Sussex - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Legal Inquiry; Hazzard-Wilson Cemetery, Sussex Co. De.

ehwilson65 — 30 Sep 2008 2:01:57 GMT

I would like to know if someone could please tell me of any organization or persons in Sussex Co. De. that will help me with legal advice regarding the care of a privately owned family cemetery by The Chapel Green Home Owners Association, off WilKing road south of Lewes. Located between #29 & #31 Autumnwood Way. This cemetery was a multi family farm cemetery prior to development.

I have a copy of Chapel Green's Certificate of Incorporation that refers to the "Cemetery" as being part of common grounds such as the recreation area, water treatment plant, & sewerage basin, that are to be maintained by Chapel Green HOA. However after several months of debating, I have been informed by their Board they will not include any monies in their new 2009 budget for the maintenance of "their" cemetery. The condition of the cemetery is a disgrace, and disrespectful of the 13 known persons resting there.
I have contacted several Delaware governmental agencies with most saying to hire an attorney, which I cannot afford. I have made many trips to De. from South Jersey to research this cemetery, contacted family members of the persons buried there, visited Zoning offices, Culture Affairs, recorder of Deeds, and a few others.
It appears that many folks do care about cemeteries, but few are willing to become involved. I am at a dead end, and certainly will appreciate all good advice or direction.
Please feel free to mail me direct if you wish.

Much appreciated, Ernest Wilson
ehwilson65@aol.com

Legal Inquiry; Hazzard-Wilson Cemetery, Sussex Co. De.

ehwilson65 — 30 Sep 2008 1:53:47 GMT

Looking for information on the families of the Two Coston Townsends of Sussex County, De

stown555 — 23 Sep 2008 9:18:26 GMT

I am trying to find the missing link between my family - the Townsends who settled Townsend, Delaware and the Townsends of Sussex County, Delaware.

I have detailed information all the way back to a John Townsend who was born around 1747 in Sussex County, Delaware.

I have been trying to find my John Townsend's parents for about 3 years. John Townsend also had a brother named James Townsend who was born abt 1751.

I have been researching the family of William Townsend and Elizabeth Costen of Sussex County, De. This family has two Costen Townsends. The older Costen Townsend was born in 1703 and died in 1776. The younger Costen Townsend was born in 1730 and died before 1789.

These families have online genealogies in rootsweb and ancestry.com. However; there are many inconsistencies concerning the names of the wives of the two Costen Townsends and the details on their children (birth, death, marriage dates and spouse).

I would appreciate hearing about information that you might have on the two Costen Townsend families.

Note Costen is sometimes spelled Costin, Coston, and Causton
because of problems readingthe old documents.

Thank you very much for your help!!

Scott Townsend
Campbel, california

Thompson Horsey

amystitch77 — 16 Jul 2008 12:26:25 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Thompson Horsey born in Delaware, son of Nathaniel Horsey (son of Outerbridge Horsey & Mary Dixon). I have Thompson's children as:
John H. Horsey
Revell Horsey
Nathaniel Horsey
William B. Horsey
Josiah C. Horsey
I found a genealogy research report from 1923 in the Laurel DE public library titled: The Horsey family lineage. Unfortunately, the author did not list any dates. I'd appreciate any information.

Looking for Information on the Families of the two Costen Townsends of Sussex County, De

stown555 — 23 Sep 2008 9:16:49 GMT

I am trying to find the missing link between my family - the Townsends who settled Townsend, Delaware and the Townsends of Sussex County, Delaware.

I have detailed information all the way back to a John Townsend who was born around 1747 in Sussex County, Delaware.

I have been trying to find my John Townsend's parents for about 3 years. John Townsend also had a brother named James Townsend who was born abt 1751.

I have been researching the family of William Townsend and Elizabeth Costen of Sussex County, De. This family has two Costen Townsends. The older Costen Townsend was born in 1703 and died in 1776. The younger Costen Townsend was born in 1730 and died before 1789.

These families have online genealogies in rootsweb and ancestry.com. However; there are many inconsistencies concerning the names of the wives of the two Costen Townsends and the details on their children (birth, death, marriage dates and spouse).

I would appreciate hearing about information that you might have on the two Costen Townsend families.

Note Costen is sometimes spelled Costin, Coston, and Causton
because of problems reading the old documents.

Thank you very much for your help!!

Scott Townsend
Campbel, california

Sussex Co DE - 1700's

JanieBudd — 16 Jul 2001 3:14:54 GMT

Looking for info on the above families living in Sussex Co DE in the 1700's. Willing to share info.
Janie Budd

Looking For Relative....DAWN REXRODE

JstTucker — 28 Aug 2008 7:33:20 GMT

Looking for my relative named Dawn Rexrode. She's married with 2 children. Need to find her for our Henderson family tree line. Lost touch with her since 2003. If anyone knows her please let her know that her cousins Donna and Edna from Kentucky are searching for her. Can contact me at JstTucker@yahoo.com

Kinsey COLLINS of Concord, DE

sharon arvey — 24 Jun 2006 9:54:08 GMT

I am trying to find out who his parents were? McKinsey was born ca12/1853 and died after 3/13/1944. About 9/30/1941, the 4th annual reunion of the COLLINS family, descendants of Kinsey H. Collins, of near Seaford, was held. The article mentions two late brothers, James and John, of Seaford. Kinsey had a son, John Robert COLLINS, who is buried in the Concord Cemetery, Concord, DE. I need help finding out the parents of Kinsey H., James, and John. Would appreciate any feedback.

1860 census P. O. Millsboro, Baltimore Hd??

marjeadams — 2 Dec 2007 5:40:25 GMT

Is there a source that equates post offices with present day locations? Today the TOWN of Millsboro is in Indian River Hd. What is the location of the Millsboro P. O. in 1860 Baltimore Hd?

Searching John Smith I find Millsboro the P.O. for one in L&R Hd and another in Baltimore Hd. The John in Balt.Hd is thought to be the light house keeper at Fenwick Island. These are disperse geographic locations--was mail delivered from Millsboro by boat to people along the Indian River and down the coast to Fenwick Island? or did people have to pick up their mail at the P.O.???

Any connection

fuzzymom — 19 Mar 2005 7:51:50 GMT

I am researching Marvel family. William E, b1812,m Catherine Laws; James b1781, m Margaret. Later, Alfred S., b1848, m Amanda Sullivan, b1850. These folks lived in Dagsboro Hundred and moved to Seaford after William's death, 1859.
I have been to Dover Archives and have charts on many Marvels, but cannot make my family's connection during early 1850's. Maybe someone can make the connection!

Long, Lockwood, etc

WOLong — 7 May 2003 8:08:06 GMT

Researching descendants of David Long and Ann Lockwood of Sussex Co. Related families include McCabe, Murray, Campbell, Hudson, Layton. Will share info

Delaware Senate Bill #256- Cemetery Fund

ehwilson65 — 13 Aug 2008 12:33:08 GMT

Governor Minner signed into law Bill #256 on 7-9-'08 which provides for the registration of cemeteries. In addition, a distressed cemetery fund is established to be administered by the Cemetery Board created by the Bill. For further information refer to the site below, or simply Google; De. Senate Bill #256.

