While we no longer accepts queries, and the email addresses listed in our archived queries may no longer be valid, many of these queries contiain a wealth of information about early residents of Kent County that can provide clues and be useful in ancestor research.
L Smith Tue Oct 8 18:32:31 1996 Has anyone seen any information on a Leighton (also spelled Layton) Smith, born around 1750 in Kent or Sussex county?
Steve Seaney Mon Oct 14 07:15:28 1996 Trying to find information on an Owen Seaney or Owen Seny born in DE in the late 1750's. We have been able to find very little information about this person. He moved to NC in the 1770's. He may have been a revolutionary war soldier.
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Donald Mark Phillips Tue Oct 15 19:13:34 1996 Seeking additional info on James Caulk b. 1765-1784 d. 1829 Green County, Ky. Kids: Lydia b. after 1798, Nancy b. after 1798, John Hardin Caulk b. about 180, James b. about 1803, Deborah b. about 1808, Elaeanor b. about 1809, & : William b. about 1812.
Helen Staats Harris Tue Oct 15 20:05:38 1996 I am searching for Abraham Staats (1750-1826) who reportedly married a Anna King (1755-1810) in Del. He may have had a brother Joseph who was born in 1740 and went to Ohio. Abraham was in WV in the 1780's and about 1797 he went to Dutch Station near Staunton, Ohio. He left there because the land was too swampy. He moved to Evans WV about 1799, but did not purchase his land until about 1806. After his wife died in 1810. he married Sarah Tilghman. He had children over 40 years. and died in 1826 reportedly from an infect of a bear bit which he received much earlier. Signing on his will was a Francis King who may have been a relative of his first wife. Family names include Abraham, Isaac, Cornelius, Jacob, Elijah, John, Catherine, Ann, Susana, Hannah. I would appreciate any information on either Abraham Staats or his wife Anna King. People have been searching for about 75 years for this family. There are many in the Staats family with this name. In the family of his possible brother there is the story that they were two young brothers who ran away from home on the Hudson River. An interview with his grandson says that the family came from Delaware. I would appreciate any information anyone has!
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Johnnye Totty Wed Oct 16 14:09:32 1996 I am researching the TOTTY family and am looking for information on Thomas TOTTY who is listed in the 1830 census of New Castle County. I collect any information on TOTTY or TODDY
Peggy Hoffman Thu Oct 17 16:38:02 1996 I am looking for the parents of William FERRIS born July 17, 1821. He married Mary Jane LISTER on September 9, 1841 in Pickaway, Ohio. Any information would be helpful. Thank-you in advance for your assistance.
Harvey Grimes Sat Oct 19 06:58:01 1996 John Clendaniel, died 1801, Sussex Co. Need maiden name of wife, Rachel. Children: George, Joseph, John, Sampless, married Catherine ?? Nancy, married Jonathan Huston/Hudson; Margaret. John was probable son of William and Margaret VanKirk Clendaniel. I am also looking for any info on Milton Michener, born c1802 in DE.
Jerry Lee Sat Oct 19 14:50:19 1996 Searching for Abraham SWANGO (b. Germany 1730 d. Gallatin, KY Abt. 1784) married Aisley PYLE March 1760 Old Swedes Church, Wilmington DE. She was born Abt 1742 Delaware and died in Kentucky Aft. 1790.
Della E. Zane Mon Oct 21 17:58:36 1996 Looking for parents of Thomas Land b. 1818 (1860 Census, he was 42 yrs. old, a shoe reamer living in New Castle Co. Thomas lost his wife Mary Ann Corse in April of 1860. Their children were: Anna, b. 1843, married Joseph M. Burden, Emma E., b. 1845, Charlotte Wright, b. 1846/d. 1848, Thomas C., b. 1853 and married Anna M. Whitesall and Samuel, b. 1855. All the children were born in DE. Where did Thomas go after his wife Mary Ann died? NJ? I've come to a dead end. I'm also interested in any other LAND from Delaware.
Bill Griffin
Mon Oct 28 13:36:16 1996
GRIFFIN, Samuel, d. 1729, Little Duck Creek, New Castle Co., DE
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Linda Tue Oct 29 16:53:32 1996 I am searching for information on James and Mary Garretson. Born in Wilmington on 4 Jan 1745 and his wife's name was Mary. They had 3 children: Josiah born 16 Nov 1772, Elizabeth born 22 Jan 1774 and married Henry Friest, and Gideon born 12 Jan 1776 or 78. I know three brothers came from the Netherlands on the Gilded Beaver, but cannot make any connections further back than James. Any help would be appreciated!
