis WILLIS (bef 1665-)
Mother: LEWIS (-)
Individual Facts
Birth abt 1690 in Ware River Parrish, Gloucester Co., VA
Death 14 Sep 1740 in Spotsylvania County, VA (age 50)
Marriages/Children
1. Anne ALEXANDER
Marriage 2 Nov 1714 (age 24)
Children Mary WILLIS (5 Aug 1716-4 Dec 1766)
Francis WILLIS (12 Oct 1718-)
David WILLIS (17 Dec 1720-)
Henry WILLIS (22 Sep 1722-)
John WILLIS (17 Aug 1724-5 Mar 1750)
Robert WILLIS (12 Mar 1725-)
2. Mildred LEWIS
Marriage 30 Oct 1726 in VA (age 36)
Children John WILLIS (16 Jul 1728-)
Elizabeth WILLIS (12 Jan 1729/30-)
Ann WILLIS (14 Sep 1731-1820)
Mary Isabella WILLIS (10 Jun 1733-5 Sep 1813)
3. Mildred Katherine WASHINGTON
Marriage 5 Jan 1734 (age 44)
Children Isiabel WILLIS (10 Jun 1733-)
Ann WILLIS (30 Jan 1734-)
Lewis WILLIS Colonel (11 Nov 1734-Feb 1813)
Notes General: Founder of Fredericksburg, VA Was Burgess from Gloucester Co. in 1718 & 1723 In 1726 he obtained a patent of land in Spotsylvania County All his sons from his first two marriages died without male heir. Prominent in church affairs, (donated the land where St. George stands). He was a man of much means, liberal and hospitable, public spirited and charitable. Col. Byrd, when he visited Fredericksburg in 1732 spoke of him as the "Top man of the place" his home was Willis Hill now famous and historic "Mary's Height" which commanded and overlooked the ancient city of Fredericksburg, Virginia. "He was a stout coarse man, perhaps I should say a blunt man, more likely to succeed with the latter than the former. My Grandfather was a careless and extravagant man." (Col. Byrd C. Willis) He was married three times. Among the attractive belles of the period were two cousins, Mildred Howell, Mildred Washington and their friend Ann Alexander. They were gay and social and very popular with the beaux. One of the beaux was Henry Willis, a youth of impetuous character and determined will. He courted all three belles and was so impartial that they declared that he did not know his own mind. Therupon he vowed he would marry all three, which he did. He courted them as maids and married them as widows. (Col. Byrd C. Willis) "Colonel Willis Wlaked me about his new town of Fredericksburg. It is pleasantly situated on the south slope of the Rappahannock river, about a mile below the falls. Sloops may come and lie close to the wharf, within thirty yards of the public warehouse which is built in the figure of a cross. Just by the wharf is a quarry of white stone that is very soft in the ground, and hardens in the air, appearing to be as fair and fine grained as that of Portland. Besides that, there are several other quarries in the river bank, within the limits of the town sufficient to build a large city. The only edifice of stone yet built is the prison, the walls of which are strong enough to hold Jack Sheppard, if he had been transported thither. Though this be a commodious and peautiful situation for a town, with the advantages of a navigable river, and wholesom air, yet the inhabitants are very few. Besides Colonel Willis, who is the top man of the place, there are only one merchant, a tailor, a smith, an ordinary-keeper, and a lady, Mrs. Livingston, who acts here in the double capacity of a doctress and a coddee-woman. It is said the courthouse and the church are going to be built here, and then both religion and justice will help enlarge the place." -- Col. William Byrd, 1732. The church spoken of was built soon after Co. Byrd's visit. It was located on the spot where St. George's church building now stands. It was a wooden structure, about thirty by forty feet, to which two additions were made as the town increased in population. The first addition was made to the side of the church, which gave the building the shape of a capital T, and the second one was made a few years afterwards on the opposite side, giving the building the form of a cross. The first rector of the new church was Rev. Patrick Henry, uncle of the great Virginia orator, Patrick Henry. In March, 1739, the trustees of the town found it necessary to have another survey and plat of Fredericksburg made. This work was done by William Waller, Surveyor of Spotsylvania county. By this new survey it appears that the lots and buildings of the town had not only occupied the original fifty acres, but had also encroached upon the lands of Henry Willis and John Lewis; and as this gave rise to controversies and threatened law suits, the Lieutenant-Governor, Council and Burgesses of the General Assembly passed an act in May, 1742, which was declared to be "for removing all doubts and controversies," and which declared that these lands belonging to the estate of Henry Willis and John Lewis, should be held and taken to be part of Fredericksburg and vested in the trustees, and purchasers claiming under them; provided, that the trustees should pay to the executors of Henry Willis five pounds, and to John Lewis fifteen pounds. The area of the town, as ascertained by this survey, was not quite fifty-three acres.
Richard Pickett (mahdi5@naxs.com)
Thu Oct 24 22:19:09 1996