This is a great accomplishment, special thanks for those who worked so hard.

http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS144.NSF/vwlegislation/F0AD6...

Eliza Allen 1798-1887

BettyKnoche — 9 Aug 2008 6:48:50 GMT

Eliza Allen married Burton Hurley abt 1818 and when he died married Isaac Cannon in 1833. She had 5 children in each marriage.
Supposedly her obituary identifies her parents as John Allen and Rebecca or Margaret Coulbourn. She died 4/19/1887 and is buried in the Cannon Family plot outside Seaford. Does anyone know where I might find her obituary? Or has specific info on her parents/siblings?

Hazzard-Wilson Cemetery, Sussex Co., near Conley, De.

ehwilson65 — 2 Aug 2008 12:05:46 GMT

Located on Will King road, about 1/2 mile north of Conleys Chapel road. Location is between #29 & #31 Autumnwood Way in Chapel Green housing development. Known as the Hazzard-Wilson cemetery. Listed as cemetery #76 in the Hudson transcription.

Only 1 legible tombstone is standing, two others were found lying beneath massive overgrowth. Cemetery is not maintained at present time.

Standing marker;
Hazzard, Annie, 1807-1884, w/o Wm.
Hazzard, William E., 1804-1868
Marker indicates 4 of their children, no names.

From Hudson transcription;
Milby, Zadoc, d. 5-20-1857, 47yrs.7 mo.15 days.
Robinson, Joshua B., d. 2-13-1860, 45 yrs.
Walls, Eli, d. 3-16-1878, 75yrs. 4mo. 26 days.
Wilson, Lydia C., d. 8-11-1868, 68yrs. 7mo., w/o Warrington.
Wilson, Samuel, d.9-1850, 6yrs. 9mo., s/o Warrington & Lydia
Wilson, Sarah H., 2-2-1857-11-12-1874, d/o David B. & Leah.
Wilson, Sheppard C., b.12-4-1854, d.12-25--1861,s/o David B.

I hope this may be of help to someone.

Ernest

DE CANNON

Don CANNON — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Sussex County, DE.

looking for Ancestors & Decendents of Joseph CANNON born abt. 1725 & died 25 Jan. 1803 & Ann JONES died May 10, 1816
all Sussex Co. DE.
Administrators note: March 13, 2001 email address smozzers@webtv.net is bouncing and we have no other contact
information.

POTTER

lethawilliams — 22 Jun 2001 2:58:32 GMT

Researching POTTER family lines. From Sussex Co., DE land records 1769-1782 Deed Books. John POTTER appointed his brother Abraham POTTER to be his attorney to recover and receive all debts owed him and to sell all lands he owned in Sussex Co. This was acknowledged 1 August 1770. John was living in Rowan Co., NC at this time. Who were their parents and other siblings. I have info on Abraham from NC>KY.
Will share. Any info appreciated.

Morgan, Scott Family of DE

Susan Taylor — 5 Feb 2003 11:44:54 GMT

My research has taken me to;
Mary or Margaret Jane MORGAN born 13 Jan 1895, in Gumboro, Sussex Co. DE
died 11 Dec 1968 in Milford, Kent Co. DE
She married Leonard Wells DONOVAN
Her parent's are the sorce I'm researching.
Benjamin MORGAN born about 1877 DE and Eunice SCOTT. Her first name cold be Beatrice, not sure. I am in Texas and we do not have much here on DE genealogy or history.
I have a small amount on Benjamin and his parents.
Maybe someone can help fill in blanks.
My E-Mail address is; TexasCowGirlx1@aol.com
Thank you
Susan

Peter & Sarah (Jackson) RUST

Merle W. Rust — 19 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information on family and descendants of Peter RUST & Sarah (Jackson) RUST who lived in NW Fork Hundred, Sussex County, DE in late 1700's. Their children were: Elizabeth (m. to ? Polk), James, Clement, Jeremiah, John, William, Barney, Samuel. e-mail: msrust@msn.com

Seeking biographical details to add to Our Lady of Lourdes RC Cemetery, Blades, DE, FindAGrave.com personal memorials.

DavidWilsonUSPL — 6 Jul 2008 7:04:10 GMT

I've recently created FindAGrave.com memorials for all the decedents with marked graves who are interred in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Cemetery in Blades, Sussex Co., DE. (That cemetery is associated with Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church on Stein Highway in Seaford, DE.) The cemetery opened in 1950 and today has approximately 350 occupied graves.

I was able to obtain obituaries for most of the 1999-2008 decedents, so have written, or soon will, biographies to add to those individuals' FindAGrave.com memorials. (That said, a small number of decedents from that era, I either was unable to find anything for, or just a death notice devoid of any significant personal and family information.) More than one-quarter of the cemetery's interments took place during that period.

The memorials I've created for the 1950-1998 decedents in most cases only reflect the details appearing on their tombstones and/or military markers, so are very stark. Primarily with that crowd, I'm seeking any personal and family "obituary" type biographical details that anyone who knew some of the individuals may be able to add. Among Ancestry/RootsWeb subscribers to this Sussex Co. message board, there must be at least some family members or friends of some of the people from that period who are buried in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. If so, and if you can either send me scans or transcriptions of the person's obituary, or, otherwise, useful and relevant memorial details, I'll be happy to add any appropriate details to their FindAGrave.com memorials.

Please check out that cemetery on FindAGrave. In your search engine, type in "FindAGrave.com", then click on the Cemetery Search link, type in "Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery," select Delaware, and it'll come up readily. The types of details I'd like to be able to add for decedents is full names, full birth and death dates (many tombstones only show years), maiden names of women, names of parents, siblings, and/or children, birth location, and previous places any transplants to the Seaford-Blades-Laurel, etc. area lived, and details about types of work these people did, long-time places of employment, and other useful solid personal notes. In other words, types of details you'd typically find in an obituary.

It should be noted that probably the vast majority of people interred in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery were either personally from somewhere other than this area, or their parents were, as so many decedents were from families that came to the area to work for the DuPont Co. that opened during the late 1930s. Many have surnames that are not native (pre-20th Century) to the Western Sussex Co. area.

Until within the past ten years, Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Blades was the only Catholic cemetery in Sussex Co. Therefore, Catholics covering a large geographic area (some who were not actually members of the parish) were buried in that cemetery. Not everyone buried in the cemetery was Catholic, though the vast majority were. Others were spouses or otherwise close family members (or perhaps some close friends) of Catholics with family plots there.

If any useful details you're able to provide about anyone, feel free to e-mail me directly at Genplant29@aol.com. Please put "Our Lady of Lourdes Cem. FindAGrave project" in the Subject line of your e-mail, so I'll know it's not spam. Thanks.

Hoping to hear from some of you soon!

Dave Wilson
Genplant29@aol.com

PS: If you're a close family member of any of the decedents, please don't hesitate to add one or more nice pictures of them to their memorials!

