Mingo - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Mingo County Gen. Soc. & David Walker

mingocogen — 10 Oct 2007 2:39:13 GMT

Hello everyone, I am David Walker, I have a new email address mingocogen@bellsouth.net I will also be using this email to answer emails for the Mingo County Gen. Society

TurkeyCreek,WV

WandaAlbrecht51 — 7 Jan 2006 7:01:29 GMT

Can anyone tell me where Turkeycreek WV is located? I have family buried there and where are the cemeteries located?
Thanks Wanda

James dempsey

kaye111143 — 11 Jul 2008 9:22:01 GMT

Is anyone working on the James Dempsey family ? Son of John & Rebecca Soloman Dempsey. Or, can anyone give me any information on this family? I understand that Rebecca lived with them in her later years, and I am also trying to find out where they lived .
Any Dempsey help appreciated.

Mingo death records

Jacqueline818 — 25 Jul 2008 1:25:07 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to find death records for Mingo county around 1895?

VALLAS

Debbie Brugman — 25 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Need information on Ernest Mead Vallas born Williamson, WV early this century. Also Gus VALLAS born 1891.

STURGILLS IN DEL BARTON WEST VIRGINA

QUEENMOOKMOOK_1 — 15 Jul 2008 5:59:40 GMT

I RECENTLY JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY FATHER WAS BORN IN DEL BARTON, WV. HE WAS THE YOUNGEST OF SIX SO. FROM WHAT I KNOW HIS FAMILY HAD A HISTORY IN THE AREA.
HIS FATHER WAS WILLIAM STURGILL BORN 1921 OR SO
HIS MOTHER WAS MARIE NEE STANFORD, SANFORD I AM NOT SURE
BORN MAY 8, 1921 DIED OCT OF 1975
THEIR CHILDREN WERE
WILLIAM BORN JULY 15, 1940 DIED APRIL 23, 1998
ROBERT DALE
BETTY JUNE
EDWARD
CAROL
FLEM MCKINLEY 1/13/1950 MY DAD DIED NOV OF 1974
I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MCKINLEY IS A FAMILY NAME
I KNOW THAT MY GRANDMOTHER’S MOTHER WAS ALIVE IN 1973 BECAUSE MY MOM REMBERERS MEETING HER WHEN SHE WAS PREGNANT WITH ME AND I WAS BORN IN JULY 1973. BUT SHE DOES NOT RECALL HER NAME.

I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT ANY OF THEM
I KNOW THAT BILL, ROBERT AND FLEM WERE ALL BURNED BY FIRES AT DIFFERENT TIMES IN THEIR CHILDHOOD.
ROBERT MARRIED HIS FIRST COUSIN LINDA JUANITA, I DON’T KNOW IF SHE WAS FIRST COUSIN FROM MOTHER OR FATHERS SIDE. AND I THINK LINDA HAD A SON NAMED “DAVID” WHEN SHE MARRIED ROBERT SHE WAS BORN APRIL 27, 1947.

Red Jacket History

GinaG1016 — 5 Jul 2008 4:43:39 GMT

I am looking for any information anyone might have on the history of Red Jacket, Mingo Co.,WV and the coal camp/boarding houses in that area between 1911 and 1920. My grandmother was sent to a boarding house that some of the out-of-town miners stayed at when she was around 12yrs old, she met my grandfather there while he was working for the Red Jacket coal company. My grandfather Calvary Runyon was born and lived (at the time) in Pike Co.,KY. Trying to find the proof of the story I've heard all my life of how they met, my grandmother Myrtle Salmons was born in Wayne Co., to an unwed mother and was sent to the boarding house at young girl to work. Any information would be helpful and greatly appreciated!

Gina Runyon Griffith

MINGO COUNTY FAMILY CEMETARIES

LorettaChapman57 — 28 Jun 2008 8:14:03 GMT

I am looking for pictures and Information about Marcums buried in the Hensley family Cemetary near Maer Wv Im also looking for anyone that can get me back in contact with my husbands cousins Rhodie Johnson (Marcum ) Bobby Lee Marcum Mose Marcum and Johnny Ray Marcum my email address is dtm3survey@hotmail.com

Williams Obituary

mfrgky — 27 Jun 2008 1:38:38 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary for Geraldine R. Williams who died Nov. 1995. I'm not sure of the exact date but know it was on or after Thanksgiving. She lived in Kermit, WV. Thanks to anyone who can help.

price and starr family's from around bigsplint and nolan area

wv_rose2003 — 19 Feb 2006 6:10:56 GMT

im looking for info on the price family from bigsplint and nolan areas carlos price,b.1917 in mt sterling ky d.1964 in hatfield ky in a mining accident he married litty mae ratcliff and lived and raised there children around these areas. carlos's mother was rebecca jenkins she married tom starr and they raised there family in the same areas.carlos's father was supposedly a cornelius price but i cant find any proof or even if rebecca jenkins was even married to a cornelius price,
carlos and litty mae's children

rebecca
james
billy
louise
jackie
geneva

Estepp or Estep

ravalos — 12 Jun 2005 10:26:18 GMT

Can anyone help me locate photos, family, or information on William D Estepp(Estep), (DOB: 02-1857) and Missouri Estepp (DOB:08-1864)of Mingo County WV.

Thanks for any information!

McCormick - Trent line in Mingo/WV

pamzam70 — 26 Jan 2006 2:20:31 GMT

Hello;
I've been trying to track down my line and Ethel McCormick and Casablancia Trent are my great-grandparents (their son, Forrest, was my grandfather). I've come across other people looking for them, but when I tried to contact them, their emails weren't up-to-date (plus, their last post was in 2001).

So, if anyone has any information on this line (specifically the Trent line), that would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

Pam

SMITHS

TysonSmithII — 8 May 2008 8:44:59 GMT

MOST OF THIS FAMILIY IS FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY VIRGINIA, ??PIKE COUNTY KENTUCKY?? CABELL/WAYNE/WYOMING/RALIEGH COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA. THE DECENDANTS OF HENRY BORN 1802 AND JACOB BORN 1805 MOSTLY AROUND 12 POLE CREEK. BEECH FORK AREA. THIS IS ONLY THE MALE LINES SINCE I AM TRACING FOR DNA. IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT BE RELATED TO ME OR IF YOU THINK MY INFORMATION IS WRONG OR IF YOU THINK YOU CAN ADD TO SOME OF MY INFO LET ME KNOW. IF YOU WANT PAPER PROOF ON THESE LINES LET ME KNOW. MY EMAIL ADRESS. mr.smith2@verizon.net,

Jacob B. Smith Sr. B. abt 1770-1772 M. Mary Elizabeth Shockey July 15 1796 MONTGOMERY COUNTY VIRGINIA THEY HAD 3 SONS.

