Ritchie - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Need some info on Lydia Wright

cbarthur1965 — 30 Aug 2008 11:41:38 GMT

I am researching my Greathouse roots. I need some info on Lydia Wright born around 1886. She was my great grandpas'(Scott Greathouse) first wife. If you have any info on her please let me know.
Thank You,
Crystal Arthur

Pritchard, Pritchett's in Ritchie County, W.VA. (VA)

Princessbrowneyes1 — 13 Aug 2008 2:29:07 GMT

I am looking for info on Samuel Pritchard (Pritchett) b. abt 1825 in VA. and lived in Independence, Washington County, Ohio sometime after the 1840 census and before the 1880 census. He was married 3 times, first to Elizabeth Esther Nangle Aug. 17, 1847 and had 2 children with her..Rosanah b. abt. 1848 and Nathaniel b. Jan. 3, 1852, then to Margaret Thomas Nov. 16, 1855 then to Nancy Ann Hearn-Bowie Sept. 7, 1864 all marriages took place in Washington County, Ohio. I am also looking for info on his parents Aaron Pritchard (Pritchett) b abt. 1787 in VA and Elizabeth b. abt. 1790 in VA. Somehow this Pritchett family ties into the Pritchett family from Newport, Washington County, Ohio.

If you can help me or have any info on the Pritchett (Pritchard) family please let me know.

Thank you,

Gloria

mullenax - bickerstaff

bickerstaff168 — 13 Jul 2008 5:42:57 GMT

According to the Ritchie Standard obits Elizabeth Nutter Bickerstaff died 19 Sept. 1916. Preceed her was Isabella. I think she may have died between 1900-1916. Surviving Mrs W. J. Mullenax of Racy. (Sephronia Bickerstaff) Any info is appreciated.

Needing information on my Bowie line

PamDrake369 — 23 May 2005 4:02:13 GMT

My 2x great-grandparents were James William Bowie & Nancy Ann Hearn. They were married in Washington Co.,OH. on 21 May 1842. They had 9 children. Their names were: Josephine,Eli C.,Harvey,Lovina(my line),Amos,William,Mordecai,Reason & James. The children were all born in OH. William married Mary"Mollie"Smith in Ritchie Co. on 8 Nov.1886. Eli died in Ritchie Co. on 23 April 1922 & is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ritchie Co..

I haven't found where & when Mordecai,Reason & James Bowie died. Was it Ritchie Co.? I haven't got a wife yet for Reason or young James either.

After James Wiliam Bowie died in 1863 from small pox he caught from Rebel prisoners in the Federal Prison in Alton,IL.(he was a guard) his widow Nancy Bowie married Samuel Pritchard . I haven't found where or when Nancy Hearn Bowie Pritchard died. Does anyone know?

Thanks for any help!

Sincerely,

Pam Drake

DAVIS, HUDKINS

l_bozarth — 21 Oct 2001 2:58:33 GMT

What happened to Simon DAVIS and Edith HUDKINS DAVIS? They were married in Harrison Co., WV on February 6, 1827. The 1850 Ritchie Co. census shows three children living with Barton and Naomi HUDKINS ( Edith's parents): Francis, age 13; Barton (my gg grandfather), age 12; and Eliza (?), age 10. We seem to have lost track of Simon and Edith..

I need help finding info on a few family members from Ritchie County

vertekal — 26 Jun 2008 4:01:15 GMT

I am looking for information about the man who is my grandmothers father, and for my great great grandparents.

My grandmother was Betty Lou Carney but she was born Betty Lou Tingler on April 19, 1934. I do not know her fathers name but her mother was Lucinda Carney (Reed). Lucinda had 9 children (Anne, Ella, Opal, Truman (Fred), Mary, James (Buck), John, Betty, & Charles(Chuck)) but only 2 youngest were born with the Tingler name (My grandmother Betty and her little brother Charles or Chuck born April 19, 1936 both born in Ritchie County.)

I am, also, looking for Lucinda's parents. All I know about her is she was born in 1896 and passed on August 19, 1975 in Toledo, Ohio. She had an older sister Neva Cunningham (Reed) who was born in 1892 and married Wayland Cunningham (not sure of the year). Her younger sister was Nancy Reed who was born July of 1899 and passed in '91 if I remember right. Nancy had a son Named Everet? Charles Reed (I think that was his name because we always knew him as Short) who was married to Eine before he passed not long ago. Short's daughter is Sandy and she has 2 children Charlie and Cassidy.

My mom (Dawna or Sis) said that everyone lived in Melon, Oil Ridge or Harrisville.

If you can help me with any information putting this family tree together for my children, I would greatly appreciate it. You can reply here or email me at StephanieDBrady@gmail.com

William Jordan

bickerstaff168 — 6 Jun 2008 4:15:09 GMT

I'm looking for the family of William & Sidney Simmons Jordan. Their children Ida, Noah, Calvin, Andrew, and Peter. I think they lived in the Mellin, Cairo area, Thank you.

Susan Merritt b. 1863 m. Napolean Doak b. 1861

harrisk491 — 10 Jul 2008 3:02:25 GMT

looking for info on susan merritt, the dau of john and eliza merritt, m. napolean doak b. 1861 in tyler county, wv

taitt and black

DianaBlake44 — 2 Jul 2008 11:07:52 GMT

does anyone know the parents of Matilda Black ? she was born in 1838 in i believe ritchie county virginia. she married John Taitt. They had a daughter Ella Taitt.

Need a look up on Valentine Merrit b. abt 1795

harrisk491 — 2 Jul 2008 5:06:48 GMT

I found a Valentine Merrit in Ritchie co 1860 census, can you find his family. Thanks.

McFARLAND, Pearl Harper

Larry Heffner — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

"Ritchie Gazette" - 15 April 1999

PEARL McFARLAND
Pearl Harper McFarland, 85, of RR 1, Cairo, WV, died Friday, Apr. 9,1999, in
Parkersburg, WV.

She was born Aug. 22, 1913, in St. Marys, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and
Sarah F. Boley Scadden. She was a retired home health care worker for 20 years, a
former member of the Rebekah Lodge of Glendale, a former member of the Glendale
Homemakers Club, a former member of the Glendale Senior Citizens, and a member of
the Harrisville Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Fay H. Harper of Cairo (Nutter Farm Community); two daughters,
Jennie L. Varner of Cairo (Nutter Farm Community) and Charlotte Jackson of RR 1
(Glendale Community), St. Marys; three stepchildren, Dortha M. Fleak and Glen A.
McFarland, both of Columbus, OH, and Opal M. Hardman of Clarksburg, WV; two
brothers, Paul and Joseph Scadden, and two sisters, Gladys Paynter and Glady Bailey,
all of St. Marys; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her first husband, Earl O. Harper; her second husband,
William A. "Mac" McFarland; a son, Wilmer Harper; a brother, Jim Scadden; four
sisters, Emma Giboney, Minnie Winiand, Hettie Moore and Nellie Pryor; and a
grandson, Bobby Harper.

Services were held at McCullough-Rogers Funeral Home, Pennsboro, WV, with Pastor
Robert Perine officiating. Burial followed in the Terry Cemetery, near Glendale.
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Leggett-James-Isaac-David-Elmore

Dee Puffer — 12 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any and all decendants of James Leggett b. abt. 1743, m. Elizabeth Zorn, parents of Isaac, b. bet. 1800-1810, m. Jane Musgrave, Isaac and Jane parents of David, b. 1830, m. Sarah Orrahood, David and Sarah parents of Elmore, b. 1864, m. Susan Sedars, Elmore and Susan parents of Bree, b. 1908, m. Esther Wolfe, Bree and Esther parents of Geneva, (my mother) Geneva b. 1934, m. Buck Kimball of Tyler county. I will appreciate any info, leads, where abouts to Leggett cousins. Thanks Dee.

