1 Land Records -, Land Records -, see notes.

2 Chalkley (Chronicles of Scotch Irish Settlement), Lyman Chalkley, Chalkley (Chronicles of Scotch Irish Settlement), See notes.

3 Bath Co Will Books, Bath Co Will Books, Will dated Sept 17, 1817, probated Oct 1817, Bath Co, VA.

4 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.96.

5 Ibid.

6 Chalkley (Chronicles of Scotch Irish Settlement), Lyman Chalkley, Chalkley (Chronicles of Scotch Irish Settlement), vol II p.288: 1790--November 11, bond for David Gwin and Violet Crawford, daughter of William Crawford (consent); surety, J. Lyle, Jr.

7 History of Monroe Co, WV, Morton, Oren F, p.348-349.

8 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., 1810 census shows Thos. as 26-45 (1765-1784). Eldest son Joseph was b. abt 1795 per the 1850 census; assuming Thos. was at least 18 at Jos's birth = bef 1777.

9 Chalkley (Chronicles of Scotch Irish Settlement), Lyman Chalkley, Chalkley (Chronicles of Scotch Irish Settlement), vol 2, p.318 & 354. 1795--December 15 bond, John Law and John Erwin, surety. John Law and
Jane Gwinn, of age. [Chalkley vol 2, p.318]
Returned by Rev. Wm. Wilson, 1795 December 29th, John Law and Jane Gwinn. [Chalkley vol 2, p.354].

10 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, 17 May 1861 John C. Gwin, Cowpasture, "office of head"[?], 77, s/o Joseph &Gwin.

11 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Birthdate based on death date and age at death (not age 70 as shown in death record, but age 80 as shown by calculating forward from 1850 and 1860 censuses).

12 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.294 Moses Gwin, d. Apr 27, 1867, age 70 yrs, 3 mos, wife Elizabeth Gwin, parents Joseph & Mary Gwin, farmer [Per the 1850-60 censuses, he was actually 80.]

13 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, same info as Vital Recs; reported by dau. in law Rachel Gwin [didn't copy cause & place].

14 Augusta Co Marriages 1748-1850, Vogt & Kethley, Augusta Co Marriages 1748-1850.(1986), Moses Guin & Betsy Kinkead married 21 May 1821 by John D. EwinChurch.

15 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, 29 Sept 1860 Wm. K. Gwin, Cowpasture, consumption, 60, s/o James & Mary, b.should be Joseph and Mary, but they've been dead a long time...]

16 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), 1823 Nov 11 bond for William Givin (transcriber wrote "Gwin?" next to name) & Jane Kinkead. Surety, David Kinkead. No return. [BCM p.63].

17 Ibid, Dec 24, 1812 bond for Andrew Kinkead & Elizabeth Gwinn. Surety, Thomas Kinkead. Returned Jan 7 by John Montgomery. (1812) [BCM p.44]married at the end of 1812 or beginning of 1813 or maybe evenbeginning of 1812.

18 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.96 Robert & Sally migrated to KY.

19 Bicentennial History of Bath County, VA, Bicentennial History of Bath County, VA (Bath Co. Historical Society;1991), p.202 Served as lieut. and captain, commanded company at battle of Guilford Courthouse. Listed in SAR.

20 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.19 1799 July 20 Bond for James Given and Rachel Stephenson. Surety, John Stephenson. James Stephenson consents for dau. Rachel. Witness, Jn. Stephenson.--a month earlier, James Gwin was surety for John Stephenson on hismarriage to Jenney Green.

21 Ibid, p.18 Dec. 29, 1798: Bond for Robert Lockridge and Mary Gwin. Surety, James Gwin. David Gwin consents for dau. Mary. Witness, James Gwin. Returned Jan 1, 1799 for Robert Lockridge and Mary Gwinn by John Montgomery.

22 Ibid, p.26 Bond for Samuel Givens and Betsy Gwin. Surety, Robert Given. David Gwin consents for dau. Betsy. Witnesses, Robert Given and Jean Given.

23 Death records - Bath co VA, Death records - Bath co VA; Libary of VA microfilm, reel 4, 1890-1896, Jane Cleek, 75, d/o David Gwin, b. Highland, widow, rep. by dau. in law Sarah Cleek.

24 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.35 July 6, 1809 Bond for Thomas Kinkead & Sarah Gwin. Surety, John Gwin. David Gwin consents for dau. Sarah. Witnesses, John Gwin & Isabela Gwin. No return listed.

25 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 Unnamed cem. on Tomahawk Farm. Same cem. holds son Houston F. and Thomas Brown, husb. of dau. Cyntha, plus a dau. of theirs. Headstone reads:.

26 Bicentennial History of Bath County, VA, Bicentennial History of Bath County, VA (Bath Co. Historical Society;1991), p.202 says John was the 9th son of David Gwin and Jane Carlile.

27 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 tombstone gives birthdate Aug 1, 1787.

28 Ibid, p.121 Gwin Family Cem. on Tomahawk Farm, buried next to first wife Margaret and son David - headstone reads: Husband - John Gwin - Aug 1, 1787 - Sept. 8, 1872.

29 Ibid, See death source.

30 Historical Sketches of Pocahontas C, Price, Wm. T., Historical Sketches of Pocahontas Co, West VA (Price Brothers, Publishers
1901), p. 508.

31 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.37 Bond filed Apr 11 1809 for John Gwin and Margaret Bradshaw. Surety, John Bradshaw, Sr. Returned "Jan 12" by Jeremiah Burns.--Maybe June 12? Several marriages on this page by the same ministeralso have a Jan 12 return after a later bond.

32 Marriage Records - Greenbrier Co, Marriage Records - Greenbrier Co, on Broderbund CD 229.

33 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.48 Bond for William Hogsett and Isabell Given. Surety, David Givin.

34 Ibid, p. 54 Sept. 18 1815 Bond for Robert Coyner of Augusta Co. and Margaret Gwin. Surety, George A. Bolsley. David Gwin consents for dau. Margaret. Robert Coyner also consents. Witnesses, George A.Bosley and Isabella Hogsett. Returned (no date) for Robert Coyner and Margret Given by John Handnen.--Isabella is Margaret's sister, already married.

35 Ibid, p.59 Bond for William McClung and Rachel Given. Surety, William Bradshaw. David Gwin consents for dau. Rachel. Witnesses, William Bradshaw and Isabella Hogsetts.--Isabella is Rachel's sister. Wm. Bradshaw is probably an in-law.

36 Ibid, 1819 bond July 12 Ed. Stuart & Christian Sutton. Surety, Solomon Conrad. Christan consents for herself. Witnesses, James Tallman and Solomon Conrad. James Tallman certifies that Christina is over 21 yrs of age.

37 Virginia Marriages 1740-1850, Virginia Marriages 1740-1850 (database at www.ancestry.com), ABRAHAM CARPER MARGARET STEWART 20 September 1817 Lewis co.

38 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Eldest son b. 1795 per 1850 census; assuming she was at least 16 then = bef 1779. 1810 census = 1784-1794, leaving a 5 yr non-overlap; hmm.

39 Augusta Co Marriages 1748-1850, Vogt & Kethley, Augusta Co Marriages 1748-1850.(1986) 1821 Sep 8: Joseph Guin married Nancy Swink in Augusta Co, VA, by John D. Ewin
-- He was the Presbyterian minister of Rocky Spring Church.

