Braxton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Homer L. Keener

hea14ther — 20 Oct 2001 3:24:25 GMT

Looking for information on Homer L. Keener. He was born in
November of 1877. I think in the county of Braxton.
He was killed in an accident while working for the B&O. His wife's
name was Elizebeth Jane Jones. They had three children
(Iva Mae, Ida Gay, and H. Guy). I am his grandson and I
would like to know where he and his wife were buried. I
would also like to know about the accident he had on the
B&O.

Thank you,
Jim

andrew boggs keener

AmyKnight76 — 5 Oct 2008 11:40:11 GMT

I am desperately trying to track down any information on andy's family. he was born in 1820 and died in 1907 in braxton co, wv. He was the son of john and phoebe. My email is redlips1_76@yahoo.com. Would welcome any info that anyone is willing to share.
amy

Henry L. JACKSON and Mary A. BRADY

Anne Grant — 3 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hoping someone can help. Looking for information on Henry Lawson JACKSON c.1840 in Braxton Co. m. Mary Ann BRADY c. 1842. Henry was s/o Robert JACKSON and Elizabeth COBERLY. Issue: Sarah J. c. 1862, William H. c.1864, Dida c. 1866 and George M. c. 1868. All I have on Mary Ann's family is that her father was William BRADY and her mother's name was Nancy. Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Fosters & Barnetts at Newville Cemetery

KathyGaskins59 — 11 Jul 2001 2:54:33 GMT

Both Foster and Barnett are my direct line, and most of them spent their entire lives in Braxton and surrounding counties. Can anyone identify these people (all buried at Newville Cemetery)?

David Bun Foster 1884-1962
Jala Russell Foster 1891-1977

James E. Foster Sep 7 1912-Aug 17, 1932

Lawrence Foster 1921-1974
Clarice Foster 1924-

Newton L. Barnett June 15 1892-Nov 24 1964
Sarah E. Barnett 1906-1976

Thanks!

Thomas Wilson, 25th Virginia Inf.

James Mitchell — 7 Oct 2003 5:11:07 GMT

My grgrgrgrandfather was Thomas Wilson of Braxton County. He served in Co. C, 25th Va. Inf. along with brothers, Felix, Robert and William. I have the regimental history but seek more individual information. Anyone have further info on the Wilson brothers? Or their origins? Thanks!
James

KEENER, DOBBINS

DKEENER — 23 Jun 2001 1:59:14 GMT

I am interesting in establishing contact with the descendants of John Dobbins married to Elizabeth Keener.
I would also like to know if anybody knows who the parents were of John Keener that was married to Phoebe DeMoss. Were John Keener and Elizabeth Dobbins brother and sister? If so, I would like to establish contact with the descendants of John Keener and Phoebe DeMoss.

Ellie Miller Dobbins photograh, wife of Thomas L. Dobbins

JulieMurray524 — 1 Mar 2008 12:56:09 GMT

I have a photograph that has just been positively identified as Ellie (Miller) Dobbins, born about 1877. She lived her life in Braxton County and married Thomas L. Dobbins.
In the photo is another woman with a bunch of children. I suspect this is Nellie, her daughter and would like confirmation. I will share this with any Dobbins family interested.

elizabeth okeltree

Lu Hickey — 7 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

i am searching for a Braxton County family of
Elizabeth Okeltree that showed on a Greenbrier census in 1790 census...Iassc Ochiltree and Hannah Blake were my great grandparents.

UPDATE - Calhoun, Roane, BRAXTON & Clay Co., WV Tombstones

Charlene395 — 16 Oct 2005 8:54:54 GMT

Hello, Braxton Co researchers!

In 2001, I posted the following:

"We have over 500 tombstone photos and are in the process of building up our Obituary section. We have lookup volunteers, an unidentified photo section, and over 250 members..."

Since that time, we have posted over 8000 tombstone photos, hundreds of obits, transcriptions of death records, and have over 400 members. We added Clay Co to the mix some time ago, and the site just keeps on growing.

If you're not a member but would like to be, please contact me directly via e-mail for an invitation.

parker/bacorn family tree

dodgetruckwoman54 — 29 Aug 2008 12:49:18 GMT

If anyone has any info on this group of people from Braxton county , WV, I would appreciate anything you can give, this is my mother's(Juanita Parker Stutler) family. Lived on Knawls Creek.

BRADY, LOUGH, RUSMISEL

Carolyn Brady — 2 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info on ancestors or descendants of the following:

Jacob J. Lough (1853-1908) married c.1873-4 to Margaret A. Rusmisel (1855-1906). They are in the census for Braxton County in 1900 with children Virginia B(b.1878), James A (b.1880), Amos Miles (b.1882), Cora A. (b. 1884), Okey V. (b. 1886), George E. (b. 1889), Ursula G. (b. 1891), Cecil C. (b.1893), Lee (b. 1896) and William (b.1899).

James Brady (b.1877) married c.1893-5 to Hulda M.? (b.1874). They are also listed in Braxton Co in 1900 with children Stella (b.1895), Walter G. (b.1899), Jay C. (b.1905?), and Ray Earl (b. 1906).

Ephraim Cummings death record

2mobucks — 27 Aug 2008 1:40:41 GMT

I am seeking a copy of Ephraim B. Cummings death record. He was born 20 Jan 1849 in Harrison Co., WV and died 13 Nov 1936 in Braxton Co., WV. His wife was Elizabeth Marcella Smith. I have parents listed as William Francis Cummings and Elizabeth J. (?).
Where can I can get a copy of the death record? I am adding documents to my research.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Katreana West
West Central Missouri

Cummings

D Roehrs — 28 Aug 2008 7:31:06 GMT

My grtgrandparents, Eaphrium B. & Elizabeth Marceal Smith Cummings are buried at Green Hill Cemetery, Falls Run WV. Would someone know how I could get a cemetery listing of it?

Thanks.

