Norfolk County [1636-1963] - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: New Norfolk Company

jmc3167 — 2009-05-26 17:01:19Z

I have been looking for the same thing. What I am beginning to think is Rev George White lived in New Norfolk County now Nansemond County. Co. being confused with company. He may have been a "sponsor" for lack of a better word. He seems to have owned and sold land in the area. Just a theory but the more I look the more sense it makes.I can not find any record of a New Norfolk Company. Anyone else have any ideas.

Norfolk Southern Railroad

LCatchUp — 2009-05-25 13:01:46Z

My GGrandfather James A. Barron,(age 57) Superintendent of RR in 1906. Looking for Pension info, Retirement Notice, or Death Notice, that may appeared in monthly RR newsletter or Newspaper. I have been unable to find date of death or burial place. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

barbarakarcher53 — 2009-05-22 09:36:28Z

Dear Sir:

I have ancestors from Princess Anne County and specifly from the Pungo area of Virginia. Carroll or Carol is the surname and John Henry was my great grandfather. I can not find out who his father was and would appreaciate any information you have.

bkarcher@aol.com

Thank you so much.

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

JeanOSchroeder — 2009-05-21 03:41:36Z

Thanks for the added info.

Jean

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

tcreef1 — 2009-05-20 20:15:58Z

Can you email me at tcreef@gmail.com?

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

judyannreed_67 — 2009-05-20 19:42:46Z

I sure do. Franklin Foster Creef married Phoebe Owens 27 May 1886 in East Lake. Their children were Rovinia 1883-1889, Ludford Tarkington b: 22 AUG 1892 d: JUL 1962, Annie Eliza b: JAN 1893, Rufus Obadiah b:5 MAY 1897 d:11 DEC 1967,Grady A b: 1900 d 1903, Lillian b: 1902. Phoebe & Grady both drowned when the boat they were in captized during a storm on her way home from Gum Neck. Franklin then married Colorado B Pinner 26 DEC 1907 in East Lake. My gg/f John F Holmes performed the ceremony. They had the following children: George Albert b:11 MAY 1908 d: 7 DEC 1996, Sammy Corbitt b:25 OCT 1910 d: 26 FEB 1996
Now I have a question for you? Would you be the son of Wayne Lee & Dorothy Creef? If so, I would appreciate some personal information on you. If you feel uncomfortable posting the information here, my home phone is 302 653 1690.
My schedule is somewhat erratic but I am home most evenings after 6:00 except Wednesday. Leave a message on the answering machine and I will return the call. Hope this info helps you and if you need more, I do have additional information on the extended family. Question # 2...did you recently email me? I have responded, just haven't sent it yet, but promise I will.

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

tcreef1 — 2009-05-20 13:30:37Z

Hi jadfed,

Thanks for all of the info. Do you have any more specific names and dates for Ludford's siblings? I have no record of a Sammy or a Lillian. I have Anna L., Rufus, Grady, George (half-brother), and that's it. Any other info you coul dprovide would be much appreciated.

-Tim

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

judyannreed_67 — 2009-05-20 01:11:51Z

Hi Jean: Yes there is a family reunion (Home Coming) the last Sunday of September every year @ the East lake Methodist Church. Rufus Obadiah is Ludford's brother. Ludford & Grace had the following children: Julian 1915-2008, Cora Louise 1917, Grace Rovinia 1918 Ludford Tarkington Jr 1920-2005 & Ruth 1923-1961.

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

judyannreed_67 — 2009-05-20 00:47:10Z

Tim: Ludford Tarkington Creef born 22 AUG 1892 (taken from
SSDI & WW2 draft registration card. He had sisters Rovina, Annie & Lillian & brothers Rufus, Grady, George & Sammy. He married Grace Anderson & had the following children: Julian, Cora, Grace, Ludford & Ruth

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

offmyrocker2 — 2009-05-02 16:28:09Z

Joi - I would love to have a copy!

Relatively yours,
Joan Norstedt
past-lane@roadrunner.com

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

audball80 — 2009-04-25 23:55:12Z

The serial number on my chest is on the bottom of it along with who inspected it. The stamp or what have you call it on the inside says Richmond Cedar Works Norfolk, VA. Cedarstor hope chest. Genuine white solid cedar. I am still trying to find out when it was made or the value of it. The key for the lock is missing but if you push it in it opens.

Norfolk County, VA, Will Book H, 1637-1753

RudyBurgess — 2009-04-11 21:13:38Z

Seeking to purchase a copy of Norfolk County, VA, Will Book H 1637-1753.

George Burgess, Elizabeth River area, Norfolk County, VA circa 1723

RudyBurgess — 2009-04-09 23:27:18Z

Researching origins and ancestors of George Burgess, Elizabeth River area, Norfolk County, VA whose will is dated January 28, 1723. Please email me at handsmrb@aol.com. Will share related research.

Re: Colonial traders,mariners in VA

awilliamsonjonak — 2009-04-03 14:25:34Z

Thanks for the help! AWJ

Re: Colonial traders,mariners in VA

awilliamsonjonak — 2009-04-03 14:24:56Z

Thanks so much! Good luck with your research, too. AWJ

Re: Colonial traders,mariners in VA

Yamel861 — 2009-04-03 13:21:15Z

I don't know about merchant ships, but my great-grandfather was an Ensign in the Yankee Navy and I sent for and received a copy of his record from the National Archives in D.C. The National Archives has records of any type of military related subjects.

Re: Colonial traders,mariners in VA

sscott253 — 2009-04-03 08:18:41Z

Was researching pre RW so never got that far along into the 1800s. Sorry I cannot help.
About the only piece of information I learned that was helpful is there typically is a waiting period of about 7 years if a mariner was lost at sea and the declaration of his death. This was written into English law and seemed to match the will-probate dates I have found for my ancestor. Good luck.

Re: Colonial traders,mariners in VA

awilliamsonjonak — 2009-04-03 02:14:40Z

Quick and possibly easy question: I'm researching an ancestor from the 1860s who was a ship's navigator. He lived near the Chesapeake & Albemarle Canal, near Norfolk. It's likely he sailed out of Norfolk or Portsmouth. I'd like to learn about his travels during the Civil War. Do you have any idea what records were kept about merchant ships' crews in the 1800s? Any ideas where I might find some prospects? Norfolk newspapers haven't helped much. Thanks! AWJ

Greeno/Greenough surname 1893

estella99 — 2009-03-04 02:27:31Z

Delia A Greeno, Norfolk County, Norfolk, VA was listed in her father's will in 1893. He was Edward Hunt of Greenwich, Washington County, NY. She was born about 1846 and last located in the 1870 census in NY still unmarried. Is there a city directory or court index available that lists her? Looking for her husband's first name.

Re: Assistance with Marriage Records?

reagable — 2009-02-27 02:04:34Z

They either didn't marry in Norfolk County or their marriage bond didn't survive (this was a bond period).
Elizabeth Wingo abstracted the marriages from 1841-1850 and Lynch does not appear in the book.

She also abstracted the bonds for 1818-1840 and it does have a possible marriage bond ....David Lynch and Mrs. Ann Miller had a marriage bond dated 27 Aug 1840. As you know Ann is a nickname for Nancy and as a Mrs. she may have Wilkins before her Miller marriage.

On 4 Mar 1829 Nancy Wilkins (whose father Frederick Wilkins was the surety) married Benjamin Miller. This could be the Mrs. Miller who married Lynch.

TATUM's

SusiCP — 2009-03-24 05:35:44Z

Looking for TATUMs in this county mid 1700's to 1800's.
James, James,Nathaniel P., Rebecca, Reuben H , Sally, Sarah, or any others.
SusiCP@cox.net

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

JeanOSchroeder — 2008-12-04 22:06:32Z

I'm not sure if you are talking to me or Tim but in any event, I'll answer.

I have no idea about Family Reunions. I have never been to one. Although I was born in Norfolk, I have lived in Georgia for the past 20+ years.

Who is the "George" you referred to? Is that Rufus? I have his middle initial as "G".

If you would give me the names of L. T. Creef's children and their dates of birth and death, I would appreciate it. I show his wife as Grace Anderson but do not have a date of birth or death for her.

If there is anything I can add about the earlier Creef's, I would be happy to try to help.

Jean

Re: Assistance with Marriage Records?

bj1024 — 2008-12-02 17:00:44Z

Cristina,

The records are not online at this time. You will need to physically go to the Courthouse to the Circuit Court division to find the indices and to look at the orginals. Hope this helps you.

BJ

Colonial traders,mariners in VA

sscott253 — 2008-12-06 16:32:55Z

Was there any sort of bond, surety, contract stipulations placed on a mariner's life when he sailed to the BWI or England for VA traders? Especially mariners who had families. The mariner may have perished when at sea or on an island since this occupation carried a certain amount of risk. If the entire ship went down I assume there was some sort of waiting period before any funds were paid to a family.
Researching 18th century shipping out of Norfolk, Portsmouth, etc.
Any references to read, suggestions appreciated.

Assistance with Marriage Records?

Cristina_Lynch — 2008-11-04 01:10:05Z

Hello, I'm trying to research my husband's family, but have hit a roadblock... am hoping someone out there might be able to point me in the right direction.

I'm looking for the marriage record (and any associated records that I don't yet know about) for David Dudley Lynch and Nancy Wilkins. They married in Norfolk County, VA in ~ 1844.

Does anyone know how I can access these records online? THANKS!

Charles Cameron b 1753 Birth Record

CarolynScott71 — 2008-11-09 21:20:16Z

Any suggestions on how to find a birth/baptism record for a Charles Edward Cameron born 22 Feb 1753 in Norfolk. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. thanks.

Carolyn at Mooloolaba@aol.com

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

irshwoman1 — 2009-01-20 22:04:37Z

Thank you so much, I would love to have a copy.
Jeanette Bailey
jbailey148@comcast.net

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

bkhobbs_1 — 2008-12-03 21:50:00Z

Yes L.T. Creef was my grad father. He was married to Grace and my mother was also Grace. She had two sisters Ruth and Louise. Also two brothers Sing which was LT II and Julian.

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

bkhobbs_1 — 2008-12-03 21:47:25Z

OK thanks for getting back with me. You are right my Grandfather is L. T. Creef and he had an other brother Rufus, I think cause he lived just down the street from us. Grand daddy lived at the corner of Homestaed Blvd. and Creef Lane. Which I think now is Plainfield Lane and Creef Lane.

Grand-daddy was a Tug Boat Captian and Rufus was as well I think.

If I recall George lived in South Norfolk some where.

Do they still have the family reunions in East Lake, North Carolina? It was I think the last Sunday of September.

If you like I would like to get together and just talk over some of our family history. My Mother was Grace, and she had two other sisters and two brothers. Ruth, Louise, Sing, which was L.T. as well I think the II, and he had a son which is LT III. and the last son which was the oldest Julian. He just passed a few months back at 93.

At any rate I would like to get together or call if possible. My numbers are (919) 866-5835 office here at Wake Tech. Community College. Or (919) 417-2206 cell personnel. I live in Henderson, North Carolina. My brother still lives in Suffolf and other family still in Chespeake and Va beach.

Re: Soloman Hickman

leostar7 — 2008-12-09 01:57:44Z

You'll have to direct me to the posting. I have no memory of it. I do not know the name and do not have Hickman's in my database that I know of. Sorry.

Re: Will do Obituary look ups for the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Va. Beach, Chesapeake area

breed155 — 2009-01-07 23:35:40Z

I would like to obtain copies of the obituary for two individuals that died in Norfolk, Va.

Their names are:
Florian/Floryan J. Laskowski, born 2-16-1925; died Jun 1988
Virginia Laskowski, born 7-28-1915; died Sep 1987

The information is from the Social Security Death Index database at Ancestry.com.

If you can’t help me, I would appreciate your directing me to someone who can obtain this information for me.

Re: Will do Obituary look ups for the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Va. Beach, Chesapeake area

JazzyBill — 2009-02-07 00:18:59Z

Hello

I was wondering if your still doing lookups for obits?

How many request do you take at a time and how much do you charge?

Re: Soloman Hickman

lmiller778 — 2008-12-10 00:01:59Z

Actually, I was replying to the old post from May 16, 2004 posted by Susan Hickman.

I must have attached it to the base thread as opposed to her post.

Sorry!

Re: Soloman Hickman

lmiller778 — 2008-12-09 00:06:41Z

Just did a query in Norfolk for Soloman Hickman and saw your post. Even though your post is four years old, i thouht I'd take a chnage & reply.

I am the GGG granddaughter of Soloman. My GG GF was Josiah, and G GF was Charles. My grandmother was Willie Mae.

I woudl be happy to exchange Hickman info with you.

Etta K. Kessler (nee McClellan)

vstesnar — 2008-10-21 19:32:38Z

My grandmother's grandfather's daughter was living in the zip code area of 23707 (which showed an address of Portsmouth City, Portsmouth Co.(??), VA) and died March (exact day unknown) 1980. Her name was Etta K. Kessler (nee McClellan).

Our Spartanburg Co., SC main library has an obituary index. Do you have such services in your libraries as obituaries on file with retrieval printing or what is the best way to get her obituary? Is there a "working" link to your area county library?

Any help or a "push in the right direction" would be appreciated.

Vicki S. Tesnar
vstesnar@charter.net

Robinson family of Norfolk

puzlelady — 2009-03-11 11:35:22Z

Looking for information on Charles H. Robinson,born in Delaware about 1874. Listed in 1900 in Norfolk with father, William and mother, Maria. Had a sister, Mary, who married Jesse Alvin Jones. Charles' son, also Charles was living with Jesse and Mary in 1920 and 1930.
I haven't been able to find the elder Charles or his wife and 2 daughters after 1900. Thanks to anyone who can help

Re: John Bunting

mldevincenzi — 2009-01-21 02:18:58Z

I have somewhere copies of the 1880 census. I will look and see if she is listed usually the household demestics and all are listed. You can try the Family Search Center (LDS)they are online. You may get some good info there.

Re: John Harris

ffvofva — 2009-03-09 14:07:17Z

Hi
I see by the date this is an old post, and you may have gotten your answers by now, but I am a Harris, and my father passed away Feb.2,2008 and we found a dress blue uniform that we thought at first was a band uniform of a school, but futher findings showed it was a Light infantry Blues uniform, and the building has been torn down here in Richmond, but if you type in the Light Infantry blues site, you will see a uniform, that may be the one you're speaking of. good luck
ffvofva

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

tcreef1 — 2008-11-26 20:21:49Z

Hi bk,

My grandfather was your grandfather's brother. I am assuming your grandfather was Ludford Tarkenton Creef. My grandfather was George Albert Creef. Until recently I never knew Pop Creef had any brothers or sisters. They had an older sister Anna, or Annie. Pop Creef was also a tugboat captain for the Blue Diamond Company I believe, down by Norfolk and Portsmouth Naval Shipyards. Guess it ran in the family. If I find out any additional info on your grandfather, I will let you know.

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

tcreef1 — 2008-11-26 19:40:38Z

Hi Jean,

I have Ludford Tarkenton Creef's death in 1962 in Chesapeake, VA. My grandfather, George Albert, was Ludford's brother. They also had a sister, Anna or Annie, b. 1893, but I do not have a date of death for her.

I almost no information on Ludford and my grandfather's parents, Franklin Foster Creef and Phebe Owens, other than a grisly story my dad told me regarding Franklin's death which I will not relate here.

Anyway, I'd love to hear from you. Hope any of this helps!

Re: Colonial traders,mariners in VA

deansje — 2008-12-07 15:39:58Z

I have no explicit references but I strongly doubt any such provisions were ever made unless the individual mariners themselves arranged for their own life insurance probably in London.

I also suspect very very few of mariners at that time even knew what life insurance was and even fewer had the means to purchase it or the knowledge to find a reputable company to handle it.

I would suggest looking into the history of life insurance in general EG Wikipedia and then based on what you find digging into specific company history. Lloyds of London seems an obvious candidate if they carried life insurance in those eras.

My ancestors in VA ca 1650 and beyond were mariners and tobacco related traders/growers. There is little history extant on these people at all certainly not to the level of any insurance policies info in my cases.

JD

Henry A Streever, 1879-1943; Anna R “Levy” Streever, 1866-1949

RichardWheeler599 — 2009-02-20 00:10:58Z

My Grand Uncle, Henry A Streever, was born 1879 in Liverpool, Onondaga County, NY and died, perhaps, in Norfolk, Virginia area in 1943. He and his wife Anna R “Levy” Streever, 1866-1949, are buried in the former Berkley Cemetery (now called Mikro Kodesh Cemetery), Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia. Anna R. Levy must be her first marriage name as the children listed in the 1920 Federal Census are of the last name Levy and are listed as “step-children” to Henry Streever. Further, Anna R. Levy is listed as having been born in Germany. The children listed in the 1920 census are: Julius H Levy (birth year ~ 1890), Edgar Levy (birth year ~ 1892), Albert C Levy (birth year ~ 1898), and Leora Levy (birth year ~ 1908).

Henry Streever was in the U. S. Navy and I believe he was in for a career, perhaps 20 years or more. Possibly this is why he lived in the Norfolk & Portsmouth Virginia area, probably retiring there after the U. S. Navy career.

I am seeking more definitive data on the exact date and city of his death so I can pursue his obituary. Since Henry was a Navy man all his life, he never spent any time around the family which lived in Syracuse New York area and we have very little information on him or his life. If any one has additional information or suggestions on how to determine this information (such as where the records of interment for the Mikro Kodesh Cemetery are located) I would appreciate your comments.

Thank you. Richard Wheeler

Re: Needham's in Norfolk Co

needhamk1 — 2009-03-03 21:36:00Z

and his father was from England somewhere. It is sad that I can't find anything on my immediate family yet, since there is no help from my dad!

Re: Needham's in Norfolk Co

needhamk1 — 2009-03-03 21:34:05Z

Definitely nothing that far along, but my grandfather was Hal Needham and he lived in Virginia Beach with his wife. His father was Harry Needham from Virginia.

Minister Eli N. Hall

rgray68 — 2009-02-23 03:21:12Z

I would like to know if Minister Eli Hall had a church in Norfolk County in the mid-late 1800s.

Harrell and Bunch Surnames

rgray68 — 2009-02-23 02:54:27Z

I am looking for information on and descendants of the following:

Carl and Matilda Gray Harrell

John and Mary Gray Bunch

African-American Families of Bowers Hill

rgray68 — 2009-02-23 02:47:33Z

I am looking for information on or descendants of the following surnames of Bowers Hill:

Gray
Goodman
Williams

African-American Burial Sites

rgray68 — 2009-02-17 01:59:13Z

Does anyone know of any burial sites for Blacks in the late 1800s in Norfolk County...particularly the areas that are now Portsmouth and Chesapeake?

Early Black Burial Sites

rgray68 — 2009-01-21 02:10:41Z

Hello,

Many of my ancestors lived in the Western Branch section of Norfolk County in the late 1800s. I would like to know if there are any cemetaries in that area where Blacks were burried in the 1800s/1900s.

Re: John Bunting

rgray68 — 2009-01-21 01:57:23Z

Hello,

Maybe you can help me out. My great, great, grandfather's sister, Winnie Gray, was a Black cook in the household of Edward J. (E.J.) and Margaret Bunting in 1880. The were in the Western Branch section of Norfolk County. If you have any information on Winnie or her descendants, please let me know...thanks!

Can anyone help me? (yes I know it is a strange request)

kayemfreehling — 2009-02-05 13:29:47Z

Hi,

I actually live in Va Beach and I was wondering this: Does anyone know the history of VA Beach like the back of their hand? Or could you look something up for me for free? I lived in the Chase Arbor Complex for 2 years (off of S. Plaza and Ind. Blvd)and while I was living there all these strange things kept happening at the apartment, things I could not explain, and I would like to know if anyone can shed some light on this. Could someone let me know what was here before Chase Arbor? All I know was that Chase Arbor has only been around for 30 or 40 years but what was here prior? Any help would be greatly appreicated, even if my request is a strange one. Thanks so much!

Kaye

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

jtdorsey — 2008-12-07 14:21:26Z

Does your book explore the pre-history of St. Paul's? The church stands on the site of the Chapel-of-Ease that was built by the first settlers in Lower Norfolk County, 1630 or 40. My family, the Dorseys, were part of that group. I'm trying to discover more information about their religious beliefs. Most of the people in that area were Puritans.
Thanks!
jefferson.dorsey@comcast.net

Austin T. Lipscomb - (c.1792-c.1835) ... seeking

EricHuffstutler — 2009-01-26 03:33:38Z

Looking for anyone who can connect to Austin T. Lipscomb from Virginia - died about 1835. He was married to Mary D. Wills who died 1830 in King William County, VA.

They had a son named Charles C. Lipscomb (1830-1880) married to Martha Francis Whitehurst (1833-1915), both died Norfolk, VA.

Thanks!
Eric

Re: Will do Obituary look ups for the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Va. Beach, Chesapeake area

MaraBass — 2009-02-10 17:59:00Z

There is no charge. I do this for the Va. Historical Society and Va.Genweb. Please e-mail me direct with your info for the look up at vzbass22@aol.com. Regards, Mara

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2007-05-22 17:50:07Z

Rita, I was able to spend some time at LVA during the conference I was attending nearby. Unfortunately, I was not able to locate either record you are seeking. I searched the Statewide Marriage Index looking for the marriage to Girouard 1930-1935 but he is not in there. The index comes only to 1935--Bummer! I then checked the Statewide Death Index from 1930 to 1944. The reels are arranged in four-year increments, but I could find no death record for Joseph Harry Joseph. These records come from the Bureau of Vital Statistics and are on microfilm at the Library. I am so sorry that the search was not productive for you. And I apologize for the long wait you had to hear from me. Barbara

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2007-04-27 16:07:48Z

Rita,

I have not forgotten you. My knee has taken six weeks to get back to where I feel comfortable walking around. As I plan to attend a genealogy seminar in Richmond during May 16-19, I will be in the area of the Library and have free time to try to locate the marriage and death records you are seeking. Thank you for your patience. Barbara

Re: James edward Etheridge, St Brides, late 1800s

CDavis2950 — 2008-02-27 18:30:20Z

I think I might have imformation to help you my email is:
cercy@alltel.net

Re: William and Philena Hughes of Gosport ( Portsmouth ), Norfolk, VA.

reagable — 2008-08-13 23:16:25Z

According to "Marriages of Norfolk County VA 1841-1850" by Wingo, William Henry Hughes married Filena Bartlett on 10 Aug 1848. Filena was identified as the dau of Sarah Moran who consents for her. Sarah was also the surety for the marriage. Wingo also notes that Sarah was formerly the widow of George Bartlett.

Re: Searching: Emil M. Oppenheim, b. 1859

reagable — 2007-12-08 23:28:59Z

Emil and Rosa are buried in the Hebrew Cemetery in Norfolk. You'll find the listing at
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/va/norfolkcity/cemeteri...

