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Re: Berg ancestors

EugeneCliftonRotruck — 2013-05-04 21:44:00Z

Errors noted:
-Alverda Mabel Hott was born in 1905 not 1906
-Maud Mae Berg died 15 June 1913 not 13 June 1943

Re: Berg ancestors

EugeneCliftonRotruck — 2013-05-04 21:43:57Z

Errors noted:
-Alverda Mabel Hott was born in 1905 not 1906
-Maud Mae Berg died 15 June 1913 not 13 June 1943

Culpeper's Supply Co.

jenlamtower — 2013-04-23 15:19:48Z

I'm looking for some information on the Culpeper's Supply Co. that was located in Bayard, WV in the 1900's. My husband found a "Token Good for Trade" with the company and we're intrigued. I haven't come up with anything via internet searches, except for a court document in 1917, I believe, regarding a wrongful death from what I can tell.

I appreciate any info! Thanks! :)

Re: nancy little armentrout

atracey175 — 2013-03-24 02:11:10Z

Nancy & James are my great-great-great-grandparents. I have Hezekiah & Delilah Little as Nancy's parents, and Micheal Armentrout & Mary Hasler Armentrout as James' parents. Let me know if you are still looking for more info on this line, I'll help if I can.

Maynard G. Muntzing 1933-2013

Contribution — 2013-01-10 14:44:18Z

CHILLICOTHE: Maynard G. Muntzing, 79, of Chillicothe, Ohio died, with his children by his side, at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 12, 1933, in Scherr, WV, to the late William and Virginia Secrest Muntzing.

On December 21, 1955, he married the former Joyce L. Latham who died October 22, 2007.

The communities of Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio and West Virginia have lost one of their finest.
A loyal husband to his wife Joyce. Born and raised on a small farm in rural West Virginia, he learned the value of a hard days work and the gift of giving back to those around him. Honing his skills in interpersonal relationships began with 4-H and community organizations, then onto attending West Virginia University for his baccalaureate degree and The Ohio State University for his Master's degree.
After serving in the U.S Army came his arrival in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1958 as the Ross County 4-H/ Agricultural Extension Agent.
Starting with a handful of 4-H clubs, Maynard served to make Ross County one of the largest 4-H organizations in the state. Anyone remotely affiliated with 4-H or agriculture came to know Maynard from his radio programs, newspaper columns, on-site visits or stopping by the office to have a question answered.
He was an integral figure in establishing the best 4-H camp in the state as well as a key architect for Ross County Fair's success year after year for over 30 years. Hundreds of cards and letters regaling stories of "O Great Chief" and other experiences from the past have filled the mailbox over the last year as he battled cancer.
They now serve as a memorial that reflect the impact on the lives of the people that he touched - many would bring tears to his eyes as he read each one. Maynard and his family were also intimately affiliated with Walnut Street United Methodist Church, assisting wherever the need arose.

Surviving are his children, Deborah Jo (Geoffrey) Heller, of Hilliard, Ohio, Rachel Ann (Dr. Lawrence) Lynn, of Worthington, Ohio, William Brook (Rev. Karen) Muntzing, of Columbus, Ohio, Florence Eleanor "Fluff" (Brent Alan) Knauff, of Lucasville, Ohio and Maynard Glenn (Tammy) Muntzing, of Kettering, OH; grandchildren, Lauren (Adam) Fromme, Leah and David Lynn, Alexandra and Robert Heller, Sarah Muntzing, Brent Knauff, Nicholas and Erin Muntzing and Brittany and Tyler Erwin; a great grandson, James Fromme; and a sister, Yvonne Muntzing, of Martinsburg, VA; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 in the Walnut Street United Methodist Church, Chillicothe, with Rev. Scott Smith officiating.
Friends may call at the church from 4 to 7:30 p.m. prior to the memorial service on Saturday.
Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that Memorial Contributions be made to The Ohio State University for the Ross County 4-H Endowment Fund, 475 Western Ave., Suite F, Chillicothe OH 45601.

You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com

Published in the Chillicothe Gazette on January 10, 2013 .

Seeking family of Mary Ann Cosner and Jacob M. Siever

britnames — 2012-11-21 00:01:23Z

These are not my relatives. However, I would like to find their family members to share information I have about the couple and other people in the community whom they knew in the period 1875-1877.

On their 1877 marriage license, Mary Ann is shown as the daughter of J. Cosner, and Jacob is the son of Moses Siever. The couple migrated to Middle Tennessee and died in Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN.

You can see their tombstone records, beginning at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=74...

