Most Wanted! Ancestors Lost and Found

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A place to post the information you know about that special, elusive ancestor. Let's deconstruct a few brick walls and repair a broken link or two.

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Who are George W. Stephens 's Parents 3 Replies

GEORGE W.2 STEPHENS was born Abt. 1831 in Florence, Lauderdale Co, AL, and died 01/29/1898 in Moore, Cleveland Co, OK. He married MARY ELIZABETH WHITE 11/07/1850 in Franklin Co, MS, daughter of DAV…

Started by Patty Mitchell. Last reply by Patty Mitchell Jan 27.

Looking for parents of Lilly Mae HUTCHISON. Was her mother a VAUGHN? 28 Replies

Looking for parents of Lilly Mae Hutchison.My great great grandmother was Lilly Mae HUTCHINSON born 1870 possibly in Ohio or Indiana. She died on 20 December 1908 at the age of 38, Natchez,MS accordi…

Started by Cynthia L. Fregoe. Last reply by Sara Dobry Jan 21.

Lost Ancestor 2 Replies

I have hit a brick wall for my grgrandfather. He is Hiram Jenkins born 1n 1832 in Al. This info was obtained from the Louisiana, Grant Parish Census of 1870. I got his name from My Grandfathers death…

Started by Nara Faye Breakfield Aycock. Last reply by Nara Faye Breakfield Aycock Jan 18.

Thurow dead end

I have hit a dead end. I am looking for the parents of: My GGGGrandfather, Johann Thurow, born about 1780, presumed in Kr. Griefwald, Pommern his Wife, Maria Dorothea Dahms, born in 1783, Kr. Grimmen…

Started by Art Tuhro Jan 17.

Looking for Madison Page 2 Replies

Hi Madison Page was supposedly born in Dayton, Ohio in August 20, 1809.He married Frances Kimball, in Ohio. they had there children in Ohio. He died September 5, 1853. His full name was Madison Natha…

Started by John Scott McKay. Last reply by John Scott McKay Jan 12.

Robert Chapman 1811 Cornwall/Devon

I am looking for links to my 3rd great grandfather, Robert Chapman born 1811 probably in Cornwall or Devon possibly near Werrington. He was a carpenter/joiner so there is a fair chance that his fath…

Tagged: Werrington, Cornwall, Chapman

Started by Will Chapman Jan 11.

Abraham Philips

I am trying to figure out more about my husband's family. This particular branch is being difficult and it doesn't help that it is a common name. What I know is that Turley PHIL(L)IPS' death certifi…

Tagged: HOSTETLER, PHILLIPS, PHILIPS

Started by Karen Phillips Jan 2.

My current "brick wall" is lack of knowledge! 5 Replies

I'm willing to work for my information, but frequently I don't know what I need (or where to get it), so I'm coming here for help. The problem is: Have I proved the marriage of me and my current (se…

Started by Sue McCormick. Last reply by John WInner Jan 1.

Joseph Dale

I am trying to find the parents of Joseph Dale, my Gt Gt Gt Gt Grandfather who was born in Audley near Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire in 1747. Joseph's wife was Elizabeth Webb who was also born…

Started by Margaret Dale Dec. 27, 2009.

Ellen Robbins, Help me fill in the blanks 8 Replies

Looking fo info on ELLEN ROBBINS b_____. m John Wichliff Morgan (b.1843 NY - d. 1903 Grant, Newaygo Co., MI) date____, place_____. Ellen 's Parents___________. m. between 1870 & 1873, place possi…

Started by Jenny L. Griffin. Last reply by Jenny L. Griffin Dec. 27, 2009.

My Grandfather Thomas Scanlon 47 Replies

I have been trying to find any information on Thomas Emmett Scanlon(recent confirmation of his exact name was obtained) for several years. He is my mothers father and supposedly died when she was ver…

Started by Heather. Last reply by Heather Dec. 26, 2009.

Elijah Cowan b. ca 1800 NC d. ??? Louisiana 4 Replies

Pet peeve brickwall ancestor! According to census records, Elijah was born ca 1800 in NC, but I first find him in Henry Co, GA in 1830 & in 1840. By 1850 he is in Louisiana with a wife named Sara…

Started by Cyndi Rutledge. Last reply by Cyndi Rutledge Dec. 20, 2009.

William Wright-Christopher McCray Bible 9 Replies

Hello I am looking for the relatives of this person and I and the longlost,GGGGGrandniece and I am doing the family tree of the McCra'ys,my grandfather name is Horace McCray and he married AddieEvans…

Tagged: Huntsville, Ala, in, Bible, Wright-Christopher

Started by Arline. Last reply by Lisa A. (Thamm) Spegal Dec. 18, 2009.

Boom, brick wall Richard Russell 2 Replies

This fellow is tough to find. The information I have on him is thus: b. 3 NOV 1884, Connecticut - date WWI draft registration card, place 1920 Census Marriage bef 12 SEP 1918 to Emma Carolins Bachma…

Started by John WInner. Last reply by John WInner Dec. 18, 2009.

OT: Hopefully back ... 7 Replies

Hi all: As some know, I've been mostly offline since Halloween when a back-up hard drive began to falter. Have missed this GenWise community and members much. Since April, the PC had been strugglin…

Started by GeneJ. Last reply by Heather Dec. 17, 2009.