1.Jacob B. Smith JR. B. abt1805 M. Jane Townsend (1850 census West Virginia)
2.Josiah Jacob Smith born 1835 M. Elizabeth Johnson
2.David K Smith
2.Samuel Smith
2.Hugh Henry Smith

1.Abraham Smith B. abt 1800 M. Amy Williamson
2.Albert Smith B. 1832
2.William Adam Smith B. 1836

2.Jacob Smith B. 1839
3.Tillman Smith B. 1873
3.Erastus Smith B.1875

2.Richard B. Smith B. 1843 M. Mary Ann Bailey
3.Miles Smith B. 1871
4.Henry Smith B.1889

3.Emanuel B.1878
3.Richard Smith B.1882
3.Wiley Smith B.1888
3.Vinson Smith B.1891

3.Owen Smith B. 1892 M. Mary Helen Johnson
4.Robert L. Smith
4.Fred Smith
4.James Smith
4.William F. Smith
4.Donald Smith

2.John H Smith B. 1847

2.Abraham Smith B. 1852 M. Nancy Gross
3.James B. Smith B.1877
3.Alden Smith B. 1879
3.John H. Smith 1884

2.Erastus Smith B. 1856
2.James Alfred Smith B.1858

1.Henry Smith B. 1802 M. Rebecca Picklesimer 3 March 1825 Montgomery County Virginia (1850 Census West Virginia)

2.Jacob Marion Smith B. 1824 M.1845 Elizabeth Jane Smith B. 1824 KY/VA/WVA(1850 Census West Virginia)
(Jacob Marion was killed by Ira G. Copley in the house of Samuel Damron)
3.James Buchannan Smith B. 1856 M. Cindrillah Smith B. 1862 KY/WVA
(James Buchannan Smith was killed by the police)
4.Harrison Smith B. 1889 M. 1911 Syrilda Leek KY/WVA
5.Norman Smith B. 1911
5.Easy
5.Charles Smith
5.John Henry Clifton Smith

5.Living Smith B. 1929 M. 1948 Imogene Fay Maynard B. 1933 D. 2006 CA
6.Living Smith B. 1955 M. 1976 Living McBain WVA/MI
7.Tyson Douglas Smith B. 1982 I TOOK THE TEST

4.Frank Smith B.1882

4.Grover Cleveland Smith B.1885
5.Samuel Smith ran a barge up and down ohio river. Went blind

4.James Smith B. 1892
4.Mack Smith B. 1897

3.William A. Smith B. 1846 M. abt 1864 Mary Helen Bradshaw B. 1847 was adopted
4.Byron Smith B. 1873
4.Brant Smith B. 1874
4.Delbert Smith B. 1879
4.Eldridge Smith B. 1884

mr.smith2@verizon.net

3.Henry Jeffereson Smith B.1850
4.James Harvey Smith B.1878
4.Smith B.1883

3.Burwell Harvey Smith B. 1852
4.Clarence Smith B. 1887

3.Jacob Francis Marion Smith B.1861 killed by his nephews sons of a george nelson maybe.

2.Peter Smith B. 1828 M. more than once but last to. Nancy
3.Lisander Smith
3.George Smith

2.Henry Smith B. 1832 M. Senia Smith
3.Zachariah Fortuner might use name Smith
3.Noah Smith
3.Aaron Smith

2.David Smith M. Ellen Workman sister of joe and alderson workman.
He went to texas after civil war. she died in texas. after his wife died in texas he gave the land to his children and took up a 160 acre homestead in Oklahoma.

2.William Smith M. Permelia but had several wifes I do not know his children right now.

mr.smith2@verizon.net

Murphy Reunion

BrendaWoods79 — 2 May 2008 1:45:03 GMT

If you are related to Elliott Murphy Sr.
He was married 3 times..
1)Tennie Maynard Murphy, 2) Cora ? Murphy
3) Rosa Hinkle Murphy.

They lived in the following areas, Greenup Co.& Pike Co. KY & Mingo Co. W.VA

The reunion will be May 24, 2008 at 11:30 A.M. In South Shore,Ky.

Please contact the following for more information.

Treseaj_2000@yahoo.com Or Woodysmom1514@yahoo.com

Hope To See You There

Mingo mines explosion

hippienana1 — 23 Apr 2008 10:49:58 GMT

I am also interested in this, I believe I had two young uncles age 13yr and 6/8yrs old that was killed in this accident something to do with black powder. Do you know if this is correct? I would appreciate any help. Their names was Willis Sheppard and Howard Sheppard. Thanks Nana

collins family

jplymale2005 — 26 Apr 2008 2:47:53 GMT

I'm gonna try this again, and hope like crazy that this will connect with someone out there. lol

Eliza workman b 1880 logan wv
parents were
Margretta Brewer workman lawson wv was
Elias Workman 1854 logan wv

Marriage
eliza and unknown
at least on child
grover cleveland collins b.1895 born in mingo,wv
d.1986 in ohio

grover married myrtle large
in wv dec 1922
and they had 7 kids

Need to know name of eliza'a husband.

1920 census has her name was lowe with son grover collins listed as son

Name: Elize Lowe
Home in 1920: Warfield, Mingo, West Virginia
Age: 43 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: West Virginia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: West Virginia
Mother's Birth Place: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 404
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Elize Lowe 43
Grover Collins 22
Bessie Baisden 12
Margarett Lawson 23

Researcher assistance needed

pekovich — 14 Apr 2008 12:32:10 GMT

I am seeking the services of a genealogy researcher familiar with the Mingo/Logan/Pike/Tazewell area to help me learn more about the Blankenship family in that area during the early to mid 1800's. I have worked the available on-line resources pretty hard and thought someone with more experience, familiarity and access to local records might help. Thank you,

Frank

Looking for information "Sheppard"

hippienana1 — 23 Apr 2008 11:05:18 GMT

Hello I need some help with getting newspaper articles and pictures from anyone who may have them of my family. Fred Sheppard and his brothers, Frank, Tom, Wayne, Harrison,John L and their sister Martha. If you would have information and pictures of their families, children and the extended families any kind of history about them. Would be most appreciated and I am willing to meet you to have the pictures copied if needed. Thanks Nana (Fred's Daughter)

Mingo County, WV Coal Mine Explosion

lizziev — 16 Jun 2006 9:36:31 GMT

Between 1920-1930, there was a mine accident in or near Glen Alum, Mingo County, WV. My relative, Wheeling Shelby Neel McFarlane died at that time. I am trying to locate information supporting this incident and there should have been news articles inre. Does anyone know where to look?

