Archives of GHOTES Guest Book


JD Beam (
JDB@aiinc.com), Mon Apr 7 20:31:23 EDT 1997

Thanx for you effort.Well organized and informative. Need help with Stockwell,Beam and Woodford.


Linda Russell-Usher (dawvis@aol.com), Mon Apr 7 00:37:52 EDT 1997

I am from Chincoteague, Va. My maiden name is Russell. I am looking for information on my grandfather Oliver Russell who died on Chincoteague in about 1920's. Please e-mail me with any info.

thank you,

Dawvis1@aol.com


Linda Russell-Usher (dawvis@aol.com), Mon Apr 7 00:17:13 EDT 1997

I am from Chincoteague, Va. My maiden name is Russell. I am looking for information on my grandfather Oliver Russell who died on Chincoteague in about 1920's. Please e-mail me with any info.

thank you,

Dawvis1@aol.com


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Donna Crockett Drew (carver@shore.intercom.net), Sat Apr 5 20:09:20 EST 1997

Very interesting. I love Eastern Shore History. If anyone has information about the Tangier Crocketts I would love to hear from them.


Jim Adams (JAdams3313.aol.com), Fri Apr 4 11:14:34 EST 1997

Very nice web site. Very informative. I am researching the Adams name in St Mary's County. I have an Elizabeth Byrd and a Thomas B. Adams whom supposibly came from Accomac County, VA in mid 1800's. I'm sure to put this site on my favorite list.


Harold Davey (hdavey@nova.org), Thu Apr 3 18:33:03 EST 1997


Maphis Oswald (edmanor@shore.intercom.net), Wed Apr 2 16:02:54 EST 1997

Colonial Manor Inn Bed and Breakfast will offer a special rate/package for your Sept convention. Please contact me at 757-787-3521


Rosalynd Woodfin (woodfin@erols.com), Wed Apr 2 13:53:33 EST 1997


Chris Matthews (cmatthew@email.es.cc.va.us), Mon Mar 31 20:02:05 EST 1997

I'm interested in local folklore (i.e. local legends, ghost stories, etc..) I'd be interested in anything. Thanks


Gaddy Roert A. (mrclean66), Mon Mar 31 14:03:10 EST 1997

William Gaddey Gaddie arrived in this country in early 1700's. He was married to Mary in 1718. They lived in New Kent Virginia where they had 8 children. My ancestor was Thomas and he was located in Bedford Co Va. in l747. He left there in l760 and prchased land in Edgecombe NC in 1783. Any info on William arriving in the states and any early info would be appreciated


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Marilyn Townsend (Robert T 106), Sun Mar 30 21:07:40 EST 1997

Delighted to find this site. We are planning to visit the Eastern Shore about 28 April to research Arthur Armytrader (1695-1742) who married Mary ____. His three children Teagle, Peter and Arthur were orphanned. Am anxious to know who was their mother and guardian. Any help? Other ancestors in the Armitradeing families were Granger, Robbins, Kellam, Hitchens and a few unknowns. I have some information I can share along with some sources. Hope to hear from you!


Marilyn Townsend (Robert T 106), Sun Mar 30 21:07:06 EST 1997

Delighted to find this site. We are planning to visit the Eastern Shore about 28 April to research Arthur Armytrader (1695-1742) who married Mary ____. His three children Teagle, Peter and Arthur were orphanned. Am anxious to know who was their mother and guardian. Any help? Other ancestors in the Armitradeing families were Granger, Robbins, Kellam, Hitchens and a few unknowns. I have some information I can share along with some sources. Hope to hear from you!


molly ward bargh jackman (Rossignol@aol.com), Sat Mar 29 15:35:25 EST 1997


Merlin Schenck Berry (Swanquat@aol.com), Fri Mar 28 07:32:06 EST 1997

I finally ran across you on a notice of linkage on Hyde County, NC page, and its link to the Brickhouse family page. My Berry tradition is that the Berrys landed in Accomack County in the 1700s, then scattered; mine line went to Hyde County, NC. I have 3 lilnes I think landed on the shore - BENSON, MASSEY, and BERRY. I have a Joel BARTEE who was came to Hyde, then left without - so far - a trace. Maybe from the VA shore also? Massey Benson was in Hyde 1790-1800 period, then disappears. I suspect he came from the Va. eastern shore and then returned. Any help I will appreciate, and provide what I have to anyone interested.


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Charles Hargrove (faust@linex.com), Wed Mar 26 13:52:55 EST 1997

Nice to see this site. I am looking for information regarding Richard Hargra(o)ve who was supposed to have landed in Norfolk Co. in 1634.


Debbie McArdle (jjmcard@mc.net), Wed Mar 26 00:18:41 EST 1997

Great Site! Just found you! Is anyone out there searching 1600-1800's records on the following Virginia families: BENJAMIN BERRY (Married MARY ALLEN 1780); MORDECAI REDD born 1755 Spotsylvania Co., Va, Rev.War vet, married AGATHA MINOR; the WARE family of K&Q County, Glouchester County, and Caroline County, Virginia; THOMAS & NOTLEY CONN,(brothers?) born Ireland 1730's, to Maryland abt 1760, to Culpeper Co., Virginia; THOMAS BEDFORD of Charlotte County, Virginia, born 1725, died 1785; HENRY CLAY of Henrico County, Virginia, born abt 1672, died 1760. Would love to exchange info! Debbie


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James B.Stokley (jbs01@ibm.net), Mon Mar 24 18:29:06 EST 1997

I am researching the Stokley (Stokely) who came from the Eastern Shore to eastern North Carolina. I have records of my ggg grandfather Buckner Stokley whose mother was Elizabeth and Father Thomas but no records for their marriage or Elizabeth's maiden name. Any help would be appreciated. Also researching the Vaughan family. Robert Oscar Vaughan was from Petersburg VA and he married Mary Jane Virnelson in Portsmouth Va 1868. Have information that Robert's father came from Dinwiddie County. I will probably have to try another source for the Vaughans. Enjoyed all the comments about the GHOTES Web site and will keep checking it out.


Cherie McGrath (cheriem@garlic.com), Mon Mar 24 12:52:57 EST 1997

BURTON Looking for Elisha or Elisa??? who was born in England, lived somewhere in Virginia. He had a son Elisa who married Suzannh Gray in Lawrence Co. Indiana in 1830. There may have been another son John G Burton. They migrated to Iowa and other descendants on to Missouri. Thank you. Hope to hear from someone soon.


Meghan Rolley (MRolley311@aol.com), Mon Mar 24 09:46:47 EST 1997

I've enjoyed your web page. Hopefully one day soon I will take the time to begin putting together my family's geneology. Have a great day Meghan Rolley


James Tash (carimirj@msn.com), Fri Mar 21 18:39:53 EST 1997

I am looking for relatives in this area by the name of TASH. Please email me with any information you might have. There is also a NJ connection. Thanks....


Annette F. Garland (GarlandAF@aol.com), Fri Mar 21 03:00:37 EST 1997

Looking for african-american descendants by the last name of Brittingham and Smack who lived in or near Berlin, MD in early-late 1800s.


Steve Glowacki (goalielx@aol.com), Thu Mar 20 23:53:54 EST 1997

Best web site I've seen yet. Looking for a great grandfather who left Virginia for Philadelphia around 1875. His name was Thomas Granahan. Keep up the good work. March 21,1997


Brian Parks (Joefoto@juno.com), Thu Mar 20 02:11:31 EST 1997

Looking for more info on the Parks line from South Dakota & Louisville Pa. I'm also looking for info on the Jennett line from Nebraska. The Jennett family came over from Germany & Ireland. I need documentation.


Jennica Jardine (jardine@covenant.edu), Tue Mar 18 21:04:41 EST 1997

It was great to find a page about the Shore while I am away at school- Great Job!!!


Julian Johnson (ringjohn@gamewood.net), Mon Mar 17 18:53:34 EST 1997

Seeking information on William Rowles .Seeking info on William Rowles b.1759. May be son or grandson of John Rowles in Accomach Co.Va. William enlisted in 4th Maryland Regt, 1777 for three years.Settled in Faquier Co. Va after Rev.War ended


John W. McClintock, Jr. (skooterm@netscope.net), Mon Mar 17 18:12:09 EST 1997

Enjoy this site very much.Looking for information on Robert McClintock who was born about 1797 in Bedford County. Married Isabelle Kirkwood They had a son, George who was born in Wytheville about 1830,he being my grandfather. He married Mary E. Dickenson. Any information on Robert, etc. greatly appreciated.


Terry Cianci (tcianci@houghton.edu), Mon Mar 17 15:59:52 EST 1997

Great page! My Eastern Shore connections are through the Coulbourns and the Revells.


Janice Rivell (none), Mon Mar 17 12:35:59 EST 1997

What a great site! We're hoping to retire in your area and this is such a wonderful source of information. Thank you.


Barbara Kemm (bkemm@ncsi.net), Sun Mar 16 08:39:48 EST 1997

Am researching ROUNTREE and WILHOIT/WILHITE lines. Would like to hear from persons who have inf. on these names. I have inf. on both lines and would share what I have. Like to have more inf. on Nicholaus Hold/ Holde, md Eva WILHOITE in 1739. Eva was dau.of Johan Wilhide/Wilheit. She was born in Spotsylvania, Va. Hope to hear from persons who may have inf. on these families. B.Kemm


James Tash (carimirj@msn.com), Sat Mar 15 22:29:43 EST 1997


Judy Killmon (Judith.G.Killmon.1@gsfc.nasa.g), Fri Mar 14 08:39:41 EST 1997


Sandy (hoho@gte.net), Thu Mar 13 20:52:45 EST 1997


Ed Onley (Onleyee@aol.com), Wed Mar 12 23:46:20 EST 1997

Barbara! Someone gave me a bad address for Heritage Book co. Could we post Heritage on the Home Page under the listed books. http://www.heritagebooks.com Thanks


Tom Warden (tomsabre@aol.com), Wed Mar 12 17:59:46 EST 1997

Looking for any information on Thomas WARDEN who moved from Jamestown to Eastern Shore about 1625. Probably indentured to Capt Epes (Epps?)


Thomas W Davis (twd@pacbell.net), Tue Mar 11 22:45:58 EST 1997

Best Wishes!


Cathy Hilliard Hoover (hooverc@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us), Tue Mar 11 17:20:15 EST 1997

I am descended from William LEE born in Northumberland Co, VA in 1678. I hope someday I or somebody else discovers his parentage.


Joan Williams (flick1@erols.com), Tue Mar 11 12:28:09 EST 1997

Great work!!! Keep it up


Joegil Lundquist (joegilkl@aol.com), Tue Mar 11 01:00:16 EST 1997

I was delighted to find this page! It's great to be able to read everyone's comments and queries. I'm looking for WOOLLING/WOOLLEN. I have a gap between Henry Woollen in James City County in 1708 and his forbears. I hear there are some WOOLLING/WOOLLEN gravestones in a churchyard somewhere in Accommac Co. but don't know where. I'm wondering if Henry may have come from that family and simply crossed the Bay and landed in James Town. Hoping to find a connection. Thanks for putting up this wonderful page!


Richard Kelley (KelleyR@UWWVAX.UWW.EDU), Mon Mar 10 14:47:07 EST 1997

669 Washington Pkwy, Williams Bay WI 53191. 414-245-1148 Descendents of Kelly/ey of late 1600s Eastern Shore may see my family notes on file, Eastern Shore Public Library, Accomack, or cantact me. My gggg grandfather Benjamin Kelley b. 1761 Bedford County, son of John Ann Rush Kelley,believed to be a g grandson of Irish immigrant to E. S., Kelly, Kelleye, Kelley, Kelle -- perhaps Edmund. notes at Eastern Shore Public Library, Accomack, or cantact me. My gggg grandfather, Benjamin b. 1761 Bedford C., son of John and Ann Rush Kelley is believed to be g grandson of Irish immigrant to E. S.


