Spotsylvania - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Locating Obituaries in Fredericksburg - 1979 and 1980

joannemendonsa — 2009-11-12 17:46:58Z

Thank you for your post - I did check the website, and it only goes back to 2001, but I can certainly call or email them!

Re: Locating Obituaries in Fredericksburg - 1979 and 1980

joannemendonsa — 2009-11-12 17:44:35Z

Thank you for the response. I am just beginning my search! - I will email them.

Re: Locating Obituaries in Fredericksburg - 1979 and 1980

Verbrie410 — 2009-11-12 15:35:17Z

Try newspaper Free Lance Star in Fredericksburg. They have web site.

Re: Locating Obituaries in Fredericksburg - 1979 and 1980

mercur81 — 2009-11-11 10:38:06Z

I recommend that you try the local library.

http://www.librarypoint.org/ask_librarian

Click on the ask the librarian link.

Locating Obituaries in Fredericksburg - 1979 and 1980

joannemendonsa — 2009-11-10 20:18:44Z

I need some assistance in finding 2 obituaries in Fredericksburg, VA. I am having no success...yet!

1. Eugene B. Jefferson - May 1980
2. Blanche W. Jefferson - Feb 1979

I would appreciate any assistance at all.

Thank you!
Jo

Lucy Brooke - Free Negro

calvinewr — 2009-10-29 14:14:50Z

I am looking for information on a free negro by the name of Lucy Brooke on 1840 census. There is also a free man on the same page named Troy Brooke. I have found a Lucy Brooke in 1850 in Rappahannock County and when trying to find her in 1840 found the Lucy in Spotsylvania county. Any help would be appreciated.

Also does anyone know of any Free Negro records for Spotsylvania County? Thanks

Re: Faulconer-Craig-Haydon-Morton-Green

JGL35 — 2009-09-28 02:38:04Z

Thank you for your response. I have again been reviewing the family of John Haydon and Lucy Morton since receiving your reply. Is it true that John married first to Christian /Christan Brown and that they were parents of Jeremiah, Elijah, and Abner? If so then he evidently had 11 children with Lucy Morton.

I wonder the bases used by several other researchers for showing that Lucy was b ca 1740 and died in 1811. This is of interest for my Morton family research.

Good to hear from you,
Jay G. Lamb

Re: Faulconer-Craig-Haydon-Morton-Green

cvalleygirl — 2009-09-16 16:54:00Z

Please contact me at cvalleygirl51@yahoo.com regarding the DAR files you mentioned sending. I would really appreciate it.

Cindy Valley

Re: Faulconer-Craig-Haydon-Morton-Green

cvalleygirl — 2009-09-16 16:50:53Z

I know that one of their children was John Haydon Jr. who married Catherine Faulconer.

Cindy Valley

Re: Wigglesworth of Spotsylvania County, VA (Stevens???)

iisentaku — 2009-09-03 13:58:59Z

Took a look at your tree, but--sadly--cannot make a connection, or even offer any additional information.

Thanks for replying

Nicholas

Re: Wigglesworth of Spotsylvania County, VA (Stevens???)

mercur81 — 2009-09-03 09:18:53Z

I'm not a Stevens/Stephens descendant. I have a few Stephens in my family tree. My grand aunt Margaret Shakespeare Eastburn married William Farley Stephens. They are in my tree at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=PED&d...

Re: Wigglesworth of Spotsylvania County, VA (Stevens???)

iisentaku — 2009-09-03 04:43:19Z

Hi,

Very keen to know which Stevens in Spotsylvania Co you descend from?

I am from Capt Richard Stevens, and his wife, Mary Beverley (Carter) Stevens.
He died (in Spotsylvania Co?) in 1808. she died in Hanover Co, abt 1848, but may be buried in Spotsylvania Co.

Your post with the mention of plotting/platting land, and knowing where the Stevens were located in Spotsylvania Co is my key and keen interest. I am trying to locate just where my line lived there, and would like to hear about anything you may have about where any Stevens has lived in Spotsylvania Co.

