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Genealogy - Online 2003

Online: 2003


11/5/03 - Searching for William Anderson b-1800 - married Mary or Magdaline J. ? 1820. She is also b-1800. Children b- Botetourt, Rockbridge, and Randolph Va.  Need this Anderson, and parents of this William. Any help is appreciated.   I cannot find them in Botetourt.

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11-2-03 - I am looking for the parents of Joseph F. Barnard (Job, Jobe) born in VA about 1795 and came to Morgan Co., AL in the early 1820's.  His wife was a Patton.  They had 3 children:  Louisa (Laura), 1818; Caroline, 1820, and Patton Albert Barnard abt. 1823.

We are also looking for the parents of Jeremiah Sailor (Saylor).  They moved to GA in the early 1820's from SC.  They possibly came from VA through the Carolinas.

Joe Barnard Collier and Judy Saylor Collier


11/1/03 - Hello, I am looking for information on parents of James Henry WOODWARD, b. 6 Dec 1840, Pittsylvania County, VA, s/o, Jane ___ 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.


10/29/03 - Seeking information about Charles  Hall, b. 1800 in Montgomery Co., VA
Married Elizabeth Iddings, 3 July 1829 in Christiansburg, VA

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10/23/03 - I am looking for any info I can get on my great great grandparents (Olive and Leroy Bartlett) from Floyd County Virginia.  I have been told Olive is full Chippewa Indian and was wondering if anyone has proof of this or how I can research online somewhere to find any proof.  Any help would be very appreciated.
Myrna Inglis
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Thank you!

Update: 11/6/03 - I didn't post enough on my last posting so I'll try to provide a bit more info.  I'm trying to find more about my great great grandmother Olive Bartlett (maiden name King).  She and her husband (Leroy G.Bartlett) resided around Copper Hill in Montgomery County which was later renamed Floyd County I believe.  She was supposedly full blood Indian and I really would appreciate it if anyone can tell me more.
I've found her birth year differs in research I've done, but it was either 1817 or 1819.  She attended a Quaker school in Pennsylvania at one time according to stories passed down.
Thank you for letting me post here and God bless you all in all your efforts.
Myrna Inglis
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10/15/03 - I am soliciting help in tracing the Robertson family in and around McDowell County.  My fathers name was Thomas Willard Robertson, he was born in Brown's Creek (near Welch) to John William Robertson and Roberta Woods (Robertson).
Any Help you may render in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
Thomas William Robertson
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10/14/03 - I would appreciate if you could assist me researching my g-g-g-grandfather George W. Thompson (b 1799).  I know he married Martha Elizabeth Dingus in Scott County, Va. in early 1830's and had 6 children.  They lived and are buried in Russell County, Va. on Moll's Creek.
In the Russell County 1850 Census George W. Thompson is listed as being from or born at Taylor, Virginia.  I think Taylor would be near Roanoke, but I am not sure.
If anyone has any information on George W. Thompson or the Thompson Family of Taylor, Va. around 1800 I would greatly appreciate the help as I am at the end of the line without your help.

Darrel G. Hensley
Route 2 Box 31A
Castlewood, Va. 24224
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10/07/03 - I am looking for any information on Ernest Bell Michael. I am told he was from West Virginia. He apparently spoke fondly of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He was born about 1910, married G. J. Wylie in Alberta, Canada and passed on in 1972. Appreciate any assistance you can provide. Thank you.

Y. Lepage
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Fort McMurray, Alberta
Canada


10/02/03 - Looking for a Charles and Betsy Richardson and Walton and Hulda Bowles.  They were in the 1880 census in Mechicsburg, Virginia.  If any one has any information on these two families would like to hear from you.
Thanks, Larry Bowle, E-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


9/30/03 - I am looking for  information concerning my grandfather, Jacob Astor Lindsey, who was born in Carroll County.  I would also be interested in knowing of any relatives who still live in that area.
Richard H. Lindsey, Jr.
1718 Forestdale Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
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9/28/03 - I am looking for information about David Edwards born 12/6/1764 in Dinwiddle County, Va. and died 5/1/1825 in Whitehall Al.  His first wife was Lucy Weathers and his second wife was Elizabeth Spears.  I would like to know about his father John born 1727 in Wales.  Do you have this information.

I am doing a research on the descendants of my Edwards Family.

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


9/25/03 - I am looking for help, I am trying to find the children and grandchildren of Robert and Julia Ann Fleenor. Julia Ann died 1905 buried in the Camp Ground Cemetery in Washington County Va. Their children were George, John, Louvene, Nelson ( he died in the WWI ), Charles, Washington, Issac, Minnie, and my g-grandfather was Robert ( Dee ) he married Bessie Odell.
If you can help let me know.
Brenda Haynie, e-mail:   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


8/18/03 - Looking for information on Roy Henry Jones in Pulaski Va, I know he married Helen Cleo Smith      around the years of 1939-1941.  They had a son born June 28, 1941, He was named Daniel Delp Jones, Delp was the name of the doctor that delivered him at home, in Pulaski Va. Please forward all information to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    Need for a family tree.


