Calhoun - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

James and Rebecca Justice

edk523 — 5 Oct 2008 2:31:21 GMT

I am interested in finding information about James Justice and his wife Rebecca Butler. I am mainly interested in James mother Lucinda Justice. There is listed in the Coen Cemetery in the book "Cemeteries of Calhoun County" a Loey Justice 15 Aug 1798 - 25 Oct 1897. James and Rebecca are also buried here. Could Loey be Lucy and the transcriber had a hard time reading the stone? Lucinda (Lucy) could possibly be the mother of John Duncan who was married to Christina Murphy. Would like to share my info to anyone interested. Thanks.

John Snider, 1841-1915

Mrsjayl1 — 26 Jul 2008 1:01:52 GMT

I am looking for info on John Snider, born July 5, 1841, Somerset Co., Pa, died Jan. 17, 1915, Freed, Calhoun Co., WV. Married Carolin Collins, born Feb 18, 1844, Gilmer Co., Va died August 31, 1909 in Freed, Calhoun Co., WV. Buried Saunders Cemetery. Can anyone tell me more about John. I am really interested to find out if he really was born in Somerset Co., Pa and info about his father. I think he was David Snider, born 1807 Bedford Co., Pa I am trying to find out if there is a connected with the Jacob Snider from Back Creek, Berkeley Co., WV.

Calhoun, Roane and Braxton Co, WV Tombstone Site

Charlene Sampson-Ramel — 3 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Some of you may not know that I have created a tombstone site for the above named counties. Currently, there are over 350 photos and I have recently added on obituary section. It is a MyFamily.com site and thus, is accessed by invitation only. We have 236 members and would love to add you to the list! If you would like to view the photos, please send me a message. Many of the surnames listed on this bulletin board can be found there. If you have tombstone photos or obits you would like to share, please email me.

John Lynch Galway or Ulster?

DavidLynch58 — 20 Oct 2007 1:59:26 GMT

John Lynch married Mary Moore. Everyone agrees. However some show he came from Galway and some from Ulster. Can anyone give me a definite answer? Somewhere, a long time ago, I even read he came from Scotland (which might explain the Ulster).

Solomon Lane and Margaret/Mary Unknown family

eabowe — 1 Sep 2008 5:34:41 GMT

Solomon/Soloman Lane was born abt 1796 in Amherst Co., VA and married Margaret/Mary Unknown (born abt 1832, Kanawha Co., WV). 6 known children:
Louisa J. b. abt. May 1846, Kanawha Co.
Polly Ann b. abt.1848, Kanawha Co.
Rebecca J. b. abt. 1850, Gilmer Co., WV
Margaret b. 02 Sep 1853, West Fork, Gilmer Co.
Thomas b. abt. 1856, Gilmer Co.
Leonard M. b. abt. 1850, Calhoun Co., WV

Any help filling in the holes would be greatly appreciated!

REUNION TIME

bbrown34 — 15 Aug 2008 6:23:45 GMT

BIG REUNION SEPTEMBER 21,2008 AT MT ZION COMMUNITY PARK IN CALHOUN CO, W.VA DINNER WILL BE AT 12:30, BRING A COVERED DISH AND SPEND THE DAY, GOSPEL MUSIC ALL DAY LONG, THE FAMILYS ARE ADAMS, SLIDER, STURM OR STURMS, GREATHOUSE, WRIGHTS, TANNERS, CARPENTERS, STARCHERS, KERBY OR KIRBY, RIGGS, POLINGS, HUGHES, GAINERS, AND WOODFORD. ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME . FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 304-354-7394 OR E'MAIL ME AT bcbrown26151@yahoo.com . THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME BASIL C,BROWN

Stump Hotel

Linn_Searcher — 14 Aug 2008 7:52:45 GMT

I know there was/is a Stump Hotel in Grantsville. Was there ever one in Glenville? My ggmother's obit, 1911, says she died at the Stump Hotel in Glenville. I am wondering if that is mistake and that she died at the Sump Hotel in Grantsville.

Thanks.

Jasper Bickerstaff

bickerstaff168 — 29 Jun 2008 3:26:58 GMT

Looking for any info on Jasper Bickerstaff.

New Calhoun County My Family Website

Dawn Gordon — 9 Jul 2003 7:41:30 GMT

We are excited to announce the launching of a new MyFamily.com West Virginia related genealogy and historical site.

A sister-site to "Calhoun, Roane, Braxton and Clay County, WV Tombstones" (aka "The Tombstone Site"), "Calhoun, Roane and Wirt Co, WV Cousin Connection" (aka "The Cousin Connection") will focus on genealogical and historical information. Anything of that nature directly connected to our three focus counties will be accepted and welcomed EXCEPT for information pertaining to tombstones, obits, death records transcriptions etc. If you have tombstone photos, obits, anything that documents the death of your ancestors from Calhoun, Roane, Braxton or Clay counties, you'd like to share, we encourage you to post it to "The Tombstone Site." (If you are not already a member there, we hope you'll request an invitation. We've even provided a link at "The Cousin Connection" for that purpose.)

To request an invitation to "The Calhoun, Roane and Wirt Co, WV Cousin Connection," please contact me:

Dawnetta Sampson Gordon . . .
gordonjr868@hotmail.com

**Please include your first & last name and e-mail address for the registration process.**

Rhoda Kerby

Ruth Noell — 4 Jul 2003 4:56:39 GMT

Daughter of John Kerbyand Eliza Nutter Kerby, born May 7, 1902. This is a mystery in our family!! She disappeared when she was young and my grandmother, Laura Kerby Whytsell was her sister. Anyone having any information, please contact me so we can lay this mystery to sleep or write a book!!

FREED family

PatriciaBoggess64 — 18 Apr 2007 2:48:55 GMT

Looking for any descendents of Jacob and Elizabeth Trover Freed who might still be out there. Am particulurly interested in their children-Mary Ann, Margaret E., Surrrilda, and the youngest, Elizabeth. Maybe there is still someone who knew them. I am the great-granddaughter of Henry Washington. Am having a lot of trouble with these 4 girls. Jacob came from Beaver Co. Pa. and lived at Freed in Calhoun Co. Would appreciate any info anyone can give me.Pat

John Burch obit

JHoholski — 1 Apr 2002 3:23:24 GMT

from the Morning Journal, Lorain, OH, Thursday, November 29, 2001, page A7:

John Burch Sr., 67, company owner
Sheffield Township - John L. Burch Sr., 67, of Sheffield Township, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in the emergency room of Community Health Partners, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.

He was born July 19, 1934 in Grantsville, W. Va. He had lived in Lorain since 1951 and had a second home in Phoenix, Ariz.

