Mineral - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Davis family

cresiezoe — 1 Oct 2008 6:51:45 GMT

Looking for information on a man that could possibly be my great-great grandfather. His name was David Davis and he died in 1913 at the age of 85. His death record said he was a butcher. He died in Mineral Co., W. V. Any help would be appreciated.
Elaine
Ohio

Hershberger Family

horse2hound — 26 Sep 2008 5:50:16 GMT

Looking for information on the family of John S. HERSHBERGER born about 1815 in Wuerttemburg, Germany. His name may have originally been spelled Johannes S. Hirschberger. According to tax records from the 1860s, he was a brewer and owner of an eating establishment in Fairmont, Marion County, VA/WV. He and his wife Mary Ann (surname unknown) lived near Cumberland, Allegany County, MD,in the 1830s and 1840s, and later in Elk Garden, Mineral County, WV.

Their first known child was John Sebastian Hershberger who was born 3 Aug. 1840, near Cumberland, Allegany County, MD, and baptized as a Roman Catholic. He married Mary Rogers (1839-1913)(born Wales, British Isles) in about 1858. He served (1861-1866) in the 6th WV Cavalry (USA) during the Civil War. He and his wife lived around the Elk Garden, WV, area. John died in Westernport, Allegany County, MD, on 25 May 1925, and is buried there with his wife in Philos Cemetery. I have the names of all of their children and whom they married.

Other possible children of John S. and Mary Ann Hershberger were Francis, Joseph, and Mary Ann.

Would appreciate any information. Also willing to share any information I have.

Melinda

CHARLES E DODRILL, 29 FEB 2000

Patti McDonald — 3 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Samuel Hott

sonya — 15 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about my grandmother's parents. It is believed that they lived in Mineral county. His name was Samuel Hott and hers was Annie Laura (Boyer) Hott. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

David Edwin and Howard Wesley ALLENDER

Pamela Brantner Forsberg — 4 Oct 2001 10:11:33 GMT

These are the two sons of Thomas and Mary (Schooley) ALLENDER, born 1897 and 1899, in Elk Garden, Mineral County. Thomas and Mary also had two daughters, Ethel, b. 1896 and Florence (no birthdate.) They married Ira BRANTNER and a unknown SHEARS circa 1912 and 1918. Does anyone know about these four children? Ethel was my grandmother. Any info will help.Thank you.

How do I get Mary Liller to answer an e-mail?

hmsrock — 27 Dec 2005 5:21:54 GMT

I made several attempts to contact Mary Liller using her AOL address associated with her postings with no results. Finally, she sent me an e-mail responding to one of my postings. Again I got no answer when I replied using her e-mail address that was on the e-mail she sent me.

Does anyone know how to contact Mary? She apparently does not answer e-mails to her address that she uses for postings.

Mary, if you see this, I do want the information you offered on Reuben Liller.

Ft Ashby Methodist Church

edmaddox1 — 19 Jun 2002 2:51:13 GMT

I've recently found that some of my ancesters (Cadwallader/Lease) are buried in the cemetery at the Ft Ashby Methodist Church. Does anyone know if there are records of that cemetery anywhere, or of a source I could write or call? We drove through that area last fall, but I didn't see a church. Thanks.
Gene

Joseph Liller and wife Margaret Davis

hmsrock — 27 Dec 2005 5:21:54 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the parents/ siblings/ ancestors of Joseph Liller (born about 1852) who married Margaret Davis (born about1860) and are believed to have lived in Mineral County, WV. As a young woman, one their children Mabel Katherine Liller (born 1906) moved to Pitt County, North Carolina. Joseph is reported to have deserted his family while his children were young.

Frank L Welch

Jane Mitakides — 5 Sep 2006 10:41:10 GMT

I am looking for the obituary or descendants of Frank L. Welch, who was born in Ridgeville, son of Edward and Ada Welch. He was born Dec 1897. or perhaps Jan 1898. Mother's maiden name was Rogers.) He was born and died in Mineral County. Died Dec 3, 1967.

I would appreciate information regarding family.

Lambert, Flanagan, Blue, Lease, Hollenbacks connected?

LOUANN_CAMERON — 24 Apr 2008 9:15:44 GMT

Can anyone tell me how these families are connected? I know this much, but still can't tie my data together:

1. John Flanagan m 1)Eleanor Rees 2)Julia Ann Blue. I show 1 daughter Eliza from his first marriage & 7 children from his second. One old history says his first wife was Julia Ann Hollenback, but the marriage record I found lists her name as Blue.

2. Keziah Blue m 1)John Lambert 2)Isaac Hollenback. I don't know if she had Lambert children. Isaac had children by his first wife, Susannah Johnson, but none with Keziah.

3. I have a deed from John B. Lease, wife Susan who migrated to Green Co., WI, dated 1854 selling their interest in the estate of John Lambert, deceased to John Flanagan. It states that they have legal standing based on the Will of John Lambert.

Was Susan a Lambert? Why would they sell to John Flanagan? Were Keziah & Julia Ann sisters? Who are the parents of John B. Lease? I show John Lambert d 1849, buried in Greenwall cemetery.

4. I have two other deeds from Isaac Hollenback & Kesiah, his wife, to Samuel Flanagan, William Flanagan, John Robert Flanagan, George Taylor Flanagan, & Mary Bell Flanagan, children of John Flanagan, and any other children said John Flanagan may have by his present wife for the consideration of natural affection they have for said children and $1.00. for all the lands of John Lambert, deceased.

There is a second deed with all the same people conveying livestock. These deeds are dated December 1858. They are explicit that only those named, or their heirs, are included, and no other persons whatsoever.

My list of children for John Flanagan has two additional children not listed, Keziah V. and Sarah.

Does anyone have the will of John Lambert? If John & Keziah had children, why would she leave out her children? Assuming that Keziah & Julia Ann were sisters, the Flanagan children would be her nieces & nephews.

I'd appreciate any information anyone has to offer on any of these families that might bring some clarity to these families' relationships.

LouAnn in NC

Casper and Annie Bobo Robey

jcornell172 — 25 Mar 2008 6:48:22 GMT

I am trying to find where Casper Robey was buried, he died Oct 6, 1959. I cannot find the date of death for his wife Annie Bobo Robey. Need obituary

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

markkurt47 — 16 Mar 2008 5:55:54 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

TO ALL FAMILY OF B.C. TRENUM

muziklvr484 — 29 Feb 2008 8:24:45 GMT

hey guys, i am bc trenums great great great great grandaughter so that means my granpas dads grandpa was B.C. my great grandpa was clearence W. Trenum his wife was edna my email is sunburst@aim.com so if you have any information i wouldl like you to send it to me thanks so much

Bernice Markle

mupsiegirl — 31 Oct 2007 7:50:43 GMT

I'm trying to locate Bernice Markle. I believe she lives somewhere in Mineral County, possibly the Keyser area. I'm trying to find information about the Jackson family from the New Creek area (William Mohler and Catherine Smith Jackson).

Marriage look-up for Florence Agnes Bailey 1914, 1915???

GSchill61 — 12 Feb 2008 4:40:03 GMT

Trying to find a marriage record of my wife's grandmother and grandfather. Her name was Florence Agnes Bailey, daughter of William Robert Bailey and Lucinda McRobie.

Any help would be appreciated

Gleeson in Piedmont, Westernport, Cumberland

HRH_Colleen — 3 Feb 2008 2:08:41 GMT

John, Mary, James Gleeson lived in Piedmont, many siblings, lived on Fairmont Street. All worked for the B&O, 1860-1925. Other relatives living in Westernport and Cumberland, MD, Chicago, IL.

Looking for any information.