Williams, Isaac Cooper/Martha Jane Davis

dmesser56 — 25 Jan 2003 1:07:12 GMT

Am looking for any information on Isaac Cooper Williams, married to Martha Jane Davis. Owned property in Ritchie County in late 1800's. Had son named Leondis Pierce Williams married to Susan Francis Crites. Any information would be appreciated.

Need a birth record look-up, please!

jkbooher — 15 Jun 2008 8:46:51 GMT

I'm having trouble finding a birth record and since moving to Texas, I'm not able to get to WV to look things up myself anymore. If anyone is going to be at the courthouse and wouldn't mind doing me a favor, I'm trying to find birth details for the following individual:

Harvey Garfield Booher
Born 06/02/1880, +/- 1y.
Mother probably Delilah Booher.
Father unknown and I'm dying to know who he was.
Last name could be spelled Booker.

I'd like to know date of birth, birth certificate number and any details about parents.

Thanks in advance to anyone who could do me this favor!

Ayers Family

ntrout167 — 21 Sep 2006 1:55:58 GMT

I am trying to find descendants of Nora Icy Ayers Reynolds with the hope that they can provide me with more information about Nora's mother, and my great-grandmother. Please contact me if you have information on Mary A. Ayers, Hiram P. Ayers, Luther Ayers, Floyd Monroe Ayers, Isaac Ayers, or anyone else from this family.

Annie J. Langford

zstepp — 12 Oct 2007 2:29:06 GMT

I am looking for a cousin, Annie J. Langford who was living in Pullman in 1981. She is the grand-daughter of Annie Richard's Davis who was a sister to my great-grandmother Ida. Any information would be appreciated.

MILLSLAGLE-OVERTON

LINDA SWANSON — 9 Sep 2003 1:29:29 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR MY GRANDMOTHER ADA PRISCILLA MILLSLAGLE(SP) OVERTON. SHE MARRIED JOHN EDWARD OVERTON IN RITCHIE COUNTY 7/22/1986. SHE WAS BORN ABOUT 1876 IN WV. AND HER CHILDREN JOHN LEE AND MYRTLE WERE BORN IN RITCHIE COUNTY. THEY LIVED IN MURPHY DISTRICT. I CANNOT FIND ANY MORE INFORMATION ON HER OTHER THAN THAT STATED. I DO NOT KNOW WHO HER PARENTS WERE OR WHERE THEY CAME FROM. ANY HELP ANYONE CAN GIVE ME WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

RUANE/ROWAN family Ireland to Ritchie VA/W VA to Scranton,PA

wsullivw — 30 Apr 2008 9:49:32 GMT

Looking for information/connections RUANE/ROWAN family. John and Ann RUANE c 1835 from Ireland settled in Ritchie Co VA/West VA and were blessed with at least following children; Peter c 1858, Michael 1859, Thomas 1865, and John 1869. Some of the family moved to Scranton, PA where Michael J. married Bridget GERRITY and raised a large family. I have only been able to find Michael RUANE in the 1870 Luzerne Co Scranton, PA census. Please contact Walton J. Sullivan at wsullivw@aol.com

Wanted birth date

gleaann1957 — 28 Apr 2008 12:43:30 GMT

I am looking for someone who could look a birth record up for me. I am looking for birth date and the parents of JOHN WILLIAM HUGHES. He was possibly born in Ritchie County in the time period of 1840 to 1860. Also could someone tell me where the Ritchie Standard newspaper archives are located. Thank you

I can do lookups

jmccall93 — 9 Mar 2002 5:15:56 GMT

I can do lookups in the following resources;

Ritchie County cemeteries
1850 Ritchie census

all of WV;
1870 and 1880 censuses
Grand Lodge of W. Va., A.F. & A.M. (masons)

Jill McCall

BAKER, CUPP

JoAnn Cupp — 23 May 2004 9:03:48 GMT

Seeking descendants of Othia Dee BAKER 1876-1949 (s/o Samuel and Pheobe Ann Baker) and his wife, Maude CUPP (d/o William and Anna Hannigan Cupp). O. D. was married first to Ice Weekley who died in 1906. She probably was the mother of his oldest son, Allo S. Baker. Other children are: Pearl E. Walter D., Warden K., and Daisy.

Layfield Pioneer Cemetery

rexroad133 — 5 Sep 2007 11:27:26 GMT

Does anyone know the location of the old Layfield Pioneer Cemetery? I have the Ritchie County Cemetery book, and it doesn't show the location on the map. It just says it's somewhere west of Glendale on Layfield Run, about 1 mile from Old Route 50. Has anyone had success finding it and the grave of Margaret Crawford Layfield?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would love to be able to locate it on my upcoming trip to West Virginia. Thanks.

RICHARDS, COTTRILL

Barbara Cottrill Andrews — 25 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for Oliver P. Richards & wife Lina Belle Drummond Richards. Their daughter Dollie Belle Richards Cottrill was born January 3, 1894 in Ritchie County.

MAHANEY'S

NDSwigerHaas — 27 Mar 2008 5:09:36 GMT

Please searching for anyone who can assit me in the search of any Mahaney's of Ritchie/Doddridge/Harrison County WV

Would like to correspond with "any" Mahaney.
Would also be interested in Mahaney Grave Markers.

My contact email is: deehaas1@msn.com

Dee Swiger Haas

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

markkurt47 — 16 Mar 2008 5:59:16 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

Phoebe TUCKER Cunningham

@@jmorris@ee.net — 12 Jun 2005 10:55:52 GMT

I am searching for the parents of Phoebe Tucker. Phoebe was born in 1761. She was captured by Indians while a young mother and 4 of her children were murdered. She lived in what was Va. then but what in now WV. I am her 4th GGranddaughter. I do not have any information on her parents or brothers or sisters. She married Thomas Cunningham in 1777. Phoebe is buried in Calhoun Cty, WV. Thomas is buried in Ritchie Cty, WV. Their daughter Rachel married Isaac Sanson Collins of which I am a descendant.

Looking for family information

JanHenry20 — 19 Feb 2008 8:07:32 GMT

Grandfather's name is James Erwin Fury. Born in the 1900's near the turn of the century. No other information is available.

McPeek burial location

fredmcpeek1 — 19 Feb 2008 1:02:25 GMT

I'm trying to verify the burial locations of my Great Grandfather William A. McPeek died July 8, 1905, his daughter Ethel McPeek died August 16, 1905 and his son Donald L. McPeek died July 1, 1911.
Family info is that William is buried at the EUB church in Pennsboro. I believe that his daughter and son are also buried there. I have been to the church which is no longer opened for services due to structural problems. There are no tombstones for William or his children but I know that William never had a stone.
I'm sure that the EUB church records would list all those buried at the church. Can anyone help me?
Thank you, Fred McPeek

Rachel (McCullough) Lamp

sel345 — 1 Jan 2008 8:02:44 GMT

Can any help find a newspaper article or obituary for my Great Grandparents?

Isaac (Isaiah) Lamp died November 2, 1929 in Pennsboro Ritchie County

Rachel (McCullough) Lamp (according to her death certificate) was killed instantly as she was hit by a train.
She died August 5, 1930 Pennsboro Ritchie County

As requested I am looking for obituaries and possible the article regarding the train accident.