Burch graduated from Calhoun High School in West Virginia and attended college in Arizonia.

He owned and operated Burch-Craft Construction Co., which he founded in 1968, for 32 years. He had previously been a welding foreman at Fruehauf Trailer, Avon Lake.

Burch was also an ordained minister, was an evangelist for many years, primarily at Bethel Chapel in Lorain. He also traveled for his ministry and served in Arizona.

He enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Emma Jean (nee Craig); sons Johnny Lewis Burch and Lewis Burch, both of Lorain; daughters Angela Reed or (sic) Knoxville, Tenn., and Sherry Cantrell and Jennifer L. Craig, both of Lorain; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and brothers Woodrow Burch of West Hamlin, W.Va., and Meade Clevenger of Berniesville, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eve (nee Metz) Burch; and several brothers and sisters.

Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain, where services will be Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Lorri Bandagski, pastor of Bethel Chapel, will officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.

not related to submitter.

John Snyder or Snider

onlyonemomz — 13 Nov 2003 4:20:16 GMT

I am looking for information on a John Snyder or Snider. His parents were Nimrod and Catherine (maiden name unknown).
John's first wife was Ella Barr and they had sons Russell born in 1903. and Samuel. His second wife was Ester or Heser Duncan whom he married in November of 1912 in Calhoun Co., WV. They had a son named Lindsay born in 1916. John's third wife was Mary Rebecca Woodring whom he married 11/15/1920 in Wirt Co., WV. They had the follwing children: Lakie born in 1920, Glen Edward born in 1923, Dawe or Dow born in 1924, and Virgle Cleo born in 1927. John died some time between 1929 and 1931. Any feed back appreciated. Thank you ......Dee

Bell family

Betty J. Gaither-Smith — 11 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on a John W. Bell b. 1847 who was elected sheriff of Calhoun County in 1880. Seems he stoled from the county. Any newspaper articles about the incident. He was the son of Henderson and Leah Bell (Beall).
Thanks

The Calhoun, Clay, Roane & Wirt County, WV Cousin Connection

Molli2 — 7 Jan 2007 4:33:43 GMT

A sister-site to "Calhoun, Roane, Braxton & Clay Co., WV Tombstones" and "Jackson, Ritchie & Wirt Co. WV Tombstones", we'd like to extend an invitation to The Cousin Connection. This is a private "MyFamily.com" site.

If you have photos of your ancestors or the places they lived within the four counties of focus, The Cousin Connection is the place to share them. You'll find, and we also welcome, unidentified photos, historical transcriptions from old newspapers, diaries and clerk files, birth and marriage records, bible records and stories of murder, mystery and family love.

For an invitation to The Cousin Connection please contact me [Charlene Sampson-Ramel] directly by email. Please include the site name [Cousin Connection will do] in your subject line. We hope to see you there.

If you are unable to access my email addy here, post a reply and either I or Lorie Starcher will get your invitation in the mail.

Hope to see you there soon!

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

markkurt47 — 16 Mar 2008 5:36:44 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

Beall/Bell and Smith families

Diane — 29 Jun 2003 9:33:44 GMT

I'm looking for information on Barbara Jane Bell-born Aug. 15, 1865 in Calhoun Co. WV. Daughter of John M. Beall/Bell and Barbara Collins. She married Leander (McElfresh) Smith on Feb. 17,1886 in Calhoun Co. WV. and she died on Dec. 12, 1904, Calhoun Co. WV. She is buried in Clayton Stump Cemetery, Sherman District. Calhoun Co. WV. Her daughter Maudie Smith is buried in the same cemetery. She had 4 children: John Moody Smith, Charles F. Smith, Maudie Smith, Vernie May Smith (my great grandma). I would like any information you might have on her. My grandmother (Hazel, Vernie's daughter) didn’t know anything about her. She only knew her grandfathers second wife Lizzie (Little). If anyone has pictures or health information of this family I would be very grateful.

BELL, BEALL, MITCHELL, ELKINS, COLLINS

EKrin — 19 Aug 2005 12:47:59 GMT

Researching BELL, BEALL, MITCHELL, ELKINS, COLLINS in West Virginia. They are primarily from Calhoun and Logan counties.

McIntyre, Bell, Waybright

A_Waybright — 17 Aug 2004 6:08:40 GMT

Am looking for info on Alexander and Martha McIntyre. Their daughter Mary, married Ivy Warren Bell from Wirt Co. Their daughter Artie Viola, married Orley Adam Waybright. Any information about any one of these people would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mollohan

RobertRice19 — 14 Nov 2007 10:19:30 GMT

My Great Grandfather was Cortez Mollohan. Is there anyone that would be interested in exchanging info and pictures of him and his ancestors? Also the Mary Belle Reip family.
Thanks,
Ellen Mollohan Rice

Another Mstery Photo

zjanxyjim — 12 Mar 2008 7:48:19 GMT

A cousin sent me a copy of a tintye with three people in it. A man and two women standing behind him, all unidentified. They resemble several members of our Nelson family.
The owner of the picture is a descendant of Jennie Nelson, d/o David Nelson, s/o Jerry Nelson and Sidney Unknown. A brother would be Amos Nelson. Two sisters, Almeda (O'Neal) and Arkansas Cantrell (Wilson).
David was married to Miranda Richards, d/o Adonijah Richards and Elizabeth Collins.
The clothing seems to be a mix of 1870-1880s styles.

Barrs,gump

ironheadbar3222 — 4 Mar 2008 2:01:43 GMT

i looking for info on the Barrs any help i will say thanks also gimp that was married to a Barr

Unknown Pictures - People's Gallery

Linn — 13 Dec 2005 7:03:11 GMT

I too inherited a box of unidentified pictures from my Aunt who was born in Calhoun County in 1880. Many are tintypes. It is very frustrating as I don't know if these pictures are of my family or of her husband's family.

Many of them were taken at the People's Gallery. Does anyone have any information on the location of the People's Gallery?

Unknown OLD Pictures from Calhoun Co.Can you help identify???HELP!

Chrystal Browning — 12 Dec 2005 5:12:01 GMT

I have some pictures that were found in my grandmothers trunk.My grandmother was Elsie Allen,daughter of Fielden and Almira Bailey Allen of Calhoun County.She was born and raised there.I would think these pictures are of some of her family members or close family friends.None of the pictures have any names written on them.My grandmother has been gone from us for over 20 years now and nobody has bothered to try to identify these pictures.It is too late to find any information in my direct family because all who would of known has passed on.I am hopeing maybe a distant relative or a family friend might be out there who did ask their grandmothers about the old family photos.If anyone can identify these people from other existing family photos or any other source it would be greatly appreciated.I would be glad to share all family info and pictures.God bless!

