Botetourt - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Jesse Bryant and family

Judy Seidel — 15 Dec 2004 10:24:11 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning Jesse Bryant listed in the 1880 Botetourt,VA census. His age was given as 62 and his wife is named Mary. Eight children and two grandchildren are listed. His son Napoleon is my husband's great grandfather.

Thomas G Litchford

v_litch — 22 Sep 2008 9:13:36 GMT

Am looking for marriage record for Thomas G Litchford and Mary__________ , sometime between 1840 and 1844.
Any information appreciated. Velma

Early Marriages, Wills and Rev. War Records

Debby Lantz — 2 Nov 2001 5:12:16 GMT

I have a book that contains Early Marriages, Wills, and Some War Records for Bototourt Co, VA that I can do lookups on. It is my turn to pass on the kindness given so freely to me in the past! Email me at DLantz4089@aol.com.

Pendletons

Jim Pendleton — 19 Jun 2003 6:55:37 GMT

Does anyone have any info on a Micajah Pendleton family. Micajah was 63 in the 1860 census in Botecourt County. He had a son WIlliam, age 16 that I am interested in finding info on.

Look-up Available

Terri L. Smith — 5 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I have The Annals of Southwest Virginia 1769-1800 By Lewis Preston Summers, if any one needs a look-up in this two Volume Book I can do that. This Two Volume book has
Botetourt County
Minutes of County Court 1769-1800
First Surveys of Land
Marriage Licenses
List of Ministers
Brief of Deeds
Brief of Wills
Just give me the year and The name, and what exactly you are looking for.

W. H. Rader & The Rader Funeral Home

StephenTaylor49 — 31 Oct 2005 10:08:12 GMT

I am seeking information on W. H. Rader who founded the Rader Funeral Home formerly of Troutville, Virginia - now in Daleville, Virginia. I would like to find out his full name - name of his parents and the name of his two wives. I know he had one child - Charles H. Rader, I think by his first wife - any and all help appreciated.

Steve

Claiborne Saunders Booze

doreatr — 24 Jun 2001 5:15:36 GMT

BOOZE, Claiborne Saunders, of Roanoke, died at his home, Friday, January 15, 1993. Absent from the body, present with the Lord, after a long illness of Huntingtons Chorea. He was a maintenance supervisor for Webster Brick Company. He was a member of the Glade Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Gilbert and Elizabeth Booze. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Tayloe Booze; two sons, Claiborne Dooley of Bedford, James Tims of Marion, Mont.; two daughters,........

BOOZE, Claiborne S., of Roanoke died Friday, January 15, 1993. Arrangements by Lotz Vinton Chapel

SALLEE, CROFT, GIBBONS

David Sallee — 19 Nov 2004 3:59:29 GMT

I am looking for any evidence of these family names being in Botetourt County (as it existed then) in about 1790-1850. The family names are SALLEE, CROFT, GIBBONS. Any suggestions about what/where resources exist that I could search would be appreciated.

Daniel Croft & Mary Hamilton Botetourt & Roanoke Virginia

PCroftVa — 2 Sep 2008 3:45:47 GMT

Do any of these people sound familiar to anyone??

In an earlier post, I had listed David B. Croft's birth year as around 1835. I am now sure his birth year was around 1813-1815. His parents' marriage is listed as June 1814.

David was the son of Daniel Croft and Mary Hamilton. She was the dt. of John Hamilton also of Botetourt Co.
Daniel was born in Prussia. I dont know what year he came to America or who his parents were.
I have reason to believe that Daniel and Mary lived in the area of Botetourt Co that later became Roanoke Co. History says that David was born in Botetourt, but he mustered with the Fincastle Greys in Roanoke Co for the war.

From what info I can find, it seems that David and Caroline raised their family in nearby Franklin County then moved to Big Lick (later to become Roanoke city)

His obit in the 1910 Roanoke Times says he married young, but he was at least 50 years old when he married Caroline Chafin of Bedford Co Va in 1865. They raised a large family then moved to Big Lick. The children mostly lived and worked in Roanoke around the Railroad and associated industries.

David and Caroline were my ggrandparents

Litchford Family

3131311 — 25 Aug 2008 7:50:21 GMT

Hello , Looking for any info on Adam J. Litchford who lived in Botetout Co who had a son born April 27,1853 . need any info at all on both these men . Hope someone can help. Thanks Helen Litchford Kinsley RenieCat66@yahoo.com

Hogans in Virginia

Sandy — 18 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for parents of: Green Hogan b.31 Jul 1819
d.24 Nov.1902 from Bedford Co.Virginia. Married to Elmira Caldwell from Montgomery Co.Virginia.

Minor Riffey

Darbicus — 3 Aug 2008 11:29:00 GMT

My name is Jason Darby, and I am currently researching my own personal family history. My connections to the Riffey family comes through my maternal great-great grandfather, Jesse A. Riffey, who was the on of Samuel R. Riffey, who was the son of Minor Riffey. Beyond that however, there seems to be a dead end.

Famly oral history (and trees here on ancestry) list Minor's father as Samuel Riffey, born in 1780 in Virginia (what would eventually become Roanoke county, but was then Botetourt county) and died in 1850. A distant relation in the Wrightsman family (the maiden name of Mary Riffey, Minor's wife) has stated that Minor's father was a John Riffey, and his mother was Nancy Buchanen. A Brubaker family history posted on rootsweb states that John Riffey Jr was the son of a James Samuel Riffey.

This has all made everything confusing, and any help clarifying this mystery would be greatly appreciated. I need to find out who Minor's father truly was, and if possible, the name of his mother as well. Thank you for your assisstance in this matter.

- Jason K. Darby

Ruby Bondella Steell

9kclisa — 21 Jul 2008 2:50:08 GMT

Am looking for any information on Ruby Bondella Steell
born oct 6,1906
parents John W & Blanch Steell
sister Annie M Stell
Ruby was born in Eagle Rock, Boutetourt, Virginia
She also lived in Calif and married a
Herbert Stringer, in 1966
Any information is welcomed

Botetourt Co.

Suzanne Snapp — 29 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for John P. Carter b.1818 d.1882 Sullivan Co.Tn. m.Martha Wade 1849 in Botetourt Co. I was told by relatives that he came from this area but since I don't have his parents names I can go no further. He moved to Tn. after 1850. Martha's parents were Beverly Wade and Nancy Powell(daughter of George and Frances Wade)I have searched for info on this line for two years...John was my mothers ggrandfather and this means alot to her. Any info is appreciated.
Suzanne

Curtis, Nellie/Millie and James Claypoole, 1910-1930

barrychapman59 — 20 Jun 2008 5:17:38 GMT

Looking for any information on Curtis Claypoole, b. 1867, Ohio, died Botetourt Co. between 1920 & 1930. Found in the 1910 & 1920 censuses, 1920 occupation: "Auditor". Also looking for more info on his widow, Nellie or Millie Claypoole b. abt 1890, head of household 1930 census (page 133A), living Glen Wilton, Fincastle District, Botetourt and her son James Claypoole, born Oct/Nov 1919.
Thanks in anticipation,
Barry

KELLY, KELLEY

nannawd — 12 Feb 2003 2:10:45 GMT

I am looking for any information on the parents or siblings of my gg-grandparents Jacob Kelly/Kelley or Jane Kelly/Kelley.
They were both Kelly/Kelley and were married in Botetourt Co., VA. Feb. 24, 1848. Jacob was b. Jan. 25, 1826 in Botetourt Co., VA. and Jane b. March 25, 1829 in Botetourt Co., VA. They went to Ohio about 1850. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mark A Calhoun

doreatr — 24 Jun 2001 5:15:36 GMT

The Roanoke Times- Thursday Jan 9, 1930

Mark A Calhoun

Coyners Springs Jan 8, 1930 Mark A Calhoun age 80 died at 10:30am at his home here today. He is survived by two sons William A Calhoun of Bedford, and one daughter, Mrs Dollmon, of South Dekota.
Funeral services will be held at Glade Creek church Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in Glade Creek Cemetery.

