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Genealogy - Online 2005

Online: 2005


10/14/05 - My gr-gr-gr-grandda was Jonas Hill, his son was Jessie Calvin Hill md. to Mary Holmes. I'm looking for info on Mary (Holmes) Hill. Please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


9/30/05 - I am looking for any info on the Adams family - I think they lived in Mountain City in the 1880's thru early !900s -I think one of them married a Trent or a Trett girl. Any info will be appreciated.
Thank You,
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9/28/05 - Searching for information on my great grandfather, William L. Moles "went by Willie," was married to Lillie L. Dalton. Following their divorce, Willie moved to Patrick County and died in a house fire. They had two children that I am aware of Josie Moles dob 1902, married to Charlie Bud Goad and Homer C. Moles dob 1899, married to Lucille Moles. According to records there may have been another daughter, Nora G. and Homer may have dropped his first name. I can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


9/23/05 - My maiden name is Wiggins - and my father's name was Clyde Edward Wiggins. He was born 1929 and left the States when he was about 16. He stayed in Germany for the rest of his life. It would be very great if I could find some relatives. Thank you for your help.

Best regards from Bavaria
Caroline Wiggins, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


9/13/05 - I am looking for the family history of my dad, Roy Dean Nuckolls. His father's name was George Maiden Nuckolls. George married Bessie Kyle (not sure of her maiden name). They lived in Ivanhoe and Fires, VA area. Some of their other children's names are Glenn, Clifford, Clyde Delmar, Elmo and Pauline,
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7/20/05 - My name is Jason King. I am researching the King line, we go back to Wythe and Bland Counties, but end up in Southern WV. I got as far as Allen King and Sarah/Sallie/Sally Brockman married in Dec 24, 1833. I come from his son James Paris King who lived in Bland County in 1880. Thanks This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


7/11/05 - I would like information on Tuggle family ancestors & descendants of my 3rd Great Grandfather ~Larkin Tuggle son of Celia (Tuggle) McDaniel. He was husband of Malinda (Shumate) Please send information of Tuggle Creek or Tuggle Gap History to me:
PLEASE PUT GENEALOGY IN SUBJECT LINE OR IT WON'T BE OPENED IF E-MAIL
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LaVerna Bartlow
609 Bensyl Ave.
Danville, IL 61832


7/6/05 - I am looking for information on Richard Gilman 1780 sp Elizabeth Creger 1786 from Crockett, Wythe CO, VA. His father is the one I am looking for as I have his descendants - his son Michael Gilman 1819 sp Mary Hein 1823 are from Cripple Creek, VA. Will share info. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


June 2, 2005 - Hi, I am trying to find info. on Martha Mason DeHart - 2nd wife of John Allen Beauregard. Any information on this branch of the family would be appreciated. Thank you Debbie DeHart, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


May 31, 2005 - My G Grandfather James Ward was Living in Smyth County, Va. with his Wife Emma in 1883 in what was called the Cove, My Grandmother Alice Ward was born there. This is all I know. If anyone has any information about this family or where the Cove is We would greatly appreciate your help. Thank 's for your help. Ron and Sue Corvin, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


May 25, 2005 - I'm looking For info on Seymore Marion and Kitty Freeman Westmoreland of Va. They are my grandparents. If you could help, please fell free to email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


April 29, 2005 - I am a descendant of Jonathan and Obidence "Barnett" Barnard. They lived in Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. I would like anything you have on them. They were married in Goochland Co. Virginia Nov. 26, 1784 Jonathan died in Mercer Co. Ky. Oct 16, 1835. He was born Jan. 1, 1760 served in the Rev. War in Mass. We can't find his birthplace or mother's name. We know his father is John or Jonathan. Any help you can give us will be very much appreciated. Thanks, Sarah "Barnard" Wooldridge, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


April 20, 2005 - I am interested in finding out information concerning my ancestor, Alvis Norman (married to Polly Snow.) He lived in North Carolina as far as I know. He had 7 children, one of whom was Tyson Norman (married to Josie Smith), my great-grandfather. I would like to know more about Alvis' ancestors, especially from where the family originated (country.) Thanks! You may reach me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


April 4, 2005 - I am looking for information on Carroll and Payne of Lee County, prior to Tyler Wilson Carroll and Callie Payne.
Thanks, Robert Merrill e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


March 24, 2005 - Seeking information on Nathaniel Medley from Smyth County VA., Arthur M. Wilson, Grayson Co. VA and Leff King, Wythe Co. Va.
Thanks in advance. Rodger, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


March 22, 2005 - I am researching the Vaught family of Warren County, Virginia. We are descendants of Simeon Vaught and although I can trace our line to Simeon, I am unable to obtain very much information about him or any further back. My husband's line descends as follows: Simeon, Ephraim, Gibson, William E., Edward Jackson, and Charles Edward, my husband's father.