Re-Surnames

RaySharps — 30 Jan 2005 3:42:24 GMT

Calhoun Co. Query List, Dawnetta Gordon, ask for information on these four surnames. Have in my index,
1 Orla Conley, Five Dobbins, Five Bailey's, and Nine Arnolds. Most are connected to the Barr/Sharps Lines. All are related to Amos Beaty Sharps and My Father, Alfred Vance Sharps. To save space, on this list, please email to me some given names and I will connect if possible with mine in the return Mail.

Henry Clay Ellison

CynthiaWertman — 11 Feb 2008 2:12:11 GMT

We are trying to find information on our Great Grandfather. He was married to Judy Ann Scott. We have hit a brick wall at every turn. If anyone has any info, please let us know. Thank you.

Ira Reip

RobertRice19 — 9 Feb 2008 11:18:56 GMT

Can anyone tell me when Ira Reip was postmaster at Euclid?

Ch. of James N. NORMAN (1801-aft.1870), Gilmer/Calhoun Cos.WV

John_J_Hood — 9 Feb 2008 6:22:36 GMT

I am looking for proof that James N. Norman and his wife, Catherine Summers, had a daughter named Mary (b. 1831) who married Benjamin Jeffreys of Yellow Creek, Calhoun County, WV.

I have proof the wife of Benjamin Jeffreys was Mary Norman, but I have never independently ever been able to find a record that stated the name of her parents. The names Benjamin Jeffreys and James N. Norman appear together on a number of deeds in Calhoun County, so there seems to be a connection between the two. The history of the Norman family written by Don Norman states that James N. Norman had a daughter named Mary who married Benjamin Jeffreys. I haven't found anything to contradict what Don Norman has written, but neither have I found any primary source that supports it.

When I contacted Mr. Norman, I posed the same question to him and he graciously checked his material. He couldn't find what primary material he used as he didn't have room to store all of it, so wasn't sure.

I am seeking to verify this link in my family tree. I am in no way trying to find fault or be critical of Don Norman's work, but merely verifying it.

I appreciate any clues that anyone can provide. Thanks!

Cemeteries

Candace Springer — 6 Jun 2006 4:54:55 GMT

I've had so much success with Ritchie Co that I thought I would try out Calhoun Co. I am planning a trip to WV to do some searching for family. I am looking for several cemeteries in Calhoun Co. -- the Chenoweth Cemetery (NE of Minora); the Chenoweth/Smith Cemetery (Nicut); the Ira Reip Cemetery (home farm) in Washington District; the Poling Church Cemetery (on Sycamore); and a cemetery in or near Euclid where several Reip family members are buried.
The notes in ( ) are from research papers that my deceased aunt had done several years ago. I'm originally from WV, but I'm not so familiar with the side of my family that comes from this area. Guess I should have taken notes when I was young!

George and Ailsey Jarvis White

MarianHopkins51 — 1 Nov 2002 12:38:07 GMT

I am researching the family of George Washington and Ailsey Jarvis White who lived in the Oka area of Calhoun Co. They were the parents of the following children: James J. who married Alvilda McClain, Weeden Floyd, John Wesley, Mary E. who married Millard Ross, Martha Ellen who married (1) James B. Downey (2) Samuel Lawson, Benjamin L. who married Orabelle ?, Sophronia who married John S. Weese, Sarena J. who married William D. Weese, George Preston who married Ada E. Malcomb, Effie Florence who married Joseph Waitman Carpenter. Ailsey died following the birth of Effie and George later married Roanna McLain and raised a second family. They later moved to Arkansas. Any information regarding any member of this family would be greatly appreciated.

Etta Hannaah Bunner

nekreau — 18 Dec 2007 6:15:47 GMT

I can't seem to find any information on Etta Hanaah Bunner. She married George Dorth Mossor and gave birth to my grandmother (who just recently passed). I believe Etta was born on Nov 11 1898 somewhere in Calhoun (most of the family stayed in W.VA), does anyone have any information on her parents/siblings?

Obit Look Up - Albert J Shanks (died: 12 Jan 1943)

x890239 — 27 Dec 2007 3:50:05 GMT

Born 10 Dec 1866 Barbour, Wv to Morris and Phoebe Jane Bower. Was an Iron worker in Sharon, PA and Youngstown, OH. He married my GGM Esther "Etta" Stout. Any obit information and family info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Chuck Hunter
chunter@neo.rr.com

grandmother

mary miller — 17 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for info on sidwells from calhoun county

William Bradford Dawson

gdawson500 — 2 Jan 2007 4:26:44 GMT

I am seeking more information on William Bradford Dawson. He is my 3rd Great-Grandfather and lived in Calhoun County, West Virginia, UNITED STATES. He was born in Fauquier, Virginia, UNITED STATES and was married to Matilda Wine on 8 December 1836 in Fauquier, Virginia, UNITED STATES.

My lineage to William Bradford Dawson is: Gary Dawson > Donald Dawson > Cecil Henry Dawson > Melia Ann (Dolla) Dawson, John Branch Dawson > William Bradford Dawson

http://yourbeginnings.com/wordpress/?p=11

Need information on Nimrod, William G. and John Webster MARTIN

BobbyMartin55 — 8 Nov 2007 11:05:44 GMT

Looking for the parents of Nimrod MARTIN who married Elizabeth Hickman. Nimrod b. 1813 d. 14 Fe4b. 1897 and is buried in the Trace Fork Cemetery.....Gilmer County.....
Would like information on William G. Martin b. ? d. ? and his wife Sara E. Richards.....
Would like information on John Webster Martin b. 12 Nov. 1854 d. ? and his wife Sara Jennie Squires.....

Contact - Bobby Martin.....Vienna, WV......
bgm1@suddenlink.net

I am looking for Info on Isaac N Collins Son.

athomas011607 — 15 Oct 2007 8:15:13 GMT

My father was told that he is a descendant of Isaac N. Collins through his son George. And that he had two daughters by the name of Faye and Elsie. Faye would be my father's great grandmother. But no one knows who George married? If anyone has any info please let me know.

Leonard and Mary Jane (Lane) Lane

eabowe — 29 Sep 2007 6:54:05 GMT

Looking for siblings of Leonard Lane and children of Leonard and Mary Jane (Lane) Lane.

Leonard is the s/o John Lane and Stacy Green b. 30 Jun 1864, WV d. 09 Mar 1941, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., b. 11 Mar 1941, Lone Oak Cemetery, Point Pleasant, Mason Co.

