Smyth - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Emily Jane Burgess

bmoore544 — 2013-05-07 16:25:13Z

My g-grandmother: m. 8 May 1894 to John Luther Fowler. Lived Jefferson TWP. N.C. 1895. died 10 Feb. 1935 Buried Walker's Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Smyth Co. Looking for her parents. Blizzard, Fowler and Murray are my other lines in Va.

Acker, Ackers, Aker, Akers

HRTZNMI1 — 2013-04-14 20:00:29Z

Can anyone shed light on any adoption or indenture of any male child with these surnames to a Hale family in either Wythe or surrounding counties?

Thanks for any help.

John Hale

Rachel and Nancy POWERS

anitajoe1963 — 2013-04-07 15:10:18Z

I am seeking information on Rachel and Nancy Powers of Smyth County.

In the 1850 census of Smyth County, Nancy Powers, age 30 is head of household. Living in the home are also, Catherine (Caroline), 13, Jane, 8, Rachel, 25, and George M.D. Bennett, 5.

The 1860 census shows that Nancy is still the head of the household. She is now 42 and Jane, age 18, a new daughter Matilda, age 2 are in the home. George, age 16 is listed both in Nancy's home and also in the home of Joseph Creger and his older sister, Mary C. George is an apprentice to Joseph in his blacksmith shop. (Mary C. is Catherine/Caroline previously found in Nancy's 1850 home).
George is now using the POWERS name.

Rachel Powers is now found in Wythe County with her young son, William COOK, age 2.

By 1870, Nancy, Joseph (and Caroline), and Rachel have all brought their families to Fayette County, WV. Rachel's son, Willism has also taken the POWERS name.

I would like to know what the relationship was between Nancy and Rachel. I would also like to know if the children who both Nancy and Rachel raised were their children or did they take them in to raise as their own? In the 1850 census, when George is listed as a BENNETT, there is a family by the same name on the same page of the census. Sally, 40, Susan, 13, Mary, 10 and Catherine, 32. Could George have been the son of Sally Bennett? Or was his father's name Bennett?

When Rachel's son, William Powers marries in Fayette County, he gives his parents names as John and Rachel Powers. So, who is John?

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Anita McClung
Fayette County, WV

Re: Re: George M D Powers

Emer_G — 2013-04-06 18:25:09Z

Lets compare info. My email is emergunter@yahoo.com

Re: Re: George M D Powers

anitajoe1963 — 2013-04-06 17:33:11Z

Elmer,

Are you a descendant of George MD Powers? I am a 2nd great granddaughter of George Michael Dallas Powers and Martha Jane Paxton. I would like to know if anyone has discovered anymore on George such as his father's name. According to the census records, Nancy Powers was his mother, but I am not so sure. I have information on George and Martha's children, as well as cemetery information for several of them if you are interested.

Anita McClung
Fayette County, WV

Mary Ann CROW - Smyth Co. VA

rickdiana200099 — 2013-04-05 18:00:22Z

Do you have a Mary Ann Crow in your line? I think she married into my Brown line in the 1840's in Smyth co.,Va. which is just a county west of Wythe..do you have a Brown or Carter in your line?

Re: Taylors of Washington and Smyth Co

mdtaylor3597 — 2013-03-10 07:45:21Z

WCV, Saltville, R. 2, Margaret Alice TAYLOR, white female, married to Frank TAYLOR, DOB not known, about 74y; d. 18 Jul 1934, d/o Frank SHAW, VA & Ellen SHAW (sic: Eleanor COLLEY - jh), VA. T. E. (D.?) BROADY, Saltville, VA; bur. R. 2, Saltville; d. of senility; was paralyzed on one side… had been in bad health for several years, Reel 237, LVA

WCV: DORA MARY HENDERSON, WHITE FEMALE, MARRIED TO C. W. HENDERSON, B. 28 OCT 1888, D. 05 FEB 1924, 36Y 3M 8D, B. WCV, D/O F. M. (FRANCIS MARION) TAYLOR, NOT KNOWN & (MARGARET) ALICE SHAW, NOT KNOWN, C. W. HENDERSON, MEADOWVIEW, VA, INFORMANT (SALTVILLE) (1880C, WCV, SALTVILLE DIST., HH 230/238: TAYLOR, FRANK, 20; MARGARET, 18; ELLEN, 2; SHAW, HARRIET, 20)
***1st w/o Charles William Henderson m. 14 Feb 1910
SOME DEATHS (MOSTLY WASHINGTON CO. VA (WCV) & SMYTH CO. VA (SCV) FOR THE YEAR 1924
Jack Hockett, 74 E. Fifth Ave., O-103, Collegeville, PA 19426, 20 Jan 2002; additional annotations by TC, 09 Dec 2003

Re: Taylors of Washington and Smyth Co

mdtaylor3597 — 2013-03-10 07:43:26Z

Descendants of Frank Shaw

Generation No. 1

1. FRANK1 SHAW He married ELEANOR ELLEN COLLEY?.

Child of FRANK SHAW and ELEANOR COLLEY? is:
2. i. MARGARET ALICE2 SHAW.

