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Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, Queries
1998 Part 2

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I found a deed book reference to Joseph DILLARD and James DILLARD dated 11/24/1779 which states that they are the sons of Thomas DILLARD d'ced. I am seaching for a Joseph whose father was Thomas who went to Ga. and SC and was the father of James DILLARD who was the father of Curlin DILLARD my ggg grand. The history I have been given shows Joseph married to Priscilla Wilkins. Is this the right Joseph? If not, any DILLARD information would be appreciated.
Leigh Dillard (ldillard@futuresouth.com)
29 Dec 1998

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COLLINS
WILDS
ROBERTSON
WYATT
LEWIS
DAVIS
BARTLETT
WALLACE
WOODS
KAVENAUGH
HOUX
BELCHER
Sherry Kisling (skisling@janics.com)
28 Dec 1998

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BRUCE: Seeking info on David BRUCE who married Martha Bush. Robert and Alexander Bruce moved to Caswell Co, NC with other Spotsylvanians and patented land about 1780. There is a John Bruce listed in various Spotsylvania records with David about 1730-34. Would like to learn more on the Bruce connection in this county.
Charles King (CKINGfla@AOL.com)
23 Dec 1998

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Would like to have precendants of- SMITH, Elizabeth [Betsy] Born: 1737 in Virginia Died: 1804, lived in Spotsylvania Va.,Buried: June 1804 Fayette Co.Ky., also need Cem. of -KELLY, William, Maj. Born: 1735 in Ireland, Died: September 9, 1783 in Spotslyvania,Virginia, buried ?? ?, Married: 1755 in Virginia .
Posting my surnames: KELLY, SMITH, VANOVER, MALLORY, ESTES, DUNCAN, ROBERTS, OLIVER, SAMS, JACKSON, Campbell and more from Va.--PICKARD, from NC. and TN., LANHAM from MD.
Louise Kelly Vanover (lkvan@bellsouth.net)
19 Dec 1998

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Seeking information on the family of John STAMPER m. Susannah B. YOUNG, 7 Mar 1787 Spotsylvania Co, VA.
Ina Wallace (iwallace@got.net)
17 Dec 1998

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Looking for any information on Lewis TIMBERLAKE, who appears on the 1798 direct tax list Berkeley Parish, Spotsylvania County.
David Timberlake (dtimberl@qualcomm.com)
15 Dec 1998

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I am looking for John PROCTOR born 2/10/1752 Stafford Co. Va. married Elizabeth HUDNALL 12/21/1786 Fauquier Co. Va. lived for a short time in Spottslivania Co. Va. died 1/11/1856 Elkhart Co. Indiana. I have found a deed thats in Spottslyvania Co. that states John PROCTOR of Fayette Co. Va. heir of William PROCTOR of Spottslyvania....etc. Does anyone know anything about this William? I'm assuming he was born between 1712-1732 and that William died in Spottslyvania Co.
Kristie (KayDeeCee@aol.com)
14 Dec 1998

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I am looking for information about Robert G. LAYTON. What I know of him and his family is:

Robert G. Layton b: July 24, 1800 in Virginia d: September 17, 1879 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia
+Phebe Holbrook b: January 31, 1803 in Ilsborough, Maine d: 1879 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Aurelia F. Layton b: April 24, 1826
Ophelia Anne Layton b: December 18, 1827
Josaphine Layton b: November 17, 1829 in Virginia
Rebecca F. Layton b: October 17, 1832 in Virginia
+William Layton
Louisa Layton b: April 9, 1836 in Virginia
Charles G. Layton b: June 27, 1839 in Virginia d: May 12, 1856 in West Indies
Robert Layton b: March 24, 1844
James Holbrook Layton b: August 26, 1847 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia d: April 17, 1900 in Baltimore, Maryland
+Emma J. Chiveral b: February 25, 1853 in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania
County, Virginia d: May 20, 1914 in Baltimore, Maryland
Brian J. Deaver, Sr. (pambri@erols.com)
10 Dec 1998
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I found this document in King George County which refers to a circuit superior court of law and chancery held for the County of Spotsylvania in Fredericksburg.
The case involves one Elizabeth R. English against Robert Slaughter formerly sheriff of Culpepper county. Others are named as defendants: Henry F. Roe, Mary Roe, John Roe, Bernard Roe.
I'd like to know if anyone is familiar with this case, or if anyone can do a look up for me. The document I found in the deed book of KG county doesn't make much sense.
I'm researching ROEs who owned my ancestors as slaves. They were mostly concentrated in Westmoreland, King George, Fauquier, and Prince William County, but I discovered this possible link in Spotsylvania over the summer.
Any ROE info from this county would be appreciated.
Rhonda Jackson (JacksonJ@aol.com)
9 Dec 1998

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PEARSON / PIERSON, Michael b.1700 Eng. would have been living in Spotsylvania Co., Va. sometime after 1720. Wife's name was Ann ???? and they had 5 sons named; William, Thomas, Robert, Charles, and John. Charles and his descendants were later found in Culpepper County, VA.
Cheryl L. Dau (cldau@uswest.net)
9 Dec 1998

