Preston - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Core/Harsh Family

bonjoe58158 — 2013-06-17 20:51:02Z

In reference to the name of Frederick Harsh's wife, Janice Cale Sisler, Preston County, WV historian told me her name was Caroline. The info I have on her is that she was born 11 Apr 1773 in Washington Co, Md and died after 1801. No information on where she died. This has not been verified but might be used as a lead. Their daughter, Sarah, is my line. Sarah was born about 1786 in Preston Co, WV and died unknown. She married Jacob Wotring son of John Abraham Wotring (Rev Patriot) and Mary Margaretha Troxell Wotring. The info on Sarah and Jacob has been DAR accepted in my Wotring application.

Re: Need Parents for William Wolfe, Feb 1832 - 30 Mar 1917

jpreston11 — 2013-06-08 16:52:34Z

In Roy Lockhart's book, the name of the father is shown as a horizontal line (______). I used the "?" in place of the line. I don't have any idea whether the name wasn't listed in the original document, or was just illegible. The book doesn't specify, although Lockhart did say in the introduction to the book "Due to the general illegibility of the records, some errors in interpretation may have been made."

He also said "The records had been water damaged and mold or mildew obliterated information in some areas." It is quite possible this was the case in this instance.

The records were transcribed from microfilm and verified from the original records at the Library of Virginia. Lockhart lists the microfilm as "J.R. 3350, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Pleasants to Preston, Reel 7, filmed by the LDS Church in 1954."

Re: Preston County Photos

CJFearer — 2013-06-07 22:25:30Z

If your photo CD is still available, I would like a copy. Please email me if so and with the cost. Thanks.

cjfearer@gmail.com

Re: Need Parents for William Wolfe, Feb 1832 - 30 Mar 1917

vakelly — 2013-06-05 20:29:00Z

I have a William Wolfe who married Catherine Barb. William's parents were Daniel Wolfe and Anne House.
Catherine Barb's parents were Jacob Barb and Catherine Cupp
Jacob Barb's parents were Isaac Barb and Elizabeth Carlfelt
Catherine Cupp's parents were Peter Leonard Cupp and Susan B. Wolfe

Virginia Kelly

Re: Need Parents for William Wolfe, Feb 1832 - 30 Mar 1917

jmatthewwolfe — 2013-06-05 01:09:48Z

Just out of curiosity, when you say that his parents are listed as "? & Catherine Wolf," what does that mean? Is there a question mark in the book? Is the name simply missing? Is the name just illegible?

If there is really a question mark, that would mean that the person making the entry did not know the name of his father. If it was entered contemporaneous to the wedding, that would probably mean that Great Great Grandfather William did not know who his father was. Is there any indication regarding that?

Is there a copy of this page available anywhere? Has anyone seen it?

Thanks and happy hunting.

Lockhart Birtcher, Grant District farm location.

chris71455 — 2013-05-30 23:34:05Z

Does anyone know the actual location of the Lockhart Birtcher farm that was 2 miles south of Pisgah? There was a cemetery located on that farm as of 1930. It contains Mary Lawson Christopher, her mom Rachel, and some of her children. Mary is my husband's 4x Great Grandmother and we would like to find it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Elizabeth Guthrie at Webb Chapel Cemetery

ljmhoover — 2013-05-12 18:28:09Z

Looking for anyone with information about the maiden name of the Elizabeth Guthrie buried at Webb Chapel Cemetery in Hazelton, Preston Co., WV. The dates are 1834 - 1906. Is she Stephen Guthrie, Jr.'s, wife?

Re: Stephen Guthrie, Jr. and Elizabeth

ljmhoover — 2013-05-12 18:24:52Z

Thank you SO much for answering my query. That ties up things for me. And so quickly, too. I don't know why I never thought to look for marriage records in other counties!

