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Roger Terrill
Tue 30 Dec 1997 I am looking for information on Robert
Terril, who was born in present day Ohio Co, West Virginia on May
1, 1808. He later married Elizabeth Thompson on December
22, 1829 and they had eleven children (Daniel, William, Mary
Jane, Jeremiah, Rebecca Alice, David, Elizabeth, Ruth, Margaret,
Robert and John Thompson). He was the son of Daniel Terril
and Jane (Jane) Giffen. Both of which died in present day Ohio
Co., West Virginia. Thank you very much for your
assistance.
Jonni Morris
Longstaffe Wed 17 Dec 1997 Looking for information on
Jesse MORRIS, born abt 1812, and Hannah BARR, b. abt 1808.
They married sometime between 1830 - 1832, possibly in Monongalia
County. They had nine, possibly ten children, including my
great grandfather Cornelius Morris, b. 1844 in Monongalia
County. Jesse is found with a family in the 1840 census of
Monongalia county, but sometime before 1850 they moved to Wetzel
County where they lived until the mid 1890s. My
grandfather, Jolly Lemly Morris, was born in Burton in 1887.
Mark Lemasters
Sat 13 Dec 1997 I am looking for information on the
creation of Valley High School in the late 1950's and the
evolution from the three area high schools: Reader,
Pine Grove, and Smithfield. I am especially interested in
the types of courses and the people that attended Reader and
Smithfield. What was the area like? Economic and
social climate during the time interval of the 1940's and '50's.
This is for a graduate class on History of American
Education. My particular emphasis is on rural education in
West Virginia.
Gary Patterson Sat
13 Dec 1997 Looking for information on Everet Shirden
Billiter DOB est.1892, mar. Mary Inez Jacobs DOB Sep.
28,1896. Also Charles Sidney Lemasters DOB Mar. 22, 1881
Mar. Nettie Elizabeth Springer DOB Mar. 28,1894. Any
information
would be greatly appreciated.
Sherry Ray Tue
2 Dec 1997 Am searching for information on the following
families: MINOR D. and MARY JANE SNODGRASS. Mary Jane
died 4/25/1925 in Pricetown and Minor died 10/24/1931 in
Smithville. They had 4 children Laura, Maud, Robert and a
daughter whose name starts with a V. In 1910 they had a
grandson, Charles Anderson living with them.
ALSO:
GEORGE W. and MAGGIE SULLIVAN. George died 10/16/1917
in Folsom. Maggie
was still living in Grants Dist. in 1920 but can find no
record of her death. Their children were:Tennison, Bryant,
Crosby, Palmer, Dean, Jan and George. Any info on either
of these families would be appreciated. Is it possible that
someone in the area could look up obituaries of these people?
Will pay for time and copying. Thanks,
Sherry Ray
Kent, Washington
Carl Grim
Wed 10 Dec 1997 9:40pm Seeking information and ancestors of
Daniel E.
GRIM (05 Mar 1814 - 24 Mar 1889) and Lydia NAUS (5 Mar 1819 - 23
Jan 1914)
Both were buried in Macedonia Cemetery, Wetzel Co. WV.
Cindy Swoboda Mon 1 Dec 1997 8:14 pm. Looking for information on my great grandparents, Henry N and Levina Huggins. Levina was a Cherokee Indian. I would be happy to hear from anyone researching the Huggins Line. I am in Stuttgart, Germany.
Joyce
Spencer Mon 17 Nov 1997 9:55 pm Does anyone have
information on Mrs. Thomas L. Holbert "Grandma", her
daughter, Maud, Mrs Homer King, or a grandson "Grouch
Holbert? They lived in Pine Grove, WV early in 1900's.
Ruby Casto Sun 9 Nov
1997 8:30 pm Looking for information for
my daughter-in-law. In the 1880 census of Wetzel County, there is
a WESLEY LOWE WM 19 Farmer,
ANZEMIA Lowe WF 20 Keeping House
MINERVA O. LOWE WF 8/12 Nov. 1879 MINERVA
O. LOWE was her grandmother. She was married in Marion
County 20 Nov. 1897 to ULYSSES GRANT FLOYD. Would like to hear
from someone that has information about the LOWE
family. Thanks. Ruby Casto
Cindy Pegg Sun Oct 26, 1997 1:30 pm. I am
researching our PEGG ancestors from WV. Hoping to hear from
anyone who has information on this surname. Thomas Pegg was
born in 1837 in Marshall County WV and married Abba Jane Clark
born 1837 also Marshall County. They were married in Wetzel
County and had the following children: Alice Jane b. 1859; Joseph
Bernard b. 1861; Amanda Maud Florence b. 1862; Mary Ellen b.
1863; Sarah b. 1864; Narcissa b. abt 1868; George William b.
1871; John Vincent b. 1873; Margaret Caroline b. 1875; Arthur b.
1877; Lorenza b. 1879 and Frances b. 1883. We descend from
Alice Jane Pegg. More information on our lines can be found
on myhomepage at: http://www.shawneelink.com/~cindy
John Straight Mon
Sep 8 8:00 pm
I was looking for any information on the ancestors
(family) of John Stoneking b-1857 in Parkersburg, WV. He married
ca 1880/81 to Viola Roberts b-1861 in Marietta, Ohio. They had 3
children: George Ruel Stoneking b- 1882 Parkersburg d-1957 in
Wichita Falls, TX. George had 2 younger sisters; Hattie Stoneking
that married a Christie; and Josephine Stoneking that married a
Tucker. Any information on John's ancestral line would be
appreciated. George's granddaughter Linda Jo Sanderson Moore of
Lubbock, TX seems to know these people only.
Thomas Taylor
Sun Jul 6 11:53:06 1997
The entries in my grandparents' (Thomas Henry Taylor
& Charlotte Custer) family bible were all done by the same
hand at what appears to be the same quite stylish hand. Does
anyone know if there were professional people in the Silver Hill
area around the 1890's who might have performed services such as
this. I can provide scans for matching.
Michael H. Tuell
Fri Jun 13 13:45:16 1997
Family of Soloman Cooter (cooder,coates) and Mary
(tuell?) had a son named James in Wheeling, VA between 1828-1830.
The mother was born in Maryland around the 1800. This is the
oldest known child so they may have been born there?
Jim Main Thu
Jun 12 00:23:07 1997
I am looking for any information on Sabeas Mane,Main,or
Maine living in Wetzel or Monongalia Co. between 1800 and 1830.
