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Very interesting.

This certainly looks to be a Virginia line of Rakestraws completely separate from that of William & Grace.

Stan Bevers

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mezzie" <ole_crone@...>
To: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2009 12:15:30 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Rakestraw] Thomas Rackstrow - Immigrant Servant

Immigrant Servant Site
http://immigrantservants.com

Name
Surname: Rackstrow

Given Name: Thomas

Soundex Code: R236

Birth, Christening and Other Information
Gender: Male

Date of Birth or Christening: about 1736
Occupation(s): Tailor

Orphan: Unknown

Position in Parent's Family: Unknown

Year of Immigration: 1774
Landowner: Unknown

Literate: Unknown

Convict: Unknown

Port of Departure
Town: London

County: Middlesex

Nation: England

Place of Arrival
Colony: Virginia

Ship: Planter

Length of Indenture
Year of Indenture: 1774
Years: 4

Place of Indenture
Colony: [Virginia]

Residence
Town/City: London,
County: Middlesex

Nation: England

Research Notes
Source Citations: John Harrower and E.M. Riley, ed., The Journal of John Harrower, An Indentured Servant in the Colony of Virginia, 1773-1776 (Williamsburg, Virginia: Distributed by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1963), 168, quoting Treasury-Registers, Various-Weekly Emigration Returns, 1773-1774, The National Archives, Kew, England, T 47/9, 54-57.

#447

From: "Mezzie" <ole_crone@...>
Date: Sun Oct 4, 2009 4:15 pm
Subject: Thomas Rackstrow - Immigrant Servant

ole_crone

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Immigrant Servant Site
http://immigrantservants.com

Name
Surname: Rackstrow

Given Name: Thomas

Soundex Code: R236

Birth, Christening and Other Information
Gender: Male

Date of Birth or Christening: about 1736
Occupation(s): Tailor

Orphan: Unknown

Position in Parent's Family: Unknown

Year of Immigration: 1774
Landowner: Unknown

Literate: Unknown

Convict: Unknown

Port of Departure
Town: London

County: Middlesex

Nation: England

Place of Arrival
Colony: Virginia

Ship: Planter

Length of Indenture
Year of Indenture: 1774
Years: 4

Place of Indenture
Colony: [Virginia]

Residence
Town/City: London,
County: Middlesex

Nation: England

Research Notes
Source Citations: John Harrower and E.M. Riley, ed., The Journal of John
Harrower, An Indentured Servant in the Colony of Virginia, 1773-1776
(Williamsburg, Virginia: Distributed by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York,
1963), 168, quoting Treasury-Registers, Various-Weekly Emigration Returns,
1773-1774, The National Archives, Kew, England, T 47/9, 54-57.

#446

From: "Mary" <ole_crone@...>
Date: Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:19 pm
Subject: Southern Rakestraws - Descendants of Tabitha Rakestraw Problem

ole_crone

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Mary Ann here.

Getting ready to send on all my tidbits about the southern Rakestraws, just in
case they help someone. This one might answer some non-matching DNA questions.

I do not descend from these lines so what I send is all that I know. Feel free
to ask questions though - there are people in the group who might have the
answer.

Found this sheet in my files No idea of the source - Dave ???

Descendants of Tabitha Rakestraw Problem

"It appears to me tha tthe confusion is James was married twice. Once to Martha
Jane Hyde and also to Frances Delitha Rains. According to my records the only
children that James and Frances had were Margaret, Frances Telitha Susie Joanna,
and William Cicero.  The other children were with James and Martha.

"Here is a note I also had in my files that was told to me by my aunt before she
passed on concerning James:
Took the name of Rakestraw because he was raised by John (Jack) Rakestraw. Was
known as a brother of Lifus. Lifus and Jack fought in the civil war together.
Was raised by a Nancy Rakestraw (Flemming) but was son of Tabitha Rains."

Dave.

#445

From: Bill & Christi <roughriders1996@...>
Date: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:35 pm
Subject: Joseph F. Rakestraw

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Joseph F. Rakestraw came to Pontotoc County, MS from Gwinnett County, GA in the 1840's. He came with the Bridges family. Solomon & Mary Smith Bridges. Joseph married their daughter, Elizabeth C.Mary "Bettie" Bridges. Before 1870, Pontotoc County consisted of Pontotoc, Lee & Union Counties in MS. So most all of the Rakestraws here in Union County, MS are descendants of Joseph and "Bet." Myself included.