John Bernard Steiding & Edith V. Ashby

psteiding_1 — 18 Nov 2005 6:48:02 GMT

Does anyone have any information, relationship to John Bernard Steiding & Edith V. Steiding (Ashby)? Any suggestions as to where to look? I have Edith V. Steiding's (Ashby) death certificate but I can't find anything on John Bernard Steiding (her husband).

Thanks for any and all help!
Patricia

looking for information

katied1263 — 27 Nov 2007 11:11:27 GMT

Hi, my name is Catherine, I was in contact with Debbie, who worked at the courthouse . I contacted her way back in the late 90's, sorry I know long time ago, But you see My mother was born on Nov 23 1945 in Keyser WV and Debbie found information for me. My mother was adopted and she said the information was just crossed out and that she found my Grandfathers obit. Also another live birth. I gave my mom all this information and did not save any of it for me. Well she has done nothing with it all these years and I would like to find my family information. She was adopted when she was 5 years old by Sidney lee Wauhop and Margret Elizabeth Sanders. Both are gone now. I know asking this is alot. But is there any way I could contact Debbie and see if for some unknown reason she recalls me? Thank so much Catheirne

I was told my Birh Grandmothers name was Cook or ravenscroft , Abgial for the first name.

Biography of John W Keys (From "History of Keyser WV" by William Wolfe

Patti McDonald — 9 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

JOHN W KEYS
Born in Martinsburg WV, Feb 20, 1829, son of John Keys and Anna M. Lashorn. Father died of cholera in 1853. Came to Hampshire County and worked on a farm. Later returned to Martinsburg and learned the plasterer's trade. Came to Piedmont in 1852. Was plasterer there.
Mineral County's delegate to state legislature in 1871.
Erected the Keys Hotel at Keyser, 1872.
Married Amanda M. Vickroy of Bedford County PA on Feb 1, 1855.
Children: Anna Mary Keys, wife of Allie P. Ritzell; Lettie Lenora Keys, wife of William Spotts of Hinton; Philip H Keys, Post Master at Keyser; Charles Franklin Keys, MD at Keyser; Thompson P Keys, Student at Morgantown, WV; Richared H Keys, assistant Post Master, Keyser; Glendora Keys, "a young lady at home".

Family in Mineral Co.

SMurray3135 — 8 Feb 2002 3:28:10 GMT

I am looking for information on my family, especially the Schells, Morningstars and Whisners. I know there was a Will Morningstar living in Mineral Co. in the 1800s and early 1900s. He is my ggrandmother's brother. Her name was Isadore Morningstar Whisner, married to Jacob Whisner. Also would love information on Mary Louise Schell married to Abraham Ashby, 1800s. Anything will be appreciated.

LaRues

Emma Becraft — 16 Jun 2005 4:23:11 GMT

Looking for any LaRue connections to the LaRues in Allegany/Garrett Co, MD. Isaac LaRue born 1750, his son Shadrack born 1796, his son Isaac born 1819, his son Dennis Pierre born 1851. I have exhausted all possibilities in Maryland, noticed some LaRues in Mineral Co, but don't know connection.

Sinnett/Sanet/Sinot

TomandPatCrawford — 24 Oct 2007 3:28:34 GMT

Looking for information on the Sinnett family from Ireland. Michael father James and Mary Sinnett. Spouse Mary, children Michael and Mary. Living in Patterson Depot in 1860.

Mary Staggs

mupsiegirl — 24 Oct 2007 3:19:09 GMT

I'm looking for Mary Staggs, daughter of Albert and Bertie Staggs of New Creek/Keyser. Albert's brother James Washington Staggs was married to my aunt Ida Belle Jackson of New Creek. I'm searching for any information about the Jackson family of New Creek, grandparents William and Catherine Jackson. My father was Herman Ralph Jackson. Please contact me if you know where I can contact Mary as she might have information for me. Joan

Chucci family

NoraChucci — 8 Jun 2005 8:23:38 GMT

Researching Chucci family of Mineral Co. they lived in Keyser. Given names Antonio, Dominick, Michael. Surname could also be spelled Chichetto and later changed to Chucci.

Dominick and wife Nancy A. buried in St. Thomas Cemetery, also Antonio buried there. Has this cemetery been published? Would like to make contact with others working on this family. The Chichetto (Chucci) family came from Italy in early 1900's worked the mines then the B & O railroad. Thanks

shirleys

dbradich — 18 Jan 2002 11:54:35 GMT

I am looking for the family of my grandfather who came from around patterson creek wa.Born1856 died 1930 burried in Maple SpringsCem.Eglon,WV His name was James W.Shirley,he married Alberda Dice Rotruck.I would like any thing on His father or mother and where James and Alberta were married. Thanks

Thomas Rowan b c 1824 Ireland to Canada to Mineral Co

karenwagnertreacy — 6 Oct 2007 9:50:52 GMT

I'm looking for information on this ancestor and his family. He was supposedly married in 1849 in Ireland, emigrated to Canada that year. Worked construction/contractor in Ottowa. 7 children born there, the latest one c 1869. His oldest child Katherine moved from there to Oakland MD in 1878. Was in Grafton WV in the 1880 census. (Can't find him in 1870) They are said to have retired in Pittsburg PA where Thomas died in 1899. His wife survived until 1919 (age 97) living with her daughter Katherine Rowan Rasche in Oakland MD.

I do not know exactly where or when he immigrated, I've been told to find immigration or naturalization records I must look at the county courthouse. Also, if anyone can tell me how to search for the records coming into Canada from Ireland, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you. Karen Treacy, Charlottesville VA

Decendants of Peter and Lauranna Welch,Rawings

Debra Rawlings — 5 Feb 2006 10:43:30 GMT

I am looking for decendants of Peter and Lauranna Welch,Rawlings. We have found many from their son Sanford. We have found a few from their son Elijah and James E. Still looking for decendants from Isaac,Charles and Mary. Also, would like to get in touch with decendants from Isaac and Nancy Ayers,Welch. Our Rawlings family married into this family many times. There is a Rawlings reunion scheduled for the 3rd Sunday in August this year. Would love to hear from Rawlings,Welch,Rinker,Leatherman, any other surname connected to this family, as we would love to invite them to this reunion. Thanks, Deb

Howard/Cook Keyser, WV

Winnie Howard — 23 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for descendants of Baldwin Howard b 1800 in Carter Co., TN and Susannah Rasor. Their son Alford D. Howard and Mary Jane Haverstock were the parents of Delmer Roscoe Howard born in Daviess Co., IN in 1887. In 1919 Delmer married Etta May Atha. They had 3 children: Russell Ray Howard b 1920, Dione Bowman b 1922, and Alice Esther b 1923. Russell married Retha Cook a native of Keyser. They had Ernest, Mary Louise, Juanita May, Dorothy Jean, Marjory, Victoria and Pamela Sue. Seek information on any of these families. Winnie Howard 622 Ellena Houston 77076

Marriage Harry Clay Russells and Susan Brobst 24 March 1897 in Keyser

ynkstlrw — 19 Oct 2005 10:05:45 GMT

Looking for information on Susan Brobst, married Harry Clay Russells in Keyser, Mineral Co on 24 March 1897. Trying to identify Susan's Brobst parents, siblings, descendants, etc. Any information is greatly appreciated.

James Smith's son David Smith lived in Mineral County, Virginia

MaryBoudreau51 — 23 Sep 2007 7:29:26 GMT

More info in James Smith of Virginia to Allegany County, Maryland query.

James Smith's son David Smith and family are listed in the 1850 census of Mineral County, Virginia (now West Virginia) and was listed as 31 (b. abt. 1819, PA) and listed as a carpenter; his wife was Deborah. He was possibly living in the town of Keyser.

David Smith's son was named Issac H. Smith and we found and Issac Smith born in 1809. Issac's ob noted his father was born in New Jersey and mother in Germany. Also, that Issac was born in Pennsylvania, where I do not know. We have not made a connection yet, as this is new info.

