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Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

dwgroves — 2012-05-23 21:05:46Z

I have personally photoed Issac Taylor Marquess' home in Marquess, Preston Co.,WV and I have researched many of his descendants. I have researched his brother James's personal info in Hardy County landownership records and in wills and records of estate auctions where he was mentioned. My most thorough research is about Fanny Marquis/Marquess and Solomon H. Groves descendants. I have visited Maysville and the Patterson Creek section of Grant Co.,WV and I have tried to identify where the family lived. I was recently sent photo's of the burial site of her grandson, Solomon Hiram Groves.

There were assumptions made about the Marquis/Marquess family in Frederick County that are published that do not seem to jib, two brothers named Kidd William and William Kidd. Sarah Taylor Sunderland Marquess brought children into her marriage with William "Kidd" and that may have taken Marquess name according to someone. I have nothing to support this theory.

I have a copy of Sarah's will that is written in German giving her son-in-law, Solomon H. Gross (or Groff) (Groves), 16 acres of land. It appears that she was living with Fanny at the time of her death, although I am not sure.

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

dwgroves — 2012-05-23 20:38:13Z

My study of my Marquess/Marquis ancestors is at best fuzzy. I have personally research about Issac Taylor's home in Marquess, Preston Co.,WV and many of his descendants. I have researched James entries in Hardy County landownership and wills and estate auctions in which he is mentioned. My most thorough research is about Fanny Marquis/Marquess descendants. I have visited Maysville, now a part of Grant Co., WV, and have tried to identify where the family lived. I was recently sent photo's of the burial site of her grandson, Solomon Hiram Groves.

I still cannot resolve that there may have been two brothers named Kidd William and William Kidd. I have read that there is a possibility that Sarah Taylor Sunderland Marquess brought three children into her marriage to my ancestor William "Kidd" and that those children took the surname Marquess. That could explain it, but I have nothing to support this theory. I have a copy of Sarah's will that is written in German giving her son-in-law, Solomon H. Gross (or Groff) (Groves), 16 acres of land. It appears that she was living with Fanny at the time of her death, although I am not sure.

I would love to look at the leaves at the top of our tree. There were assumptions made about the Marquis/Marquess family in Frederick County that are published that I do not seem to jib, and I do not want to affirm inaccurate information. Wouldn't it be nice to be handed a document account of the family? Do you know if the family was originally living in Winchester, Frederick Co., VA or if they were located in the Maysville area all of the time? Maysville would have been located in Frederick County originally and with the divisions of counties in Virginia, it later was in Hampshire and then Hardy counties. Currently it is located in Grant Co., WV.

Darrell Groves

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

HalMcCawley27 — 2012-05-21 22:31:01Z

I descend from the William (1683-1750) & Margaret Colville MARQUIS line.
What support do you have for Samuel b <1683 being father of Wm 1683-1750?
Also, I have 6 ch for Wm & Margaret but no son Robert???
Hal McCawley

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

LeeGay1 — 2012-05-21 21:50:11Z

Don't know if I can help. My family is also tied in with yours around Frederick Co. The way mine goes is like this: Samuel Marquis (b. prior to 1683 in Ireland), son William (1683-1750) & Margaret Colville immigrated here, then Robert (1718-1786)& Elinor, then George (1747- 1835) whose daughter Mary (1791-1854) married my GG grandfather James Scott, then William Rand Scott, then Sylvester, then George, and then me. I hope this may help in some way. Please get back to me if you have any ideas. I'm trying to find where James Scott is from in Ireland.

Obituary of Theodore Marquis, Faribault, Minnesota.

tim_weber1 — 2012-04-22 21:05:20Z

Source Confederate Veteran Magazine, March, 1916.
http://www.confederatevets.com/documents/marquis_mn_cv_03_16...

Re: Help - Marquis Family Tree

1_sburgin — 2012-03-27 18:31:18Z

I believe my great grandfather Alexander Marquis was in Lawrence MA in the 1870 census. If it is the correct Alexander Marquis his father was Lange Marquis. I believe the family immigrated from PEI between 1850 and 1870 to Lawrence. My great grandfather married Emma Webster in 1971 in Haverhill and they moved to Texas in 1879 for him to be a minister in a new Christian Church. Do you know anything about this family? I am trying to confirm that the Alexander on the census is my great grandfather and if so, any additional information going back in time.

