Queries, ARFHS V6 I3

MILLER: Who are the parents of Daniel and John Miller who are listed in the Barbour County census of 1850? Daniel was born ca 1808 and married Nancy ???. John was born ca 1805 and married Lettice ???. I would like to contact any descendant of the above or anyone with information on the above families or connecting families. Genevieve Miller McGilberry, 20307 Ort Kap Hwy E., Graham, WA, 98338

HARRIS PHILLIPS COONTZ: In the article First Church in Barbour County Established at Meadowville in 1795 (ARA Summer 1997) a Simeon Harris is mentioned. I am researching a Simeon Harris through my husband's side of the family and think he is possibly the son of the above Simeon. My Simeon married 1846 in Barbour County to Sarah Phillips. Children Prudence J. married James Coontz, possible buried in Doddridge County; Emanda; John L. born 27 Jul 1852; Rachel; Lewis M.; Eliza J. Patsy J. Harper, 420 Centennial St., Geneva, OH, 44041

PHARES/TETER/HARMAN: On February 18, 1834, Eli TETER m (1) Elizabeth PHARES in Pendleton County On April 26, 1836, Eli m (2) Elizabeth HARMAN also in Pendleton County Elizabeth HARMAN d May 8, 1849, in Indiana. Eli and family had moved to Tipton County, Indiana, in 1840 with most of his brothers and sisters. Any information on Elizabeth PHARES or Elizabeth HARMAN would be greatly appreciated. Frank Cochran, 210 Cedar Pond Drive, Madison, AL 35758, e-mail fcochran@hiwaay.net

PHARES/TETER: Sarah TETER, a dau of George and Sarah Margaret (HARPER) TETER, was born Aug 16, 1813, died Apr 3, 1854. She married Jacob PHARES Sep 27, 1831 in Pendleton County. When her parents and brothers and sisters moved to Indiana, she stayed in Virginia. Does anyone know where she is buried? Frank Cochran, 210 Cedar Pond Drive, Madison, AL 35758, email fcochran@hiwaay.net

INDIAN HAMELTON: I'm trying to prove that my great, great grandmother was 100% Mingo Indian. My grandma was Berthy Hamelton. If you think you can help me please call me collect at (502)-957-2143. Michael Todd Hatfield, 12434 Somerset Dr., Louisville, KY, 40229 (Editor's Note: I would suggest that Mr. Hatfield see Richard Pangburn's article on Indian ancestors in this issue)

MARTENY: I am looking for the name of the father of George Washington Marteny born about 1810 in Randolph County. Any information on George would be helpful. Al Marteny, 4014 Sumac Court, Arlington, TX, 76017, phone (817)-483-8261

KERNS HEDRICK CUNNINGHAM: Seeking information on the parents of John S. Kerns (1819-1896). If anyone has a photo of him I am willing to pay to have it copied. Also, I would appreciate any information about the families of his daughters: Elizabeth, married James M. Hedrick and Rebecca, married Eli Cunningham. Leon Armentrout, 2348 Sweetwater CC PL, Apopka, FL, 32712

SUMMERFIELD: If anyone knows the names of the children of Thomas and Joseph Summerfield, the first Summerfields to settle in Randolph County, and who they married I would appreciate it if they would get in touch with me. David L. Cunningham, 614 Chisolm Ave., Bridgeport, AL, 35740

The following is a list of my MARYLAND ANCESTORS of whom I do not have a complete account:

BECKWITH: Keziah BECKWITH died in 1802 in Montgomery County, Md., and left a will naming among others her daughter Ann Williams. This Ann had married Thomas Swearingen Williams about 1790. Who was Keziah Beckwith's husband? What was her maiden name? Was her husband any relation to Basil Beckwith of Montgomery County?

CARPENTER in McCLELLANDS RIFLES: Nicholas CARPENTER (German name Zimmerman) was a resident of Frederick County, MD in 1772, just before moving to West Virginia. Family members say that in 1764 this Nicholas Carpenter was in Captain McClelland's Rifle Company of Frederick County militia. Can anyone tell me where I could find a list of the men in McClelland's Rifle Company in that year?

SHEPHERD: John SHEPHERD, born circa 1735, married Sarah ???. He died in 1802 in Hardy County, WV. He had an apparent son Jonathan Shepherd born c1760, enlisted in Moses Rawlings Rifles 1775 while living in Old Town, Allegheny County, Md. Who are the relatives of John and Jonathan Shepherd? Seek information on the John Shepherd who died in Frederick County, MD in 1765 and the John Shepherd who died in 1726 and left children named John, Nathan and William in Frederick County.

SWEARINGEN/RAY: John SWEARINGEN married Mary RAY in Queen Annes Parish, Md. Seek information on their ancestors, the Swearingen, Doyne, Sanders, and Ray families.

Anyone having information on or interest in the above is invited to write to me. I will share information and every letter will be answered. I have also accomplished research and am related to the following Maryland families, mostly of Anne Arundel, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties: BEALL, BELT, BURCK, CAMDEN, CHILDS, GILES, GOTT, GRIFFITH, HILL, HOLLAND, LEWIN, MARIARTE, MOORE, NUTHALL, PARSONS, RULEY, SCRIVENER, SPRIGG, STALLINGS, TYDINGS, WOOD, WOODWARD. I am willing to share information on them or answer questions. Address: DAVID ARMSTRONG, 201 GRAHAM ST, ELKINS, WV, 26241