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Queries Posted June 1999

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June 24, 1999 from [email protected] (Pat)
NACE -
I am search for any information on a John Nace born about 1775, probably in Maryland. He married a Catharine, who I believe was also from Maryland. He received a Land Grant of 170 Acres in Botetourt County Virginia in 1795. He appears on a map of Botetourt in 1796 as a land holder. I am trying to establish where he was originally from and who his parents might be. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,

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June 24, 1999 from [email protected] (Leatha A. Betts)
DAMEWOOD, DEMUTH, GEISSLER, TAMEWOOD -
Heinrich Demuth/ Tamewood/ Damewood and wife Anna Geissler are the original ancestors, who arrived from Buettenhardt, Schauffhausen, Switzerland to Pa. in 1742, their sons, John, Boston/Sebastian, and Melchior/Malachi Demuth were all baptised in Lampeter, Lancaster, Pa. at the Reformed Church there, before going down the "Warrior Path" to Frederick Co. Vir. and son Boston and Malachi/Melchior Demuth/Damewood lived in Botetourt Co. Heirich's wife's name is listed as being Anna Geissler on baptism records. This family may generate at the Church of Seige Lohn in Buettenhardt, Switzerland, whose records go back to 1575. Write me for sources or see www.eye.ch/swissgen/kant/shausw-m.htm, for emigration record from Switzerland, 1742.

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June 22, 1999 from [email protected] (Peggy Heard)
GARVER, MINNICH, MINNICK, MYERS, SIMMONS, STINZ -
Looking for anyone that might have information on Peter MINNICH & Barbara MYERS. Peter bought land in Howeytown in Botetourt Co 1795, sold in 1805 & was in Champaign/Clark Co OH by 1810, died 1814. He & Barbara had Peter, John & Mary that married John SIMMONS. Peter then married Magdalene GARVER & they had Magdalene, Michael & Jacob. There were MINNICH/ MINNICK in Botetourt Co same time, what if any is their connection to Peter. There was a Michael/Eve Stinz & Philip /Salome that also moved to OH about same time as Peter.

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June 19, 1999 from [email protected] (Linda Burt)
DEARDORFF, RONK -
I am looking for information about Elizabeth RONK born around 1810 in Botetourt county, VA. She married David DEARDORFF Feb. 27, 1840 in Des Moines, IA (I think this location is correct.) David DEARDORFF was born April 17, 1806 also in Botetourt County, VA. Any information about Elizabeth, her parents or siblings would be appreciated. Thank you.

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June 18, 1999 from [email protected] (Karen Carter Evans)
CARTER, ST.CLAIR -
I am look for a family name Carter. I know they are from Bedford or Botetourt County the of the Carter that I have is Charles Lilburn Carter 4-24-1850 to 6-6-1907 and Sarah E Carter 7-14-1850 and Charles Newson Carter 12-6-1879 to 12-7-1928 and Minnie Lee St.Clair Carter March 24 1893 to Jan 25, 1980. The rest of the names are George L Carter 1876-1936 and Milred P Carter 1889 to 1963 I know the that the St.Clair are married the Carter. But I would like to know more and I would find the will and marriage record and any thing else. I'm justed my genealogy and I need help to find all of my family. thank you very much for help.

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June 17, 1999 from [email protected] (Terris 'Terry' C. Howard)
ELSROAD, HAYS, WINGFIELD -
I am looking for any information regarding Claudius B. (Buster?) HAYS m. 2 Apr 1824 [Botetourt Co, VA] Susanna ELSROAD. The bondsman was William HAYS. Claudius' parents were John HAYS & Elizabeth 'Betsy' WINGFIELD of Albemarle County, VA. Contact me if you have any information of connections.

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June 16, 1999 from [email protected] (Lillie Davis)
MANGUS, SHOWALTER -
I'm looking for the following family and any relatives of them. John MANGUS born 1804 in Botetourt, VA, married Hannah SHOWALTER in 1826 in Botetourt, VA. they had the following children, all in Botetourt County, VA--- Owen Carl born 1845, Mary Polly born 1833, Ann born 1835, Dona born 1836, Michael born 1838, and William born 1844. Please e-mail me, if you have any information to share. Thanks,

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June 15, 1999 from [email protected] (Chuck Woods)
TAPSCOTT, WOOD, WOODS -
Looking for information regarding John WOOD of Botetourt County, father of John Fowrosa WOOD and James Stanhope WOOD. Listed as deceased in Annals of SW VA page 497 with James Tapscott apointed guardian 12 February 1799. Quite sure this should have been WOODS. Thanks

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June 12, 1999 from [email protected] (Bob Bowen)
BOWEN, LAFON, OWENS, TROUT -
My G-G-Grandfather Hugha Bowen married 1-Elizabeth Owens (1805) and 2-Susanna Trout (1846). He moved to what is now Wayne County, WV in the early 1800s. His sister, Magdalene, also moved to Wayne County. Hugha is believed to have married Elizabeth Owens while still in what is now Tazewell, Montgomery or Botetourt County. Hugha's parents were John and Elizabeth "LaFon" Bowen who lived and/or owned property on Craigs Creek, Catawba Creek and Clover Hollow. I am told there are several deed entries for Hugha in Tazewell County and several for his father in Montgomery and Botetourt. Can anyone provide any definitive information on the above? Semper Fi - Bob Bowen

