Stafford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Need an obit look up please for Stafford CO, VA

marheflin — 2013-05-04 23:52:17Z

I don't know if you still come to ancestry.com but I'll post and message anyway.

Vernon Eutaw Partain, Obituary appeared January 16, 1997 in the Free Lance Star (Fredericksburg, VA). He is entombed in a mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Four Mile Fork, Spotsylvania County, VA (just outside Fredericksburg city limits).

The obituary and pictures can be seen here:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Pa...;

Um..... nevermind. ;)

Re: LORD

walterlord — 2013-04-06 20:30:40Z

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OR SEND ME YPOUR MAILING ADDRESS SO I CAN SEND YOU EVRYTING I HAVE GATHERED.
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Re: LORD

walterlord — 2013-04-06 20:30:36Z

Kelsie Sullivan

ChristineHartAdams — 2013-03-14 22:58:02Z

I am having difficulty finding detailed records on Kelsie Sullivan born about 1897 in Stafford County, VA. I am also interested in records for her child listed as Vernard Sullivan in the 1920 Federal Census for Spotsylvania, Virginia

Based off 1900 Census in Falmouth, Stafford, Virginia , I have her father and mother as Morgan Sullivan and Julia Kennedy with siblings Clara, Lilly and Murray. In census data her name is written as (Kelsa, Kelso, Kelsie). Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Gowry Waugh

nanalew — 2013-03-13 17:08:28Z

glad to know the reference..It was changed over the years or someone couldn't spell so it was Gory on grt grndma's death records..

Re: Gowry Waugh

patpoth1955 — 2013-03-13 15:10:44Z

Glad to spark the intrest again. I have a lot of cleaning up on my tree. you live and learn and I have a ton of mistakes.. but now years into it.. I know what I put down is true fact.. I dont go by those little green leaves anymore.. they will get you into a lot of false statements.

Re: Gowry Waugh

patpoth1955 — 2013-03-13 15:08:19Z

I just wanted to let you know that Gowry was named after Joseph Waugh's wife Rachael Gowry , Joesph is John Waugh Jr. older brother.

Re: Gowry Waugh

nanalew — 2013-03-13 13:31:47Z

thank you Patricia.... I do have a book on the Waugh line someplace..but I haven't worked on the Waugh line in years..I am getting interested again..though..Haven't heard from anyone in a long time so glad you took the time to post..

Re: Gowry Waugh

patpoth1955 — 2013-03-13 13:12:49Z

Gowry Waugh~Nov 9 1796 M.??
Henry Waugh!1770-1825 father~ Mother Elizebeth Brown
Thomas Waugh~1742~ M. Frances Ware
William Waugh~1710~1748~m. Margaret Tyler
John Waugh Jr. 1661~1716 ~m. Martha Vandegasteel
Rev. John Waugh-1630~1706
Gowry was named after the Rev. John Waughs son's (Joesph)wife Rachael Gowery.

Re: Gowry Waugh

nanalew — 2013-03-13 10:36:58Z

I think my Gory or John Waugh is same person..and the eldest son to Henry Waugh in the 1860 Mason Co., WV census..I think he was living on his own because Henry was maintaining his own home with several children. and then John was on 1870 MC census with Nancy Shields..after that they both disappear..thank you for responding..

Re: Gowry Waugh

nanalew — 2013-03-13 10:31:53Z

sorry I am just now finding my messages..I have had many cps since my last post.. If you are still on here..I am not sure where my Gory Waugh connects but I also think he is John Waugh in the 1870 Mason co., WV that Nancy is living with...I know he lived in Mason co in 1860's and 70's then he disappears..along with Nancy "Shields" They may have gone back to Gallia Co., OH..

Re: Gowry Waugh

patpoth1955 — 2013-03-13 03:01:32Z

Sarah Henry married John Sloan.. in 1796

Re: Armstrong, Edwards, Shackelford

clearmontgen — 2013-03-07 22:03:02Z

Deboral...I don't recall getting this message and wonder if you have gotten any additional information. We had some intermarriage with some Sullivans, and would be glad to share that with you if you don't have it already. Am sure we are related through these marriages. In fact, my Uncle Myron (Marion) Armstrong married Grace Sullivan of Fredericksburg and had quite a large family which they raised in Detroit, Mich. I am now looking up information on the Humphries and that connection with my family on the Shelton, et al, lines.

