Genealogy - Online 2001

Online: 2001

11/6/01- Please, if you know anything about the Firths of Virginia and Fayette and Shelby counties of TN who came to Tennessee in the early 1830's, get in touch with me.

Barbara Smith, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

10/17/01- Thanks for posting my request. The person I am looking for father of John H. Rogers.  John H. lived in Blount County, TN about 1860 and was married to Hetty Ester Rogers (maiden name was Rogers also) who was born in Blount County.   One of their children was Jackson Rice Rogers.  I believe John's parents came from N.C. or Virginia.  Will appreciate any help.

Nancy Helton, e-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

10/12/02- I am searching for any information on the Crigger family from Wytheville.  I know the following information.  My grandfathers name was Reese T. Crigger his wife's name was Ethel Byrd.  His fathers name was James and his mothers was Julie. If you have any information or are a relative please contact me at my email address. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank you, Lori Feltner

10/10/01- I'm looking for information on the Starr Family from Floyd Co. VA. I'm from the Starr line and can't find to much on the family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Brenda e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

9/29/01 - do you know was the gr. gr. grandparents, or whatever of  Will Barnard.?  I am however, very interested in knowing his roots.  It seems that so many Barnards took off for parts unknown, and it is hard to put the puzzle together.  Thanks for everything.
Rosanne Barnard, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

9/6/01- I am searching for information on a William Hodges born in Surry Co. in 1846. (Possibly the son of Hubbard Hodges) (wife, Celoma)  Married in 1875.  I have a deed on land he owned in Wythe Co between 1890 and 1900.  The land was along Reed Creek the family of Samuel Lindamood and sold back to the Lindamoods. Children included James, William H., Caroline, Sallie, Mary, Josie, and E.H. I believe there were 2 other children also.  Any information would be appreciated.

Mike Hodges, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

9/2/01- I am searching for a photo of the Free Union School located at Meadows of Dan or Vesta. I believe it was located on the Free Union Road. My mother, aunt and uncle attended in the 20,s and 30,s. Their names are Ruth Lewis Hudson, Margery Lewis Chaney and Harvey Lewis. They are children of Onie and John Robert Lewis of Meadows of Dan. I will pay for copy of the photo.

I have been searching our ancestors and ran into snag. My grandfather, grandparents were Martin and Martha LEWIS. They lived in Carroll Co. and ran a mercantile store. I have run out of ideas where to look for their home before Carroll Co. or who were their ancestors. Also, I need information on John and Mazey CRUISE. Mazey was a MARTIN but I do not know her parents. They were married 12 July 1812. Any help will be appreciated.

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7/27/01 - I am looking for information on the Hursts from Carroll County, VA. Names like Franklin and Charity (Montgomery) Hurst, Roxina (Alderman) Hurst. William Leander Hurst, Mary Ann (McGrady) Hurst.  William Hurst and Susannah (Wright) Hurst.  Anyone familiar with this line please contact Gordon Williams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

7/26/01- I am searching for Albert Bayse Dunford and his wife Hattie Lee Brawley. They probably lived in Ivanhoe, Va. I think that's where my grandfather James Arthur Dunford was from. Thank-you for your help

June McGrady-Goad, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

7/23/01- Nuckolls, Crowe, Kinder, Cole. Searching for kin of any of these families.

Jack Cole, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

7/2/01 - Update to old request,
Still looking for any information on my grandmother Missouri Ann or Adaline JONES born in Franklin County, VA. Married my grandfather Samuel Henry Hale in 1895. I assume she died sometime between 1908 and 1910. Samuel and three children LILLIE, HATTIE and my dad JAMES FRANK moved to Rockingham County, NC shortly after her death. Samuel was the youngest son of Francis Marion Hale of Franklin Co., VA.

Dillard Hale, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

7/2/01- MY QUESTION IS MY GRANDMOTHER Lucy Flemming Smith (Martin) Sanderson was married to a Martin ? and their first child (Lillian or Eugene Martin) was Born in Shuff Va. What county is/Was this town in? She was from Patrick and Montgomery Co Va and my Grandfather Clarence Alfonso Sanderson married her in Wareagle Mcdowell co WV. My Va/WV ancestor's were MILLS, COOPERS, CRAWFORD, BAILEYS, SMITH/ROOP/RUPE/McALEXANDER/FARMER/BELCHER/PACK/FARLEY/FRALEY SIMMONS/AND A LOT MORE. 1800-1900 WE WERE ALL RELATED IN SOME WAY

Clarence R Sanderson, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

7/2/01 - I am looking for any information regarding my grandparents and their ancestors.  They were James Edward and Laura Sutphin Cox from Laurel Fork.
Thanks...

