Ritchie - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Josiah or Joseph Bee

jisner_1 — 2013-05-17 20:02:56Z

The Ritchie County birth records shows an unnamed infant born to A.J.S. and Evaloine Bee on August 29, 1877.
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2258869&Typ...

The 1880 census of Ritchie lists Josiah Bee, age 2, living with Augustus J. S. & Evaline Bee

The Ritchie County marriage records shows A.J.S. Bee, a son of Ephriam and Catherine Bee married Evline Wilson, a daughter of A.J. & Elizabeth Wilson, in June 1864.
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11537218&Ty...

The Harrison County marriage records show Archibald J. Wilson married Elizabeth Hudkins on July 10, 1826
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=42255&Type=...

Josiah or Joseph Bee

DanyelBrinkerhoff — 2013-05-16 02:48:28Z

My great grandfather was born 29 Aug 1877 in Ritchie West Virgina. He died March 1963 in Missouri. Any information would help.
Thanks. Danyel

Re: JEFFRIES

LKJeffries — 2013-04-20 15:07:28Z

Sorry if this is late, but George Howe Jeffries married Nancy P Cross (13 Jan 1845 - 26 Jan 1936).

Researching the line from George's brother Augustus (my g-g-g grandfather). Any idea on death records/dates for George's siblings and parents?

Thanks, Alan Jeffries

Re: WILLIAM FRANKLIN METZ

sdopp77 — 2013-04-18 11:09:13Z

Not sure if this is still valid. My great-grandfather was also William Franklin Metz died Dec. 20, 1924. (Calhoun Co.) Married to Malinda Cottrell (Lahue) William F. Metz was from Marion Co. WV and Malinda was from Wetzel Co. WV. My grandfather was George Luther Metz born Dec 4 1882 died March 18, 1961 (Calhoun Co.)Married Effie Parson Jan 9, 1921. My father Shirley Guy Metz was born Oct 13, 1921 died May 25,2009. My name is Shirley J. Metz (dopp). Hope this helps.

Re: CHIPPS, CHIPS

Saidtherose — 2013-04-15 19:50:45Z

Hi Cathy,
I just read your reply about sharing what you know. Do you by chance have any information regarding David H. Chipps 1801-1861, son of Matthias Chipps and Rachel Sutton, that you could share? I have been trying to prove that he was married first, to Sarah Gaddis 1801-1823 and that they had a child together, Harvey Chipps 1823-1847. I believe Sarah Gaddis Chipps may have died when her son, Harvey Chipps was born. She is buried in the Great Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

I believe David H. Chipps then married Susannah Thompson in PA in 1825, before moving to MO. Harvey Chipps 1823-1847 died while serving in the Mexican War. I believe he is buried in Mexico.

I have been trying to prove this connection for some time, now. I have been unsuccessful in getting help to look up marriage, birth and death records from the Great Bethel Baptist Church in Fayette, PA. Anything you could tell me would be most appreciated.

Re: CHIPPS, CHIPS

cathyasbury26 — 2013-04-15 13:38:15Z

I am a bit slow reading mail,I am more than willing to share what I have.

Carl Ledford Ritchie

andrearitchie89 — 2013-04-15 01:59:33Z

I am searching for my grandfather: Carl Ledford Ritchie, born ~1921 in Maryland. Married Viola Marie Maris in California. Had 2 children: Carol and Gary (born 4 Feb 1948). Would like to know whether he is still alive. Appreciate any help anyone can provide.

Thanks,
Andrea

Re: Goose Creek

sunflowermom1234 — 2013-04-12 17:03:17Z

I used to live there in early childhood. Its on Rte. 47 @ Freeport WV. Traveling East from Parkersburg about 20 mi. on left Goose Creek Road @ the Freeport Bridge "Goose Creek" empties into the the Hughes River on the Right. There is no town its a creek, we used to fish and swim.

Re: Ritchie Relatives

elizabethnewby51 — 2013-04-08 17:09:18Z

Hello,
Sorry, I have only just picked this up. I am grandaughter of Mary Ritchie, sister of William Herbert. I know a great deal about the family of their mother, Mary Battle after they came to Manchester in the 1820s. I also know a great deal about the Ritchies: my mum is one of the surviving grandchildren of John Charles and Mary and we have lots of photos and documents if you are interested. I know less about the Irish background: Mary Kavanagh (or Cavanagh) and her husband John Battle came to Manchester in the 1820s. Their son Farrell, who was our GG grandfather was already born in Ireland. I know a great deal about Farrell's life and that of his family if you are interested. Could I ask you for the names of your line back to WHR? My mum will be thrilled to hear about you! I have some very nice pictures of the family, including John Charles and Mary's 50th wedding anniversary in 1927. My email is e.newby@kpnmail.nl
Look forward to hearing from you.
Liz

