Jefferson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Coates family in Harper's Ferry

pdeoring — 27 Sep 2008 7:16:49 GMT

Hello,
Can anyone help me with a lookup for survey plats and/or cemetery inscriptions from Jefferson County? I am looking for the surname Coates (Coats). James and Elizabeth Coates and several sons and their families lived in Harper's Ferry / Bolivar from about 1820 though the 1870s or 1880s. I am new to this message board and would appreciate any suggestions on research in this area. Thank you for your ideas.
Sincerely,
Pat Coates Deoring

Kitty Fry Farm

tpubwmpk — 16 Apr 2007 12:04:26 GMT

I am looking for information about this farm, it's entire history from around 1734 to present, and the family who owns it. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Maddox

Glenn Kinser — 30 May 2005 3:12:11 GMT

Barbara, I do not know the exact connection, but I live in the Maddox house in Shepherdstown, WV and will try to see what I can find. The house was built in 1928 and was lived in by Henry Maddox and his wife, the daughter of the builder until she died in the early 1990s. There are a couple of daughters living in the area and there is a genealogical effort going on in town that I can tap into. I will see what I can find. Glenn

Seaman or Deever Family in Jefferson County

LisaSeaman81 — 13 Aug 2008 4:00:24 GMT

I'm trying to find any information on a Joseph J Seaman, Hiram B Seaman, which I believe is a relative, or Nancy Deever (Joseph J's wife)from the Jefferson County area in the early 1800's. Nancy may have been from Shepherdstown. Particularly looking for birth record or name of the Seaman's parents.

Tombstone Inscriptions of Jefferson Co, WV

dbrents — 31 Jul 2001 5:39:56 GMT

Thank you for the offer to do lookups, here are the names I am looking for:
Benjamin & Ada Huff
Thomas (Sandy) & Matilda Mills
Stephen & Lucy Mills
Robert & Mary Mills
Samuel & Annie Mills
James & Mary/ Bessie Mills
Marion & Margaret Pomeroy
Charles A. Smith
Skott & Mary Costlo/Costello/ Costella
I am interested in any listings for these surnames. These families moved around alot and were from Warren Co, Va and were in the Jefferson & Berkeley Co, WV area in the 1900 & 1910 census

John Price 1779- Oct. 1841

CarolynScott71 — 27 Jul 2008 4:31:47 GMT

Does anybody know anything about a John F. Price m Eliza Baker Cowdrey. In the 1830 and 1840 census there is a John F. Price in Harper's Ferry. Eliza Baker was from Winchester, VA. so maybe this is the same family. If anybody has any information on John F. or suggestions on where to look. I'd love to have it. I had the family bible which gave me his children's names (I gave it to UVA in Charlottsville) but I know nothing, nada, about John F. Price who would have been my great great great grandfather. and those 2 dates is all I have. thanks Carolyn at Mooloolaba@aol.com

Thomas Dillow

Larry Dillow — 3 Aug 2001 5:37:06 GMT

I am looking for any information on Thomas (nmi) known, who married a Elizabeth( last name unknown) on May 30, 1810 in Jefferson, W. VA.

Lyon Family

Loren_Lyon — 7 Oct 2004 3:13:53 GMT

Jefferson county, Charleston WVA Gilbert Anderson Lyon born 1886 brother of Luther b. abt 1887-90 father was James Charles Lyon b. abt 1860 d. abt 1890 JC Lyon was reportedly grandson of wealthy VA plantation owner. JC Lyon married Sarah Elizabeth Settliffe 9/05/1885 in Pittsylvania cty VA at Settliffe home. Sarah E marr Dave Sumner abt 1890 had one son David T Sumner. Dave Sumner died abt 1896. Sarah E married Wilburn Harmon in Swt Springs MO in 1897. They remained together until her death in 1938. Looking for info on Lyon's.

PHINEAS KILHAM

ronshoms — 28 Jan 2002 3:24:35 GMT

Searching for ancestors,wife,children,any detail, etc. of PHINEAS KILHAM. An ASA KILLAM was "heir at law" of land of a PHINEAS KILHAM owned in Monogalia Co.,WV in 1805... at that time it was VA.

Believe Phineas may have come from New England and may belong to the Austin Kilham line.... Zadock of this line had a son PHINEAS but he died ca 1825 ???

Any help will be welcomed!!!!

Ron Kellems

BRANTNER, Samuel,

Lawrence G. Brown — 21 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

BRANTNER, Samuel, b. abt 1800, poss. Washington Co., MD. Married Elizabeth Pollock ENGLE, 4 July 1824, Jefferson Co., VA. Who were Samuel's parents, siblings? Some say Michael Brantner; some say George Brantner. Samuel and Elizabeth had two sons, Thomas David, b. 8 July 1825--d. 30 Aug 1832, and George Warren, b. 4 Apr 1827,--d. 2 Apr 1884; George Warren married Blanche Ann Hendricks. George and Blanche had son Thomas Link, b. 10 Nov 1851, d. 23 Dec 1903; married Alice Shirley, b. 14 Apr 1856, d. 2 Sept 1829. Who were ancestors and siblings of Alice Shirley? Will exchange info.

Isaac Newton Carter & Anna Margaret Kearsley

mirtygirl — 20 Feb 2004 2:39:15 GMT

I just found that my 3rd ggf, Isaac Newton Carter, died in Allegheny Co., MD and the obit says he was being sent to Charles Town, WV for burial. (This was in1882) I never had a burial place for his wife, Anna Margaret Kearsley Carter but knew her ties were in Charles Town also.

Would someone be so kind as to check for obit or graves there?