Robert Cooper Moor Wed Oct 30 12:38:45 1996 MOOR, Henry. Looking for parents and and siblings and wife's surname. Son Robert MOOR married Lydia SNOW a Mayflower descendant. 'Old' Duck Creek Hundred is found on record in 1685, and is given as embracing the land lying between Duck Creek and its southwest branch, called Little Duck Creek, and extending westward to the Maryland line; but the region was not finally settled until many years later. This division left Bombay Hook Island in New Castle County. Old Duck Creek is a very crooked stream, and made a sharp turn about a mile from the Delaware Bay, and then ran thirteen miles to where it joined the Dona River and entered the Bay. Some time previous to 1740 the route to the bay from the landing was shortened by cutting a thoroughfare at the turn, and Hon. Jacob Stout, in 1820, cut the Leipsic, or Little Duck Creek through. In 1841 this thoroughfare was made a part of the northern boundary of Kent County, thus placing Bombay Hook Island in Duck Creek Hundred. History of Delaware by: Scharf P. 1091 Wherefore; the will of Henry MOOR, witnessed by Heneritta MOOR, Jacob ALLEE and Thomas CAHOON in 1751, was made in New Castle County and probated in Kent County, Delaware. In the settlement of the inventory of Henry Moor's estate in 1751 there is a payment of 17 shillings and one pence to John Snow who was the father of Lydia Snow who would marry his son Robert Moor twenty two years later on November 23, 1773. Jacob ALLEE who witnessed the will of Henry Moor, also witnessed the will of Henry's son Robert Moor. Henry Moor's will leaves two plantations, [ one in New Castle County and one in Kent County to his sons Henry II and Robert MOOR. This would indicate that both were about eighteen years of age in 1751 when Henry made his will. In 1756 after Isaac SAPP married Elizabeth MOOR, the WIDOW of Henry Moor, and made petition to Kent County Orphans Court the ledger reveals that Abraham Moor paid six pounds sterling, and Mary Moor paid two pounds sterling to Henry Moor's estate. Of course, this Abraham Moor is not the same Abraham Moor that married the two Hopkins sisters [Susanna and Nancy] fifty years later. There are individuals listed on this document that married into the KILLEN family which was the family of the mother of the Hopkins sisters! John DRAUGHTON who was the executor of Henry Moor's will had a daughter named Margaret. Margaret DRAUGHTON [Drayton] was married to James Snow and they would had a daughter named Rebecca Snow. Rebecca Snow would marry Henry's brother' John's son John Moor, Jr., after Rebecca's first husband Abel REES died. Abel REES was the sister of Jeremiah Rees who was paid twelve shillings seven and one half pence by Henry Moor's widow when Isaac SAPP, Elizabeth Moor's new husband made their petition to Orphans Court. It is interesting to note that Henry Moor named three sons Henry, Robert and John and four unnamed daughters, and had two plantations, one in Kent County and one in New Castle County, because of the location of Duck Creek and Bombay Hook. Bombay Hook is one of Delaware's early landmarks. Today [1996] the Moor burial ground is maintained in the middle of a cornfield, on the grounds of the MOOR family Colonial Plantation near the Bombay Hook Wild Life refuge.
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Iris Grimmett Tue Oct 29 15:40:30 1996 Joshua MORGAN was applying for land in 1702, Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co. DE. He m Elizabeth BRADBURY, probable daughter of Roger BRADBURY who came on the ship & "Submission"; to PA in 1682. Will was proved in 1727 N.W. Hundred, Kent Co. DE. Mentions two sons, Joseph and Evan Bradbury MORGAN. Evan B m Elizabeth MANLOVE, daughter of Richard MANLOVE. Am interested in any descendants. Thank you.
Robert E. GibsonI am looking for any information on Leven Gibson and his brother John. Leven left for Virginia in 1787, his brother John stayed in Kent Co. and died in 1802 in Kent Co.
Billie Groening Fri Nov 1 19:36:47 1996 Billie Groening- Searching for the family of KIDD. There were 3 brothers who arrived from Middlesex Co. England about 1727. States involved were Vermont, Delaware, Pa. Later descendants went to York and Chester Counties in S.C. Our branch of John Kidd scattered to GA. AL. AR. & ; TX. Other lines involved were Tillman, Black, Clark, Strait. Any information would be appreciated. Andrew
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John Kieffer Tue Nov 5 12:12:04 1996 Haddock WARREN. Born Apr 17, 1765 in Delaware. Died Mar 17, 1830 in Belmont Co., Ohio. Fought in Revolutionary War. He married Nancy Ann HAWLEY, 1789 in Delaware. Born May 7, 1768 in Delaware. Died Dec 10, 1833 in Belmont Co., Ohio. They had the following children: Daniel William WARREN, Sarah WARREN, Catherine WARREN, John WARREN, Caleb WARREN, Polly Mary WARREN, James WARREN, William WARREN Daniel William WARREN. Born 1790 in Kent Co., Delaware. Died Jun 1, 1864 in Belmont Co., Ohio. Buried in Belmont Co., Ohio. Fought in War of 1812. He married Sarah HARDESTY, daughter of Obadiah HARDESTY & ; Mary Polly PARIS, Dec 21, 1815 in Belmont Co., Ohio. Born Jan 2, 1796 in Glecoe., Belmont Co., (Richl. Twp.), Ohio. Died Nov 20, 1874 in Mead Twp., Belmont Co., Ohio. Buried in Belmont Co., Ohio.
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Michael Doyle Thu Nov 7 12:07:48 1996 Searching for the birthplace and parents of George DOYLE, born 4-1-1790 in Delaware, very possibly in New Castle County.
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Jean Adams Sun Nov 10
10:45:23 1996
I am looking for information on a Edward or George Messick .He was my
grandfather! He may have died in the 1920`s. He was blind and received a
government check. He also may have served in the civil war. From what i can
tell he was married twice. I am especially interested in any information
on my grandfather being of native Indian background.......... PLEASE.....
help me with any information on him. Especially the indian part. NOTE!!!
He may have been married to a Mary or Mammie Hignutt in his second marriage....
of sussex county Delaware, and or Federalsburg Md. Thank You for your time!!!!
JEAN ADAMS
jim downs Thu
Nov 14 16:54:55 1996
DOWNS: Searching for any information on this line before 1816. Benjamin DOWNS
died in Sussex Co. in 1816. He was married to Nancy Owens, probably married
again. His father was William: had sons Benjamin, Nehiamiah, Levin and Heziakiah,
may have had son Henry. William Died in 1770. William had land warrant dated
1744 and had settled on a tract of land he called & "Mary's Choice";.
Have additional information to share.
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Jackie L Truitt
Fri Nov 15 23:12:01 1996
I am just beginning my husband's family tree with the surname TRUITT. I have
very little to go on because he has been alienated from this side of the
family since 1955. His name is Norman Russell TRUITT, Jr. and he was born
in Milton, DE in 1949. We have heard that his father Norman, Sr. just died
in 1996. I hope that this first step on the net along with the kindness of
some caring soul will help me to build the first block of the NORMAN TRUITT
Family Tree. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me. Jackie.
