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Spotsylvania Co., Virginia, Queries
2000

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Looking for information on Henry WILSON, b. ca. 1792-94 In VA. possibly Spotsylvania County, Sarah MARTIN, b. ca. 1796, death record states she was born Bedford Co. VA., d. 7 Sept. 1891 in Lawrence Co. Ohio, d/o Benjamin MARTIN. Henry WILSON and Sarah MARTIN m. Gallia Co. Ohio 12 Dec. 1813. Benjamin MARTIN was also in Gallia and Lawrence Counties, he died there sometime between 1850 and 1860. Thank you in advance for any help.
Glenn Wilson (To3fan@aol.com)
31 Dec 2000

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Searching for information about Christopher WARD who lived in Spotsylvania County November 6, 1769 when he witnessed a deed. Any assistance will be gratefully received.
Pauline Stanhagen (Pauline806@aol.com)
22 Dec 2000

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Looking for connection of OSWALD with Joseph Brock of Spotsylvania abt.1760's. Thanks.
OOldrelo@cs.com
19 Dec 2000

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Looking for any information on Elias Sandridge TRAINUM born 7/4/1833 from Spotsylvania county, married Lucetta SHIFFLETTE. Served in the Gordonsville Grays during the Civil War. Settled in Louisa County.
Wanda Trainum (cricket@virginia.edu)
15 Nov 2000

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Hello. I am looking for information on Rice CURTIS III born abt 1736 in Middlesex, Virginia. He married Frances CARTER abt 1762 in Spotsylvania county. He died in Spotsylvania county. I am trying to tie one of my husband's ancestors into this Curtis line. The ancestor's name is Theodocious CURTIS born abt 1760 in prob Spotsylvania and died abt 1846 in Estill county, Ky. He married Eady or Eada. I would be interested in corresponding with a descendent of Rice CURTIS to share information on this family. Thank you.
Maria Mastin (smudf@aol.com)
14 Nov 2000

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I need information about the ancestors and descendants of Henry Achilles MILLS and Elizabeth RICHARDS. They lived in Spotsylvania County in the late 1700s. Henry died in Spotsylvania County about 1801. Elizabeth died after 1820. They had the following children:

1. John H. MILLS (married Phebe STEVENS)
2. Nancy Ann MILLS (married John T. JENNINGS Jr.)
3. Achilles MILLS (married Clarissa STEVENS)
4. James H. MILLS (married Catharine __________ and Jane SHELTON)
5. Wyatt MILLS (married Mary S. MILLS)
6. Benjamin J. MILLS (married Mildred W. JOHNSON, Anney LINDSUM, and Melissa W. WHITE)
7. Willis MILLS (married Elizabeth SIMPSON and Sarah M. PERRY)
8. Robert T. MILLS (married Eliza BURDEN and Maria BROWN)
9. __________ MILLS (female)
10. __________ MILLS (female) Jillyne B. Keene (keenej@staffnet.com)
12 Nov 2000
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Seeking information about the owners of the MCCOOL house mentioned in Civil War reports (May 12, 1864, Spotsylvania Court House battle). Did these MCCOOL residents descend from Neil MCCOULL (died 1791), James MCCOOL (died 1750s), or other?
Charles McCool (McCoolTrav@aol.com)
12 Nov 2000

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Looking for information on the ELLIS family. William ELLIS m: Mary COCKES/COX some time around 1740/1750. Is anyone aware of this family in Spotsvania Co.?
Wayne (EllisWT@aol.com)
1 Nov 2000

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I am looking for someone that has been able to find any documentation indicating, with some degree of certainty, what the actual dates and locations for the birth and marriage of George SHEPHERD-SHEPPARD might really be? At various internet web sites, I notice a wide range of different dates and locations still being cited by various researchers for the birth and marriage of George SHEPHERD-SHEPPARD. Different birth dates and locations often cited are:

1700 in Spotsylvania County, St. George Parish, VA
October 7, 1716 in Banff, Scotland
1720 in Spotsylvania County, VA
christening, April 22, 1743 in Banff, Scotland
 And Marriage to Elizabeth Mary Angelicka DAY or DAYE 1720 in Spotsylvania County, St. George Parish, VA
1725 in Spotsylvania County, St. George Parish, VA
1739 in Spotsylvania County, St. George Parish, VA
 Bob Nobis (bob@nobis.net)
22 Oct 2000
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I am looking for anyone who may have information on an Elijah KEELING who was born in Spotsylvania Co. in the year 1800. I am trying to find out who this man's parents were. Thank you.
Gale L Walters (fritz5@Frontier@frontiernet.net)
17 Oct 2000

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My third great-grandfather was Aquilla JOHNSON or JOHNSTON b. 5/4/1770 in Spotsylvania, Va. according to family records. He married Mary Ann SCARBOROUGH 10/16/1799 in Tennessee. They had 11 children all in TN. Does anyone recognize this Aquilla??
Kenn Roberts (kennvera@ardennet.com)
16 Oct 2000