Thanks,
Mary Winn (Carter) Anderson
Also have other ancestors in your area--Douglass, Rutherford, Mark

A participant in Carter DNA program=see our website at
www.carter-cousins.org

Thomas Lane Carter

carter davis — 24 Aug 2002 1:04:58 GMT

Looking for any info. on Thomas Lane Carter. Born 2-2-1830, Charlestown. Died 4-10-1909, Charlestown. Hopeing someone has seen an obit. or tombstone.

Location of Dust Crossing

Bill Willis — 27 Nov 2006 9:16:18 GMT

The NSDAR 1981 work "Tombtone Inscriptions of Jefferson County"
includes an entry for the Melvin Cemetery. It is described as being located at "Dust Crossing".

Does anyone know where "Dust Crossing" is located? It does not come up with a search of GNIS, and a web search yields only information related to persons buried in the Melvin Cemetery, but does not give the location.

I believe it is likely to be located near the unincorporated of Reedson, and perhaps just south of Uvilla, but that's guess work.

Thanks

Bill

Buser's of Virginia and West Virginia

ronandbj — 3 Sep 2002 3:51:22 GMT

Am searching for any information for Buser family who lived in this area, before, during and after the Civil War. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Jefferson Cnty death records 1853-1910

Gigi0218 — 14 Jun 2008 11:27:34 GMT

I have purchase the death index book and would be happy to do look ups, this will only give the voplume numbert and page numbers but may help in requesting a copy of their records.

Shepherdstown, WV Cemeteries

fishinfoolc — 9 Apr 2007 5:54:48 GMT

My brother and I are doing research on Baker Tapscott, who died in or around Shepherdstown, WV in May of 1838. I recently was in Shepherdstown and in doing some research on line have found that all the existing cemeteries in or around Shepherdstown post-date Baker's burial. John Blackford, owner of Ferry Hill across the Potomac from Sherpherdstown put in his diary "Baker Tapscott was buried today", the entry being May 18, 1838. Assuming he was buried in or around Shepherdstown, does anyone know of any cemeteries in that area, or just across the Potomac in Maryland, that pre-date 1838?

Ritenour Anderson

pharborgirl1 — 11 Jun 2008 2:12:35 GMT

Hi,
I am seeking information on W. H. Ritenour and his wife Georgianna Anderson Ritenour. He was born abt. 1879 in Berkeley Co. Wv. She was born abt 1880 in Charles Town Jefferson Co. Wv. They were married in Charles Town on May 18 1901. Her last known residence was Franklin Co. Chambersburg Pa. Any help would be appreciated.

Josephine

Information re:Albert Lionel Stokes dob 2-12-13, dod 199? Francis Elizabeth Lewis dob 2-11-1 dod 12-11-65

sabalen — 7 Jun 2008 5:15:21 GMT

Looking for information for above parents from Washington DC

Medlar Family Info

halfwitt — 7 May 2002 1:33:34 GMT

I have information on William Henry Medlar/Medler family of Jefferson Co., WV. Very eager and willing to share with others. Drop me an email.

Christian Roth/Rhodes, Shepherdstown

rrrhoads1 — 4 Jun 2008 7:05:58 GMT

Am hunting for any evidence for this man who moved there in 1809 and died 1813. He probably did not own land as he probably sold all when he left Frederick City, VA. A daughter Maria Margaretha m. Christian Gummert in 1779, and he was in Jefferson Co. in 1810, so Christian was probably living with them as a widow at the time.

Obit help

RobertStevens98 — 28 May 2008 4:01:49 GMT

My grandfathers' brothers' wife (Marion Stevens) died on 2 April 2000. Her last known address was in Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., West Virginia. Her maiden name was Marion Byrom. Any obits from newspapers would be appreciated, knowing that a cost is involved.

Obit help

RobertStevens98 — 28 May 2008 4:01:22 GMT

Death records

Gigi0218 — 30 Apr 2008 7:43:16 GMT

I have purchased a book indexing the death records for Jeff Cnty 1853-1910, not quite what I had thought it list names and page and line numbers, so now how do I see those records??

Short Road

psfobbe — 6 Apr 2008 5:59:56 GMT

I am interested in learning what the property where my subdivision is built was prior to being developed. I know there was a horse farm but that's all I know. It's on Short Road not next to an old church with a cemetery.

Obit help

rla1978x — 29 Aug 2007 4:18:10 GMT

Can anyone tell me where to go to look up obituaries of people who have passed away that is in Jefferson County or Berkley County? I am doing research on my husbands family. Does the library in Martinsburg have these on slide film?

Requesting Photo for Monument to Adam Livingston

rengstro60 — 13 Mar 2007 12:45:02 GMT

I am hoping someone can provide me with a photo of the Monument located at Priest Field Pastoral Center, Middleway, WV. The monument reads "In memory of Adam Livingston who donated this land to the church in 1802."
Thank you for your kind attention.

Levick

modonnell05 — 19 Mar 2008 3:04:06 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Levicks in Jefferson County. Rachael Levick was the daughter of caleb levick (I think) and married in 1817 to a Alexander Byers/Syerz. Rachael's father may have been Caleb Levick. I think Rachael may have actually married Alexander Dewar and the writing was not readable. My reason for this is there are no other marriages between an Alexander and Rachael in either Virginia or the surrounding states for that period and there are no Alexnader Byers or Syerz in any future census. Does anyone have any family history on the Levicks which might help? Thanks very much. Marilee Cunningham

Look-up in 1900 census

seatide — 18 Jan 2007 4:13:18 GMT

I would like to know if anyone could please do a look-up for the family of Thomas and Martha Brown in Jefferson County in the 1900 census. He was born circa 1848 and she was possibly born in 1847.

I find them in the 1880 census in Jefferson County in Charlestown with their children.

Many thanks for any help you can give.