He married Mary Jane Lane (illegitimate d/o Granville Mones Lyons and Rebecca J. Lane, b. abt 1873, Minnora, Calhoun Co., d. 13 Jan 1953, Point Pleasant, Mason Co., b. 15 Jan 1953, Brewer Cemetery, Mason Co.) on 31 May 1890 in Calhoun Co.

Children (all born in Calhoun County):
Amie Jane Lane b. abt May 1890 m. Curtis Barnett
John H. Lane b. 14 Nov 1892
Sarah E. Lane b. abt. Oct 1893 m. George Youst
Louisa Belle Lane b. 02 May 1894 m. Henry Clay Boggs
Eva E. Lane b. b. abt. Feb 1898 m. John W. Short
Howard Lane b. abt. 1900
Enoch Lane b. abt. 1905
Lavina Lane b. abt. 1906
Spencer Lane b. abt 1907 d. 27 Jan 1911
Rachel Lane b. abt 1908
Robert Lane b. abt 1909
Otto Lane b. abt 1913

Leonard's siblings:
Alfred Lane
Mary Lane
Marvel Lane b. 14 Apr 1852 m. Leah Edwards d. 09 Jan 1922, York, Mason Co.
Nathaniel D. Lane b. abt. 1856
William K. Lane b. abt. 1857 m. Mary A. Green
Lewis F. Lane b. abt. Apr 1857 (I have his photo circa 1917)
John S. Lane b. abt 1861
Henry Lane b. abt. 1863 (I have his photo as an older man)
Cumberland M. Lane b. 13 Aug 1870 m. Theodosia J. Hoover

Thank you

McGlothlin Run Road

wvufcfan — 13 Sep 2007 5:39:02 GMT

I am looking for information on who McGlothlin Run Road was named after. Anything would be helpful. Thank you.

Marriage look up 1941 to 1943

ss3843 — 9 Sep 2007 8:00:59 GMT

Looking for marriage of Delbert Campbell & Teresa Caputo.

Burrows/Harris Families

rb2964 — 23 Aug 2007 5:28:18 GMT

I am looking for information on Perry Harris the father of my great grandmother Emma Jane Harris Burrows. Emma's mother was Nancy Jane Harris who was married twice. 1st to Henry S. Pritt and second to Charles W. Queen. Neither was Perry Harris ? On Emma's wedding record she gives Perry Harris as her father. I am wondering if she was born out of wedlock. Oral family tradition states that Perry was rumored to be indian and that he and Nancy were married indian style. It is also told that Perry would signal Nancy to meet him by firing his gun near her home. Maybe these stories were told to cover Emma's being born out of wedlock ? She was raised by her grandparents Zack and Molly Harris. I would apprecciate any info to help me solve this family history/mystery. Also are there any photos of any of the above mentioned people floating around.
Am especially looking for photos of John Burrows and his wife Mary and their family and Zack Harris. Also interested in Civil War photos of Burrows ancestors and Zack Harris during the war.

Sherly Craddock

jimsampson139 — 28 Jun 2007 1:06:48 GMT

My grandmother, Ocie Craddock Sampson, was Sherly Craddock's sister. I am trying to locate descendants of Sherly Craddock. I would appreciate any help in this effort.

Henry C. Boggs & wives Louisa Belle Lane and Clara Flinchman

eabowe — 16 Aug 2007 5:10:23 GMT

Looking for my husband's aunts and uncles.

Henry C. Boggs, s/o James Albert Boggs & Lydia Jane Truman, b. 08 Dec 1894, Oka and died 09 Oct 1964 in a coal mine accident (no further details) married first:

(21 Dec 1913 at bride's parent's home) Louisa Belle Lane, d/o Leonard Lane & Mary Jane Lane, b. abt May 1896 in Calhoun County and died 05 Aug 1936 in Oka. They had 9 known children: Gustia, Bonnie, Grace, Raymond, Myrtle, Robert, Doris, Ronzle & Roy.

Henry married second:
(13 Jul 1942 in Calhoun County) Clara Flinchman, daughter of Elzie Flinchman & Mary Unknown, abt 1921 in Minnora and died unknown. Children include: Cecil, Dale, Doy, Walter, Dallas, Homer, Wilbert and possibly another male and three females.

Henry and second wife Clara's last known address was 349 Stoney Lonesome, Newton, Roane County, WV.

Salathiel Buck

LStory3323 — 14 Jul 2003 12:21:32 GMT

Looking for anyone with information on Salathiel Buck, married to Josephine Cain. Together they had a child named;
Roscoe Harold Buck June 9, 1895 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Records show that Salathiel was married to Josephine Cain in Calhoun County, West Virginia.
Salathiel was married in Calhoun County first to a Lizzie Kerby in January 1894 and then married Josephine in June 1984. Anyone with these names in their trees? Also looking for the origin of the name Salathiel and Buck.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Linda Story
Pearlstory5@aol.com

Photo/Mystery Family

Janet Kelch — 20 Mar 2003 7:49:33 GMT

Hi
The attached photo was in my Grandfather Harvey Nelson's house in Marietta, Ohio. He died in 1968, but was born in Calhoun County in 1885. He lived in Calhoun, Ritchie, and Washtington Co., Ohio. His years in WV were mostly in the Grantsville-Dutchman areas.
We would like to know who these people are, or at least some idea of the time frame the picture was taken. It is on cardboard.
Possible families: Nelson, Goodnight, Morton, Collins

Elza Price and Mary Helmick or Helmack

hjoyh — 10 Aug 2007 9:24:50 GMT

Looking for a marriage record between Jacob C Douglas and Sarah Helmick between 1855-56 in Calhoun County. Also looking for Sarah Helmick's parents.

Jacob C Douglas was born in Mar 1835 in Lewis Co., Virginia
Sarah Helmick was born in Feb 1834 in Virginia

Allen J. Smith married Mary J. Stallman

alumcreekwv — 2 Jul 2007 4:41:41 GMT

My husband is the descendant of Allen J. Smith born about 1862 in Virginia. He married Mary Stallman born about 1864 died 1907 in Calhoun County, WV. They had 8 children, 7 were living in 1900 census which finds Allen (listed as Alonzo) and Mary in Center District of Calhoun County, House #7-7 with one 2 of the children with them: Fred born May 1883 and Elden born 1897. Their daughter was Mida Ethel Smith who married Harvey Leslie Kuhn. Would like more information. Mida's daughter Katheryn is still alive and interested in contacting family. My direct email is alumcreekwv@yahoo.com or joettak@gmail.com

Father's side surname

Sandy Kerby Pitts — 31 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Researching the above names on my father's side of the family in Calhoun and Gilmer Counties (and probably other places too!).