Re: Bee Surname

alindac_1 — 2013-04-07 01:34:25Z

I am a descendent of Josiah Bee and Priscilla Davis.
Currently doing research for DAR application...patriot William Davis Sr and Jr.
My line descends from Josiah through his son Jeremiah and his dau. Priscilla Bee who married Augustus John Smith McDonald.
alinda_c@yahoo.com

search for birth father

jhersm — 2013-03-26 22:40:29Z

Search for Birth father or relatives. I was born 12-11-56 in parkersburg at St Joseph Hospital, Mother Patricia E.Gray,(Maiden was Deem), a widow, Delivered by Dr Santer, private adoption arranged, birth mother worked at mortgage companys and as loan officer in 56- 60s, then owned Real estate business in 70s, Birth father possibly Sam? Looking for anyone who knows anything about ? birth father ,or any other info , might have relatives in harrisville, was told in the past someone saw me in Harrisville but have never been there. any help appreciated

Re: Ritchie Relatives

juliabertenshaw — 2013-03-26 20:40:52Z

Hello Karen, Daniel and Margaret(nee Millar) had 5 chn born in Ireland. The line of Wm.Herbert Ritchie(son of John Charles Ritchie) were from William John Ritchie b. ab.1834 at Shankhill, Co. Antrim. The family came over to live in High Paisley,Renfrewshire and Glasgow before finally ending up in Manchester. Wm.John R was a hairdresser and wigmaker and married (1) margaret Ellen Doody ab.1850 (2)Mary McCarthy 1877. His 1st son John Charles R. was b. 1856 Manchester, who m. Mary Battle from M/cr but whose father Farrell Battle (bookseller) was b. 1823 Ireland. I hope this helps you with your searches.
Kind regards, Julia

Re: Lucy Ann Britton Taylor and James B.Taylor are buried

thomasker2 — 2013-03-26 15:29:31Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

WHAT year did they each die???

West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site
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Re: Goose Creek

cscjpc2 — 2013-03-24 18:24:34Z

Goose Creek is not a town, it's an actual creek and a road runs through there. It may have been a town years ago but not now. It's close to Nutter Farm. On a map of WV find Rt. 50 east from Parkersburg to Nutter Farm and Goose Creek Rd. runs north and south right in that area.

Re: CUNNINGHAM, MODESITT & Charles and Frances Modesitt

GaryBSutherland — 2013-03-24 16:46:38Z

Karen is it possible to get a copy of book by Virginia Reklis?

Happy to pay for printing and shipping cocts?

Thanks

Goose Creek

sherribear661 — 2013-03-23 20:39:45Z

I have found a relative who was born in Goose Creek, Ritchie County, WV; however, I can't find Goose Creek on a map anywhere. Can anyone help?

Re: Ritchie Relatives

kateperry74 — 2013-03-17 05:51:13Z

I am a grand-daughter of William Herbert Ritchie and Jane Ritchie nee Affleck . I am very interested to know if you have information about the Ritchie and Battle families prior to their arrival in England e.g. which part of Ireland they came from .

Leroy Glenn Nichols 1927-2013

Contribution — 2013-03-05 14:12:14Z

GRATIOT: Leroy Glenn Nichols, 85, of Gratiot, OHIO passed away, March 2, 2013, at the Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, OHIO.

He was born, September 23, 1927, in Ritchie County, WV, a son of the late Ellery and Garnet Fay Bowie Nichols.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II
He had worked in the oilfields, and had worked with the boilermaker's union in Charleston, WV.
He was a part-time custodian for the West Muskingum School, and he liked to hunt in his earlier years.

He is survived by a son, Jeffery (Lila) Nichols of Heath, OH, a step-son, Terry Barnhart of St. Marys, WV; a step-grandson, Jeff Barnhart of Massillon, OH; two sisters, Edna Maston of St. Marys, WV, and Donza Cooper of Ravenswood, WV; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Denny Nichols, his second wife, Joanne Bowie Nichols; and a brother, Charles Nichols.

Services will be held Thursday, March 7, 2013, at 11 A.M. at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, WV
Interment will be in the St. Marys IOOF Cemetery with military graveside rites.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 P. M. Wednesday at the funeral home. An online guest register is available at www.ingramfh.com.

