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New Information for Greenbrier Crookshanks

kedenfield — 2011-10-04 21:40:24Z

Kristy Edenfield here. I am descended from Elizabeth, (d/o John & Mary Cloverfield Crookshanks) & her daughter, Rebecca.

All along, for the past 20 years (when I finally placed Elizabeth in the John & Mary household), I never believed that she married Nathaniel Dietz…it just didn't add up.
1) She didn't use the Dietz name on the 1850 census
2) The Dietz name wasn't used on her death record in 1858
3) Rebecca's death record showed her parents as Elizabeth CROOKSHANKS & John CROOKSHANKS
4) Nathaniel Dietz was alive & well with a wife named Isabel on the 1850-1880 censuses in Greenbrier

However, there was NO household in Virginia that supported a "John Crookshanks" that could have been Elizabeth's family (husband) on the 1830 & 1840 censuses.

So, the past week I checked burial records in Greenbrier.

At the OLD AMWELL CEMETERY in the Meadow Bluff District of Greenbrier (which is where everyone lived), there is a tombstone that reads… "IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE CROOKSHANKS, CONSORT OF NATHAN DIETZ, DIED Jan 16, 1827. AGE NOT KNOWN" (per Greenbrier Historical Society..Cemetery Records)

I then checked the 1900 census record of James Deitz (supposed son of Elizabeth & Nathaniel). He shows he was born in Jan of 1827. My hypothesis is that Catherine died during the childbirth of James Deitz & that CATHERINE, NOT Elizabeth was the wife or 'consort' of Nathaniel. If there IS a record of an Elizabeth marrying Nathaniel…then perhaps Catherine's middle name is Elizabeth.

Furthermore…digging deeper into the census records, if you examine the 1830 census of Mary in Greenbrier, you will notice she has younger children & a 30 something year old woman in her HH. My thoughts are that these are Elizabeth, Rebecca & possibly George who is supposedly Elizabeth's son. It appears that apparently William may also still be living at home with Mary at this time, as he does not marry until 1835.

It is appearing as if Elizabeth had her children out of wedlock to me. But why state a name like "John Crookshanks" as a husband or at the least, father of Rebecca? Out of shame or guilt? Or was there somethiing else, like incest?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks in Advance!

Kristy in VA
kedenfield@charter.net

Re: bertha cruishanks

carlasummers80 — 2011-02-16 04:46:32Z

my grandpa was born in 1903 in WV he married Bertha in 1926 in WV
I have no other info about Bertha

Re: bertha cruishanks

wendyh651 — 2011-02-15 21:30:29Z

Where and when did Bertha CRUISHANKS marry William C PRITT? Do you know where/when either were born or died?

This is an international forum. A few more details may help people reading your request to help you. As it stands, who knows where to begin?

Kind Regards,
Wendy

bertha cruishanks

carlasummers80 — 2011-02-14 18:29:21Z

she married my grandfather william c pritt an i am trying to find more info on her

Novel about Andrew and Jane Luckey Miller Cruikshank

madwritr — 2008-08-26 02:19:23Z

Hi Cruikshank relatives!
I have permission from our Board Administrator, Wendy Howard.

I am the gggg-granddaughter of Andrew and Jane Cruikshank who lived at Miller's Station near Hanna's Town, PA. The story I learned about them was so compelling I had to write about it.

This is a historical novel about the 8th PA Regiment, Capt. Samuel Miller, Jane's 1st husband, and his death in 1778, and it is a story about the destruction of Hanna's Town in 1782, in the last major Indian attack of the Rev. War.

To learn more about it, please go to lulu.com, search either my name, Marsha Davis, or the title, Miller's Station. Once at the book's site, you can read several pages from the novel. Or contact me directly with questions.
Sincerely,
Marsha Davis

Re: aussie cruickshanks

kencru — 2008-07-30 21:45:31Z

Hi

I have William's family in my tree, although I don't know any of his descendants, I do have his ancestors. Drop me a line if you're still looking. Would also be interested if you have descendant info for William and his sister.

Ken

George Draper m to Sarah Cruikshanks

AnnieTigerDolly — 2007-04-12 22:17:17Z

Looking for the following family line!
George Draper m to Sarah Cruikshanks with a possible son George who may have been a barbered at one time in the Sault, Ont. Canada.
Mr Draper owned a cottage operation on the north side of the Bright lake between Sowerby and Iron Bridge at Day Mills.

Cruikshanks - Aberdeen

dalveycot — 2006-12-14 15:30:43Z

Seeking information about a Mr Cruikshanks (or variant spelling) who was born circa 1918/20 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland; who was a POW in WWII; and later a plumber or painter in Aberdeen.

Jane Cruikshanks born 1829 Scotland

LindaMcKinstry448 — 2006-10-26 04:15:22Z

Hi I am looking for Jane Cruikshanks born 1829 Glasgow Scotland married Robert Geddes 9 Aug 1848 in South Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. They had 8 children that I know of. Janet born 1850, Robert 1854, James 1855, Gregor 1860, David 1863, Elizabeth 1868, plus two children that died. The first child was born in Edinburgh and the rest in Glasglow. I think her parents were John Cruikshanks and Janet Colquhoun. Thanks for any help you can offer. Linda

Ann Cruikshanks

B_Bitcon — 2005-10-19 16:52:13Z

Also looking for Cruikshanks family members. GG Gmother was Ann, born 8/1809. Thanks

aussie cruickshanks

2005-04-11 03:39:20Z

I am looking for any relative of the australian born harold william cruickshanks born in nowra nsw 1935 his father was harold cruickshanks and mother kathleen florence henderson he also has a sister named carol, if anyone can help thats great at the moment just trying to find australian relatives then ill look overseas to scotland etc etc

Cruikshanks / Johnson

2005-02-07 15:38:28Z

Searching for descendants of Robert JOHNSON and Ann CRUIKSHANKS. Robert married Ann abt. July 11, 1872 (Gateshead, Durham County, England)
Robert was the son of Robert JOHNSON, probably born abt. 1840 (Richmond, York, England)
Ann was the dau of George CROOKSHANKS and Sarah RUTHERFORD, probably born Aug 18, 1843 (Gateshead, Durham, England)

Re: Grandfather

2003-11-27 21:05:03Z

Any possible connection with my paternal great grandfather Hugh Cruikshanks? Hugh is buried in Lurgan, N.Ireland and probably died in the 1860s. His son Andrew, my paternal grandfather, was born in Larne and emmigrated with his wife, Agnes, and two children, Andrew Normam and Hester to Sacramento, CA, on the Lusitania in 1911. My maternal great grandparents immigrated from Nova Scotia to the San Francisco Bay area in the 1850s. Thanks in advance for any hints. R.C.

Leslie Cruikshanks

ltyler0468 — 2003-02-27 22:59:05Z

Looking for information on a Leslie Cruikshanks. He died 9 Nov 1849 at the Yuba River, Yuba County, California. He was a seaman on board the ship "Charlotte". Notes also indicate that he was from Salem, Mass. Any information about Leslie would be appreciated, including burial place. Thank You!

Laura Tyler

ann cruikshanks

Jane_Addison — 2001-10-27 21:37:31Z

Looking for info on William Cruikshanks who married Ann Sym Aug.30,1833 They had daughter Ann who married Thomas Wylie Dec.31,1863. Tom and Ann had seven children that I know of. The youngest was John Halden Wylie. John served with the Seaforth and Cameron Highlanders before emigrating to Canada

Grandfather

2000-08-25 06:32:57Z

Looking for Grandfather,Daniel Cruikshank. Born in Nova Scotia 4-12-1868. I would be greatful for any information found. Thankyou