A seacrhable list of Norfolk city cemeteries is at
http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/va/norfolkcity/norfolkci...

Sharon Gable

Re: William Odom will

reagable — 2007-10-06 16:15:53Z

"Lower Norfolk County & Norfolk County Wills 1637-1710" by McIntosh lists it as the will of William Odeon in Book D page 368.
He abstracts the will as dated 25 Jan 1662, proved 16 Feb 1662 listing son William, dau Ellen, son Richard (under 17) as well as "Elizabeth Mannings Child", "servant Elizabeth Manning", friend ffrancis Sayer.
Witnesses Richard Church and Abraham Elliott.

The actual will would be in "Will and Deed Book D 1656-1666" located in the vault in the Chesapeake VA courthouse (keeper of the Norfolk County documents). They can make you a copy. Or you can get the microfilm of the wills from the Library of Virginia through interlibrary loan.

Re: St. Brides Parish small tidbit

BigJoh54 — 2007-07-21 07:17:56Z

The full names are "Joseph Ferebee Hutchings" and "Caroline Sawyer Hutchings" wife, both born Currituck Co, NC

Re: Searching: Emil M. Oppenheim, b. 1859

JeanOSchroeder — 2007-09-29 03:14:08Z

There are a few Norfolk cemeteries listed here:
http://www.interment.net/us/va/norfolkcity.htm

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

JeanOSchroeder — 2008-08-17 00:29:48Z

Was your grandfather, L.T. Creef, by any chance Ludford T. Creef born Aug 1890? If so, I would appreciate any information you could provide on him, such as his date of death, marriage and children. I show that he was married to Grace Anderson.

How far have you traced your Creef line back? Have you ever been able to find anything on the parents of Joseph Creef, the great grandfather of Ludford T. Creef?

Jean (another Joseph Creef descendant)

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

veladneycross — 2007-12-18 08:58:16Z

I just discovered your entry and would like to have a copy of the book sent to me if that is still possible. Thanks. Vel

Re: Elsie Ann Dues not "Drew" African American listed as Mulatto

tfoy157 — 2008-09-11 20:07:05Z

Correction!!!

I just received a copy of her death Certificate, Her maiden name is listed as "Dues" not "Drew". Born 1882 in Virginia. Died on Sept 15 1925 by then in Norfolk City, Virginia.

Thanks

Elsie Ann Drew African American listed as Mulatto

tfoy157 — 2008-09-09 15:33:38Z

I’m looking for anyone familiar with Elsie Ann Drew, African American Mulatto, born in 1876 in Virginia. She is my G-Grandmother. She is listed in the 1910 census as Elsy Roach & 1920 census as Elsie Roach, living in Tanners Creek, Norfolk County, VA. Her second married name is Roach. In the 1910 census this was her second marriage. She had 9 children & 7 children have passed. Seven(7) children were from her first marriage. The remaining 2 children are my grandfather, Thomas JR & great aunt Mary 6 months old. She married my g-grandfather in 1907.

The 1920 Census shows her still residing at the same location but Mary is not mentioned. Elsie is not listed in the 1930 census and my g-grandfathers marital status is listed as Wd-widowed, having been married for 23 years. She may have passed in 1929 or before April 5, 1930 when the 15th census was taken. Some parts of lower Norfolk County, including the African American community of “Titustown” were annexed in 1923 by the city of Norfolk. The Surname “Roach” was transcribed as "Koach" in the Ancestry.com transcription of the 1930 census. Also listed in the 1930 census is my grandmother Nellie Davis. She is listed as a niece.

I'm not sure if Drew is her first married name or actual maiden name. I got her name from my grandfathers Social Security Application, Form SS-5.

The years 1896 to 1911 seems to be a "Dead Zone" for official Virginia State records. Any help will be appreciated.

Tyronne

Re: Norfolk marriage records

ritanies — 2007-04-28 00:01:13Z

Barbara, Thanks for the update. From what I hear, knees (and other body parts) have their own schedule for healing. Glad it is getting better. Still looking forward to whatever you are able to find. Thanks in advance, just for looking. Rita

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

psutton47 — 2007-11-22 02:25:39Z

Richmond Cedar Works was located off of present day Bells Mill Road, it went south towards Cedar Rd though it did not go far enough to intersect. The rtemains of the works was still there as late as 1981. It has since been demolished and there houses where it once stood. I'd suggest you contact someone in the Chesapeake Fire Dept. I believe that some firefighters liked to take photos of practice or training burns and that they may have conducted some at that site over the years.

death record/obit

JCKentucky — 2008-07-08 17:19:18Z

Looking to see if an ancestor possibly died in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co, Va. He was 84 in the 1930 census, so the time frame would be from 9April1930 to 1950. His name was William Hugh Bunker, bca 1848 in England. He was widowed and living as a boarder with a family on King Street.
Would love to at least have a date if nothing else. Thanks!

Re: ALLEN OSTRANDER GATLING

jennys149 — 2007-07-12 20:49:44Z

Thank you.
Peigi

Sampson Family of VA and TN

dsampson147 — 2007-05-28 01:35:07Z

Can anyone confirm the father and mother of Francis Marion Sampson, born 27 Nov 1747, Halifax, VA, died 02 Sep 1832, Smith County, Tennessee.
His father was named William Sampson and mother unconfirmed.

(1) Francis Marion Sampson 1747 VA – 1832, Smith Co., TN
+Drucilla Robertson 1753 VA - 1789, Smith Co., TN
(2) Stephen A Sampson 1773 VA - 1850, Smith Co., TN
+Savanna

Speculations include:
(1)William was an emigrant to VA.
(2)William was born Bef. 1730 Henrico, Virginia, dBef. 25 Jul 1803
(3)William’s wife was named Jenny or Mary McGuire b1725 VA
(4)William was the son of Stephen A Sampson, Sr., b 1703-d Abt. 1768, Curles, Henrico, VA. son of Francis (Francois S) Sampson, b 1679, La Chapelle, Maine Et Loire, France, d 1744, Goochland, VA.
(5)William was a Huguenot descendant.

Children or William Sampson include:
Francis Marion Sampson
Martha Sampson
William Sampson
Judith Sampson
Mary Sampson

If you have information or suggestions on where to look, please contact me at dbsampson@comcast.net

Dick Sampson

Need Help - Adoption Record

Diamonddeb — 2008-01-24 13:04:24Z

I am currently helping a good friend with trying to find out who his bilogical grandmother was.

I am searching for the bilogical mother of JANET ELAINE EISINGER. She was born on March 3, 1938 at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Her birth certificate shows that a Doctor Dritrick as delivering her.

Where and who would I contact in trying to find an adoption record. That is, if one exists.

My email address is Diamonddeb@comcast.net

Any help would sure be appreciated.

Thanks........
Debbie

Re: Need Help - Adoption Record

LQQKER — 2008-02-08 07:07:04Z

Hi,
I reunite adopted kids with their biological families. I can tell you from many years exprience that Va. adoption records are closed and sealed. The only way of getting them unsealed to the adoptee is by petitioning the court & being able to show them that it is a life & death situation.

Is the Janet Elaine Eisinger a birth name ?

Please respond to my e-mail at lqqker_3@yahoo.com

Theresa

Re: ALLEN OSTRANDER GATLING

LQQKER — 2007-07-09 05:05:20Z

Hi,
The only thing I found on your request was that Abraham C. Ostrander died October 03, 1914 and his wife Harriett L. died October 07, 1947. They are both buried in Riverside Cemetery in Norfolk, Va.

Buried there in the same plot are, George F. Ostrander, he died Jan. 01, 1957 and a Louis Sherley Ostrander died December 08, 1960.

Have any question please e-mail me directly at lqqker_3@yahoo.com and put Family Request in subject line.

Theresa

Re: Norfolk marriage records

LQQKER — 2007-06-24 04:15:14Z

Hi Bill,
I will be going over to Norfolk Courthouse this week and I will see what I can find.

I can be reached on yahoo messenger lqqker_3

or e-mail me at lqqker_3@yahoo.com

Theresa

Re: death record/obit

jckentucky1 — 2008-07-09 23:04:25Z

Yes, thank you! Thanks for the quick response also!
Jessica

jckentucky@hotmail.com

Re: Pierce family

jw2719a — 2007-07-18 13:35:01Z

I am aware of the Phoebus-Elizabeth City-Hampton connection. The address I have for this Pierce family (from 1918 documentation) was in Phoebus on Foxhill. I am hoping a member of this family will connect with me. He had a wife (Beatrice) and several children at the time.

Thanks.
jw2719@msn.com

Pierce family

jw2719a — 2007-07-17 19:07:39Z

Searching for info on the John Baptist Pierce family, late 1800's-early 1900's. I believe at one time the family lived in Phoebus on Foxhill. Any information shared will be most appreciated. jw2719@msn.com

Charles Grandy Will 1686/1687

ret_talbot — 2007-07-28 18:24:24Z

I am looking for a transcription of this will:

Charles Grandy. Book 5 f. 27. Dated 14 Feb. 1686. Proved 15 July 1687

Please let me know if you can help.

Thanks

Charles Grandy of Tanner's Creek (c. 1671)

ret_talbot — 2007-07-28 17:31:55Z

I am trying to track down a Charles Grandy, ancestor of Cyrus Wiley Grandy (b. 1808 and moved to Norfolk in 1844). My research has led me to believe that Miles Grandy was Cyrus Wiley Grandy's father, but I have no information on Miles. The following refers to C.W. Grandy, Jr., the son of Cyrus Wiley Grandy:

"Cyrus Wiley Grandy, Jr., was born on a plantation in Camden County, North Carolina, and when he was four years old the family moved to Norfolk. He was the son of Cyrus Wiley Grandy, descendant of Charles Grandy who patented land on Tanners Creek, Virginia (in the present city limits of Norfolk) in 1671, and of Anne Lamb Dozier, descendant of Jacque Du Gue (or d'Auge) emigrant from France (Civ. 1700) to the Provence of Albemarle in Carolina." Source: Robert Colgate, the immigrant: a genealogy of the New York Colgates and some associated lines. Truman Abbe. New Haven, Conn.: Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, 1941.

In Nell--there is a "Charles Grundy (Gundry)" listed on a Tanner's Creek. "366 acs., Low. Norf. Co., on N. side of Danl. Tanner's Cr., 4 Oct. 1671. p. 380. Adj. Col. Mason. Hugh Purdy & Mich. Lawrence. Trans. of 8 pers: Wm. Chichester, his wife, 4 children; jno. Reese. Tho. Leonard."

I have posted the information on Dozier elsewhere on the boards, but my information traces Ann Lamb Dozier back to James Dauge of Princess Anne County, Virginia.

If you have any information that might help me connect the dots, please respond here or e-mail me at rettalbot@hotmail.com.

LEWIS ANDREW TAYLOR

rhilton30 — 2007-12-04 16:44:25Z

I am searching for the descendants of a Lewis Andrew Taylor, b-1885, Calhoun Co., Alabama. Lewis is listed on the 1810 census in Calhoun Co., with his parents John F., and Mary L. (Mollie) Taylor. It shows him M1 with 3 children, his wife or children are not with him. It also shows his occupation, Laborer, Iron Works.

His WW1 draft registeration shows he is a Machinist, U.S. Navy yard, Norfolk, VA.

The 1920 census list a Lewis A Taylor (35) and Wife Lena (31) living in Portsmouth, Jackson Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), VA. His occupation is Machinist, Iron Works, hers is Stenographer, Railroad.

Any and all help locating these descendents is deeply appreciated. thanks Ron rhilton30@sbcglobal.net

Re: St. Brides Parish

syates1672 — 2007-07-22 13:57:54Z

Go to www.mapquest.com and type in "St Brides, VA". The star is approximately where the prison farm is located. The prison farm has only been there since the 1960's when it was moved from the site that is now Lake Taylor schools' campus on Kempsville Rd in Norfolk.

In the 'Directions to' field, type in "Hutchins, VA". Hutchins is about 4 miles north of St Brides where Centerville Turnpike and Land of Promise Rd intersect. Possibly, property of Joseph Hutchins' family.

Neither of these places ever developed as towns or villages. It appears that they only served as postal stops.

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

clmitchell789 — 2008-02-24 21:36:55Z

I read your post when I was trying to research my own hope chest. It sounds as though we have very similar chests. The insert under the lid has some info but no date or year of maufacture.where did you find the serial#? Hopefully we can help each other find out more.

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

bkhobbs_1 — 2008-08-14 17:17:11Z

I was trying to find information on the wood towing division of this company. My grandfather was a captain of several tug boats which work out of the wood yard on the Elizabeth River near Great Bridge. I was want information as well on the Tug Boat named the Mary Steel. When was she put into service for the company and I think she sank in Curtis Bay by an ice flow while tied to the dock.

My Grandfather's name is L.T. Creef Sr. Any information would be great. Pictures or new paper listing etc.

Thanks for all your efforts in this matter and I look forward to getting feedback.

Birdie Cook

kclifton4093 — 2007-07-15 02:57:28Z

I am looking for an obituary for Birdie Cook, she
died Jan 23, 1982 in Alexandria, Alexandria City,
Virginia. I live in Alabama if some one could look up
on a visit to a library I would most certainly appreciate
it. She is my GGGrandfathers 2nd Wife. Her maiden name
was Smith.

Thank you,
Regina Clifton
Alabama

Birdie Cook

kclifton4093 — 2007-07-15 02:57:26Z

Whitehurst - Hodges late 1700s to late 1800s

katgray123 — 2008-07-23 03:12:11Z

I am looking for information on Leven Cornelius (or Cornelius Leven) Whitehurst (abt 1786-bef 1850). I think he married T(h)amer Hodges (abt 1799-?). I believe they lived in Pleasant Grove. Their child was Leven Cornelius, Jr. (abt 1825-1887) and I think he married Catherine Sykes (1829-1905). First, is this information correct? If so, does anyone know about any earlier ancestors? Thank you!

David Osheal, Deputy Recorder of Norfolk, Va in 1736

DavidBunton44 — 2007-10-04 20:13:15Z

I would like to give credit to Pauline Pearce Warner who included the Virginia Gazette piece on David Osheal being appointed recorder of Norfolk, VA. This appears on page 157 of her book entitled “Benjamin Harrison of Berkeley, Walter Cocke of Surry, Family Records I” copyrighted in 1961. This was sent to me by a cousin of mine in Virginia.

The following has been transcribed by David T. Bunton from the Virginia Gazette (online)from a site of newspapers in public domain by Colonial Williamsburg:

Virginia Gazette, page 4, column 1, Nov 26, 1736

Williamsburg, November 26

The inhabitants of Norfolk Town, in this Colony, having for several years past, flourish’d in Trade, by their sending Vessels to Sea, loaden with the Commodities of this Country, which returned with those of other Countries, by which several of the Merchants are become very considerable; and the Number of their Inhabitants increasing, they lately petitioned the Governor for a Charter, to incorporate them, which was accordingly granted; and an Act of Assembly pass’d the last Session, to confirm and strengthen the said Charter; by which they are incorporated by the Name of the Borough of Norfolk; and are to consist of a Maior [Mayor], Recorder, and 8 Aldermen; who have Power to hold a Court of Hustings & c. and to choose 16 Common Councel Men; with several Privileges, Immunities, & c. granted by the said Charter, in which the following Gentlemen are nominated, viz. Samuel Boush, Gent. Maior [Mayor] , Sir John Randolph, Knt. Recorder, George Newton, Samuel Boush, Jun., John Hutchins, Robert Tucker, John Taylor, Samuel Smith, Jun., James Ivy, and Alexander Campbel, Gentlemen, Aldermen. The first Maior [Mayor] dying soon after the Grant of the said Charter, he is succeeded by G. Newton, Gent.

Sir John Randolph being so appointed Recorder of the said Borough, made a Visit to them, and twas on Thursday the 18th Instant, sworn into that Office accordingly: And he being impowered to appoint a Deputy, to act in his absence, did appoint David Osheall, Gent. Deputy-Recorder of the said Borough, who was accordingly qualified. [David Osheal, aka David O’Shields]

On this Occasion of Sir John’s Visit, the Gentlemen of the said Town and Neighborhood, shew’d him all imaginable Respect, by displaying the Colours, and firing the Guns of the Vessels lying there, and entertaining him at their Houses, in the most elegant Manner, for several Days; amply signalizing their great Respect, on this joyful Occasion.

I have much more information on the activity of this colonial family. Traditional accounts by family member (born 1790s) state that the wife of David Osheal was named Elizabeth Pugh. David Osheal was my ancestor and I descend through his son Daniel Osheal, then Jethro Osheal, then daughter Elizabeth Osheal Hewitt.

For much more information on this family, feel free to contact me at travillion@hotmail.com

David T. Bunton

O'Shields Crest & Motto: David Osheal in the Virginia Gazette 1740

DavidBunton44 — 2007-10-04 20:05:18Z

There are several online sites for which contain historic newspapers one can view. One site by Colonial Williamsburg has digitized the public domain newspapers of the Virginia Gazette. I also want to acknowledge my cousin and Oshields researcher Tommye O'Shields McLemore who stated to me that she found this newspaper account of David Osheal in 1999. My transcription of an entry concerning my ancestor David Osheal, the great-grandfather of Elizabeth Osheal Hewitt, is as follows:

Virginia Gazette, page 4 column 2, dated Jan 11, 1740

Lost on the 1st of December last, riding from Major Osheall’s Plantation in Nansemond, through the Swamp to Mr. Turner’s, Inspector at Sleepy-Hole, thence to Mr. Thomas Brickle’s at Sleepy Hole, and from thence back to Major Osheal’s, a Silver Tumbler of a Seal, engraved on one Side a Lyon Rampant, Or, in a Field Vert, the Motto, Deus nobis haec otta fecit; on another Side, a Crest, a Hand and Arm armed, holding a Man’s Head by the Hair; on the third Side, the Letters I O in a Cypher. Whoever returns it to the Subcriber, shall be rewarded to the full Value of it.

Also Stray’d from the same Plantation, on the 26th of the same Month, 8 Sheep, of Several Marks, purchas’d a few Days before from an Eastern Shore Man, and remarked with a Hole in one Ear, one had a Bell about it’s neck. Whoever informs what is become of them, shall be reasonably rewarded, by David Osheal.

Note by O’Shields Historian David T.Bunton:

The letters IO in cipher appear to be the intials JO, which in all likelihood refer to John Osheal, the father of David Osheal.

The family motto appears to have been taken from the writing of the Roman poet Virgil (Eclogue I, written in 37 BC) where it can be translated loosely as “God has given us this place of rest,” “God has provided us this rest,”or “God has provided this leisure for us.” Other families which share this motto include the Boleyn and Bolgur, etc families and the translation is given as “God has given us this tranquility.”

The motto can also be found on state seals and city coat of arms. It amuses me that the University of Liverpool has the latin motto “Haec otia studia fovent” translating as “This leisure makes our studies flourish” or “These days of peace foster learning”…this is in answer to the City of Liverpool motto of “Deus nobis haec otia fecit.”

I have much more information on this family, feel free to contact me at travillion@hotmail.com

David T. Bunton

William Odom will

jeannie063 — 2007-10-04 18:56:31Z

Searching for a copy of William Odom will in Norfolk County, Va. Will was proved February 16, 1662.

thanks,
Jean Odom Carter

Re: William Odom will

jeannie063 — 2007-10-07 00:01:33Z

Thanks for checking on this and sending this information out. Will get a copy.
Jean Odom Carter

Re: William and Philena Hughes of Gosport ( Portsmouth ), Norfolk, VA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2008-08-14 13:11:47Z

Does anyone on this board have further information concerning the parents and family origins of William Henry Hughes, who was born in England, and was living in Gosport, ( Portsmouth ), VA. in 1848-50? Does he show up on any passenger lists? By 1860, he and his wife were living in Charlestown, MA. I am also searching for any information concerning the parents and family origins of the parents of Filena ( Bartlett ) Hughes- George Bartlett and Sarah ( maiden name unknown ). Any information concerning the family origins of these two persons would be very much appreciated.
Jean.

Re: William and Philena Hughes of Gosport ( Portsmouth ), Norfolk, VA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2008-08-14 01:46:39Z

THank you so much for this information!
Jean

William and Philena Hughes of Gosport ( Portsmouth ), Norfolk, VA.

jeanmayo1053 — 2008-07-27 23:50:24Z

I am searching for information concerning William H. Hughes, who was living in Portsmouth, VA. during the 1850 census, only his wife was called Florence in that census record. He was born in England. They had daughter, Sarah Hughes, in Portsmouth, VA. in ca. 1849. In the 1860 census, they were all living in Charlestown, MA. I am searching for any information that can be found in VA. concerning William H. Hughes, his parents, and his family origins. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Jean Mayo

Re: OBIT. for LEARY buried Catholic Cem.

leostar7 — 2007-07-13 23:12:30Z

You are very kind but all I have is that he was buried in 1982.
Thanks,Leo

Re: Norfolk Orphanage

kanuga6 — 2008-04-03 05:56:44Z

Many thanks for your response, but get the feeling your calling from USA and not UK? Would that be right? I'm searching for Norfolk in UK.

Melissa

Norfolk Orphanage

kanuga6 — 2008-02-13 04:49:13Z

Have GRandfather and brother believed to have attended an orphanage in and around 1910. Only names given are in fact, Hoarcross School in Norfolk. Surnames of Baxter.

Does anybody know if there were any orphanages of the past in Norfolk?

Kind regards

Re: Norfolk County Orphanages or Children's Homes

VERONICAMOORE1 — 2008-04-22 17:24:09Z

that home is now called The Holiday House. it still houses children with special needs.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

Rita_Nies — 2007-05-22 18:28:44Z

Barbara, Thank you so very much for your time and efforts. I will just have to think of something else. That was the most likely based on her history. Rita

Re: Pierce family

Yamel861 — 2007-07-18 11:41:40Z

Phoebus & Fox Hill are neighborhoods in the City of Hampton, VA. Hampton City was Elizabeth City County at one time. Sorry that I do not have the dates involved.

Re: Whitehurst - Hodges late 1700s to late 1800s

Yamel861 — 2008-08-01 22:36:10Z

I have some info on Thamer/Tamer HODGES even though she is not a direct ancestor of mine. She was the 2nd wife of Jacob ROACH. I have 21 Feb 1816 as the date of said marriage. I have no record of any children of this union. Jacob ROACH died in 1822. Thamer/Tamer HODGES was born Ca 1799 in St. Brides Parish. Her parents: Richard HODGES and Polly NICHOLSON. Source: Wm & Mary Quarterly
Hope this helps some.

Re: Norfolk Orphanage

StacyeGenea — 2008-04-02 22:53:50Z

Check these previous entries . . .

http://tinyurl.com/2ehlav

I have found these orphangaes on Ancestries digital census listings with the children's names listed. Look there also.

