2017 RFA Queries
Please take a few minutes to look at these queries that have been posted by our cousins. If you can be of any help in answering these queries then please e-mail the person posting the query. As a member of the Reynolds Family Association you can also Post a query to this board.
DATE: Friday, December 22, 2017 12:07 PM
NAME: Roger Alton Sprague
E-MAIL: roggiea@myfairpoint.net
ADDRESS: 1 Hassell Drive, Belfast, ME 04915-6930
SURNAMES: RUNNELS/REYNOLDS
QUERY: I have been looking for a couple of months for the parents of Washington Runnels/Reynolds, born 5 March 1800 in Winslow, Maine. He married 19 October 1821 in Albion, Maine to Ann Stevens born 5 January 1797, Albion, Maine. Ann died 30 August 1869, Albion and Washington died 17 August 1867 in Albion, Main.
Some of Robert Reynolds’ line ended up in Winslow, Main; but I also found another line who lived there. Looking through 50 or 60 Reynolds Family Association papers, I didn’t find their line It starts with;
- Sergeant Samuel Runnels born 1674 in Nova Scotia of Scotch origin. From there he moved to Bradford, Massachusetts and married Abigail Middleton. They had 8 Children.
- The line goes to Ebenezer and Abigail Sallis. Ebenezer was born 20 November 1726, Bradford.
- Benjamin, born 31 Mar 1748, Haverill, Massachusetts (the oldest son) who went to Pownalboro, Maine and then to Augusta – He was a Revolutionary soldier in 1778, moved to Waterville and died across the river in Winslow 22 June 1802. He married Hepsibah Bradley 1768 and married (2) Sarah Whidden 12 March 1791.
If this Runnels/Reynolds line is documented in the Association records, I though this could be quickly found, but if it isn’t, it may be a new line. So they I’ll go to the state library and do some hunting.
- James born June 1769
- John born 19 Nov 1771 (I found John’s children all documented with no Washington)
- Benjamin, Jr. born April 1773 married Lydia Priest
- Stephen born February 1775 married Lucy Priest
- David born 5 October 1783
Thanks for all your trouble.
Roger
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DATE: Sunday, December 10, 2017 12:22 PM
NAME: Rita F. Silva
E-MAIL: rfposey1936@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 205 Ward Rd., Los Banos, CA 93635-9528
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS, WHITLOCK
QUERY: Does anyone have any information on William Reynolds b. ca 1757 poss. in Virginia, FTDNA Kit# 723838. I did a DNA test with a Whitlock first cousin for my g-g-g-grandfather Lancelot (Lott) Whitlock and all of his matches are to the Reynolds line and not one Whitlock match. Many of the close matches are to the Archelaus Reynolds line, but the closest one to date is to the above mentioned William Whitlock. There is a 89.79% chance of a match in 4 generations and a 98.96% chance of a match in 8 generations. I would really appreciate any information on this William Reynolds. I have been stuck on Lancelot Whitlocks parents for 30 years.
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DATE: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:44 AM
NAME: Shelley Reynolds
E-MAIL: shelleyjr213@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 7568 Keystone Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: Hello,
I am trying to find the parents of;
John J. Reynolds
1793 born in either NC or TN
Dies before 1860 in Scottsville, Macoupin, IL
He married in 1824 South Carolina to:
Clarissa Waggoner
1807 TN
1851 Scottsville, Macoupin, IL
Thank you for any help that you can offer, it is greatly appreciated.
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DATE: Sunday, October 1, 2017 4:18 PM
NAME: Kess Eldridge
E-MAIL: kessgen@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 142 Ponderosa Road, Spruce Pine NC 28777
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: David Reynolds, enlisted in Captain Ely's Regiment in Lyme, Connecticut in April 1777. He was taken prisoner at Tarrytown and escaped in Lubec, Maine. He later returned to Maine with his land grant to settle in Washington County and marry Rebecca Cox. He died 31 March 1832 in Columbia, Maine.
In his pension papers, a letter from Eliphalet Reynolds - whom enlisted at the same time and place and served with him - states that Eliphalet "knew David from infancy" and later says "he was a brother". I'm not assuming that Eliphalet and David were actual brothers, but it is a possibility. Both went to Washington County and settled in towns near each other.