Levin RICKARD(S) and Rebecca RIGGS

wloeslin — 22 Mar 2002 8:57:36 GMT

Searching for information re:

Levin RICKARD(S) b: 1765 to 1784 and believed wife
Rebecca RIGGS b: 1784 - 1794.

Believe per 1810 Kent Co. MD census that they had two children, one male and one female each born 1800 - 1810. Also believe that these children were born (male) 1807 and (female) 1808. The children may have been orphaned after 1810.

Does anyone have information on this family ?

Possible connection to Benjamin Shockley (and possibly the families noted as Ricketts (Multon Ricketts etc.) in the 1800 census ?).

Thank You

Wayne and Debbie

Samuel Horsey and sister, Elizabeth H. Horsey

lgoddardstout — 13 Jan 2002 7:12:18 GMT

Seeking info on the family of Samuel Horsey and Sarah English. They married 28 Dec 1821, probably in Sussex Co, DE. Samuel was the son of John Horsey and Goodin Goddard. Samuel died in 1829. Did this couple have children? Are
there living descendants? Samuel Horsey had a sister named Elizabeth Hitch Horsey who married Wingate Cannon in Dec 1823. Elizabeth died in Mar 1828. Were there children born to this couple? Believe Samuel and Sarah (English)Horsey
and Wingate and Elizabeth H. (Horsey) Cannon lived and died in Sussex Co, DE. Any help greatly appreciated.

John Handy Horsey

amystitch77 — 2 Jul 2008 11:21:37 GMT

I'm looking for information on the parents of John Handy Horsey, b. Apr 1, 1805, Delaware and d. May 25, 1881, Caroline County, MD. He was married to Mary Neal. Apprently he purchased 3 parcels of land in Waupaukonetta, Ohio between 1835-1849.

William Williamson's will 1735

KcFossitt — 16 Oct 2005 10:22:52 GMT

William Williamson's will 1735:
Spoke of his father's property deal with a George Bainham (Baynum) of Somerset County, Maryland. *If Bainham did not like the terms, then property would go to Williamson's daughter, Sarah Houston and her husband.

Who was William Williamson's father?
Any other info will ber appreciated about these families.

Dirickson or Derickson

hoosll — 1 Jul 2008 6:43:58 GMT

I want to alert you that a Dirickson Family Bible is in the Library of Virginia.

http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/38342/index.html Bible Record Image

It appears to have been maintained by the granddaughter of Levin and Elizabeth "Betsey" Covington Dirickson, descended from Joseph (c. 1715-1766) and Mary Waples Dirickson.

Surnames in the Bible include Waters Handy Covington as well as many others.

If you are researching Maryland and Delaware families, I recommend the Library of Virginia as it has a marvelous section on family bibles, most of which are available on line.

William Harvey Thomas

DaleJones74 — 30 Jun 2008 6:11:46 GMT

William Harvey Thomas, born 1 May 1886 in DE. If any one has access to the 1900 Sussex Co. Census, could you look for this name to see if there may be a family that he fits in. Thank you, Dale Jones

LOWE

Tom Clark — 24 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information about any LOWE families living in Sussex County during the 1700's. I am also interested in the background of Lowe's Crossroads in Suxxex County.

Sussex Ancestors

vinced82 — 11 Jul 2003 3:53:11 GMT

Seeking info about ancestors of the Donovan, Sharp, West, Pride, Bryan, Clendaniel, Palmer and Dutton families of Sussex County, DE. Have lots of info on the Donovan line and some on the others. Willing to share info. Email me.
Any help will be appreciated.

Stockley, Townsend, Coverdale

Kay Schorah — 22 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking maiden name and parentage for Elizabeth "Betsy" Stockley born c 1765 and any information on her spouses and children. Married 1st Nathaniel Stockley c 1784, married 2nd Job Townsend c 1790 after Nathaniel's death in 1789, married 3rd Richard Coverdale c 1794 after Job's death in 1793. These families resided in Cedar Creek Hd, Sussex Co.

Known children from 1st marriage and 2nd marriages. Leah Stockley born c 1785 married Jacob Ingram. Comfort Stockley born 1787 married Abraham Daniel. Joshua Townsend only child from 2nd marriage. Possible children from 3rd marriage Richard Coverdale's will adm 1810 lists three children, Joshua, Meriam and David.

Maryland and Delaware

njdunn — 20 Jan 2008 4:29:09 GMT

I am finding a few documents about my family and there are discrepancies. Some state that the person was born in Delaware and some say Maryland. Could it be common that in the 1800's, one could list either state?

Thanks in advance.
Nancy

Tract Of Land Called Liverpool - 1787

PatJohnson1985 — 26 Jan 2008 11:05:16 GMT

In the will of Benjamin Clifton written in 1787:
Place: Sussex Co DE
Heirs: Wife - Mary; Daughters - Nancy Britol/Britel, Mary Fields; Sons - Thomas, Benjamin
Land description: 60 acres in a tract of land called "Liverpool"

Does anyone have a clue where Liverpool is located in Sussex Co -- or is it somewhere else?

RUST

Mary Rust — 11 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on John RUST of Sussex Co. DE (b. Oct 5, 1749?; d. 1781?)who married Sarah. Their children were: Absalom RUST (b. may 15, 1770; d. February 17, 1847); Thomas RUST; and Mary RUST

COVERDILL, COVERDALE, CLIFTON

Gloria Frazier — 2 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

William COVERDILL.
+Patience CLIFTON m: 01 Aug 1789 in Sussex Co. DE
... William R COVERDILL b: 1795 in DE d: 15 Aug 1861 in Macoupin Co IL Buried Union Chapel Cem N Otter Twp Macoupin Co IL
....... +Nancy A UNKNOWN b: Abt. 1796 in DE or VA d: Aug 1871 in Macoupin Co IL m: 1818 in DE
Married 2nd 5 Jun 1869 to John WAY, Macoupin Co IL. Buried Union Chapel Cem N Otter Twp Macoupin Co IL
William R and Nancy COVERDILL and family went to Macoupin County IL about 1832. I have William R COVERDILL'S family. The name in Macoupin County IL has always been COVERDILL but wouldn't doubt that it started as the spelling COVERDALE - don't know when mine might have changed the spelling if intentional. Any help with his siblings or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Holland family

Doris Hazel — 27 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Researching the HOLLAND family who lived in Sussex County since at least 1688. JAMES HOLLAND married MARY? and died about 1734. His children *WILLIAM, JAMES, JOHN, MARY, ESTHER & ELIZABETH. *WILLIAM, B.ABT 1710 married ELIZABETH ?. They had: *James, Elizabeth,Isaac,Magdalen,William & Hannah. *JAMES HOLLAND B.abt 1741, married HANNAH CALE in 1764. Their children:William,John,*ISAAC,& Hannah. *ISAAC married AMELIA BREWINGTON abt. 1790. Their children:Samuel, John, Hetty Cale, Hannah,NANCY,Amelia Brewington, William, James Cale, Orlando, Elmina, Julia Ann, Erastus & Cynthia.* NANCY married David Day in 1817. Some of the family moved to GA,TN &AL.