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HUME, I am interested in finding the descendants of George Hume b. 1729,d. 1802, Francis Hume b. 1730 d. 1813, John Hume b. 1732, James Hume b. 1736 and Charles Hume b. 1739 d. 1821. All were born in Spotsylvania County, Va. I am the gggggranddaughter of John A. Hume(s) b. abt 1835 of Virginia. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Sallie Humes (lights@gibralter.net)
8 Dec 1998

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Seeking information on James FINNEY who married, between 1752 and 1766, Ann LYNN Dent, widow of John DENT, and daughter of Dr William LYNN, of Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania Co. Dr Lynn immigrated from Ireland. Seeking information on James Finney and who his parents and siblings were.
Lynn M Stuter (lmstuter@icehouse.net)
6 Dec 1998

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I'm looking for any info on the parents or siblings of Jacob MOATS / MOTES (etc), born 1745, who was a private in the Revolution and lived in what is now Pendleton Co., WV on the Blackthorn River from 1771-1820. I suspect this area was at one time located in Augusta, Orange, Spotsylvania, or others, but I'm not certain. If anyone can clarify the location, it would really help me. I'll really appreciate any info. Thanks.
LaVersa Motes (laversa@bright.net)
4 Dec 1998

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Researching SMITH families in Spotsylvania, Orange, Caroline and Culpeper counties. Looking for anything with a John SMITH in these counties. He was born in 1765 and left for Kentucky about 1811. Married to Lucy CHEWNING daughter of Samuel Chewning. She appointed John DURRETT to act as her attorney concerning her fathers will in 1816. I believe he was the son of her sister Sarah CHEWNING and Joel DURRETT. Lucy and John's children were : Abelard Temple SMITH b. 1800, Weston Augustine SMITH b. 1801, Whitfield J. SMITH b. 1803, Harley Taliaferro SMITH b. 1805, Perigoine/Perrygoin Madison SMITH B. August 23, 1808, Lucy Emily SMITH b. April 17, 1810. the last 2 children were born in Green co. KY, John A.W. Smith November 21, 1812 and Benjamin Sampson SMITH b. Feb. 13, 1816. Would like any Smith information prior to 1820. Thank you.
Tiffany Luchetta (TLuchetta@aol.com)
3 Dec 1998

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Looking for info on Mary THURSTON who married John NETHERLAND in Spotsylvania Co., VA 1780. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Karen Warren (kwarren50@aol.com)
2 Dec 1998

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I am searching for any information about Roger CLEVELAND, born 1661 in England. He died in Spotsylvania Co. VA. He was married to Dorcas (surname unknown). Their son was Alexander CLEVELAND, b. 1687 in Gloucester VA. Any information would be appreciated.
Brenda McClendon (brenndasue@aol.com)
2 Dec 1998

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Seeking information on Robert MITCHELL who may have lived in Spotsylvania County around 1750. May have married a daughter of John Lea. Moved to Orange County, NC around 1755. Had son Arthur. Any info appreciated.
Don Mitchell (dmitch3458@aol.com)
1 Dec 1998

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Looking for information on a family named COLVERT / COLBERT who lived in Spotsylvania in mid 1700's. One of the family, William, decided to use the spelling COLBERT. I believe I have William's son Lemuel and possibly a daughter Nancy in later years. Lemuel COLBERT married Phebe Blankenship in 1790 in Cambpell Co. Nancy was most likely a widow when she married David VAUGHAN somewhere in VA in 1800. Her children were named Colbert and Lemuel among others.
This is a 15 year wall. Only recently heard of William Colbert. Any help greatly appreciated.
Karen Wood (karenwood@del.net)
or
Karen Wood (KarenWood@aol.com)
28 Nov 1998

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Seeking the parents of Catherine TYLER b.abt1750. Supposed to be from the TYLER family of Spotsylvania Co. TYLER'S. She m. James Forrest.
Ruth Blair (vikru@worldnet.att.net)
23 Nov 1998

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Looking for the parents of Capt. William JOHNSON born c. 1697 in Spotsylvania Co., VA, died 1769 in Spotsylvania Co., VA. Married October 12, 1723 to Anne Chew, born c. 1690, died aft. August 5, 1740 in Spotsylvania co., VA. Their daughter, Anne "Nancy" Johnson, born c. 1730 married Phillip Ballard. Please e-mail me
Mildred H. Forsyth (hilltopnan@kymtnnet.org)
18 Nov 1998

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I am looking for any information about Elizabeth SCHWING or her family. She was born in 1780 in Fredericksburg, VA and died December 11, 1846 in Logan County, OH. She married Alexander DOKE, born 1780 in Virginia.

