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(updated March 7, 1999)
ANDERSON, UNKNOWN b. unk d.1854? trainwreck. m.Nancy Ellen Hagerty b. 18 Feb 1834 in Nashville (Davidson) TN d.20 May 1903 in Mt. Vernon (Lawrence)MO. There must be a family of Andersons around Nashville TN that is missing a son born 1828-1834. They had one son named Thomas Monroe ANDERSON. The son traveled around the Horn to San Franciso to the gold fields and then moved to OREGON in the 1875. Thomas married Ann Ophelia Hampton 24 Jun 1877 in Polk Co. OR. Email BT^
BROOKS, James Harrison b. 1821 NC, d. 1891 Chismville, AR m. Dollie Caroline HOLLEY b. 1832 Giles Co., TN, d. 1896. Children: John W., Nathaniel Nichols, James Windfield, Thomas Abner, Matilda Catherine, Tennessee, William Taylor, Isaac Nelson, Sarah Catherine. Email Jeff
COLTON, John m. Jane House, 25 NOV 1797 They lived in Russeltown/Clarenceville,. Que. Any info would be appreciated. Lawrence COLTON m. Hannah Moore, 1 Jan 1837. Also lived in Clarenceville, Que. Email Music44
CATES, Wilson G. b 11 Mar 1811 NC, m1 ? between 1830 & 1837 m2 Rebecca Sharp Long 1838 Muhlenburg Co, KY m3 Elizabeth RITTER JOHNSON (widow of William C. JOHNSON) in 1881 Muhlenburg Co, KY Email TeeSquare
DAVIS, Calvin b Jun 1819 NY d 16 Dec 1890 Chillicothe OH Email merion
DUNCAN, William T. b 13 Jul 1787 (Scot? VA? NC? SC?) d 6 Jan 1856 Logan Co, KY m Susan PRICE 2 Nov 1809 Logan Co, KY (b 15 Jun 1795 VA d 1 Aug 1855 Logan Co, KY) Looking for parents, siblings, place of birth. Email TeeSquare
DYESS, Isaac (Jack)Jackson b. May 1845 lost his wife, his brother (unknown) died. Isaac married his brother's widow, Phearby Thompson b. July 1849 d. 1915. HIS children were: Anna and Emma. Phearby had Cassie b.1873 and Mary (named for her Mother) b. 1876 and were found in the 1880 Echols Co., GA census. Together they had John Jessie b. 1884 , William Joseph b.1886 and Edith J.(Edie) b.1887 . Most interested in learning the parents of Isaac Jackson. Email Belle
ERLE, Carl Ludwig: Searching for the parents and siblings of Carl Ludwig Erle b May 10,1805 in Muenden, Hanover, Germany d August 10, 1891 in Dushore,Sullivan Co., PA Email PigPen
FLEETWOOD, George M. b...NC, md Harriet Newbern born 1852 NC, parents of Mollie Catherine who married William Thomas Standin in 1889. Who and where were George's parents? Email Arch
FORBES, Alexander: b. Abt. 1790 in Scotland & died Bef. 1855, m.. Anderson, Ann: b. 1782 in Scotland & died 1860. Married December 19, 1804 at Banchory, Kincardine, Scotland. At least one son, Forbes, James: b.1815 in Scotland & d. May 13, 1866 at Redhill of Echt, Scotland. James m. Taylor, Jane Feb.27, 1836 at Banchory - Teman Manse. Email Robinator
FORTUNE, Alexander b. 27 June 1825/35 married first Elizabeth Kerry, daug of Robert Kerry. She died in Watertown, NY in 1862.then m. Susan Kerry not known. Father was John FORTUNE, also born in Paisley, Scotland came to Huntingdon, QC. Also lived in Watertown, Redford, and Malone, NY. Email Music44
FRAZEE, Benoni: Nebraska census says he was 86 in 1880 (1794-1883).At age 86 his wife was named Laura. Census says he was born in New York, as were both his parents. (Could this have been New Jersey for any of them?) His daughter was Hannah Maria who m. Ralph Crawford. Possible daughters are Phebe, Amelia, Emmalinda, Mary A. and Lucy. I believe he had niece named Jenny Frazee, which would indicate he had a son. He may have lived at some time at Sullivan Co. N.Y. Email Meregra
GORDON, James b: 1787 in Orange County New York d: 1862 Wells Twp Pa wife: Esther ? need parents, siblings, and wifes maiden name. James, a carpenter, moved to Wells Twp Bradford Co. Pa. in 1823 with wife and children: Joseph, Rachel, Elizabeth, Samuel, Sarah, and MaryAnn Email idunno