I am researching Dr. William LYNN brother of Margaret (LYNN) LEWIS. Their parents were William LYNN and Margaret PATTON of Donegal and Londonderry counties, Province of Ulster, IRE. Dr. William LYNN is supposed to have been in Spotsylvania practicing medicine during the late 1700's.
Kathleen Liening (liening@castles.com)
Fri Oct 25 22:08:56 1996

I am interested in KNIGHT. Albert J KNIGHT was born 8 Aug 1830 in Spotsylvania. Did he have siblings? Who were his parents? Albert moved to Logan Co OH at some time and married there Mary Ann Strickland 3 Nov 1859.
Sue Strick (sstrick@centuryinter.net)
Mon Oct 21 17:23:47 1996

Looking for information on parents and siblings of the following: George SHEPHERD, b. 1716, St. George Parish, Spotsylvania Co., VA and his wife Elizabeth Mary Angelika DAY, b. 1720, St. George's Parish, Spotsylvania Co., VA. Will exchange data on the family of this couple and what knowledge I have.
Elaine R. English (eng4@STC.Net)
Mon Oct 21 07:32:11 1996

NICHOLSON: Searching for information on John & Ann Nicholson and family from Whitehaven or Saint Bees or Bootle in Cumberland County, England. John's parents were Thomas & Mary. He received a land patent in the mid-1700s. His offspring settled Old Rag Mountain which is in Madison County.
Danny Jamison (djami@erols.com)
Wed Oct 16 11:07:31 1996

Paul ABNEY was living in Spotsylvania in 1730 - 1750. We are looking for his children. Paul was a neighbor to Roger TANDY. Our missing HOLMANS (Tandy, William, or John) may have been living with the Abneys or Tandys at this time.
Yolanda Holman-Olsen (yolsen@cisco.com)
Mon Oct 14 10:45:37 1996

Researching COWHERD, LACY, KIRTLEY - James COWHERD was in Spotsylvania Co. in early 1700's, m. Elizabeth LACY ca. 1725. Searching for father of James. Glad to exchange information.
Patti Kruger (pattik@bihs.net)
Fri Oct 11 12:52:55 1996

Looking for John BYRD born 1726 Spotslvania Co. Died 1774/8 Prince Edward Co., VA. He married SARAH ? born 1730 Spotslvania Co, VA ,died 1802 Russell Co.,VA. John's son I'm related to was RICHARD BYRD b. 1754 Westmorland Co., VA and died 1803 Hawkins Co., TN. He married ELIZABETH BUSTER born 1751 VA and died 1814 VA.
Judy Roman (jaroman@rockdal.aud.alcatel.com)
Mon Oct 7 13:38:42 1996

Leonard LONG was born 1765 in Va. He died about 1859 in Spotsylvania co. Married between 1785 and 1806 to Mary HART, daughter of John HART and Sarah ESTES. Children of Leonard LONG and Mary HART:
William Henry LONG, Sr. b 28 Dec 1806 in Madison Co, Va
Joshua LONG b. about 1807 in Va
Lucy LONG b about 1808 in Va
Martha LONG b about 1809 in Va
Aukey? LONG b about 1810 in Va.
I have hundreds of descendents of William Henry LONG but no info on the other siblings.
I have lots on the ESTES family, nothing on the rest. I'd like to get info on the ancestors of Leonard LONG and John HART.
Jim Bennett (PKPW20A2Prodigy.com)
Sun Oct 6 09:56:30 1996