John W. Hyatt

jobes56 — 10 Mar 2008 4:25:23 GMT

I'm looking for information on John W. Hyatt. He was married three times, his first wife was ______ Clark, his second wife was ________ Bennett and his third wife was Mary Hyatt, the wife of his deceased uncle. John W. Hyattdied on March 13, 1908 at Brucetown, Virginia. His obituary listed the following names as his children: D.W. Hyatt of Charlestown, West Virginia, Mrs. Lloyd Laughlin of Summit Point, West Virginia, Mrs. Mary Anderson of Middleway, West Virginia and Mrs. Joseph (Catherine)Snapp of Brucetown, Virginia.
Mrs. Joseph (Catherine)Snapp of Brucetown, Virginia was born on June 03, 1860 in or near Leetown, Jefferson County,
(West) Virginia.

His third wife, Mrs. Mary Hyatt, was born c1826 and died on October 29, 1897 at Brucetown, Virginia at the age of 73. Her obituary listed the following names as her children, Mrs. Emma Lemley of Roanoke, Virginia. Mrs. Laura Spike of Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Clara Steele of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Addie Swanson of Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Any information on this family would be most appreciated.

Jefferson County

ellenkight — 23 Jun 2002 3:10:22 GMT

I am searching for family members from Jefferson County, WV...Grandfathers name was Elmer M Kight, he married Anna Theresa Lee.....Elmer Kight's parent were Adam Hillary Kight and Buelah Glenn Decker....Anna Lee' parent were Charles Lee and Mary Gleason.

Need obit for James Kennedy killed in Charlestown 0n 11-11-1891

Mike Kennedy — 2 Oct 2002 7:00:44 GMT

James was killed by train on the above date.

Regards,Mike

NEED th eOBIT for JAMES KENNEDY killed on B&O RR Accident 11-11-1891...

mick1980 — 9 Mar 2008 12:17:29 GMT

at the George St. Crossing in Charles Town....his brother John was operating the train.James was decapitated.

Regards,Mike

Young, Avis, Earnshaw Families

scjoh19481 — 17 Feb 2008 3:06:21 GMT

I continue to do research on the Samuel Creamer Young, Jr. family from Charles Town. He was married first to Nellie Avis Earnshaw and then about 1920 he left Charles Town and moved to Baltimore and married Lillian ( not sure of maiden name).Nellie's mother was Clara Avis who married William G. Earnshaw.

Flood Family in Jefferson Co.

LeeAnnEarnest — 18 Feb 2008 3:45:26 GMT

Looking for info on the William P. Flood family in Jefferson Co., in 1810. Possible connection to my John Flood in Hampshire county?

LeeAnna Earnest

James Kennedy killed by train on 11-11-1891 in Charles Town......

mick1980 — 10 Feb 2008 8:07:44 GMT

run over by train while working on it...........looking for place of burial............brother John Kennedy was working on the train as well......regards,Mike

Looking for the burial of Bridget Kennedy died 2-14-1884 in CharlesTown

mick1980 — 10 Feb 2008 8:05:37 GMT

her age was abt. 46.she was born in Ireland nee McCormick.Her husband was a Robert/Rhody Kennedy alive at time of death.

Regards,Mike

Old Charlestown Academy

jillmiclean — 10 Feb 2008 12:30:50 GMT

I am looking for information on the Old Charlestown Academy. I am related to one of it's founders, George North. George's grandson, Robert Worthington North, attended the Academy at the time of John Brown's raid and is said to have been a guard during his trial. Would like to know if there are attendee lists from the Academy.

Thank you,

Jill

Other info:
From the book: Genealogy and History of the related Keyes, North and Cruzen Families by Millard Fillmore Stipes
Jamesport, Missouri
Published by the Author
1914
The Charlestown Academy
The original trustees of the Old Academy at Charlestown, Virginia, in 1795, were, - Philip Pendleton, Thomas Greegs, Thomas Rushford, Gabriel Nairse, Christopher Collins, George Hite, George S. Washington, Ferdinand Fairfare, George North, Edward Tiffin (who became the first governor of Ohio), Alexander White, William Hill. (Virginia Historical Society). When the Academy was founded, George North gave the largest sum of money, by any subscriber, for its erection.

Sarah H. Cree, PhD. (1907 - 2004) Obit

gdhobgen2 — 1 Feb 2008 8:06:34 GMT

Transcription of Obituary
From undated and unidentified newspaper

A pioneer for the Shepherd College physical education department died Oct. 28 at her Church Street Home.

Dr. Sara Cree was 97.

She led Shepherd's physical education program from 1940 until she retired in 1972 and began the woman's athletic program at the college.

Cree graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor of arts degree in 1930, and later earned her master of science degree there. She completed her doctor of education degree at Pennsylvania State University in 1954.

The Shepherd University (then Shepherd College) physical education building was renamed in her honor in 1975.

Cree was born Jan,. 11, 1907, at Oak Grove Park in Carmichael, Pa. Her family raised cattle in that section of Greene County for many years, and Cree still owned the farm through the early 1990s.

Her dying wish was to return to the farm, according to Cree's caretaker Rosa Lee Shanton, who spoke about the longtime educator during a brief interview recently. Shanton helped Cree make the long, final journey home.

"The weekend before she died she kept saying she wanted to go back, "Shanton said. "It was such a joy to see the light in her eyes. Once she saw that farm, she was ready to go to her heavenly home."

Cree was a leader for the local chapter of the American Association of University Women and the Alpha Sigma Tau and Delta Kappa Sororities.

She is survived by her nephew Fred Schroyer of Waynesburg, Pa., and two cousins.

She was preceded in death by her two sisters Mary Ruth and Pauline.

A memorial service for Cree was held Nov. 9 at Trinity Episcopal Church. She donated her body to West Virginia University. Her remains will ultimately be returned to her home of Greene County.

CAMERON and MYERS families

kr57wepc — 28 Jan 2008 4:40:22 GMT

Searching for information on the family of William CAMERON and his wife, Jane LINTON CAMERON. They moved to Jefferson Co. ca. 1810. They had three children - Elizabeth, Samuel and William. Samuel married Margaret CURRAN 1819. William married Elizabeth Ann MYERS 1835. Glad to exchange information.