Georgene (RVJ1207@msn.com), Sun Mar 9 07:41:14 EST 1997

Great page! Have already made some contacts. Trying to locate the connection between Thomas R. PAGE d. 1676 Accomack and the HODGSON & NOEL & VAWTER families. Believed his dau. married into these lines. Any info on Thomas R. Page would be helpful. Willing to share. Thanks


bill knight (bknight@interpath.com), Fri Mar 7 21:42:43 EST 1997

hi, just surfing and found you page. am enjoying reading notes from various people. am interested in knight, king, taylor, hutchinson, and stone families. knight supposed to have brought indentured servants on his ship to eastern coast. rev john king in brunswick county is ancestor. thanks again, bill


Ruby Magers (magers@tsixroads.com), Wed Mar 5 09:17:34 EST 1997

Haven't seen the page, just read the comments and enjoyed them! We spent a Thanksgiving on the shore several years back... Thanksgiving dinner was crab cakes, turnip greens and fried sweets (sweet potatoes)! Wonderful! Am descended from Levin Savage, born Accomack 1750. Thanks for the page!


GAIL M. WALCZYK (petesrow@mns.com), Sun Mar 2 16:46:06 EST 1997

Just looking.


Monty Bates (monty.bates@bbs.chemek.cc.or.u

), Sat Mar 1 21:46:08 EST 1997

monty.bates@bbs.chemek.cc.or.us - I wasn't able to finish typing my email address in the box provided.

Comments: Nice, Nice, Nice. I was just taking a gander as I wasn't sure where the eastern shore was exactly.

My ancestor arrived in Virginia circa 1624, ship Southhampton, so I was curious. Thank you!


Nancy Wortman (nhavill@teleport.com), Sat Mar 1 01:09:31 EST 1997

wonderful site!


John Elliott (pcxtc@infonline.net), Thu Feb 27 11:08:17 EST 1997

Great site! I'm researching William Elliott who arrives Charles City on Sept1, 1643. Probably moved up the bay to Kent Island by 1651. Thanks for the great site.


WAYNE EILAND (ALAMISS@WORLDNET.ATT.N ET), Tue Feb 25 16:22:08 EST 1997

I AM RESEARCHING A RICHARD EILAND[ILAND] IN 1660


Dick E. Mapp (tri-star@bslnet.com), Mon Feb 24 12:46:03 EST 1997

A lot of good information! I was born on the Eastern Shore, and am the grandson of Mrs. Dixie Mister, a long time resident. Didn't see the Misters listed or maybe I missed.


Erlene Gooch Mozingo (moer@cover.net), Mon Feb 24 10:42:42 EST 1997


Nancy Waddell (lwaddell@localaccess.net), Sun Feb 23 13:45:38 EST 1997

This is a very interesting site!!! I am looking for information about Abbott Bundick and his son William. They left Accomack County, Virginia in 1780 and moved to St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.


randy osburn (joeldmn@themall.net), Sun Feb 23 00:43:26 EST 1997

...very good, folks. very good.


randy osburn (joeldmn@themall.net), Sun Feb 23 00:38:58 EST 1997

...very good, folks. very good.


Tom Townsend (TomAT@juno.com), Thu Feb 20 19:05:37 EST 1997

Very interesting. Researching West, Townsend, Scarburgh, Parker, Littleton, Cade and Fletcher fanilies.


Nancy James (dnjames@gvtc.com), Thu Feb 20 16:05:05 EST 1997

Looking for information on Zephaniah BOSWELL b. 1822 in Yanceyville, NC (Caswell Co) D.July 1854 in Wheeling,WV and buried in Buckhannon, Upshur Co, WV. His father was Willliam Boswell who died after 1874 in NC. Also need information on James FERGUSON b.12 Nov 1796 in VA d. 1870. Father was Wm Ferguson married to Catherine Lamastert of VA. Thanks for any help.


frank w. blake II (blake@shore.intercom.net), Tue Feb 18 22:21:21 EST 1997

looks great to see the shore on the net


Tom Helmick (thelmick@madras.net), Mon Feb 17 21:11:19 EST 1997


JERRY TARR (jertarr@shore.intercom.net), Sat Feb 15 14:10:04 EST 1997

very good idea


Alexander Justice (jahvah@empirenet.com), Thu Feb 13 23:33:36 EST 1997

This is a great web site. I've just arrived and am hoping to encounter information on the JUSTICE family of Accomack Co. My site, Justice Families USA Online History Project, will be fully operational and visitable by March. Looking for any and all JUSTICE family information, genealogy, history, stories, etc.


Peggy Harless (GGR51PHR46@aol.com), Thu Feb 13 16:40:09 EST 1997


Stella Sprouls Durham (sdurham@iadfw.net), Thu Feb 13 10:22:41 EST 1997

Looking for info on the Robertson family. Rogers Robertson seems to be the stopper. Born in 1774, married Catherine Landum 1808, had five children the oldest William James Robertson, Rogers died in 1818. We can trace from William and have the Landums, but nothing on Rogers. He owned land in Culpeper Co., Va in 1810. Any help wonderful. Sincerely, Stella Sprouls Durham 4008 Ridglea Country Club Drive #304 Fort Worth, Texas 76126


Ottis Guinn (ottis@cafes.net), Wed Feb 12 14:50:36 EST 1997


Pamela Burn Marino (pammarino@aol.com), Wed Feb 12 02:05:23 EST 1997


Ardith Waters (artiardie@juno.com), Tue Feb 11 17:19:29 EST 1997

Thank you for this wonderful site! I have been searching for years for info on my KERR line. James Madison KERR, b. ca 1808 Nansemond Co VA, and brothers Alexander Hamilton KERR, resided Chesapeake 1820, and Quincy KERR. Their father may have been Madison KERR, d.1812. I be- lieve they may be decended from Eastern Shore Ker/Kerr family.


Sharon Dingus (ddingus382@aol.com), Sun Feb 9 18:34:20 EST 1997

Forgot to put my whole email address in previous message, so this is just a correction.


Sharon Dingus (ddingus382), Sun Feb 9 11:45:01 EST 1997

Just what I've been looking for. Just started doing some genealogy research on the Eastern Shore. Am looking for any information on the surnames Bundick, White, and Merritt. The latest members of these families lived in Cape Charles.


Richard M. Hatch (rmhatch@erols.com), Sun Feb 9 10:25:48 EST 1997

Just passing through the net and found this page. I will be moving to the Eastern Shore in July of 97.

Although I am from Baltimore I believe my roots are firmly planted on the shore.


Johnnie C. Long (jvlong@shore.intercom.net), Sat Feb 8 22:07:50 EST 1997

Will be back. Like the information that you have.


Pam Muncie (EXIT548@aol.com), Sat Feb 8 20:15:11 EST 1997

Wonderful site. Am researching Bradford, Clegg and Polk/DePollack families which all have early 1600 ties with Accomack County. Any information would be appreciated. Am looking for locations of old cemeteries and early (detailed) maps of Bradford Bay area.


Erwin Johnson (ejohnson@wtaccess.com), Sat Feb 8 08:56:51 EST 1997

Looking for a link for Sankey Johnson born 1852/3 in ms with Sankey T Johnson From Georgia and Virginia


Michael Iles (103573.1107@compuserve.com)< /B>, Fri Feb 7 23:00:12 EST 1997

Looking for information about Thomas Iles in York County,VA circ 1638. Looking for a relationship to John Iles in Halifax County, NC, circa 1750.


JEFFREY K. WADE (KENT57@MSN.COM), Thu Feb 6 20:06:05 EST 1997


Zeno Windley III (zthree@earthlink.net), Wed Feb 5 21:35:28 EST 1997

I find your site very interesting as I've been researching ancestors who lived on the Eastern Shore in the 17th Century.


Clark Graves (C24527@webtv.net), Tue Feb 4 22:26:25 EST 1997

Excellent site. Looking for early history on ancestor Capt. Thomas Graves, Burgess from Smyth`s Hundred and Accomack Co.who had a grant in Accomack Co. about 1622.I need to prove one of thirteen succeeding generations for a complete Graves line to 1608 Jamestowne.Can anyone help with info on counties to the west for Thomas(3) & John(4)? My E-mail address is C24527@webtv.net


Clarice W. Small (csmall@tcac.com), Tue Feb 4 10:41:23 EST 1997

I am looking forward to learning much more about my family (WILKINS) and their homeland. This looks like a wonderful resource for me and mny others like me.


Kathryn Mc Fadden (mcfooz@pics.com ), Mon Feb 3 21:52:04 EST 1997

All the pages are very informatirve. However, attempting to seek information on the the Trent or Brown of Dreweyville, southampton County, VA.


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James William (Bill) Bradley (bradley3@ix.netcom.com), Mon Feb 3 19:28:58 EST 1997

This is a very interisting site. I have relatives on the eastern shore by marriage. I will post more information when I learn to use this computer a little better. BB.


Carole A. Sherr (carsherr), Mon Feb 3 10:30:13 EST 1997

Jack and Barbara, After one year, a clean reinstall of AOL/Browser software and using http://www.esva.net/ghotes/inxtext.htm I have finally accessed the GHOTES homepage. Break out the champagne. Hoorah!!!! Thanks, Jack.


Marc Reinhardt (avetarmc@dcez.com), Sat Feb 1 20:20:41 EST 1997

Discovered this great website while looking for travel information for Accomack County. I'm planning an ancestral digs trip to the county the week of February 9th. I'm looking for someone local who might have time to help with locating resources. I know I need to look at cemetaries around Onancock and Onley. Hope someone can help me out? By the way, I am researching surnames Waterfield, Grey, Ward, and Dunton.


Linda Taylor Abel (rabel@sisna.com), Sat Feb 1 16:33:40 EST 1997

Great page! I was born and raised on the Shore in Accomack Co. This page and the familiar places and names make me feel like I am there again. I have info on surnames:Parker, Taylor, Evans, Corbin, Conquest, Fletcher, Hack, Jacob. Seeking info on Milligan, Burton, Groten, Young, and Luker.


tina hasty (dandy1ix@netcom.con), Sat Feb 1 12:01:53 EST 1997

I have enjoyed this page. I am looking for info. on the Blades. Robert was the first to come in 1652 at age of 16. He married in Northampton Va went to Somerset co Md. The family was there from that point on.


tina hasty (dandy1ix@netcom.con), Sat Feb 1 12:01:51 EST 1997

I have enjoyed this page. I am looking for info. on the Blades. Robert was the first to come in 1652 at age of 16. He married in Northampton Va went to Somerset co Md. The family was there from that point on.


Barbara Thornton (barbaraj@dave-world.net), Sat Feb 1 11:22:25 EST 1997

my first visit.


Jacob W. Swartz (swartz@clover.net), Sat Feb 1 00:50:20 EST 1997

I am researching my mom's line of BOWDEN on Chincoteague Island.I spent a few days in October doing research at Accomac Library and plan a trip in late April or May this year. Have traced back to my gg grandfather, WILLIAM B BOWDEN, who resided on the island in 1860 and 1870. I have not gone further back in time; there are still many BOWDEN's on the island but I do not know the inter-relationships - yet. Any clues in this direction would be appreciated.


William H. Tiller (rotot2@aol.com), Fri Jan 31 23:20:29 EST 1997

Looking for any information on the Tiller family especially William or Daniel Tiller who fought in the Revolutionary war. Looking for any information prior to 1757. After the war they moved to the western part of the state around Tazwell county Va and Mercer county (va) Wva. Thank you for any help that I recieve. Wm Tiller


Richard Tolliver (retolliver@space.honeywell.com ), Thu Jan 30 21:15:08 EST 1997

My ancestor (Robert Taliaferro) settled in colonial Virginia in the 1630s. George Wythe married Elizabeth Taliaferro. I have some of the Taliaferro family history and am trying to add additional information about the family history and genealogy.


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Tom and Fran Sanderlin (REALSAND@naples.net), Mon Jan 27 22:49:41 EST 1997

We would really appreciate any information on Sanderlin, Sandlin, Sandlon, Sandlands, Sandilands, etc...any of the various spellings...in the 1600s and 1700s in Virginia and/or North Carolina.