Mary Polly Pierson Sussex De or Worcester Md areas

Elizwolpert — 31 May 2008 6:08:17 GMT

Polly Pierson married Seth Hudson in Sussex County in 1820 and then lived and died in Sussex. Need any further information on her birth family.

Sussex county information "Trader"

Tom Trader — 22 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Trader,hickman,lynch,evans from sussex county Harold Trader was married to Goldie Hickman who was the Daughter of Joshua Hickman

Reuniting Dutch Mennonite Lewes/Whorekill, DE 1663 Settlers

familybizcfo — 10 May 2008 12:20:20 GMT

Looking to reunite the decendants of our ancestral original settlers of Delaware from 1663.

These are all part of the 41 Dutch Mennonite Settlers of 1663, which settled Whorekill/Lewes, DE. Use Google Books search, under 1671 Census Plockhoy, Delaware to see the families.

Surnames:
Plockhoy
Hill
Clasen/Klasen
Moelsteen
Wiltbanck
Hodgkins
Wolgast
Kipshaven
Weedon
Rods/Rhodes
Brun/Brown
Michiels/Michaels
Enloes
Harmensen
Savoy
Pieters
Hansz
Gronendick
Hansen
Cornelissen
Drochstraeten
Colleson

Harrison's of Delaware

erniem — 8 May 2008 10:26:42 GMT

Anyone related to the Harrison's of Delaware who were lighthouse keepers? Talking about Joseph M. Harrison (1862-1927?), son of William and Anne P. Harrison of Sussex County. Joseph M. Harrison was a lighthouse keeper in the early 1900's, possibly at Liston Front Range, and possibly in the Lewes area, too. He had a son, Clyde Stanley Harrison (1897-1965) who was a keeper, too, at Tinicum Range Light in New Jersey.

Williams

barbarab467 — 1 May 2008 4:39:01 GMT

Looking for info on Iva Maude Williams b.11 Apr.1890.Grew up around the De.-Md.line.Maybe Williamsville,De.area.Married Charles Henry Clark from Taylorville(Berlin) Md.abt.1906.Any help would be welcome.

Williams

barbarab467 — 1 May 2008 4:37:55 GMT

GORDY and WOOTEN FAMILY

Virginia Wooten Atkinson and Laurie Werner Castillo — 18 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the Peter GORDY Family. Peter GORDY md Catherine [?]. Peter's will was writter 2 Jun 1772 and probated 15 Jul 1775. Children Moses, Peter Jr., John [poss. md Hannah?], Leviniah [md Isaac WOOTEN or WOOTTON],
Mary [md ----- Crouch?], Sarah [md John PARKER 3 June 1760], and Eunice [md James MATESLAIN]. All were born in Worchester Co., Maryland. Some may have moved later to Sussex Co., Delaware; Have birthdates ranging from 1732-1744 for the children but nothing certain.

The Ake Family In Gumboro Delaware/The Ake Tax Ditch

IWantToKnowTheirStories — 20 Apr 2008 11:25:33 GMT

I'm trying to locate information about the Ake family, and Sallie Ake in particular.
She appears on the census as late as 1870 in Gumboro and also in Wicomico County, MD.
Her parents were Thomas and Elizabeth. She was listed as a domestic servant for the Wm. Bratten family in 1870 in a second listing for that census.
Also, I am trying to locate the Ake Tax Ditch in the Bridgeville area.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Woottens in Gumboro, Delaware

IWantToKnowTheirStories — 22 Apr 2008 9:48:28 GMT

I'm trying to locate information about the Woottens from Gumboro, De.
Jacob Ralph and Lida M. Wootten lived here with their son, Clinton R.
Jacob Ralph's father was Jacob E, married to Elizabeth.
Isaac F. was the father to Jacob E.

Any information would be great. The Beers map of 1868 shows several I. Woottens here.
Also any info on the home where Lida and Clinton still lived in 1930 would be great. Clinton died young and Lida remained here after.
I do know that a Harley Moore bought the house at an auction (date unknown) and that it then went to Dale Parker, and then Lizzie West and then to Dan and Mary Tracy.
I am looking for info about the house prior to Harley Moore buying it.
The Akes may have been very early owners, pre 1800.

Information on Willey Family

chasers2199 — 14 Apr 2008 8:55:59 GMT

I am trying to find any information on Abner L. Willey born 27 Jun 1875, He is my 2x Great grandfather. I have his wifes name as Lottie M., do not know her maiden name. his mother is Susan E. Willey( married name). Not sure of her maiden name, but i am stuck on them and not able to get further than that. They had a son name Fred Prettyman Willey. Please any help is greatly appreciated!

Vol. #2, Tombstones of Sussex Co. Delaware

ehwilson65 — 12 Mar 2008 10:44:48 GMT

I just want to let everyone know that volume #2 of Tombstones of Sussex Co. Delaware is now available for purchase. I puchased a copy from Colonial Roots in Lewes, Delaware

Wilson Family Cemetery, Conley, De.

ehwilson65 — 16 Mar 2008 7:18:57 GMT

I would like to know if someone could kindly help me locate a farm cemetery that is listed as #76 in the Hudson & Tatnall cemetery records.
The name is shown as the Wilson Cemetery, one mile from Conley, Delaware. Property was owned by Harry P. Dinelacger at the time of the recording.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Ernest
ehwilson65@aol.com

Hovington Surname/Black & White Ancestry

akhovington — 28 May 2003 7:43:02 GMT

I'm looking to retrace my family tree. My name is Anthony Hovington, born in Lewes, Delaware. My father's name is Knowles Henry Hovington, Jr. My grandfather's name is Knowles Henry Hovington, Sr. My great-grandfather's name (I believe) was George Hovington. Legend has it that the my ancestors are from a plantation in Dover and that their original name was "Buggy". Just looking for clues.

- Anthony Hovington

JOSHUA J. EVANS, b. 22 AUG 1837

SBW19962 — 1 Mar 2008 4:40:56 GMT

If you have Joshua J. EVANS (b. 22 Aug 1837; d. 30 May 1907) in your research, I would like to share info.

Isaac Collins

alcollins302 — 4 Aug 2007 5:55:42 GMT

I am looking for information on Isaac Collins born abt. 1796 married to Edda or Edna born abt. 1796. They had atleast three kids....George Collins born abt. 1834, William Collins born abt. 1840 and Lemuel M. Collins born abt. 1843.
Lemuel was my great grandfather and any information would be of great use. Thanks

Thomas Nutter Adams

Robert H. Adams — 29 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Thomas Nutter Adams b. 1720 and his son John Quincy Adams born about 1788. Both of these men died in Ohio. At the time Thomas was born, he could have actually been in Worchester, Dorchester, or Somerset Counties Maryland before Sussex Co. was carved out of them.

