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August 30, 2006
GEORGE, SHORTEN, SHORTER, WHITE -
Looking for ANY help with father & son who were sold away from wife & daughters whose names are
unknown.
Came from the Carolinas into VA dates ????
Came from VA into Alabama dates
????
Father: Charles Shorter b. 1810?) Son & his wife: Lewis Shorter b. 1842? &
Rhodie White b. 1843?
They appear in Hale Co. Al on the 1870 census. Don't know when
they arrived in AL
1870- C : Charles George, Lewis Shorter
1880-C :
Charles Shorten, Lewis Shorten
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August 29, 2006
PUCKETT -
Looking for anyone related to Jefferson Puckett. His children's names were Lawrence,
Helen, Lou, Herbert, and there was another daughter and another son. They were all born in Va.
but later moved to Dade City, FL. My children are the grandchildren of Herbert Puckett.
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August 26, 2006
DAWSON, GOAD -
Trying to identify the parents/siblings of John DAWSON born 21 January 1775, place of
birth unknown. His first two children were born in Virginia, county unknown. Wife's name may have
been Nancy. The two eldest children are: John Martin Dawson b 10 June 1800 and Drucinda
Dawson b 25 Nov 1801 (married John GOAD). Some of the seven subsequent children may
also have been born in Virginia. The family was in Williamson Co., Tennessee by 1818 at the very
latest... possibly as early as 1804.
I suspect John comes from the Martin DAWSON
family of Albemarle Co., VA, but cannot determine who his father would be.
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August 26, 2006
ANDERSON, BRANSFORD, HILL -
I'm looking for information on Robert Hill who was born in 1766 and died in 1837 in
Buckingham, VA. I believe that he lived in New Canton in Buckingham and was married to Sally
Anderson. I also believe that they may have been the parents of John and Jane Hill.
John was born in 1800 and served in Congress (1839-41), and was a Judge in the 9th District
Court. Jane Hill married Robert Bransford, also of Buckingham. Please e-mail me if
you know anything about any of these individuals.
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August 24, 2006
HILL, McNEEL -
Hello, I'm searching for a Richard Hill, born 1763 who married Nancy McNeel.
Eventually they settled in Pocahantas County, WV. However, I'm trying to find their location in
VA as I know that he did reside somewhere in VA for awhile. I'm trying to locate his father and
mother who were also living in VA.
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August 22, 2006
GAMMEL, JUSTICE -
I am researching for Elizabeth Justice of Warren Co., KY who married James R.
Gammel 1/7/1861. I have checked high and low to no avail. I know that the Gammels
resided in Simpson Co., KY but I am having no luck finding Elizabeth's father and mother's info.
The only other mention of Justices in the state of KY are in Pike County migrated from VA.
I thought maybe there would be someone out there who might recognize them. Are you related?
Thanks in advance for your time. Laura Perry Hilton
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August 22, 2006
DAVIS -
Seeking information on Gary Davis, father of Simon Davis (Simon b. 1800 in Harrison
Co. now WV). The 1866 Harrison Co. Death records list George A. Davis son of Gary and
Rachael age 74 = b. 1792 in Virginia. Assuming the two Garys are the same (and the 1810 census of
Harrison Co. lists one Gary with wht males matching the ages of Simon and George in 1810) he must
have married and had George in eastern VA and moved to Harrison between 1792 and 1800 when Simon
was born. Any info would be appreciated.
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August 20, 2006
POE -
I'm looking for info on Francis Poe, Culpeper VA. late 1700's
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August 19, 2006
BUSHROD, MOTHERSHEAD, NASH, WASHINGTON -
I'm researching William H. Nash of Westmoreland County, Virginia who married Alice Malinda
Mothershead. William served in the Virginia Infantry, Company C, 47th Regiment. I am
seeking his parents and a possible link to the Bushrods of Westmoreland County. His son
was named Bushrod Smith Nash which leads me to believe that he was a Bushrod
descendant. Specifically, I have a feeling that William Nash is kin to Hannah Bushrod
Washington of Bushfield. Thanks,
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August 19, 2006
DARLING, EDMONDS -
I am looking for information on Elizabeth Edmonds, who was reported to have been born in
Cross Roads, VA. She married Thomas Bryce Darling of Scotland in the early 1870's. They
moved to Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. She is believed to have died in WV in the late
1880's or early 1890's.