40 Ibid, Samuel Guinn & Margaret Black md. 29 Mar 1827 by Alexander Templeton [who was a Presbyterian minister at Rocky Spring].

41 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.75 Bond 1 Feb 1832 for David Gwin & Jane Gwin. Surety, Samuel Gwin. Robert Gwin consents for dau. Jane. Witness, Samuel Gwin. No return.

42 Ibid, 1818 Sept 18 bond for Joseph Gwin & Elizabeth Kinkead. Surety, Ferdinand Kinkead. No return. [BCM p.54].

43 Tombstone - Washington Gwin, Cass Co, IN.

44 Death records - Augusta county, Death records - Augusta county (Library of VA microfilm; Register of Births, Deaths, & Marriages; Deaths, reel 3), 20 Nov 1875 Joseph Guin, white male, near Deerfield, Pastures district, of gravel, age 75, parents Robert & Sarah Guin, born Augusta county, farmer, reported by wife Mary Jane Guin.

45 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.72 - Bond 10 Nov 1829 for Joseph Gwin & Mary Jane Benson. Surety, William K. Gwin. Hamilton Benson consents for dau. Mary Jane. Witness, William K. Gwin. Returned 12 Nov 1829 by Henry S. Keppler.

46 Coles County, IL History, Portrait & Biographical Album of Coles County, Illinois (provided by Donald Hutton; page on file in Gwin folder) (Chicago, IL; Chapman Bros; 1887), dec'd in 1887 when book was published.

47 Wood Co. Deaths, transcribed by Wes Cochran.

48 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Her daughter was born before 1826 (in order to be over 21 in 1847), so she must've been born before 1810 (assuming she didn't have a child until she was at least 16).

49 Ibid, An age of 87 at death in 1884 makes him b. abt 1797, but the 1850 and 1860 censuses show he was born about 1811. I'm inclined to believe the censuses, assuming that Samuel knew better than Wm. how old Samuel was.

50 Death Record, Death Record, Wood Co, WV: DOD: 12/18/1884 ; Place of Death: Parkersburg ; Age: 87 yrs ; Parents: Robert and Elizabeth Guinn ; Place of Birth: East VA ; Informant: William Wandless (son-inlaw).

51 Augusta Co Marriages 1748-1850, Vogt & Kethley, Augusta Co Marriages 1748-1850.(1986), Marriage recorded twice. : Betsy Henderson & Samuel Guinn married 1 Dec 1831 by James Kerr in Augusta Co. Elizabeth Henderson & Samuel Guinn married 15 Dec 1831 by James Kerr in Augusta Co. [James Kerr was a Presbyterian minister at Rocky Spring Church, very near where the Guinns lived.]

52 Marriage Records - Wood Co, WV, Marriage Records - Wood Co, WV (transcribed by others), Per Linda Camp.

53 History of Parke Co, Indiana.

54 Coles County, IL History, Portrait & Biographical Album of Coles County, Illinois (provided by Donald Hutton; page on file in Gwin folder) (Chicago, IL; Chapman Bros; 1887), dec'd in 1887 when book was published (his brother's bio).

55 Tombstone, Tombstone, date on tombstone.

56 Ibid, per Dottie Campbell, who has seen the stone, & George Jenks. b: 25 Aug 1815 d: 9 Sept 1883.

57 Death Record, Death Record. Page 172. Line 58
GWINN, Robert J. Married Died 9 Sept 1883 68 years and 19 days old. place, died in Springfield Township. Place of birth: Virginia. Farmer. White. Cause of Death: Gravel. Place of residence: Springfield. Buried in Fairview Cemetery. [per George Jenks, from original death register].

58 Gallia County Ohio Marriages, Gallia County Ohio Marriages, Mary Morehouse & Robert J. Grayum, Jan 11, 1838, Book 1 pg 299; joined by Hiram Willcox, J.P.

59 Coles County, IL History, Portrait & Biographical Album of Coles County, Illinois (provided by Donald Hutton; page on file in Gwin folder) (Chicago, IL; Chapman Bros; 1887), both parents died before youngest son John was 20 (1847), and Betsy was alive when husband's will was written in 1843; according to Coles history she lived "several years" after his death.

60 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.353 license for Rexnia Gwin & Barbara Propst, May 25, 1852, married same day by John T. Tabler.

61 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 29 June 1862 Jno. Friel, 46, widowed, b. Augusta, s/o Wm. & Jane A. Friel, &Wm. T.Friel.

62 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Blackburn Gwin, 14 Dec 1871, Cowpasture River, "reumatism", 44, parents Robert & Eliz., b. Highland, single, reporter brother-in-law John Friel.

63 31st VA Infantry, Ashcraft, John M., 31st VA Infantry. Part of the VA Regimental History Series, 1st edition (Lynchburg, VA; H.E. Howard, Inc; 1988), p.129 Gwin, Blackburn; Pvt.; Co. B 2nd. 6/9/62 wounded in action at Port Republic. 7/20/62 disability discharge. 7/22/62 paid, H.M. Bell. 7/30/62 on return at Gordonsville.

64 Coles County, IL History, Portrait & Biographical Album of Coles County, Illinois (provided by Donald Hutton; page on file in Gwin folder) (Chicago, IL; Chapman Bros; 1887).

65 Ibid, lving in Coles Co IL in 1887 when book was published.

66 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.349 license Dec 9, 1848 for John Gwin & Margaret J. Frield; no return - there is only one couple named John & Margaret Gwin in the 1850 and 1860 census, so I'm pretty sure this is them.

67 Ibid, p.119 headstone: Sister - Sallie Gwin - d. Sept. 5, 1889, age 97 yrs, 8 mos, 20 days [next to brother Hamilton Gwin, which is how I know it's this Sarah, but her age should be more like 77, per the census; maybe the tombstone was illegible?].

68 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Sally Gwin, 1889, cause/age/parents/reporter not shown, single.

69 Ibid, Hamilton Gwin, Aug 1890, Cowpasture R., pneumonia, age 75, parents Jno. & __ Gwin, farmer, no other information shown.

70 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.119 headstone: Brother - Hamilton Gwin - d. Aug 19, 1890 [next to sister Sallie].

71 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., James S. Hupman remarried in Oct 1866, so Margaret must've died between then and the 1860 census. There is no death record for her in Highland county.

72 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.107 - buried with her son Addison Hook and other Gwin relatives including Rachel (her mother?).

73 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.97 Bond 1 Nov 1843 for Geo. W. Hook of Pendleton co and Margaret Gwin. Surety, Samuel Jones. John Gwin consents for dau. Margaret. Witnesses, Samuel Jones & Hamilton Gwin. Returned 1 Dec for George W. Hook of Pendleton co and Margaret Gwin, by Z. Bland.

74 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 12 May 1859 Jas. S. Hupman, 35, single, b. Augusta, lives Highland, farmer, s/o Peter & Polly Hupman, to Marg. Hook, 33, widow, b. Bath, lives Highland, d/o Jno. & Rach. Gwin; married by Wm. T. Price [LDS film 0031997, Marriage Register 1853-1951] - her age looks like 53, but she is 35 in the 1860 census and 26 in the 1850 census, so she must be 33 to 35.

