Fauquier - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

McGuinn, Abernathy, Brady, Lunceford, Lunsford, Rector

Gwen_Odum — 2009-11-11 16:05:21Z

Interested in any and all information about these families who are a part of my heritage. Thanks.

Re: Old Tavern

Gwen_Odum — 2009-11-11 16:03:44Z

I'm interested as well. I do know that my great grandfather ran it for a while in the 50s. His name as Ernest Brady. Another relative thought he and his third wife, Agnes McGuinn owned it.

Fauquier County Surnames

gibby0111 — 2009-11-04 15:00:28Z

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the list. I'm working on my O'Bannon and Coppage line. My line follows:

Bryan O'Bannon (7th G-Grandfather).. John O'Bannon and Sarah Barbee (6th G-Grandparents).. James O'Bannon and Mary Mason (5th G-Grandparents).. Nancy O'Bannon and James Coppage (4th G-Grandparents).. Hardin Coppage and Sarah Brown Robinson (3rd G-Grandparents).. James R. Coppage and Sarah (Sally) Thornton (2nd G-Grandparents).. Georgia Anna Coppage and William T.S. Smith (my Great Grandparents).

I am especially interested in James O'Bannon. I cannot locate any paperwork showing that he served or helped in the Rev. War.

Any help is appreciated!

Sandi

Grant History

Cassin1940 — 2009-11-01 19:59:26Z

Those interested in the early Grants and history of the Northern Neck will find new information in my book, "A Northern Neck Grant Family," Amazon CreateSpace, Seattle, Washington, 289 pages, ISBN 1449540791.

The Grants of the Northern Neck of Virginia are more than a simple lineage. Their participation in outward bound migrations that shaped America and three wars—Revolutionary, 1812, and Civil—requires historical understanding. As a science, history changed in the 1950s from a focus to please the reader to one of critical thinking and criticisms of institutions, policies and economic divide previously held sacrosanct. This book follows a similar path and offers a fresh perspective on Grant family history and their social and natural environment.

The book further corrects information in the three previous works: (1) Grant, Grace, and Hazel Alice Grant Samson. 1974 ©, “William Grant Genealogy,” published privately, Omaha, Nebraska, and West Lafayette, Indiana, 184 pages; (2) Russell, Thomas Triplett, 1978, “The Grant Families of the Northern Neck of Virginia,” published privately, Miami, Florida, 3 charts, 22 pages; and (3) Hirsch, Dianne C., 1994, “The Descendants of Elizabeth and William Grant,” published privately, Logan, Utah, 301 pages.

Thank you, Fred B. Samson, PhD, member, National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, through John Grant of Fauquier County, Culpeper Minute Men, and Daniel Morgan’s 11th Virginia Regiment.

Re: Early Tax Lists

Cassin1940 — 2009-11-01 19:24:22Z

I also looked for an electronic copy of the Alcock book but was unsuccessful. The Alcock book was, however, very useful in preparing “A Northern Neck Grant Family,” 2009, Amazon Createspace, Seattle, Washington, 289 pages. ISBN 1449540791; and to correct a misinterpretation for Daniel Grant in Hirsch, 1994, “The Descendants of Elizabeth and William Grant,” published privately, Logan, Utah, 301 pages. I was able to obtain both the index and pages of interest in the Alcock book very quickly through interlibrary loan. FredB. Samson.

Re: Embrey

lookingforfolks — 2009-10-30 19:05:53Z

Hi! I saw your post and the several replies. I am a great-great granddaughter of George Embrey Jr. and Polly/Mary Fox. It appears that Elizabeth died in 1815 and George re-married to Polly on 12/23/1816. They had four children: Julia Amanda, Thomas M., Mary E. and William B. Wm. and Virginia are my great-grandparents. I believe Virginia's maiden name was Hewitt, but there is some question and I am trying to confirm. I am wondering if there is another child with Elizabeth, but I need to visit the courthouse and research. Love to hear from anyone. Thanks.

