Washington County, VA, Geneaology

Posted Queries for June thru July 2000



STEEN posted by Bill Gregg on Thursday, June 1, 2000

seeking info on my grandmother,Janie Christina Steen b12/25/1890 in Washington Co. Her mother:Ester Steen b1/16/1874, father unkown. Ester's mother:Sarah Steen b5/8/1844,father unkown. The Steen's supposedly worked in a logging business.

 

ROBINSON posted by Robert Bray on Sunday, June 4, 2000

ISABELLA ROBINSON, born abt 1802 in Washington Co, VA. Married ANDREW KIRK on 30 Dec 1819 in Washington Co, VA. Need information about her parents, siblings and ancestors. Thanks.

 

LEIGHT posted by Ron Leight on Sunday, June 4, 2000

I am looking for any and all info on the Leight surname. Please see our site for more info on our line.

 

RECTOR posted by Jane Rector Voegler on Tuesday, June 6, 2000

We seek information about William K. Rector born in Washington Count in 1823. The 1820 Washington County Census shows his father, Moses as one male and one female age 16-26. Can anyone tell us the name of the female. Any additional information on William K. Rector would be appreciated.

 

HAMILTON posted by Clayton McNew on Wednesday, June 14, 2000

In the 1860 census page 125 dwelling 922 family 885. JOHN HAMILTON 68, MARTHA HAMILTON 30,JOHN HAMILTON 5. Anyone working this family?

 

CLARK, HOBACK, ORR posted by Carol Jones on Thursday, June 15, 2000

I am looking for information on my g-g-grandmother, Louisa CLARK. She was born 7/8/1823 very possibly in Washington Co., VA. She married Robert Orr HOBACK (b. 5/25/1820 in Shoals, Wayne Co., VA) on 9/17/1840 in Cabell County, VA. Robert Orr HOBACK was the son of John Franklin HOBACK and Mary Ann ORR. J.F. & M.A. HOBACK lived out their lives in/near Wytheville. After their marriage, Louisa and Robert moved to Andrews Co., MO, and then on to Otoe and Cass Counties in NE, where they settled for the remainder of their lives. Their youngest daughter, Minnie, was my g-grandmother. She informed her children that Louisa CLARK was a grand niece of William Clark, the explorer, but I have yet to find that tie. I am needing to find ANY information on parents/siblings of Louisa CLARK. Please e-mail me with any information you may have....Thank you!

 

TEETOR, TETER, TETOR, TUDER, TUDOR, TUTER posted by Bim Tudor on Sunday, June 18, 2000

I am looking for info on any of the following members of the TUDOR/TUTER/TUDER/TETER/TEETOR family who lived in Washington Co., Virginia: John Tuter (listed in the 1810 census, according to Ancestry.com, but may have been listed on this site as "Tetor") Thomas R. Tuder (listed in the 1830 census) Rebecca Tudor (listed on 1840 census) Thanks for your help!!!

 

WHICER, WHICKER posted by Mark Catt on Sunday, June 18, 2000

How do I find information on Thomas P. Whicer's (Whicker) military service in the 105th Militia from Washington Co, VA

 

GRAHAM, MCDONALD, SELLS posted by Richard Ainsworth Heckman on Tuesday, June 27, 2000

Surnames of interest: SELLS; McDONALD Peter Sells DOB Jan.20,1987; Hannah McDonald DOB March 13, 1790 first child, Margaret, DOB June 5, 1808 Unverified data says they were married in Abingdon, VA. No date given, but from the birth of child I would estimate their marriage date 1807 - 1808. Hannah was the daughter of Daniel McDonald and Sophia Graham McDonald. They were supposedly married at Culpeper County Court-house but the records were apparently destroyed during the Civil War. Both the McDonalds and Sells subquently moved to Tennessee. I wish to verify Peter and Hannah's marriage. Any help would be appreciated!

 

SYKES posted by Billy Sykes on Saturday, July 1, 2000

Looking for info on J.W.Sykes that was a minister in Washington Co.in 1885,any info would be appreciated!

 

MCCONKEY, WELLBOURN, WILBOURN posted by Laury Hembree on Sunday, July 2, 2000

Researching John Jesse McConkey and Rachel Wilbourn McConkey,early 1800's (approx.1800-1830's), who lived in Washington Co.VA. They had several children,one of whom is my gggrandfather, Samuel McConkey. Samuel and his wife Josia were the parents of John ALexander McConkey (my ggrandfather). I am looking for any information and stories about this family line. Thanks!

 

GELVEN, GELVIN, GILVIN, QUALLS, RALSTON, SCOTT, WALKER posted by B.June GELVIN-Babcock on Sunday, July 2, 2000

In Washington CO., VA from 1750-1820 for Jeremiah, Hugh & Joseph GELVIN/GELVEN/GILVIN also John RALSTON, John SCOTT, & James WALKER husbands of elder Jeremiah's daughters. Son Jeremiah m. Harriet QUALLS. Need families. Have GELVIN Database for US.