Chloe Pierson

JKESTEP1 — 20 Aug 2008 9:08:13 GMT

I am looking for imformation on Chloe Conner Pierson who lived on Canfield, WV. Her father is Burke/Brik Conner. Anything would be helpfull in my search for this side of my family.

Thank you,
Juanita K. Estep

Boone Family

janeneboone — 16 Sep 2006 6:03:46 GMT

I'm seeking info on Robert Oliver Boone b - 1906 in Gassaway. Siblings are Lee, Lillian, Bertha, Oscar, Jimmy, and possibly Eugene. Parents may be John Oscar Boone and Mollie Ann Harris? Any info would be appreciated.

Kniceley history

romesmaggie — 29 Jun 2008 5:36:10 GMT

Help! The history(Verbal) I've been given does not make sense. My Grandfather Cecil Kniceley's father was??? Charlie Kniceley Married Mary Bleigh(Bly)??.
Cecil's brothers were Scott,Delbert,sisters were Juanita,Jean and Mona. Cecil married Ocie Cogar. I know they were from Braxton County. My father wants to make the reunion there that was/is held the 1st weekend in August. I have a copy Vol 10 #2 of Journal of The Braxton Historical Society,but I trying to figure out where I connect.

CARUTHERS , HOOVER, CUNNINGHAM, ENGEL, ENGLE

Don R. Hoover (Mike) — 30 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info on these families which were from in and around Gassaway, Blue Creek, Clendenin or Clay.

Bill Bragg and Hattie Gill Bragg

Dee Ann Bragg Morris — 30 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on my GrandDad, Bill Bragg born 1893, I think in Braxton Co. or Nicholas Co WV. I was told that his parents were Jesse and Rebecca Bragg. He was married to Hattie Vera Gill. Children - Ethel, William (My Dad), Madelyn, Maysel, Harvey.

Bragg and Sandy Families

Rebecca Keefer — 7 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandparents, Stephen Settle Bragg (b.1856) and grandmother Josophine Wealthy Sandy (b. 1879). I think their middle names of Settle and Wealthy may be family names. They lived at a place my mom called Holly Junction. My grandmother's parents were Abram and Virginia L. Sandy. The only thing I know about my grandfathers parents is that his mother's maiden name was Poe. Can anyone give me more information? I often heard from my mother that my grandmother was part Indian. Do I have any relatives in Braxton Co. who would know my family?

YOUNG

Bill Lawson — 13 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on Mary Ann Young(1828-1909) and family who married John Wesley Knight. Poplar Ridge(?), Holly District, Braxton County, WV. Have information to share.

Leeson

Olivia — 13 May 2006 6:57:57 GMT

Hello, I am new to this and could use some help. I am searching for my gr gr grandfather. His name was John Clarence Leeson born July1887 Braxton County W Va. His parents were Thomas Leeson & Mary Ellen Shuttlesworth. I am searching for his date & place of death. Thank you very much. Olivia

FISHER family, VA > WV , who is Nicholas's parents & siblings?

Debbie Orner — 29 Jul 2008 5:27:51 GMT

Hello, I am looking for the parents and siblings of Nicholas B. FISHER, born in VA, Nicholas married and their first seven children were born in Braxton County, Virginia, the last four was born in Braxton County, West Virginia.
Nicholas B. FISHER 1829-1904
married ON dEC 17, 1849 TO Martha Ann WILLIAMS 1830-?
Their KNOWN children
1. William Leonard FISHER 1850-1918
mar. Margaret Caroline BANKHEAD
2. Gibson J. FISHER 1852-?
mar. Nov 27, 1887 to Lydia A. HOPKINS
3. Agnes J. FISHER 1854 - ?
4. Mary K. FISHER 1856-?
5. Molly Emaline FISHER 1858-?
6. Adam C. FISHER 1860-?
7. Lydia E. FISHER 1862-?
mar. July 24, 1884 to James LOUGH
8. Isaac Alvin FISHER 1864-?
mar. on ______ to Elizabeth Jane LOUGH
9. Lovie Symelda FISHER 1867-1956
mar. on Nov 5, 1882 to Daniel H. BROWN
mar on March 9, 1912 to James Minta SINGLETON
10. Thomas FISHER 1872-1877
11. Martha Ann FISHER 1874-?
mar. on Feb 9, 1893 to Cutis W. ROGERS
mar. abt 1896 to Jacob Buigard COGAR

How does this family connect to Henry Monk FISHER?

July 9, 1860, Braxton Co, VA, living with Nicholas FISHER & his family is
Maria FISHER 50
Henry Monk FISHER 16,
Cornelious FISHER 12
Isaac FISHER 25

The above are also buried in the FISHER cemetery Falls Mill, Braxton County, West Virginia

Looking forward to your reply

Debbie

Francis C. Boggs - Braxton Co VA Land Grant 1855

Regena Cogar — 10 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Andrew Jackson Salisbury

George Ulrich — 4 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on an ancestor, Andrew Jackson Salisbury, who practiced law in Braxton, Webster, and Upsher counties in West Virginia. He was born shortly before 1860 and practiced law up through the early 1920's.

Hotel in Sutton

jinnocenzi — 4 Apr 2008 9:41:29 GMT

Looking for the correct name of a hotel that existed in Sutton in 1912. The handwriting on the document is not clear. It appears to be Duffir__. Thx!

Callison's

Denise Baylor — 12 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hi. I am looking for info on the following families. Callison, McLaughlin, Gill of Braxton Co. Some of NIcholas Co, Clay Co, Greenbrier Co. I would like to share info on any of the above.

Skidmore Cemetery in Sutton, WV

xenaxena7 — 30 May 2007 9:25:04 GMT

I'm trying to find the graves of John Davison Sutton (died 1838) and his father John Sutton (died 1825). According to a book called "Genealogy of the Sutton Family in America", they are buried under an obelisk in Skidmore Cemetery in Sutton, Braxton Co., VW. Where is this cemetery located? Can someone send me a trascription of the headstone?

