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ALLMOND, ANZALONE, BAILEY, BAKER, BAMBURGER, BATCHELOR, BECK, BENFORD, BIGGS, BONSAL, BOULDING, BOWERS, BRAMBLE, BRENT, BRIGHT, BROUGH, BROWN, BURROUGHS, BUTT, BUTTE, CALLIS, CARNEY, CARTER, CASWELL, CHADWELL, CHASE, CHERRY, CLEMONS, CLEMENTS,COOPER, CRANE, CREECH, CREEDLE, CROWDER, CRUMER, CUFFEE, CULLENS/CULLINS, DAVIDSON, DAWLEY, DEEN, DENBY, EASTER, EDWARDS, DICKSON, DOWDY, DOWNS, ELLIOTT/ELYOT, ETHEREDGE, FEWOX, FISHER, FRIEDMAN, FROST, FUGATE, GAMMON, GEORGE, GIDEON, GLYN, GOLDSMITH, GORDON, GREGORY, GRICE, HALE, HANSEN, HANSFORD, HARDIN, HARRISON, HASSELL, HATTON, HENDERSON, HERBERT, HIGHSMITH, HITCHINS, HODGES, HOGAN, HOLMAN, HOLLOWELL, HONEYCUTT, HOPKINS, HORN, HRDLICKA, HUGHES, HURLE/HURLY, IVES, JACKSON, JACOBS, JENKINS, JERNIGAN, JOHNSON, JOYCE, JOYNES, KAHN, KELLUM, KIDD, KING, LANE, LANGLEY, LASSITER, LATIMER, LEWELLYN, LOVETT, LUF(F)MAN, MANES, MARSHALL, McBRIDE, McCOY, McCUE, McKEEL, METCALF(E), MOLDEN, MORRIS, MORROW, MUNDOWNEY, MURRAY, NEEDHAM, NEVITT, NEWMAN, NICHOLS, NICHOLSON, NORSWORTHY, PARKER, PAYNE, PEAD, POPE, POTTER, POWELL, RAGSDALE, RANDOLPH, ROE, ROOKS, ROSS, RYDER, SANSOM, SAVILLE, SAWYER, SCOTT, SESSUMS, SHIRLEY, SIMMONS, SMITH, SPANGLER, SPAULDING, SPENCER, SPICER, STAFFORD, STALLINGS, STARK, STEED, STURGIS, SUGGS, TASKER, TOMPKINS, TRIMBLE, TUBBS, UPSHUR, WARMOUTH, WARREN, WAUGHOPE, WELLS, WEST, WHITEHURST, WIGLEY, WILKINS, WILKINSON, WILSON, WOOD, WOODHOUSE, ZANTZINGER
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May 09, 1998 Raymond Gill
HALE, HODGES - HALE, Thomas b. 1768 in Norfolk
Co., VA. m. Sarah HODGES in Halifax Co. NC. d. Dec. 23, 1861 in TN. c. Ezekiel
b. 1794, Caty b. 1797, Polly b. 1799, Ednes b. 1801, John (Jacky) b. 1806.
Would appreciate any information on families.
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May 07, 1998 Damon Manes
MANES - I'm searching for information on a Joseph MANES who is listed
in the 1704 Virginia Quit Rent Roll as having 73 acres in Norfolk Co. Virginia.
Thanks.
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May 04, 1998 Virginia
Harris
PEAD - Need info on Tregany PEAD, who appeared on the titheable list
in Norfolk Borough 1751,1752. Did his name originate from Cap. Henery Tregany
of Philadelphia? Does anyone know where in England they came from?
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May 02, 1998 Michelle Roberts
DOWDY - Looking for information on Lawrence DOWDY, born 1872, who
was boarding with Virginia C. White in Norfolk County, VA in 1880. Looking
for Aaron, Gaston, Nicholas, Lillie Ann, and Armenia DOWDY also.
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April 28, 1998 Lynn Easter
Greene
EASTER, FISHER - Looking for information on James EASTER who
married Druscilla FISHER, daughter of William FISHER, in Norfolk County,
Jan 4, 1792. I would like to find out their parentage and other family members.
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April 27, 1998 Jim Downs
DOWNS - I am searching for William DOWNS listed in the reconstructed
Virginia Census. All I have is that he is listed form Norfolk County, Orders,
Appraisements and Wills, 1719-1722, Reel 46. This William fits my date parameters
and have been looking for the right William for 20 years. Help would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
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April 20, 1998 Norman
JENKINS, MURRAY - Nancy JENKINS was on the 1870 census for
Norfolk County, VA she was born about 1827-1829 in VA. She married W. H.
H. JENKINS (also spelled Jinkins) on April 1, 1850 in Gates County, NC. I
believe the W stands for William in her husband's name and one of the H's
stands for Harrison, so his name is William Harrison JENKINS, but he was
called Harrison JENKINS, he was born about 1820-1822 in VA. They had a son
named Joseph William JENKINS born about 1859-60 and he was born in Portsmouth,
VA. On the 1870 census for Norfolk County I also found Laura JENKINS age
8 (born about 1862) and Laura was listed living in an orphanage in the same
city of Norfolk as Nancy JENKINS. My grand mother told me before she died,
that my great great grand mother Nancy JENKINS put her children into an
orphanage, so this child Laura matches up with what I found on the census
for her. On Joseph W. JENKINS's 1926 obit for Portsmouth, VA it states that
Joseph was survived by a sister named Mrs. Laura MURRAY of Norfolk, VA and
that a John W. JENKINS was a pall bearer at Joseph's funeral. I am looking
for the parents of Harrison JENKINS, the parents of Laura Murray, the parents
of John W. JENKINS and any info that anyone has on my ancestors, and even
any suggestions about how to search for them in Norfolk County records in
Chesapeake courts. Thank you very much.
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April 12, 1998 Louise Mcleod
CREEDLE - I am looking for the parents of brothers William and Francis
CREEDLE. The Norfolk County will of William CREEDLE was dated 9 Dec 1746
and probated 16 April 1747. It is recorded in Book H on page 200. The esec.
was Francis CREEDLE, brother. Daughters Isabell, Ann, and Mary. Wife is Isabell.