Children of Alexander DOKE and Elizabeth SCHWING are:
1. Ellen DOKE, b. Oct 7, 1807
2. John S. DOKE, b. June 30, 1809
3. Mary Jane DOKE, b. Aug 18, 1811
4. Mary Ann DOKE, b. Sep 11, 1813
5. William I. DOKE, b. Nov. 27, 1816
6. Margaret I. DOKE, b. May 27, 1818
7. Caroline DOKE, b. Dec. 20, 1820
8. Amanda DOKE, b. Aug. 28, 1822; m. Will L. BLOCHER
9. Edmund C. DOKE, b. May 15, 1825
10. Hannah N. DOKE, b. Mar. 17, 1828
11. Narcissa DOKE, b. Feb. 2, 1830
12. Elizabeth DOKE, b. Dec. 27, 1831
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Heather McNamara (mac@cableone.net)
21 Nov 1998

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Looking for information on Fielding WILLIAMS, was Rev. War Veteran, began receiving pension on April 24, 1816, judging from the ages of other pensioners he may have been in his 60 or 70. Thanks for any help you may be able to give.
Margaret Butler (margarat@cwv.net)
19 Nov 1998

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Is anyone researching MORRIS / MORRISS lines from these counties in VA: Spotsylvania, Richmond, Orange, Fauquier, Bedford, Westmoreland, King George. Mine seemed to have picked a new county for each life event.

The descendants of Ewell/Youel MORRISS went to Lincoln and Pike Co., MO. I am not sure if this family is related to the Israel MORRIS line (son of Jacob and Hannah [BURDINE] MORRIS of Loudoun/Bedford Co.) that also settled there, but maybe. This family was biased towards spelling their name with 2 s', suggesting literacy, since they would have to constantly be correcting the recorder's spelling. I have more on the descendants of Sanders, Hannah, Margaret, Simon, and Ewell.

Here is the line:

1. Charles MORRISS, b.c.1712; d.1797 Westmoreland Co., VA. m. to Hannah [RICE?]

2. Sanders MORRISS, d. May 1810; m. 1779 Fauquier Co., VA to Mary PAYNE

2. Simon MORRISS, Sr., b. 11 Dec. 1766 VA; m. 7 Sept. 1789 Richmond Co., VA; d. 25 Sept. 1834 Taliaferro Co., GA

2. Hannah MORRISS, m. (1) 29 Jan 1787 Westmoreland Co., VA to Jeremiah MOXLEY. (2) 30 Oct 1805 Fauquier Co., VA James SPRINGFELLOW

2. Mary "Molly" MORRISS, d.Jan. 1831; m. (1) 25 Dec 1787 Westmoreland Co., VA to Weeden ARNOLD; (2) 24 Jun 1791 Westmoreland co., VA to Samuel MUSE; (3) 4 Jan 1796 Westmoreland Co., VA to John BUTLER

2. Sarah MORRISS, d. bef. 1793; m. 25 Jan. 1791 Westmoreland Co., VA to William STONE

2. Margaret "Peggy" MORRISS, m. 9 Mar 1793 Westmoreland Co., VA to William STONE

2. Ewel(l) (Youel, Yovel) MORRISS, b. 1773 Westmoreland Co., VA; d. 27 May 1835 Spotsylvania Co., VA; m. (1) 7 Dec 1797 King George Co., VA to Jane BOON(E); (2) 24 Jun 1805 King George Co., VA to Ursula THORNLEY [or RIDING?]. Resided Sportsylvania Co.

2. Susannah MORRISS, b. 4 Mar 1778; d. 25 Feb 1807 Greence? Co., GA; m. 28 Nov 1796 Westmoreland Co., VA to Thomas LYNE

2. Elizabeth "Betty" MORRISS, m. 23 Mar 1801 Westmoreland Co., VA to James JOHNSON

Three known children of Ewell MORRISS went to Lincoln/Pike Co. areas of MO: Charles Rice MORRISS m. Elizabeth MASON (to Pike then Lincoln ca1838), John T. MORRISS m. Emily A. SCOTT (to Pike ca.1855 or 1856) and James Y. MORRISS m. Judith B. STEWART (to Pike ca1855). Would appreciate any information on these and other children of Ewell: William B., George Green, Frederick M., Austin A., Jane E. and Margaret H.

Would appreciate any information on the ancestors and descendants of Charles and Hannah [RICE?] MORRISS.