Generation No. 2

2. MARGARET ALICE2 SHAW (FRANK1) She married FRANCIS MARION "FRANK" TAYLOR.

Notes for FRANCIS MARION "FRANK" TAYLOR:
WCV, Saltville, R. 2, Margaret Alice TAYLOR, white female, married to Frank TAYLOR, DOB not known, about 74y; d. 18 Jul 1934, d/o Frank SHAW, VA & Ellen SHAW (sic: Eleanor COLLEY - jh), VA. T. E. (D.?) BROADY, Saltville, VA; bur. R. 2, Saltville; d. of senility; was paralyzed on one side… had been in bad health for several years, Reel 237, LVA

WCV: DORA MARY HENDERSON, WHITE FEMALE, MARRIED TO C. W. HENDERSON, B. 28 OCT 1888, D. 05 FEB 1924, 36Y 3M 8D, B. WCV, D/O F. M. (FRANCIS MARION) TAYLOR, NOT KNOWN & (MARGARET) ALICE SHAW, NOT KNOWN, C. W. HENDERSON, MEADOWVIEW, VA, INFORMANT (SALTVILLE) (1880C, WCV, SALTVILLE DIST., HH 230/238: TAYLOR, FRANK, 20; MARGARET, 18; ELLEN, 2; SHAW, HARRIET, 20)
***1st w/o Charles William Henderson m. 14 Feb 1910
SOME DEATHS (MOSTLY WASHINGTON CO. VA (WCV) & SMYTH CO. VA (SCV) FOR THE YEAR 1924
Jack Hockett, 74 E. Fifth Ave., O-103, Collegeville, PA 19426, 20 Jan 2002; additional annotations by TC, 09 Dec 2003

Children of MARGARET SHAW and FRANCIS TAYLOR are:
3. i. DORA MARY3 TAYLOR, b. 22 Oct 1886; d. 05 Feb 1924.
4. ii. JOHN HENRY TAYLOR, b. Oct 1890, Washington County, Virginia; d. 10 Aug 1966, Abingdon, Virginia.

Generation No. 3

3. DORA MARY3 TAYLOR (MARGARET ALICE2 SHAW, FRANK1) was born 22 Oct 1886, and died 05 Feb 1924. She married CHARLES WILLIAM HANSEL HENDERSON 14 Feb 19101, son of SAMUEL HENDERSON and CORDELIA WORLEY.

Notes for DORA MARY TAYLOR:
WCV: DORA MARY HENDERSON, WHITE FEMALE, MARRIED TO C. W. HENDERSON, B. 28 OCT 1888, D. 05 FEB 1924, 36Y 3M 8D, B. WCV, D/O F. M. (FRANCIS MARION) TAYLOR, NOT KNOWN & (MARGARET) ALICE SHAW, NOT KNOWN, C. W. HENDERSON, MEADOWVIEW, VA, INFORMANT (SALTVILLE) (1880C, WCV, SALTVILLE DIST., HH 230/238: TAYLOR, FRANK, 20; MARGARET, 18; ELLEN, 2; SHAW, HARRIET, 20)
***1st w/o Charles William Henderson m. 14 Feb 1910
SOME DEATHS (MOSTLY WASHINGTON CO. VA (WCV) & SMYTH CO. VA (SCV) FOR THE YEAR 1924
Jack Hockett, 74 E. Fifth Ave., O-103, Collegeville, PA 19426, 20 Jan 2002; additional annotations by TC, 09 Dec 2003

More About DORA MARY TAYLOR:
Burial: Marion, VA

Notes for CHARLES WILLIAM HANSEL HENDERSON:
Charles was a carpenter by trade.
Joye Boardman

Marriage Notes for DORA TAYLOR and CHARLES HENDERSON:
Married by W. G. Barnett

More About CHARLES HENDERSON and DORA TAYLOR:
Marriage: 14 Feb 19101

Children of DORA TAYLOR and CHARLES HENDERSON are:
i. TEXAS M4 HENDERSON, m. AUSTIN HAYES HENDERSON.
ii. LACY L. HENDERSON, m. LARRY GINGER.
iii. VIRGINIA T HENDERSON.
iv. CHARLIE TAYLOR HENDERSON.