Re: Michael A. Marquis

margaret mcinto — 2012-02-28 07:34:05Z

Hi Barry,
Email me at: marmac51@hotmail.com and I will put you in touch with Steve.
Margaret.

Re: Michael A. Marquis

margaret mcinto — 2012-02-24 10:50:21Z

Will see what I can dig up for you Barry.
Stay tuned.
Margaret.

Re: Michael A. Marquis

carrierbarry — 2012-02-24 08:06:34Z

Margaret

Tried to e.mail Steve Rooke , But can't seem to link though.

Please can you try or do you have any other contact details for him or Linda?

Many thanks for your time.

Regards

Barry

Re: Michael A. Marquis

carrierbarry — 2012-02-24 07:57:31Z

Margaert
Thanks for coming back to me.
I am in England and yes I am of the LEroy line.
I would be greatfull to know how I tie into you guys. and to learn about the family.

I know they where from the Channel Islands.
You could hold the end of a mystery for me.

I have never heard of STeve Rooke? but will try to contact him.
and let you know

I am very keen to contact Linda Trappitt and so are the rest of the family.
As Micheal Marquis is still alive,bit I am afraid very ill.

Please keep in contact with me.
Please use my email: carrier.barry@btinternet.com
or
grip.unit@btinternet.com
Please use my private address or telephone number.

Do you have a contact number/ e.mail?

Many many thanks

Barry

Re: Michael A. Marquis

margaret mcinto — 2012-02-24 07:11:32Z

Hello Barry,
Great to hear from you. Steve Rooke was the original person requesting contact with your family. He wasn't on internet when I first posted but you will see his reply to my original post. Try his email to see if he is still there. I am in Australia and Steve & I corresponded over the LeRoy line, from memory....it was quite a while ago.
Get back to me if you can't make contact with Steve and i will see what I can do for you...may still have his postal address.
Good luck. I'm sure he will be delighted to hear from you.
Margaret.

Re: Elizabeth Marquis

mccorkleart — 2012-02-23 15:49:39Z

I am not sure of the location, could have been taken anywhere between Ill, kan, Ok, Arizonia, California, Oregon, and Canada.

Thanks for checking and good luck with your search.

Loretta

Re: Elizabeth Marquis

ashleyb91 — 2012-02-23 12:00:35Z

This would not be a pic that I am looking for. What a pretty photo.
I just wish she could be found.
Maybe if oyu would put a Subject line as the name plus location - that may help.

Thank you.

Re: Elizabeth Marquis

mccorkleart — 2012-02-23 02:16:05Z

Here it is. The Original is a little bit larger than a postage stamp. I hope this is someone you are looking for.

Please let me know.

Loretta

Re: Marquis Somewhere in Aust.

grip_unit — 2012-02-22 21:54:44Z

Linda.

Hi "COUSIN"

Please contact me. We need to talk asap.

Barry Read
As below
carrier.barry@btinternet.com

Re: Elizabeth Marquis

mccorkleart — 2012-02-22 21:54:39Z

I found it among my Grandmother's photo's and papers. Her name was Maud Baker Higginbothom. She worked at the stockton depot during the war. Before that she lived in OK and Kansas and for a while was a migrant worker following the crops. I will attach a copy of the photo to a new post after 5 pm PST.

Re: Michael A. Marquis

grip_unit — 2012-02-22 21:52:25Z

Hi Margaret

I know Micheal Marquis. He is my uncle. My mother was Jeanne Elsie Leroy Read nee Marquis from London.
Albert and Anice were my grandparents.

Please feel free to contact me on 01923 775785.

E-mail carrier.barry@btinternet.com
or grip.unit@btinternet.com

Best wishes

Barry Read
Pendeen, Copthorne Close,
Croxley Green,
Herts,
WD3 4AJ
England

Re: Elizabeth Marquis

ashleyb91 — 2012-02-22 20:49:06Z

Interesting -
Please send me a copy of the photo.

Where did you get the photo from?

Kate Marquis

1_dmacfarlane — 2012-02-15 00:54:44Z

Looking for any information on Kate Marquis of Scotland, married to John McFarlane (riveter) and mother to John (blacksmith, born Glasgow about 1825, married Margaret McKeith 1854, died 1909, Scotland)

Thanks

Elizabeth Marquis

mccorkleart — 2012-01-20 04:46:16Z

I found a small black and white photo of an attractive young woman, with dark hair. On the back the name Elizabeth Marquis is written. I am assuming the photo was taken sometime in the 30s, she could be anywhere from 15 to 30.
Contact me if you would like to see a copy.

