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September 29, 2005
LEWIS, SEGLER -
I am interested in discovering information about ancestors/descendants of Mordecai Lewis
b1751 likely in Shenandoah Valley, VA. He was married to Mary Segler of VA. They had 8
children and the line I am following is that of son Archibald Lewis b1786 in VA. Many
descendants settled in E. Tennessee. Also appreciate any tips on researching same in VA.
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September 28, 2005
BACON -
Sam Bacon (African American). I can not find his name on census report. I did find him on
LDS, His birth year 1818, born in Virginia. I am at a stand still. Looking for County and
parents. Can you help me or can you tell me where to look. Sam could have been a slave. Thank you
in advance for your help.
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September 28, 2005
BOOTHE, DOLD, HAMAN, HARMAN, HARMON, LAWRENCE,
MOSES, TAYLOR, TROWBRIDGE -
I am relatively new to genealogy and family history and have run into a snag in establishing the
relationship between my g-gf, Augustus V. Lawrence, born in Montgomery Co, 15 July 1849,
and his purported grandfather, William Lawrence, born ca 1764 in Duchess Co, NY, died in
Rockcastle, KY ca 1847.
The Death Certificate for Augusts V. Lawrence from Adams Co,
IL, states that his father was "John W. Lawrence." That was also the name Augustus gave
his first-born son, which appears to follow naming conventions of the day.
The 1850 Federal
census, which shows Augustus V. Lawrence as 1-year-old, gives his mother "Mary
Lawrence" as head of household. At that time, they lived in the "57th District" of Roanoke
County. I do not know what area that represented, but am aware that Roanoke County was split-off
from Montgomery Co. In later years, Augustus, who became a shoemaker, lived in McDonald's Mill,
Montgomery Co. That is where his three children John W., Lena L., and Benjamin Franklin (my gf)
were born.
Different sources show Mary Lawrence's maiden name as Haman (or
possibly, Harman, Harmon), or Dold. She may also have been realted to a
family named "Trowbridge."
I visited Southwest Virginia in June, and discovered a
book, "The Descendants of Elder John Lawrence of Southwest Virginia and New England," by
Ora Belle McColman. This source claims that William Lawrence was the son of Elder John
Lawrence, who moved to Montgomery Co, following the Revolutionary War. Elder John, his
family, and several parishioners, set up the Meadow Creek Primitive Baptist Church, near what is
now Radford Hospital.
In approximately 1811, Elder John's son, William, his wife Sally (or
Sarah) Boothe, and their four (younger) children, moved-on to what became Rockcastle Co,
KY. Family recollections, and books on the Lawrence's of Kentucky, make no mention of
William having had living children other than the ones he took with him to Kentucky.
What I
am seeking to establish is the assertion in the Elder John book, that three of William's
older sons, including John, possibly born ca 1785, remained in Southwest Virginia when the rest
of the family migrated to KY. From the birth date of John W. Lawrence's son, Augustus V.,
and the date of the 1850 census, my best guess is that he died sometime between Oct. 1848 and
Aug. 1850.
There is some indication that John and Mary Lawrence lived for a time in
Augusta County, VA. They had at least three children some years before Augustus was born.
Their three older children Isabella, born ca 1837, William F., born ca 1838, and Jacob H., born
ca 1840.
Isabella married a neighbor boy named Joseph Taylor, and they had two
daughters. Since Isabella and daughters are living with Mary Lawrence in the 1870 census,
and Joseph cannot be found, I wonder whether he was killed in the Civil War?
It is documented
that Jacob H. Lawrence, who was with Company B. of the 4th Virginai Infantry, lost a leg
at Mine Run on November 27, 1863. He survived the war, married Sarah Moses, and had a
child (daughter?), "A. R." Apparently Jacob H. Lawrence died prior to the 1880 census.
Recent information suggests that Jacob and Augustus' older brother, William, died at Gettysburg.
In any case, it is reasonably clear that Mary Lawrence lost two sons as a result of the
Civil War.
If there are some Civil War experts out there, I would be very interested in
knowing more about what became of Joseph Taylor, and William F. Lawrence.