Charles Sims Family

Phillip Sims — 9 Mar 2004 12:38:04 GMT

I am looking for information about Charles Sims, his wife Josie, son Charles Louis and daughter Elizebeth. They lived on a farm near Kabletown, West Virginia or Charlestown, West Virginia. The 1930 U.S. Federal Census show that they were Negro for the race, but I believe that is wrong. My family's race is white, from the same area and all the names are the same. If any one knows of the Sims Family in Jefferson County please contact me. Thank you.

Ambrose

cbhammons1 — 28 Jan 2008 2:18:51 GMT

Looking for the obituary for William T. Ambrose, who died in 1913 at the home of a daughter in W. Va. Her name is not known and am not sure of the county.
Barb

SIMS, ROPER

Shelley — 18 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Lucy Sims who married Joseph Goens, her mothers name was Eliza.

Crow / Barger

John Lukens — 21 Jun 2004 1:54:45 GMT

Looking for information on Matilda (Barger) Crow, who passed away in Shepherdstown in 1895 at the age of 82. Matilda and her husband John had resided in Shepherdstown since 1861, before that they lived in Washington County and Montgomery County in Maryland. Surviving at her passing were her husband and four children: Jacob B. (married to Eleen Yontz), Fannie (married to Joseph C. Show), John William, and Alexander. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Levick

modonnell05 — 22 Jan 2008 12:42:28 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Rachael Levick who was married to an Alexander Byers/Syerz in Jefferson County in 1813-1817. I think she was from Shepherdstown. I am interested because my ancestor is Alexander Dewar, who was married to a Rachael about the same time. I have not been able to find any info on Alexander Byers/Syerz in census, etc., so wonder if Alexander's name is transcribed incorrectly and it should be Dewar. They are the only Alexander and rachael in Virginia, WV, and MD during that time period. They lived in Loudon County for the 1820/1830 census and then moved to Muskingum County, OH. Thanks for any info!

ROBERTS, HEDGES

RuthSchneider75 — 20 Aug 2002 4:50:02 GMT

Searching for the parents of ROBERTS, William and HEDGES, Rebecca.
William was born in Garrettstown, Jefferson. WV in 1748. Rebecca was born
in Berkley County WV in 1750. Their children were: Jane, John, Daniel,
Agnes, William, Samuel, Jonas, James Hedges, Joseph and Abraham all born in
Garrettstown, WV.

George W. Shaner

Nancy_Shaner — 29 Nov 2007 2:49:51 GMT

George W. Shaner was born in Jefferson County, Va., June 10, 1820 and was the second of a family of four children born to John and Cassandra (Kidwell) Shaner; his ancestry on his father's side was from Germany; on his mother's side from England; his grandfather was a soldier of the Revolution, and his father of the war of 1812. The parents of George W. Shaner lived in Virginia until their death, and with them our subject remained until he reached manhood; he learned the trade of carpentry, at which he worked for fifteen years, and, never having an opportunity to attend school, is wholly self-educated. On coming West, he went to La Porte County, Ind., in 1849.
does anyone have info on this family?

Goens/Marsh/Roper/Johnson

keli1 — 7 Jul 2001 1:07:32 GMT

Searching for information on Lawson Goens family. He was born in 1807, somewhere in Virginia. He married Sarah Hart around 1830. They lived in Jefferson County, West Va, in the Kabletown area. (formally Virginia) They had 11 children: Martha Elizabeth b. 1831, died 1834, John Francis b. 1832, William b. 1834 married Martha Johnson, whose mother was Kitty, Stephen b. 1836 died 1890, Frances Virginia "Fanny" b. 1837, married James Douglas Roper, Mary Catherine b. 1840, married George Marsh (a slave), Charles Henry b. 1844, married Lousia Victoria Roper, Joseph b. 1846, married Lucy Sims, Nancy Elizabeth b. 1848, married Emmanual Johnson, Sarah Ann "Sally" b. 1849 married William Henry Roper, and Richard Peyton b. 1852. The last census that this family was listed in was 1880. Any help would be appreciated.

Obit look up

pharborgirl1 — 7 Oct 2007 1:01:17 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for an obit on a Margaret Anderson. Her parents were George and Frances/Sarah Carpenter Carper. All i know is that she was still living in 1920 when her sister Mary A. Anderson (my gr. grandmother) died. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Josephine

Heafer surname search

hheafer1 — 28 Jan 2004 5:20:08 GMT

"Researching Heafer surname in Jefferson County. Would like to share info."

I have found a John Heafer from an 1820 census from Charles Town, WV.
I have information that a John Heafer came over from England but don't know when. He was born in England in 1769.

He had two sons, one, Napoleon, was born in CharlesTown, WV in 1825 (I've also seen the date 1823). Another son was John Heafer, Jr. But I have no records on him or other birth records on Napoleon.

I would also like to find marriage records for John Heafer and John Heafer Jr.

Thanks for anyone's help.

Robert Harper- Harpers Ferry; Henry Harper

Paige — 25 Sep 2002 4:31:04 GMT

Looking for line to Robert Harper (1718-1782) who started harpers Ferry down thru Henry Harper (Born about 1850's?) Henry started the Harper Land Company- which I also can't find, and was the father of Bertha Mae Harper (born 1880's or so) who married Charles H. Rogers (born1879) and eventually gets to me... am just starting all this, and can't find Robert's wife/ desendancy, etc. to bridge the gap to Henry... anybody know anything? Thanks!

Reynolds

Pat Dailey — 31 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the parents and families of John Reynolds and Elizabeth Kelly. They are listed on the marriage license of their daughter Delia Reynolds to Robert Wooddy September 17, 1872 in Charles Town, Jefferson, WV. Besides Delia, they also had sons, Price, John and Joseph.