Stacye
Norfolk, Virginia

David W Underwood and Octavia

bonnetta_1 — 2008-08-03 00:12:36Z

Hello,

I have found my great, great grandmother and father in Norfolk, VA (1920 Census). They had a daughter age 13. Unfortunately, I can not read this child's name. I believe my great, great grandmother, Octavia Underwood died in this area between 1920 and 1930 as I can not find her on any 1930 census (U.S. wide). Additionally, by 1933, David W Underwood (a reverend/preacher) started another family with the birth of a new son in 1933.

I need help in finding the obituary of Octavia Underwood. On this census David W Underwood (her husband) was a preacher. The 1920 Census states that name of the church to be "Country Church". I can not find a church in this Norfolk area named "Country Church".

The obituary of Octavia Underwood would be the key to finding out a lot of information about this daughter they had on this census.

All help or direction is appreciated.

Thank you.

Re: Norfolk County Orphanages or Children's Homes

byrdhlth — 2008-08-18 01:39:56Z

Portsmouth Orphan Asylum was in Norfolk County. There is a list of the orphans there in the 1930 Census. It was in the Western Branch District, County St. I think that would be in Series T626, Roll 2453, ED 65-24 thru 65-26
Sherrh

Re: Norfolk County Orphanages or Children's Homes

byrdhlth — 2008-08-18 01:36:55Z

Norfolk County during that period is now Portsmouth and Chesapeake. There was a home called Portsmouth Orphan Asylum. There is a list of the orphans during the 1930 census I just found on the internet.

Re: St Mary’s Female Academy and Orphan Asylum in the city of Norfolk

byrdhlth — 2008-07-31 19:45:34Z

I am looking as well. My father was there around 1927-1933 when he was adopted.

Sherry

Frederic W. Vincent, born 2/17/1833 in Norfolk, VA, Civil War Veteran??

Bob_MacAvoy — 2007-09-22 03:23:17Z

Frederic W. Vincent was born in 2/17/1833 in Norfolk, VA. He died January 1st, 1907 and is buried in Hillside, New Jersey.

I am interested in knowing whether he was a Civil War veteran for the Confederacy or the Union.

Any info appreciated.

Bob

Re: Nurney Family in Cradock

Shelain — 2008-09-27 02:31:37Z

On the Cradock High School website Don Nurney born 1943 is listed in the "In Memoriam" for the class of 1961 section as having passed away in the 70's in New Jersey

http://members.tripod.com/~rqbing/CHS.html

Decendant of George Wilson

craigwilson11 — 2008-01-29 15:01:25Z

I am looking for information on the family of George Wilson. He was born ca 1717. He was married to Missneah (no maiden name nor date of marriage). He lived in Norfolk County, VA when his son Robert was born. Unfortunately all the information I have on Robert is that he was born sometime before 1736 and his brothers were George, Samuel b. 1736, Solomon, Andrew, and John. I am a decendant of Samuel. I appreciate any information that anyone has on this line.

Re: St. Brides Parish

RudyBurgess — 2007-10-31 00:26:42Z

The St Bride's Church in Chesapeake, VA was located at a site across from 3401 Battlefield Blvd. A state marker lies in the field at the site which reads, "At this point stood St Brides Church. The parish Church of St Bride's Parish which was established in 1761. The Church, sometimes known as Northwest Church, was built in 1762 and survived until 1853."

Re: Descendants of John Murden

StacyeMehard — 2007-10-06 01:34:28Z

What is the locale or birthdate of your John Murden? I know of a John F.Murden born 1838 and who had a son named John E. Murden born 1873.

Stacye Mehard

St Asaph's Glebe, Norfolk, VA

bethstruan — 2008-04-03 05:11:58Z

My ancestor Rev James TAYLOR was the 'Rector'at St Asaph's Norfolk Virginia according to the family Bible. He had a daughter in 1786 in Perthshire SCT and that's all I know about him after 30 years research! It seems that his wife may have died in childbirth in Scotland as he was the only parent named in the records.

I don't even have a confirmation of which church it is today or of his time there. There were many James Taylors in Virginia at that time!

Question: Is anyone aware of this church's existance c.1800? Are there any records I could access?

I would be very grateful for any ideas.

SEVERE, SEVIRE- THOMPSON

tomthompson53 — 2007-10-27 20:59:30Z

Greeetings all:

Does anyone have information on this branch of the Sever's?

Found it in the Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, Volume 1-38, Vol. 14, No. 4, November 1973, Queries and answers, Page 21.

14-4-106, SEVERE, THOMPSON. Joseph SEVERE (Savier) died 1838, Baltimore County, Maryland. Came from Norfolk, Virginia.
Children:
William O.
Thomas
Joseph
Laura Virginia married George THOMPSON

Posted by Mrs. Audry Smith2713 Superior Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.
________________________________
I have a Laura Virginia born 1812 Norfolk, Virginia who married into my THOMPSON line about 1832 in Baltimore, Maryland. I don't know for sure her maiden name or the first name of her husband Mr. Thompson. She did name her second born son, Joseph S. Thompson born 1839 in Baltimore.
He inturn nameed his first born son Thomas Joseph Thompson born 1867 in Virginia. My Laura Virginia Thompson remaried a Dr. Edward Baker 1846 in Baltimore. No record of her unknown Mr. Thompson first husband.

Thanks for any and all information.
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, Fl.

BILLUPS & WYNN

ttcarverfl — 2007-07-20 16:55:55Z

UPDATE!

Marriage of Norfolk County by Wingo.

26 March 1821. WYNN, Christopher and Ann BILLUPS, whose father Robert Billups is surety.

Anyone have information on Robert Billups and daughter Ann from Norfolk County, VA.

Thanks
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL

Re: BILLUPS & WYNN marriage 1831

ttcarverfl — 2007-07-20 16:53:44Z

UPDATE!

Marriage of Norfolk County by Wingo.

26 March 1821. WYNN, Christopher and Ann BILLUPS, whose father Robert Billups is surety.

Anyone have information on this Robert Billups and daughter Ann?
Thanks
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.

Christine BARHAM of Portsmouth, Norfolk county, Virginia (abt. 1795 to bef. 1850)

bhayes1251 — 2008-09-17 23:35:31Z

Iam looking for the parents of Christine BARHAM (abt. 1795 to bef 1850)of Norfolk County, Virginia.

Christine BARHAM was married to Thomas RICE (abt 1793 to abt 1862). She may have been a life-long resident of Portsmouth. Thomas relocated from Connecticut and may have died in Hampton, Elizabeth City County, Virginia after coming home from the Civil War with pneumonia.

They had at least four children and three names are known.

James M RICE (abt 1826 to abt 1870)
Martha Ardella RICE (18 Sep 1832 to 10 Sep 1922)
Mary RICE (abt 1832 - )

Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Bill...

Parents of William Jacob HUNT abt 1821 - 1869

bhayes1251 — 2008-09-05 11:37:48Z

I am researching the William Jacob HUNT family of Portsmouth, Va. William Jacob HUNT was born about 1821 and we surmise he may have died about 1869. One of his sons, Middleton Leon HUNT corresponded with relatives in Matthews county, but I haven't researched that angle yet.

We have no information about his civil war record at this point. I have not found his name among the rosters of units mustered in Portsmouth.

Sometime before 1855 William J HUNT married Almira Virginia SIMCOE (abt Sep 1834 - abt 30 Nov 1902). Her first name is spelled alternately as Elmira, but we belive Almira is the correct spelling. The 1860 census shows her mother Sarah (?) HOWLETT(1) SIMCOE(2) (b abt 1807) living with the family. We do not know Sarah's maiden name, but believe she may have come from Gloucester County.

Family tradition says that William J. HUNT was a tug boat captain and that family fled the 1855 Yellow Plague epidemic by going to King and Queen County. I do not know if they went by boat, though that was likely. We do not know if there were relatives in King and Queen County.

The 1860 census says William J HUNT was a house carpenter and the 1860 Portsmouth city directory lists him as a mechanist.

Family tradition says that he is buried in same grave as Almira Virginia SIMCOE at Norfolk's Cedar Grove Cemetery. Her plot is HUNT, Almira V I16581 Section Cedar Grove, Block 2ND A E, Lot 8, Space 4S 0 11/30/1902.

From surviving family fire insurance papers, the William J HUNT family may have owned homes at 607 and 609 Chestnut in Portsmouth.

Alexander Savage

Leeranii — 2008-07-27 16:50:36Z

Hi all; looking for any info on Alexander Savage, born approx. 1830. He married Sarah Eliza Lee...

If you can help, I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!

Re: death record/obit

Janie919 — 2008-07-09 20:35:57Z

I also have the obit/funeral info in jpg format. If you want it, I can email it to you.

Re: death record/obit

Janie919 — 2008-07-09 13:00:24Z

Wm. Hugh Bunker, age 87, died 11-2-1933. He was buried 11-5-1933 in Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA. His birthplace is listed as England and J. E. Snelling Funeral Home handled the funeral.

Phone number for Olive Branch Cemetery is 757-465-2900.

Nurney Family in Cradock

Janie919 — 2008-04-25 00:41:02Z

The Nurney family lived in Cradock at 4 Burtis St for many years. Is anyone on this board researching the Nurney family or do you remember them. I am particulary looking for information on Don A. Nurney born about 1942. He lived at that address with either his mother or grandmother and a few years after her death in 1965. Any help on this family would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Janie

Searching: Emil M. Oppenheim, b. 1859

southms45 — 2007-09-27 19:45:54Z

Emil M. Oppenheim, b1859 is in Norfolk City, Va married to Rosa in 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 census records. Want to find date of death and place of burial. Hoping this area has some of the old cemeteries indexed.

Mary Ann Portlock Williamson Diary

awilliamsonjonak — 2007-12-07 21:35:36Z

Mary Ann Portlock Williamson was born in 1804 in Norfolk County, VA, married George Williamson, and lived near Great Bridge in Oak Grove (off what is now Kempsville Rd.)as an adult. She kept a diary. A brochure on Oak Grove Methodist Church (on Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA) mentions it. I'd like to find out who owns the diary now--and where it might be. Thanks very much! Amy

1835 ABBOTT, Henry P. obit

Kristi_Moffitt — 2008-01-21 23:33:32Z

Abbott, Henry P. Harness maker Died Sparta, GA. A Native of Norfolk, Virginia. Aged about 28 or 30 years. (National Banner & Nashville Whig). Friday, Jan. 9, 1835

This is from a book titled: Obituaries from Early Tennessee Newspapers 1794-1851.

I am not related to this person.

Kristi Moffitt
kkcem@blomand.net

Re: OBIT. for LEARY buried Catholic Cem.

fswest — 2007-07-13 22:29:47Z

if you know the date of death or date when buried I will try to research thru the papers and here.

email me at fswest@cox.net

Re: Descendants of John Murden

fswest — 2007-07-13 22:05:07Z

I have several John d murden listed in my line but have little info on the john d murden b abt 1790 wife listed as a sarah murden , and a child also named john d murden b mar 1 1815 d dec 26 1896 married twice (I think) 1) a chatherine petty married mar 18,1839. 2) Martha Gifford married Jun 13, 1848.

do these match any of your if so any info you would like to share would be most helpful ..

thanks

steve west

Jones / Moorehead Divorce lookup @ 1961 - 1970

2006-12-01 05:17:25Z

Can anyone do a divorce look up for Burnard Jackson Jones ( B.J. ) and Lee Ila Moorehead Jones ? Divorce date would have been between 1961 - 1970. I have not been able to locate a divorce date for them yet.

Mrs.Brenda Joyce Jones, Frady, Johnson 1947 - 1987

2006-12-01 05:08:23Z

I am looking for any information and / or photos of my half sister and her family. Brenda was born on November 26, 1947 in Norfolk County, Virginia to B.J. Jones & Lee Ila Moorehead Jones. She was married twice, first to Henry Frady and had 3 daughters, then married to Grover C. Johnson. Brenda died on June 29,1987 in Carroll County, Georgia. Oddly enough her death cert. has no cause of death listed. However, it reads she was an inpatient at Tanner Memorial Center and lists her time of death has 4.29 am and was pronounced dead nearly 6 hours later at 10.40 am. . Question is why did a HOSPITAL not pronounce her dead til 6 hours after her death and why isn't there a cause of death listed on her death cert. ? I was a very young child when she passed away, but I'm very interesting in finding out what happened to her, and where her family is now.

If you have any information / photos of her or her family please contact me at deborahgarrett966@msn.com

Also if you have any ideas of why the 6 hours difference in her time of death etc. please let me know this is very confusing to me.

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

2006-11-28 02:30:34Z

1782 Norfolk Co.Va Census has Geo. W. Burgess listed

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

2006-11-28 02:20:09Z

Thank you! Only Burgess I have seen recently is a George Burgess who witnessed a document where Thos. Crafts accounts of his administration of the estate of John Thompson .Thomas Crafts being guardian of William. DB30 pg 21 & 22 dated in Portsmouth 25 Sept. 1784.I have a photocopy.

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

2006-11-27 15:58:32Z

Thank You. If there is not mention of the Portsmouth property, a Casey or Crafts surname, then the only thing I can think of is to trace John Manning's sons for a deed gift mention of the said Portsmouth property.
Would you mind listing Mannings children ?
A

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

2006-11-26 22:51:25Z

I found the will of John Manning, Sr, of the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River in the County of Norfolk, will dated July 22, 1715, although there is no mention of lands in Portsmouth. I also found the will of Thomas Scott, Sr, of Norfolk County, will dated Sep 25, 1749, although there is no mention of lands in Portsmouth. Let me know if I can help further.

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

2006-11-24 20:39:40Z

Thanks for looking:) Will run a deed research on John Manning and see if it leads to a deed to Thomas Crafts.

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

2006-11-23 21:31:19Z

Joi,
Would love to have a copy of that book. Very generous of you to share.
Thanks
Ginney

Re: Grimes Family Of Norfolk County, Va.

2006-11-23 19:36:32Z

James Grimes is the Moderator at the North West Baptist Church of Moyoc NC as far back as 1803 in the Church's records of Minutes that I have been honored to transcribe.
This area for the Church would have been in at the NC/Va border, Backwoods area that might have been considered the St. Bride Parish area.By 1804 my Dempsey Casey is Moderator. The Aug. 25, 1806 minutes mention Daniel a Black man the property of James Grimes Deceased, became a member of the Church. This church was white and black members all through history.

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

2006-11-23 18:54:57Z

Your posting states you have the list of the original landowners of the 1749 map of Portsmouth. In the 1794 Will of Thomas Crafts of Portsmouth, which I have deeds back to 1782 in Portsmouth for him, but nothing before that, Thomas mentions Lot No. 216 in Soho Sq. in Portsmouth and Lot No. 69 and others not mentioned by Lot No.
By any chance was he listed as a landowner on this map? Any CRAFTS/CROFTS ?
Thank you,
Alicia Jones

Re: Norfolk County Orphanages or Children's Homes

2006-11-20 03:26:40Z

There was and orphanage behind the Westhaven (Baptist? Church) in Portsmouth. It was called Portsmouth Boys Home and my aunt Lucille Pierce Bailey and uncle Willie Everette Bailey ran this home. This was in the 1950's and 60's. When they retired it was still a boys home for a short time. It is a home for special needs children now.

Re: Lamb family of Norfolk

2006-10-24 02:35:42Z

There was a Robert Lamb who wrote an important book locally called "Our Twin Cities" in 1888. The cities were Norfolk & Portsmouth. Don't know if he is in the Lamb family you seek.

I suggest you get in touch with someone at the local history and genealogy room, the Sargeant Memorial Room of the Kirn Memorial Library in Norfolk. (757) 664-7323 x3736 -
or write at 301 E. City Hall Ave., Norfolk. Va. or www.npl.lib.va.us.

Also, do a search on the Library of Virginia website and the Virginia Historical Society website. Good luck!

Re: Help Find Marriage -Graves and Kempton

2006-10-24 01:46:31Z

The Elizabeth City you are looking for may be Elizabeth City, North Carolina. I think that by 1904, Eliz. City was not being used for a section of Norfolk County.

Lamb family of Norfolk

2006-10-21 03:45:45Z

This is a long-shot but since I am from MIchigan I do not know the Virginia sources that may be familiar to you. The Lamb family was prominent. Maybe it will ring a bell either with the family you are searching or a good Norfolk source I can search.

I am interested in the Lamb family of Norfolk which included William Lamb Jr b. c. 1840 who was the editor of the Argus News and a banker.

William W Lamb b.c. 1804 d. c. 1875
m. Margaret Wilson b. 1811 d. 1876
children: Richard bc. 1831
William Jr b. c. 1840
Margaret b. c. 1846 m. Repiton
Wilson b.c. 1848
Mary b. c. 1850
Charles b.c. 1854

William Jr married Sarah
children: Maria b.c. 1858
William b. c 1860
Maude b. Jun 1870
Margaret b. Nov 1874
Harry b. Nov 1877

Margaret wilson's parents were Presbyterian and owned a plantation in Virginia although they lived in New York City.

African American/mulatto WEELDON/WILDEN/WHILDEN surname

2006-10-06 06:20:17Z

ISO any info on the above surname.
I have seen the surname in Deep Creek, VA, where there is a connection to the RIDDICK (REDDICK) surname.
I am hoping to make a connection to my NC ancestors of
Wilmington.
Hoping.
Thank you.
Most sincerely,
carol wheeldin warren.

BILLUPS & WYNN marriage 1831

2006-10-01 21:01:36Z

Virginia Vital Records # 1, 1600s - 1800s Marriage Records & Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Page 402

Christopher Wynn & Ann Billups married March 27, 1831.

Both later moved to Baltimore City, Maryland raised a family and died there 1883.

Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom Thompson
In Florida.

Re: Denby Church

2006-09-24 19:05:15Z

Do you know if there is a source to tell me what church merged with Denby?

Thomas Crafts

2006-09-18 05:41:52Z

I would like information on the following Crafts Family:
THOMAS CRAFTS
Father of Elizabeth Crafts Casey
Born______________
Place______________
Died abt.: Jan. 1st-Aug .of 1794 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co. Virginia.Will written and recorded Jan. 1, 1794. Estate sale recorded August 25, 1794.Will mentions wife Sarah, son Thomas Crafts (under age) ,daughter, Elizabeth Casey and two other daughters not married and under age - Mary and Sarah. Thomas Crafts is from Portsmouth ,Norfolk, VA.
·Elizabeth Crafts married Dempsey Casey Sept. 17, 1789 in Norfolk, VA. by Rev. Arthur Emmerson
·March 23, 1796: Sarah Crafts, widow of T. C. marries Zebulon Brooks. Surety John Schoolfield
·Jan. 16, 1797 Zebulon Brooks appointed guardianship of Mary and Sarah Crafts
·Mary Crafts married Samuel Cutherell June 2, 1797. Surety Zebulon Brooks
·Sarah Crafts, married Willis Qwin Aug. 28, 1799
·Thomas Crafts, son of T. C. married >Anne Etheridge Aug. 15, 1817 (not proven)Thank You.

·

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-08-26 13:33:42Z

Yes it is a "Cedarstor" solid white cedar hope chest from Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk1, Virginia
I don't know what the 1 after Norfolk means.
Take care and thanks for responding!

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-08-25 01:50:31Z

Jolene,

That is very interesting and exciting. I am not sure how I could help you tho, shoot, wish I could

I do have a few small pieces that reportedly were built there, both buckets. I cannot verify that other than, my father said they were.

How lucky for you to have the manufacturer info there. WOW!!

Am I correct, in that the name of the chest was : Cedarstor??

Again, how very interesting!

Carol

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-08-24 16:23:44Z

Maybe we can help each other. My Grandmother just gave me a cedar chest that my Grandfather picked up at an auction years ago in Pennsylvania. It has all its original paperwork. Its from Richmond Cedar Works Norfolk1, Virginia.
Ita a Cedarstor genuine solid white cedar hope chest. Apparently it is from the 1940s. The serial number is 28593. I am really trying to find out all I can about it and what the value is. The only problem is that the lock was broken off of it to find out it's contents I suppose.

DUDLEY

2006-08-10 21:47:13Z

I have a George DUDLEY born C 1800, convict transported to OZZ 1820. Sentenced at Old Bailey for Pickpocketing.
Death Cert says parents Andrew DUDLEY, Publican and Maria nee PARKER.
Does this ring any bells?

Peter Strauss
Melbourne
Australia

BILLUPS, Virginia to Maryland

2006-08-10 21:11:56Z

Greetings all:

Attempting to trace my BILLUPS line from 1850 Census Baltimore City, Maryland. They were all born in Virginia.

1850 Census Baltimore City, MD.

Richard BILLUPS, age 37 born 1813 in VA. Occupation Sailor.
Wife: Celeine Billups, age 34 born 1816 in VA.
Lucy S. Billups age 15. born in VA.
John R. Billups age 14, born 1836 in VA.
George M. Billups age 12, born in VA.
Caroline Billups age 8, born 1842 in VA.
Charles S. Billups age 6, born in VA.
Mary R. Billups age 2 born 1848 in Maryland.

1850 Census Mathews County, VA

Could be brother of above Richard Billups

John R. Billups age 32 born 1818 in VA. Occupation Sailor.
Wife: Harriet age 25
Son: William A. Billups age 1 born 1849 in VA.

1840 Census Mathews County, VA.

Humphrie Billups age 50 -60

Richard Billups age 30-40

William A. Billups age 50-60

Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom Thompson
In Florida

BILLUPS Norfolk area 1800

2006-08-01 22:54:47Z

Greetings all:

Just received the Death Certificate on Eleanor Louise Wynn
Last residence... 834 N. Eutaw
Baltimore City, Maryland.
Date of Birth: Nov. 18, 1822
Age: 89 years 6 mos. & 12 days.
Birth Place; Baltimore, Maryland.

Name of father; Christopher Wynn b. 1796 (Son of Louise Wynn & Robert Billups)
Fathers birth place: Baltimore.

Maiden Name of Mother; Anne BILLUPS b. 1800
Place of Birth; Norfolk, Virginia.

Date of Death: June 12, 1912
Cause of Death; Bronchitis... One Month.

Place of Burial; New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore City, Maryland.

Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom
In Florida

Daughters of Judge Herman White

2006-08-01 15:25:39Z

Trying to locate Betty Lou White and Verell White who are the daughters of the Late Judge Herman White of South Norfolk. Do not know their married names.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Re: David Osheal and John Osheal of Norfolk County, Va

2006-07-30 09:22:29Z

Glad to help, David. Osheal is not a name I research but turns up in my notes several times. A 1764 "Poll of Election" shows a David Osheal living in Norfolk Co. This would appear to be a younger David than your ancestor. The "Pole" is in Norfolk Co., VA deed book 24, pages 112 to 115. There is nothing to explain why the list is in the deed book. It appears to be a vote for some county office.
The Osheal name is in my notes at least one other time, in Norfolk Co.
"Stubbs, Simon S., Esq., attorney at law, to Miss Elizabeth Osheal, only daughter of Dr. William Shepherd, of Suffolk. Married on Monday evening by the Rev. Wm. A. Smith. (American Beacon, Wed Jan 14, 1935) " I copied this date as 1935 but am sure it is suppose to be 1835. Other items in these notes show 1835.