(IrsHandley@aol.com), Mon Jan 27 16:41:39 EST 1997

GHOTES is a great idea put into action. Have been attempting to locate where my 4th great grandfather, Mark Handley, born ca 1710, of Wayne County, NC, came from. There were HANDLEYS in the E.S. back in the 1600s, and would love to communicate with anyone who has knowledge of the Handley families in the E.S. My e-mail address is: IrsHandley@aol.com


Brien Frey (bnf2931@ssu.edu), Mon Jan 27 16:04:36 EST 1997

I am really impressed with the amount of information avaliable to people interested in finding out about the E.S. I would however like to see more features on names and the origin of names. I would also like to see more legends avaliable about places on the Shore. I have really enjoyed my visit here.


Charlie Ross (bc4evr@esva.net), Sun Jan 26 13:57:38 EST 1997

Wonderful site. Will come back often. Am working on some of my ancestors who lived on the Shore. Will leave a question or two on my next visit. Best to all.


Lisa Eichelberger (lisae@vt.edu), Sun Jan 26 11:42:51 EST 1997

A wonderful site to visit. My husband's family is from the Eastern Shore, and his uncle has written a book about the MAPPS.


Berry C. Passano (bpassano@skipjack.bluecrab.org), Sat Jan 25 14:09:57 EST 1997

I am trying to research the Taylor family who first came to the Eastern Shore then in 1650 went to the western shore to Northumberland Co and New Kent Co. Is there anyway I can contact any of the other persons listed as research the Taylors. Thank you.


Barry Miles (saxis@widow.com), Fri Jan 24 20:22:09 EST 1997

The best I have found on the internet. I am from Accomack Co. and am working on families in upper Accomack and lower Somerset.


John Steven Siner (sinerj@athens.vcsc.k12.in.us), Thu Jan 23 12:05:06 EST 1997

I have been researching the Siner family for approximately 20 years. I would like to correspond with anyone else who is doing research. My home address is 103 Cameo Drive, Vincennes, IN 47591-3820


Mary [Gillenwaters] Stevens (Stevensm@Gate.net), Tue Jan 21 07:59:48 EST 1997

I am Reserching the Gillenwaters [Gillenwater] and Copas [Copass] families the Gillenwater family i have traced to Amherst co. Va. the copass family to monroe co ky. also the Stevens family from illinois back to ohio this is a great place thanks loads any help will be appreciated


Jeff Kellam (mjkellan@mindspring.com), Mon Jan 20 10:23:51 EST 1997

Hope this isn't a duplicate. Tried (apparently unsuccessfully yesterday). I am looking for info on Easor Killam (Sr) born in VA may 11, 1809. moved to Alabama mid 19th century.


Judy Jehn (ljehn @aol.com), Sun Jan 19 15:00:17 EST 1997

This information is great! I have found a lot of answers to some of the puzzels tp the Eastern Shore. I am researching the Copes family, the Dunton's, and the Ironmongers, and dabble in the Custis family. My Copes went to Ohio in about 1811 and ended up in Cincinnati. His name was William M Copes, and I believe his father was Sgt. Southy Copes who also moved to Ohio. Any information would be appreciated.


Jeff Kellam (mjkellam@mindspring.com), Sun Jan 19 14:29:59 EST 1997

Looking for info on great-great-great grandfather Easor Killam (Sr), born May 11, 1809, wandered down to Alabama and started a line. No other info on him at this time.


Kerry D. Shelton (IRONSHUZ@aol.com), Sun Jan 19 00:58:01 EST 1997

I'm very thankful for the rich history and traditions of the Eastern Shore. Hopefully, because of organizations like yours that tradition and history will be around for my son to enjoy. People today don't realize the value of something until they've lost it. Hopefully that won't be the case with the beautiful area of the Eastern shore that God has given us to enjoy


Deloris Guttman (s.guttman@worldnetl.att.net), Sat Jan 18 17:04:11 EST 1997

Please explain why Brunswick County Virginia is not listed. My grand- father was borned in that county. Also, give me the Vital Statistics Dept. of the Virginia Archives. I need to send for his birth documentation. Mahalo & thank you.


zetta watkins (gregw@ramlink.net), Fri Jan 17 23:02:37 EST 1997

I am looking for any information on the McMeans family from Virginia.I am not sure what part of the state they came from but they migrated to kentucky. Thanks to anyone who can help.


KEITH O'BRIEN BOWEN (dibblae@cfw.com), Fri Jan 17 15:52:31 EST 1997

I'M FROM THE EASTERN SHORE FROM THE EXMORE/WILLIS WHARF AREA.I NOW LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF VA.I'VE RECENTLY BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH ON MY FATHERS SIDE OF THE FAMILY.MY GREAT GRANDFATHERS NAME WAS ELI BARTINE BOWEN AND WAS RAISED ON HOG ISLAND [ABARRIER ISLAND OFF THE E.S].I DO KNOW THAT HIS FATHER [MY GREAT,GREAT GRANDFATHER] WAS BORN IN IRELAND. IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN HELP ME WITH ANY MORE INFO I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT dibblae@cfw.com thanks


KEITH O'BRIEN BOWEN (dibblae@cfw.com), Fri Jan 17 15:49:13 EST 1997

I'M FROM THE EASTERN SHORE FROM THE EXMORE/WILLIS WHARF AREA.I NOW LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF VA.I'VE RECENTLY BEEN DOING SOME RESEARCH ON MY FATHERS SIDE OF THE FAMILY.MY GREAT GRANDFATHERS NAME WAS ELI BARTINE BOWEN AND WAS RAISED ON HOG ISLAND [ABARRIER ISLAND OFF THE E.S].I DO KNOW THAT HIS FATHER [MY GREAT,GREAT GRANDFATHER] WAS BORN IN IRELAND. IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN HELP ME WITH ANY MORE INFO I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT dibblae@cfw.com thanks


Silver F. Smith (oakvur@ix.netcom.com), Thu Jan 16 23:27:48 EST 1997

Searching for Milman ancestors and relatives in the 1600/1700s. Did Nicholas Milman of Accomack County (d.c1753) have a relative named Michael Milman born probably in the early to mid 1700's? Was Michael the son of Thomas Milman (d. c1762) in Accomack Co.? Suggestions, hints and help are much appreciated. Like you page!! Hi Yo


Lew Harkins (harkinl@ex1.wes.army.mil), Thu Jan 16 17:55:27 EST 1997

Enjoyed your site. Looking for info. on surname Harkins prior to 1781. Family was in SC by then, and did not come in thru Charleston.


Michele G. Pierce (MPierce96@aol.com), Thu Jan 16 12:04:56 EST 1997

Fantastic Web Page!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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William L. Lumpkin (leemanor@gnat.net), Wed Jan 15 16:20:50 EST 1997

15Jan1997...I enjoyed ny visit...a great place. I an looking for any info on the LUMPKIN line and the MCDANIEL line. I do appreciate any help!


Chris Matthews (cmatthew@email.es.cc.va.us), Wed Jan 15 13:51:29 EST 1997


Cal York (york@wishkah.techline.com), Wed Jan 15 00:15:44 EST 1997

Well, this is it. I changed my e-mail address for the last time. Sorry, just trying to get a good service provider. Looking for information on William Pendleton Herndon same as my other messages. I will not change my address again. Thanks you be patient with me.


William T. Smith (WmTSmith@PacBell.Net), Mon Jan 13 23:44:31 EST 1997

I am seacrhing for the birth place of my Great-Grandfather Spencer W. Smith who was born in 1824 and buried in Onancock, VA , Mt Holly Cemetry 1857. He was married to Mararet White who was born in Onancock and buried in Mt. Holly in the year 1899. Any information regarding the birth, occupatio, or linage of my Great-Grandfather would be appreciated. Thanks.


Cal York (calcyork@msn.com), Mon Jan 13 23:14:34 EST 1997

changed service provider, new e-mail address. Looking for information on William Pendleton Herndon, born 1778, Orange County, Virginia.


Mike D'Amico (mdamico@ccsinc.com), Mon Jan 13 20:01:06 EST 1997

I'm researching the Kellum[am] family of Gloucester, VA. Our records were burned during the Civil War, and research beyond 1860 is virtually impossible. I believe the Kellum family moved to Gloucester from the Eastern Shore, but I don't know when or who. I would appreciate any insights.


Mike D'Amico (mdamico@ccsinc.com), Mon Jan 13 19:54:30 EST 1997

I'm researching the Kellum[am] family of Gloucester, VA. Our records were burned during the Civil War, and research beyond 1860 is virtually impossible. I believe the Kellum family moved to Gloucester from the Eastern Shore, but I don't know when or who. I would appreciate any insights.


Diane M. Gray (72154.2072@compuserve.com), Sun Jan 12 19:27:20 EST 1997

Somehow I stumbled into this section on my first foray into the WWW--if that's where I am! Does anyone have any info regarding Higgason's Branch where a mill was located around 1678? Found reference to it in Ralph T. Whitelaw's book Virginia's Eastern Short, 2 vols., Gloucester, MA (1968). Also, does anyone know anything about Peter Higinson/Higginson who was transported to Va.'s Eastern Shore by John Towlson 1640-45. Also interested in Samuel Higgons, whose will is recorded in Northampton County, VA in 1703. He was a chiurgeon (surgeon). As you've probably figured, I'm interested in Higgerson, Higgason, Hickerson, and all soundalikes.


Jewel Wellborn (dhgn06a@prodigy.com), Sat Jan 11 00:17:17 EST 1997

Isn't this fun!! Seeking information on family name: BOTTOM(S). Specifically the family of Burrell and Sarah Hartsfield Bottoms. Their son JAMES MADISON BOTTOMS, b. 1798 d. 1866 in Fayetteville GA. James was supposedly born in Virginia, possibly Mecklenburg, Amelia, or (?) Henrico/Henry Counties. Any information is welcome.


Jan Garland (erlabri@aol.com), Fri Jan 10 20:58:21 EST 1997

What a great site! You've done a super job!


Margaret Lyons (Kermit7515@aol.com), Thu Jan 9 16:01:42 EST 1997

What a great site! Am researching Colonna family of Birds Nest. My grandmother's maiden name was Nottingham. Thanks.


Joan Rowland (rowland@leaco.net), Thu Jan 9 11:22:57 EST 1997

I am looking for my husband's family. Green berry Rowland. I know I also have other family members from my side that went thru VA., but I need to do some research to get it together before I can enter those names. I have enjoyed reading the notes from others on this site. I am real new on the internet so I am still learning what to do. Thank for you site I will be back. Joan Rowland


Frank Collins (acollins@cetlink.net), Wed Jan 8 22:17:21 EST 1997

My direct descendant is the subject of a Northampton County record dated December 18, 1719 Abraham Collins to Abraham Collins. Is anyone else on the shore researching Collins? I would like to discuss more sources to research with anyone willing. PS - Fantastic Web Page!!!


Anne Pennewell Sharp (SharpsNet@AOL.com), Wed Jan 8 21:04:12 EST 1997

Am here looking for Pennewells. Thanks!


Elizabeth Todd (tish@alaska.net), Wed Jan 8 17:39:50 EST 1997

Just found your site. Looks like it will be some great help to me. I am looking for the Bairfield family. Mary Ann Bairfield born c 1808. May have been a military family. She married in St. Augustine FL. 1826 to Army man. 1860 US Cencus state born in VA. Any help or hope?


Joseph.H. Digby (adigger@ghplus.infi.net), Wed Jan 8 01:23:46 EST 1997

Plesantly surprised to find so much info of Virginia venue. Hunting any confirmation information on three Digby boys who served in Rev. war and received land grants in Georgia. ??Was there or not a Digby involved with Bacon at Jamestown ?


Carol Thomas McClintock (mcclintock3@juno.com), Tue Jan 7 22:25:14 EST 1997

This is wonderful! I'm looking for ancestors in the Northern Neck, Richmond Co: John Thomas, b. 7 Oct 1752, m. Nancy (Broughton). Can't wait till your whole state is as organized as GHOTES. Thanks!


Jim Parker (parkerjy@edge.net), Mon Jan 6 22:25:42 EST 1997

This is my first visit to this site. I'm searching for information about the Parker family who lived on the eastern shore between 1640 and 1800. John Parker, of a Del. unit in the Rev. moved to Georgia about 1785. He died there in 1793. He had property in MD at the time of his departure (several plantations of 1 to 2 hundred acres each.