Any leads greatly appreciated. I have lots to share on my Stevens line, and some of the collaterals.

Many thanks

Nicholas

Re: Wigglesworth of Spotsylvania County, VA (Stevens???)

iisentaku — 2009-09-03 04:42:54Z

Hi,

Very keen to know which Stevens in Spotsylvania Co you descend from?

I am from Capt Richard Stevens, and his wife, Mary Beverley (Carter) Stevens.
He died (in Spotsylvania Co?) in 1808. she died in Hanover Co, abt 1848, but may be buried in Spotsylvania Co.

Your post with the mention of plotting/platting land, and knowing where the Stevens were located in Spotsylvania Co is my key and keen interest. I am trying to locate just where my line lived there, and would like to hear about anything you may have about where any Stevens has lived in Spotsylvania Co.

Any leads greatly appreicated. I have lots to share on my Stevens line, and some of the collaterals.

Many thanks

Nicholas

Re: Faulconer-Craig-Haydon-Morton-Green

JGL35 — 2009-08-30 12:02:29Z

I am working on the Morton family and would like to correspond with you concerning John Haydon who married Lucy Morton. Of particular interest is identifying and locating their children.

Thank you for responding.
Jay G. Lamb

Ward / Monk abt 1750

WardFromTX — 2009-08-13 17:56:50Z

I'm researching the surname WARD. have seen some people's trees that show a John Ward married an Amey Monk in England and had a son in Spotsylvania in 1755. How could I verify or research to try-to verify?
any tips appreciated.
thanks,
Melanie Ward

How to research Spotsylvania

WardFromTX — 2009-08-13 17:53:08Z

New to Spotsylvania research. How do I find records? If someone was said to have been born in 1755 in Spotsylvania, what records are available to research the family during that time frame? Was it called Spotsylvania at that time? Is there a "genweb" site for the county? Any tips on researching Spotsylvania county are greatly appreciated.
Melanie Ward
5th gr granddaughter of Shadrach Ward b UNK d ALA

Looking for David J. SPELLMAN

gopgal55 — 2009-08-13 13:37:27Z

Looking for David J. Spellman & his family. David is originally from New York City. An old business card has his address as 691 Taney Road, Manassas.

Any info appreciated.

Researching: Spielmann/Spillman/Spellman - Switzerland to Rochester, NY, to NYC

Re: Abraham Davis in Spotsylvania County

SuzieNash34 — 2009-07-23 18:27:05Z

Richard, thank you very much for this information. I really appreciate it.

Free Research

Diane_Ballman — 2009-02-02 13:39:10Z

Just wanted to let you know that the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center in Fredericksburg is having a February special. If anyone joins the CRHC in February (individual membership is $25.00) they will get three hours of free research plus the first four copies are free. The CRHC normally charges $10.00 per half hour of research.
Diane

Re: Walden

ClareFost — 2009-02-25 18:57:50Z

I have a George Walden in the Spostyvania County area. George was born bet 1808-1810 and died 12 October 1876. Do you have any information on Thomas sibling and or children? Scott Foster

Edmond NEWTON of Spotsylvania County, VA

JLancaster8660 — 2009-05-31 01:27:18Z

Need information on Edmond/Edmund Newton who died in Spotsylvania Co., VA in 1797. Will Book E dated Dec. 5, 1797 states John Purvis was appointed administrator of Edmund Newton's estate with Thomas Minor as his security. Newton's daughter, Lucy Newton, married Robert Casky and died in Christian County, KY in 1875. Her death record states she was daughter of Ed and Mary Newton. Lucy's tombstone states she was born 10/17/1795 in Spotsylvania Co., VA. She named a son Edmond and a daughter Mary. Mary Newton was listed in 1810 Spotsylvania Co., VA census. I will appreciate any help I can get.
Jeannie Lancaster
jeannie_@bellsouth.net

Re: Mattapony Church or Matapony Church

headwest47 — 2009-07-18 21:06:59Z

State recognized tribes in VA include, the Matapony and Upper Matapony tribes. They have churches so do not think you are looking for Masaponix Church.