GRAY, David Jr. b.1830 N.Ireland. Came to USA in 1835 with his mother. David married Pricilla Armstrong on Nov.25,1852 in Richland Co., Ohio. Children are: Charles . Sept. 4, 1856 Ohio, d.Nov.05,1928 Ohio?. Albert b.Oct.09,1858 Ohio, d.Mar.12,1916 Ohio?. Ella b.?, d.Feb.28,1929 Ohio? Email Justme
HALLAM, John, b Chorley Lancashire England Oct. 13, 1833. Believe his parents were Joseph H. and Susannah Brindle, 'free operatives in a cotton mill'. John was Alderman of Toronto Canada from 1870 to 1899, the longest standing, the founder of the 'Free Library Act' in Canada . Gave the gift of 'belles' chimes to Old City Hall, Hallam Street in Toronto, Hallam collection of books in Toronto Reference Library. Relatives are centered around Southern Ontario. Would like to confirm John's parentage in England. Email Jules
HANNIGAN, Daniel m. Ellen Deonne in 1891 Oyster Bay LI, NY. in 1900 census house they rented on the estate of Mary Floydjones. Children were: Mary Ellen b Sept.23,1892; Gertrude b May 19,1893; Micheal b Sept.27,1896; Johanna b July 17, 1898. Email Gozo
HILL, Collin b? in Scotland, immigrated to CT or MA. He was a bard (poet) m. Mirriam Wright March 15,1790 in Belchertown, MA, had 5 kids, Frederick Hill b 1791, Frances & Fanny Hill b 1795, Austin Hill b 1797 and Daniel Hill b? Looking for parents and siblings of Collin. Email PigPen
HOUSE, Charles b. MD about 1760, buried Clay Co.,KY 1821, married to Susan Amos, father of Elexious. Who were Charles' parents? Email Kitter
JEFFRIES, William born about 1800 probably in VA and married Lucy (born about 1796) about 1824. They had the following children: Sarah "Sally" Jeffries born about 1825 married 1847 to William W. Crafton; Catharine born about 1829 and Mary born about 1831. Looking for the parents of William and Lucy. Email wichywmn
JOHNSTON, James was born in Dumfries, Scotland in 1749, came to America with Gen John Burgoyne and the English soldiers. Was captured at the Battle of Saratoga and became an American convert. Married Margaret Keith, approx 1781 in Va. Moved to Fleming Co., Ky where he died in 1829. Any information on his descendants would be appreciated. Email rogerj
JOHNSTON, James Harvey was born in Ky in 1820. In 1844 he married Mary Lindsey in Brown Co., Oh. Mary Lindsey is the daughter of Hezekiah Lindsey and Nancy Wells. Need his place of birth and parents and any possible ties to the above James Johnston/Margaret Keith. Email rogerj
KULIN, Robert b. 3/22/1884 Mitaw, Russia m.Emily Pekul (Russian). Two children Wilma and Harvey Julius who married Betty Vipond (nationality?) b. 2/10/1916 in Stealtar, Ill. d. May 5 1990 Greenville, Tx. Email Rose
LAWLOR, Michael Dennis, b: ?, d: ?, Wife: Name: ?, b: ?, d: ? Parents: James Lawlor b: ?, d: ?, Hester b: ?, d: June 17, 1920. Brothers: Arthur, Ambrose (Dr.), Vincent, Frank, Robert, Phillip. Had 2 sons Francis Arthur Lawler b: Dec 2, 1916 Kingston Ontario d: Dec 15,1976..Hamilton Ontario& Robert. All in Kingston Ontario area. Looking to fill in '?' and when immigrated to Canada from Ireland. May have been James & Hester or their Parents?? Email wapta
McHALE, Esther, b: Jan 14, 1920 Manchester England, d: Aug 14,1991..Hamilton Ontario, Immigrated: Oct, 1923 with parents to Kingston Ontario. Father: Leo McHale b: ? Manchester England, d: Dec 11, 1966 Kingston Ontario. Mother: Clara Hyde b: Apr 24, 1897 Manchester England d: Apr 28, 1989 Kingston Ontario. Looking for parents of Leo McHale and Clara Hyde Manchester England. ???Father of Clara Hyde may be Alfred Hyde d: Dec 20, 1924 Manchester England???? Email wapta