75 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.294 Elizabeth Gwin, d. Apr 18, 1862, age 75, husband M. Gwin, parents T. & J. Kincaid [note that "i" looks like "J" in old handwriting; this should be "I" for Isabella].

76 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, W.A.B. Gwin, 17 May 1882, Cowpasture R., bronchitis, 61, parents Moses & Eliz. Gwin, farmer, wife Rachel, reported by son F.N. Gwin.

77 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.350 license for William A.B. Gwin & Rachel Gwin on Dec 10, 1849; married by John S. Blain on Dec 13, 1849.

78 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Jane Gwin, 18 Feb 1885, C. P. River, paralysis, age 78, parents D. & Sarah Gwin, b. Bath, housekeeper, widow, reported by dau. Rachel Gwin [note that her parents were actually David & Sarah Kincaid; I'm pretty sure this is the right Jane because it's the only one with a dau. named Rachel, and she lived with Rachel in 1880].

79 Ibid, Rachel Gwin, 16 Jan 1887, Cow P.R., venereal, 60, parents W.K. & Jane Gwin, b. Cow P.R., widow, reported by administrator J.W. Arbogast.

80 Marriage Records - Augusta Co, VA, Marriage Records - Augusta Co, VA, Eleanor Tate Gwin & Cyrus McKemy.

81 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., date & age on tombstone.

82 Tombstone, Tombstone, GUINN William H. 46y 2m 11d September 1, 1864.

83 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Bond 9 Dec 1844 for William H. Gwin & Ruth Jane Brinkley. Surety, Robt. Brinkley.

84 Tombstone, Tombstone, HAWKINS Jane H. "Grandma" 1818 1877.

85 Marriage Records - Augusta Co, VA, Marriage Records - Augusta Co, VA.

86 Tombstone, Tombstone, BAKER Martha A. w/o W.E. 40y 3m 22d June 9, 1867 [W.E. could be mistranscription of W.F.]

87 Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files, Abstracts of Rev. War Pension Files, File of Hugh McGloughlin.

88 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.102 gives name and birthdate.

89 Ibid, p.109 married Samuel Kirkpatrick and settled in West Branch, Iowa. [Marriage not found in Bath Co, but corroborated by 1845 Rev. War pension claim naming dau. Jane Kirkpatrick].

90 Ibid, p.109 gives birth & death dates, marriages, children.

91 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.82 Bond for Mustoe Hamilton and Sally A. Wiley. Surety, Samuel McGuffin. Sally consents for herself. Witnesses, Adam Stephenson and Samuel McGuffin. Alexander Wiley certifies that Sally is of age. No return filed.

92 Ibid, p.97 - July 22, 1843 bond for John McGlaughlin and Sally Hamilton. Surety, Ewin Dever. Sally consents for herself. Witnesses, Ewin Dever and John S. Seybert. Returned July 27 by R. Slaven.

93 Marriages of Pendleton Co, VA 1788-1853, Harter, Mary.(1978), 30 July 1842: David Givin & Martha E. Pray, daughter of John & Elizabeth Pray, who consent; bond 25 June 1842 by David Givin & John Pray. Married by T.H. Busey [p. 41, Marriage Register I.]

94 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.69 Bond Sept 21 for Davis Hamilton & Jane Gwin. Surety, Wm. Stephenson. James Given [Gwin?] consents for dau. Jane. Jane also signs. Witness, Wm. Stephenson. Returned Oct 4 by N. Pendleton.

95 Ibid, p.94 bond for John Hiner of Pendleton Co. and Rachel Gwin. Surety, Davis Hamilton. James Gwin consents for dau. Rachel. Witnesses, Davis Hamilton and D. McNeelly. Returned Oct 14 by Francis A. Harding.

96 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Birthdate based on death date & age at death; corroborated by age in census.

97 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.294 James Gwin, d. Jan 6, 1867, age 50, spouse Mahala Gwin, parents James & Rachel Gwin, farmer.

98 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, same as Vital Recs; reported by wife Mahala Gwin [didn't copy cause & place].

99 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.350 license issued for James Gwin & Mahala Pray, Oct 16, 1849; no return.

100 Ibid, p.294 Eliza Gwin, d. July 18, 1853, unmarried, housekeeper, age not given, parents James & Rachel Gwin.

101 Ibid, p.130 Gwin-Eckard Family Cemetery, Highland Co - Samuel Gwin, son of James & Rachel Gwin, d. July 24, 1871, age 46 years.

102 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Samuel Gwin, 24 July 1871, Jacksons R., consumption, 48, parents Jas. & Rachel Gwin, b. Bath, reporter wife Ellen.

103 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage register 1853-1951: 13 Oct 1854 Sam'l Gwin, 27, single, b. Highland, s/o Jas. & Rachel Gwin, farmer, & Eleanor Dever,23y10m12d, single, b. Highland, d/o John & Eliza Dever, md. by Henry Brown.

104 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Ann Gwin, 24 Nov 1875, Jacksons R., dropsy, 60, parents James & Rachel Gwin, b. Bath, single, reporter sister-in-law Mahala Gwin.

105 Ibid, Alcinda Gwin, Jan 1892, Bullpasture, consumption, 70, parents __ Gwin, b. Highland, divorced, reported by neighbor G.H. Lockridge.

106 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, p.21, 1876 (date too light to read) Hollar George W. & Alcinda Guin, by Jacob Spitzer. Groom: age 48, widowed, b. Shenandoah, lives Rockingham, farmer, s/o David & Rebecca Hollar. Bride: age 47, single, b. Bath, lives Highland, d/o James & __ Gwin.

107 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, death rec says she was divorced and lists her as Gwin.

108 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.130 Gwin-Eckard Family Cemetery, Highland Co - John Gwin, son of James & Rachel Gwin, d. April 14, 1876, age 49 years.

109 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, John Gwin, 14 Apr 1876, Jacksons R., heart disease, 48, parents James & Rachel Gwin, b. Bath, farmer, reporter wife Nancy.

110 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 25 May 1875: John Gwin & Nancy McGlaughlin, by C.S.M. See. Groom: age 47, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, farmer, s/o James & Rachel Gwin. Bride: age 27, single, b. Augusta, lives Highland, d/o James & Isabella McGlaughlin.

111 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Robert Lockridge, 28 Mar 1891, Bullpasture R., pneumonia, 82, parents Robert & Polly, b. Bath, farmer, wife Emily, reporter dau. Miss F.L.

112 History of Pocahontas Co - 1981, History of Pocahontas Co. (Poca. Co. Historical Society;1981), p.204 col 1.

113 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 headstone: VA Corp., Jones Co., 59th VA Mil., War of 1812.

114 Death records - Bath co VA, Death records - Bath co VA; Libary of VA microfilm, reel 4, 1890-1896, 2 Apr 1871 Jane Blondell, white female, at Bath Alum Springs, heart disease, age 67, parents __ Guin, b. Bath, seamstress, marital status "widder", reporter Joseph Baxter, relationship not shown.

115 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p. 78 Mar 7 Bond for Thomas Blundle and Jane Gwin. Surety, David G. Wise. Robt. Gwin consents for dau. Jane. Witnesses, Thomas D. Brown and David Gwin. Returned March 7 for Thomas Blundell and Jane Gwin by R. Slaven.--Thomas T. Brown is her sister Cynthia's husband as of 1831.