CREDLE can be CRADLE, CREADLE, and with a K rather than a C. Thank you.
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March 28, 1998 Mike Simmons
SIMMONS - I am looking for info on my grandfather
George Dewey SIMMONS Sr. b. 7-29-1898. His father- John Kansas SIMMONS b.
3-14-1856 George Dewey SIMMONS lived in S. Norfolk in Berkley.
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March 28, 1998 Ken Koch
RANDOLPH, TASKER, MOLDEN - George
Albert RANDOLPH was born Sept 22,1889 Berkley, Norfolk County, VA. His Father
was George Bruce RANDOLPH, Wife #1 and mother of George Albert, Mary Matida
TASKER, George Bruce and Mary Lived on the corner of Berkley and Fauqiuer.
Mary died of T.B. at the age of 40. George Bruce them married the widow of
James MOLDEN, Dasy (Disker/Dasker) MOLDEN. Continue to live in Berkley same
location. Need DOB and DOD for George Bruce RANDOLPH, Mary TASKER, Dasy MOLDEN.
The spelling of names are all from the Bible of Mary TASKER , cover missing
first entry Berkley Nov 21, 1885, under Family Record (Marriages) "George
Bruce RANDOLPH and Mary M. TASKER was younited in maridge October 24, 1888
at Berkley" I will provide complete Bible entries if you would like.
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March 24, 1998 Cheryl
Spaulding
SPAULDING,
CULLENS/CULLINS, POPE - Francis (Frank)
SPAULDING b. about 1830 Norfolk, VA., Died March 6, 1881. Married Martha
CULLINS (CULLENS) b. July 22, 1848, Gates Cty. NC. Married Abt. 1870 Four
children, all of Gates County. Rev. James Henry SPAULDING, Almira Mae (Alma)
Spaulding POPE of Norfolk, d. Feb. 7, 1962; Annie C. Spaulding and Emma Martha
SPAULDING of Norfolk. Family historically from Norfolk, S. Norfolk Portsmouth.
Seeking any information on Francis, Frank or his children.
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March 17, 1998 John
Powell
POWELL, GLYN, NEEDHAM - Morris GLYN
was the father of Richard GLYN born in Isle of Wight Co., VA and Elizabeth
GLYN born Nansemond Co., VA who married John POWELL born circa 1695 Norfolk
Co., VA and died 1729 in Chowan Co., NC. Who were these GLYNs? The Children
of John POWELL and Elizebeth GLYN were William, Isaac, Sarah, Jesse and Robert.
Who did Isaac POWELL b. Chowan Co., NC died Johnston Co., NC marry? Anna
NEEDHAM??
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March 10, 1998 Dian
Layman
NICHOLSON, BUTTE, LANGLEY - William
NICHOLSON d. 1728 in Norfolk Co., Children: William, Thomas, George, Lemuel,
John, Elizabeth, Abigaill, Dinah, Anne BUTTE and Mary LANGLEY. Wife Alice.
Will proved May 17, 1728. George and Lemuel went to Edgecombe Co, NC. Would
like to know about remaining children in VA. Will be happy to exchange
information.
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February 24, 1998
Jerry Bryceson
HORN - Seaching for family related to John Robert HORN, dob 11-2-1955.
His father was Arthur HORN, mother, Ruby. They had approximately 6 children.
John had a brother named James Thomas HORN. John HORN was born in Norfolk
County.
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February 21, 1998
Patricia
Lindsay Clemons
CLEMONS, FUGATE - I have family tradition of our CLEMONS and
FUGATE lines coming into Norfolk by sail from Scopy Flow Scotland in the
1700's. Supposedly there was a plantation that the CLEMONS soon owned either
in the Norfolk or Roanoke area. I have Jonathon FUGATE and Francis CLEMONS.
But my informant may have been off a generation so any early citizens by
these last names would be of interest. Thank you.
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February 14, 1998
Betty Jane Wojdyla
SPANGLER, BOWERS, BROWN, HOPKINS, LOVETT
- Seeking information on the Isaac SPANGLER family who resided in city of
Norfolk 1827 until ?...Isaac bn. Maryland 1776, War of 1812 veteran, came
to Norfolk with wife Catherine BOWERS; ca. 1825. Son William md. (1) Virginia
BROWN in 1830; md (2) Amanda HOPKINS 1841; son Francis Marion SPANGLER md.
Mary Elizabeth LOVETT 1852 in Norfolk. Did these families stay in Norfolk?
There was a Rev. Isaac SPANGLER whose name appeared in Norfolk newspapers
as officiating at marriages; is there a directory that might tell me in what
faith he was ordained? If related he had to be a son, as father Isaac died
in 1838. There had to be some daughters. Does anyone know in what year the
marriage records begin for Norfolk City, and whether or not there are any
early city directories. Thank you.
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February 5, 1998
Catherine Huntsman
HARRISON, WILKINSON - Who were the parents of John H. HARRISON
born ca 1804 in Norfolk Co. VA? He died 17 July 1883 in Butler Co., AL. It
is possible he had 2 brothers, one named George and the other Hartwell. John
H. HARRISON married in Talbot Co. GA to Caroline WILKINSON and by 1850 they
had moved to Alabama, settling first in Macon Co., AL then finally in Butler
Co., AL. All help appreciated.
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January 24, 1998 Bill and
Gayle
WOOD - Howdy folks, Looking for information about EDWARD WOOD (b.
1672 Norfolk Co., VA, d. 1735 Princess Anne Co., VA) and his ancestors. He
married Katherine (?) about 1690 or so. We are two hours away from the closest,
good genealogical library.... so we've turned to the Net....... any help
would be much appreciated....
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January 8, 1998 Joan Ellis
GEORGE - I am looking for a missing relative to complete a family
tree. He lived in Norfolk, VA. in the late 1950's. His name was Jack GEORGE.
If anyone has any information researching the GEORGE family I would appreciate
it very much.