Re: David Osheal and John Osheal of Norfolk County, Va

2006-07-30 02:12:06Z

Edgecombe Co (Halifax) Db 4, page 217, deed date 20 Feb 1752, recorded Feb Ct 1752, Daniel Osheal, Nansemond Co, VA to John Streater, Nansemond Co, VA for 30 pds VA, a tract of 600 acres beginning at a gum on the north side of Tyan Cokey Swamp then south 20 west 320 poles to a pine then south 70 east 320 poles to a pine then north 20 east 340 poles to a gum on the swamp then the meanders of the swamp to the first station, being land that was granted to Daniel O Sheal by patent dated 26 Jul 1743, signed Daniel Osheal, wit (Montfort Elbeck), Richd Whitaker. Abstracted 2-11-06 NCA film C.047.40002, CTC.

Re: Norfolk County Orphanages or Children's Homes

2006-07-18 21:45:02Z

There was a children's home located in the Westhaven subdivision of Portsmouth, formerly Norfolk Co., VA. The home now serves specially challenged children, but is still in the same physical location.
It is located at 4200 County Street, across from the Westhaven Baptist Church located at Caroline Ave. & King Street. The children would have attended Westhaven Elementary School located on Clifford and Griffin Streets.
I believe the children's home was operational at least from the 1930's through the early 1970's. I am not sure when it was founded.

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-07-11 23:43:42Z

Janie Your Norfolk Co. site is very good. The maps I like especially. One of my main research topis is deeds and the Norfolk Co. maps are very nice. Thanks. Tommy

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-07-10 15:33:13Z

Carol
I live in Chesapeake but don't do much research here. My ancestors were mostly in NC. My great grandfather did have a brother, George Colbert who lived here in 1900 and worked for John Roper Lumber Co which was in Gilmerton, just across the river from Money Point. Because of that, I am somewhat interested in the lumber companies. It is my understanding that Gilmerton, where the original Dismal Swamp Canal terminated was the home for several lumber companies before 1900. It also seems that I have heard that the street car system serviced that area. I am pretty sure it serviced South North Norfolk as far out as Portlock. There are a couple of books I can check to try to verify this but it will be a few days before I can get back to the library.
The other friend I spoke of worked there during the late 50s or early 60s. He said the yard where he worked was the one in Bells Mill off Cedar Road but is not sure if they had a yard in Money Point or Gilmerton. It was right on the canal which would have not been too far from Money Point along the river. He thinks the Bells Mill yard was the only one they had when he worked there.
Tommy

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-07-09 23:08:45Z

Carol, I checked with a friend who has been in the area a lot longer than I. He added a room to his house about 1964 and purchased lumber from Richmond Cedar Works which was located in the Bells Mill area of Chesapeake, just off Cedar Road. He thinks that RCW had closed their saw mill there by that time but were still selling lumber. He doesn't remember whether or not they had anything in Money Point. I think they were a large company at one time and had more than one location. It seems that I heard at one time they started business in the Richmond area and also may have had operations in NC. Another friend who I will probably see tomorrow morning worked for them in the Bells Mill location. Will see what he remembers.
Tommy

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-07-09 22:44:44Z

Thanks Tommy for your response. The reason I guessed they were close is that my grandfather worked at Richmond Cedar Works and lived at Money Point in a boarding house. He met my grandmother there. I am pretty sure they did not have automobiles, but, hey maybe??

Anyone know if there was a transit system in operation at that time, 1920 to 1940s??

Carol

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-07-09 19:51:40Z

Carol
Richmond Cedar Works was gone before I came to VA but it is my understanding that it was in Chesapeake, near Great Bridge and located on or just off of Cedar Road. Cedar Road was supposedly named for Richmond Cedar Works. The library in Norfolk or Chesapeake may have pictures of Richmond Cedar Works. The area around Gilmerton, across the river from Money Point, supposedly an early shipping port for timber from the Dismal Swamp.
Tommy

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-07-11 12:42:53Z

Janie
Thinks for the information. This map also shows the RCW plant at Bells Mill which is the one my friends remember. I was under the impression that the company was large enough to have other plants in the area but didn't know for sure. Is this map available at the Norfolk area libraries? I have marked your site. It looks very interesting. Tommy

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

2006-07-11 12:40:00Z

Thanks Janie,

That is a HUGE help!

Carol

Re: 1712 Will of John Fulcher

2006-07-06 07:07:18Z

Lewis Conner obtained a patent on 11 April 1715 for 640 acres in Chowan Precinct (now County), NC, on the S side of Marratuck River, joining Beaver Dam, which is a branch of Welshes Creek. ("NC Land Patents, 1663-1729", p. 304, the patent # was 3294 and was on pg. 281 of Patent Book 8). He transfered the patent on 1 September 1715 to Robert Richards, Maria Richards, Kate Anderson, Hester, Betty, Lewis, Sarah, Peter, Troy, Dina and Rachel Anderson, Mingo, George, Sue Anderson, late of Norfollk, Va., Negroes set free by last will of John Fulcher, deceased. Test: John Urmstone, Edward Moseley. ("Hathaways North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register", Vol. 1, No. 2, p. 286, "Abstracts of Conveyances, Chowan County Register of Deeds") . I do not know who owns the land today.

Marriage look up HOWTON/TROVER 1780's

2006-07-01 02:44:33Z

Looking for the marriage license, bond or record for
JONATHAN & ANN TROVER HOWTON in the late 1780's

Plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Thanks
Jan
:)

Re: LOOKING FOR BRAGG FAMILY

2006-06-30 03:48:43Z

Don't know if you are still looking or not,but my g-grandfather was Alfred .G.Bragg ,brother to who you are looking for. I am right in the family. Hope you are stil looking. I was just at a family reunion this pass Sat. Hope to hear back. Joyce

GOCHEA

2006-06-24 23:03:11Z

Greetings all;

Laura Virginia GOCHEA born June 15, 1812 near Norfolk, Virginia.
Father's name: Charles Gochea, born Italy
Mother's name :Mary Froggett, born Germany
Married: 17 April 1793 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.

Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom
In Florida.

Stringer family

2006-06-05 22:47:59Z

We are interested in finding any info on the Stringer family, who lived on the Elizabeth River. They came over from the Easton Shore before and lived in Accomack and Northumberland counties. C.S.Stringer

William & Allie Johnson research tips.

2006-06-16 14:37:26Z

1. SS INDEX, ANYONE LIVING AFTER 1937 HAS A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, I BELIEVE THE INDEX IS FREE SEARCH ON ANCESTRY.COM
2. SEARCH THE VIRGINIANPILOT FOR OBIT.
3. http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanorfol/CEMETERYLISTS.htm
CALL THE CEMETERIES.
4. USE FUNERAL HOMES
5. USE OLD PHONE BOOKS avail at library
6. USE KIDS birth certificates to locate parents info.
7. also look for marriage records
8. norfolk library has high school year books
9. try and locate them in the 1930 census
10. call the trolley company and see how far back their records go.
good luck,
kristina

Re: the old cemetery

2006-05-15 21:22:36Z

This could mean old St. Mary's or Cedar Grove in Norfolk. I will try to research this for you.

Re: Great Bridge, County designation

2006-05-10 12:03:33Z

Yes, Great Bridge was considered Norfolk County until Circa 1963 when the County was incorporated into the City of Chesapeake. Portsmouth was the county seat.

Re: "The Old Peach Orchard"

2006-05-01 00:19:19Z

Sorry Tom - Do not have a Joshua Haynes and Ann Golt in
any of the information I have on the Haynes family of the
1700's. Most of the info came from Rev. War records back
at that time. Do you have any other Haynes info of that time
frame? Thanks for any help.

Re: Camp Peach Orchard

2006-04-30 21:20:47Z

Saw your query and checked in the Norfolk Library. The only mention I found of Camp Peach Orchard was in a folder called "War in the Lower Chesapeake & Hampton Roads Areas, 1812-1815 as Reported in Norfolk Newspapers."
The following are copies of superscriptions on letters recd at the Post Office in Norfolk during the War in 1814.
To John Vandergriff one of the Militia of North Carolina under the command of Capt. Bell at Norfolk in Virginia at the Peach Orchard Dec 5th 1814 being disappointed in sending it by one of the Boys I now send it by the Mail to be left at the Post Office in Norfolk Viga. Nothing strange my love to all our boys in the Army.

You might want to contact the Fort Norfolk site and see if anyone there can help you. I have been told that there is evidence that there was a peach orchard on or near the grounds of the fort.

Try this site or search for fort norfolk
http://members.cox.net/2varegiment/

Tommy

Camp Peach Orchard

2006-04-28 10:44:10Z

Hello Everyone,
I'm trying to find out if anyone knows where Camp Peach
Orchard was. Supposedly near Norfolk as per info in my
great-great-great-great-grandfather's military services papers
from the War of 1812.
Thanks,
Wayne Baldwin

Re: Birth/Marriage Certificate

2006-04-17 20:24:17Z

WWW.VITALREC.COM/VA.HTML

Help your self, order online..
good luck
kristina

Re: Arthur Lee

2006-04-05 13:01:46Z

Could you tell me what year Arthur was born? Could you provide any more information about him?

Re: Elizabeth River Parish, < 1785

2006-03-30 23:13:54Z

Re: Elizabeth River Parish, < 1785

2006-03-29 13:24:41Z

Rudy

I have a website on MyFamily.com for people researching families from this area. If you are interested in visiting our website please email me and I will send you an invitation. I believe we have several others who are researching the Burgess line as well as others associated with it.

Janet

Re: Elizabeth River Parish, < 1785

2006-03-29 13:13:50Z

Rudy,

Try looking for "Lower Norfolk County" also you can try contacting the Norfolk Public Library Genealogy Room.
It is called The SARGEANT MEMORIAL ROOM, and the person to contact is Mr Robert Hitchings.

Local History & Genealogy - Robert Hitchings
robert.hitchings@norfolk.gov
(757) 664-7323 ext. 43736

Good Luck

Birth/Marriage Certificate

2006-03-29 05:35:05Z

Birth certificate for Mollie Virginia Johnson 1873 Norfolk.
mother:Celia Miller North Carolina
father: John Johnson Norway

Marriage certificate for Mollie Virginia Johnson
Nicholas Stanley Greece

Norfolk or Newport News around 1890.

Re: Marriage record ADDRESSES

2006-03-27 22:04:23Z

Thank you. I will start with 1 and work my way down. Printed off applications for start. I hope to get to the area this year, but want as much information as possible in advance.

Re: St. Brides Parish info

presb — 2006-06-20 05:17:10Z

Needler Robinson became the Rev. of Dale Parish Episcopal Church in 1797, Chesterfield Co., VA. His will is dated 19 Dec 1822 and proved Jan 1823 in New Kent Co., VA.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2007-03-10 21:19:30Z

Rita,
I have not forgotten your request for marriage lookup. Just want to let you know I am having arthroscopic knee surgery this week and will be laid up for a few weeks, delaying my ability for the library trip. Barbara

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2007-02-25 22:24:04Z

Thank you for clarifying what you are looking for. I will do my best when next at the Library. You are correct that the marriage index is not online. Another source of information might be City directories,and there are sets at the Library of Virginia and at the Kirn Library in Norfolk.

Barbara

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2007-02-25 17:10:04Z

Apparently you are looking for a marriage record. I looked both up on the 1930 census and found him as you said at the Naval Operations Base in Norfolk.Note that he is single, age 28, born in Rhode Island.

I believe you have referenced the wrong Laura Joseph. There is one in Portsmouth, who is 34, living with her daughter, age 13 and two roomers. This Laura is shown as married, but with no husband in the household. Is this the one you found?

There is another Laura Joseph, a more likely candidate, in South Norfolk, living with her father. She is age 30, and single. Her employment listing is hard to read. But it does say Tel. Office. She was born in Pennsylvania.

Yes, the Norfolk Co., Norfolk City, and Portsmouth records are hard to sort out. There are marriage indexes at the Library of Virginia on microfilm, and I will be glad to look for you to see if I can find a record. From your posting, I am not sure just what it is you are seeking. I do not get to the Library too often and it will undoubtedly be a while, so let me know how I can help.

Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

carolstevens50 — 2006-07-08 00:14:13Z

I understand that Richmond Cedar Works was down around Money Point, WashingtonTownship. My grandfather worked there, I believe as early as 1920.

Does anyone have suggestions on where I might pick up a bit of history and even better A PHOTO!!!! of the Works.

Thanks to all the helpers on this board!

Carol

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

carolstevens50 — 2006-07-10 15:42:06Z

I cannot thank you enough for your insight and assistance. All tidbits of information from others like you helps fill out the family history.

thanks

Carol

Great Bridge, County designation

carolstevens50 — 2006-05-07 22:01:53Z

I know that Great Bridge is now in what we call Chesapeake, an Independent City.

But, in say, the 1940's, Great Bridge was in Norfolk County? RIGHT??

Thanks for clarification.

Forbes - NC Currituck & Camden Counties

rrjh1 — 2006-09-06 19:27:18Z

Have info on ancestors of Matilda Forbes going back 5 gen to Jas Forbes b. 1657

Re: Marriage look-up for Robert B. Parker, around 1920-1922

reagable — 2007-04-13 21:04:19Z

I've extracted the marriages for Norfolk County from 1850 through 1935 (white only) so unless your Parker is a non-white he wasn't married in Norfolk County. I've just started working on the non-white marriages for 1850-1899.

It's possible that you need to look at Norfolk city records or possibly Portsmouth city records since he wasn't in the Norfolk County ones (for either marriage). Norfolk city and Norfolk County are two different places.

Sharon Gable

Re: Norfolk marriage records

reagable — 2007-04-13 20:57:01Z

Tom -
Marriage Bonds normally don't include parents unless the person needed permission or the surety was also the parent. The marriage bonds (originals) are in the Chesapeake Courthouse house. The Library of VA has microfilm of the records as well.

The bond will include the names of the two parties, the date of the bond, the surety and probably the signature of the groom and the surety - not much more.

Elizabeth Wingo's book on marriages for that time period lists the bond as being on 26 March 1821 (not 1831). She also states that the surety for the marriage was Robert Billups who was also Ann's father so you lucked out at getting a parent on this one.

I don't know of any other "pre-marriage" information which would include the parents....wills or deeds would be the next guess for a source.

Sharon Gable

HARTWIG, SLOAN

BillPlock483 — 2006-07-29 15:31:37Z

Looking for any family members of Bernard (Barnny) Hartwig. He may have been my father-in-law's father. My father-in-law, Bernard William Sloan, was born in Atlantic City, NJ in 1923 and is now living in Columbus, GA. His mother, Emily Dietrich Sloan, was married to Frank Sloan at the time Bernard was born and he never knew his real father. Barnny eventually wound up in and died in Norfolk, VA in 1975. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

McGuire from Ireland in 1633

Bev Smith — 2006-11-07 00:01:49Z

Am searching for information of a ship that made port in about 1633...passenger named McGuire, no first name known, from Ireland. He probably headed for Baltimore area. Any McGuires with information??

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

JANIESUE — 2006-07-11 13:34:41Z

Tommy, I get maps for scanning from various sources and have a few on my website. This particular map came from the Library of Virginia. It was downloaded in many sections and stitched together. Now when I want a particular section, I just cut it out. Here is a link to the map online. Click on N then Norfolk County.

http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/VHI/

Janie

Re: Richmond Cedar Works, Norfolk Co

JANIESUE — 2006-07-11 11:39:52Z

I have placed a 1932 map showing Richmond Cedar Works, Money Point and Gilmerton on my website. I also added a few excerpts from the local newspaper that mention Richmond Cedar Woks. This is a link to the site

http://www.jsnevans.com/maps/richmond_cedar_works.htm

Janie

Goodrick marriage

deloresb408 — 2006-05-10 20:43:10Z

Thank you in advance for any information. Just the other day I received information that he just might also be using the name Joseph Benjamin, so if possible could you please check for both?

Salem Baptist Church ca 1903

spriggs1441 — 2006-11-22 21:02:43Z

I have a death notice for a Mary F. Guy, d. 05 Mar 1903. The funeral was held at Salem Baptist Church, Tanner's Creek Cross Roads. I suspect that the burial was at the church, as well.

Can anyone tell me where this church was located? Mary's headstone turned up at a construction site in Virginia Beach, and I am assisting in the search for the burial site and for surviving descendents.

THOMAS BOWLS WILL dated 4 Mch. 1718/9.

oldme1623 — 2007-01-03 19:41:06Z

Norfolk County
THOMAS BOWLS …
Book 10 f. 77.
dated 4 Mch. 1718/9.
proved 17 July 1719.
… unto my Cousin Thos Smith one hundd acres of land Joyning on the Main branch on the South side of the sd branch joyning to Mary Smith and Wm Ellis …
… unto my Cousins John Smith and Lemuel Smith a parcel of Swamp land containing thirty acres more or less to be equally divided between them and lying up on the same Side of the sd branch …
… unto Loveing Cousin Lemuel Powell son of John Powell one hundd acres of land Scituate lying and being in the Southern branch of Elizabeth river joyning to Thos Tuckers land …
… unto my Loving Aunt Mary Smith a parcell of Staves contgining three thousand pieces and lay upon the Swamp land before given away …
… unto my Loving Cousin John Smith the plantation I now live on … my great looking glass …
… unto my Loving Cousin Dorcas Battess a sute of Curtains and Vallance …
… unto my Loving Cousins Ann, Dorcas, & Diana, which is now in Pamphio all and Singular my Estate which is given away …
… my Loving Cousin John Smith … Sole Exectr …
witnesses: Samps. Powers.
Fran Sigiaves.
Wm. Sigiaves.
Thomas Bowlls.

HUNTER family

HUNTR404 — 2006-11-02 16:56:30Z

I am researching HUNTER family 1600's to mid 1700's.

Roy Hunter <>< HUNTR404@cs.com

TRUETT and MCCREE families

HUNTR404 — 2006-11-02 16:56:30Z

Sarah Truett 1679 - 1749 wife of William HUNTER
Kelly McCree wife of Hardy Truett Hunter

Roy Hunter <>< HUNTR404@cs.com

HUNTER

HUNTR404 — 2006-11-02 16:56:30Z

I am researching HUNTER family.

Roy Hunter <>< HUNTR404@cs.com

Re: Bowers, Spivey

tomsandy11 — 2007-04-24 15:20:56Z

Do you have any information on any other children John Bowers might have had? I am trying to track down the family of a Bowers born in Norfolk in 1821 and am wondering if there were brothers of Judith who may have passed on the name.

Sandy

Bowers of Norfolk county

tomsandy11 — 2007-04-23 00:23:03Z

Seeking information on descendants of John Bowers born in Western Branch Elizabeth River in 1652, died 1705. Did he have more descendants than Judith Bowers. (Also I noted that birth of Judith is given as 1632 and that of her father, John as 1652.)

Brinson Inlet Lake, Brinson House, Thomas Brinson

dunleavy2 — 2006-05-24 21:56:50Z

Need information on the Brinson Inlet and the Brinson House. from what I have been told the house was destroyed in 1940's during a storm ? hurricane perhaps???. I have also been told that Lake Tecumseh was renamed Brinson Inlet Lake by Va Beach City Council in 1986.
I have been told Thomas Brinson lived in Princess Anne Co. having immigrated from England.his name is mentioned in a deed book April 15, 1674 pg 108 Deed Book E of Norfolk Co.
1. do you know where I could find a copy of the deed? 2. have you heard of the Brinson Inlet Lake and 3. where might I find pictures of the house?
any assistance would be greatly appreciated. thanks,
Donna dunleavy2@verizon.net

Re: Brinson Inlet Lake, Brinson House, Thomas Brinson

dunleavy2 — 2006-05-24 21:56:50Z

thanks so much !!! Donna

JOYCE Surname

onelegup — 2006-05-08 11:53:47Z

Researching JOYCE surname in VA; 1600's forward. Thomas JOYCE, b. abt 1725, lived in Charlotte County, VA. Looking for ties to Norfolk County where the immagration of Thomas' ancestors could have occurred in 1600's

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

sscott253 — 2006-11-27 21:49:42Z

Yes, please add me to the distribution. You may want to post a surname index for your book to help others decide to request a copy.
Thanks...Sam sscott2@nc.rr.com

Re: Taylor, Lightfoot and Scott, 1786

sscott253 — 2006-11-27 21:49:42Z

Arlina, you may want to check out 2 deeds down in NC, Bertie Co. Deed book G, 451 & 453. Deed 451 records a bond from Jenkins Hansford,merchant Hansford & Hansford, to Jonas Taylor, Thomas Scott, William Scott,all of Norfolk Co. VA, ship carpenters. Deed 453 indicates the bond specifics,slaves and land in Bertie Co., 640 acres on Chinquepen Swamp, WS of Chowan River. Deed 453 says that Jenkins Hansford & William Hansford are sons of Thomas Hansford, who lives at "Malls Haven" on the Chowan River. Deeds dated 12/24/1751. Searching for my Scott family but have no links yet for either of the above.

Re: Taylor, Lightfoot and Scott, 1786

sscott253 — 2006-11-27 21:49:42Z

I need more proof but my John Scott ties back into the large Scott family west side of Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, ship builders & repairs. Father is Thomas Scott (?-d 1749), wp 1749 Norfolk County. One neighbor is Jonas Taylor family.
Looked at my info and found a Henry Scott, s/o of George Scott(?-d abt 1779), who m Elizabeth Moore(b 1769-?), son Robert but show no dau. They lived in PAC.
Looked for Mary and only possibilty I have is sister of above Thomas Scott(?-d 1749). This Scott family shows up in the Norfolk-PAC area. Do not have a spouse for Mary.
Maybe this is a start.....Sam

Re: Brinson Inlet Lake, Brinson House, Thomas Brinson

sscott253 — 2006-11-27 21:49:42Z

Take a look at the book "Here, There, & Yonder Cason & Sons A Brinson Genealogy" by Robert Brinson which includes house picture, maps, wills,etc. Book indicates house destroyed in 1943 by a tornado when a hurricane was in the area. Also includes a picture of the Brinson home in New Bern NC. Researching a Cason Scott family in the area. Cason Brinson sold some land to Cason Scott in 1750 on Goose Ck, tributary to the Neuse River,and located just down river from New Bern.