STEWART, COOMBS

Mary Stewart — 6 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the Stewart/Coombs line and would like information from others regarding the Stewart's and Coombs' of Braxton County. Specific information on:

JOSIAH C. STEWART b. 3/4/1849 and d. 7/14/1929. His parents were FRANCIS C. STEWART and LUTECIA V. SIMMONS. Grandfather was JOHN STEWART.

ROBERT MOSES COOMBS b. 11/11/1883 and d. 5/20/1958. His parents (suspected, but no proof) are MOSES and LYDIA [RHEA] COOMBS. Moses was supposedly born in Maine.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

CRAWFORD, DILLON

KarenHern15 — 15 Aug 2001 11:43:31 GMT

I am interested in information about a Cynthia Jane CRAWFORD. On some documents, she appears as the daughter of John CRAWFORD of Sutton. On others, she is listed as the daughter of Sarah DILLON. In Don Norman's material there is a Cynthia born to a Parazade Dillon and John Crawford. The birthdate, 1852, places her in the correct time frame. My Cynthia married William A. Scott on March 9, 1869. She died June 14, 1926 and is buried in the Jarvis Cemetery in Braxton County.

Karen

DeMoss surname

Pamela Biggins Mike — 6 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I found out that John Frame Keener (b.1822 or 23?) of Braxton County was the son of John Keener (b.~1770) and Phoebe DeMoss (b.~1780). Does anyone know who John Sr's or Phoebe's parents were?

Martin KNIGHT

Angie Tackett — 18 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the KNIGHT family of Braxton County, Sutton (Poplar Ridge). My great great grandparents were Martin and Jemima KNIGHT. Their children were Luther Franklin, George, Arch, Jim, Ernie, Dave, Eva, Liza, Clara and Della. My great grandparents were Luther Franklin KNIGHT and Odie Marie Hosey.

hudson knight children

AmyKnight76 — 6 Jun 2008 4:39:18 GMT

lookinf for info on the children of hudson m.d. knight and sarah perrine.

Hallstead

pastermike — 26 May 2008 11:32:42 GMT

Looking for information on Allia (Jackson) Halstead and husband Sheffield Halstead married July 3 1898 in Braxton County. Thanks Mike

Orlando Cemetery

MichaelShaffer881 — 16 May 2008 3:31:32 GMT

Can anyone tell me if the Orlando cemetery is located in Braxton Co, or Lewis Co. I'm researching the Riffle family from Braxton Co, WV. While going through the death certificates on the West Virginia History and Archives website I have found some Riffle's who died in Braxton Co and are listed as buried in the Orlando Cemetery, Braxton Co. I have come across others who died in Lewis Co and are listed as buried in the Orlando cemetery in Lewis Co.

Am I correct to assume that since Braxton Co and Lewis Co boarder each other that there is only one Orlando cemetery and that it straddles the boarder? Or are there two Orlando cemeteries?

HOOVER Family

sandcrab — 7 Jul 2001 8:55:23 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for a HOOVER family who may have been in Braxton Co.
They were from Bath Co. VA.
There were 3 sisters, Nancy, Margaret, and Mary "Polly".

Nancy Hoover married a RUCKER, Mary "Polly" Hoover married Samuel GROSE.
Margaret Hoover married Alex DUFF of Harrison Co.
They had a brother James M. HOOVER and possibly a Thomas who took his family to TX after the war.
Thanks
Judy Wright

silas dean and family

AmyKnight76 — 12 May 2008 5:07:14 GMT

trying to find out where silas dean and wife arrena armstrong are buried.

arrena armstrong

AmyKnight76 — 11 May 2008 5:02:34 GMT

looking for the archibald armstongs wife-elizabeth ? they were from braxton county-arrena jane was 1 of several children.she was married to silas dean.
would appreciate any info

Tesla Cemetery

barthur95 — 6 Mar 2007 12:04:42 GMT

Does anyone have directions to this cemetery and is it known by another name?

Reip surname

Pamela Biggins Mike — 5 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

2 of my greatuncles from Braxton Co. married women with the last name of Reip. Manie Reip married Fitzhugh Lee Roach and Amanda E. Reip married Everett B. Roach. Does anyone know if these 2 women were sisters?

MPC - Which church?

PIPEL1961 — 14 Feb 2008 5:06:29 GMT

I recently found a marriage license from 1889 indicating that "J.Y. Gillespie, a minister of M.P.C" conducted the wedding. Can anyone help me with the name of the church and if there are any types of records?
Thanks!
Michelle

CUTLIP, DAVIS

TeeHee|MA309095 — 2 Aug 2003 11:21:24 GMT

My gggrandmother Nancy Jane Cutlip Davis was buried in Flatwoods, Braxton Co., VA in Nov. 1926. Would love to find some clue to her family.

Nancy Jane CUTLIP was born 15 Sep 1828 somewhere in VA. She married Joseph E. Davis July 3, 1847 in Lewis Co., VA. Our family records just say she is buried near Flatwoods, Braxton Co., WV. She died 28 Nov. 1926.

Their children were:

1.Charles Lewis Davis b. Walkersville, Lewis Co., VA married Mary Ann Debo
2.John William Davis b. Lewis Co., VA
3.Abigail Davis b. Lewis Co., VA
4.George Washington Davis
5.Mary A. Davis married 1 May 1881, Alvy Gibson Linger
6.Sarah Ellen Davis married ______Grimm
7.Elizabeth Lucinda "Lou" Davis married _____Mealey
8.Emily Ann Davis
9.Pruda Jane Davis died very young

There's a story written in the family record book that says, "When a nursing infant she and her mother were lost two weeks in the woods of Virginia. Her mother lived on chestnuts. She followed some cattle home at last." Nancy Jane's husband served in Batt'y E, 1st WV Lite Art'y during the Civil War. I have some great pictures of these
people back in WV. I just wish I knew who most of them were. The only clue I've gotten was that at their marriage a Rachel Cutlip and John Mollohan gave
consent for her to wed. I'd appreciate any help.
Carolyn Davis Whitmire

Albin and Rebecca Hall

crdlibrary30 — 29 Mar 2008 11:57:10 GMT

Interested in information and/or contacts around the family of Albin/Rebecca Hall. My grandfather was Alban Richmond Hall. Particularly interesed in Alban's daughters Mamie and Myrtle.
John

Coleman Wright

pastermike — 1 Feb 2008 7:24:51 GMT

Looking for information on Coleman Wright b. 1905 d. 1930 married Violet Jackson from Braxton Co. Thanks

Watson family (my family)

rich603 — 14 Jan 2007 10:44:26 GMT

Hi: I am Richard Hansford Watson Jr, my father gave me up for adoption when I was 3. I have since found him after not seeing him for over 40 years. I also met and fell in love with, his mother, Eva Watson.