Re: Fletchers in Warrenton, Bear Wallow Road

jkbounds — 2009-10-28 19:01:03Z

The Old House is still standing. I am the current owner. It was gutted and rebuilt, but the foundation remained as well as the framing. Mr. Spencer, who lives on Bear Wallow and married a Fletcher, told me of the stories of the 2 confederate soldiers and the baby being buried. After the house was renovating, the builder took some of the Fletchers for a tour of the 'new' house. If you have any more info - let me know! Interesting stories. The older trees next to the house were removed during construction and afterwards (disease), but no signs of any old burial sites.

Hinson George

calvinewr — 2009-10-28 14:26:45Z

Hi All
I am looking for a man named Hinson George in Fauquier in
the late 1700s and early 1800s, (his son was born in 1828).

He is listed on my great grandfather's Lewis Brown's (Sr.) Rappahannock county marriage record as his father. His mother was listed as Sallie. I was told by a reliable source in Fauquier that the way the marriage record is written he may have been a product of a slavemaster and slave relationship. My great grandfather is listed as a mulatto in census records.

I know there were several George families in Fauquier, but I have not found a Hinson George yet. Any help will be appreciated.

Re: Robert Anderson Death abt 1871

duncan8151 — 2009-10-19 17:40:51Z

Birth and death registration was not required in Virginia until 1853. Before that time you have to rely on family bibles, baptismal records, tombstones, etc.

The 1810 Fauquier Co. Census shows:
Anderson, Joseph p. 241 20110-1210101
Anderson, Vincent p. 245 00000-0010000

The 1820 Fauquier Co. Census show:
Anderson, Elijah 000210-02000-0000-0000-0000-0000-0000-0

No Robert Anderson the correct age appears on the 1850, 60 or 70 Fauquier Co. Census.

Pat Duncan
GenNutLdn@msn.com

Re: Robert Anderson Death abt 1871

jra11762 — 2009-10-19 16:26:58Z

He was born in Fauquier Co about 1800-1805. I was lead to believe he spent most of his life there. Can you look for a birth record for me? I don't have any info on his parents.

Re: Mariah Brown, mulatto - NICKENS Ancestor Starting 1913

BrokenHillsIndian — 2009-10-17 23:28:39Z

A Mariah Brown of Fauquier is the immediate ancestress of my small Nickens line, being my grandmother's grandmother. Tradition is that the Browns were from an Indian community in Loudoun. There is a Loudoun history book, perhaps from the 1800's, which makes mention of this community, but I can not recall the other surnames. I seem to have taken away the impression that this community was distinct from the Newman clan of Point of Rocks, which were Piscataway.
At the turn of the 20th century Maria Brown and Susie Brown (Nickens) attended Hampton Institute, then taught at the Nanticoke Indian School at Indian River, Delaware.
I would appreciate the info that you mention about my ancestors in Culpeper County starting 1789.
Thank You. James Nickens

Re: Mariah Brown, mulatto

calvinewr — 2009-10-17 21:46:26Z

I found a George, Jarret and Bushrod Payne on a page I had from a tax list I thought it was Rappahanock county - but maybe it Fauquier unfortunately I didn't write the year when I made the copy some time ago.It does say they are between the ages of 21 and 54

Re: Mariah Brown, mulatto

calvinewr — 2009-10-16 16:24:59Z

I am a Brown researcher too for Fauquier, Rappahannock and Culpeper. My Browns start with Lewis Brown. Anybody with that name on your charts/

Re: Mariah Brown, mulatto - NICKENS

calvinewr — 2009-10-16 16:23:28Z

I have run across some information about Free Negro Nickens I think in the tax lists of Rapp/Fau/Culpeper. Are you interested?

Looking for Free Negro named Titus Brooks

calvinewr — 2009-10-16 16:20:24Z

I have been researching an ancestor named Titus Brooks from Rappahannock COunty marriage records and ran across a Titus Col. in Culpeper 1840 census as a free colored person. I thought the Col stood for , until I realized the col stood for colored as indicated in the census count. He took the name Brook or Brooks at some point. He may have always been free or was freed at some point. I am just beginning to check the tax lists, personal property lists and Free Negro registers for Rappahannoc and Culpeper. He was married to a Lucy Lolla. I found them as parents of a married couple not their own marriage record. Has anyone ran across anyone remotely related? THanks alot.