116 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Cynthia Brown, 8 Feb 1893, Big Valley, no cause or age shown, parents __ & __ Gwin, b. Bath, widow, reported by neighbor D.N. Buzzard.

117 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.75 Bond filed Nov 30 for Thomas T. Brown and Cynthia Gwin. Surety, Jas. M. Montague. Robert Gwin consents for dau. Cynthia. Witnesses, James M. Montague and James Gwin. Returned Dec 8 by R.Slaven.

118 Ibid, p.86 Sept 12 1837 bond filed for James S. Gwin and Margaret Bodkin. Surety, William Ornfoof (probably Orndorff). James Botkin consents for dau. Margaret. Witness, William Orndoff. Returned Sept 21 by R. Slaven.

119 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.113-114 Died in 1863. Captured at his brother-in-law Henry Folk's farm near Hightown, Highland Co, VA; taken to Camp Chase, OH, where he died and was buried. [Substantiated by will written at Camp Chase in Nov 1863, proved May 1866.]

120 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.92 Jan 27 bond for David Gwin and Jane Lockridge. Surety, Robert Lochridge, Jr. Jane consents for herself. Witness, Robert Lochridge. Returned Jan 27 by Wm. J. Rider.

121 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 29 Jan 1857 David Gwin, 46, widowed, b. Bath, s/o Robt. & Mary Gwin, farmer,by Jno. S.Pullin.

122 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Hester R. Stephenson, 30 June 1873, Jacksons R., consumption, 55, parents Robt. & Mary Gwin, b. Jacksons R., reporter husband David Stephenson.

123 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), Bond filed Oct 13, 1841 for David Stephenson and Esther R. Gwin. Surety, John W. Gwin. Robert Gwin consents. Witnesses, Thomas T. Brown and John W. Gwin. Returned Nov. 1 by T.H. Busey. [Bath Co Marriages, p.96] -- note that Thomas Brown is her brother-in-law and John W. is probably her cousin.

124 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., She was either 34 or 40 when she died, per 2 differing death records, plus 2 different census ages, giving us birthdates of 1824, 1829, 1832, or 1835.

125 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, "Savinah" Rodgers, 30 Aug 1869, Monterey, billious fever, 34, parents Robt. & Mary Gwin, b. Bath, reported by husband Nelson Rodgers.

126 Death records - Bath co VA, Death records - Bath co VA; Libary of VA microfilm, reel 4, 1890-1896, Bath death register, 1869 (no date). : Amanda Rodgers, typhoid fever, 40, d/o Moses & Mary Gwin, wife of Nelson Rodgers, reported by father Moses Gwin. [I suspect she died in Highland co since that record is more complete, and her death was later reported in Bath by some relative, by why does it say her father is Moses instead of Robert?].

127 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), Bond filed Oct 14 for Nelson Rodgers and Amanda Given. Surety, Robert Given, Jr. Robert Gwin consents for dau. Amanda. Witnesses, Robert Gwin, Jr. and Moses Gwin. [Bath Co Marriages, p.107].

128 Bath Co Will Books, Bath Co Will Books, See notes.

129 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.104 born 1829, died Aug 11, 1859; corroborated by death record.

130 Death Record, Death Record, Bath co, VA, 1859: Robert Gwin Jr., 30, d. 11 Aug of "quinzy" in Augusta co, s/o Robert & Mary, unmarried, rep. by Robert Gwin Sr., father. [quinsy was a form of tonsillitis].

131 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 Cemetery with no name on Tomahawk Farm (as is the Gwin Family Cem.). Headstone, undated, reads: Houston F. Gwin, Co. "E" 31st VA Inf., CSA.

132 Ibid, p.353 Houston F. Gwin & Jane Seybert, license 15 June 1853, married by Henry Brown on June 16, 1853.

133 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 17 June 1873: Moses Gwin & Eliz'th Ann Cobb, married by R.S. Shreve [Shrine?]. Groom: age 30, single, b. Bath, lives Bath, farmer, s/o Robt. & Mary Gwin. Bride: age 19, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o Jno. & Eliz. A. Cobb.

134 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 tombstone, next to husband John Gwin, reads: Wife - Margaret Gwin - Nov 20, 1785 - April 17,1838.

135 Ibid, p.121 buried next to husband John Gwin.

136 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.66 Bond filed Dec.16 for Hugh McGloughlin & Nancy M.C. Gwin. Surety, John Gwin. Returned Dec 20 by Harvey Sawyers for "Nacy M.C. Gwin" & Hugh McGloughlin.

137 Cemetery Records, Cemetery Records, Fairview Cemetery, Greenwood Township McHenry Co IL:Given, Elizabeth B. w/o MB d. 7/19/1865 52y 5m 10d.

138 History of Highland County, Oren F. Morton, History of Highland County.(1911), From Highland Co. website, listed as Given.

139 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.80 Bond Aug 30. : Mustoe B. Given & Elizabeth B. Gwin. Surety, James M. Montague. John W. Gwin consents for dau. Elizabeth. Witnesses, James M. Montague & John W. Gwin. Henry Given consents for son Mustoe. Witnesses, James M. Montague & Wm. D. Gwin. Returned Sep 4 by Jas. Paine.

140 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Calculated from precise age at death, from tombstone.

141 Cemetery Records, Cemetery Records, see husband's entry.

142 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), p.83 bond 29 Sept - George "Stan" & Jane C. Given; surety, John Given. No return.

143 Ibid, p. 99 Bond filed May 29 for John W. Gwin and Emeline Gillaspy. Surety, Wm. J. McGlaughlin. James Gillaspy consents for dau. Emline. Witnesses, John Wiley and Wm. J. McGlaughlin. Returned May 30 by Wm. J. Rider for John M. Gwin and Evelime Gillaspy.earlier. Wm. J. McGlaughlin may be the Wm McGlaughlin who married JohnWiley's sister Agnes/Nancy in 1825.

144 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 tombstone; see burial source.

145 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, David Gwin, 28 Feb 1885, Jackson Riv., fever, 66, John & __ Gwin, b. Bath, farmer, widower, reported by dau. A.E. Bonner.

146 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 Tombstone reads: Husband - David Gwin - Nov 23, 1818 - Feb 25, 1885 -- he is buried next to wife Eliza Jane Gwin and parents John & Margaret Gwin.

147 Ibid, p.349 license for David Gwin & Eliza Jane Stephenson for June 2,1847; no return.

148 Census, Census, age 70 in 1850 census.

149 Marriage Records - Staunton City, VA, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Staunton City VA Marriage Records 1802-1926 (Library of VA, reel 11), 25 Nov 1874 Henry S. Hogsett, age 37y8m, single, b. Augusta, lives Staunton, s/o Wm. E. Hogsett & Isabella Guinn, veterinary surgeon, married by Wm. E. Baker to Mary Elizabeth Blackburn, age 23, single, b. & lives Staunton, d/o Wm. Blackburn & Mary A. Ast.

150 Land Records -, Land Records -, Augusta county (see notes).

151 Death Record, Death Record, Per Linda Camp, death record gives birth & death dates & age as 26.

152 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., based on death date and age at death.