I am trying to find out Eva's maiden name and I cannot ask her because my father keeps her locked up as he is an only child and grew very jealous of my relationship with her. He is not a nice guy.

My grandmother Eva, also told me I have a sister living in WV that will not speak to our father and I would like to find her also.

Here is what I know so far:

Richard Hansford Watson was born in WV, his father was Oley who was born in Sutton, WV on 11/15/1910 - he died in Tucson, AZ in 12/84. His mother is listed on Oley's SS application as "Deliah Bly", his father is listed as "Lyde Newton Watson.

I know also that Oley worked at the Owens-Illinois Glass company in 1936 (Charleston). His father has no SSDI record. Deliah apparently died in Houston 2/15/67 and was born on 3/17/1881.

I have searched exhaustively online but so far can not verify much.

Any help is greatly appreciated and sis, if you read this please respond!

Thanks!

PS: Richard also attended St Albans HS?

Death Records/Obits for Cox

jeffrey_keener — 21 Mar 2008 5:51:19 GMT

Would anyone be able to locate a death record, or obit for either Martha E. Cox - died Braxton Co. 31 Aug 1903, buried in Rosedale Comm. Cemetery; or Hiram Cox - died Braxton 29 Nov 1897. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Salsbury

Russ knight — 17 Sep 2004 7:44:15 GMT

I have some history that states that Elza Lee Knight married a Ora Salsbury and a Ora Beamer. Does anyone know which one he married for sure. Also does anyone know anything about a woman by the name of Kate McElwain Salsbury or Salisbury who would have been living in 1910. She wrote a list of children that belonged to John R Sawyers and Nancy Johnson Sawyers. I beleive she might be related to Solomon Carpenter's wife Betsy McElwain Carpenter. Any help on this would be appreciated. thank you.

stjtucker and Rebecca Hall

crdlibrary30 — 30 Mar 2008 1:25:17 GMT

I read the posting for Rebecca Young Hall. Her son Alban Richmond Hall was my grandfather. There are some errors in the information posted. Please reply and I can share what information I have. Thanks, John

William Davis Hoff b. 1862 m.1897to Sarah Elizabeth Haymond

Velma Beale — 23 Oct 2002 1:27:37 GMT

I am looking for the parents of William Davis Hoff, b.1862 in VA, mar.17 Nov 1897 in Braxton Co., WV to Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" Haymond, dau. of William Calder Haymond. William Davis Hoff died sometime before 1943.

It is possible that his mother's name was Davis. Maybe his grandfather's name was William Davis?

Any leads appreciated.

CHAPMAN AND MYERS

joyce smartnick — 30 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandmother Amanda Chapman born 1871 in Braxton Co., WV. I don't know who her parents were or if she had any siblings. She married Alan Myers 2-16-1886. in Kanawha Co., WV . I have found several birth registers in Roane Co., for her children including my grandmother Nancy Ann Myers. I have been told that Amanda died in Roane Co. in the 1940's but haven't found any proof of that. I have also been told that Amanda was part Indian. Any help with finding info on Amanda is greatly apprciated.

Joyce in Montana

Parents of William W. and Henry H. GIBSON

Katie Creiglow — 21 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Ifound William W. GIBSON born June 25,1819 and his brother Henry H. GIBSON born @1818 in the Braxton 1836 taxes. They lived on the Elk River . Can anyone help me with other siblings? Their father's name was John GIBSON.

New Bice/Boice/Boyce of W.Va. Family Website

markkurt47 — 16 Mar 2008 5:35:30 GMT

Hello,

I have set up a new website that includes some vital
statistics on Boyces who lived in West Virginia. I am hoping
to publish something in the future on this family.
Please visit the website and take what you need and look
around and maybe donate some information for me

http://wvboyces.myfam.io

Thanks,
Mark Kurt

Looking for family cemetery

Persinger48 — 11 Mar 2008 3:07:06 GMT

I am trying to find the burial place of my ancestors in Braxton County. I found a couple of death certificates from the 1920's and their burial place is listed as Persinger Cemetery, Burnsville (Bulltown Area), Braxton County. If anybody could give me any idea where I might locate this I would be very grateful. I do not know if the cemetery may have another name or if it's only a family plot.

Ord Thompson

hrcogar — 10 Mar 2008 7:11:52 GMT

I'm looking for any available information on (General) Ord Thompson, formerly Chief of Police of Gassaway, WV; killed in the line of duty in April 1915 by William "Holly, Holley, Hollie" Griffith of Wirt County. Particular interest would be a period photograph, contact with descendants, etc.

Upper Sleeth Cemetery

KarenHern15 — 29 Feb 2008 5:27:41 GMT

Does anyone know whether or not there is a record or reading of the burials in Upper Sleeth Cemetery? I am interested in knowing the names of any Scotts, Dunlaps, and Fulks who might be buried there.

Karen

Looking for the Frame Family

Kim_Baskin — 20 Oct 2003 12:25:06 GMT

I'm looking for my great grandparents Ananias and Abolena Jane (Frame) May. Her parents were Isaac and Rachel (Stalnaker) Frame. Any info would be very helpful. Thanks!