Re: Robert Anderson Death abt 1871

duncan8151 — 2009-10-16 11:53:46Z

No Robert Anderson appears on the Fauquier County Death Register 1853-1896. There is also no mention of that name on the Fauquier Co. Marriage Records by Gott nor the Fauquier Co. Census 1860 or 1870.

Do you have further information which places him in the county?

Pat Duncan
GenNutLdn@msn.com

Re: Looking for Info on Captain James Keith Boswell CSA

audrabielke — 2009-10-16 01:44:21Z

Hi Gary,

Good to hear from you! Your message was posted so long ago that I figured it was a lost cause! (no pun intended...)

"Preserves"...haha that makes me smile, I realized you were serious when you knew this little fact about our boy Jimmie. He is the most endearing figure..... I'm assuming you've read his diary? Please let me know if you have not found this, and I'll send you a copy. I've also got copies of some of his field reports. (His birthday is also coming up soon......I usually go to his grave on Nov. 18th.)

His ancestors (by his sister, Margaretta) came and stayed at Spring Farm with me this past June - they were absolutely lovely and it was wonderful to make that connection. They are equally devoted Capt. Boswell fans and I learned a great deal about the family from them.

I recently created a panel for Jimmie at the Chancellorsville Battlefield Museum. If you are so inclined, you might visit and see his face on the wall.
Can you send me your personal email address? I would love to send you pictures of his descendants, and some other various tidbits.

Also, do you know Donald Pfanz? He's the head historian for the Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Wilderness Battlefields. I've recently given him a file with a great deal of the Jimmie information that I have. His headquarters are at Chatham House in Fredericksburg. If you look him up and give him a ring, I'm sure he'd be happy to discuss Jimmie with you - he's a really nice guy.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Audra
audrabielke@mac.com
612-508-0244

Robert Anderson Death abt 1871

jra11762 — 2009-10-15 01:40:36Z

Looking for death records of Robert Anderson who died in Fauquier Co about 1871. He was married to Mary Haines

Jim Anderson
Lockport, NY

Re: 1760 Joseph Wright of Fauquier County & John Lee Wright

rngrant — 2009-10-12 02:53:23Z

Tamara,

Thanks for catching that error on John Wright. You are, of course, correct. John Wright, the son of William Wright, should have been listed as 1815 (year of death) John Wright of Prince William County, Virginia, (place of death). I must have had Fauquier County on the mind.

The correctly stated line of descent is:
1. Probably 1700 Richard Wright of Stafford County,
2. 1765 Richard Wright of Prince William County,
3. William Wright,
4. 1815 John Wright of Prince William County.

The second Wright line that was also the subject of the original posting is:
1. Possibly John Wright (Westmoreland County Overseer),
2. Charles Wright,
3. 1760 Joseph of Fauquier County, and
4. John Wright who possibly married Sarah O. _____.

And John Lewright, sometimes listed as John Lee Wright, was the son of John Lewright and was unrelated to either of the above Wright lines.

Hope this correction prevents confusion for other researchers. I would be happy to exchange information on these Wright lines with other interested researchers.

Bob Grant
15 Campo Bello Court
Menlo Park, CA 94025
RNGrant@grantandgordon.com

Re: Blackwell Family

Beustis3 — 2009-09-10 20:47:23Z

yes there is i don't have the information in front of me but the edmonds of fauquier are related

Re: Blackwell Family

Beustis3 — 2009-09-10 20:44:52Z

YES i'M RELATED TO THE BLACKWELLS OF FAUQUIER AND NORTHUMBERLAND ,VA. PLEAS EEMAIL MY WILL GIVE YOU WHAT I HAVE AT beustis3@aol.com. would like all of what you have.

Thanks barbara

Re: Have "muster rolls, pension lists......loose papers 1759-1825"

Tobilee3 — 2009-09-23 09:39:55Z

Good afternoon,

If possible, I would be exceedingly grateful for information regarding the following names from the book:

- Jesse Williams
- John Pope Williams
- Charles Williams
- Nathaniel Williams
- Benjamin Williams
- James Williams

- William Creel
- George Creel

Anything you might be able to help me with would be exceedingly appreciated.