McLEAN, Daniel: born June 22, 1859, Lochs/Ross & Cromarty of Scotland? Parents: Malcolm McLean & Henrietta McLeod (m. Dec. 16, 1851 at Lochs, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland).. Spouse: McLEAN, Catherine: born Nov. 30, 1859 in Stornoway/Ross & Cromarty, Scotland? Parents: Neil McLean & Annie McKenzie(m. Nov. 26, 1857 at Stornoway, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland).. Daniel & Catherine m. Apr. 25, 1882 at 101 Plantion St., Govan, Plantation District, Scotland. Looking for siblings of Daniel & Catherine. Email Robinator
PITMAN, Lewis (1782-1849),b. VA, moved to KY in 1796, married Nancy Johnston 1802 in Mercer Co., KY, both are buried in Nilwood, McCoupin Co., ILL. Looking for parents. Email Kitter
PORTWOOD, Page Sr. b. 1724 Currituck, NC, d. 1799*, m. Ann Stallings. Children: Page Jr., b. 1758 Fincastle, VA, d. 1847 Anderson, TN, m. Sarah Frost; Lewid m. Elizabeth; Loyd, b. 1765, d. 1792 m. 1788* to Elizabeth Hunter; Ann m. 1788 to John Steele; Thomas b.*, d. 1795 m. 1789* to Elizabeth; Samuel C., b. 1764 NC/VA, d. 1849* m. 1790* to Frances Evans. *Madison, KY Email Jeff
PRENTICE, Jospeh b. in NY, m. Emily Burton. Son G.W. Prentice b. 2/10/1839 Smithville , NY d.?, m. Oct 23, 1861 Greene NY, m. Lydia Frances Paddleford b. 1/7/1843 Greene NY, d. 4/19/1923.Email Rose
PRINCZ/PRINCE/SPRENTZ, Michael b.1878 in Satoraljaujhely, Hungary. Wife was Mary Helen Szedlovic(h). They came to the states in 1903 and settled in Dayton Oh. Son named John B Sprentz in 1907, and have been found on the city directories up until 1912, and then Michael disapears. Where did he go???? Email anken
RHODES, Charles L. - b. about 1824 in Hanover Co., VA and d. October 14, 1859 in Hanover Co., VA. He m. Elizabeth A. Baker Nov. 28, 1844 in Hanover Co., VA. She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Baker. Charles and Elizabeth had the following children: Emma W. Rhodes b. July 4, 1853 in VA m. Thomas Jeffries Crafton 1881; Mary D. b.about 1845 in VA; Henry Clay born about 1847; William Curtis born May 18, 1849 in VA m. Margaret A.?. Looking for Charles' parents... Email wichywmn
Robertson/Robinson, John and Elizabeth MOODY Birth Place: Ireland no date available. They had a son, John C., born about 27 Feb 1864 Birth Place: St Stephen, New Brunswick Death Date: 20 Aug 1915 Death Place: Barre, MA. When and where were John and Elizabeth born? and who were their parents? Email BlkCoptr
Rodehorst, Hans Peter, b 26 Jan 1770 in Fischendorf Germany. d. 24 Sept 1820 in Oberndorfmark Germany. Wife Ilse Magdalene Willenbockel on 16 Nov 1801 in Dorfmark Germany. Son of Hans Peter and Ilse were Johann Heinrich Rodehorst B 11 Nov 1805 in Einzinger Germany D Coopers Grove Il. M Dorothee Haßberg in Jan 1838 in Oberndorfmark. Daugher, Ilse Magdalene Rodehorst, m. Friedrich von Bert. I'm searching for the sibling(s) of Hans Peter, the father of Hans Peter listed above. Email Kitty
STEDMAN/STADMAN, Derk Am researching when and where Derk Stadman entered the USA, before 1850. Was living in Auburn, Baker County, Oregon, by 1870 when he married Johanna Eichorn. Their children were Addie, Christene, Jo, Minnie, Anna b. 1871, Alexander b. 1877, Derk Henry b. 1882, d. 1950. Email Cowgirl
SAYLOR, Jacob b. about 1807 in PA. m.Pricilla Hoffman b.in PA about 1808. They had 12 children. In 1850, Jacob was a Steward of a poor house in Schuykill Co. PA. Soon after that he migrated to Naperville (Dupage Co) Illinois where he ran a Lumber yard. OH WHERE WERE YOU BORN JACOB AND WHO WERE YOUR PARENTS???? Email ^foxfire