Maggie Eitzen (sgpt84a@Prodigy.com), Sun Jan 5 18:05:04 EST 1997

First visit here . . . very interesting. I am researching the names KENDALL and SAVAGE. Will return . . . also interested in the fall conference.


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Marilyn Meisenheimer (meisen@midwest.net), Sun Jan 5 12:47:00 EST 1997

I have a HUGH WING who settled on Mulberry Island in 1620 (arrived on the ship the George) I am tracking. My Wing family migrated to Kentucky in 1811. Last Virginia WING was ALLEN and PEGGY. Can anyone add any info to this? Also, I am tracking WILLIAM TUNE, from Halifax County and the WICKHAM family. Would appreciate any leads!


Anna Miller Watring (ammiller@capecod.net), Sun Jan 5 10:20:30 EST 1997

Overjoyed to see a page devoted to a county very important to me but appearing to be overlooked by many sources. Am researching Dickerson surname, mainly Emory Dickerson, b. c1818, d. 1863, Accomac Co. Married bef. 1850 Burnette Wilkerson/Wilson? Am desperate for information on his parents!


Alva Rogers (raven6@norfolk.infi.net), Sun Jan 5 03:10:28 EST 1997

Most interesting site. I know it has required hours of work to assemble and more hours to put on the internet. Thank you. Seek information on Abel HAWLEY, died Accomack Co 1796, wife Sarah Fox, son Henry Hawley.


Paul B. Jones (pbjones@csra.net), Sat Jan 4 19:45:23 EST 1997


LaDonna Hopkins (LADHOPKINS@aol.com), Sat Jan 4 17:19:59 EST 1997

Glad to have found this page! I am searching for my husband's Great-Great- Grandfather Stephen Hopkins of Accomack Co.Va. He was married to Annie/Jane Melson in Accomack Co.,VA. on December 15, 1819. Hope someone can help me locate Stephen and Jane 's ancestors. Keep up the good work

Thanks LaDonna Hopkins


Patricia Combs (combs@netcnct.net (SOON!)), Sat Jan 4 14:35:45 EST 1997

Need help with HORSEY, DIXON, NUTTER, OUTERBRIDGE families. PLEASE help of any kind on JAMES FRAZIER (James Frasher) Culpepper CO. THANKYOU!


Cal York (York@olynet.com), Sat Jan 4 14:20:30 EST 1997

Back again, just adding my addres.


Cal York (York@olynet.com), Sat Jan 4 14:15:09 EST 1997

Back again. Just wanted to put my e-mail address down. Thanks.


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Cal York , Fri Jan 3 17:37:37 EST 1997

Not sure on e-mail address, will get back. Looking for any information on a William Pendleton Herndon circa 1778, Orange Co. Virginia. Was married to a Mary Rucker. Thanks.


Ed Hicks (ehicks@xtalwind.net), Fri Jan 3 10:59:35 EST 1997


Dolores June Riggs Davis (riggs@harborcom.net), Fri Jan 3 03:10:02 EST 1997

Enjoyed your website. Will have information posted soon. I do research on RIGGS, BRICKEY, HUTCHINSON, GREEN, DAVIS, AND GILMAN. Hope to exchange information with others soon. To late to post anything tonight.


james beckett (jimb@prgone.com), Thu Jan 2 20:04:47 EST 1997

need information on john beckett arrived in virginia 1684 age 24. thank for any information you can provide.


Lee Beetschen (cabe@cabe.com), Wed Jan 1 13:56:48 EST 1997

Fascinating resource. I am attempting to trace my maternal ancestry, the Bunting family. Through someone else's efforts, I have them reaching Selbyville, Delaware at the beginning of the 19th century. Rumor has it that an English sea captain, arring in Accomack County, Virginia, is the first Bunting to arrive in America. Supposedly, he is the beginning of the Bunting line on the Eastern Shore. Would appreciate any help I could get to fill in the gap.


David McAlister (dmcalister@mindspring.com), Tue Dec 31 13:33:42 EST 1996

I am looking for a McAlister family, preferrably a Randolph McAlister in Virginia in the late 1700s possibly in Albemarle county.


John Addison Leininger (caseylcf@email.uc.edu), Tue Dec 31 13:09:04 EST 1996

Looking for information on John Addison born ca. 1600 in Parish of St. Martin's in the Fields, Middlesex, England settled Accomac, Va. ca. 1635. Reply by email to my son or by postal mail to me at 305 Wendy Ln. Waverly, Oh, 45690-1532


Michael Drummond (Medgvl@aol.com), Mon Dec 30 17:19:09 EST 1996


Michael Drummond (Medgvl@aol.com), Mon Dec 30 17:16:47 EST 1996


Margaret Savage (MASavag@aol.com), Sun Dec 29 19:31:01 EST 1996

I have really enjoyed Ghotes. I was so pleased to find a photo of my mother Lillie Kilmon in the Franktown Nassawadox High School 1925-26 Freshman Class Roll. I am originally from the shore.


M L Hercker (Hercker@ptd.net), Sat Dec 28 00:16:17 EST 1996

Interested in information on the George and Margaret (Daneker) Bundick families from Accomac VA or Baltimore MD.


M L Hercker , Sat Dec 28 00:13:47 EST 1996


Eric Mariner (HOKIE777@aol.com), Fri Dec 27 21:48:22 EST 1996


mary anderson (mary.anderson@imsday.com), Fri Dec 27 08:53:45 EST 1996

Having info on internet makes it handy to research at any time. Thanks.

Am looking for any info on the EMMONS family. Ancestor is Syrenous, he had son Cerenous. Spelled many ways.

Thanks.


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Susan Hickman , Thu Dec 26 19:52:12 EST 1996


Joe N. Smith, Jr. (jnsmithjr@aol.com), Thu Dec 26 13:27:10 EST 1996

I'm searching for information on John and Dorothy Stone who, with their son William, immigrated and settled in Accomack Co. sometime between 1609 and 1615, near Hungars Parish, which I can't find on any maps. William became governor of Maryland during the decade of the interregnum between Charles I and II. They are my ancestors. Help!


Linda Page (PageL @TEN-NASH.TEN.K12.TN.US), Wed Dec 25 08:58:52 EST 1996

I am looking for the father of Thomas Barton who was born in 1794 in Virginia irginia.


Carol Mock (cmock@eoni.com), Tue Dec 24 23:04:49 EST 1996

Looking for McGinnis of West Virginia and browsed your page. I am glad I stopped greart site with lots of information. I will come back to it again. The recipe section was of particular interest. Thanks for a great time.


Diana Oxenford (oxenford@fog.net), Tue Dec 24 15:06:07 EST 1996

I'm just taking a break from Christmas preparations and found your site. I'll be back after Christmas for a more thorough search. I'm tracing the following lines: Carlisle, Coleman, Culver, Stanhope, Fegles, Watkins, Andrew. Are there other sites similar to this one for other parts of the country? While I have been doing genealogy for quite a while, I'm new to searching for info on-line.


Frederick B. Scott (fscott2@ix.netcom.com), Mon Dec 23 00:41:40 EST 1996

Searching the Benjamin Franklin Scott line. Born Hog Island 1838; d Chincoteague 1944. No mistake. He was almost 106 years old. .


Harold Stengle (stengle@esva.net), Thu Dec 19 11:50:02 EST 1996

This is my first visit to this site. I have genealogy info on one Stengle family. I think this project is great and I shall return. Two other Web sites should help. They are : www.usgenweb.com/ and www.switchboard.com


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George Couch (devil505@erols.com), Mon Dec 16 09:06:26 EST 1996

Your web page seems to be detailed and concise.....I can see that I will be spending a good bit of time here.

I am researching the Mills, Curtis, line plus others. Feel free to email me if anyone has similular interests........


Page Nottingham Goffigon,Jr. (Darden2@aol.com), Mon Dec 16 08:34:48 EST 1996

Cousin Barbara Goffigon Cox suggested I peruse this website a good while ago. Being computer illeterate, I didn't know how till I got the address off the GHOTES email this morning. Been here, done this now, be hack soon. Was interesting reading. Thanks to all.


Southey Mapp Bagwell, Jr (sud2@NETCOM.COM), Mon Dec 9 21:58:47 EST 1996

I'm a direct descendent of the first clerk of the court of Acomac County,Henry Bagwell who came to Va. in 1609


Barbara Suddith Cooper (kjeq64a@prodigy.com), Sat Dec 7 00:34:51 EST 1996

Looking for info on Suddith-Pickett lines. Gen Pickett served in civil war. I believe some relations from Matthews County-Glouster area. I enjoy this web site-very easy t use!!!


Tom Townsend (TTOWNS6199@AOL.COM), Thu Dec 5 20:16:58 EST 1996

Looking for LATE 1600's - EARLY 1700's TOWNSENDS who had a son named SOLOMON TOWNSEND


Karen Hetherington (Karhet@aol.com), Tue Dec 3 16:09:48 EST 1996

Searching for STRICKLAND families of Isle of Wight county,VA. Came over from Westmoreland England about 1650.


William Edward Savage (ted.savage@micro.com), Mon Dec 2 06:19:15 EST 1996

Would appreciate any information about James Henry Beloat. I believe we share many common ancesters starting with my Great-grandmother, Cordelia Davis Belote. Is this person still alive?


John McCary (jmac@townsqr.com), Sun Dec 1 12:35:34 EST 1996


Paul Frazier (Paul_Frazier@pcusa.org), Sun Dec 1 01:37:30 EST 1996

I have an AMANDRUS TAYLOR, born circa 1797, in my ancestry, but I don't know where he is from other than in eastern Virginia. Would appreciate any connections! Also, any RATLIFF or RADCLIFF (or variations of that spelling) connections would be welcome!


Deborah Beckwith (drake77@cris.com), Sun Dec 1 01:11:14 EST 1996

I am looking for information on Harry Cooper Gleason born March 11,1919,in charlottsville,Va.


Bob Schonk (rschonk@erols.com), Fri Nov 29 17:32:53 EST 1996

My wife;s grandfather was Harry L White, of Cape Charles Va. He married Eulalia Whitehead on 05/11/1893.We are searching for ancestors of Eulalia, or her mother Arinthia Whitehead.


LISA GOULD (SAPPER41@ALASKA.NET), Fri Nov 29 15:58:10 EST 1996


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Jim Marshall (jimartial@aol.com), Fri Nov 29 15:09:07 EST 1996


Mark Campbell (marksoup@erols.com), Mon Nov 25 20:13:36 EST 1996

The is a very informative page on the history of Accomack County and the areas surrounding it. I will be sure to bookmark it and also pass along the sites address to many friends. If anyone has any information on decendants of the Accomack county Campbell's, specifically Archibald Campbell from New Jersey who served in the American Revolution War, could you please pass along any information you may have. Thanks, Mark Campbell


melanie thibodeaux (mrt400g@mail.odu.edu), Mon Nov 25 19:48:30 EST 1996

I am trying to get together a reference book on the history of the town of Exmore. If any of you have an interesting family story about Exmore, or you have traced your family through the Exmore area, please contact me at my e-mail or snail address p.o. box 81 belle haven, virginia, 23306


David R. Hanadel (hanadel@mindspring.com), Sun Nov 24 17:40:26 EST 1996

I'm looking for info on John Whitelock (or spelled Whitelocke) who arrived from Ireland in 1820-35 with his parents, the name of the parents is unknown and the port he came to was narrowed down to East River, Va.; Hampton, Va.; Petersburg,Va; and Alexandria, Va. and info or ways to find the information would be most helpful. Thank you in advance Dave


I. R. Guertin (allegro@icsi.net), Sun Nov 24 17:19:42 EST 1996

Researching ancestors Robert and Elizabeth Rose of Washington, D.C.(1798 to 1847), Montgomery Co., Maryland, and Spotsylvania Co., Virginia. I'm also searching other Virginia counties in search of Robert Rose's parents (names unknown). Appreciate any information anyone may have possibly relating to my line. I've certainly enjoyed this site!