153 Hardesty's Biographical Atlas.

154 Tombstone, Tombstone.

155 Bath County Marriages, Bath County Marriages (either have copy of bond or this was taken from "Bath Co Marriages & Minister's Returns 1791-1853"; Matheny & Wise;1978 ), 1845 May 17 bond for Logan Gwin & Elizabeth J. Wright. Surety, James Wright. Robert & Susanna Wright consent for dau. Elizabeth. Witness, James Wright. Returned June 19 for Logan Gwinn & Elizabeth T. Wright by Lem'l C. Waters. [BCM p.101] -- Susan Wright was Susan Graham before her marriage; earlier, Logan was surety at a Graham marriage.

156 Marriage record, IRAD index: GUIN, LOGAN & GALTING, ELIZABETH ANN TAZEWELL 11/27/1862 vol B page 282.

157 Ibid, IRAD index: GUIN, LOGAN & BERRY, NANCY TAZEWELL 09/19/1871 vol D page 24.

158 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.350 license issued for James H. Stuart & Clarissa Gwin 4 Feb 1850; married by John S. Blain on Feb 5, 1850.

159 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.108.

160 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, see marriage record.

161 Death Record, Death Record, Died in Goshen, Walker's Ck Magisterial District. Parents Joseph Guinn & Mary Jane Benson, wife Margaret E., b. 12 Nov 1836 in Augusta co VA, retired farmer, age 92 yrs 3 mos 4 days, died of old age, informant J.W. Guinn, buried at Goshen, VA.

162 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Marriage register entry: 21 Dec 1865 George H. Gwin & Margaret E. Kincaid. Groom: 29, b. Augusta, lives Augusta, s/o Jos. & M.J. Gwin. Bride: 20, b. Bath, lives Bath, d/o Willis & M.T. Kincaid. Married by J.S. Blain.

163 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., She must have been at least 21 to have participated in the 1847 land sale.

164 Marriage Records - Wood Co, WV, Marriage Records - Wood Co, WV (transcribed by others), per Elsie Cook email.

165 Ibid, Marriage to Clouse & date from Linda Camp. First name Theodore from 1870 census.

166 Census, Census, Age varies in census, showing birthdate of 1838-1842. Tombstone says he was 80 in 1922, making birth year 1842.

167 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.108 Hupman Family Cem. : Husband - Morgan Gwin - d. March 26, 1922, age 80 yrs [buried next to wife Susan E.; cem. also contains several Gwins born in the 1880s-1920s. Tombstone before Morgan's says Mother - Mary E. Sorrell - d. Aug 3, 1915, age 86 years - this is Susan's mother, per Susan's marriage record.]

168 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 7 Apr 1881: Morgan Gwin & Susan E. Sorrel, by Thos. Hildbrand. Groom: age 36, s/o Polly Gwin. Bride: age 18, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o Thos. & Mary A. Sorrel.

169 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, 25 May 1893, Harrison Gwin, Bullpasture river, abscess, age 55, parents not shown, b. Cowpasture, laborer, single, reported by W.H. Simmons (overseer of Poor).

170 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 15 or 18 (unclear) Sept 1870: Charles Gwin & Martha Hupman. Groom: age 27, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, farmer, s/o __ & Polly Gwin. Bride: age 30, single, born Highland, lives Highland, d/o Peter & Polly Hupman. Married by J.R. Van Horne.

171 Land Records -, Land Records -, Augusta Co Deed Bk; get details from laptop.

172 Ibid, Augusta county deed filed 24 June 1852 gives his residence & wife's name.

173 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., must've arrived before Jan 1838 Gallia marriage.

174 Census, Census, Per 1870 census index; haven't seen actual entry.

175 Tombstone, Tombstone, Mary Guinn b: 28 Feb 1822 d: 30 July 1890 (buried next to husband Robert).

176 GEDCOM from Larry Gwinn 4/16/2001, lgwinn@lowcountry.com.

177 gwin.FTW, gwin.FTW. Date of Import: Mar 11, 2001.

178 Anscestors.FTW, Anscestors.FTW. Date of Import: Apr 4, 2001.

179 Email, George Jenks. Sec 4, Tire #2, Row 26, Rose Hill Burial Park, 3653 W. Market St., Akron, Ohio.

180 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 18 Oct 1854 George W. Gwin b. to Renick & Barbara Gwin.

181 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 10 Aug 1880: Jas. H. Gwin & Martha F. Ervine, by L.G. Martin. Groom: age 25, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, farmer, s/o Renick & Barb. Gwin. Bride: age 23, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o Wm. & Eliz'th Ervine.

182 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 1 Feb 1864 Nixon Gwin (male) to Renix & Barbara on the Cowpasture.

183 Death Record, Death Record, age 41 at death in Aug 1862.

184 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.294 Margaret A. Gwin, Aug 1862, 41, wife of O. Gwin [should be D.], d/o William & M. Johns.

185 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 9 Mar 1854 Louisa C. Gwin b. to David & Margaret Gwin.

186 Ibid, 20 Nov 1857 Hannah Gwin to David & Margaret A. Gwin; reported by Jno. G. Wilson.

187 Coles County, IL History, Portrait & Biographical Album of Coles County, Illinois (provided by Donald Hutton; page on file in Gwin folder) (Chicago, IL; Chapman Bros; 1887), John & Margaret & their children located in Hutton Twp in 1871 and resided there in 1887 when the book was written. Another part of the article says the settled in Putnam Twp in 1871. Hmm.

188 Ibid, came to IL with family but dec'd before book was published.(1887)

189 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 7 Aug 1853: John W. Gwin b. to John Gwin, farmer; mother not listed.

190 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 9 Feb 1871. : Wm. A. Kincaid & Luella S. Gwin, by J.R. Van Horne. Groom: age 21, single, b. Upshur, lives Highland, carpenter, s/o Jas. & Sarah E. Kincaid [very light & hard to read, so may be wrong]. Bride: age 20, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o Jno. & Marg't Gwin.

191 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 4 June 1861 George Harvy Gwin to Jno. & Margaret, farmer, on Bullpasture Mtn.

192 Ibid, 30 May 1867 Nancy Jane Gwin, on Bullpasture Mtn, to John & Margaret Gwin.

193 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, 12 May 1861 Adison Hooks, Cowpasture, fever, 16, s/o Geo. & Mary Hooks, b.

194 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., based on age 55 at marriage to Marg.Hook in 1859.

195 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 24 Aug 1882: Franklin N. Gwin & Marg't Michael, by J. McL. Seabrook. Groom: age 28, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, farmer, s/o Wm. A.B. & R. Gwin. Bride: age 15, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o Peter & __ Michael.

196 Tombstone, Tombstone, HAWKINS Alexander 1817 January 26, 1869.

197 Ibid, transcription says: BAKER Wm. 54y 13d February 1, 187?.

198 Ibid, BAKER Arthajah d/o Wm. F. & M.A. 5m 8d February 1, 1854.

199 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.109 birth & death dates, parentage, marriage, children listed.

200 History of Pocahontas Co - 1981, History of Pocahontas Co. (Poca. Co. Historical Society;1981), p.114 (Esther Hamilton Armstrong sketch) gives birth, death, marriage dates.

201 Ibid, p.114 Birth & death dates. Also listed in Cleek, p.109, which may be the source of these dates.

202 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.109 CSA.