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interested in imformation on Robert WILSON / Mary Jane SEAY married 1850 in Spotsylvania
interested in imformation on James WRIGHT and Letitia HUMPHRIES married 1847 in Spotsylvania
have alot of imformation up to present day . thank you
FredWfnw@aol.com
8 Oct 2000

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I am looking for info on Aaron QUISENBERRY/QUESENBERRY b. abt. 1720-25, he married a Joyce ?, some say her last name was DUDLEY. I am trying to confirm this. I know Aaron lived in Spotslyvania Co., for a little while before moving to Orange Co. Does anyone have access to marriage records of that time? I think they probably married around 1755. Some researchers have said that his wife Joyce was the daughter of Robert Dudley and Joyce GAYLE, but the dates of the births of the children of Aaron Quisenberry and Joyce are earlier than the daughter Joyce of Robert Dudley could have been having children. Anyone who knows anything about this family I would appreciate their input.
Nanci (nanci.s@prodigy.net)
8 Oct 2000

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David Ramsey KENNEDY died in Spotsylvania, Va. on Aug. 25, 1933 and was buried in the Wilderness Baptist Church Cemetery. I am looking for any information about David's father, William M. KENNEDY (married to Sara Tabitha ALEXANDER), and William's father, Alexander Bradford KENNEDY. Any information would be very much appreciated. Blessings.
Teri Hope Stark (teri7@intelos.net)
26 Sep 2000

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I am researching William COLVIN and wife Susannah of Spotsylvania Co., VA. The name could be spelled COLVEN. Thank you.
Susan Colvin (scolvin@galaxyinternet.net)
16 Sep 2000

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I am searching for information/parents of Henry CARTER, #S12684, Private VA line. Born June 25, 1752, In Spotsylvania Co, VA. Lived there during his service, then moved to Fauquier Co, Va. In 1801 he moved to Barren Co, KY. Died June 8, 1835.
His wife was Frances ?. Children William, George, Martha "Polly" Threkill/Threlkeld, Elizabeth 'Betsy" Pulliam.
Any help would be appreciated.
Sharon Tabor (Fmlytracer@aol.com)
12 Sep 2000

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James PRITCHETT and Elizabeth Waller Pritchett.
He was born about 1760 near Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Co. Va. They married about 1785. They had 10 children. About 1800 they decided to go to Ky. But before they could leave "James Pritchett was taken sick and was buried" His wife and her brother James Waller continued with the plan, taking the children and eventually settling in Madisonville, Hopkins Co. Ky. Two older children settled near Lexington Ky.

Question: who are the parents of James and Elizabeth Waller Pritchett? and when did they come to Virginia, and any other info which may be at hand. Thank you very much.
Barbara Besler (Tangdream @aol.com)
07 Sep 2000

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I am looking for information on Edmund ALMAND born 1732, Thomas ALMAND born 1762 and the ALMAND family from Spotsylvania VA.
Roy Hunter (rghunter3@juno.com)
03 Sep 2000

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SNELL, Virginia. Does anyone know how this area of Spotsylvania County got its name? I am trying to find a Virginia connection to Adam SNELL (1742?-1820?) and wife, Lucy Epsy NELSON (c. 1794-p.1840).
Nancy Protzman (protzman@mail.slc.edu)
30 Aug 2000

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Searching for information on my Grandmother's family. Her name was Susan Leftwich SMITH born Feb 4 1881(?) Spotsylvania County. Other names I heard her mention as a child were Col. John Holmes Smith (CSA)- Anyone out there can help provide add'l info??
seeker56 (seeker56@email.msn.com)
31 Aug 2000

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I am searching for information about William Warner PRITCHETT
-when was he born?
-when did he die?
-where is buried?
-who were his parents?
-any other information would be appreciated (other family members?)

I know that on January 6, 1823, he was married in Spotsylvania to Matilda Luck. He is my great great great grandfather. I have also found him in the 1850 Census. Data for William W. Pritchett: Year: 1850 Census, Name: PRITCHETT William W. Spotsylvania County VA Page: 421, Township or other: Eatern District, Record Type: Federal Population Schedule VA 1850 Database: Federal Census Index, ID Number: VAS5a13860

I would also like to know about his son, Benjamin Warner PRITCHETT
-when was he born?
-when did he die?
-where is buried?
-any other information would be appreciated (other family members?)
I know that Benjamin served the Confederacy in the 55th VA Infantry, Company M. In the 1860 Federal Census, he is listed as living in Saint Georges Parish in Spotsylvania. (VA 1860 Federal Census Index Page 394, ID# VA45746124)

Thank you.
David Engel (enged@rb1.swrcb.ca.gov)
29 Aug 2000

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In search of Samuel FEAGANES, his obit was published in the Spotsylvania news paper in 1896 , surely he must have lived there at one time. Thank you.
Grace Cooper (gracie@nexet.net)
28 Aug 2000

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I am trying to find out information about Ezekeil JOHNSTON. His parents are believed to be Ann CHEW and William JOHNSTON who married and lived for a time in the Spotsylvania area. If he is their son he would have been born in this area according to the timeline. He was killed at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Any information any one has would be appreciated as he is a major link for my family tree. Thank you.
kris (jksmurray@aol.com)
28 Aug 2000

