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May 30, 2002
BENNETT, FOWLER,
TUNIS -
I am searching for a Cherokee connection in my Bennett line. Tunis Bennett, born in
Penn, York Co., 1770 , married Rachael Fowler, born 1773, Vir., in 1791 in Mason Co. Ky.
His father , Hyrum Bennett, 1748 Maryland, married Mary Tunis, born 1752, Vir.
Colony, Endless Mountains, ca 1769. Does anyone know if there is a Cherokee connection here? If
not, can someone tell me how to find out, it would be greatly appreciated.
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May 30, 2002
BRANCH, JASPER -
I am looking for information on Phillip or Robert Branch whom I believe to be brothers. I
know that Robert was born in Amelia in 1873, and that he moved to Chesterfield County where he
married a woman named Alice also from Amelia. Her maiden name is unknown to me at this time.
Phillip, age 54, is on the 1900 census in Chesterfield County with a family and a wife named
Nellie Hilton Branch. All of these ancestors are African American and may have been in
slavery. Their records may been kept separately since they were not Caucasian. I would appreciate
any information that I could get regarding these two ancestors. They also had a sister named
Delia Branch Jasper. Please contact me if you can assist me in any way.
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May 26, 2002
FIELDS, GARNETT -
I am looking for genealogy for Robert Lee Garnett, and his wife was Dorilee Fields,
parents of my grand father: Fred Roland Garnett, born 21 Feb 1895, Richmond, Virginia.
Thank you.
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May 26, 2002
MOSS -
I am searching for any records relating to a "Granville Moss". He married a Mintie (or
Minnie) Belle, maiden name unknown. He was born April 9, 1865. I do not know where he was born,
or where Mintie was born. Their oldest child was Verdie Moss, born July 8, 1885. They left
VA about 1895 - 1898 to settle in Northwestern Missouri.
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May 26, 2002
STEED -
I'm working on my Paternal (Bacil Hudson Steed - 1928, Portsmouth VA) lineage. Oral
traditon has it that his Father was also a Bacil, his Grandfather one Eric Sabastian Cabot
Steed, after whom I was named. Tradition has it that my Grandfather, Great-Grandfather,
and Great-Great Grandfather were Ship-Builders, both in the United States & UK. Bacil's Father
worked at the Historic Naval Shipyards < approx. 1852 - 1884 > I'm looking for anyone working
on similar Genealogical Research;
Eric Cabot Steed 
Unicity, Inc.
4145 West Harvard Avenue
Fresno CA 93722-6837
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May 23, 2002
MURPHY, RANSOME -
Looking forward information about Nancy Ransome b. about 1765 in Virginia. Married John
Murphy possibly in Alexandria, VA. Can't find her parents or any more about her.
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May 22, 2002
HUMES, MEDLEY -
I am desperately trying to locate anything on Daniel Medley or Elizabeth Humes, who
were the parents of my Grandfather, Daniel Medley. My mother thinks that they may have
been from Orange County, va. I know definitely that they were from Virginia. Do you think you can
help? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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May 22, 2002
AYERS, DONAHOO, REID, WOODS -
Looking for information on Jonathan and Ann Reid (not Ann Woods) the parents of
James H Reid b 1814 Va and married in Tazewell Co, Illinois 1837 to Sarah Ayers.
Jonathan had other sons who might have been William F, and Thomas. Also, daughters Kitty Ann
Reid married to Allen Donahoo and Elizabeth Reid married to Benjamin
Ayers in Illinois. Any help sure would be appreciated.
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May 21, 2002
BELL, ROCKHOLD -
I am looking for my great great grandparents Evaline and Hyatt(also spelled Hiet and Hiatte)
ROCKHOLD. He was born about 1814 she was born about 1816. Both were born in an unknown
county of Virginia, both their sons George and Charles ROCKHOLD were born in Virginia.
Both brothers married Mary Jane BELL in what is now Wirt county West Virginia. George
supposedly served in the Civil War, but I can find no record of that. I seem to be hitting dead
ends any which way I go. My family seems to have disappeared from all records. Thanking you in
advance.
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May 21, 2002
CULLEN, HAMPTON, SIKES, SYKES -
Seeking documentation on the following names: Jon SYKES, June 20,1642, Isle of Wight
County. No information from 1642-1660 Thomas SYKES b. circa 1660, wife ? CULLEN,
daughter of Thomas CULLEN, Thomas SYKES, SR., d.29 April, 1708. He had three
children Thomas,Jr., Elizabeth, John, and Mary. Thomas, Sr., has a second wife Elizabeth
Hampton. Thomas SYKES JR.,had three children and moved to Northhampton County,
Circa 1750. Thomas, Sr., son JOHN SYKES, married Sarah, their children were JOHN, JR.,
Sarah, Soloman, Ann, William, Grace, and another child (name unknown. JOHN, JR.'s, wife named
Sarah. in 1719 his will was probated. He left his property to his wife, Sarah and young son
Joshua. JOSHUA SIKES/SYKES families came into Anson County, North Carolina, after the
Revolutionary War. I have the names and dates but need documentation on the above, any help would
be appreciated.
