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Re: Edward Varney

ron_varney — 2012-04-24 23:53:19Z

The reserch on Edward Varney I have is on Edward walker Varneyborn in 1898 in tocoma pierce Washington . He married Ethel leora Johnson. Ethel's parents were Vernon Edger Johnson and Ethel Lynn Bradley. I hope this helps you Sue. Thomas Thompson Varney is in my Varney heritage . Ronnie!

Re: Alex Varney of Buchanan County, Virginia

bella5384 — 2012-03-17 00:00:56Z

Try looking in Pikeville Kentucky. I have reletives from there, Then moved to Virginia, he might be related to my grandfather.

Clarissa, Rachel and Asenath Varney of Warren County, NY

tim_varney — 2012-01-20 20:09:37Z

Greetings,

I’m seeking information on the following Varneys of Warren County, New York whom I’ve come across in my research, but haven’t been able to place them in the family tree. Hopefully someone out there can help me figure out who they are.

Clarissa Varney – On 31 Jan 1822, she was disowned from the Queensbury Monthly Meeting for “unchaste conduct”. This is the only reference I’ve found of her. She was referred to by name in the women’s meeting minutes in the months leading up to the disownment. She’s not the daughter of Nathaniel Varney and Mary Southwick. Nathaniel was granted several certificates which listed the names of their children, but a Clarissa was never listed. Is it possible that she is the daughter of Josiah Varney and Lydia Brown? There are 2 unaccounted for female children living with Josiah and Lydia in the 1810 and 1820 censuses. Does anyone have evidence as to who she is or know any vital information (birth, death, marriage, etc)?

Rachel (Varney) Ball – (1782-1836). Married Marlboro Ball of Luzerne, NY. She was received by request (converted) at the Queensbury Monthly Meeting 1 Apr 1813. Her documented birth date (per her headstone in Hartman Hill Cemetery) is 4 years before Josiah’s arrival (reception on certificate) in Queensbury and his 1786 marriage to Lydia. Rachel was never listed on any of the certificates of Nathaniel, unlike all of his other children. If Josiah or Nathaniel aren’t her father, then who is she and where did she come from?

Asenath Varney – I found Asenath’s name in the Warren County index of deeds. She bought a piece of land circa 1832. That’s the only information I have at this point until I see the actual deed. The only Asenath Varney I can locate is the wife of Joseph Varney (son of Abner, grandson of Nathaniel), but she didn’t marry Joseph until 1841 and lived in Portville, Cattaraugus, NY. Is she a daughter of Josiah and Lydia?

Thanks for any help!

Tim
Albany, NY

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

pthomas001150 — 2012-01-13 11:17:57Z

Mr. Varney,
Can you tell me who your grandfather and great grandfather was? Or any Aunts or Uncles. That way maybe my cousin and I can see if you are part of this side of the Varney's.

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

fvarney69 — 2012-01-13 04:07:00Z

My family is from Logan County and all through that area. And like the majority of the Varney's...digging up any family info is a real pain. I have always been told we were related to Jim, and people even tell me they can see the resemblance in me and my dad...I don't really see it...but it would be nice to trace my family's tree.

Edward Varney - Corinth

ShelbyMoore76 — 2011-09-27 00:50:28Z

Marguerite,
I am related to Edward and Rachel Varney. They are my great grandparents. Their daughter Florence is my grandmother. I know that there are also living relatives of Lulu May still living in Corinth. I am trying to determine who in the family was native american. Would your husband be able to help?? I am also trying to find any photos one might have of the family.

Thanks
Shelby Moore

Re: Looking For VARNEY Information

rvarney128 — 2011-07-22 00:58:49Z

Please provide any background information on Caleb Varney. I have been searching for the father of William varney for years.

Thanks.

Re: Varney in Michigan

fehaan2011 — 2011-06-10 20:13:24Z

Thank you Sue. I do not have much information and have been watching the posts earnestly to see if I can pick up on something, no matter how small.

I did find the following; Joshua Brooks Varney b:31 Dec 1799 in Kittery/Eloit, York Co., ME. Father Elijah Varney--B; 28 Aug 1775 also in Kittery/Eliot. Mother Anne (or Anna) Brooks--b: 14 Apr 1778 in Kittery/Eliot, ME. Married 3 Dec 1799. Siblings: Lydia, William and Abigail (twins?)