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Bill Emerson Fri
Nov 15 08:15:18 1996
I would like any information on James D. McNatt (born 1826 or 27) in Delaware.
He married Anna Wretta (Unknown if middle or last name). He died on April
13th, 1906. She died on Oct 18th, 1897. I am descended from one of their
daughters Sallie Catherine McNatt (born July 21st, 1853, died Oct 12th, 1912).
They are all buried in lot 88 in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Smyrna, Delaware.
This lot has 12 graves, 5 people are known, 2 people are unknown and 5 graves
are empty.
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Tonja S. Clark Fri Nov 22 08:24:11 1996 I am looking for information regarding the VAN DYKE family in New Castle, Delaware. NICHOLAS VAN DYKE was the 7th colonial governor of Delaware and was a signer of the Articles of Confederation. Am trying to determine whether my 3rd great grandfather, William, descends from Nicholas' direct line (Wm's father was named Nicholas and married to Lydia Oakley (Okie, Oakie). Nicholas died when William was a boy and Lydia remarried a man by the name of Hopkins. Recent information hints that perhaps William was descended from a relative of Gov. Nicholas and is not actually direct-line descendent. Would like to verify this information as to it's true/false nature. William eventually moved to Utah with his mother and step-father, founded Lehi, Utah and married Charlotte Hallotte Pixton, daughter of Robert Pixton and Elizabeth Cooper Pixton. Any info would be helpful on the descendants of Governor Nicholas Van Dyke. Thanks.
Catherine Hastings Fri Nov 22 11:30:40 1996 Researching the family of the Rev. S. Smith Sturges (1811-1877) of Centreville. Wife Deneria (or Denerza) M. Sturges (1816-1899), daughters Luella Mary (1848-1903) and Bella F. (1854-1905).
Luann Lawton Sun Nov 24 12:48:07 1996 STOUT- specifically would like to identify parents of Peter "the Quake" Stout b. 14 Apr 1715 New Castle, DE. Married Margaret Cyfert (or variant) 1739 York, OH. One of my sources say his parents were John and Sarah (--) Stout, but two others say Samuel and (?) Stout. Which one is correct? Anyone know? I also research LAWTON, NEAL, GRIFFIN, MULLINS, SHERMAN, GALEY, ...
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Bob LittleSun Dec 8 08:00:20 1996 HOLLIS, searching for information on the HOLLIS family. My great grandfather was GEORGE KNIGHT HOLLIS born 1878 in Wyoming, De. I found his family on the 1880 Delaware census, J.M.HOLLIS age 31 living in Kent Co. Camden, wife Rachael age 29, children George K. age 2, and Caddie M. age 1 . George married Florence Emily Eisenbrey who was born in Harrington, De. on 10-16-1880. George died on 11-30-1913 in Philadelphia, Pa. Any info on the HOLLIS family before 1880 , and on Caddie M would be greatly appreciated. Bob Little 7423 S. Cleveland Massillon rd Clinton,Oh 44216 E-mail Troubleoh@aol.com.
Carl EskridgeSun Dec 8 08:00:20 1996 Am researching the Surnames Eskridge and Moyle both were New Castle residents in the first half of 20th Century
Barbara Rooney Sat Dec 21 01:45:11 1996 I am searching for information on the following ancestors. WARRINGTON, Capt. Lewis Warrington who was the captain of the ship Peacock, sister ship to the Constitution during the War of 1812. John Warrington and Lydia Bingham, their son William Henry Warrington. DRAPER, Edward and Hannah ?, their son Thomas Draper. Thomas married Martha Johnson (her parents were Josiah JOHNSON and Lettisa MILLER. Thomas DRAPER and wife Martha Johnson both born 1780's, have a daughter... Martha Ann Draper Martha Ann marries the son of John WARRINGTON. William Henry and Martha WARRINGTON have a son Thomas Draper WARRINGTON born 1869. FLOUNDERS, John and Catharine Blake, have son Kennerd Blake Flounders. Kennerd marries Elizabeth Maguire from Ireland, she dies after having 7 or 8 children about 1887. My grandmother Elizabeth Edna Flounders was their child. Elizabeth Edna Flounders marries Thomas Draper Warrington 1925. I have other names from the Draper Bible... but would appreciate any information on any of the above ancestors. Originally it is said that their were 3 or 4 WARRINGTON brothers who came over from England (?)before the Rev. War Thank you,
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Cardin Corbit Sun Dec 22 04:35:44 1996 I am looking for any info or leads to the descendants of Daniel Corbit who emigrated from Scotland in the late 1600's. Married to Elizabeth Noodt, had a son Daniel who married Mary Brinton in Birmingham Meeting which I believe to be present day Chester Co. PA Other descendants that I am aware of two of the Corbit daughters married Governors of Delaware one of them Being Gov. Clarke.
Frank Brunner Sun Dec 22 21:37:34 1996 Seeking Descendants of Harry T. Luff b. 12 Apr. 1861 in Blackbird, DE and Married to Dora Kelly of Magnolia, DE in Smyrna on 18 July 1886 who might still live in DE. Harry is buried at Barratts Chapel and Dora is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Milford. Her stone is inscribed Dora Callaway because she remarried after Harry passed away. Her second marriage was to Zadoc J. B. Callaway who operated the Callaway Mill for about 50 years at the corner of N.E. Front Street and North East Street in Milford. It was torn down in May 1951. My Mother was Blanche Jeannette Luff and an offspring of Harry Temple Luff and Dora Kelly. I am particularly interested to determine where the Luffs lived at the time circa 1893. The only census records I can locate show this Luff Family in Mill Creek Hundred around 1910 but my Mother used to say that she was born in Federlasburg, MD. I have several photos of my Mother taken at Mordington Mill at Colley's Pond. She used to say she was raised there.