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August 16, 2006
BEAVER, CONWAY, GARDNER, KIME, OLDHAM, PORTER, SHIRLEY -
Looking for the burial place of John Gardner b 1750 in Chester Co. PA., married Violet
Porter 1767 in Lancaster Co, PA, fought in Rev War in PA, voted sheriff in Chester Co
after war was over, then migrated south according to History of Chester Co: Biogr & Geneal
sketches 1881. Said to be Buried in Louden Co, but they have no record. Jefferson Co comes up a
lot recorded as both VA and W VA. as does Berkeley. Did the WPA do the cemeteries for Virginia?
He may have been with his children in VA. I have much more to share, but need this piece. Also,
what is the best way to share this when done?
Father Francis d 1783 in W. Nantmeal(now
Honeybrook) Chester Co,PA. He had come from Coleraine, No Ireland 1733. Children:
James b
1775 m, Mary Conway/ Susannah Beaver, d OH 1852, issue: Samuel b Berkeley Co, W VA,
William b Frederick Co VA, Elizabeth b Berkeley Co W VA, Nathaniel b 1811 OH,
Francis b 1769
John II m Rebecca Shirley, d Jefferson Co W VA, their son John III b 1802 -supposedly
in Jefferson Co, m Cahterine Kime, d 1871 -supposedly Berkeley Co W VA
Jane b 1780 in
Jefferson Co, Va, m Edward Oldham, d 1846 OH: dau Ruth b Charles Town(Charlestown) W VA,
son John b 1805 Virginia, look like OH by 1810
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August 15, 2006
CACKLEY, FLOYD -
I am looking for information on Wm. H. Floyd born 1820 or 1824 (depending on the data you
look at). He married Hannah Ann Cackley (b. 1827) in 1848 in Pocahontas Co., VA. I am
trying to find out where he was born so I can locate his parents.
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August 15, 2006
ELDRIDGE, LEONARD, SPARKES, SPARKS -
I am searching for my great great grandfather W A Sparks or Sparkes. He moved to
Wilkes County NC. My great grandfathers name is William Andrew Sparks married to Turzah
Eldridge. I found on their burial information that his father was W A Sparks and
mother was Mary Leonard Sparks. He had a brother who lived in Miss. named Lewis
Sparks.
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August 13, 2006
LEE -
George Gary (Rev.) Lee, born 1861 Richmond, Va. Attended Vanderbilt Univ. for Theology in
1881 and married in Florida, 1885. Does anyone know who his parents are?
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August 10, 2006
DARR, WADE -
looking for information on Hezekiah Darr born in 1809 Virginia. Do not know the county.
Moved to Tennessee, married Frances Wade, twin sons were born there in 1836, before moving
to Franklin Co. Illinois about 1839.
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August 9, 2006
BAYNES -
Hello..My husband wanted me to look for one of his ancestors..The ancestor's name is Henry E.
Baynes of Va and was born in 1833 and that is all we know, except that he was married to a
Sara or Sarah B. Any info is appreciated....
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August 9, 2006
GREEN, SMITH -
Searching for info on Jesse Green, b 1834 VA, but don't know what county. Married Martha
A. Smith in 1853. Two children born in VA, Elijah M. abt. 1855 and Roxaline abt. 1856. Any
help would be deeply appreciated.
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August 9, 2006
BENNETT, JAMES -
I can't find any info on my g g grandfather, George W. James, b abt 1799 in VA and died in
Forsyth Co GA 1864. He married Nancy Stacy Bennett b abt 1799, SC. They married 25 Dec
1823 in Forsyth GA. If you have suggestions for the direction I need to go, please respond.
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August 8, 2006
COPE, LEFTER, MYERS -
I am researching my husband's ancestors, his Great Grandparents were Jacob Myers & Hannah
(Lefter) Myers.
A cousin of my husband's recently called with ALL our
MYERS ancestors, back to an Fredrick Myers and Elias Myers. We now know who
our Jacob's parents , Grandparents, Grt.Grandparents and Grt. Grt parents were. They were some of
the earliest German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and then migrated into North Carolina
and then West into the Ohio Valley.
Grt. Grandmother Hannah's father was Uriah Lefter
and he was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was wounded and he married one the nurses (Barbray
Cope) who had cared for him. She happened to be 25 years younger than he was (he was 55)
but still they had 12 children together. .... He already had an ex-wife and 9 children before
that.
Any connections to our Myers/Lefter will be welcomed.
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