It goes on with Elijah's father, Peter Varney, B: 11 Feb 1765 and married to Mehitable. Sibling is William

My mother-in-law was Marjorie Ortmann Haan. Her mother was Myrtle Leone Strong. Grandmother was Edna Varney Strong (Albert) and Edna's mother was Emma (Emogene) Crawford Varney (Sylvester). All resided their later years in South Dakota. Edna and Albert are buried in McCook County, SD. Maybe later on, more information will be forthcoming. Does this help or answer any questions? Keep in touch. Francine Haan

Re: Varney in Michigan

suzqnnvpyper — 2011-06-06 04:07:14Z

I have some information bur I am not sure that it is part of our line, My Grandfather was borned in South Dakota but I can not find birth information on him. And I would have to look in the line to see if your nathane is part of this line as well,
Can you write me back and i will let you know what I have.
Sue

Re: Varney in Michigan

fehaan2011 — 2011-06-03 14:07:07Z

I too am looking for information on Sylvester and Nathan Varney as well as Joshua Brooks Varney the father. I have some information on the family after coming to South Dakota as far as descendants. My husbands mother has the Varney line in her background. Sadly, she died and any information I might have gotten from her is gone now too.
I would appreciate any and all information that might get me headed in the right direction. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.

Varney family in KitteryEliot, York County, Maine

fehaan2011 — 2011-06-02 19:49:09Z

I am searching for information on Sylvester and Emogene (Crawford)Varney. Sylvester was born in Yates, NY in 1846 and Emogene in Michigan in 1849. A daughter, Adeline Flossie was born 1882 in Bangor, Michigan and married a Robert Wallace King, born 1867 in Rush IL. Need more info on previous family members of the Varneys

Re: Info Needed - Vicey Varney married to Thomas Varney (Pike County, KY)

grunyon2000 — 2011-05-21 10:05:27Z

April I'm thinking that Papaw Ken died in the ARH hospital which would have made it Kentucky. I can ask Mom the next time I talk with her and I'll let you know. I've not heard anything about Vicie being divorced, but maybe that's why no one wants to talk about this. At one time, divorce was a terrible thing in our part of the world. Keep us posted what you learn. Geneva

Re: ROSE ELAINE VARNEY - Ogden, Utah

toesgoes — 2011-05-21 03:10:56Z

Hi! I am related to the Varney's. Annie Gertrude Cram/Cream would be my G-G-Aunt. My G-G-Grandmother was Bertha Mary Cram/Cream. Your G-Grandmother Annie was a sister to my G-G-Grandmother, Bertha Mary. If you would like to email me I can provide more information!!

Re: Info Needed - Vicey Varney married to Thomas Varney (Pike County, KY)

parrigin_1 — 2011-05-20 10:47:20Z

Priscilla, I am Ken's youngest granddaughter, April. My father was William G (Buster) Varney, who was the oldest son of Ken's. On your grandfather's death certificate, Thomas is listed as his father and the information was provided by a Mrs. LT Copley. Do you know who Mrs. LT Copley is? I assumed that it was a family member, but wasn't able to confirm. I don't know any of Leonard's family (except you now), so really didn't know who to call. I did run across some information that showed Grandma Vicey as being divorced, so think there may be more to the story. I'm going to be in Pike County the week of Labor Day, so I'll go to the courthouse and see what I can find out. It may be Mingo County courthouse that I need to go to though, as both Paw Ken and Uncle Jim may have passed away in Mingo County. I remember when Paw Ken died, but cannot remember which state. I am excited to hear from you. Which one of Leonard's children is your parent? My personal email address is parrigin@comcast.net if you want to communicate. So good to hear from you!

Re: Info Needed - Vicey Varney married to Thomas Varney (Pike County, KY)

pshort7206 — 2011-05-19 23:36:19Z

i`m the grand daughter of leonard varney i saw this name thomas also know one seems to know anything need to go the court house in pikeville and look up uncle kens and james death certificate. what relation are u to the varneys
priscilla

Re: Varney in Maine

Josanne2001 — 2011-05-10 16:06:05Z

Hi Laurie, I am Jo-Anne can you possibly email me at jomvh@aol.com

Re: Varney in Maine

Conkarne — 2011-04-27 20:28:35Z

Hi! I descended from John J. Varney and his wife Susan Morrison. He was the son of Enos Varney & Martha "Patty" Scott. Enos & Patty's children were: Geo. W. (1805), Freeman (1807), Lois A. (1809), Clarissa (1814), Adeline C. (1817), John J. (1821); Almira E. (1823); Elijah (1826); and Mary E (1829).

I would love to share information!

