1995 Genealogy Requests

I have been researching my family history for about 10 years, and recently was given the name of your paper as a possible source of further information about the Cockrum branch of my family tree. Here is what I've been told:

My grandmother, Effie Marie Handley Fink (1901-), was raised near Huntington, WV. Her mother, Hattie Lee Burge Handley (1865-1923), was born in Rich Valley, VA (most likely in Tazewell Co.). Hattie's brothers & sisters: William (Burkes Garden, VA), Alex, Lucinda and Preston, all born in Virginia.

Hattie's parents were John Burge, born in Stokes Co., NC and Harriet Parkes, born in Tazewell Co., VA. Harriet Parkes' mom was a Cockrum, and I assume she was from the same area of Virginia.

I have absolutely no ancestor information on my grandmother's father, Lycurgus Handley (1843-1918). He may or may not have come from southwest Virginia initially. Hattie was his second wife, and was 22 years younger than he. I believe he lived in/near Huntington, WV when they met & married.

Any information you can pass along to me will be greatly appreciated.

Sharon L. Fink, 310-B Killarney Ct., Lynchburg, Virginia 24502

Mrs. Nancy Lee is trying to find her sister, Doris Ayers Vance (maiden name). Doris was born February 5, 1929 (now 63 years old) in Bluevield, West Virginia. Father's name Reid H. Vance (born in Tennessee); mother was Elizabeth Virginia McIlhaney (born in Virginia). Information as to Doris Ayers Vance's whereabouts may be sent to her sister:

Mrs. Nancy Lee, 5230 Woodcrest Drive North, Winter Park, Florida 32792-9244

phone: 407-671-5537

I am researching information on the Clifton family of Virginia and North Carolina. If anyone has information they would like to share, it will greatly be appreciated.

Carol B. Pulliam, 1010 Irving Ave., Eden, North Carolina 27288

(919) 623-4130

Rev. Thomas Woolsey, born 1719 Westchester Co., NY, buried 1794 Riverbend Cemetery, Smyth Co., VA, married 1746 unknown wife, second wife was Sarah Pierce. Thomas first Baptist minister in area. Need all data on Thomas regarding exact death dates and data of parents for Sarah. Postage/copy costs returned.

Hal Young, 120 Baldwin, Port Ludlow, Washington 98365.

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