#444

From: Mary Ann <ole_crone@...>
Date: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:29 am
Subject: Joseph F. Rakestraw

ole_crone

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Have you read the entries about this family on genforum? Mary Ann

#443

From: Mary Ann <ole_crone@...>
Date: Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:22 am
Subject: 1850 Gwinnett Co GA census

ole_crone

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Just in case this is a clue to Joseph F. Rakestraw:

Gwinnett Co., Bensmith or 36^th Dist.

Gainum T. Rakestraw 30 sherif 300 GA

Catherine 59 GA r/w

Nancy 21 GA

James F. 18 farmer GA

#442

From: "Ronald Hutchinson" <HUTCH_99@...>
Date: Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:34 am
Subject: Re: Paulding County, Georgia RAKESTRAWS

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Hello, I am sorry but I am not familiar with this Rakestraw. I have looked through my records and don't have anything, but I will keep your message on file and let you know if I run across anything in the future. Good luck to you in your search. The Rakestraws are fine, strong, and well-respected people and I am proud to be descended from them. I think the Georgia county you mentioned must be Gwinette. ~Gail

----- Original Message -----

From: Rakestraw10@...

To: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 12:05 AM

Subject: Re: [Rakestraw] Paulding County, Georgia RAKESTRAWS

Gail, my gggrandfather was Joseph F. Rakestraw. He appears on the MS census in 1850 & 1860. He list his origin as GA. He shows up in MS in 1849 at about the age of 18 or 19.

If you have any ideas or records pre 1849 with his name I would greatly appearciate knowing about them. In MS he married a young lady from Gewinnette (sp?) county GA.

Best regards,
John Rakestraw
Longmont, CO

-----Original Message-----
From: monteblackwhite <monteblackwhite@...>
To: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, 19 May 2009 7:07 am
Subject: [Rakestraw] Paulding County, Georgia RAKESTRAWS

Hello, my name is Gail Edwards Hutchinson. I would be interested in hearing from any RAKESTRAW families from Georgia, especially living in Paulding County. My maternal grandparents were WILLIAM IRVIN RAKESTRAW and JESSIE SHIPP RAKESTRAW. I have a lot of information and am always looking for more. Thanks to all. ~Gail

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#441

From: Rakestraw10@...
Date: Tue Jun 9, 2009 4:05 am
Subject: Re: Paulding County, Georgia RAKESTRAWS

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Gail, my gggrandfather was Joseph F. Rakestraw. He appears on the MS census in 1850 & 1860. He list his origin as GA. He shows up in MS in 1849 at about the age of 18 or 19.

If you have any ideas or records pre 1849 with his name I would greatly appearciate knowing about them. In MS he married a young lady from Gewinnette (sp?) county GA.

Best regards,
John Rakestraw
Longmont, CO

-----Original Message-----
From: monteblackwhite <monteblackwhite@...>
To: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, 19 May 2009 7:07 am
Subject: [Rakestraw] Paulding County, Georgia RAKESTRAWS

Hello, my name is Gail Edwards Hutchinson. I would be interested in hearing from any RAKESTRAW families from Georgia, especially living in Paulding County. My maternal grandparents were WILLIAM IRVIN RAKESTRAW and JESSIE SHIPP RAKESTRAW. I have a lot of information and am always looking for more. Thanks to all. ~Gail

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#440

From: "monteblackwhite" <monteblackwhite@...>
Date: Tue May 19, 2009 1:07 pm
Subject: Paulding County, Georgia RAKESTRAWS

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Hello, my name is Gail Edwards Hutchinson. I would be interested in hearing from
any RAKESTRAW families from Georgia, especially living in Paulding County. My
maternal grandparents were WILLIAM IRVIN RAKESTRAW and JESSIE SHIPP RAKESTRAW. I
have a lot of information and am always looking for more. Thanks to all. ~Gail

#439

From: Mary Ann <ole_crone@...>
Date: Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:19 pm
Subject: William Rakestraw

ole_crone

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Lillian, welcome to the group.

Most of known answers to your questions can be found right on our site in the files section. We've scanned most of the history about William Rakestraw and uploaded it.

Go give it a peek and if you still have some questions, we'll answer them if we can. Basically, William appears to have been a cantankerous Quaker who didn't get along with William Penn (in my opinion - for good reason).