My webpage: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~lbarron
Lucy Barron (lbarron@fas.harvard.edu)
19 Nov 1998

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Is there any information available on the slaves of John or William WALLER of Spottsylvania County, VA between during the mid to late 1700s. Alex Haley's ancestor, KUNTA KINTE, was said to have been owned by these two brothers. Is there any slave records to support this? if so I would like copies of the records.
John Baker (jbaker18@bellsouth.net)
17 Nov 1998

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Seeking info. from will of George REIVES/REEVES of Spotsylvania Co. Will dated prior to 1791, should contain info about inheritance of slaves. Names mentioned include Patience Farguson, Elizabeth Copland, or Elijah Baker. Patience may have different last name. Interested in complete copy or good abstract of this will. Thanks.
Jim Self (SRSELF@aol.com)
11 Nov 1998

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I am searching for information on three brothers:
1.Rex Calvin ROARK born 1904 in Ash Co,VA (my grandfather)
2.Edward ROARK....died in NC mountains, no dates
3.Butler ROARK...Believed to have died in the Spotsylvania area.
Their parents were (possibly Rex sr.) ROARK and Julia BADGER born 1887
Kathy Roark South (snowfme@erinet.com)
8 Nov 1998

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My 10th Gf Nicalas CHRISTOPHER b 1702 N.Y.held a land patent with John Philips in Spotsylvania Co.,Va in 1723. I have seen several references to this patent but I haven't found the document. Can anyone confirm this record for me? Lunenburg,Va. Will Book 13 page 95 lists Morton Christopher of Culpeper Co.,Va.sells 00 acres to his Uncle David Christopher that he inherited from his father William that William inherited from his father Nicalas Christopher. Thank you.
Buddy (cmundy@flash.net)
4 Nov 1998

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Found in Ancestral File: William SANDIDGE Jr., born abt 1718 in Spotsylvania Co., Va. Wife Elizabeth GRAVES, born 14 Feb 1720 in Spotsylvania Co., Va. Would like to verify William's mother, listed as Ann PULLAM or PULLIAM, born 22 Nov 1702 in Kent Co., Va., of Spostylvania. My records for William have his mother as Ann TAYLOR, daughter of John Taylor and Catherine Pendleton.
Robert Andrew McClure (mcclurera@email.msn.com)
2 Nov 1998

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Trying to learn more about the Capt. James T. DICKINSON who died February 19, 1895 in Spotsylvania County, listed as son of Cole DICKINSON and father of Abner H. DICKINSON in the newspaper. Did he live at a place called Turkey Island, and did he formerly live in Louisa County at Palo Alto near Fredericks Hall? Any information welcome.
Ethel Smith (etheljs@erols.com)
29 Oct 1998

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In search of information of the Robert and Viola GIBBS, William and Ida Mae ALLEN families from the Belmont area of Spotsylvania County. Thank you.
Sue Gibbs (sgibbs@gte.net)
28 Oct 1998

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I am looking for information on TRUE and LUCK families that lived in Spotsylvania during the 1700s and at least the early 1800s. Thank you very much.
Carol Thornton (Brimgen45@aol.com)
27 Oct 1998

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JACKSON, BOWDEN: Seeking information on my ancestors Patty BOWDEN-JACKSON and William JACKSON Sr., who lived in Spotsylvania County circa 1780-1834. William Sr. served in the Revolutionary War and died about May 11, 1834. Patty Bowden was a servant for Alexander Spotswoods wife Elizabeth until she was 31 years old.
Once she was freed Patty moved to Fredericksburg and raised he family there. I beleive she was married to William Jackson Sr. as she had a son named William Jr.
Any information will be appreciated.
Anita Wills (alani2@worldnet.att.net)
27 Oct 1998

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Looking for any info on SEAY family in Spotsylvania, VA. My grandmother is Pearl Seay GALLAHAN. Her father was Clayton SEAY. Thank you for any info.
Ashley L. Piner (gmcommgrad@aol.com)
26 Oct 1998

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Seeking info on descendants/ancestry of William Lewis HERNDON, b. 03/17/1861 at Post Oak, Spotsylvania County. He m. (1) 04/01/1883 to Margaret Virginia BRAGG, (2) 09/01/1901 to Lula Agnes HALL. William Lewis Herndon lived most of his life in Fayette County, WV, and had nine children by his first wife, three by his second. Margaret Virginia BRAGG's grandmother is reputedly Ann HARRISON, sister of President William Henry HARRISON.
Bryce W. Self (Onesimus@ix.netcom.com)
24 Oct 1998

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I have seen a family of SOUTHARD residing in Spotslyvania Co VA in the 1700's and 1800's: Do any of their descendants still live in the vacinity, or are there Genies who descend from these Southards, that can place the following family as a branch of 'this tree'?
James SOUTHARD marr about 1821 Mary Ann PHILLIPS, b] about 1805; in the year 1828, they lived in Amherst Co. VA, and they had 3 children: Lemuel, b]1822; Eldrige, b]1823, and Christina b]1828. This family left VA to migrate West in 1828, and never returned to VA. Eldest son Lemuel said his parents James & Mary Ann SOUTHARD "were early VA settlers, the family coming from England." Do the names of their children, somewhat unusual, appear in any family line, as a clue to the parents of James SOUTHARD and/or Mary Ann PHILLIPS?
Thanks for any referrals or clues hiding in your ancestral charts.
Shirley Southard Schach (shirley@alaska.net)
21 Oct 1998

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I am looking for information on family of Richard STUBBLEFIELD b. 1732 Spotsylvania Co., son of Robert. I would like to find siblings of Theodorick STUBBLEFIELD and his mother's surname.
Carol Bennett (cbennett@bbc.net)
15 Oct 1998