Re: Jacob and Welton Pratt

hellokittybaby1206 — 2012-09-24 18:13:39Z

I have been looking for them as well. To add to that list of names is: Sarah Ann Pratt (sister possibly) born 1805 in Virginia, she marries Davis Howard 1837. Welton, Sarah and Davis are all in the will of Jacob. Welton being executor and Sarah and Davis as co-executors. I have been doing this for a short time and have found a couple of family members in the same search as us. But they have had this road block for at lest 10 years. I live in VA and if I had more accurate places to search I would go to the genealogy society in the area to find some kind of info.

Re: Strawderman-Phillips

thomasker2 — 2012-09-17 21:38:02Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

marriage record -
groom's name: James K. Phillips
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace: Barbour Co Va
groom's age:
bride's name: Malinda B. Strawderman
bride's birth date: 1846
bride's birthplace: Barbour Co Va
bride's age: 18
marriage date: 04 Jun 1864
marriage place: Barbour Co
groom's father's name: George
groom's mother's name: Nancy
bride's father's name: Stephen
bride's mother's name: Elizabeth
groom's race:
groom's marital status: Single
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status: Single

1870 -
Name: Melinda Phillips
Age in 1870: 22
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Philippi

James R Phillips 25, VA - farm worker
Melinda Phillips 22, VA
Stephen Phillips 5, WV
Lavena Phillips 3, WV
Charles Phillips 1, WV

1880 -
Name: Malinda Phillips
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Phillippi, Barbour, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James K. Phillips
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House

James K. Phillips 34, VA - farmer
Malinda Phillips 32, VA
Stephen W. Phillips 15, WV
Charles W. Phillips 10, WV
Eugenius C. Phillips 8, WV
Elam F. Phillips 6, WV
Sopena J. Phillips 4, WV
Harriet E. Phillips 2, WV

1900 -
Name: James Phillips
[James H Phillips]
Age: 56
Birth Date: May 1844
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Clover, Tucker, West Virginia
[Tucker]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Malinda B Phillips
Marriage Year: 1863
Years Married: 37
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Occupation:

James Phillips 56, 5/44 WV - farmer
Malinda B Phillips 54, 5/46 WV - 12 children & 10 living
Harriat E Phillips 21, 9/78 WV
Ora E Phillips 14, 2/86 WV - dau
William M Phillips 9, 1/90 WV

1910 -

1920 -

West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx

Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
Name: James K Phillips
Birth Date: 29 May 1845
Age at Death: 64
Death Date: 8 Jan 1910
Burial Place: Barbour County, West Virginia
Burial:
Silent Grove Cemetery
Barbour County
West Virginia

Malinda Ann Strawderman
Birth May 22, 1846 in Barbour County, (West) Virginia.
Death August 13, 1928 in Barbour County, West Virginia.

Re: Groves,Marquis,Hawk,Goodnight, Roby,Keplinger, Shell

oldsfarmer00 — 2012-09-15 16:48:52Z

I am looking for any hard evidence of William H. Simmons husband of Lydia A Groves death. I can't find out anything that says for sure he died in 1916 or where he died. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Strawderman-Phillips

barbarahalpenny — 2012-08-07 00:36:47Z

I am searching for any information about Malinda Bell Strawderman who married James K Phillips. They are my paternal great-grandparents. I can find not much information and would love to see if someone can help. I believe they were from Hardy county wv. I think one of thier childrens name was William.

Re: malinda bell strawderman

barbarahalpenny — 2012-07-09 20:29:14Z

Thank you so much it does help. I would like to find out if she has any living relatives I might contact. I believe she might be my great grandmother. Thanks again for the help.

Re: malinda bell strawderman

J_Seni — 2012-07-09 19:53:32Z

I found Malinda's marriage to James Phillips.
One lists James H. Phillips the other lists James K.Phillips but they both said they married June 4, 1864.Malinda's last name was spelled Strawderman and on death record Straudmen.
That was at www.wv.culture.org the marriage
The strange thing her mother was listed as Elizabeth, but on a death record I found it said Barbara.

Re: malinda bell strawderman

J_Seni — 2012-07-09 19:40:50Z

I did find Malinda Phillips death and it gave her parents names, although their last name was spelled different,

Molinda Bell Phillips ( First name as spelled)
Died: Aug 13,1928 Barbour,W.Va
Married: James K. Phillips
Her Father: Steven Straudmen
Her Mother: Barbara Straudmen

I will try and find more. Hope this helps!

Re: Russell E. Watts

leepers1102 — 2012-06-25 18:32:41Z

Hi there..