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January 8, 1998
Brwnsugr9
WOODHOUSE - I am trying to find out if my family
registered with the Blackfoot Indian Nation at any time. My Great Great Great
Great Grandfather was Anthony WOODHOUSE, born 1823 in Norfolk, VA, died abt.
1920 in Pricness Anne County, VA.
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January 8, 1998
Linda Holland Knowles
JOYCE, STAFFORD - : I am searching for Henry JOYCE, born in
Norfolk, VA, and married Martha STAFFORD who is the daughter of Joshua STAFFORD.
Henry JOYCE may have had a father named John JOYCE. The name Martin JOYCE
shows up in our family and I found Martin JOYCE in lower Norfolk, VA in 1677
who an Irish settler. Henry and Martha JOYCE had the following children:
Henry, John, Mary, Martha, William, Piety, James Jackson, and Washington.
The family moved to Montgomery County, GA and was also seen in Tattnall County,
GA. Henry JOYCE was listed in the DAR Patriot Index Centennial Edition as
a PVT from SC.
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January 6, 1998 Ann
SAVILLE, LANE - As a young girl in l765 Courtney SAVILLE lived
in Norfolk VA. Need names of parents and other sibs. Courtney married Martin
LANE l784 in Wake Co. NC and in later years in Pulaski, TN.
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January 6, 1998
Tommie Green
HANSFORD - I have old (circa 1860 ) cards and letters from a distant
relative named R.J. Jones who may have owned a company in Portsmouth from
about 1864 forward called either Tidewater Mercantile Co., or Southgate Brokerage
company. The name HANSFORD appears in these letters as well as many relative's
mail, poems, postcards etc. Some are original documents from the Civil War
and even the war of 1812. I suspect since these were found in my fathers
belongings that this gentleman is a relative of mine and would like to fill
in the gaps.
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December 31, 1997 William
Hill
ZANTZINGER - I am searching for information on a Capt. John Paul
ZANTZINGER who with the U.S. Navy and was stationed there in the early to
mid 1800s as a Capt. He and his wife (??) had one son a Frank Davenport who
also was a merchant in Norfolk. If you could locate any info it would be
appreciated.
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December 31, 1997
Shirley Stertz Hawn
KELLUM, CARTER - Who were parents of both Mary S. KELLUM and
George CARTER who were married on 21 Dec. 1831 in Norfolk, VA? They lived
in Richmond. Children: Richard Walter, John Augustine, Geo. W., Ella V.,
Charles Caroll, Mary Louise. She died in Norfolk 12 Feb 1869.
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December 27, 1997 Frank
Courtney
STURGIS, HOLMAN, CHASE - Searching for information on
Belle STURGIS, married and became Belle HOLMAN. She was daugther of Marshall
STURGIS and Mary CHASE probably of Northhampton Co. Her brother was Carroll
Chase STURGIS. She had as sister named IDA. Have no dates, but have old photos
taken in Norfolk that would indicate her period of life was approx. 1880
to 1949. Thanks, Frank Courtney, Annapolis, MD
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November 29, 1997 David
Warren
WARREN - James WARREN was born in Portsmouth, Norfolk County about
1803. He married Jane and they lived in Norfolk until her death about 1850.
I am seeking any information on this family or related families.
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November 16, 1997 Gay Wall
KING - I am seeking Charles Nicholas KING whom I believed to be in
Norfolk Co., VA in 1863-1899, looking to find parentage and siblings. Charles
KING left VA abt 1899 and sailed to American Samoa, to help in the construction
of a wharf in Pago Pago, AS. He never returned to VA and started a family
in American Samoa. According to the 1910 census, the marriage in Samoa was
his second, so he may have left a wife and/or children in VA. Any help with
this puzzling query will be greatly appreciated. Charles's mother was from
Belgium and father from Germany.
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November 3, 1997
William Temple
McBRIDE, GREGORY - Willoughby McBRIDE born abt 1820 Currituck
County, NC married Lydia GREGORY (born abt 1843 Currituck County, NC) April
28, 1867 in Currituck Co. Their children were Margaret, Lovey, Mary Elizabeth,
Martha Jane, Martin, and Willoughby Jr. All were born in NC except the last
child, Willoughby Jr., who was born in VA. They appear in the 1880 Norfolk
County, VA Census. Any information on these people like death dates, marriage
dates, etc. would greatly be appreciated.
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November 1, 1997
Elizabeth Walters
CROWDER, MARSHALL - Searching for information on William CROWDER,
who was from Norfolk Co.,VA and left a will dated 1761. He had a son, William
CROWDER Jr., who married Ann MARSHALL on 7/15/1764.
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October 30, 1997
Faye Gordon Erwin
McCUE, GORDON - I am searching for my gggrandmother Elizabeth
A. McCUE b. Norfolk, VA. (6/13/1814-9/3/1863) and married John J. GORDON
(dates unknown). Apparently, they were married in Baltimore, MD. as that
is where he was born and where 4 of their 6 children were born. They then
migrated to Rome, Perry Co., IN. and the last 2 children were born there.
Elizabeth is buried in Perry Co., IN. I would like to find her parents, siblings,
etc. Will be greatly to trad any information that I have.
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October 1, 1997 Michael B.
Spicer
WILSON, SPENCER - Am looking for information on George Elwin
WILSON - wife Jennie E. SPENCER, children Joseph, Lillian, Elwin, Helen,
Woodrow-Grandfather George worked as a machinist on base-born 1875-Grandmother
Jennie was born 1882 died 1974 -last address I have 215 9th Ave. Portsmouth,
Va. 23504
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September 21, 1997 Judy
Wright
TRIMBLE, WIGLEY - Looking for information on John TRIMBLE and
Elizabeth WIGLEY (possibly WICKLIFF) who m. 1791 Norfolk Co. Va. Did they
move to the Augusta Co. or Fauquier Co. Va. area?