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June 12, 1999 from [email protected] (Karen Kessler Cottrill)
BEANE, BIERLY, BUTT, DOOLEY, HAMILTON, KESLER, KESSLER, RAY, WASCHKE, WASKEY -
Looking for information on John KESSLER/ KESLER b.1772/1775 d. Feb 1850 Botetourt Co., VA who married 8 Mar 1794 Fredrick Co., MD Nancy Waskey b. 1779 d. after 1852. They had the following children Polly m. Barton RAY; Samuel m. Nancy BEANE; Christopher m. 1st Sarah Greenwood BUTT m. 2nd Elizabeth Ann HAMILTON; Margaret Agnes m. John William HAMILTON Jr.; John m. Susannah HAMILTON; Sophia m. John BIERLY; and Nancy m. Stephen DOOLEY. Will be interested in exchanging information with any one who would have information on KESSLER/ KESLER, WASKEY/ WASCHKE, RAY, BEANE, HAMILTON, BIERLY, or DOOLEY that connects to this family. I might mention that this is line is NOT related to the Kessler line written about in the two volume book "Out From The Blue Ridge" by Morris Kessler. Thank you
Karen Kessler Cottrill
458 Delaware Ave.
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

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June 11, 1999 from [email protected] ()
FRASHER, FRAZIER, HAMILTON -
Family records indicate Micager (McCager?) Frasher (Frazier?), b. 1736 married Suka (Susan?) Hamilton b. 1740. They came from Bottontot (Bottetourt?) Virginia, settling in the Big Sandy River area of West Virginia, near Louisa KY. Our research has come to a dead halt at this point. Would you have any further information?

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June 6, 1999 from [email protected] (Jaymee Jenkins)
SMITH -
I am seeking info about my grandfather's ancestors. My grandfather, Miles Arment SMITH was born in Buchanan, VA on Aug. 14, 1906 to Eva Eliz. SMITH and ???? He had at least one brother, Clarence SMITH. Would like to know his father's name and DOB as well as the parents of both his mother and father. Thanks for your help. I have been stuck here for months.

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June 4, 1999 from [email protected] (Valerie Johnson)
VANDINE -
Looking for information regarding John VANDINE listed on 1810, 1820 and 1830 census. By 1840 if the same John he is listed in Jackson Co. VA. I have no idea of age etc. I am seeking to find out if he had a son named Charles.

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June 3, 1999 from [email protected] (Mabry Benson)
DATZELL, DEPEW, PECK, SEAGRAVES, SHEPHERD -
Seeking info on family & desc. John DEPEW died 1811 Botetourt Co Married Catherine SHEPHERD, Children: 1 Isaac 1758 NJ d 1854 Sullivan Co Tenn; 2 Elijah; 3 Samuel d 1791 m 1787 Mary PECK; 4 John m 1792 Mary SEAGRAVES; 5 Jacob m 1796 to Mary PECK; 6 Lucretia m Mr. DATZELL; 7 Abraham; and 8 James DEPEW m 1800 to Margaret PECK.
Mabry Benson,
62 Eureka Ave,
Kensington, Calif 94707

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June 3, 1999 from [email protected] (Mabry Benson)
DEPEW, HARRISON, JONES, MCCOY -
Seeking info on family & desc of: John JONES died 1773 Botetourt Co. Will names wife Elizabeth & children: Nathaniel; John; Margaret married Mr. McCOY; Elizabeth; Marthew; Sarah; Jane b abt 1762 m 1780 Isaac DEPEW; AND Hannah JONES married Thomas Harrison
Mabry Benson,
62 Eureka Ave,
Kensington, Calif 94707

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June 3, 1999 from [email protected] (Barbara Anderson)
ENTSMINGER, PLOTT -
I am researching the above surnames. My ancestor Henry Plott, b. 1754, was married to Catherine Entsminger February 5, 1791 and owned land in Salem, Botetourt Co, VA in the late 1700s. Their children were Simon, my gr. gr grandfather, Andrew, Henry, Mary, Nancy and Abraham. They moved in later years to Salem, IN where they were buried. I would like to find the name of Henry Plott's father and am interested in corresponding with other descendants of Henry Plott.

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June 3, 1999 from [email protected] (Lois Bond Ringham)
BOND, GRAY, SEWELL, SMITH, SOWDERS -
I am looking for any further records on George BOND of Botetourt Co. He married Betsy Elizabeth SOWDERS in Montgomery Co. abt 1806. Who are his parents? also looking for any further info on Isaac SMITH who m/ Mary SEWELL in Va (maybe Botetourt Co.) in 1783. Is this the same Isaac Smith who was in Wilson Co. TN. by 1802 was buying land from Peter LOONEY and lived near Greens, Egans, Stewarts, and married Sarah GRAY (date and where unknown ) he died by 1806 and in the settlements it does not mention a prev. wife or children. Lois in KY.

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June 2, 1999 from [email protected] (Lynne Hundley)
CRENSHAW, DAMEWOOD, LOCKETT, VAUGHN, WADDELL -
Who is Susan WADDELL? How is she related to Mason J. LOCKETT VAUGHN? Botetourt Co. census 1850 listed Susan R. Waddell, age 13, living with William A. VAUGHN, 63, and wife Mason J., 45. The 1860 census lists Mason J. Vaughn, 54, living with Jno A. DAMEWOOD, 26, and wife Susan R., 21. I am following the LOCKETT line. Mason is daughter of Jacob A. LOCKETT and second wife Mason CRENSHAW.

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June 2, 1999 from [email protected] (Lynne Hundley,)
ALLEN, COMTON, MOORE -
Hunting for will of Hugh ALLEN probated June 1776. This will is abstracted in Worrell's, Early Marriages, Wills and Rev. War but I haven't been able to find the original in the Botetourt Co. wills index. Any ideas about where to look for it? According to abstract: wife Anna children: Anne MOORE, Jeny COMTON, Malcom, Thomas, William, John, James, Betsy Miller, Matilda, Polly, Robert, Patsy, Rebecca, Moses. Lynne Hundley, Smithfield, VA

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