He died in Greene Co.PA. about 1866 but his second wife Elizabeth
is in the 1870 census in Church Twp. Wetzel Co. Can anyone tell
me how close that is to Greene Co.PA.? Sabeas could be buried
there if his first or second wife are. I do know that some Mains
did live in Wetzel Co. Any info. would help.
Eric Wilcox
Fri Jun 6 11:18:04 1997
I am researching information about my grandfather LEO C.
WILCOX who married BESSIE HAYES in Pricetown, Wetzel co, WV, on
29 Mar 1911. I have plenty of info regarding dates, but would
like info about the people themselves. This might include old
newspaper clippings, etc.
Jonni Morris
Longstaffe Mon May 26 10:21:09 1997
Looking for ancestry information on Jesse MORRIS b. abt
1812 supposedly in New Martinsville area, married Hannah BARR (b.
1808 in W. Va) in 1828in Wetzel Co. area. They are listed in the
1860 Census living in Davenport, but I can't seem to find that on
the map. They had ten children born between the years 1832 and
1847. My gr grandfather was their eighth child, Cornelius MORRIS,
b.9 Jan 1844 in New Martinsville area. Also looking for any
information on his wife, Susanna TAYLOR, b. 4 Jan 1849 in Penna.,
daughter of Wiliam TAYLOR and Catherine HOFFMAN.
Rebekah Shelton
Thu May 22 09:58:51 1997
PHILLIPS ~ My 3GGP were Edward and Isabella PHILLIPS.
Their daughter Hester PHILLIPS was born about 1848 in Wetzel Co.,
WV. Hester married in 1869 in Wetzel Co. to Nathaniel J.
ANDERSON. (1) I need all info on Edward and Isabella PHILLIPS.
(2) Did Edward and Isabella have other children? (3) I need birth
and death info on Hester. Thanks for your help.
Nancy Null Wed
May 21 18:03:36 1997
Researching several families who migrated to Wetzel Co
before 1900: NULL and STEWART from Greene Co PA; CARNEY and
BELCHER from Greene by way of Ulster Co NY. Also researching
SHARPNECK; earliest is Henry Sharpneck b 1760 Phila.PA, his son
William, b 1785, d aft Jul 1848 in Wetzel Co. Placenames include
Anthem and Sugar Run. Would be happy to share info! TIA--Nancy
Null
Ed Kent Tue May 20
12:30:25 1997
I am trying to find out when and where JOSEPH KENT and
ELIZA GASKILL were married. Time frame is 1820 to 1840. After
their marrage they moved to Washington Co,Pa. The Gaskills lived
near Cheat River and/or southern Fayette Co. Pa. I have checked
many records without success. Please check your records for this
couple. Thank You.
C. CROSS Drey
Tue May 13 20:38:28 1997
I am looking for information on my father's family,
GAROLD JOHN CROSS, was born to AVALINE CROSS. I believe that
Avaline was born in Hundred WV to SAMUEL AND MARY MELISSA
(ANDERSON) CROSS, she was one of 13 children born to this union.
I am also looking for any information on my mother's family, the
surnames are KELLER OR KELLAR, AMOS, ATKINS and STARKEY, they
resided in Mannington, WV. Any information on these names is
greatly appreciated.
Merry Ann Simmons
Mon May 12 09:51:40 1997
I am searching for information on Andrew Hammel dob
11-1-1834 and his wife Elizabeth Bauer. We know he immigrated
from Germany and her from Switzerland at the same time. They
travel to the US on the same ship if the stories are correct that
have been passed down. We are also planning a reunion of their
descendants July 5th at 11 am at Paden City Park Shelter.
Cheryl Marang
Thokey Sat May 10 14:25:04 1997
I am looking for information on the parents of James
Riggs, SR. who was born in PA or N.W. VA (now WVA) about 1783. He
was supposedly of English descent. He marrie Rosannah Whitlatch
(or Whitlash) who was also born in PA or WVA. Thery were married
in 1805 and resided on a farm near Pleasant Valley, Marshall Co,
,WVA (then Ohio Co., VA) until 1825 when they moved to Ryerson
Station, PA a few miles from Cameron, WVA. If anyone has
information on Rosannah Whitlatch (Whitlash) and her ancestors, I
would appreciate hearing from you. I am also looking for
information on James Linzy and Rachel Jane Riggs Fisher who moved
to Moundsville,Marshall Co., WVA in 1901. James had business
interests in Wetzel Co. during the oil boom there.
Dolores
Bucklew Wed May 7 19:50:02 1997
I am looking for any information on Emanuel H.
Postlewait, born 1812, died 28 Jul 1894 in Wetzel co. He married
Elizabeth Bucklew.
Jake Rogers
Thu May 1 14:46:05 1997
Looking for information on the parents of my grandfather
GEORGE WASHINGTON ROGERS b Hundred WV April 26, 1902. and his
wife ATTIE WHITLATCH b.? d? They had five children. Charles(my
father)born in Cameron, James, George, Rosella, and Mary. Any
information would be much appreciated.
Deanna Sat Apr 26
17:24:57 1997
I am looking for information on the WILLIAMS and BLAKE
located around Kodal, Uniontown, Knob Fork, Wetzel County, WV. My
grandfather was Lewis Wesley WILLIAMS b. 2/9/1901 - d. 7/6/1927.
He married my grandmother Dorothy Ione PHILLIPS b. 3/19/1901 - d.
12/27/1991. His father was John WILLIAMS b. 3/1864 - d. 1883
married Sarah S. BARKER b. 12/1868 - d. 1935. John WILLIAMS'S
father was Samuel WILLIAMS b 1824 - d. ? married Elizabeth BLAKE
b. 1826 - d?. Have no more information from here has to who their
parents were. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
John Straight
Sat Apr 26 17:44:31 1997
Interested in locating descendants of Iva Jane Williamee.
Williamee I think was her stepfathers name. Correct may have been
Iva Jane Miller. She was 1st wife of John Straight. my father.
They married ca1905 Marion Co. but may have been Wetzel or
Monongalia Co.
Steve
Dennehy Wed Apr 23 13:07:33 1997
KEMPLE, HUKILL, ALLEN, McCOMBS: Searching for descs. of
Charles (1806- 1856) and Eliza HUKILL (1810-1897) of Marshall
Co.,W. Vir. Ch.: Alexander, Amelia (mar. John ALLEN), Henry,
William, Charles Wesley, Sarah Matilda (mar. Hiram McCOMBS),
Lucretia (mar. ? in 1860's) and Adeline (Ada) (mar. ? in 1860's).
Can't locate Lucretia and Adeline in 1880. Especially interested
in locating mother Eliza KEMPLE's 1880 census entry; she's not in
Marshall Co.; prob. living with Lucretia or Adeline.