Peter Kimble burial

JaneJK75 — 6 Oct 2004 12:11:07 GMT

Peter Kimble, age 84, died 9 Mar 1859. Can anyone find for me where he is buried? Saw somewhere that it was at Hardman Cem; but he's not listed there. Thanks for any info!

Need pictures of William Dawson Descendents

arkafi2000 — 23 Jul 2007 3:10:06 GMT

William B and Caroline Wine Dawson lived in Harrison Co WV untill the 1880s. Two of their children settled in Calhoun Co.
John B Dawson-1837-1915-- married Catherine A Smith
George T Dawson-1845-1926-- married Sarah Margaret Smith.

If anyone has pictures they would be willing to share, please contact me at arkafi2000@yahoo.com

Thanks
Kathie Fisher
Rock Cave WV

Reunion for Descendants of George W. & Catherine Bush Richards

4uiRescue — 21 Jul 2007 3:48:55 GMT

We'd like to announce the 3rd annual Richards Family Reunion! This reunion is for all descendants of George W. & Catherine Bush Richards. It will be held Sunday, August 5, 2007 at North Bend State Park (Shelter #3) and lunch will be served at noon.

The George Washington Richards family were pioneers of Lynn Camp Run and lived in early VA (now WV). Many of their descendants lived in or around Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie & Wirt Counties. Their sons included: Isaac, George Washington Jr., John, Benjamin Franklin, William M., Michael M., Jacob, Elias Coleman, James and Judge Nelson Richards. Their only daughter, Catherine, married George Six.

Other surnames that tie into this Richards family line are: Bunner, Burrows, Bush, Coburn, Cox, Cunningham, Dotson, Frederick, Holbert, Hunt, Jones, Leason, Lewis, McCartney, McCune, Merrett, Norman, Richards, Six, Taylor, Yoak and Wilson. Don't know if you tie into this family? Please go to the reunion website ( http://therichardsfamilyreunion.com ) and check out some family history. If you are still in doubt, feel free to contact the website administrator, she'll be glad to help you figure it out!

There will be a silent auction and gift exchange to help raise money toward next year's reunion. We also encourage all Richards family history researchers to bring their reports, photos, notebooks and records. There are definite family connections being made at this reunion so bring anything you have that may be of interest to other's in our Richards family.

We look forward to seeing this reunion grow, so please bring your family, a covered dish or dessert and something for the White Elephant Gift Exchange and join us in an afternoon of visiting & fun!

Events we have planned:
SATURDAY, AUG. 4TH:
10:00 a.m. Trip to George Washington Richards Sr.'s gravesite.

SUNDAY, AUG. 5TH:
11:00 a.m. Reunion gathering at North Bend, shelter #3. Noon Lunch, after lunch group photo, prizes and White Elephant Gift Exchange. There will also be a brief discussion on next year's tour ideas and then we'll get to know one another.

We hope to see you there!

Kogers from Feldberg or Auggen

Beema59 — 11 Jul 2007 7:09:30 GMT

If any of the surnames including Koger are in your family tree from Feldberg or Auggen area in Baden- please contact me-Brenda

Sand Ridge Cemetery

becdecoy4558 — 29 May 2007 2:20:32 GMT

I am compiling data and photos for the West Virginia Cemetery Preservation. I stopped to photograph the cemetery at Alberts Chapel Sunday, prior to Memorial Day. There was a reunion homecoming activity and I didn't get to copy the complete cemetery. This is the same cemetery as Sand Ridge? I would appreciate any information on those buried there. I would especially like to have information on unmarked graves. Many Thanks.

FREED FAMILY REUNION

itsallrelative2me — 9 May 2007 3:37:22 GMT

We are hosting a FREED family reunion on June 16, 2007 at Bradys Run Park, Beaver Falls, Pa,. Please visit the website for additional details and schedule. Bring along family info and questions. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Feel free to email me with any additional questions tina.mathis@att.net.

Reunion website http://www.geocities.com/gerry_freed

India Leota Boner Lamp

grandma152 — 2 Dec 2001 5:42:43 GMT

I am trying to find who the parents of India Leota Boner were. India was born 4/20/1895 in Calhoun Co. WV and married Oliver Jacob Lamp.

Thanks,
Frances

Need census look-up please

HeatherElms74 — 4 Mar 2007 8:27:09 GMT

Looking for 1920 & 1930 census Clahoun Co

Lucy Neal born 1861 Virginia black
Buried in Campbell Cemetery.
Don't know when she died either.

1870 to 1910 census living with Sida H. & Christina Jane Campbell.

Thank you
Heather

Question Re: the "Old-Old" Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Near Grantsville

JeffreyBennett58 — 19 Feb 2007 12:18:36 GMT

My g-g-g-grandfather was Joseph Bennett (1791-1880), who is buried in the cemetery at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church near Normantown.

I am a descendant of Joseph's son Nathan. We have a hand written family history which states that Nathan's wife Matilda (Ball) and four of their children were drowned, "at the first ford in Steer Creek traveling upstream," on March 19, 1874. The note also says that they were buried at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, which we believe is the one near Grantsville.

I have visited the "old" part of the cemetery at the current site of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, but none of the markers went back to the 1870's. I suspect now that we may not have been at the original site of the church.

I recently ran across a history of the Bethlehem Baptist Church which indicates that the church moved to a new location in 1894. However, it is unclear from that report where the original church was located. Any information regarding the site of the original church and whether there is a cemetery on that site would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

john keener

carl samples — 9 Mar 2006 1:16:23 GMT

hi,
have been looking for my gggrandfather for years,all i have is that on 1/20/1893 a daughter was born to he and his wife sarah schoolcraft,in stinson calhoun co,wv.after this record i can find no more info on them.the childs name was nancy keener,i knew her but never talked about her parents as i was way to young.she died in 1955 in kanawha co,wv.if anyone could look in the 1890 census it may help on her brothers and sisters names.i would be forever thankfull for any info on this
thanks so much
csamples

Estate Lookup

Doug Shepherd — 12 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

According to Revolutionary War Records a cousin recently discovered, the estate of my ggg grandmother, Sarah ? Shepherd was administrated by a James S. Wolverton of Calhoun Co, WV in 1867. She died about 1863. I would appreciate any lookup for obituaries, estate, will, cemetary or related topics which might provide information on Sarah, her maiden name and any ancestors or children. She had previously lived in Ritchie and Gilmer counties if that helps.

Brannon/McKee Bell/Geer

egirl82000 — 7 Feb 2007 8:21:18 GMT

I am looking for info on the following people:

Charles F Brannon m. Marietta Lynch Laughlin
d. Annie Brannon b. 1897 m. Homer McKee b. 1886 (my natural grandparents). Seeking info on Charley's lineage and info on Annie after Homer died in abt. 1928.