Tract Of Land Called Liverpool - 1787

PatJohnson1985 — 26 Jan 2008 10:59:09 GMT

Mary Lou Joudrey

MN45 — 28 Apr 2002 11:44:51 GMT

looking for any Foskey's living in Del. in the 1800's

CLIFTON, Robert & EDMONDS, Mary

campbellfh — 6 Jul 2001 9:43:58 GMT

Need info re Robert CLIFTON: b. abt 1683, Sussex Co, DE; d. 1724, Kent Co, DE; m. Mary EDMUNDS: b. abt 1685, Sussex Co, DE. Mary was the daughter of Robert Edmund & Priscillla Heathered. Robert & Mary had a daughter, Mary born Lewes, Sussex, DE 1705. What were Robert CLIFTON and Mary EDMONDs birth, death & marriage dates? Who were Robert Cliftons parents?

Please respond to campbellfh@aol.com

William Smith, Broadkiln Hundred, d. 1846

Lisa Just — 12 Feb 2004 1:21:14 GMT

I have a copy of the will and the probate file for William Smith of Broadkiln Hundred who died 22 Feb 1846. The will mentions the following people: wife Mary Smith; daughter Lovey Day (wife of John Day) ; son Robert M. Smith; daughter Nancy E. Messick; daughter Elizabeth McCalley (wife of Robert McCalley); daughter Meriah Prettyman (wife of George Prettyman); son Josiah S. Smith; son Henry H. Smith; daughter Mary A. Dolby (wife of John Dolby); son Charlton Smith; black female Casander Pettajohn (2 years to serve - given to Meriah Prettyman); and black male Alfred Pettajohn (to be sold to "some good man" - 6 years, 3 months to serve). I ordered this from the Delaware Public Archives in error and I would like to give it to someone researching this line.

Lisa Just
lisa_just@comcast.net

White surname

Sharon Dingus — 12 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Robert and Lydia White from Sussex Co., Delaware. Lived there 1850. Had one son named Peter, b. abt. 1850 that I know of. Peter and his wife Elizabeth moved to Chincoteague, VA sometime around 1870. Would appreciate any info.
Thanks,
Sharon

SMITH

JoniRabena — 11 Dec 2007 2:19:26 GMT

Hi, I'm now looking for two of John Smith and Amelia Trader Smith's sons: John, born 1833. He was with the family in 1850 at age 17 in Nanticoke. He was living in Sussex in 1910-1920, but I'm not sure where or who he married. The other son is David R. Smith, born 3/12/1844/died 12/3/1917. I believe he married a Sarah McDowell, but before that had a son named William J. Smith, born about 1881. He also had a son named Harry Smith, born about 1901. I believe that David also stayed in Sussex. Any help appreciated.

Joni

Armwell Long Bible

marjeadams — 26 Nov 2007 1:57:27 GMT

Has anyone ever seen or know the location of this Bible which is listed in the DAR index? It includes Lockwoods.

Richard Wesley Delaware River Pilot

csappe174 — 8 Oct 2007 6:44:57 GMT

I am looking for information pertaining to Penelope Wesley who married Kendall Stewart of Lewes.

Land Patent Map from the Delmarva Peninsula

Andrew Trgovac — 20 Mar 2005 7:54:32 GMT

I recently purchased a map at an antique store that I believe is a land patent map of a portion of the Delmarva Peninsula. It is listed as a map of William Stayton's Lands. The predominant parcel of land is owned by Thomas Ellegood and is called Finishing Stroke. Other lands are owned by William Ellegood, John O'Neal, heirs of George Mitchell, John Lord and sons, Thomas Buchanan and William Noles. Two other land tracts are mentioned by name: Isabel's Choice and Hitch's Savannah. If anyone has any information from their own research that could help date the map or give me some more background, I would greatly appreciate it.

Earle Martin Tull (1896-1990) of Seaford, DE.

DavidWilsonUSPL — 12 Apr 2007 7:20:40 GMT

Wondering if anyone happens to know during what years Earle Martin Tull (1896-1990) of Seaford, Sussex County, served as a Delaware Senator, Congressman, or whatever else. I personally knew him, and members of his family, and old Mr. Tull was frequently referred to as "Senator." I know that he served as whatever he was was during at least the late 1950s (and believe it was as a Senator), but would like to know the full year spread, as well as specifically what office it is that he was elected to serve in. I've done web searches for any references to him, but came up with absolutely no "hits" either time. I don't need any info about him except just what his political office was, as well as his years of term were, as I already know everything else about him that I need to know. (I seem to recall that he served in whatever office for twelve or so years.) Incidentally, Mr. Tull was in no known way my relative. Thanks in advance for any information anyone may have. (Please reply on this board.)

Sincerely,

Dave Wilson

Zadock Evans b. abt. 1770 m. Arcada ?

KathleenJones727 — 3 Nov 2007 5:35:52 GMT

I'm looking for information on a Zadock Evans who was born about 1770 in Delaware (according to census). By 1820 he lived in Guernsey County, Ohio and he died about 1852 in Belmont County, Ohio. According to cemetery records, his wife's first name was Arcada. He had at least ten children--six of whom I've identified: Mary b. abt. 1802 DE; Lydia b. abt. 1806 DE; William b. abt. 1810 DE; Catharine b. abt. 1812 DE; Samuel b. abt. 1821 OH; Zadock Ellis b. 1824 OH. In 1824 Mary married a Thomas Burcher (who was also from Delaware) in Ohio. The other children married in Ohio to these families: Yarnall, Merrill, VanDyke, Parsons and Miller. I'm new to DE research and cannot pin down where in Delaware Zadock was from or what his wife's maiden name was. Anyone with information please write. Thank you.

Short Family Cemetery, Near Gumboro, De.

ehwilson65 — 31 Oct 2007 11:16:50 GMT

Directions; From Millsboro Delaware, go south on Rt. 24 & 30 towards Gumboro. Rt. 24 will turn Right, continue straight on 30 & you will pass Rt. 26 on the left. It will now be Rt. 26 & 30 south. (Shaft Ox corner)
Go approximately 1/2 mile and the cemetery can be seen on the left in a field, about 200 yds. off Rt, 30 & 26.

Names I recorded.;
Myers Short, d. 11-29-1904 @ 76 yrs.
Sharp A.H. Short, b. 10-19-1828, d. 7-18-1920?
Baby, no name, d.1884
Thomas Short, 1860-1940
Laura Short, w/o Thomas, 1856-1929
Robert Allen Short, b. 5-31-1961, d. 1-11-1986
Herman F. Short, b. 9-25-1958, d. 2-4-1989
Walter T. Short, 1904-1972
W. Thomas Short, 1926-1983
Mildred E. Short, 1907-1968
Carolyn L. Short, 1955-1962

There are a few broken markers, cemetery is being cared for.
I hope this will be of use to family members.

Ernest

Morris & Conway Cemetaries, Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge, De.

ehwilson65 — 29 Oct 2007 12:10:35 GMT

I would like to post the location of two cemeteries located in the Prime Hook wildlife refuge to help related families.

1- Morris Cemetery; Located across from the main visitors center on a path leading towards the wooded area.
The cemetery is surround by steel fencing & is somewhat cared for. There is about 7 markers total. Most markers are very worn. One visible name was Mary Morris, d/o John & Mary, wife of Jonathan Wilson. Most markers would have to be rubbed/traced to get names & dates.