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Looking for Information on The Family of Peter LUCAS, especially sons Fielding LUCAS and Zachariah LUCAS in Spotsylvania/Frederickburg, VA area around 1780-1800 timeframe.
Jim Holt (JimHolt@aol.com)
14 Oct 1998

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Seeking info on the TRIBBLE family. Joseph TRIBBLE served the Va forces during revolutionary war and believed to have lived in Spotsylvania. Thanks.
Lester (alumsdon@peganet.com)
14 Oct 1998

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GRESHAM, Mary b abt 1707 unk
died after 1741
Mary was married to Thomas Gresham and had a dau. Mary who married ------- JOHNS and also a son William.
Thank you for any help.
George M. Johns Sr. (gmjohns@wwd.net)
7 Oct 1998

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Searching for information on parents of Catherine Amelia BOWLING b 17 Aug 1825. According to her obituary, she was born "outside Fredericksburg, VA". At that time it would probably have been Spotsylvania Co. Her obit states that the family moved to Ohio when she was 3 years old. She md John Lane on 15 Nov 1843 in Fairfield Co., OH and died there on 4 Apr 1906. Any leads on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Jeanne T. Lane (GmaLane@email.msn.com)
2 Oct 1998

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I am searching for any information on Thomas MASTIN who was said to have raised a Thomas CHRISTIAN who was orphaned as a child. I know that a William Thomas Mastin along with 4 other siblings and parents resided in Spotsylvania County. I would like to make a connection to why Thomas Mastin had guardianship of young Thomas. Thomas parents name were Nathaniel CHRISTIAN and Jane ?
Karen (khill60442@aol.com)
1 Oct 1998

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Seeking information on Miles WIGLESWORTH, son of Robert WIGLESWORTH of Spotsylvania Co, who marr Parmelia CASON, dau of Thomas CASON and Nancy DAY. Miles and Parmelia migrated to Harrison Co, KY about 1830.
Tom Towles (jgtowles@email.msn.com)
1 Oct 1998

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In Spotsylvannia County Will Book F p. 94 is the will of James NEWTON, dated Oct. 29, 1798; proved Sept. 4, 1799, Henry DICKENSON, Admr. Wit. Griffeth DICKENSON, Samuel NEWTON, Leg. nephew Henry DICKENSON whole of estate. Who were Henry Dickenson's parents? Who were James Newton's parents? The name of his wife? Any information about Henry DICKENSON (he was likely born in Hanover Co.) and James NEWTON greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Bob Hancock (bobbohank@naxs.net)
27 Sep 1998

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In Will Book 4, p 138 is the App. of the est. of Henry DICKENSON. Rozamon DICKENSON. Adm. Samuel Cole, Malcom Hart, William Meade, Joseph Sandidge. October Court, 1798. Is the ROZAMON mentioned here the same as Rosannah DICKENSON who signed permission papers for her daugher Johanna (Elizabeth) DICKENSON to marry Henry MEADE April 9, 1798 (Louisa County records)? What was Rozamon (and/or) Rosannah's maiden name? Wm. Meade, adm of Henry Dickenson's will was likely his first cousin. Any information on the Meades and Dickensons mentioned above greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Bob Hancock (bobbohank@naxs.net)
27 Sep 1998

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I am looking for Father of Littleberry WHITE born 1740 died Nash Co N.C. Kin to Harrison, Heath and Wortham and Warsham familes .Is he kin to Spotsyvania Co White Family? Also working RUCKER, MINOR, OLIVER familes of Spotsylvania Co Va. Thank you.
Sammy Tayloe (sata@compu.net)
27 Sep 1998

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Looking for info Thomas and Elizabeth MORRIS. Son Benjamin MORRIS born Spotsylvania 6 Apr 1763 was Revolutionary War Vetern. Married Elizabeth Caton 29 Sept 1788 in Botetourt county, left Rockbridge County,Va. abt 1805 and went to Ohio. Thomas moved to Rockbridge before 1787 and died there after 1820. Have several children.
Ken Morris (kb8ot@bright.net)
27 Sep 1998

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I am seeking parentage information on George MUSICK who was in Spotsylvania County in the mid 1700's. There were three different MUSICKS listed as being in Virginia in the 1600's, one in James City in 1629, one arrived aboard the ship Amtie and another who arrived sometime before 1657. I would appreciate any information regarding the family.
Thanks.
Cindy Ranucci (rana@voyager.net)
25 Sep 1998

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PARKS, PROCTOR, SHARP/SHARPE
Elias SHARPE and Margaret PROCTOR are mentioned in land deeds in Spotsylvania Co. in 1734 by George PROCTOR. George SHARPE is also mentioned as son of Elias and Margaret. Did they also have a daughter Mary SHARPE born 20 August 1715 who married John PARKS on 20 August 1732? Am looking for any confirmation about daughter Mary.
Rose Parks (RParks102@msn.com)
23 Sep 1998