Thanks for your help
Steve

JONES, JAMES & SARAH RAVENSCROFT JONES

jean4607 — 30 Jan 2008 10:52:54 GMT

For information on the James & Sarah Jones family, in Ritchie & Tyler Co., WV contact Jean at jwmoore@ruralnet.org

William G Webb family, mid 1800's

havensmom — 19 Jan 2008 10:01:46 GMT

William G. Webb family of Ritchie Co., WV

William G. WEBB, farmer, age 22, b. Harrison Co., VA, son of James & Elizabeth Webb; m. Mary C. SIMMONS, age 27, b. Maine, dau of Lebus & Hester Simmons; 20 July 1854, by Thomas Stinchcomb.

Record found online at ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wv/ritchie/vitals/marria...

William b. 1832, Mary C. b. 1827

Mary C. SIMMONS, daughter of Lebbeus & Esther (KELSEY) SIMMONS was born in Maine, lived for a while in Mercer Co., PA, is found in Fulton Co., IL in the 1850 census living with her father and step-mother, Sarah (ELDER, THORN). Mary's brother, Lebius SIMMONS III, was married to Ruth (SMITH) daughter of Jonathan & Rachel (SIMMONS) SMITH. In the 1850 census, they are found in Mercer Co., PA. The SMITH family moved from Mercer Co., PA to Ritchie Co., VA (now WV) by 1850. Presumably Mary moved with her brother & his wife from either Fulton Co., IL or she met him back in Mercer Co,. PA first, then they moved together to Ritchie Co., VA. Lebius died by 1854 and his widow Ruth married Cyrus WEBB, half brother of William G. WEBB. Cyrus & Ruth WEBB are found in 1860 in Fulton Co., IL.

1860 census - William's family should be near Canton, Fulton Co., IL (unable to find yet)

1870 Grant Twp, Ritchie Co., WV, pg 8
#59 / 57 Webb Wm G, age 28, farm laborer, b. Virginia *age should be about 38
Mary C. age 42, keeping house, b. Pennsylvania
Wm S., age 14, b. Virginia
James W., age 12, b. Illinois
John H., age 10, b. Illinois
Mary E., age 8, b. Illinois
N. C. R., age 7, Male, b. Illinois
Edward A., age 6, b. West Virginia
Dora J., age 1, b. West Virginia

1880 Grant District, Richie Co., WV pg 416
#214/ #214 Webb, Wm G 46, Farming Ruptured WV
Webb, Wm. L. 24 son works farm WV
Webb, Jas W. 22 son " " Illinois
Webb, Jon/Jno H. 20 son " " "
Webb, Elizabeth daughter 18 keeping house Illinois
Webb, Nathan R. son 16 works on farm Illinois
Webb, Edward A. son 14 " " " WV
Webb, Dora J. daughter 11 WV

Mother Mary C. presumed deceased by 1880, death date and burial place unknown.

According to the West Virginia deaths online:

William L. Webb (b) 11 Nov 1855 IL (d) 05 Feb 1940 Cairo, Ritchie Co.,West Va. bur: 07 Feb 1940 Ingram

Ridge ( f) William Webb (b) Illinois (m) Mary Simmons (b) Illinois Informant: Robert Webb

Nathan Ross Webb (b) 22 Feb 1863 Canton, IL (d) 26 Feb 1921 Parkersburg, Wood Co., W. VA. (f) Wm. Webb (b) Ritchie Co., W. VA. ( m) Mary Kateran Simmons (b) Ritchie Co., W. VA. Burial : 28 Sept 1921, Pine Grove Cemetery, Ritchie Co., W. Va. Informant: Mrs. N. R. Webb

John H. Webb (b) 7 Aug 1858 IL (d) 26 Aug 1933 Parkersburg, Wood Co., W. VA. age 75 & 19 days Tin Mill worker Res: 2 Agnes, Parkersburg, W. VA. ( f ) William (m) unknown (possibly married to Mary Creel)

Edward Arthur Webb (b) 22 Mar 1865 Cairo, W. Va farmer (d) 17 Nov 1942 Milton, Cabell Co., W. VA widowed from Rosa Irene (f ) William Webb (m) don't know Burial 19 Nov 1942 Mt Zion Cemetery, Cairo, W. VA. Informant : Edward C. Webb, Kittanning, Pa.

above Rosa Irene Webb (b) 18812 (d) 16 July 1920 Parkersburg, Wood Co., W. VA she was the daughter of Daniel Garrison

I have more information on the SIMMONS family.

Looking for Cowan family

bshepardtrucks — 14 Jan 2008 5:03:37 GMT

My wife birth certificate shows her birth name as Lois Ruth Cowan of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Birthdate is 1/1/1943. We would like to comunicate with anyone in the family.

Fleet C. GUMM, obit

DeanJanG — 16 Aug 2003 4:16:52 GMT

"Ritchie Gazette" 17 Apr 1997, pg 8

Fleet C. GUMM, 82, of Parkersburg, WV, died Tuesday, Apr. 8, 1997, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg.

He was born in Ritchie County, WV, a son of the late Charles and Cynthia HEFFNER GUMM. He was a graduate of Harrisville High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a former owner of Gumm's Janitor Supply and was retired as an operator from DuPont. He was a life member of American Legion Post 15, Parkersburg.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Georgia M. GUMM; two sons, Derrell M. GUMM of Parkersburg and Carroll N. GUMM of Vienna, WV; a grandson and three granddaughters.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, Desmond and Dallas GUMM; a half-brother, Robert FREDERICK, Jr.; and two half-sisters, Dicie FLING and Delma Mae SMITH.

Services were held at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Brian Jones officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen South Cemetery.

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Ankrom Family

sel345 — 8 Jan 2008 1:39:15 GMT

Anyone from the Ankrom family?
My Great Aunt Celia and Great Aunt Melissa married into the Ankrom family.

looking for any information on the ferree family in ritchie co.

bydand61 — 9 Nov 2007 1:34:52 GMT

my mom is wanting to find her maternal family, my great grandmother was a ferree and she married w.c.lamp. mom was told that the ferree's family had people in ritchie co. can any one help me ???

thanks,
beth
p.s. just wanted to say what a great bunch you all are, is hard to find some of these families and i really appreciate any help you can offer.

Beatrice, Ritchie County

Jim Eddy — 6 Feb 2006 7:38:28 GMT

My relatives were from Beatrice, Ritchie County. Am interested in links or resources on the small town of Beatrice. I can't seem to locate any or know if the town of Beatrice is still around.
Thankyou

GOODWIN,TENNY,LEGGETT,DAVOS,BEE

Rita12345 — 20 Jul 2002 6:42:46 GMT

Looking for decendents of Henry H. GOODWIN born 21 March 1823. His parents are William Benson GOODWIN and Matilda M. TENNY. He married Cassandra LEGGETT his children were:
1. Mary L. married Hyson DAVIS;
2. James Nelson;
3. Elsey Leroy;
4. Enoch Benson;
5. Martha Jane married Joel BEE;
6. Eletha Ann;
7. Elizabeth Ellen;
8. Sarah Catharine;
9. John Homer;
Henry died 1880, he and Cassandra are buried in Berea.

Orlando Guy Nutt Phoebe Pearl Rexroad

jodynutt — 2 Dec 2007 7:47:57 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for any info on the Nutt family in Harrisville and any info on the Harrisville area. My grandfather was Guy Nutt and his father was Orlando Guy. My grandfather died when I was 4 and didn't live near me. My father doesn't remember much about Harrisville as he only visited a few times when he was very young. So, basically I know nothing about this side of my family. I'd love to hear from anyone with any info.
Thanks.