We hope we can find a Smith descendant that can help us.

James Smith of Virginia to Allegany County, Maryland

MaryBoudreau51 — 23 Sep 2007 6:41:45 GMT

We are looking for information on James Smith, born abt. 1791, whose sister Elizabeth born abt. 1789, both in Virginia.

James Smith married Marie Hoffman (b. abt. 1795), on 29 October 1816, in Allegany County, Maryland. He was a cabinet maker. From Civil War records, we found that the Smiths lived in Cumberland, Maryland.

Children of James and Marie:
Elizabeth, b. abt. 1817
David, b. 18??
James, b. abt. 1824
Augustus, b. 1829
Ann Marie, b. abt. 1835

It is quite probable that James Smith was from either Mineral or Hampshire counties in West Virginia, as they both border Allegany County, Maryland.

We know that James Smith oldest dauther married A. Beale and was in the War of 1812 with him.

We have found with so little information on our Smiths, it is like looking for a needle in Haystack. So, we hope that a Smith descendant can help us break down our Smith brick wall.

TASKER/TICHINEL

sjtkrs — 26 Jun 2001 2:01:51 GMT

I am looking for anyone with any info on TASKERS Or TICHINELS from Mineral CO. Please email me if they are in your line.
Thanks
Shirley

Unidentified photos

stella1119 — 20 Sep 2007 4:22:42 GMT

Does anyone know of a place that is location oriented to post photos of unidentified people? I inherited scores of photos from my parents/grandparents that I am unable to identify. Most of my heritage is from Mineral and Pendleton Counties in WV. And most of the unidentified photos came from the Wilt, Weaver, Bodkin and Kiser families.

Photo's of B&O Station, Trains, workers around 1885-1900

jlcosgrave — 11 Sep 2005 1:41:11 GMT

Checking to see if anyone has any old photographs of railroad workers, trains and RR engineers from the above time period.

Frankfort Township Location

PhilWheeler75 — 17 Oct 2003 2:55:11 GMT

Any help in the area that this township covers. And its location. Any towns that I could use a reference would be a help.
Attempting to locate Georges Run, ( in 1792 Frankport).
Are old land records recorded in Hamsphire County?
Does Mineral County courthouse have any records before 1866? ?Late 1700's
Phil

Chester David Willis

sharoncombs449 — 8 Jan 2007 11:02:01 GMT

Looking for info on Chester David Willis, b: April 12, 1920 in Elk Gaeden, Mineral County, W.Va. He was stationed at San Angelo, Tex. between 1943 and 1945. He received a medical discharge in 1943. He was married to Ora Belle Powell in 1943 and they divorced in 1945. Any known where abouts after he left the Army would be appreciated.

Campbell, Love, Neilson late 1700s early 1800s

LOUANN_CAMERON — 6 Aug 2007 7:40:33 GMT

Mary Jane Campbell b 8 Jan 1784 VA m John Hollenback abt 1800, place and date unknown.

John Hollenback [s/o Thomas] b 10 Feb 1778 VA
This couple migrated to Fairfield Co., OH between 1820-1830 then to Cass Co., IN. [John is on the Hampshire tax list through 1814 and on 1820 census there.]

I'm trying to find parents and siblings for Mary Jane. I've assembled several pieces of information about Campbell families in Hampshire Co., but nothing that tells me anything about their family. Maybe someone on this list can help. This is what I have:

1. Land deeds from Library of VA to John CAMPBELL, Neilson LOVE & Alexander LOVE, heirs & representatives of John NEILSON, dec'd. dated 27 Mar 1765.

2. Land deed to John Campbell as assignee of John Gaze/GAGE? dated 10 Feb 1786

3. Land deed to John Campbell assignee of Martin BROWN 15 Jan 1788.

4. There was a John Campbell on the 1782 tax list for Hampshire Co.

5. Court Minute Book:
12 Jun 1788 - On motion of Thomas COLLINS ordered that Isaac Parsons, John Campbell, Adam hall & Nicholas Casey view the road from Collins to Nicholas Casey's house....

On petition for a road from John FORMAN's plantation to Adam HALL's Mill, ordered that John Campbell et al view the same and report to the court

16 Oct 1788 - John Campbell paid for guarding the jail

16 Apr 1789
On motion of Elizabeth Campbell who made oath according to law certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of Administration in the estate of John Campbell, dec'd

17 Apr 1789
On motion of Elizabeth Campbell Administratrix of John Campbell dec'd...It is ordered that John LEREY who was a servant to the said John Campbell, dec'd, and absconded from his service, serve the said Elizabeth five years and one half in lieu of the time he was absent

11 Jun 1789
Ordered that John MITCHELL, Robert PARKER, William Campbell and Thomas Collins ...review ground for a road from the Spring Gap Mountain to the ford below Gregg's also ground for a road from Spring Gap Mountain to the mouth of the South Branch and report to the court

14 Aug 1789
John CUPPY Complaintant against John Campbell, defendant. This suit abates by the death of the defendant.

17 Aug 1795
Archibald Campbell was sworn a grand juror

6. Personal Property Tax Hampshire 1800-1814
The Widow Campbell is listed from 1800-1806

John CAMPBELL in Lower district 1800-1805

Upper District lists Archibald, Roney, Jesse, Samuel, Moses, and John CAMPBELL for various years.

7. There was an appraisement of the goods & chattels of John Campbell on 27 Apr 1789. The items listed appear to be those of a person who was not poor.

1810 census lists:
Moses b 1784-1794 and a few pages away from the others
Samuel b 1784-1794 - and living next door is
Runy b before 1765 with 7 females in his household - 4 are under 10; 2 are 10-16; 1 is 16-26 and 1 is over 45

By 1820 all of the above are gone from Hampshire Co. Only a George Cambel b 1776-1794 remains.

Samuel and Runy are still living next door to each other, but in Green, Gallia Co., OH. There are too many Moses Campbells to be certain where he might have gone.

I have collected all these tidbits, but still have nothing to attempt to put together family members. Does anyone know any of these Campbell families in Hampshire Co., VA? Does anyone know the connection between the Campbell, Love, and Neilson families?

I'd appreciate any help anyone has to offer.

LouAnn in NC

Henderson - Royces

danielrob — 14 Jun 2007 10:44:17 GMT

Hi,
Looking for info on Phoebe Largent Critton Royce, mother of Mary Royce that married a Richard Henderson. 1900 WV Census shows them all living in Mineral County, WV. Earlier census show Mary Royce Henderson and mother Phoebe living in Hampshire County. Does anyone have access to a Mineral County Death record of Phoebe Royce in Mineral County 1900 - 1910? Thanks for any help.

Mary Martin

Charles Hill — 28 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Mary Martin married Richard Baker on 10 March 1825 (Hampshire / Mineral Co.), I am looking for the parents of Mary Martin. I am primarily researching the Baker Family.

John Flood, Hampshire VA

LeeAnnEarnest — 27 Jun 2007 3:12:34 GMT

Looking for any info on John Flood born in Hampshire VA died in Mineral Gap WVA. Married Barbara poss. Williams. I am from their son John. Any info would be appreciated.

LeeAnna

Flood & Riley ancestors

Rob Weinmann — 28 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the ancestory of Thomas Riley I and his first wife Pheobe (Flood). The information I have lists Pheobe's parents as John and Barbara Flood.
THOMAS RILEY I: b.1807, Short Gap, Hampshire, Virginia. d. sometime after 1850. PHEOBE(sp?) FLOOD: b. 1810, Short Gap, Hampshire, Virginia. d. Oct. 4, 1845 in Short Gap.
I am a descendant of their oldest son Thomas Riley II.