Lizzie

Grover Cleveland Collins

jplymale2005 — 12 Apr 2008 5:06:26 GMT

Need info on Grover Cleveland Collins, B in june 1895 in mingo co,wv

need to know grover's parents names were.

can anyone help me??

married Myrtle Large in dec 1922 also in mingo co

John B White & Ira White

boopstr52 — 13 Apr 2008 6:04:17 GMT

Looking for anyone with info on Ira White born between 1884 and 1887 in Logan Co WV. His father is John B White & mother Julia White. John B was supposed to be from Mingo Co. I have been unable to find John B anywhere linked with Ira or Julia. Ira had a brother Wm also by John & Julia and 4 step sisters by Julia & John Thompson.

ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED as I have hit a brick wall with these people. Ira is my grandfather, John B & Julia my great grandparents.

John B Meade

Donnaclaire75960 — 23 Mar 2008 4:16:18 GMT

I'm looking for family of John B Meade. He was born

in the l880's. His parents were TJ "Jeff" Meade and

Minerva Johnson.

Thanks,

Donna Carter

PLEASE HELP ME!!! Italian coalminer

cemithballstar — 24 May 2007 12:54:51 GMT

Hi everyone. I have been trying to find the biological father of my grandmother for a few years now. At first I thought the man's name was Charles Saunders, because that is the gist of what my great grandmother told me. But, I have never been able to find anything on this man or about this man. My grandmother (whom I have only met once) is extremely short, has narrow shoulders, olive skin, dark eyes, and has dark hair. All of these characteristics describe someone who is of Mediterranean descent, and that is what I believe her father was. My great grandmother told me that my grandmother's biological father was a coalminer, in the same town where she lived. So, I'm guessing it's in the Mingo Co. area or near there, like Logan or Red Jacket, etc. I belive the Saunders is possibly an adopted name. So, what I'm asking for you to help me with is to find possible Italian or some other type of Mediterranean Coal Miners who lived in the Mingo, WV area, and may have possibly moved to Jewell Ridge, VA after 1934-ish. His first name should be Charles, but I have no idea of a last name now. If you have family still alive, who might have known of him, or Eloise Brewer (my great grandmother), please ask them. I really would like to know who this man was and I need your help! Thank you so much for reading this and I will be grateful for any information that you have or even any assumptions!! Thanks again,
Christina

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

markkurt47 — 16 Mar 2008 5:56:27 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

Blankenship Imprisoned 1901

pekovich — 19 Jan 2008 10:08:56 GMT

A family story has it that a great-great grandfather, Richard Blankenship, killed one John L. Browning around the year 1901 and was set to the penitentiary. Can anyone confirm this - possibly with a newspaper reference. This Richard Blankenship was married to Mary Hatfield, daughter of Valentine "Wall" Hatifield.

Any one from Glen Alum,WV

Nancy France Hensley — 11 Jun 2004 2:38:39 GMT

hi are they anyone out there from Glen Alum,WV or use to live there anytime. if so check out www.glenalum.com & if you have any Photo's please share them with us.Nancy France Hensley

joe simpkins and bertha chapman

wv_rose2003 — 5 Mar 2008 10:38:53 GMT

im looking for information on a joe simpkins and bertha chapman, married abt 1920 they had a daughter named
lillian simpkins born in williamson abt 1920
any information would be great
thank you
rose waller

Mingo Co cemeteries

karinirene — 4 Mar 2008 2:17:14 GMT

I have many family members who go back to Mingo & Logan Co & I'm trying to track their graves. Can anyone tell me if they know where any of the following are buried:

John Hardin (born 1828) & Mary "Polly" Brewster Hardin (born 1830)(They could be in Pike Co, KY
Lewis Hardin (death: 1937) & Lina Browning Hardin (death 1932)(moved from Ky to Glen Alum after 1900)
John Lewis Browning (death 1906) & Margaret "Peggy" Chafin Browning (born 1836, died ?)

Looney's Curve Cemetery / Devon Tunnel, WV

dhnl — 29 Feb 2008 3:54:17 GMT

Good morning!

On Monday, March 24th and Tuesday, March 25th (the days immediately after Easter), my family and I are going to be at Looney's Curve Cemetery for a clean-up day. It's very overgrown and there has been damage to some of the stones.

We also plan to catalog all of the names on the stones. I will post them on Rootsweb.

So far, there are only a handful of us scheduled to be there.

If anyone would like to join us, we would appreciate all the help we can get. Especially if any of you are experienced in this sort of thing. We want to make sure we don't damage the tombstones.

Hope to hear from you!
Donna Nichols

Roby Dotson Family of Wharncliffe

cac1981 — 4 Feb 2008 5:23:59 GMT

Looking for an obit for Roby Dotson who died in June of 1972. I'm wondering if his obit would have listed his mother's maiden name (probably not), I know her name was Celia. Roby's father was Allen F. Dotson of TN.
I've been in touch with children and grandchildren of his but no one in the family has a photo of him. His son Roy Lee Dotson who died about 20 years ago had the majority of the family's pictures and the whereabouts of his son, Kevin Ray are unknown at this time.

Chris

Washington Messer

Mia — 7 Sep 2002 6:09:31 GMT

I am searching for someone who has information about this Messer. He was married to Alys ? They are the parents of Steven Messer who was married to Thursia Ann Brewer. Parents of Evelyn Messer who was married to John Henry Kirk.

Walter and Merle Lambert

VICLMBRT — 19 Feb 2008 4:15:30 GMT

Am looking for any decendents of Walter and Merle Lambert. They lived in Logan in the 1930 cencus. They had a son Harry , Pete, Paul and a daughter Phyllis. These are my husbands family, his father was Harry. Trying to put him in touch with his family...please help!

Newsome ,White, Sturgill and Mead

Wanda — 20 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching my family of Newsome and White. In my White line I have Sturgill and Mead.
I would like the childrens information of Blackburn Sturgill Born 1826 in KY. Married to Lucinda Clay.

Blackburn and Lucinda had daughter Priscilla Married to John Mead. Priscilla and John had a daughter Lucinda. Would like information on the children of John Mead and Priscilla Sturgill.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Wanda

decendants of riland "riley" hager

pamelahager — 4 Feb 2008 9:52:45 GMT

looking for decendants of riley hager b: 29 oct 1841 chapmanville wv and died 7 Oct 1930 was married to mary ann hill. looking for relatives still in the area. please email me at p_hager@hotmail.com

thanks!!
pamela hager

Matewan Massacre

rudymax24 — 26 Jan 2008 7:19:43 GMT

Seeking info on Arthur ( Art Williams) or family members who was one of the men indicted in the Matewan Massacre.