ATTN: All FRAME's

cherylbrown1282 — 27 Apr 2007 12:59:51 GMT

Hello, I am Cheryl Frame Brown, & I am a descendant of the Braxton Co. Frames. I am looking to share info with any & all Frames. I also have Keener, Skidmore, Dobbins, Coulter & many more. You can also view my tree on gencircles at http://www.gencircles.com/users/cherylframe1st/1/

I look forward to hearing from you all. cheryl

barr

ironheadbar3222 — 1 Mar 2008 5:25:44 GMT

looking for info on john h barr in braxton or james e barr in braxton

Ethel (Vankirk) Ratliff

lisamcmasters1 — 29 Feb 2008 8:57:07 GMT

Ethel E. Ratliff Ethel E. Ratliff, age 89, a resident of Portage County for most of her life, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Born September 3, 1918, in Napier, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Margaret V. (Wine) Vankirk,. Ethel will be remembered as a caring individual who always had time to take care of her family and friends. Survivors include her sister Ada Nichols of Kansas City, MO, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her husband Burk Ratliff, her children Thomas and Lottie Ratliff, her brothers: Owen, Edmond, Harry, Phillip, Oley, Virgil, Neddie, and Roy Vankirk; her sisters: Mamie Bush and Opal Burton; and her cousin Ruthie Bell Williams, who she cared for. Friends will be received Saturday from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Friends may also call from 1:00 PM until the 2:00 PM funeral service on Sunday at the Stockert-Gibson Funeral Home, 225 Main St., Flatwoods, WV 26621. Interment will follow at Little Kanawha Memorial Gardens in Heaters, West Virginia. Please share your memories at www.mem.com. (Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home 330-296-6436 RC 02/29/08)

BARR

CCKAYBIRDMOM — 28 Feb 2008 5:13:59 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION REGARDING A JOHN HENRY BARR THAT MARRIED A MARY ELIZABETH SMITH ON 2-11-1857. IF ANYONE CAN HELP I WILL GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

Wheeler Ancestors

David Brown — 16 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

ANNA ELIZA HEATER FAMILIES

cbarthur1965 — 25 Feb 2008 12:35:45 GMT

I am researching my husbands' family once again. I still come to a dead end with my husbands' gggrandfather (George Washington Greathouse) wife. Her name was Anna Eliza Heater and they were married around August 1889 in Roane Co. She was born around July 1869 in Gilmer Co. WV. I can find no info on her or her family. If anyone can help start me in the right direction I would really really appreciate it!! There is no family left that we know to go to and get this kind of information.

GIVEN/ GIVENS

t_kruis — 23 Feb 2008 9:24:34 GMT

Seeking info on Dr Samuel Given(1893) and his wife Mildred Faye Given 1893 and their children Osler, Jean, Enid Ruth, and Samuel Neil..... who lived at Birch, Braxton, West Virginia.. Any info would be greatly appreciated :) Sis

Death Info

KarenHern15 — 12 Feb 2008 9:43:26 GMT

Does anyone have a clue who the James Scott was who died on Little Otter in 1890? The only info I have been able to locate is a notation in the April 25, 1890 edition of the Braxton Democrat which says, "James Scott of Little Otter died Monday." I think there were at least two James' in Braxton near that time. Which one was this? Is there any way to find out?

K

Julia Nottingham and Draper Duffield

JennyJaney — 22 Feb 2008 1:26:14 GMT

I am the greatgreatgrandaughter of Julia Ann Nottingham and Draper Camden Duffield. I understand both are buried in the Duffield Cemetery and neither has a headstone. Can anyone tell me if there are markers? Has anyone been to the cemetery and located the gravesites?

Daniel J. Conrad/ Elizabeth ?

beulahgardenia — 30 Jan 2006 2:16:07 GMT

I am looking for information about my great grandparents: Daniel J. Conrad and his wife Elizabeth, both born in the mid to late 1880's. I have found them in several census records, but have never been able to find out who the parents of Elizabeth are. They were married in Braxton County October 5, 1871. Family history has her maiden name as Shields but in the marriage records it is Elizabeth J. Wine. I am wondering if she had a previous marriage. There is also a marriage record for an Elizabeth J. Shields married to a Jackson Wine in Braxton County March 31, 1861. Records show that Jackson Wine died just a few years later. Does anyone know if this is the Elizabeth I am searching for? I have been told her mother was Nancy Shields. I would appreciate any information anyone can give me. Thanks to all for your hard work!

Daughters of Elijah Bills and Alice Doyle

sketchartistsarah1 — 20 Feb 2008 7:26:07 GMT

Looking for information on the daughters of Elijah and Alice (Doyle) Bills.

Nellie May Bills married Jacob Harvey Friend 24 Jun 1903

Lucy Emmaline Bills also married Jacob Harvey Bills 05 Apr 1916

What happened to Nellie? Also why did Jacob shoot himself?

ROSE, HARMON, FRAME

DHuyer12852 — 7 Nov 2002 10:19:40 GMT

Seeking any/all ROSE and HARMON descendants. Ezekial ROSE(c. 1795), son of Isaac Rose, m. married Susan/Susanna HARMON. Their daughter Amanda ROSE (b. c. 1822) m. Milton FRAME 26 Feb 1839 in Braxton Co.

Tinney

ghwt22233 — 10 May 2002 12:55:33 GMT

Looking for info on John D. Tinney that married Rebecca Friend in 1889. Does anyone know who John D. Tinney's parents were?

Peter Reip Cemetery

ghwt22233 — 10 May 2002 12:55:33 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the Peter Reip Cemetery located on Mill Creek, between Frametown and Middle Run in Braxton Co., as to location and condition.

MACE farm near Sutton

Brenda_Ericsson — 23 May 2002 9:48:44 GMT

Does anyone know if the old Jeremiah M. MACE homestead (he was b. 1842 and d. 1923, all in Braxton Co.), about 2-3 miles away from Sutton,is still standing? I know nothing else about the direction or road, except that it was on a "country road" and was still standing, with a tin roof, in 1969. I may be able to visit Sutton this month to do some family history research, and would like to find the old homestead.
Thanks,
Brenda Ericsson
dbericsson@aol.com or famhx@juno.com

William "Holley" Griffith

josephfrey24 — 21 Jun 2006 10:06:59 GMT

I am looking for information on William Griffith, born 31 July 1892 and died 11 July 1971 in the West Virginia Penitentiary. He was convicted of a murder in 1915 in Gassawy, Braxton County, WV.