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September 19, 1997
Andrea Woodhouse Hedgepeth
CRUMER, WOODHOUSE - I am researching my Great, Great Grandfather,
James WOODHOUSE who was born in Princess Anne County in 1812 but had relocated
to Norfolk County by 1835 or sooner. He was married to Elizzabeth CRUMER(not
certain of the spelling) who was born in Norfolk County in 1820. I believe
him to be a descendant of Captain Henry WOODHOUSE who settled in Princess
Anne County in 1637.
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September 12, 1997
Carol
Pridgen Martoccia
BRIGHT - I have just been informed that my John BRIGHT who died in
1720 in Beaufort NC was born in Norfolk County. Does anyone have any information
about the BRIGHT family? If so please contact me. Thank you.
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August 26, 1997 Alice
Schrager
CARNEY, ELYOT/ELLIOTT, WARMOUTH - I am looking for a
William CARNEY who was brought to America by Anthony ELYOT (ELLIOTT) of the
Virginia Co. of London to Lower Norfolk Co., VA (Portsmouth). His son Absolum
was born in Virginia and went to Bertie Co., NC and then to Pike Co., NC
- when Absolum was about 80 he migrated to Greenville, SC where he died.
In his will there were at least three sons Thomas; Lot and Sam who went to
Georgia to live; and one son John, was "living out of state". This John might
have been living in Humphrey Co., TN at the time of Absolum's death in 1832
in Greenville, SC. I am looking for any information on Thomas. He might be
the Thomas CARNEY of Shelby Co., TN who was born in SC and married Nancy
Susan WARMOUTH. Any help would be appreciated.
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August 26, 1997
Charles R. Bunnell
CHERRY - I am searching for a marriage record of my ancestor, Jacob
CHERRY, born about 1782. Married Elizabeth ____?_____, born about 1793 in
Virginia. Need their parents's names and birth/death dates. Jacob and Elizabeth
CHERRY had a son, James, born 1819 in Virginia. This CHERRY Family moved
to Muskingam County, Ohio, where both Jacob and Elizabeth died.
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August 20, 1997
Sharon W. Gabel
WELLS, HARDIN, TOMPKINS - Thomas WELLS and William HARDIN
found together in the household of James TOMPKINS in 1850 census in Portsmouth,
Norfolk Co., VA. Both list occupation as bakers, Thomas birthplace is Scotland
and William's is VA. Need to find out more about these two men and possible
further connections between HARDIN and WELLS families.
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August 17, 1997
Rebecca Stephens
BIGGS, CASWELL, HASSELL - I am looking
for any information on the Family of Matthew CASWELL the 2nd, born ca. 1640,
and died ca. 1703 in Norfolk Co., and the family of his wife, Johannah Biggs
HASSELL, who died before May, 1694. Her father was John BIGGS who's will
was dated 9-4-1694 from Elizabeth River. I have not found out the name or
dates of Matthew CASWELL's father.
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August 17, 1997 George
Baker
BAKER, ROOKS, SPENCER - My grandfather,
George J. BAKER was married in Norfolk, Dec 8, 1891, to Bettie ROOKS. He
died after 1940, [the last contact I had with him], but don't know when.
He was a wonderful old man when I was 5, and I loved him, but never saw him
again. My uncle George Garland BAKER, also lived in Norfolk. He was married
to Delphine Lee SPENCER, and they had no children. Both my grandfather and
Uncle Garland lived on Lafayette Boulevard and Garland worked at a nearby
power plant. I believe he died in the 1960's. My father, Frank Kugler BAKER
died in 1957. If anyone has any information on either George J. BAKER or
Garland BAKER, please contact me. There is no one left in my family to ask.
Thank you
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August 12, 1997 Katie
HODGES - Looking for information pertaining to a
man named Lemuel HODGES born in Norfolk County about the year 1801. Any
information pertaining to him or any other HODGES please email me. Thanks
Katie.
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August 12, 1997 Jen
Richards
JOYNES - I've just begun searching for my father's maternal ancestors.
The family name is JOYNES from Norfolk. I've traced names to brothers Benjamin
Napoleon and Napoleon Bonaparte JOYNES - saloon owners in Norfolk either
just before or during the Depression.
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August 10, 1997 Mark
JACKSON, MUNDOWNEY - I am searching for data (parents, wife,
origin) on a Henry JACKSON of The Borough of Norfolk in the 1790s. Henry
JACKSON had a son by the name of Henry JACKSON (aka Harry JACKSON). Harry
Hackson had a son by the name of Henry JACKSON who married in Norfolk, a
Keziah MUNDOWNEY. Where did the elder Henry JACKSON come from?
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August 9, 1997
Everett Padgett
BECK, HIGHSMITH, HURLE/HURLY,
IVES, MORROW, PARKER, SESSUMS,
SUGGS - Am looking for information on Jeremiah BECK, born in Norfolk
about 1650 and died before 1708, and his wife, Ann MORROW. They had a son,
Benjamin who married Margaret SUGGS in Norfolk. Their daughter, Ann BECK,
was born in 1715 in Norfolk and married Daniel HIGHSMITH who was born in
1710. They had a son, Daniel HIGHSMITH, who married Lucretia PARKER whose
father was Thomas PARKER and mother was Rachael SESSUMS. Margaret SUGGS had
a father George SUGGS and Sarah IVES, and a grandfather William SUGGS whose
wife is unknown. I am also trying to locate information on Elizabeth HURLE
/ HURLY who married Timothy IVES, Jr. who died in 1716 in Norfolk.
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August 9, 1997
Kimberly Nichols
HODGES - Searching for information on William HODGES who lived in
Norfolk County abt. 1776. William HODGES served as a Revolutionary War soldier
and eventually settled in Sullivan County, Tennessee. His brother's name
was Roland HODGES and his father was John HODGES, a soldier in the French
and Indian War. William HODGES was married to Amelia or Emilia.
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August 9, 1997
Virginia Howell
BRENT, NEWMAN - Alice NEWMAN died in Norfolk Co. in 1688 and
left property to her daughter Alice BRENT. Alice was the wife of Thomas BRENT
who later moved to Currituck Co, NC. Who was the father of Alice Brent NEWMAN?