Akin

George E. Aiken — 12 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information related to my gg grandfather who may have been from this County. He was b. 1776 and his given name was John. It has been suggested that I should be looking at Fincastle Co. which was later divided into other counties. He had 13 children and one of them John was my g grandfather and in his obit he was from TN but census in OR shows him from VA. Thanks

ANNIE E. SPANGLER

jwgrubbs150 — 18 Mar 2005 1:31:58 GMT

Annie E. Spangler was my grandmother (b. abt 1865 in Botetourt County VA). She married James WIlliam Kenney (b. abt 1865) on 9 Mar 1886 in Botetourt County VA .
Her father was C. D. Spangler who was b. abt 1844 and marroed . abt 1864. These dates are an estaimate based on birth of Annie L... C. D. was married to an Annie E. (no maiden name avail).
Any and all information on ancesters of Annie L appreciated..
jwgrubbs@pinn.net

Kelley/Kelly

karinirene — 22 Jun 2008 5:21:35 GMT

Thanks so much for the info on the Roanoke Library.
IF anyone else has Kelley family details regarding Jacob and Jane Kelley or their descendants, please, please let me know.
Thanks!

Kelley/Kelly

karinirene — 26 Jan 2008 4:11:51 GMT

Looking for parents/and or siblings of Jacob Kelley/Kelly and his wife Jane -- also named Kelley/Kelly. They were both from Botetort Co, VA. Jacob was born in 1826 and Jane born in 1828. They were also married in Botetort Co: 2-24-1848.

I would be so happy if anyone finds anything on these people. I do have them in the 1850 census in Ohio and 1860 & 70. Thanks! They moved to Lawrence Co by 1850.
Karin

Holstine

Charles Hill — 23 Mar 2004 6:08:03 GMT

I am connected to Henry Holstine/Holston. I believe that he may have been Scotch Irish (they settled the valley) who came over on one of the trips with James Patton and settled on land that was offered if it were developed.

I had also heard that he married Mercy McClure.

Charles Hill

Sarah Davis of Botetort Co.

David Walthall Vaughn — 21 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking info about Sarah Davis b.Botetort Co. 5 Dec 1762 m.Stephen Terry and d.25 Oct 1840 Barren Co. KY

Allen and Byrd -- pioneer families in Botetourt Co.

LynneHundley204 — 5 Jul 2001 10:16:17 GMT

Dwier Family, Eagle Rock, VA

crjulio1 — 14 Jun 2008 7:03:36 GMT

Looking for information on the Dwier family in Eagle Rock, VA. My mother's maiden name is Grace Dwier. Her father's name was Emmitt M. Dwier and her mother's maiden name was Elnora Teaford (although my mother states that the family's name was McNulty???). This is all the information I have as my mother's memory is not all there any more. Any help would be appreciated.

John Custer and Mary "Polly" Smiley

mdillow31 — 13 Jun 2008 1:54:31 GMT

My 4th great grandparents are John Custer born 31 Aug 1784 in York
Co., Pa. He died 2 July 1863 in Warren Co., Tn. He is the son of
Johannes Custer and Anna Catherina Gohn. (Coon) He married Mary "Polly"
Smiley born 8 Feb 1787 in Va. She died 10 Aug 1863 in Warren Co., Tn. His
father Johannes Custer (Custard) left his will in 1838 in Botetourt Co.,
Va They lived east of Fincastle near the Mill Creek section.

Mary "Polly" Smiley is the daughter of James Smiley and mother unknown.
The Smiley's and Custer's lived in Botetourt Co., Va. in the
1770-1780's. They lived near Fincastle.

I am trying to find who James Smiley is and his parentage.
In Virginia there was Alexander, Andrew, Daniel, Walter, Sr. and
Walter, Jr and James Smiley. They were in Augusta, Rockbridge and then
Botetourt County, Va.

James Smiley would have to have a birthdate of 1767 or earlier.

Any information would greatly be appreciated on James Smiley whose
daughter Mary "Polly" Smiley married John Custer (dates above)

Marianne Dillow

Wilkerson

lyleredhead — 12 Jun 2008 3:47:06 GMT

I found William V. Wilkerson's grave in Lexington, VA. I have not found Missouri Agnes Beckner Wilkerson's grave, although my brother says she is buried near Arcadia. I don't know the name of the cemetery. The last time we were there was many years ago and we had to take a 4-wheel drive truck to get to the cemetery and get out and walk the rest of the way (it was on private property). There was a Jellystone Park Campground not far from there. That's all I can remember. Does anybody know the name or exact whereabouts of this cemetery? Agnes Wilkerson was my great-grandmother.

Nathaniel W. Price

FUQUA — 10 Jun 2008 4:24:41 GMT

Seeking information on Nathaniel W. Price who received a land grant in Botetourt County, VA on 27 Feb 1796. Was this Nathaniel WEST Price, son of Meredith Price and Elizabeth Fox?

Who were Nathaniel's wife and children?

Any help will be appreciated.

Marriage of Ruth THARP/John REED

ScottAColtrain — 24 May 2008 4:21:27 GMT

Would like documented proof of the marriage of Ruth THARP and John REED on 25 FEB 1800 in Botetourt County, Virginia.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

1800 Marriage Look-up Request

ScottAColtrain — 24 May 2008 4:20:23 GMT

Would like documented proof of the marriage of Ruth THARP and John REED on 25 FEB 1800 in Botetourt County, Virginia.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Montgomery

Perry Montgomery — 8 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on the parentage of Joseph Montgomery and Charlotte Arter. This couple was married in Botetourt County on April 21, 1837. Both appear to have been born around 1815 in Virginia. Both appear to have had fathers from Ireland and mothers from Virginia.
The first 4 or 5 children of this family were born in Botetourt. They were: Mary, born circa. 1838; Elizabeth, born circa. 1840; Minerva R., born Feb. 1842; Martha Francis, born Apr. 1845; and James Madison, born Aug. 1848 or 49 (James may have been born in Rockbridge Co.)
This family moved prior to 1850 to Cabell Co. then on to Ky. for a brief time, then to Lawrence and finally Jackson Counties in Ohio.
I strongly suspect links to the families of Samuel and Lucy Montgomery of Botetourt Co. and of Hugh and Sarah Montgomery of (both) Botetourt and Rockbrigde Counties.