Thornton Berry

fksellers1 — 21 Jan 2008 9:18:59 GMT

My husband's great great grandfather was Thornton Berry son of William Berry. We believe that Thornton was born in 1810 in what is now Braxton County. We are coming to Braxton County in February and wonder where in WV the best ancestral information can be obtained about Braxton County and also how was Braxton County identified before 1837? Appreciate any information very much. Kaye Sellers

COGAR RESEARCH

jerryrparsons — 5 Sep 2002 7:54:03 GMT

I AM RESEARCHING THE COGAR NAME ...NEED HELP IN PARTICULAR IN TRACING BENJAMIN COGAR WHO DIED AROUND 1978 IN OHIO...I BELIEVE HE IS BURIED IN BRAXTON, WEST VIRGINIA..

I BELIEVE BEN COGAR IS DECENDED FROM PETER COGAR WHO DIED IN BRAXTON , VIRGINIA IN 1841...

ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THIS NAME WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED..

JERRY R. PARSONS

Rebecca Hall

Wilma McHenry — 30 Nov 2005 12:28:55 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Rebecca Hall, born May 1840,
died February 25, 1930 at Centralia in Braxton County, WV.
According to the death certificate, she was widow and she is buried at Halstead, WV.

Anyone with info concerning this lady, please contact me.

Mays

pastermike — 15 Jan 2008 11:40:56 GMT

Looking for information on John and Jermina (Harris) May. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

William B. FISHER & Araminta CUMMINGHAM

andyseattle — 10 Jul 2001 4:19:57 GMT

I am looking for any information on the following family and their descendants. Araminta E. CUNNINGHAM b. 23 Feb 1858 Braxton Co, VA d. 1935 Braxton Co, WV m. 16 Sep 1880 [Braxton Co, WV] Rev. William B. FISHER b. 8 Aug 1851 Lewis Co, VA d. 1916 Braxton Co, WV. [parents: George FISHER 1829-1910 & Elizabeth BANKHEAD]. Araminta's parents are Elias CUNNINGHAM 1818-1885 & Rachel PICKENS 1829-1916.

Any help is most appreciated!

GREEN, KNIGHT,CARPENTER

MikeDilley — 27 Jun 2001 2:01:00 GMT

Looking for information on Kaffer GREEN. Born sometime in the 1870's in Braxton Co. WV. Married Eliza Lee KNIGHT, born August 30, 1877 in Braxton Co. WV. She was the daughter of William and Octavia (CARPENTER) KNIGHT. William was born 1851 in Braxton Co. Va., Octavia was born 1854 in Braxton Co. Va. They married November 10, 1873. Need Help!

please any info you may have on virgil townsend, mina conrad

carolyn hively — 19 Nov 2004 2:50:15 GMT

i am looking for any info i can find on my father virgil lee townsend . he was killed in a coal mining accident in braxton co 1969 he lived in burnsville and i know he had 1 sister madge graff..also any info on my mother and her family mina L conrad she died dec 8 1980-81 thanxs all help is greatly apperciated

Rev Dr. John Rhea Church info needed

Beth_Moneymaker — 28 Aug 2005 4:41:59 GMT

John Rhea married my ancestors, Richard Withrow and Lucy Dean in Braxton Co in 1861. I am hoping to get more info on them by finding out ewhat church Rev Rhea practicedin, or what denomination he was. Does anyone have any advise or know how I would find out this info. A strange thing is that my ancestors were from Fayette and Putnam counties. I thought it was strange that they went all the way to Braxton to be married, espeicially during the winter when the travelling must have been bad. Later one of Lucy's brothers also went to Braxton to be married.
Thanks for your help.

George Edward Cutlip - Braxton/Nicholas Co. WV

rosemorrisK — 21 Aug 2007 1:35:04 GMT

My notes: Karen Rose-Morris:

In May 2007, I traveled down to Nicholas and Braxton Counties, WV with my husband, David Morris and my 87 yr old mother, Goldie Maye Wilson Rose. We visited the old Baber/Cutlip Cemetery at Bays where my mother's mother, Mary Celina Cutlip Wilson is buried and lots of other direct descendants of my mother. George Edward Cutlip was my mother's maternal grandfather. He is buried there with his wife Sarah. And in front of their graves is two older white markers; one says James K Baber, died 1910 and the other white marker is his wife, Martha Baber, died in 1910. They are the only Babers in that cemetery so the only conclusion I can draw from that is they must have been the Babers who raised George Cutlip. My mother seems to think so, too, though they (the Babers) died 9 years before she was born so she never knew them.

Much speculation about who George Edward Cutlip's birth parents were. His death certificate says that is mother's name was Vina Cutlip. No father listed. Anyone have any information, I would appreciate it.

Charity Stalnaker Poling

b2horton — 11 Nov 2007 8:57:11 GMT

Charity and husband Franklin, my great grandparents, were in Braxton Co 1920 census, Otter Township, living with their son Roscoe Blaine. Franklin's 1926 death certificate, issued in Gallia County OH, gave his marital status as "widower." There is no death record in either WV or OH for Charity. I'm seeking any information on Charity's death date and burial location. Franklin is buried in Mt. Tabor cemetery near Vinton, OH, but on-line records for that cemetery do not list Charity.

John Elliott WHITE

Alan Miles — 19 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking siblings and parents of John Elliott WHITE, b. c. 1834. Was on 1866 Braxton Co., WV tax lists, as well as 1870 and 1880 census for that county. Was Ralph White a brother?