Notes for CHARLIE TAYLOR HENDERSON:
Charlie Taylor was called 'Little Charlie Taylor Henderson.
Joye Boardman

4. JOHN HENRY3 TAYLOR (MARGARET ALICE2 SHAW, FRANK1) was born Oct 1890 in Washington County, Virginia, and died 10 Aug 1966 in Abingdon, Virginia. He married JULIE O'QUINN. She was born in Washington County, Virginia.

Notes for JOHN HENRY TAYLOR:
WCV, Saltville: Dicie Lee TAYLOR, white female, single, b. 24 Jan 1932, 14d, d. 06 Feb 1932, d/o John Henry TAYLOR, WCV & Julie O'QUINN, WCV; bur. Johnson Cem., 07 Feb 1932; cause of death Unk.
SELECTED DEATH RECORDS, MOSTLY WASHINGTON CO. VA (WCV), RUSSELL CO. VA (RCV), SMYTH CO. VA (SCV), Roll 82 (Apr 1919), AND YEARS 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935
Jack Hockett, 74 E. Fifth Ave., O-103, Collegeville, PA 19426, 43Jul 2002

More About JOHN HENRY TAYLOR:
Burial: 13 Aug 1966, Knollkreg Mem Park

Child of JOHN TAYLOR and JULIE O'QUINN is:
i. DICIE LEE4 TAYLOR, b. 24 Jan 1932, Washington County, Virginia; d. 06 Feb 1932.

Notes for DICIE LEE TAYLOR:
WCV, Saltville: Dicie Lee TAYLOR, white female, single, b. 24 Jan 1932, 14d, d. 06 Feb 1932, d/o John Henry TAYLOR, WCV & Julie O'QUINN, WCV; bur. Johnson Cem., 07 Feb 1932; cause of death Unk.
-SELECTED DEATH RECORDS, MOSTLY WASHINGTON CO. VA (WCV), RUSSELL CO. VA (RCV), SMYTH CO. VA (SCV), (Apr 1919), AND YEARS 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935
Jack Hockett, 74 E. Fifth Ave., O-103, Collegeville, PA 19426, 43Jul 2002, Death Reel # 210

More About DICIE LEE TAYLOR:
Burial: 07 Feb 1932, Johnson Cemetery

Endnotes

1. Dora Mary Taylor, born Oct 22, 1886 WCV, died Feb 5, 1924, burial Marion VA. On Feb 14, 1910 she married in WCV to Charles Willian Hensel Henderson, born July 1886, death unknown, son of Samuel Dunn 'Bunt' Henderson and Cordelia D. Worley. They were married by W. G. Barnett. Charles was a carpenter by trade. Marriage Record states Dora was age 22 at time of marriage, single, d\/o Frank M. Taylor and Margaret Alice Shaw.Source: Joye Boardman

Re: Taylors of Washington and Smyth Co

mdtaylor3597 — 2013-03-10 07:34:22Z

Re: Tibbs

SS414 — 2013-02-13 15:38:05Z

I too am searching for information about Charles Morgan Tibbs. A friend is a descendant and we are hoping to find more information. Happy to share what I have.

Re: Rowlands/Rolands in Washington & Smyth Co VA -- Alonzo Grip Rolen

djmeyer1 — 2013-02-11 14:31:26Z

I'm sorry I cannot help you with more information. The focus of my research is the Wyatt family, and Robert Hale Wyatt's marriage to a Rolen descendant is my only connection to that family.

Re: Rowlands/Rolands in Washington & Smyth Co VA -- Alonzo Grip Rolen

sjhorn2001 — 2013-02-11 00:11:38Z

Hi,

I am Shelby, daughter of Charlie Rolen who was the son of Alonzo Grip Rolen of Smyth County. Alonzo had a brother William about 3 years younger than he and a sister that I don't know anything more about. I had heard that someone thought that Alonzo's mother was Kitty. I found a Kitty Rolen married to a James Rolen who had a child named Tampie who died about 1890 in Smyth county. That particular James may have been the son of an earlier James Rolen born in 1825. His father was a William Rolen.

Alonzo named his first son James Earl. His brother was William possibly named after the elder William Rolen. The 1919 service registration for Alonzo states the he is responsible for his younger brother and sister. It sounds like there might be the connection I have looked for someone to confirm.

I saw where you had posted a small bit about Alonzo several years back and wondered if you would know anyone that might confirm the possible information I have pieced together.

