Queries Posted July 2008

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July 19, 2008
COLEMAN, JENKINS, JOY -
I have a death certificate for my father-in-law's half brother, Ray JENKINS, jr. who passed away at the age of 7 at Children's Hospital, Washington D.C., August 1908. His parents were Ray Thompson JENKINS and Lilly W. (COLEMAN) Jenkins. Lilly was already deceased at the time of Ray's death, and Ray Sr. had remarried to Cora Estelle JOY from southern Prince George Co., Md. Ray Sr.'s new father-in-law (James Edward JOY) was an undertaker (had moved from Hughesville, P. G. Co., Md. to Berwyn, P. G. Co., Md) and signed Ray jr.s Death Certificate.
As part of Ray Jr's death certificate was a form for transporting the body.
The form stated that Ray Jr's body had been prepared (by J. E. JOY) for transport on the W & S RR to Lesterminer, Va. for burial 2 days later.
My questions:
Is anyone familiar with the W & S RR in 1908 from Washington D. C. to ?
Is anyone familiar with Lesterminer, Va.? The closest I've been able to come is a Lester Manor in King William Co.
The father, Ray Sr., was presumably from Cumberland Co., Va. The mother, Lilly's, background, I have no information.
Thanks, Dave

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July 17, 2008
LEWIS, PARK, PARKS -
I am looking for information on my grandma, her name was Vergie Park or Parks. She was born in VA and she married a Carlton Lewis in Carroll county, Westminster Maryland. Carlton was born in PA and died in Carroll county, Maryland on 08/05/1986. Vergie died in Carroll county, not sure what date, but it had to be in the 1970's. She died when I was young. They had 3 boys, 1st born 4/26/1945 James E Lewis, 2nd John S Lewis death 4/07/2003, 3rd Charles Lewis

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July 17, 2008
CHASE, TWYFORD -
My grandparents lived in Onancock, Va. Their names were Spurgeon and Nora Chase. My father was Spurgeon L. Chase, Jr. I had an aunt and uncle that also lived in Onancock. They were Dick and Mildred Twyford. I would be interested in any information and stories, pictures someone might have about any of these people. Thanks. Jeanne Bowman

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July 16, 2008
GUTHRIDGE, SMITH -
I am looking for some info on my great great grandfather Charles W. Smith born 16 Apr 1836 in Virginia - unknown county. His father's name was Alexander Smith, mother's name was either Louise or Catherine Guthridge, also of Virginia. Any info on Alexander Smith and Louise or Catherine Guthridge would be helpful as well; as I have no info on either of them. Alexander's possible DOB is 1806-1810, also in Virginia - unknown county. I thank you in advance for your help.

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July 16, 2008
FORD, PANNELL, PETTY, THORNTON -
I am looking for information on a John FORD born abt 1705, and died abt 1750. He married Mary PANNELL, she was born abt 1705 and died abt 1750. They had a son named John FORD born 17 Jun 1725 in Culpeper, VA. He married a Alfia PETTY and a Elizabeth THORNTON

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July 14, 2008
ATHA -
Researching Thomas ATHA 1806 Va and wife Susannah. Located on 1850 census in Fulton Co., Ind and give their births as Va and also their childrens births as Va. Would appreciate any information. Thank you,

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July 14, 2008
MARTIN -
Searching for any information on Sidney [initial M. in 1900, A. in 1910] Martin, born 1856, in Virginia. In 1900 census he was in Philadelphia, 1910 in New Jersey. Birth place recorded as Virginia in both. Believe he died before 1920 census as his wife, Ida, is found in the 1920 census, New Jersey, recorded as mother-in-law and widow. He does not appear in either Ancestry or Heritage Quest, born or living, in Virginia. I have subsequent family history for any one interested.

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July 8, 2008
HAZEL -
Caleb HAZEL, Sr. The only clue I have as to his home is the fact that he enlisted from VA. to fight in the Revolutionary War. I wish I had access to the PA. archives! Thanks,

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