Fleming farm

futeykm1 — 26 Jun 2007 10:31:34 GMT

Does anyone know the location of the old Fleming farm? It was owned by Patrick Fleming who died in 1838, and he left it to his son James. It adjoined the farm owned by Matilda Kline. I have seen it described as "up on the ridge". I believe it was bought in 1911/12 by John H Swisher.

DENNISONS in Mineral Co, WVa

CELLIS9321 — 31 Mar 2002 1:11:25 GMT

Looking for info on Robert W. Dennison (1824-1908) and Rebecca Twigg Dennison (1828-1915) and their 12 children:
Julia Ann, Rebecca, Martha Jane, Charles Perry, Mary Elizabeth, Elizabeth, James H, Emaline, Amanda, Allie, George F, and William.

Liller, Cooper Descendants

BuddyCooper53 — 11 Aug 2002 3:23:14 GMT

I am searching for descendants of my Dad's side of my Ancestry. My Grandfather was Arthur Earl Cooper. He was born January 20, 1889 or 1890 in Mineral County. His mother was Ellen Cooper. Family story has it that he was born as an
"Ashby", but for some reason he was raised by a man whose name was William Cooper, and Arthur took the Cooper last name. I have been unable to obtain a BC for him but on his marriage license it lists "no father given" and his Mother as Ellen Cooper. He married Grace Francis Liller, born 8-10-1885
in Mineral county, the daughter of Ashton C. and Melvina Parrish Liller. They were married at the home of Grace's sister, on 10-03-1909 by I.F. Roberts, Minister of the German
Baptist Church. I don't know if Arthur had any brothers or sisters. Grace had sisters, Lucy, Bessie, Hallie, and Blanche, that I know of, and no brothers. Arthur died in Newark, OH on 8-9-1953 and is buried in Nethkin Hill Cemetery. Grace remained a widow and died in Keyser WV on 2-8-1976, and is buried beside Arthur in the same cemetery. They had Children: Garland, Virginia, Delphia, Harold (my Dad), Darl, Lucy, and Richard. I would be interested in getting any information on any of Arthur and Grace's families, and to possibly find where Ashton and Melvina are buried. I there are still Liller's in the Mineral County area, and am curious as to perhaps meeting and talking to some distant cousins.

Need obit search - June 1914

jgm1961 — 29 Apr 2007 6:19:07 GMT

I need assistance in locating an obituary for a woman who died on the Saturday preceeding June 21, 1914. The funeral would have been held a day or two after June 21.This woman was my great- grandmother's sister and lived in Keyser or immediate vicinity. I do not know her name, but her obituary would have listed Annabelle Garber of Palls, King William County, Va as a surviving sister. It may have also listed her birthplace as Mount Jackson, Shenandoah County, Va.
When my great-grandmother Annabelle was quite young, her mother died. I understand there were several other children in the family. The names of the other children are unknown to anyone now living. Annabelle was adopted by close family friends and took on their surname.
I recently came across a letter written June 21, 1914 by Annabelle's husband, where he mentions that his wife left today (June 21, 1914) for Keyser, W. Va. to attend the funeral of her sister, who died Saturday. I hope that by finding the obituary of this sister in Keyser, Annabelle's original surname, and maybe other siblings, can be tracked down -
Thanks much for any help,
Joanna

Thomas, wife Ruth Jones, son William Baker

Nathan — 15 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Family tree of Okey O. Baker, Ritchie County, WV, decendent of Thomas Baker of Mineral County, his son, William, who moved to Ritchie from Marion. Other surnames: Deacon Hardinger Mitchell Haddox Hewey Mason Rawson Jones

Hollenback Thomas' family; son William

LOUANN_CAMERON — 18 Apr 2007 3:55:43 GMT

Descendants of several lines of the family of Thomas Hollenback b abt 1745 & Margaret have pooled our information and created a website. You may view it here:
http://pages.suddenlink.net/lspyres1

We would appreciate hearing from others who have families who descend from this couple. They had 14 children, so there should be many!

I'm also trying to learn if anyone knows who this burial might be:
William Hollenback
Birth: unknown Death: Sep. 9, 1829 [b 25 Sep 1770]
age: 58y11m14d
Burial: Union Cemetery
Clarks Hill
Tippecanoe County, Indiana

The dates of this William Hollenback fit what I know about William the son of Thomas, except I have no information that would lead me to believe he would be buried in Indiana! His inventory is listed in Hampshire Co., VA [now Mineral] in 1830 and the sale was held there by his brother Isaac in 1832. Those dates certainly fit with the burial record.

William had a son William who m Ann Dawson. They lived in Mineral. His son Thomas lived in Hampshire Co. through 1845. I believe he migrated to IN by 1850 and to KS by 1900. His daughter Elizabeth m James Leatherman. They, too, migrated to IN between 1850-1860.

You may contact me at LSpyres1@suddenlink.net

LouAnn in NC

Culp/Baker/Devore

Katrin — 16 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm researching the Culp/Baker/Devore line out of Mineral Co. Virginia. John Culp married Rachel Baker in Allgheny Maryland June 12, 1827. Johns parents were John and Nancy Culp Rachels parents were Michael Baker and Catherine Devore. John and Rachel had a child named Charity. She married George Washington Baker in Maryland on Aug. 16, 1846. They are both buried in Warren Or. Any help on these lines would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Katrin

Peru South Fork

Connie & John Strother II — 16 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am doing research on the Strother clan, which I thought were born in Medley, Wv, most being buried in the Lahmansville cementary, but found some newspaper clipping stating Peru, South Fork. Was this a town, is it still?

William Henry Strother 1821 - 1884 Mary J. Strother 1829 - 1912

Eliza Belle 1867 - 1886

Mary M 1862 - 1937

John Henry Strother Sarah Shoemaker Strother

Mertie A. 1885 -1904

Charles Arlie

John

Dr. Charles

Franklin Irving Strother Sept. 15, 1878 June 24, 1950
Retired farmer
Arteriosclerosis, congestive heart failure 71 yrs.

Married June 27, 1910

Myrtle Hull Strother Sept. 15, 1887 Jan. 27, 1965
Arteriosclerosis 77 yrs.

Mary Elizebeth Strother May 7, 1911 Aug. 5, 1976
retired teacher
Pulmonary Embolus, Netastatic carcinoma, Anaplastic Carcinoma, thyroid. (cancer of the throat) 65 yrs.

Madeleine A. Strother July 29, 1912
Retired miedical proffession

84 yrs.

Grace Strother Wilson Sept. 12,1914 - April 10,1985

Maxine F. Strother Feb. 3, 1916 Aug. 2, 1995
Clerk of research laboratory
Cerebrorascular Accident, Arterial Fibrillation

John Wm. Strother Oct. 21, 1917 - Married

Helen Virginia Malcolm May 12, 1923 -

Albert A. Strother July 20, 1919 Jan. 13, 1994

Maxine R. (wife of Albert) 1921 - 1991

John F. (son) Sept. 16, 1945 - Sept. 19, 1945

Lena E. (Clingan) Davis

kennethldavis — 9 Jun 2006 9:39:35 GMT

I am looking infor on the gravesite of my gmother Lena E Davis. She had m. Linn Filmore Davis b.1882 son of Millard F. Davis and Elizabeth Lynn. Linn and Lena had two sons,Kenneth Filmore and James Fredrick (both deceased) Lena died during child birth (3rd child) in 1909 (place unknown) believe in Keyser. Any help I'd be so grateful. Thanks

William Davis Rees & Harriet Ann (Johnson) Rees Family Photos

candicelynnb1 — 23 Feb 2007 4:20:02 GMT

Some very old photos of the William Davis Rees (1821-1899) and Harriet Ann (Johnson) Rees (1826-1883) family of Hampshire and Mineral Counties, West Virgina have recently been placed online in a family photo album at:

www.greeneconnections.com/BuchananPhotoAlbum/WVRes/ReesAlbum...