Thank you for your time.

Perry Montgomery

Obit Lookup - Alma (Layton) Keyser

MarkBrockway34 — 18 May 2008 3:27:19 GMT

I am trying to find out more information on Alma Keyser for inheritance (and genealogy) purposes. Can someone look up an obituary for me?

Alma Layton was born 17 Feb 1932 to Walter Layton and Ruby (Marshall) Layton. She married an unknown Keyser. She died in Jul 1985 with her last residence (via SSDI) as Eagle Rock, VA. I have heard that she had two children but don't have any other information about a spouse or the children.

Thanks --- Mark

Looking for McGuire in Botetourt Co., VA

@@jm87vet@aol.com — 14 Aug 2004 11:30:09 GMT

Looking for any McGuire or Mowles born, lived, married in Botetourt Co., Virginia. Especially, a Joseph McGuire born in 1844, a Margaret McGuire born 1835, and Elijah H. McGuire born 1842.

Also looking for relatives of George W. Mowles who was born around 1820 to 1824, and got married in 1844 to Elizabeth Ann Kelley. George and Elizabeth Mowles daughter Synthia Madeline Mowles married Armstrong McGuire my great grandfather in 1862.

My email is jm87vet@aol.com

John Hiner and Mary Deardorff

LeAnneDeardeuff — 14 May 2008 7:50:15 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for a John Hiner who was assigned guardianship of Jacob and Elizabeth Deardorff in 1791. They are the children of Henry Deardorff who died in Botetourt VA in 1791. Both Jacob and Elizabeth were under the age of 14 at the time. I think I have seen a John Hiner married to a Mary Deardorff but I dead end there. Elizabeth marries a Stephen Staley in 1809 in Botetourt. An Elizabeth Sarah Stailey, Stephen' sister, married a Jacob Dearduff in 1808 in Botetourt Va. Are these two brother and sister? How are they related to John Hiner? I found a John Heiner married to a Mary Deardorff. How is she related to Harry and are any of them related to Peter Dierdorff son of Anthony Deirdorff and Anna Marie Yeager?
Jacob and Sarah move to Brush Creek Ohio where he died in 1837.
Thanks,
LeAnne Deardeuff

Walnut Hill, Anderson, Henkle

mghenkle — 9 May 2008 2:32:26 GMT

Interested in the background of this property about 1.5 miles outside Fincastle. Have heard it was the birthplace of J.R. Anderson, Confederate general and head of Tredegar Ironworks. It was also later home to my ancestor, Isaac Henkle, and his family from ca. 1850-1875. Any info would be appreciated.

Andrew Lockhart

sharonvaughn21 — 1 May 2008 8:36:03 GMT

I have been working on this family for sometime and just now getting that they could have lived in many counties and not have moved.

Andrew Lockhart was born in 1737 which could have made the county Orange, Augusta or Botetourt. Does any one have any Lockhart's in these counties. I would like to exchange info

Crawfords

Mary Boswell — 5 Jan 2006 11:49:33 GMT

Since receiving information that my Alex J Crawford was married to Margaret Drummond, I have since come across conflicting information. Ancestry on the web shows that Alex J Crawford was the s/o William Crawford & Margaret Kilpatrick, rather than Margaret Drummond. Alex was born in 1803 in Botetourt Co. Va. and the 1850 Census shows him as 47 yrs. which makes the dates match. Other information shows 2 wives for his Father, William Crawford. 1st wife was Mary McRoberts b. 1755 d. 1784 by whom he had 5 children. 2nd wife was Margaret Kilpatrick by whom he had 9 children, Alex being the 9th child.
Can anyone out there add to this information to confirm it? I appreciate any information anyone can give. Thanks

peck and sharkey

sheila gonzales — 29 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

hi is there anyone out there looking for adam peck
born feb 13,1753 sharpsburg washington maryland died
feb 13,1817 jefferson co tennessee wife elizabeth sharkey
she was born in botetourt virginia,they married june 29,
1777 botetourt virginia. thanks sheila

CARNEY in Botetourt County

Patti Sellenrick — 10 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about John Anderson Carney. He was b. Manuary 17, 1835 in Botetourt County. He married Susan Virginia Miller b. in 1835 in Shelby Co. MO. John d. October 03, 1899 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co. MO. I do not have any information of where he was born in Botetourt Co. Would like to hare from anyone who is connected to the Carney family
Thank you
Patti

Fleming B . CALDWELL

LisaCALDWELLGARRETT — 25 Jul 2007 6:46:57 GMT

Can anyone find the family of Fleming B. CALDWELL, b.1812, and Nancy Jane (KYLE) CALDWELL, b. 1817, in the Fincastle, Botetourt County, VA 1860 Census? I have found them in 1850, 1870 and 1880, but no luck in 1860. Thanks.
Lisa

William McGaw, about 1820

JosephMcMullen — 10 Apr 2008 1:52:39 GMT

Looking for info on William McGaw who was newly married and in Botetourt in 1820. By 1830 he was in Rockingham County with several kids. Believe he may have been the son of Samuel McGaw of Harford County, MD and York County, PA. His daughter, Julia married Daniel Morrison, a shoemaker, of Harford, County, MD about 1840. Two sons, William and Samuel, also shoemakers, moved to York County, PA by 1850.

EDWARD AND ADA RIDER MONTGOMERY 1900-1930 approx

SAMMY1936 — 8 Apr 2008 9:33:17 GMT

Would like to contact descendents of Edward (b 1880) and Ada Rider Montgomery (b 1880?). In 1920 and 1930 census in Botetourt County. Had children twins EVERETT and EARLE,SHERWOOD OR SHERMAN. Searching for Edward's parents.

John McGee

Looking for my grandma's people

rebgal2u — 27 Mar 2008 11:35:39 GMT

I hope someone out there can help me locate my grandma's people from Fincastle Virginia. The last name is Niday. My grandma's maiden name was Ida Alberta Niday. Her father's name was Albert. (I have an old 11x12 picture of him in an old frame) I had been told that the family resided in an area known as Wildcat Hollow. Any help will be very greatly appreciated.

Will of Philip Gortner

Ethel_Louise — 24 Feb 2008 8:56:38 GMT

I have a copy of the will of a Philip Gortner from Botetourt Co.,Va.-it has become unreadable due to the ink
fading.
Would anyone have an address where I could write for a new
copy?
Thanks for any help.
Ethel

Seek family of Caleb Ewing and Mary Jones, son Daniel Price Ewing m. Molly Woods

thisol55 — 2 Mar 2008 7:08:13 GMT

Caleb Ewing was born ??? and died in 1838. He married Mary L. Jones 18 DEC 1833, daughter of William R. Jones.
Note: Dec. 17, 1833; Caleb Ewing & Mary L. Jones, dt Wm. R.; Daniel P. Jones, Surety; Married by Rufus Ledbetter, Dec. 18, 1833. [source-Bedford Co. marriage bonds]
They had Daniel Price Ewing who's daughter, Cora Bell, married Thornton Stringfellow of Culpeper County.