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Dan Slaughter After tracing the Slaughter Lineage back 4 generations, I haven't been able to get solid information on James Slaughter and Frances Foster Slaughter of Jones Neck, Kent County, De. , other than their marriage of 1801. There son James Foster Slaughter born 17 Feb 1817 is the last good information.
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Trudy Ward Johnson Wed Jan 1 14:41:11 1997 Am looking for information on a John Ward who was a soldier in the War of Revolution. He started out as a British soldier, but later fought for the Americans. He was give bounty land for his service. He had a son name William, and William had a son name Phillip who was born in 1817 near Whiteleyburg, Maryland but in Delaware. William and Phillip came to Indiana. But would like to find out information on William and his father John Ward. William married a girl name Nancy Price, her father was also name John. I know this is not much information, but its all I have at this time. Can some one help me? Thank you Trudy Ward Johnson.
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Andrew R. Siegel Fri Jan 3 19:48:24 1997 I'm looking for info on the Voshell line. Perlie Edward Voshell was born 3/24/1898 in Hazletville and Married Florance Alma Seman (born 1/17/05. I'm looking for info on Voshells going back. Supposedly, Perlie's father's name was Joseph, but we're not sure if that's correct, and if it is, that's all we know about him. There's supposedly a link to the Black Foot Indians on this line, and that's what we're trying to track down. I GREATLY appreciate any help you can provide!
Robert S. Lingo Sat Jan 4 10:44:53 1997 Am researching the descendants of Samuel Lingo, 1745-1807 and his wife Comfort Stuart. He lived in Indian River Hundred, Sussex County. I have posted a Descendants Outline on my Home page at: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/l/i/n/Robert-S-Lingo/ Would be interesting in corresponding with anyone familiar with this family and/or receiving additions or corrections to the Descendants Outline.
Christine Talbot Sat Jan 4 12:23:14 1997 Looking for info on David BATTON WAY, b. 1821 New Castle DE. Married Mary BROOKS b. 1829 New Castle. David was listed as a Carpenter and living with his new wife and in-laws (Josiah BROOKS and Maria LONG BROOKS) in the 1850 census. He is listed again in the same census (taken 2 months later however) living with a David W. GEMMELL and family. David and Mary moved to Salt Lake City in 1861, then settled in Andrew Co. MO. by 1867. Their Children include: David GAMMELL, Josiah BROOKS, John BROOKS, William LEWIS, Fannie Jane, Annie Mary, Sara Mira, Ella, Evelena STANTON. Also need info on Parents of James C. BROOKS and wife Rachel HAYS. Both born ca 1780 and lived in New Castle.
Douglas L. Foster Sat Jan 4 16:07:41 1997 CURRY/McDONALD: Any information relative to Archibald CURRY and his wife Sarah McDonald who resided in Kent County, DE in the late 1700s. Sarah's parents, James and Mary McDONALD also resided there. James died there in 1762 with heirs, children: Sarah CURRY, Alexander McDonald, and Mary FLEMING, wife, Mary McDONALD.
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Helen Baldwen Sat Jan 4 17:43:42 1997 Ides, Rockwells, Spencer I am descended from John and Lydia Margaret Rockwell Ide. John was born in Pennsylvania according to their daughter, Elize Mary Ide Harding's death certificate. John and Lydia were married in probably Rock City, Dutchessor, Alleghany County, New York in 1847. John is buried in the Orango Cemetery in Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri ; cemetery records state, John was born on May 3, 1815 and died January 21, 1888, and is in grave site #2, in #3 is Elija E. Ide, born July 17, 1822 who died January 2, 1890, but does not indicate if this is a younger brother or cousin or nephew?? Lydia Margaret Rockwell's parents were Abel Rockwell, and Lucretia Spencer of Connecticut, most probably Litchfield. I find a pre- colonial census type listings of Abel and Lucretia Spencer Rockwell in Murderkill Hundred , Delaware. John Ide and a Nathan were in Lucerne, Pa. As were my Harding family during Revolutionary War times. Then the children's birthplace list of Lydia and John Ide, show they went to Peru, LaSalle Co. and Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois and then one listing for Tecumsa, Johnson county, but I do not know what state. They were in Missouri where my great great grandfather John Ide died and is buried and then Lydia went to live with her youngest daughter Elize Mary Harding, in Hendley, Furnas County, Nebraska. On March 23, 1900 the Ide's; Lydia Margaret born September 1831 her daughter Ella Betsey Ide Buckley and her husband John Creth Buckley, both were deaf, he was mute also at birth and three of their children and John's brother Samuel joined her son-in-law and daughter William Harvey and Elize Mary Ide Harding, seven of their children, the youngest Milo Lundy born January 7, 1900 in Beaver City and Will's parents Stuckley Winslow and Elizabeth Ellen Williams, Crow, Harding with a wagon train of some 40 families, who came out of Beaver City, the county seat of Furnas, Nebraska , that Spring morning toward Colorado and jobs on the Dam or Railroad in Montrose/Olathe, Colorado. Lydia and Ellen were both 71 years of age. The work was gone when they arrived and they went by May 26, 1902 to the North Fork Valley of the Colorado River, to a place called Juanita, now know as Bowie in Delta County. Lydia died of "Antic Insufficiency," in Bowie August 18, 1905. Milo died October 23, 1902 of Typhoid fever there in Bowie. Three more children were born to Will and Liza Harding. Liza was a diabetic and died November 15, 1933, in Paonia, Delta County. The family had homesteaded on Minnesota Creek, the counties of Gunnison and Delta adjoin in the middle at the old home place, where Dallas Harding and his family live still. My grandmother, Estella Ella Harding Emmons (eldest daughter and first born of Will and Liza) said there were four (4) John Ide's and a Nathan behind her grandfather and the family came from England. There are two family members age 90 and 93, and five in their 80's. My oldest Uncle is 88 and remembers visiting the Ide's in Nebraska. He said "Johnny" Ide disappeared. Johnny was John M. Ide born June 19, 1862 in Tonica, LaSalle County, Illinois. When his eldest brother Nathan two sons and their families were killed, it was said the Ide's were now gone and no more remained. But no one knows what happened to Johnny (John M.) or the other female siblings and their families. None of this was ever written down too much, just passed from one long lived generation to the next. I am interested in any information on the Ides, Rockwell's and Spencers. I lived in London for five years and have visited Idesleigh, near Beaufort in Devon. I do have some Ide pictures 1850-1860, not many but some. Any help in finding the ancestors or contemporary families would be appreciated. Thanks and Happy New Year! My snail mail address is Helen Baldwin, P.O. Box 1546, Paonia, Colorado 81428.