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Seeking information about the children of William DAINGERFIELD of "Belvidera," Spots. Co.; d. 15 Jan 1783 and wife, Sarah TALIAFERRO. They married 5 Jan. 1764. He was the son of Edwin DAINGERFIELD and Mary BASSETT. I have seen several lists of William and Sarah's children but can find nothing definitive. In particular, I want to confirm that Dr. William Allen DAINGERFIELD, born 13 Oct 1769, was a son of William and Sarah. Thanks for any help.
Polly Zashin (zashin@ameritech.net)
22 Aug 2000

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BESS, BETTIS,WILKERSON
I am seeking any information on the families of Robert P. BESS, John BETTIS and Susie WILKERSON Bess. Robert P. Bess was a brother to my father, and I am in the process of researching the Family Tree.

Robert P. Bess b. Mar. 10, 1906 in Craig or Alleghany County, Va. D. Dec. 1968, in Spotsylvania County.
Susie Wilkerson Bess b. Nov. 4, 1906 in Spotsylvania County, D. July 1991 in Spotsylvania County.
Daughter Pamelia Bess married John Bettis. Thanks so much, any/all information will be greatly appreciated.
Mary Boswell (missmary@cfw.com)
20 Aug 2000
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COLEMAN: I am searching for any information on a Judge Stokley COLEMAN of Spotsy or Fredericksbug. His family was said to have raised my grandmother Mildred Lewis "Coleman" not sure if that is her birth name or not at this point. But my Uncle (her son) said she was raised by the Judge and his family. Thanks.
Mary Clark (MBchbum6@aol.com)
14 Aug 2000

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NICHOLSON
Searching Nicholson, Nichols, Nicholls, etc. in Spotsylvania County. Thomas Nicholson Patented 1,000 acres in Spotsylvania County.
Nancy Costello, Thomas & Mary Nicholson Reunion Planner (rootsnan@gateway.net)
11 Aug 2000

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Searching for information on William LEWIS and wife Sarah (maiden name unknown) who lived in Spotsylvania Co. (ca. 1710-1786) They had a daughter Elizabeth LEWIS who married Philemon RICHARDS (ca 1750). Also had daughter Wm. and Sarah also had daughter Winifred, Sons John, James, George, William and Benjamin. Any information will be appreciated.
Ron Omer (kcvlron@apex.net)
08 Aug 2000

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I am searching for information regarding the DUNAWAY family of Spotsylvania County in the late 1790's to 1830's. I know of a Thomas DUNAWAY, but not much more. Can anyone be of help?? Thanks!
Floyd Dunaway (Floyd.Dunaway@gte.net)
01 Aug 2000

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I am looking for information on the PRITCHETT family of Spotsylvania County, especially Rolfe Newton Pritchett, Benjamin Warner Pritchett or William Warner Pritchett. Thank you
Kristi (pritmich@isu.edu)
26 Jul 2000

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We are looking for a link to a descendant of our family. Information found indicates that a John MULKEY aka MULLICA lived in Spotsylvania County. Time frame was possibly in the 1750 to 1830 circa. Do you have any information that might be helpful to us? Thank you for your help.
KBMac2@aol.com
24 Jul 2000

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James CAVE (b. May 11, 1796 - d. September 29, 1863) and his first wife Margaret (b. July 24, 1806 - d. October 24, 1837) were both from VA. His first two children were born in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County: Sarah Ellen (1834) and Elizabeth Jane (1836). I am looking for information on the parents of James CAVE and on his wife Margaret, whose surname is unknown.
Roger Robison (robison@texas.net)
08 Jul 2000

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DUGGINS, WILKINSON
I am searching for the mother of William DUGGINS (1751-1827). All I know is that she immigrated from Dublin, Ireland (apprx. 1758) as a widow with her only son William and settled in Fredricksburg, VA. She remarried to a Robert WILKINSON and they had 3 children. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Molly Duggins Schumann (schumann@kingcal.net)
02 Jul 2000

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JOHNSTON
I'm looking for three marriages: Epis. Church assumed.

Beverly Shuler (bshuler@home.com)
29 Jun 2000
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Nicholas HAWKINS born 1810 m. Rebecca WISEMAN and moved from Spotsylvania Co., VA to Orange Co., VA about 1816, then to Fayette Co., (W)VA about 1820. They had three children: Benjamin Franklin, Polly Ann, and Mildred. I have no further information about either Nicholas or Rebecca and would love to find out more.
David Lovegrove (dlovegrove@cheerful.com)
27 Jun 2000

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I have a ancestor that was in the civil war, the battle of Spotsylvania:

Name: William R. MILLER
Enlisted: Co. C 125th N.Y. Inf. Troy, NY Ambulance Corp.
He was wounded and was in the hospital at VA. 3 months
Born: Oxford, England Oct. 26, 1843
Died: about 1930?
Buried: Grangeville Cemetery, Hanford,CA I am trying to fine out when he became a US Citizen. He came over with my GGGGrandparents: James and Sarah (Slate) Miller and baby William (who was in the civil war) about 1845. They settled in Brunswick, NY.
Any suggestions would help. Thank you.
Vicki M. Austin (Vicki_austin@hotmail.com)
26 Jun 2000
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I am searching for information on Charles and Hannah MORGAN, who purchased land in Spotsylvania, VA in 1734, in St. Marks Parish (Deed Book "B",1729-1734, page 130) Any information on the MORGANs of this area would be appreciated. Thanks.
Jackie Smith (pps@mylink.net)
24 Jun 2000