Daniel Price Ewing was born 14 MAY 1836 and died 12 SEP 1862, buried Fincastle Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., VA. He married Mollie J. Woods in 1856. Daniel Price Ewing quit his studies at the University of Virginia to volunteer for service in the Confederate Army and became a noted Captain, thus serving when death claimed him at age 26.

Children of Daniel Price Ewing and Mollie J. Woods are:

i. Cora Bell Ewing was born 7 JUL 1858 Botetourt Co., VA and died 15 MAR 1931 Culpeper, VA, buried Stevensburg Baptist Church Cemetery, Stevensburg, Culpeper Co., VA. She married Thornton Stringfellow, son of James Lawrence Stringfellow and Harriett Ware Ficklin.

If anyone has info on this family please contact me @ thisol55@hotmail.com

Cemetery in Eagle Rock Area

marykitchen55 — 4 Mar 2008 12:26:24 GMT

I am looking for William Henry Morris suppose to be buried in Eagle Rock. Could someone tell me if there is a cemetery book for Botetourt County that would have this information.

COFFMAN, HUNTS, MURRELL families

pmmcm — 2 Mar 2008 8:47:37 GMT

I am just starting research on this line. Believe Henry COFFMAN/COFMON to have lived in Botetourt c. 1803 when his dau Catherine was married there. Our family records state her hus was Henry HONCE/HUNTS/HANCE and I have an old note for "Early Marr., Wills, and Some Rev. War Rec, Botetourt Co., VA" by Al Worrell, 1985 that lists:
Marriages: "Hance, Henry & Catherine Coffman, dau Henry Coffmna- July 26, 1803." Also lists Wills: "Cofmon, Henry, dec. Inv. ret May 1804."

I just saw on the Botetourt Rootsweb site that under marr., Catherine m. Christian Halderman on 21 June 1803, father Henry Coffman."

Our family bible/records state that the child of Henry HANCE and Catherine COFFMAN was Mary Magdalene HUNTS, b. 09 Sep 1806 in Botetourt VA; she m 9/10 Mar/Apr 1834 Wiley Anderson MURRELL from Botetourt. They migrated to Iowa where they both d. in Jasper Co.

Any help, suggestions of resources, etc. would be appreciated.

Pamela

Benjamin Harrison Smith

peeweelady216011 — 5 Dec 2002 5:34:21 GMT

Searching for information on my ggg great-grandfather Benjamin Harrison Smith he was born 1770 in Botetourt County, Virginia and later died in Kanawha County, West Virginia Jan 31,1854.
His wife name was Mary last name unknown. They had a son name Harrison Smith he was born 1812 Botetourt County. Benjamin was shown on the 1810 Federal Cenus for Botetourt
County.

John Caldwell (1790-1876) Botetourt Co VA

Steve Caldwell — 15 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

B.D. Villagrand or Estelle Villagrand Johnson

dianeleb_1 — 18 Nov 2007 8:58:50 GMT

Anyone know of school in the 1840's in Botetourt Spring founded by member of the Johnson family that was a brother-in-law to Estelle Villagrand Johnson. The Villagrands were very close friends of a man named Toussaint who has been beatified by the Catholic Church. B.D. Villagrand was a long time correspondent of Touissant and correspondence is still preserved. I'd like to know where the school was.

Valerie L Booze

doreatr — 24 Jun 2001 5:15:36 GMT

BOOZE, VALERIE L.
FINCASTLE - Valerie Lynne Booze, age 27, died Wednesday, September 4, 1991. She is survived by a son, Seth Matthew Snead; mother and stepfather, Joyce B. and Jimmy Austin, Fincastle; father and stepmother, C. Dennis and Patricia C. Booze, Huddleston; grandparents, Meade and Eula Craft, Fincastle; three brothers, Todd Austin, Fincastle; Robert Austin, Richmond; and Billie Jo Catron, Chamblissburg; and a very special friend, Johnny Snead. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, September 7, 1991 with Rev. Harold E Cook , Jr Officiating. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home, Troutville, Va.

Bernard Ralph Booze

doreatr — 24 Jun 2001 5:15:36 GMT

BOOZE, Bernard Ralph, 76, of Fincastle, died Thursday, February 25, 1993. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #1841, a veteran of World War II, where he served in the U. S. Navy. He was predeceased by his wife, Lorena Williamson Booze. He is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Booze Fuller of Fincastle; and several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Mae Lawler and Little Bernie. A graveside service will be held Sunday 2 p.m. at the Wheatland Lutheran Church Cemetery with the Rev. Daniel Whitener officiating.

John W. and James W. Grubbs

dot1945_24066 — 4 Jan 2002 8:36:46 GMT

I am looking for information on either one of these men.James W. was my Grandfather and he married Julia Wimer/Wymer in 1895 at Fincastle,Va. his father married Melissa Ann Wimer/Wymer at Fincastle in 1869. I am trying to find the date my Grandfather James W. died. We think it was the early or mid 40s. Any help would be appricated Thanks Dot

ABBOTT, Delilah, b: 3 Nov 1830 in Botetourt Co, VA

RachelHarris61 — 10 Jan 2008 11:36:32 GMT

Does anyone have info re Delilah's marriage to John Fredrick Scott in Dec 1850? I believe I located her as widowed in the 1870, 1880, and 1900 census for Roanoke, VA. Where is she/they in the 1860 census? When and where did he die? His parents? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Pullens in Botecort

pcribbet1 — 8 Jul 2001 7:28:32 GMT

Looking for any information on Elias, James or Joseph Pullen listed on the 1820 census index for Botecort Co.
Would be happy to share Pullen info. Thanks.
Pat

galatia presbyterian church cemetery

angen4291 — 17 Dec 2007 3:16:06 GMT

Hoping someone can help me. Is there a transcription of Galatia Presbyterian Church's Cemetery? I have checked online and for any books and have not seen any. I am not able to travel there to look for this information and was hoping that someone could help me. I am trying to relate many of the families in and around Gala and they possibly are buried at Galatia. Is there something that I can get through inter-library loan?

Thanks for any help or ideas
annemarie

A different line of Renfro, I think

alert59 — 11 Nov 2007 7:40:24 GMT

I have read many, many queries and replies and never seen my Renfro line. Therefore, I will list the information I have here in case anyone recognizes names, believes that we share a line, or has further information and/or corrections I should make. I know that often the names were changed, inverted, and put into the wrong year and therefore I know there must be errors.

