Monthly Archives: September 2004

For years, our family has sought to try and uncover the origins of the Stembridge Surname; but generally falls against a brick wall when crossing the ocean. While this is not uncommon; it is not an indication of defeat! With … Continue reading →

The Western Speller by John A. Stembridge Stembridge’s “The Western Speller” appeared in 1854. This book was compiled by John A. Stembridge, who was born in Muhlenberg in 1813 and died in Greenville in 1872. He was the only son … Continue reading →

a collection of photographs the above photographs of Stembridge Mill were taken in July 2004 by Ms. Margaret Mounce, who is the Assistant to Property Manager at the Montacute House in South Somerset which is owned by the National Trust … Continue reading →

Abstract of Will of John Stembridge of Lunenburg Co., VA Recorded: 18 Oct 1830 In the name of God amen, I John Stembridge of the county of Lunenburg & state of Va… 1st Just debts be paid… Item My son … Continue reading →

– notes I’ve received from Stembridges all around the world… From: Margaret Mounce from Southern Wales Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 David hi, I took the pics, a couple of months ago, it’s a really pretty place. Stembridge is a … Continue reading →

As far as I know there are physical copies of the land deeds at the court house in Hancock Co., Ga.  GA GENWEb page  will have Hancock County information. The following information is from “Land Deed Genealogy of Hancock County, … Continue reading →