Susanna Truslow Snellings

jerib6 — 2013-02-15 05:48:55Z

I am descended directly from Susanna Truslow and James Snellings and need proof that Susanna is the daughter of Benjamin Truslow, Sr., the Revolutionary War vet. Any help appreciated.

Re: Fant-Corbin

johntbauder — 2013-02-13 01:54:41Z

I too descend from this Corbin Line. I am the namesake of John Thomas Corbin of Bureau, Co, IL. B: 1852 at Belmont, OH. D: 5-28-1928 at Streator, IL. M: Minnie Doty of Watertown, NY. I have the line from 1671 Richmond, Va thru Ohio to IL and IN.

Re: SEATON

michellearmendariz — 2013-02-01 01:19:01Z

Captain James Seaton is my 6th great grandfather. I am JV Ivan's grandaughter.

Is the reunion open to any direct descendant? Or just those with the Seaton name?

In the last few years I have begun to research our family history and would love to be able to meet distant family that can fill in the blanks of our past. I live in California but would be excited to make the journey.

Re: Changed email address

janetebeard — 2012-12-22 09:35:25Z

Thank you!

Re: Changed email address

dhazel1 — 2012-12-07 00:13:27Z

Courtesy lookup - not my family.

Here is their marriage from the Stafford County GenWeb page. Joseph was a widower, and Emma was single:

POB=place of birth
POR=place of residence
POM=place of marriage
STMR=Stafford marriage record

JONES, J.J. s/o Elias Jones age 55 W farmer POB Fauquier Co POR Stafford Co & HERNDON, E.; d/o B.& M.Herndon age 30 S POB POR Stafford Co; POM Stafford 18 Jul 1881 minister J.T.Smith STMR

Hope this helps!

Re: Changed email address

janetebeard — 2012-12-06 16:40:49Z

Hi Arthur! I'm new at this family search and I realize it has been a long time since you posted. Joseph Jones was my great, great grandfather, my great grandfather was James Jones and his son was my granddaddy. I don't know much about the family history, but my part of the family is from Stafford, Va. You can email me at janetbeard@gmail.com. There are not that many relatives in my line that are still living, but I have two cousins who were raised by my great grandma that are still living. Look forward to hearing from you. Janet

Tolson Family

Kelcandy1 — 2012-11-30 14:03:29Z

I am looking for any information on Judith Tolson b 1778 to George Tolson (1726-1783) and Elizabeth Million of Stafford County.
I think that she may have married Benjamin Wells, also from Stafford County and moved to Kentucky, either Spencer or Shelby Counties.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Re: Mathena

happytrailsfarmer — 2012-11-13 14:10:48Z

http://genealogyworld.com/mgc/meth1.htm
I am sorry I did not see your query sooner I hope this link still works. If not email me at marieelenamathena@yahoo.com and I can get it for you.

Re: Landon Limbrick/Limerick

Carolynfby — 2012-10-11 10:47:53Z

Jeri,

I'm currently working on my Limbrick line right now. According to the Kemper Family Gen. Site - the father of Landon Limbrick was John Limbrick and his mother is Lucy Mahorney. They moved to Alabama. It is a very good site. As you know the Limbrick's and Boutyard/Boutchyard's were close cousins. Landon's son Landon lived with his great Aunt Rachel Limbrick. She left her land to him when she died. She also sold land to John/Jon Bouchard/Boutchyard/Butcher, who was also her great nephew. Rachel's sister Ankey/Sukey Limbrick Boutchyard was her sister.

Now Ankey/Sukey's son John Bouchard the father of the above John was married to Sarah Mahorney. Trying to figure out if Lucy and Sarah are sisters. They all lived next to each other from 1850-1880. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitite. Thanks, Carolyn

Re: They called Stafford home

Noreen105 — 2012-10-08 20:06:54Z

I know you were looking for book back in 2004. If, you did not find it. I bought mine at Colonial Roots in Lewes, DE
His name is Ed Wright. 1-800-576-8608
Not sure if still has any. If, you want email me and I will call and ask him if, he still has the books.
Noreen

Re: James Seaton I

lseatonlogsdon — 2012-10-08 04:53:22Z

I am related to James Seaton who's son was Moses Seaton, who's son was John Seaton, who's son was Eliza Seaton, who's son was Elijah Seaton, my great grandfather. I have not been able to determine whether James Seaton born in Scotland was born in 1720 or 1740.