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Bob Johnson
Sat Jan 4 18:48:18 1997 Seeking info on these Kent Co. families: Hardesty,
Ricketts, Cahoon, Thawley.
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Bob Selfinger Sun Jan
26 22:50:54 1997 My Robinson forefathers lived in southeastern PA and in
parts of MD and DE that are near southeastern PA (For example, New Castle
and Kent counties in DE and Cecil county in MD) My great great grandfather
was Ezra S. Robinson, born in 1868. Ezra's father was David H. Robinson,
born in 1848. I suspect that David's father was John Robinson, born about
1820. Although these people were probably all born in Maryland, both Ezra
and David spent much time in Delaware and Ezra ended up settling in Pennsylvania.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Ezra S. Robinson appears two times in the state
of Delaware. Ezera S. Born Aug 1868 in Delaware Wife Martha D. Born Jul 1875
in West Virginia Dau Catherine Born Sep 1899 in Delaware La. Goalt, Frank
Born Mar 1885 in Delaware Ezra S. Born Aug 1848 in Maryland Wife Martha D.
Born Jul 1875 in West Virginia Dau Katherine L. Born Sep 1899 in Delaware
Bo. Golt, Frank Born May 1885 in Delaware In the 1900 U.S. census, David
H. Robinson was listed as a head of household in New Castle County, Delaware.
David H. Born Jun 1848 in Maryland Wife Emma F. Born Jul 1852 in Delaware
Son William H. Born Jul 1879 in Delaware Son Eugene Born Feb 1882 in Delaware
Son Charles Born Feb 1883 in Delaware Son Harmonson Born Feb 1887 in Delaware
Son Benjamin H. Born Nov 1888 in Maryland Son Clarence Born Apr 1892 in Delaware
In the 1880 U.S. census, David H. Robinson was listed as a head of household
in Kent County, Delaware. David H. Age 34 Born in Maryland Wife Emma Age
29 Born in Delaware Son Ezra Age 12 Born in Maryland Son John Age 10 Born
in Delaware Son David Age 8 Born in Maryland Dau Mary Eliza Age 7 Born in
Delaware Dau Louisa Age 6 Born in Delaware Dau Emma Age 4 Born in Delaware
Son William Age 2 Born in Delaware Son Eugene Age 3 mo. Born in Delaware
I do not know for sure who the father of David H. Robinson was, but I have
some reason to believe that the family was in the same general area for a
long time. I have done some checking for Robinson families in that area having
sons named David at the right age. I have found two such cases. I suspect
that the first one listed below is the one, but I have not proven it. In
the 1850 U.S. census, John Robinson was listed as a head of household in
Cecil County, Maryland. John age 30 male born in Maryland Louisa age 24 female
born in Maryland William age 8 male born in Maryland James age 7 male born
in Maryland John age 5 male born in Maryland David age 2 male born in Maryland
In the 1860 U.S. census, Henry Robinson was listed as a head of household
in Sussex County, Delaware. Henry age 37 male born in Delaware Sarah age
36 female born in Delaware John L. age 14 male born in Delaware David H.
age 12 male born in Delaware James H. age 8 male born in Delaware Felix B.?
age 7 male born in Delaware Cornelius M.? age 6 male born in Delaware Mary
E. age 5 female born in Delaware Sarah A. age 4 female born in Delaware Lydia
C.? age 2 female born in Delaware A--ada? age 64 female born in ? boarder
I have photos of David H. Robinson and many of the Robinsons who are listed
in the census data above. I have many stories. These Robinsons believed that
they were descended from the British General Robinson who fought in the
Revolutionary War and then settled here after the war. I have verified that
there was, in fact, a General Robinson fighting on the British side during
the Revolutionary War. He did not figure prominently into the action, and
is only mentioned in the more detailed accounts of the war. He was in Boston
during the earliest days of the revolution and he retreated by sea during
a patriot uprising. My Robinson forefathers also believed that they were
descended from a Robinson who built a historical house which is still standing.
My grandfather, William Neeld, grandson of Ezra Robinson, found and visited
this house. It is on Philadelphia Pike in Delaware, near the Pennsylvania
border. It is owned by a park service. It can be visited by appointment.
This house was visited by George Washington and by other famous colonial
patriots. It was built in 1723 by a Thomas Robinson. This seems to contradict
the possibility of my Robinsons being descended from General Robinson who
presumably settled here after the war. There are, of course, possible scenarios
which would account for the apparent contradiction. If you know anything
about my Robinsons, General Robinson, or the historical Robinson house, please
contact me. I have been reading things put into cyberspace by Robinson
researchers, and I have not yet seen anything about the general or the house.
This seems a little odd. I did expect that these two things would be milestones
which many Robinsons would be connecting themselves to and writing about.
My family will be interested in hearing the details about the general and
the house, even if it turns out that they are not really connected to us.