203 History of Pocahontas Co - 1981, History of Pocahontas Co. (Poca. Co. Historical Society;1981), p. 114 Birth & death dates. Says "Mary Jane Seybert", so I assume she married a Seybert, unless they mean Seybert is her middle name. Dates also listed in Cleek, p.109, which may be the source of these dates. Cleek says she married Oct 1, 1857 (as his 2nd wife) William Trimble (b. Dec. 19, 1818; d. Mar 9, 1880), son of James Trimble and Catherine Susanna Shinnaberger (Shinaberry?). Cleek lists children for this pair.

204 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.123 Birth & death years, marriage, children.

205 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 29 Dec 1864 J.F.[?] Holcomb, 24, b. Highland, s/o Joseph & Han'h Holcomb, farmer, lives Rockingham, & Eliz'th R. Gwin, 21, b. Highland, both single, d/o David.

206 Ibid, 8 Jan 1870 Henry G. Britton & Laura Gwin, married by S.R. Snapp. Groom: age 29, single, b. Augusta, lives Highland, farmer, s/o Robt. G. & Zillie[Jillie?] Britton. Bride: age 23, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o David & Martha Gwin.

207 Census, Census, Listed as Phebe A. in 1860 and Alice in 1870.

208 Ibid, Listed as Ettaalcinda in 1860 and Ettie in 1870.

209 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 5 Jan 1856 Emma Rebecca Gwin to David & Martha Gwin on Back Creek.

210 Ibid, 11 Mar 1858 Margaret E.A. Gwin to David & Martha E. at head of Jacksons.

211 Census, Census, Listed as Margaret E. in 1860 and Ella in 1870.

212 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.12 tombstone says March 22, 1817; census ages give 1819-1821.

213 Ibid, p.12 Monterey Cem: Mahala Gwin, wife of James Gwin - March 22, 1817 - Nov 6, 1902 - m. Oct 16, 1849.

214 Ibid, p.19, Monterey Cemetery: Armenia A. Jordan, d. Feb 9, 1928, age 77 yrs 6 mos. She is buried next to "husband C.H. Jordan, b. July 12, 1868, d. Aug 12, 1907" but his birthdate can't be right, as they were married by 1870.

215 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 9 May 1867 John W. Jordan, 23, & Armenia A. Gwin, 16, s/o H.M. & Mariettaon LDS film].

216 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.12 Monterey Cem: Sevanna H.V. Gwin, Feb 14, 1857 - July 4, 1889 [buried next to her mother Mahala Gwin].

217 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 14 Feb 1857 Suffona Virginia Gwin to James & Mahala Gwin.

218 Ibid, 15 Feb 1859 James Kent Gwin to Jas. & Mahala on Jackson's River.

219 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, 13 Aug 1861 James K. Gwin, Jacksons River, cholera morbus, 2 yrs 6 mos, s/o.

220 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 7 Mar 1861 John Gwin to James & Mahala, head of Jacksons River, farmer.

221 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Calculated from age given in marriage record.

222 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.130 Gwin-Eckard Family Cemetery, Highland Co - Ellen Gwin, wife of Samuel Gwin, d. Oct. 25, 1896, age 65 yrs, 11 mos.

223 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Oct 1896, Ellen Gwin, Jacksons River, pneumonia, age 66, parents Jno. & Eliza Dever, b. Back Creek, reported by son-in-law Job Eckard.

224 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 22 Apr 1856 Walter Gwin to Samuel & Elenor Gwin on Jacksons River.

225 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 27 Nov 1878: Walter Gwin & F.K. Stephenson, by C.S.M. See. Groom: age 24, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, farmer, s/o Sam'l & Ellen Gwin. Bride: age 26, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o Jas. & Lucy Stephenson.

226 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 15 Nov 1857 no name fem to Samuel & Ellen Gwin (matches Rheuhama's age later in censuses).

227 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 24 May 1877 J.C.(?) Eckard & Ruhama Gwin, by Sam'l McCune. Groom: age 26, single, b. Pendleton, lives Highland, teacher, s/o Absalom H. & Sarah Eckard. Bride: age 19, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o Sam'l & Ellen Gwin.

228 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 31 Aug 1860 Signora B. Gwin to Samuel & Eleanor on Jacksons River, farmer.

229 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.108 Gwin Family Cemetery. : Signora E. Wright, b. April 5, 1874, d. Feb 11, 1942. [Note that she was actually born abt 1861, per the 1870 census. The tombstone next to her is Kenneth Blair Wright, 1903-1950 - presumably her son. The tombstone before hers is her husband's.

230 Ibid, p.357 Signora J. Gwin & Wm. B. Wright.

231 Ibid, p.130 Gwin-Eckard Family Cemetery, Highland Co - Nancy Gwin, wife of John Gwin, d. Oct. 3, 1881 [John Gwin and his brother Samuel & his wife Ellen are buried in the same cem.]

232 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Nancy Gwin, Oct 1881, Jacksons R., abscess on lungs, 40, parents "McGlaughy & James", b. Jacksons R., widow, reporter neighbor John D. Gibson.

233 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 30 Apr 1876 Jno. M. Gwin, Jacksons River, to John & Nancy, farmer, rep. by.

234 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Marriage Register #3, 1896-1906, p.381. : license 4 Dec 1905 for John M. Gwin & Mamie D. Marshall, married 6 Dec 1905 at McDowell, VA by W.H. Marsh. Groom: 28, single, b. Highland, lives Bath, physician, parents John & Nancy Gwin. Bride: 24, single, b. Bath, lives Bath, parents John C. & Julia A. Marshall.

235 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Thomas T. Brown, 10 Aug 1886, Big Valley, pneumonia, age 80, parents S. & Martha Brown, b. North Carolina, farmer, reported by wife Cynthia Brown.

236 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 Headstone: Thomas Brown, Virginia Troops, War of 1812 -- he is buried with his father-in-law Robert Gwin and brother-in-law Houston Gwin.

237 Ibid, p.121 unnamed cem. on Tomahawk Farm; buried with her father Thomas and grandfather Robert Gwin & sister Martha. Headstone reads: Amanda Irene Brwn and Martha Susan Brown, daus. of T. & C. Brown, d. Jan 2nd & 3rd, 1863, age 18 and 14 years.

238 Ibid, p.121 see sister Amanda's entry for tombstone text.

239 Death Record, Death Record, Bath death register, 1862: William E. Gwin, 25, single, s/o James & Margaret Gwin, diptheria.

240 Death records - Bath co VA, Death records - Bath co VA; Libary of VA microfilm, reel 4, 1890-1896, Mary E. Kirkpatrick, 18 Nov 1896, Cleeks Mills, stomach inflammation, age 56, d/o Jas. & M.A. Gwin, b. Bath, housewife, husband Chas. T. Kirkpatrick, reported by husband [Lib. of VA Bath deaths reel 4 1890-1896].

241 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Register of Marriages in Bath Co 1853-1895, p..14 Jan 24(?), 1877 at Gillett's (?) house. : Chas. T. Kirkpatrick, 42, single, b. Back Creek, Bath co, lives Jacksons River, Bath co, s/o Benj. & Jane Kirkpatrick, farmer, md. by S.S. Brown, to Mary E. Gwin, 36, single, b. Bullpasture R, Bath co, lives Jacksons River, Bath co, d/o Jas. S. & Margaret Gwin.

242 Ibid, Register of Marriages in Bath Co 1853-1895, p.6 - 7 Dec 1865 James R. Gwin & Rebecca Gillett. Groom: 22, b. Highland, single, parents James & M. Gwin, farmer, married by John W. Canter. Bride: 21, single, b. Pocahontas, lives Bath, d/o Geo. & A. Gillett.