Berkeley M.M., formerly Bullskin M.M., looking for records from

donmatson63 — 9 Nov 2007 5:58:54 GMT

I'm looking for a transcription of the Berkeley M.M. formerly Bullskin M.M. which was 3 1/2 miles s.w. of Charlestown.
I'm looking for any info. on the Figg surname.
Thank you

James McMakin

cindyhb — 2 Nov 2007 1:00:24 GMT

need will of Jame McMakin 1808 Jeff Co VA

Gonter Family

BrendaLine — 19 Oct 2007 7:34:01 GMT

Looking for the family of Adam Gonter and Catherine Fanning some of their children were John William, Adam R,Susan Catherine,and Joseph Morgan,they had 10 children in all 3 females and 7 males. Most of the children were born in Shephardstown Jefferson Co, VA or WV between 1820 and 1835. Cannot find a census on them. Any help will be great.
Brenda

Rinehardt and Lee

Mabel Conner — 15 Nov 2006 1:44:26 GMT

Researching H. B. Rinehardt who married Georgianna Lee. The H. might stand for Henry but not sure. I have heard he was killed in WWI. I think their son possibly Henry was killed in WWII.

James R. Graham, born 1840 in Harpers Ferry, WV, Civil War Veteran??

Bob_MacAvoy — 22 Sep 2007 3:10:31 GMT

James R. Graham was born in 1840 in Harpers Ferry, WV. He died March 3rd, 1918 and is buried in Trenton, New Jersey.

I am interested in knowing whether he was a Civil War veteran for the Confederacy or the Union.

Any info appreciated.

Bob

Jefferson County Ancestors

Monica Wagner — 7 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Anyone have any of the names listed in their family trees? Have data to share and discuss. Shewbridge came to US in 1726, Steadman's slightly later and Roeders about 1830.

schuller/shuler/shuller

mandsdietz — 22 Aug 2007 7:46:54 GMT

anyone familiar with these names in this county?

seek info on conrad shuler and wife maria catharine who would have been in jefferson prior to 1784. conrad was grantor of ? (extremely difficult to read)in 1784 in berkeley co., va.

conrad and catharine then in frederick county, va. 1785 per church records.

they had son conrad born about 1775 who married hannah rife in 1800 in berkeley county. their son conrad born about 1804. he married mary green 1828 in frederick county, va. had six children.

anyone seen conrad in any jefferson county records? land he was granted may have been granted when it was jeff. county.

thanks for any help. s

MILLER, THORNBURG, SHEPHERD IN SHEPHERDSTOWN

pattilynn — 21 Aug 2007 4:39:19 GMT

I am looking for information about George Miller and his wife Prudence Thornburg. Prudence was b 1789 and was the daughter of Thomas and Prudence Bentley Collins Thornburg.

I believe that George and Prudence Miller may be my gggg grandparents. I have a copy of a letter Prudence sent to her son, Joseph C. Miller in April 1829 from Shepherdstown that his father had died. It does not say when Joseph's father died, but was probably within a few weeks of the letter that Prudence wrote.

There is a George Miller mentioned in the elections of trustees of Shepherdstown in several years beginning in 1809 according to the book "History of Shepherdstown 1730-1911" and I am guessing that this is the same George Miller who was married to Prudence Thornburg.

Prudence Miller's son, Joseph C. married Susan Jane Lemley, daughter of John and Susannah (Tay) Lemley she was born in New town or Stephens town VA. Joseph and Susan and her parents moved first to Marion County, MO and then settled in Shelbyville, Shelby, MO. After the death of her husband Prudence moved to Marion County, MO and is listed with her daughter and son-in-law James K. White in the 1840 census. Prudence died in 1844 and is buried in Marion County.

QUESTIONS:
- who were George Miller's parents
- are there any birth records for Shepherdstown for 1805 and the years prior to and after -- Joseph C. Miller was born in 1805 -
- are there marriage records for Prudence Thornburg and Geoge Miller and their daughter (I think) who married James K. White. I do not know where James K. White was born other than Virginia and what Prudence's daughter's name was.

- Prudence moved to MO sometime before 1840 - she is listed on the 1830 census as head of household in Shepherdstown with 2 males ages 5-10, 1 male 15-20 and 1 male 20=30 and females 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 20=30 and 1 40-50. If this is Prudence Thornburg Miller, she would have been about 41 years old at the time of the 1830 census so would have been the older female.

I would appreciate any information about George and Prudence Thornburg Miller. and also Prudence Miller's daughter who married James K. White in VA.

Keyes, North, Cruzen - Millard Stipes, 1914

Ben_Stipes — 5 Aug 2007 11:02:07 GMT

Does anyone have an original copy of the above book? The full title is "Genealogy and History of the related Keyes, North, and Cruzen Families with a sketch of the Early Norths of England". I'm trying to locate/document family "margin notes" from the original generation and descendants who received the book and may have added Birth/marriage/death or other family data as the book was passed down through the generations.

Original books located to date have green cover and a publication date of 1914. Millard published the book himself in Jamesport, MO

Also - does anyone know the total number of copies Millard published?

If you are unfamiliar with the book...It is available at no cost in the Brigham Young Library digital collection at:

http://www.lib.byu.edu/fhc/

My family line is through John Daniel Stipes - Page 293 in Millard's book. He and family moved from Harpers Ferry, WV to Slater, MO about 1875) Also searching any Connection with Stipes or Stipe of Harpers Ferry, WV or Missouri.

Thanks for any help or information.

Isaiah Bird

byrdcl1 — 11 Jul 2007 9:19:31 GMT

I am looking for parents of Isaiah Bird, born abt 1823-1824, died abt 1870-1874, married 6/28/1856 to Hannah Myers Bird in Washington Co, MD.