Ron Widner (ron-wid@ix.netcom.com), Sat Nov 23 15:32:10 EST 1996

I'm searching informaton for the surnames Widner and Cole. Looking for any info on George Washington Widner. Also have information on Cole family of West Virginia. I have info on Coles going back to 1700's, but my GGG-Grandfather Issac Cole said he was kidnapped from Baltimore as a small child. Any ideas on locating informaton on kidnappings in 1700's? I'm willing to provide all information I have at this time. I have quite of bit of info from a family tree done around 1918. Almost complete listing of siblings and marriges from 1700's to present day.

Thank you

Ron Widner


Adam G. Bowen (agbowe19@us.net), Sat Nov 23 11:31:20 EST 1996

I am a native of the Eastern Shore. I was born and raised just outside of Exmore. I am now living just outside of Richmond. My wife and I are trying to trace our family tree. We were looking for some genealogy information on the internet and stumbled across this site. We will look around and see what we can find.

Adam & Ann Bowen


George Bacon (GB 415 104@aol.com), Fri Nov 22 20:44:23 EST 1996

Great Web Site. My own genealogy search centers around Sussex Co., DE and Somerset Co., MD.


Darrel Fiddermon (fiddeda@aporter.com), Fri Nov 22 18:02:49 EST 1996

I am looking for any information or leads concerning the families with the last name Feddeman/Fittiman. I hit a dead end with the most recent spelling of my last name. My grandfather James Fedderman was from Atlantic, Va. I can only assume that is where my father Roger Lee Fiddermon, Sr. was born in Accommac, Va. If anyone can help I would be grateful.


Phil Gaither (calcoca@inreach.com), Thu Nov 21 18:31:10 EST 1996

We are searching the early America's for all Gaither's, Green(e)'s and Maddox's. The Gaither's and Maddox's were in early VA (1620). We will be more than happy to share. Really enjoyed checking out your website. Keep up the good work.


Harriett Peters (HarryVC@netcom.com), Wed Nov 20 11:32:26 EST 1996

I am interested in two families from the Eastern Shore of VA - both on my mother's side. One is MOORE and the other is MILES. I have information only as far back as my great grandfather, Laban Caleb Moore, born in 1843 in Accomac County - town of Jenkins Bridge I believe. Any info would be appreciated. Also, I don't really know what I'm doing - just started - so any advice would be great! Thanks.


Carol Pollitt Ricci (wjztv.com), Mon Nov 18 20:40:55 EST 1996

As a person with deep roots on the Shorem, I am really happy to have found your page.


Malcolm Atkin (100744.2367@compuserve.com)< /B>, Mon Nov 18 17:48:47 EST 1996

I would be grateful to hear from anyone whose ancestors may have been shipped over to Virginia as Scottish prisoners following the Battle of Worcester in 1651.


Roger L. Ewing (REwing8027@gnn.com), Sun Nov 17 11:57:02 EST 1996

I have just been visiting this site the first time and have been captured by the abundance of information available. Wonderful! I've need to locate information regarding the Virginia State Navy 1776, Row Galley (vessel), and Capt. George Elliott. This is the earliest record of my G-G-G grandfather's presence in the colonies (My John Ewing). I'll visit frequently and look forward to the information found. United States.


keith Addison (kaddison@bcl.net), Sun Nov 17 04:00:35 EST 1996

One of my Great-Great-Great grandfather was a slave under William B. Upsher of Northampton county, Virginia (eastern shore). Are there any records and/or letters containing information of the slaves of William B. Upshur or even his wife's (I believe to be Sarah Christian).


Pamela Muncie (EXIT548), Sat Nov 16 19:25:25 EST 1996


Heidi Hoggard perkins (hperkins@concentric.net), Sat Nov 16 11:07:16 EST 1996

Great page. I'm looking for info on Thurmer Hogyrd, may have built the first shipyard in Norfolk.I believe he was my ancestor that changed the spelling of the surname to Hoggard. Thanks


John Fitchett (john.fitchett@lmco.com), Fri Nov 15 17:17:45 EST 1996

Great Place, will be back with my home e mail address


Ed Onley (Onleyee@AOL.COM), Thu Nov 14 23:34:12 EST 1996

Greeting Ghotes. I have recieved your friendly messages for sometime. I enjoy reading as we all try to find more of are old roots. Clement Onley landed in 1634 to the Onley Va. area. I do not know whom named Onley Va? I am the 12th generation. I was born in Norfolk Va., my father is a Preacher (Southern Baptist). I married in Oklahoma after several years in the U.S. Marine Corp. Semper Fi. I am a police officer and enjoy researching. The internet is a Great tool for genelogy hunters. Good Hunting.


Peter Dick , Thu Nov 14 20:38:54 EST 1996

My wife and I have always loved the Eastern Shore. I was born and raised on this beautiful land, and I would never trade it for the world.


Carolyn Settle Monroe (carol@softwaredynamics.com), Thu Nov 14 19:00:02 EST 1996

I just happened to run across your Website. I find it very interesting. I have always been interested in my family genealogy. I am a Virginia born Settle (an African American) and would be interested in seeing whether or not anyone out there knows anything about that name. Slave history? Hope to hear from you soon.


Jim Marriott (jimbo@dp.net), Thu Nov 14 12:03:39 EST 1996

Many THANKS to all who make this type of web site available. This is my first visit but plan to visit often as I have a real interest in the history of this area.


Tori Bloxom (tbloxom@vdh.state.va.us), Thu Nov 14 10:57:50 EST 1996

I married a Bloxom who is a native of the shore. The Bloxoms have been on the shore for many generations. They also have connections to the Parks line. Enjoying the site!


marleen mcknight , Wed Nov 13 16:07:23 EST 1996

ferguson family genealogist


Wayne H. Hubbard (whhubbard@aol.com), Tue Nov 12 09:52:08 EST 1996


Kimberly Williams-LaBombard (CNDN70@sprynet.com), Mon Nov 11 23:34:28 EST 1996

I'm new to this area. I'm looking for WILLIAMS. I'm not exactly sure of the area in Virginia. But this could be a good pllace to start. Thanks for the web site.


Laura Altenhofen (cja@teleport.com), Sat Nov 9 17:38:53 EST 1996

Just came on line and have found out alot on the great Eastern Shore. Born in Nassawadox and now living in Portland, Or. I am interested in finding my roots for myself and family. The last name is Kellam and Killmon. Any information to help me get started and also where to go from there. Thanks!!!!


William D. King (WDKing@msn.com), Fri Nov 8 20:33:37 EST 1996

Bill Wilkins referred me to this site, for which I thank him very much. This looks like it will have a wealth of information on several families,


Roy L. Park (rubidoux2@msn.com), Wed Nov 6 22:42:08 EST 1996


Bill Griffin (Bill.Griffin@washcoll.edu), Tue Nov 5 15:42:48 EST 1996

Your web page is great. Have some idea of the work since we are trying to formulate one for our retirement community. Oh, yes, I'm one of the 'transparent' ghotes - watching the listings and rarely, if ever, corresponding.

In the 1704 Rent Roll for Northampton County, there are two Griffin names listed. Jeremiah - 345 acres and Benja - 200 acres. Is there any other information that might link either of these to Samuel Griffin who purchased property on Duck Creek, Delaware in 1709? Delaware is 'almost' part of the Eastern Shore.

Best of luck with your homepage.

Bill Griffin.


Kyle Helmick (klhelmick@iolinc.net), Mon Nov 4 21:36:55 EST 1996

I just started on site. Looks like it will be interesting. Thanks Kyle


Darell Bays Jr. (bays@esva.net), Sat Nov 2 16:10:38 EST 1996


Robert A. Griggs (griggs@idir.net), Fri Nov 1 19:07:16 EST 1996

I am interested in the Parks family of Accomack County and have traced them from my grandmother, who was Anna Marie Parks, the daughter of Naboth Parks and Susan Dozier of Lewis County, KY back to John Parks of Accomack County, VA. Would appreciate information. He was possibly in Northampton County prior to 1651.


Robert A. Griggs (griggs@idir.net), Fri Nov 1 19:06:53 EST 1996

I am interested in the Parks family of Accomack County and have traced them from my grandmother, who was Anna Marie Parks, the daughter of Naboth Parks and Susan Dozier of Lewis County, KY back to John Parks of Accomack County, VA. Would appreciate information. He was possibly in Northampton County prior to 1651.


Elvin B. Miller (Emiller@inna.net), Thu Oct 31 21:46:34 EST 1996

I am researching the Mason family from the E S. Anyone doing similar or related research, feel free to get in touch with me.


Debra Bergner (birdie@esva.net), Wed Oct 30 08:12:59 EST 1996

My sister and I are looking for anyone with information concerning our great-great grandfather who fought in the Northern aggression.His name was Patrick Peter Conway. He was from Ireland, and served as a Landsman on the USS T. A. WARD. If you know where we can get more information, we'd appreciate it. Thanks again, Deb.


Debra Bergner (birdie@esva.net), Wed Oct 30 08:10:36 EST 1996

My sister and I are looking for anyone with information concerning our great-great grandfather who fought in the Northern aggression. He was from Ireland, and served as a Landsman on the USS T. A. WARD. If you know where we can get more information, we'd appreciate it. Thanks again, Deb.


Cindy Rickman Amick (CAMICK60@AOL.com), Tue Oct 29 12:10:48 EST 1996

Just dropping by to see if you have a link to my Cox line.


Michele Kemp Shockley (mkempp@corecom.net), Tue Oct 29 00:59:55 EST 1996

Enjoyed my visit!


Jo Buckner (ladydoc1@ix.netcom.com), Mon Oct 28 23:15:43 EST 1996

I am researching the Buckner Family that arrived in Virginia from England between 1635 and 1667. They had land grants in Virginia and moved to Kentucky approx 1820. Can you help me with any information? Thanks, Jo


james h. marshall , Mon Oct 28 20:10:47 EST 1996


Sarah Gould (waterrat@ma.ultranet.com), Mon Oct 28 15:09:46 EST 1996

I am looking for my ancestors Benjamin Franklin Miller(Born l0/08/l843 Died l0/23/l920) married Ann Elizabeth Slough 02/26/l868. Her date of birth is 09/29.l849 and she died September l883. They lived somewhere in Rockbridge County Virginia.


PHILLIP REID (reidp@ffwc.mhs.compuserve.com

), Mon Oct 28 11:27:59 EST 1996

Enjoyed your web page. It has provided me with the best information to start my geneology search


William L. Forbes, Jr. (wforbes1@ptdprolog.net), Mon Oct 28 08:35:13 EST 1996

I have thoroughly enjoyed this well done site.. I would appreciate any information that anyone may have in reference to a James Forbes who came to the Eastern Shore of Va. in the early 1600s from Nassau.


Jacqueline Taylor Downing (downingj@acf2.nyu.edu), Sun Oct 27 23:13:12 EST 1996

I have ancestors who were in Muddy Creek in the first half of the nineteenth century -- main surnames are Taylor and Somers/Summers. Anyone else doing similar or related research, feel free to get in touch with me.


Louis Dale Brittingham (DrDale@sisna.com), Sun Oct 27 10:23:00 EST 1996

Trying to tie my Brittinghams of Georgia to those in Maryland and adjacent areas. My father was Louis Ely and his father was Louis Dexter and his father was Nelson Brittingham. His father was Elijah Brittingham. I am stuck there. Any help would be great. Thanks for this great page. Signed Dale Brittingham


Chris Matthews (cmatthew@email.es.cc.va.us), Sat Oct 26 16:23:39 EDT 1996


Bob Lilly , Fri Oct 25 17:14:19 EDT 1996

Iam newly on line and am not sure I have an E mail add. as yet. I am researching the name Lilly in early Sussex, and Surry Co.'s. Ithink your page is great,


Aubrey Mitchell (aubreymitchell@sprintmail.com), Fri Oct 25 16:09:22 EDT 1996


John C. Wentling (johnw@rlty1.com), Tue Oct 22 16:56:23 EDT 1996

Excellent site! I actively research my maternal ancestors including MARTIAU, JENINGS (JENNINGS), READE, and corresponding cousinships WASHINGTON and LEE.