Re: Stephen Guthrie, Jr. and Elizabeth

jisner_1 — 2013-05-12 16:06:54Z

The name is Brockmire.
Elizabeth is listed as 16 years old, living with Samuel and Sarah Brockmire in the 1850 census of Marion County, Va

Re: Stephen Guthrie, Jr. and Elizabeth

jisner_1 — 2013-05-12 15:47:22Z

Not sure if this is the one you are looking for.
Check out line 5 on the following link for Marion County marriage records

http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=12526827&Ty...

Stephen Guthrie, Jr. and Elizabeth

ljmhoover — 2013-05-12 08:00:52Z

I'm searching for anything that can PROVE what Elizabeth's maiden name was. Some trees have her listed as Elizabeth Brookmire, but there are no sources to back up this name. Brookmire is NOT a common name for Preston County, and I can't find anything or anyone with a definitive answer.

Edwin and Ruby Faulkner Evans

ljmhoover — 2013-05-12 07:50:56Z

If you have access to Ancestry.com, my full posting is on there under the Matthews & Hoover tree. If you don't have access, please email me at ljmhoover@yahoo.com, and I'll send you a message with their family tree attached. My parents bought your grandparents' house after Ross died.

Loretta Matthews Hoover from Hazelton

Bise, Teagarden, Walters, Roberson, families

RBise13 — 2013-05-07 00:07:32Z

Looking for information on the Bise, Teagarden, Walters, Roberson, families of Preston Mills area of Preston County.

Any information or pictures will be appreciated. I will share the info I have.

Re: Need Parents for William Wolfe, Feb 1832 - 30 Mar 1917

gramssearch — 2013-04-26 08:48:24Z

Thanks! I've not tried interlibrary loan yet. Had hoped someone on this board would have a copy.

Beth

Re: Need Parents for William Wolfe, Feb 1832 - 30 Mar 1917

Barbara55678 — 2013-04-25 19:02:39Z

Have you tried an InterLibrary Loan ? You can most likely find out which one has it thru your own Library and arrange for a loan or maybe you could order [buy] one from McClain Printing or Publishing there in Parsons, WV.

Re: Need Parents for William Wolfe, Feb 1832 - 30 Mar 1917

gramssearch — 2013-04-24 07:17:00Z

I have some Wolf(e) family in Preston, but don't know how they fit into this line. My 3rd great grandmother is Huldah Wolfe, d/o George and Elizabeth Teets Wolfe.

I'm curious about the book "Preston County WV (then VA) Records 1853 - 1860" by Roy Lockhart. Unfortunately it is not and ebook. I'd enjoy looking through for info on all of my Preston County ancestors. Could you tell me where I might be able to get it on loan?

Thanks!
Beth

Re: Need Parents for William Wolfe, Feb 1832 - 30 Mar 1917

jpreston11 — 2013-04-23 20:07:31Z

I have some information that might help. According to the book "Preston County WV (then VA) Records 1853 - 1860" by Roy Lockhart, William Wolf married Lucinda Sidwell 8 Dec 1853. His parents are listed as ? & Catherine Wolf. Hers are listed as Henry & Nancy Sidwell. Maiden names not listed for the mothers. Williams occupation was listed as blacksmith. The person performing the ceremony was Harburt Cool. I used the spelling "Wolf", since that is the way it was spelled in those records, although I realize "Wolfe" was also used.

The book was transcribed from microfilm records of the original registers at the Library of Virginia.

Death certificates show William Wolf died March 30, 1917 in Tucker Co., WV, age 85. Lucinda died Nov 3, 1925, also in Tucker, and a birth date of June 28, 1832.

Incidentally, don't confuse this William with William Wolfe, born about the same time, who also lived in Preston County. The other William married Catharine Barb.

Hope this helps.

Jim Preston

Re: Need Parents for William Wolfe, Feb 1832 - 30 Mar 1917

jmatthewwolfe — 2013-04-23 10:50:49Z

I am somewhat new to this, but am searching for the same information. Did you ever have any luck? A few people seem to think he is the son of Samuel Wolfe and Sarah Jane Teets. The only evidence of that seems to be the 1850 census data that you cite.