Me: Linda Renfro b. Tarrant County, TX 1938,
M. 1963 David Traylor, b. 1934
daughter of

O M Renfro, b. Johnson Cty, TX 1909,
M. 1935 Mattie Cummings. b. 1908, TX
father of
Linda, b. 1938, TX
Lexie, b. 1942, TX
son of

Oran Marion Renfro, b. Johnson County, IL 1872,
M. Leona Broxon, b. 1876, TX
son of

Rufas J. Renfro, b. Johnson County, IL 1845,
M. 1872 Mary Ann Elizabeth, b. 1851
father of
Oran Marion, b. 1872
Charles F, b. 1874
Rayford W, b. 1877
William Stephen, b. 1881
moved to Johnson County, TX
son of

William or Stephen Renfro, b. Barren County, KY, 1807,
M. Rutha
minister
father of
Rufas
Henry
Joseph M.
Antoline?
Thomas, a minister
son of

William or Stephen Renfro, b. Johnston County, NC, 1786,
M. Elizabeth
minister
son of

Stephen or William Renfro, b. Johnston County, NC, 1762,
son of

Noel Renfro, b. Johnston County, NC, 1731,
M. Charity Hinnant, 1751, NC
d. 1819
father of
Noel, 1752
Wiley, 1754
Sarah, 1756
Patience, 1758
William, 1760
Stephen, 1762
Penelope, 1764
Josiah, 1766
James, 1768
Charity, 1780
Zilpha, 1772
all Johnston County, North Carolina
son of

James Renfro, b. PA, 1709,
M. Margaret ?
son of

John Renfro, b. PA, 1679,
M. 1. Margaret Robinette
2. Tomasina Simmons
son of

Robert Renfro, b. VA, 1639,
M. Mary Evans or Cummins, 2/28/1667, Barbados
son of

Symon Renfro, b. Scotland, 1613

Cornelius DONOVAN & Martha SNODGRASS - 17?? to 1811

James Donovan — 2 Jan 2003 3:12:46 GMT

Cornelius Donovan and Martha Snodgrass married in Botetourt--1792. They apparently moved to Bourbon, KY in about 1811. Looking for a connection for Cornelius to Ireland--probably born there before 1765. Children--James, Alexander, Jeremiah, Patrick, Cornelius Jr, Margaret & Harriett? (Jeremiah married Martha Cooney) Any information about any of these people would be helpful.

need help looking for family of ray and stella dwier

wandawood3 — 2 Oct 2007 1:03:28 GMT

stella(sparks)dwier married ray dwier in botetourt county july 6. 1931. his parents were henry and catherine(crawford)dwie and he parents were jonas and rebecca sparks. stella was my father(huander(huey)sparks sister. other brothers and sister were: lucy sparks married will clark in botetourt county, susie sparks married elmer smith in bot. co., paul sparks married lucinda angle in bot. co. di aunt stella and uncle ray have any children?
thank you, wanda

Robert Davis enlisted by Capt Isaac Taylor in Botetourt County

byronbowman1 — 27 Oct 2007 11:08:51 GMT

My ancestor, Robert Davis appears to have moved to Surry County, NC between 1800 & 1810. He is listed there in the 1810, 1820, 1830, & 1840 US Censuses. In the 1840 census listing he is reported as a revolutionary war veteran aged 85. I believe he is the Rev. War Pensioner listed below**. If so, he was probably living in Botetourt Co, VA when he enlisted in the 1st regiment of the VA line, and he died in Surry County NC where his will was recorded 9 Dec 1841 in the Surry County Will Book 4 page 264. Robert’s will seems to confirm that he & Abigail were parents of Jesse Davis (who was father of America Davis, my mother’s paternal grandmother). In the 1850 US Census for Surry County NC, Abigail is living in the household of her son Jesse Davis, and she is listed as having been born in NY.
Does anyone on the list know
when Capt Isaac Taylor might have enlisted Robert Davis in Botetourt County?
where Capt Isaac Taylor might have enlisted Robert Davis in Botetourt County?
if Robert Davis returned to Botetourt County after the revolutionary war?
if Robert Davis was married to Abigail in Botetourt County?
I will be very grateful for any information or leads about a Robert Davis who might have been born in 1755 and who could have enlisted in the VA line in Botetourt County.
Sincerely,
Byron Bowman
**Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements
Pension Application of Robert Davis: S2500
Transcribed and annotated by C. Leon Harris
State of North Carolina}
County of Surry} SS
On this 14th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the undersigned Jonathan Whitaker, Geo A Jones & Jas Clanton acting justices of the peace for the county of Surry NC Robert Davis a resident of the county & state, aforesaid aged 77 years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 that he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year [blank] with Capt Isaac Taylor and served with the 1st regiment of the Virginia line under the following named officers Capt J. Taylor, Major Quirck[?], Col John Montgomery. He enlisted for the term of three years in Bortetot [sic: Botetourt] County Virginia marched to the Mississippi River past the Mississippi he marched to a place called the Illinois Town from thence to the Wabash thence to the Sandusky plains where he was in a battle against the Indians from thence he was marched again to the Iron Banks on the Mississippi [in the part of Virginia that became the state of Kentucky] and thence to the falls of the Ohio where he was wounded in the shoulder & where he remained until discharged by Col Montgomery his discharge he has lost he was during the time engaged in many skirmishes with the Indians During all which time he was a Sergeant Major.

POAGE'S

pennyrile — 21 May 2003 5:53:12 GMT

Would very much like to obtain a copy of large, old book I came across in the Nashville, Tn. archives, many years ago. It had to do with the Poage family of Botetourt Co. and went into the Woods & Campbell families in Ireland and Scotland.

Please e-mail me with any information at (pennyrileprogeny@charter.net).

Thanks ever so much, Phil

GRAY, WINEMAN, HARRIS families of Botetourte Co., VA.

Jan Gray — 15 Jun 2002 5:15:44 GMT

I am looking for several families of my husband's genealogy. The Gray I am looking for is Claibourne Gray, not sure if first names is spelled that way--He had three children with Emma Hines. Arthur (Archie), Ida Mae, Claybourne Hugh. He died and Emma married Edley Nathan Harris s/o Martin Baker Harris. They had three children and they moved to Auburn, Illinois where other family had moved in the 1870's. I am also looking for the the burial place of Claibourne Gray in VA. I was told he came from Haymakertown, Botetourte Co., Illinois. Also I am looking for the Wineman family--Frederick Wineman--His son Philip also came to Auburn, Sangamon Co., Illinois. So if anyone will share what they know or where I can look for these folks--please contact me. I have lots of Harris info and Wineman infor. Thanks Jan

Need help in the 1700s looking for Robinsons and related families

DeniseK711 — 11 Sep 2007 1:59:52 GMT

I guess you can say all roads lead here. I believe our Robinsons lived in Boutetourt County before heading to Franklin County, Kentucky. From Franklin County, Kentucky, the Robinsons moved from Indiana to Iowa. Here is what I believe, but can't prove, so if anyone has any suggestions or directions, I would be greatful. Bare with me as I work backwards..

William Robinson born June of 1773, Virginia (Boutetourt County?) married 24 February 1798 (Franklin County, Kentucky)
Elizabeth Kennedy born about 1775 (Virginia, Boutetourt?)
Together William and Elizabeth had 10 children.

Elizabeth's parents were

Ezekiel Kennedy born about 1757, not sure where, but he served in Captain Murray's volunteers from Boutetourt County. He died about 1839 in Kentucky. Ezekiel was married to I believe

Martha Jane Bennett (could be Beresford not sure)

William's Parents I believe were
John Robinson born about 1735 (Virginia or Pennsylvania)
married in Virginia about 1771 to

Margaret Berrisford/Beresford born about 1745 in Virginia.