8/16/03 - I am searching for the parents of Nester McDaniel born in Kentucky in 1825 married Lucy Ann Mallory also born in Kentucky in 1825. They married sometime in 1842. I have a lot of info on Lucy Ann, none on Nester. They moved to Missouri then on to Texas. I have Nester and Lucy's line down to me. Nester was my g-g-g-grandfather. Would be glad to share what I have and hear from anyone related to this line.
Wonderful site!!!
Thanks
Jo McDaniel
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7/12/03 - I am looking for any information I can find on the Mahood's of Burkes Garden, Virginia.  My great grandfather was William Edward Perry (better known as WEP) Mahood, who ended up in La Porte City, Iowa.  Most
importantly, I would really like to know where they come from in  Ireland.
Thanks tons!!!  Sheryl Mahood, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


7/04/03 - Still seeking any information on my g-Grandfather James Lee ALLEN b. July 12, 1876 Wytheville, VA and d. January 8, 1959 in WV. (parents: Henry J. ALLEN b. July 4, 1846 and Julia Ann DUNFORD b. November 3, 1856 d. June 28, 1884) James married Leuemma "Emma" A. HERNDON b. Oct. 28, 1874 near Christiansburg, Montgomery Co. VA. (parents John Stadler HERNDON and Jane Ann ROBINSON). Children of James & Emma (not in birth order) Virginia, Lula, Jesse & Pebble. James & Emma moved to Princeton, WV. James was an inspector in the mines. James & Emma are buried in Monte Vista Cemetery in Bluefield, WV.

Henry J. ALLEN is most likely the son of James L. ALLEN and Martha MCMILLION

James L. ALLEN is the son of Carr ALLEN & Temperance DANIELS

Any help to share information or confirm any of these relationships will be appreciated.

Lila White, E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


7/1/03 - I am looking for Carrolls--especially an Absalom Carroll, and family, who came to the VA, NC area in the mid 1700's. Also some of them were there in the 1800's.
Roberta, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


6/30/03 - I would be interested in any information on Christopher Columbus Mulvany(ey) Sr. and his descendents.
Thanks.
Leann Lehmann, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


6/26/03 - Can you tell me anything about Cole's Ridge? I understand it is near
Ivanhoe. Also is there an Olive branch Methodist Church and Cemetery in Ivanhoe?
Is there a listing of burials? Thank you for any help you can give me.
Jack Cole, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

My father William Newton Cole said he was born near Austinville in the late 1800's.


6/22/03 - I am looking for the Samuel Monroe Harris and Jerman (German) Hollandsworth families. They lived in Patrick County, VA during the early 1800's.

Also related to the following families - Via, Vaughan, Mayze
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6/21/03 - Surnames Benjamin Franklin Davis-Mary frances Winter, William Pinckney Palmer -Martha Lowery,,, Benjamin Franklin Prewitt- Efermie Didema Davis, Willis Palmer Wingo-Lucy Caroline Winters,,William Bass- Luanna Epperson then Susan?

Simpson Wingo-Mary Pauline Palmer, Obediah Wingo- Oney Seay, Harvey Nichols-Malinda Blansett, Thanks Bill,  e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


6/19/03 - I am looking for any information on John Harlan, born in 1885 who married Sarah Ann Barker.  Please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thank you,
Diane


6/5/03 - I am looking for information on Hinchee, Atwood, and/or Frazier, Frazer or any connection the three may have with each other. My husbands' father is a Harvey Hinchee from Mullins, West Virginia and his mother is Eunice, but I can not figure out if her maiden name was Frazer or Atwood. Thank you. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Scottie Hinchee


6/5/03 - I am looking for information on The Cook Family in Grundy, Buchanan County, Va or Page County,Va. My mother-in-law is a Cook. Her father was Gaston Cook and his parents were Albert and Louise (Matney) Cook. Thank you. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Scottie Hinchee


5/21/03 - I am looking for information on a Dixie Pauley who married a man name Woodyard and lived in Bluefield, West Virginia and surrounding area around the 1920's till maybe the 50's or longer. Dixie father's name was Joseph Pauley and Mother was India (Howery) Pauley may also have been known as Rena Davis (Howery). Dixie brothers were William Walter Pauley and Charles Kelse Pauley I have been told that Dixie husband was in Politician. Any information would be appreciated. Email me Virginia Anderson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thanks Again,
Virginia


5/18/03 - Am looking for Timothy Sutphin from Charleston, W.Va. I think he has a sister also. Does anyone know of them?
Mary Lou Lilly Wood, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


5/18/03 - I am looking for any information on Jonothan Burnett. He was born on or around 1820 and lived in Carroll County VA.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


5/17/03 - I am looking for info on the family name Frentress from North Carolina.

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5/15/03 - I am seeking information on my g g grandparents James Duff and Margaret Mason of Amherst and Rockbridge Counties in Virginia. This family was of Native American descent.  I have photos of them. Their children were: Ida, William, Granville, Grace, Bessie and  Maggie Bell Duff.
Thanks,
Tina
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4/30/03 - I am looking for information for the Kroh and Hahn Family's from the area of Clarion County Pa. Any information will be helpful.