Patti George, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

6/12/01- In 1860 Princeton was burned by Southern renegades. only 10 houses were left. Does anyone happen to know where most of the people relocated to. I looking for the family of Charles Crawford and his Wife Chloe Bailey.. the family is in the 1860 Mercer Co Census except for Charles. Haven't found anything on them.  Is there a list of who may have died when the town was burned.

Clarence Sanderson, Xenia Ohio, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

6/4/01 - I'm looking for information of Robert Jackson Moore who married Maude Tabor at Bramwell, WV. this is my Mothers parents. My Grandfather owned a small store with a gas station. They lived next door. The store was located in Boissevain ,VA. I'm looking for any information. Diana Huston at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

6/4/01- My grandmother was Sarah Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Churchill Jones & Barbara Coviness Jones, Churchill was the son of Levi J ones all of  Carroll County, my gggg grandmother was was Priscilla McCraw, daughter of Francis McCraw, son of  William & Dancy McCraw.  If anyone has inf on this line, e-mail me.

Thanks Jeanette Cowan McIntosh, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

6/4/01 - Hi -- My ggrandfather was James David Guynn, m. Lucy Lefler, had  children Joe, David, Sidney, Clyde, Ruth. Children born 1890s, no dates known for James David.  Any info on JD Guynn & Lefler (who MAY have lived in Carroll Co, Va -- family later lived in Montgomery Co) would be much appreciated!    Please reply to this address
(This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. -- Anita Guynn

5/28/01- I am looking for Ephriam Boyd who came to Texas about 1830 or 40.

Leo Causey, Van, Texas, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

5/8/01- Hi, I am requesting information on the Robinette family and also on the Arryington family.

Thank you, Debbee Robinette Peoples, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

5/8/01- I have looked everywhere for a book that came out in 1977 called The Generations of Reuben Roberts by Laney Roberts. I have contacted over 35 book stores trying to find it. No one seems to have it or know of  where I can get one. So I thought that maybe you could help out. There are other books out about Reuben Roberts and the Revolutionary War, but I can not find them either/ Please lead me in the right direction. I don't know where else to go. He is buried in White Co, Tennessee, but I can't find a clue anywhere. I do know that the government put a stone on his grave for the Rev. War hero. Please help. This was my 5x great grandpa.

Thank you, Gary, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

5/8/01 - I am searching for any information concerning my grandparents families that lived in the Floyd/Carroll/Montgomery counties in the late 1800s and early 1900s. My grandfather Floyd Joshua Hedge married Effie Boyd (daughter of William Elkanah Boyd and Matilda Duncan Boyd) I am especially
interested in finding the gravesite of William Boyd. He was a crippled shoemaker and went by the nickname "Caney" Also my g-grandparents William David and Hannah Hedge who resided in
that area as well.

Thank you, P. Ayers, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

5/2/01- TOPHAM Family Reunion at Rockdale, Home of Alfred and Dianne Stephens, Wytheville, VA on Saturday, August 18, 2001. Get together around 4:00 PM - Potluck Supper at 6:00 PM can e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the Poor House Farm for additional information.

5/2/01- Hello, I am looking for information on parents of James Henry WOODWARD, b. 6 Dec 1840, Pittsylvania County, VA, d.28 Oct 1937, Floyd County, VA, m. 26 Oct 1865 To Lydia A. MANNING, Floyd County, VA. He was a bound boy to Valentine THRASH in Floyd County from @ 1850-1860. He served in the Civil War (CSA) and taught school before and after the war.

Thanks, Betty "Cookie" Bartlett, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

4/26/01- I am researching my family lines of MORELAND,THORNTON families from VA to Surry Co., NC in early 1780's to 1820's. Also lived in the area of Stokes and Yadkin Co.s of NC. William THORNTON of Westmoreland and Lunenburg Co., VA md Sarah ARVIN(E) and settled in Surry Co., NC. William MORELAND married Nancy(?) KIMBROUGH of Surry Co., NC.

Michelle Moreland Orlando, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4/12/01- Still searching for information on JOHN CLINE GWALTNEY.  Lived in Roanoke area.  Moved to Buchanan, VA and married FLORENCE WALKER in 1934. Worked as a machinist (possibly for the railroad).  May have gone into TN with the railroad.  Does anyone have information on these people?  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you in advance.