Researching PINE and CAMMACK/CAMMOCK. William Cammack born in Spotslylvania in 1689, daughter Mary may have married Robert Pine in Rockbridge County in 1795. Also looking for marriage between Robert Pine and Miss STEVENSON/STEPHENSON abt 1789-90. Two brother's by the name of McGuire may be associated with both the Cammacks and Pines.
Bill Pine (billpine@myriad.net)
Sun Oct 6 09:22:12 1996

I'm looking for the parents of Jefferson COX who married Ann STEPHENS in 1858. I believe Jefferson died in 1908 in Fredericksburg. Will gladly exchange Cox information in Stafford Co., Fredericksburg area.
Sally Cox Lee (104064.3442@compuserve.com)
Tue Sep 24 13:46:07 1996

I am researching a Bartlett COLLINS who was born ca 1752 in Spotsylvania Co., Virginia. He was the son of Thomas Collins and Susannah Wyatt Collins. He married Elizabeth FOSTER. He supposedly moved to Scott, Lincoln, or Bourbon Co., Kentucky, in 1786. Two of his sons might have been Edward and Bartlett, Jr. Can anybody help?
Paul Gilbert (WPGILBERT@AOL.COM)
Sat Sep 21 10:22:26 1996

Researching THOMAS EVANS MADDEX. Born 06/14/1838/or 1842. Worked for Western Union and served in Civil War for the Confederacy. Can find no proof other than a hand written obituary and a birth certificate for his son Clarence Oliver Maddex that says Thomas Evans Maddex was born in Fredericksburg. How do I find verification of this? Believe his father may have been William H. Maddex, but list in 1850 census as Madax, shown as being 45 years old, married to Mary ____ Madax age 40. Shows a Thomas Madax, son age 8 years. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Rose Brown (rbdunk@ix.netcom)
Sun Sep 22 11:13:45 1996

I am seeking information of the George SHEPHERD, and Thomas DAY families of Spotsylvania Co., VA c 1700-1760
Sandra Wanamaker (cwanamaker@worldnet.att.net)
Thu Sep 19 14:52:26 1996

Looking for information on James BECK wife Elizabeth. He fought in Revolutionary war . Records show Elizabeth recieving a widows pension. Believe they had at least 2 children born in Fredricksberg they were David and Jacob
Dorothy Sargent (dorothys@bendnet.com)
Tue Sep 17 07:27:26 1996

I am looking for any information about Benjamin HIGGERSON who was married to Permelia Henderson CHEWNING, Oct. 3,1853 in Spotsylvania Co. Benjamin died Dec.5, 1862.After Benjamin's death, Permelia married William Wallace "Daniel" Porter.
M.J. Fieser (dfieser@showme.net)
Sun Sep 15 20:41:52 1996

Researching:
(1) Robert ELLIS (ca 1850) m. Lucy SULLIVAN (ca 1850) children: Ulyssis, Grafton F. Jacob, James, Martin, Ella and Leona.
(2) Robert Pierce Sullivan (1853-1935) (son of James H. Sullivan and Louise Snellings) m. Mary Elizabeth JONES (1855-1924) (daughter of Henry Jones and Mary E. McCauley) Children: Emily; Guy; Wilma; Daisy; Charles; John; Lillian; Henry; William; George; and Mary.
All lived in Spotsy/Stafford/Fredericksburg and Falmouth.
Barbara Cope Svetlick (Gumba@worldnet.att.net)
Mon Sep 9 16:48:11 1996

I am seeking information on the family of Edward JONES. Edward is first located in Spottsylvania County when he and wife Sarah sold land. Thanks
Ruth Kicklighter (rkickli@mail.phoenix.net)
Sun Sep 8 14:25:31 1996

I have some information on the GARTEN/GARTON family and the MORRIS family who lived in Spotslyvania in the 1700s, please e-mail if you have these families too.
Sandra Griffith (SandraG627@aol.com)
Sun Sep 8 07:42:44 1996

I am trying to find information on the WOOLFOLK and WIGGLESWORTH families who were there in the 1730's. I have Lt. John Woolfolk b. 1732 married Elizabeth Wiggleworth born 1736. Any information appreciated. Carol
Carol Whitehead (carolw1950@aol.com)
Sat Aug 31 06:35:16 1996