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SHOOTS / SHOOT
Looking for information on the John SHOOTS family. The only information I have says that he was born in 1722 in Hampshire County VA., which at that time would have been Spotsylvania Co., VA.. He was married to Mary Wilson (daughter of Abner Wilson and Sarah Montague) abt. 1780 unknown place. Children were Susan, John, James, Kitty, Mildred, Frederick and William. William was born in KY in 1812, the rest of the children's birth dates and places is unknown. The parents of John Shoots are unknown.
Thank you.
Sharon Wells (rewells@kansas.net)
21 Jun 2000

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DUDLEY, Robert, Spotsylvania Co., Va. died (re will) 27 Dec. 1766. Seeking info on the children of Robert DUDLEY and Joice (his wife). Only one son, Robert, is mentioned along with his wife and a John Carter as Executors of his will.
Carol Dwinnell (CuznFind@aol.com)
20 Jun 2000

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I am searching for Col. Henry Joseph BROCK, grandfather of my ggrandfather Henry Joseph Reed, 1860, TN. Henry Joseph REED and family traveled to Spotsylvania County, VA for extended visits. This type of travel in that era usually indicate a family connection to the area. That is what I am searching for.
Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Betty Cardwell Mckenney (Bmckenne3@aol.com)
15 Jun 2000

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I am searching for information about and descendants of my Spotsylvania County ancestors:

MILLS, James H. (cal 1790-1859) & MCMULLAN, Nancy (no dates) & _________, Catharine (cal 1800-cal 1841), & SHELTON, Jane (cal 1810-?)

MILLS, John H. (bef 1765-cal 1820) & _____________ & STEVENS, Phebe (cal 1775-cal 1840)

MILLS, Achilles (cal 1775-cal 1846) & STEVENS, Clarissa (cal 1780-cal 1858)

MILLS, Wyatt (cal 1871-cal 1867) & MILLS, Mary (cal 1785-cal 1851)

MILLS, Benjamin J. (cal 1784-cal 1851) & LENDSUM, Anney (cal 1784-cal 1813) & JOHNSON, Mildred W. (cal 1790-cal 1844) & WHITE, Melissa (cal 1807-?)

MILLS, Willis ( Cal 1780-?) & PERRY, Sarah M. (cal 1800-?) & SIMPSON, Elizabeth (cal 1800-?)
Thank you.
Jillyne Keene(keenej@staffnet.com)
18 Jun 2000

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Does anyone have information on James Hill TRUE? He was born about 1783 in Spotsylvania, VA. He married (1803) Mary Ellen NEWTON and then (1813) Nancy Ann NEWTON. Need names of parents? Names of children from both marriages?
Thank you.
Carol Thornton (Brimgen45@aol.com)
15 Jun 2000

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Surnames: COURTNEY, NORMAN, TURNER
Looking for descendants of James TURNER and Kerenhappuch NORMAN m/ca 1730 Spotsylvania County VA. Kerenhappuch Norman, d/o Isaac NORMAN and Frances COURTNEY also of Spotsylvania/Orange Counties. Contact other descendants through website: www.kerenhappuch.com.
Bennie Altom (BAltom@NovaOne.net)
14 Jun 2000

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WHITE, BULLOCK
A James BULLOCK filed for pension from Rev. War. His sister Sarah m a WHITE and all three lived in Spotsylvania Co in late 1700's early 1800's - James b 1760 d 1836. I am looking for information on this family and am willing to share what I have on the Bullock's.
Russell Maas (RMaas@Gemair.com)
13 Jun 2000

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Seeking the death record of Joel LEWIS who died about 1813 in Spotsylvania Co, VA. Thanks for any help.
Here is what is known of him:

Joel LEWIS, born abt 1730 in , Hanover, VA; died 1813 in , Spottsylvania, VA, son of David LEWIS and Anne TERRELL. He married (1) Mary TUREMAN; (2) Sarah CHILES; (3) Lucy DANIEL.

Notes for Joel LEWIS
BIRTH: 'Pioneer Lewis Families', by Michael L. Cook. This reference names his 7 children.
Rich Nallenweg (RNallenweg@aol.com)
10 Jun 2000

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Seeking information about Addison, Addison L., Henry, James, and Julia SAMUEL. In a deed in Spotsylvania, VA., Addison and Addison L. SAMUEL gave land to my great-greatparents, Samuel and Rosa DIGGS, and to Henry SAMUEL. Julia married Addison SAMUEL. Julia had 3 sons, John, James, and Joseph. Julia later married Isaac Lawson and had a son Elmore Lawson. I believe Rosa maiden name was a SAMUEL. Also, I believe there was a Nellie Ann SAMUEL, because she also received land from Addison and Addison L. SAMUEL.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
FDDyson@aol.com
27 May 2000

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I am looking for any information on Mary Catherine HOLLIDAY. She was born in Spotsylvania County, and married Thomas Jackson YOUNG, of Louisa County sometime after the war Between the States, probably around 1870.
George Pearson (vainf57th@aol.com)
26 May 2000

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Seeking information on Francis WISDOM of Spotsylvania Co., Va, who died in Pittsylvania Co., VA, 1794.