2- Conway/Conaway Cemetery; Also located within the boundaries of the Prime Hook wildlife refuge. On the main road leading towards the visitor center you will see a recycle area on the right. Next to it is a path leading into a wooded area. The cemetery is about 200 yards from the recycle area. I did not record any names.

Directions to Prime Hook;
From Lewes. Take Route 1 north to Rt. 16 (Broaadkill Rd.)Turn right at light(East), go about 2 miles & you will see the main entrance to the refuge on the left(Possibly Turtle Pond Rd.), go left. Continue about 1 mile & you will see the visitor center. They are very willing to direct you.

Good luck, Ernest

Stockley Morgan

SBritt22 — 24 Oct 2007 2:11:47 GMT

Looking for the family line of Stockley Morgan b.c. 1790. married Sabra Whitman 4/14/1791 at Cool Spring ,Lewes Del. Anyone know his parents?

Marvel Smith, 1775 - 1840, son of Ann Marvel and Charlton Smith

JoniRabena — 27 Jun 2007 10:54:41 GMT

Hi,

If anyone has connections to the Ann Marvel and Charlton Smith descendents, please contact me. I am looking for more information on their son, Marvel, born about 1775 and died before 1840. He lived in Sussex County, Nanticoke Hundred.

His other siblings include: Levi (married to Luranah); William (married to Mary Polly Johnson); Eli G., born 1784; Nancy Evans, and a Sally.

I am trying to find Marvel's wife's name and their children. I believe he is my 4th great grandfather.

Thanks,

Joni

African American CARRs in Seaford

thetreeofme — 1 Sep 2007 8:00:02 GMT

My grandfather, Joseph ANthony Carr was born in Seaford in 1916. So was his brother Charles Carr.

Their parents were John Carr and Daisy Jones. Since DE and MD had issues with boundries, I need some help tracing John Carr and Daisy Jones.

Can anyone assist?

Long lost father

William Burton Cropper — 3 May 1999 4:28:39 GMT

Searching for William Burton Cropper who may have lived in Millsboro, DE. His mother may have owned Betsy's Pond. Had a brother named Jack Cropper who was possibly DE. state Policeman. William may have married Ms. MIllsboro. Age 60-75

Hearn

Steve Hearn — 28 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Samuel Hearn, married to Margaret (?). Their son, born in 1873 in Seaford. He became a Methodist minister and died in Petersburg, Virginia in 1926.

Little Creek Hundred, Sussex Co. Relatives

rrtwilley — 23 Dec 2004 10:01:27 GMT

I'm researching the following families:Fooks, Horsey, Twilley, Kinney, Owens, English, Ellis, Moore, Phillips, Rider and maybe a few other grand parents. Like Elzey..... Well my grandmother was a Horsey. Her mother was an Ellis and her grandmother was a Fooks and Kinney. I have been able to prove all names back into the 1700's. I've been looking mainly looking for other cousins who can connect to the same families. Hard to do, but can be done. I enjoy looking for all of the above listed familes, but have concentrated mainly on the Horsey, Fooks and Moore families because of their prominance in the Laurel Delaware society. An example is, my Thomas Rider came from Somerset County about 1803 and settled west of Laurel Delaware. He died in 1826 about 1 week after his wife had died. He left about 7 children. Several went to orphans court and some were given to my 4th great grandfathers for care. One of which, Elizabeth Rider, became my 3rd great grandmother, who married Outerbridge Twilley.
Thomas Rider married Priscilla Moore, his cousin, about 1799. She was the daughter of George Moore and Sarah Rider. George Moore was on the board of trustees for Moores Chapel, now called Mt. Pleasant United Methodist church.
Now you can see how I connect to some very influential Sussex Countians. History is being lost every day and I'm trying to preserve all that I can of mine and trying to help others find theirs.
If anybody can help, please respond here. My e-mail is very messed up for now. Looks like another computer is in order. Tried to fix e-mail last nite, to no avail.

Reed< James

nilabob — 4 Sep 2002 8:48:20 GMT

Looking for more information on James Reed who lived in Sussex, Deleware, possibly was in New Jersey. Was a minister. Married to a Mary, Margaret or maybe a Sara (Donovan???). James had a son, Donovan Reed, b.1779 in Sussex, Deleware, Died in Darke Co. Ohio in 1850.

William Henry Hancock b. March 25,1831 Sussex Co., Delaware

TSpillane6324 — 31 Aug 2005 3:33:53 GMT

I am looking for information on William Henry Hancock (b. March 25,1831, d.November 25,1900 all in Sussex County) and his father, Henry Hancock.

Joseph H. White, (brother?) Charles White, Mary Jane Hitch b. Laurel

JanetWise77 — 1 Oct 2007 1:09:37 GMT

Looking for information on:
Joseph H. White, b. bet. 1816-1825, Delaware, died 8/28/1887, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
married
Mary Jane Hitch, b. bet. 1823-1825, Laurel, Delaware, died 11/8/1893, Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Charles White, b. ~1822, Delaware. Wife Rhoda b. Pa. Son Cyrinus, b. ~1847, Ohio.

Charles White was possibly a brother to Joseph White.

Need information on above before 1860.
1860 census, Joseph (35) and Charles (38) live next to each other in Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana. By 1870 census, Charles is not in Lawrenceburg.
1870 census, Joseph (53) and Mary (43), Lawrenceburg.
1880 census, Joseph (65) and Mary (52), Lawrenceburg. His and her parents all born Delaware.

Joseph H. White, buried Greendale Cem. On stone age: 70y 8m 26d
Mary J. White, buried Greendale Cem. On burial certificate birthdate: February 05, 1828. If calculated from obit: February 08, 1823.

Joseph and Mary had several children including:
Flora B., Edward, Charlie, Joseph, and David Edward White b. 4/14/1867, the only child to survive to adulthood.

Missing Davises from Cedar Creek Hundred

Suzan Wedig — 14 Oct 2004 3:22:25 GMT

I've hit the 'wall' on Caleb Davis b.1746 in Sussex Co. He married Leah (Basnett) and migrated to Monongalia/Marion Co. (W)VA around 1796. It is believed his family was in the group which included Coverdale Cole and Daniel Davis. Caleb and Leah appeared on the 1790 Sussex Co. Census.

There are a few court reference to Caleb Davis:
Witnessed will of Joseph Mason 1785. Witnesses were Thomas Manlove, Wm. Cullen, and Caleb Davis.

Witnessed will of Moses Davis 1772. Witnesses were Caleb Tucker, Jehu Davis, and Caleb Davis. The court ordered Moses' land sold at public auction. Pursuant to this order, Jehu sold the land (153 acres at Mispillion Hundred). Caleb was highest bidder.

Caleb sold this land 1793 to Joshua Spencer. The deed refers to Caleb and Leah Davis of Cedar Creek Hundred, Sussex Co., DE.

Witnesses will of Joseph Mason 1785

Witnessed will of Wm. Truitt 1790.

I know that he is related to the Sussex Co. Davises, but how? I suspect he is a son of Thomas Davis and brother of Jehu Davis, but cannot prove.

Who is Moses Davis? After his death, his widow married Caleb Tucker, one of the witnesses of Moses's will.