I see that you have a Bessie Agnes Reel in your family. By chance would you have any information on her father William M. Reel. I seen on his death certificate that his mother is Elisa Reel. I can't seem to find any other information.

Thanks

Tammy Self Leeper

Re: Russell E. Watts

leepers1102 — 2012-06-25 18:28:18Z

Re: Roy C. Crites

LORICAMUTI — 2012-06-12 16:19:59Z

I have a little bit of information - but, I don't know a whole lot about the Burgess side - My understanding was she was possibly part native American and that a Crites line was as well.

Sorry I am just getting back to this. I can be emailed at lcrites@yahoo.com.

I was off work when I started this research due to back surgery and just never got back to it. Any info is welcom.

Re: Roy C. Crites

LORICAMUTI — 2012-06-12 16:15:50Z

I thought I got back to this long ago, I guess I did not - I would love pictures if not too late. Please email me at lcrites@yahoo.com for my information.

malinda bell strawderman

barbarahalpenny — 2012-06-12 04:04:53Z

Ia m searching for anyone that might have information on Malinda Bell Strawderman who was from WV. She was married to James Phillips. These 2 people were my greatgrandparents and I can find nothing on them I would appreciate any help I may receive.

Re: re inquiry location of strawderman cemetary

mmcl1971 — 2012-04-16 21:04:56Z

was waldo a brother of theodore or was he grandfather of theodore?

Re: Essie P. Goldizen/FL Goldizen

bettiamorgan1 — 2012-04-14 18:00:01Z

Frederick Lewis Goldizen was the 2nd son of Johan Philip Goldizen, who was a Hessian soldier. He married Elizaneth Ann Kanester and moved to West Virginia, where they both are buried. Original spelling was Goldeiss. From the Ansbach regiment in the Rev. war.
Frederick L. left WVA about 1815 for Ohio. Don't know where he went from there until about 1825 when he had a son with Mary Levick Morris McAlurath - her 5th child. Married twice before. He died in Parke County, Indiana. Buried there.

Re: Essie P. Goldizen

sadkisson2000 — 2012-04-12 02:57:42Z

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.2.1/9QG7-11R
Here is a link to a family tree for William Sylvester Farley.
Hope this helps you.
Sharon Adkisson

Re: Essie P. Goldizen

sadkisson2000 — 2012-04-12 02:42:15Z

Betti, I am a descendant of Omer Goldizen's sister Ama Mary Goldizen. She married Robert Taylor in Parke County, Indiana, and moved to Iowa and then Nebraska, where she died in 1889. Do you have any information on Frederick Lewis Goldizen and his parents?
Thanks.
Sharon Adkisson

Re: John Kimble who married Sarah Moreland

debbie_vaughn1 — 2012-04-02 16:45:45Z

Hi John. My Dad id Donald Kimble his parents are Jewel and George Kimble. Not sure the relation between us but its pretty close I believe.

Jacob and Welton Pratt

dandlyin — 2012-02-28 13:57:34Z

Looking for Grant County ties to
Jacob Pratt b. 1810 d. 1854 and/or
Welton Pratt (likely Isaac Welton Pratt) b. 1827 d. 1865
They appear in Perry, Licking, Franklin, Union, Paulding and Delaware counties in Ohio with birthplace=Virginia. They may be father/son or brothers. We believe they may be related to Manlove and Isaac VanMeter Pratt. Jacob's wife was Elizabeth Ann (surname unknown) b. 1814 Virginia.
Welton also appears as Walton V., Walton D. and Wilson W. in some census and Civil War Draft papers. Thanks, in advance, for any information.

Re: Buela May Getz or John Carr Martin ancestors?

jrlom56661 — 2012-02-21 19:01:05Z

Thank you so much! I know nothing of my family except their names and only met them briefly in 1989. Maybe I can find living relatives that can tell me more.

Re: Buela May Getz or John Carr Martin ancestors?

dhazel1 — 2012-02-21 16:17:44Z

Courtesy lookup - not my family.

John Carr MARTIN, born 12 May 1919, Petersburg, Grant Co, WV, died 22 Oct 1989, Petersburg, Grant Co., WV, was the son of John Fisher MARTIN (1877-1933) and Alice "Allie" HILL (1876-1919). John Carr married 29 August 1911, Petersburg, Buela May GETZ, born about 1937, the daughter of Edward J. GETZ and Inez Marie HUDSON. They married at the Evangelical United Brethren church.

John Carr's parents:

John Fisher MARTIN, son of John & Hannah MARTIN, married 23 Sept 1901 Petersburg, Grant Co., WV, Alice HILL, daughter of Jacob C. HILL & Margaret HESTON (or EASTON, depending on the record). The bridal pair were both born in Grant County, WV.