From what I have been able to find, Margaret and John had at least 6 children that survived to adulthood, William, George Rogers, Robert, James R, Anne, & Mary.

Margaret's father I believe is
John Beresford

So as you can see I have a lot of I believe and not a lot of facts. It seems everywhere I look it leads me back to this county, now I am having trouble finding the Robinsons< Kennedys, and Beresford that match in Boutetourt County.
I will be honest I have never researched this far back. Before now I have found all the "lost" children of William and Mary Robinson to fill in that part of the family tree...now I am ready to start the hard part. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If anyone is researching this family I would be glad to share what information I have on them. I currently have around 4500 individuals that descended from John Robinson and am still working on that ...thank you
Take Care,
Denise

Surnames

Lana T. Lucas — 22 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to corrospond with anyone working on these names out of Botetourt Co. Virginia. Willing to exchange info.
LTL

Botetourt County Surnames

Melanie Dowdy — 1 Dec 2001 9:57:26 GMT

Please register the following surnames for Botetourt County, VA

Backersto Maury

1785 Tax List for Newly's District

VickiAuxier45 — 25 Jun 2002 5:09:33 GMT

Could anyone familiar with Botetourt Co. history tell me where the location on Newly's District was in 1785? My McCafferty ancestors lived and were taxed in this area of the county. I would like to be able to narrow down the area where they lived.
They owned land that bordered land owned by both Joseph Robinson and William Carvin. The discription of the location stated that it was located between Carvin's Creek and Buffalo Creek. I would appreciate any help. Thanks

New website for Bakers with Virginia origins

jg_russell — 2 Aug 2007 4:44:58 GMT

The Pamunkey Bakers Association -- an informal group of any and all descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker of Colonial Virginia -- is proud to announce the launch of our new website:

http://www.pamunkeybakers.com

Complete with message board (requires registration), photo gallery (where folks can upload photographs, documents and records relating to the Pamunkey Bakers - also requires registration), research reports and a full database of Baker-Davenport descendants (corrections welcome!), the website offers a focus for research into the origins and scope of our branch of the Baker family.

Association members lay claim to being Pamunkey Bakers through the marriage of Thomas Baker (c1711-c1777) to Dorothy Davenport (1716-c1790), whose grandfather Davis Davenport is well-documented as an early landowner in the Pamunkey Neck region of Virginia. Davis Davenport's lands adjoined those of an earlier Thomas Baker, and discovering whether and how that earlier Thomas is linked to our Thomas -- as grandfather, grand-uncle or other relative, perhaps -- is one of the purposes of the website.

The website also hopes to trace our Baker family as it grew and spread out -- through Virginia, in Caroline, Spotsylvania, Orange, Culpeper, Botetourt and Montgomery Counties, among others; into North Carolina, in Burke, Wilkes, Buncombe, and Yancey Counties, among others; into South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama; and west into Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and more. So we particularly welcome all Bakers with Virginia roots, and hope you'll look to see if perhaps you connect to us (DNA testing is a great research tool!). Anyone out there descended from Martin Baker who married Phoebe Snodgrass in Botetourt County just before the Revolution?

Come visit, sit a spell, share a story, post a query, add your branch to the family tree.

David JOHNSTON 1740-1840

SandyCarneiro74 — 3 Jul 2007 10:58:24 GMT

Looking for a David JOHNSTON who had a daughter Margaret born c 1770 and also had a son John.
Margaret married George HUGHES on 9 Nov 1790 in Botetourt and the intent was signed by her father David Johnston and also signed by George Hughes and John Johnston. They lived in Giles Co.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Sandy

County CLerk in 1887

WarnerCaldwell — 7 Nov 2006 1:10:51 GMT

Good Evening
I am transcribing Fleming Caldwell's will of 12 Jan 1887. Based on the next will in the Will Book the County Clerk is James McDowell.
Now for the strange part. It appears that for Fleming Caldwell's will, instead of being signed by James McDowell it is signed by T???? McDowell. Alongside of it there appears to be the word "Wife".
If anyone cares to look at this it is in Will Bk P:42 at the courthouse in Fincastle.
Anyone ever heard of the Clerk's wife signing for him? Oh-I can't find a James McDowell in the Botetourt County census with a wife whose first name would start with a T.
Thoughts!
Doug

Lee’s in Rockingham County and Botetourt County VA

Al Lee — 24 May 2004 12:18:26 GMT

I’m trying to connect a William Lee, who first shows up in 1817, Botetourt County VA, when he is married at age about 32. There were other Lee’s in Botetourt at that time, but I’ve not been able to find a connection. One of these Lee’s was Zachariah Lee, could he be of the same Lees, in or from, Rockingham County VA, a Zachariah Lee, was there in this time frame, and I think he was from a “large” family, and had a several sons himself.

William Lee married a much younger lady, and they removed to Fentress County TN. There could be a Lee family association with the following names, Oney (young wife’s maiden name), Madera, Bartholet, Quinlan or Vanquelon, or even Newton.

Any help, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Al

George Bowers marriage

JulieMcGowan — 13 Jul 2007 4:07:50 GMT

Could some kind soul please look up a marriage record for me? My 3rd great grandfather, George Bowers, was married in Botetourt Co. between 1850-1856 to Elizabeth Radford, Rudford, Reubert? Sometimes known as Mary Elizabeth. Any information would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance!

JOSIAH GARRETT/ELIZABETH WILLIAMS/VA

dsbmerrill1 — 20 Jun 2002 1:58:29 GMT

Josiah GARRETT b. 19 Apr 1779 in Bedford Co., VA., son of John GARRETT and Hannah GREENWOOD. Josiah married 2 Feb 1809 in Campbell Co., VA to Elizabeth (Betsy) WILLIAMS b. abt 1781 in VA, daughter of Anderson WILLIAMS and Mildred SHEPPARD. Josiah and Betsy had these children:

Albert b. abt. 1808 in Bedford Co., VA.
1. Elijah b. 13 Dec 1814 in Bedford Co., VA., md. 18 Jan 1844 in Rockingham Co., VA, Margaret V. BURGESS
2. Susanna b. abt. 1817 in Bedford Co., VA, md. Hugh M. BURKS 2 Dec 1837 in Botetourt Co., VA.
3. Mary Ann b. abt 1820 in Bedford Co., VA, md. Archibald ROBINSON. Went to MO.
4. **Elizabeth A. b. 17 Apr 1824 in Botetourt Co., VA, md. John E. SMILEY 20 Jan 1847 in Botetourt Co., VA. Went to TX.
5. Sarah C. b. abt. 1828 in Botetourt Co., VA, md. John W. JOPLING
6. Frances J.b. abt. 1830 in Botetourt Co.,. VA md. William D. CRADDOCK 1 Feb 1855 in Botetorut Co., VA.
7. Analictus/Analitia b. abt. 1832 in Botetourt Co., VA, md. William J. REID 20 Oct 1852 in Boteoturt Co., VA. Went to MO.
8. William H. b. abt. 1834 in Botetourt Co., VA.