If the direct link above does not work for you, you can go to www.greeneconnections.com and use the Photo Archives Index to look up Rees. (This is a completely free, volunteer-run site.)

The photos have been collected and shared by descendants of James Buchanon Rees (1858-1930), son of William and Harriet. Some of these descendants now live in Greene County, Pennsylvania, leading to their inclusion on this particular web site.

We are anxious to correct any errors and are very interested in expanding this album to add related photos as well as genealogical information. Please feel free to contact me directly at candicelynnb@yahoo.com.

Medical emergency claims life of volunteer

harveycw70 — 22 Feb 2007 12:20:49 GMT

By Michael Kantor, Staff Writer ( Maryland Independent Newspaper )

A Waldorf man died Thursday as a result of a medical emergency that caused a minor traffic accident. Thomas Richard Warnick Jr., 50, was found unresponsive in his 2006 Ford F-250 after he crashed into a vehicle and tree in the 2400 block of Pear Tree Court in Waldorf at 8:43 p.m. According to police, Warnick was on Wakefield Circle when his truck left the road and drove into the front yard of the residence, striking a parked vehicle and a tree, causing minor damage to both vehicles. The homeowner called 9-1-1 and reported that the driver was unresponsive. Charles County sheriff’s officers arrived on the scene and began CPR. Paramedics transported Warnick by ambulance to Civista Medical Center in La Plata, where he was pronounced dead. Cpl. D. Belfield of the sheriff’s traffic operations unit is investigating the crash. Warnick’s death is not being counted as a traffic fatality because he died as a result a medical emergency, according to police.
Charles County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kristen Timko said Tuesday it is still unclear what the medical emergency was. Warnick, an ambulance driver with the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division 3, worked as a mechanic with Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Annapolis for 20 years. An 11-year member of the rescue squad, Warnick drove an ambulance for the company every Saturday night, said Vernon Monday, deputy chief of Waldorf EMS 3. ‘‘He was a very good volunteer,” he said Tuesday. ‘‘He gave everything from the heart. He would do anything for our members and the citizens. Warnick’s daughter, Cheri Burgess, and her husband, Chris, ran with him every Saturday night, Monday said. ‘‘He was just an outstanding, devoted volunteer,” Monday said. ‘‘He’ll be missed.”
‘‘He was a dedicated member and a very giving person,” said Dan Stevens, chief of Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department. ‘‘He exemplified the volunteer spirit. He was a giving and caring person, and this is a big loss to us.

Obit for Thomas Richard Warnick Jr.

harveycw70 — 21 Feb 2007 6:52:05 GMT

Thomas Richard Warnick Jr., 50, Waldorf
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007

Thomas Richard Warnick Jr., 50, of Waldorf died Feb. 15, 2007.

Mr. Warnick worked as a service adviser for 20 years with Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Annapolis. He was an emergency medical technician with Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, EMS 3 Division and was a NASCAR collector and antique cars restorer. Born Dec. 30, 1956, in Keyser, W.Va., he was the son of the late Thomas R. Warnick Sr. and the late Kathleen Dolly Stonebreaker Warnick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Delvan Dorsey Jr. He is survived by his companion, Nancy Parum; daughters, Cheri L. and her husband, Christopher Burgess, of Hughesville and Carrie L. and her husband, Delvan Dorsey, of La Plata; brother, James and his wife, Michelle Warnick, of West Virginia; sisters, Betty and her husband, Duane Swartz, of Minnesota, Joy and her husband, Earl Sager, of Stafford, Va., Jane and her husband, Ron Sheppard, of Minnesota and Peggy and her husband, Jason Doyle, of Virginia; and grandchildren, Jayda and Delvan P. Dorsey and Jakeb C. Burgess. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., with fire department prayers at 7 p.m., Feb. 21 at EMS 3 at 1069 St. Ignatius Drive in Waldorf, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 22. Deacon George L’Heuruex, chaplain of Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association, will officiate. Burial will take place at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf. Pallbearers will be David Staples, Chris Keeher, Chris Burgess, Delvan Dorsey, Eddie Vanover, James Warnick and Deith Scaife. Memorial contributions may be made to Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department, EMS Station 3, 1069 St. Ignatius Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602.
Arrangements are being handled by Raymond Funeral Service, La Plata.

Mineral county vital records

oldfolks72 — 23 Mar 2006 10:04:04 GMT

Someone told me recently that the Mineral county records were now on line. I can't seem to find them. Have been ill for several months and am just now getting back into genealogy.If the records on Birth , marriage, and death , divorce etc. are on line could someone let me know by email what the address (or URL is to get to them.) Looking forward to catching up on all of my WV. news. Live off RT 28 between Wiley Ford and Furnace Acresand this is country. Any help greatly appreciated. Peggy Jones

hpjones@atlanticbb.net

William Hamil, born 1878

gunilla3 — 16 Feb 2007 6:39:12 GMT

I am interested in the family of William Hamil, b. 1878, son of Fanny and George Hamil, and brother of Ella Hamil, born 1874.

POW/MIA Korean War, Maineral Co. KOLBERG

raysestak126 — 10 Feb 2007 4:46:35 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Mineral County, West Virginia as his home of record. His remains were never recovered.

Soldier: WILLIAM VERNON KOLBERG
Born: Feb 21, 1906, Caucasian
Date of loss: July 11, 1950, POW

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 54 families in West VIrginia that have not been located. There is one family from Mineral County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

DONNA SUE MELLON, 8 JUNE 2000

Patti McDonald — 6 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Donna Sue Mellon
Keyser
Courtesy of Mineral Daily News Tribune

Donna Sue Mellon, 49, Mill Meadow, Limestone Rd, Keyser died June 8, 2000 at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser.
Born July 1, 1950 in Cumberland MD, she was a daughter of John Donald Kesner of Keyser and Bernice Jean (Clark) wolfe, Keyser.
She was preceded in death by her step father Robert Reece Wolfe.
Mrs Mellon was formerly employed as an arranger at Minnich's Flower Shop in Keyser for 10 years.
She was also employed at Heck's Dept Store, Keyser Garmet Co and Bayliner Industries.
She was Methodist by faith.
She enjoyed all kinds of crafts and was an avid NASCAR enthusiast.
In addition to her parents, surviving are her stepmother, Helen Kesner, Keyser; her former husband Roger Mellon and wife Kathy of McCoole MD; a son, Douglas W Mellon and wife Susie, Short Gap; a brother John Donald "Jake" Kesner and wife Tina, Frostburg, MD and two sisters, Patricia Ann See, Pinto MD and Rebecca Jane Kesner, Keyser; two grandchildren, Jessica and Charite Mellon; an aunt, Sara Ferrebee, Romulus Mich; and by several other aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser on Sat form 6-9.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Smith Funeral HOme on Sun at 2PM.
Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Leatherman Descendants

BCooper4930 — 27 Jun 2001 4:59:29 GMT

I am seeking information for the following families:
All are from Mineral County and surrounding areas:

Charles and Rebecca (Roberts) Leatherman
Amos and Laura (Shears) Leatherman
Hiram Leatherman
Susan Leatherman and A.P. Roberts
Ruhama Leatherman
Bertha Leatherman and Carmine Climico
Lula Leatherman and Henry Chucci
Anne Leatherman and Jim or Doug Love
Madeline Chucci and Don Brill
Elmira Leatherman and William Taylor Davis
Ervin Leatherman and Viola Viney
All of these were born in the Elk Garden, Oakmont, New Creek, Keyser, and McCoole areas.
Amos Leatherman died in Sept. 1897 from some sort of accident in Elk Garden, His wife Laura died in 1932 in Keyser WV after being hit by a train.
Bertha Leatherman Climico died in 1947 in McCoole Md from
liver cancer
Lula Leatherman Chucci died in Fairmont in 1967 and is buried in Queens Point Cemetery in Keyser, along with her Mom Laura, sister Bertha, and husband Henry Chucci. I am trying desperately to find where Amos is buried. Wherever he is buried so is my Italian GGrandfather Panfilo Climico
who died April 29, 1918 in Oakmont. Dr. W.H. Kight was the informant on his death certificate. Also buried with them are 3 children that my Climico Grandparents had that died either in birth or within a year or 2 of birth.
Susan Leatherman married Ad-Deniram Parker Roberts in June of 1865. He owned and operated a grist mill in Antioch WV, and died Nov 1845 at the State Hospital in Weston WV. Any info any one may have as far as newspapers, funeral homes, cemeteries, that were in use at the that time period would be greatly appreciated. I am wondering since Amos and Laura both died from accidents, if perhaps there may have been a newspaper article concerning their deaths. Thanks in advance for any responses my query might receive.