Is John or Martin TRUE of Halifax Co., VA connected to the Trues of Spotsylvania?

I am also descended from Henry LEWIS, whose daughter married Thomas Wisdom in Spotsylvania Co.
Bonnie Reach(bereach@peoplescom.net)
25 May 2000

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James BULLOCK b 12/18/1760 d 3/10/1836. His sister Sarah BULLOCK WHITE were both from Spotsylvania Co per James' Rev War pension file. LDS files suggests James parents were John and Eliz BULLOCH. Looking for information of both WHITE and BULLOCKS.
Russell Maas (RMaas@Gemair.com)
23 May 2000

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WEST and CAMPBELL: Maria West , born in Spotsylvania ca 1800-1808, later married Robert Campbell of Staunton, VA. Maria is one of 16 children born to Dilcie West, a Free Black. Need help locating descendants.
Joyce S. Dennis (Jsd9angel@aol.com)
19 May 2000

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I am looking for information on Aquilla JOHNSTON (JOHNSON) b July 11 1724, d Feb 5, 1784, Berkeley Parish, Spotsylvania County m. Elizabeth Winn. Has a son Aquilla JOHNSTON. Any help appreciated.
Ann Davis (teeter@usit.net)
16 May 2000

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Seeking information on Orlando STEWART, my gr gr grandfather. He was a resident of Susquehanna County, PA and an itinerant Doctor/Surgeon, and was murdered in Spotsylvania. Best guess 1869 or 1870 although could be earlier. Statement by my gr gr grandmother says he was found with a crushed skull in a woods about 6 miles from Spotsylvania; he was then buried there. This information came to them in a letter from the Mayor. Whoever found him found an address and surgical instruments which allowed his identification and notification of wife and family. Any information would be greatly appreciated: obituaries, newspaper articles, death certificates, or other leads.
Richard Baumann (rlb@snowcrest.net)
28 Apr 2000

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I am searching for John MORTIMER born 1837 in Virginia. His parents were also born in Virginia. Looking for information on the John MORTIMER that appears on the 1810 and 1820 census indexes for Spotsylvania Co.
Thanks,
Susan Mortimer (dapper@mixcom.com)
26 Apr 2000

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FITZGERALD- Looking for a James Fitzgerald of White Plains in Spotsylvania County. My ancestor Elizabeth T. FITZGERALD was married from his house on April 9 1835 To Robert TOMPKINS according to The Virginia Herald. Is this the same James FITZGERALD who married Elizabeth THORNTON (daughter of Francis THORNTON V & Sarah INNES) in Fredericksburg? Is Elizabeth James' daughter? Can anyone help answer these questions?
Jennifer Campbell (albacelt@starpower.net)
18 Apr 2000

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Am searching for the family of George Peyton RIDDICK, born June 29,1895 in Spotsylvania County, Va.. His S.S. application states his father was James Edward Riddick. His mother as Nannie Washington PEYTON. He grew up in Richmond, Va. and served in the U.S. Navy around 1911 to1921. He died in Pensacola, Fla. in November of 1982. He married Mary Louise Alfred, and fathered 10 children, one is my Mother. Mother said he was orphaned, and adopted by the Riddick family. Have been trying for some time to find any record of his mother or his father. Have found a James E. Riddick but the dates don't match. He died about 2 years before gfather was born. Have been unable to find a Nannie Riddick, Nannie Peyton, or a Nannie WASHINGTON in this time frame. Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Mary Boyett (Tugg@vvi.net)
10 Apr 2000

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I am looking for any information on my mother's family which was founded in the US in Spotsylvania County before 1817. John Thomas MCWHIRT was born in Scotland abt 1765 and died in Spotsylvania Co. Va. before Aug. 4, 1817. He married Elizabeth OLIVER. They had at least one son, William MCWHIRT b. 1794, d. 1872 in the county. At least one grandson, Cornelius Sullivan MCWHIRT was born there on 19 Sept, 1828.

The family name may have been MCWHIRTER or even MCWHORTER at this time.