White Family

t. maxwell — 5 Sep 2006 1:14:20 GMT

According to a death record Arch MOWERY, born 26Mar1894 and died 25Jun1935 at Gassaway, Braxton County, was buried at Sugarcreek Cemetery. Is there a listing for this Cemetery? His wife may have been Grace Olive WHITE. Our research plan is to identify family members of Silas and Tabitha Taylor WHITE. Silas WHITE (March 1848 - March 1932) of Wetzel and Brooke Counties, was son to George Washington WHITE of Wetzel County.

MCELWAIN

ghwt22233 — 10 May 2002 12:55:33 GMT

Looking for exact info on the McElwain/Mucklewain that came to Braxton . The Calhoun County History Book states that Thomas McElwain married Nancy Rexroad and they had 8 children, of which 3 are; [1] Mary, m. Peter Couger. [2] Elonor [Nellie], m. Norton Gum. [3] Tunis, m. Catherine Propst.
Now, the history submitted by Don Norman,Donna Bradey and Debbie Malec shows a George McElwain married Nancy Rector with the same children as Thomas and Nancy Rexroad. Does anyone know if these parents are one in the same???
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Carroll

micrazy1 — 12 Sep 2007 1:24:48 GMT

Anyone else researching the Carroll family, originally from Ireland but settled in Braxton, WV for many years now?

Michael Carroll born in 1820 Ireland married Elizabeth Brock in 1847 in what is now known as WV.

Obit - Alice Jean Frame Bailey Do you know them?

Ricky_Weinberg58 — 25 Oct 2007 7:05:40 GMT

Alice Jean Bailey

Alice “Pebble” Jean Bailey was born in Braxton County to Curtis and Nimmie Tanner Frame. She was the fifth of eight children, four boys and four girls.

She was married to Patrick H. Bailey of Poca in November 1948. They had four children, Ralph, Debbie Kay, Randall and Patrick Jr. Alice had nine grandchildren, Brian, Tanya, Lanee, Eric, April Dawn, deceased, Neill, Ali, Jessica and Alice; and three great grandchildren, Gage, Baylee and Olivia, with another one due in January.

Like a child's kaleidoscope, Alice had many facets and was quiet about the transitions. She was a mother, a sister, a teacher, a Cub Scout leader, a mom-maw, an avid reader, a lover of the beach and a loyal friend.

Alice graduated with honors from West Virginia State University with a bachelor's degree in education. She taught kindergarten at Rock Branch Elementary for the majority of her career. Alice's passion was teaching children.

After she retired, she volunteered with Project Literacy and the Retired Teachers Association of Putnam County. She spent most of her retirement time at her place in Long Beach, North Carolina, or in Hometown.

She became one of God's angels on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, after a long illness.

In Alice's words, “Each day is a blessing.”

A tribute to the life of Alice will be 2 p.m. Friday, October 26, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Delbert Hawley officiating. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens and Crematorium.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gatensharding.com.

Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Bailey family.

Need marriage record & census, please!

Heather — 26 Sep 2006 9:21:29 GMT

Need marriage record for Cora M. Ware (born 1882) married to unknown Bacorn.

Also need 1900 census in Braxton Co, of the same people.

Thank you,
Heather

Andrew Scott (Andy) Crites

mlthomas — 28 Sep 2007 5:59:22 GMT

I am researching the family of Andrew Scott (Andy) Crites b. 21 Sept 1885 (Nicholas Co., WV), m. Sarah E. Rose b. 10 Nov 1893 (Braxton Co., WV). They had a daughter, Golda Jean Crites b. 1926/27. Golda m. Clifton James Jeffries of Durham, NC. I am seeking information about where Golda was born, where and when Andrew and Sarah died, and where they are buried. Also, what was the reason Golda was living in NC. Did she move alone or with family? Also, any information about both Andrew's and Sarah's parents, grand parents and great-grand parents,etc. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Louise Thomas

Help with death record please?

markkurt47 — 13 Sep 2007 1:30:51 GMT

Hello,

I have reached a dead end on my great-grandmother! I hope someone here can help.
I have been looking for her death certificate but have been unlucky so far.
Her name was Eliza (Elizabeth) Samantha Barnett Boice. She married Samuel Moore Boice
in 1888. She died on Feb 14 1913, I thought in Braxton county which was where she
lived and her tombstone is located.Does anyone have access to death records of this county that could do a quick lookup for me?
Thanks so much,
Mark

Court House Question

BettyJanePerkins — 25 Sep 2007 5:17:44 GMT

Burning of Sutton
Charleston Daily Mail
March 27, 1938

Razing of Building Recalls Burning Of Sutton During 1861

Special to the Daily Mail

SUTTON, March 26. - Since workmen have started to tear away the rear walls of the Braxton county courthouse, preparatory to building an addition and remodeling the old structure, many questions have been asked about the building of the old courthouse.

Older citizens recall many interesting incidents in connection with its construction.

The first courthouse to serve the county, a small frame building that stood in the same public square, was burned when the town of Sutton was destroyed by fire during the Civil war. The fire was started on an evening between Christmas and New Year in the year 1861 when the town was attacked by three companies of Confederate soldiers.

Girl Blamed for Capture
In his history of Braxton county, John D. Sutton tells an interesting story about the burning of Sutton. Phoebe Hefner, a daughter of James Hefner, who lived about 40 miles from town, came to get a doctor for her sister, Elizabeth, who was very ill with typhoid fever. Dr. A. C. Humphreys consented to go but the post commander in charge of Sutton, refused to allow the girl to return to her home.

She was detained in Sutton over night and when she reached home the next day her sister was dead. She was so incensed that she planned revenge and without waiting for her sister's funeral, she went to Jackson's camp and asked that a force of soldiers be sent to capture Sutton. During the night that she was held in Sutton she had heard the roll call of soldiers, observed their strength and position and this information made the capture easy.

Only 4 Houses Left
Another version is that the town was burned at the request of the property owners, who were then with the Confederate army. They learned that during their absence the Federal troops were using their homes for the storage of commissary supplies and for stabling their horses. Whatever the cause the destruction was almost complete as only four houses were left standing.

