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Re: Morris, James, Jackson, John, Jesse

luttrels — 2013-05-25 02:30:11Z

Hi Robert,
I am descended from John William Bell Morris, Andrew Jackson Morris, his daughter, Sarah Melvina Morris (Miller) Patton,her daughter Ruby Hazel Patton Evans, & her daughter, Mary Magdalene Evans (Johnson) Jefferson. I am the 2nd daughter of MaryEvans-- I have been researching my Morris ancestors for a while now. Would love to share information, pictures and stories with you. My Grandmother, Ruby Patton Evans was born in Pulaski, VA 1899. Her Mother, Sarah Morris Patton died Aug 23-24 1910 of Palegra. I have never seen any pictures of her-- would you happen to know if any of the Morris family has information or pictures of her, her husband, Samuel L Patton,? It is great knowing that there are some living Morris's out there that share the same Morris blood line with me--- Thank you- Take care, Susan Johnson Luttrell, Portsmouth,VA

Peter ARNEY 1772-1845

arney9thgeneration — 2013-05-17 02:37:12Z

Peter Arney
Born: 1772 (Tryon County, North Carolina)
Died: 1845 (Overton County, Tennessee)

Lincoln County, North Carolina, Court of Pleas & Quarters, October 1787.

Peter Arney, 15, "orphaned" son of Jacob Arney, deceased, is hereby "bound out" to John Fullenwider.Fulenwider, to learn the trade of a Miller, until the age of 21.

It's unclear, if Peter Arney, remained with John Fullenwider/Fulenwider, until the age of 21 (1793).

Supposedly after this, Peter Arney, left North Carolina, and settled in the area of Wythe County, Virginia. Whereby he married Margaret (surname/maiden name, unknown), and began their family (i.e. had children).
Supposedly, Margaret Arney (b: 1793), Adam Arney (b: 1797), Henry Arney (b: 1799), & John Arney (b: 1802), were all born in Virginia.

Around 1799, Peter Arney moved to the "Cumberland area" between Kentucky & Tennessee. It's quite possible that his Wife and young children, remained in Virginia, while Peter Arney built them a home.

[Note: This Peter ARNEY is not the Peter Arney, who married Catherine Fox.]

My objective, is to hopefully find the surname/maiden name, of Margaret who married Peter, probably around 1792/1793.

Also, to possibly find proof, of their children's births, in Virginia.

Thank you, for your time, consideration, and cooperation, I appreciate it.

Re: Cornelius Alexander Taylor

irvinmorneweg — 2013-05-07 23:08:57Z

My Taylor family did come from Wythe Co. Virginia, but which family of Taylors, I am yet to discover. I am still trying to prove a lot with documentation.

Re: Cornelius Alexander Taylor

jjtaylor740 — 2013-05-02 14:14:59Z

Do you by any chance descend from Isaac (Son of CAT) and Jane Mills? I think I have positive proof that David and Mary are not the parents of CAT. I had a 67 marker DNA test along with another distant cousin thru Family Tree DNA done and matched none of the men claiming to be from the line of David.

Re: Cornelius Alexander Taylor

ralphmills1934 — 2013-05-02 09:34:17Z

From earlier posts, I note your interest in Cornelius Alexander Taylor (hereafter "CAT," who was born in 1794 in Wythe County, VA. I also note in the thread reference to a source book cited by many researchers interested in the parents of this Cornelius Taylor: "From Log Cabins to the White House," by Mary Taylor Brewer.

With respect to the matter of CAT's parents, Brewer claims that he is the son of David Taylor (of Patrick County, VA) and Mary Blevins. My efforts to "prove" and document Brewer's findings succeeded only in proving that Brewer knowingly, unquestionably created a fictional family history for Cornelius Alexander Taylor. Unfortunately, she has led many people to create fictional family trees.

I'm still searching for Cornelius's parents. But I have put aside my dog-eared copy of Brewer's book!!