243 Death Record, Death Record, Bath death register, 1862: "Malind" F. Gwin, 17, single, d/o James & Margaret Gwin, diptheria.

244 Ibid, Bath death register, 1862: Moses F. Gwin, 12, single, s/o James & Margaret Gwin, diptheria.

245 Birth records - Bath co, Birth records - Bath co, Sintha A. Gwin b. 20 Jan 1856 to James S. & Margaret A. Gwin.

246 Death Record, Death Record, Bath death register, 1862: Cynthia A. Gwin, 12, single, s/o James & Margaret Gwin, diptheria. [Note she was about 8 per her birth record.]

247 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Register of Marriages in Bath Co 1853-1895, p.19 - Dec 21, 1882 at Warm Springs. : Jas. W. Kirkpatrick, 23, b. Highland, lives Highland, s/o John & Nancy Kirkpatrick, carpenter, md. by G.L. Brown, to Laura A. Gwin, 23, b. Bath, lives Bath, d/o Jas. & Margaret Gwin.

248 Birth records - Bath co, Birth records - Bath co, 13 May 1860 David E. Gwin to James S. & Margaret.

249 Death Record, Death Record, Bath death register, 1862: Susan Estaline Gwin, 18, 24 Dec, d/o David & Jane Gwin, single.

250 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 5 July 1866 Francis M. Trimble, 22, b. Highland, single, & Cath. J. Gwin, 18,DavidGwin, farmer, by Jas. L. Snyder. [LDS film].

251 Birth records - Bath co, Birth records - Bath co, Emily V. Gwin b. 25 Apr 1858 at Back Creek to David & Hannah Gwin of Back Creek.

252 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Register of Marriages in Bath Co 1853-1895, p.13 - Jul 2, 1874 at Big Valley. : Henry Rogers, 22, single, b. Highland, lives Bath, s/o Nelson & A. Rogers, farmer, married by S.H. Shipley, to Emma V. Gwin, 16, single, b. Bath, lives Bath, d/o David & Hannah Gwin.

253 Birth records - Bath co, Birth records - Bath co, David Gwin to David & Hannah Gwin, 15 Oct 1859.

254 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, no date, but in my notes it's between 1883 and 1887, and should be about 1885 based on David's age. : David W. Gwin & E.J. Carpenter, by S.S. Ryder. Groom: age 26, single, b. Bath, lives Bath, farmer, s/o David & Hannah Gwin. Bride: age 22, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o J.M. & M.J. Carpenter.

255 Death records - Bath co VA, Death records - Bath co VA; Libary of VA microfilm, reel 4, 1890-1896, 3 Aug 1878, Maggie Gwin, age 16, cause unknown, parents David & Hannah Gwin.

256 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, license 21 Oct 1887 for Moses B. Gwin & Martha A. Burns, married 27 Oct 1887 atDavid &Hannah M. Gwin, farmer. Bride: 26, single, b. Bath, parents Joseph W.& MarthaA. Burns.

257 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, David Stephenson, 21 Feb 1878, Jacksons R., consumption, 71, parents John & Jane, b. Bath, widower, reporter son A.F. Stephenson.

258 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Birthdate based on age in 1850 census; birthplace given there too.

259 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Nelson Rodgers, Apr 1893, Bullpasture, heart disease, 84, widower, reporter son-in-law H.M. Pullin, no parents or birthplace shown.

260 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 9 Jan 1855 Robert M.Rodgers to Nelson & Amanda Rodgers.

261 Ibid, 1 Nov 1857 male to Nelson & Amanda Rodgers at Big Valley, J. River (matches age of Americus in 1860 census).

262 Ibid, May 1864 (no date) unnamed female to Nelson & Amanda Rodgers at Big Valley.

263 31st VA Infantry, Ashcraft, John M., 31st VA Infantry. Part of the VA Regimental History Series, 1st edition (Lynchburg, VA; H.E. Howard, Inc; 1988), p. 129 Houston F. Gwin, Pvt. Co. E. Enl. 3-31-62 at Alleghany, Myers, 3 yrs. 6-9-62 wounded in action at Port Republic, permanently disabled.8,9,10-62 absent wounded. 3-31-63 paid, Maj. Lewis (Hosp.), 4-30 - 8-31-64 pd. 2-3-65 returned to invalid corps, Richmond. 2-12-65 Spec. Detail Order. #69/18. 3-22-65 S. O. 67 to command post. Bur. McClintic cem. W. Rt. 220, 5 miles S.W. of Mustoe, Va.

264 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Birthdate calculated from death date & age at death yields 14 Aug 1856.

265 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 21 Aug 1856 no name male to Houstin F. & Jane E. Gwin.

266 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.294 Andrew S. Gwin, d. Oct 17, 1862, age 6 yrs, 2 mo, 3 days, parents H.F. & J. Gwin (actual death record adds that his death was reported by his aunt Susan Chew).

267 Birth records - Highland Co, VA, Birth records - Highland Co, VA; LDS film 0031997, 14 Aug 1858 Bettie May Gwin to Houstin F. Gwin, merchant, and Jane E. Gwin, at Monterey; they reside in Monterey.

268 Ibid, 2 Aug 1862 Willy F. Gwin to H.F. & Jane, merchant, Monterey, reported by Susan.

269 Ibid, 20 Apr 1865 Hiram R. [?] Gwin to Houstin F. & Jane S. Gwin at Monterey.

270 Ibid, 17 June 1868 Edith Gray Gwin born at Monterey to Houstin F.& Jane S. Gwin.

271 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.294 Edith G. Gwin, d. Aug 9, 1868, age 1 mo, 22 days, parents H.F. & Jane S. Gwin.

272 History of Pocahontas Co - 1981, History of Pocahontas Co. (Poca. Co. Historical Society;1981), p.205 birth, death, burial.

273 Ibid, p.205 col 1.

274 Ibid, p.204 birth, death, burial - buried on the Porter Place, died of scarlet fever, buried with her parents.

275 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Fannie B. Gwin, July 1887, Big Valley, scarlet fever, 11, b. Big Valley, parents Moses & E.A. Gwin, reported by father.

276 Cemetery Records, Cemetery Records, see wife's entry.

277 Land Records -, Land Records -, First land purchase in McHenry Co dated 20 Dec 1839. [gopher://gopher.uic.edu:70/11/library/libdb/landsale/].

278 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Calculated from precise age given at death on tombstone.

279 Cemetery Records, Cemetery Records, Oakland cemetery, Dorr TwpStarr, Jane C. w/o G d. 8/18/1879 66y 6m 9d.

280 19th VA Cavalry (Regimental History Series), Armstrong, Richard L.

281 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Register of Marriages in Bath Co 1853-1895, p.15 Mar 21, 1878 at Margaret Gillaspie's in Bath Co, by Geo. L. Brown, bk 1, p.367. : John C. Gwin & America A. Gillaspie. Groom: 35, single, b. Bath, lives Bath, s/o John W. & Emaline Gwin. Bride: 25, single, b. Bath, lives Bath, d/o John & Margaret Gillaspie.

