Edward Barber, 1680-June 26, 1764, St. Mary’s County, Maryland, is my seventh great-grandfather, the son of Edward Barber and Sybil Groome. Edward married Sarah Myvert, 1684-1765. Eight children are listed in Edward’s will – I descend from son Edward’s daughters Mary Rebecca and Sarah. Mary Rebecca Barber married […]
Lewisport is a small town located on the Ohio River in Hancock County. The city cemetery is in the heart of town at the corner of Melanie Drive and Fourth Street. It is not a large cemetery, but for the area is quite sufficient. In addition there are […]
Reuben Berkeley wrote his will June 29, 1787. It was probated three months and a few days later. He was evidently very ill, possibly dying, when he wrote this will. Luckily for us Reuben Berkeley named his children! Burgess Berkeley, William Berkeley, Elizabeth Hutchison (wife of George Hutchison), […]
Another Fourth of July, another Independence Day. What are your thoughts on this most auspicious day of our country? During my childhood the best part of the day was going to visit my grandmother who lived in Springfield, Washington County. Grandmother lived across the street from the movie […]
Henry Taylor, Sr., is my 5th great-grandfather. His father, Rev. John Taylor was from Lancaster County, Virginia, which was the birthplace for Henry. His mother, I believe, is Mary Bumbury, but I haven’t any proof. Henry Taylor was born about 1707 and died in 1771. His first wife […]
Jonathan Edwards, Sr., is my 5th great-grandfather. Born in Maryland, he married Sarah Barber, and moved to Loudoun County before 1795. His children were born in Maryland, including my 4th great-grandfather Edward Barber Edwards. Edward is given a slave named Stephen in his father’s will. When Edward and […]
Isaiah and Lydia Ross Hill
1929 Wedding
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Ritchey's Paternal Grandmother
George and Caroline's Wedding Day
Klein Sod House
Kentucky Kindred Genealogy 