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I am looking for any information on Benjamin ROBINSON, Born around 1740. He married Mildred BURBRIDGE around 1771 in Spotsylvania, VA. There children are: Polly Robinson (my ancestor), Susannah Robinson, James Robinson, Benjamin Robinson, Charles Robinson, Margaret Robinson, and Nancy Robinson. Thanks,
Joy (joy@mcmsys.com)
23 Sep 1998

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I am a descendant of Henry GATEWOOD and his wife Dorothy DUDLEY.. Henry GATEWOOD died in Spotsylvania Co., Va in Jan. 1777. I am trying to find someplace in Spotsylvania Co. records where it is stated that Henry GATEWOOD supplied the Continental Army with supplies during the Revelutionary War. If any one has seen this info in print anyplace, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.
Opal Meyers (opallm@prodigy.net)
22 Sep 1998

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I am looking for Ephraim VANCE-VANS-VAUSE, came to America in the early 1700's from Ireland. Also Andrew VANCE-VANS-VAUSE also from Ireland about the same time period. They may have been doing road construction around the Spotsylvania Co. area in the 1720's & 30's, any information about these people would be most appreciated. Thank you.
Tim Vance (drwho1955@aol.com)
21 Sep 1998

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I am looking for information on the children of Martin TRUE and Frances BURGES. They married Nov 26, 1797 in Spotsylvania Co. VA. Can anyone help? I will be glad to share information. Thank you.
Carol Thornton (Brimgen45@aol.com)
9 Sep 1998

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Looking for the father of Joshua BLANTON I who was born in VA. abt 1728. Trying to link him to Richard Blanton of Spotsylvania County,VA, who was born in 1710 in Spotsylvania County,VA,. and died in Prince Edward County VA. I believe Thomas Blanton was the father of Richard. Any info out there?
Mayinfl@aol.com
9 Sep 1998

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ETHERTON / EATHERTON / ETHERINGTON: A William ETHERTON mentioned in a deed by George and Margaret PETERSON to Clayton COLEMAN, 144 acres in Spotsylvania Co. dated 24 Nov 1774 and recorded 15 June 1775. A John ETHERINGTON received a pension for his service in 3rd Virginia Line, Spotsylvania Co. Need any info on these men or others of same surname in Spotsylvania and surrounding counties. Looking for parents of my ancestor Thomas G. (Grantsor??) ETHERTON who was born in Virginia in 1783.
Sherry L. Kyle (slkyle@aol.com)
8 Sep 1998

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Seeking info on Robert MITCHELL who may have married a Lea of Spotsylvania County abt 1740. Later moved to Orange County, NC. Had son Arthur and maybe another son John.
Don Mitchell (Dmitch3458@aol.com)
8 Sep 1998

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Seek information on Charles KENNEDY wife Crosha DAVENPORT who sold land to Ambrose SHACKLEFORD in Spotsylvania Co in 1780.
Mr & Mrs David Hightower (hightower@airmail.net)
4 Sep 1998

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I'm interested in any information or connection to parties that is researching the names.George, Melzi Sanford CHANCELLOR or any other Chancellors
and
George Phillips KING (1813-1876) who married Anna CHANCELLOR (1840-1912)
The above names were from Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia.
Thank you.
Anita in Calif. (AMFesler@aol.com)
30 Aug 1998

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Looking for a Colston TOOMBS, father of Thomas W. Toombs (died May 27,1923, at 79 years). Thomas is the father of George Anderson Toombs (born Oct.6,1877 - died July 26,1960). Thomas and George were born in Spotsylvania Co.. Colston was from Scotland.
Donna Jackson (dj20@gte.net)
29 Aug 1998

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I am looking for my BOLLING or BOWLING relatives from Spotsylvania, Va. My Great Grandfather Lewis Bowling b. 1847 d. 1921 married Dorothy Ann PERRY on 5/4/1871. She was b. 1856 and d,1933. His father was William Finch BOLLING and hers was Joseph PERRY. Lewis had 12 children who lived. Please contact me if we are related or if you have any information.
Thanks.
Jean Royal (jroyal@gateway.net)
28 Aug 1998

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Need to verify marriage of Alexander HOWARD and Joanna ___ said to be 25 Nov 1727 in Spotsylvania Co. Looking for parents of both and desc. of sons. Thanks for any information.
L. Cook-Edwards (ffunl@cheerful.com)
26 Aug 1998

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I am looking for information on George COCKBURN and hid wife Elizabeth who were in Spotsylvania County between 1779 and 1800. They had A number of children: Archibald, James, Jerusia, George, Rachel, John, Russell, Jerimiah, Sarah, Clark T., and Malissa.
Sharon Bowie (jsbowie@erols.com)
25 Aug 1998

