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Subject: Re: [McConnell] James McConnell + Rachel Antram
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:38:45 EDT

Liz,

I did some research on this couple a few years ago for one of their
descendants. Are you a descendant?

Most of the information on this family comes from the Encyclopedia of
American Quaker Genealogy, Volumes IV, Ohio and VI, Virginia by William Wade
Hinshaw:


Vol. VI, Virginia, p. 600, Crooked Run Monthly Meeting, Warren County, VA:

"3 October 1787 - James M'Connel, Frederick Co., VA, son of Morris and
Elizabeth, Tirone Co., Ire.: married at public meeting at Stafford, Rachel
ANTRAM, daughter of Daniel and Susannah, Stafford Co., VA."

This could be interpreted in different ways. Some contributors online seem
to think that James was born in Ireland, which could very well be true.
Others claim he was born in Virginia. Until more proof is found, I take it to
mean only that he was living in Frederick County, VA at the time of his
marriage to Rachel, not that he was born there.

There are a lot of Quaker records online. You may be able to find more
information at one of those sites.

Hope this helps.

Kathy McConnell Hudson
(formerly DeFoster)
Kailua, Hawaii



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