 

CAMPBELL posted by Norma Wright on Wednesday, July 5, 2000

Looking for info on Alexander Campbell of Washington Co., VA. He had two sons, Joseph (born 1778 in Washington Co.) and William. Info I have is that Alexander migrated to Washington Co. from Scotland.....Any info will be appreciated.

 

BRUCE, ELLIOTT, JOHNSON, MACDOUGAL, MURPHY posted by John W. Elliott on Thursday, July 6, 2000

Looking for relatives of Asa Elliott who left Taylor's Valley ,Va. and settled in Wash. state around the turn of the century. The family were long-time residents of Taylor's Valley and the Damascus area. Many Thanks, John W. Elliott

 

AYERS, AYRES, PARDUE posted by Rob Ayres on Sunday, July 9, 2000

I am looking information on the family Isaac and Mary Ayers/Ayres. They were in Washington County by 1840 several of their children lived and died there. Isaac died in the county after 1850 and Mary died by much later in TN. Her maiden name was Pardue. Isaac and Mary are my gr gr grandparents. Their children were; John, Robert Washington, Isaac Jr, Adam, and Mary. I would also like to know if anyone has access to "Civil War Records; Washington County, VA.; 1861-1865" by James L. Douthat. I have the index and would be grateful if someone could look up Ayres on page 46. Thanks.

 

WHITEMAN posted by David Peterson on Monday, July 10, 2000

Looking for information on Frederick Whiteman, who I understand was buried in Washington County, VA. Year of death would have been in the late 1700's or early 1800's.

 

EVITT, MCNEW posted by virlen on Monday, July 10, 2000

looking for information on william evitt who married a rebecca mcnew in washington co,va. about any of his family?

 

DENTON, HILLIARD posted by Donna Denton Sisk on Wednesday, July 12, 2000

HILLIARDS OF WASHINGTON CO., VA. MARY HILLIARD BORN ABOUT 1821, PROBABLY WASHINGTON CO., MARRIED DANIEL A. DENTON. NEED PARENTS OF MARY HILLIARD.

 

BEATIE, BERRY, BROWN, DRYDEN, HARBISON, HOPE, KINKAID, WALLACE posted by Cathie Hargreaves on Thursday, July 13, 2000

Adam HOPE, b. 1729 PA; d. 1802 Washington Co., VA; m. ca 1749 Agnes KINKAID. Adam was s/o Thomas and Jennet HOPE and Agnes was d/o John and Mary KINKEAD. Am interested in exchanging information on their children: Mary who m. Thomas BERRY, James who m. Margaret DRYDEN, Thomas, John who m. Anne BEATIE/BEATTY, Richard who m. Elizabeth HARBISON, and Adam who m(1) Rachel WALLACE and m(2) Mary BROWN.

 

GILLILAND, VANHOSSE, VANHUSS posted by Rosa Marie Lee on Thursday, July 13, 2000

Need any information on Rachel Vanhoose(VanHuss) (abt)1804). She married John Gilliland Oct.15,1829 in Washington Co. VA. Would like census info on Van Hoose Vanhuss in Washington Co. Marie

 

COLE posted by Eileen Whalen on Friday, July 14, 2000

I'm interested in any information re:SAMUEL COLE born 11/25/1793 in WASHINGTON CO,VA died 2/5/1860 in CARROLL CO,MO. I have lots of information forward from that time.

 

DEAHL, STATZER, WELLS posted by George Deahl on Sunday, July 16, 2000

Z.F. Wells (nickname Dusty), b. 1894, Morristown, TN, Interstate railroad worker; m. Nannie K Statzer, b. about 1897, Mendota, VA. Can anyone provide info on children from this marriage? My mother, Dorothy, b. 1925 at Andover or Big Stone Gap was their daughter. I believe there were four other children.

 

OTEY, WOODBY posted by William Fearn on Monday, July 17, 2000

OTEY.........DESCENDANTS OF JAMES JOSHUA AND MARTHA J, OTEY MONTGOMERY CO.VA FLOYD CO.? AND 1900 WASHINGTON CO.VA JAMES OTEY AND MARGARET ELLEN WOODBY ELIJAH PRESTON WOODBY AND RUTH OTEY.