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September 25, 2005
KIRK -
I am looking for information on a John Kirk who moved to VA near the time of the American
Rev. He moved from Delaware County located in S.E. PA. He had a brother, Benjamin, who remained
in Delaware Co. S.E. PA. The 2 brother's father was Philip Kirk who is reported to be have
been a wealthy English gentleman who purchased a very large tract of land from, I believe, one of
Wm. Penn's sons. The tract of land today is the town of Media + more land to the west. The only
info I have about John is that "he moved to VA, prospered and raised a large family." I am
related to the Benjamin side and curious about the John K. family side??
Not sure if this
will help but it is reported that the father, Philip Kirk, was an ardent supporter of the
colonies during the Rev. War and had a reward placed on Philip's capture by the English crown. He
escaped a number of capture attempts because of secure places to hide. I am guessing that John
Kirk moved to VA sometime between the mid to later part of the 1700's. Any help is greatly
appreciated. THANKS!!!
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September 25, 2005
MAVITY, REAL, REEL -
I am Researching the Family "MAVITY'. John married Dorothy Reel/Real in June of
1795. I have alot of information of this Family and I am will to share.
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September 22, 2005
TUCKER, WARREN -
Looking for the parents and family information of Judith Warren. In 1817 she married
Colson or Merriman Tucker. In the 1830s they moved to Illinois. Many thanks.
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September 22, 2005
BAIRD, CHILTON -
Mary Chilton, born about 1780 in VA. Father was Thomas. Mother was Saphira Baird.
Who did mary marry?
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September 18, 2005
LACOCK, RUSH -
I am trying to find out "if "my gr.gr.gr.grandfather was born in Va. in the year 1757. His name
was John Rush, he was married to Amy Lacock who was born in Pa. I know they lived
in Pa before moving to Ohio, as my gr.gr.grandfather Eli Rush, (son of John and Amy), was
born in Pa. before locating in Ohio I do not know his parents names, she is the daughter of
Joseph Lacock. Sure hope you can help. Thanks,
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September 17, 2005
ALLEN, BURKE, CLARKE -
I am searching for any information on Albert J Allen born in Virginia around 1872, moved
to IA, (before or after) marrying M.E. Burke from IA, had two sons, Arthur William (my
grandfather)in 1896 and Albert J in 1899. From Canadian War records he passed away mother
remarried a "CLARKE" who deserted her and the family moved to Alberta Canada. Both his
parents we ere also born in VA. We desperatly want to find our roots and have no information
aside from the above.
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September 15, 2005
McDONALD -
Looking for info on the McDonalds - Bryan, James, Magnus, and or Joseph in the 1780's.
Many thanks,
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September 14, 2005
BROOKING, CURRY, KELL -
I have an ancestor named Aaron Curry who was born in Virginia State. I have traced my
family back to his son Alfred Curry who is buried in Pike County, Indiana. I don't know
the name of Aaron's Father or Mother for sure but have found an Aaron Curry listed as a
son of James Curry and Mary Brooking who were from Virginia. Aaron was born around
1801 in Virginia according to the 1850 Indiana Census but the information I got about his father
being James Curry stated that Aaron was born in Tennessee in 1797. He was married to a
Nancy Kell in 1820 in Gibson County, Indiana. I have seen some queries about an Aaron
Curry but it could not be my Aaron Curry as that Aaron Curry was born around
1850. If anyone has any information about my great-great-great-grandpa or any of his ancestors,
please conatact me. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, Marlene
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September 12, 2005
GAYLOR -
I am trying to locate from which county in Virginia my ancestors came. The surname is
Gaylor. Siblings born there according to census records were: Thomas, b. 1803; John, b.
1798; Jesse, b. 1812?; Allen, b. 1807-1809; Rebecca, b. 1811; and Levi Gaylor. Any help
would be most appreciated!
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September 12, 2005
BROWN, MAGEE, MAGUIRE,
MAGURA -
I am seeking information on a Mary (Maguire, Magee, Magura) Last name
unsure. She married Stephen Brown. It is reported that she was a pipe smoking mountain
woman. They moved to Indiana and lived in Boone/ Montgomery Co. I am uncertain but I have heard
they might have come from Virginia. I am at a brickwall, any info would be appreciated. Thanks in
advance.
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September 11, 2005
REYNOLDS -
I would like to know what country James Reynolds' (birth date about 1800 in Botetourt
County, Virginia) family was born, and the year, given names.
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