Would love any information on this family. All I really have is what you see. Any information on wives, children, descendants, etc. would be appreciated. I will share what little I have if it will help anyone.
Ken Moses (prophet650@aol.com)
8 Apr 2000

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My grandmother, Mary Susan (Mollie) LEACH was born in Spotsylvania County, Virginia on 4 July 1871, died in Sand Springs, Oklahoma on 21 February 1931. Her name does not appear in the 1880 census. Any information regarding her parents will be greatly appreciated.
Jack L. Wall (YubaEx@AOL.com)
7 Apr 2000

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William KENNON / KANNON of Spotsylvania Co. purchased land in Louisa Co. in 1788, adjacent to lands owned by John KENNON / KANNON, and witnessed by George KENNON / KANNON. I am searching for any other information on William, John, or George, to see if they are related to my George KENNON b. 1802, who lived in Louisa Co.
Jim Slone (jimslone@knology.net)
3 Apr 2000

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I am looking for any information on Catherine Ann HOLLIDAY, married around 1870 in Spotsylvania County to Thomas Jackson YOUNG of Louisa County. She is my great grandmother, and I have NO information on her family at all. I am pretty sure of the spelling for this.
George Pearson (VAINF57TH@aol.com)
29 Mar 2000

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I am looking for parents of my ggg grandmother Mary Ann PARTLOW. She was married to Garland S. CHEWNING / CHOWNING. I don't have any dates but Garland S. Chewning's will was probated in Will Book T, pp. 303-308, Dec l, 1851.
Mary-Frances Hoh (mfb@virginia.edu)
28 Mar 2000

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I am researching Theodocus and Eda CURTIS. Their daughter, Susannah married a Charles COOPER in 1808 in Spotsyvania, Va. She came to Clark County, Ky in early 1800"s. Evidently Charles had died and she married a Lant/Sant Sutherland circa of 1824 in Clark County, Her son George Washington Cooper is my ggggrandfather. I am trying to prove that Charles Cooper is George's father. I know that Susanna is his mother. I have proof of that. If anyone is researching this Curtis or Cooper family, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you.
Bettye Cooper Lowry (chashlow@msn.com)
25 Mar 2000

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COOPER, Charles
In a marriage record of Spotsylvania County listed was a marriage of Charles COOPER m. Susanna CURTIS on December 26, 1808. This couple later went to Estill County, Ky. I would like any information on this couple. I think this might be my gggggrandfather. I knew of Susanna but did not know her maiden name. Is anyone else researching this CURTIS and Susanna CURTIS? I would appreciate any info on this family.
Thanks.
Bettye Cooper Lowry (chashlow@msn.com)
24 Mar 2000

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I am interested in any information about William CURTIS, born , or lived in Spotsylvania County in or near 1789. Who were his parents? He served Served in the of 1812 in Steuarts 10th Calvery. He went to Champaign County, Ohio after the War and Married Sarah Ellsworth in 1817. I would appreciate any information.
Susdean@aol.com
19 Mar 2000

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Looking for information on John CHAPMAN and wife, Mary ALLEN, and son, Eramus CHAPMAN, that lived in Spotsylvania Co., Va. in the 1700's. John died in 1775.
Rosa CHAPMAN-MOHTASHAM (mohtasha@gte.net)
19 Mar 2000

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BALL
Robert BALL married to Susan ? Ball (born approx. 1783, was in 1860 Census in Berkley Parish, Spotsylvania County) had a son James C. BALL (married Elizabeth C. Pulliam) who had a son James Wesley BALL (married Martha A. E. Peyton). We know that James C. Ball died approx. 1867/8 of pneumonia. James Wesley Ball is listed several times in newspaper articles. We cannot find any other information about his parents, Robert and Susan. Do you have any information about their ancestors, birthdates, death dates, wills, etc.?
Brenda Raj (Brenda_Raj@rascoinc.com)
17 Mar 2000

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GOODLOE, COLEMAN, SAMUEL

Seeking information about Rev. Thomas E. GOODLOE (did he perform marriage ceremony for your ancestor?) and wife Elizabeth. Both may have been born in Spotsylvania/Caroline County. Thomas died about 1840 in Orange County. Elizabeth, age 51, is on 1850 census for Spotsylvania County, on same page as Robert Coleman, age 66, perhaps her cousin, and other Colemans. (Elizabeth's mother may have been Sarah COLEMAN SAMUEL and father Anthony SAMUEL, of Caroline County.) In 1860, Elizabeth Goodloe and many Colemans are living in what's then known as Berkley Parish. Hope to hear from anyone who has some information. Thanks!
Anita Robeson (AsonicJ@aol.com)
16 Mar 2000

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Looking for a BALLARD married to a MURRAY in Spotsylvania Co. abt. 1800-1840.
Linda Webb (bwebb@nuwav.com)
13 Mar 2000

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Looking for John ACOR who married Mary SMITH in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County on Jan. 20, 1837. They had children born in Hanover. Bettie, Robert Henry, James M., and D.E. Would like any Acors information. Thank you.
Pattie Wells (pattiewells@aol.com)
10 Mar 2000

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MOUBRAY
I am seeking information on the following individuals. John MOUBRAY born about 1725 in Virginia, wife ?. On tax list in Spotsvania County, VA. Son of John, Andrew MOUBRAY born abt. 1755 in Spotsvania County, VA. Wife Judith ? On Tax List of Spotsylvania Co. 1782-1787. Son of Andrew. Joseph MOUBRAY, born abt. 1778 in Madison Co., VA. Married Amelia "Mary" ROBINSON (widow of Thomas DANIEL) on Oct 13, 1805, Spotsvania Co., VA. I would appreciate any information.
Joyce Brown (joycebrown@erols.com)
04 Mar 2000

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Which Joseph BROCK belongs to this Will ???
Who was his wife ???