Debbie, Cape May, NJ, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4/10/01- I am a descendent of Joseph Dodson who married a woman named Betty who was a full blooded Indian woman (I have the picture to prove it). Their children were Rufas, Lindsey, Pearl, 2 unknown boys in picture, 2 unknown girls in picture, then there is my great grandfather Aubrey Jack Dodson born May 20, 1895 in Madison County, Virginia. Aubrey Jack Dodson married a Lottie Esther Woodward they had three boys Ellis, Russell, and my grandfather James who married Theda Delvagne Rock. They were married in Towson, MD in 1937. I am mainly interested in knowing the family of Joseph and the Indian woman they called Betty who were my great great grandparents. If anyone has information please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Thank you for all of your help in this matter.

Darlene Jestus

4/10/01- Looking for any information on my great grandfather's family. His name was Martin Fannin and was married to Mary Ann Dodd. They had a daughter names Mary Jane Fannin Dodd. If you have any info please share it with me.

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4/10/01- Menix, Minix, Minnix - I am researching the family of Charles and Rachel of Frederick County Maryland . They later moved to Franklin county, VA. Would like very much to know Rachel's maiden name and the parents of Charles Menix, Minix, Minnix (all spellings used by the same family).

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4/10/01- Trying to locate the parents or siblings of Isaac Brogan and Nancy E. Boyd of Franklin or Floyd County VA. Isaac born 1 Dec 1857 died Jan 1890. Nancy born 20 Oct 1859 died 30 Oct 1940. They had the following children J. W.; W. H.; Martha F.; Armanda Elizabeth; "Mindie"'; Mary Ardella,; Cora B. and John W. Any information will be appreciated.

Thanks William F. Epling This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4/10/01 - I am in search of a long lost cousin. She was born June 25, 1945 in Columbus Ohio, at White Cross Hospital. She is the daughter of Albert Lee (Bud) and Marie (Sullivan) Hunnell. I have a birth certificate but luckily I can not locate a death certificate so I have high hope she may be still alive. Please help me find her before it is to late. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4/10/01- Hello, I am searching for information on my grandfather, Lee Massengill. He lived and died in Scott County, VA. He married Mariba Susan "Cricket" Tate. I do not know where he was born or raised, only that he was raised by his grandmother. Her last name could be Overby, Overbe or Overbee. Not much to go on, but maybe this will ring a bell with someone out there.

Betty Grinsell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4/10/02- Trying to locate information on my g-grandfather and g-grandmother Isaac Brogan and Nancy E Boyd. Isaac born 1 Dec 1857 and Nancy born 20 Oct 1859 Franklin Co. VA. They had the following children, J. W.; W. H.; Martha F; Mary Ardella; Cora B.; and John W.. Would like to know who Isaac and Nancy's parents were.

William F. Epling, Orlando FL. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4/10/01- Johnathan Dennison, father either Thomas or John settled in Floyd County Ky in 1780's or earlier . Looking for any ancestors from Tazewell county Va. area Where did the Dennison' come from. Johnathan Dennison settled Lawrence county Ohio,1820 Thomas or John, Johnathan , John, Marion , Berk , Carl , Edwin, Dale Dennison

Brenda Dennison, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

4/10/01- I am looking for any information on Authur Haze Hollandsworth, sometimes spelled Hollingsworth, b.c1878-80, lived and died in Indian Valley, Floyd Co., Va. He was married secondly to Dossie Vinetta Phillips Montgomery "Nettie", my grandmother. I read an article on him years ago in the Mountain Laurel and gave it to my mother. My mother died recently and the article is lost.. He may have been married first to Cordelia Duncan, but I'm not sure. Very interested in finding his ancestry. Any help appreciated.

Kenneth Hundley, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

3/8/01- I am searching for my mothers side of the family, and got to Lynchburg Va. with a dead end. My grandmother, Irene Maude Brown, was raised in an orphanage in Lynchburg as a ward of Senator John Daniel.  My g. grandmother, Alvina Adelaide (Evans) Brown had passed away.  My g. grandfather was Amercy Judson Brown.  I can find no record in the Library in Lynchburg. Amercy Brown was supposed to be related to "the" John Brown. Can you be of any help?

Kindest regards, Richard Evans, Marietta, NY, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

3/2/01- Hi, I am seeking information on my Grandfather, Roy E. Brinkley, whom lived in the Pulaski, Wytheville area. I know they ran a sawmill.