Thanks for any possible info you could share.

Sent from my iPad

Re: All Chapman families

tchapman883 — 2013-02-10 20:06:20Z

My name is Timothy Wayne Chapman,(Louisburg,NC.) The grandson of Dewey Preston Chapman,of Tazewll,Va.He had four sons,Herb oldes,(my dad)of Gilbert S.C.(Died 2012),Giles of Tazewell,Robert in Georgia, Dewey of Tazewell,(Died2008?) Irean(died 2008?)of Tazewell,Dott of Tazewell,and Christin resadence unknown.
I had one older brother,Herb,(died in 2000) one younger sister Teresa lives in Gilbert,S.C.

Re: Joseph Creger (m. Narcissa Johnson 1850; Mary Caroline Powers 1853)

ilg72 — 2012-12-13 02:40:42Z

Sorry I'm so slow in responding. Got busy in other areas. I haven't done much with The Cregers lately. I do have Joseph Henry, son of Elias, son of Peter. Ido not have any marriages for Joseph. We can talk easier- use ingelser@verizon.net Ira Gelser

Re: William Armstead Nowlin

hairston_susan — 2012-12-08 15:26:42Z

Dear Mr. Nowlin,
My name is Susan Richardson Hairston. I am the granddaughter of Hayes and Susan Russell Richardson. My father was Clinton Hayes Richardson and mother Margaret Richardson. I grew up in Marion Virginia. I married a Minister and moved from Marion in 1964. I would love to hear from anyone who remains from the Russell family line. Can you give me any information? My cousins Helen, James, Tom, Lon, Glaydis are all deceased. I am 67. please contact me. Thank you, Susan

Re: William F. Prater Co B 48th Inf. Reg. VA

tprater169 — 2012-12-03 04:16:34Z

William F. Prater is my great, great uncle. I would be very interested in hearing from you.

tim prater
tprater48@yahoo.com

I have civil war records on William, but am trying to find out about his personal life.

thank you, tim

Re: Joseph Creger (m. Narcissa Johnson 1850; Mary Caroline Powers 1853)

cwcreger — 2012-11-29 21:12:50Z

Ira, I lost touch with you in the last few years. Any recent news on the Creger clan?

I am convinced that Joseph Henry (b. 1830 or thereabouts) was the son of Elias Creger. Joseph was Elias' eldest son.

Re: Joseph Henry Creger

cwcreger — 2012-11-29 21:08:49Z

chaz343@hotmail.com is my new email address in case you would like to follow up with me on my original post. Thanks.

Mary wilson addison adams compton 1876-1950

tigersue01 — 2012-11-24 03:36:44Z

I am a descendant of Mary Wlson's 2nd husband, Sydney Adams. My grandfather never knew the names of his natural mother, but believed Adams was his natural father. My mom has done a FF DNA test and Wilson and adams family names are prominent in her results. Only one catch; i know Mary Wilson was not my grandfather's mother. That leads me to wonder if he might have been the child of a sib or cousin, someone who would share close DNA.
If any of this sounds familiar please contact me.
Thanks!

Re: Stephen AH Groseclose

Shrp2548 — 2012-11-11 09:35:52Z

You can also go to smythcountygs.org and post a query there or contact the organization.
Stephanie

Re: Stephen AH Groseclose

Shrp2548 — 2012-11-10 23:59:44Z

Look up Smyth County Genealogical Society on Facebook, join, and post this query. Someone may be able to help you. I recognize all of the surnames you mention. There is an area outside of Marion called Groseclose. I knew some Killingers from school. Hope you make connections.

Stephanie

Stephen AH Groseclose

dderosa01 — 2012-11-08 15:05:19Z

Looking for descendants of STEPHEN A.H. GROSECLOSE, 1843-1923(?) and ELIZABETH KILLINGER GROSECLOSE, 1845-1908, m. Stephen Groseclose 1870. Also, descendants of their son, Forest Killinger Groseclose, b. 1879. All were residents of Marion, VA. I have information about a family artifact "unearthed" in Kansas.

Re: Cemetery Lookup

rtallen1797 — 2012-11-02 02:22:07Z

My grandfather's Uncle Sylvester Sprinkle was a miller and furniture-maker whose mill was located behind Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. All three of his wives were Killinger's. The third, Aunt Ad, moved with Uncle Syl to Belton Missouri after 1880. They are buried there.
Uncle Syl took in Sarah Killinger Sprinkle and her family after the death of his nephew William I. in 1863. She then married Stephen Scott, who worked at the mill and took it over when Uncle Syl left (hence Scott's Mill, which was the old Sprinkle Mill).