Laurie

Re: Joseph Theophilis Varney- b. ca. 1830 VT or NY, d. 1909 MA.. 1919 Massachusetts

1funnygirl — 2011-04-27 20:14:38Z

Hi Laurie!!

Thank you SO MUCH for this very valuable information!! It contains leads to more discoveries!!

I am very grateful to you!

Nancy

Re: Joseph Theophilis Varney- b. ca. 1830 VT or NY, d. 1909 MA.. 1919 Massachusetts

Conkarne — 2011-04-27 20:06:16Z

Joseph T. Varney died at his home 203 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA on January 17, 1909. He was 79y 0m 2d. His father's name is Peter Varney from Canada, mother unknown. He was born at Rose Point, NY. He is buried at St. Paul;s Cemetery, Arlington. The information on the death certificate was provided by his wife. Good Luck!
Laurie

Re: Austin C. Varney, 1928-1994, Connecticut>California

1funnygirl — 2011-04-13 23:12:52Z

Hi Bruce,

I am SO HAPPY to hear from you! I am NOT related, but am helping my friend!

I will pass along your message to my friend, so that her family can contact you!

In the meantime, I will be more than happy to pass along the history which I have discovered and will discover!! I plan to continue to work back in time to help my friend and her WONDERFUL family!!

Thank you so much, Bruce!! Let's keep in contact!

Re: Austin C. Varney, 1928-1994, Connecticut>California

colespoppy — 2011-04-13 22:55:26Z

My name is Bruce Varney
Austin was my father.
He married Ursula Louse Demone.
Austin served in WW2.
Brither was Rodney as well as father.
Who are you and how are we connected?
Bruce

Joseph Theophilis Varney- b. ca. 1830 VT or NY, d. 1909 MA.. 1919 Massachusetts

1funnygirl — 2011-04-07 19:59:50Z

Seeking information on Joseph Theophilis VARNEY (b. ca. 1830 in Vermont or New York, d.17 January, 1909 Arlington, Massachusetts, mar. Amanda B. ROBILLIARD (b. ca. 1837 NY, d. ca. 29 May, 1919 Arlington, Massachusetts).

Tracing through their son, William Varney (b. ca. 1869, Burlington, Vermont, d. 2 Dec., 1934, Cambridge, Massachusetts) mar Marie Rebecca FREDETTE (b. 7 April, 1865, Three Rivers, Canada, d. 28 March, 1950, Newton, Massachusetts)

Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated! I share all information!

Thank you very much!

im a varney

pimpin2318 — 2011-04-05 17:46:01Z

hey i was just trying to find some of mi family just wondering where everyones from n maybe who you could be related tooo also does any of you have a facebook? thanx just wondering who all i could be related tooo.

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

formsrose — 2011-03-27 17:59:34Z

I was referring to the post about Alex Varney and his children, my siblings. The author said he was married to one of the siblings' daughters. I can't figure out who that would be. Were you the author that named the 6 of us girls and my 3 brothers? If so, the girl younger than me is named Loretta, instead of Rhetta, that was a nickname.

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

pthomas001150 — 2011-03-26 17:12:59Z

Diana, who are you referring to? Jim Varney (the actor) is my second cousin.

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

formsrose — 2011-03-26 15:58:47Z

Who is your wife, this is Diana, Alex was my dad.

Info Needed - Vicey Varney married to Thomas Varney (Pike County, KY)

parrigin_1 — 2011-03-21 00:49:25Z

I am looking for information on Thomas Varney possibly of Pike County, KY or Mingo County, WV. I am researching the possibility that Thomas was married to Vicey Varney (5/4/1869 - 6/2/1949), the youngest daughter of Artellias Madison Varney and Piety Staton Varney. Vicey Varney married Johnson McCoy (1860-1944) of Pike County, KY in 1896. Vicey had three sons prior to her marriage to Johnson McCoy that I am aware of: Leonard Jennings Varney (1888-1950), James Forest Varney (1889-1950) and Ken Lee Varney (1892-1969). Leonard Jennings Varney's death certificate shows father as Thomas Varney. I have not been able to locate a death certificate for James Forest Varney to x-reference the father information. Any information that you can pass onto me will be appreciated.

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

ellenbradbury_1 — 2011-03-01 06:30:20Z

Hey, i am a fan! I was doing research of him and ran into this.
i was wondering if he had a biography out or something? let me know: ellen_bradbury@yahoo.com

Fred Lord Varney MD Obituary

sug53 — 2011-01-17 15:37:51Z

Hello - I would like to find the obituary of Fred L. Varney who died in Riverside, California. The death index lists only Riverside and I'm hoping it is Riverside, Riverside County, California.