Allen Harmon & Sarah Varney

StevenWoods51 — 6 Sep 2007 9:33:31 GMT

Im looking for any info on Sarah Varney who married Allen Harmon. Sarah was the daughter of Nancy Messer. Sarah was born around 1898 and had a daughter Gertrude who was named after Sarah's sister. My grandmother has never seen a picture of her mother because her mother passed away not long after she was born. My gmother was born in 1922. Please if anyone has any info on Sarah Varney let me know.
My email is lafawnsprouse@hotmail.com

Dr. Brown

MarcyC48 — 19 Jan 2008 8:33:01 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a Dr. Brown who practiced at the Williamson Hospital around 1925? If you do I would really appreciate it.

related?

rudymax24 — 1 Jan 2008 3:58:23 GMT

I remember when I was a child my mother, Fay Williams talked about the Hatfield's and McCoy's. I believe I might be related to both. My paternal grandfather was Albert Staten and I believe his mother's name was Nancy McCoy. My maternal's grandmothers name was Louisa Jude.Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
Thanks,
Louise

related?

rudymax24 — 1 Jan 2008 3:57:30 GMT

Corns

maxcorns — 30 Dec 2007 6:10:31 GMT

I am looking for a birth record for William Riley Corns (Aldridge} 1869. I believe he was born in Williamson.

Corns

maxcorns — 30 Dec 2007 6:09:48 GMT

I am looking for a birth record for William Riley Corns (Aldridge} 1869. I believe he was born in Williamson.

Nancy Jane Ferrell; d/o Susan Hall & Charles Lee Duty; w/o William "Tom" Ferrell

BSampsel — 24 Dec 2007 12:45:55 GMT

DOD July 21, 1974

Obit. dated July 22, 1974

"Mrs. Nancy J. Ferrell, 58, of Massillon, O., died Suday at 7 a. m. in the Massillon City Hospital.
Born Dec. 25, 1915, at Ragland, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Susan Hall Duty. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, William T. Ferrell, of Massillon; three daughters, Mrs. Verna Mae Griffey, of Ragland, and Ms. Susie Magyar and Mrs. Ocie Green, both of Massillon; six sons, Sidney L., Charles W., and John B. Ferrell all of Massillon, Tommy Ferrell of Canal Fulton, O., Chandis E. Ferrell of Beach City, O., and Carew Ferrell of Chauncey; three sisters, Mrs. Barney Cisco and Mrs. Cecil Griffey, both of Ragland, and Mrs. Ocie Young of Columbus, O.; four brothers, Arnold, Alfred, Robert and Wallace Duty, all of Columbus; and one half brother, James Runyon, of Ragland; 22 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Gordon-Shaidnagle-Hollinger Funeral Home is Massillon, where services will be held this evening at 8 o'clock.
The body will be removed to the Chafin Funeral Home in Delbarton Tuesday, where friends may call after 7 p. m.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Chauncey Church of Christ at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will follow in the Duty cemetery at Ragland, under the direction of the Chafin Funeral Home."

Mrs. Betty Steele, d/o Lewis & Mahulda Varney Chafin; w/o Smith E. Steele

BSampsel — 23 Dec 2007 11:53:36 GMT

DOD is Dec, 19, 1970- Obit. trimmed without date.

"Mrs. Betty Steele, 88, of Beech Creek, died at 11:30 a. m. Saturday at her home.
Born Feb. 11, 1882, at Ragland, she was a daughter of the late LEWIS and MAHULDA VARNEY CHAFIN. her husband, S. E. Steele, preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Beech Creek Church of Christ.
Survivors include four sons, Harry and Lewis Steele of Beech Creek, S. E. Steele Jr. of West Hamlin, and O. C. Steele of North Matewan; two daughters, Mrs. Lola Christian and Mrs. Ida Noe of Beech Creek; a step-son, Shade Steele of Wayne; a sister, Mrs. John L. Mahon of Belo; 33 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Services were to have been held at 11 a. m. today at the Chambers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Compton officiating. Burial was to have followed at the Steele Cemetery at Beech Creek."

Susan Hall Duty, d/o Leander & Nancy Jane White Hall; w/o Charles Lee Duty

BSampsel — 23 Dec 2007 11:17:30 GMT

DOD is Feb.4, 1974- Obit. not dated.

"Mrs. Susan Duty, 81, of Ragland, died at 7 p. m. Monday in the local Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Born Jan. 26, 1893 at Myrtle, she was the daughter of the late LEANDER and NANCY WHITE HALL and was a life-long resident of Ragland.
She was preceded in death by her husband CHARLES DUTY and was a member of the Church of Christ.
She is survived by nine children, James Runyon of Ragland, Nancy Jane Ferrell of Massillon, Ohio, Sally Young of Columbus, Ohio, Alice Cisco, Minnie Griffey, both of Ragland, Arnold Lee Duty, Wallace Duty, and Alfred Duty all of Columbus, and Robert Duty of Ragland, and one brother, John Lee Hall of Elk Creek.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. Wednesday at the Caney Creek Church of Christ with the Rev. Vernon Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at the Duty family cemetery in Ragland.
Friends may call at the Chafin Funeral Home in Delbarton after 3 p. m. today."

Blackburn-Sturgell

TBoyd9979 — 1 Mar 2005 9:07:03 GMT

Isam Blackburn (31 Aug 1882-Oct 1938) married Mary Elizabeth [Sturgell?] (27 Nov 1882-May 1977) around 1905-1906, probably in Mingo Co, WV. I would like to verify her maiden name and find the exact date of their marriage. Isam was the son of Granville Ross Blackburn and Tabitha May.

need obit article for Fred Thompson

sherryshon — 20 Jan 2007 3:30:18 GMT

Hello,
Can someone help me get an obit article for
Fred Thompson died June 13 2004 Delbarton, Mingo, W.W
thanks
Sherry

Gauze family

sjackson25661 — 19 Nov 2007 8:08:04 GMT

Im doing a family tree and need info..If anyone
has any information on my ggrandparents
Ed and Cordie Gauze from Mingo Co. or anyone
in the Gauze family please e-mail me....thank you

sjackson@mikrotec.com

Evans-Jarrell

LisaRadmall — 30 Aug 2006 6:54:40 GMT

GGrandfather George Reuben Evans (b. 1895 in Burch) and GGrandmother Sarah Elizabeth Jarrell (b.1890 in Chatteroy) listed on 1930 census having children George, Henry, Johnnie, Mary Jane (Married Dan Maynard) and Sally (Married Charles Brewer). Looking for marriage date information and parents for both.