Re: Cemetery Lookup

rtallen1797 — 2012-11-02 02:15:39Z

George W. Sprinkle died in Sedalia MO a few days after a train accident there, in 1882. He is buried in the Belton MO City Cemetery (but the grave location is not specified). I have just returned from a second visit to Belton.

Re: Charles & Mary Moore 1850 Smyth Co., Va.

SFarmer9302 — 2012-09-21 19:01:37Z

First, I rechecked the 1860 census for Charles and his family. I think that the daughter you have as Angeline is actually Emaline.

From the 1864 Whitfield Co,Ga militia Records:
Chas Moore, 46, farmer, born Smith County VA, exempted: diseased throat
J L Moore, 16 years 6 months, farmer, born Smith Co VA, rifle

So this is probably Charles' widow.
1870 Whitfield Co., GA
Mary L. Moore 45 NC
Sarah J. 14 TN
Emma 12 TN
Columbia 10 TN
Charles 8 TN
William 6 TN
Alexander Hale 48 merchant dry goods TN

Next door:
James A. Moore 24 VA
Martha 24 GA

This couple may be the J. A. Moore and M. A. Carpenter that married 16 Sep 1869 in Whitfield Co., GA)

1880 Whitfield Co., GA
James A 34 VA
Cora B. 9
Oscar A. 8
Mary C. 6
Ida W. 5
Marvin 3
Earnest Y. 1

1900 Kaufman TX
James A. Moore Sep 1845 VA
Mattie mar 1845 GA
Earnest Y. May 1880 GA
Sallie Jun 1885 TX
Thomas April 1888 TX

1900 Cherokee Nation, INdian Territory
Albert S. Moore May 1849 VA White White
Fannie Aug 1856 GA Cherokee Indian
William A. April 1877 GA Cherokee Indian
Charles T. Aug 1879 Indian Territory Cherokee Indian
Mary H. Sep 1881 Indian Territory Cherokee Indian
Albert S. April 1885 Indian Terr. ETC. for the other children as well
Katie E. Feb 1887
Edwin C. Jul 1889
Callie A. Jun 1891
Grover C. Feb 1893
Sallie Aug 1896

I can't find Albert in 1870 or 1880. However, it would not surprise me if the two brothers moved out west together. The marriages also fit. Both men were from VA and both married wives from GA. Also notice that Albert has named his children, Mary and Charles and Sally and William. All of those names match those of his parents and two of his siblings.

I am pretty confident about Mary and James in Whitfield Co., GA not so
much about Albert S. in Indian Territory.

Hope this helps.

Good luck
Sandra (not related)

Re: Mr. & Mrs. McPhatridge or McFatridge of Washington or Smyth Counties Virginia - Thomas Woolsey's daughter Dean -

DonMartinThomas — 2012-09-21 17:07:39Z

My Mrs. McPhatridge was born between 1760 and 1785 so she would have married before 1800.

Re: Mr. & Mrs. McPhatridge or McFatridge of Washington or Smyth Counties Virginia - Thomas Woolsey's daughter Dean -

JLTX2608 — 2012-09-21 13:11:34Z

I hope this helps. I am a desendant of the McPhatridges

My great, great, great, great granfather was from Smyth county Virgina. He had six sons, so Mr.s McPhatridge could have marrived either Thompson (born 1819), William (b 1824), Clark (1826), James (1828) or Campbell (1830)

I've not found any info on them other than their birthdays. But I hope this helps

Re: Plese help! 1870 Smyth Co census and obit lookup

buffurine — 2012-09-17 03:25:17Z

He was in the war, but there are hundreds of Samuel Wilsons listed, I don't know which one is him. I have tried looking for pensions and widows pensions but have had no luck. I wish I could make the trip to Smyth co, but just can't afford to right now.

Any other ideas where to look from home?

Thanks for responding!
Sandy

Re: Plese help! 1870 Smyth Co census and obit lookup

cdholmes2007 — 2012-09-17 02:39:36Z

Sorry about that. Because his date of birth do you know if he served in the Civil war? If he did there might be a pension. Some of the confederate pensions are online for Virginia. It is a little weired that he is not with his family in 1870. You might have to go to the Court house and see what records they have. I would look for probate records.

Re: Plese help! 1870 Smyth Co census and obit lookup

buffurine — 2012-09-17 01:00:53Z

Yes - I have that. What I am wondering is where he could be? I show he had a child in 1874, so he must be somewhere...