On a different line, most seem to agree that William Wolfe's wife Lucinda's maiden name was "Sidwell." I have not found anything that actually says that was her maiden name. I do note that Peter Wolf's wife was Louisa and is usually considered a Sidwell and that Louisa Sidwell had a sister Lucinda, but I would like something more certain.

Thanks.

Re: One Room School House

nancy_farm_flowers — 2013-04-23 00:04:28Z

Janice: I talked yesterday to your Cousin, PR Watson, Jr., and he gave me an address where he thought I could reach you.
I would love to talk with you. I am the daughter of the "cook" who cooked the fine meal for your Grandmother and her Sisters!!!! Where did the info come from that the School was built in 1897??? I am working on old buildings still standing that stood in 1863 and could really use this info.
Thank You, Nancy Sisler Hoffman 304-789-6681

Re: One Room School House

dwiles35 — 2013-04-16 20:28:44Z

I have a little information on Della Francis Fike Martin
if anyone is interested.

Re: One Room School House

barbara20051 — 2013-04-08 03:31:26Z

Is the Sisler school the one on Salt Lick Road or is it the one that was on Caddell mountain. I thought Sislers once lived in the one on Caddell and am a little confused. thanks Barbara

Re: One Room School House

nancy_farm_flowers — 2013-03-28 12:51:37Z

I have been trying to get in touch with you. I am the "cooks" daughter..304-789-6681. Would love to hear from you.

Re: One Room School House

barbara20051 — 2013-03-28 01:38:44Z

Is the Sisler school the one on Caddell mountain or Saltlick? My 2 sisters went to the one on Caddell and their teacher was Virginia Bucklew. They really liked her. Said she was very kind. Barbara

Re: One Room School House

nancy_farm_flowers — 2013-03-27 17:05:07Z

If janicesaville would contact me, I would be glad to share more information. Nancy, the daughter of the "wonderful cook" at 304-789-6681. Thanks.

Re: One Room School House

nancy_farm_flowers — 2013-03-27 16:52:33Z

If janicesaville will contact me, I can give her more information on the "good Cook" who cooked Dinner for Della, Miss Olive and Lulu. Thanks, Nancy Hoffman

Re: One Room School House

nancy_farm_flowers — 2013-03-27 16:38:23Z

I do know that Virginia Bucklew Wallace taught there. She just lived over across on the other hill and I believe a family of Ringers live there now. Nancy Hoffman

Re: One Room School House

jisner_1 — 2013-03-18 14:48:29Z

The "Union School" was located on the left (north) side of the Kingwood Turnpike (WV Route 7)about two miles east of the bridge at Caddle. It is shown on the 1925 US Geological Survey Mapping.

Re: One Room School House

nancy_farm_flowers — 2013-03-17 21:53:33Z

Hi! Miss Olive Fike never married...nancy.farm.flowers@frontier.com

Re: One Room School House

nancy_farm_flowers — 2013-03-17 21:51:54Z

As for the "school picture"...I can name some of the students!
nancy.farm.flowers@frontier.com Nancy Sisler Hoffman

Re: One Room School House

nancy_farm_flowers — 2013-03-17 21:47:44Z

My brother and I own the property that the School House is located on. It was our Mother who was the very fine cook.
She cooked Dinner for Della, Olive, Lulu and I think there was a member of Della's family along, but anyway I drove them in my jeep up the "old" road to Terra Alta..the same road Della used to walk down and up to come to the Sisler School. I would love to hear from you!!! I have some of Della's paintings!!! Olive and Lulu used to come to pick Blackberries with Mother and I. Nancy Sisler Hoffman you may e. mail me at nancy.farm.flowers@frontier.com

Re: Jemima Chipps and William G. Morgan

chippsg1 — 2013-03-14 16:18:55Z

Thanks for your response.
I have seen most of the information you listed and have come to the conclusion that Jemima passed away before 1836 and William remarried. Would still love to see proof.
For your info, Marion County was formed from parts of Harrison and Monogalia counties.
THANKS AGAIN.
GREG