Kern, Davis, Chandler, and Edwards Families

tdedwards — 21 Jan 2007 8:10:19 GMT

I am researching the Kern, Davis, Chandler, and Edwards Families. James and Sarah Kerns appear in the 1850, 1860 [Hamshire County, Va. and 1870 and 1880 US census in Frankfort, Mineral county, West Virginia living with their children Susan, Elizabeth, James C., Alice V., Charles L., Thomas, Walter, John A., George, and Sallie. Susan Kern married Charles Edwards in Frankfort, Mineral, West Virginia and shown in the 1880 US census living in Frostburg, Maryland with children Elizabeth, Jas, and Bessie. Richard Edwards, a tanner, is listed in the 1880 US census living in Cumberland, Maryland with his wife Annie and children Walter and Aurene. Sallie Kern Davis is listed in the 1880 census with her children Charley and Cora. George Chandler is listed in the 1880 census as a GSon of James and Sarah Kern. Sarah Kerns is listed in the 1900 US Census living in Bellaire, Ohio with her sons James and John and GSons Albert and Walter Edwards and GDaughter Bessie Edwards.

Edward S. Willis

sharoncombs449 — 16 Jan 2007 5:15:30 GMT

You said you have info on Edward Willis and Lula Ketterman Marriage. Please send it if you can

Manlove Pratt of Hardy County WV and Baker Holliday Ward of Mineral County WV

Mischele Ward Scherf — 28 Apr 2006 3:12:21 GMT

I am interested in sharing information on Manlove Pratt of Hardy County, WV and Baker Holliday Ward of Mineral County, WV.

Edward S. Willis

sharoncombs449 — 8 Jan 2007 10:53:14 GMT

Looking for info on Edward S, Willis and his family. He was from Elk Garden, Mineral County W. Va. He was born Dec. 17, 1880 in Blaine W. Va. He was married to Lula Kellerman and they had 5 children: Bernice L., Rose E., Chester David, Roy D., and Joseph W. His father was John George Willis and his mother was Malinda Edelburg Paugh. I would like to get more info on which country they were from and when did they arrive in Maryland before settling in W. Va. He was a miner and came from either Ireland or Wales.

GARRETT PARSONS CARSKADON, 11 JUNE 2000

Patti McDonald — 6 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

GARRETT PARSONS CARSKADON
LUKE
Courtesy of Mineral Daily News Tribune

Garrett "Bud" Parsons Carskadon, 76, 241 Pratt St, Luke MD died Sun June 11, 2000 at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland MD.
Born July 15, 1923 on Gateway Farm in Headsville, he was a son of the late Richard E and Willie Peyton (Parsons) Carskadon.
Serving in WW II, he was a member of the First Cavalry Div.
He was the last group to be trained as horse cavalry in Kansas.
He began his war experience in New Guinea, was part of the liberation of the prisoner of war camp in Manilla and ended his tour of duty in Tokyo.
Battles and campaighns in which he participated were the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, South Philippines Liberation and Luzon.
Decorations and citations include, Asiatic-Pacific Theater (four bronze Service Stars), Philippines

Courthouse Books - Years covered

candicelynnb1 — 17 Dec 2006 2:48:00 GMT

I have been able to access the wonderful images of original records posted online by the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. I am trying to document these records and am able to get page and line numbers from the image, but not book numbers as to where the record is located. I would like to know if anyone has a list of the volumes for the birth, death or marriage records that would note the title of each book and years covered for Mineral County? I live about 2 and a half hours away and have munerous connections to the Rees and Johnson families there among others. I am anxious to do a thorough job of documenting this information, but it is not easy for me to make a trip to the courthouse. I am grateful for any help or advice. Many thanks!

Joseph Lawrence McGraw

Melissa Barker — 28 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on my gg-grandfather. His name is Jospeh Lawrence McGraw. I believe he may have born around 1870. He married Artymincy aka Ella Hall and they had 8 children. I found him in the 1900 Braxton Co census but nothing else. I found a John Mcgraw in the 1880 Mineral Co Census and there is a Joseph who is 1 year old. It could very well be him but I want to know for sure. Can anyone help?

Thanks Melissa Barker

LOVE FAMILY

JAMES LOVE — 26 Nov 2006 5:00:11 GMT

LOOKING FOR RELATIVES OF BERTHA LOVE (LANCASTER), CLARANCE, TWILA OR SHIRLEY. MY FATHER JAMES WAS THE NEPHEW OF BERTHA (BERTIE) AND HALF BROTHER TO CLARANCE, TWILA AND SHIRLEY. TRYING TO GET SOME INFO AS TO WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM AND POSSIBLE MORE INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER, EARNEST AND MY GRANDMOTHER ANNA LEATHERMAN.

Genealogy

BCooper4930 — 27 Jun 2001 4:59:29 GMT

I am searching Mineral County for the following names and desendants of, Charles & Rebecca (Mayhew) Leatherman, Amos and Laura (Shears) Leatherman, Della Leatherman who married William Taylor Davis, Annie Leatherman who married a man who's name was Jim or Doug Love, Bertha Leatherman who married Carmine Climico, Ervin (or Irvin) Leatherman,(also known as Pete Leatherman)Lula Leatherman who married Henry
Chucci. Lula and William Davis had children named, Willie and Louise, Lula and Henry had children named, Josephine
(married Paul Stoutameyer)Madeline married Donald Brill,
Annie married a Puccio, they also had 4 boys who's names were, Kenneth, Joseph, Fred, Vance. To the best of my knowledge all were from Mineral or Surrounding counties,
Hardy, Hampshire, Allegany. Lived mostly in the Elk Garden, Oakmont, New Creek, Keyser, McCoole areas. Amos and Laura Leatherman were my great grandparents. Laura is buried in Queens Point Cemetery. Amos died in some sort of accident in Sept 1897 in Elk Garden, but cannot find a burial place for him. Bertha Leatherman Climico and Carmine Climico (was also known as Cam Clemens) had children who's names were, Cam or Johnny, he died young,
Mary or May died same week as Johnny, Cinda was stillborn,
James, Catherine (or Kathlene), Patrick, Margaret, Nellie,
and Delores. Any info any one may have would be greatly appreciated.

obits for Ernest B. Love and Anna Leatherman Love

BuddyCooper53 — 11 Aug 2002 3:23:14 GMT

I am seeking obituaries for the following people.
Anna May Leatherman Love died 9-27-1926 in Oakmont WV
at the age of 24. She married Ernest B. Love. Anna had a son out of wedlock, by Dewey Matthews, the son was named the same. Anna and Ernest had a son named James Herman Love born 9-9-1924 in Oakmont, they had a daughter named Mary Anna Love who was stillborn 8-15-1926. Anna died a month later. Would like to hear from any descendants still living.

ERVIN

MaryMittag43 — 9 Nov 2006 2:17:02 GMT

Looking for Mary Janie Ervin, born about 1926 in Keyser, WV to Peter and Deloras Ervin.

