Queries Posted June through September 1996

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September 29, 1996
HAMMONDS, HODGES, HOUSTON, LINDSEY -
Newell Crane HODGES (1812-1902) married Docia LINDSEY (1814-1896) in TN, and the first few of 11 children were born in Shelby County, 1837-1857. Newell's father ws Joseph HODGES - born in Virginia? Where and when? His wife was Rachel HAMMONDS; any more info about her? I'll be glad to trade information with anyone who asks or offers.

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Sep 22, 1996
BURROUGHS, HUGHES, SHIRLEY -
Need info on James BURROUGHS and his wife Frances SHIRLEY. Their son was Charles Evans BURROUGHS (1864-1935) who married in about 1894 Nancy Pearce HUGHES (1874-1944) in Norfolk, VA, area; they had 9 children. Who were the parents of James BURROUGHS and when/where was he born?
MCNEEL, H. Lowrey,
4755 Paran Valley, N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30327 (Fulton).

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August 8, 1996
HOLLAND -
Looking for the parents or siblings of Rena HOLLAND born Jun 1875 in Tattnall County GA migrated to Norfolk VA ca 1910.

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Aug 5, 1996
ANTILL, DRAPER -
Looking for Thomas DRAPER, born about 1790 or 1791 in Md. His son William met Elizabeth Antill supposedly in Md. Sons Isaac and Joseph were born in VA 1835,36. These folks migrated to SE Ohio in the 1830's. Also, info about DRAPER cemetery and DRAPER's in Frederick Co. would be appreciated.
Rick Draper (330) 972-5246
University of Akron
1545 Cove St. NW (330) 877-1253
Uniontown, OH 44685

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July 5, 1996
ELDERIDGE, LANIER, RAINES -
I am would like more information on the ancestors of William Nathaniel Raines (parents were: Samuel Lucas Raines, of Prince George, and Mary Lanier) b. Jan 21, 1823 (Sussex Co.) d. Jan 17, 1866 (Raines, TN), m. Ann Eliza Elderidge b. Sept 2 1826 d. Jul 1, 1866.

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June 30, 1996
SURBER -
I am searching for individuals with connections to the SURBER surname. Almost all Surbers in America can trace their ancestry to Henry SURBER who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1735 and migrated to Shenandoah County, Virginia, by 1752. Counties in Virginia where Surbers settled include Shenandoah, Washington, Bath, Botetourt, Smyth, Wythe, Craig, and possibly others. If you have any connections to this family, please email me.

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June 24, 1996
MERRYMAN -
John Merryman - born VA 1797. Looking for parents and original place in England. Had brothers Paul and Jacob who went with him to KY. John then went to Grundy County, MO.

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June 24, 1996
KEITH -
Searching James Keith who moved from Virginia to Mississippi ca 1760.

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