Census records indicate following for Isaiah:
> 1850 - Washington Co MD, same record shows Elizabeth Bird, possibly mother. She was born abt 1791 in MD, died before 1880, married abt 1811-1821. Record indicates he was born in Virginia.

> 1860 - Jefferson Co, WV, says Isaiah born in MD.

> 1870 - Washington Co. MD, says Isaiah born in West Virginia.

I cannot find a death record for Isaiah, or marriage and death record for Elizabeth. Given Isaiah moved back and forth between Jefferson Co WV and Washington Co MD, I have a feeling his roots may be in WV.

Shimp Family buried at Brucetown, VIrginia

jobes56 — 3 Jul 2007 1:47:50 GMT

I have located the following members of the Shimp Family. They are all buried in the Brucetown Methodist Church Cemetery located in Frederick County, Virginia. However, a large number of people that are buried the Brucetown cemetery didn't reside in Frederick County. So these folks may have lived in Berkeley or Jefferson Counties in West Virginia or Clarke County in Virginia.

Jacob Shimp (Born: June 21, 1816 – Died: March 13, 1863). His wife is Susan A. (Born: c 1817 - Died: June 9, 1900)she is listed as age 83 yrs. Also it apears that they had a daughter Sarah E. (Born: August 03, 1845 – Died: September 11, 1870).

Also buried at Brucetown, VA. is the wife of a David H. Shimp she is listed as Ann R. (Born January 01, 1838 - Died January 16, 1876). There is a William J. Shimp the son of D.H. & A.R. Shimp William was born on March 20, 1863 and died on July 12, 1877.

Other Shimps buried at Brucetown include George W. Shimp born on November 24, 1825 and died on July 22, 1869. His wife is listed as Juliet A. Shimp and she died on February 25, 1917. There's also a Harriet Shimp, she died on March 13, 1901 and a Mary Shimp no information listed on the grave stone.

Can anyone help me connect these folks with other Shimps from this Virginia and West Virginia region? Any help would be most appreciated.

Dawes-Merchant Families

jobes56 — 2 Jul 2007 2:40:33 GMT

I'm looking for more information on a W. Sewell Merchant. He was probably from the Jefferson County, West Virginia area. He married Julia Frances Dawes. Julia Frances Gere Dawes was born on October 16, 1846 and died on November 27, 1871 in Charlestown, West Virginia. Her father was William Dawes born on November 1, 1790 and died on November 21, 1868 and her mother was Fannie born on February 19, 1797 and died on March 18, 1870. Julia Frances and both of her parents are buried in the Brucetown Methodist Church Cemetery in Frederick County, Virginia. Any help would be most appreciated.

Bruce-Payne Family

jobes56 — 27 Jun 2007 11:10:12 GMT

Looking for information on Isaac Payne and Elizabeth Bruce Payne family. Elizabeth Bruce was the daughter of James and Lydia Jolliffe Bruce. Also looking for information on a Summerfield Payne.

Roxton - Summit Point

tpubwmpk — 18 Jun 2007 6:18:54 GMT

I am looking for any information anyone has about the house/estate/farm called "Roxton" on Leetown road in Summit Point. It sits right beside the Summit Spring Farm. I am looking for the owners name, or any history on the house/farm/etc. The house currently sits in sad disrepair, or so it seems as the overgrowth from the road obscures all but a tiny bit. My wife and I were recently in the area and she really liked what she could she of the house/property from the road. The only thing I have been able to reference to "Roxton" is the Throckmorton family from the late 1700's, but nothing more. Anything that could help point me in the right direction would help.

Thomas Rufus Clendinen, VMI New Market Cadet

TerryBowers68 — 21 Apr 2007 2:09:12 GMT

Searching for the grave of Thomas Rufus Clendinen who died 25 March 1910 at Riverdale, Prince George County , MD. Thomas was a VMI cadet at the battle of New Market, 15 May 1864. He married his second wife, Mrs. Mary H. English, in Charles Town, WV. A newspaper obituary reports that his body was sent by train to Harpers Ferry for burial.

A few VMI alumni are trying to locate the graves of all the New Market Corps. Thomas R Clendinen is one of the last 30 to find.

John Stipe and Margaret Blue Family

jobes56 — 10 Apr 2007 12:32:27 GMT

Would anyone have any information on the Stipe family? I'm particularly interested in John H. Stipe, son of Samuel Stipe and Eliza DeVoe. He married Margaret Blue.

elizabeth vanmetre or van metre / james d bain

browningjen — 11 Feb 2007 7:09:24 GMT

Looking for info on Elizabeth Vanmetre oe Van Metre,who married James D. Bain in 1856:

Groom: Bain, James D.
Bride: Vanmetre, Elizabeth
Date: 10/16/1856
Vol/Page: 001/0126
License No. 00003774
County: Greene, IL.

Any info on her or parents, please email me @ laskin_crab@yahoo.com, Thanks Jennifer

Mary A. Grubb

jobes56 — 30 Mar 2007 3:46:23 GMT

I’m looking for the parents of Mary A. Grubb. Unfortunately I don’t know much about her, only that she married Jesse N. Russell c1860. It would appear that they had the following children: William, Jesse, Hunter, Lesile, Bernard, Grover, Robert, and Eva. According to 1900 U.S. Census, Mary was 42 years old which places her birth c1858. Any help would be appreciated.

Swimley - Russell - Grubb Connection

jobes56 — 28 Mar 2007 12:19:19 GMT

I’m looking for the parents of Eva Russell Swimley, she married Frank Swimley of Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia. Frank and Eva Swimley both died in the early 1960's. I believe Eva's parents may be Jesse Newton Russell and Mary A. Grubb, but I’m not sure.