Re: Plese help! 1870 Smyth Co census and obit lookup

cdholmes2007 — 2012-09-16 23:37:47Z

I see that Samuel is not listed on the 1870 census. She is listed with he son William D., Jane M. Nancy C and John M. Wilson. Rich Valley TownShip page number 30 house number 196.

Re: Burial sites of Gideon and Hannah Dean

deand246 — 2012-09-02 04:26:02Z

did you find out this information? Gideon and Hannah had Noah, who begot James Moses Dean who begot Robert Lee Dean, who begot Dennis Dean, who had me. Daniel Dean.

Plese help! 1870 Smyth Co census and obit lookup

buffurine — 2012-09-02 02:27:57Z

I am looking for my 3x great grandfather, Samuel Joseph Wilson. I have been at a brick wall with him for over 20 years. His parents were John Wilson and Elizabeth Jenny Todd. He was born in NC in 1835 and married Mary Elizabeth Burkett, of Smyth Co, in 1858.

I have him on a 1860 census with his wife and firstborn son, William Dunlap, living in Washington Co, VA. I have found an 1870 census with his wife and 4 of his children but he in not listed. The census shows them living in Rich Valley, Smyth, Va. Post office is listed as Chatham Hill.

I thought at first he had died but I show he had a son in 1874. From what I can tell, he died in 1874.

Why is he not listed with the rest of his family and how can I go about finding him? I thought I had a mystery before, but this just added to it. I am desparate for any help at this point.

I would also like to locate his obit if possible

thanks in advance for your time
Sandy venezia@suddenlink.net

Re: Rich Valley

bouledeneige — 2012-08-23 03:14:53Z

Hi - Very interesting; I know a little about the Hocketts and Hendersons in the Saltville area; neither have any Native American association. John V. Hockett came to Washington Co Va before 1804 - likely from Buckingham Co VA. He married there Catherine McNew, d/o Elisha McNew & Catherine Smyth/Smith; and Thomas Henderson & family arrived in NYC cFeb 1820 and were soon thereafter in Washington Co; they came from Kincardine, Scotland. Regards, Jack

Charles & Mary Moore 1850 Smyth Co., Va.

pearn54117 — 2012-08-19 05:49:01Z

Looking for information on the family of Charles & Mary Moore, who moved from Smyth Co., Va. to Union Co., Tn. between 1851 & 1854. I can't find them after the 1860 Census.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Pat Fannin jpfannin[AT]hotmail.com

1850 Smyth county,Virginia census

Charles Moore M 27 Virginia
Mary Moore F 25 North Carolina
James A Moore M 4 Virginia
Albert S Moore M 1 Virginia
Emanuel Slaughter M 13 Virginia

1860 Union Co., Tn. Maynardville
Household #19

Charles Moore 37 M Virginia Brick Mason
Mary Moore 35 F Virginia
Jas. A. 14 M Virginia
Albert S. 11 M Virginia
Mary C. 9 F Virginia
Sarah Jane 6 F Tennessee
Angeline? V. 3 F Tennessee
Elizabeth C. 1 F Tennessee

Re: Update on Re: BRYANT, NANCE families

Pam_Binion — 2012-08-12 18:50:30Z

Hi, I also have a copy of that envelope. I got it from another Gore researcher named Laurie Austin. Have you corresponded with her? So far, I have found nothing to indicate that my Riley O Bryant is the same person as the Riley O Bryant Gore on the envelope. It certainly could be possible, as he was 45 years old before he married my ancestor, Camilla Isabel Mantz. I wish I could find more on him, but so far nothing. Thanks for writing.

Re: Update on Re: BRYANT, NANCE families

TheresaGore11 — 2012-08-12 11:49:06Z

I have a copy of a envelope wrote by Hershel Columbus Gore which states the father of John Franklin Gore is Riley O Bryant Gore. Im not sure if he was a Gore or if he was just Riley O Bryant. Mary Mullins was married to a Pierce Gore so her name was Mary Gore. Pierce then passed a way and John Franklin Gore was born after Pierce's death Pierce was not the father of John Franklin Gore. I dont think that Riley O Bryant and Mary were married but i do think they had a child together.

Re: Rich Valley

celtickitty12 — 2012-07-30 11:26:01Z

I have searched and searched and can't seem to find the thread that binds me to anyone past John V. Hockett 1782-1850 and Catherine McNew 1783-1858.
These are my gggg grandparents. I don't know where else to look further back.
Can anyone help me?

Would also love to know what the V. stood for. Thanks again.