Re: Haynes/Rutherford Connection

cenelms — 2013-04-29 21:42:19Z

Sue,
No, I haven't got any more info. I really haven't seen much on-line to help. I have strong suspicions about this connection but have never seen it tied together in a family tree on the Rutherfords or in any Virginia records. There are too many coincidences in Lee County for them not to be related.

Re: Haynes/Rutherford Connection

sweeks4609 — 2013-04-29 21:41:49Z

Looking for more info on this William and Mary Rutherford connection. Did you ever find any info of their having married.

Thanks
Sue

Re: Haynes/Rutherford Connection

sweeks4609 — 2013-04-28 03:35:10Z

Hi, I do believe that that is true, Have you checked out the Chancery records at the library of Va. I did type in the Rutherford name and the Haynes name and I can say they did know each other very well, because they were witnesses for for some court tranactions. and that fact that two of the Haynes boys living with the Rutherford families in 1850 would make me believe that they were related for sure.

Thanks
Sue

Nancy Raye Tate

CindyBennett13 — 2013-04-22 21:11:02Z

Looking for parents of Nancy Raye Tate, b. 1955 living in Wythe Co, Fort Chiswell area before moving to NC in early 1970's.

Acker, Ackers, Aker, Akers

HRTZNMI1 — 2013-04-14 19:53:29Z

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

Re: Amanda Riggins/ John Marsh

dariggins — 2013-04-10 18:18:31Z

I did find the marriage record of Melinda Belle and William Riggins on familysearch.org, I was just very curious about the last name on her daughter's marriage record of Miner, my first reaction is that Melinda remarried.

I am going to send for Amanda's marriage record to see if there is anything else I can use. I have not found a death record for Melinda Riggins at all, she is on the 1900 census as head of household with a few children still in their teens. She seems to disappear after that. She has always lived in Wythe County, VA.

Re: Amanda Riggins/ John Marsh

SFarmer9302 — 2013-04-10 15:32:30Z

Looking at the marriages of her siblings, the evidence would seem to indicate Melinda's last name was Bell and not a middle name of Belle. Her marriage to William Riggins also shows that her last name was Bell. Familysearch has the marriage records for a William Riggins marrying on 16 Oct 1853 to Malinda Bell. The 1880 census also has a Frances Bell in their household. She is listed as William's mother-in-law.

I am not sure why Malinda has the name Miner after Riggins. Usually, I have found that it means someone has remarried, however I was not able to find a marriage for Malinda under Bell or Riggins to a Miner.

Amanda Riggins/ John Marsh

dariggins — 2013-04-10 13:09:19Z

Looking for information on Amanda/Manda F Riggins Marsh, she married a Jno./John A Marsh on 2 May, 1901. She was the daughter of William and Melinda Belle Riggins. Born about 1876, trying to find anything at all about her, I did find her marriage record on familysearch.org, it states her mother's name as Melinda Riggins Minor. She was born and raised in Wythe County, VA. Any opinions?

James CROW Jr. & Sr.

lindaloyd70 — 2013-04-05 18:01:47Z

I have a James Crow Jr. and James Crow Sr. who witness a will for my ancestor in Wythe Co Va. in 1805. Is this your line?

Rebecca BROWN -- Samuel HARKRADER

EvanHarkrader — 2013-04-05 17:56:48Z

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a Rebecca Brown who married Samuel Harkrader, she was born abt 1814 in wytheville. Any info would be deeply appreciated. Thanks

In Search of Parents of Mitchell Carter b. 1774 Virginia, married Idress Craig

jansenbl — 2013-03-30 20:58:48Z

In search of information concerning the parents of Mitchell Carter b. 1774 in Virginia. I have seen reference to his father as a John Carter but know nothing more than that. Mitchell married Idress Craig on 13 Feb 1798 in Wythe Co. Va. I have found an 1814 letter to Mitchell from a Frances Jackson Carter then living in Cooke Co. Tn. It mentions many other family's (Jackey Carter, Peggy Carter, Crocketts, McGavock's, James Calfee, Jenny Carter and family) but no direct relationships. Frances Jackson Carter married Esther Crockett in Wythe Co. Va. the same day that Mitchell Carter and Idress Craig married. Frances Jackson's father was a George Carter. There is also an 1815 court case in Wythe Co. Va. Mitchell Carter vs Frances Jackson Carter where Mitchell is trying to recover some money that he claimed Frances Jackson's father George owed him when he died. This court case doesn't state any family relationships though. If anyone has clues as to Mitchell Carter's parents please let me know.
Becky