Michael Peters (mpeters@inreach.com), Sun Oct 20 22:27:40 EDT 1996

RE: BLAND. I am looking for the name of the first person with the Bland surname to settle in Virginia; probably in early 1600's. Also, is there a published list of the decendents of Theodoric Bland (1700's)? Thanks for any help you can provide.


Ed Crockett (crockett@cdsnet.net), Sat Oct 19 09:41:27 EDT 1996

Just found you and will start exploring. I've heard Tangier Island was first settled by a John Crockett,and is where my fraternal grandfather came from. His name was also John Crockett


Julie Ward (jlward@catawba.edu), Fri Oct 18 18:49:04 EDT 1996

I am a native of the eastern shore and would like to have any information on my ancestors that is available. It could follow the names Scott or Ward.


Jason Kladiva (CroftM@river.gvsu.edu.), Fri Oct 18 09:57:02 EDT 1996

I am a Civil War reenactor interested in receiving any and all information about the 2nd Richmond Howitzers during the Civil War period. I am portraying John Brooks Mordecai of Henrico County and would like to acquire any information I can about him.


Lisa Gould (sapper41@alaska.net), Wed Oct 16 01:15:54 EDT 1996


Donald Moore (Dwmoore@aol.com), Tue Oct 15 14:42:11 EDT 1996

Now this is the way to do genealogy on the Internet! I only wish my genealogy organization was as much fun. I'm researching MOORE from Princess Anne County.


William R. Wills (wwills@hotmail.com), Mon Oct 14 22:41:54 EDT 1996

Interested in surnames Vaughan, Murphy & Wills of Va,passing thru NC to Ga.and into lower Tenn. to Ala, Miss.,Tex.


Cy Rilee (cy@rilee.com), Mon Oct 14 17:01:39 EDT 1996


Neal Savage (neal_savage@3com.com), Mon Oct 14 01:56:43 EDT 1996

A pleasure to find your GHOTES web pages. I hope to some day work my way back to the eastern shore and link to Ensign Thomas Savage but as of now have only confirmed back to George Penn Savage born Dec 23 1776 in Amhurst Co. VA.


Mary Barnes Smith (fosmith@ameridata.com), Sun Oct 13 20:57:52 EDT 1996


John Ward (jward@holli.com), Sat Oct 12 20:26:33 EDT 1996

I married Peggy Dize of Onley, VA. We live in Indiana and spent many hours driveing I70 during the last 30 years. Now its nice to have some of the Eastern Shore only a mouse click away with interesting web sites like this.


Kenneth L. Burton (tomscove@shore.intercom.net), Thu Oct 10 21:30:04 EDT 1996

Interesting. Seems the older one gets, the more important their Lineage becomes. Very well done. Thanks.


Jim Frazier (jfrazier@wpo.hcc.com), Thu Oct 10 16:20:53 EDT 1996

Great


Charles Smith (chsmith@iclc.net), Wed Oct 9 23:09:48 EDT 1996

I am researching the Beebe, Andrews and Daisey lines of Chincoteague.


Michael Andrew Snowden , Wed Oct 9 17:32:00 EDT 1996

Thaks, You were a big help.


Kenneth Bailey (Kbailey252@aol.com), Tue Oct 1 21:29:04 EDT 1996

Thanks


Peter Guilbert (guilbgci@guernsey.net), Mon Sep 30 17:54:32 EDT 1996

Excellent site, very active community spirit. Reminds me of here. Should you find any links with the Channel Islands, please drop me a line. Or maybe view our home site http://www.guernsey.net


Marian Dukes Thorowgood (mtgood@sccoast.net), Sat Sep 28 08:45:49 EDT 1996

Just discovered you! I was born on ES of VA and will visit your site often. Have been researching the Thorowgood line for many years--back to Adam. Should be able to corroborate much of our work from your information. Will share anything. Now I will dig deeper in the Dukes lineage here also. THANKS FOR THIS SITE.


Elwood C. Stith (estith@scana.com or ecowes@aol), Fri Sep 27 17:50:50 EDT 1996

I read with interest Wayne Stith's information. I am an African American Stith from Southampton County, Virginia. The Drewryville-Capron areas. It is believe that my ancestors were slaves of a John Stith in Sussex County. His widow, left the area and moved to Midfield Plantation in Capron. Her second marriage was to a Carey.


C.W. Jones Jr. (bubs@bulloch.com), Mon Sep 23 13:31:24 EDT 1996

Hope to find out about ancestors burried at St. Johns Church in downtown Hampton, Va.


Dean Bradford (bradf@interserv.com), Fri Sep 20 21:10:35 EDT 1996

A very attractive and interesting site. I am researching the family of Nathaniel Bradford (ca1640-1690) Accomack Co Virginia.


Walt Lotspeich (lotsw4b0@numen.elon.edu), Wed Sep 18 23:24:51 EDT 1996

Congratulations on a well done page. I look forward to visiting this page in the future.


George Thomas (Tom) Copes (tomcopes@aol.com), Wed Sep 18 07:52:46 EDT 1996

Wanted -- Copes surname info. For my line I need information (complete name, childrens names, wife (Sarah Clarke?), date of birth) for Giles L. (may be Libby) Copes, born about 1769 and who died in Baltimore after 1840 but before 1850. Snail mail address - 3306 Brush Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042-3823


Leonard Hyre (larryh@dmv.com), Tue Sep 17 08:23:51 EDT 1996

I live on the Eastern Shore (Cambridge) but my family mostly comes from central WV. However there are a couple of Accomack Co connections that I will getting back to you about. Just want to say that I have haunted hundreds of genealogy sites and yours is one of the best organized and complete sites I have have found. Keep up the good work.


John Beardsley (WinthropSociety@msn.com), Mon Sep 16 17:48:02 EDT 1996

Well done! Looking forward to seeing future contributions. I'm searching ancestors John COLLIER (1747? - 3/31/1826) married c.1772 Grizelda TAYLOR (1753 - 9/15/1848). She was daughter of James and Elizabeth (SMITH) Taylor of Belle Haven. Collier was a Revolution veteran, and they moved to Kentucky after the war.


Ruth Kicklighter (rkickli@mail.phoenix.net), Sun Sep 15 13:20:48 EDT 1996

What a great site. I am research the following surnames from the Eastern Shores area: Parker, Smith, Truitt, Hearne, Smith, Meredith.


Herbert DuPree Hendricks (hendherb@visi.net), Sat Sep 14 16:45:43 EDT 1996

I appreciate your directions to the ES HTML page. I am interested in family history/genealogy. I have been through ES many time and think it a beautiful country. I am searching for WILLIAM MAJOR and JOHN MAJOR of Virginia. I have studied the records of some of the Major and Stott families of ES. Would like to correspond with anyone of same interest. I am also studying MARTIN, GRIFFIN, AMBLER of Virginia. Thanks so very much for your effort. HerbH.


Ann Dearman (ACDEARVB2@aol.com), Tue Sep 10 19:41:26 EDT 1996

Am learning more and more about the Eastern Shore through Barrier Island Center - Thelma Peterson, Rick Kellam, John Verrill and others. It is fascinating and I am privileged to be a part of the development of the Center. I am with the Old Coast Guard Station in Virginia Beach.


Fielding Lewis Tyler (FTylerVB2@aol.com), Tue Sep 10 15:53:23 EDT 1996

I am Executive Director of The Old Coast Guard Station ( formerly Life-Saving Museum ) in Virginia Beach. Ann Dearman and myself are on the Board of Directors of the Barrier Island Center. We are working with Thelma Petersen and Rick Kellam and other to preserve Outer Banks history and artifacts.


ALAN DAVEY (AL_DAVEY@MNSINC.COM) , Fri Sep 6 19:50:23 EDT 1996

WEB PAGE: http://www.mnsinc.com/al_davey SON OF HAROLD DAVEY


Jenean Hall (Jenean@shore.intercom.net), Thu Sep 5 21:46:30 EDT 1996

Excellent!!! I will visit this site often. If anyone knows where I can find a picture of Capt. John Ed Johnson of the Life Saving Service and any pictures of his brothers, George and Jim, also of the Life Saving Service on Va.'s barrier islands, I will appreciate hearing from you. Keep up the good work!!


Kenneth Bailey (Kbailey252@aol.com), Tue Oct 1 21:29:04 EDT 1996

Thanks


Peter Guilbert (guilbgci@guernsey.net), Mon Sep 30 17:54:32 EDT 1996

Excellent site, very active community spirit. Reminds me of here. Should you find any links with the Channel Islands, please drop me a line. Or maybe view our home site http://www.guernsey.net


Marian Dukes Thorowgood (mtgood@sccoast.net), Sat Sep 28 08:45:49 EDT 1996

Just discovered you! I was born on ES of VA and will visit your site often. Have been researching the Thorowgood line for many years--back to Adam. Should be able to corroborate much of our work from your information. Will share anything. Now I will dig deeper in the Dukes lineage here also. THANKS FOR THIS SITE.


Elwood C. Stith (estith@scana.com or ecowes@aol), Fri Sep 27 17:50:50 EDT 1996

I read with interest Wayne Stith's information. I am an African American Stith from Southampton County, Virginia. The Drewryville-Capron areas. It is believe that my ancestors were slaves of a John Stith in Sussex County. His widow, left the area and moved to Midfield Plantation in Capron. Her second marriage was to a Carey.


C.W. Jones Jr. (bubs@bulloch.com), Mon Sep 23 13:31:24 EDT 1996

Hope to find out about ancestors burried at St. Johns Church in downtown Hampton, Va.


Dean Bradford (bradf@interserv.com), Fri Sep 20 21:10:35 EDT 1996

A very attractive and interesting site. I am researching the family of Nathaniel Bradford (ca1640-1690) Accomack Co Virginia.


Walt Lotspeich (lotsw4b0@numen.elon.edu), Wed Sep 18 23:24:51 EDT 1996

Congratulations on a well done page. I look forward to visiting this page in the future.


George Thomas (Tom) Copes (tomcopes@aol.com), Wed Sep 18 07:52:46 EDT 1996

Wanted -- Copes surname info. For my line I need information (complete name, childrens names, wife (Sarah Clarke?), date of birth) for Giles L. (may be Libby) Copes, born about 1769 and who died in Baltimore after 1840 but before 1850. Snail mail address - 3306 Brush Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042-3823


Leonard Hyre (larryh@dmv.com), Tue Sep 17 08:23:51 EDT 1996

I live on the Eastern Shore (Cambridge) but my family mostly comes from central WV. However there are a couple of Accomack Co connections that I will getting back to you about. Just want to say that I have haunted hundreds of genealogy sites and yours is one of the best organized and complete sites I have have found. Keep up the good work.


John Beardsley (WinthropSociety@msn.com), Mon Sep 16 17:48:02 EDT 1996

Well done! Looking forward to seeing future contributions. I'm searching ancestors John COLLIER (1747? - 3/31/1826) married c.1772 Grizelda TAYLOR (1753 - 9/15/1848). She was daughter of James and Elizabeth (SMITH) Taylor of Belle Haven. Collier was a Revolution veteran, and they moved to Kentucky after the war.


Ruth Kicklighter (rkickli@mail.phoenix.net), Sun Sep 15 13:20:48 EDT 1996

What a great site. I am research the following surnames from the Eastern Shores area: Parker, Smith, Truitt, Hearne, Smith, Meredith.


Herbert DuPree Hendricks (hendherb@visi.net), Sat Sep 14 16:45:43 EDT 1996

I appreciate your directions to the ES HTML page. I am interested in family history/genealogy. I have been through ES many time and think it a beautiful country. I am searching for WILLIAM MAJOR and JOHN MAJOR of Virginia. I have studied the records of some of the Major and Stott families of ES. Would like to correspond with anyone of same interest. I am also studying MARTIN, GRIFFIN, AMBLER of Virginia. Thanks so very much for your effort. HerbH.