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selfinger@ee.net 8300 E. Main St. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-4705 (614) 868-5243
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Alexis Kinney Carrington
Tue Jan 28 06:47:55 1997 I am researching the families that settled the Pilotown
section of Concord, and the town of Seaford. DREDDEN: The progenitor as far
as we can tell is Moses DREDDIN, who first appears in 1810. It seems that
Moses may have had at least two sons, Stephen whom we can follow into the
20th Century, and William who disappears after 1830. As the family story
goes, William may have died and Stephen raised not only his own, but his
brother's children as well. We have yet to determine exactly which of the
children belonged to which father. MATTHEWS: James MATTHEWS born 1824 had
at least two brothers, Talbert and John. Various members of the family may
have used other surnames. John may have used GREEN and James' son Charles
who was born a slave to an owner by the name of Bayard MOORE was christened
Charles KINNEY as an infant. He used KINNEY while serving in the Civil War,
upon hi discharge, he settled in Dover and eventually relocated to Mercer
County, NJ, where he returned to using KINNEY. VINCENT: Charles (MATTHEWS)
Kinney married Nancy Jane VINCENT of Dover, Kent Co. in December of 1866
in Laurel, Sussex Co. This is the first appearance of Nancy Jane. CONNOR:
John CONNOR appears to be the father of Jane and Clarisa CONNOR. Clarisa
CONNOR is the mother of Charles (MATTHEWS) KINNEY, and appears on the 1860
Schedules as a fugitive from the stte. LAWS: Mary Ann (Unknown)born 1828.
She married Alexander Laws in 1851 and had one daughter Lina LAWS born 1854.
Mary Ann LAWS was an extremely successful midwife, serving both black and
white residents of DE, MD, NJ and PA. I am also researching collateral branches
with the surnames COVERDALE, STEWART, CANNON, HUGHES & NEAL.
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Nancy Lohbrunner Mon Jan 27 20:00:01 1997 BOWMAN, James Robert was born Jun 1778 in Delaware, county unknown, he died 1866 in Crawford Co., IL. He married Ann Graves. Only known child, David BOWMAN b 1814 in PA. Any information appreciated.
Tacie B. Smith Fri Jan 31 00:27:12 1997 Joseph Jackson d in Kent Co., DE In June 1789. He m 2. Elizabeth (?) Virdin, widow of Daniel Virdin.Was her maiden name Brown? Who were the parents of Joseph and Elizabeth?. Who was the first wife of Joseph? Joseph and Elizabeth had Noah, Elizabeth and Ann (Nancy) m Gove Saulsbury (mine). They lived Murderkill Hundred.
Jack Lord Tue Feb 4 10:30:24 1997 Looking for Information on Thomas Lord living in Delaware around 1850's . His wife was sarah Hurd. Children were William, James,Thomas,Howard, Frank, and Cora. Some of the children lived in Delaware and some moved to Maryland
Tacie B. Smith Wed
Feb 5 23:21:21 1997 Joseph JACKSON d June 1789 in Kent Co., DE. He m 2. Elizabeth
(?) Virdin, widow of Daniel Virdin. Was her maiden name BROWN? Who were the
parents of Joseph and who was his first wife? Children of Joseph and Elizabeth
were Noah, Elizabeth (b 1780) who m Gove SAULSBURY of Kent Co.
Tacie B. Smith
Wed Feb 5 23:27:03 1997 OOPS! Mistake in query. Should have read that children
of Joseph and Elizabeth were Noah, Elizabeth and Ann(b 1780) who m Gove Saulsbury
of Kent Co.
Robert Vance Woods Fri Feb 7 18:03:29 1997 John VANDEVEER(VAN DER VEER) was b.abt 1750 in Kent County. He migrated to Rowan Co.NC where he married Amelia SPEER. Later they migrated to Orange Co.IN where he died in abt. 1835. This family was in New Amsterdam in the 1660's. The SPEER family are also of Dutch descent.Would like to know the parents of John VANDEVEER. Thanks. NEXT SPEER QUERY
Jack Lord Sun Feb
9 14:50:16 1997
Thomas Lord Family. Lived in Kent county around 1850's to around 1860's.
Married to Sarah Hurd. Had 6 children. William, James, Thomas, Howard, Frank
and Cora (Roe). William moved to Denton Md and was a farmer. James lived
in Greensboro, Md. Thomas lived in Harrington, De. Howard moved to Quakerstown,
Pa. Frank lived in Milford, Del. Cora (Roe) lived in Dover. Looking for any
information on this family.
Nancy Harpe Tue Feb 11 21:08:04 1997 I am willing to exchange any and all information that I have on The HARP family, first found in the New Castle and Wilm. DE area in the mid 1700's. I have several parts of many HARP trees. Would love to connect them somehow.
Nancy Harpe Tue Feb 11 21:08:04 1997 I am willing to exchange any and all information that I have on The HARP family, first found in the New Castle and Wilm. DE area in the mid 1700's. I have several parts of many HARP trees. Would love to connect them somehow.
Carol Johnson Fri Feb
14 14:10:24 1997 Looking for all information on Joseph Shetzler or Maurice
Shetzle.
Louie Cain Fri Feb 14 22:53:17 1997 John Wright's estate was settled in favor of his widow, Elizabeth (Morgan) in 1805. Evan Morgan was listed in the bond that was issued. In 1806 Elizabeth married John Cain, moved to Indiana by 1827. Looking for any connection with the Wright or Cain family lines, also for Elizabeth's father Thomas Morgan who was married to Elishua Finsthwaite. Any information helpful. Thanks
Helen Walts Sun Feb 16 11:44:02 1997 I am looking for any descendants of William Van Burkleo who was born in DE and married Marie Hyrons there about 1760. They left there and went to the MO Territory where he died about 1810. Will look forward to hearing from you.
Cynthia Witting Sun Feb
16 17:53:38 1997 Searching for information on John Clayton born abt 1680's.
Who were his children? Would like to know if there was a son named Daniel
Clayton born 1700-05. John living in Kent County. Did any of his children
or descendants move to MD or VA?
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W. Keith Fisher
Tue Feb 25 17:53:37 1997 I wish to find researchers of the JESTER surname.