William Bell b. est. 1897 m. ?
s. Anderson Bell b. 1835 m. Catherine Betts Rader b. Jul 23 1837
d. was Alice Gay Bell b. Sep 1874 m. Jonathan J Geer b. May 1 1875 (adopted grandparents). Seeking info on William Bell's lineage and Anderson's history.

Would appreciate any help anyone can give me concerning these people. I still have family in Calhoun and descended from among the lines mentioned above also the Wilson and Beall lines. You may contact me at egirl82000@yahoo.com
Gina

Seeking photo Big Root one room school

aknauss11 — 4 Feb 2007 4:16:51 GMT

Looking for photo of one room schoolhouse on Big Root. Teacher was Joe Haught, circa 1937.

Looking for Obit Harriet "Hattie" Howard/Baker

baphelp — 10 Jan 2007 1:12:05 GMT

My great grandmother was Hattie Baker. I think she may have remarried but have no idea to who. She died on Jan 18, 1957 in Calhoun County WV. She had a brother named Mark or Marquis Howard. Where is the best place to find on Obit for someone who died on that date whose first name was Harriet "Hattie". Any ideas?? Her date of birth was May 15, 1886

query

Jack Matheny — 22 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Still looking for info on Daniel Rafe Boatwright who with his wife the former Lydia Ann Matheny, operated a store and Post Office in Lower Beech, Calhoun Co. in the 1880's. Their daughter, Clara, married Herman Swiger. Clara's second husband was Tom Crihfield (Critchfield). Tom and Clara moved to Whitesville, WV.

Nobe Cemetery

LouiseKidd26 — 29 Apr 2002 8:53:10 GMT

Thanks for looking. I found out my grandparents are buried in the Nobe cemetery, they just dont have a headstone. They are next to Jeremiah's parents, so I probably walked right over them. Does anyone know how I can contact the person who takes care of the cemetery or keeps the records? I was told I can get a map of the layout and such. Thanks Louise

Jones Dawson

DianaMayo68 — 7 Jun 2003 6:03:20 GMT

Searching for the parents of James R.Jones or any information on any Jones from Ritchie,Tyler or Calhoun Countys.As well as information on the death of Alburty Dawson between 1920-1934 daughter of D.G. Dawson.I'm told she was murdered and her body was found in the Hughs river.

Moneypenny - Dawson

gdawson500 — 2 Jan 2007 4:32:03 GMT

My grandfather was Cecil Henry Dawson. It is believed that Cecil’s father was W. M. Moneypenny as can be seen hand written on his birth certificate, however I do not have anything that is 100% proof that Willam Moneypenny was Cecil’s father. Cecil is now deceased so all the information I receive is from 2nd hand sources. If anyone has any documented proof it would be greatly appreciated. The birth certificate if “proof” but since his mother’s name was type and the father’s hand-written, it brings in some doubt. Cecil’s sister are: Oma Dawson Bell and Haddie Dawson.

To view the birth certificate, please click the following link: http://yourbeginnings.com/wordpress/?p=5

Coley(Cola)Argabrite living family

Clarence Argabrite — 18 Oct 2006 3:17:29 GMT

searching for any living family of Coley Argabrite son of William F. Argabrite. Coley was b. November 9 1888 and d.December 28, 1950 at Gordon Memorial Hospital.He lived in Arnoldsburg, WV. and was a mail carrier. He was my fathers brother.

Thanks

Soloman & Jacob Slider

Becci — 17 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for my Grandfather's ancestors, Soloman & Jacob Slider, brothers to Joseph Slider, who lived on Green Ridge in Allegany Co., Md. in the early 1800's. My Grandfather was Frederick Auburn Slider, b. 1889. His brother was Owen Ashford Slider, b. 1873. Anyone with ANY info on this family, please respond.
Thanks!!

Francis M. Watkins of Minnora

Moinca — 15 Nov 2006 6:22:08 GMT

Anyone link to this family who took up residence in Minnora about 1867. Wife Louisa and 7 chidren tha I know of lived in this area of Calhoun?

John P Bell and Emily

Tina Anderson Lowe — 8 Oct 2006 10:05:37 GMT

Would anyone have John P Bell or his wife Emily in their files. Would like to find out what Emilys maiden name was. Have read the will of J P Bell and no mention of his wife, so I take it she had passed away already. Amy info on this line of Bells or Emilys would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Tingler,Hardman,Richards,Schupp,Middleton Family Web Site

Maria Smith — 25 Sep 2003 2:05:32 GMT

Hello,
I wanted to post a message, to let people know about a myfamily.com web site that I have started. This is for the relatives to reconnect and share information.
Some of the families are ;
Tingler - Roscoe L. & Nettie J.(Richards)
Morgan M. &Dena K.(Schupp)
Granville & Mahala(Schoolcraft)
Henry & Mary A.(Phryne)
Hardman - Wilford & Lena I.(Tingler)
Alfred G. & Ruby P.(Wilcox)
Oaky G. & Emma D.(See)
Henry G. & Flindora(Woodford)
Thomas & Sarah (Fling)
Benjamin & Sira L. (Cunningham)
Joseph & Doras W. (Riddle)
Richards - Steven F. & Anna M.(Middleton)
Eli & Adeline (Taylor)
Micheal & Caroline(Wilson)
George W. & Catherine (Bush)
Schupp - Dena Katherine & Morgan(Tingler)
Mathias & Margreat(Giessler)
Middleton - Anna Margaret & Steve F.(Richards)
Archie & Susan (Berry)
If you are related to these families and want to join in on the site please contact me, with a breif family history on how you connect.
Thanks,
Maria

layfields

don hensley — 27 Oct 2006 2:06:33 GMT

a friend of mine by the name of alfred DALE layfield lived on rt 5 in calhoun co until he went into the service abt 1943, after the war ended he moved to akron, oh
he is looking for any info on the layfield families of calhoun co....thanks

DUNCAN - ROBINSON - GREATHOUSE -KING

ConnieLasley45 — 5 Jan 2003 1:26:00 GMT

Ruby G. Duncan, b. Feb. 13, 1907 in Calhoun County, WV a daughter of Henry and Rena Greathouse Duncan married Harry R. Robinson. Harry, b. Feb. 15, 1907 in Jackson Co., WV, d. Feb. 14, 1979 in Vienna, Wood Co., WV. Harry was a son of George and Lottie Robinson. Harry and Ruby had at least two children:
Kenneth Robinson, who married Rosalie King
Emmett Robinson
Looking for family to share information.