Re: Larkin Johnston

jackjohnson95 — 2013-03-16 13:00:51Z

Samuel Johnston,son of Larkin and Mary (Polly) Johnston moved to Parke County IL, were he married Jane Kelsey on 13 Dec 1831. He died in 1886 at the age of 81. Larkin and Mary are listed as his parents. A lot of information regarding Samuel may be found at the following site:
http://www.indianagenweb.com/inparke/Deaths/DeathBookD-1/Boo...

Re: Elizabeth Johnston

2013-03-16 13:00:30Z

Forgive me; I erred in posting info about Eliza Johnston instead of ELIZABETH Johnston (both daughters of Larkin). Elizabeth was 30 in 1850 census, therefore b. ca 1820 in VA. She md. 9 Nov l843 in Wythe Co. Jacob SHAFFER, son of Jacob & Catherine Bishop Shaffer. Jacob's sister, Polly, md. Jackson Johnston, brother of Elizabeth. I've heard from a living descendant of Jackson who knows about the Shaffers.

Re: New Email

Bilnels45 — 2013-03-16 13:00:07Z

Please note new e-mail address is Bilnels45@sbcglobal.net.

Re: Mary Davis

Bilnels45 — 2013-03-16 12:59:34Z

When was your Jacob Davis born? My Mary Davis who married Larkin Johnston was born ca 1772. She had no brother Jacob but did have an uncle Jacob (who married a Margaret). My Wythe Co. Davis information shows a number of Jacobs and I'll check it for you if you send the pertinent dates. My current Davis name has no connection to those of Wythe Co.

Re: Daughters of Larkin Johnston

californiabeanie — 2013-03-16 12:59:01Z

Hi Elise,
I would love to share information with you .Jacob and Jane Davis are my great great grandparents.
Sherry

Re: Larkin Johnston Family

2013-03-16 12:58:15Z

you may want to check out

http://genforum.genealogy.com/creager/messages/257.html

this seems to be the same family you are working on

Re: Daughters of Larkin Johnston

eltonbingham — 2013-03-16 12:57:54Z

Elsie, thanks for the information. I have an Elizabeth Jane Johnson (maybe Johnston) that is the wife of Michael Crager (Craiger, Cregger, Creiger, Crigger, etc). Michael is from Wythe County and I believe that his wife Elizabeth was as well. They were married around 1830. When I saw your Johnston family with daughters named Elizabeth and Jane I was hoping there was a match. I have tracked Elizabeth up to 1880 in Wise County VA. Michael Crager died around 1853, but Elizabeth did not remarry. My Elizabeth Jane Johnson (Johnston) was born around 1811. I have just been searching for some clue as to who her parents were and more information about the family of Michael Crager. Was hoping that if I could discover the parents of Elizabeth Jane Johnson, then perhaps I could narrow down the possible parents of Michael. Looks like neither your Elizabeth nor Jane are a match. Are you aware of any other Johnsons or Johnstons in Wythe County at that time that might be a match?

Re: Daughters of Larkin Johnston

2013-03-16 12:57:36Z

Yes, my information indicates Jane Johnston was born 26 Jan. 1800 in VA, md. ca 1826 Jacob DAVIS. She died betw. Dec. 5th and 8th 1868 and is buried in Davis Cemetery, Wytheville. Her marker says age 63, so birthdate may have been misread. It is rumored she was the mother of Abraham Johnston b. ca 1818 and blind in 1850 census living in Larkin Johnston's household. Abraham's paternity not known but I have heard from some of his descendants....Elizabeth Johnston was born ca 1825-27 in VA, md. Joseph WIATT 19 Jan. 1854. He was a farmer, and a widower. No further info about Elizabeth. Are you a descendant of Jane or Elizabeth? Can you identify Larkin Johnston's parents?