John Morris b. abt 1755 in or near Orange County, Va 7 Replies

My most frustrating and Elusive Ancestor is my GGGG-Grandfather John Morris. He was born abt 1755 in or near Orange County, Va, in 1775 he married Linney Brown in St. Thomas Parish, Orange County, V…

Started by Wendy Ramirez. Last reply by robyn anderson Dec. 17, 2009.

Heather's Challenge: Nora/Nola A. Thomas, b. ca 1886 Texas 5 Replies

Here's the description Heather provided us on 15 July 2009: My elusive ancestor is my great great grandmother, Nora/Nola A. Thomas, born about 1886 in Texas to Charles Dawson Thomas and Laura Emily F…

Tagged: Bain, Bane, Gilley, Nola A. Thomas, most wanted

Started by GeneJ. Last reply by Heather Valdez Chambers Dec. 12, 2009.

John Rusch in Louisville, Kentucky 6 Replies

Hi everyone! My "most wanted" is John Rusch. According to family and census info he was born around 1845 in Bavaria (Germany) and died 27 march 1906 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was married to Barbara…

Started by Cecile M. Sands. Last reply by Cecile M. Sands Dec. 10, 2009.

I've lost my great grandad somewhere!

Hello all Although i've been tracing my tree for years, i've only just started on my maternal side. My Great Grand father Thomas Hawksley born in kingston upon hull in june 1857 married Mary Elizabet…

Tagged: HELP, CENSUS, CERTIFICATES, DEATH, HAWKSLEY

Started by Tracey Wardill Dec. 7, 2009.

Hugh C Patterson in NY, Phila in early 1800s search

My gr-gr-gr-gr-grandfather Hugh Charles Patterson b poss ca 1798, poss in Phila, Capt of ship Birmingham in 1830s, listed in NYC directories in 1818-1830 time period. No m or d dates. Dau, Mary Jane…

Started by Thomas E. Abbott Dec. 2, 2009.

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Comment by Willette Bryant on January 20, 2010 at 7:58pm: Hi group,
I was wondering why I haven't seen GeneJ on here lately.

Willette

Comment by GeneJ on November 12, 2009 at 5:56am: @Jean Hyde:
What a wonderful document; thank you for sharing. I don't know about you, but I pulled out my Rand McNally Atlas and started marking off the different locations in Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama and Texas.
This documentation would form the basis of a great article for publication! --GJ

Comment by Jean Hyde on November 11, 2009 at 7:52pm: I found some information that might help someone in their
research. On the Rusk County, Texas website, there is information
on a slave owner by the name of Taylor E. Kennard. The title is Kennard Slaves,
Age of slaves are recorded in Papa's Book. Papa was Taylor Elijah Kennard(born in
Picken County, AL) It contains the name of the slaves, birth year and place with death year.
There is a copy of document on the site.
The website address is http://www.txrusk.com/aa/kennard.htm.

Comment by GeneJ on November 11, 2009 at 7:05am: Hi Sandra:
Welcome to the group!
There are some advanatages to group discussions over comments on the group wall. Please start a new discussion topic for your challenge. Click HERE Welcome again. Thank you for supporting Most Wanted. --GJ
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Comment by Sandra Francis on November 3, 2009 at 6:17am: Hi all,

My most wanted is my ggg grandmother Maria DOWNTON b.1800, possibly Portsea Hampshire England.
She married Joseph HILL in 1826 Pitney, Somerset England.
There is a Justine/Justina DOWNTON on the wedding entry as a witness to the marriage, but it's unclear as to who she was, either sister or cousin.
They and family moved to South Australia in 1854 onboard the ship "THETIS".
If anyone can help with her parents, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers Sandra

Comment by GeneJ on October 10, 2009 at 5:44pm: @maggie:
Your comment immediately below appears a duplication of your threaded Most Wanted discussion, "John Ward."
Would you please consolidate those comments under your discussion and then delete the comment below?
Thank you for supporting the group, Most Wanted! --GJ

Comment by maggie on October 10, 2009 at 4:41pm: i am looking for John ward and naomi Butler they married in 1785 in endfield ct they had at least 1Child calvin ward born aug 9 1786 the other childern mite be Chauncey ward die may 2 1845 mary ward,electra ward,. julia ward , Nabby ward.marcus ward and Isaiah ward. I know where Calvin is i just want to know where the rest is.

Comment by GeneJ on September 24, 2009 at 8:31pm: Hi Kelly Starman-Brown,
Welcome again.
Would you start a Most Wanted discussion (click HERE) for your challenge? As a discussion, it will be easier to track the information you already have and the items we find. Also, as a discussion, your challenge will be broadcast to those group members who subscribe via RSS.
Also, you wrote, "They had four sons. I have all of heir information but i c an't find anything on Hiob and his wife." We hope you'll include in your challenge the information that you know about the four sons. We'll work to expand the information about those "known" family members to learn the clues about the pesky unknown parents. Perhaps you have a family group sheet that would summarize what you know about the boys and the sources you've worked with.
Thank you for supporting Most Wanted. --GJ

Comment by Kelly Starman-Brown on September 24, 2009 at 8:10pm: I am looking for information on Hiob Christian Ziegfeld (also might have been known as Christopher Ziegfeld) born around 1700 in Germany. He was married to Maria Elisabeth Rupperts.They had four sons. I have all of heir information but i c an't find anything on Hiob and his wife. If anybody has any information on them or any of the Ziegfelds - i'd be greatful.