282 Ibid, Register of Marriages in Bath Co 1853-1895, p.12 - March 26, 1874, Charles A. Robinson, 24, b. Alleghany, lives Alleghany, s/o Wm. & E. Robinson, farmer, to Rebertah V. Gwin, 23, b. Bath, lives Bath, d/o John W. & E. Gwin, married by S.S. Ryder.

283 Birth records - Bath co, Birth records - Bath co, Clara B.O.A. Gwin b. 12 Sep 1854 to John W. & Emiline Gwin.

284 Bicentennial History of Bath County, VA, Bicentennial History of Bath County, VA (Bath Co. Historical Society;1991), p.202 Hugh Sterling Gwin gives birthdate, says David is 5th child (although census shows him as 6th). Also gives incorrect marriage date for D's parents (father was only 8 yrs old on date given).

285 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, lic. 25 aug 1885 David Franklin Gwin and Minnie Herman Lockridge, married 2627, single,b. Bath, farmer, parents John W. & Emiline Gwin; bride 25, single, b.Athens CoOhio, parents Robert C. and Lidia Lockridge.

286 Obituary, Obituary, of sister Rosella, gives middle name.

287 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, lic. 5 Oct 1887 for Dallas D. Dollins & Luella R. Gwin, married same day byCo VA,lives Albemarle, parents John & Sallie Dollins, farmer. Bride: 26,single, b. Bath,parents John W. & Emilline Gwin.

288 Birth records - Bath co, Birth records - Bath co, 6 May 1865 - Annie L. Gwin to John W. & Emaline Gwin.

289 Early Western Augusta Pioneers, Cleek, G.W., Early Western Augusta Pioneers (1957; reprinted 1995 by Clearfield Co), p.138.

290 Birth records - Bath co, Birth records - Bath co, 1870 - 5 Feb - George Mackey Gwin born on Back Ck to John W. & Emeline [forgot to note gender; sounds male, death rec says male, but 1870 census shows female].

291 Death records - Bath co VA, Death records - Bath co VA; Libary of VA microfilm, reel 4, 1890-1896, 12 Nov 1873 George M. Gwin, age 2, white male, scarlet fever, Back Ck, s/o John W. & Emaline Gwin.

292 Calculation of birth, marriage, or death date., Calculated guess., Birthdate calculated from date on tombstone and age of death on tombstone.

293 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Eliza J. Gwin, 25 Jan 1885, Jackson Riv., pneumonia, 69, John & __ Stephenson, b. Bath, husband D. Gwin, reported by dau. A.E. Bonner.

294 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.121 buried next to husband & inlaws; tombstone reads: Wife - Eliza Jane Gwin - d. Jan. 28, 1885 - age 69 yrs, 4 mos, 22 das.

295 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Oct 18, 1873, Andrew G. Bonner, 33, single, b. Bath, lives Bath, s/o S.A. &Highland, livesHighland, d/o David & Eliza J. Gwin. [Register of Marriages in Bath Co1853-1895, p.12].

296 Birth Records - Wood Co, Wood Co Birth Records, GUINN, Albert E. 3/29/1854 Hezekiah & Eliza. J. Guinn.

297 Ibid, GUIN, Margaret A. 8/28/1855 Hezekiah & Betsy Jane Guin.

298 Ibid, GWINN, John W. 2/28/1858 Hezekiah & Eliza. Guinn.

299 Ibid, GWINN, Mary A. 11/9/1859 Hezekiah & Eliza. Guinn (alternate record gives date of 2/1860).

300 Ibid, GUINN, Marinda 7/10/1861 Hezekiah & Eliza. Guinn.

301 Ibid, GUINN, _____ 12/14/1866 Henry H. & Elizabeth Guinn.

302 Wood Co. Deaths, transcribed by Wes Cochran. Death record: Louisa Ann GUINN; DOD: Sept 9, 1865; POD: Wood County; Age: 9 years; Parents: S L & H Guinn; POB: Wood County; Inf: Stephen Guinn (father).

303 Death Record, Death Record, On file in Gwin folder. Parents Willis Cincade & unknown mother.

304 Ibid.

305 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Bath Co VA Marriage Register #2, 1883-1897, lic. 6 Oct 1892 for E.L. Jones & Maggie A. Guinn, married 6 Oct 1892 at the residence of Geo. H. Guinn by O.B. Wilson. Groom. : 25, single, b. Monroe Co WV, lives Rockbridge Co VA, teacher, parents J.M. & V.F. Jones. Bride: 24, single, b. Augusta Co VA, lives Bath co, parents Geo. H. & Maggie E. Guinn.

306 Ibid, Marriage Register #3, 1896-1906, p.171. : license 15 may 1900 for P.A. Tankersley & Mary D. Gwin, married 16 May 1900 at bride's residence in Bath by Wm. C. White. Groom: 34, single, b. Rockbridge Co, farmer, parents S.A. & Bettie D. Tankersley. Bride: 30, single, b. Augusta, parents G.H. & Margaret Guin.

307 Bible of Stephen Wandless (b.1805), Handwritten page transcribed from family bible by Rose Hicklin, copy provided by Lois Gaynor. Bible belonged to Stephen born 1805, as it says "we were married" in reference to marriage with Elizabeth Harriet Kincaid. Bible currently in possession of Lois Gaynor..

308 Wood Co. Deaths, transcribed by Wes Cochran. Walter GUINN; DOD: July 8, 1870; POD: Lubeck; Age: 3m 7d; Parents: G W & M Guinn; Place of Birth: Lubeck; Inf: Father.

309 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.108 Hupman Family Cem: Wife - Susan E. Gwin - d. April 1, 1889, age 25 years [buried next to husband Morgan Gwin].

310 Death records - Highland co VA, Death records - Highland co VA; LDS film 0031997, Mrs. Morgan Gwin, 1889, cause unknown, no age, parents T. & M. Sorrel, b. Highland, reported by husband Morgan Gwin.

311 Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, Marriage Records - Highland Co VA, 25 May 1898: Steuart S. Gwin & Lenora Kiser, by T.G. Nevitt. Groom: age 27, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, farmer, s/o Chas. & Martha Gwin. Bride: age 37, widow, b. Highland, lives Highland, d/o A.W. & S.J. Steuart.

312 Email, George Jenks, ggson.

313 Vital Records of Highland County, VA, Matheny, John C. and Emma R., Vital Records of Highland County, VA, p.107 Gwin Family Cemetery: William B. Wright, May 8, 1872 - June 20, 1952; note in book says "no date on stone but granddaughter gave us the date". His wife is buried next to him.

314 Census, Census, Appeared as Catherine, age 5, in 1850, and as Caroline E., age 12, in 1860, unless these really are 2 different people.

315 Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906, Bath Co. Marriage Records 1853-1906; LDS film 0030621, Marriage Register 3, 1896-1906 (actually licenses, not register), p. 432 - Hollie Gutshall, 23, single, b. Highland, lives Highland, farmer, s/o Wm. T. & R.A. Gutshall, married Carmen E. Gwin, 18, single, b. Bath, lives Bath, d/o Moses B. & M. Annie Gwin, md. 5 Dec 1906 at Bolar, Bath Co, by J.B. Hedrick.

316 Birth records - Bath co, Birth records - Bath co, 4 June 1882 Lona H. Gwin to John C. & A.A. Gwin.

317 Census, Census, Listed as Margaret A.J. in 1850, Margaret A.E.J. in 1860, as Annie in 1870, and Annie E. in her marriage record.