Thanks,
N.L.Kroh
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3/10/03 - Hatton Morris - Was born before 1800 in Montgomery County NC. Family included Elias Morris, Sr. also born before 1800 in Montgomery County, NC. In the years leading to 1850, Elias, Sr. and his family trekked to Lee County, VA where we find them in that census. His oldest daughter, Elizabeth, lists as Elizabeth Cooper, Head of Household. In the home are son George 20. Martha is 17. Catherine is 15. Mary is 12. Before the 1860 Census, Elizabeth has died. George is married. The daughters are living with relatives or benevolent neighbors. While we can account for our Cooper and Morris families after 1850 and are proud of our heritage, we can not find them before that census. We are unable to find the marriage for Elizabeth or with whom she may have been married and where. The four children say they were born in VA but none list their father.

Hoping someone may help, ROBERT COOPER MARSHALL, SR. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


3/10/03 - I am working on the following names: DOUTHAT, DOBBINS, FLETCHER, RATCLIFFE, SUBLETT,EAST, FLINCHUM, YOUNG and MITCHELL... If you have info contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


2/11/03 - I am looking for information on Desper/Dashper (other spellings too) families from Louisa and Augusta Counties (other counties too). Also a John Lee from Rockingham County who had a daughter (possibly adopted) named Anna Belle/ Annie Belle who married a John A Desper from Augusta County. Any info however remote would be appreciated. You may e-mail me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


1/27/03 - I am looking to contact other researchers of the Bishop family, and related lines from Montgomery, and Floyd Counties in Virginia. Some other major related surnames include Altizer, Elkins, Lester, Skaggs, Akers, ....... many many more.
My mailing addresses are as below:

Nancy Bishop
P.O. Box 19
Willshire, Ohio 45898
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MayoSurnameResearch/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bishop_bischoffresearch/

Researching Mayo, Bishop, Bischoff, Bandy, Whittlesey, Crawford, Miller, Maxwell.......


1/18/03 - Francis Cooper, lived to be over 100 years of age. His son was born in 1820, Blue Sulphur Springs. Any information on this family would be most welcome.

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1/13/03 - My bushwhacking partner and I, having both been employed and lived in the Park, became fascinated with the pre-Park history and exploration of old homesites and cemeteries.

On Friday (1/10/03), we discovered a very large cemetery on the Rose River Road above the Dark Hollow Bridge where the Rose River and Dark Hollow branch meet.

It had 2 marked headstones---Kitty Sisk and William Hurt. Many, many unmarked fieldstones although one did have another Sisk scratched into it. There was another slab that was covered by dirt and leaves
in a depression that read: Bessie C. Woodward, wife of Celdon [sic] Dodson.

This did not appear to be either the Meadows/Anderson cemetery or the Alger/Smith/Grayson cemetery listed in Appendix 1 of Darwin Lambert's 'The UNDYING PAST of Shenandoah National Park' found at
the approximate location we were at.

I would appreciate any additional info.

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1/8/03 - I am looking for information on John and Chistina great grandparents born sometime 1800 and their son my grandfather Charles W. Robinson born 09/1854.

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1/5/03 - Looking for ancestors of my father. Fathers name is Harvey Oliver Martin from Stuart, Va.  Had Brothers, Ernest Martin, Anderson Martin, Lawrence Martin, Berkley Martin, .Lots of half brothers, names unknown, lived in or around Beckley, West ,Va. Their father was Daniel Jackson Martin. First wife of Daniel Jackson  was Kelsie or Kelsy Rakes, Nothing known about her relatives or where buried. Second wife was Mary Catherine Branch , she   was previously married to a Rorrer. Nothing known about his first name. They had a daughter by the name of Georgia Rorrer, she was married to Roy Nickson. They had two sons, Roy and Wilbur Nickson, My father was married to a Sadie Cook the first time, nothing is known about her or her descendants or where buried.  If anyone could shed some light on these people it would be appreciated.
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1/5/03 - I am looking for any information about John Hardy sr. and John Hardy Jr. John Jr. was born in 1803 probably in NC. 1817 shows him in Grayson Co VA. John sr. is there also. John Jr. shows up in Grayson and Carroll counties through the 1860's. Also searching for Richard Beasley's parents. He married Sarah Hardy. His mother was Catherine; not sure on his father. Thanks dthompson, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


1/3/03 - I am researching my Leslie line, I have found records in Wythe Co. Virginia, my great grand-father was James Washington Leslie, he was in the civil war, also taught school in 1880 in Crockett.  His wife was Margaret Alford. I am trying to find information on his father, Paden Leslie, he was married to Sarah Wonacott. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My E-mail is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


1/3/03 - I am searching for any information on the GUYNN family of the Pulaski, VA area.  John David married twice, had 5 children by first marriage - Virginia, McKinley 1918-1983, Nathaniel, Alfred and Audrey.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Joan
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