Ann Dearman (ACDEARVB2@aol.com), Tue Sep 10 19:41:26 EDT 1996

Am learning more and more about the Eastern Shore through Barrier Island Center - Thelma Peterson, Rick Kellam, John Verrill and others. It is fascinating and I am privileged to be a part of the development of the Center. I am with the Old Coast Guard Station in Virginia Beach.


Fielding Lewis Tyler (FTylerVB2@aol.com), Tue Sep 10 15:53:23 EDT 1996

I am Executive Director of The Old Coast Guard Station ( formerly Life-Saving Museum ) in Virginia Beach. Ann Dearman and myself are on the Board of Directors of the Barrier Island Center. We are working with Thelma Petersen and Rick Kellam and other to preserve Outer Banks history and artifacts.


ALAN DAVEY (AL_DAVEY@MNSINC.COM) , Fri Sep 6 19:50:23 EDT 1996

WEB PAGE: http://www.mnsinc.com/al_davey SON OF HAROLD DAVEY


Jenean Hall (Jenean@shore.intercom.net), Thu Sep 5 21:46:30 EDT 1996

Excellent!!! I will visit this site often. If anyone knows where I can find a picture of Capt. John Ed Johnson of the Life Saving Service and any pictures of his brothers, George and Jim, also of the Life Saving Service on Va.'s barrier islands, I will appreciate hearing from you. Keep up the good work!!


Outer Banks History Center (ncs0017@mail.interpath.com) , Thu Sep 5 16:44:22 EDT 1996

Congratulations to all involved in producing the GHOTES page. You're streets ahead of anyone down here on the nonetheless-photogenic Outer Banks. I wish that I could explore and exploit this resource right away, but I must defer gratification: Hurricane Fran is on her way. Keep up the good work.


James P. MItchell (jamming@tnp.com), Thu Sep 5 13:49:30 EDT 1996

GHOTES...what a discovery! Your site is incredible! I have been accumulating genealogical information on the Pettit's and the Snead's of the Eastern Shore for the past 6 months. If anyone can contribute or wants to share, please e-mail me at jamming@tnp.com. Thanks again for such a comprehensive forum!


James Fash Nesbitt (jnesbitt@crocker.com), Thu Sep 5 12:45:52 EDT 1996

Interesting. I'd need to study same to make comment.


Debbie Mitchell (Lovelace@wow.com), Wed Sep 4 19:52:09 EDT 1996

Glad to see more and more genealogy pages on the web. Keep up the good work.

I'm researching MITCHELL and GRAY in the Caroline/Essex area.


Dennis Robbins (bpfh97a@prodigy.com), Sun Sep 1 00:01:25 EDT 1996

Looking for info on Robins, Brittingham, late 1600's to 1800.


Thomas Biddy (web3943@charweb.org), Fri Aug 30 03:53:11 EDT 1996

TYSON and WHELESS researcher. See my data at: http://www.charweb.org/gen/biddy/surnames.htm


Glenn Augustus Gossett (ggossett@acpub.duke.edu), Thu Aug 29 17:56:38 EDT 1996

One of my favorite places in the whole wide world. Regards to the Wescotts, Terrys and Youngs


Kristen Travis , Sun Aug 25 20:44:16 EDT 1996

This was interesting!! We are getting ready to party hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


, Sat Aug 24 09:53:10 EDT 1996


Ann Smith (annsmith), Sat Aug 24 09:52:52 EDT 1996

Excellent! I have lived on the Eastern Shore forever. There is a special appreciation for the Eastern Shore and much I wish to learn. Thank You.


Ann Smith (annsmith), Sat Aug 24 09:52:23 EDT 1996

Excellent! I have lived on the Eastern Shore forever. There is a special appreciation for the Eastern Shore and much I wish to learn. Thank You.


Virginia Cornue (cornue@eden.rutgers.edu), Fri Aug 23 22:11:47 EDT 1996

My roots are in the mid-west, southern tier of ny and in nc, but my summer heart is in the es. I'm an anthropologist and am interested in the role of food in es life then and now. just spent a wonderful morning in the courthouse in eastville, beginning to steep myself in es names and places. Anyone with thoughts about this topic ...give me a jingle, buzz..what do you give?


Mary Cloud Morrow (mmorrow1@iamerica.net), Tue Aug 20 23:12:14 EDT 1996

Hello! I am most impressed with the Ghotes web pages and hopefully I can be a contributor soon. I will get my notes and names together and list them as soon as possible. My brother and I are interested in a number of names that have given us a few headaches - with a lot of brick walls we have hit full force. I just found you all and am thrilled to have found a new genealogy source. Actually a friend of mine noticed my brother's name on another web site and recommended we try your page. Hope to sign in in the next few days. Mary Morrow p.s. My brother's address is acloud@airmail.net - the friend that let us in on this great site is Dan Trimble.


Mary Cloud Morrow (mmorrow1@iamerica.net), Tue Aug 20 23:05:41 EDT 1996

Hello! I am most impressed with the Ghotes web pages and hopefully I can be a contributor soon. I will get my notes and names together and list them as soon as possible. My brother and I are interested in a number of names that have given us a few headaches - with a lot of brick walls we have hit full force. I just found you all and am thrilled to have found a new genealogy source. Actually a friend of mine noticed my brother's name on another web sight and recommended we try your page. Hope to sign in in the next few days. Mary Morrow


B.K (Bev) Hornsby (bhornsby@shore.intercom.net), Tue Aug 20 20:09:05 EDT 1996

Many thanks for being here! Am just beginning to develop as interest in my past here on the Eastern Shore. Would like information about migration of the Hornsbys before & during their stint in the Harborton - Hacks Neck area..


Al Cloud (acloud@airmail.net), Tue Aug 20 14:36:41 EDT 1996

Just found your site, courtesy of Dan Trimble, Monroe, La. Will come back and browse later to try and locate some errant Clouds, Drummonds, Paces and Kings among my ancestors. Thanks for providing the site.


Bob Haynes (hzzv22a@prodigy.com), Sat Aug 17 20:39:04 EDT 1996

I am looking for information on ZACHARIAH NELSON, son of THOMAS NELSON of Yorktown, Va., and father of THOMAS KING NELSON, b.abt. 1752, Tangier, Va. Also RIGGIN, Crisfield, Md. and GRAY, Worcester Co., Md.


Becky Miller (JLYF58A@prod.com), Tue Aug 13 23:50:06 EDT 1996

This site is fabulous! I'm using up all my Prodigy free time viewing you. Thanks for being there.


Doris (dm@esva.net), Tue Aug 13 08:49:52 EDT 1996

Since I'm sort of new to the ESVA area and enjoy being here this is a great way to learn more about the history. There is a small cemetery surrounded by my property and I would like to know more about it. The names are Mary Jane Savage, John Savage, Susan Savage/wife of Major Savage, and Major Savage. One day I'll have time to go to the courthouse to get information. In the meantime, if anyone has information about the family I'd enjoy reading it. Whatever I should find out I'll relate to the GHOTES web site. I'm trying to clean up the cemetery and make it park-like.


Frank Whitten (franwhit@aztec.asu.edu), Mon Aug 12 19:54:25 EDT 1996

I am researching the Godwin (Goodwin) family that apparently came to the Eastern Shore of Virginia sometime in the 1600's. My great-great-great grandfather married a Charlotte Godwin at Salem, Virginia in the early 1800's. Charlotte Godwin was from the Eastern Shore line. Would appreciate any info on the Godwins that others may have.


Frank Whitten (franwhit@aztec.asu.edu), Mon Aug 12 19:51:47 EDT 1996

I am researching the Godwin (Goodwin) family that apparently came to the Eastern Shore of Virginia sometime in the 1600's. My great-great-great grandfather married a Charlotte Godwin at Salem, Virginia in the early 1800's. Charlotte Godwin was from the Eastern Shore line.


Louis Martin (wlmjlm@worldnet.att.net), Sat Aug 10 20:08:16 EDT 1996

Nice site. Looking for any information re: Martins & Satchells. Specifically anything related to John Martin and Parmer Satchell


Douglas Alfred Parks-Powell (dap2663@concentric.net), Sat Aug 10 01:21:31 EDT 1996

I need to get in touch with my Roots.


Sarah Morgan (savoy@esva.net), Wed Aug 7 22:25:07 EDT 1996

Am interested in any information in the Bellamy family. Only info I have is a reference in Whitelaw to a land transaction by a John Bellamy in the late 1600's.


kenniss henry (khenry@ccmail.irs.gov), Fri Aug 2 16:30:00 EDT 1996

I am from the Eastern Shore and I found your information very interesting; often when I tell folks where I grew up and of my experiences they are amazed to know that such an area exists so close to Washington. I am going to tell others from the Eatern Shore, who no longer live there, to check out your home page. KUDOS


Jerry Barton (jbarton851@aol.com), Wed Jul 31 21:56:29 EDT 1996

This is my first attempt to use a Web site. I am interested in the name Tyson that you have listed. My Tyson ancestors came from the Eastern Shores of VA, Interested in contacting others with this same line.


Anna Watson Beverly (abeverly@dixienet.com), Sat Jul 27 19:36:33 EDT 1996

I've just stumbled upon your site but I'm looking forward to visiting often. My early Virginia lines are Whitehead, Pace, Charlton, Watson and perhaps Loyless and Carter.


Grady Gordon Brickhouse (brickhou@sprynet.com), Wed Jul 24 22:32:24 EDT 1996

I recently changed Email address, but I really like GHOTES. I have already made several contacts through GHOTES.


Dwayne McCullough (dwayne@esva.net), Sun Jul 21 10:48:35 EDT 1996

Great site! Good to see someone taking the effort to show what the Eastern Shore is all about. If you would like them (or anyone) I have a few good pictures of the old Cobb Island Coast Gaurd stations. Moving of the newer of the two will soon be underway so future pictures won't exists of these Barrier Island historic sites.


Garnet Murphey (donaldm@flash.net), Fri Jul 19 12:25:06 EDT 1996

I would like to find info on the House of Burgess, Sec'y. VENNER. I would like his first name and other info. Garnet donaldm@flash.net


Carol Whitehead (carolw1950@aol.com), Wed Jul 17 21:23:44 EDT 1996

This is a great page!! In this area I am researching Copes, Briddell/Bredell/ Lambden/Townsend/Parker/Harmon/Mason/Hudson/Hancock/Redden/Glass/Jones. I would love to talk with anyone about these lines.


Grady Gordon Brickhouse (NQGS45A@PRODIGY), Fri Jul 12 17:55:17 EDT 1996

I am very interested in Eastern Shore Genealogy. I published the Brickhouse Family History in 1987 and have revised it in 1988, 1992 and 1995. The lasted edition includes 10,000 descendants of George Brickhouse & Hannah Luddington who married on the ES in 1661. Some connecting families: Watkins, Major, Belote, and lots more.


Grady Gordon Brickhouse , Fri Jul 12 17:50:22 EDT 1996 Grady Gordon Brickhouse


Gene Horner (geneh@dmv.com), Fri Jul 12 16:57:59 EDT 1996

Good work,I am looking for information on the Horner and Colonna families in Northampton and Accomac counties.


Jim Parker (parkerjy@edge.net), Sun Jul 7 21:09:52 EDT 1996

I am working on the Parker family who originally came to the eastern shore in the mid 1600s. They occupied property in VA, MD, and DL. Any assistance, especially concerning the marriage of Samuel Parker to his first cousin, Polly Parker about 1793 (Polly's father was John, who served in the Rev. in a unit from DL,). Marriage likely took place in GA.


Ginger Hulsopple (huls@airmail.net), Mon Jul 1 22:17:17 EDT 1996

Great Page!!! Thanks for putting it out there... Hope I can connect with other Anderson researchers... I've got a mystery on my hands about John Anderson and a Talley family connection!


Priscilla Beachboard (PBEACH@worldnet.att.net), Sun Jun 30 10:00:20 EDT 1996

This is super.....just what expatriates like myself have needed.


VIC PEPPLER (VICBON94@SHORE.INTER COM.NET), Sat Jun 29 10:42:12 EDT 1996

We are a part of what THEY were and the source of what is to come. Genetic memory?