Fern C. Bierce
Sat Apr 12 12:44:36 1997
Looking for info on THOMAS HOGE b.1823, Green Co., PA.
Married 1862 to ELLEN VICKERS b.1831, Wetzel Co. WV. d.1899. Had
daughter MARY ANN HOGE b.6 Nov.1863 in Burton, Wetzel Co. WV.
Especially need info on Vickers family. Will share all I have on
Hoge family.
Daniel L.
Wright Sun Apr 13 12:56:31 1997
I am looking for info on Nimrod E. Wright brother Of
James Morgan Wright and Samuel Wright. Son of Samuel Jr. and
Hester Asher Wright Of Greene Co. Pa. Nimrod appears in the 1850
Wetzel Co. census. At that time he was shown as 26 yrs old but he
may have been 31. His wife was actually Cassandra not Carinda.
Double S often was written in a way to resemble an R. They were
married in Tyler Co. in 1845 and showed up again there in the
1860 census, so there stay in Wetzel Co. was less than 15 years.
At that time in 1850 they had 2 children Nathan age 4 and James
age 2. Any info would be appreciated.
Mary Ellen Lake
Sun Apr 13 15:15:23 1997
I am looking for Jacob Wyckoff born Dec 4 1838. Father
Cornelius and mother Elizabeth. Died around 1892. Listed in the
1880 Census. Married to Mary Ann Ryan.Would like any info. Thank
you
Milly
Freeman Fri Apr 11 06:13:05 1997
I am researching some families from Wetzel County, West
Virginia. My Grandfather was Levi Jasper GEORGE born in
Jacksonburg W VA in 1876. His parents were William GEORGE and
Jane SATTERFIELD. He married Ruth Jolliffe STACKPOLE in West
Virginia. She was born in 1872 in Pine Grove and her parents were
Thomas STACKPOLE and Lydia LEMASTERS. They came to Portage
County, Ohio, in the 1940's and lived near Ravenna. Both are
buried in Maple Grove cemetery in Ravenna. I would appreciate any
information or help I can get in researching these families.
Thank you.
Louis Ruf Wed
Apr 9 12:23:46 1997
Researching family of Peter B. Bartrug b 1821 Wetzel Co
died after 1860; married Mary Alton, 1845 Monongalia Co; b 1817
Monongalia Co; died after 1870 Wood Co, WV. Children: Jane,
Lucinda, George, Mary, Barbara & Nancy. Did Peter serve in
Civil War? Was he killed in war?
Dianne Camp
Sun Apr 6 20:13:57 1997
I am looking for any McHENRY,COEN, AND MILLER surname.
Some were from an area called Piney Grove in Wetzel County.
Paul & Dora
Clary Mon Apr 7 10:33:06 1997
We are researching William HAWKINS b. 1819 MD m. wife
Melissa. Their daughter Phoebe HAWKINS m. Genus BENNETT 18 Feb
1893 Wetzel Co., WV. Genus BENNETT's parents were John BENNETT
and Catherine ALBRIGHT. Catherine is the daughter of Henry
ALBRIGHT. any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thomas N. Fankhouser
Sat Apr 5 8:55:00 1997 Seeking information on
the PARENTS of Sarah A. Garret (born 1808-died 1865). She married
Elisha Morgan (born 1802-died 1887) son of Paddy Mod Morgan.
Sarah and Elisha were married in 1830 and lived in Wetzel county,
West Virginia.
Robert Fender
Wed Apr 2 22:33:21 1997
looking for ancestry of Dollie (Dolly) Louisa SMITH, wife
of Reuben LEMASTERS. Believe Dollie was b. belmont county, Ohio.
Dollie d. Pawnee county, Oklahoma, early 1900's as did Reuben
LEMASTERS.
Steve
Dennehy Thu Apr 3 13:04:41 1997
Searching for daughters of Charles (1805-1856) and Eliza
(Hukill) (1810- 1897) of Marshall Co., W. Vir., may be in Wetzel
or Tyler or nearby county: Sarah Matilda, Adeline and Lucretia.
Husbands' names unknown (they did not marry in Marshall or Ohio
Cos.). Am seeking mother Eliza Kemple in 1880 ceneus; was living
with one of them.
Amy Mon Mar 31
21:07:39 1997
Doing a research on Kigers and Haughts from Wetzel Co.
Also doing the Youngs and Rogers in the New Martinsville WV area.
Connie Taylor
Tue Apr 1 19:16:43 1997
I am looking for any and all information concerning a
JOHN B. PIPES. He was born in 1833 in Virginia. Later went to
Wetzel or Tyler Counties. He died November 9, 1896, in Tyler
County. His father was Abner Pipes. JOHN B. PIPES married DELILAH
HAWKINS. There children were WILLIAM H., SIMEON, ELIZA BELLE,
SARAH JANIE, BENJAMIN F., CASSA MATILDA, and LAURA MAY. I am
really interested in finding a will for JOHN B. PIPES. Thank you
Gwen Sizemore
Fri Mar 28 11:35:19 1997
Am looking for the gravesite location of Andrew YOUNG, b.
1805, d.5/29/1855. Wetzel Co. He is son of Andrew Young and
Rebecca ? Also would like any ancestors information, such as
mother's maiden name. He married Ruth ?, b. 1810. She was in the
house of Robert and Rachel Davis in 1860 and I lost track of her
after that. Any information on them, or the Young family in
Wetzel Co. would make me happy.
Patricia Murphy
DiNarda Fri Mar 21 05:56:14 1997
SURNAMES BEING RESEARCHED. Murphy, Fitzgerald, Gump, Six,
Byard, Hughes, Rodgers, Fox, 1816- present. Wetzel and Marshall
County, W.Va. and Greene County, Pa. area. Please reply if any of
these names are on your FAMILY TREE. Thank You.
Gary A. Jobes Tue
Mar 18 00:28:18 1997
I'm looking for ancestors of my grandmother and
grandfather, George W. Jobes and Edith (Oliver) Jobes formerly of
Littleton WV/Wetzel county. George Jobes' mother's maiden name
was Hester Haines, and Edith Oliver Jobes' mother' maiden name
was Elizabeth Rush. I believe they may have come from south
western Pennsylvania, possibly Green county.
selinda santee
lay Tue Mar 18 10:01:34 1997
I am looking for the Santee family as follows: William
Jasper Newton Santee who married Emma D. Metts prior to 1885 in
Wetzel co., wv or surrounding counties. The children born of this
marriage all listed as being in Wetzel co, WV is as follows:
Marshall b.8-25-1885, Sarah Rose b. 3-22-1889,Samuel Milton b.