Toby Williams

Re: Looking for Info on Captain James Keith Boswell CSA

audrabielke — 2009-10-02 03:58:11Z

I currently live at Spring Farm. We purchased the property in 2006. I have compiled an extensive history on JKB aka Jimmie. Please get in touch with me to learn more about this amazing character.

Audra

Re: Looking for Info on Captain James Keith Boswell CSA

garymo76 — 2009-10-06 02:47:33Z

I was really excited to hear your comment audra!

As a history guy and someone who has seen "preserves" final resting spot in person I was wondering if you have any interesting info about spring farm and jimmie. I have always been intrigued by him and his story. All considered, what he accomplished in 24 short years is amazing. Hope to hear back from you..

gary

Re: My First Bailey Ancestor in Fauquier County, Virginia

princelygame — 2009-09-14 19:18:43Z

James Bailey married to Hannah Thornsberry. James is said to be father of John Bailey who was married to Elizabeth Barnes on Jan,2,1793(daughter of Daniel and Mary Barnes).They were married at Marshall Va. then known as Salem at a Baptist church still there by the Rev.Monroe.They moved to Taylor co.West Virginia after their marriage.Their sons and grandsons had a strong connection to Faquier Co.and Culpepper Co even after the move.Relatives?Shackelfords are in the mix too.I have not found a marriage or parents names of James or Hannah. in Va.Could she have been a widow and married James with her widow's name or did they have another marriage before or after there deaths.I see many connections but no direct. John and Elizabeth named son Thornsberry and their sons likewise named sons Thornsberry.I have sorted the Taylor Co.Wva Thornsberry's out but know nothing of the Thornsberry family from Va.This from " Miscellaneous Bailey Families NOT Related to Carr Bailey".Because of no proof of the bloodline To Carr Bailey I assume.I have list for many Bailey's that moved there and almost all for Thornsberry Bailey married to Katie Glendining.I plan to do more researching in the future but would appreciate any information if anyone comes across it.Thanks

Re: My First Bailey Ancestor in Fauquier County, Virginia

princelygame — 2009-09-14 18:10:21Z

I need your grandmother's first name and it would help to know of any church or faith she followed and who she married.Did she leave the area after marriage or her decendants.Also what town or area she lived in.

Re: Have "muster rolls, pension lists......loose papers 1759-1825"

princelygame — 2009-09-09 11:11:12Z

Do you have James Bailey (1730's-1793)or John,William,Thomas Bailey? What Todd family are you searching?How long did yur Todd family live in Fauquier Co. First name and date of birth? Do you know his parentsor wife's name and if I come across anything I will forward it to you.Thank-you so much for your kindness of looking names up.

Re: Have "muster rolls, pension lists......loose papers 1759-1825"

princelygame — 2009-09-09 10:46:04Z

Sharon,send your home email.I am not a decendant,mine are Bailey,Shackelford,Payne.All lived in Fauquier Co.as well as nearby counties. but in my own search come across many names that are familiar if I know to keep notes in my travels I will send them on to you.I like to have a picture of who my own ancestors had as neighbors and friends.I am a admirer of Col.Turner Ashby a civil war hero.They lived near Stribling Orchard Rt.688 Va.Was Abel a family name as there were tons of them I have come across.If James was a aide-de-camp of George Washington then there is a organization your relative can contact for a lot of information.

Re: Have "muster rolls, pension lists......loose papers 1759-1825"

princelygame — 2009-09-08 18:08:22Z

Was your James Ashby a prisoner on the New Jersey moored in the New York harbor? What happened to him? Is there any written history about his POW status? Did he have a family or wife?

Re: 1760 Joseph Wright of Fauquier County & John Lee Wright

mistamar2u — 2009-10-12 01:31:33Z

Also, Mr. Grant,

John Wright, son of William, son of Richard were not of Fauquier Co., but of Prince William Co. as you know.