Any help would be appreciated.

Linda

Re: Hawkins Ancestry

OlyveIA — 2012-10-02 22:23:59Z

Perhaps we have corresponded before and I don't recognize the name; however, since this is also my Hawkins line, please contact me at olyve@flash.net, if you would like to.

Re: Wayman St.Clair or Sinclair

aaataxis — 2012-10-02 16:02:16Z

My info is same as Elaine's.

Don't recall Arkansas or CA relatives!!

Re: Wayman St.Clair or Sinclair

ERandall9461 — 2012-10-02 08:49:41Z

This is all I have on the parents and siblings of "an" Alexander St. Clair born c. 1810.

Descendants of Alexander Sinkler or St. Clair

Generation No. 1

1. ALEXANDER SINKLER OR4 ST. CLAIR (ISAAC SINKLER OR3, WAYMAN SINKLER OR2, ALEXANDER SINKLER OR1) was born Abt. 1772 in Bedford Co., VA, and died Abt. 1840 in Adair Co., KY. He married REBECCA GILPIN 25 Nov 1799 in Bedford Co., VA, daughter of FRANCIS GILPIN and UNKNOWN.

Notes for ALEXANDER SINKLER OR ST. CLAIR:
Information on this line from Ginny Davis, 10521 Sycamore Club Dr., Charlotte, NC 28227-6885

More About ALEXANDER ST. CLAIR and REBECCA GILPIN:
Marriage: 25 Nov 1799, Bedford Co., VA

Children of ALEXANDER ST. CLAIR and REBECCA GILPIN are:
i. JOEL5 ST. CLAIR, b. 1804; m. UNKNOWN.
ii. MARY ST. CLAIR, b. 1805.
iii. ISAAC ST. CLAIR, b. 1806.

Notes for ISAAC ST. CLAIR:
An Isaac St. Clair was married to an Magdalene Uhl from Ichenheim, Lahr Administrative Dist., Grand-Duchy of Baden (Germany)
Christening of child named Everline Mathilde St. Clair, born 24 Sep 1863. Born 2PM Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, ninth child, sixth daughter of the couple; Christened at St. John's Evangelical (Lutheran Church) 10 Dec 1863; St. John's Church at Tubb Fork Road, Campbell Co., KY...
Could be this Isaac....not proven....

iv. JOHN ST. CLAIR, b. 1808.
v. ALEXANDER ST. CLAIR, b. 1810.
vi. WAYMAN ST. CLAIR, b. 1816.

Re: Wayman St.Clair or Sinclair

RGStClair61 — 2012-10-01 20:04:18Z

Hi, I was wondering if maybe my Alexander St.Clair b. abt. 1810 unknown, d. btwn 1843-1850 pretty sure arkansas.Could match yours? He md. Lucinda Blagg b.1811 Ala. d. Milton, Ca. She left Ark to go to Ca.in 1857, with her children....Mary A, Minerva, Francis, Marina, Lurena. Please let me know what you think.

Re: BELL

edmamian1 — 2012-09-04 23:11:56Z

Best time the next couple of days would be Wed 5th 9:00-1:00 CT or Thurs 3:00-4:00. If this does not work we can look at other options.
Wow! So glad to see someone with more info than me.
marianne

Re: BELL

JIBJR4851 — 2012-09-04 20:36:51Z

Marianne I do have some info on the nine children of John Fendall Bell as well as his siblings. Also some on his father Ashley and his grandfather George, Jr. and greatgrandfather George Bell, Sr.

If you will email me your telephone number and a time to call, I will be glad to tell you what I have.

Our lines do not appear to be connected.