Re: Daughters of Larkin Johnston

eltonbingham — 2013-03-16 12:57:17Z

I am curious if you know any other details on either Jane or Elizabeth, duaghters of Larkin Johnston?

Re: John Davis

turnipscan — 2013-03-16 12:56:49Z

Can you tell me if your John was any relation to my Joshua DAVIS b 1823 Washington Co, TN who later lived in Wythe Co, VA where he was married in 1850 to Mary SPANGLER b 1827 Wythe Co, VA .. They later moved to Sullivan Co, TN. Joshua was the son of Morris DAVIS 1796-1885 & Sarah McCANE

DAVIS Family in Wythe Co.

@@aforce10@msn.com — 2013-03-16 12:54:51Z

Rearching any info on Rank, Virginia, Wythe, Easter Davis. I know that Virginia and Wythe wee married in Wise county, Coeburn Virginia. Should anyone have any info, please contact me.

Re: Davis Family in Wythe Co.

2013-03-16 12:54:12Z

Hi Elsie,

I think my Davis' came from Virginia. According to our family we (my Davis') are of Irish descent. My Great Great Grandfather is Martin(a.k.a. Mark,Matt,Mart) Van Buren Davis b. between 1862-1865. He had one brother(that we know of) named Alex(Alexander) Davis b. between 1858-1860.

Martin married Martha Matilda Jones on May 9,1886 in Greeneville,Tennessee.

They had the following children:

Dora Belle b. Apr. 1888
Andrew
Jim (my Great Grandad) b. June 7, 1892
Charles
Horace "Pete"
Benjiman
Ann
Rhoda

Martin Had a Grandson named Ray Davis whose father was from Virginia either that or Ray was from Virginia.

My Grandad J.C.(Jim's son) Davis was described as "full blooded Irish."

Re: John Davis

ElsieDavis58 — 2013-03-16 12:53:40Z

My Davis family records of Wythe Co. VA do not show any Morris Davis nor any Joshua Davis b 1823 in TN. Our families might have been cousins of some degree but I see no connection. Suggest you try a History of Wythe Co. where some Davis clue might show up. Incidently, these Wythe Co. Davises have no connection with my name--Grandpa came from Ireland in 1850.

Larkin Johnston - b. 1700's NC

ElsieDavis58 — 2013-03-16 12:51:46Z

Larkin Johnston, born ca 1764-66 in NC came to Wythe Co. by the 1790's where he married Mary DAVIS, daughter of John and Mary. They had 10 children, David (my ancestor), Samuel H., Delilah, Jane, Urial, Jackson, James, Elizabeth, Lucinda, and Eliza. Does any descendant of one of these know Larkin's birthplace or parents? What happened to son Samuel H. Johnston? He was gone by 1820 census. Larkin and Mary lived to old age in Wytheville.

Re: Dulaney Haynes -- born 1828

SUSANHOLSTON52 — 2013-03-13 15:49:00Z

I just found Charles...we are cousins!!!

I hope you can find the missing link for Polly(NLN)...I have been looking for a couple of years with help from several wonderful people I have met through Ancestry but no luck!!

In my heart I still think the connection lies with the Rutherford family???

Keep in touch,
Susan Haynes Holston

Re: Dulaney Haynes -- born 1828

SUSANHOLSTON52 — 2013-03-13 15:36:00Z

Hello Cousin,
My father was Adrain H. Haynes, son of Mack Haynes and Margaret Rodgers, son of Stephen Haynes and Loiusa Kirk, son of Dulaney Haynes and Emma Thompson, son of William Haynes and Polly(NLN).