Mary Ann

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#438

From: Guanda Kenney <rainbowwoman12000@...>
Date: Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:43 pm
Subject: Re: Rakestraw Family Information

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Welcome to the Rakestraw group. I don't have any of that kind of information. I have only gotten as far back as Old Nancy from Rockingham, North Carolina. I hope you have good luck finding what you need.

Guanda

From: Lillian Cochran <myadventur@...>
To: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:11:12 PM
Subject: [Rakestraw] Rakestraw Family Information

Hi. I just joined your group and was reading some of the postings on the site. I have names, but am looking for information like: Why William left England, (I saw that someone said he was a Quaker), what ship and when he came over, where he settled, etc. just basically more information beyond names and dates on any of the names listed below. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Lillian

Here is how my line goes: William Rakestraw & Grace Wyron - Thomas Rakestraw & Mary Wilkins - Thomas Rakestraw & Elizabeth Zane - Paul Chalkley Rakestraw & Rebecca (Unknown) - Joseph P Rakestraw & Isabell Gowdy - Jane Rakestraw & William Henry Blake (My gg-grandfather)

#437

From: Lillian Cochran <myadventur@...>
Date: Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:11 pm
Subject: Rakestraw Family Information

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Hi. I just joined your group and was reading some of the postings on the site. I have names, but am looking for information like: Why William left England, (I saw that someone said he was a Quaker), what ship and when he came over, where he settled, etc. just basically more information beyond names and dates on any of the names listed below. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Lillian

Here is how my line goes: William Rakestraw & Grace Wyron - Thomas Rakestraw & Mary Wilkins - Thomas Rakestraw & Elizabeth Zane - Paul Chalkley Rakestraw & Rebecca (Unknown) - Joseph P Rakestraw & Isabell Gowdy - Jane Rakestraw & William Henry Blake (My gg-grandfather)

#436

From: scbevers@...
Date: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:26 pm
Subject: Link to the William Penn & Rakestraw Letter

scbevers

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rakestraw/

I know a lot of people reply to e-mails from the Rakestraw Discussion Group without actually logging into the Yahoo site. As such, many may not remember how to access the file section.

Here is the link to the Rakestraw Home Page:

Here's the link to the specific file with the William Penn & William Rakestraw Letter:

http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/UDNvSX58wnpV-qRXcU4GoiUAsBfUPM_BSSVSFQhEWn32L86lVTV61HEtcJeLOqJTkJjPPUzMGc9qAKy1K3gCnu39LrfZQXs/William%20Rakestraw%20Articles/Rakestraw%20to%20Penn%20Letter.pdf

I hope this helps.

Stan

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Mary Ann <ole_crone@...>

I thought that letter was posted in the file section.

Mary Ann

#435

From: Mary Ann <ole_crone@...>
Date: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:11 pm
Subject: Re: Quaker Rakestraws

ole_crone

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I thought that letter was posted in the file section.

Mary Ann

#434

From: bobbyr1822@...
Date: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:14 am
Subject: Re: Re: Quaker Rakestraws

bobbyr1822

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John

Please send me a copy of the letter

What is your family line

Bobby Rakestraw

I would love to have a copy of the letter between William Penn and William Rakestraw.

Please e-mail to Rakestraw10@...

Thank you very much,

John Rakestraw

Longmont, CO

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#433

From: scbevers@...
Date: Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:06 pm
Subject: Re: Southern Rakestraws

scbevers

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Mary Ann:

I'll check it out. I'll make sure Gail will do the same.

Stan

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Mary" <ole_crone@...>

I was visiting genforum this week and noticed that there are a few
questions regarding southern Rakestraws if someone would like to go
help them. Thanks Mary Ann

#432

From: "Mary" <ole_crone@...>
Date: Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:47 pm
Subject: Southern Rakestraws

ole_crone

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I was visiting genforum this week and noticed that there are a few
questions regarding southern Rakestraws if someone would like to go
help them. Thanks Mary Ann

#431

From: "Lutricia Parrish" <lovejoypeace@...>
Date: Sat Oct 4, 2008 1:48 am
Subject: Re: Re: Fw: One Minute Each Night

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Thank you so much; It truly was an accident in clicking the group. I don't even contribute to groups, I just like to read them... Thanks again so much.

----- Original Message -----

From: Mary Ann

To: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 2:11 PM

Subject: [Rakestraw] Re: Fw: One Minute Each Night

I've removed the emails. This one will go too when I have some extra time.