Will of Joseph Brock

Will Book "G"
Pages 472 and 473
Spotsylvania Co., Virginia

dated 25 Jun 1806
Proved 2nd Oct 1809

In the name of God Amen. Joseph Brock of the County of Spotsylvania being of sound mind do make my last will and testament in manner and forum following:

___???___ Where as on the 16th day of February 1804, I made a Deed to my daughter Mary Carter and Catherine Chew Brock for the greatest part of my Estate, reserving therein the power of selling any part thereof to raise the sum of four hundred pounds. I do hereby subject the said Estate of so much as may be necessary for payment of my Just Debts. Item, whereas on the 21st day of May 1804 I made a Deed to my grand children, Francis Curtis Brock, Lewis Brock, Carter Brock, and Mary Beverley Chew Brock, for four negroes named Eliza, Jenney, ___???___ and Wiall. I do by this my will revoke the said deed declaring the same to be null and void and do give and bequeth Eliza, Jenney and Wiall, with their future ___???___ to the said Francis Curtis Brock, Mary Beverley Chew Brock, their Heirs and assigns forever. Item, the remainder of my Estate I give to my daughter Mary and Catherine Chew. In testimony where of I have hereunto se my hand and seal the 25th day of June 1806.

signed JOSEPH BROCK *SEAL*

Sealed and Published
In presence [of]

At a Court held for Spotsylvania County the 2nd day of October 1809 --- The Last Will and Testament of Joseph Brock, deceased, was produce in Court and there being no witness to the same and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Will and Signature were wholly written by the said Joseph Brock, the same is admitted to Record.

teste: Robert S. Chew C.S.C (Clerk Spotsylvania Court)

At a Court held for Spotsylvania County, August 6th, 1810. On the Motion of Mary B. Brock, who made oath according to Law and with Catherine C. Brock her Security entered into and acknowledged their hand in the penalty of Eight Hundred pounds. Conditioned as the Law, direct a Certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of administration on the Estate of Joseph Brock, deceased, with his will heretofore admitted to record in this Court, annexed in due forum.

teste: Robert S. Chew C.S.C. (Clerk Spotsylvania Court)
Joe Edwards (edwards.salinas@bigfoot.com)
03 Mar 2000

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Looking for information on : Parum B. HAWKINS. Born 1811 in Virginia. The HAWKINS family is listed in Virginian in Tennessee 1850 by Mike Williams, and I have reason to believe they may have come from Spotsylvania county, in that several other of my surnames migrated to TN with thier friends and family that previously lived in this county. I would l-o-v-e to know who the parents and siblings of P.B. Hawkins were. He married Nancy Goad. Some of their children were : Penelope, Cornelia, Leticia and Joshua(mine). Parum shows up in 1859 in Arkansas.
Kathi Wiley (Lwiley@copper.net)
28 Feb 2000

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Searching for my ancestors Thomas and Catherine PARKER who were possibly in Spotsylvania Co in the 1750's or 1760's. A son Martin was supposed to have been born there, according to a DAR paper on him. The family was later in Fauquier Co, in 1787 and 1789, Thomas Sr. his son Thomas Jr. and a free "George"., were the only ones in one household, of the males at least.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have later info I will gladly share as the family members settled in Kentucky, Mo. and Ill. This family was possibly connected to a MARTIN family and there were many connections to the MARSHALL family , esp. in Kentucky; Thomas Jr. married a Marshall and three of their children married Marshalls. Thanks for any help.
Scarlett (scarlett@davesworld.net)
26 Feb 2000

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HARVEY / KIRBY Searching for information about John HARVEY, son of John HARVEY b. VA ca 1740, married in Spotsylvania County, VA, Goodspring Patsy KIRBY b. VA ca 1740. Relocated to SC and may have been granted 200 acres on Nobles Creek in Granville Co., SC 15 JUL 1768. Children: Henry HARVEY, Joseph HARVEY, William HARVEY, John HARVEY, Brown HARVEY.
Nancy Harvey (harveynj@cport.com)
22 Feb 2000

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Seeking information on the family of William MILLER son of John Miller. William married Jane HORD. William died in, and his Will was proved in Spottsylvania Co on Oct 1, 1766. I am interested in knowing what children William and Jane had! Please e-mail me if you have any information. Thanks!
David Miller (rdmrjm@bellsouth.net)
18 Feb 2000

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CALLENDER, Eliezer. B. 1738 Boston?, d. 1792 Fredericksburg, VA. (At that time Fredericksburg was part of Spotsylvania Co., VA) Captain of the Revolutionary War ship "Dragon" that protected the Rappahannock River in Virginia in Rev War. The Sons of the American Revolution plan on erecting a Patriot marker at his grave in the Masonic Cemetery in Fredericksburg, VA and are looking for any descendents. If you have info/are a descendent contact me.
Trip Wiggins (tripwig@aol.com)
16 Feb 2000