In the Annuals report of 1923, David and Eliphalet are mentioned and it is suggested they were brothers - and somehow related to a Samuel Reynolds. In the history of John Reynolds & Sarah Backus, it suggests they are children of a brother of John Sr. - whose son John Jr was killed by indians in 1675.
I have searched for years to figure out where this David fit in/who his parents are. I did have him as a child of Martha Tibbet and Joseph Reynolds for a bit - but now I'm not so sure that's the case. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas of where to look, please let me know?
Thanks!
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DATE: Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:12 PM
NAME: Ann Robertson McConnell
E-MAIL: nammcconnell@yahoo.com
ADDRESS: 351 Massey Road, Stuart, VA 24171
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: In doing research for application to the Daughters of the American Revolution documentation of sources is required. I need documentation to verify that Margaret "Peggy" GIVENS JOHNSTON was the daughter of Isiah GIVENS and Elizabeth WEBB. They were married 15 May 1797 and Margaret was born 1802 in Giles County, VA. Unfortunately, those records have been lost at the Giles County Courthouse. Do you have a resource that can verify this information? Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Ann R. McConnell
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DATE: Thursday, August 10, 2017 10:10 PM
NAME: Debi R. Stuart
E-MAIL: dstuart42@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 20240 East Blvd; Silverhill, AL 36576
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: At a dead end with Charlie Green Reynolds birth 1770 death 1840 married Martha Sallie Jackson. Trying to find the location of Charlie Green Reynolds and his parents. I found a property Tax Digest 1793-1892 for Georgia with Spencer Reynolds and Green Reynolds. We think he is from Georgia or South Carolina.
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DATE: Monday, July 24, 2017 12:28 PM
NAME: Rita F. Silva
E-MAIL: rfposey1936@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 18205 Ward Rd.
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS, WHITLOCK
QUERY: My WHITLOCK FTDNA test shows a strong connection to the Archelaus Woody REYNOLDS line. In looking at the census records, I have some questions. I have seen no records of any legal marriages for him, but it is believed that he married Sarah "Sallie" Miller and they had three children after 1800. In the 1800 Peneleton, SC census, he is shown with 2 males under 10, two females under 10 and a female 26-44. Who are these people? In 1810 Buncombe NC census, he is shown with 1 male under 10, 1 male 10-15, 8 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25 and 1 female (probably wife Sarah) 26-44 It suggests there there was a death in the family leaving several children. There is no record of his marriage to Mary ADAMS but they have several children who have the surname ADAMS, so I assume that they never married. I am wondering if the four children in 1800 could also be out-of-wedlock. It is possible that my g-g-g-grandfather Lancelot "Lot" Whitlock b. abt 1792 - d. 1864 could be one of the males under 10 in 1800. If anyone has any information about this, I would really appreciate their sharing it.
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DATE: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:02 PM
NAME: Clint Dark
E-MAIL: txsred22@yahoo.com
ADDRESS: 6370 Compass Dr., Flowery Branch, GA 30542
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: My ggrandfather was James Lee Reynolds thru Dee Reynolds, and Ambers Lee Reynolds. Not sure of A Lee Reynolds father's name. Documents have been found with Joseph or Joshua M Reynolds. But basically no verifiable proof can I find to further than Ambers Lee or Amber Lee. Supposedly this Joseph or Joshua Reynolds went by Tinker and was married to Minnie Chambers. Once again no proof. They lived in Alabama and later moved to East Texas.
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DATE: Thursday, April 27, 2017 4:22 AM
NAME: Stephanie Reynolds
E-MAIL: stephaniejeanreynolds@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 2 Back Andrew Street, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne. England
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: I'm interested in doing some family research for my husbands side of thE family and wondered if anybody would be able to fill me in on any details please?
On the Reynolds side we currently go back to a Joshua Reynolds born in Portadown in Northern Ireland in 1813.