My grgrgr grandfather Levi Jester ( b c 1760 ) and his son Stanford Jester(
b c1780) are natives of Kent Co.
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Bob Andrews Sat Mar 1 19:39:46 1997 COHEE - I am looking for any information on the Cohee family from 1700- 1870. I have a considerable amount of data and I am trying to put families together. Thanks, bob
Ann Bailey Mon Mar 3 08:54:13
1997 I am looking for land records or information on Samuel Davis who moved
from Snow Hill, Maryland about 1698 to Lewes, Delaware. He began developing
business interest in Lewes as early as 1692. I would like to know how to
get proof of this. Samuel Davis served as a "supply" minister for the
Presbyterian Church, he was a doctor and businessman. He returned to Snow
Hill by 1718 where he was recalled as minister of the Snow Hill Presbyterian
Church until his death in 1725. I am looking for information on his life
in Lewes, Delaware.
Patricia Hensinger Tue
Mar 4 06:18:12 1997 SNOW,SILAS (1738-1793) from Duck Creek, Kent Co., DE
married Elizabeth (Paxson?). Children were: John, James, Mary, Phebe, George,
Silas, Jr., & Joseph. Would appreciate information regarding this family,
especially parents/dates, etc on wife Elizabeth.
Patricia Hensinger Tue
Mar 4 06:26:00 1997 SNOW, ELISHA (b.1686 Eastham, MA s/o John & Mary
Smalley Snow, d.1752 Duck Creek. Kent Co., DE). He was married twice and
had 7 children: Elisha Jr., James, Joshua, Jesse, Silas, John & Phebe.
His wives were Elizabeth Bedwell and Elizabeth Redman/Redmond/Raymond. Does
anyone have any information on these two Elizabeths??
Patricia
Hensinger Tue Mar 4 06:30:50 1997 BEDWELL, ELIZABETH (no dates) m. Elisha
Snow (1686-1752) Duck Creek, Kent Co., De. Would appreciate information on
Elizabeth's family. Any Bedwell/Snow connections?
Patricia Hensinger Tue
Mar 4 06:39:35 1997 PAXSON, ELIZABETH (no dates)is mentioned as wife of SILAS
SNOW, SR.(1738- 1793) of Duck Creek, Kent Co., DE. Interested in connecting
Elizabeth to the Paxson family.
Rick Sowinski Sat Mar 8 15:48:00 1997 I am looking for an online source for a map showing the locations of all of the various hundreds in Delaware. I am from Ohio and have several lines that I am working on in Delaware, however, every time I find something in the 1790 census, it lists the name of the hundred and I don't know where these are. I have found a list of the hundreds, but this does very little to show me where their borders are located. I would appreciate any help in this matter. Thank you! Rick Sowinski (rsowin@juno.com)
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Holly Robinson
Thu Mar 13 11:45:25 1997 I am trying to find the parents or other family
members of Annie/Anna CALLAWAY, born Mar 1855. She was married to James TULL,
born Apr 1855, and they had at least one child George Frederick, born 1876+/-.
Any marriage information or birth information on George or any other children
would be appreciated.
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Michael VanBaaren
Sat Mar 22 20:47:38 1997 March 22, 1997. SMITH: I am seeking anyone researching
SMITH who has run across the names Abraham, Constantine, Edward, Isaac. My
ancestor, Abraham SMITH (poss. from Cumberland Co., NJ) had a son, Edward,
b 1780 in Delaware. His other children included Abraham, Isaac, Barbara,
Catherine, Priscilla and Ruhamah SMITH. The family moved from Delaware to
Hamilton Co., OH, c1800-10. Edward moved from OH to Tippecanoe Co., IN, c1830
and had sons, John Jefferson and poss. Layton W. SMITH, and a dau. Hannah
SMITH. I would sure like to hear from any SMITH researchers out there who
may have come across these names. My name is Michael VanBaaren and my e-mail
address is QTLA71A@prodigy.com. Thanks!!
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Christy Petrich Wed
Mar 26 12:30:38 1997 Would like any information about Thomas Pollet born
Maryland or Delaware. Wife Elizabeth Kemp born Delaware. They are on 1830
census in Murderkill Hundred. Several Kemp families nearby are probably related,
how? Thomas had a 1st wife also and I have no information on her. There were
children from each marriage. Any and all help much appreciated. Thank You!!
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Greg Tharp
I am a descendant of Thomas Tharp (1640-1686), William Tharp (1682-1748),
John Tharp (1711-1765), William Tharp (1740-1812, James Tharp (1774-1829),
Reuben Tharp (1813-1884). I'm looking for information from anyone interested
in Tharps, or others mentioned in my list of surnames, from the Delaware,
Eastern Shore Maryland lineage who might have some further genealogical data.
I have put together a gedcom file of this information as well as other
information that might be of interest. Most of the individuals in my files
are from Milford, Harrington, Farmington and other areas of Kent county Delaware.
You can reach me direct at BURT989168@AOL.COM.
Surnames:
THARP ANDERSON LUFF FLEMING CLARK BEAVINS DEWAELE HUNN JORDAN KITCHEN MCKNITT
REDDEN WATSON
Arthur Allee 97-12-22
01:58:44 EST Need information on Sarah DENNY who married Abraham ALLEE Jr.
in Kent Co., Delaware circa 1750. They were the parents of Isaac ALLEE, who
was born in 1755 in Bombay Hook, Delaware. Isaac married Keziah PONDER. Isaac
died in 1825. Dr. W. Arthur Allee e-mail: badger@hal-pc.org
Pat Rogers Hall97-12-23
19:30:13 EST Researching Samuel Meredith b. 25 Dec 1756/61 Kent Co., DE married
Mary Breadley/Bradley 12 Mar 1789 Kent Co. Samuel Served in the American
Revolution and drew a pension. Moved to Franklin Co., Indiana sometime after
1800. Father of Samuel is said to be Joseph and grandfather Luff Meredith.
Will answer all replies...Pat Rogers Hall VGNV18A@prodigy.com
Geoff Robinson 97-12-26
20:30:05 EST. BALDWIN, CLEVES: Seeking ancestry of Charles BALDWIN, b. 30
Jun 1839, Smyrna, Kent Co.; d. 22 Jan 1911, Accokeek, MD; m 11 May 1867 Levenia
CLEAVES at Port Royal, VA. Won Medal of Honor in Civil War. Destroyer named
for him in WWII. Any help appreciated. Geoff Robinson geofrob@sover.net
Suzette Thompson
97-12-19 01:15:25 EST, How are you doing queries? I have a Frederick Ted
Walker born June 1822 in Kent co., Del. and md. to Eveline Starkey in Ohio.