Jinkins family

Doretnj — 1 Dec 2003 3:13:37 GMT

Any information would be welcome about the Jinkins/Jenkins family, lived near Savage River, some attended M.E. church in Piedmont, Mineral County; early 1800's marriages into Fazenbaker, Coleman, Wilt, Broadwater families. Thank you.

Records of 1880 & 1890 Mineral Cty

Monica Wagner — 25 Sep 2006 6:55:11 GMT

Does anyone have an idea if there are records of people in Mineral cty between 1880 thru 1890? I have not been able to find my g grandfather past the 1880 census in Keyser. If there are any town census or county census or city directories for the period stated I would love to find them and search them.
For 20 years I have not been able to find my ancestor. In 1880 he was a carpenter for the railroad and a widower at age 38. His name was Charles B. Watkins. What happened to him? As far as I know, he did not apply for any Veterans of the Civil War pensions.

Hunter Rizer Stotler or Stottler

Vivian Stotler — 24 Sep 2006 9:09:40 GMT

Does anyone have any info on Hunter Rizer Stotler/Stottler.
He was born in 1875. He was from Keyser and I believe he is buried there. He married Hallie D. Fletcher in 1897 in Dawson, Maryland (Allegheny Co). He had a daughter named Nettie G. Stotler. She was born on 6/4/1898 in Blaine.
Hunter Rizer Stotler was a Prohibition Agent who was murdered on 7/26/1927 by Reginald E. Walters. I would like to know if anyone knows where Hunter Stotler is buried and if there is an obit for him somewhere. Thanks.

Ridings Family

victorianlaurel — 23 Sep 2006 2:47:06 GMT

Is anyone aware of, or researching the Ridings family? Previously of Grant Co.

Thank you.

Looking for Rawlings Desendants

Debra Rawlings — 2 Aug 2006 9:20:14 GMT

Hello, I am looking for the following children's desendants of Peter and Lauranna Welch, Rawlings.
Charles Rawlings born abt 1824
Isaac Rawlings born abt 1826
Mary Rawlings born abt 1830
I would like to exchange info with the desendants and also invite them to the first reunion ever of the desendants of this family. August 13, 2006 at Halfway Park by the pool around noon in Hagerstown, MD. So far we have found desendants from the other children who are James,Elijah and Sanford. Ben had no children. Also the connected Welch's, Leathermans,Rodericks, Gano's, Carrolls, and any other connection I missed are all welcome to attend the reunion.

William+Rachel Anderson New Creek property/John Baker/Wm Smith

Jim Burrows — 17 Sep 2006 9:54:25 GMT

I am trying to untangle multiple William Andersons in 18th century Hampshire County. A key record may be the granting of 100 acres on New Creek by William Anderson and his wife Rachel to John Baker in 1772, 100 acres that Anderson in turn got from William Smith in 1764, and which Smith was granted by Lord Fairfax in 1762. The property in the 1762 grant is list as being on the north side of New Creek about a mile above Abrahams Cabbin.

There are two well documented William Andersons in Hampshire county at the time, and I am trying to learn if the William of New Creek is a third who lived there, or if perhaps, he is the one who lived up by Cresaptown on the North Branch. Any doucumentation on this William Anderson, John Baker or William Smith would be of great help as would knowing where "Abraham's Cabbin" was, or even who Abraham was.

Thank you in advance.

Looking for Dottie Hughes

amandamjones — 21 Jun 2006 3:01:06 GMT

I am a descendant of the Michael Family in Mineral County. I am looking for Dottie Hughes who is involved in gathering information about the Michael's. If anyone has an updated e-mail or postal address please contact me.

obituary from 1922

MikeAdkins369 — 29 Oct 2006 2:27:37 GMT

Hi List,
I am wondering what newspaper would be available for Springfield, WV in 1922? My ancestor, Hugh Solomon Simpson passed away in 1922 and I have his death certificate and would like the "story" surrounding his death. Willing to pay someone local to the area to research this obit and possibly others.
Mike Adkins
Bethany Beach, DE

Dye's and McDonald's

Jim McDonald — 2 Sep 2006 1:43:58 GMT

Can anyone tell me how the McDonald's and Dye's were related.???

Pete Welch

ljanemitakides — 30 Aug 2006 4:48:47 GMT

I am trying to contact Pete Welch, son of Vernon, in order to document some dates. If anyone knows how I might get in touch with him, please let me know.

Rev. Billy Welch

Jane Mitakides — 30 Aug 2006 4:42:31 GMT

Do you know how to get in touch with Pete Welch to get copies? Might I have a copy of that letter? I'll be happy to pay any copying or scanning costs.

Bell, Hose families

kmd624 — 22 Sep 2003 6:34:23 GMT

I am seeking the father of Anna M. Gillen Hose who was married to James Hose circa 1870's and had six children,
all baptized in Westernport Maryland at St. Peters Catholic church. It is hypothesized that Anna M. Gillen and her brother Larry Gillen were the children of my great great grandmother Bridget Burns Kearney by another marriage.
Any information would be appreciated. There must be some Gillen cousins residing in WVA. I am the great grandaughter of Michael James Kearney and Molly (Mary) Bell. Michael was the son of Michael James Kearney senior and Bridget Burns Kearney of Westernport Maryland.
Bell: Seeking relatives of Margaret Bell from MINERAL COUNTY who married Thomas Ortman in 1886 and bore Ludwig Ortman in 1887 who later moved to DC where he married a Davis in 1913.

Also seeking any Pendergasts who have decended from the marriage of Bernadette Bell (my third great cousin)
and a Pendergast.

Seeking Matthew W. Amtower, Keyser, WV

C Amtower — 1 Jul 2006 1:01:07 GMT

Seeking contact with anyone who knows or who has contact with Matthew W. Amtower, Keyser, Mineral County, WV Last known address Stoney Run Road, Keyser, WV.
DOB 10/4/83

Contact: family_rights_wv@yahoo.com with cc to : christi_39@yahoo.com

PEARL LAMBERT BERG, Jan 27, 2000

Patti McDonald — 29 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

PEARL GUSTINA LAMBERT BERG
NEW CREEK WV
Courtesy of Mineral Daily News-Tribune

Pearl Gustina Lambert Bert, 82 of New Creek WV, died Thurs Jan 27, 2000 at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser WV.
Born May 22, 1917 in Antioch WV, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Lucy Amanda (Harrison) Leatherman.
Twice married, she was preceded in death by both husbands, Raymond D Lambert on May 14, 1946 and James O Berg on Sept 29, 1978.
Also preceding her in death were her son Douglas Lee Lambert on Aug 22, 1991; three brothers, Creed, Otis and Medrick Leatherman; and one sister Marie Likens.
Mrs Berg was retired from Potomac Valley Hospital in the dietary department.
She was a member of the Sunnyside Church of the Brethren, New Creek.
Surviving are one son, Donald R Lambert, North Little Rock, Ark; one step-son, Kenneth O Berg, Keyser; one sister, Nina V Dawson, New Creek; six grandchildren, Melissa Burris, Donna Lambert, Donald W Lambert, Steven Lambert, Debra Lambert and Eric Lambert; and three great-grandchildren, Shane Burris, Steven R Lambert Jr and Jennifer Lambert.
Friends may call at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser, on Sat from 4-8.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Sunnyside Church of the Brethren on Sunday at 2PM with the Rev Herman Baliles and the Rev Ed Weaver officiating.
The body will be taken to the church on hour prior to services.
Interment will be in Thrush Cemetery, Antioch.