Location of Church Creek

sscott253 — 2006-11-27 21:49:42Z

Anyone familiar with the location of church creek that shows up in some of the 17th century land patents? Probably in the Norfolk-Portsmouth area. Most likely has been renamed.
Maybe there are some old detail maps of the area on the internet.
Any help appreciated.

Sparrow family of Norfolk VA

sscott253 — 2006-12-01 21:01:41Z

Anyone researching the Sparrow family out of Norfolk Co. VA? Book Cavaliers & Pioneers Vol III on p 130 has a George Sparrow transported ca 1713 to VA with Richard Hopkins, John Smith, & Richard Cox. I have wife of a George Sparrow an Elizabeth Smith dau of Richard Smith(?-ca 1727)& Faith Yates. Son of George & Elizabeth is Peter Sparrow and possibly 2nd son Smith Sparrow (?-ca 1774 in Craven Co. NC). Smith Sparrow owned a lot in Portsmouth VA per Nimmo survey map & deeds recorded by 1762. Two sisters of Elizabeth Smith married Scott brothers, David & Thomas. Smith Sparrow was in the ship building & repair business in Norfolk and later in New Bern NC.
The Scott I am researching is named John, possibly son of David Scott, who appears to be a shipwright according to records found & is living in New Bern in 1764 when he died. Any information about the Sparrow family of Norfolk area 18th century timeframe,esp. Smith Sparrow would be of help.

I WILL DO LOOKUPS

LQQKER — 2007-04-13 07:04:37Z

I will do lookups for you, but please supply exact dates for marriages and obits. I also visit cemeteries so if you would like a digital photo of a headstone or marker let me know.

E-mail me directly at
lqqker_3@yahoo.com and put LOOKUP in the subject line

Theresa

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

ElizabethSmith10 — 2006-11-24 12:24:00Z

I would be absolutely thrilled to have a copy of this.

Elizabeth Smith
EMSCRS@aol.com

Re: Taylor, Lightfoot and Scott, 1786

supermum2005 — 2006-12-03 14:18:51Z

i also have gullis as my ancestors who came from whitsure

Headstone Photos

helenw8 — 2006-09-16 19:33:08Z

Need Photos taken at ELMWOOD Cemetery. Willing to cover costs. Please contact me at home. Thanks, helen

Re: DUDLEY - Virginia early 1800's

JamesAKimble51 — 2006-08-30 16:28:05Z

Thanks Janet, I've spent about 20+ years trying to prove the connection you sent to me. Joseph is listed in the will of Malachi, but I can't PROVE that it is my Joseph and I can't find any other documentaion. Where did you get your data? You could really make my day if you can send me some new information.

Etheridge

JamesAKimble51 — 2006-08-30 16:28:05Z

Thanks Janet or your reply, I received the file and will go through it today.

Re: Grimes Family Of Norfolk County, Va.

LCatchUp — 2006-08-20 21:09:33Z

My Aunt Dibby married a John Howard Grimes ( born 1917 )in Norfolk in 1937. Any relation?

BARRON

LCatchUp — 2006-08-20 20:59:28Z

Looking for burial site around Norfork/Portsmouth for
James A. or Georgia Barron. Any other info would help!
Here's want I know He was the superintant for Norfolk Southern RR, Son William also worked for the R.R. William also had two sons, Michael and James. Georgia was his second wife and a daughter Rose. James was last seen in 1900 census and Georgia in 1910 census. Thanks

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

uplandpakid — 2007-04-24 12:49:45Z

Searching for Elanor Powell from VA. She married Andrew J.B. Richardson 4/4/1888 in MD. Andrew was born in 1867 in PA or MD.
Thanks
Barbara

Re: St Mary’s Female Academy and Orphan Asylum in the city of Norfolk

syates1672 — 2007-03-06 08:18:49Z

St Mary's is still around. When I was growing up, it was called St. Mary's Infant Home. That building is now St Mary's Academy and St Mary's Head Start - located at 921 Holt St., Norfolk, VA 23504. They have also built a larger facility, St Mary's Home for Disabled Children, at 6171 Kempsville Rd., Norfolk, VA 23502. The phone number for their business office is 757-466-6780. Hope this helps.

Re: Got any Dudley's out there

syates1672 — 2006-08-23 15:18:54Z

I did not have Saddie listed, thanks of the info on her. I do have information on her parents, etc. My files show:

Mary O. Dudley (b. 1861, PACo) married Enoch S. Smith (b. 1852, Wycomico Co., MD) on March 17, 1884 in PACo by Rev. J. E. Strawhand.

Enoch's parents were Seth & Mary Smith. (no other info)

Mary's parents: Ethelbert W. Dudley (b. 1833, PACo) & Mary Frances Fentress (b. 1832, PACo) were married June 15, 1856 in PACo by Rev. William Strawhand.
Mary's siblings were:
1. Sarah Amelia Dudley (b. 1862) m. James Cherry (b. 1852) on March 23, 1880 in PACo by Rev. J. E. Strawhand.
2. Walter V. Dudley (b. 1863, PACo) m. Mary McClanan (b. 1870, Currituck Co., NC) on Nov, 17, 1886 in PACo by Rev. J. E. Strawhand.

Ethelbert's parents: Robert H. Dudley (b. 1811, s/o Robert & Polly Dudley) and Amey Brock (b. 1808, d/o Noah & Mary McClanahan Brock) m. on May 4, 1833 PACo.

Mary F. Fentress's parents: Jesse Fentress & Sarah Quick (d/o John Quick) were married on Oct. 28, 1828 in PACo.

I hope this helps.

Graham

carolinaone63 — 2007-02-06 02:36:05Z

Would like to know more about this area:
129 B Eilers Be Norwrell Norfolk, VA. This appears
to be the address on the form.
Ethel Graham resided there. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

cypress_log — 2006-11-24 13:06:56Z

Alicia, only have lot #s 1-87 on my 1752 Nimmo plat of Portsmouth. Lot #69 (according to deeds made by Col. Crawford before death 1762) belonged to John Maning(Manning?). Looking thru ownership for 1-87 see no Crafts/Crofts. DD

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

cypress_log — 2006-04-28 12:47:10Z

Thanks, Rudy.
Do you know of any way to view the 1752 Nimmo Plat online?
Or in a book? Any intermarriage between your Burgess & the Scott family?
The occupation fits as his father and appears most of the family were shipwrights. William was executor along with brother John for father's will. Also based on assets William appears to be older than John. Especially interested in wife's names for either brother.
DD

Anyone researching Thomas Scott,Portsmouth d 1749?

cypress_log — 2006-04-24 09:11:21Z

Will written 9/25/1749, proved 10/20/1749. Large family.
Would like to correspond.

the old cemetery

spcnp — 2006-05-04 19:31:03Z

We have a relative that is buried at the "old cemetery" in or around Norfolk.
does anyone know where that is located?

Marriage look-up for Robert B. Parker, around 1920-1922

mmakin491 — 2007-01-31 19:23:14Z

Looking for marriage record for Robert Bentley Parker around 1920-1922 in Norfolk and also around 1928 to Carolyn Ann Wohlford.

According to 1930 census, Robert was married twice; first marriage resulted in a daughter, Mary; second marriage to Carolyn resulted in a son, Robert, Jr.

Thanks,
Michelle

smyth smith moseley thorowgood discovery 1600s

genealogy126126 — 2007-04-17 16:26:45Z

17 apr 2007
The brand new 3rd volume
!page 345 and 386 of Vol. 3 of 4th ed (vols. pub. Gen Pub Co 2004-2007) of
Adventurers of Purse and Person by John Frederick Dorman:

helped me discover a colonial mother's maiden name which I report at
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=moseley...
(if your surname of interest should be obvious if you click on the children lisrted there)
--Basically there is a whole new ancestry for descendants of that particular kin tree:
of surnames Moseley, Smyth, smith, Haynes, Land, Keeling, Moore, Hunter, Whitehurst, thorowgood
--because Margaret (Smith/Smyth) who married francis moseley 1726 Princess Anne Co VA
--she is now identified as daughter of Anne/Ann/Mary-Anne Throwgood who married on/bef 7 Apr 1705 in records Princess Anne Co VA to William Smith/Smyth son of Elizabeth Robinson and Dr. George Smith/Smyth whose probate was started 3 Sep 1707 in PRincess Anne Co VA deed bk 1: 495

The huge additional ancestry is on the Thorowgood side which goes back to early VA and England, and is posted at
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=AHN&db=moseley...
(I copy just a few of the generations here for your convenience without making this email too long):
Ahnentafel, Generation No. 1

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1. Margaret Margrett Smyth SMITH was born JAN 1705 in of,Princess Anne,VA,bef 1707, and died 13 APR 1768 in ,Princess Anne,VA. She was buried 15 APR 1768 in ,Princess Anne,VA. She was the daughter of 2. William Smyth SMITH and 3. Anne (Mary_Ann?) Ann THOROWGOOD. She married Edwin Jr. LAND ABT 1724 in probably,Princess Anne,VA. He was born ABT 1691 in of,Princess Anne,VA, and died BEF 3 MAR 1726 in MinuteBk 3: 247,Princess Anne,VA. She married Francis Maj. MOSELEY 1726 in Deed Bk 4: 84,Princess Anne,VA,Minute Bk 3: 247, son of John MOSELEY and Elizabeth Mrs._Axstell. He was born JUN 1702 in ,Princess Anne,VA, and died 2 NOV 1762 in Deed Bk 9: 133,Princess Anne,VA,&family"bible".

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2. William Smyth SMITH was born BEF 1678 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,or 1683/4, and died ABT DEC 1710 in Deed Bk 2: 66,Princess Anne,VA. He was the son of 4. George Dr. SMITH and 5. Elizabeth ROBINSON.

3. Anne (Mary_Ann?) Ann THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1691 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, and died BEF 1771 in ,,VA. She was the daughter of 6. John THOROWGOOD and 7. Ann Sarah? Sarah STRINGER.

Children of Anne (Mary_Ann?) Ann THOROWGOOD and William Smyth SMITH are: 1. i. Margaret Margrett Smyth SMITH was born JAN 1705 in of,Princess Anne,VA,bef 1707, and died 13 APR 1768 in ,Princess Anne,VA. She married Edwin Jr. LAND ABT 1724 in probably,Princess Anne,VA. He was born ABT 1691 in of,Princess Anne,VA, and died BEF 3 MAR 1726 in MinuteBk 3: 247,Princess Anne,VA. She married Francis Maj. MOSELEY 1726 in Deed Bk 4: 84,Princess Anne,VA,Minute Bk 3: 247, son of John MOSELEY and Elizabeth Mrs._Axstell. He was born JUN 1702 in ,Princess Anne,VA, and died 2 NOV 1762 in Deed Bk 9: 133,Princess Anne,VA,&family"bible".
ii. Elizabeth Smyth SMITH was born ABT 1707 in probably,,VA, and died AFT 7 SEP 1726 in MinuteBk 3: 263,Princess Anne,VA.
iii. Mary Smyth SMITH was born BEF 1710 in of,Princess Anne,VA. She married George? WISHART BEF 1749. He was born ABT 1705 in ,,,of VA, and died BEF 1766 in probably probate,Princess Anne,VA,DB 9: 670.

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4. George Dr. SMITH was born 1632 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,or 1652? 1662?, and died BEF 3 SEP 1707 in deed bk 1: 495,Princess Anne,VA. He was the son of 8. William Jr. SMYTH and 9. Mary widowOfBurroughs SOAMES.

5. Elizabeth ROBINSON was born ABT 1665 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA. She was the daughter of 10. William R. (Capt.) ROBINSON and 11. "aunt" TULLY.

Children of Elizabeth ROBINSON and George Dr. SMITH are: 2. i. William Smyth SMITH was born BEF 1678 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,or 1683/4, and died ABT DEC 1710 in Deed Bk 2: 66,Princess Anne,VA. He married Anne (Mary_Ann?) Ann THOROWGOOD BEF 7 APR 1705 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, daughter of John THOROWGOOD and Ann Sarah? Sarah STRINGER. She was born ABT 1691 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, and died BEF 1771 in ,,VA.
ii. Tully (Capt.) Smyth SMITH was born ABT 1684 in probably,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died 2 DEC 1723 in of,Princess Anne,VA,probably. He married Elizabeth. She was born ABT 1685 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA.
iii. George Jr. Smyth SMITH was born ABT 1690 in of,Princess Anne,VA. He married West ROBINSON. She was born ABT 1700 in of,Princess Anne,VA.
iv. John SMYTH was born ABT 1685/1700 in ,of Princess Anne,VA. He married Elizabeth ROBINSON. She was born ABT 1700 in ,of Princess Anne,VA.
v. Benoni SMYTH was born ABT 1685/1706 in ,of Princess Anne,VA. He married Sarah ROBINSON. She was born ABT 1700 in ,of Princess Anne,VA.
vi. William Smith SMYTH was born BEF 1678 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,or 1683/4, and died ABT DEC 1710 in Deed Bk 2: 66,Princess Anne,VA. He married Anne (Mary_Ann?) Ann THOROWGOOD BEF 7 APR 1705 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, daughter of John THOROWGOOD and Ann Sarah? Sarah STRINGER. She was born ABT 1691 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, and died BEF 1771 in ,,VA.

6. John THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1661 in of,Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 9 JAN 1701/1702 in Deed Bk 1: 312-3,Princess Anne,VA. He was the son of 12. Adam THOROWGOOD and 13. Frances YEARDLEY.

7. Ann Sarah? Sarah STRINGER was born ABT 1662 in probably of,Northampton,VA,of eastern shore, and died BEF 1695. She was the daughter of 14. John STRINGER.

Children of Ann Sarah? Sarah STRINGER and John THOROWGOOD are: 3. i. Anne (Mary_Ann?) Ann THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1691 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, and died BEF 1771 in ,,VA. She married William Smyth SMITH BEF 7 APR 1705 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, son of George Dr. SMITH and Elizabeth ROBINSON. He was born BEF 1678 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,or 1683/4, and died ABT DEC 1710 in Deed Bk 2: 66,Princess Anne,VA. She married father? of? Edwin_Land_Jr? LAND AFT 1710 in ,,,VA probably. He was born ABT 1680 in of,,,VA. She married William Smith SMYTH BEF 7 APR 1705 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, son of George Dr. SMITH and Elizabeth ROBINSON. He was born BEF 1678 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,or 1683/4, and died ABT DEC 1710 in Deed Bk 2: 66,Princess Anne,VA.
ii. Elizabeth THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1690 in probly either Co,Lower Norfolk,VA,Princess Anne, and died BEF 4 MAR 1711/1712 in ,Princess Anne,VA. She married William MOSELEY BEF 1 FEB 1709/1710 in record at,Princess Anne,VA, son of William Capt. MOSELEY and Blandinah Blandina POOLE. He was born BEF MAY 1688 in probably,Princess Anne,VA, and died BEF 7 JAN 1718/1719 in Minute Bk 3: 30,Princess Anne,VA.

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8. William Jr. SMYTH was born 1628 in born Englandprob,of Lower Norfolk,VA, and died AFT 1677 in ,Lower Norfolk,VA. He was the son of 16. William Sr. 1639_immigrant SMITH.

9. Mary widowOfBurroughs SOAMES was born ABT 1620 in ,,England,of LowerNorflkVA.

Child of Mary widowOfBurroughs SOAMES and William Jr. SMYTH is: 4. i. George Dr. SMITH was born 1632 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,or 1652? 1662?, and died BEF 3 SEP 1707 in deed bk 1: 495,Princess Anne,VA. He married Elizabeth ROBINSON BEF 16 APR 1695, daughter of William R. (Capt.) ROBINSON and "aunt" TULLY. She was born ABT 1665 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA.

10. William R. (Capt.) ROBINSON was born ABT 1632 in ,of Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF MAR 1695/1696 in probated at,Princess Anne,VA,D Bk 1: 118. He was the son of 20. (maybe_related?) ROBINSON.

11. "aunt" TULLY was born ABT 1640 in maybe,,,of Barbados/VA. She was the daughter of 22. (unknown_parent) TULLY.

Children of "aunt" TULLY and William R. (Capt.) ROBINSON are: i. Tully Capt. ROBINSON was born 1658 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA, and died 1723.
5. ii. Elizabeth ROBINSON was born ABT 1665 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA. She married George Dr. SMITH BEF 16 APR 1695, son of William Jr. SMYTH and Mary widowOfBurroughs SOAMES. He was born 1632 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,or 1652? 1662?, and died BEF 3 SEP 1707 in deed bk 1: 495,Princess Anne,VA.
iii. Mary ROBINSON was born ABT 1672 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,of VA, and died ABT 1696. She married Argall THOROWGOOD BEF 16 APR 1695 in Deed Bk 1: 118,Princess Anne,VA, son of Adam THOROWGOOD and Frances YEARDLEY. He was born AFT 1658 in of,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 7 MAY 1700 in Deed Bk 1: 247,Princess Anne,VA.

12. Adam THOROWGOOD was born AFT 1636 in ,,VA,probably, and died BEF 1 FEB 1685/1686 in Deed&Will 4: 217,Lower Norfolk,VA. He was the son of 24. Adam Sr. toVA1621"Charles THOROWGOOD and 25. Sarah OFFLEY.

13. Frances YEARDLEY was born ABT 1637 in ,Norfolk,England,(of Virginia), and died AFT 1685 in probably,,VA. She was the daughter of 26. Argall Col. YEARDLEY and 27. Frances KNIGHT.

Children of Frances YEARDLEY and Adam THOROWGOOD are: i. Argall THOROWGOOD was born AFT 1658 in of,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 7 MAY 1700 in Deed Bk 1: 247,Princess Anne,VA. He married Pembroke FOWLER BEF 2 MAR 1679/1680 in probably,Lower Norfolk,VA,or ca.1681, daughter of George FOWLER and Frances SIDNEY. She was born ABT 1664 in of,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 20 SEP 1692 in Order Book 1: 56,Princess Anne,VA. He married Mary ROBINSON BEF 16 APR 1695 in Deed Bk 1: 118,Princess Anne,VA, daughter of William R. (Capt.) ROBINSON and "aunt" TULLY. She was born ABT 1672 in probably,of Lower Norfolk,VA,of VA, and died ABT 1696. He married Anne CHURCH ABT 1697 in record found at,Princess Anne,VA, daughter of Richard CHURCH. She was born ABT JAN 1678 in of,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died 1743 in Deed Bk 6: 205,Princess Anne,VA.
6. ii. John THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1661 in of,Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 9 JAN 1701/1702 in Deed Bk 1: 312-3,Princess Anne,VA. He married Ann Sarah? Sarah STRINGER ABT 1679 in ,,VA, daughter of John STRINGER. She was born ABT 1662 in probably of,Northampton,VA,of eastern shore, and died BEF 1695. He married Margaret LAWSON 19 MAR 1694/1695 in ,Pr.Anne prob,VA, daughter of Anthony LAWSON and Mary GOOKIN. She was born ABT DEC 1674 in Lynhaven Par,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 19 NOV 1754 in Deed Bk 7: 661,Princess Anne,VA.
iii. Adam (Burgess_1702-6) THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1663 in probably,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 6 APR 1709 in Order Bk 1: 483,Princess Anne,VA,aft 6 Oct 1708. He married Mary SAYER ABT DEC 1699 in maybe,Princess Anne,VA, daughter of Francis SAYER and Martha. She was born ABT 1676 in probably,Lower Norfolk,VA,Princess Anne, and died BEF 7 MAY 1724 in Deeds&Will 4: 14,Princess Anne,VA,or aft 6Sep1727?.
iv. Francis of_MD THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1666 in ,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF APR 1716 in Deed Bk 1: 170,Beaufort,NC. He married Elizabeth (dtr_of_John &Sarah_[Keyser]) WHITE in probably,Somerset,MD. She was born 20 OCT 1674 in Pocomoke,Somerset,MD, and died BEF 6 SEP 1705 in ,,,spouse remarry. He married Ann Anne Dtr_of_Wm. BRITTINGHAM BEF 6 SEP 1705 in Deed Bk 1: 431,Princess Anne,VA. She was born ABT 1680 in of,Somerset,MD,by 1705 at least, and died AFT 6 MAR 1720/1721 in Old Will Bk: 3,Beaufort,NC.
v. Robert Capt. THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1669 in ,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 7 JAN 1702/1703 in Deed Bk 1: 351-2,Princess Anne,VA. He married Ann Mary Ann MOSELEY in ,,VA,bef 1700/01, daughter of Arthur MOSELEY and Sarah (not_Susana?) Joan HANCOCK. She was born ABT 1674 in probably,Norfolk,VA, and died ABT 1722. He married Dinah MASON, daughter of Lemuel MASON and Ann dtr_of_Henry SEWELL. She was born ABT 1674 in ,probably,VA, and died BEF 3 NOV 1713 in MinBk 2: 139-148,Princess Anne,VA.
vi. Rose widow_Lawson THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1672 in ,,VA, and died BEF 7 DEC 1709 in MinuteBk 2: 176,Princess Anne,VA. She married Thomas LAWSON, son of Anthony LAWSON and Ann WESTGATE? KEELING. He was born ABT 1665 in Lynhaven Par,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 4 OCT 1703 in deed from,Princess Anne,VA. She married Edward Col. MOSELEY DEC 1705 in Order Bk 1: 443,Princess Anne,VA, son of William MOSELEY and Mary GOOKIN. He was born ABT 1660/1661 in Lynhaven Parish,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 7 APR 1736 in Deed Bk 5: 59-60,Princess Anne,VA.

14. John STRINGER was born ABT 1635 in probably of,Northampton,VA,of eastern shore.

Children of John STRINGER are: 7. i. Ann Sarah? Sarah STRINGER was born ABT 1662 in probably of,Northampton,VA,of eastern shore, and died BEF 1695. She married John THOROWGOOD ABT 1679 in ,,VA, son of Adam THOROWGOOD and Frances YEARDLEY. He was born ABT 1661 in of,Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 9 JAN 1701/1702 in Deed Bk 1: 312-3,Princess Anne,VA.
ii. Frances Bertha STRINGER was born ABT 1665 in probably of,Northampton,VA,of eastern shore, and died BEF 1 FEB 1703/1704 in probably,Princess Anne,VA. She married Bartholomew TAYLOR. He was born ABT 1655 in possibly of,Northampton,VA, and died BEF 1692 in possibly of,Northampton,VA. She married Edward Col. MOSELEY BEF 18 SEP 1688 in ,,VA,Northampton Co?, son of William MOSELEY and Mary GOOKIN. He was born ABT 1660/1661 in Lynhaven Parish,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 7 APR 1736 in Deed Bk 5: 59-60,Princess Anne,VA.

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16. William Sr. 1639_immigrant SMITH was born ABT 1600 in of,Lower Norfolk,VA.