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YATES, Charles. B. 1728 England, d. 1809 Fredericksburg, VA. (At that time Fredericksburg was part of Spotsylvania Co., VA) Member of Committee of Correspondence. The Sons of the American Revolution plan on erecting a Patriot marker at his grave in the Masonic Cemetery in Fredericksburg, VA and are looking for any descendents. If you have info/are a descendent contact me.
Trip Wiggins (tripwig@aol.com)
16 Feb 2000

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I am trying to find the connection between the Daniel BARKSDALE, who died somewhere between 1780-1790 Spotsylvania Co VA and Daniel BARKSDALE. Who married Polly WATSON 1800 Jan, in Prince Edward Co VA. The 2nd Daniel BARKSDALE died in Todd Co KY 1840-1850. Polly Watson Barksdale died 1860s also in Todd Co KY. I had thought this 2nd Daniel Barksdale was the son of the 1st. I have been told now that he was the son of Dudley and Lucy Coleman Barksdale not the son of the 1st Daniel If any of my fellow Barksdale researchers can clear this up it is appreciated. Greg Davidson the 5th great grandson of Daniel and Polly Watson Barksdale,no matter who was Daniels MOM an DAD were.
Carmend (CARMEND@MIDWEST.NET)
14 Feb 2000

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Looking for info on Rufus B MERCHANT,(1838-1906) editor of the Virginia Star newspaper, (founded 1869?-Fredksbg).
Any info appreciated!
Lynn Steward (mizlynn@webtv.net)
05 Feb 2000

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Looking for any information on Christopher CURTIS, lived in Bedford and Spotsylvania early 1800.
Ron Curtis (rctc3050@netzero.com)
04 Feb 2000

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I am looking for any information about a Tavener BRANHAM born in Spotsylvania Co., Virginia abt. 1753 who married Elizabeth BURBRIDGE .
Janet Johnson (JANETJ@NETCNCT.NET)
26 Jan 2000

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Seeking info on Wm. CHAPMAN b. c 1739 in Spotsylvania. Who were his parents? Who did he marry? Did he go to Knoxville, TN ?
Edward S Milligan (uncleedh3@erols.com)
19 Jan 2000

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BROWN-- Charles BROWN son of Thomas Brown late of Fredericksburg dec'd binds himself to Thomas Herndon, house carpenter etc.. no witnesses March 2 1790 (ref: Spotsylvania Deed book J 1774-1782)
Can anyone connect this Charles BROWN to Charles BROWN of Caroline County? Charles of Caroline may have a wife or daughter Amanda.
Any leads greatly appreciated!
Lynn Steward (mizlynn@webtv.net)
15 Jan 2000

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I am looking for information on James JOLLETT (spelled Jolett in the deed) that obtained a land grant in Spotsylvania, 1748. In information about the Jolletts is appreciated.
Mary Jollette S. Pollock (camary83@pilot.infi.net)
11 Jan 2000

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My family Bible lists James Madison WALDEN, son of John and ????? Walden, born in Spotsylvania Cty, Virginia, September Sixteenth, 1811 who married Lucy Ann BRAGG, my great-great grandmother, born on September 11th, A.D. 1817 in Culpeper Cty, Virginia, daughter of Thomas S. and Elizabeth (JONES) Bragg. They were married in Teayses Valley, Kanawha Cty, Virginia on November 21st, A.D. 1833. Damon Bragg's website lists:
169. Thomas Milton5 Bragg Jr. (Thomas4, William3, Charles2, Joseph1) was born on 17 January 1791 at Culpeper Co., Virginia. 221 He married Elizabeth Jones on 21 November 1816 at Culpeper Co., Virginia.34 He died on 6 May 1833. 221 Elizabeth JONES was born on 4 June 1801.
Known children of Thomas Milton5 Bragg Jr. and Elizabeth Jones were as follows:
* 472. i. Lucy Ann6 Bragg was born on 1 September 1817. 221
* 473. ii. Thomas E. G. Bragg was born on 18 October 1819. 221
* 474. iii. Gabriel James Bragg was born on 20 May 1822. 221
* 475. iv. Mary E. Bragg was born on 13 April 1824. 221
Does anyone have more info re Elizabeth Jones Family??
ASophist@aol.com
8 Jan 2000

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Seeking the parents of Edmund Pendleton DUGGINS (b.ca. 1824) who was married to Henrietta Maria CARVER of Montpelier, Hanover County, VA. Edmund was certainly the grandson of William DUGGINS married to Elizabeth PERKINS. William and Elizabeth had 2 daughters and 12 sons. William DUGGINS, was brought to Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA, by his mother from Ireland in about 1758.
Thank you very much.
Robert S. Brown (rsbrown@clark.net)
3 Jan 2000

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Edmund JONES and Mary BULLARD
Anyone researching this JONES / BULLARD line in Spotsylvania County? Mary, sister to Richard BULLARD, children of Ambrose Bullard. Mary sold her portion of Ambrose Bullard estate land to Richard. Believe Edmund and Mary Jone to be parents or grandparents of Churchill Jones.
Betty Brooks (berbrooks@centurytel.net)
2 Jan 2000

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