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Queries Posted February 2005

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February 28, 2005
HEIDY, MILBOURN, MILBURN, MILLBURN -
I am searching for data related to Jonathan and Pheoba Milburn/ Millburn/ Milbourn. Specificallly the parents of Jonathan, whom was born 1815 in Virginia. Jonathan may have migrated to Ohio prior to marrying Pheoba, whom is listed as having been born in Ohio for the 1860 Ohio census. This couple lived in Salem Twp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio during the mid 1800s. The only child I have listed for this couple is my descending Gr.Gr.Grandfather, named Joseph. He was married to a Eliza Jane Heidy in 1878. Any information regarding this family would be greatly appreciated

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February 28, 2005
MIMS -
I am looking for information on Minvera Ann Mims. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Helen

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February 28, 2005
SEARS -
I am looking for James Sears who has been claimed to be a Revolutionary War Patriot. We need to know who he served with and when. If anyone has heard of him, I would appreciate hearing from you.

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February 26, 2005
HOSHAW, STOKER -
Looking for information on John W. Stoker, born about 1804 in VA - according to the 1850 OH census). not sure of what county. He was married to Margaret Hoshaw. Looking for information on John's parents and/or siblings. Margaret's parents were from Harper's Ferry, Jefferson Co, VA. Thanks for any info.

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February 26, 2005
HALL, JACKSON, PRITCHARD -
I am searching for any information about Matthew P. Hall -- Born in Virginia about 1826 -- I have been given the following information but have no way to prove it is correct -- I have been told that his father was William Hall and his mother was Mary Pritchard Hall and he had a brother named James Hall -- the entire family moved to Dickson County Tennessee -- A known fact is that Matthew is shown on the 1850 Dickson County Tennessee Census with his wife Sarah C. Jackson Hall -- Thank you in advance for your help -- Steve Hall

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February 26, 2005
MILLER -
John T Miller was born in Virginia in 1780. I am looking for anything I can get about John T. Miller. He was born in VA about 1780 and married Elizabeth ????, who was born about 1808 in Georgia. I am attempting to connect him to my Great Grandfather William James Miller who is my BRICKWALL. My William James Miller was born about 1827 and married Margaret McGowan in Raymond, Hinds County, Mississippi on the 28 of October 1847 in Raymond, Hinds County, Mississippi She was born about 1828. That is about all I know of them. I found the above John T. Miller on the 1850 Census of Mississippi. There were no others listed as family members. My William James and Margaret Miller were also listed on the same census. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Andy Miller, Colorado Springs, CO

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February 19, 2005
COLE, PREWITT, WILKERSON, WILKINSON -
I'm looking for Robert Walter Wilkinson/ Wilkerson who married Bertha Mahaila Cole and worked for railroad. He had several children: Gomez, Inez, Thomas, Wm. (my grandfather), Hugh, Cortez, Elizabeth, and Lucy. I have that Robert's father was also Robert W. Wilkinson, with mother Elizabeth ?. As Bertha's father, I have Algernon Cole and mother Lucy Prewitt, daughter of Wiley Prewitt. I have no other location than in and around Pittsylvania/ Halifax Counties, only that my grandfather told me he was born in "Alton?" I found a census record from 1880 listing Algernon, wife Lucy, daughters Arremento, Sue, and Harlse B.(?) which must be my ggrandmother Bertha, and son Peter. That is the only documentation I've found so far. If anyone can assist me by pointing me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it.

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February 19, 2005
WILSON -
Marriage of John Wilson and Alice in Lancaster, Va. between 1651 and 1664, names, dates, and any other pertinent information.

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February 19, 2005
AKERS, JONES, MANN, RAMSEY -
Akers/Jones Parents Info: Sidney Johnson Akers (a miner) b.1872 Floyd Co. married Zillie Nettie Jones b.1873 Pulaski,VA in Pulaski in 1891- lived in Toms Creek, Wise Co. VA
Mann Parent's Info: James Monroe "Buck" Mann b.7/20/1866 d.1946 in Dungannon, VA married Laura Virginia Ramsey in 11/07/1885 father's name was John Mann also Dungannon lived on banks of Clinch River at edge of Jefferson National Forest.

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February 11, 2005
MONTGOMERY -
I am searching for any records(preferably birth), for James Nelson Montgomery. He was born in Virginia on 7 December, 1813, and moved with his family to Kentucky when he was 2. As you can see, I have a very narrow window to look through. There is a rumor that James N. Montgomery's father was also a steamboat pilot, like his son grew up to be. Thanks for looking. - Wayne

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February 11, 2005
HUNTINGTON, MORAN -
I am looking for my g-grandfather, Peter Moran who worked for Collis P. Huntington and brought the railroad over the mountains from Richmond to Huntington, WV. I have traced him to Stanton, VA (in Augusta County) in the 1870's and '80s and I know Collis P. went to Newport News after he completed the job in WV. I also know my father said we had relatives in Newport News but I have hit nothing but a dead end finding Peter. I would even hire a genealogist if I could find one. Any suggestions/help/advice would be GREATLY appreciated. I plan to try the county sites too starting with Augusta.Thanks,

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February 11, 2005
CLARK, HILL, TUCKER -
Looking for the male descendents of Henry Clark and Empernal Hill. I have Thomas Clark and his wife Priscilla Doyle Tucker's line. I need the other son's lines: George, William, Dudley, Henry, and Alexander Clark.

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February 7, 2005
APPICH, CARTER -
APPICH and CARTER family information approx. 1860 - 1950. Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax. Also trying to establish physical proximity to Lee family summer home on the Potomac, for verification of lineage on a piano purchased from the Lee's by either the Carter's or the Appichs, around 1870.

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February 7, 2005
JORDAN, MAYS -
I am looking for info on my ggg grandfather Willis Mays born abt.1796 wife Margaret. They were in Amherst Virginia in 1840. It is said that Willis received $10.50 for support of George Jordan. My gg grandfather name was George Mays. Is this G. Jordan and my George the same person? Unable to find any record on this G. Jordan. Thank you for any help

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February 7, 2005
MORRISON, TRAVERS -
Am searching for my MORRISON family who lived in VA. About all I know is Richard MORRISON born ca 1795 and is said to have been born in VA. Married Malinda TRAVERS born ca 1800 in VA as well. Malinda also went by Linna and is daughter of John TRAVERS. Will not say with certainty but believe James MORRISON was father to Richard MORRISON. Sure hope you can find what county if nothing else. I thank you.

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February 4, 2005
GEER -
Looking for info on GEERs before 1750 in Brunswick and neighboring counties.

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February 4, 2005
MILLER, SANDERS -
Looking for information on Allen Miller, farmer, b. 1814 in VA. Father b. VA, mother b. MD, dates unknown. Spouse Catharine (Catherine) Susanna Sanders, b. 1813 in OH, married 01 Aug 1833 probably in VA. Listed in 1870 and 1880 US census as residents of Meade, Marshall Co., WV.

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February 2, 2005
CRAWFORD, JOHN, JOHNS -
George Washington JOHN(S) was born 1823 in Ohio; according to census records, his father was born in Virginia, but to date have been unable to locate him. George W. married 1846 in Franklin Co., Indiana, Mary Ann Crawford; they had the following children: Robert Minor; Phoebe, James, Catherine, Isabelle, Emma, and Orrel Mary. Any help appreciated!

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