12-9-1890, Elizabeth b. 1-12-1892, Albert b. 7-23-1894 and A.E.
Santee b. 1-5-1898. Anyone searching for these names please
contact me desperately need to find a connection for the
Santee/Metts families.
Linda Cheek Mon
Mar 17 09:00:54 1997
Looking for any information on William and Eliza J.
McCARDLE of Wetzel Co., WV. Eliza died May 1918 at the age of 76
years. Interment was stated as being in Goddard Cemetery at
Proctor, WV in her obituary as transcribed in Linda Goddard
Stout's Tri- County Obituary Collection.
Linda Cheek Mon
Mar 17 09:07:58 1997
Need information on Theodore MARTIN and his wife
Elizabeth STEWART. Theodore was born 23 Dec 1836, died 1918 and
resided in Wetzel Co.They were married 11 Mar 1858. Trying to
connect Theordore to the Tyler Co., WV MARTIN family.
Kathleen Rizer
Sun Mar 16 12:12:18 1997
Morgan Morgan, commonly called Spy Morgan, married 1)
Mary Hanet and had only a son Charles Nelson Morgan born in 1821.
Charles Nelson Morgan married Elizabeth Snider/Snyder in 1842.
CharIes Nelson Morgan married secondly Susanna Martin in 1852.
Have details to exchange on these families. Spy Morgan is buried
in Long Cemetery; he died 20 Aug 1852.
Thomas N. Fankhouser
Sat Mar 15 10:30:05 1997
Seeking information on the PARENTS of Sarah A. Garret
(born 1808-died 1865). She married Elisha Morgan (born 1802-died
1887) son of Paddy Mod Morgan. Sarah and Elisha were married in
1830 and lived in Wetzel county, West Virginia.
Blaine Lancaster
Sun Mar 9 06:52:30 1997
Jason Lancaster I am searching for information on my
grandfather, Jason Lancaster. He met and married my grandmother
Malinda Morgan in Wetzel County. Her parents were Jeremiah and
Mary Morgan. They moved to Calhoun County WVA shortley after
marriage and started raising a family. My father Leslie Lancaster
was born in 1906 in Calhousn County. My grandlfather Jason died
when my father was seven years old. My grandmother then married
Emory Rollyson and moved to Gassaway WVA. We have traced our
grandmothers ancestry back through 14 generations to Morgan
Morgan, the first white settler in the State of what is now West
Virginia. We would sincerely appreciate any information about our
grandfatther.
ROBINSON-
ANDERSON Sat Feb 1 09:06:26 1997
Looking for ANDERSON, PAYNE, ROBINSON families of Wetzel
DANIEL ANDERSON b.1792 d.1864 m.MARY ANN PAYNE b.1789 d.1850
Daniel and Mary Ann had 11 children. JAMES ROBINSON b.1828,
V.(Farmer) buried in or near Littleton MARY PAYNE ANDERSON
b.1826, V. children of James and Mary: Mary Ann Robinson / b.1850
Sarah J. Robinson / b.1852 Cassias (Kaziar) Robinson- b.1854 /
m.? Jefferson Robinson / b.1855 / m.? Jemima Minnie Robinson
/b.1857 / school teacher in Littleton David Daniel Robinson/
b.1858/ m.? Ruben Robinson/ b.1860/m.? Phillip Robinson/b.1862 /
m.? James William C. Robinson/b.1866/m.?
John W. Hart
Sun Feb 2 13:05:20 1997
Seeking information on WILLIAM HART (my
g-g-g-grandfather) who emigrated from England to Maryland c.1774,
and married MARY (COURIER). WILLIAM died in 1822.They had four
sons WILLIAM (1805-1895), JAMES (b.1812), John C, (b. 1816) and
JOSIAH. WILLIAM, JAMES and JOHN C. came to Tyler Co, c.1828 and
possibly JOSIAH to Harrison Co.c.1828. It is possible their
mother MARY came to Tyler Co. with WILLIAM, JAMES and JOHN C. as
a MARY HART died in Wetzel Co. in 1850, age 80 and listed as
being born in Maryland according to WV Mortality Schedule - 1850.
I would appreciate any information on my g-g-g-grandparents,
WILLIAM and MARY HART.
Bridgette
Sat Feb 8 12:02:01 1997
Seek parents of Prescilla MINOR born c. 1828 married
William SIX born 10 Apr 1830 Green Co.,PA. Oldest son Samuel
Minor SIX born 20 May 1850 at Jollytown,Green, PA died Big Run,
Wetzel, WV He married Mary Katherine Taylor born 20 Jun 1850.
Seek Mary's parents also!!
Stephen E.
Williamson Sun Feb 9 09:46:23 1997
I am looking for the ancestors of my great grandparents
Lewis WILLIAMSON and Sarah Cleona LEASURE. I have tried several
sources, and I can find no information on this branch of the
Williamsons. I have a good listing of James Williamson of Berks
County, PA. from 1762 on. I believe that my branch of the
Williamsons came from either James or one of his brothers. Any
help would be appreciated.
Dave Sherry Sun Feb 9
13:01:26 1997
I found my MANLEY family listed in the 1860 census at the
Milo P.O. location, but I haven't been able to find this place on
any maps. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
Dan
Briggs Mon Feb 10 20:12:11 1997
I am looking for any information on John D. Briggs who
lived in Paden City, W.Va. He was born approx. 1885 and died as a
patient at Weston State Hospital on 4-29-30 of what the Hospital
called epilepsy. According to hospital records the disposition of
remains was to someone in New Martinsville. He married Anna Truex
on 7-31-1911. The Minister was a David Burton and the ceremony
was performed at the residence of a Catharine Briggs. (relation
unknown) According to the marriage licence Anna was from
Moundsville and John was from Vernon. Both were born in Wetzel
county. All information will be appreciated.
Opal (Bunfill)
Conn Mon Feb 10 22:19:26 1997
I am seeking information on the following families.
Bunfill, Eddy, Riffle, and Reed in Tyler County. In Wetzel Co. I
am researching the families: Ice, Starkey, Shrieves, Bales,
Higginbotham, Gray, Curtis and Hammon.