Re: Abraham Davis in Spotsylvania County

mercur81 — 2009-07-23 09:48:41Z

Abraham Wilson Davis is in this family tree on Ancestry.com http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/2567411/family?fpid=-47769518...

His wife's name is Catherine.

I attached the 1850 census page with him and his family.

Re: STEVENS, PROCTOR and ALSOP

mercur81 — 2009-04-29 09:21:37Z

Othniel is in this tree at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

I'm not related. There is only one Alsop in my family tree - on the fringe. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

My grandfather's sister Ella Morrison married Charles James Chartters http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Charles James Chartters was 1st cousin of Xanthus.

My great granduncle Isaac Eastburn was living near Samuel S. and Mary Alsop parents of Othniel in 1870 and 1880 US Census.

Clearly, I have the pix of Othniel from a friendship of my great grandfather and great granduncle Oliver and Isaac Eastburn with Samuel S. and Mary Alsop.

Re: STEVENS, PROCTOR and ALSOP

mercur81 — 2009-05-28 10:02:39Z

I've got some Perrys in my family tree. This John is the wrong age http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d... to have married Nannie Alsop

This John's brother Silas married my grandaunt Carrie Eastburn http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Morris Family DNA Project

wendyramirez2608 — 2009-06-21 20:12:12Z

Hi Everyone,

My Name is Wendy Ramirez and I am one of the Co-Administrators for the Morris Family DNA project.

Many Morris Families came into Spotslvania County very Early including some of the Morris lines I am related to, Morris is a fairly common Surname and we are in the Process of trying to Identify the many different Morris lines related to each other through DNA. Many of these Families came from Virginia and North Carolina. We have been testing many of these Virginia and North Carolina lines.

If you are a Male Morris and would like to participate and hopefully identify which Morris Family line you are descended from DNA testing is a wonderful Tool. Women can participate by asking a Male member of the Family to test for their line, this can be a father, brother, uncle, cousin etc..

Right now FTDNA (Family Tree DNA)is running a 1/2 price sale on a combined Y-DNA (Paternal DNA Test) and a MTDNA (Maternal DNA Test) we would love to have you participate but the sale only runs thru Wednesday 6-24-09

If you are interested or would like additional information Please feel free to send an e-mail to me at:

wendyramirez2608@yahoo.com or morrisdna@att.net

Thank You

Wendy Ramirez

Re: McNeil or McNiel

RobertaEstes13 — 2009-07-04 15:50:55Z

I’ve just changed my e-mail to robertajestes@att.net. I’ve had months of issues with Comcast that they were unable to resolve, so the change, though difficult, was necessary. Please update your records.

I also have two alternate e-mail addresses that you can use if you ever experience bounced e-mails using my primary e-mail and those are:
Bobbi48114@yahoo.com
Roberta@dnaexplain.com

I’m trying to catch all my old messages, so if you receive this more than once, please forgive the inconvenience.

Thanks so much,

Roberta Estes

Re: STEVENS, PROCTOR and ALSOP

mlcrouch1 — 2009-05-27 17:23:47Z

On my mother-in-law's side of the family, we have Nannie Alsop (1855-1926), daughter of Joseph W. Alsop (1820-1860) and Martha Ann Wilson (1830-1900). Nannie married Charles H. Perry. Any connections?

I am looking for Perry, Alsop, Wilson connections.