Mike Mensinger (tbrw66a@prodigy.com), Fri Jun 28 11:56:37 EDT 1996

Just found out about this web site for the eastern shore of Virginia. Great source of potential information. Thanks for caring enough to create this site. Looking for Bundicks who came in 1630s, and were mainly in the Accomac/Accomack area.


Robert A. Peloquin (bobpel@ix.netcom.com), Mon Jun 24 19:49:04 EDT 1996


Tom Justice (tjustice@avana.net), Sun Jun 23 17:39:35 EDT 1996

Good site. I have been researching my family and am descended from William Justice of Charles City. His son Justinian had some children who settled in Surrey and Accomack . I would be interested in finding out more on them. I am descended from another son, John. Thanks for this site. Tom Justice


Ellen Bradford McGrath (mcgrath@palmnet.net), Sat Jun 22 10:22:12 EDT 1996

Enjoying the Ghotes Web Page. I grew up in Cape Charles. I'm now living in Florida after 30 years in NJ. My surnames are ADAMS, BEACH, BELL, BRADFORD, BRICKHOUSE, CLUFF, CULLEN, ELLIOTT, FISHER, GLADDEN, HARMON, KELLAM, MARSHALL, MASON, MILBURN, SMITH, TOFT, TOWNSEND, WATSON, WHITE & WILKERSON.


Ron West (rwest@pen.k12.va.us), Fri Jun 21 19:55:34 EDT 1996


Linda Davis (honeychi@flash.net), Fri Jun 21 19:05:15 EDT 1996

I am so glad to find this site there isn't a lot of Eastern Shore material in Texas(G). I have several early links to this area:Rogers, West, Wise, Scarborough,Leatherbury, Bagwell, Enloes, and Charleton?, Again you have a great site.

Linda in Ft Worth


Ann Hamor (AHamor@worldnet.att.net), Mon Jun 17 19:06:04 EDT 1996

Thank You Bill Groves for telling me about this site. It looks like a treasure chest of information. I will be back and post some questions myself I assure you.


Bud Roseberry (rsbrry@ida.net), Sat Jun 15 08:40:19 EDT 1996

I'm doing research and interested in any and all Shockey's. Also Roseberry's in eastern Kentucky about 1880's. My Grandfather was born there and at the age of 8 living with a woman by the name of Beverly Lewis. Any help as to who his parents are would be helpful. His name was James Franklin Roseberry. One story goes that he may have had a brother named Jack and a sister named Sara. He was born about 1885.


Troy Sowers (TSowers726), Tue Jun 11 03:25:52 EDT 1996

I grew up on the ESV (Exmore/Belle Haven/Painter). Mother's Name (Maiden) Margarite Savage. I now live in Northern CA (Santa Rosa, Sonoma County). I'm so glad the ESV is getting on the map! I tap in occasionally. It's wonderful to see this page!


Scott Neal (SNEAL@CSUPomona.edu), Tue Jun 11 00:25:47 EDT 1996

I am a descendant of James and Isabell Pettyjohn, who lived in Hungars Parish in Northampton in the 1650s and 1660s. James came to the Eastern Shore around 1635 and was a successful Farmer & Carpenter. The Pettyjohns lived on Church Neck, between Church Creek and Hungars Creek, which today would be located nothwest of Easterville.


Scott Neal (SNEAL@CSUPomona.edu), Tue Jun 11 00:25:26 EDT 1996

I am a descendant of James and Isabell Pettyjohn, who lived in Hungars Parish in Northampton in the 1650s and 1660s. James came to the Eastern Shore around 1635 and was a successful Farmer & Carpenter. The Pettyjohns lived on Church Neck, between Church Creek and Hungars Creek, which today would be located nothwest of Easterville.


Clarice W. Mills (cn3813@coastalnet.com), Sun Jun 2 22:29:09 EDT 1996

Martha Mewborn Marble referred me to your web site and I must say I am very impressed. My congratulations to each of you for your contribution to the field of genealogy. Best regards for your continuing success.


Arthur K. Fisher (Art Fisher@email.es.cc.va.us), Fri May 31 14:56:51 EDT 1996

Just learned about your GHOTES page. I am interested in local history and genealogy. Most of all I like local expressions; you may have seen my Eastern Shore Wordbook. Would like to talk to you.


Arthur K. Fisher (Art Fisher@email.es.cc.va.us), Fri May 31 14:56:35 EDT 1996

Just learned about your GHOTES page. I am interested in local history and genealogy. Most of all I like local expressions; you may have seen my Eastern Shore Wordbook. Would like to talk to you.


SONYA J. FOSQUE (......), Fri May 31 03:15:23 EDT 1996


liza nottingham soderstrom (soderstrom@esva.net), Thu May 30 11:16:40 EDT 1996

Still enjoying your wed site Barbara...keep up the good work.


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Herb Barnes (barnesh@pop.erols.com), Tue May 28 21:26:28 EDT 1996

Wow, this site is growing fast! Nice job. Keep up the good work.


Art Arrington (arthurha@wcnet.org), Sat May 25 21:00:05 EDT 1996

Love to read about the Old Dominion. Thanks and I hope to move HOME soon.


Hubert L. Johnston (h.johnston@worldnet.att.net), Sat May 25 10:47:29 EDT 1996

I enjoyed this page and would have preferred to find some detailed data regarding genealogy in it. I keep looking for data on my earliest known American ancestors, Thomas & Elizabeth Jane Dalrymple Johnston; I also research my Bryan ancestors, whom I know were in Isle of Wight County during the 1600s...


Henry C. Martin (Martihc@NU.com), Mon May 20 15:12:30 EDT 1996

What A Great Page!!! Thanks to Barbara Cox for taking the time and effort to produce a Genealogical page that I can use. My mothers family is from Accomac/Locustville so I would like to contact everyone with the surnames of: GROTON, MEARS, LITTLETON, BULL, MARTIN, SHIELD, and more to be discovered. Get in touch. This page will really open up the Eastern Shore research for those of us who are out of state.


Jo Ann Beagle (jofus@ixnetcom.com), Sun May 19 13:19:47 EDT 1996

I put the incorrect email address. Sorry, about that.


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Jo Ann Beagle (jofues@ix.netcom.com), Sun May 19 13:13:33 EDT 1996

I am new at this, but not genealogy research. My thanks to all who have made the GOTES Web site available to all researching the Eastern Shore.


Lorine Taylor (rblainta@burgoyne.com), Fri May 17 15:59:13 EDT 1996

I'm new on the net, but not to genealogy. I have ancestors who began in America on VA's eastern shore. I hope I can share info with others.


Gerry W.Clark (gclark@nrv.net), Fri May 17 02:31:38 EDT 1996

Jack, This is really great, Thanks for all of the information and Keep up the good work.


Jim Mc Loughlin (M38H@AOL), Thu May 16 01:07:22 EDT 1996

Thanks to Connie Pruitt for directing me to this very interesting site. Am just now completing a book that includes information on the Douglas-Willett-Goffigon line, many of whose descendants reside in the New Orleans area. Would be interested in sharing my info with others who are researching these families. Home address: 38 Huntsman's Horn Cir., The Woodlands, Tx., 77380. (713) 367 3147. E-Mail: M38HAOL


Jim Mc Loughlin (M38H@AOL), Thu May 16 01:05:05 EDT 1996

Thanks to Connie Pruitt for directing me to this very interesting site. Am just now completing a book that includes information on the Douglas-Willett-Goffigon line, many of whose descendants reside in the New Orleans area. Would be interested in sharing my info with others who are researching these families. Home address: 38 Huntsman's Horn Cir., The Woodlands, Tx., 77380. (713) 367 3147. E-Mail: M38HAOL


Patricia Beach Cully (coogletra@urvax.urich.edu), Wed May 15 22:11:04 EDT 1996

(also, Tracy Coogle) We love the GHOTES site! Can't wait to do some on-line family research. Keep up the good work!


Terrence L. Stratton (Tstratton@Wcupa.Edu), Tue May 14 13:30:32 EDT 1996

I am just now starting to research my father's side of the family. (Stratton, Snead) The family is from Exmore originally and moved to Long Island, NY sometime in the 1920's. I met a family here in Pennsylvania (last name Bailey) who also have Stratton's in their family from Eastern Shore. I am very excited about finding this list.


Barbara Martin (bmartin@wcupa.edu), Tue May 14 13:27:29 EDT 1996

This is really great, my thanks to Barbara Cox and all who worked to set this up. I am happy just to have achieved access to this as I am not all that knowledgeable about computers. I shall add my information from my grandmother's bible, (Nina Drummond, Sanford) (as soon as I find it, it is still in a box from moving).


Mary Beth Graf (MGraf@third-wave.com), Fri May 10 15:31:35 EDT 1996

I am absolutely tickled pink about the GHOTES Weg Site. For 15 years now, I have tracing several families in the Chincoteague area, but due to poor eye sight, it's more difficult to travel there to do research. Thank you so much for allowing us this opportunity to communicate with those interested in the Eastern Shore. Keep up the good work!


Peter N. Turlington (turlington@esva.net), Fri May 10 01:48:51 EDT 1996

Great idea! How appropriate to use the median of the future to promote interest and appreciation of the past. Also, hats off to the Book Bin and the Eastern Shore Public Library for their support of Eastern Shore Geneology and History.


Liza Nottingham Soderstrom (soderstrom@esva.net), Thu May 9 22:12:23 EDT 1996

Bravo. This is a great venture. Many thanks to Barbara Cox and everone else that have made this possible. It is very interesting and sooooo much fun!


Charles Peterson (charlesp@esva.net), Tue May 7 19:12:04 EDT 1996

Good job keep it up


Joyce Faye White (jwhite@seva.net), Tue May 7 08:50:36 EDT 1996

Very interesting. A great resource for those of us not living on the Shore. Thank you for all of the hard work each of you continues to invest in this project. I hope to learn more about the Beasley, Guy, White, and Hitchens families by following your online project.


Connie Pruitt (medcon@dmv.com), Mon May 6 12:06:43 EDT 1996

Great Job!!! I'm new and slow at this but your set up is making it easy for me. I look forward to adding information as soon as I figure out how. I hope you persue the idea of a symposiun in 97.


Charles E. Warrington Jr. (cewjr@interaccess.net), Mon Apr 29 10:32:53 EDT 1996

What a GREAT start! Congratulations.


Tammy Belote Elvenia (ohana@esva.net), Sun Apr 28 22:31:13 EDT 1996

This is just the start of something wonderful. Hats off and a loud applause to Barbara Cox the mama ghote from the ghotesherd! Barbara, all of your herd sincerely thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Being from the Eastern Shore, it makes me proud to know that there are folks out there who recognize the Eastern Shore, a place rich in heritage and old fashion values. I look forward to growing with the Ghotes webpage! A special thanks to all others who were involved with this project! Aloha nui loa!


Greg Fuller (sar1track@esva.net), Wed Apr 24 21:43:46 EDT 1996

Great stuff. Could you add more information on the real natives that lived here?


Millard Driscoll (driscoll301@delphi.com), Wed Apr 24 08:31:31 EDT 1996

An excellent job. This should help all the GHOTES. Thank you for this superb effort.


Ron Stafford (ronstaff@swva.net), Tue Apr 23 21:23:17 EDT 1996

nice job jack this page is impressive


Robert L. Mears (rmears@iu.net), Tue Apr 23 16:45:16 EDT 1996

Yeaaaaah! GHOTES My congrats to all who did this. A job well done! And we'll get better from here.

Bob


Al Wootten (astral@freemark.com), Tue Apr 23 14:33:54 EDT 1996

This is very nice! All I need is more time to peruse it. Congrats and applause to Jack, Thom, Barbara and Gilbert, whose hard drive we hope enjoys quick resurrection.


Carole Atkins Sherr (carsherr@aol.com), Tue Apr 23 13:59:20 EDT 1996

APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE! Love the page...Thanks to the GHOTES Team Captain, Barbara and her excellent advisors. Our ancestors would be proud of your work.


Jack Burn (jackburn@swva.net), Sun Apr 21 08:13:22 EDT 1996

Hope you have enjoyed this GHOTES Web site. Thanks for leaving your comments.



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