There was a strong connection between the Rutherfords and the Haynes in Wythe County. Both Dulaney and his brother William went to Lee County and lived with a Rutherford boy and their family who were from Wythe County. I think they were the sons of Finney Rutherford. There was a marriage between the two families. Finney's wife was Ann(NLN). I have oftern wondered if either Ann was a Haynes or Polly was a Rutherford but can find no records???

I have told my sister that when I retire we are heading to Wythe County to research records in the court house!!!

Where does Charles fall in the Haynes line??

Do you want to see what I have collected on the family??

My email is users5215@aol.com

Your cousin,
Susan

Re: Dulaney Haynes -- born 1828

cryspratt — 2013-03-13 02:01:35Z

Hello, cousin! From which line of Dulaney's are you? My great grandfather was Charlie Haynes. I'm sorry I don't have any other information on William, but I am digging as well. Maybe we'll come up with something.

Chat soon!
Crystal

Re: Lookup request for William Crawford

buffurine — 2013-03-09 12:43:26Z

thank you - worth a try. I don't know about a will, I do not have a death date, not even a year. I will try the courthouse though, and maybe tax records....thanks again!

Re: Lookup request for William Crawford

dhazel1 — 2013-03-09 04:31:01Z

Worth a phone call to Wythe Co. courthouse. Those early marriages are usually recorded in big ledgers chronologically, so it would be an easy lookup for a clerk, since you have an exact date and place. Very, very rarely were parents' names recorded before 1850, unless there was an under age person involved.

Try land and probate records - an estate or will would name heirs (in most cases, children), so lineage can be proved that way.

Re: Lookup request for William Crawford

buffurine — 2013-03-09 02:44:18Z

Thank you - I appreciate it!

I am sad that there is no parents listed. Do you think the courthouse might have the original record?

Re: Lookup request for William Crawford

dhazel1 — 2013-03-09 01:50:10Z

Courtesy lookup - not my family.

Found this on the Mormon site FamilySearch.com. You can inter-library loan the microfilm (see number at bottom) and view/copy the original marriage record yourself. There are no parents listed, though.

William Crawford, "Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940"
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Name: William Crawford
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Spouse's Name: Eliza Miller
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Event Date: 08 Sep 1835
Event Place: Wythe County, Virginia
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01040-8
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"Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRM8-Y65 : accessed 09 Mar 2013), William Crawford and Eliza Miller, 08 Sep 1835.

Lookup request for William Crawford

buffurine — 2013-03-09 01:29:58Z

I am looking for a marriage record (or anything) on a William Crawford and Eliza Miller. It is said they married in 1838 in Giles or Wythe County. (not sure)

This is a brick wall and really need info if it is there. I have them in the 1840, 1850 and 1860 census. Am hoping to get exact marriage date and parents names if possible.

If anyone has this info or can do a look up at the courthouse I would greatly appreciate it!! I don't have much, but can pay for copies.

Thanks,
Sandy
venezia@suddenlink.net

Re: Native Americans with kinky hair in early 1800s MO or VA?

k_purchase — 2013-03-05 13:28:36Z

*Thanks.* I think that's a good possibility...

Re: Native Americans with kinky hair in early 1800s MO or VA?

somersetsquaw — 2013-03-05 13:28:20Z

Probably mixed african. That happened alot in Va.

Native Americans with kinky hair in early 1800s MO or VA?

k_purchase — 2013-03-05 13:28:03Z

No one can figure out where my white brother got his aboriginal -type of hair, meaning thick and kinky. The Native American ancestor we are seeking was from Missouri and/or Virginia in the very early 1800s. Were there any Indian tribes who had kinky hair? We are seeking this Native American woman who might be named Eliza Wolfe.

Thanks very much...

Kathleen
LPurch6636@aol.com

Re: Crockett Akers/Akers Family

presleyfan_forever — 2013-02-27 23:14:22Z

I am Their DAughter Lawanna . We live in Danville Va

Re: Crockett Akers/Akers Family

presleyfan_forever — 2013-02-27 16:40:42Z

They are my Grandparents

Re: Crockett Akers/Akers Family

presleyfan_forever — 2013-02-27 16:39:35Z

Elizabeth was my Mother. She has passed away tho. She died in 1963.