Obituary Look-Up Needed

AllenMillhorn — 1 Dec 2007 1:38:41 GMT

Hi,
Could someone please look up an obituary for me on Henry Crum who died December 28, 1916 and his wife Berthynia who died March 7, 1928? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

MAHANEY/MAHANY OF RITCHIE COUNTY WV

NDSwigerHaas — 30 Mar 2005 4:26:26 GMT

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON:
JOHN AND SUSANNAH MAHANEY/MAHANY
WILLIAM MAHANAY- ELEANOR ? THEN ELIZABETH "BETSY" KILE MAHANAY

WILLIAM MOVED TO DODDRIDGE COUNTY WV. REMARRIED TO ELIZABETH.
SON: JEREMIAH MARRIED TO LOUISA M. SULLIVAN.

ANY ASSISTANCE IS APPRECIATED:

PLEASE EMAIL: deehaas1@msn.com
DEE HAAS

MAHANEY LINE OF RITCHIE COUNTY

NDSwigerHaas — 30 Nov 2007 4:10:18 GMT

Please any one related to the "Mahaney" line, please, contact me this is my line and I have been searching for years for family.

Dee Swiger Haas
deehaas1@msn.com direct email so I dont miss hearing from you.

My trip to Ritchie County

Marcey Clonch — 18 Oct 2005 5:50:16 GMT

I just had to let everyone know what a wonderful trip I had to this glorious county and talk about it's awesome people.
First let me brag about the Heritage Inn. I originally had reservations there, but unfortunately for me, I have trouble climbing steps. The suite of rooms that she had set up there is superb (my daughter told me all about it). An old fashioned setting, with all the modern convieniences. Four poster beds and all. But since we couldn't stay, this kind and generous lady (innkeeper), called the lodge for us and got us rooms there.
So we were extremely late getting settled in (3pm), but I called Mr. Jones at the Historical Society and he told us that that was fine, just come on over.
The Old Stone House is a Don't Miss type of place. They have a good library and about 26 or more rooms done in historical type stuff. Super place!
I can't say enough good things about the folks of the Historical Society. Mr. Jones was extremely helpful, David Scott found me at the Lodge and offered help with any info that I might need.
I found the Haught Family book (that I didn't know existed) at the Historical Society, that has many many pictures of my family, that I had never seen before from about 1900 to 1920. And Mr. Jones made copies for me. And I finally found the Phillips Cemetery, waaaay up on the mountain. Actually my daughter did the climbing.
One big FIND for me was that there is a headstone in the Phillips Cemetery for my great grandparents, Sanda & Sarah Smith Scott. When Francis read the cemetery for the Historical Society Cem Book, it was so overgrown that she couldn't see it, but it has since been cleaned up a bit, and there it was. And there are pictures of Sandy & Sarah in the Haught Book, so for the first time i got to see what Sarah looked like. What a faboulous Trip. Thanks in a big way to the Ritchie Co., Historical Society.

Satterfields

momtolilp — 29 Jul 2003 12:24:43 GMT

Hi, I am the granddaughter of Daniel Webster Satterfield's youngest son Donald Satterfield. My mom is Daniel Webster Satterfield's granddaughter. His father was Sanfor C. Satterfield and his Mother was Sarah E Cross Satterfield. Mom and I are trying to find out as much as we can about the family. Donald Satterfield was the youngest of all ten of Daniel Webster Satterfield's children.

Valta G. ALKIRE, obit

DeanJanG — 16 Aug 2003 4:16:52 GMT

"Ritchie Gazette" 13 June 1996 pg 8

Valta G. ALKIRE, 85, of Parkersburg, WV, died there Sunday, June 9, 1996, at Worthington Manor Care Center.

She was born at Pike (Ritchie County) WV, a daughter of the late Nathan and Minnie CONAWAY HAYNES. She was a homemaker and a 60-year member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Eleanor JOHNSON of Parkersburg, Joan WAGNER of Fairfax, VA, and Loretta JOHNSON of Vienna, WV; two sons, James R. ALKIRE of Parkersburg and Gene W. ALKIRE of Clarksburg, WV; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Harvey O. ALKIRE; and two brothers, Guy HAYNES and Hayward HAYNES.

Services wer held at Vaughn Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Lindsay A. Thorp officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen North Cemetery.

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Hess

CherylRexroad27 — 1 Nov 2007 11:31:38 GMT

Trying to find info on Thomas Hess married louise Yeager I heard he was suposed to have been sherriff or Mayor or something way back was to have lived right close to the court house in Rictchie co any one have any info Please help
Cheryl

Benjamin L. Richards

hboydston — 22 Oct 2007 4:37:12 GMT

Seeking info on Benjamin L. Richards, born abt 1851 in Ritchie Co, WVA, (son of Jacob Richards and KJMH "Ruth" Jones Richards). He married Ary Conway (b. Abt 1854 in WVA) in Feb 1870 in Ritchie Co, WVA. They had Josephine, born abt 1871, Creed born May 1873, Susan V., born abt 1875, Jacob I., born abt 1877 and Cyrus H., born about May 1879. All the children were born in Ritchie Co, WVA and in the 1880 census the last name is listed as Ritchards. I cannot find this family after the 1880 census except for Creed Richards, who died 22 May 1945 in Ritchie Co, WVA. Some people at Ancestry list that Benjamin remarried a 2nd time to Ada Knight on 20 Jan 1886. What happened to this family????? Thanks for any help.

H. W. Hilman (Hileman) & Sarah Long Hilman (Hileman)

NormaHamrick — 2 Oct 2007 2:23:35 GMT

This couple were married in 1874, Ritchie Co., WV. Sarah later married and on the marriage application she stated that she was divorced. I would like to know the date and any other information. The divorce would be between 1874 - 1882.
Thanks.

James L. Hileman, Ritchie Co., WV

NormaHamrick — 2 Oct 2007 2:19:10 GMT

I would like to know what the birth record of James L (Luther) Hileman (Hilman) says. He was born approx. 1877 perhaps to Sarah Long Hileman.
Thanks.

Chas. A. Schoolcraft, Ritchie Co., WV

NormaHamrick — 2 Oct 2007 2:15:43 GMT

I would like to know who the parents are shown for Charles (Chas) Schoolcraft (Schoolcroft) born approx. April 21, 1874. Thank you.