SHURTZ/SHIRTS, Frederick b:April 1792 in Sussex Co, NJ d: Aug 1869 Oakland Co, MI. Wife: Franary "Fanny" Scott b:1795 NJ d: 1872 Oakland Co, MI. They had 14 children, born NJ, NY and MI. Family lived in NJ until early 1830's then moved to MI. Need parents names of Frederick Shurtz/Shirts or any variation.Email Tweedymom
SMITH, Oliver b. 1833 So. Carolina, living in GA 1852-1860. Served with GA 12th volunteer infantry, and died of wounds in 1862, wife Mary Parker, children Dicy, Sarah, Ida, James Oliver. Parents from North Carolina..who were they? Email Arch
SMITH, William Sidney b. 1780 in Bristol, ENG to Christopher Samuel Smith. William Sidney emigrated to the US about 1800 with his brothers Christopher and Samuel. Email ^stormin
STEPHAN, Frederick Henry b. 1827 in "Prussia" emigrated in 1844 with parents to PA? then to IL then IA. Married twice in Mendota, IL.Email ^stormin
THOMPSON, George E. He was born 23apr1860. He was adopted by J.B. Dickerson of The Dalles, (Wasco) OR and raised in The Dalles. Searching for the legal papers for the adoption. the records from the catholic church in The Dalles are being translated into English. Email BT^
WATSON BERRYb. abt 1825 SC? mar to MARGARET STOKES (1st wife) 5 children: Gainer, Jefferson, Hulda, Green Berry, Martha (Mattie). 2nd wife Elizabeth Underwood had 4 children: Harriet, Columbus, Charles, Agustus. I need Berry Watson's parents, his place of birth, and the names of his siblings. Can anyone out there help?? I will share any information that you might be interested in.. Email Wato
WHITE, Robert b.ca 1724? d.1778 in Connecticut.m. Elizabeth (prob.Grant) ca. 1724. Children were Elizabeth, Elifalet, Friend, Mary, Minor, Henry, and Eli. Friend White Sr. b.1748. d.1824 m.? Children were Friend Jr, and George. They lived in Hartford County, Connecticut. Friend White Jr. b.1775 d.1858 m.Roxanna Hamlin,(dau.of Mark) Children were Seldon, Elijah Bidwell, Ruel Olmsted, Elmaet, Harriet Atwood, Laury Ann and George Leonidas. Connecticut. Email Meregra
WILSON, Andrew J. - b. Ireland c. 1861. In New Utrecht (Brooklyn) NY he married Margaret McGlynn 28 April 1886. They had 9 children from 1887-1903. I found this family on the 1895 Brooklyn census (occupation = laborer) and church records of baptisms/births in Brooklyn. I have a photo of my grandmother at his freshly dug grave, and by 1908 his wife is remarried to Fred Herzog in Queens NY. I feel Andrew is dead by 1906, but have been unable to find death certificate anywhere in NY. Email m`pet
WILSON, John b. 1817 NC, d. Jan. 14, 1876, in Starrville, Smith Co., Tx, m. 1863 to A. Catherine Lowry, b.1833 in Ga, d. 1903 in Palestine, Anderson Co., Tx. Children of this marriage: Laura b. 1863 m. H. H. Sheppard; Sarah Catherine b.1868 m. E.A.Carpenter; John Samson b. 1872 m. Lillian Porter; Della b.1874 m. W. L. Wilder; Dora b. ?; Henry Clarence b. Jan.13, 1876 m. Marion Alice Porter (Lillian's sister). Children of previous marriage: Pinkney W., b. 1839 N C, m.1963 to Mary Kelly; Lydia A. m. 1866 to Henry Lowery; William S. b.Tn. and Wesley ‘West’ Wilson. Email tex^mom
WRIGHT, George b. Abt. 4/17/1785, Virginia; d. 1876, b. Wm Cann Cemetery in Hart Co. He married Ara NOE 12/11/1817 in Fayette Co. KY, dau. of Daniel NOE and Elizabeth MONEY. George and Ara's children were JOHN b. 3/25/1796; DORCUS b. 1792; d. 1881; CHARITY b. 9/12/1800; d. 9/03/1871. George had siblings: John, b 25 Mar 1796 Va; died 3 Aug 1871; Darcus, b 1792 VA; d 1881 and Charity, b 12 Sep 1800 Va - died 3 Sep 1871. WHO were and WHERE were their parents?...... Email Howdy
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