Samuel Barker Davis Jr.

kennethldavis — 15 Jun 2006 10:03:08 GMT

Samuel Barker Davis Jr. married Margaret Harrison in 1810 I believe in then Hampshire Cnty Va. now Mineral Cnty WV. My GGGfather James Fielding Davis b.1825. I have looked at the census records and it shows the Samuel and Margaret had several other children names unknown to me. Any help would be helpful. New at looking up family menbers. Thanks

Surnames GILLEN, THOMAS, Piedmont VA or WV, and Louisville & Hardin Co., KY, 1850-1900

kmgillen — 22 Aug 2006 2:04:11 GMT

Daugherty Family

Carole — 15 Aug 2006 6:40:47 GMT

Our great-grandmother Sarah Stevens Troy married a Mr. Daugherty (do not know any other name) Sarah died in 1924 and he was not mentioned in the obituary. She is buried in Philos Cemetery in Westernport, MD. In the 1900 census Sarah Daugherty is living in Elk Garden in the home with daughter and son-in-law Amanda & Tom Haywood and other daughter Victoria Troy; no mention of Mr. Daugherty. Sarah & Mr. Daugherty had no children.

WHITE, James & Mary

Denny Fagan — 22 Feb 2005 2:46:32 GMT

Seeking info on family of James and Mary White born about 1800. Census info on children lists:
James W. 1824
Mary 1826
John H. 1830
Nancy 1832
Joseph 1834
Margaret 1836
Sarah 1838
Rebecca 1840
George W. 1842
Benjamin F. 1844
S. Catharine 1846

I am descended from Benjamin. If you have any info on this family, please contact me. Many thanks.

Swick

deneasekhan — 26 Jun 2006 10:18:21 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Swicks that lived in Mineral County in 1930.

Thank you

Seeking descendants of Thomas Hollenback b abt 1745

LASpyres — 7 Aug 2006 3:02:11 GMT

B. C. Trenum obituary

VeraReeves75 — 24 Jul 2002 3:01:09 GMT

Calico Rock, Izard County, Arkansas
The Calico Rock Progress
Mar 20, 1931

33 Survive Man 115 in Virginia

B. C. Trenum age 115 years, died last week at his home in Keyser West, Virginia after a brief illness. He was a Union veteran of the Civil War and a father of 33 children. Near at hand at the end attending to his needs was his second wife who bore him 21 children. Twelve were born of a previous marriage. Most of his children are living and two are over 70 years old. END

WALLACE CARL DERRY (1888-1944)

MDMAMA2841 — 9 Jul 2006 12:18:06 GMT

Hello --

This is my first time to post to this list. I am seeking research information on the following family:

Wallace Carl DERRY and Bessie Lee LILLER

They lived in Keyser, Mineral County, WV and had 8 known children. The youngest was named William Gerald DERRY (1924) who married Mary Patricia DOUGHERTY in 1950.

I believe Wallace Carl DERRY descends from PHILLIP H. DERRY and FLORENCE E. HOBBS from Loudoun Co., VA.

Thank you.

Joan Brown Derry
MDMama2841@aol.com

Dye family

fredandlizwilson — 1 Jul 2006 5:39:48 GMT

Would like to hear from any descendants of George Dye who lived near Burlington and raised 2 Clause boys. They were living with him as of 1880 census. Trying to find out where the boys may have come from. Were the Dye's and Clause's somehow related, possibly through the mother.

Rev. William Welch

ljanemitakides — 27 Jun 2006 8:24:59 GMT

I see birth and death dates listed frequently for Rev. William Welch, as well as his son John D. Welch who married Sarah Duling. However, I have NEVER seen a source for these dates. Is there a bible? Church records?

How can these dates be documented?

Wilburn/William Weese & Zurana Bell Sims

Kim — 14 Jun 2006 4:03:52 GMT

Am searching for information on Zurana Bell Sims, born abt. 1885 in Mineral Co. Married Wilburn/William Herbert Weese on May 13, 1901 in Shaw. Appears Wilburn later married Bessie G. Stonebraker, so am wondering if there is a death record in Mineral Co. for Zurana. I have hit a brick wall, and any information would be appreciated. Thanks! Kim

lawrence arnold

reatha tillman — 26 May 2006 5:19:31 GMT

My father Lawrence Christian Arnold worked for B & O as an engineer from the 50’s to the 70’s
He retired from the B&O

We lived in Cumberland, MD----Our address was
511 Hilltop Drive
Cumberland, MD

Prior to that it was 121 Bedford St, Cumberland

I am trying to track down an address he may have had away from us

Born in Hampshire co., WV 12/15/13

He drove the train from Cumberland, MD to Grafton, WV
I heard a lot about Keyser, WV, too

He was usually gone one or two nights
I know he lived in rooming houses

I have been tracking the B & O lines, trying to find a connection
*****I am trying to find out if he ever stayed in Thomas, WV also

His parents died of the swine flu epidemic in 1918-he was 5
Paul E and Mamie Haines Arnold
They were from WV
He was adopted ? by the Rev. Hensley family from Missouri

But he moved back to WVA and then to MD
There is very little family history
And no one is alive to help me

I know he was married before he married my mother in 1946

There is a life insurance policy in his name and I am trying to establish whether he ever was in Thomas, WV Can you tell me where to write?

Thanks,

Reatha Arnold Tillman
17 Breezeway Lane
Ocean Pines, MD 21811

Looking for family in Keyser

maurahleonard — 6 Jun 2006 6:40:06 GMT

I have a photo, latter 1800's I believe, taken at the Fisher photo studio in Keyser, WVA. It is of an older woman, who looks like my Dodge relatives & a younger, dark haired woman, possibly daughter. My relatives were from Ontario, Canada - New York area & most settled in Wisconsin & Minnesota& one in Illinois. I believe the older woman is Polly Dodge married name Cobb or an unknown Dodge sibling, married name possibly Smith. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Hollenback Burial Grounds

LASpyres — 3 May 2006 10:12:36 GMT

I have seen a reference by other researchers to a Hollenback Burial Grounds in Mineral Co. I do not find a cemetery by that name in your list of cemeteries.

Does anyone know where/if this cemetery exists? Have access to the names of those buried there?

I am researching the family of Thomas Hollenback and Margaret. Will share with other researchers of Hollenback and allied families.

LouAnn in NC

dawsons maybe in Mineral Co around 1800

rachel dawson — 16 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information on the family of John P. Dawson, born 1787, who apparently lived in Hampshire Co in 1802 as a child/young man, probably in the area that is now Mineral Co. He later married Rebecca Dannison in Allegany Co MD. Father Edward Dawson Sr. Mother Elizabeth. Siblings Isaac Powell, Thomas, James, Elizabeth, Anna, Mahaliel or Mahala also called Macy, possibly others. An Elizabeth Dawson married an Edward Cockrell in Hampshire in about 1789 and moved to Ohio -- I'd like to find out if this is the same Elizabeth. Anna married a Magruder or McGruder. Mahaliel married a Ravenscroft and died in 1807. If you know anything about this family I'd appreciate it.

Ollie Funk

MIGrenzeback — 27 May 2006 4:50:47 GMT

Ollie G. Funk (35) and wife May (30) were living in Arlington, Alexandria Co. (as it was then), VA, at the time of the 1910 census (E.D. 9, p. 200A), if that helps. They had been married five years but had no children. Ollie was a carpenter and owned his house, but it was mortgaged. You might try looking for some records in that area....

GORDON / FUNK LOOKUP

Estelle — 26 May 2006 2:52:36 GMT

I am trying to locate Ettie (Ellie) May Gordon who married Ollie Funk, possibly living in Keyser, WV in the 1895 - 1905 timeframe. Would someone kindly be able to do a lookup -- either courthouse visit or personally owned reference books -- for these people? My Gordon research in Warren County, Virginia has a solid brick wall. I am quite certain that their son, Ovie, md. Fannie Hilster, lived in Keyser, WV. Any information on these people is sincerely appreciated. Thank you. Estelle