Hope this helps!

Buela May Getz or John Carr Martin ancestors?

jrlom56661 — 2012-02-17 14:03:29Z

I am their youngest biological son (Donnie Martin-born 9-3-66). I live in northome, MN and now go by the name John Lom. jrlom56661@yahoo.com If anyone can tell me more about my ancestry, PLEASE contact me.

Any descendant of John Mallow b 1824 (son of Leonard) on this site?

mallowslk19 — 2011-11-02 18:43:26Z

I'm trying to locate a descendant of John Mallow 1824-1864 (hubby of Eliza Susan Rexrode, son of Leonard Mallow and Elizabeth Hedrick Mallow )who would like to follow-up with documentation I've obtained to have his headstone at Camp Parole, Maryland corrected (the burial site now part of Annapolis National Cemetery). The headstone currently reads CSA (Confederate States of America) but John served in Capt. Alt's Company of Home Guards (Union militia). He was taken prisoner by southern troops in January 1864 in or near Franklin, transported to Richmond (likely incarcerated in "Castle Thunder" - a tobacco processing plant turned prison during the war - with other Pendleton Co. militia taken at or near the same time), then exchanged in March 1864 and taken to Camp Parole where he died on 1 June 1864.

John was a cousin of my ancestor George Mallow (1815-1864) who is also buried at Camp Parole (and I'm currently in the process of having George's headstone located or corrected if under the wrong surname). I came across John's headstone when looking for George's.

I'm more than willing to submit the documentation to have John's headstone corrected but I thought perhaps his descendants might like to participate. I will email the appropriate paperwork to whomever has interest. I will hold the documentation for 30 days to allow his family to contact me.

Re: Essie P. Goldizen

JANISFARLEY38 — 2011-08-27 22:45:19Z

Sheldon Rarey and Eliza Ann Blair are my husband's gg-grandparent. I am trying to locate information on William Sylvester Farley who was their daughter Angeline's husband. All I know about him is he was born in Aug 1848 and married Angeline November 6, 1870. Angeline died in 1873. If you have any information I would be grateful to receive it. Thank you
Jan Farley
farleyduo@aol.com

Re: Raymond RUMER

teresarobison_1 — 2011-07-29 20:55:33Z

I'm looking for Samuel Rumer who was born in Ireland. His son was Job Marion Rumer who was born in WV. I don't know if Samuel had any more children or what his wife's name was.

Any info. would be appreciated.

John Oliver Reel

jadev48 — 2011-07-12 23:43:37Z

Looking for the first wife of John Oliver Reel. Mary E. in the 1920 census.

John's son, Leander Reel, died in the Netherlands during WWII and it seems that his mother was the first wife of John. [John's second wife was Lottie Alt.]

Was Leander married? Does anyone have a newspaper article about his death? I am doing a page about him for the WVGenWeb Military site.

Re: Ours / Mongold

halaz40 — 2011-06-26 16:16:35Z

Chris,
Thanks for the response. I am searching for inforamtion on his daughter Verna mae Mongold, b 3 nov 1891. I found in 1910 census that Hezekiah was a widower. I located a desth for his wife 9 Sep 1899.
Thanks again.
Hal

Re: OURS & KISAMORE Family

halaz40 — 2011-05-24 20:30:43Z

Calvin married Florence Kisamore. I have 5 children for them: Ethel, Dr. Lester, Otho, Mernie and Evelyn. Calvin was son of Andrew Marshall Ours and Mary Virginia Shobe. Andrew f was Andrew and gf was Searchman. His m was Elizabeth Skidmore. I can give you Shobes back into Switzerland.

In 1920 George and Florence lived in Petersburg, Grant Co, WV.
Hal Phillips shobe.descendants@cox.net

Re: Ours / Mongold

chrisweedy — 2011-05-21 14:47:22Z

Hezekiah Mongold married Chlora Ours, widow of George Ours. Her parents were Absalom Bergdoll and Mary Judy. Hezekiah and Chlora are both buried at Brake Cemetery, Grant County, West Virginia. Chlora had one son, Clarence Ours, and one daughter Verna Mongold who married a Thorne. Chlora was my greatgreatgrandmother. I can give you birth and death dates, just let me know.

Re: Alkire Cemetery Mt Storm

dhazel1 — 2011-02-08 21:08:19Z

My pleasure!

Re: Alkire Cemetery Mt Storm

57jof57 — 2011-02-08 21:05:50Z

Laura,

Thanks for your kind response. I work in the Mt Storm area and your directions were helpful and accurate .

