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Queries Posted April 1999

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April 26, 1999 from glouer@webtv.net (Graham )
MCMILLEN, MCMULLEN, MCMULLIN -
Willam McMullen/ McMullin/ McMillen lived in Botetourt Co.VA from at least the 1760s (or its parent co.) until about 1800 when he and family moved to TN. Hoping to find anyone researching this family or allied families. Have much to share on his descendants, but nothing on parents or wife's maiden name. Thanks.

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April 20, 1999 from tommielouwardlaw@earthlink.net (Mary Lou.)
BUSTER, CAMPBELL, COWAN, SHEPHERD, WOODS -
The will of Michael WOODS (p Mar 1777 Botetourt Co VA) lists wife Anne and children Jane Buster, Susannah Cowan, Samuel, Elizabeth Shepherd, William, Magdalene Campbell, David, Martha, and Sarah. Does anyone have the maiden name of Anne Woods wife of Michael?

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April 20, 1999 from BHa7226009@aol.com ()
SUMMIT, WYATT -
John Wyatt, of the VA line, S16303, sol was born 4 June 1748 in London, England. He lived in Botetourt Co Va when he enrolled and after the war. His father was a John Wyatt, a sea captain, who married a Martha, maiden name unknown. John the soldier married a Susan Summit and had many children poss. 14. They moved around a lot, Henry, Gallatin & Mercer Co. KY. He died in Rush Co IN. Can you help me with this line, I come through son Jesse Wyatt, born 15 Sep 1777.

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April 17, 1999 from LOCKEroots@aol.com (Donald Locke )
LOCK, LOCKE -
I am looking for any info on: Thomas Locke, 12/26/1777 Botetourt County Va. I found this refernce on Thomas, but do not remember my Source nor can I remember if the Date listed is his Birth date or what? I suspect the date is Thomas's Birth Date. I think Thomas is the Son of Jacob Lock of Hampshire County Va (WV) Any refernces on this Thomas Lock(e) would be very helpful :) Thanks

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April 15, 1999 from cathyntx@insync.net (Cathy Blowers)
BLACKBURN, LEONARD, MAYO, SCOTT -
I am trying to find information on William Monroe Mayo b. Mar 1846 in either Botetourt or Fluvanna Co. I believe his parents were Joseph Mayo and Nancy Blackburn both from Fluvanna Co. William apparently married Rebecca L. Scott 1/5/1873 in Allegheny Co. and then Hannah A. Leonard on 1/18/1888 in Botetourt Co. I found William and Hannah on the 1900 census for Botetourt Co. (in EagleRock?). Both (?) William and Hannah died in 1904 and most of their 6 children ended up in the orphanage in Roanoke. Also on the 1900 census it showed that Hannah's widowed mother, Ann Leonard, b. Oct 1836, was living with them. I don't know what happened to Rebecca Scott or if they had any children. I don't know what killed William or Hannah. Are there any birth records available going back to 1846? Any additional info at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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April 13, 1999 from rsmith@i-plus.net (Patricia Turman Smith)
PACE, TURMAN -
Looking for information on Benjamin Turman and his wife Frances. Benjamin was born about 1715 in VA and died Oct 12, 1784, Will Botetourt Co, VA. He married Frances (? Last name not known) About 1715. She was born about 1720 in Botetourt Co., VA and died in 1805 in Patrick Co., VA. Also looking for information on their parents. His parents were Ignacious TURMAN and Mary PACE. I am looking for Birth dates and any other information on their ancestors. Would also like to find out what Frances' last name was. Thank,

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April 8, 1999 from rocks@socal.wanet.com (Rex Callaway)
CALLAWAY, FLEMING -
I am seeking information concerning Colonel William Fleming who I believe was the County Lieutenant for Botetourt County at the outbreak of the American Revolution. My ancestor, Micajah Callaway, a resident of Bedford County, enlisted in the militia in Botetourt County along with other young men from Bedford County. Limited information that I found in the Draper Manuscripts indicates Colonel Fleming was an important military figure in southwestern Virginia. One reference indicated he was entrusted with keeping the arsenal of Virginia, which was moved to his safekeeping away from the coast to protect it from the British. Other information indicates he helped organize the early militia companies that were sent to the relief of Boonesborough in 1777. Specific questions are:
1. Where did Colonel Fleming live?
2. Was he a commander of a fort?
3. Where was the arsenal kept?
4. Why did Botetourt County play a larger role in the militia than other counties in the area?
I'd appreciate any information that can be shared. Thank you.

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April 7, 1999 from anniecrenshaw@mindspring.com (Annie Crenshaw)
BLANKENSHIP, McKEE, REED, REID -
Researching family of Hugh McKEE, born 1801 in Botetourt County, son of James McKEE and Jean/Jane REED/ REID. Hugh McKEE married Sarah Adeline BLANKENSHIP in 1823, moved to Butler County, Alabama in 1824. Any connections welcome.

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April 6, 1999 from mjclark@bsf.net (Jean Clark)
BARGER, KENNEY -
In the Botetourt County Rootsweb, someone had a message and said something about the book "Related Families of Botetourt County". I was wondering how I could get a copy of this or at least see it since my grandfather was Thurston Ashton Barger (and back before 1800 came from Botetourt County) and my grandmother Carrie Willie Kenney Barger were both born in Botetourt County, VA. I hope that you can help me. Thank you,

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April 4, 1999 from jackod@webtv.net ()
DILLON, WARNER -
I am looking for the mother of James and George DILLON both from Fincastle Virginia in the 1800s. There is speculation that Margaret WARNER was their mother and was married to Jas DILLON who is listed in the tithtables of 1778 in Rockbridge County VA. Are there any WARNERs or anybody who has any information.

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April 2, 1999 from kruble@netlinkcorp.com ()
GIVENS, RUBLE -
Sarah Givens, spouse Jonathan Ruble or John Ruble =< 1830, Botetourt County. My grandfather Madison Alexander Ruble, born Jan 1, 1830 in Botetourt County was their son. Any help on locating Jonathan or John or Sarah would be appreciated. Believe to have been in the Sinking Creek Area

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