Who was the father of Thomas BRENT?
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August 5, 1997 Belinda
Hughes
BIGGS, NORSWORTHY - Looking for any info
on this family. John BIGGS d. c1695 Elizabeth River, Norfolk Co., VA m. Johannah
NORSWORTHY. Children: Ann b. 1644-1647 Eng, John Jr. b.c1645, Thomas b. c1648,
Katherine, Dorothy, Johannah b. c1653, Jabez, Elizabeth, Jean, Phebe.
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August 3, 1997 Belinda
Hughes
BATCHELOR, BIGGS - Searching
for any info on Richard BATCHELOR b. c1643 possibly in Buckinghamshire, England
d. 1682 Norfolk, Co., VA m. c1664 Ann BIGGS b. 1644-1647 ENG d. aft 1711
NC. Richard is possibly son of William BATCHELOR. Any info appreciated. Thank
you!
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July 31, 1997 George
Baker
BAKER - My grandfather, George J. BAKER was married in Norfolk in
1891. The son of G.W. and Mary A. BAKER, born ca 1867 in PA.. He had sons
George Garland and Frank Kugler BAKER, my father. G. Garland remained in
Norfolk and may have died in the 1960's. I don't know if I have cousins there.
I believe G. W. BAKER was a union soldier with PA Volunteers. Would appreciate
any info on G. W., George J., or George Garland BAKER.
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July 29, 1997
Everett Padgett
ALLMOND, JACOBS - I am looking for information on Robert Grant
ALLMOND, born on September 5, 1863 in Norfolk County to father William J.
ALLMOND, and Bettie JACOBS, born January 15, 1855 in Norfolk County, to father
Joseph JACOBS, born 1835 in Germany.
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June 29, 1997 David
Carlough
LATIMER - I am looking for information on my Great-Great-Grandfather's
military service during the War of Northern Aggression. I'd like to know
what unit he served in, what rank he attained, and what were the dates he
served. He was born in Portsmouth, however; he moved to New Bern, NC sometime
after the war. He was married to Mary LATIMER on 2/12/1863. He had a son
named Frank (DOB ?), and a daughter named Katie who was born on 3/27/1868,
both children were born in Portsmouth.
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June 29, 1997 Joan
HRDLICKA - Trying to locate Virgil Robert HRDLICKA or his descendents.
Virgil b. 4-18-1911 in Yakima, WA to William and Emma (Sly) HRDLICKA. Serving
in U.S. Navy 1934. Last known to be in Portsmouth, VA 1951. Do not know if
he is alive. Not in SSDI, no published phone number. Appreciate your help.
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June 28, 1997 Mike
Frost
BENFORD, CHADWELL, FROST, HOLLOWELL - Seeking
information about Edward FROST, who was transported by Anthony BENFORD into
Norfolk County, VA sometime before November 5, 1665. Also seeking information
about Edward FROST, who was transported by John CHADWELL into Norfolk County,
VA sometime before November 25, 1670. Also seeking information about John
FROST, who was transported by Thomas HOLLOWELL, Sr. into Norfolk County,
VA four times sometime before September 27, 1680. Also seeking information
about John FROST, who, as of October 25, 1695, owned real estate in Norfolk
County, VA adjoining real estate owned by John WYATT and John HOLLOWELL.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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June 15, 1997 John
Gideon
GIDEON - I am researching my GIDEON (GIDDENS, GIDDINS, GIDINS) line.
I know that James Isham GIDEON landed with his two half-brothers in Norfolk
in 1764 on a ship from Cork, Ireland. I am trying to find out which ship
they may have come on. Any help?
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June 12, 1997 Righton
Mccallum
RANDOLPH, STEED - I am looking for the sons
of Capt. John STEED who married Mary RANDOLPH (dau. of Simon) about l746
in either Norfolk or Brunswick Co. I think that they all moved to N.C. but
can't be sure. All had Biblical names like Nathaniel, Jesse, Moses and Samuel.
Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.
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June 6, 1997
Judith R. VanArsdale
BUTT, COOPER - I'm looking for the parents
and children of John COOPER and Elizabeth BUTT, m. Aug. 26, 1793 in Norfolk
Co., VA. They may have moved to Tyler Co., WV (now) sometime before 1800.
John D. COOPER of Tyler Co. may be their son. Family memory says his grandmother
was Mrs. BUTT. Am trying to see if this is the COOPER/BUTT union I'm looking
for. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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June 4, 1997 Belinda
Hughes
BATCHELOR, BIGGS, FEWOX - Ann BIGGS
m. 1. Charles Shaw, 2. Richard BATCHELOR, 3. James FEWOX. Ann and Richard
BATCHELOR had sones and a daug Edith BATCHELOR m. William HARDY I. Ann and
James FEWOX had a child Robert FEWOX. This family of Ann and James FEWOX
moved to Tyrell Co., NC and took all the children with them. This all happened
around the 1650's. This family did live in Lower Norfolk Co. Any info at
all appreciated.
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May 24, 1997
Jeffrey Potter
POTTER, HITCHINS - I am looking for information on the parents
of William David POTTER who was born in Norfolk September of 1888. His parents
names were Judson POTTER and Martha HITCHINS. I would like to find birthdates
for the parents. I understand he had a sister (Daisy?)and would like information
about her. William POTTER ran away from home in 1902 or 1904. I am his grandson,
Jeffrey Potter-Watts
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May 18, 1997 KMosley
JERNIGAN, IVES - I am inquiring about Jesse JERNIGAN, who m.
Thamar IVES, Feb 20, 1793 in Norfolk Co., Va. They are later found in Stewart
Co., Tenn, where Jesse JERNIGAN d. ca 1816. In abstract of Jesse JERNIGAN's
will his children are listed as Ezekiel, William, Elisha, Daniel, Robert.
Wife: Tamar(?). Other children: Charlotte, David, Gabriel, Nancy, Elizabeth,
Susan Margaret, and Sally. Any info concerning this family will be appreciated.
Thank you.