I think that Jesse Russell may have been from Clarke County, Virginia and his father may have been Bennett Russell. I have a photograph of Jesse's wife and written on this picture is the name Mollie Russell. Would anyone have any information to share with me?

John TAYLOR, harpers ferry, 1830

eabristol — 24 Mar 2007 5:23:15 GMT

i am trying to obtain information on my gggrandfather john taylor. he was born in 1817 in harpers ferry and ran away from home at age 12, lived with grandparents 7 miles from harpers ferry. when his grandfather died he lived with an uncle at harpers ferry. ran away and joined the US navy and later married margaret jane woolsey and resided in NYC. any information would be geatly appreciated.

Hartman

Patti McDonald — 11 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

George Moritz HARTMAN(b@1750), m.Anna Margaretha Craydle WOLF(daughter of Johan Peter and Maria Agnes(SMITH)WOLF.
Children:
Moritz(m.Elizabeth Ellen COOK,Sarah HOOVER HAROLD); Henry(m.Eva FULTZ,Catherine FRESHOVER,Elizabeth WISE); James; John(Mary HUNTER); Daniel(m.B.,Mary Polly TELLER); Margaret(m.Jacob BOLTON); Jonas(m.Barbara HARPER); John Peter; George; Joseph; Christian; Mary Elizabeth(m.Jacob CLAYTON,John George DAHMER); Martin(Ellen?).
Resided: York Co,PA Lancaster Co,PA Washington Co Mecklenberg(Shepherdstown),VA/WV Pendleton Co,WV

John Coyle

Jobes561 — 28 Aug 2005 12:48:35 GMT

John M. Coyle, the son of James T. and Elizabeth (Howard) Coyle, was born in Jefferson County, Virginia, in 1804. John M. Coyle was married twice, first in 1835 to Julia E. Bannon, who died in 1840 at the age of thirty-one years. He next married Albina S. Crow, in August of 1856. Albina S. Crow was the daughter of William and Mary (McCartney) Crow. The marriages didn’t produce any children. John M. Coyle was raised on a farm. In 1836 he became engaged in the woolen business and operated quite an extensive woolen factory at Brucetown until 1849. After selling the Woolen factory to William Jobe, he purchased a farm in Frederick County, Virginia, which he later sold in 1852. John Coyle later moved to Jefferson County, Virginia and settled in Charlestown. Shortly before the Civil War, he was a contractor and builder for the United States government, and was engaged in construction at Harper’s Ferry at the time of John Brown’s Raid. He later became one of the grand jurors that indicted John Brown and his followers.

John M. Coyle’s grandfather came to America with his two brothers from Ireland at a very early date. His grandfather’s brothers settled in Pennsylvania, while his grandfather moved to Virginia, where he remained during his lifetime. He and wife died leaving two sons, one settled in Ohio and it is not known what became of him.

Would anyone have any further information on John M. Coyle?

Also looking for information on a Joseph Coyle that married Maria Jobe of Berkeley County, Va.

van metre or vanmetre elizabeth/ bain D james

browningjen — 11 Feb 2007 7:07:51 GMT

obit lookup, please

shenandoah928 — 17 Feb 2006 2:28:06 GMT

I am trying to find the obit of Mabel Hill b.26 Apr 1920, d. 23 Apr 1997, last residence was Charlestown, Jefferson, W.V.
I believe this is my aunt and having her obit would help my family search.

Thanks!!

Lemuel Parris

stephenstec — 4 Jan 2007 10:15:33 GMT

Lemuel Parris married the widow Sarah Painter in 1839 and was still living in Jefferson County in 1850, age about 40. Is anyone researching the Parris family?

Bridget Kennedy died 2-14-1884 in CharlesTown area.can't find....

mick1980 — 26 Dec 2006 11:09:57 GMT

her anywhere.She was abt. 46 and her husband was a Robert Kennedy.

Regards,Mike

Mary Ophelia Ann Elizabeth Jarrell (1831 - );WV>Va

WileyAlston_Jarrell — 18 Jun 2004 3:38:55 GMT

Slaves of the Dust family

Sherry Gray — 12 Jul 2006 2:38:02 GMT

This is really a long shot, but wondering if anyone has traced his/her lineage to the slaves held by the Dust family of Jefferson county, VA (later WVA)?

Sherry Gray
Saint Paul, MN

Dust Family Slaves, no names just ages and gender

keli1 — 26 Nov 2006 4:19:35 GMT

Slave Owners
Name Home in 1850
(City,County,State) View Census Save
This?
Isaac Dust Harpers Ferry, Jefferson, Virginia

Slave Information
Age Gender Race View Census
35 Male Black
12 Male Black
12 Female Black

Eugene B. HART (died 22 Nov 1947)

Volunteer — 27 Oct 2006 2:08:16 GMT

Eugene B. HART obituary, Columbus [OH] Dispatch, Mon., 24 Nov 1947, p. 6A

Kidwell and Hawn

jhlayman — 11 Nov 2006 6:32:39 GMT

I am researching these families and am seeking any information on:
Charles W. Kidwell b. 1825-1826 d. ?
John W. Kidwell b. Dec 1831 d. 28 Mar 1901
James W. Kidwell b. 1851-1852 d. ?
James Kidwell b. abt. 1790 m. Rachael Hawn d. ?
Rachael Hawn b. 1807-1808 d. 13 Jul 1872

I don't know how my husband's email address got listed here, but you should contact me directly at Lynneage@h-o-l.com. Thanks.

Loretta Layman

Jails and Penitentaries in/or near Jefferson County VA

Keli1952 — 1 Aug 2006 12:25:24 GMT

Looking for information on a the local jail that would be in Jefferson County in 1838, or what penitentary a person would be sent to during 1838-1844. Any help would be appreciated. Shelley

Harpers Ferry Cemeteries

jrentch — 23 Sep 2006 8:14:00 GMT

Am looking for cemeteries in the Harpers Ferry area that may have a George Dunn and Susannah Rench Dunn buried. Would appreciate any response.