Mary Ann

#430

From: Mary Ann <ole_crone@...>
Date: Fri Oct 3, 2008 6:11 pm
Subject: Re: Fw: One Minute Each Night

ole_crone

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I've removed the emails. This one will go too when I have some extra time.

Mary Ann

#421

From: "Mary" <ole_crone@...>
Date: Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:19 am
Subject: New Family Search site

ole_crone

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The new family search site is up and running - or almost there. They
need some feedback... Mary Ann

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#420

From: Mary Ann <ole_crone@...>
Date: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:17 am
Subject: Re: Quaker Rakestraws

ole_crone

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A copy of the letter was posted in the files area. Mary Ann

#419

From: bobmanet@...
Date: Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:19 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Quaker Rakestraws

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I would be very interested in seeing the letter. Please send a copy to me.

Thank you.

Anne Spencer Stallman
Bobmanet@...

-----Original Message-----
From: Rakestraw10@...
To: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 7:06 pm
Subject: Re: [Rakestraw] Re: Quaker Rakestraws

I would love to have a copy of the letter between William Penn and William Rakestraw.

Please e-mail to Rakestraw10@aol.com

Thank you very much,

John Rakestraw

Longmont, CO

In a message dated 6/26/2008 9:17:50 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, harvestorm@buckeye-express.com writes:

Greetings!

I, too, would love a copy of any correspondence that anyone has that
occurred between William Penn and William Rakestraw.

Kind Regards,
Hope

--- In Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com, bobbyr1822@... wrote:
>
>
> Mary Ann,
>
> I have been to Lancaster County a few times doing a small amount
of researh
> on the Rakestraw's. In fact I made a visit to Bart Meeting House
and
> Cemetery and it is all interesting.
>
> Was it the Quaker religion that made them put the age on their
tombstones
> rather than the date of death.
>
> Most in the Bart have the birth day and then the age in years
months & days.
>
> I also saw a letter between William Penn and William Rakestraw, If
you are
> interested I will see if I can find a copy and mailyou
>
> Bobby Rakestraw

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#418

From: Mary Ann <ole_crone@...>
Date: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:47 pm
Subject: Re:Rakestraw/Wrackstraw

ole_crone

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Handwritten or transcribed?

Either way I think it is probably just an error. Just some record keeper who didn't know how to spell the name and wrote it how the person pronounced it.

The strangest one that stuck is Rickstrew.

Mary Ann

#417

From: "Gail" <gbrown1975@...>
Date: Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:30 am
Subject: Rakestraw/Wrackstraw

gailalwaysjo...

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Have any of you found any information on the spelling WRAKESTRAW I have
run across it a few times.  This is not my family but was just letting
you know this is another way to spell our name.
Gail R.

#416

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Date: Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:06 pm
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#415

From: "loanranger1949" <loanranger1949@...>
Date: Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:53 pm
Subject: new files

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thank you, mary ann, for the great new files you posted.

#414

From: "Mary" <ole_crone@...>
Date: Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:26 pm
Subject: Uploaded all the requested Rakestraw articles

ole_crone

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I uploaded all of the requested Rakestraw articles. They had never
been posted before because they are under copyright. However, until we
get a complaint - here they are.

Mary Ann

#413

From: "Mary" <ole_crone@...>
Date: Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:18 pm
Subject: William Rakestraw Marriage announcement

ole_crone

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From the "Digested Copy of the Registers of Marriages, Births and
Deaths of the Quarterly Meeting of Berkshire and Oxfordshire" we have
the marriage of "William Rakestraw Jr. of Henley on Thames, County of
Oxford, Hairweaver, and Grace Wyron of New Windsor, County of Berks,
daughter of John Wyron of New Windsor, Berks, at Thomas Davey's house
in New Windsor, 7-7-1673" (Reading and Warboro Monthly Meeting)... (7
September 1673)

#412

From: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:10 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to Rakestraw

Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Rakestraw
group.

   File        : /William Rakestraw Articles/Delaware1.pdf
   Uploaded by : ole_crone <ole_crone@...>
   Description : TAG 1975 McCracken pt. 1

You can access this file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rakestraw/files/William%20Rakestraw%20Articles/Del\
aware1.pdf

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.htmlfiles

Regards,

ole_crone <ole_crone@...>

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#411

From: Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:29 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to Rakestraw

Rakestraw@yahoogroups.com