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May 18, 2002
MARTIN -
I am seeking the parents and siblings of Abraham MARTIN born 9-4-1797 SC (or KY); died
7-28-1852 Wayne County, IL. POSSIBLY son of James MARTIN Sr. (??). Did James and his wife
(unknown) move to SC prior to migrating to TN.KY? ANY info appreciated- will share!
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May 16, 2002
FORD, GORDON, LEWIS, WALLER -
I am looking for anything past a birth date, 1728, for one Christopher Ford, per LDS born
Virginia. I only learned of his existence today! He married a Lucy Lewis (same source), no
date, born 1728 in VA. Her father John Zachary Lewis was married and died in Spotsylvania,
her mother, Mary Waller born and died there. I descend from Zachary Ford who moved
to TN by 1800, married one Polly Gordon ("sister of Dr. Gordon" in family bible) in
VA. He was a surveyor. He died in TN in 1836 The Ford family Bible just starts with
Zachary Ford's birth in 1774. I have the descendents of Zachary ... it is backwards that I
don't have, like he just sprung out of nowhere in VA. First child is Lucy Lewis Ford so
that would validate that Christopher is father. LDS only gives year of birth and state for
Christopher Ford, but gives him as Zachary's father. I guess a county clue could be that
of his wife, Lucy Lewis, but I don't know if Spotsylvania and King and Queen County are
old or also current names. I question if Christoper fought in Revolutionary War. The name Zachary
comes down to my grandfather, uncle and cousin, so there may be other Zachary Fords.
Thanks for any help.
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May 14, 2002
BERRY -
I am searching for the ancestors of my Great Great Grandfather, William Edward Berry, born
around 1827 in the Berryville, Va. area. His Mother died at/soon after childbirth and his Father
died when William Edward was about 12 (late 1830's to early 1840's). He then ran away from home,
leaving a large family farm. I am looking for names, marriage info, deaths, any info you can find
on his ancestors. I have his census records and know he came from this part of Virginia. You may
respond to me at this email address or, by "snail mail" to:
Eddie Berry
104 South Springs Dr.
Bonaire, GA 31005
Phone: 478-987-6830
Please help.
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May 13, 2002
STRANGE, STRANGER -
Looking for info on Thomas Stranger or Strange. Moved to Tazewell Co. in 1860's or
1870's. In Early 1900's he left VA with his daughter Octavia and is believed to have went to
Indiana. If anyone has any info it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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May 11, 2002
CONNER -
My great great grandfather and his son were both Virginia residents. Philip A. Conner
(Jul. 11/1755) was a young Brit who migrated to Virginia and in late 1775 at Hampton, enlisted in
the 3rd VA regiment of the Continental Line, where he served until 1781. We then lose most track
of Philip until he pops up in the Cincinnati area in 1815 seeking a War pension, in company of
his elder of two sons, Willoughby, born, we think, in Prince William Co., perhaps elsewhere, on
March 13, 1785. Similarly brother John B. Conner was born in 1793, somewhere in VA. While
we known Philip was a ferrier (horse shoer), Methodist lay minister or circuit rider (no evidence
of ordination), and lived for a period on a farm, we do not know: a) their County of residence
for sure, b) the name of Philip's spouse or the date or location of their marriage. While there
is some suggestion that the Conner's migrated to the Green River tract for VA war vets in
KY, we so far have no trace of them there. Any help in pinpointing the Conners in post War
Virginia by persons with access to records, would be much appreciated. As a partially disabled
retiree on social security only, I do not have the resources to hire a researcher or to travel
back there to do it myself. Thanks. Richard Conner, Las Vegas, NV.
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May 6, 2002
ARCHIBALD, MILLER -
Looking for information on Joseph Miller (sic, John Miller) born in 1798, married
Nancy Miller in 1831 (daughter of John) in Rockbridge Co.. They were married in Kerr's
Creek Presbyterian Church. Also James Henry Miller born in 1840 in Rockbridge Co.,
the family moved to Lewis Co., Va. in late 1840's. Looking for parent of Joseph could possibly be
Andrew and Sarah Jean Archibald.
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May 6, 2002
McANIER, SMITH -
McAnier >>> Have you ever seen this name??? This is a long shot but I'm hitting a brick
wall with this name. I got 6 hits at Roots.com. I can't find it anywhere else??? Have you seen it
anywhere else even if it wasn't your line? What I know is as follows: Lucy McAnier b:
supposedly VA ca1800 married Samuel Smith VA. Son William was born 1826 in VA, moved to IN
1834. Other children born in IN: Indiana, James, John, William, Elizabeth, Hutchinson, Margaret,
Catherine, Lucy A., and Harper. They ended up living in Tipton Co., IN just south of where I live
in IN. Wm.'s daughter, Sara Smith was my father's greatgrandmother. ANY help would be
greatly aprreciated. Tamara Jarvis / Kokomo, IN
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