My email is JIBJR485@bellsouth.net

John Bell

Re: BELL

edmamian1 — 2012-09-04 18:17:24Z

Thanks so much. This info filled in several of the blanks I had. Benjamin Ashley Bell is my great grandfather on my Dad's side. I have many antigues that belonged to Ben. My Dad and my Brother also carry the name Ashley as their middle name. Saw you name is also Bell,are you related?
Do you have birth, marriage, death dates and places for John and Jane? Any other childrens names, etc? Same for Ashley Bell and Susan Sutherland?
Marianne Andrews, Crossville, TN

Re: BELL

JIBJR4851 — 2012-09-04 16:44:51Z

My records show that Benjamin Ashley Bell born 2 April 1840 was the son of John Fendall Bell and Jane Adie - Benjamin married Frances Powers ("Fredericksburg Ledger" Feb. 1879)

Notes show John Fendall Bell was the son of Ashley Bell and Susan Sutherland of Louisa County, VA

John Bell
Atlanta, GA

Re: BELL

edmamian1 — 2012-09-03 18:47:40Z

I have family of Jane Bell born about 1800, son Benjamin Ashley Bell born 1840 and his wife Frances Powers born 1848. The Powers lived at the Forest Home adjoining Laurel View. The Bell's lived at Oak Hill on the Chopawamsic Creek. The Perry family of Mount Experiment were also relatives. All are buried at Aquia Church.
Know any of these?
Marianne of the Noack-Bell family.

Will of Daniel Lewis circa 1838 in Falmouth Stafford

gpetrin169 — 2012-09-03 14:23:01Z

I am trying to figure out how to find a will in Stafford Coutny. Daniel Lewis, who owned lot 103 in Falmouth died circa 1838. I am trying to track down his children, hoping they will be named in the will.

Is there an index to the wills of Stafford Co that has been published.
Are the wills book of Stafford county microfilmed or simply available at the Court house.

thanks from Canada

Re: John Dawson

susanhargus — 2012-08-22 19:33:40Z

Thank you for the article it was very interesting would you have any information about who his father and mother were ? John would have been my 3rd great grandfather on my fathers side and John is about as far as I can get.

Thank you

Susan Dawson Hargus

Re: John Dawson

chaddietn — 2012-08-22 03:31:28Z

This is from a newspaper article. (also look in the history of vigo county indiana)
John Dawson, of Terre Haute, Indiana recently celebrated his one hundred and first birthday, and on that eventful occasion he was called upon by a large member of his friends, who offered their congratulations. Mr. Dawson was born in Stafford County, Virginia Nov. 15, 1789, eight years after New York was evacuated by the British.

Young Dawson was 10 years old when George Washington died and the universal sorrow reached his modest rural home in Virginia. A number of Washington's relatives also lived in Stafford County, Virgnia and John Dawson was personally acquainted with them. His father was a farmer and owned a farm about ten miles from Dumfries on the Potomac River. When John was about 17 years of age, during the fall of 1806 his parents decided to remove to Kentucky. This trip of about seven hundred miles was no slight undertaking in those hazardous days, and it formed one of the leading events in Mr. Dawson's life. The trip consumed fifty days. The Dawson family settled in Nelson County, Kentucky, where at the age of 20, John was married to Miss Sarah Robinson, who only lived a few years after the marriage, leaving two children.

In the fall of the same year, 1812, the second war with England broke out, and John joined the Seventeenth Kentucky Volunteers, serving through that war under Gen. William Henry Harrison. He was in the campaign from Kentucky to Canada. Returning from the war in 1815, John went to work at his trade, that of coopering, in Nelson county, Ky. A few years later he was married to Lucetta Bridewell and then moved to Indiana, settling in Lawrence county, in 1817, only two years after the Indians had evacuated that part of the State, then in its infancy. At this period he fitted himself for the position of a school-teacher. John Dawson was of a migratory turn of mind, and in the next forty years he taught school in perhaps a half dozen different counties in the State. a large number of men who later come into prominence in commercial and political circles receiving from John Dawson their rudimentry education.
Mr. Dawson has lived in Terre Haute for thirteen years. As near as can be extimated he has thirty grandchildren, sixty-four great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. His eldest son is 66 years old.