NUTT, HORNER, MOATS, DUTY, SWISHER, LAMP

Kristen Nutt — 5 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I'm searching for information concerning the following families: David Henry and Rosa May MOATS-NUTT, William Spencer and Lulu M. DUTY-HORNER, Samuel Milroy and Anna Susan BENNETT-LAMP, Bert Hammet and Icie Belle COLLINS-SWISHER, and Bert Hammet and Nancy Laverna LANHAM-SWISHER. These families all resided in Ritchie County.

william jesse linch

kanoykcfd — 9 Apr 2007 2:20:36 GMT

My ancestor William Jesse Linch (GG-Grandfather) was born in Ritchie Co. He was the son of Philip Linch b. July 25, 1815 d. May 30, 1880 and Margaret Wells b. April 3, 1822 d. March 13, 1900. Philip & Margaret were married either Sept. 28 or Oct. 3, 1844 (I have found both dates mentioned). I am looking for any and all information on the parents of Philip & Margaret as well as where these two were born. Thankstwo were born. Thanks

Ayres pictures

1leroy — 20 Sep 2007 2:36:19 GMT

If anyone has old Ayres/Ayers pictures, would it be possible
to share them with me. My GGrandfather was Lewis W Ayers
His father was John S. Ayres. Any help would be appreciated
Many Thanks
Leroy M. Ayers
In Virginia

Looking for Ida (Jackson) Teter who married someone named Smith.

barbragucci — 18 Sep 2007 4:55:25 GMT

I am trying to find anything on Ida (Jackson) Teter who married someone named Smith. All I know is she was born about 1893 in Braxton County, WV. She married Grover Teter in 1908, and was only married a few years before she ran off with Smith. He is supposed to have worked for the B&O Railroad and lived in Smithville, Ritchie County. They are suppose to have had a daughter named Merl.
Thanks for any help. Barb

OBIT for Ronald D. Kidder

bonniejenkins962 — 9 Sep 2007 2:07:16 GMT

Can I PLEASE get a look-up for the obit of per SSI death index:

RONALD D. KIDDER b. 29 sept. 1931
d. 1985, Harrisville, Ritchie Co., WV

did not list a month or day. would like to now wife, children etc.. listed on obit

HARDMAN, FLESHER

rcflesher — 8 Sep 2002 6:29:50 GMT

I would like to find the parents of the following people: James S. Hardman, age 62 widower born Lewis Co.,WV and Sarah J. Flesher, age 54 widow born Tyler Co., WV. They were married in Ritchie Co. on 23 April 1891.

Layfield Property near Den and Addis Run

JimOBrien96 — 24 Aug 2007 11:05:31 GMT

Do any Layfield descendents know the year that John J. Layfield, Sr. purchased and settled the old Layfield farm near Addis Run, south of Harrisville.
I have an approximate range of years he might have, but would love to know what year it was. I'm making a trip up to Parkersburg and Harrisville next month. I plan to check the Ritchie County Courthouse, but it doesn't look like their records go back far enough.
Any assistance or information would be greatly appreciated.

Photos &/or transcriptions for Dry Ridge, King Knob, Mt. Carmel, Nutter & Pine Grove Cemeteries

4uiRescue — 30 Aug 2007 6:52:58 GMT

I have posted photos and/or transcriptions from the following cemeteries on my Rootsweb site ...
~Dry Ridge Cemetery [Complete reading w/photos]
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fswisher/RC-DryRidg...

~Mt. Carmel Cemetery @Nutter Farm [Complete index w/photos]
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fswisher/IndexRC_Mt...

~Nutter Cemetery (Rt. 47) [Photos & death certificates]
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fswisher/NutterCeme...

~Pine Grove Cemetery @Nutter Farm [Partial index w/photos]
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fswisher/IndexRC_Pi...

Photos & a partial transcription from King Knob Cemetery were just added this week. If you'd like to see them, here's that page address:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fswisher/RC-KingKno...

Here's a list of the transcribed headstone photos posted for King Knob Cemetery:
Baker, Donzil F.
Baker, Wilson F. & Edith Hedge
Brissey, Oma Cunningham
Bush, Russell Paige (Military Marker)
Carpenter, Albert David & Ellen Dailey
Carpenter, Doyle B.
Clay, Lewis W.
Collins, Marion D. & Grace
Collins, Troy W.
Cunningham, Harold & Daisy
Cunningham, Ralph D. (Military Marker)
Cunningham, Thomas E. & Carrie M.
Cunningham, William Benjamin & Maggie Scott
Davis, Thomas W.
Dawson, Frank & Maude M.
Drake, Mary Elizabeth Rigor
Elliott, Eldrege B. (Son of Wm G. & Ada M. Carpenter Elliott)
Elliott, Infants of J. C.
Evans, Epeline
Gary, S. R.
Givens, Russell G. & Susie A.
Glover, Hiley
Hammett, Rufus M. & Louisa
Hammond, Harrison Seymour
Hardman, Laura M. (Wife of T. E.)
Hedge, Dtr of Thomas Hedge
Hedge, Thomas P. & Coca O.
Hill, Helen
Hill Pansy E. Wife of William
Hill, Thomas & Belinda
Hoover, Barbara E.
Hoover, John W.
Hoover, Randolph & Abigail
Lowe, Johnnie M. & F. Lynette
McFarland, L. Wilbur
Martin, Dr. E. H.
Martin, Vallie J.
Matheny, Edgar C., Faye A. & Charles H.
McDonald, Mary Ellen (Dtr of H. & Mary McDonald)
McNeill, William K. & Grace M.
Morris, Herma Wilson
Nutt, H. Troy & Hazel M.
Osborne, Robert & Fannie Jane
Patterson, James Corbett & Elva E.
James Patterson's Military Marker
Richards, Doy M. Sr. (Military Marker)
Roberts, Kermit W. (Military Marker)
Santee, John & Edna
Schupp, Margaret
Shaw, Charles A.
Sheppard, Harry Jr. & Geraldine
Shook, Leontine Wilson
Shreve, John D. & Lucy J. Sinnett
Simmons, Carl & Zada E.
Simmons, Luther & Iva Hill
Sinnett, Virginia Adeline 'Addie' & John A.
Sinnett, Alva H. & Marcella J.
Sinnett, Bessie
Sinnett, Bobby Lee
Sinnett, Emmett (Military Marker)
Sinnett, Geno A.
Sinnett, Paul & Pauline (infants)
Sinnett, William Son of Albert & Mary Cunningham Sinnett
Smith, Albert M.
Starcher, Martha
Sullivan, Elijah & Helen M.
Tibbs, Robert C.
Tingler, Doy & Lavere
Trader, Earnest Franklin
Trader, William & Isa
Waller, B. F. Ben & Clara Clondell Wilson (d/o Irvin Bruce & Ella Haddox Wilson)
Webb, Joseph Alfred
Williamson, Ahijah & Sarah J.
Wilson, Archie
Wilson, Cleo
Wilson, Corliss
Wilson, Delma M.
Wilson, Donald C. (located by O. Burns & Laura Estelle Wilson)
Wilson, Isaac V. & Elizabeth
Wilson, Forrest (Pete)
Wilson, Gorda L. & Roberta C.
Wilson, Hosea B. (son of J.E. & S.E. Wilson)
Wilson, Irvin Bruce & Eliza Ella Haddox (Son of Isaac)
Wilson, Laura Estelle
Wilson, Lottie
Wilson, O. Burns
Wilson, O. V. 'Dick' & Clara M.
Wilson, William Calvin & Sarah L.
Wolfe, Dale Hap
Wolfe, Lewis Phillip & Maggie M.

MT. PISGAH SCHOOL

jean4607 — 2 Sep 2007 11:53:24 GMT

As many know who visit this site know, I am always trying to help people with their lineage. Now, I have a question:
Does anyone have any information on the Mt. Pisgah one roomed school? I was located near the present church and was used during the 1890-1900's. Would love to see any old pictures. Some students that I know who attended there were: J. O. (Cooster) Nay, his sister Osra Nay Clayton, James A. Wilson, and the children of John A. Cross. Olive Elder Cottrill taught there. Thanks. Jean Moore

Z. & Mary BARKER parents of Eugenius BARKER

r1m9m5c0b — 2 Jan 2005 2:02:52 GMT

I found the below info and Eugenius is the father of my G-Grandfather. I am looking for his parent and/or any info on this line. Thanks for any help, Ron

Courtesy of the Ritchie County Historical Society Newsletter
January - February, 1975 Vol 3 No 6
page 10 - 11
REGISTER OF MARRIAGES 1853 - 1862 RITCHIE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
6 / 21 - Eugenius BARKER, farmer, age 21, b. Tyler Co., son of Z & Mary
Barker; m. Lucinda WASS, age 18, b. Ritchie Co., dau of John & Barbara Wass;
18 Sep 1859, by Rev. Samuel Steele.
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wv/ritchie/vitals/marri...