I'm interested in hearing from other Davis researchers.

Thanks,

Suzan Wedig
We Dig Genealogy
http://www.strato.net/~wedigs/genealogy.html

Isaac Dale b. ca. 1797 Sussex? Co.,Del., to Indiana

donmatson63 — 29 Sep 2007 4:29:12 GMT

Looking for siblings, parents, ancestry of Isaac A.orJ? Dale b. ca. 1797 Sussex? Co.,Delaware. Was on 1830 census of Sussex Co.,Del. with 3 sons & 1 dau., on 1840,50,60 census in Knox Co.,In. His wife was Nancy ------.
Thank you for any help.

Cannon Family

Bill Boydstun — 8 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors of Curtis CANNON family of Sussex Co. DE; Curtis' family moved west to Ross & Highland Cos. OH. Will gladly share what I have.

Bailey Bayley Baily Jonathan Jr & Sr. SUSSEX CO to WARREN COUNTY, IN

erbailey39 — 19 Sep 2007 11:29:52 GMT

MY BAILEY ancestors migrated from Sussex Co. to Warren Co. Indiana, finally settleing there in 1828.
Jonathan BAilY sr.'s will was probated in Sussex Co.13Sep1737. Jonathan BALEY jr's, was probated in Sussex Co., 04Sep1786. I am looking for information on George BALEY son of Jno. Jr., He apparently migrated to Ohio before 1815.I need to connect my 3xgreat-grandfather Horatio Bailey to George BALEY. Horatio is reported to have been born in Delaware or Maryland in 1786 and married Sallie HUST or HURST about 1816. Horatio lived in Warren County Indiana from about 1828 to 1878 and his wife Sallie died 1849 and he remarried Eliza J. WAKEMAN . all three are buried at Davis-Kenoyer Cem. Warren County, Indiana Sallie's parents were Catherwood HUST?HURST and Leah Ennalls
Any help will be appreciated, E. Bailey, Lafayette , Indiana

Sussex Co DE Will Book A99 Liber E Pages 191-192 (Obediah Smith)

PatJohnson1985 — 11 Jun 2007 7:07:09 GMT

Does anyone on the board have access to Will Book A99 Liber E pages 191-192? It is the will of Obediah Smith probated 15 March 1796. the transcript of the will says "grandsons Job, Benjamin, Charles, John, Judah, and Smith Clifton" -- But does it actually say grandsons? Or does it say "children" of daughter Margaret Clifton? My ancestress is Judah Clifton born in Delaware and I believe she is the child mentioned in this will but without finding what the actual wording is, there is doubt. The name Judah Clifton is unusual enough that I believe it must be her, but need to know for sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

SMITH, CHALTON and SMITH, WILLIAM

JoniRabena — 11 Sep 2007 3:00:18 GMT

In the 1850 Nanticoke Hundred Delaware Census,there were two families I am looking for info on:

Chalton Smith, 44, and wife Mary Ann, 35
Son William, 16

William Smith, 45, and wife Tabitha, 33
Son Samuel, 17

Anyone out there connected to either of these two families? I'm trying to find out what happened to the two sons.

Thanks!

Seaford or Sussex?...DE or MD?

thetreeofme — 26 Aug 2007 1:55:24 GMT

I have a grandfather, Joseph Anthony Carr that was born in Sussex County, DE on May 28, 1916. I am trying to locate his parents. His parents are John Anthony Carr and Daisy Ann Jones.

I believe Daisy Jones was born DE and John was born in MD but for some reason the borders of the two states keep throwing me off! :(

Joseph (my grandfather) eventually ended up in Camden, NJ. He also had a brother named Charles Carr.

Any information would be helpful.

Slaughter Beach POW camp

law52son — 27 Aug 2007 4:24:21 GMT

Anyone familiar with former ammo dump, later German POW camp and then mushroom farm in Slaughter Beach. Played (explored) underground site in 1940s

MORRIS

Anna Sheaffer — 25 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Comfort MORRIS. Morris is her married name; she was widowed about 1799 with several small children including John D., Joseph (b 1796) and William. They lived in Broadkiln 100, and she could be the daughter-in-law of Wm and Betty Morris. Would appreciate help.

Nathaniel and the 2 Simon Morris Men On 1800 Census

kentuckboy97 — 5 Aug 2007 4:45:48 GMT

I am searching for information on Aaron P. Morris, born ca. 1814, in Delaware. Ca. 1840, he married Rebecca Sale Davis in Berrien County, Michigan. Would like to know if Aaron was related to the 3 Morris men in the 1800 census and if anyone has information on Aaron's parents and/or siblings. My wife is a gr-granddaughter of Aaron and Rebecca Morris. Any information on any of the above Morris families would be appreciated. Thank you, Dennis.

Bull's Mills post office

alcollins302 — 5 Aug 2007 3:11:29 GMT

On the 1860 US census there is a post office listed as Bull's Mills, located in the Broadcreek hundred. Does any one know where that was located? Thanks for youe help.

WARREN, HILLYARD, WARING

John V. Kieffer — 24 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info regarding Haddock WARREN, b. Apr 17, 1765
in Mead Twp. (Murderkill Hundred) Sussex Co. DE. He is
listed on the 1790 Census for Sussex Co., DE under
"Murderkill Hundred" TWP. Other WARREN heads of
families listed in that township were John, Lorman, Samuel
and Elizabeth. In 1789, when Haddock was 23, he married
Nancy Ann Hillyard in DE. She was born in DE on May 7,
1768. (Note: Haddock Warren's parents may have been
WARING's.

Sussex Co. Rogers/Chandler Family

William J. Rogers — 3 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Sussex County, Del. need help with locating Rogers Family of Dagsboro area - my grandfather was William Harberson Rogers, his father William Polk Rogers (born 7/23/1848)(married Bethena Long), his father William P. Rogers (born 3/30/1822 Selbyville, Del.)

Marvel

Win Moore — 12 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on first ancestors to come to America and
how they got to Sussex County.James Jones circa 1780 from
England(?). Lydia Workman from England circa 1780.Phillip Marvel from England. Purnell Phillips.

windfield washington scott sr looking for family information

scottysice — 23 Jun 2007 6:16:38 GMT

was my grand father
he came from delaware/baltimore/maryland area from what im told.
i need help locating his father and family information.
windfield washington scott sr.
white male
birth june 18, 1892
death august 1 1964
we know where his grave is but would like find his birth place, fathers and mothers name and more family information.
windfield washington scott sr.
his children are:
winfield washington scott jr
luther bell scott
winston carl scott (living)
i have these peoples births and deaths dates.
and location.
but need find windfield washington scott sr father and mother information.
thanks

Joseph Ford Russell

jannyintn — 19 Jun 2007 4:27:23 GMT

Seeking parentage Joseph Ford Russell b 1840 DE d 1893 CA. Found in 1880 census Hancock Co.,IL with wife Sarah (nee Dungan) and children Anna, Laura, Aurella, Ida. Laura my ggmother. He is last one in seven gen. chart with no parents! HELP?!!

