I am searching for the parents of my great grandmother Messelita VANTERPOOL of Virgin Gorda. Records say her mother was Ruth O'NEAL of VG, but makes no mention of her father (they were not married). I also have found nothing else on a Ruth O'Neal having a daughter named Messelita.

Anyone researching either of these lines (O'Neal or Vanterpool), please write me - I have a lil more info to share.

I have heard my father, Rudolph Vanterpool, mention the name of Messelita in previous chats of Vanterpool forebearers. I will inquire again and post another message.

My mother also is of O'Neal.

My name is Altina Anderson, formerly Altina Bryant. I am hoping that you are the person for which I am looking. I attended Howard University in 98 and 99 and a close friend of mine was name Lareina Olympia Vanterpool. I have been looking for her since 99 when I joined the Army. Please tell me if you are that Lareina O. Vanterpool. If so, PLEASE email me. If not, I apologize for any inconvenience.

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Hello,

On 12 November 1819, arrived William Vanterpool to St Thomas with his wife (no name), their sons Abraham, Daniel & David and their daughters Ann & Mary. They came from St Maarten on board a vessel skippered by J. Hassell.
The vessel in question was probably the Dutch Sloop “Anny” (or “Ann”), which was regularly calling at St Thomas, skipperd by one John Hassell.

- What happened with William and his family? Was it just a short visit or a transfer stop, or did they stay on St Thomas?

Alan Vanterpool, the family historian, says that Abraham [Charleswell], above, married Ann Toland on Virgin Gorda in the 1820´s. They had one son, Thomas Charleswell, who was born on Virgin Gorda in 1826. His mother died in childbirth when he was born and he was later taken to Saba, where he was brought up by his grandmother.
Thomas Charleswell became a carpenter and seems to have been living on Saba with his family. He married Joanna Simmons and seven children were born, although only four grew to adulthood. All sons, Ernest, John Pitman and Thomas Charles became well known sea captains.

This is in glaring contrast to the meagre knowledge we have about Abraham´s parents, brothers and sisters.

Regards,
Gosta

Researching Simmons, Dinzey & allied families

Hi, Gosta -

A couple of Vanterpools listed here http://sites.google.com/site/markoeoffshore/Home/1727-spanis...

Thank you - I will update my survey!
Regards, Gosta