Simeon died at Gooney Manor in Shenandoah County, VA, and most of our Vaught line came from the Bear's Den area in Warren County. I would appreciate any information that anyone is willing to share with me. My email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


March 16, 2005 - I am the great granddaughter of Powell Benton REYNOLDS,oldest child of James Bartholomew and Roxana Shelor Reynolds of Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Va. Born Jan. 9, 1841. He served in the 50th VA and was later acting Pres. of WVU.

My great grandmother, was Virginia Henrietta WOOLWINE of Rockcastle, VA, born 1844 to Thomas B. Woolwine and Sarah Adams Woolwine. She married Powell Benton Reynolds on Jan. 38, 1868 and died Jan. 12, 1873 in St. Albans WV. I know very little about her.

My cousin and I are writing a book about our great grandfather. I am working to flesh out his life. In August, 2004 I visited MOD and met many wonderful Shelor, Reynolds, and other cousins. I was loaned a lot of material and given 3 letters PB wrote back to his father and sister.

Am wondering if there is more information scattered about.

Joan Reynolds Gibson; Morgantown, WV, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


March 9, 2005 - My name is John Bowman and I live in Bluefield,WV. My father name was William his father was born in Patrick County and his name was John. His father's name was Austin Bowman and he married a Mary Arrington both where from Patrick County. Any information about either family would be appreciated. My mailing address is 612 Albemarle St. Bluefield, WV. 24701 (304) 327-8479.


February 26, 2005 - I have read a story about my Grandfather, Henry Harris, written in 1984 in your publication. I haven't had any trouble tracing his genealogy, and was fascinated by his story, that I never heard. I am now interested in finding out what I can about his first wife, by Grandmother, Mattie Marshall Harris. I can't find anything about her.

Can you help me?

Rebecca K. Brown, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
56 Meadow Dr.
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-5585


February 21, 2005 - Am seeking information on the family line of Louisa Ellen Weddle, my great grandmother. She was married to Leroy Christopher Slusher. The area is Floyd County, Virginia.
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February 3, 2005 - Hi, I am trying to find any one related to my dad he was VERNON HUNDLEY, his dad was FRANK FINLEY HUNDLEY and his mom was JULIE ANN HAYES, if any one can help I would be grateful, my dad had 11 brothers and sisters and was born in southern Kentucky, thank you

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January 26, 2005 - I am trying to find out about my g-g-grandmother who died in Scotland in 1916 at the age of 21 her maiden name was Sarah Lavinia Brown and her married name was George please can you help as I would like to find out more about her.
Thank you,
Sarah
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January 13, 2005 - Stanley Bowman, Laurel Fork, VA - My granny was Elizabeth Stanley Bowman. My mom died over 20 yrs ago, I have lost touch with everyone from her side of the family. I didn't know my grandfather. I know there are some Bowmans living in the Laurel Fork, Va. area. I would like to get in touch with anyone up there that might remember her or my mom. Thank you.
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January 11, 2005 - Looking for a Rogers line - Henry, William, Ben, and maybe Joe. 1770-80's - . Moved to TN. I very much appreciate your help !!! Buddy e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


January 4, 2005 - Francis Marion & Laura Victoria Bagwell - Larence, descendants Tazewell/Bishop VA area. Researching Bagwell Family, Laura was sister to my grandfather - need birth and death dates, parents, children, living and deceased. Answer will be appreciated. have worked on this tree 20 years. Thanks, My e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . CLARICE BAGWELL MOORE


January 1, 2005 - Fisher, Horton, Riner and Christiansburg, VA - I'm looking for my great great grandfather Harvey C. Fisher. He was born in Christiansburg, VA. His occupation was a carpenter. He was married to Catherine Horton (her mother was a Riner). Their children were James, Robert, Howard, Virginia, Mack, Edna, and Hubbart. I'm also trying to find information on his Harvey's father James (from what I know his other children besides Harvey were John and Lucy). Any info would help. Thanks. Mike Fisher e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


January 1, 2005 - Would like to receive information on Daniel Jackson Martin, His Second wife Kate or Mary Catherine Branch, her father Andrew Rorrer, her children by a previous marriage, one in particular, Georgia Nickson. and who her father was and is buried. I have some information. but not a lot. If you can help I would appreciate it. Patsy M. Boyd, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


January 2, 2005 - Looking for info. on Lewis Abshere, came to America in 1637 to James City County, VA from Essex, England. He was born 11-1616. Transport by Theodore Moyser. NEED to find out if he was 1st Abshere/Abshire/Absher in America!!!! Also looking for info on Peter Abshire married Eve Appinger. Born ca1682/1710. Died 2-17-1760. Who was Peter's father? Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
Gail (Absher) Lemon, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


January 1, 2005 - I am searching for Viola Roark Adams and John Preston Adams families of Max Meadows and Whytheville, Va. area. Also Martha Cox Childress families. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bonnie Sue Adams, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.