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May 15, 1997
POWELLJP7@aol.com
POWELL, BOULDING, CLEMENTS,
SMITH - Does any one know where John POWELL (1) b. abt 1580 came from
or his wife Katherine's Name? His son Richard (1) b. abt 1625, his wife Elizabeth
BOULDING does anyone know her orgins? Their son Richard POWELL(2) b. abt
1645 and married William CLEMENTS any info? Where was her father William
CLEMENTS from? Their son John POWELL(2) born abt 1670 and his wife Merriam
SMITH can anyone confirm that his son John POWELL (3) or one of his brothers
had a son in Chowan Co. NC where John POWELL (2) died named Isaac POWELL
and that he had a son named Needham in Johnson Co. NC and that he had a son
named John Anderson POWELL?
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May 1, 1997 DeRoe
ROE, BROUGH - I am in search of the marriage record of William
ROE, d.b.1723, Norfolk Co.,VA and Mary BROUGH.
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April 29, 1997 Andrew
Turner
BAILEY - Looking for any information on the BAILEY family located
in the Hodges Ferry/Dock Landing Rd. area of Norfolk County now Chesapeake.
The family settled on a piece of land that was once a part of the Ames
Plantation. The land was bordered on two sides by a creek then called Dock
Creek but today is known as Bailey Creek. My great-grandfather was Reuben
Epps BAILEY b. 23 Feb. 1904 d. May 1978. My great-grandmother was Maggie
L. BAILEY b. 15 October 1904 d. December 1986. My great-great- grandmother
(Reuben's mother) was Lillian BAILEY and of Cherokee Indian descent. Any
information will be appreciated.
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April 20, 1997 Art
Gamon
GAMMON - Want info on Joshua GAMMON and his nephew
Jesse GAMMON( age 12) who left Norfolk Co. for Halifax County, NC., in or
around 1775-6. Who were their relatives who stayed behind???
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April 19, 1997 Nancy
Norton
CULLINS - I am researching the CULLINS family especially parents of
Robert Elwood CULLINS b. 25 Jul 1928 d. 31 May 1965, believe his parents'
names William Percy CULLINS and Clara ??? Any leads would be appreciated.
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April 17, 1997 Billy
Ragsdale
HANSEN, RAGSDALE - I am hunting for family of Sharon L. HANSEN.
She is supposed to have a brother living in the Norfolk area and was supposed
to have returned to live with him after my father took me from a foster home.
My father was Bill RAGSDALE. He was married to Sharon (Sherry) and I was
born. We lived in the Chicago area. I had two half sisters who were older
than I. Our mother attempted suicide and we were taken to a foster home.
I haven't seen or heard from my mother or my sisters since I was about 2-3
years old. Please help me find my family. I would especially like to find
my sisters.
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April 17, 1997 Shawn
Givhan
CUFFEE - I am specifically looking for evidence of CUFFEEs on any
property holder rolls, voter registration, tax payer records or the census
(from 1800-1900). The goal is to find out how the Massachusetts CUFFEEs settled
in Norfolk County (Norfolk, Chesapeake and a neighborhood called Hickory).
No one in the family can make the connection. Some of the names may be Paul
CUFFEE, Jr., William CUFFEE or Haywood CUFFEE (my great-grandfather). I am
also looking for death and birth certificates. My goal is to have enough
solid information to make a family tree for my family reunion in Boston this
summer. A busload of CUFFEEs come from Norfolk and Chesapeake. Any leads
you can find will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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April 15, 1997 Katie
Cewe
EDWARDS, WAUGHOPE - I am searching for any information about
my g-g-g- grandfather, Amos EDWARDS. He was born in 1794 in Boston, Mass
(I believe) and died in 1864. He was married to Mary A. WAUGHOPE by Rev.
Dr. R. Griffith on 10 May 1817 in Norfolk County, VA. They had eight children
(Oney Hall, Amos W., Mary Susan, Catherine W., Elizabeth A, Sophie Annie,
Hannah F., and Sarah Jane. Amos Edwards reportedly left Boston when he was
14 years old and went to VA (approx 1808). I am looking for his parents.
I understand that at least one of his children, Oney Hall EDWARDS' funeral
was at the Court St. Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA. I am also looking
for the birth and death dates for all the eight children. Any info would
be appreciated.
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April 15, 1997 John
Kidd, Jr.
KIDD- Looking for any information on Charles Herbert KIDD, b. c. 1840's
in Norfolk Va.
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April 15, 1997 Robert
Mark Buffington
PAYNE, TUBBS - I am looking for info about my great-grandmother,
Rhoda Mae PAYNE, who lived in Norfolk VA. Her father's name was Thomas PAYNE
and mother's name was Elizabeth. Thomas' sister (unmarried we believe) ran
a 'boarding house' in Norfolk. Rhoda Mae died in 1921 at the age of 19, so
birth should be either 1901 or 1902. Her mother (Elizabeth?) died while Rhoda
Mae was still a child of between 3 and 10 (1905 to 1912). Rhoda Mae had moved
to Atlanta in 1920, married Frank TUBBS of Atlanta and had a female child
named Frances Elizabeth TUBBS (my grandmother) born in 1921. Thanks Lots!
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April 15, 1997 Marilynn
Stewart
BIGGS, SAWYER - I'm looking for info on the JOHN BIGGS family.
He was born about 1620 in Eng.and came to states later. He married JOHANNAH
SAWYER? they had their children in Norfolk Co. Va. Any info would be greatly
appreciated.
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April 9, 1997 Lillian
Decker
HONEYCUTT, STARK - Moses HONEYCUTT was born 30 miles from Norfolk
around 1750. He married Elizabeth STARK and eventually left Virginia for
North Carolina. He is on the tax list of Orange Co., N.C. of 1790. Who were
his parents? Thank you, Lillian
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April 6, 1997 Denton
C. Sansom
SANSOM, DAVIDSON - I am searching for a John SANSOM, b. ca.