Re: One Room School House

vakelly — 2013-03-13 16:32:50Z

Hi,

I too an related to the Files. Can you tell me who your Aunt Olive marreid, if she did. Thanks Virginia

Re: One Room School House

barbara20051 — 2013-03-13 03:00:12Z

Does anyone have any information on the one room school house that was on Caddell Mountain between Kingwood and Terra Alta. I do know the teacher was Virginia Bucklew. I believe it may be a house now. Thanks

Re: Abner Messenger

stifflerswife04 — 2013-03-10 23:51:01Z

Hi,

I am also a descendent of Abner via Samuel. I am courious if yoy know why Abner and Abigail moved to Preston Co.

Re: HELP with Collins Family

ecol580052 — 2013-03-08 20:16:00Z

Edward J Collins is my gggrandfather,but you gave my info on the death of him and Rosannah but can't find any info on his father or mother, the headstone pictures you have can you send it to me even thought I know this post is very old I would love to see the pictures and did he pass in Somerset ? Hope I hear from you thanks Edward Collins

Re: One Room School House

janicesaville — 2013-03-08 02:57:43Z

Yes I was there in the 1970s and had dinner at the Sisler house. My grandmother was friends with her. I forget her first name. I was in elementary school. I remember she cooked a lot of food. It was like a feast. My grandmother grew up in Terra Alta. her father was AR Fike of the Fike Watson Funeral Home on Main Street. I used to spend many 4th of Julys there staying at my Great Aunt Lu Watson's house on the lake. Sometimes I would spend the night at the apartment upstairs of the old funeral home. That was my Great Aunt Olive's apartment. My Great Aunt Violet we called her Toots had a summer cottage on the lake. Great memories. I grew up in College Park Maryland and now live in the Baltimore area. I would be related to these family names Fike, Martin and Friend.

Re: One Room School House

mrsbinta535 — 2013-03-08 02:16:19Z

Thank you. Officially the school was named the Salt Lick school, but the locals called it the Sisler school. It closed at the end of the 1948-1949 school year and is still being used for storage.

Re: One Room School House

janicesaville — 2013-03-07 21:44:41Z

I would assume the Sisler since it was located on their property. It was later used for storage when she painted the picture. I have attached two photos. I have no names but my grandmother is in the last row in the middle.

Re: One Room School House

mrsbinta535 — 2013-03-07 01:14:53Z

There were three one room schools on Salt Lick. The Sisler school, the Beatty school and the Pine Grove school. Are any of the students in the photo identified? Would it be possible to get copies of the painting and the photo of her and her students for the Preston County Historical Society? I attended the Pine Grove school in the 1940's.

Re: One Room School House

janicesaville — 2013-03-06 22:26:03Z

My grandmother taught at a one room school house in Salt Lick built in 1897. She taught for two years from 1909-1911. I have a painting she painted of it and a photo of her and her students. Hr name was Della Francis Fike Martin.

Re: Jemima Chipps and William G. Morgan

dhazel1 — 2013-02-28 22:13:42Z

Courtesy lookup - not my family.

I found a William G. MORGAN, born 1808, in 1850 Marion Co., VA with wife Ann, born about 1812, Ireland, with seven children, born 1837-1848. The name was so exact and the two counties, Marion & Monogalia, share a border. It makes me think it's the same William G. as yours, who was married 6 Feb 1832 to Jemima "Gemimy" CHIPPS.

I found a Virginia (now WV) marriage that may explain:

10 March 1836, Monogalia County, William G. MORGAN married Anna LOWE

Tracing this bride forward through the censuses, Ann/Anna LOWE was born February 1810, Ireland, immigrated in 1820 to the US, married William G. MORGAN in 1836, Monogalia Co., and moved by 1870 to Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. Ann MORGAN, widow, died 26 Oct 1902, age 91, and she was buried, with most of her children, in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo.