Looking for White Cemetery

sistou2 — 13 Nov 2007 8:28:01 GMT

I'm looking for the White Cemetery...it's the family cemetery for Stewart White...looking for the grave of Julia White Thompson. It may be somewhere around Chattaroy!
Thank you for any help.

looking for a bud white cemetary

wv_rose2003 — 7 Nov 2007 3:06:44 GMT

im looking for a cemetary that was called bud white cemetary in the 1940;s could be in the lenore,,parsley bottom or pigeon creek area
looking for the grave of a charles a hall died late 1940's in a car wreck
any info would be great
thanks
rosie

Searching for grandmother's grave

donmatlg2802 — 12 May 2005 2:21:55 GMT

I am searching for my grandmother's grave. She died in May of 1949 and was buried at a cementery "below Kermit, W.Va". I have very little information other that this. I have not been able to find an obit. or anyother information. Her name was Esther Jane Webb.

Should you have any information on the location or know of cementeries in this area, please let me know. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Harrison 'Harry' Steele

BSampsel — 29 Oct 2006 9:21:13 GMT

CHARLESTON- Harrison "Harry" Steele, 82, of Beech Creek, died yesterday, December 4, 1990,in Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division.

Born Sept. 4, 1908, in O'Keefe, W. Va., he was a son of the late Smith E. and Betty (Chafin) Steele, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Belle (Moore) Steele; four sons, Thomas, Harry, Jr., Ermal, and Benny Steele; and three brothers.

Of the Church of Christ faith, he was a retired miner for Island Creek Coal Co., and a member of the United Mine Workers of America.

Survivors: sons, John Steele, Cleveland, Ohio, Bob and Crawford Steele, both of Massillon, Ohio; daughters Evelyn Ferrell, Lola Sonnhalter and Mary Daniels, all of Massillon, and Betty Steele, Beech Creek; brother, Lewis Steele, Appalachian Extended Care Center, Williamson; sisters, Lola Christian and Ida Steele, both of Beech Creek; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral: Chambers Funeral Home of Matewan, Friday, Dec. 7, 1990, at 2 p.m. with Gene Clemons officiating.

Burial: Steele Cemetery, Beech Creek.

Pallbearers: Mike Whitt, Steve Podunavac, Everett Artis, Verlin Tom Hatfield, Randy Baldwin, Joseph Simpkins and Grant Butcher.

Visitation: Tonight and Thursday, 6-9 p.m., at the funeral home with prayer services Thurday at 7 p.m.

Vulcan, WV

Margie blankenship Salazar — 11 Jul 2005 11:35:41 GMT

Can anyone tell me what district Vulcan, WV is in during the 1920 census? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Margie Blankenship Salazar

Stanley & Lowe (Low)

ken44jones — 20 Oct 2007 5:26:00 GMT

Looking for any info on Samuel Stanley & Lydia Lowe.They were the parents of my great-grandmother Hazel Sparks.They were in Mingo County in 1900...Hazel was born in Williamson.
Any info appreciated.

canterbury

fieldnstream24 — 18 Oct 2007 2:54:02 GMT

im lookin for any canterbury's in mingo co WV before john L canterbury

descendants of WIlliam A "Devil Anse" Hatfield

Dave Keyston — 23 May 2006 3:11:55 GMT

I have a couple of family Bibles that are supposedly connected to the Hatfield line. It would be very helpful if I could find a fairly complete geneological tree of William A. Hatfield (b. 9/9/1839) and his progeny, marriages, births, etc., so I can corroborate the authenticity of these and help a friend out by establishing certain connections for him. Also, did Wm. A. (Devil ANse) Hatfield have a son named Jacob? Thank you.

Book research on family name "Perrine"

djordan180 — 13 Oct 2007 4:00:07 GMT

I am doing research for a book on the Army Air Corps. during World War II. I am trying to find a person by the name of Ray Perrine. Spelling may be incorrect. I believe he was/is from West Virginia. I am not sure what town, but my father always said it was "Sintrilla", or something sounding similar. Could be "cinderilla". May not even be MIngo County. I have very little information to go on. My father William E. Jordan (1913-1996) and Ray were best buddies in Karachi, India from 1942 until they left China in about 1943. I would very much like to find Ray, or his surviving relatives. Can any one help?

Don Jordan
California City, CA

Nicholas Runyon, son of Alexander Runyon

rslpn — 26 Mar 2006 6:41:39 GMT

I am looking for info on this child's mother. I find him and his brother in Mingo Co with their father Alexander. However, he is remarried, and therefore I need his mother's name.
Nicholas was born in Mingo Co and married Letty Estep in 1909. Has a full brother Kenny. Any help is appreciated

Searching a killing in Mingo County between 1915-1933?

meshellmcguire — 1 Oct 2007 2:17:10 GMT

My grandfather John Chris Chaney killed a man while working in Mingo County. What information that my family has is that he served 8 years in prison, a man threw hot coals on my grandfather he turned and killed the man. My grandfather lived in Pikeville Kentucky but worked there in Williamson area as we have been told. Looking for anyone that may have any information on this or knows where I could possible go to there in Mingo County to find out more. As far as a time frame its 1915-1933 and this is just guessing? But any help would just be great. Thank you so much for your time in this matter.

Michelle McGuire
meshellmcguire@hotmail.com

Relocated Thompson Cemetery-Mountain View Memory Gardens

dconn148 — 2 Dec 2006 1:42:16 GMT

I'm looking for info on the Thompson family cemetery (Mountain View Memorial Garden, per death certificates) that was relocated to Williamson to make room for the (new) highway 52.

Can anyone confirm where this cemetery was originally located? Is this the cemetery for the Thompson family from the Buffalo Creek/Chattaroy and Kermit areas? (John, 1805, James, 1829, Mack (Lilburn Macfarland), 1853, James, 1880, James, 1880)?

Does anyone know if there are on-line trascriptions for this cemetery or how to obtain them?

Looney's Curve Cemetery - Mingo County

dhnl — 24 Sep 2007 3:10:31 GMT

Hello!

I'm trying to find information about Looney's Curve Cemetery. It's next to railroad tracks and the Devon tunnel, near Edgarton.

I'd like to know if people are still using it, if anyone maintains it and if it's known by a different name.

Does anyone live near there? Or know who can help me?

I have many ancestors buried there. It looks as though it hasn't been cleaned up in years.

Thank you!
Donna

Rosie Bowling

DelBowling — 9 Sep 2007 3:09:58 GMT

I am looking for info on a Rosie Bowling born April 19, 1918 and died April 12, 1939.
She could of went by the name Rosa.
any help would be appreciated.

Sadie Hall

DelBowling — 9 Sep 2007 3:01:58 GMT

Looking for the Sadie Hall that may have married James F. Bowling in Crum, WVa on May 19, 1914. her parents may be A.J & Sarah Hall.
any help would be appreciated.