Ora Meggs Ireland

RessaThompson — 27 Aug 2007 5:21:34 GMT

Yes can anyone give me some more info on this family? Ora was born Nov.15,1889 and died in Nov. of 1974.

Buzzard Run

Caroletri — 23 Aug 2007 3:53:14 GMT

I was wondering exactly where Buzzard Run is. My GGGrandfather was born there. I am filling in some of the Jones line. Thanks.........

Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

maryrayme1 — 21 Aug 2007 10:46:12 GMT

Or, you may know it as the Parkersburg-Staunton Turnpike. The Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike Alliance is looking for folks and historians who can provide information and/or stories about how their lives or the lives of their ancestors were effected by this historic turnpike. Please contact kline@folktalk.org to see if you may be interested in being interviewed for an audio history of the Turnpike.

Richards

VickiJonesSmith — 8 Aug 2007 1:35:43 GMT

Looking for any family of Wilson Michael Richards who was born in Ritchie Co. and later moved to Calhoun Co. and had a family. Looking right now for the family of Ezra Clyde Richards & Alcinda Frances Cornell. They married in Calhoun Co. but later moved to Clarksburg,WV and I now find some of there family in the Pennsboro & Pullman Area of Ritchie Co. Ezra was my mother in law Uncle. Vicki Jones

Jane Moore and George Manear (minor) (minear) (minnor)

sandyc142 — 2 Aug 2007 1:26:15 GMT

I am looking for information on Jane Moore, born in either Ritchie or Tyler Co. West Virginia. Parents were Benjamin and Mary (Jones) Moore who did live in Tyler Co. West Virginia. Sometime after 1850 moved to Ritchie Co., West Virginia. Jane Moore married George Manear and need information on this family

Hileman & Long Marriage in Ritchie Co, WV

busybeaver181 — 1 Aug 2007 10:48:51 GMT

H. W. Hileman and Sarah Long were married in Ritchie Co., WV July 5, 1874. Need names of his parents and I find in Braxton Co. that she said she was divorced when she married D.M. Ray on May 18, 1882. Said Sarah was born in Ritchie Co. Would like to know more about either of these people and/or their families. I believe Sarah is the daughter of William C. & Mary Long. Thanks

Angel Rock Carving

raveng156 — 3 Aug 2007 5:28:56 GMT

My grandmother spoke of a rock carving in the hills of Ritchie Co. that resembled and angel. Does anyone have info on this?

Nutter Cemetery

Liz — 12 May 2006 5:35:55 GMT

Can anyone tell me where the Nutter Cemetery is located? Is it in Ritchie or Wirt Co? Someone gave me directions on Cisco Rd off Rt 47, but the only cemetery I found there was the Beckner Cemetery. It had been nicely mowed and had a fence around it. I am looking for the graves of Clifford & Virginia Nutter. Thanks.

Laura B. Stull

hboydston — 2 Aug 2007 4:25:17 GMT

I have information that Laura B. Stull, born 10 Apr 1870 in Tyler Co, WVA, married B.F. Ortenning in Ritchie Co, WVA on 26 Nov 1889. I cannot find anything on anyone named Ortenning and am beginning to think that there should be another letter in front of the "O" on the last name. Has anyone had any luck finding anyone with the last name of Ortenning?? I would appreciate any info on this last name. Someone else has that Laura married 2nd a Harrison Forrester, but the person married to Harrison Forrester was a Barbara Stull, not Laura. Thanks for any help.

Hughes/Bickerstaff

gleaann1957 — 24 Jul 2007 1:12:43 GMT

I am looking for information on John William Hughes, born in Ritchie County, WV. He married Belle (Isabelle, Isabella)was the name listed in the Wood County, WV marriage book. They were married on March 28, 1885 in Wood County, WV. They had the following children: Minnie Hughes who married Albert Shore Postlewait and Jesse Hughes who married William Hardesty. If anyone has any information on this family please email me at gleaann1957@yahoo.com

11/25/1965 WV

angelinlc — 23 Jul 2007 7:11:09 GMT

LOOKING FOR BROTHER BORN IN PARKERSBURG AT CAMDEN CLARK HOSPITAL. 11/25/1965 ADOPTED THROUGH CHILDREN SERVICES.

Reunion for Descendants of George W. & Catherine Bush Richards

4uiRescue — 21 Jul 2007 3:44:01 GMT

We'd like to announce the 3rd annual Richards Family Reunion! This reunion is for all descendants of George W. & Catherine Bush Richards. It will be held Sunday, August 5, 2007 at North Bend State Park (Shelter #3) and lunch will be served at noon.

The George Washington Richards family were pioneers of Lynn Camp Run and lived in early VA (now WV). Many of their descendants lived in or around Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie & Wirt Counties. Their sons included: Isaac, George Washington Jr., John, Benjamin Franklin, William M., Michael M., Jacob, Elias Coleman, James and Judge Nelson Richards. Their only daughter, Catherine, married George Six.

Other surnames that tie into this Richards family line are: Bunner, Burrows, Bush, Coburn, Cox, Cunningham, Dotson, Frederick, Holbert, Hunt, Jones, Leason, Lewis, McCartney, McCune, Merrett, Norman, Richards, Six, Taylor, Yoak and Wilson. Don't know if you tie into this family? Please go to the reunion website ( http://therichardsfamilyreunion.com ) and check out some family history. If you are still in doubt, feel free to contact the website administrator, she'll be glad to help you figure it out!

There will be a silent auction and gift exchange to help raise money toward next year's reunion. We also encourage all Richards family history researchers to bring their reports, photos, notebooks and records. There are definite family connections being made at this reunion so bring anything you have that may be of interest to other's in our Richards family.

We look forward to seeing this reunion grow, so please bring your family, a covered dish or dessert and something for the White Elephant Gift Exchange and join us in an afternoon of visiting & fun!

Events we have planned:
SATURDAY, AUG. 4TH:
10:00 a.m. Trip to George Washington Richards Sr.'s gravesite.

SUNDAY, AUG. 5TH:
11:00 a.m. Reunion gathering at North Bend, shelter #3. Noon Lunch, after lunch group photo, prizes and White Elephant Gift Exchange. There will also be a brief discussion on next year's tour ideas and then we'll get to know one another.

We hope to see you there!

Deem, Lucinda - Ritchie Co, WV

CaroleLannom07 — 8 Jul 2007 8:50:03 GMT

Lucinda Deem was born Jul 1848 in Ritchie Co., WV to John Deem born abt. 1818 and Martha (Unknown).

Searching for any information on John Deem and Martha "Unknown) in Ritchie Co., WV.

Lucinda Deem married William H. McGonigal on 05 Nov 1868 in Wood Co., WV.

Carole Lannom
jlannom@fuse.net

Noah Rexroads' Harrisville Hardware Store Photos & Information

rexroad133 — 4 Jul 2007 7:55:22 GMT

I am searching for photographs of and or information about Noah Rexroads Hardware Store in Harrisville. All I know about it was that he owned it just before and posssibly during the Civil War. Noah was my second great-granduncle.
Any sources of information where I might obtain copies of photos and information about the former store would be greatly appreciated.