Re: Henry J. Barnett

cherokeewoman60 — 2009-02-11 15:31:30Z

Gina,
I don't know where to start. In answer to your question, you are partially right. William Barnett 1665-1756, father to Henry J. 1704-1798. Mother was Anne Rolfe Boling 1665-1774. William was her 2nd husband. Her 1st husband was Col. Robert Boling b. 26 Dec 1646 in London, England, mar.1675 in VA. They had 5 children.
That is just the beginning - leads back beyond the infamous Rebecca "Pocahantas" Matoaka Powhatan who is my 9th GGM.
You can visit my family tree. It is public. The name is "Watson Family Tree". There are so many stories, pictures, and real history of Varina Farms, VA and the Powhatan Indians (Cherokee). I'm in the process of getting it all worked out. Dates? Places? 1st and 2nd wives & husbands? Etc.?
I may be mistaken, but I think you have a website on the Barnett Family that I have visited. Nice job!!
After finding this message post, I now understand why I couldn't find any of the Barnett's I was looking for on your website.
So far, I've gotten the Barnett's traced back to Thomas Barnett 1610 Hertsford, England - 1650 VA and Robert Rolfe 1510-1539.
I would really like to stay in contact with you. I know that we could really help each other out and all the people who have visited your website. For the present time, I'd like to keep this amongst you and I until we have done some further research, because the lineage get confusing starting with William and Anne.
You can e-mail me at: lynnm2009@yahoo.com. Let me hear from you!! Good Luck. Lynn

Formation of Spotsylvania County

stemmatis — 2009-07-09 17:59:57Z

Spotsylvania County was formed in 1720 from Essex, King William, and King & Queen counties.

Has anyone reconstructed which parts of the county came from each of the three component counties?

The southern bound of King & Queen was set in 1691 as the Pamunkey River, separating it from New Kent, then Hanover counties. The present line between Hanover-Louisa and K&Q, Caroline, Spotsylvania and Orange counties is the North Anna River, which is an extension of the Pamunkey. Was that the original boundary?

When King & Queen was divided in 1701, the dividing line between K&Q and the new King William was to be the "Matapiny" river, K&Q on the north side. Following the Mattaponi River upstream takes one as far as about 4 miles east of Thornburg, where it forks. The south fork is the Matta and the north fork is the Poni. WHICH FORK FORMED THE BOUNDARY?

Each of those forks splits again. The Matta forks SW of Thornburg into the Mat (the southern branch) and the Ta (the northern branch).

The Poni splits into the Po and the Ni. The Ni is the northern branch and it runs upstream NW to what is now the Wilderness Battlefield south of Chancellorsville. The Po is the southern branch and is formed from several creeks near Shady Grove Corner on SR 612.

WERE ANY OF THESE A BOUNDARY? WHAT WAS THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN KING & QUEEN AND ESSEX?

Re: Abraham Davis in Spotsylvania County

SuzieNash34 — 2009-07-20 16:49:39Z

Thank you for the help.

Abraham Davis in Spotsylvania County

SuzieNash34 — 2009-07-17 19:22:59Z

I am looking for Abraham Davis, born abt 1782 in Virginia. In 1850 he farmed in Spotsylvania County. I don't have his wife's name but they had a number of children: Wm. Worthington Davis, born abt 1814; Joseph W., Ann W., Mary, Ellen, Henry G., Susan H., Achsah C. (female), James L., and there may have been a daughter Nancy. What is interesting and a little odd is that most of the children never married and lived together, even after they moved to Washington, D.C. after The War.

William Worthington Davis married, I believe, a Katherine Worthington and their daughter Katherine (Kate) Davis was married to Joseph Pulitzer. Most books allege that William Worthington Davis was a first cousin of Jefferson Davis, but I cannot find any documentation proving this. It is also alleged that he was a judge in Washington, D.C. but I am leaning toward his being a Justice of the Peace.

Re: Hairfield

ourpobox — 2009-02-19 21:20:32Z

I suspect I live in the area of the county where these Hairfield's lived. I am surrounded by Hairfields and the 1863 map of Spotsy. Co. shows the Hairfield in the same location. :-) Let me know if I can ask around for info on your behalf.

Greg

Re: St. John's Episcopal Church, Bumpass, Spotsylvania

ourpobox — 2009-02-19 21:16:14Z

Hi Sandy,

I live about 6 or 7 miles from the church. If you would like a photo, I could try to get one for you if you like.