Would like to hear from anyone working on these families!

Thanks, Donna Merrill

Lois Dodson White Keith Obit

mabeone — 19 Jun 2007 8:53:55 GMT

BUCHANAN, Va. - Lois Dodson White Keith, 83, of Buchanan, Va., passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dillard and Bertha Mabe Dodson; husbands, Ray White and Dewey Keith; brother, Ray Dodson; and step-son, Bobby Milton.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Ray and Bessie White of Columbia, S.C. and Marvin D. and Ellen White of Roanoke, Va.; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Wayne Rapp of Montpelier, Va. and Bertha and Jimmy Brugh of Buchanan, Va.; five grandchildren, Kenneth White II, Jamey Brugh, Jeffrey Rapp, Michael Rapp, and Stacey Brugh; five great-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Lorraine Dodson of Walnut Cove, N.C. and Emma Lou Dodson; step-children, Darline Hamlin, Sidney Keith, Gayna Ward and Kitty Willhide; and step-grandchildren, who wish to express their thanks and privilege in having had her in their lives.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 18, in the Lithia United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mike Huffman officiating. Graveside services with a one hour prior visitation in the cemetery' s mausoleum will follow at 3 p.m. at Gardens of Memory, 5676 Old Walkertown Rd., Walkertown, NC. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, 14920 Lee Highway, Buchanan, Va.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 6/17/2007

solomon family

oneeia1 — 24 Mar 2007 10:50:13 GMT

1788 Rachel Solomon married John Dempsey---Joseph Jenkins signed as her guardian. Family story says she was daughter of a Joseph Solomom out of Pa.Does anyone have any knowledge 0of this Solomon - Jenkins tie ? Truley need help here, and any ideas appreciated. Thank you Kaye Palacios

James Rockwood and Martha Ann Bridgwater / Bridgewater

Vern Paul — 24 Aug 2002 10:53:25 GMT

Searching for any Botetourt County information on James Rockwood and Martha Ann Bridgwater who resided in Rockbridge Co., Virginia, [1830 Census] before moving to Botetourt Co., Virginia, [1840 Census] and a few years later, settling in Pilot Grove, Cooper Co., Missouri [1850-1880 Census].

James Rockwood, was born 4 February 1797, in Groton, Massachusetts, son of Deacon Samuel Rockwood and Lucy Hubbard . James first removed to Richmond, VA, where he was engaged in manufacturing with his brother, Curtis Rockwood. James married on Thursday, 28 February 1822, in adjacent Chesterfield County to Martha Ann Bridgwater. Martha was born about 1804 in Virginia, possibly a daughter of Thomas and Mary A. Bridgwater of Chesterfield County. The Rev. Henry Bridgwater of Chesterfield, performed the wedding ceremony. Martha died 24 September 1850 and James on 9 April 1881. They and most of their children are buried in the Rockwood Family Cemetery in Pilot Grove township, Cooper Co., Missouri.

I can provide full citations to source records for any who wish to exchange information.

Thank you.

Request Assistance for Obit Please

NascarfanN — 20 May 2007 12:36:31 GMT

Will someone please find me obituaries for James William McGarrell who died April 1982 and his wife Maude Elizabeth Webber McGarrell who died Sep 1981? Residence was Roanoke, Botetourt Co. VA. I would be glad to assist you in finding obit in Lynchburg in return.

Botetourt Co Courthouse/Military enlistment

Kthln — 15 May 2007 2:50:34 GMT

Does anyone know why someone living in the part of Goochland County that became Amherst Co enlist in the military in 1776 at the Botetourt Co Courthouse? There appears to be a mountain range in the way. Was there no place for men to enlist in Goochland/Amherst?

cenderella mundy

gary mundy — 13 Nov 2003 12:49:59 GMT

looking for information on cenderella mundy , who was born in late 1900 daughter of john wesley mundy and martha jane spangler==what year she was born and when died==she had a sister name frances j mundy married to charles lewis hayth
they lived in springwood va [botetourt county [any information would be good==[thanks gary mundy

death of Evelyn Dickey Cronise, 1924, Roanoke VA

SStrout — 6 May 2007 12:54:04 GMT

November 1924
unknown church bulletin
Botetourt County VA

Death of Mrs. M. C. Cronise

Mrs. Evelyn Dickey Cronise, wife of Marshall Cronise, died at her home, 1401 Melrose Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia, November 26, 1924. She was the daughter of Matthew and Evelyn Booze, and was born March 31, 1852, in the Wheatland neighborhood, Botetourt County. She was married to M. C. Cronise by the Rev. Peter Shickel, September 5, 1871. To them were born fourteen children, twelve of whom are living, viz: Mrs. O. S. Housman, Springwood, Va.; Mrs. C. W. Bream, Biglerville, Pa.; C. E. Cronise, Springwood, Va.; Mrs. E. M. Honts, Walkersville, Md.; Mrs. W. L. Loop, Buchanan, Va.; J. C. Cronise, Springwood, Va.; H. W. Cronise, Roanoke, Va.; E. J. Cronise, Springwood, Va.; Mrs. E. W. Reynolds, Troutville, Va.; Mrs. R. R. Obenshain, Roanoke, Va.; W. M. Cronise, Roanoke, Va.; and Mrs. Owen Secrist, Memphis, Tenn.

In early life she professed faith in Jesus as her Savior and united with Wheatland Lutheran Church, remaining a faithful member until death. She was a faithful wife, a tender, loving mother, a kind and sympathetic friend and neighbor. We shall miss her in the home, in the church and in the community.

The funeral service was held at Wheatland Church on Thanksgiving day, by her former pastor, Rev. J. D. Utt.

Text: "They rest from their labors and their works do follow them."--Rev. 14:13.

The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The large congregation of friends and relatives attested the esteem in which she was held. After the funeral services she was laid to rest near the church she had loved, there to await the call of her God.

J. D. UTT

death of Celeste Obenshain Cronise, 1924, Botetourt Co VA

SStrout — 6 May 2007 12:33:00 GMT

September 1924
unknown church bulletin
Wheatland VA

Mrs. Celeste Obenshain Cronise, wife of Mr. F. E. Cronise, departed this life Aug. 30, 1924, aged 42 years, 8 months, and 15 days. Early in life, she connected herself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, but later transferred her membership to Wheatland Evangelical Lutheran church and remained a faithful member of the same until death. It was the privilege of the writer to minister to her in spiritual things during the last days and hours of her earthly life, which she seemed to appreciate very much, and for which she expressed her sincere gratitude. As she realized that death was approaching, the thought of leaving her loved ones troubled her in a measure, but resting her faith on God's Word, she expressed herself ready to go if it was the Lord's will, believing that He would care for those loved ones left behind. She was a devoted wife and mother, thinking more about their welfare in a general way than of her own individual interests.