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HOL(E)MAN - I'm looking for any info on Thomas or William HOL(E)MAN who were born and lived in Spotsylvania County in the mid to late 1750's. Thomas married twice - his first wife was Margaret Sutherland, who was the mother of William. William was born in 1784 and married Charity Ferguson in 1806 ... William left Spotsylvania County, eventually ending up in Iredell and Rowan Counties in North Carolina. If anyone has any info on these two men, please e- mail me. Thanks in advance!
Corgiblue@aol.com
23 Aug 1998

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ELLISON, Molly, Spotsylvania Co., VA, born abt. 1765. Am researching the DUREN / ELLISON surnames. Molly ELLISON m. James DUREN abt. 1784. Am interested in any information on Molly's background.
Doann Duren (jdduren@aol.com)
20 Aug 1998

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RIPPETO(E) and CROSSWHITE Families
Hi.
I just found at LDS the above submitted lines.
Isaac CROSSWHITE born abt 1726 in Spotsylvania, VA married to Elizabeth RIPPETO born about 1726 guess where-you're right- Spotsylvania, VA. Her father was John RIPPETOE born about 1700 in Spotsylvania as was her mother Elizabeth ????? also about 1700.
Chris Doehring (doehring@ix.netcom.com)
19 Aug 1998

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I am trying to find out about MILLBROOK, the property at which Betty Washington Lewis resided after the sale of her former home, Kenmore, following the death of her husband, Fielding Lewis. My grandfather, Robert Watkins HINES, purchased Millbrook in the 1930's from the New York Insurance Company. and my father, Thomas Frazer HINES, sold the property in the early 1970's. Millbrook is located approximately 2 miles west of the Spotsylvania County Courthouse on Route 608. At the time it was purchased it was over 700 acres and several outbuildings. I am interested in pictures, drawings or plans of the structure and surrrounding property. Robert Watkins Hines and his wife Mattie Anderson FRAZER Hines resided there from the mid 1930's till about 1973. Mattie Anderson Frazer and her family owned COVENTRY, about 5,000 acres located between I-95 and the Spotsylvania Courthouse on the east side of Route 208.
Any information about any of this please send to :
Chris Hines (thordu@GTE.net)
14 Aug 98

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John ROLLINS married in Clark County KY to Jane BUSH EMBRY on 31 May 1800. John b. 13 Oct 1767 in Spotsylvania Co, VA. Looking for info on parents of John believe them to be James RAWLINGS / ROLLINS and Sara Elizabeth HOLLODAY.
Randy Smith (randy@computersmiths.com)
12 Aug 1998

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Looking, for information on John A. HAYNES, Sr. and Sarah PHELPS from Spotsylvania Co. according to FTM records and DAR records. Their son, Thomas HAYNES b. March 09, 1765 is on the 1790 Hanover Co. census and then in Caroline Co. in 1810 and 1830. My gg grandfather John D. HAYNES was supposedly the son of Thomas HAYNES according to IGI records but am having trouble really finding proof of that. Any ideas or information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Emily Graves (egraves@flash.net)
11 Aug 1998

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Thomas NICHOLSON, came to Virginia ca. 1730. His wife was Mary, his eldest son was John. He was a mariner from Whitehaven, Cumberland County, Kingdom of Great Britain. He patented 1,000 acres, near the Rappahannock River in the County of Spottsylvania. Will share information.
Nancy Costello (rootsnancy@webtv.net)
09 Aug 1998

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John BALL b. 1740 near Fredericksburg,VA. Looking for the Parents and siblings of John. John was married to a Miss ROBINSON. John moved to Camden District, SC.; fought in the Revolutionary War and died in Warren County, GA in 1815. The following names are associated with John in various records but the relationships are not clear: Ambrose Ball, Isaac BALL, Richard BALL, Anderson BALL, Caswell BALL. If anyone has any information about these ancestors please contact me.
Mike Ball (mikeball3@hotmail.com)
09 Aug 1998

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DAVIS, James and Mary
Seeking information on James DAVIS and Mary his wife. James DAVIS passed away 1765 in Spotsylvania Co, VA, d.s.p (death settlement proceedings) named Mary his wife and son James as executors of his will. Children listed were Elizabeth, John, James, William, Benjamin, Mary, Charles, and Thomas Davis.

Sons:
Thomas Davis thought to have moved to Woodford Co, KY about 1789 to 1790
and
Charles Davis died 1807 or 1808 in Jessamine Co, KY.