Thanks, Danny Brinkley, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2/24/01- I am desperately seeking any info on my ggg grandfather John W. Roberts who was from Grayson Co. Va.  He enlisted in the Civil War on July 27, 1861, reenlisted on April 27, 1862 in Crumps Bottom, W.Va.  and was listed as AWOL August 15- Sept. 15, 1863.  Although he had returned to duty, this is the last date of info on him that I can find.  He never returned to his family after the war, nor were they ever notified of his death.  He was a member of Co. C 8th Va. Cav.  Anyone ever runs across this man or any info on Co. C 8th Va. Cav. no matter how small please let me know.  He was listed as John W. Roberts, 30, Grayson Co. Census 1860,  Household #321.  Carpetner.  Any info at this point would be great. Thanks.

Densie Roberts Cansler, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2/16/01- Hi, I am looking for anyone who may help me to find some info on my Dad's background.. Alonzo Lee Lovern  from Montgomery County  Va,

Thanks Melinda (Lovern ) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2/10/01- Seeking info. on Robert Garfield Montgomery. b. 1880/1881.Period in Carroll or Floyd Co., Va. Mother's name.Launia/Laura/Lousia. Maiden name Turman or Phillips. There an old legend in the family of a gold mine in Va. Any help is appreciated.

Robert Montgomery, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2/5/01- I'm looking for information concerning Margaret McClanahn Cochran Died in Maury Co. Tenn. approximately 5/ 1835 buried in Columbia TN name of cemetery unknown. Widow of John Cochran died in Abbeville, SC in 1828. Children Mary Spencer Nancy Gray, John Clark Cochran, M. Jane McGaw, James David, William, Elisabeth, Keziah, Josiah. In help is appreciated.

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2/5/01- Searching POORE, PERKINS, LEDBETTER, GUYNN, COPELAND, CHANDLER, ASHBURN, DURHAM in Carroll Co. and Patrick Co., VA and Surry Co., NC.

Have hit a brick wall with:
Henry Durham b. 1802, m. Pauline Chandler b. 1820
Jared Perkins, m. Nancy
Chloe Guynn b. abt 1805, m. William Poore b. abt 1806
Nancy Ledbetter, m. Isaac Perkins b. 1811

Let's share any connections
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Pamella

2/3/01- I am at a brick wall in researching my Hinchee/Hinchy/Hinchey family in southwest, Va. My g-g-g-grandfather was Andrew M. Hinchee and he married Emeline Vass in Lynchburg in 1826. Andrew was born in 1897, and I believe he was born in Botetourt County. I haven't been able to find even the  smallest clue for who his parents were, or who any of his siblings were. He was in Giles and Montgomery counties during census enumeration's, but his first child, John M. Hinchee was born in Botetourt County, and is buried there. I suspect Andrew M. Hinchee's ancestry may be found there. If you can be of any help, I would appreciate it.

Ann Johl, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2/2/01- I am searching for relatives and information on James F. Duncan and his wife, Mary Jane Farriss. James died in 1909 and Mary a few years later.  Any photographs of this family would be very important to the research.  They lived in the Laurel Fork section of Carroll County, Virginia.

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2/2/01- Virginia-West Virginia - Searching for Uncle John Wagoner born in Virginia, Floyd County about 1890. Father Samuel Wagoner mother Sally West. Siblings Charles, Elizabeth. Grandfather John Nelson Wagoner grandmother Mary Mann, all from Virginia.

Sybil Plumlee 7735 SW 45 Ave Portland, Oregon 97219, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1/25/01 - I am seeking information on WILLIAM THOROUGHMAN [THURMAN] with various spelling of name. He was born to a Wm. Thoroughman SR possibly b 1727-1750, who may have married a Dickerson. William Jr. was born 1766 Albemarle Co VA. possibly migrated to KY. Possibly married Rachel Hobbs b 1805, & a Mary Blanton.
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1/9/01- Visit the Dean family website for information about Dean genealogy from Southwest Virginia and Northwest North Carolina and beyond.

Mary Ann Dean Waltrip, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1/2/01- Seeking info on George Heard. He was in Fincastle Co. tax lists in 1771 & 1772. Believe that he is the same George Heard who was interested in a land patent in Mont. Co. in 1784 and later found on the petition for the creation of Lee Co. Also, mentioned on Lee Co. deed records.

George would probably be born ca 1760's in VA. Traveled with the Rogers and Wallings.

Will exchange info. Eleanor, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.