Any help would be greatly appreciated :) Steph
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DATE: Monday, April 10, 2017 6:27 PM
NAME: John Holliday
E-MAIL: jcelius27@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 1611 Brick Road North, Ellensburg, WA 98926
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: Request help in finding Woody Reynolds.Subject b. ca.1937 Discharged USAF 1962 or'63; purportedly returned to VA or WVA to work in family business (not repeat not Reynold's Aluminum) Note "Woody" might be short for Woodrow, but I have already looked at many Woodrow Reynolds. Subject educated, well dressed and mannered, but not an officer (too young) Thanks, anybody.- Your cousin, maybe.-JH
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DATE: Thursday, March 23, 2017 11:56 AM
NAME: Molly Stark (Reynolds)
E-MAIL: mrs.ljstark@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 15421 79th Ave E Puyallup, WA 98375
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: Looking for a John Reynolds b. abt 1827 in Ireland, immigrated over to the U.S. in 1854 (according to census). Married a Bridget or Brigget (date unknown - possibly Ireland). Census records from 1870, 1880, 1890 and 1900 list them living in Marshall, Clark Co., Illinois. One of their children is Thomas F. Reynolds, born 1859 died 1926 and my second great-grandfather. Naturally, with such common names, it is hard for me to track down the accurate John Reynolds that I am looking for. Hoping someone has more information that can lead me in the right direction.
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DATE: Sunday, March 19, 2017 1:11 AM
NAME: MRS Vivs Laliberte
E-MAIL: genealogy@bearsquiltshop.com
ADDRESS: 10722 Trask Ave, Suite C
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS, DONNELLY
QUERY: Mary Reynolds, Birth - 1805 - Co. Leitrim, Death - 1865 - Cloodrumminmore, Fenagh, Co. Leitrim Is an ancestor of mine, she married Daniel Donnelly Seeking any info on her parents and line.
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DATE: Monday, March 13, 2017 4:24 PM
NAME: Marcella Reynolds Rose
E-MAIL: marcyrose@aol.com
ADDRESS: 1139 So. Nevada Street, Oceanside, CA 92054
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: Hi, I have a Deborah REYNOLDS 1675-1754 Rhode Island married to Job BABCOCK 1671-1755 Rhode Island. I am trying to find Deborah's parents and all I have is John REYNOLDS married to Abigial, no last name on Abigail or no dates or place of birth on either one. Any help would b most appreciated. Thank you
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DATE: Sunday, March 5, 2017 4:09 PM
NAME: Patricia Van Thomme
E-MAIL: p.vanthomme@mchsi.com
ADDRESS: 4208 SW Beechwood Street, Ankeny, Iowa 50023
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: I am searching for the ancestors of one John Reynolds born May 18, 1801 in Miflinville, Columbia County, PA and died September 19, 1853 in Hublersburg, PA. His father's name was also John and his mother was Catherine. His death was certified by his son, Issac Newton Reynolds.
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DATE: Monday, February 27, 2017 3:39 PM
NAME: Chapman
E-MAIL: babschap@hotmail.com
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SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: Desperately looking to knock down a brick wall with my Reynolds family. James Reynolds born about 1838 in Sandy Bedfordshire. England. Married Elizabeth Wells Lived in Cambridge and worked on the railways. I want to find his parents, mother possibly called Sarah?
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DATE: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 3:48 PM
NAME: Elizabeth Reynolds
E-MAIL: luckyliz.er@gmail.com
ADDRESS: 744 Janet Drive, Taylor Mill, KY 41015
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: Hello, inquiring about my family history and the lineage... I know that the last names my aunt gave me were Moses Reynolds and Nancy Stapleton, mostly out of the Owsley County are of KY and near there... going to VA I do believe, just want to be sure.
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DATE: Thursday, February 2, 2017 12:36 PM
NAME: Rocky Rushton
E-MAIL: rrushton1963@live.com
SURNAMES: REYNOLDS
QUERY: I am looking for information on Charles Reynolds, born between 1868 and 1870 in Nova Scotia Canada. Married Mary A Card and had a son Charles Edward Reynolds my great grandfather married Annie Noel Macdonald a Micmac Lady. My DNA shows lots of Reynolds as possible 4th to 8th cousins but they are all from the United States.1921 census in Nova Scotia show Charles Living on reservation with Annie and her family.
Thank You
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