Greg

Re: Esther P. Burke Obituary...

ourpobox — 2009-02-19 21:05:38Z

Hi Diana, Erica,

Funny, I met Erica a few months ago on a trip to the Library. Hadn't been on this list for some time, so didn't see this thread until just now. I live near Mine Run, so get there from time to time. Are you sure it isn't the Mine Road (as in Mine Road Baptist Church) cemetery you are speaking of? I think that would likely include the names you mentioned... Also, there are a LOT of Brooks Cemeteries in my area...if you have specific names, let me know and I'll see if I see anything. They have a LOT of little family cemeteries spread around in various places, so it might be a little tricky... I have a "cousin" who has researched every cemetery for miles around and catalogs his finds. He might be a help as well. (You listenin' Wil?)

Greg

Alsop

JosephAlsop61 — 2009-06-11 01:39:09Z

Benjamin P. Alsop was a sibling of my gggrandfather - Joseph W. Alsop

Walden

eglanglois — 2009-02-22 00:18:36Z

I understand that my ggggrandparents Thomas and Sarah Walden
(nee Alsop) were married in Spots in 1795.Does anyone have
any info to help me track down their marriage info?
My direct line is their son Thomas W who married Sarah Kinslow in 1843.
email me at eglanglois@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Elaine Langlois(nee Walden)

Re: Alsop

eglanglois — 2009-06-13 01:42:08Z

My ggggrandmother was Sarah Alsop.She was born in Spots Co.Va.about 1772.
She was the daughter of William and Sarah (Jones)Alsop.
There are many Benjamin and Joseph Alsops.
Could you give a time frame for them and what state they were born in...their parents if known.
You can email me at eglanglois@hotmail.com
I have a book on the Alsops but lack the time frame so I don't know who are your relatives out of the many folks with the same first name.
Elaine

Re: STEVENS, PROCTOR and ALSOP

eglanglois — 2009-04-29 04:54:36Z

My ggggrandmother was Sarah Alsop.
She was born in 1772 in Spots Co.
She married Thomas Walden in 1795.
They had 9 children.Around 1805 they moved to Kentucky.
My cousin Jerry Alsup is working on his third volume about
the Alsup/Alsops.My Sarah was his 5th or 6th great aunt.
I would welcome hearing from you Deborah Williams 42 and compare notes.
You can email or post eglanglois@hotmail.com
Thanks Elaine Langlois (nee Walden)

Re: Walden

eglanglois — 2009-04-29 01:21:13Z

This is in reply to Clarefost re George Walden.
My ggggrandparents Thomas and Sarah (Alsop) Walden
had nine kids. I decend from their youngest son Thomas W who married Sarah Kinslear in 1843 in Harrison Co. Ky.
I do not know the parents or siblings of Thomas Sr.
There may be a connection to the first Waldens of Caroline Co.Va.
Thomas Sr. and his wife Sarah had:
Mary b.ca.1797 va. m.james H Crutcher,Tarleton W Rowland
Eliza L b.ca.1799 va. m. John M Day
Elizabeth b.c. 1801 Va. m. William Hutchinson
Sally F b. 1803 Va. m. James Marshall
William b. 1805 Va. m.Mary Pauline Hutcherson
Martha b. 1807 Va. m.a Blair or Ewin or two husbands
Richard b. 1809 Va. m. Amelia Lemon
Susanna b. 1812 Ky. m. Lebroun Green
Thomas W b. 1815 Ky. m. Sarah Kinslaer

The George you mention would be much later..there may be earlier George Walden's who are cousins.
Email me at eglanglois@hotmail.com
I welcome any info from anyone who recognizes a familiar name.
Thanks,
Elaine Langlois (nee Walden)