I am looking for parents and siblings. Suzette Thompson My snail-mail address:
Suzette Thompson 2025 S. Little Valley Rd. Wallsburg, Utah 84082 In case
someone is browsing a library computer and has no email. Thank you muchly.
Suzette
Jeff & Linda
Leathley 97-11-30 23:39:21 EST
Swaggerty/Gentry/Secrest/Godwin/Cunningham/AtteberryHi, I am looking for
my Great - grandfather. He was born in DE according to a 1900 Census in Greene
Co., IN His name is William F. Godwin, however the F. may or may not be right.
He was b. 12-1833. Below is all the info I know about him. Anything you may
be able to tell me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Linda
Godwin-Leathley
Jeff & Linda Leathley wrote:
Update to the above info: Margaret (SWAGGERTY) GENTRY married Elija SECREST
age 24, (son of Jacob) 11-3-1885 in Sullivan Co., IN. Also Margaret SECREST
married William GODWIN 4-16-1889 in Sullivan Co., IN. Any and all info on
these people and the below will be greatly appreciated
I am trying to find information on my Great Grandparents. Margurite aka Margaret
SWAGGERTY and William F. (may not be correct initial) GODWIN. What I do have
came from a 1900 Census in Greene Co., IN, Wright Twp.
William was born 12-1833 in DE. He may have been married twice before he
married Margurite. And he may have had children, in fact I'm sure he must
have as he was 66 and she was 37 in 1900! A 1900 IN Census lists his middle
initial as F. I don't know for a fact that is or isn't correct.
Margurite aka Margaret (the Census shows Margaret) was born 5-1863 in IN.
I think her maiden name was SWAGGERTY. She married a Mr. GENTRY and they
had Emma F b. 3-1882 and John b. 3-1884 both in IN.
Then Margurite aka Margaret married Elija SECREST 11-3-1885 in Sullivan Co.,
IN and they had Franklin A. b. 7-1886 in IN.
Then she married my Great Grandfather William F. GODWIN 4-16-1889 in Sullivan
Co., IN and they had: Carrie E. GODWIN b. 3-1890 in Jasonville, IN. Carrie
had long red hair at the age of 21 and was a stage actress, she was married
and she died in a house fire that burned her home with her in it. Maud S.
GODWIN b. 2-1892 in Jasonville, IN. she died at abt age 22 of Diphtheria,
in IN. William Thompson GODWIN b. 9-1895 in Jasonville, IN he is my Grandfather,
he later married Ahletha ATTEBERRY aka Lela Atterberry in 1915, and moved
to Caddo, OK. and Marietta GODWIN b. 3-1897 in Jasonville and in 1915 she
married Richard Bledsoe. Margurite aka Margaret ran a Boarding House in
Jasonville, IN and she died in 1915.
After her death William F. married Widow CUNNINGHAM who had children by a
previous marriage. It is said that William F. owned houses and property in
Jasonville, IN. Also an Uncle of mine, my fathers brother says all the ones
that died are buried in Jasonville. I do not know that for a fact. ANY and
ALL information would be appreciated. I am looking for information on all
the families of William & Margurite aka Margaret. The Gentry's, Secrest's
AND Godwin's and any other family they may have had. Thank you very much.
Linda Godwin Leathley
DenDanP 97-12-05 20:53:14
EST Can any one help with information on a Thomas PRICE and his wife Mary
both born around 1818. In the 1850 census they are living in the Dover Hundred
with three son's William 8, John 4, and Nathan 1 month Thanks for the help.
BRO ROBERT P CARVER
MGC 97-12-14 20:13:31 EST I am seeking information on Alexander Winford
who lived and died in Kent Co., his will dated/probated in 1790. Is there
a marriage record for him to a Margaret (surname unknown).
It is my theory that at his death, his children scattered, some moving to
North Carolina, where some of them ultimately moved on to Tennessee. My ancestor
is Benjamin Winford (one of the youngest sons) who died in Wilson County,
TN, by 1826, leaving his widow, Elizabeth Babb Winford, and at least three
sons: Alexander Grandison Bonaparte Winford, Benjamin Washington Grenade
Winford, William W. Winford. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Bob in Indiana
John R. Hall 97-05-07
09:59:45 EDTHall family of Delaware - Searching for maiden name, any other
info on my gr-grandmother Susanna HALL, b. DE @ 1850's d. July 1908, Atlantic
City, NJ, married John W, HALL, b. ?, d. 1883, Dover, DE. Children were Mabel
Dean HALL , b. 10 Apr 1879 (my grandmother), Ollie HALL, John R, HALL. Mabel
Dean HALL married my grandfather James Edward BROWN. 26 Dec 1899. No birth,death
certificates avail, no census info gleaned, although found brother John R.
HALL and family on census. Thanks for any help.
Carla A. GruberFri,
08 Aug 1997 21:26:11 -0800 My many times great-grandfather Isaac White
(b:4-Jun-1752)left Kent county DE for Washington County, Tenn. Anybody out
there researching their White family relations? Carla Gruber PO Box 8672,
Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901
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