Iron Bloomery

mimipat — 22 Jul 2006 3:16:32 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the Vestal Iron Works, known as the The Bloomery, in the 1700's, first iron works West of the Shanadoah.

Looking for info on RR accident 11-11-1891 killed James Kennedy at...

Mike — 11 Oct 2006 4:49:20 GMT

the George St. crossing in Charles Town.

Regards,Mike

Bedinger Home

Jerry — 30 Aug 2006 1:16:56 GMT

Could anyone tell me if "Bedford" the home of Daniel Bedinger, and Sarah Rutherford Bedinger near Shepherdstown, West Virginia was ever rebuilt? If it wasn't rebuilt, where was its location? Any help would be appreciated.

Peyton Barr

Marshall733 — 1 Oct 2006 4:12:16 GMT

I am looking for the parents and info on Peyton Barr b. abt. 1885. d. unk. He is listed living in Berkley Co., Wv in the 1910 census. All I know is that he appears in two Barr Family reunion photos dated 1926 and 1956. Must be related to a Bernard Barr from Jefferson Co., Wv.

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,

Marshall Fox
New Jersey

1787 Personal Property List - SAMUELS

harrypontius — 27 Sep 2006 7:32:47 GMT

I understand that the 1787 Personal Property Tax list is found in Jefferson Co. Minut Book 2 (1786-1790). I am researching the SAMUELS family and have been told that a SAMUELS exists on the 1787 list. Will someone please check this source and provide me with the line item? The first name may be garbled but I would appreciate and attempt or any of the letters in the first name.
Many thanks,
Harry

Augustus Pembroke Thomson of Hawthorne, Summit Point

TerryBowers68 — 22 Sep 2006 11:16:11 GMT

I am looking for the grave of Augustus Pembroke Thomson who died in his home, which I believe was at Hawthorne, Summit Point, WV on 4 Oct 1920.

Dorsey

Sherry Sowards — 27 Aug 2006 10:07:36 GMT

I am looking for information on the Dorsey family who were in Jefferson County in the very early 1800's. I descend from James William Dorsey who was first married to Louisa T
Heskitt and was then married to Eliza Wade. There was a John and a Sarah Dorsey on the 1810 census. I am not sure of James Dorsey's relationship to them. Info on any Dorsey's from jefferson County appreciated.
Sherry Sowards

Peter Dillow and Phebe Wykoff

mdillow31 — 26 Aug 2006 8:17:52 GMT

PETER DILLOW and PHEBE WYKOFF are my 3rd great grandparents. They were married 23 March 1820 by Thomas Keyes in Jefferson County, Virginia. I am looking for the parents of PHEBE WYKOFF.
Other female WYKOFF marriages in Jefferson County are as follows:
(1) SARAH WYKOFF married SOLOMON ATOR in 1814 by F. MOORE.
(2) ELIZABETH WYKOFF married JAMES GOLSBARY 15 June 1820 by THOMAS KEYES.
I believe there may have been a PETER WYKOFF / WYCKOFF in the area and may have died ca 1815. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.

MARIANNE DILLOW

Pearl Family

LHamner69 — 18 Oct 2005 4:06:22 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may be working on the Pearl Family in Harpers Ferry WV. I would like to share information and see if this family connects to mine.
Thanks.
Lisa

Jails and Penitentaries in/or near Jefferson County VA

Keli1952 — 1 Aug 2006 12:26:07 GMT

Looking for information on a the local jail that would be in Jefferson County in 1838, or what penitentary a person would be sent to during 1838-1844. Any help would be appreciated. Shelley

John and Rachael Mills

ldmwinder1 — 2 Aug 2006 5:58:56 GMT

I have a marriage certificate and tombstone information on the Mills who immigrated to WV from England. They died in Harper's Ferry in 1867-68. I am looking for information about their lives in WV. Of particular interst is the son that they left orphaned.

I know that John was a Mason and also belonged to the Odd Fellows.

If you have any information that would help me in this search, please e-mail it to DowningEJ@ldsces.org.

Thank you!

Marsh Family in Jefferson County

Keli1952 — 1 Aug 2006 12:29:43 GMT

I am looking for the holder of the Marsh slaves. George Marsh was born in 1834, was a slave, his father was killed in 1838 by his master. Do you know of any family that had slaves with the last name of Marsh.

Jefferson County Court house records

Keli1952 — 1 Aug 2006 12:27:06 GMT

Do you know if the courthouse has any jail records, looking for the period of 1838? Thanks

William Farrell, Ferrill, Ferrell, or O'Farrell

Shalisse Johnstun — 31 Jul 2006 4:19:48 GMT

I am looking for information about a William Farrell, Ferrill, Ferrell, or O'Farrell. He was married to an Elizabeth. William died abt 1828 in either Lee county VA or Jefferson county VA now WV. Elizabeth lived in Harper's Ferry and died abt. 1850. Their son Milton went to CA with the Charlestown Mining company. Does anyone have any suggestions or information?
Thanks,
Shalissse

Jefferson Co., Virginia County Clerk

BobMitchell24 — 20 Jul 2006 4:16:46 GMT

I recently received information that Robert White of Scotland settled in Jefferson Co., Virginia in the mid to late 1700's. Robert removed to Tennessee ca 1815 with two of his sons. I understand Robert had a brother who was the Court Clerk in Jefferson Co., Virgina during the same timeframe that Robert White lived there. The brother apparently stayed in Jefferson Co. until his death. Does anyone have any information on this White.

Cromwell search

toothfairy524 — 19 Jul 2006 2:39:23 GMT

If someone was to go to Jefferson COunty today to do research on this surname, from the early 1800's, what would be the best route to go? I'm new at this genealogy thing and wouldn't know where to start.