Child of William Sr. 1639_immigrant SMITH is: 8. i. William Jr. SMYTH was born 1628 in born Englandprob,of Lower Norfolk,VA, and died AFT 1677 in ,Lower Norfolk,VA. He married Mary widowOfBurroughs SOAMES 1653 in probably,Lower Norfolk,VA. She was born ABT 1620 in ,,England,of LowerNorflkVA.

20. (maybe_related?) ROBINSON was born ABT 1650 in maybe,,,of VA. He was the son of 40. Humphrey or_Robbeson ROBINSON and 41. Susannah (alias_Moseley) BLACKMORE.

Child of (maybe_related?) ROBINSON is: 10. i. William R. (Capt.) ROBINSON was born ABT 1632 in ,of Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF MAR 1695/1696 in probated at,Princess Anne,VA,D Bk 1: 118. He married "aunt" TULLY in ,,,pure?speculation, daughter of (unknown_parent) TULLY. She was born ABT 1640 in maybe,,,of Barbados/VA.

22. (unknown_parent) TULLY was born ABT 1560 in ,,,Europe maybe.

Children of (unknown_parent) TULLY are: i. TULLY was born ABT 1600 in ,of Accomack area,VA,b. Barbados?.
11. ii. "aunt" TULLY was born ABT 1640 in maybe,,,of Barbados/VA. She married William R. (Capt.) ROBINSON in ,,,pure?speculation, son of (maybe_related?) ROBINSON. He was born ABT 1632 in ,of Lower Norfolk,VA, and died BEF MAR 1695/1696 in probated at,Princess Anne,VA,D Bk 1: 118.
iii. Elizabeth TULLY was born ABT 1635 in maybe,,,of Barbados/VA, and died 1694/1695 in probated DB1: 30,Princess Anne,VA,d. Barbados. She married HORBIN. He was born ABT 1625 in maybe,,,of Barbados/VA.

24. Adam Sr. toVA1621"Charles THOROWGOOD was born 1603 in Grimston,Norfolk,England,dad was vicar, was christened 14 JUL 1603 in StBotolfGrimston,Norfolk,England, and died BEF 27 APR 1640 in Quarter Court,James City,VA,of Norfolk Co.. He was buried in Lynnhaven Church,Lower Norfolk,VA.

25. Sarah OFFLEY was born BEF 16 AUG 1609 in of,,London,England, was christened 16 APR 1609 in StBenet Grace Ch,,London,England, and died AUG 1657 in VaHist&Bio 2:417,Lower Norfolk,VA. She was buried in Virginia Beach,Princess Anne,VA,Lynnhaven Church. She was the daughter of 50. Robert OFFLEY and 51. Anne OSBORNE.

Children of Sarah OFFLEY and Adam Sr. toVA1621"Charles THOROWGOOD are: i. Anne THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1630 in of,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died AFT OCT 1686 in Deed Bk 5: 101,Charles,MD. She married Job CHANDLER BEF 29 MAY 1649 in DeedWill B: 116a,Norfolk,VA. He was born ABT 1620 in of,Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 1661 in of,Norfolk,VA. She married Gerard FOWKE ABT 1661 in ,,VA. He was born ABT 1630 in of,Norfolk,VA, and died BEF 30 OCT 1669 in ,Lower Norfolk,VA.
12. ii. Adam THOROWGOOD was born AFT 1636 in ,,VA,probably, and died BEF 1 FEB 1685/1686 in Deed&Will 4: 217,Lower Norfolk,VA. He married Frances YEARDLEY in probably,,VA, daughter of Argall Col. YEARDLEY and Frances KNIGHT. She was born ABT 1637 in ,Norfolk,England,(of Virginia), and died AFT 1685 in probably,,VA.
iii. Sarah THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1630 in probably,Lower Norfolk,VA. She married Simon OVERZEE. He was born ABT 1620 in ,London,England,of Dutch parents, and died BEF 18 DEC 1660 in probated in,,MD.
iv. Elizabeth THOROWGOOD was born ABT 1630 in ,Lower Norfolk,VA, and died AFT 5 MAY 1670 in DeedWill 7-8: 17,Northampton,VA. She married John Capt. MICHAEL. He was born ABT 1620 in of Graft,,Holland,of NorthamptonVA, and died BEF 28 JAN 1678/1679 in DeedWil10:336-41,Northampton,VA.

26. Argall Col. YEARDLEY was born ABT DEC 1616 in probably,James City,VA, and died BEF 29 OCT 1655 in WillDeed5:117-19,Northampton,VA. He was the son of 52. George YEARDLEY and 53. Temperance FLOWERDEW.

27. Frances KNIGHT was born ABT 1618 in ofStGilesofField,London,England, and died 1648 in ,,VA.

Child of Frances KNIGHT and Argall Col. YEARDLEY is: 13. i. Frances YEARDLEY was born ABT 1637 in ,Norfolk,England,(of Virginia), and died AFT 1685 in probably,,VA. She married Adam THOROWGOOD in probably,,VA, son of Adam Sr. toVA1621"Charles THOROWGOOD and Sarah OFFLEY. He was born AFT 1636 in ,,VA,probably, and died BEF 1 FEB 1685/1686 in Deed&Will 4: 217,Lower Norfolk,VA.

---Warren Forsythe, compiler of database moseley1 at http://wc.rootsweb.com

smyth smith moseley thorowgood discovery 1600s

genealogy126126 — 2007-04-17 16:26:26Z

David Osheal and John Osheal of Norfolk County, Va

DavidBunton44 — 2006-08-03 20:34:59Z

Re: David Osheal and John Osheal of Norfolk County, Va

DavidBunton44 — 2006-08-03 20:34:59Z

Hi Tommy
Thanks so much for the quick response. The deed patent you posted for my ancestor Daniel, was one of his first parcels, so I have estimated his age as about 21 in the year 1743, although he could have been a little older.
Daniel also got land in Granville County, NC which he lost, apparently from a series of lawsuits. Too bad the Nansemond County, VA records were lost, but I have found the Osheal name in several locations.
I appreciate your help! Let me know if I can help you, and will be glad to.
Cordially yours
David T Bunton

Re: David Osheal and John Osheal of Norfolk County, Va

DavidBunton44 — 2006-08-03 20:34:59Z

William Oldham or Odom

jeannie063 — 2007-01-07 21:54:45Z

Does anyone have or know of the cemetery that William Oldham or Odom is buried at? Have him b 1610 Ireland d 16 February 1662 Norfolk County, Va.
children:
Richard b 1644
Ellen b abt 1628
William b abt 1630

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

jeannie063 — 2007-01-07 21:51:23Z

Would like a copy of this book.

Thank you,
Jean Carter

NORFOLK CITY FARM

tldavis191 — 2007-02-03 02:08:01Z

Does anyone know what the NORFOLK CITY FARM was during 1946....

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

farmsnarly111 — 2006-05-20 05:55:11Z

I would be pleased to have a copy of your work also. I have just started researching my Powell family from Isle of Wight. Your information will be sincerely appreciated!

Re: Norfolk marriage records

Rita_Nies — 2007-02-25 23:27:37Z

Barbara, Thank you so very much. Ah, but I am in Florida and the last time I was in Norfolk was in 1980 when we buried my father. Don't expect to be there any time in the near future. Gratefully, Rita

Re: Norfolk marriage records

Rita_Nies — 2007-02-25 03:21:32Z

You have been very helpful to others, so maybe you can help me. I am very confused by the City vs. County situation. I was born in Norfolk, grew up in Princess County, but left the area as a senior in high school (1948). My query: My grandmother, Laura Ann (Smith) Joseph married Maurice Napoleon Girouard. She was living in Portsmouth and he was stationed at the Naval Operating Base in Norfolk. Time: Between April 1930 and May 1940. In the 1930 census she is listed as married, but her husband is not living with her possibly on shipboard). In May 1940 she applied for her Social Security card with the surname Girouard. Sorry to be so longwinded, but these are my only clues. Thank you for any help you can give me. Rita Nies

Re: Norfolk marriage records

Rita_Nies — 2007-03-10 22:28:58Z

Hi Barbara, Thank you for the update. I wish you luck with your surgery and hope for a speedy and complete recovery. Rita

Re: Norfolk marriage records

Rita_Nies — 2007-02-25 20:13:20Z

Actually, the one in Portsmouth is the correct one. She was, in fact 6 years older than Girouard. The daughter, my mother and her only child, is recently married but still living there while her husband works out of town. I verified the address with documents I have in my possession because of inaccuracies in the listing. I suspect that she was not the source of the information. Mr. Joseph is apparently still living, as she is shown as married. He is Navy but I have been unable to find him in the 1930 census. He was assigned to the Arizona in 1920 and it is in the Shipyard in 1930. I am looking both for Joseph Harry Joseph's death date and for the Girouard marriage date. The marriage date seems to be the best bet. With one, I have a better window for the other. The two reference points, as mentioned in my first post, are the 1930 census showing her married and not widowed, and the SS application with the new husband's surname. She had really bad luck with husbands, being widowed no fewer than 4 times. In all of the records I have found (all but this one) she uses her previous married name rather than her maiden name.

If you can find the marriage record in the index, I would be greatly appreciative. Most states have an index of some sort online, but I have been unable to find one for this period for Virginia. This may be a Catholic marriage, as that was his faith. Time is not a factor. I am patient.

Thank you very much for trying, whenever. Even a 'no listing found' would help.

Gratefully, Rita

Re: NORFOLK CITY FARM

s_yates195 — 2007-02-04 14:00:59Z

I believe the Norfolk City Farm was a minimum security facility for non-violent criminals. I know that it was located on the property that is now the campus of Lake Taylor Schools on Kempsville Rd. They grew vegetables for the prisoners' meals and may have had some kind of trade school on the property. It was moved to Chesapeake (probably in 1963 when the city of Norfolk acquired that portion of Norfolk Co.) and is now called St. Brides Correctional Facility.
A friend of my family was employed there as a Butcher. His family lived in a small house on the property.
Hope this helps.

Re: Harry B. Browne and wife Fannie Langhorn of Portsmouth VA

BIGJIM123 — 2006-06-01 20:20:01Z

1880 CENSUS-PORTHSMOUTH,VA
SAMUEL V BROWNE-42 YRS. WATCHMAN VA VA
SON-CLAIRBORE-13
BELLE-12
GRACE-10
HARRY B -8
CLARINE-6
YATES N -MOTHER-80 YRS.
NO RELATION. JUST TRYING TO HELP.

Re: Harry B. Browne and wife Fannie Langhorn of Portsmouth VA

BIGJIM123 — 2006-06-01 20:20:01Z

1910 CENSUS PORTSMOUTH,VA
HARRY B BROWNE-37
FANNIE L -30
FRANCES C-NR
SAMUEL-NR
SISTER-IN-LAW-JULIA W LANGHORNE

SOCIAL SECURITY INDEX
HARRY BROWN-BORN JUNE 16,1872-DEATH-SEP 15,1969 PORTSMOUTH,VA

Re: Norfolk marriage records

Yamel861 — 2007-02-25 16:46:07Z

Bill, have you read the post from bstraw in 2004. She/he gives you all the info on your ancestors. The marriage record is in Norfolk "City", not to be confused with old Norfolk "County". Old Norfolk County is now the City of Chesapeake. The address for the Circuit Court in Norfolk City is 100 St. Paul's Boulevard, Norfolk, VA. There is probably a fee for copies. I'm sure they will advise.

Re: Sparrow family of Norfolk VA

gailswain68 — 2006-12-31 21:09:44Z

China Grove Plantation is in our local paper today after being Restored. The Sparrow's begin with Henry Sparrow in Charles City County marrying Elizabeth Tucker which is in our Nelson Family Bible printed in England in 1744. William Smith Sparrow built China Grove when he married his first wife about 1802. He later married Henrietta Nelson daughter of Col. Joseph Nelson of Craven Co. now Pamlico Co. Col. Joseph and William Smith Sparrow owned the Beard's Creek Mills, pronounced Baird's Creek. I know where the mills were and on a clear day you can see where the grist mill was and the lumber mill further back on Beard's Creek now named Baird's Creek. Col. Joseph Nelson sold Wm Smith Sparrow the 1700 acres of land on which he build China Grove Plantation. All of this is in my book published in 2004. And there is a direct Sparrow descendant if you would like to get in touch with me I will give you her address.
Gail Swain gswain@earthlink.net

Thomas Godbey/Godby/Godbee

Hjgbey — 2006-06-13 15:46:09Z

I am trying to find a will for Thomas Godbywho died around 1686 in Norfolk County. I have been told his will "was proved" Feb. 21, 1686. I was also told he was in Lower Norfolk County. I'm not familiar with the difference.
Can anyone help? Thank you.

Re: Chesapeake Cemeteries

StephenAFisher — 2006-12-03 14:22:44Z

I am Chairman of Churchland Baptist Church Cemetery. Our Cemetery dates back to the early 1800's. The Church itself was goes back to 1783 when it started out as Shoulder Hill Baptist. I am also the Chairman of the Church History Committee and History Room. Let me know if I can help.

Steve

Re: Gene Williams email address

buchanan55 — 2006-11-21 20:09:48Z

Thanks so much Carol! Hopefully I can get thru to Mr. Williams and get some answers. Dorothy

Oak Grove Cemetery

olebob186 — 2006-06-05 18:33:26Z

Does anyone have burial listings for Oak Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth? I'm trying to confiirm the burial place of John S. Banks who died in the early 1940s. Thought to have been buried in Oak Grove Cemetery

Re: Norfolk marriage records

MarySchmertz — 2006-06-03 22:00:21Z

Anytime will be fine. Thanks so much for the offer. If I can check anything out at the State Library of Ohio for you, please let me know!

Re: Norfolk marriage records

MarySchmertz — 2006-06-03 22:00:21Z

Thank you so much! Miles Myers and Elizabeth Ann Lichliter were my grandparents. Did you get these records at the State Library of Virginia?

Re: Norfolk marriage records

MarySchmertz — 2006-06-03 22:00:21Z

You are too kind. I'll email you directly about making a copy.

My grandfather was born in Barkeyville, a small town in Venango County, PA. What I was most curious about was the date of their marriage. My grandmother died when my mother (an only child) was six, and my grandfather forbade anyone to talk about her, so none of my living relatives knew exactly when they were married. You have filled in a missing piece of the puzzle. Thank you again.

St Mary’s Female Academy and Orphan Asylum in the city of Norfolk

monument — 2007-03-05 15:36:28Z

This Catholic Orphanage for girls was right downtown from about 1850 well into the 20th century. It is now long gone, and I am trying to find enrollment records, or any related records, especially for the period 1905 thru 1915. Looking for info on Mildred Moore, 1899-1972 of Wilson, NC, who was an "inmate" at the orphanage during that period.

Norfolk marriage records

BillSchmertz — 2006-06-03 22:17:58Z

I found some online information that indicates my grandparents, Miles Elias Myers and Elizabeth Ann Lichliter, were married in Norfolk around 1920. (The info is in a database created by someone I don't know.) Does anybody know how to get a copy of their marriage license/certificate? Thanks for any help.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

BillSchmertz — 2006-06-03 22:17:58Z

Thanks so much for your reply. I am looking for the marriage record for Miles Elias Myers and Elizabeth Ann Lichliter. They were married sometime between 1920 and 1923, I think. They appear in two posted family trees that report that they were married in Norfolk. Unfortunately this is all the information I have.

James Lovegrove and Mary Susan Parker Lovegrove

jeanlovegrove48 — 2006-08-30 12:45:22Z

Seeking descendents of James and Mary Lovegrove.

James born in Scotland Neck,NC & Mary born in Windsor, NC Both buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth along with daughter Pearl

Children:
Claude Lovegrove
Raymond Lovegrove
Ebner or Wesley Lovegrove
Pearl E. Lovegrove ( died at 11)
Virginia Lovegrove

Anyone related to this family, please contact me.
I have info on James Lovegrove's NC families.
Thanks,
Jean Lovegrove

Help Find Marriage -Graves and Kempton

jwj5021 — 2006-09-01 18:36:20Z

I'm trying to find the place and date of marriage for John W. Graves (TN) and Lillian Kempton (NY). They would have married probably in late 1904. I've been told they married in Elizabeth City. If anyone had access to marriage records, I certainly would appreciate a look-up.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

tomthompson53 — 2007-04-14 00:10:18Z

Sharon,

I'll bet that Robert & Ann Billups were siblings.

Robert Billups that married Louisa Wynn 1810. We know Louisa Wynn was born 1791.
My Laura Virginia_____Thompson born June 15,1812 Norfolk, Virginia. Died 1892 Baltimore, MD.

Ann Billups born Jan 29, 1800 Norfolk, VA.
Married March 26, 1821 to Christopher Wynn.
She would have been 20.

Robert Billups who married Louisa Wynn 1810. If he was born 1791 as she was he would have been 9 years old at the time of Ann's birth in 1800.

Their father could have been "The Robert Billups" listed as father on Ann's marriage record. He might have been born about 1770, he would be 21 when Robert was born in 1791, 30 years old when Ann was born Jan. 29,1800, age 42 in June 15,1812 when my Laura Virginia___ was born.

Laura Virginia married Mr. Thompson about 1832 they lived in Baltimore, MD. Where she died 1892.
Would you have any information on Ann's father Robert Billups of Norfolk born about 1770 married about 1791?
Thanks.
Tom Thompson
Florida.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

tomthompson53 — 2007-04-13 11:30:47Z

Hi Barbara,
Where would I search for a copy of this and what would it include? Searching for parent's of Ann Billups. or is there another premarriage information that would include parental information? What is listed on marriage bonds from that time 1831?

Virginia Vital Records # 1, 1600s - 1800s Marriage Records & Bonds of Norfolk County, Virginia, Page 402

Christopher Wynn & Ann Billups married March 27, 1831.

Both later moved to Baltimore City, Maryland raised a family and died there 1883.

Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom Thompson
In Florida.

William and Allie Johnson

Joharco5557 — 2006-07-05 14:05:57Z

I am looking for any information on my grandparents. My grandfather was a Trolley car conductor in Portsmouth. They had two children, James Wilbur and Virginia. He left when they were young and my grandmother died when my Father was 10. William died in 1962 and we have no idea when my grandmother when she was born or where she is buried. Any help would be appreciated.

Marriage record

PatsyVA — 2006-09-03 19:31:33Z

Will someone send me an address to request a record of a marriage in Portsmouth, VA, Sep 04, 1911? Is there a published book? I tried Contact Us on the Portsmouth City site. Any help would be appreciated.

ALLEN OSTRANDER GATLING

vascellaro — 2007-01-25 15:46:42Z

Looking for information on Sylvester Rufus Allen.
He married Faith Wilbur Ostrander b 1883, had children Teresa May b c1905 who went to live in NY, Luther L b c1904, Richard C. b c1906.

Faith married in 1916 in Norfolk John O Gatling, had daus Carolyn & Marion. Her sons with Sylvester are living with her and John, Teresa is in NY.

Faith's parents were Abram Cline and Harriet Louise Ostrander of Rennselear Co, NY. They are in Norfolk by 1900 on.

There are marriages into the Barney Lee Henderson family.

Thanks for any help,
Peigi

1712 Will of John Fulcher

artis1790 — 2006-06-17 05:13:02Z

640 acres were given to 15 slaves in the 1712 will of John Fulcher. Does anyone know where and what occupies the land at the present time.

Joel Sikes/Sykes 1730 to 1780

JimSykes113 — 2006-10-03 01:19:50Z

Does anyone know where I might be able to locate any informtion on the Joel Sikes/Sykes who was shown in the tax records for Norfolk County, VA in 1750 to 1780.
All help appreciated.
Jim Sykes

Re: Sparrow family of Norfolk VA

Rudy_Burgess — 2006-12-02 14:19:42Z

Norfolk County Will Book 1710 - 1753 references Elizabeth Sparrow witnessing verbal will of Mrs. Sarah Langley on Jan. 21, 1743.

Re: Sparrow family of Norfolk VA

Rudy_Burgess — 2006-12-02 14:12:59Z

Norfolk County Will Book 1710 - 1753 lists Richard Sparrow, date (torn); Wife - Sarah, Sons - Thomas (receives house & land) & Rodham (receives gun, sword & case of bottles), Daughter - Sarah (receives one negro girl call Racheel & Japan case of bottles). Also, George Sparrow witnessed will of William Nichalson in 1728. Hope this helps!

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

Rudy_Burgess — 2006-11-28 00:21:01Z

John Manning, Sr. lists in will: Wife-Sarah; Sons-Joseph, Executor of will, receives plantation of about 100 acres where he now lives (adult) plus 100 more acres where Father lives upon wife's death; William receives plantation of about 60 acres where he now lives (adult); Thomas receives about 40 acres. Will book did not list any Casey or Crafts surnames. Let me know if you find any Burgess's in you search of Norfolk County prior to 1790.

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

Rudy_Burgess — 2006-05-01 01:50:04Z

Dudley,
Don't know of any intermarraige of the Scott line into the Burgess lineage in the 1700's. Feel free to forward your address to me at Handsmrb@aol.com, and I will send you a copy of the 1752 Plat of Nimmo with list of landowners, as surveyed by Gershwin Nimmo, the orginal surveyor of Portsmouth Town.

Re: Anyone researching Thomas Scott, Portsmouth d 1749?

Rudy_Burgess — 2006-04-27 01:40:25Z

William Scott was listed as an early Portsmouth landowner based upon the 1752 Plat of Nimmo for the township. William owned the deed for Lot 39 and is listed as a ship carpenter. My 5th ggranduncle, Nathaniel Burgess, was William's next door neighbor.

Elizabeth River Parish, < 1785

Rudy_Burgess — 2006-03-28 16:10:05Z

Searching for church member/cemetary records from the Elizabeth River Parish prior to 1785.

Re: Joseph Henry Haslett (Hayslette) death records

2006-03-27 15:10:19Z

1. was he alive in 1910? was he listed on census?
2. was he alive in 1920? was he listed on census?
3. was he alive in 1930? was he listed on census?
4. have you checked the city directories to narrow down when he died? aka the year he disappears from city directory, is certainly a good guess that he died within a 2yr span.
5. have you checked cemetery records?
6. have you checked www.vitalrec.com/va.html?
7. have you looked in newspaper microfilm?
just a few suggestions,
Kristina

Re: Marriage record ADDRESSES

2006-03-27 15:05:14Z

1. WWW.VITALREC.COM/VA.HTML
2. CITY OF PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT.
P.O BOX
PORTSMOUTH VA 23705
AND I WOULD WRITE TO NORFOLK TO
3. NORFOLK COUNTY MARIAGE RECOURDS
811 E CITY HALL AVE NORFOLK VA 23510-2717
ALSO TRY
http://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/
AND DON'T FORGET THE NEWSPAPER CITY DIRECTORIES AND CEMETERY RECORDS TOO!
kristina

HIGGINS m. Hurst

2006-03-11 22:05:43Z

I have a Mary Theresa HIGGINS who married bef. 1910, Thomas Jackson Hurst b. 1888. Need more Hurst data. Tom's father, Wm. Edward, is buried in Cedar Grove Cem., but some of Tom's children are buried in Portsmouth Catholic Cem.
Thanks,
Brooke

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

2006-03-11 21:26:08Z

Hi,
If you still have any copies, I'd love one:leostar7@lycos.com

Also, I have Peter Powell married to Jane Eliza Jackson 19 February 1846. I am most interested in Jackson. If you have any Jackson info., would like to hear. Most buried Oak Grove & Olive Branch.