Deliah Adkins Justice Click

winona42_1 — 1 Aug 2007 1:04:15 GMT

Looking for info on subject. Born abt 1851, in Floyd county KY, the daughter of Elisha Adkins and Deliah Boney. Married Marcu Marion Justice 6-23-1869 in Floyd county. Married William Click after 1880, before 1900. William and Deliah moved to Mingo county WV.

KERMIT WV PUZZLE

Jim_Wuthrich — 25 Jun 2001 12:36:59 GMT

My wife's grandfather, Thomas Chafin, died in Matewan on 14 February 1931. His obituary left a "PUZZLE". In addition to naming his surviving children and sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hatfield of Huntington, he "LEFT A SURVIVING HALF-BROTHER WHO LIVES IN KERMIT". Thomas' father, after separating from his first wife, Matilda Varney, married in 1879, a second wife, Elizabeth New. This is no doubt the source of the half-brother. I have searched records and the hillside cemetery in Kermit but have been unable to determine the name of this half-brother. Your help will be appreciated.

Muncy family info needed

itiffanybi — 26 Jul 2007 8:12:31 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Muncy family that lived in williamson? My ggrandmother was Stella Muncy, I know she had a sister named Rhoda and a brother named Isom, Stella married John D. Maynard. She died in the early 60's and is burried at Mt.View memorial gardens. I have hit a brick wall on her family. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Mitchem

DebbieTerry44 — 15 Jul 2007 5:26:03 GMT

Looking for Family of James Augustus Mitchem.

Poe and Compton

vacemetery — 11 Jul 2007 11:27:31 GMT

David Compton (s/o Richard Compton and Martha Ferrell) married Jane Puckett and moved to Pike Co., Ky from Va.

They have several descendants in Pike CO., Ky

I have the original document binding themselves to pay Richard J. Compton in 1864.

Sheila Ramsey
email me vacemetery@yahoo.com

Marriage Lookup Please

VICLMBRT — 7 Jul 2007 6:21:40 GMT

Looking for marriage records for October 1909 for Marrel Crum married Ardelia Bentley Carroll, both were from Pike Co KY.

Lawsons in WV and KY

Ruby_Dutton — 9 Sep 2002 11:20:55 GMT

Looking for the parents of Taylor Lawson b. 1871 in KY, married Alpha Evans, born 1875,daughter of Willian A. Evans of Mingo county, WV. Children, Wm. Harrison, Julius, Marie and Matilda (Tildy). I have hit a brick wall on Taylor.His son Wm Harrison was born in KY, the rest were born in WV.Would greatly appreciate ANY Lawsons, relative or not who knew of these Lawsons in WV or KY.Taylor was very well excepted in the Native American community of Kermit, WV in the late 1890s and 1900s. Harrison married Bessie Blackburn, a 2nd wife, who was of Indian descent , and who is buried in the Indian Burial Ground in Barnshee (now Freeburn), KY.This information comes from their son Willis Lawson who was born in 1928.
I am also looking for Jack Lawson , who posted on this message board about finding info on Julius Lawson. The family is looking for you , Jack.

Thanks and God Bless You

the simpkins family

wv_rose2003 — 27 Jun 2007 11:11:21 GMT

im looking for information on the simpkin family from williamson im looking for a lillian simpkins b, abt 1917.
she supposedly married a lonnie collins. any info would be great
im looking for this family for medical reasons
thank you
rose waller

the simpkins family

wv_rose2003 — 27 Jun 2007 11:11:20 GMT

Duty Genealogy

claudelene1 — 24 Jun 2007 5:31:32 GMT

Would desperately like to obtain a copy of Davis Duty's book called "A Family Called Duty: 100 Generations" and if possible the one he wrote about the Dutys coming from Scotland. I am a direct descendant of Thomas Duty and Ann Littleton from North Caroline to Virginia to WV and other parts. All my parts are from Logan, Mingo and Lincoln Counties in WV.

DOTSON of War Eagle (Please Help if you can)

cac1981 — 24 Jun 2007 3:47:58 GMT

Does anyone in the community or surrounding area of Mingo County know a Kevin Ray Dotson of War Eagle? He is a distant relative of mine and I don't really know him but from the accounts that I have gotten he lives pretty hard, ie., no phone, etc. I'd like to try and get ahold of him somehow without having to drive a longway into nomans land to a strange place I know nothing about. His dad had old photographs of my family that I really need to get copied and I'm sure they got passed on to him.

Chris,

Vance Family Cemetery location? Please.

SandiM1986 — 21 Jun 2007 8:48:56 GMT

Hello,

Looking for the location of the VANCE FAMILY CEMETERY. A Nancy Nelson Vance wife of Samuel Vance (s/o Meekin and Pheobe Workman Vance) would be buried within this cemetery as well as others of her family.

Anyone with knowledge of the location or any specifics of this family please contact me.

Thank you,

Sandi
Logan WV

Kenneth Darrell Harris

BEST55COOKIE — 3 May 2005 10:26:02 GMT

Am looking for information on Kennth D. Harris according to birth certificate he was born in Thacker Mines . I know he had a brother named Jack Harris and that he came from a large family. He was born in November, 1930. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am his daughter. He was in the Navy and was stationed at Westover A.F.B in Massachusetts and was also stationed in Texas.

harris/harrifs simons/simonds

widow — 30 Jul 2002 9:07:59 GMT

i'm looking for info on thomas e. simons/simonds and his wife elizabeth (betsy harris/harrifs . they were listed on the 1850 logan co. census. they came from va and nc and ended up in roane co.

Hatfields,Devil Anse Sons

bill mounts — 21 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Im am looking for the names of Devil Anse Hatfields Sons
and the names of there Sons,any information would be
helpful.

Looking for information on George Moore

RuthWallen — 15 Apr 2007 6:17:12 GMT

I'm looking for information on George Moore. I found him in the 1920 census. He was married to Dasiy Runyon. They had two children; Sarah who married Dee Horton, and Mary Horton. George also had a son Bennie Moore. I was told he is buried in Mrytle Cemetery at Pigeon Creek. And he was born in Kentucky. Maybe Lewis County. If anyone know anything on George Moore please let me know. Thanks.....Ruth

Family Research!

nicolebuckler — 7 Apr 2007 1:00:11 GMT

Hello, I'm new to all this genealogy and family research and I thought I would start here. I'm a Morehead State University student and I have to do some family research for one of my classes.

My grandmothers maiden name is Collins, and from what I know her parents were Joe and Mollie Collins from Mingo County. I also have been told that (and it may not be accurate) that Mollie's father was named Thomas Hatfield. I have also found a death certificate of Joe Collins from 1935 and if its my actual great grandfather then it comes to me as a shock. The way he died according to the certificate and what I have been told does not match.