DEEM - DEEM ... Grant District ... Goose Creek

lowellgirl28 — 7 Mar 2005 12:23:08 GMT

Hi All,

My husband's father's side traces back to the DONLEY - DEEM family in Ritchie County ... Grant District ... in the Goose Creek / Nutter Farm area.

His line goes like this:

Phillip Deem - Rachel Kidwiler
> Daniel Donley - Rachel Deem
> Philip Donley - Ida Belle Jennings
> Odbert Harris - Kathern Donnelly
> Russell Harris - Ethel Smith

I would be thrilled to have a photograph of any member of that Deem - Donley clan ... to include in our family history.

I can share jpgs of census records for this group from 1860 - 1910.

Thanks!

Ann Harris

Nutter Cemetery Photos

Floa Swisher — 14 Nov 2005 5:17:09 GMT

My husband ties into the Christopher B. Nutter family of Ritchie County. A few weeks ago I trekked up to this cemetery and took some headstone pics of some of the Nutter family ancestors.

Below is a list of the headstone shots I took, if you'd like to see them, you may do so at this website.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fswisher/NutterCeme...

B. B. Nutter
Benjamin C. Nutter ... Son of Elias & Blanche
Clifford O. Nutter
Elias & Blanche Nutter Family Memorial Monument
Elizabeth Smith Hawkins Tenney
Ella L. & John M. Nutter
Francis Virginia Deem
George Nutter
Henry B. Nutter
Layfaette Nutter
Margarete Nutter
Ralph Duane Nutter
Robert Wesley Hawkins
Ruth Nutter Conley
Sarah E. Deem
Sherman L. Nutter ... Civil War Monument
Susana Nutter ... Wife of B. B. Nutter
Virginia B. Nutter
Walter C. Nutter
William Nutter
Mary E. Deem Nutter ... 1st Wife of Christopher B. Nutter
Blanche D. Nutter ... 2nd Wife of Christopher B. Nutter
Christopher B. Nutter ... Civil War Monument
Angeline Chambers
William Nutter ... Son of Elias & Blanche

WAGGY, Vera T.

gregtavern — 29 Jul 2001 6:41:31 GMT

"Ritchie Gazette" 2 March 1989 pg 6

VERA THOMAS WAGGY

Vera Thomas WAGGY, 47, of 128 Beret St., Charleston Heights, SC, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 1989, in North Trident Regional Hospital, Summersville, SC.

She was born in Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Virgil and Susie RIDDLE THOMAS. She was a member of th Baptist Church and had been employed by J.J. Family Buffet, Charleston, SC.

Surviving are her husband, Philip Neil WAGGY; a son, Philip Neil WAGGY, Jr., of Charleston, SC; three daughters, Lona S. BENNETT, Anna K. WILSON and Vera Lynn VonDOHLEN, all of Charleston, SC; five grandchidren; a brother, Richard THOMAS, and a sister, Jean WILSON, both of Parkersburg, WV; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jess and Lona WAGGY of Vienna, WV.

Services were held at Ogdin Funeral Home. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery North.

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Goose Creek

beckypies — 1 Apr 2007 12:35:37 GMT

I would love to have any information regarding Goose Creek. My grandfather was from there and my grandmother was from Petroleum. This marriage was Daniel to Julia Varner. My great grandmother, Elizabeth Varner raised 18 chilren in Petroleum.
The following names are names that I know of that are connected to my family: Donnelly, Varner, Deem, Harris, Adams, Bell, Smith, Rinehart, Metz, Sims, and many family friends such as "Swisher", Babe DeVaughn, Mike Smith, and many others. My grandfather owned over 400 acres on Goose Creek, but his children/wife sold it after his death. His driveway was right at the "Kelly Bend" where motorists had to beep their horns to let any oncoming traffic know that they were coming also. Turning right onto my grandfather's property was close to the "Kelly Hole" on Goose Creek. I would love to know what the name Kelly has to do with any Goose Creek association.
I have a picture of students/teachers from Goose Creek School,(about 1915).
Thank you,
BMercer

ELLIOTT

Paul Skinner — 17 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

William Henry ELLIOTT//Civil War Veteran

invitation to ritchie web site

carol flanagan cogar — 1 Jun 2005 1:15:57 GMT

i would,like a invitation to the web site for jackson,ritchie wirt counties tombstone web site.
My name is carol flanagan cogar and i have family buried in ritchie county.
carol flanagan cogar

Tingler,Hardman,Richards,Schupp,Middleton Family Web Site

Maria Smith — 25 Sep 2003 2:34:42 GMT

Hello,
I wanted to post a message, to let people know about a myfamily.com web site that I have started. This is for the relatives to reconnect and share information.
Some of the families are ;
Tingler - Roscoe L. & Nettie J.(Richards)
Morgan M. &Dena K.(Schupp)
Granville & Mahala(Schoolcraft)
Henry & Mary A.(Phryne)
Hardman - Wilford & Lena I.(Tingler)
Alfred G. & Ruby P.(Wilcox)
Oaky G. & Emma D.(See)
Henry G. & Flindora(Woodford)
Thomas & Sarah (Fling)
Benjamin & Sira L. (Cunningham)
Joseph & Doras W. (Riddle)
Richards - Steven F. & Anna M.(Middleton)
Eli & Adeline (Taylor)
Micheal & Caroline(Wilson)
George W. & Catherine (Bush)
Schupp - Dena Katherine & Morgan(Tingler)
Mathias & Margreat(Giessler)
Middleton - Anna Margaret & Steve F.(Richards)
Archie & Susan (Berry)
If you are related to these families and want to join in on the site please contact me, with a breif family history on how you connect.
Thanks,
Maria

Viola Mae Morehead

dmscottd — 14 Aug 2002 3:59:53 GMT

I'm trying to find information on the ancestors of Viola Mae Morehead, b. 29 Apr 1887, d. 29 Apr 1887 in Ritchie County.
Married to Felix Washington Deem

Cox and Zinn

john — 9 Sep 2005 8:52:52 GMT

Would like to correspond with anyone familiar with Winfield Taylor Cox and Mary Ellen Zinn who married in 1867.

Ellifritt Family Info

djellifritt — 28 Dec 2001 3:11:45 GMT

Need Ellifritt family info and contacts.

Descendents of Jacob Freed Sr.`

PatriciaBoggess64 — 11 May 2007 8:29:42 GMT

I am especially looking for decendents of or anyone who might know anything about: Elsie Freed born 1852. Married John S. Jenkins in 1880. Margaret Ella Freed born 1855. Married James A. Long Sept. 20, 1878. Surrilda C. Freed. Born 1855. Twin to Margaret Ella.

LANG, WEINRICH

Scott Kennedy — 25 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Emma WEINRICH was born in Ritchie, Co. on Dec. 22, 1876 and died on Nov. 15, 1967. Her parents are Charles and Elizabeth WEINRICH. She married Thomas J. LANG and is buried in Glenville,WV. Any information on Emma or her parents would be greatly apprecated..

My Grandma's autograph book from PHS dated 1934

tcis2cul — 19 Apr 2007 3:20:24 GMT

My precious grandma passed away may 23, 2006 and I've been going through alot of her old pictures, keepsakes, etc since then. I came across a priceless autograph book from her junior year at Pennsboro High School - 1934. There are pages of hand-written, dated messages that I had to share in case anyone might be related to anyone who wrote in this book. I'm attaching a page I already scanned fyi.