Re: Skidmores in Stafford County

hflail_1 — 2012-08-12 13:20:30Z

I found this on Ancestry..hope this helps you.HARRISON J. SKIDMORE was born about 1817 in Stafford County. He married 1stly Jane _______ (born 1816), and 2ndly (by 1870) Mary Ann _______ (born 1832). He was a voter in 1855 in Stafford County and enumerated there in the 1860 census. By 1862 he had moved to Georgetown in the District of Columbia (where he was a carpenter). He was there in the 1870 and 1880 census living at 67 High Street. Had issue,
1. William L., born 1840. He married Eliza V. _______ and was living in 1870 in Georgetown (where he worked in a paper mill), and in 1881 he was at 120 Pine Street, Baltimore, Maryland, a cabinet maker.
2. Thomas M., born 1844. He married Mary C. _______ and was living in 1880 in St. Mary's County, Maryland. His widow Mary was living at 1055 31st Street, N.W., in 1900.
3. Patrick H., born 1849. He married Eliza Winsor on 5 August 1875 in Prince Georges County, Maryland.
4. George, born 1854. Living at home in 1870.
5. Edward, born 1862 at Georgetown. He was a laborer in 1900 living at 1055 31st Street, N.W.
6. Ernest H., born 1872. At home in 1870. He was a laborer in 1900 living at 1055 31st Street, N. W.
1. Mary E., born 1846.
2. Alberta, born 1851. She was a domestic servant in Georgetown in 1870.
3. Prior Anne, born 1858. At home in 1870.
4. Emma I., born 1870. Died young.

Re: Help from Stafford, Virginia

rcbdcb1 — 2012-08-09 19:22:25Z

I am seeking information on my great-grandmother and her sister my great-great-aunt. Great-grandmother: maiden name - Alverta J. Skidmore; she was born in Stafford County VA. Her birth date was 27 February either (1851 - census data) or (1853 - legal deposition given in 1892) or (1855 or 56 - death certificate). Her death certificate lists her father's name as William and mother 'unknown', although her parents may have been Harrison and Jane Skidmore. By 1870, Alverta was working as a domestic in Georgetown. In 1874 Alverta, along with Pryor A. (her sister) and Patrick H. Skidmore all lived at 118 High Street in the District of Columbia. In 1875, Alverta married Henry Grine and moved to Maryland. Great-great-aunt: Pryor Ann Skidmore she was born 15 March 1858 in Stafford County, her parents are Harrison J. and Jane Skidmore according to the Stafford County Register of Births 1853-1877. On her death certificate both parents are listed as 'unknown.' These two sisters were of the Episcopal faith. I am looking for any additional information on these two individuals. Alverta's name is frequently spelled as 'Alberta.' Any additional information/guidance would be appreciated.

Skidmores in Stafford County

rcbdcb1 — 2012-08-09 19:17:16Z

I am seeking information on my great-grandmother and her sister my great-great-aunt.

Great-grandmother: maiden name - Alverta J. Skidmore; she was born in Stafford County VA. Her birth date was 27 February either (1851 - census data) or (1853 - legal deposition given in 1892) or (1855 or 56 - death certificate). Her death certificate lists her father's name as William and mother 'unknown', although her parents may have been Harrison and Jane Skidmore. By 1870, Alverta was working as a domestic in Georgetown. In 1874 Alverta, along with Pryor A. (her sister) and Patrick H. Skidmore all lived at 118 High Street in the District of Columbia. In 1875, Alverta married Henry Grine and moved to Maryland.

Great-great-aunt: Pryor Ann Skidmore she was born 15 March 1858 in Stafford County, her parents are Harrison J. and Jane Skidmore according to the Stafford County Register of Births 1853-1877. On her death certificate both parents are listed as 'unknown.'

I am looking for any additional information on these two individuals.

Alverta's name is frequently spelled as 'Alberta.'

Any additional information/guidance would be appreciated.

St. Paul's Parish Registers - where are they?

tarchon1 — 2012-08-06 00:41:30Z

Does anyone know where the St. Paul's registers are? I've seen Nicklin's transcriptions but some of the entries I'm interested in seem a little dubious, and I'd like to check them against the originals. Do they still exist or are there images of them anywhere? I've heard conflicting tales about whether they're in private hands and what the present condition is.