Moore, William E., Delaware

mrsmoore50 — 2 Jan 2007 5:31:03 GMT

I Would like to ask for help in finding the father of William E. Moore 1884 to 1932.
He is buried at Whites Chapel cemetery near lewes, De.
Next to him is Alice V. Moore.
Another name on the plot is James E. Moore 1849 to 1932,(Stone reads father).On James' death record it indicates "his" father was Samuel Moore.
In records I have looked through it does not show James as William's father, although possible. Any help greatly appreciated

Stewart Family of Lewes

csappe174 — 10 Jun 2007 8:54:31 GMT

Kendel Stewart was born in or near Lewes, DE in 1792. He married Penelope Wesley, daughter of Richard Wesley and Elizabeth Darby of Lewes.

Kendel and Penelope were married at the Coldsprings Preby. Church but moved to Philadelphia soon after the marriage.

I am looking for any information that connects Kendel to the decendents of Dr. John Stewart.

Absolam Willey Jr.

alicep_1 — 24 Mar 2002 10:44:13 GMT

Absolam Willey jr. was my great great grandfather. His son, William was my great grandfather. I can give you a good many details as I have been searching a great deal and can bring uou up to date on some items. Alice

TILMAN WRIGHT family of 8 / Sussex cty 1810 -est B. about 1780-85

digitaldaddy — 3 Jun 2007 12:42:16 GMT

TILMAN WRIGHT family of 8 - Delaware state Sussex Co _Seaford TWP
1810 United States Federal Census Delaware state Sussex Co _Seaford TWP
LOOKING FOR info on movement of TILMAN WRIGHT family of 8
I do not have a name for his Wife ? or any kids so any info would be appreciated
contact me:Message Boards or hotideal @ hotmail.com -remove 2 spaces in
E mail address
My name is Roy G. Deal and I live in Evansville In. Zip 47711
My peoples branch ended up in Gibson County In. Zip 47670 20 miles away
I have a lot of info to share Bible records and census records some pictures
back to Great level. Thanx!! RG Deal

Tuckers Sussex Co.DE & in Md before 1760

donsummers — 18 Jul 2001 6:49:44 GMT

Samuel Tucker Born 3 April 1756 in England: Parents Anthony
Tucker and wife Elizabeth may be connected to my line. If so they were in Sussex Co, DE in 1758 and had a child named Zadock Tucker who was killed in the Battle of Camden, SC Aug. 15, 1780. They would have been in Maryland in Jan 1760 where Levi Tucker was born. I am a direct decendent of Levi. Would love to be able to connect these people. Thanks.

LIGHTHOUSES IN SUSSEX COUNTY

JoniRabena — 22 May 2007 2:05:23 GMT

Just trying to clarify my findings so hope someone can help.
My John Smith and family, including son Levin, were on the 1860 Federal Census in Baltimore Hundred, Millsboro. They were both listed as Lighthouse Keepers.

I have been advised that a John Smith was the first lighthouse keeper on Fenwick Island from 1859 to 1861. I believe this may be the above family. Would there be a closer lighthouse that was running in 1860? to Millsboro, or could someone shed light on census records for lighthouse keepers and their families.

Thank you.

Joni
Calgary, AB

POW/MIA Korean War, TINDALL

raysestak126 — 20 May 2007 12:34:41 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Seaford, Delaware as his home of record.

Soldier: IRVIN MYLES TINDALL
Born: November 25, 1926, Caucasian
Date of loss: July 11, 1952, Missing in Action(MIA)

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are two families in Delaware that have not been located. There is one family from Sussex County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Dryden

iowagirl1940 — 26 Jan 2007 12:23:56 GMT

Hi,i`m looking for info:,on William Dryden,the family lived in Little Creek,in 1840.Thank You,Judi.

Old pictures of Tucker family in Sussex Co, DE

ClaraMarieThomas — 11 May 2007 2:28:56 GMT

If anyone has old pictures of the Tucker family in Sussex Co, DE that they would be willing to scan and share, I would love to have them. I am descended from Margarett Tucker ca. 1813 and Robert Willey. I have been unable to link her to the rest of the Tuckers at this point. I just really like collecting old pictures and hope to link to some of them at some point.
Thanks, Clara

Seeking info about WILLIAM (c1814-1875) & SARAH "SALLY" (nee WILSON - b. c1809) HAZEL / HAZLE / HASEL / HASLE of Sussex Co., DE.

DavidWilsonUSPL — 3 May 2007 11:45:20 GMT

Seeking info about and descendants of William (born circa 1814, died 1875) and Sarah "Sally" (nee WILSON - born circa 1809) HAZEL / HAZLE / HASEL / HASLE of Sussex Co., Delaware (DE). They wed on or about 25 November 1833. HAZEL seems to have been the family's preferred surname spelling, with HAZLE apparently the primary alternate spelling.

The known children of William and Sally were: Robert W. (b. c1837), Kensey S. [possibly H.] (b. c1838), William H. (b. c1841), Mary (b. c1841), Sarah "Sally" (b. c1860, wife of David WARRINGTON), and George W. (b. c1862).

Does anyone happen to know who the parents were of wife/mother Sarah "Sally" (nee Wilson)? Does anyone know when she died?

If any information, or any assistance you are able to provide, please e-mail me directly at Genplant29@aol.com , putting "Sussex Co., DE genealogy" in the Subject line of your message. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Dave Wilson
Genplant29@aol.com

Surname Hazel

Betty Hazel Connor — 7 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on a John Hazel/Hasle. I first located him in the 1790 Sussex Co. De. Census. In the 1800 Census
he was listed as living alone and above the age of 45. He
married a Rachel Warrington Stanton in 1801. They had 2 children:Tabitha abt 1809 and William abt 1814-15. John died
between 1816 and 1819. John was a farmer. It is quite possible that he came to Delaware from Maryland. I do not
know if he was married before.

Seeking descendants of JOHN B. (c1833-1913) & SARAH (nee WILSON - c1835-1923) E(D)DINGTON of Sussex and Kent Counties, Delaware.

DavidWilsonUSPL — 30 Apr 2007 12:02:54 GMT

Seeking information about and descendants of John B. (c1833-1913) and Sarah (nee WILSON - c1835-1923) EDINGTON / EDDINGTON of Sussex and Kent Counties, Delaware (DE).

If anything you're able to share, please e-mail me directly at Genplant29@aol.com , putting "Sussex Co., DE genealogy" in the Subject line of your message. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Dave Wilson
Genplant29@aol.com

Seeking information about and descendants of JOB REYNOLDS, born circa 1770-1779, of Sussex County, Delaware.

DavidWilsonUSPL — 30 Apr 2007 11:01:25 GMT

Seeking information about and descendants of JOB REYNOLDS, born circa 1770-1779, of Sussex County, Delaware (DE). He is known to have been residing in Broadkiln Hundred at the time of at least the 1830 Census. Job seems to likely have been my ancestor (father of one of my Wilson ancestresses).

If any information, please e-mail me directly at Genplant29@aol.com , putting "Sussex Co., DE genealogy" in the Subject line of your message. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Dave Wilson
Genplant29@aol.com