Kim Policastro
Tue Feb 11 18:36:08 1997
Looking for descendents of William Hawkins b. 1819 in MD
and Mary Hart Their known children were Malissa, Mary, Enoch,
Thomas James, John, Martha, Margaret Ellen, and Phoebe. Also
descendents of David and Malissa Hawkins Larimore married 27
March 1874. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Brenda J. Mason
Pittman Thu Feb 13 18:01:45 1997
I am looking for information on my ggg grandfather
William HIBBS. He and his wife Barbara (maiden name unknown) had
twelve children that I know about. They were Mary dob abt 1830,
Eugene abt 1833, Margaret abt 1835, Sarah abt 1835, Rachel abt
1836 who married James B. Cross, William abt 1838, Lindsey abt
1840, Lucinda abt 1841, Rebecca abt 1843, Cinthia abt 1845,
Lucretia abt 1847, and Leroy abt 1853 who married Sarah Virginia
Price. Leroy is my gg grandfather. Information on any of the
idividuals would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share
any information that I have.
Jack Johnson Mon
Feb 17 17:43:33 1997
I am searching for the origins of the family of Isaac
SIMMONS(c 1780- 1790-d b 1840) on Big Grave Creek, Marshall Co.
His son, John S. SIMMONS, my gg grandfather, was born 1817 in
Ohio, lived on Macedonian Ridge, d.24 May 1892, and is buried at
Mt. Joy Cemetery. He was a sheep farmer. John was married to
Lydia A. CAIN. I would like to communicate with anyone doing
research on the SIMMONS family of Marshall & Wetzel Co.
John Rustemeyer
Mon Mar 3 18:00:02 1997
I am looking for any and all information on a Worden
Oscar Rustemeyer. Day of Birthday: July 23, 1920 Date of Death:
December 1982.
John R. Pyles Sat Mar
1 00:02:19 1997
I am needing anyone's help in locating (Piles)-(Pyles) in
Wetzel Or Marshall Co.s Ora Myrtle Pyles DOB 4 June 1892- Her
Father -Felix Ira Pyles- DOB 26 Oct.1835 - His Father Michael
Piles (Pyles)-1819-Pa.- His Father Casper Piles, Resided Pa 1790
Census. Would share any information on Pyles - Piles Families
From Preston Co. W.Va., Loudoun Co. Va. or Prince George's Co.
Md. Thanks 3-1-1997
Dan
Briggs Mon Mar 4 1997
I am searching for information on my parernal
grandfather, John D. Briggs. My best estimate of a birth year is
1885 or 1886. He died in Weston, WV on 29 Apr 1930. He married
Anna Truex on 31 Jul 1911. The license listed both as being born
in Wetzel County, his place of residence as Vernon, and her place
of residence as Moundsville. The wedding was recorded as taking
place at the home of a Catharine Briggs, relationship unknown.
Any information you may have would be greatly appreciated.
Patricia Murphy
DiNarda Thu Feb 27 05:42:02 1997
William MURPHY 1816-1886 Married Joanna FITZGERALD
1817-1910 5 Children, Oldest Son... William Murphy 1858-1902
Married Maggie Iona GUMP 1869-1963 She was born Greene County,
Pa.. Lived and Died in Littleton,W.Va.
John HartTue
Feb 25 16:00:00 1997
Seeking information on WILLIAM HART(my g-g-g-grandfather)
who emigrated from England to Maryland c.1774 and married
Mary(Courier). They had four sons - WILLIAM(1805-1895),
JAMES(b.1812), JOHN C.(b.1816) and JOSIAH. WILLIAM, JAMES and
JOHN C. came to Tyler Co. c.1828 and possibly JOSIAH to Harrison
Co. It is possible their mother MARY came to Tyler Co. with
WILLIAM, JAMES and JOHN C. as a MARY HART died in Wetzel Co.
c.1850 and listed as being born in Maryland according to WV
MORTALITY SCHEDULE - 1850. I would appreciate any information on
my g-g-g-grandparents, WILLIAM and MARY HART.
Jack Johnson Sun
Feb 23 16:04:01 1997
I am interested in corresponding with anyone researching
the Isaac SIMMONS family. He died before 1841 on Big Grave Creek
in Marshall Co. His son John S. SIMMONS (1817-1892) lived on
Macedonian Ridge, Wetzel Co. I am also interested in
corresponding with anyone researching the James CAIN family. He
died between 1850-60 on Brock Ridge in Wetzel Co. His daughter,
Lydia A. CAIN married John S. SIMMONS. John and Lydia are buried
in Mt. Joy Cemetery on Macedonian Ridge on the Marshall/Wetzel
border
Doug Garman Mon
Feb 24 09:42:49 1997
Looking for death date of THOMAS HASKINS, born 1800, was
living with daughter Elizabeth Haskins Harvey in Barbour Co. in
1880
Robert L. Black
Sun Feb 23 18:22:31 1997
GARRISON, GRAY---Looking for information on Cassandra
GARRISON who was born in 1795 in Tyler Co. WV. Her parents were
Leonard GARRISON and Rebecca GRAY. The family then moved to
Uniontown, Wetzel Co. WV by the 1820's. Any information on the
above families would be greatly appreciated.
Robert L. Black
Sun Feb 23 18:28:07 1997
CRISWELL, MCCAULEY--Looking for information on Mary
Virginia CRISWELL. She was born in 1860 in Wetzel Co. WV. Her
parents were John CRISWELL and Margaret MCCAULEY. Any information
on the CRISWELL or MCCAULEY families would be greatly
appreciated.
Judy Warth Fri
Feb 21 15:30:54 1997
WILKINSON WAKEFIELD I'm looking for ANY information on
Elijah (b Eng ca 1814) and Hannah WAKEFIELD WILKINSON (b OH ca
1828). Hannah was in Wetzel Co on the 1880 census with 3 dtrs,
Alice, Emma and Etta. Not known when Elijah died. Previously in
Marshall and Ohio Co WV. Hannah dtr of Isaac C. WAKEFIELD b PA ca
1770 d WV ? aft 1850 census. Children of this family married into
KIGER, VILLARS,FINNEY, WAKEFIELD TUTTLE and RUCKMAN families.
Kerry Wade Coy
Thu Feb 20 11:13:10 1997
Can you help me solve a family mystery? Rumor is our
family name should be STROSNIDER, not WADE, but I haven't any
documentation. Seek info. on Frank or Francis B. Wade (b. Sept.
1863 in Wetzel County) and wife Emma Porter (b. Jan. 1869 in
Wetzel County. She was the daughter of Daniel Porter, sister of
West and Bid Porter. They had five boys who went to the Okla.
oilfields when their parents died, but left six sisters in W. VA.
They were Annie White, Ocie, Amy, Mary H., Jeanette and Minnie.
Is one of these ladies your grandma? Emma was the sister of Mrs.
Gord. Henderson, Mrs. Henry Anderson, and Mrs. Joe Stewart of
Wetzel County and Mrs. Edward Dyer of Louisiana. Would love to
hear from anyone with ANY info!