I am searching for any data on the following families: BALLARD, THOMAS. I have info that says that Elizabeth BALLARD was b. 12-31-1665 Spotsylvania co. Va. d. 10-25-1705 Spotsylvania Co. m. dec 31,1704 Mr. Ladd. Elizabeth was the d/o Thomas BALLARD and Anne THOMAS. Am looking for any documentation of these families in Spotsylvania Co. or would like to hear from anyone connected to these families.Will be willing to exch data.
Lewis Wyman (lewisw@ldd.net)
Tue Aug 27 13:39:40 1996

WOODRUFF/WOODROOF/WOODROUGH: Researching the Woodruff family of Brunswick, Greensville Counties from 1720-1800. Particularly the family of Benjamin Woodruff, b. 1759 VA, d. 1835 TN. He married (1st) Elizabeth Rivers (widow of Henry Bass) in Greensville Co. in 1786, and moved to Georgia in 1790 before settling in Lincoln County, TN. According to pension papers, he had brothers named Wilson and George. In TN, his family was connected with that of Jesse Woodruff, b. Spotsylvania 1757. Happy to share information. Thanks!
Rebecca Hitzman (rwhitzman@aol.com)
Wed Aug 21 19:30:29 1996

Henry MARTIN's will was proven on 1 Aug 1749, Spotsylvania Co., VA., naming his wife, Jane, and their children: Henry, Sarah (m. Martin TRUE), Benjamin, Alice (m. John MOORE), Mary (m. Michael ROBINSON), John, William and Rose. My husband descends from Benjamin, who moved to Orange Co., VA. Would like to find descendants of the other children. Thanks!
Kay Martin (Suni@qni.com)
Sun Aug 18 21:57:21 1996

This query will go back a few years..in the early 30s. I'm trying to find anybody that might know of an Ethel Cleveland FRANCISCO who was in Tazewell in the early 1930s. She had a son, me, who was placed in the foster home of Spotswood Anderson and Virginia C. Moore. At the time I was 18 months. I have since taken the name legally of Moore, but my name at birth was Ernest Cleveland Francisco.
Thomas Moore Francisco (ETCFM@akron.infinet.com)
Sat Aug 17 07:50:00 1996

Dear Rooters,
Would like to hear from other descendants of Michael ROBINSON,Sr, & Mary MARTIN. What do you know? Lets E-mail each other. Martha
Martha(Wilson) Machado (martham@qni.com)
Wed Aug 14 00:59:44 1996

Seeking info on ancestry of William HESLOP -m- Ann CARTER, dau. of Capt. John Carter.
Barry McGhee (bmcghee@staffnet.com)
Sun Aug 4 12:34:08 1996

I am searching for William WALLER who died abt 1803 and was married to Elizabeth (Lambert)?. They had a child, Coleman Green Waller in the same year 1803. He is suppose to come from Spotsylvania Co. I would greatly appreciate any info.
Jennifer Waller McCann (waller@sccoast.net)
20 July 1996

Seeking ACUFF / ECOFF / etc. -- any spelling, including the oft-mistranscribed ACUSS. Cain ACUFF was in Spots Co. circa 1775. Others in neighboring counties. Earliest record found is Christopher ACUFF/ECOFF (etc.) in Caroline, circa 1730-35.
Acuff Family Archives Homepage at
http://www.usit.net/public/mcnamara/archives.htm
Billie R. McNamara, POB 6764, Knoxville, TN 37914-0764
(Ms.) Billie R. McNamara (mcnamara@usit.net)
12 July 1996

Researching Samuel LUCK of Spotsylvania Co., VA. His wife was Mary. Does anybody know her surname? I have heard that it may have been Garland. I descend from his daughter, Ann Luck, who married John WILSON. Samuel died about 1787 in Spotsylvania County. Would like to share information on all of his descendants.
Ruby Coleman, 1521 Sunset Drive, North Platte, NE 69101-6463
Richard & Ruby Coleman (rcoleman@ns.nque.com)
10 July 1996

Seeking information on the DARNABY, PLUNKETT, OWENS, FAGG, and TURNER families in Spotsylvania before 1800. Will share information.
Janna Mayfield (jsm1@ix.netcom.com)
5 July 1996

Query : Researching lines William HUTCHERSON and Edward COLEMAN, Spotsylvania Co., VA. Three HUTCHERSON siblings married three COLEMAN siblings. All but one (deceased) to Harrison Co., KY.
Fred Westcott (fredwes@planet.com)
21 June 1996

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