Tamara Mitchell

John Page

jackitaylor6 — 2009-09-25 19:01:52Z

Hi I am looking for any info On John Page, All I know is that he was born Nov 1766 in Fauquier Co and m Ceclia Douglass and Move to TN, He was a preacher...Looking for his parents and siblings-Thanks for your help Jacki Taylor

Boots & Soles, Warrenton

WaterlooBridge — 2009-09-06 21:46:21Z

My gg-uncle, Benjamin F. McConchie had a shoe shop, for 30 years, on Main St in Warrenton, named Boots & Soles. I'd really like to know the location. He probably advertised in the True Index paper. If any of you researchers ever run across a mention of the shop, I'd appreciate knowing.

Thanks,

Looking for Wheatley Descendants

lws58 — 2009-09-30 16:40:59Z

I'm looking for a descendant from the Wheatley Family of Fauquier and Culpeper Counties that would be willing to participate in the Wheatley DNA Project. This would have to be a male descendant. A test kit would be ordered and sent to the participant. The test is a simple swipe inside the mouth with a swab. George Wheatley died about 1752 in Prince William County. His sons were George, Jr.; John; James that left a will 1795 in Fauquier County; William that possibly went to Loudoun County; and Joseph.

If you are a male with the surname Wheatley and you can prove your descent from this family, please contact me.

Linda Stockdale
mike@compu.net

Re: Francis E. Bishop

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-09-06 12:40:02Z

Names and dates would be most helpful in helping you

Re: Francis E. Bishop

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-09-07 01:24:29Z

1830 Faquier Co. Va had three Bishops listed
only one could possibly have your Francis as a son

James Bishop had a son listed in the 5-10 colum and then there was one son listed in the 15-20 column.

Re: Francis E. Bishop

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-09-07 13:19:26Z

Va is full of Bishops.
What do you mean by running against time?

Re: Francis E. Bishop

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-09-07 13:18:30Z

willing to help you.
needing to know just what you are looking for.

Re: Francis E. Bishop

OliverBishop96 — 2009-09-07 05:05:16Z

Thanks, Joyce1812va

As a neophyte running against time, I guess I will now
have to find someone to tell me what to do with that
information

Re: Francis E. Bishop

OliverBishop96 — 2009-09-08 02:25:01Z

Thank you for your kind consideration. I am trying to get
further back on my family tree than Francis E. Bishop
He is listed in the 1860 census in Illinois,as age 49 which places his birth as 1811 in Ohio. the 1870 census of Decatur co. Ohio lists his age as 54 which places his birth as 1816 in Ohio. The 1880 census of Columbia Iowa, reflects his age as 64, which places his birth as 1816 in Ohio. The 1880 census also states his parents nativity as
Virginia. As I hinted I am now 80 and time to complete this project is drawing short. Thanks again

Re: Francis E. Bishop

OliverBishop96 — 2009-09-06 21:19:06Z

F.E. Bishop b: Abt 1817 d: Abt 1896

looking for kin in VA

Francis E. Bishop

OliverBishop96 — 2009-09-06 01:56:15Z

Need help in finding the parents of subject.
Allegedly both his parents came from Virginia

Re: John Keith

iisentaku — 2009-09-03 02:58:08Z

Noted that you have a Judith Blackwell mentioned in an earlier post.. I also have a Judith Blackwell, b ca 1751, in Northumberland Co, VA, who married Rev John Cordell. They moved to St Louis Co, MO, in about 1790.

Judith's father was Capt. Samuel Blackwell (there were at least two or three of them!), and her mother was Elizabeth Steptoe.

I am assuming a different Judith, than yours, or an earlier marriage. She was apparently married to a Burnettt Price (sp?)--they had two children-- prior to his demise, and her subsequent marriage to John Cordell, with whom she had seven children.

Nicholas

Re: This Changes Things--Buckley or Lawrence

GParchman — 2009-09-03 17:07:50Z

It is likely that Joseph Shipps, Sr was NOT a descendant of Josiah Shipps, but of a German immigrant to Pennsylvania. Joseph Sr's father was John Shipps (not Shipp) who immigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany. Joseph, Jr. is likely the one who married Dorothy Hill, while Joseph, Sr is the likely one who married Lettie Eicheson (not Atcheson). Don't believe everything in Ralph D. Shipps' book. There are MANY errors. Many assumptions were made rather than from actual documentation.