Re: Rich Valley

bouledeneige — 2012-07-28 21:11:27Z

Betty san - I suppose you mean the wife of Robert Aistrop, immigrant to VA from England... She was Jane Erwin, wid.; Jane's mother mar (2) Edward Braden/Breden. Jack

p.s. See: Descendants of Nathaniel Gist

57. ROBERT6 YOUNG (BENJAMIN5, ZIPPORAH4 GIST, NATHANIEL3, RICHARD2, CHRISTOPHER1) was born Abt. 1784 in Stokes County, North Carolina, and died Abt. 1855 in Stokes County, North Carolina. He married MARY POLLY AISTROP 20 Dec 1804 in Stokes County, North Carolina, daughter of ROBERT AISTROP and JANE ERWIN. She was born Abt. 1786 in Culpepper County, Virginia, and died Abt. 1864 in Stokes County, North Carolina.

Billingsby, Billingsly, Billingsley, Bellingsby, Bellingsley, Billingsbey, Millard

root2branch — 2012-07-17 09:02:56Z

Hello,

I'm stuck. I've been looking for mulatto (or black) people in the area of Marion, Smyth county.

I am looking for the marriage of Florence Billingsby (maiden), the death of Lucy (Billingsby) Millard and the marriage of Mary Billingsby (maiden).

Lucy Billingsby appears on the 1870 Census. She is the head of the household. In home is Mary (4 years old) and Adeline (1 year old).

On the 1880 Census Lucy Billingsby is now married to Benjamin Millard and living in Goodson (Washington County). Addeline (Addie) no longer appears in home. Mary is still in home. There is a new resident, Florence Billingsby (sister of Lucy).

I am able to track Addie pretty much to marriage and death. However, I can not account for Lucy, Florence or Mary after this 1880 Census.

Is anyone familiar with this name? Can you tell me where I should look? I'm stuck and don't know where to look further. Thank you in advance for the help

Re: Collins in Saltville Va

davesytta62 — 2012-07-14 23:59:45Z

I am not related to this branch. Their Mom was Ella and their Dad was Drew S. Collins. He married Ella first then after her death Drew married Susan (Susie) Delp. Daughter of Rush Floyd Delp & Ann L. Whitt. This is what I have:

1900: saltville, smyth co., va
Head Drew Collins M 24y Virginia
Wife Ella Collins F 22y Virginia
Son Worley Collins M 1y Virginia

1910: saltville, smyth co., va
SELF Drue Collins M 34y Virginia
WIFE Ella Collins F 31y Virginia
SON Worley Collins M 10y Virginia
SON Irie Collins M 9y Virginia
SON Earnest Collins M 8y Virginia
DAU Minnie Collins F 7y Virginia
SON William Collins M 5y Virginia
DAU Bertie Collins F 3y Virginia
DAU Ester Collins F 2y Virginia

1920: smyth co., va
SELF Drew Collins M 43y VA (wid.)
SON Worley Collins M 20y Virginia
SON Irie Collins M 19y Virginia
SON Earnest Collins M 18y Virginia
DAU Minnie Heath F 16y Virginia
So-inlaw Charles T Heath M 20y Virginia
SON William Collins M 14y Virginia
DAU Berlie Collins F 13y Virginia
SON Fred Collins M 9y Virginia
SON Lowe Collins M 6y Virginia

1930: saltville, smyth co., va
Head Drew Collins M 54y Virginia
Wife Sussie Collins F 45y Virginia
Son Ira Collins M 28y Virginia
Son Earnest Collins M 26y Virginia
Son Willie Collins M 24y Virginia
Son Fred Collins M 20y Virginia
Son Lowel Collins M 17y Virginia

1940: rich valley, smyth co., va
Head Drew S Collins M 63y VA (wid.)
Son Irie B Collins M 40y VA
Son Earnest J Collins M 38y VA

Mr. & Mrs. McPhatridge or McFatridge of Washington or Smyth Counties Virginia - Thomas Woolsey's daughter Dean -