The funeral services were conducted by her pastor at Wheatland E. L. Church on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 31, in the presence of a very large congregation, half of whom it was estimated could not get in the church. She leaves a devoted husband, eight children, and three sisters to mourn their loss. We recommend them to Him who has said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

H. E. H. SLOOP, Pastor

Carter/Clemens/Crawford/Wilcher/Murphy

scrawford — 22 Jun 2003 8:09:17 GMT

Looking for info on:
William Henry Carter & Nannie M. Clemens/Clements
Angelina Crawford & Ansalem Clemens
Jim Wilcher & Annie Murphy
Emma Jane Murphy
John (Jack) Murphy

If any of these names ring a bell, please contact me.

Old Photos from Botetourt County, Virginia

ktcarmo — 4 May 2007 2:24:02 GMT

If you need old city &/or attraction pictures from Botetourt County, Virginia, go to:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/va/ppcs-va.html

John Bowen

Bob Bowen — 5 Sep 2001 6:27:37 GMT

On July 8, 1788, John Bowen purchased some land from John Withers for 175 pounds. The land was described in the deed on file at the Botetourt County Court House in Fincastle as "...containing two hundred and ninety acres by Survey bearing date the twentieth day of March, one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy one, lying and being in the said County on Craigs Creek a branch of James River joining and above Smith's Upper Tract and bounded as followeth..." etc. The land was later sold by John Bowen and his wife "Betsy". I know where the land was. I know when and where John died. I believe I know where he was buried. I know "about" when his wife died. And, I believe I know where she was buried. What I don't know is: where John came from, who his parents were, what his wife's maiden name was and where she came from. My John Bowen is not to be conmfused with the John Bowen who lived on the north side of the James River in Botetourt County. That John moved to Georgia and died there in the 1790's. My John Bowen died in Montgomery County before August 9, 1826, when his estate was appraised. John and Elizabeth (Betty - Betsy)has seven children: Bathia, William, Mary, John, Hugha, Magadalene and James. Can anyone provide any additional information for my John Bowen and/or Elizabeth?

Cash/Jenkins

sporster80 — 29 Nov 2003 4:02:04 GMT

Looking for info on William Cash whose daughter Nancy Jane
married Benjamin H.Jenkins in 1840 in Botetourt Cty. She died in
Sherwood,Va (Natural Bridge Station) Rockbridge Cty. Any info
or pictures would be greatly appreciated.

looking for niday/nida/von nida etc.

addillinger — 9 Mar 2003 6:13:25 GMT

I am looking for info on Joseph Nida/ Niday/ Nidy etc. b. abt. 1816 in Botetourt, Virginia. Looking for his child Lewis, his actual birth year, day, month, death day. His wife was Sarah Carper. I have info on that. Also if anyone has info on Lewis's children I would greatly appricate that as well thank you

Old Botetourt Marriages

JoyceMcBride47 — 16 Apr 2007 7:53:36 GMT

John Fitzpatrick m. Mary Cavendish on Jun 7, 1777 at Norris Town west of the Ohio. This area would have been in Botetourt Co. at that time. How can I find this marriage record and get a copy. John hauled freight during Lord Dunmoore's War and the Rev. War. Later he lived in Augusta Co. before emigrated to Kentucky.

Benjamin REEDER\READER

Ken_Reeder — 8 Apr 2007 4:26:05 GMT

Am looking for information on Benjamin REEDER\READER etc., believed b: abt 1810 in Botetourt County. Father, John REEDER or like spelling. Mother's name unknown. John moved his family to Greenup Co., KY in abt 1815. Benjamin had a sister, Sarah, b: abt 1805.
Ken,
Blytheville, AR

George Miller

mwetzel1951 — 8 Apr 2007 12:07:28 GMT

I'm looking for info on George Miller my father. His parents lived in Cave City and their house was near the icehouse. They were honored as the oldest living married couple of Barren county. Please email me at mwetzel1951@cox.net
Thanks

Looking for information on the children of James William ZELL

SA1949 — 28 Mar 2007 9:08:07 GMT

Looking for information on the childred of James William Zell and Julia Sarah Copps Wilhelm. Mainly the son, Frank Homer Zell and his wife Stella Claiborne Campbell.

William Alexander Thompson & Martha Dollman

SA1949 — 25 Mar 2007 3:44:59 GMT

Looking for any information on William Alexander Thompson, Martha Dollman - children, parents or anything else I might happen on.
Thanks
Steve Taylor

John C Harris Family - Charles Harris

mike3113 — 24 Nov 2001 4:57:23 GMT

SURBER in Betotourt Co.

surberl — 14 Mar 2007 11:32:28 GMT

Terri, if you're still there....please check marriages, deeds, wills, land surveys for SURBER & BENTLEY in 1765-1780. Many thanks for your help!

John Peter and Catherine Painter Family

VickySullivan16 — 24 Apr 2002 1:53:27 GMT

I am trying to find the 14 children of John Peter and Catherine Painter of Botetourt County. They are; 1. Conrad Painter 2. John Painter 3. Joseph Painter 4. Joshua Painter 5. Levi Painter 6. James Painter 7. Elizabeth Painter White 8. William Painter 9. Susan Painter Jones 10. Peter Painter 11. Barney Painter 12. George Painter 13. Catherine Painter Robinson 14 Morgan Painter. I have some information on most of them but I am trying to find as much information as I can. I would really appreciate any help that you could give me. Best Wishes, Vicky Painter Sullivan

Virginia Wills and Administrations 1632-1800

Kristi_Moffitt — 2 Mar 2007 1:18:18 GMT

I have the book Virginia Wills and Administrations 1632-1800 compiled by Clayton Torrence.

It is "an index of wills recorded in local courts of VA, 1632-1800 and of administrations on estates shown by inventories of the estates of intestates recorded in will (and other) books of local courts, 1632-1800"

I will do FREE lookups in this source.

Please note the dates covered by this index are 1632-1800.

The book gives the name of the testator and the date as well as the county. That is all the information given.

Please email me off list with your requests at kkcem@blomand.net

Please include VA Wills in the subject line of your email.
Thanks,
Kristi Moffitt

Virginia Wills and Administrations 1632-1800

Kristi_Moffitt — 2 Mar 2007 1:17:56 GMT

botetourt giles co

carolcraft49 — 29 Jan 2007 8:50:30 GMT

I was very interested to note that giles was located in botetourt.My gggrandmother wrote in her diary about her husband Mr. Wingo going to giles,I thought it was located somewhere else.My husbands people came from botetourt,VA their name is Craft,mine were Cale,Munich,.I found where a Munich married a Craft.My husbands grandfather was Samuel David Craft born 1843.they are german,my family were german to.I have Haas and also Lenz.My biggest murstey is my fathers name it is Wires,he said they came from Berlin,Germany.I find it hard to believe they spelled their name that way.I thank you for telling about the Giles. Carol

Tunis and Sarah Hartman Brooks

DebbieKoch54 — 25 Jun 2001 11:36:47 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Sarah Hartman, she married Tunis Brooks in Botetourt County, Virginia. They are the parents to Mary Polly Brooks who married Archibald Burge in Henry County, Iowa, then married George Washington Prier. Any information on this family would be appreciated.