That means poor Jemima Chipps MORGAN was married barely four years. I believe she perished in her early twenties between 1832-1836, probably Monogalia County, VA. There are no death records, darn it, recorded until 1853, so we cannot check them, and Find A Grave did not list William or Jemima in it's burial index.

Hope this helps a little,
hazellady

Re: Eliza Moore who married Samuel Specht

dhazel1 — 2013-02-28 17:09:29Z

I was going to tell you to go to Find A Grave for a four page biography of this family, which would answer ALL your questions about Jacob Emery SPECHT and his parents, Samuel SPECHT, Sr. and second wife, Elizabeth "Eliza" MOORE.

But then, why would I, since you wrote it most of it.....!

Re: Whitehairs of Preston County

Twhitehair24 — 2013-02-27 02:48:40Z

My name is Timothy Whitehair I am also fifth generation grandson of John August I am the son of gale a Whitehair and grandson of george d Whitehair I am also stuck at Joanne's weisshair

Eliza Moore who married Samuel Specht

jude1940 — 2013-02-04 18:33:41Z

Looking for a Eliza Moore who married Samuel Specht, we think she may have died in West Virginia, They were married in Garrett Co Maryland on July 7, 1884 . They had on son togeather that we know of his name was Jacob E. Specht we think he was born in about 1887 and he died in 1903 in Pa. In his obit it said he had several step sister and step brothers, that were living in West virginia He died at the age of 16 years old and at the time of his death he was living with the synder family in Pa. We think his mother died before 1903 because it never had who she was , just his father's name Samuel Specht.
Thank you,
Judy Wilson

Jemima Chipps and William G. Morgan

chippsg1 — 2013-02-01 17:19:57Z

Does anyone have any information on what became of Jemima Chipps. She is the daughter of William Chipps and Hanna Scott and was born about 1812. Jemima married William G. Morgan in Feb. 1832 in Monongalia County, Virginia. There as other William Morgans in the area after this time frame, but no wife named Jemima.
THANKS
Greg Chipps

Re: Terra Alta Cemetery

hcorine — 2013-01-28 21:19:29Z

If you are still looking. Call the city of Terra Alta. The lady who answers the phone should be able to help me.

Corine Hardman

Re: Amusement Park?

@@BRNJAS48@AOL.COM — 2013-01-27 02:14:55Z

HI MY NAME IS JIM BROWN, I GREW UP IN MASONTOWN WV AND I HAVE MANY PHOTOS OF THE PARK AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO SHARE THEM, I ALSO HAVE THE TICKETS 5 AND 10 CENT FOR DRINKS. I BELONG TO THE MONONGALIA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND DID AN ARTICLE WITH MANY PHOTOS PRINTED SOME TIME AGO. MY EMAIL IS BRNJAS48@AOL.COM OR YOU CAN CALL ME I LIVE ON CAIN STREET IN MORGANTOWN WV JAMES J BROWN I AN NOT SURE IF I CAN PUT MY NUMBER SO YOU CAN FIND ME THIS WAY. JIM

Re: William McPeck

Skennedy613 — 2013-01-20 04:30:16Z

Well if Myrtle Herring Fox Winaught, is your grandmother than your my mothers sister! Aunt Barb.
Its pretty cool to see all these people looking for info on William McPeck.

Re: john and catharine scott

chigh46 — 2012-12-28 20:17:08Z

john randolph scott was born on july 1849 in virgina,his first wife was sarah feather born 1850 died 1876, they were married 1872.his second wife was mary nixon patterson born 1845 in pa and died 1896 . this was olive scott mother. she married charles frank high in 1910.he was born in 1884

Re: john and catharine scott

chigh46 — 2012-12-28 03:03:48Z

olive scott married charles f high, both were born 1884 in preston co. wva. first son was henry high born 1910 d 1976. second son was john m high b 1919 died 1992