Re: Thomas & Lucy Ennis Family

ennis1996 — 2012-08-05 19:55:59Z

Hi my name is Brenda Ennis of Catlett and my husband name is william ennis and his father name is Nail Ennis, George T ennis of stafford is his and I am working on the Family book and would love to talk with you. please call me at 540-295-5465 email at catlettchick13Aol.com

Re: Fristoe, King

VernonorWinifredCase — 2012-07-31 01:24:13Z

Mr.King, I just read your post about Marthe Fristoe and Joshua King. I descend from this union thru the King line.
Do you have documentation about their children? I know the names of their children and who they married. I can't find a document that list Martha and Joshua as the parents. I would appreciate corresponding with you.
Sincerely
Winnie Case

Re: Fristoe

VernonorWinifredCase — 2012-07-31 01:14:20Z

Just came across your reply on Ancestry about Martha Fristoe. Are you available to answer a few questions on this person? I am descended from this union thru the King line.
Sincerely
Winnie Case

Re: James Seaton I

georgebraggjr — 2012-07-22 19:04:19Z

I too am from this seaton line. At this time I am having trouble finding james seaton,sr. and info regarding him. Sounds like you have that info.please contact me as my husband George and I are going to scotland this november(2012) to look for ancesters over there.

Re: Help from Stafford, Virginia

mindersusie — 2012-07-20 04:13:09Z

wow! that was fast. the information is great. Thank you so much. If you find anything else please let me know.

Re: Help from Stafford, Virginia

xownlilwrldx — 2012-07-20 02:50:37Z

I found reference to a Benjamin Horton Jr. who was born abt. 1773 in Fauquier Co., Virginia, and died 1825 in Stafford Co., Virginia. (Found a family tree with his wife listed as "Cecelia", not Mary :( )

He was the son of Benjamin Horton Sr. (born 26 Aug 1750 in Stafford Co., Virginia, and died Abt. 1783) and Elizabeth Kearnes (born Abt. 1750 in Fauquier Co., Virginia, and died Dec 1819)

The time is right for them to be the parents of Mary Horton b. abt 1802

I'm trying to find more information about them to confirm.

This information is from the rootsweb family tree at:
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/...

Trying to find the will of William Kernes. Found note that it mentions his daughter as Elizabeth Stadler, the wife of Jacob Stadler. But it also mentions his grandson, Benjamin Horton (Jr.). I can assume from this notation that Elizabeth Kernes married Jacob Stadler after the death of her first husband, Benjamin Horton Sr. in 1783.

Re: Help from Stafford, Virginia

xownlilwrldx — 2012-07-19 14:53:11Z

I haven't had much luck with my ancestors in Stafford Co. I'm looking for a L.A. Carney b. 1864, daughter of H.C. and C. Carney who married Luther Pearson of Prince William Co. in Dec. 1883. I beieve I found her in the 1880 census as Lillie A. Carney daughter of Jane C. Carney who was widowed by June 1880. I have no information about her father other than his initials that I got from Luther & L.A.'s marriage record. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

UPDATE: I talked to someone at the Prince William Co. Library who confirmed this information for me.

Re: Help from Stafford, Virginia

mindersusie — 2012-07-19 14:07:44Z

I am looking for a Benjamin Horton who married a Mary. I don't have her last name. They lived in Stafford County. They were married before 1802 when their daughter Mary Horton was born. She married Thomas Mountjoy. I find a marriage record for a Benjamin Horton in 1825 but that must be their son. Any help you could give would be very appreciated. I am sure they are probably buried there somewhere.

Re: Stafford County Death Records

rosec0949 — 2012-07-15 19:56:10Z

Thank you for the information. It always helps to know where to start looking. I'll try the library.
Rose

Re: Stafford County Death Records

dhazel1 — 2012-07-13 01:59:47Z

Don't bother with the courthouse for death records. They only go to 1896. You may find a will for Daniel, if he had an estate.

Your best bet is an obituary - all the Fredericksburg newspapers for that time period are all indexed so would be easy to find, if it was published. The library in Fredericksburg is the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Virginiana Research Room for the genealogy collection. All the indexes and microfilms of all the newspapers going back to the 18th century up to present day are housed there.