 

BRIG, BRIGGS, FEARIN, FERIN, FERN, FERRIN, FORAN, FORREN, LOWE posted by William Fearn on Monday, July 17, 2000

HENRY AND SUSAN FORAN B.1785 1810 CENSUS RECORDS WILLIAM AND SUSAN (BRIG) FORAN WILLIAM J.FERN CYNTHIA LOWE FERN MARRIED APR. 11, 1867 (FORAN) (FERRIN )(FERIN)(FEARIN) SURNAME SPELLED SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS, MOSTLY PHONETIC SPELLINGS EWELL AND NANNIE SIMMONS FERN (FORAN)

 

HICKENBOTHAM, WOODBY, WRIGHT posted by William Fearn on Monday, July 17, 2000

NANCY ANN HICKENBOTHAM WOODBY b. 11840 SHADY TNN JOHNSON CO TNN. MARRIED JOHN L. WOODBY 1860 JO. CO. TNN. MOTHER LUCINDA WRIGHT M. MOSES HICKENBOTHAM. ANY DESCENDANTS PLS CONTACT ME .

 

CARROLL, HICKENBOTTOM posted by Garvin Carroll on Wednesday, July 19, 2000

Looking for parents of Timothy Henry Carroll and Agness Hickenbottom. This couple married in Washington County, Va June 9, 1796. Any help will be much appreciated.

 

BUCHANAN, CLARK, HUTTON, JAMISON posted by Steven Jamison on Thursday, July 20, 2000

My gggg-grandfather, Edward JAMISON, came to Washington Co. in 1772. I am a descendant of his son John and am seeking information on the descendants of his sisters: Jane HUTTON, Martha BUCHANAN, and Margaret CLARK.

 

SCOTT posted by Susan Brooks on Thursday, July 20, 2000

My Gg grandfather was James R. Scott, born in North Carolina on 17 September 1818. (or born in Washington Co. VA per 100th Anniv. Johnson City Christian Church records) He married Christina Mottern on 20 October 1842. He died 5 December 1890 in Carter Co., Tenn. He was a tailor, a minister, and a justice of the peace. James R. Scott and Christina had seven children, including a John Jackson Scott (my g grandfather, also a minister). It is said that: James R. Scott had two half brothers, Hugh Scott and Jackson Scott. Their father came from North Carolina. I am searching for the father of James R., Hugh and Jackson Scott as well as any other family members.

 

DEBUSK, GRACE posted by Karren Katz on Saturday, July 22, 2000

I HAVE A PEGGY GRACE MARRIED TO ELIJAH DEBUSK BETWEEEN 1909-1911 IN WASH CO, VA...CONTACT ME PLEASE

 

DEAHL, STATZER, WELLS posted by George Deahl on Saturday, July 22, 2000

Need more info on Z.F. "Dusty" Wells and Nannie K Statzer, b. about 1897 in Mendota, VA. I am their grandson, George. Looking for info on their children especially. They lived in Andover and Big Stone Gap areas 1920-1925 or longer (Washington County). Can't seem to find much info on the Wells group. If you can help, contact me at [email protected]. Thanks a million.

 

VAUGHN posted by Carol Hudson on Sunday, July 23, 2000

My mother (Cloetta Alta Vaughn) and I have traced our lineage back to Washington County, VA with the following information: Ancestor: Thomas Vaughn no born/died dates married on 11/26/1809 in Wash. County, VA to Margaret Pectol born 11/5/1785 died 8/31/1856 Am looking for lineage prior to Thomas Vaughn. (Family says that in the late 1800's, 1 grandson of Thomas and Margaret, named Thomas Jack Vaughn, moved to Oklahoma territory and changed spelling of his name to Vaughan.)

 

MERRITT, WILHELM posted by Tom Merritt on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

Seeking information on children of William S. Merritt who married Catherine Wilhelm in Botetourt Co. Va Oct, 1838. One of their children Martha A. Merritt was born in Washington Co. Va in 1844.

 

LYNCH posted by Sherron Lynch Baker on Tuesday, July 25, 2000

Great Great grandfather Jacob Lynch wife name Sally or Sallie and at least one Child Thomas H. born 1825. All info including birth, marriage and maiden name of Sally. Any other children and birth dates.

 

BUCHANON, JOHNSON posted by Kevin Johnston on Sunday, July 30, 2000

Ephraim Johnson: according to tax and land records, lived in Washington Co. or connections there from 1802 - 1818. May have had some connection to the Buchanon surname, perhaps through Hugh Johnson. Seeking information about Ephraim and would like to correspond with other Johnson (Johnston) researchers with links to Washington Co.

 

MCCALL, MCCAULEY, MCCAWLEY posted by Ron McCall on Sunday, July 30, 2000

Trying to find information on James and Henry McCall, who are listed as Revolutionary Soldiers from Washington County(History of SW VA and Hist. Reg of Va Rev Soldiers 1775-1783) and possibly Overmountain Men at Kings Mountain ( from Historical Society ).

 

FAIDLEY posted by Dorothy Meade Leistner on Monday, July 31, 2000

MARY EVELYN FAIDLEY MEADE BORN 1-29-21 DIED 4-2-67 MARRIED TO JAMES R MEADE


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