1776 in England and arrived in Norfolk VA aft 1760. John is in Montgomery
Co VA where he married Elizabeth DAVIDSON abt 1797. He is listed on the tax
rolls for Cabell Co VA/WV and also listed in Pike Co KY census for year 1850
and 1860, but the census by John and two sons gives his place of birth as
VA. Does anyone have a listing for Port of Entry for John SANSOM? I need
a name for John SANSOM's father, or any other information on John SANSOM's
arrival in Norfolk, VA aft 1760 by ship. Denton C. Sansom, Rt 5, Elizabethton,
TN 37643-9358 (dentons@usit.net). Thank you.
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April 2, 1997 Cbloken@aol.com
STEED - Looking for wife of Robert Edey STEED, father of Caroline
STEED born July 3,1820 at Norfolk.
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April 1, 1997 Pat
McKEEL, GAMMON - I am looking for info on
James MCKEEL and/or Ruth GAMMON married in Norfolk on Jan. 5, 1798. Any info
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Pat.
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March 23, 1997 Brenda
Smith
RYDER - Looking for descendants of Maurice William RYDER, born in
Portsmouth in 1890, to Frederick W. and Lucy RYDER.
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March 20, 1997 Janet
West
WEST, COOPER - I'm trying to find a record of birth for William
J. WEST, b. Aug 1861. He is supposed to have been born in Norfolk. Can you
help me? His father was Thomas WEST and his mother may have been Mary COOPER.
Thank you.
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March 20, 1997 DosieG@aol.com
SCOTT - Seeking information on George Washington SCOTT who died in
1873 in Norfolk. His granddaughter reported that he was anchoring ships in
a storm, got sick and died. He had many ships according to her account. He
had three children, two girls and a boy. One of the girls was named Isabella
and was born 19 Mar. 1865. George went by the nickname Toby according to
family. His son became a well known baseball player.
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March 8, 1997
Mary Jane Clark
ETHEREDGE -Looking for information on William E. ETHEREDGE, the elder,
of Norfolk Co, VA. To find his parents and solve a gap in the ETHEREDGE
genealogy. Here is what I have on him: William E. ETHEREDGE, the elder, Will
proved in 1716, Norfolk Co., Virginia, of the South branch of the Elizabeth
River Parish. Wife's name was Annie (or Ann) ETHEREDGE. Children: William
ETHEREDGE (mentioned in will of father in 1716, Charle ETHEREDGE, married
to Ann. Probably predeceased his father whose 1716 will left land to his
two grandsons, Willis and Charle ETHRIDGE, the children of Charle and Ann,
Amos ETHEREDGE (married - father's will of 1716 passes land over wife to
children), Thomas ETHEREDGE, Adam ETHEREDGE, Grace ETHEREDGE (married probably
after 1716)
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March 8, 1997 Cheryl
Copper
SIMMONS, CALLIS, DENBY, LEWELLYN, UPSHUR,
WILKINS - Dennis and Judith SIMMONS left Knotts Island, NC for Norfolk,
VA around 1847 and bought the Ivy house, on Tanners Creek (now Lafayette
River). They had five daughters who all married and moved to Norfolk County
and a son, Dennis, who is said to have died young. Eldest daughter, Elizabeth,
married William CALLIS. I have much on this connection and history of the
family in Norfolk around the Civil War. Other daughters married Andrew J.
DENBY, Caleb L. UPSHUR, Abe LEWELLYN, John WILKINS. Trying to locate Dennis
and Judith's grave in Elmwood Cemetery on Princess Anne Road in Norfolk.
Will be happy to share information.
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March 5, 1997 Clark
Sinclair
GOLDSMITH, WHITEHURST, JOHNSON - Researching WHITEHURST
and GOLDSMITH families of Norfolk Co Va. I am descended from Richard WHITEHURST
b ca 1606 Staffordshire Eng. d 1654 Norfolk m Helen and his son James m Sarah
GOLDSMITH dau of William GOLDSMITH who died ca 1692 Norfolk Co Va. Then I
am from Thomas WHITEHURST son of James and then Goldsmith (Gould Smyth)
WHITEHURST son of Thomas. The WHITEHURST families moved to Princes Anne Co
Va and Onslow Co NC. William GOLDSMITH also had a dau, Mary GOLDSMITH who
married George JOHNSON who had John and Samuel JOHNSON. There is much research
to be done on all of these families.
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March 4, 1997 D. Bible
ROSS(O) - I am starting a reasearch project on the
surname ROSS or ROSSO. My grandfather was Tommy ROSS or Tony (Anthony) ROSSO.
He lived in Norfolk from the early 1900s. Thank you! D. Bible
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March 4, 1997 Ruby
CREECH, NICHOLS, POWELL - Wish to hear from anyone with
a POWELL-CREECH (var. spellings) connection. Families had long-time alliance
in Norfolk Co. Also anybody with Nichols-Creach connection and any other
Creech info. Thank you. Ruby
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February 24, 1997
Robert Griffith
HATTON - Researching the descendants of John HATTON. John was born
in 1587 in England, then came to Norfolk, VA. He married a woman named Dorothy,
had three sons (at least): Their names being Robert, Francis, and John Jr..
Robert married Elizabeth. They had a son named Robert Jr. and a daughter
named Elizabeth. Robert Jr. married Eleanor. They had a son named Robert
III, a daughter named Ann, and a son named Francis (in 1680). Francis married
Catherine. They had John, Lewis, and Edward (sons), and a daughter named
Ann. This takes the family up to about 1700 and all within Norfolk. Anybody
have any historical info on these people who were obviously a big part of
early Norfolk (if not VA in general). Thanks! Robert Griffith;
robert_griffith@usa.net; Robert_Griffith@msn.com; griffiro@sonoma.edu
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February 24, 1997 Henry
Lewis
BAMBURGER, CRANE - Looking for information about my ggg-grandfather
Joseph BAMBURGER, who was born in Norfolk in the 1820's. His daughter Caroline
BAMBURGER was born in Norfolk on Feb 17, 1842. She moved to Baltimore MD,
at an early age and married Joseph CRANE in 1865. I would appreciate any
information about the BAMBURGER family.