Re: Fanny J. Marquis d/o Geo. Wash.

7Motexok — 2012-01-13 19:21:52Z

Thank you, looks like I will still be searching.

Donna

Re: Fanny J. Marquis d/o Geo. Wash.

belance8585 — 2012-01-13 13:26:55Z

The George Washington MARQUIS that I have was born in 1806, Maryland, married Grazila FARIS and a Mary UNKNOWN.
Son of James MARQUIS & Jane CURRY.

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

schan166 — 2012-01-12 20:25:00Z

Thankyou Steve for this wonderful reference to the Marquis line in the Bellefontaine Presbyterian Church. I think my line of the Marquis family may come from a son of William Marquis who was born in Ireland before William left there. This has been the puzzle for me and if anyone has any leads on this line, I would be glad to hear from them.

Re: Fanny J. Marquis d/o Geo. Wash.

7Motexok — 2012-01-12 19:31:27Z

I just now saw your post on George Washington Marquis,
the roomer in my family said our George Washington McKee's
name was Marquis. Our George per census in 1860,1870 and
1880 says he was boorn in France. That when he got to US
they couldn't spell his name so put down McKee instead of Marquis.

I guess my question to you, was this George Washington Marquis born in France or on a ship coming to the US at
Cape Horn?

We having been searching for years for the answer, so any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Donna McKee Wells (dlw7@allegiance.tv)

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

Cheebiee — 2012-01-11 13:28:22Z

Bill

Have you looked in the History of the First Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine. There is a really good genealogy of the Marquis line. Here is the link to the e-book:

http://www.archive.org/details/historyoffirstpr00infirs

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

KeitzW — 2012-01-08 22:39:07Z

Well She lived in PA, as born in Va, and Died in Belmont County, Ohio that is all I know. Have been researching her and family for over 10 years off and on. My sister was doing most of the research, but she died 2 years ago this April. Oldest member of the family (Mary) could care less about "ancient history." Thanks for replying, Sincerely, ~ BILL

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

schan166 — 2012-01-08 21:55:39Z

Hi Bill, I'm sorry I have no information on Susan or Susannah Marquis. If she lived in Pennsylvania, there are some good geneology collections in some libraries that might help you.
Susan

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

KeitzW — 2012-01-08 21:12:29Z

Am researching my Gggmother Susan Susannah Marquis B:1839 and married Thomas Boles. Her fathers name was Stephen. Tried to Google the Zoz connection but not much help. Do you have any info you on Susan Susannah? Thanks ~ Bill

Re: Thomas Marquis in Winchester VA

HalMcCawley27 — 2011-10-12 17:40:21Z

Thomas MARQUIS is my gf and his dau Elizabeth m my gf Daniel MCCAWLEY ca 1772 at the Opequon Preb Ch. R U lso relaated??
Best, Hal McCawley halmac@cox.net

Re: Thomas Marquis in Winchester VA

Cheebiee — 2011-10-12 16:57:26Z

mistake on the Lat and Long.

39.140754
-78.225213

Re: Thomas Marquis in Winchester VA

Cheebiee — 2011-10-12 16:50:44Z

I just by luck found Thomas Marquis Spring House. A friend at did a quick search and found this website.... and yes the Thomas Marquis Spring House is Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places under the name Fort Colvin.

Anyone interested in the location see the following:
39.140754
-39.225213

You can actually see the house in Google Maps via Satellite view.

Also here are 2 websites:

http://preservationvirginia.org/PropertyForSale/ThomasMarqui...

http://preservationvirginia.org/PropertyForSale/ThomasMarqui...

Re: Thomas Marquis in Winchester VA

12merrysunshine — 2011-10-12 13:11:15Z

What a wonderful find. Would you contact me? I am a direct descendant through his grandaughter Julia Ann Marquis Elliott
merry-sunshine@hotmail.com Jeanne Walsh

Thomas Marquis in Winchester VA

Cheebiee — 2011-10-12 12:19:33Z

I recently visited the Library in Winchester VA to go through their archives. I found a copy of Thomas Marquis and John Wilson land grant from Lord Fairfax. I am in the process of transcribing the grant, it is not the best copy. The abstract states that there is a Marquis Spring, which is somewhere near the Opequon Creek.

I found in a book that there was a Marquis Mill in the area (probably along the Opequon Creek). There was no description of where the Marquis Mill was located. The book is "Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants:
A history of Frederick County, Virginia" by Thomas Kemp Cartmell.