For several years the courthouse was not replaced.*** Court was held in a room at the jail and later at the Duffy house which was prepared for the purpose**** In March, 1881, the court appointed F. J. Baxter, W. L. J. Corley, E. S. Bland, Abel M. Lough and John C. Humphreys to prepare a contract with Woods and Atchison, building contractors of Weston, to construct a courthouse for $12,464, according to plans and specifications furnished by C. C. Kemble.

Built With Local Materials
The county court at that time was composed of W. R. Pierson, president, William Stout and J. Y. Gillespie. W. L. J. Corley was the clerk, A. C. Dyer the sheriff. These are all names well known in Braxton county history.

The building was completed in August, 1882. In tearing down the walls, it has been found that a fine grade of poplar lumber was used in the construction. Bricks for the building were made from local clay found near Sutton at what is now the junction of state routes 19 and 13. The lime for the plaster was also a local product, found in limestone on the south side of Elk river and burned in a lime kiln there.

I am looking for a picture of the house that was used as the court house, until the new one was completed in 1882 the court burned down 1862 so it was used for about 20 years, when the new court house was opened what happed to the house that was used as the court house,who bought it or rented it.
From the story above it's called the Duffy house from John D Sutton's book it's the Morgan Dyer house..Where did the reporter find the name Duffy to use in his story when Sutton's book has Dyer..wonder if he read the book and wrote the wrong name.. Strange that he should use the Duffy name as of the date above there were no Duffy's in Sutton.
Sutton's book stated the Morgan Dyer house was taken into custody from the Dyer heirs ..why and under what authority were they allowed to do this ..page 131 From what I understand if I have this right,Morgan Dyer was dead a few years by this time and had only one son Addison who lived with his grandparents in Pendleton county home county of the Dyer family by 1860 he was only about 15 is this the heir Sutton is talking about..the same Addison Dyer who later became sheriff.If so did he ever get his property (house ) back from the county who took it into custody during the civil war, maybe someone can clear up the mix up of the two names.
Thank's Betty

Court House Question

BettyJanePerkins — 25 Sep 2007 5:16:34 GMT

Halstead Cemetery

GeorgeTinney74 — 17 Sep 2007 4:24:03 GMT

Looking for a Halstead Cemetery. Was told there is one located on top of the mountain between Little Birch and Erbacon. Need some directions if there is a cemetery there.

given/givens

GenaMullins83 — 5 Sep 2007 3:16:41 GMT

Does anyone have any info on Samuel Tilden Given b.1877 wife Lizzy (Elizabeth) Maiden name unknown? Some of their children were Ruth, Emory, and William. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Slaughter Family-Braxton County

JulieMurray524 — 28 Sep 2004 7:52:57 GMT

I am searching for any available information on Walter Slaughter, born abt 1881. I believe his wife was Louise, born abt 1884. They had six children according to the 1920 US Braxton County census. Any specifics regarding this family would be appreciated.

Campbell & Caputo marriage approx 1941

ss3843 — 9 Sep 2007 7:58:42 GMT

Looking for marriage of Delbert Campbell & Teresa Caputo approx 1941 to 1943. Thank you to anyone who can help. Joyce

McNemar Family

JanetOcheltree50 — 5 Sep 2007 9:39:37 GMT

I am interested in learning more about George McNemar and other families I am trying to put them in the proper families in order to complete my McNemar connections with the Linger Family.Thanks

Brown Family

JoyceVickers57 — 25 Aug 2004 11:57:25 GMT

I am looking for Eliza Brown in Braxton Co. who married William Given in Nicholas Co. WVa. She died in 1832. She left three children: Theodore, Emily, and Eliza b. in 1832. I believe her father was Israel Brown of Braxton Co. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Daniel Isaac Sutton

Monroe "Dwight" Arender — 27 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My grt-grt-grt-grandfather was Daniel Isaac Sutton. He was born in possibly the years 1765 to 1783 and is said to have died near Vicksburg Mississippi while awaiting to board the steamboat for Sutton West Virginia in order to help to settle the estate of his late father, ?? John Davison Sutton ??. He came to America shortly after the American Revloution with his father and at least two brothers. He may have been one of the first of the "Sutton's" to migrate to the old southwest, Mississippi and/or Alabama. He became an attorney in that part of Northeast Louisiana which was to become Monroe, Louisiana.

I would like to know if anyone knows the time at which he came into the N E Louisiana. His first Child, Henry Leonhart Creighton Sutton married Eliza Jane Spurlock, the daughter of a pioneer family of Carrol Parish Louisiana which includes the town of present day Lake Providence. Lake Providence borders on the Mississippi River and on the Arkansas/Louisiana line and is therefore the first good farmland to be seen by those early southbound Mississippi riverboat traverlers and henceforth the reason for its early settlement.

I would appreciate any information concerning the initial arrival of this "Daniel Isaac Sutton' into the deep South. His first child, Henry L. C. Sutton mention earlier was born in Monroe and other children were later born in the Parish of St Laundry near Opelousas.

All help is greatly appreciated. Will share what information I have to all.
Monroe "Dwight" Arender

Clara Hall, dau. of Robert F. Hall and Sarah Hayhurst

KathleenRizer21 — 30 Aug 2007 10:53:41 GMT

Trying to find further details on Clara Hall, the daughter of Robert Felix Hall and Sarah Hayhurst. Clara was born about 1855 and her mother died shortly there after. So Clara Hall was raised by her aunt, Nancy Hayhurst Garee (wife of John Smith Garee.) Clara, living with her Garee relations is in the 1860 and 1870 Braxton Co, West Virginia census. By the 1880 census she is probably married. The only possible match in 1880 is a Clara of the right age married to a Robert Perry in Holly district. Hoping someone has more information on Clara Hall.

Mullins

GenaMullins83 — 30 Aug 2007 1:09:24 GMT

I am interested in finding someone who is also researching or has researched the Samuel and Jennie Mullins line. They were my g.g.g.grandparents. Both were born in the early 1800's in kentucky. they later moved to VA/WV. Anyone with any info on this family please email me. Thank you. Gena