Connie

Richards Cemetery

Gabe Parsons — 8 Aug 2006 12:46:07 GMT

I was wondering if anyone might know if the Richards Family Cemetery ever had another another name and what it might have been?
Thanks
Gabe

Savilla Trowbridge died February 2, 2003

yoduhman — 17 Sep 2006 7:19:49 GMT

Adapted from The Calhoun WV Chronicle

SAVILLA ETHEL TROWBRIDGE, 97, of Mt. Zion, West Virginia, formerly of Baden, Beaver County, PA, died Sunday, February 2, 2003, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, WV. She was born on February 12, 1905, in *Quaker Valley, PA, the daughter of the late Charles Oliver and Maude Glendora Say Fye, formerly of McDonald, PA. Surviving are three sisters, Freda Viola Bower of Melbourne FL, Vera Martha Burns of Petersburg, VA and Odessa Lois “Dessi” Montgomery of McDonald, PA; one daughter, Irene Marie and husband Edward R. Stuckwish of Mt. Zion; one daughter-in-law, Betty J. Trowbridge of Concord, AR; one granddaughter, Sherry Lynn and husband Charles Steven Yamchuck, of Mt. Zion; three great-grandchildren, Charlie and Ira S. Yamchuck and Samantha Stuckwish; and two great-great-grandchildren, Kylie and Ryan Yamchuck. Mrs. Trowbridge was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Clovis Trowbridge, who died in May 1986; one son, Allen Ira Trowbridge, who died July 27, 1997; one daughter, Iris S. McPherson, who died May 30, 1997; and one grandson, Edward A. Stuckwish. Also preceding her in death were the following brothers and sisters: Malcom Merle Fye, Gladys Mae Speer, Alma Irene Kretzler, Dora Mable Swoger, Charles Volney Fye, Kenneth Leroy Fye, Gerald Glen Fye and Shirley Mason Rupert. No public service will be held. The Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, WV, is in charge of arrangements.

*Fye family records state Savilla’s place of birth was Leetsdale, Allegheny County, PA.

Butlers

statz612 — 12 Aug 2006 4:31:38 GMT

Can anyone help me clarify my info? On the Calhoun County, WV website under photos and postcards there is a picture contributed by Dan Butler that is listed as Benjamin Butler and wife Levisa. According to what I have been able to find Levisa Justice was married to Thomas Butler, son of Benjamin. Is this picture really Thomas instead? Also, would like to know timeframe of photo and location if known. Dan, I hope you're still monitoring mess. bds. or would love to hear from anyone with info. Thanks

Arnold & Edna Carpenter

Heather — 10 Sep 2006 11:32:20 GMT

Looking for info. on Arnold Brooks Carpenter & Eda Pearl White, twin infants buried in Campbell Cemetery.

I'm not related to the Carpenter family, but I am to the Campbell's buried there.
I'm trying to get all the info. on those buried there so I can put the cemetery put on the Historical Preservation list to be protected.

Butler/White

Dan Butler — 30 Aug 2006 5:16:40 GMT

Does anyone have any info on Dorothy Hope White who was married to Perry Clinton Butler. Would like to find out about her ancestors....Dan

William A Bailey Conf Civil War Marker

Ann Newell — 24 Aug 2006 6:25:04 GMT

A Civil War Marker will be placed at the unmarked grave of William A Bailey in the Minnora Prudence Chapel Cemetary at a later date. The grave has been unmarked for 94 years. He married Elizabeth Helmick 1855 and were the parents of William Henry,Matilda Ann,John J,Sabra Ellen,Samuel Floyd,Robert L, & Doddridge Bailey Elizabeth died 1871 he married Sara Emma Haverty & had; Silas,Bessie,Rosa and Melissa Bailey.William A Bailey served in the 14th Va Calvary Co E from 1862-1865 was captured and set to Pt Look Out prison in MD. He returned home to Calhoun Co and died in 1910. A dedication is being planned at a later date anyone wanting information contact Ann Newell newella@frontiernet.net

History of Cedar Grove Baptist

rivang — 10 Mar 2006 5:47:36 GMT

Does anyone have any history on Cedar Grove Baptist Church? And where is it located?

Thanks,
Rick

Obit. Look-up Request

Beverly — 16 Mar 2006 11:28:20 GMT

Could someone do an obit lookup for an Ephraim Connolly who died May 6, 1929 in Wheeling? He was brought back to Grantsville and was interred there on May 10, 1929. He was born and raised in Calhoun County. I live in Michigan so I cannot check this out myself. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Smith's of Calhoun Co.

tiggskitty — 22 Apr 2002 9:03:00 GMT

I am trying to research my father's family. He and most of his siblings have passed and in trying to research his family history I always hit road blocks. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Hope to hear from anyone who knows anything at all. Thanks!

Spencer Martin Beall/Bell

hboydston — 11 Aug 2006 2:24:55 GMT

Seeking date of death for Spencer and his wife Ruhanna/Ruanna Jones Beall/Bell. I believe I found them in the 1900 census for Calhoun Co, WVA and he is listed as Martin Bell with his wife listed as Rosanna. The children match up though, so I believe it is him. Someone at Ancestry has him listed as having died in 1879, but if this is him then he was still alive in 1900. Is anyone researching this family???? Thanks for any help!!!

Aaron Smith Jr. & Barnes Smith of WV

VickiJones045 — 21 Sep 2006 7:21:50 GMT

I will be up dating my files on Aaron Smith Jr. & Barnes Smith this winter. If you would like to up date or add to. please email me at rejones@ruralnet.org Thanks Vicki Simpson Jones gggggggg daughter of Barnes Smith

Gould family

tlerdely — 19 Feb 2003 8:34:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my ggrandfather Thomas L Gould. He was married to Charlotte Mary Boggs on February 03, 1881in Calhoun Co & had the following children:
Nora B b. 12/1882
Charles L b. 06/1884
Martha b. 06/1884
George W b.10/1886
Court E b. 01/1890
Henry b. abt 1892
Gladys b. 08/1894
This is the mystery, Thomas died at age 36 in Calhoun Co & I cannot find any info on how or why he died so young. Does this info ring any bells with anyone?
Thanks in advance,
Theresa Greene

BUTLER FAMILY

Katherine Butler — 25 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My Great-grandfathers name was:
William Mathew BUTLER - Born in Calhoun County - March 3, 1885

His parents names were:
John B. BUTLER - Born in Braxton County - September 22, 1853
Margaret Naomi MAY - Born in Calhoun County - February 22, 1858

John B. BUTLER is my brick wall.
My cousins have found John's mothers name was: Dovotha -?- (that is all we know)
We do not have anything on his father.

We have had several people look for us in Braxton County records to see if they find anything out for us. With no luck.

It has been suggested that there is not a birth record for John, due to the fact they did not keep birth records at this time period. And he was born at home. We also were told that we might try looking in other county's. We would love to find out his parents names.