If any one has information on the Marquis Spring or the Marquis Mill, please let me know.

S. Marquis

Pfc. Christophe J. Marquis of Tampa, Fla., died Sept. 4, 2011

RIP2011 — 2011-09-26 13:48:13Z

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 764-11
September 06, 2011
DOD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Christophe J. Marquis, 40, of Tampa, Fla., died Sept. 4 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany,of injuries sustained Aug. 27 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Alaska public affairs office at 907-384-1542 or 907-384-2072.

http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14769

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Posted for genealogical information only. I have no additional information. If you have a question or can add more information regarding this person please post it here on the message board.

Re: Looking for Finlay Marquis

1_ktmack — 2011-09-23 23:36:01Z

Researching Marquis family tree. My great grandmother Julia Marquis born 1840, daughter of Finlay Marquis and Isabella Marquis, Bochil Glenorchy. Have death certificate for Finlay 1863, age 71 and Isabella died 1864, age 66.

Finlay's father was Duncan Marquis and mother Julia Marquis Campbell all from Glenorchy. My great grandmother had a brother Hugh Marquis, married to Catherine, children Margaret, Finlay and Bella. Information from 1871 Scotland Census.

Hope this information is of interest.

Re: Timothy Wilson Marquis

joyness1 — 2011-08-30 11:28:31Z

Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947 for William Marquis
Name: William Marquis
Titles and Terms (original):
Death Date: 11 Jan 1932
Death Place: Centralia, Marion, Ill.
Gender: Male
Marital Status:
Race or Color:
Age: 59
Estimated Birth Year: 1873
Birth Date: 01 Sep 1872
Birthplace: Greenville, Ill.
Father: James Marquis
Father's Titles and Terms (original):
Father's Birth Place: Dayton, Ohio
Mother: Lydia Short
Mother's Titles and Terms (original):
Mother's Birth Place: Dayton, Ohio
Occupation: teamster
Residence: Centralia, Marion, Ill.
Street Address:
Spouse: Florence Mcbride
Spouse's Titles and Terms (original):
Spouse's Birthplace:
Burial Date: 14 Jan 1932
Burial Place: Centralia, Marion, Ill.
Cemetery: Elmwood
Informant:
Additional Relatives:
Digital Folder Number: 4008333
Image Number: 731
Film Number: 1684326
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: cn 622-6

Ohio, County Marriages, 1790-1950 for James Marquis
Name: James Marquis
Titles & Terms:
Event: Marriage
Event Date: 11 Feb 1864
Event Place: Logan, Ohio
Age:
Estimated Birth Year:
Marriage Date Note:
Marriage Place Note:
Father:
Father's Titles & Terms:
Mother:
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Spouse: Lydia Ellen Short
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Age:
Spouse's Estimated Birth Year:
Spouse's Father:
Spouse's Father's Titles & Terms:
Spouse's Mother:
Spouse's Mother's Titles & Terms:
Reference Number: v C p 352
Film Number: 534836
Digital Folder Number: 4701451
Image Number: 632

Chris

Timothy Wilson Marquis

Cheebiee — 2011-08-22 16:48:01Z

Looking for Timothy Wilson Marquis. According to Find-A-Grave Timothy is the grandson of William Marquis (aka John W. Marquis). William Marquis is buried in Centralia, IL USA. My father would be a grandson of William Marquis of Centralia, IL.

Re: Marquis in Posey Co, Indiana

JulieKey44 — 2011-07-29 20:26:35Z

This is so interesting. My father always said that we were related to the Marquis family (he said from Vincennes, Ind. - this may not be correct). He was from Posey Co. Ind. and is a descendant of James George Owens b. May 16, 1819 in Illinois. Are we related to your Marquis family?

Looking for Benjamin Marquis

JSteingrobe — 2011-07-23 23:24:22Z

Looking for a Benjamin Marquis. He was born in 1943 give or take a few years. He was French Canadian but I have no idea where. In 1963, he was down in Hartford, CT area staying there getting ready for boot camp in the service. I do not know which branch. I wish I had more information to share. Please help me find him.

Re: Charles Le Marquis

Lesa_Bielman — 2011-07-18 16:17:46Z

My great grandmother Josephine Marquis must be the one I get my looks from. I see a redheaded Viking when i look in the mirror.

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

Cheebiee — 2011-06-14 13:03:03Z

I am trying to figure out where I fit in. I have found good records back to about 1860.