Re: Charles Davis/Lydia Swearingen Md>VA d 1796

jenealogyrasmusson — 2009-09-09 02:36:07Z

Do you have any additional information on Richard Davis? My Richard Davis married Elizabeth and he died before 1806 in either Fayette or Jessamine county, KY, probably. Have more info and glad to share!

Re: Have "muster rolls, pension lists......loose papers 1759-1825"

budensor — 2009-09-18 14:46:05Z

Good morning,
Just ran accross your original post, wondering if you still do look-ups? Looking for George ENSOR and Docia Stephens, or any ENSOR in Fauquier Co. George married Docia 25 Dec. 1785, I have marriage info, childrens names and dates, deeds, BUT, cannot find anything prior to his marriage to Docia.

Thanks in advance, for your time and effort.

Have a big day!

bud in Ky.

Early Tax Lists

jenlane57family — 2009-09-06 03:22:05Z

I understand there is a book, "Fauquier Families 1759-1799 Comprehensive Indexed abstracts of Tax and Tithable Lists, Marriage Bonds, Minute, Deed, and Will Books and Others," by John P. Alcock. I know it is available for purchase, but does anyone have access to an index so I can find out if my names are in the book BEFORE purchase?

I am interested in any variation of the name Alsbury
Aylesbury, Allsberry, Ailsbury, Auberry, etc.

Thanks, jen

Re: Have "muster rolls, pension lists......loose papers 1759-1825"

8caitlin8 — 2009-09-08 22:27:32Z

James Abel Ashby was a prisoner aboard a british prison ship for over 3 years (this from his daughter and quoted in a book). I don't know if the ship was the infamous HMS Jersey stationed in Wallabout Bay in New York or some other prison ship. Ashby was a part of Colonel George Mathew's 9th Virginia Regiment (a part of General Greene's Divison) that was captured at the Battle of Germantown on 4 Oct. 1777. James Ashby did marry and had at least one son Abel and one daughter Mary. My line descends from Mary. A friend that I correspond with is descended from the son Abel. Are you descended from this line?

One interesting aside is that James Abel Ashby's brother David was an aide to General Washington.

I hope this helps. If you want to correspond more direcly let me know and I can send you my home e-mail address.

Regards, Sharon

Re: Have "muster rolls, pension lists......loose papers 1759-1825"

8caitlin8 — 2009-09-09 11:33:56Z

My e-mail is jrscmcd@gmail.com. Look forward to hearing from you. I also have Bailey's in my family tree. They were from the London Groove Meeting House. We might have a connection there. Do note that David Ashby, the aide-de-camp was James Abel's brother and David did not leave any descendents that we know of.

Sharon

Re: John Keith

Lrcrowder — 2009-09-03 17:34:25Z

Thank you for your reply, My John keith was born 1799 in Virginia. He was in Fauquier Co. Abt. 1820/30 because he was made the guardian of Mary Ann Brown and married her in 1830. I have lots of things on the Brown's but absolutely nothing on John. In the 1850 census he and his family are in Frederick Co. and then sometime around 1850 they moved to Iowa. Abt. 1860 he came back to Culpeper Co. and Fauquier Co. to settle his wife's Mary Ann's gift from her Grandfather Aaron Fletcher and her mother Polly Fletcher Brown. She sold her interests in her slaves.
They then went back to Iowa.
What I want to know is where John Keith came from and I am sure it is not the Keith Family in Fauquier Co.
Is quite a mystery and frustration!
Thanks for your reply
Lynn

Re: Mariah Brown, mulatto

sweethoneyakaj — 2009-10-07 04:36:27Z

I'm looking for information on a Mariah Miller Brown b. 1824 who married a Peter Brown (extra info about him is unknown). They had a couple children. Peter Brown passed and Mariah married a Benjamin Berry and had a child in 1870 named Benjamin Berry. All that I mentioned were in Fauquier County. I am trying to find a connection in my Berry family to these Benjamin Berrys.