Thanks,
Brooke

Descendants of Peter Powell

1 Peter Powell 1828 - 1897
..+Jane Eliza Jackson 1830 - 1914
.....2 Herbert Rosecrans Powell 1862 - 1898
.....2 Maud Powell 1866 -
.....2 Edward Powell 1868 -
.....2 Charlott Powell 1870 -
.....2 Caroline Oswald Leigh Powell 1874 - 1948
.........+James Munroe Butt Eaton 1879 - 1960
............3 Charlotte Eaton 1905 - 1996
................+Blotz
............3 Margaret Jackson Eaton 1907 - 1983
................+Alexander Taylor Mayo 1906 - 1983
..................4 Alexandra (Sandra) Leigh Mayo 1940 -
.......................+Terry P. Yarbrough
..................4 Alexander Taylor Mayo, Jr. 1943 -
......................+Nancy Catlett
............3 James Powell Eaton 1909 - 2000
................+Lucille Tinder
...................4 Cheryl Eaton 1943 -

OBIT. for LEARY buried Catholic Cem.

2006-03-11 03:32:44Z

Hi,
Would love obit. of Alfred LEARY who was buried in 1982 in the Portsmouth Catholic Cemetery in the Barber-Hurst-Leary Plot.

Thanks,
Brooke

Re: St. Brides Parish RECORDS AVAIL

2006-03-05 21:22:32Z

OK, I COPIED 60 pages of st. brides history,
email me and tell me what specifically you are looking for.
frmrnyr@aol.com
kristina

Re: Early Birth Records answers & and a question for fred

2006-03-04 11:28:44Z

Thank you for this informtation and the offer to do look-ups. Now that I know where the information is I can get a relative in Suffolk to do the look-ups.
Fred

Re: St Brides, just a little history for you

2006-03-04 00:46:13Z

OLD CHURCHES, MINISTERS AND FAMILIES OF VIRGINIA. BY MEAD
VOL. 1 PAGE 272,279

IN THE YEAR 1761 THE PARISH OF ELIZABETH RIVER, COVERING ALL OF NORFOLK, WAS DIVIDED INTO 3, PORTSMOUTH, ST. BRIDES AND ELIZABETH RIVER.

OF THE POSITION,LINES, AND BOUNDARIES OF THIS WE HAVE NO ACCURATE IDEA, BUT MUST REFER OUR READERS TO THE DELINEATION OF IT IN THE ACT OF ASSEMBLY, IN 1761, WHICH CARVED IT OUT OF ELIZABETH RIVER PARISH. (SEE HENNINGS STATUES, 1761) HAVING NO LIST OF CLERGY FROM 1758-1773, WE MUST BEGIN WITH 1773, WHEN AS WELL IN 1774, WE FIND REV. JAMES PASTEUR IT'S MINISTER. IN THE YEAR 1776, THE REV. EMANUEL JONES, JR BECOMES THE MINISTER. HOW LONG HE MAY HAVE CONTINUED IT IS NOT KNOWN. WE KNOW NOTHING MORE OF THIS PARISH UNTIL THE YEAR 1787, AFTER THE REVOLUTION, WHEN THE REV. NEEDLER ROBINSON APPEARS ON THE LIST FOR ONE YEAR AND ONE ONLY AS MINISTER OF ST. BRIDES PARISH. WE PRESUME HE WAS THE LAST OF HER MINISTERS. WHICH OF THE OLD CHURCHES WERE EMBRACED WITHIN HER BOUNDS I KNOW NOT, NOR WHETHER SHE ERECTED ANY NEW ONES.
hope it helps,
kristina

Re: St. Brides Parish info

2006-03-04 00:44:43Z

Re: St. Brides Parish--- i found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-03-04 00:43:30Z

Early Birth Records answers & and a question for fred

2006-03-04 00:29:35Z

1. There are Birth Records around 1600 in the norfolk court house (these are FEW AND FAR BETWEEN) BUT it's a you have to go there in person to get to them. Last time I looked the DAR was working on them. AND there are some in chesapeake (these are the lower norfolk county recs) and again it's a you have to go there yourself to view.
2. Where were these wills for hagen that you were looking for? you did not give specifics on your postings. I can't do a search if i don't know when and where i'm looking for and i would need a full name and possible dates.
3. norfolk kirn public library is a GREAT source for records!
thanks
kristina

Re: St. Brides Parish small tidbit

2006-03-04 00:21:10Z

i'm going thru a book of cemetery inscriptions by the norfolk county historical society of chesapeake va interment book
maybe it will help, i don't know.

and there is one listing of 4 graves it says

"Near the prison farm at st. brides"

j.j. berry son of john and sarah berry
died dec 27 1882
age 21 years 10 mos. 1 day

next
luvenia b. bell 1854-1877

next
joseph hutchins
born jan 28 1821 died dec 3 1899

next
caroline hutchings wife of j.e. hutchings
born sept 3 1827 died aug 31 1894

Re: "The Old Peach Orchard"

2006-02-21 11:02:51Z

Hello Claudia,

Came across this marriage record at familysearch.org

Ann Golt married Joshua Haynes
23 Dec. 1789
Norfolk, Virginia.
Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom Thompson
In Florida

Re: Edward Rutland, d 1652, Norfolk Co

2006-02-05 14:52:38Z

I have a suggestion. Google "Elizabeth Wingo". She published several books re: old Norfolk County records and may have covered old wills. I think her books can still be bought.

Edward Rutland, d 1652, Norfolk Co

2006-02-05 02:08:47Z

I found the following information on Ancestry.

Name: Edward Rutland
Date: Dec 13, 1652
Location: Norfolk Co., VA
Notes: This probate record was extracted from microfilmed copies of the original Will Book.
Description: Mentioned
Book date: C-36
Prove date: 1652

Is there anyone who could look this will up for me? I need the names of his heirs.

Thanks so much
Loretta in Monticello, MS

Need obit Please

2006-02-04 02:46:18Z

Hi if any one can help get a obit I would appricate it.. the date was Jan 5-6 2002 in Norfolk Va. the name was Stephen B Quick. Thank you. you can email me at

wonder_30@hotmail.com

Melissa

Cemetery on Bainbridge Blvd.

2006-01-25 15:59:17Z

I have been to the cemetery you mentioned and took down all the inscriptions and then complained to the City of Chesapeake for letting this cemetery get in the condition it was in. I learned in my search that this is a black cemetery but I found many old tombstones. I doubt some of the stones are there now since this was about 15 years ago I did this. Feel free to e-mail me if you need more. Good luck. Joliene Byrd Clark.

Fred L. SAUNDERS from Portsmouth

2006-01-20 22:29:35Z

Wondering if anyone who is researching SAUNDERS has a missing Fred L. Saunders who was born 23 Aug. 1885. He said he was born/lived in Portsmouth, VA as a child. He ended up in Chester Co., PA for many years. I met him in 1956 and he lived there till he died in March 1979. We always felt he was hiding something, would not talk about his life in VA, and think he had once gotten in trouble with the law or he thought he had. We may never know. He did say he helped build the Panama Canal!
Brooke

Re: Gene Williams email address

2006-01-17 00:03:29Z

I emailed Gene Williams alot of genealogy information months ago ( at least six months ) and it has yet to be posted. I emailed him and he wrote back saying he had been out of town and maintains the website as a hobby. I was and still am disapointed in the timeframe that it takes to get something put on the website. I originally found his link through the Currituck Co. site that I frequent often for other ancestors in my family. Maybe 2006 will be a better year for the Norfolk Co. site.

Re: Johnson Family of Norfolk Co., VA

2006-01-14 05:31:23Z

Hi Faye,
I am not sure if there is a connection or not. I have not done any further research on the Seymour line. Wish I had a connection for both of us. :-)
Lea

Re: EARLY BIRTH RECORDS

2005-12-09 11:45:35Z

Barbara,
I have looked at the on-line listings of the Library of Virginia and found two interesting items. Under Index of Wills and Administrations for the Period to 1800 the surnames HAGEN and HAGENS are mentioned. These same names are mentioned under VA Colonial Records Project. These could be the same information listed under two headings.

I don't need the entire record but am most interested in the names mentioned in these documents so I can compare them with what I have for a possible connection. I would also like the Book/page number or Reel/page number for future reference.

Thanks for your help.
Fred

Re: EARLY BIRTH RECORDS

2005-12-07 20:46:47Z

Barbara,
Thank you for this information and thank you for the offer of look-ups. If I find anything of interest I will get back in touch with you.
Fred

Simcoe/Gaines Family

2005-12-16 21:22:54Z

Searching for info about Lucille Simcoe, dau of Walter Taylor Simcoe Jr., who possibly married a Gaines(surname).

Re: BRODIE: 1631-1800+ Norfolk Co & vicinity. More info, anyone?

2005-12-09 23:34:45Z

Hi, Rae Jean--Thanks for responding with this info. I did have this info, but I am intrigued that you may know of other related info.

Do you happen to have anything on a Charles D Brodie who married 23 Dec 1820 in Norfolk/Portsmouth VA area to Lucretia Jolliff ? I don't know how this Charles D Brodie fits into mine except a mention that he is a nephew of an earlier generation David Brodie sea captain.

See my separate response to your query on Blackston in the 4 references I have.

Fred

Re: EARLY BIRTH RECORDS

2005-12-04 01:04:00Z

Hi brenda; Thanks so much for the info. The one i am looking for was b. 1819............ jackie

Schryver

2005-11-14 04:11:28Z

I am looking for any information on the Schryver family from the Norfolk area. Particulary a Fred Ray, born 1931. Also, where I can find birth records from that time period.

Thanks
Lorelei Redmond

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

2005-10-24 03:31:31Z

Just came across your offer of a copy of this information. If still available, please send me a copy. Thanks very much in advance.

GOLD & MYERS

2005-10-19 20:53:12Z

Greetings all:

1794 Captain Gold commanded the Schooner, "President"' owned by Moses Myers of Norfolk.Sailed from Norfolk to Baltimore.

Oliver Gold
Son's:
Capt. Paul Gold 1771-1839. Wife's name Sarah.
Capt. Joseph Gold 1781-1838 commanded, Privateer Burrows
Capt. Peter Gold all had their homes in Baltimore except the father Oliver Gold and wife Martha lived in Wilmington, New Castle, DE.
Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom Thompson
In Florida.

Re: Patrick Henry Nichols

2005-09-26 05:52:55Z

Could you tell me more about the church that burned? Such as when it burned, where it was located where it would be located today, and if any records exist...how I can access them.
ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dennis

Re: Patrick Henry Nichols

2005-09-24 13:10:46Z

Ann, I enjoyed meeting with you at the library and regret I have no other data than you except that Martha Booth was Josiah I's second wife. His first wife, Elizabeth Smith, is buried near Good Hope Cemetery on a private estate. If we can find who inherited her family Bible we may be able to get some clues on the parents of Josiah I as well as Elizabeth Smith since the St Bride's Parish church in that area burned. I'll stay in touch. Thanks again, Margaret Barnes Stroud

EARLY BIRTH RECORDS

2005-09-24 03:33:09Z

LOOKING FOR INFO., ON HOW TO FIND 1819 BIRTH RECORD FROM VA, AREA... ANDREW JACKSON BRYANT B. OCT.1819 VA. THANKS JACKIE

Re: Norfolk County Orphanages or Children's Homes

2005-10-09 01:33:44Z

Have you tried the 1910 city directory?

John Henry LEWIS b. 08/1835-VA need lokup-wife's "maiden name

2005-10-07 20:12:23Z

John Henry LEWIS b. 08/1835 in VA married a Mary F. UNKNOWN in VA @1858. John lived in Portsouth VA. in 1861-where he enlisted with the CONFEDERACY.
John died at Walter Reed AMC- DC March 26, 1917.

He had a son named John M. LEWIS who was my GreatGrandfth dec'd in DC.
I would like to know Mary F. LEWIS' "maiden name.
Thankyou.

James Samuel Lambert

2005-09-04 15:43:18Z

I am looking for my g-grandfathers family. He was born 1862 supposedly in the Lamberts Point area although I have found some maybes in Elizabeth River Parish and Tanners Creek area. His mother was Susan Cooper from what I am told. Both of his parents had passed away before the mid 1870s? He moved to Balto. Co. sometime after that. I found mentions of a James S. Lambert in the census is for Tanners Creek in 1870 with a b/d of 1860. I also found an 1880 record for a James Lambert with the right age working as a laborer for Ina and Martha Bookers(Bochers) in the Norfolk area. Don't know if these are the same but if anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated.

Frances Gray

2005-08-29 14:27:06Z

Frances Gray was born 1 Mar 1777 in or around Norfolk, VA. She married Edward Young of Norfolk born 4 Mar 1772. Am interested in learning about Frances Gray's parents, brothers and sisters.

Edward Young

2005-08-29 14:25:20Z

Edward Young was born 4 Mar 1772 in or around Norfolk, VA. He married Frances Gray born 1 Mar 1777 in around Norfolk, Va. Searching for information about Edward Young's parents, brothers and sisters.

Re: Marriage look up please

2005-08-23 14:33:39Z

thank you so much, I think he also married his second wife Mary K Kennedy there also between the yrs 1930 and 1940. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Emma

Richard Church of Norfolk, VA

2005-08-11 02:37:24Z

I am trying to locate the descendants of Richard Church, better known as Richard of Norfolk.

I believe that he may have been a Revolutionary War Soldier.

Thanks,

Eddie Church

William Lamb, mayor of Norfolk

2005-08-03 22:06:48Z

William Lamb's mother was Margaret Kerr Wilson.

Has anyone done this family?
Related to Chambelaine family also of Norfok.

Elizabeth Ann PARSONS SIKES

2005-07-12 21:25:46Z

Anyone out there have any info on Elizabeth Ann PARSONS?
She married lst Felix SIKES
She married my 2nd gr-grandfather Amsey HODGES on 27 Mar 1834. They had 4 children: David, Daniel, Samuel, Betty & Eliza.
Her father was Frederick PARSONS & her mother Ann (?).
Have no further info or dates on her or her family.

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

2005-07-05 14:31:45Z

Sorry I forgot to include e mail address .
gjclakes@gte.net
Thanks ,
Grayce

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

2005-07-05 14:26:58Z

I would love a copy sent to me also . It's wonderful that you a willing to offer this to all of us.Your hard work is appreciated by us all.
I don't know how you are sending this information ,please reply back ,if address is needed.
Thank you
Grayce

Re: McCloud descendants

2005-07-09 14:03:58Z

The only Annie McCloud I have was Annie L. (I believe her proper name was Anna) married to Eugene Williamson McCloud (born 1851 in Norfolk, VA). She died in 1909.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

2005-06-27 22:31:16Z

Hi Barbara, I noticed you were helpful with finding a marriage license for someone. I just recently found out that I had family married in Norfolk. I am going to be visiting next week July 5 . My question is the library you speak of in Richmond ?
Do you have the address and hours.?
I will be mostly in White Stone which is where my family is buried. , but Richmond does not look that far away.
I take it from your messages that would be the best place for me to go.
Thank you Dorothy from Florida

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

2005-06-22 01:57:38Z

I found your generous offer this evening. I would appreciate it if you would send me a copy to the following email:

ljordy@verizon.net

Thanks,

Lou

Re: Thomas Godbey/Godby/Godbee

2005-06-12 14:08:19Z

Can't tell you how grateful I am for this information. Thank you for taking the time.

BORLAND FAMILY MEMBERS

2005-06-12 00:28:58Z

Hi All:

Seeking information on the BORLANDS.

Portraits of Thomas & Carrie, and Charles & Cornelia, --- from photos by Eugenia M Scott (American, 20th Century) at Chrysler Museum

1)- Thomas R, 1844-1900, once US Attorney for Eastern Virginia, served Co K, 9th Regt VA Inf, CSA, both wives, 2)- 1st unknown, 3)- 2nd was Carrie (Catherine H Barney, b 1847),

children 1st wf:

4)- Mary, b ca 1873,

5)- Armistead. b 1875, m 6)- Bonnie , children
7)- Thomas R, b ca 1903, 8)- Elizabeth A, b ca 1905, and
9)- Catherine W, b ca 1907,

children 2nd wf:

10)- Ramsey, b 1884,m 11)- Rosa E,

12)- Charles B (1886-1972), 13)- 1st wife Grace Odend`hal, 14)- 2nd, Cornela Stribbing, helped start American Legion Post 1919, City Manager in 1941-1946, and

15)- Carrie B Borland, b Oct 1888.

Charles Robens

2005-05-30 18:27:27Z

1910 Census shows Charles & Marilla Robens lived in Portsmouth City,Norfolk County with thier children. One qws Ruth E Roebsn about 17. She was born in Ohion in 1892. Looking for infomration that she married a Mr. Campbell in the 1911-198 time frame. Thank You.

Re: Bowers, Spivey

2005-05-12 14:37:19Z

At that time, there were alot of Bowers in Pendleton VA, its possible you can find something there.
Rootwebs for pendleton has a lot of birth and marriage indexes at their site. Hope this helps, Debbie

Bowers, Spivey

2005-05-11 19:35:02Z

I'm searching for info about Judith Bowers who died 5/19/1721 in Chowan Co., NC w/o Matthew Spivey. Judith's father was John Bowers who died in 1705 in Norfolk, Va. I'll be glad to share what info I have.

June

Re: Passenger Lists for Norfolk

2005-05-03 11:48:17Z

Go to the Great Bridge Library on Cedar Road in Chesapeake, Va. and find all kinds of books on passenger list to the new world. I have seen them in there myself. good luck. JBC.

Re: Will do Obituary look ups for the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Va. Beach, Chesapeake area

2005-04-25 21:04:41Z

Hi, hope you can help me with the limited amount of information I have?

Feb. 17, 1892 Baltimore City, Maryland Laura V. ___ Thompson, Baker, dies.
She was born Laura Virginia ____? born 1815 near Norfolk, Virginia.Father born Italy. Mother born Germany.

About 1832 she marries Mr. Thompson. He dies about 1844

June 3, 1846 Baltimore City, Maryland Laura V. Thompson marries Dr. Edward Baker.

1850 Census Baltimore.
Dr. Edward Baker
Laura V. Baker, born 1815 near Norfolk, VA.
Edward B. Thompson, born 1832 in MD.
Elizabeth A. Thompson, born 1833 in MD.
Joseph S. Thompson, born 1839 in MD. (My line)

Feb. 17, 1892
Laura V. Baker dies in Baltimore, MD.

Just thought someone might have posted and obituary in the Norfolk papers.

Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Tom Thompson

Re: St. Bride's Parish

2005-04-25 12:16:18Z

Good Hope Methodist Church

Re: Kennedy, Kenedy, Canady and Canaday: late 1700s

2005-04-25 09:56:00Z

Tiff, I show Ann Taylor married George Cannady but don't know where that came from. George is not mentioned in any of the notes I have left in my files.
Tommy

Grimes Family Of Norfolk County, Va.

2005-04-26 12:25:19Z

I would like any information on the Grimes Family before 1820. The Western Branch Family (Portsmouth Parrish) or the St.Brides Parrish Familes. D.E.

Re: Tennis Family

2005-04-26 12:05:27Z

Joshua Tennis (1733-1808 from Maryland to ElizabethCity Co. Va. Melvin Tennis Sr. did a great job on this line of Tennis

Re: Kennedy, Kenedy, Canady and Canaday: late 1700s

2005-04-25 01:25:13Z

Tiff, glad to help. It seems that I submitted some deeds to the Norfolk board. The Canaday family had married into the Taylor family I was reseaching. Tommy

Re: St. Bride's Parish

2005-04-24 13:39:32Z

St. Brides Parish was below Deep Creek and Great Bridge. From the Lake Drummond in the Great Dismal Swamp and a little beyond route 168. Bordered to the south by the NC state line. Old Balahack rd runs though it. The Dismal Swamp Canal also. Old names such as Wallaceton, Bear Quarter, Smith's Ridge and Wild Horse Ridge.

i need to know about highsmith

2005-04-11 17:39:39Z

i want to know who know about bartholoew highsmith and where is name his father and mother. i cant find them. if you find out it then let me know and i need for badly thanks tom

Oates, Calloway, and Wyatt

2005-04-05 19:56:16Z

I am looking for information on the following families OATES, CALLOWAY, and WYATT. These families came to Albemarle County Perquimans Precinct NOrth Carolina from either this part of Old Dominion or from Nasemand County.

Re: Kennedy, Kenedy, Canady and Canaday: late 1700s

2005-04-24 23:58:46Z

Tiff, several years ago I abstracted a deed from Norfolk Co that mentions a Robert Canaday but it was much earlier. Maybe it will help you. The Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River runs through Great Bridge. Not sure exactly where this land was located.
Tommy Colbert

Norfolk Co. Db F, page 10, date of deed 12 Dec. 1721, date recorded 19 (?) 1721, Joseph Hodges of Norfolk Co. to Benjm. Hodges of Norfolk Co. for 5 shillings current money of Va., one piece of woodland in Southern Branch of Elizabeth River beginning at a poplar a line of Hugh Hanland's patent and running then to a black gum and so bounding on John Nickolson and Thos. Lakes land of (?) it being the middle of 120 acres purchased by the said Joseph Hodges of Hugh Hanland dec'd, known by the name of Buck Ridge being est. 81 acres "excepting what privilege Robert Canaday may pretend to have by a former deed from John Hanland dec'd of Gitting lightwood timber on said land"; signed Joseph Hodges (X), Thos. Nash, Sr., James Ferebee. NOTE: NOT SURE OF PROCEDURE FOR SALE OF LAND IN VA. THIS APPEARS TO BE A ONE YEAR LEASE WITH NEXT PAGE BEING THE SALE OF SAME LAND. MOST DEEDS IN THIS BOOK ARE RECORDED IN THIS MANNER, WITH TWO ENTRIES.

Ship Arrivals, Port of Norfolk

2005-04-02 15:34:24Z

Does anyone know where I can locate ship arrivals for the port of Norfolk in the mid/late 1700s?

Passenger Lists for Norfolk

2005-03-28 08:34:08Z

Greetings

I am attempting to find the passenger lists for ships arriving in Norfolk. According to the immigration declaration, my great grandfather Johann Bhend aka John Peter Bhend arrived April 3, 1883. Allegedly he worked for his passage and might be shown as a crew member.