Stephen E.
Williamson Sun Feb 9 09:46:23 1997
I am looking for the ancestors of my great grandparents
Lewis WILLIAMSON and Sarah Cleona LEASURE. I have tried several
sources, and I can find no information on this branch of the
Williamsons. I have a good listing of James Williamson of Berks
County, PA. from 1762 on. I believe that my branch of the
Williamsons came from either James or one of his brothers. Any
help would be appreciated.
Opal (Bunfill)
Conn Mon Feb 10 22:19:26 1997
I am seeking information on the following families.
Bunfill, Eddy, Riffle, and Reed in Tyler County. In Wetzel Co. I
am researching the families: Ice, Starkey, Shrieves, Bales,
Higginbotham, Gray, Curtis and Hammon.
Shirley Neiswonger
Tue Jan 28 06:16:30 1997
Seek information on the following surnames from Wetzel
Co. WV. MAURY/MAURER. MC DOUGAL, FANKHAUSER, ARN. Will exchange
information.
Shirley Neiswonger
Tue Jan 28 06:23:49 1997
Seek any information on Phoebe JEFFER MCDOUGAL born 184.
Died 1898 in Welcome, Wetzel Co. WV. She and her husband, Thomas
MCDOUGAL are buried at Rutter Cem. Clarington, Ohio.
Linda Cunningham
Fluharty Mon Jan 27 08:46:28 1997
Looking for ancestors of Kittie G. Cochran Bucher and
Grover C. Bucher who lived in Reader prior to their deaths in
1921. Their home was bordered by Odus Richmond on the north and
Alva Richmond on the south. They had 4 childen: John Paul,
Clarence,Lee, Hilda CAroline, and Noreen (?). Grover may have
been a mailman. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Karen Burdine Moore
Mon Jan 27 13:03:45 1997
Looking for info. on my paternal grandparents, both born
in the 'Smithfield area. My grandfater's name was Lewis Fountain
Burdine. He died in 1925. His father's name was Joseph Burdine.
My grandmother's name was Lovie Mae Haught. She died in 1966. Her
mother was ?Mary Olive and father unknown although her paternal
grandfather was William Haught. Thanks.
connie drum
Sat Jan 25 14:02:47 1997
SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT MACY WYKERT, MARRIED IN 1850 TO
SAMUEL WYKERT IN MARSHALL CO. WV. I HAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
MACY'S PARENTS, HER MAIDEN NAME WAS HENDERSHOT. I WOULD ALSO LIKE
TO KNOW WHERE SAMUEL IS BURIED. I HAVE A PICTURE OF MACY AND KNOW
WHERE SHE IS BURIED. I WILL SHARE INFORMATION WITH ANYONE
INTERESTED. CONNIE DRUM
Deanna Young
Sat Jan 25 14:59:41 1997
Looking for information on the wife of Josiah Anderson.
His father was Richard Anderson. Josiah was born in 1820 in PA.
He married a woman by the name of Mary but don't know her last
name. Josiah was my great grandfather. My grandfather's name is
Hiram E. Anderson.
Rene'e Woolley Thu Jan
23 18:58:54 1997
Looking for all information on either Sylvester Myers,
author of Myers History of West Virginia, or Simmon Lee Long,
sheriff of Wetzel County early 1900's (also was superintendant of
Wetzel County schools and sat on the board of Littleton Bank.
Thank-you
Kathleen Rizer
Tue Jan 21 18:42:27 1997
Searching for additional information concerning Levi
Booth and his wife Jerusha McDonald. Levi Booth died in Wetzel
Co. in 1886 and Jerusha McDonald Booth died 1889. Their daughter
Nancy Booth married Francis M. Baker in 1863; Mariah Booth
married Branson Arnett, and James A. Booth married Clara Rickman.
All marriages took place in Wetzel Co.
Opal L. Conn
Fri Jan 17 18:53:44 1997
I am Reseaching HIGGINBOTHAM, GRAY, ICE Families. I would
like the birth date of John Oliver GRAY that married Hattie ICE
in Wetzel Co., 21 Jan 1914. Hattie was born 28 Dec 1900 in
Smithfield, Wetzel Co., WV. She died 30 Nov 1978 in Barnesville,
Belmont Co., OH. John Oliver Gray died 7 Mar 1926 in Eureka Spgs
Carrol Co, Beaver Twp. Arkansas. He was a Bridge Supt. and died
of pneumonia. John Oliver GRAY's mother was Matilda Higginbotham
She married John South and then George Gray, but I can't find any
record of John Oliver GRAY's Birth. Also, I am looking for the
place of death for Laura Curtis (HAMMON) (ICE) in Wetzel Co. West
Virginia. She was supposed to have died 28 Dec 1900 after giving
birth to Hattie. William ICE was Hattie's father and he died 26
May 1926 and is buried in Wheeling, WV. If anyone is working on
any of these families I would appreciate hearing from you.
Richard V Davis
Thu Jan 16 11:45:28 1997
Am looking for any information on John E. DAVIS who lived
on Harkers Run at Earnshaw from The 1870s until his death in
1908. He was married to Susanna Carpenter and they had the
following children: Samuel E who lived around Maud, and married
Mary Jane COATS from Bee Bee. Julia Ann who married John AMOS,
and lived around Wellsburg. Mary Emma who married Andrew Jackson
BLAND, and lived around Maud. Louisa Malissa who married William
Eden ROSE, and lived in Max, Indiana. George Mason, who married
Zelphia May COLLINS. He lived in Earnshaw for quite a while, but
then moved to Mannington. Jacob A. Davis who died in Earnshaw at
the age of 29 in 1898. I don't know if he ever married. Wilford
was born and died in Earnshaw at the age of 9 years. Any one who
has any information on this family please contact me or my son
Kevin At KevinDa637@aol.com. We would appreciate your help.
Deb Murray Wed
Jan 15 09:14:58 1997
Looking for information on JOHN M. GLEASON born May 24,
1808 supposedly in WV. Family information has the family living
in Metz and Mannington. John and his wife ELENOR MASTERS moved to
Ohio where they had several children. Many family members later
moved to southern Indiana. Interested in parents and sibling of
John and Elenor. Would be interested in sharing information with
others looking at this family.
Lori Whitwam
Mon Jan 13 19:29:08 1997
I am seeking a birth record for Mildred Ann Smith, born
in Smithfield, Wetzel Co., 15 January 1911. I am trying to
determine parents' names for this individual.
Pat Kasch Fri Jan
10 19:16:32 1997
Seaching for relatives of Miller B Timmons. He appears in
the 1823 annual tax lists for Tyler co., Poss has brother Henry
Timmons. His wife was Catherine Collings.
