Tag: Robert Wilson

James Kerr (1682-7 – 1770): Augusta County, Virginia, Years, 1730-1770

October 23, 2026

Or, Subtitled: “Tradition and history show that he [William Beverley] spent two nights with Justice James Kerr in the new log house (then only four years old), presumably the nights of Aug. 11 and 12, 1736” This posting continues a previous one that discusses the pre-Virginia life of James Kerr, insofar as anything is known … More James Kerr (1682-7 – 1770): Augusta County, Virginia, Years, 1730-1770

Notes about George Montgomery (abt. 1699 – abt. 1758) of Williamsburg, Craven County, South Carolina

June 28, 2025

Or, Subtitled, “We have letters from our friends in Ireland, acquainting us of their desire to come here” As the previous posting states, in recent months, I’ve been doing research to assist researchers of American Montgomery families who are combining DNA findings with traditional genealogical research to try to figure out the back-in-time origins of … More Notes about George Montgomery (abt. 1699 – abt. 1758) of Williamsburg, Craven County, South Carolina

Children of Thomas Brooks (1775 – 1838) and Wife Sarah Whitlock: Thomas Whitlock Brooks (1805-1879) of Wayne County, Kentucky, and Randolph County, Missouri

July 19, 2022

Or, Subtitled: “He entered land and devoted his time to improving his place and farming” 4. Thomas Whitlock Brooks, the fourth child of Thomas Brooks (1775-1838) and Sarah Whitlock (1774-1837), was born 22 December 1805. This date is recorded in his father’s family bible (and see also here). As the postings I’ve just linked state, I have not … More Children of Thomas Brooks (1775 – 1838) and Wife Sarah Whitlock: Thomas Whitlock Brooks (1805-1879) of Wayne County, Kentucky, and Randolph County, Missouri