If anyone has any information, tips, or advice please let me know. I was thinking of driving the Mingo County next week, however I don't know where to go to do research.

Mary Magdalene Steele Daniels

BSampsel — 25 Mar 2007 12:29:10 GMT

Mary M. Daniels
Mary M. Daniels, age 61, of Massillon, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Meadow Wind Health Care Center. She was born April 13, 1945 in Okeefe, WV, and was the daughter of the late Harrison and Mary Belle (Moore) Steele. She was a member of Massillon Church of Christ where she volunteered with the visitation program. She enjoyed her pets, reading, gardening, and reaching out to others in need. She is survived by her son, Mike Daniels, sister Lola Sonnhalter, brothers and sisters in law Robert and Ocie Steele and Crawford and Nancy Steele all of Massillon, brother John Steele of Cleveland, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters Evelyn Ferrell, and Betty Baldwin, and four brothers Ermal, Benny, Harry Jr., and Thomas Steele.Arrangements are being handled by Heitger Funeral Service - Massillon Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday, March 5, 2007. Funeral service will be at 2 PM Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Massillon Salvation Army, 143 First St. S.E., Massillon, Ohio 44646 or to Massillon Church of Christ, 915 State Ave. N.E., Massillon, Ohio 44646. For additional information, directions, or to sign the online guest book, log on to

www.heitger.com.
Heitger - Massillon Chapel
330-833-3248
Published in The Repository or The Independent on 3/5/2007.

Mary Magdalene Steele Daniels

BSampsel — 25 Mar 2007 12:29:07 GMT

Elias BROWN b. abt. 1856 KY (Found in Mingo WV in 1900)

colanglo — 5 Mar 2007 3:50:37 GMT

I am looking for information on Elias BROWN found on the 1900 Harvey, Mingo County, West Virginia census.
He is listed as follows:
BROWN Elias, head, April 1856, 44, married, KY, KY, KY
BROWN Nancy, wife, April 1863, 37, KY, KY, TN
BROWN Sarah J, daug, Feb 1884, 16, KY, KY KY
BROWN Geo W, son, May 1888, 12, KY, KY, KY
BROWN Sophia A, daug, May 1893, KY, KY, KY
BROWN Mary E, daug, Feb 1897, 3, KY, KY, KY

I'm thinking this Nancy may be Nancy Finley and Mary is the only biological child of Elias.
I can't find any other info on Elias to see if he was married to Nancy on another census.
I have not found Nancy on the 1910 census but she appears on the 1920 census remarried to William Thornhill, and of course none of the children listed on the 1900 are in the home.

Any comments, ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Cemetery

MJ Adler — 18 Apr 2006 12:03:30 GMT

I understand that there is a Cemetery in Mingo Co. called Lackey, does anyone have a listing of names for this. MJ

Whitt family of Kentucky and West Virginia

thirdindianacavalry — 2 Mar 2007 3:16:29 GMT

Looking for information on the following:

John B. Whitt b. abt 1819 in KY m. to Louisa
children James P. b. 1843; John B. b. 1841; Sarah b. 1846; George W. b. 1848; Jonas b. 1852; Richard b. 1855; Perry D. b. 1857; Woodrow b. 1859

James P. Whitt b. 1843 Floyd Co., KY m. Elizabth Patton
children: Samuel J. Whitt b. 10/20/1876 Ft. Gay, Wayne Co., WV; Louisa b. 1865; Perry D. b. 1869; Platt b. 1871; Albert b. 1873; Jonah b. 1875; and 2 daughters born in 1878 and 1880 names illegible.

Samuel J. Whitt b. 1843 Ft. Gay, Wayne Co., WV m. Della T. Williams
chidren: Samuel J. b. 2/4/1917 Davy, McDowell Co., WV; Jonah R. b. 8/8/1900 Thacker, Mingo Co., WV; Zona V. b. 9/7/1902 Stimson, Carter Co., KY; Ercel P. b. 9/6/1905 Davy, McDowell Co., WV; Glady b. 3/19/1908 Kanawah Co., WV; Mable b. 1/18/1910 Davy, McDowell Co., WV; Virgel E. b. 7/9/1912 Davy, McDowell Co., WV; Della M. b. 2/18/1920 Carter Co., KY.

FAJ Ferrell/Mary Victoria Chambers

AFerrellSzasz — 27 Feb 2007 1:50:58 GMT

I am a great granddaughter of FAJ and Mary and have been trying unsuccessfully to find when and where FAJ is buried. It seems that most people in Mingo and Logan County are unwilling to talk or give up any information on either of them. I have most of the family history on both, just would like to be able to find something more on FAJ. If there is anyone out there who is a descendent of his or might know the death date and burial location, I would be more than grateful to share any information I have on this particular line. Thanks.

RUNYON/BLANKENSHIP/PAINTER/COLEMAN

terbrown1 — 22 Feb 2007 6:25:22 GMT

I have located Laura Brooke Runyon's parents - James Runyon, son of Andrew Runyon and Elizabeth Puckett (I found a death certificate for James, born 1861) and Matilda Painter,daughter of ____ Painter and Nancy Blankenship (I also found her death certificate) - Am now trying to determine Andrew Runyon's parents - Believe mother may have been Christaney/Christianna Coleman born in KY. Andrew was born in Buchanan County, VA per James' death Certificate. Thanks so much for any and all assistance.

Obit: Angieline Hinkle - 1914-1999

music298 — 9 Jul 2001 1:56:03 GMT

CASTALIA -- Angieline Hinkle, 84, Castalia,Ohio died Wednesday morning, March 3, 1999, at home.
She was born Dec. 3, 1914, in Mingo County, W.Va. She was a homemaker
She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Sandusky.
She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Rush (Millie) Blankenship, Mrs. Frank (Nellie) Blankenship, Mrs. William (Opal) New, Rosa Stancil, Mrs. Stephen (Lois) DiMaria and Mrs. Harry (Roberta) Peless; three sons, Jacob Hinkle, Smith Hinkle and George Hinkle; 35 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Elizabeth Tiller and Ethel Rife, both of Delbarton, W.Va., Mary Jane Daugherty of Chattaroy, W.Va. and Emma Hinkle of Ashland, Ky.; three brothers, Johnie Justice and Paris Justice, both of Ashland, Ky. and Thurman Justice of Cleveland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. George Hinkle Sr., in 1989; one daughter, Angie Harp, in 1985; her parents, William and Millie (Burchett)
Justice; three grandsons; two sisters, Hulda and Nora Hinkle; and one brother, Andrew Justice.
The Ransom Funeral Home, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, are in charge of arrangements.
The Bishop C. Loren Anderson and the Bishop Eric Robinson will officiate.
Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Huron.