Thomas and Charles Davis both served in Continental Army in Revolutionary War.
Thomas Davis received pension in Woodford Co, KY

Need information on Grandchildren, children of Benjamin Davis his son after Benjamin and wife died 1791/94 respectively. Mr. Collins was executor of estate but do not know of they remained in VA or moved to KY, think perhaps Jessamine Co, KY about 1790s.
Thomas S. Smith (tomsmith@ticnet.com)
09 Aug 1998 (revised 03 Aug 2000)

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Thomas VASS, Spotsylvania Co. 1782-1851, I am looking for information on the marriage of Thomas VASS to Mary ? around 1809. Thomas was born in Spotsylvania Co. , but have not been able to find any information on his marriage.He came to Christian Co, Ky. in 1817. If you have any information on the Vasses in Va or Ky. please contact me. Thank you.
Dan Vass (dsvass@hsonline.net)
5 Aug 1998

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WHITELAW, Nicholas was born in Fredericksburg, VA in 17XX. Attempting to find info on him and his relation to Alexander Whitelaw who moved from eastern Virginia to Highland County Va in 1835.
John Whitelaw (STRIKR2@AOL.COM)
30 Jul 1998

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I am looking for ancestors of William WILLOUGHBY, b. 1759. He enlisted as a REV soldier in Spotsylvania, later moved to Georgia where he married Jerusa Jones and died in Clark Co., in 1829. Their children were James M., Elizabeth, Mary Ann, William B, Thomas, Agnes, Frank, George, Randle, David, and Robert.
I descend from Robert, who married Elizabeth Meadows in Clark Co., Ga.
I have lot's of data on family, but can't locate his parents...
Thanks and cheers,
Jim Willoughby (jwjazz429@peachnet.campus.mci.net)
28 Jul 1998

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HEWELL. I am looking for information on Joseph Hewell, my 4th great grandfather, who lived in Spotsylvania Co., VA in the nid to late 1700s. His wife was Frances WYATT. Parents of both are unknown. They had the following children: William, John, Joseph, Wyatt, Frances, Milly (Mildred), and Rachel. Joseph (Sr.) moved to Halifax Co., VA, where he died in 1812. William and Wyatt who married DAVENPORT sisters moved to GA. Any information on the parents and siblings of either Joseph or Frances will be most appreciated.
Mary Hewell Tate (cdt66@inetnow.net)
131 Kennesaw Drive
Thomaston, GA 30286
27 Jul 1998

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I am working on my MCCALLEY line of Spotsylvania County: John McCalley m to Elizabeth Ann SANFORD of Richmond County early 1700's their son Charles McCAlley m Patsy MCKINNEY ? their children Thomas Sanford McCalley,William James McCalley and William McCalley went to Huntsville, Alabama two brothers married two sisters the Lanford girls.Charles remained single Henry McCalley moved to Caroline County. I would like information on John McCAlley, Patsy McKinney and Elizabeth Ann Sanford. Thanks.
Peggy Wilburn (DJW872@AOL.COM)
26 Jul 1998

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I am seeking information on John A. WHITE and his son, Jonathan WHITE who md. Fanny MARTIN. She died and he moved with his son, John WHITE to Clark Co.,KY. I'd like to know where John A. WHITE came from and his parentage Information on Fanny MARTIN would be helpful Thank you.
Mildred Jenkins (mrjenkins@worldnet.att.net)
24 Jul 1998

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Searching for any information on my grandparents BEASLEY, Walter and BALLARD, Olivia Ellen. Married July 18, 1891. in Hanover Co.,VA. And ggrandparents BEAZLEY(Beasley), John , overseer at Berkely Plantation, and Mary (unknown). BALLARD,William J. born 1836 and CHILES, Martha E. born Jan. 1822.
Myrtle Mae (Beasley) Kitchen (rkitchen@home.com)
24 Jul 1998

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Thomas GORDON b. Dec 21, 1758, d. Jan 23, 1826, m. Mary BUFFINGTON b. Nov 1, 1760, d.??? - Need information on Thomas' father and mother, John and Elizabeth (ROY) GORDON, and death date of Mary BUFFINGTON. I will gladly share any/all decendant information from Thomas GORDON to present.
Ed Adams (mystery@cococo.net)
17 Jul 1998

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Richard H. NICHOLSON was born March 3, 1795 in Fredericksbug, VA. In1820, he married Almyra ELMER of Marshfield, VT. He did not emigrate to Wisconsin with his wife and children. Where did he end up? Seeking death date & place, ancestors, and siblings. Have info to share on his descendents.
Martha Schneider (kschneid@clarityconnect.com)
15 Jul 1998

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ARTRUP, Colbert/Cutbert b early 1700's md abt 1740 to Mary ? d. abt 1751, Spotsylvania Need any information on him, his wife, his parents, or where the Artrups orginated from. Thank you.
Judy (Judy@genealogy.org)
15 Jul 1998

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Spotsylvania Co. Deed Bk L.1785-88..march, 1787..Sarah PATTIE exctrx of husband James PATTIE dec'd, of Spotsylvania..pwr of attny to Thomas Towles of same county. Was Sylvester PATTIE father of James? What was maiden name of wife Sarah ____? was she a TOWLES? If Sylvester was father of James who was Sylvester's wife___? Will exchange.
James Baker (bakerj3@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us)
10 Jul 1998

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William Houston of Fredericksburg d1770 had two sons by his wife Elizabeth Wright before they were married. One named William WRIGHT alias HOUSTON. Can anyone give me info about this WRIGHT ? Thank you.
Jim Wright (bt1805@webtv.net)
8 Jul 1998

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