CALHOUN CO. PHOTOS

WILLIAM B. HOSKINS — 13 Aug 2006 4:15:55 GMT

HI. I JUST RETURNED FROM A CRAWFORD/LEACH FAMILY REUNION . HELD EVERY 4TH SUNDAY OF JULY.ARNOLDSBURG , CALHOUN CO. WV.
TOOK ALONG THE PHOTOS . MOST ALL KNEW #3 AND #10 THESE WERE OUR ANCESTORS. I HAVE A PHOTO OF ELIAS LEACH AS A YOUNG MAN (1839-1913)MOST THOUGHT THAT #7 IS ELIAS LATER IN LIFE
WILLIAM

Descendants of William and Sydney King

edk523 — 12 Aug 2006 10:08:13 GMT

William and Sydney King are my 2nd great grandparents through thier son James Albert King who married Estella Butler. I am searching for pictures and family stories of thier children. Thanks.

Descendants of Josiah and Eliza Jarvis

edk523 — 12 Aug 2006 10:08:13 GMT

Josiah and Eliza are my 2nd great grandparents through thier daughter Debby who married Thomas Smith. I would like to obtain pictures of Josiah and Eliza's children and would like to swap family stories that I have heard. I have some pictures of the children so can trade if you like. Thank you for your time.

Ferrells buried in Kight & Hunt Cem.

tiggerpunt — 27 Jul 2006 4:32:42 GMT

Hi everyone.
Could someone please give me the name of anyone who would be willing to engrave the death date of my great grandfather Benjamin F Ferrell. He is buried in White Pine in the Kight Cem. We took a trip (very bad road) up to the cem, and found that no one has ever had his death date engraved on the stone. As his great grand daughter, I would like to see this done. Also, I have a several reatives buried in Hunt Cem and noticed that there were flowers placed on the graves. My thanks to the person who is doing this. One more thing, I also noticed that Elizabeth Stalman, the wife of Franklin Ferrell, has her first husbands surname (Jackson) on her stone, Can anyone shed any light on this. She is buried beside Franklin Ferrell. Thanks. Bev Ferrell Slagle

Dr. James Amyot MORFORD (1881 - 1948) Obit

Gerald_Hobson — 21 Jul 2006 3:13:25 GMT

From Undated and unidentified newspaper

Dr. J. A. MORFORD

Dr. J. Ammett Morford, 67, of Grantsville died July 23, 1948.

He was born at Triplett, Roane County, son of the late J.T. and Theodocia Bartlett Morford.

He graduated from Louisville University in 1909, practiced one year in Spencer and moved to Grantsville in 1910.

He was a Mason, Eastern Star and Shriner. He served several terms on the Calhoun County Court, and one term in the legislature.

Surviving are his wife Margaret Stalnaker Morford, one daughter Mrs. Catherine Kaiser of Ohio, two sons J William Morford of Parkersburg and Warren at home. A brother Dr. Ralph Morford and a sister Mrs. Vera Burdette both of Spencer.

Funeral conducted by Rev, Fell Kennedy of Sutton and Rev. Herald Grandstaff of Pennsboro. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.

(Ed. note: Dr. Morford was born 12/15/1881, per WV Death Certificate 8865)

Susan (Dickson/Dixon?)Welch/Welsh

Willey — 10 Aug 2001 2:32:41 GMT

I would like to know where Susan Dickson Welch is buried.
She was the last wife of Squire Brice Welsh who is buried at
Broomstick Cem. Does anyone know anything about her after
Squire Brice died?
Thanks for any and all help
Willey

Elizabeth Smith w/o Robert Godfrey

Cheryl — 11 May 2006 8:45:23 GMT

I am looking for the burial place of Elizabeth Godfrey. She is listed in the 1860 Calhoun Co, WV census but I'm not sure of her death date. I'm guessing between 1860 and 1870. She was born in Randolph Co, the dau of Isaac and Elizabeth Phillips. Her first husband was John or Jon Smith. After his death, she married Robert Godfrey in Calhoun Co on 27 May 1857. I do not know if she is buried with Robert or her first husband. Any help appreciated.

Amy Slider's Decendents

Amy Slider — 12 Apr 2004 6:26:39 GMT

Solomon Slider is my g,g,g grandfather. My g,g, grandfather is Sidney Slider. My g gand father is Lindsey Thomas Slider who married Sarah Catherine Gump. It would greatly be appreciated if Someone could contact me I have alot of information you are looking for. Maybe someone has more for me?

keener,schoolcraft

carl samples — 17 Nov 2005 3:58:52 GMT

on 1/20/1893 a daughter,nancy keener was born to a sarah schoolcraft and john keener in stinson,calhoun co,i have the birth record but can find no other info on this family.would anyone have any records for this period of time.
thanks csamples

Looking for Descendants of Isaac & Susan (Miller) Coen

Willard Miller — 4 Apr 2006 5:56:50 GMT

Susan & Isaac were married in Wetzel county abt 1862. Isaac was a son of Peter & Elizabeth (Furbee) Coen. Isaac died in Calhoun county in 1892. Susan was a daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Kirkpatric) Miller.

goodnights

Joni Blyler — 2 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the parentage of Christian Goodnight who married Susanna Barb in Shenedoah Virginia in 1810 - need actual record not just confirmation of marriage. Too many Christians need to prove which one is which. The decendants moved to this county within five years of marriage.

SAMPSON

Tammy Burch — 23 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ANY information on the SAMPSON line.

Whipkey and Smith Obits

James Kendall — 20 Jan 2003 4:39:33 GMT

A few years ago I came across the obits of Emily Webb Smith (died April 1, 1918), Ruie Mildred Smith (daughter of Seymour Smith) and David M. Whipkey (born in Penn.). If there is anyone of there descent that would want them, please write to me and I will mail them to you.

James Kendall son of
Hatzell (Pat) Kendall and Gloria Nichols Kendall

Holly Douglas

Rhonda Keith Stephens — 9 Apr 2006 6:34:39 GMT

Does anyone know anything about a man named HOLLY DOUGLAS? He was the illegitimate son of my grandfather, Albert Douglas, of Calhoun County. Holly lived with his father and Albert's wife, my grandmother, Ina Douglas, on the farm in Calhoun County until he left home, perhaps for the Army in World War II, after which everyone lost track of him. I do not know the name of Holly's mother, but Holly was probably born in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Louisa Sexton Hays

jadev48 — 30 Mar 2006 3:47:20 GMT

Was LOUISA SEXTON the wife of Peregrine Hays, related to AMIE SEXTON, the wife of George W. Silcott?

Thanks.