Murphy, Maynard & Hinkle Family

BrendaWoods50 — 16 Oct 2005 3:33:04 GMT

I am looking for info on my grandfather Elliott Murpy. Someone sent me the following. I am hoping somebody can tell me if this is my grandfather.
I HAVE FOUND AN ELLIOTT MURPHY IN THE 1900 MINGO CO CENSUS BOOK:
ELLIOTT MURPHY AGE 22 B... 5-1878 B...KENTUCKY... COAL MINER
TENNESSEE (WIFE) AGE 24 B.. 3-1876 B..KENTUCKY
JOHN (BROTHER) AGE 20 B...2-1880 COAL MINER
FLOYD MAYNARD (BR-IN-LAW) AGE 28 B...9-1871..COAL MINER
My grandfather & his first wife had 2 kids Robert & Mabel. I don't know what happened to his first or second wife. But I do know that his third wifes name was Rosa Hinkle. They had several children. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Brenda

Brook Runyon

terbrown1 — 16 Feb 2007 3:58:55 GMT

I am researching the Runyon line. My husband's grandmother was Laura Brook Runyon who married Compton Browning. I believe her parents were a James "Jim" Runyon and Matilda (??Blankenship/??Painter/???). The 1900 United States Federal Census shows: "James Runyon/Home in 1900: Stafford, Mingo, West Virginia/ Age: 50/ Estimated birth year: about 1850/ Birthplace: Virginia/ Relationship to head-of-house: Head/ Spouse: Matilda (they had been married for nine (9) years in 1900)/ Race: White/ Household Members: James Runyon, age 50; Matilda Runyon, age 42 (Matilda had give birth to six (6) children - four (4) of them were living); Brook Runyon, age 8; Thomas Runyon, age 6; and Charles and Elizabeth Runyon, both age 4 (probably twins). I suspect the other two (2) children who apparently were deceased may have been twins also. Additionally, the 1910 US Census which shows this family's residence as Gilbert, Mingo, West Virginia with two (2) more children - Gracie and Derney (Dewey??) both age 9 - ??more twins???. Unfortunately, nothing gives or shows anything about who James' parents are (it does say they were both born in Virginia). Additionally, the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Census estimated birth year and ages are confusing: 1900 - age 50; 1910 - age 53; and 1920- age 52. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Would really enjoy exchanging notes. Thank you.

Looking for ooten Family in mingo Co

Krista Hall — 6 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Hi, im looking for anyone with Info on The ooten family from mingo Co, thank you! Krista Hall

Floyd Kirk of Kermit W VA and Inez, KY

MyrnaSexton524 — 17 Jan 2005 12:22:33 GMT

I am looking for info on the Kirks of Kermit W Va and Inez Ky. Wanting info on the family of Floyd D Kirk b. Feb 1, 1904 who married Hattie Williams, had sons Jack Riley and Billy Ray, daughter Mary Alice. Floyd had brothers Russell, Elmer, Homer, sisters Pearl Copley of Louisa Ky, Margie Preece of Inez, Ky, Stella Copley of Prestonsburg, Ky, Nell Miller of Ashland Ky. Floyd's parents were Clayton Kirk and Dutch Underwood. The line begins with John Kirk b. abt 1725 in Scotland. I understand there were a lot of Kirks in Kermit, W Va, would like to hear from you.

marriage lookup for THOMPSON

sherryshon — 20 Jan 2007 3:34:31 GMT

I would appreciate if someone can lookup a marriage for
Fred Thompson & Nancy Unknown before 1920

Fred was born abt 1893
Fred's father is Lee J Thompson
Thanks
Sherry

Wade McNeely

melodavis — 22 Jan 2007 11:58:09 GMT

Hi all,

Looking to connect with a Wade MCNEELY formerly of Mingo Co., WV, but who may now be in Columbus, OH.

Mr. McNEELY would be the son of Wallace McNEELY, also of Mingo Co., WV (around Mayer). I am the daughter of your cousin - Watson Ray DAVIS Sr. Watson's mother was Virginia Inez MCNEELY DAVIS GEORGE.

I just spoke with Bernice McNEELY HENSLEY and would like to reconnect.

Thanks again!

Melody R. Davis, Ph.D.
melodavis@sbcglobal.net

Oct 2006 Obit look-up please

rorryy — 15 Jan 2007 9:50:26 GMT

could someone please look-up for:
Ethel Fields 17 Dec 1914 29 Oct 2006 Matewan, Mingo, West Virginia

Thank-you, Annette

Phelps/Whited families of Mingo County

whitedmarg — 11 Jan 2007 6:30:08 GMT

My family once owned 1700 acres in Mingo. My Great uncle Lawrence and his wife Effie pastored a church on that mountian. I am looking for ANY information on my family. My grandparents, Gerald Whited and Margaret (Phelps) Whited are buried on the mountian. ANY info on either the Phelps side or the Whited side would be EXTREMELY helpful.

Lenore Grade School and teacher Ms Pauline Walker

WandaScott778 — 2 Jan 2007 3:59:43 GMT

I have a good picture of Ms. Pauline Walker 3rd. grade teacher at Lenore Grade School in the early 1950's if any one needs me to scan it for them...Also have a pix of the grade school.

Wanda

Jonathon Estep

Donna Carter — 21 Jan 2006 9:32:34 GMT

Mr. Estep married a lot of people around the turn of

the century (1900) in Mingo Co.. Are there any

records he maintained and would his descendents

his descendents be willing to share the records that

pertain to my family?

Thanks,, Donna Carter

Meade, White of Mingo and Logan WV

WandaScott778 — 2 Jan 2007 3:23:20 GMT

I am interested in talking to anyone that may have information on my GGGrandmother Lucinda Meade born 1875 dtr of Priscilla Sturgill and James H. Meade.
Lucinda Married William White son of David White and Julie Ann Runyons. William and Lucinda married in Logan WV Nov. 14.1890.
As far as I can tell William died after the 1910 Mingo Census. Lucinda remarried a Henshaw/Hanshaw or Pickelsimer/Ticklesimer. My aunt just doesn't remember too much of what my grandmother told her since Lucinda died before 1925. My grandmother told my aunt that Lucinda died in Huntington Hospital but was brought back to Lenore, WV for burial.
Anyone with anything about this family I would appreciate hearing from you.
email me at: wvbluebird@netscape.com ...Please
Thanks Wanda

Fort Sycamore West Virginia and Captain Mullins

BettyWithrow27 — 3 Dec 2006 5:40:49 GMT

Anyone know where this Fort is / was? How I would get records from 1920? TIA