Here is what I know: (heading back in time)
Aronld Marquis Centralia,IL > John "Will" Marquis & Florence Mcbride > James Marquis & Lydia Short > William Marquis and Elizabeth ? Ohio. > ??

There is a William Marquis & Elizabeth in Tiffin, Ohio that I know is NOT my William and Elizabeth since their son James E Marquis married Lydia Dickinson. (have have not completely rule this out)

This is where my trail gets cold. I found that Elizabeth remarried in 1857 Logan Co, Ohio to Matthew Hair. 1860 census shows James living in household of Matthew Hair. I found the marriage records for Matthew Hair and Elizabeth Marquis. I also have the marriage record for James Marquis and Lydia Short.

I have been looking for death records and birth records to see if I can connect the William Marquis & Elizabeth.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

HalMcCawley27 — 2011-06-08 02:08:14Z

Hi Susan, I generally agree with your message. I have sent an attachment of my data via MARQUIS-L mail list but they will probably not accept it.
Could I have your Email and Snail add?
Best, Hal McCawley 4178 Pindar Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 1-760-941-4716 HalMac@Cox.Net

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

schan166 — 2011-06-07 13:42:41Z

Hi Hal, I believe I am descended from John Marquis who was a brother to Thomas. My information says that two brothers, John and another were born in Ireland, the other siblings were born in the US. According to information I have seen, their father was William George Marquis b 1683 in Letterkenny, Donegal, Irel, m 1717 in Ireland, died abt 1750 in Winchester, Frederick VA. I have seen other trees that cite his wife as Margaret Colville, born abt 1685 in Antrim Irel, died about 1745 in Winchester, Frederick, VA. I have not been able to find out anything before them.

I am new to the family tree business, and am just getting started on citing my documentation for my records so that I have an idea how credible my information is. If you want, I will go through my records and see what exactly I have about William Marquis. But it may be the same things you have seen already.

Susan Chan

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

HalMcCawley27 — 2011-06-07 02:11:32Z

I descend from the Thomas MARQUIS 1710 Ire- 1760 Frederick Co, VA who m ca 1743 Mary COLVILLE in Frederick Co, VA.
I have a good tree down from them but need to know more of their ancestry.
How can we work together?
Hal McCawley 4178 Pindar Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 1-760-941-4716 HalMac@Cox.Net

Re: Ireland Marquis immigration to US

nancydarling521 — 2011-06-06 03:15:58Z

It is my understanding that all the Marques names and spellings in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia are all related. Look under William Marques b. 1683 Ireland and Margaret Coleville, the came to Maryland about, 1720, then went to pennsylvania. A few of their children came later to Virginia. There is a wealth of information out there. Google descendants of Oswald Zoz, he has all the Marques history.

Re: Looking for Marquis Centralia IL

Cheebiee — 2011-05-20 10:40:39Z

Thanks again for your help. I found some useful information on the Marquis/Marquess line back to 1720 from First Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine Ohio. So I am wondering if anyone has looked at or found the passenger list for William Marquis coming to America in abt 1720? Also, has anyone found records from Ireland?

Steven

Re: Marquis who fought in Indian Wars?

Broshinsky — 2011-04-27 19:29:20Z

There was an Alexandre Marquis from Quebec who died at Fort Duquense during the French Indian Wars. This would have been early 1700s. George Washington was a young Colonel.

I found that the US Parks Dept at ( I think it is) Fort Duquesne has a one liner concerning his death in OCT (date I can't recall) but it was a few months after the major conflict there. I have more info at home.

IS this who you are looking for?

Re: Charles Le Marquis

Broshinsky — 2011-04-27 19:11:50Z

Wildpurple,

I read your post concerning swedish Viking roots. Where did you find such information? I would love to hear more on this topic. I have attempted to contact the local church in Mortagne-Sur Sevre, but they do not return my e-mails.

Re: Looking for Marquis Centralia IL

dwgroves — 2011-04-05 14:22:11Z

I'm not sure. James Marquis is a reoccuring name in the Marquess/Marquis line and the family did migrate to Darke Co., Ohio. I could not connect your James to the two lines that originally migrated to the Winchester-Opequon, Frederick Co., Virginia area, but the chances are that you are related to one of them. My family kept the Marquess spelling, but as they moved West they changed it to Marquis.

Re: Looking for Marquis Centralia IL

Cheebiee — 2011-04-05 12:27:54Z

Thank you for your help. Are we related?