Dulaney Haynes -- born 1828

SUSANHOLSTON52 — 2013-02-23 00:18:40Z

Hi,
I am trying to find the ancestry of the parents of Dulaney Haynes born 1828 in Wythe County to a William and Polly(NLN) Haynes. The last name could be Haines, Hanes or Haynes
There are close ties to the Rutherfords of Wythe County.
William is listed in the 1810 census but not after that.
Any information would be appreciated. Dulaney is my great great grandfather.
Thanks,
Susan Haynes Holston

Re: Morris, James, Jackson, John, Jesse

rmorris2011 — 2013-02-20 19:22:06Z

Hello..I realize this is an old thread. But I'm a descendant of Elijah, John and James Mitchell Morris. I would be glad to help out here in anyway that I can.

For anyone that is interested. FYI the Morris family reunion is alive and well in fact coming up July 6th at the Dublin Lions Club in Dublin Virginia. We would love to have you there if you are interested in learning more!

Re: Elijah, John and William MORRIS

rmorris2011 — 2013-02-20 19:19:13Z

Hello!.. I too am a descendant of Elijah and John Morris!.. My GG was James Mitchell Morris. I would be glad to help you out in any way that I can. My email address is RMorris2011@gmail.com.

Also FYI the Morris family reunion is coming up July 6th, 2013 at the Dublin Lions club located in Dublin Va. We would love to have you join us!

Samuel Gleaves Hood

larrym126 — 2013-02-07 14:14:02Z

Looking for information on Samuel b 1867 Wythe Co VA and his mother Biddie(Pully) Hood.Biddie came to Wythe co VA in 1860 with a Rodgers family from Lunenburg Co.

Winney/Blessing_Find the Missing Native American... and a photograph

k_purchase — 2013-02-07 14:12:47Z

I believe my family and I have gotten back to where a Native American came into the family but I have questions...

1.) First of all I am searching for a photo of my GGrandfather, William Henry Winney, b. 1843, Wisconsin. I believe his Grandmother or GGrandmother was the Indian. William Henry Winney's mother was Anna Eliza (Blessing) Winney (1826 VA - 1909 WI ). I have photos of a couple of William's siblings (who are dark) but would like to find a photo of my GGGrandfather to see what he looks like. I have a photo of Anna Eliza (Blessing) Winney but it was taken when she was very old and one can't really tell if she was anything but white. (Would anyone have a photo of Anna Eliza (Blessing) Winney when she was young?) I have a wedding photo of her grandaughter- my GGrandmother-- and she looks very pretty and rather olive complected. It is said that my Grandfather "preferred" my one aunt because she reminded him of his mother: with raven hair and olive-complected.

2.) There MIGHT be an Eliza Wolfe who is either Anna Eliza's mother or Grandmother who is the Indian. Eliza was born in either Missouri or West Virginia. She died in 1839, before the family moved from that area of the country to Wisconsin where her daughters got married in Grant County, WI.
Anna Eliza (Blessing) Winney's father was Abraham Blessing of Virginia, b. abt 1795. After he got his daughters settled in Grant Co., WI, he moved on to California where he died in the snowy mountains. Anna Eliza always said that those circumstances are exactly how she would like to die...

Thanks for any help.
Kathleen
LPurch6636@aol.com

Seeking Info about Dan Gray in Wytheville, VA

jameshammock87 — 2013-02-02 14:38:44Z

I am looking for any information on my great grand father Dan Gray.His daughter was my grand mother, Mattie Gray.She married John Henry McFarlane from Wytheville VA.Mattie was born in 1916. I am guessing that Dan was born in the late 1880s or the late 1890s.John and Mattie Had 4 daughters named Nancy, Viola, Barbara, Shirley.Can anyone help me PLEASE???????????????