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February 24, 1997 Sisco
Deen
DEEN - Searching for info on Philip DEEN, married in Norfolk CO, 14
Apr 1783, who was in VA when his son Nathan was born. According to 1850 census,
Nathan was born in VA in 1764; the 1860 census says he was born in VA in
1752. Philip wife's name was Rachel, his other son was Sterling. The family
moved to NC in the early 1800's and then on to GA around 1820. Sisco Deen;
PO Box 637; Flagler Beach, FL 32136-0637; (904) 439-5649
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February 21, 1997 Richard
Remer
GRICE - I am looking for information on the GRICE family of shipwrights,
active in Portsmouth 1780-1860, where they may also have owned and operated
a shipyard. They originated in Philadelphia but branched out to Portsmouth,
then Camden and Elizabeth City in North Carolina (which Charles GRICE founded).
Research results to date have been fragmentary at best - any data on the
family/shipyard would be much appreciated. Richard Remer, 35 University Mews,
Philadelphia Pa. 19104-4756, (215) 472-3425, remer@worldlynx.net.
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February 19, 1997 Ben
Phillips
LASSITER, STALLINGS - Looking for info on my greatgrandfather
John LASSITER and his wife Christian. They had 3 sons Noah, Jack, and George
and 2 daughters Ida May and Eva (my grandmother). Eva lived in Portsmouth,
Virginia and was born 1888. She was married to Haywood STALLINGS. They had
a daughter, Annie Louise, born 1912 (my mother).I need info on LASSITER and
STALLINGS if you can help I would appreciate it. I've been to the library
but no help. I think that the LASSITERs came from Gates County, NC. Thanks
alot, Ben Phillips.
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February 14, 1997
Gerre Byrd
METCALF(E), HOGAN - Died about 1813, Norfolk, VA. He is believed
to be the same Anthony METCALF who was born abt. 1725, fought in Rev. War,
and resided Rutherford Co., NC between 1770 and 1800. He married Mary HOGAN
and had several children including sons: Danza, Isaac, William, and Warner.
Who were the parents of Anthony METCALF??
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February 8, 1997 Eleanor
Old
HERBERT, NICHOLSON, DICKSON, McCOY - Trying
to connect Caleb HERBERT b: c1745 VA d: 18 May 1796 m: Anna NICHOLSON 6 Sept
1768 to his son James HERBERT (wife Elizabeth McCOY? ) and grandson Caleb
M HERBERT b: 25 Aug 1794 VA d: 6 Feb 1873 m: 6 Oct 1831 Portsmouth VA to
Eleanor Sarah DICKSON b: 29 June 1813 Portsmouth, VA died 10 Oct 1895 Portsmouth,
VA. Thanks, Eleanor Old now in Lancaster, PA
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February 8, 1997 Mary
Bonsal
BONSAL, DAWLEY - Caleb BONSAL b 1775 m. 1813 Sarah DAWLEY.
Children: John, Caleb, Stephen, Sarah, and two other daughters. They may
have been in Norfolk as early as 1813. Who were their other two daughters?
Sarah DAWLEY was from Princess Anne, Co. DAWLEYs. Will exchange information.
Mary Bonsal, P.O. Box 1029, Mabank, Texas 75147
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February 7, 1997
Paula Anzalone
ANZALONE - I'm trying to find some information on my surname "ANZALONE".
My father left Norfolk as a boy, his given name was Tofano Thomas ANZALONE
and born in 1927 in Norfolk. I don't know my grandfather's name. I do know
that he died at an early age (I'm not sure where). My grandmother's name
was Teresa ANZALONE. If you could be of some help I would be grateful. Thank
you for your time. Paula Anzalone
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February 4, 1997 Lowrey McNeel
BURROUGHS, SHIRLEY, HUGHES - My wife is Carole Burroughs
McNeel from Norfolk, VA; her ggm was Frances SHIRLEY who was married to James
BURROUGHS and lived in the Norfolk area in the late 1800's. Their son was
Charles Evans BURROUGHS (1864-1935) who married Nancy Pearce HUGHES (1874-1944);
they also lived in Norfolk. We are researching this family, but specifically,
are requesting any info on the SHIRLEY Family who may have had dau Frances
born in 1840's in NC/ VA area. Please e-mail us at HLMCN@AOL.COM if you have
any possible connections. Thanks, Lowrey McNeel in Atlanta
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February 3, 1997 Art
Gamon
GAMMON - I am looking for information on Joshua GAMMON, who had a
son, Joshua Jr., in 1775, but left your Norfolk County in 1775 or 1776 to
go to NC. He possibly had a wife Martha, and took 11 year old Jesse GAMMON,
his nephew with him. Any information on this branch of the GAMMON family,
including other relatives and birth of Joshua, Jr., would be most appreciated.
Thanks for looking at this.
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January 29, 1997 Park
Temple
KAHN, FRIEDMAN - I am trying to track down records related
to the KAHN and FRIEDMAN families who lived in Norfolk on Church Street in
the 1890s. In particular, I am trying to find the Declaration of Intent to
become a citizen for Charles FRIEDMAN, dated in about 1894. Any help would
be greatly appreciated.
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January 29, 1997 Laura
Nevitt
NEVITT, HENDERSON, ROSS - I am looking for information
on the NEVITT family. Doddridge Henderson NEVITT was born in Norfolk, Virginia
on June 22, 1910. He was married to Janet ROSS, his parents were Doddridge
Chichester NEVITT and Rebecca Lea HENDERSON. Any information on this family
would be helpful.
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January 28, 1997 Mike Morris
MORRIS, BRAMBLE - I am searching for information on Edward
MORRIS (may be listed as Andrew J. MORRIS). He was born July 4, 1855
in Norfolk Co. VA. He went to Dorchester Co. MD, where he married Louisa
BRAMBLE in 1879. They had three children, one of which was my father, Clarence
D. MORRIS. Edward was an oysterman on the Chesapeake Bay and died June 2,
1923. I would like to verify his birth and also learn his parents names.
Thanks for any help.
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