Lewis Walden

eglanglois — 2009-02-26 04:48:32Z

Lewis Walden died in 1799 in Spots?Va.
His son Thomas appointed George Walden to be the attorney
upon his father's death.
I have a copied deed document from the Spots Co.courthouse
signed Dec.1805 with the above info.
Now,my ggggrandfather was Thomas Walden who married Sarah
Alsop in 1795 in Spots Co.
They moved to Kentucky around 1810.
I'm wondering if the Thomas on the above document is my Thomas.
Scant evidence suggests that my Thomas' father was named Lewis.
My Thomas was born 1760-1770 in Caroline Co.Va.I don't
know his siblings names.
Is there anyone searching for Waldens born around the same time as Thomas or even before him????
I know all the names of Thomas and Sarah's children plus some of the younger generations.They lived in Harrison Co.Kentucky from the 1820's to at least the 1880's.
Any help would be so appreciated to continue the many years spent by my late Aunt Dot Johnston of Nanaimo,B.C.Canada
email me at eglanglois@hotmail.com

Thanks in advance,
Elaine Langlois(nee Walden)

Lewis Walden

eglanglois — 2009-02-26 04:48:30Z

Lewis Walden

eglanglois — 2009-02-26 04:48:28Z

Lewis Walden

eglanglois — 2009-02-26 04:48:24Z

Walden

eglanglois — 2009-02-26 00:57:23Z

This is in reply to ClareFost.Scott Foster.
My ggggrandfather Thomas Walden and his wife Sarah(nee Alsop) had nine kids.
Elizabeth
Sally
William
Susanna
Martha
Eliza
Richard
Mary
Thomas
A Thomas Walden appointed George Walden as his attorney in 1805 upon the death of his father Lewis.The deed is filed in
the Spots courthouse.
Perhaps you could email me as these replies are long.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Elaine Langlois
email eglanglois@hotmail.com

Alsop

eglanglois — 2009-02-26 00:46:06Z

This message is for Deborah Williams 42 who is looking for
Alsop ancestors.
My gggrandfather Thomas Walden married Sarah Alsop in Spots in 1795.
Her parents were William and Elizabeth.

I'm on vacation so don't have all my Alsop material here.

Would love to hear from you or anyone else who is searching
for Alsop or Walden.
email me at eglanglois@hotmail.com
Elaine Langlois(nee Walden)

Alexander McKinney & Mary McClure- marriage

PaHaKin — 2009-05-08 17:37:20Z

I keep seeing on line that Alexander McKinney married Mary McClure on 27 Dec 1785, in Spotsylvania Co, VA. Alexander McKinney was born 1762 and died October 11, 1837, Greenville District, SC; bur. Tyger Baptist Church Cemetery.

Can anyone send me DOCUMENTATION of this marriage?

George Humphries/Humphrey

KeithMcDowell87 — 2009-02-14 18:16:13Z

I am seeking information on George Humphries/Humphrey. He was born in Spotsyvania County,Virginia in about 1802. George married Malinda Crawford in Bourbon County,Kentucky in 1828 and finally residing in Scott County,Kentucky till his death. I am seeking information on the parents and siblings of George.If you have any information on this Humphrey/Humphries family or if you are a descendant please contact me.

Re: Esther P. Burke Obituary...

bettydianagibson50 — 2009-02-19 22:21:11Z

Hello,
My mother tells me its Mine Run Baptist church, in sppotsylvania, Virginia the list I have is Breatrice Mary Lloy (maiden Name),Gallahan, Brown (married names)1908-1986, (my granmother), Her daughter Hilda Agnes Gallahan (Brooks),1930-1985 (my Aunt), her husband Bryant Deford Brooks,1915-1999, their son Robert Allen Brooks 1961-2007, my first cousin, They should be together, Theres a Oliver church not sure on the name yet thats has the Brooks, Gallahan, Loyd or Lloyd's familys.
Thanks A lot Diana
bettydianagibson@yahoo.com

Re: Abraham Davis in Spotsylvania County

morganj166 — 2009-07-20 02:17:57Z

There was an Abraham Davis who served in the Revolutionary War from Virginia and later settled in Louisa Co. VA. You can find his VA pension record on the Library of Virginia website under Virginia Revolutionary War Pension Applications: www.lva.lib.va.us/