Linda Cunningham
Fluharty Wed Jan 1 14:34:48 1997
My great grandfather, William Grant Cunningham, was born
in Marion Co. WV in Nov., 1865. He grew up in Meadow Run and
attended Goose Creek school. He was residing in Ritchie Co. when
he married Nettie Atkinson on Nov.4, 1886. I would like to find
info on his and/or her siblings and parents. Also, I would like
to know where the school was and where Meadow Run is. This couple
moved to the Boggs Run, Marshall Co. area around the turn of the
century.
ANDERSON
Tue Dec 31 06:50:17 1996
Looking for the ANDERSON Families from Wetzel County,
maybe the Littleton area. Thanks Much!
John
Fluharty Mon Dec 30 23:50:35 1996
I am looking for the father of William FLuharty born
1790. Likely candiates are Noah b1748 and Stephen b1750. Also any
information that links Joshua Fluharty b1750? to any of the
Marion County or Wtezel County Fluharty's.
Carl
Day Mon Dec 30 04:43:21 1996
Request any information on George Carrick, Cpt, WV
Calvary Civil War. Origionally from Middlebourne or Lonetree Wva.
Also any information on the Day name in Wetzel County. or any
information on the Carrick name, George Carrick was my great
grandfather. Am currently in Bosnia with some time to kill and
would like to get my family tree together for my future
generations.
Verna
Mon Dec 30 15:06:19 1996
ROBINSON & ANDERSON Family from Robinson's Ridge.
JAMES ROBINSON married to MARY PAYNE ANDERSON born about the
1830's. Maybe some one from the Wetzel County Genealogy Society
could find this couple.......in the 1983 History of Wetzel Co.
page 204 is mentioned a James Robinson......doesn't sound like
mine mine is married to Mary.....mine had a daughter named Minnie
born in 1857 also in Robinson's Ridge. Any help would be great!
Richard Gross
Wed Dec 25 20:24:51 1996
I am interested in finding any information about the Leep
family who we think left the Wetzel Co. area for Oregon sometime
around 1875 or perhaps before. We know only the following names:
Sarah Leep, her children included Ellis, Thaddeus, Mary and
Martha (there were several other children but we do not have
their names, nor the name of their father.
Gary Hunt
Thu Dec 26 16:52:34 1996
I have been researching, with very little success, for
information regarding geneology of Hannah Waters-Married Samuel
Hawkins around 1845 or 46. My great-great grandmother,Mary
Hawkins was their daughter,born- 1847,Wetzel Co.,W. Virginia. She
married Peter Baumgartner in 1864 then moved to somewhere in
Ohio.
Lois or Trent Fri Dec
27 22:13:12 1996
I am searching for my GGgrandfather Silas GARRISON from
Burton,WV. I do know that he lived in Littleton. Married to
Maggie (Mary) Elizabeth DENSION (DENNSION). I have no
birth/death/marriage dates. They had at least four children, one
who is my great grandfather Patrick Columbas GARRISON b.April 15,
1877 in Littleton and d. Jan. 26, 1946 in Wheeling, WV. Any
information would be of great help and need. Also looking for
Silas parents and any siblings. Thanks
Sylvia
Kane Seymour Mon Dec 16 12:28:30 1996
Interested in any information on the KAPPEL family that
lived in Wetzel County. Philip and Mary Katherine were frou
Hessen Darmstat, Germany. He died 1 Mar 1908 in Brooklyn, Wetzel
Co, but I do not know where/when she died. They had children:
Henry Valentine m Anna Eliza CONLEY abt 1867, Frederick, August,
Phillip jr. m Louisa PORT 17 Sep 1879 in PA, and Alenander.
Dewey D Hart
Thu Dec 12 19:45:13 1996
Gr Grandfather James Hart married Nancy Payne about 1866
in Wetzel Co. Had a son Marcellus born there. Later migrated to
Roane Co. around Gay W.Va. My grandfather Myron Reese Hart was
born there in 1872. He married a Cunningham. There was a Kelley
Scott Hart that got married to Sarah T. Haley in 1867. I do not
know if James Hart or Kelly Scott Hart are related. If anybody
has any info on this family I would appreciate hearing from you.
Allan Wright Wed Dec 4 19:52:04 1996
I am searching for information about Bessie Colvin and
a female child born around 1916
Tara Johnson Thu Dec 5 21:15 1996
Hello, I am researching the Jackson and Moore families that lived in Wetzel County during the mid-1800's. The one family was headed by Crawford Moore. The other family would include a Leonard Jackson. I do not know his parents names, but I know that he was born in Wetzel in 1843. He married Minerva Moore, daughter of Crawford, in 1863. They had a daughter, Ida Elizabeth, in 1870. I do not know much more. Passing on any information that you find would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Verna Bice Mon Dec 2 20:35 1966
Looking for information for Robinson's Ridge, Littleton area. I have a Minnie Robinson who was born in 1858 in Robinson's Ridge, unknown parents name. She taught school in Robinson's Ridge or Littleton about 1878 to 1884 approx. Time period. She married a John Milton Leach. After they married, they moved. Unknown date of marriage. One of their children was born in 1889, so they had to be married before that date. Any help with this Robinson would be great! Verna Bice in Texas/
Howard Hays Tue Nov 19 21:09:17 1996
Looking for info on Alva J. Sloan, born in Loman Ridge, Wetzel Co on Apr 22 1888. Mother's maiden name: Margaret Kirby, father as yet unknown.
Kim Amos Sat Nov 2 17:27:54 1996
I am looking for the John H. Stoneking. He was 64 in the 1880 Wetzel County West Virginia census. He was married to Margaret C. who was 54. They had 5 children listed. Their child James W who appears as 13 is my gr-grandpa who marrys in 1891 to Elmina. They have 6 kids (included are twins) he is widowed and remarries and has 6 more kids (another set of twins). Their child Fred E is my grandpa. Any info would be greatly appreciated,
Barb Mihalovich Sat Oct 26 16:28:16 1996
I am looking for information on John Bates and Mary Starkey and their daughter Laura Bates. Laura Bates was born in Wetzel County around 1868. She married Fred Price in Wetzel County in 1892. I would like to find some information on her parents John and Mary. Those are the names listed on her death certificate. I would appreciate any help in this matter.
Bill Cunningham Oct 18, 1996
I am looking for anyone who is working on the Lancaster Families. I am looking for George W. Lancaster born 1832 Marshall Co., (W)VA. near the Pennsylvania border. He married Mary Ann Kimble in Tyler Co., WV 25 Mar 1858. He married Sarah Jane Watkins in Tyler Co., on 29 Nov 1868. I believe his father was John and Ellen Lancaster.