PRIDE, FREED

Stephen E. Williamson — 26 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the ancestors of my great grandmother Hannah Retta PRIDE. I know that her parents were William
and Hannah PRIDE. Hannah Retta married William Asbury FREED. I have a pretty good tree made of the FREEDs from 1807 to present day, which I'm willing to share. Any help would be appreciated.
iated.

old rexroad farmhouse?

dobie98 — 12 Jan 2007 3:49:09 GMT

my name is bob rexroad, my father was clovis gail, and his father was harley hardman rexroad and my grandmother was elsie hedge rexroad, i am 49 years old now and when i was a child from around 4 years to about 8 or 9 we lived on my grandparents farm in washburn, just a few miles from king knob cemetary,we moved and all grew up and after my grandparents died the property was sold. i dont have the address to the property but would like to contact the current owner, if anyone is familiar with the place i`m refering to please email me, im sorry i can`t be more specific with details,but thats all i have, i remember how to get there, but not routes or anything like that, i currently live in pa., and will be taking a trip down this summer, but i don`t know if the house or outbuildings even exist today
thanks for any info
bob rexroad
dobie@velocity.net

VARNER, UTAH

Bonnie Ryan — 23 Jun 2001 3:32:38 GMT

Utah Varner, 82, of Springfield Township, OH, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000.

He was born in Petroleum, WV, and lived in Springfield Township all of life. He retired from the Laborers Union after 40 years of service. He was a member of Ernest Angley's Ministries and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Surviving are four sons, Boyd Varner, Rick Varner, Donald Lycans and Payton Lycans; two daughters, Alma Horton and Robin Reed; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, several brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Woneda, in 1996; a daughter, Kitty Chupp; and a grandson, Wesley Varner.

Services were held at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, Akron, OH, with the Rev. G. Rod Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Hillside Memorial Park, with military graveside rites by Appleman VFW Post #3294 and American Legion Post #281.
Source~~ Ritchie Gazette, Thursday, January 13, 2000

Swisher (Olin?)

beckypies — 17 Apr 2007 8:35:57 GMT

I responded to a previous posting regarding a gentleman only known to me as "Swisher." Looking through the obits and seeing the name Olin sparked the idea that this might be his first name. I asked my mother who also thinks his first name was Olin. This man would visit my grandfather, Daniel Donnelly, on Goose Creek, and I was often there when he visited. My grandfather owned 400+ acres on Goose Creek and although he rasied his family in Ohio, he kept the family property and retired to Goose Creek. "Swisher" worked for my grandfather at the Bernard Pipeline Company in Akron Ohio. I have a very nice picture of "Swisher" that I would love to scan and pass on to any family member.
thanks... bmercer

Isaac Nutter

suzanfaye — 21 Sep 2003 2:40:44 GMT

Am looking for information on Isaac Nutter (m. Elizabeth Webb) and children. Lived at Rusk in Ritchie Co. Would like info on children of Elizabeth and Isaac and on Elizabeth's father, John Webb (Nutter's Fort area).

Churches in Ritchie County WV-- Mellin Area

gleeclub1957 — 13 Jan 2007 12:46:58 GMT

I am looking for any churches in or around Mellin WV during the late 1800 to 1940's. If anyone knows of these chruches or church, please send me the pastor's name or somewhere I could find church records. Please send any information to--- gleeclub19572001@yahoo.com

WIlliam Clark

Russ_Tice — 4 Apr 2007 1:48:50 GMT

William and Abbie Clark are my GG Grandparents. They came from Maine to Ritchie County sometime between 1860 and 1870 with three children Mary Etta, Winfield Scott and Annie F. William is listed in the 1870 census as an engineer and in the 1880 census as an oil producer. Mary Etta (my G Grandmother) married Isaac Y. Hedrick around 1868. I would very much appreciate learning of any additional information that anyone might provide about this family. Thanks much.

Willis G. SWISHER,obit

DeanJanG — 16 Aug 2003 4:16:52 GMT

"Ritchie Gazette" 13 March 1997 pg 10

Willis Gale SWISHER, 64, of Brohard, Wirt County, WV, formerly of Cairo (Cisco Community), WV, died Monday, Mar. 10, 1997, in Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, WV.

He was born in Cairo, Ritchie County, WV, a son of the late Ralph P. and Bertha Ellen DUNN SWISHER. He was a welder and member of Pipeliners Local Union #798 of Tulsa, OK, retiring in 1994. He was a graduate of Cairo High School, was a member of the 187th Airborne Division serving in the Korean War, and attended Straight Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of nine years, Ines NEWBROUGH MOORE SWISHER; a son, James Randall SWISHER of Madison, WI; three daughters, Sandra E. SWISHER of Parkersburg, Susan G. ECHARD of Harrisville, WV, and Becky A. MEYER of Gastonia, NC; a brother, Kenneth SWISHER of Parkersburg; four stepsons, Arlin MOORE and Dennis MOORE, both of Elizabeth, WV, Larry MOORE of Brohard, and Mike MOORE of Elyria, OH; four grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, five nieces and six nephews.

Preceding him in death was his wife of 26 years, Barbara Sue HAYS SWISHER; three sisters, Delores DAUGHTERY, Marjorie MOYERS, and Marcella SWISHER; and two brothers, Olin and Dennis SWISHER.

Services were held at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, with burial following in Swisher Cemetery, Cisco Road, Cairo.

Families of Stephen Weekley and Nancy Jarrett

joanjreed — 23 Mar 2007 11:44:10 GMT

Looking for soome families that may have had these people as their family
They are buried at Terry-RInehart cemetery Goose Creek,
Ritchie Co.He was born in Tyler Co. in1820 and died in Ritchie Co. in 1886

Families of Stephen Weekley and Nancy Jarrett

joanjreed — 23 Mar 2007 11:43:51 GMT

MT. PISGAH ONE ROOMED SCHOOL

jean4607 — 22 Mar 2007 12:39:37 GMT

There was a one roomed school near the present Mt. Pisgah Church. The time period about 1890-1910. Two students were James A. Wilson & J. O. (Cooster) Nay. A teacher was Olive Elder Cottrill. Any one had information or a picture?

MARTHA A. POWELL

roofbolt — 24 Feb 2007 4:53:59 GMT

Looking for family of MARTHA A. POWELL. Found in Ritchie Co., 1910. Here is what I know: MARTHA A. POWELL b. abt 1864 in VA(WV). Washington Co Ohio Marriages 1789-1918 Jefferson Stull m. Jan 2, 1880 Martha A. Powell.

Children: ELIZABETH FRAN b. abt 1864; ARIZONA REBECCA b. abt 1887(my grandmother); DELLA M. b. abt 1891; LILY Gay. b. abt 1894 d. 1-29-1960 m. ? Fluharty; ORA OLIVE b. abt 1899 and ROSIE b. abt 1880. Arizona m. Nickolas M. Stewart, Fran married a ? Winters and Rosie m. a James Chevrons. Lived in
Tyler Co., WV in 1900. Daughters later moved to Marion Co., Harrison Co., Braxton Co. and Monongalia Co., WV.

dora belle watson

JamesAMcCauley — 24 Feb 2007 9:03:41 GMT

Looking for any info on dora belle watson - b.4 sept.1881
in aubern,ritchie co. - married william preston cunningham
1 feb.1902 in league,ritchie co. Can find no info on who her parents - any help would be greatly appreciated

Ulysses S. Grant Clayton

Bill Hamilton — 11 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information on Ulysses Grant Clayton, b. 8-15-1867 in Ritchie Co., WV, d. circa 1887.
Married Mary Jane Baker. Any help appreciated. Thanks.