Is there a Norfolk passenger list for immigration for that period and how may I access it.

Thank you
John C. Bhend

Re: Green Family Norfolk (Black Family)

2005-03-27 14:04:47Z

I don't know anything about your particular people, but did know a man named GREEN who was our mailman for years. This was in the Chesterfield Heights-Riverside sections of Norfolk. I do remember he lived on Va. Beach Blvd. He was highly regarded by all who knew him. This would be back l930-l950.

Re: CAPP Surname Marriage Extractions, 1850-1935

2005-03-26 01:59:59Z

The names listed here are CARR not CAPP, is it supposed to be CAPP and is misspelled or are they CARR?? Im a bit confused, thanks. Janet

Re: Gene Williams email address

2005-03-26 01:57:13Z

The email for Gene from the Norfolk Co website is
Norfolk_County@adelphia.net

Re: McCloud descendants

2005-03-20 21:17:23Z

George (Reed) McCloud born 1856 in Norfolk County Virginia, was my great uncle. His father was John Allen McCloud. He died on 12/22/12 and is buried in Magnolia cemetery, Berkley, Norfolk. I do not have any information on his wife or child. In the 1880 census he was not married. In the 1888-1891 Norfolk directory he is listed as both a carpenter and a laborer located at Liberty Ave near 7th street in Norfolk County (part of South Norfolk). George Reed was named after a crewmember of the USS Wasp (1812) who served with my ggg grandfather, John M. McCloud on the Wasp and was also a POW with him for almost two years.

I'd be interested in anything you might have on him.

thanks John A. McCloud

John Herring 1642

2005-02-13 01:23:52Z

1642 JOHN HERRING is transported by Robert Eyres to Lower Norfolk Co. where existed a Herring Canal connecting Dismal Swamp Canal with the southern branch of the Elizabeth River. Want any pertinent info concerning this time and place.I believe this John Herring to be the father of:1662: ROBERT HERRING, Land patent for 168 acres on Indian Creek, a branch of Nansemond River, Nansemond Co. VA: Page 397, Isle of Wight Co. VA.

Descendants of John Murden

2005-03-16 00:17:06Z

Anyone researching the descendants of John Murden, I will be happy to share the information I have found.

NEEDHAM, Christopher/Edward/Thomas Circa 1650's

2005-02-27 22:41:03Z

Anyone have any information on this line? May have come to maryland as early as 1640s, mentioned in Lower Norfolk County in 1643, but claimed land in MD in 1651. Particularly interested in son Edward, and early ancestry in UK
Thanks
Bruce

Nicholas & William NOYALL

2005-01-29 23:42:16Z

Does anyone have access to wills of Norfolk County? I am trying to find data on Nicholas Noyall d. 1785 and William Noyall c. 1791. This information came from VA Wills and Administrations. Were Nicholas and William related to William Noyall who died in Isle of Wight, VA, about 1746?

Re: Obit

2005-01-17 16:30:28Z

Re: Got any Dudley's out there

2005-01-07 20:59:32Z

Hi Audrey,

Would your Jesse happen to have married Elizabeth Hewitt?
I am researching the Hewitt line and several of us have been looking for Jesse & Elizabeth Hewitt.

I have a website for people who are researching families from Princess Anne Co, there are some there researching the Dudley line. I will send you an invitation. We would love to have you join us.

Thanks
Janet

Re: Morrisett, Enslow, Gammon, Woneycott

2004-12-30 16:27:35Z

This may not help, but I have the following on a tree I am working on. Do you know if they tie into your Woneycotts?

E. K. Wonycott married Lillian C. Davis (daughter of William H. & Mary Ann Davis). Lillian was born either 1-9-1870 or 2-8-1870 in Portsmouth, VA. She died 2-26-1894 and is buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA.

Their daughter, Helen Davis Wonycott, was born 8-24-1892 and died 12-25-1898 in Portsmouth.

I have some additional information on Lillian C. Davis' family.

I am researching the Morrisett(e) line also. So, I am interested to see if your Morrisett's & mine have a connection.

Dudley's 1636-1963

2004-12-26 04:21:20Z

I am looking for the parents of Gabriel Dudley-VA- born 1810-1811 Moved from VA to Indiana around the 1820's. I was told his father was William, but can not find any proof
had brother John married Dinah Huston; James married Hester Campbell, Gabriel married Delilah Blair in Indiana.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Joyce Dudley

Re: DUDLEY - Virginia early 1800's

2004-12-06 23:55:58Z

Jim,

I got the info from a Gedcom for the Etheridge family that was posted online. I will email the file to you.

Janet

Re: looking for Stella C. Fawcett

2004-11-30 00:13:16Z

I'm doing a report in Genealogy for one of my classes, my father and uncle are very interested in genealogy. Would you be referring to Stella Camp Fawcett who was born Feb. 4th 1861 and died Feb. 2nd 1939 in Norfolk Virginia? If so, let me know and I will give you any information that I have... Stella was my father's great grandmother. Hope that this helps some.

Bartholomew Highsmith, late 1600's

2004-11-10 18:51:40Z

Bartholomew Highsmith lived in Portsmouth, Norfolk County, VA in 1693 based on a will he witnessed then.

He was married to Elinor(Eleanor) Powell, b. about 1692, the daughter of William Powell of Norfolk County, VA, a descendant of one John Powell who came to VA in 1609 in the vessel "Swallow". John Powell was married to Katherine, who came to Virginia in 1622 in the vessel "Flying Hart".

Searching for info on where Bartholomew was born or came from and on his family -- family lore is that he may have been a seafaring man who married the daughter of a long established Virginia family.

Anything anyone can share to help with this search will be greatly appreciated!

Re: Early directories- 1812 to 1825

2004-10-31 04:35:33Z

Try The Library of VA, search catalogues, Archives and Manuscript catalogues.
Some stuff is online other stuff is not.

Good hunting
Charlie

Re: Obituary lookups

2004-10-22 13:30:18Z

I need a Lookup,but can't get your e-mail to go through, if you might send me a way of getting you e-mail, I would greatly appreciate it
Thanks, Georgia

Re: Elizabeth (Betsy) Lee m. Richard Jeter Jones b 1876

2004-10-16 17:13:01Z

I would be interested in exchanging information. Please e-mail me at gordonb@nexicom.net

Re: Brinson,Cross,Edwards

2004-10-12 01:08:11Z

Boy oh boy ,you sure have been very busy and very succesful ,too .
I am to new at this to have anything that would help you . I have looking for 3 years for documantion that I need for the DAR . I would be more then happy to pay you for the proof that I need ,when you receive it that is .
I am going to your web page to see all that you have done .
Stay well ,
Grayce

Re: Brinson,Cross,Edwards

2004-10-10 05:28:23Z

Grayce,

You can view what the library of Virginia has, which is where I obtained copies of their records from but have not recieved in the mail as yet. You can do a search at:http://www.lva.lib.va.us/index.htm or you can try this page it will take you to the search page and just type in Brinson: http://ajax.lva.lib.va.us/F/?func=file&file_name=find-b-...
That is where my documentation of the early Brinson's comes from. I have a website that has a lot of info on it at :http://www.tribalpages.com/tribe/browse?userid=garebel
I have several families on it right now but I am getting ready to make pages for each surname that I have researched. Have you found anything on Robert Brinson, Thomas Sr's father? I have found when he came to the US but as for what ship and from where I haven't found that info...yet. But, I do know what year Robert, Thomas Sr and his wife Joyce came to the US. It took me a while but I finally found documentation of that....now just gotta find the rest of the info. I have also got the Brinson line picked up again in the 1400's and have it traced back to 105 BC via bible records from archives in Sweden, Switzerland and France, all have been verified. I have not posted that info as yet until I can connect from about 1480 to Robert in 1588. Only 100 year gap to fill in and I will have it, hopefully very soon as I have some people helping me to complete the 100 year gap. If you have anything more on Robert or anything I do not have please let me know and we can share info... I can always give you a sneak peak at what I have from 1480 to 105 BC. : )

Take care,
Diane

Re: Brinson,Cross,Edwards

2004-10-09 23:30:28Z

Thanks Diane ,
I greatly appreciate your help .
What I need for the DAR as proof ,are records from ,church ,cemetary etc. Documents are the only things that they except for , birth, death and marriage .
I can not find the micro film of the original records that were burned.
Do you you have copies of these documents?

Thanks again,Grayce

Re: Brinson,Cross,Edwards

2004-10-06 17:40:29Z

John Brinson was born Feb 10, 1785 died 1836 James was born in 1764 died 1805 he married Betsey Edwards Nov 19 1785 she was born 1764. Need more let me know...

Diane

looking for Stella C. Fawcett

2004-09-13 03:54:03Z

I have a letter written to my grandfather by Stella C. Fawcett in 1938. She lived on Colonial Avenue in Norfolk Virginia. In this letter she stated she had lots of info on Stansbury family of Baltimore Maryland. She also has info on Hammond Nicholas Stansbury. I am looking for the person that has all her info. Please email me...........

Arlina Moss

2004-08-23 10:26:59Z

Arlina,

If you get this message please contact me at
jlpink002@yahoo.com

Janet

Obit

2004-08-15 13:55:55Z

Can anyone lookup an obit on the following person:
Ola Liming Powers, Portsmouth, VA; Norfolk Co; death date
31 Aug 2002. Thanks looking for Ancestor connects. Thanks

Folke Leon Johnson

2004-08-11 06:54:38Z

I am searching for information on Norfolk county WWII serviceman Folke Leon Johnson. He was piloting a B24 bomber out of China on Dec 18, 1944, and he and the rest of the crew disappeared on that flight and are MIA today. He married Dorothy Marian McFail Johnson (of Tampa, FL).

I am looking for any background, or better, living kin. This research is part of a project to honor this lost crew. Much thanks!

Re: Taylor, Lightfoot and Scott, 1786

2004-08-04 11:59:39Z

Janet, thank you so much for your information! How I long to go to that house and say" This is in my line. " It's a strange world, but I research the line of Cole also, but mine is in Wake Co., NC. John Cole the second died in 1803, but he has also his father there. We have leads which would indicate a connection..barely.. to the Isle of Wight Co. and Nansemond Co. areas. It's been very slow to develop this line, but we're creeping along! Again thank you for your help

Re: Taylor, Lightfoot and Scott, 1786

2004-08-04 11:10:47Z

Re: Taylor, Lightfoot and Scott, 1786

2004-08-03 11:59:40Z

Thank you so much for your reply! I believe this Lightfott to be a Phillip Lightfoot who later went to GA. Any information toward making connections with this Taylor, Scott or Gullis would be apprecited. Arlina

Re: Taylor, Lightfoot and Scott, 1786

2004-08-02 21:52:06Z

Interested in your message as I have both Gullis and Lightfoot among my forebears. Gullis from Wiltshire

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.

2004-08-02 18:55:11Z

Yes, please, I would like a copy. Thanks.

Fred Kindel f.kindel@comcast.net

Re: Bartlett and Joseph Curling

2004-08-01 20:04:34Z

I am related to Bartlett Curling and Nibby Halstead Roach through Laura Victoria Curling (you list her as Laura N.). Laura married Martin Westley Hall on 1/17/1884.

How far back can we go with Bartlett Curling, who fought in the 61st Virginia Regiment, Company E? Any help you can give me would be appreciated. Thanks!

BRODIE: 1631-1800+ Norfolk Co & vicinity. More info, anyone?

2004-07-31 20:23:11Z

Re: Claudius Lyttleton Guynn

2004-07-30 18:55:20Z

I don't imagine that this is of much help, but I grew up in a neighborhood in Norfolk,Va. where there was a family of Gwynns. There was a boy named Claude & a girl named Adele. Don't remember any other children. Claude was my younger brothers age. This was in Chesterfield Heights in the 30's & 40's. Have no idea what happened to them.

Re: Taylor, Lightfoot and Scott, 1786

2004-08-05 00:09:40Z

Arlina,

Phillip Lightfoot born 1760 in Charles City Co, VA

Phillip Lightfoot Jr born WFT Est 1774-1789 married Rachel Atkinson around 1800 in Burke Co, GA

John Elton Lightfoot son of Phillip born Burke Co, GA WFT Est 1808-1839

William Phillip Lightfoot son of John born 4/8/1856 in GA
died 5/10/1932 Tift Co, GA married Lacy Rossetta Bass abt 1883

I have a few Lightfoot GEDCOMS if you are interested. You can email me at jlpink002@yahoo.com

Janet

Last Will and Testament of Prettyman Berry and/or Richard Berry

2004-06-27 23:56:45Z

Is there anyone who could/would please try to look and see if they could locate a Last Will and Testament left by Richard Berry about 1786 or so? That may be a couple of years off. Also, there may be a Last Will and Testament left by Richards son, Prettyman Berry. I sure would be grateful to whomever would do this. I would do it myself, but I'm in Oregon. Thank you so much, bj berry

William Nairne of Lower Norfolk County 1600's

2004-06-07 05:01:50Z

I first fount my g-g-g-g-g-g grandfather, William Nairne in 1673 in Lower Norfolk County, VA where he was the official surveyor and a minister in Elizabeth River Parish. He may have been in NC by the turn of the century. Any info on him and his family would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Will do Obituary look ups for the Norfolk, Portsmouth, Va. Beach, Chesapeake area

2004-05-24 00:32:45Z

Could you look up these obits for me:
Ella Nora (Elnora) B. Thompson Jan 5, 1934
Henry M. Thompson May 6, 1874
Sarah Matilda Holland Thompson May 6, 1874
Maryan A. Thompson April 11, 1873
Adaline Thompson March 01, 1854

Re: Akers family

2004-05-20 17:19:56Z

Please if anyone has info email me at barlef12@yahoo.com

Thank you

Early directories- 1812 to 1825

georgia_clasing — 2004-08-23 15:09:03Z

I am trying to locate info on my ancestor who came
to what was called Portsmouth, but I beleive it could
have been Norfolk co., and I cannot find any reference
to him. Were there directories during this time frame.
I am looking for Jesse and Rebecca Holbrook. Any
help would be appreciated.
Georgia

Re: Early directories- 1812 to 1825

georgia_clasing — 2004-09-01 15:33:46Z

Ann
Do you have anywhere else we could look to check for
a directory or anything that would show persons living
in the Norfolk Co. or the Portsmouth area in the time
frame of 1812-1825. Were there any papers printed at
that time. Is there any info on ships sunk during the
war of 1812 or later.
Any help would be appreciated.
Georgia

James edward Etheridge, St Brides, late 1800s

barbeejr — 2006-01-11 21:55:04Z

My great grandfather was James Edward Etheridge of the St. Brides Parish of Norfolk County VA. He was born in 1845, married Mary Elizabeth (Polly) Hanbury 22 Feb 1866. He died before 26 Oct 1887 when she married Elsbury R. Curling. I believe his parents were James and Eliza Etheridge. He is buried in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Norfolk County.

James Edward Etheridge and Mary Elizabeth Hanbury had the following children:

Lydia ANNIE Etheridge (ca 1867- bef 1935)
Sarah Margaret(Maggie) Etheridge (1870-1927)
Virginia (Willie) Etheridge (ca 1871-1931)
Josephine Jodie) Etheridge (1872-1935)
Luther (Tommy) Etheridge (1873-1882)
Mary Elizabeth Etheridge (1878-1951)- my grandmother
James Etheridge (died young, 1881)
The name has also been spelled Etheredge.

Most of my information about this family has come from The Hanburys of Virginia, by Ann Callis Hanbury, published in Virginia Beach VA by the author in the late 1990s. I have also researched Etheridge Families by Mrs. John Bennet Boddie in Historical Southern Families, part of Family Tree Maker CD 191 which go back to Thomas Etheridge, the immigrant (ca 1605-1671) and have found no connection between my “James” and any of those families.

Also I have noted that there were marriages between the Etheridge and Hanbury families in earlier generations; namely, Aaron Etheridge (b ca 1680-850, son of Thomas Etheridge and Eleanor Bright) and Sarah Hanbury (dtr of John Hanbury and Sarah Fenford).

Does anyone have any information about my James Edward Etheridge and his ancestors?

Norfolk County Orphanages or Children's Homes

CJROBERTS — 2005-08-24 19:00:18Z

I'm looking for information on the names and locations of any orphanages and/or Children's Homes in Norfolk County around 1909-1911. I know that St. Mary's Home for Children was around then, but wonder if there were any others.

Thanks,

Cathy

Re: Norfolk County Orphanages or Children's Homes

CJROBERTS — 2005-11-30 20:06:53Z

Thanks for those names. Since I made that post, I've found that my grandfather was living within the city limits of Portsmouth around the time that he would have put his children in the orphanage, so I think I need to change my search to Portsmouth and not on the county level.

Te main library in Portsmouth is the last remaining local one that I haven't been to, so I believe a trip to their local history/genealogy room is in order.

Cathy

Re: Bartlett and Joseph Curling

coronzo — 2004-06-10 19:20:13Z

Isabell "nibby" Halstead is listed in my family tree.
but i donot see them having a child by the name of Bartlett.
she is listed in my notes as my great great Grandparent.
She was married to Jacob Roach on Aug 27, 1857 in Norfolk County, Virginia.
her parents were
Miles W. Halstead and Mary Elizabeth (Unknown)
email me for more info if you think they are the same person
caoronzo@cox.net

Re: Got any Dudley's out there

abriggs3573 — 2005-01-06 00:48:00Z

Want to exchange information on Jesse Dudley family from Princess Anne County. Wife - Eliza; Children - William, Samuel, Edmund, Susan, and Dennis. Also have a Joseph Dudley.

Re: Berea Christian Church info needed

mhurdle — 2005-05-10 14:34:03Z

Bill:
I would like to talk with you about the Hall/Dozier families of Norfolk County, VA. Please contact me offline. Thanks!

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2005-06-27 23:17:15Z

Yes, I am referring to the Library of Virginia, which is the State Library. It is located at 800 E. Broad Street, Richmond. The hours are 9-5, M-S, but it is closed July 2 and July 4 for the holiday weekend. There is a very excellent website I recommend you spend some time reviewing as it contains directions, parking info, a map, etc. It is www.lva.lib.va.us

From White Stone it will take you about an hour and a fifteen minutes (plus or minus) to get there, travelling across the Rappahannock River Bridge and on through West Point, to Rte. 64 West into Richmond.

I want to remind you that City of Norfolk records are different from old Norfolk County records, but generally marriage registers are available from 1850-1935, and marriage bonds earlier than that. The staff is very helpful. Good luck!

Re: Chesapeake Cemeteries

bstraw — 2005-04-27 14:23:49Z

Check out the website for Norfolk Co. www.rootsweb.com/~vanorfol/ and click on Cemeteries. There is a lot of information there. Travelling west to east along Benefit Road there is a Zion church cemetery, then Good Hope United Methodist Church cemetery, then a plot in at a private house along the road. Just off Benefit Road, on Taft Road and onSt. Brides Road, there are cemeteries. I suggest you obtain a Greater Hampton Roads street map book, available at bookstores or at Costco or Sam's Club, published by ADC The Map People. It shows the location of many cemeteries, both public, church, and private.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2004-07-13 23:01:26Z

I will look for this record on my next trip to the Library of VA. It may be a few weeks.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2004-07-12 16:02:17Z

Did you ever get the marriage record you were seeking? If not, I would be happy to look on the Marriage Index for Virginia for the persons involved, which would lead to the County record, in the microfilm records at The Library of Virginia. I see that someone advised you to contact the Court in Norfolk (city), but you would need to contact the Clerk of the Court in Chesapeake for a Norfolk County record.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2004-08-10 02:48:56Z

I am glad that I could locate the date for you. I just checked on my Ancestry.com census records and looked up Harold Shields, who performed the ceremony. He was a Presbyterian minister. By the way, my husband's people settled in Venango Co and later moved to Crawford Co., PA.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2004-08-09 15:22:15Z

Yes, the record is from a marriage register on microfilm records at the Library of Virginia. Note that it is City of Norfolk records, not Norfolk County. The Library staff will not make a copy of the page for you, but I could do it if you want it on my next visit there. I have been told by other researchers who have gone to City Hall in Norfolk that there is no additional information on the original record. In that time period, the line spaces were too small to permit the recording of full names of the bride's and groom's parents. I did look at an atlas and found a Bentleyville, PA.

Re: Norfolk marriage records

bstraw — 2004-08-06 00:11:54Z

Here is the information from the marriage records for the City of Norfolk, VA.
March 11, 1920-line 390- Elizabeth Lichlider m. Miles E. Myers. Husband info: W, age 24, single, place of birth, Beckleyville, PA (It is possible it reads Berkleyville), place of residence, Norfolk, VA, Parents, W.C. and M.V. Hayes, occupation, Draftsman. Person performing ceremony, Harold Shields.
Wife info: W, age 22, single, place of birth, Woodstock, VA, place of residence, Norfolk,VA. parents, D. and V. Lichlider.

Re: Marriage look up please

bstraw — 2005-08-23 14:02:05Z

I hope to go to the Library of Virginia one day next week and will try to locate the marriage record you are seeking.

Re: Marriage Record Lookup

bstraw — 2005-08-23 14:00:32Z

I hope to go to the Library of Virginia one day next week and will try to find the marriage record you are seeking.

Re: EARLY BIRTH RECORDS

bstraw — 2005-12-04 00:46:05Z

The earliest Register of Births for Norfolk Co. is 1853-1860.

Re: EARLY BIRTH RECORDS

bstraw — 2005-12-07 15:42:35Z

I go to the Library of Virginia for most of my Norfolk Co. research. I recommend that you access the library's excellent site at www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwehave.index.htm
Then scroll down to County and City Records
Next screen: Scroll to Guide to VA County and City Records on Microfilm. Next: List of Counties & Cities, etc. Remember that Norfolk Couny and Norfolk City are two different site locations. You can also access their holdings for books. There is much to search through on the site.

If you find something that looks promising and you know what you want looked up, I would be happy to try to locate it for you on a visit to the library. I do not go too often, but when I have a long enough list of lookups, I try to get there every few months. Barbara

Chesapeake Cemeteries

SBYRD — 2005-04-02 00:11:20Z

I have embarked on a project to catalogue and photograph all of the cemeteries of Chesapeake. Unfortunately, I cannot find a list of cemeteries, so I am stuck driving around searching. So far I have photographed New Willow Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church Cemetery, Gibson Family Cemetery, and three that I have no names for. The first two are located on private property along Ballahack Road on the way to the Naval Activity. The other is in the Portlock area on the corner were Franklin meets Bainbridge. Anyone who can help me on these names would be a godsend. I am also looking for names and locations of other cemeteries to catalogue during my free time. I am sure there are a lot of church cemeteries out there, so please let me know where they are and I will try to get to them all. This data is being shared with the USGENWEB Tombstone project for all to view. Thanks in advance.

Re: St. Paul's Church and other rare VA information.