William Waterman Thu Oct 3 06:32:53 1996
Seeking any info on Robert BUTLER, married Martha Amanda McCANN in Washington Co. PA, 1853. They resided in Wetzel Co. with children, Rachel, b 1856, Amanda E, b. 1858, Anna Bell b 1863, James T. b. 1867, Perry b. 1868, Hugh b. 1880. Robert died July 26, 1900 at NewMartinsville. Martha died Dec. 4, 1912 on Indian Reservation, SoldierCity, Kansas. Seeking all ancestors and descendants of Robert and Martha.
Doug Garman Tue Sep 24 14:21:45 1966
Looking for any offspring still around Wetzel County
of Ashleman from Switzerland or Haskins fr Albemarle Co.VA. Both
families lived in late 1800's early 1900's Wetzel Co. Some
married>Underwoods & Brookovers. Doug
Alma Greenwood Wed Sep 18 22:33:43 1996
Would be willing to exchange information on the
following Wetzel Co, WV families: Buchanan, Cumberledge,
Eckelberry/Ecleberry, Jolliff(e), Loveall, Mansfield, Prickett,
Wise, Yenne.
Mary Beth Simmons Wed Sep 11 18:16:08 1996
Am looking for information/relatives of my gr
grandmother, Munzie King. She married Ed Murphy and they had a
daugter Joanna in 1900 in Littleton. Don't know any more about
her. If you have a Munzie in your family tree, I would love to
hear from you.
William Sykes Fri Sep 6 18:41:44 1996
Sykes,Syckes,Sycks,Sikes,Six-- Seeking info on LEWIS
J. SYKES b.1843, Monroe Co., OH. Married Isabelle McKelvey, 1868.
Moved to New Martinsville late 1800's or early 1900's. Served in
the 77th Ohio Volunteer infantry. Buried in New Martinsville at
Northview Mausoleum. They had several children. Need info on all
descendant of Lewis and Belle. I have info on his brother
Milton's family and would be glad to exchange with you. Lewis and
Milton are children of David Sykes and Ruth Gapen Sykes.
Cindy Pegg Mon Aug 26 12:15:17 1996
I am looking for any information on Frank Pegg, Born 9/7/1880. Born in Be Bee, WVA. This is my husbands great grandfather. We have no information on his parents or siblings and would greatly like to obtain any information. We were told that his mother may not have been married when he was born and that he was given her maiden name. Please help us!
William Jeffrey Brookover Tuesday Aug 27 01:22:13 1996
Looking for info on Brookover's--Christy Brookover--Stephen Kelly Brookover born 1896-Daisy Brookover--Ethel Hughes--Bell Crawford--Jossie Anderson. W.P. Crawford---Will Crawford---Issaic Crawford (have picture in Union uniform with Sgt. Insignia). Daisy Brookover married a Locke. I think the Hughes owned a store in Hundred; I know for a fact S.K. Brookover ovned property 1 mile east of Hundred on Rt. 250 as my father William Christy Brookover sold it. Elbert Brookover & Madlyn Brookover were William C. older brother/sister. I've heard my father speak of a aunt Estie--Uncle Byron--Uncle Dutch. S.K. Brookover lived on the corner of 10th& Jefferson in Moundsville until death in 1968? Now its part of the Mound Museum. Other realatives in Paden City, Martinsville, Twinforks. The Eli Brookover's that I found don't seem to be related as I've run into others not related. I would appreciate any info as in the 60's the 2 house's in Hundred burned and almost all written info was lost. My father knew it was burnt as it was kept in the Bible!! For the record I'll list my family who reside in Walworth, NY.
Augusta Eller Saturday Aug 24 21:26:26 1966
I am looking for the parents of Sanford Wood who was born in 1835 in VA and died in 1912 at Silver Hill, Wetzel County, WV. In the 1850 census, Sanford Wood is shown as a 15 year old living in the household of James Wood age 85 and Sarah Wood age 75. Were these people (James and Sarah) Sanford's grandparents? James and Sarah were both born in Maryland. They lived and owned land in Greene County, Pa (Whitely Township) before moving to Wetzel County in the 1820's. They had sons named William and Adam that I know of. I also am seeking information on the James A. Wood who founded Silver Hill in 1825. I would like information on this individual. If anyone could help me with these questions I would be much abliged. Sanford Wood married Sevilla Bryner, a Greene County, Pa native. Sevilla was the daughter of David L. Bryner and Mary Ann Rayburn Bryner. Her parents were natives of Fayette County, Pa.
Gene Cross Saturday Aug 24 16:06 1966
I am trying to find out if any of my relatives might have been in the Civil War. And where they originally came from, what year, and who they were. My grandfathers name was Benton Cross from Pine Grove. My grandmother was Leota Huggins. His brothers were Burl and Will Cross. His grandfather was Will Tommy Cross. My grandmothers great grandfather was Harrison Huggins. Her brothers were Clarence, Homer, Russell, Harry, Andy and Wiley Huggins. My dad Ora Earl Cross was in the CCC Camp #3508, Moundsville, from 1937-1939. Thank you. Gene Cross, 10855 Whipple, N. Hollywood, Ca 91602 (818) 760-7646
Bob Coffield Wednesday Aug 20 21:47 1966
I am looking for anyone who is interested in researching the Coffield family of Wetzel and Marshall County, West Virginia. I have extensive research on the family and would be interested in sharing information.
Bill Cunningham Wednesday Aug 14 21:02:16 1966
Looking for the parents of John W. Judge b. 2 Sep
1843, d. 10 Mar 1922, Wetzel Co., WV. m. 26 Nov 1860, Wetzel
County, Margaret Eckelberry.
Bill Cunningham Sunday Jul 28 07:15:42 1996
Looking for information on Thomas West b. abt 1780, d. Bef 1850 Wetzel County, WV. m. 27 Jun 1801 Monongalia Co., Va. Eleanor Stephens. They had the following Children: Margaret West b. Abt 1803 d. Abt 1901 Wetzel or Tyler County, WV. M. James Cunningham 26 Nov 1823 Monongalia Co., Va.; Nancy West b. Abt 1813 m. John "Jehu" Gorby; Frances Josiana West b. Abt 1815 m. Abt 1837 James Morgan Wright. I would be happy to exchange information on these families.
Ginny Kerr
Sun Jul 28 07:17:48 1996 Looking for
Shuman, Furbee, Goddard, Yoho, VanDyne from (now) Wetzel County,
West Virginia.
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