Fred was born 10 Jul 1873 in Lowell, Maine and his parents were Jedidiah and Mary J. Cummings Varney.

He married in 1909 to Flora A. Gilbert. He may have married again in 1930 - unsure on this.
He was a Medical Doctor and he died 02 Jun 1961.

Any assistance with this obituary would be much appreciated. Thank you! Sue Manz Graham suemanz.graham@comcast.net

Re: Austin C. Varney, 1928-1994, Connecticut>California

1funnygirl — 2010-12-31 20:07:31Z

Hi Russell,

Thank you so much for this information and for your kindness by helping me. Also, future researchers will find this information from you and you will be helping them, also!!

I will check out this census report!! Thank you very much!

Happy New Year!

Nancy

Re: Austin C. Varney, 1928-1994, Connecticut>California

Hobbs1166 — 2010-12-31 18:55:58Z

1Funnygirl
The 1900 census in Cambridge, Massachusetts
William Varney b. March 1868, Vermont, shipper of steelwork
Rebecca wife b. April 1865,Canada FR.
Rodney son b. Oct 1890, Massachusetts
Amanda dau. b. March 1889, Massachusetts
Parthenia dau. b. Feb 1892, Massachusetts

Russell Hobbs

Varney, William, b 1869, Vermont>Massachusetts

1funnygirl — 2010-12-24 01:43:21Z

Seeking any information for my friend on this family:

William VARNEY (b.ca. 1869, Vermont, later resided in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts), mar Rebecca (maiden name unknown, b.ca.1865, Canada, French Canadian,immigated to US in 1868, resided in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts),their children were: Amanda, Rodney, Harpenea, Harold, Ernest, William, and George.

I would really appreciate hearing from researchers who descend from any of the children of William Varney and Rebecca, so that more history can be learned and so that I can give any new discoveries to those descendants!! I share all that I discover!

Thank you very much!!

VARNEY Ronald T - Vietnam Wall section 31W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-19 23:01:08Z

VARNEY Ronald T - Vietnam Wall section 31W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,072 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Austin C. Varney, 1928-1994, Connecticut>California

1funnygirl — 2010-12-15 08:17:53Z

Am seeking any information on Austin C. VARNEY (b. 15 July, 1928, Stamford, Fairfield Co.,Connecticut, d. 15 JAN 1994, Huntingtion Beach, Orange Co., CA,) mar Ursula Louise DESMOINE or DES MOINE (b 25 Dec, 1927, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, d. 27 Sept 1991, Huntington Beach, Orange Co., Ca,, par Milton Desmoine and Louise EDMONSON - EDMUNSON)

Parents of Austin C. Varney were: Rodney C. Varney (b. ca. 1891, Massachusetts, father born Vermont, mother born in Canada) and Marion (b. ca. 1898 New York, both of her parents were born in New York)

Possibly Rodney C. Varney served during WW II.

Thank you very much for your help! All discoveries will be shared

Re: Robert Varney 1913-2004

ktreamer — 2010-06-16 12:55:23Z

Thank you very much for the information. It actually explains an event that happened to my Aunt Michelle several years ago. She was visiting my great grandparents grave and a woman came up to her and asked who she was. She explained that she was Carroll and Marion Varney's granddaughter. The woman, who must have been Clara responded that she was the only real Varney. My Aunt didn't know what to say, no one had ever mentioned anything about Carroll being illegitimate, just that his mother dumped him with relatives. I know that Carrol Varney was my great grand father, but if what you say is true, I may never know anything about his paternal family. Thanks again, I may have more questions in the future. If I can help you in return don't hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Katie Treamer

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

theanimals32000 — 2010-06-14 21:29:56Z

Andrew Varney was my ggg grand father do not know much about him or the rest of the family but I would enjoy working on this with the others searching for the same info I can be reach by email at theanimals32000@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

theanimals32000 — 2010-06-14 21:26:30Z

Andrew Varney is my ggg grandfather if I have my info collected correctly. would enjoy anything you have about the family email me at theanimals32000@yahoo.com

Re: Hank Varney

theanimals32000 — 2010-06-14 20:18:01Z

Correction Alvis Varney is my gg grand father

Re: Hank Varney

theanimals32000 — 2010-06-14 19:59:52Z

I am part of this Varney line Andrew from john and elizabeth(betsy) is my ggg grandfather However I have Andrews wife as a Salllie Stafford Alvis son of Andrew and Sally in my great grandfather I would love to have any infomation you are willling to share. I can reached by email theanimals32000@yahoo.com