I drove up to the cemetery today but the weather was too bad to get out and look around.

Little did I know but I happen to work with a person who lives up Longview Lane where the Alkire Cemetery is located.

Thanks much!...John

Re: Alkire Cemetery Mt Storm

dhazel1 — 2011-02-08 19:57:33Z

Alkire Cemetery - Location , 1 mile west of Mt. Storm West Virginia on U.S.

Rt. 50

The cemetery is about 1/4 mile west of the Stony River bridge. It can be seen from Rt 50, looking on the South. It rest on the top of the hill about 1/4 mile off the road.

Note! The lane leading from Rt 50 to the cemetery is posted. There are 3 or 4 houses along the lane. Please stop and ask permission to visit. They are nice people. They do a very nice job of keeping up the cemetery. In addition, they can be very helpful with information about their relatives who are buried there. It's only about 1/4 mile back the lane, you can drive right up to the cemetery gate.
Hope this helps!
Laura

Alkire Cemetery Mt Storm

57jof57 — 2011-02-07 09:56:11Z

I'd appreciate any help in finding the Alkire Cemetery in the Mt Storm area.

I am familiar with the area but have not been able to locate the cemetery.

Thanks, John Fazenbaker fazenb@verizon.net

Re: Deep Springs

DonBurns849 — 2011-01-25 20:24:54Z

Thanks for you kindness. I do see the area you mention on a map.

Doon

Re: Deep Springs

sronaldk — 2011-01-25 03:19:11Z

Yes there is an area in Grant County known as Deep Springs. I do dot have the map coordinates handy, but Deep springs is located south of Dorcas WV near an area known as Rough Run. Should be easily found on a map Not far from Petersburg, WV

Deep Springs

DonBurns849 — 2011-01-17 19:17:41Z

Hi, Is/was there an area in the County known as Deep Springs? Thanks!

Re: Obituary

idamarie123 — 2011-01-16 17:15:34Z

There is no obiturary for Edmond. Wife stated in her application for war benefits that there was no obit. It was just written in the bible. I take it that they were without funds as in those days they did not have a funeral home do the burial. And it was a given that the funeral home did the deed of writing the obit to post in the local paper. Another added cost.

Re: Robert C. Wratchford & Lory Wratchford

Joyce1812va1 — 2010-12-29 13:33:05Z

try whitepages.com

Re: Hanlin - Gormania/Mt.Storm

stevepenny2us — 2010-12-22 14:04:48Z

i see you have delawder listed my dad was a elawder from keyser and my g. dad was herb delawder from elk garden

Robert C. Wratchford & Lory Wratchford

SandraKWratchford — 2010-12-13 16:57:43Z

I am looking for inf. on my 2 uncles Robert C. Wratchford who died 13 Mar 1955 at Cumberland, Md and Lory Wratchford who died 28 Mar 1963 in E. Rainelle, Greenbrier, WV.

In Roberts Obit: it says he had 2 daughters (1) Mrs. William Harmon, Mesa Arizona and (2) Mrs. Clarence D. Davies Jr. Kankakee, IL. Any information greatly appreciated. I am helping a dear friend and family member who have age on them, and want to get this done. I am searching for Lorena Wratchford Bennet. Thanks Sandy

Re: Hugh Branson Wratchford

thomasker2 — 2010-12-13 16:11:25Z

I'm not related to this person.

NEED his DOB + birthplace.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

NEED 1st names + DOB's + birthplaces of his parents

Hugh Branson Wratchford

SandraKWratchford — 2010-11-11 22:44:52Z

He may have been married several times, and also has 1/2 brothers. Help

Re: William Jordan

PatriciaSaletore — 2010-10-13 04:45:30Z

Oh my...I will email you with that...I have several lines from that family

Re: OURS & KISAMORE Family

immisty038 — 2010-10-13 04:29:40Z

ORAHOOD, spelled in varieties of:
ORAHUD/ORHUD/ARROWHOOD/ARROWHEAD/OAR/OUR/ORR/ORCHARD.
ORAHOOD is German for Orchard.
My John Carr married Abigail ORAHOOD in either
HAMPSHIRE/HARDY OR RANDOLPH CO. VA depending on date of marriage, possibly in 1770's.
They lived in ReedsCreek/DryFork TUCKER CO VA.

Re: History of Petersburg, WV

immisty038 — 2010-10-13 04:21:16Z

The area was often referred to as the South Bend of the
South Branch of the Potomoc. It was probably still HARDY CO VA in 1825.