DonMartinThomas — 2012-07-08 18:06:38Z

Revolutionary Pension papers of MARTHA (THOMAS) HARRIS on her husband's Revolutionary war service has one document which talks of a Mr. MCPHATRIDGE - might be spelled now MCFATRIDGE - anyway the wife of this Mr. MCPHATRIDGE was the sister to JOHN HARRIS. JOHN HARRIS b. 1760 North Carolina and died 18 August 1816 near Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky. JOHN HARRIS & MARTHA THOMAS were married 31 October 1781 in St Clair's - Sinclair's Bottom, Washington County, Virginia. - Anyway the Pension Letter was written from Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia and in the letter it states that this Mr. & Mrs. MCPHATRIDGE lived 18 miles away which might be Smyth County, Virginia? Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia is 19 miles from Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Again the Pension Letter was written from Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Both Mr. & Mrs. MCPHATRIDGE, were very elderly, still living in 1854 except Mrs. MCPHATRIDGE mind was going. JOHN HARRIS & MARTAH (THOMAS) HARRIS lived in Washington, (now Smyth County, Virginia), from their marriage, (1781) to (1789), and then move to Garrard County, Kentucky. Am bringing up the fact that a Mr. & Mrs. MCPHATRIDGE lived 18 miles from Adingdon, Washington County, Virginia when the Pension Letter was written on April 21, 1854, and that the wife of Mr. MCPHATRIDGE or MCFATRIDGE was the sister to JOHN HARRIS. Letter also talks of THOMAS WOOLSEY who married MARTHA THOMAS to JOHN HARRIS and that THOMAS WOOLSEY had a daughter by the name of DEAN and another daughter who took the book he kept his marriages in - to Missouri. - NEED INFORMATION ON MR. & MRS. ____? (HARRIS) MCPHATRIDGE, probably of Chilhowie, Smyth County, Virginia. Thanks - Don Martin Thomas

Re: Marriage lookup Evans / Mathews or Matthews

wvdodson — 2012-06-19 23:49:22Z

how do you go back to charles evans

Re: Marriage lookup Evans / Mathews or Matthews

1_Charles1951 — 2012-06-04 00:17:41Z

I have been told that my great great grand father was Charles Evans from smith co va and was married to Mathews.

Seeking Family Bible of John Thomas b. - 1733 - Lived - St. Clair's Bottom, Virginia

DonMartinThomas — 2012-05-25 16:06:34Z

!NOTE: The Thomas Family History Organization must of had access to the cover page of our [South Fork of the Holston River] John Thomas' Family Bible? We have birth dates for all of Mary (Robinett) Thomas' children - including Sarah Thomas and Mary Thomas, who we know nothing about. Uncle Harry Delbert Thomas stated that he had some documentation records but they were in his brief case and he put the brief case on top of his car, (forgot about the brief case on top of the car), and drove off. He said he never saw the brief case again. The Thomas Family History Organization was mostly Thomas family members living in Colorado and Utah, (maybe some from Virginia). Actually the Thomas Family History Organization was mostly Great Uncle Harry Delbert Thomas. I think I remember him saying he went back to Virginia two, if not several times? - Again since we have all the birth dates of their children, (even those children we know nothing about) there must be a Bible record out there? - Would just like a copy of the Birth - Death dates - I am appealing to all Thomas family members - Need a copy of all documentation records, (Bible - Birth - Death Records - etc), so that we can do research on our Thomas Family - Of recent we have documented our [South Fork of the Holston River] John Thomas & Mary (Robinett) Thomas to Loudoun County, Virginia (1767 - 1768) and their being Baptized into the New Valley Baptist Church of Lucketts, Cameron Parish, Loudoun County, Virginia. The following is a link to the Research of our [South Fork of the Holston River] John Thomas. - Thanks - Don Martin Thomas

Here is a link to John Thomas b. 1733 at www.rootsweb.com

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Here is a link to John Thomas b. 1733 at ancestry.com - just e-mail me at donmartinthomas@hotmail.com and I will send you a guest pass to ancestry.com so you can view the research if you are not a member of ancestry.com -

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12264403/person/-300817901

Re: Andy Long

gabelisa — 2012-05-07 18:47:48Z

So I'm trying to get ahold of LesaGale because your husband & I would be cousins if his dad was Clyde. My dad was Claude Allen. You can e-mail me at gabelisa@yahoo.com

Re: Andy Long

gabelisa — 2012-05-07 18:45:09Z

Sorry I didn't reconize the name

Re: Andy Long

LindaSueSanders — 2012-05-07 18:19:38Z

Anna Dorcas Long was my great aunt.

Re: Andy Long

gabelisa — 2012-05-07 17:56:15Z

Hi, My name is Lisa Long. My dad was Claude Allen Long & I have the family tree. Maxine is dead & Dayton lives in Indiana. The only two left alive is Helen & Dayton. The parents were Andrew Jackson Long & Anna Dorcas Holmes Long Nunn. Is this the same family? How are you related? My e-mail is gabelisa@yahoo.com if you would like to contact me

What funeral home did W. C. Wallace work for in the 1930's?

smbp — 2012-05-04 18:01:33Z

Does anyone know where this undertaker worked? Trying to get info on where in Chilhowie an ancestor was buried and ythis man was undertaker for burial on July 3rd, 1930.