Thanks Holly Ratliff

Re: Robert Varney 1913-2004

deborah_salyers — 2010-06-14 12:20:25Z

Katie,
It is nice to hear from you! I always like to get to know new relations.
I'm going to tell you what I have been told about Nolan Varney. This comes from Clara Varney, Carroll and Robert's sister. She is still living in NH. Lucy and Nolan were both working for a man that was married. He got Lucy pregnant and paid Nolan to marry her. He did and they were married for a few years, during which time she had the three children. As far as Clara knows, she is the only child that was actually Nolan's. Robert was not raised with his mother's parents like Carroll and Clara were. He was born with medical problems and Lucy left him to be a ward of the state. He was taken in by the Remick family as a foster child. Robert never met Nolan, though he was pointed out to him at one time. He had some contact with Lucy but not much. As far as I know, he never met Carroll and only met Clara as an adult.
I hope this is some help to you. I know I was very disappointed that I couldn't confirm who my great grandfather was. I have thought about having DNA tests done, but I'm not even sure if that would help. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Deborah Salyers

Re: Robert Varney 1913-2004

ktreamer — 2010-06-13 01:23:00Z

Hi, my name is Katie Treamer and I am seeking information on my Great Grandfather, Carroll Varney, I have a lot on information on his mother Lucy's family but am a little stuck on his father, Nolan. Nor does the family, my Grandmother is his daughter, Florence Varney Lavoie, have much information about Nolan, or about Carroll's childhood between when his parents divorced and when he married my Great Grandmother, Marion. Any information you might have would be really helpful.

Sincerely,
Katie Treamer

Cecil Calvert Gamwell

mbn1962 — 2010-04-17 20:52:52Z

This family was associated with Gamwell Coal Co. in Pittsfield, MA. I am not researching them but was looking for a picture of their property that my grandfather lived in while he worked for them. The house was on Lincoln St. and the business had a Fourth St. address. The attached is from a book that I found on the Berkshire Athenaeum website. I hope it helps someone else looking for this branch of the family as there a lots of names & dates in the story.

Varney's of Nottingham

StaceyCutler1979 — 2010-04-17 07:57:28Z

I am interested to find out any details about my paternal grandmothers side of the family. Her maiden name was Freda Marion Varney born in St Anns.(Mothers name Patricia Taylor) She passed away in 2007 and heard a couple of 'colourful' stories about the Varney side (her siblings I think!) probably around The Meadows area of Nottingham in the 1960's? :)
If anyone has any info it would be gladly appreciated!
Thanks!
Stacey

Re: Bernard Varney of Willoughby, Ohio

SharonKappes1 — 2010-03-05 04:04:56Z

wanted owes lots of money I know he has 2 kids boy and girl and one girl he said would have nothing 2 do with him no family just his friends never met he always talked about a Megan said you had a child and if I'm not wrong Good friends with Your uncle or someone near you that is related? and he said he had a sister in Ohio and I also heard him go by Shawn?Or berry his son lives in Cal.

Re: hilda may

ALANVARNEY25 — 2010-02-20 12:29:18Z

Joseph lived in the Bronx ,New Jersey area and emigrated from England in 1913 with his partner Beatrice,whose surname was Stoner.Hilda May was born approx 1931 location unknown.
Joseph was born in 1880 was christend Joseph Varney and lived in Derby Derbyshire England He entered the U S through the port of Boston

Re: hilda may

bvarneyrn — 2010-02-18 00:06:36Z

Any way you can be more specific about Joseph and the states of residence? I have 14 Joseph Varneys in my database and this is limited to Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia. More than willing to assist but just need a little more info on Joseph.

hilda may

ALANVARNEY25 — 2010-02-16 21:07:18Z

looking for information on hilda may varney possible daughter of joseph varney

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

pthomas001150 — 2010-01-18 23:42:07Z

The waters they were referring to is they came from
England. I have found info on Jim Varney's grandfather
and his great grandfather. His grandfathers name
is Andrew and his great grandfather was James.

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

pthomas001150 — 2010-01-13 01:44:15Z

contact me at my email
address pthomas001atcinci.rr.com

Re: Looking for family of Jim Varney the Actor

jhempel167 — 2010-01-12 20:19:34Z

If I can help in any way I will. I was one of Jim's Step son who was married to Jaqi Drew (Lexington,KY)for years. My Mother might be able to help if you need information.

Thanks