Re: Birth Records

freinman — 2013-02-24 17:33:06Z

I sent a response,but it never showed up on the board, so I'll try again.
Absalom HULDERMAN is my ggggrandfather. He was born in 1820, married 3 wives. the second of which was Nancy Reece, born in 1818 in Virginia. In the list you sent, for which I thank you, the Nancy E. Hulderman, born in 1857. in the 1860 census is the youngest of the two daughter that Nancy Reece had with Absalom. The other daughter, Mary M. Hulderman born in 1855, is my gggrandmother. The remaining children ae those of Absalom and his first wife, Drusilla (KING) Hulderman.

In the 1870 census, that family consists of the children Absalom had with his 3rd wife, Helen A.((NAY) Hulderman with the exception of the last two, Mary M. amd Nancy E. from his previouds marriage.

Sorry this has taken so long for my response (I've been away for month) but, if you have any question, please feeL free to ask.

freinman

Re: Birth Records

thomasker2 — 2013-02-22 15:46:25Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

You are at the end of the road.

Nancy Reece will not be listed seperately or with family.

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

NOTE - WVA was not a state in 1860. It became a state during the CW.

marriage record -
groom: Absalom Halderman < < < < check your spelling
groom's age:
groom's estimated birth year:
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
bride: Nancy Reece
bride's age:
bride's estimated birth year:
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
marriage type: Marriage
marriage date: 1854
marriage place: Ritchie

1860 -
Name: Nancy E Halderman
Age in 1860: 3
Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Ritchie, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: Ritchie Court House

Absolem Halderman 40, VA - farmer
Nancy Halderman 42, VA
Archa R Halderman 14, VA
Isaiah Halderman 10, VA
John Halderman 8, VA
Mary M Halderman 5, VA
Nancy E Halderman 3, VA

1870 -
Name: Absalom Aulderman
[Absalom Halderman]
Age in 1870: 50
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1870: Grant, Ritchie, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Harrisville

Absalom Aulderman 50, VA - farmer
Helen A Aulderman 35, VA [new wife]
Mary M Aulderman 14, VA
Nancy E Aulderman 13, WV
Manerva A Aulderman 6, WV
Sarah L Aulderman 6, WV
Almeda R Aulderman 5, WV
Absalom Aulderman 2, WV
Rosa A Aulderman 1, WV

TRY -
West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx

Re: parks

mcantley3 — 2013-02-22 02:34:29Z

My maiden name is Parks. Have records from relatives that list Eli McClellan Parks, b 15 Jun 1862 in Tyler County Wv 8 May 1866 in Ellsworth District, Tyler County, WV, tombstone lists death as 15 Jun 1866, Married Esther Cordelia McGeorge 8-6-1880 in Tyler Co., WV. died 8-1-1936 in Ritchie Co., WV, buried in Ayers Cemetery, Smithville, WV. Her first name is listed as Esther on gravemarker but marriage cert has Hester. Children - John Emery Parks, Elza Blaine Parks, Parry Coleman Parks, James Alva Parks, Austin Morris Parks, Mary ester Parks, Anna Florence Parks and Sherman Hartman Parks. In 1849. Eli married Mary Stackpole 2-2-1843 but Ritchie census lists marriage as 1-2-1843. I have quite a few pages if history and will share if you still need. I am granddaughter to William Thomas Parks Sr b 6-6-1995 and Carrie Virginia Merrill b 8-23-1910.

Re: Birth Records

MaryLowe48 — 2013-02-20 01:07:40Z

Haven't been on in a while but I have a line of Huldermans. I have 2 Absaloms but no Nancy. My line is also fron W.V. Do u have anything else so I can help you.

Re: Priscilla Bee McDonald

GBrissey — 2013-02-10 19:00:22Z

I have a Ditie Bee who married Rupert Meathrell on April 19, 1911. Any connection?
Also have a Mary Bee who married John Maxson. They had one daughter named Marvel Maxson who married Asa FitzRandolph, October 2, 1851. Any connection?

Priscilla Bee McDonald

kbelknapbecken — 2013-02-09 20:16:20Z

I am trying to discover death date and burial place of my g grandmother, Priscilla Catherine Bee. She was married to Augustus John Smith McDonald. She died after 1926, probably in Ohio. She was from WV. She was born in 1862'

Location of Goff Cemetery in Hazelgreen

rg6968 — 2013-02-07 21:32:42Z

Can anyone please give me directions to the Goff Cemetery located in or near Hazelgreen [Justus Goff & David McDonald among those buried there]? Per the Ritchie County Cemetery book, the cemetery is located above the old Hazelgreen School between County Routes 19 and 19/10. We tried to locate the cemetery last year to take pictures, but could not find the cemetery. We plan to make a return visit to the area this summer. Any help is greatly appreciated, Cindy

Re: Edwin L. Tharp & Priscilla J. Goff Family

rg6968 — 2013-02-07 21:19:07Z

Thank you very much for the reply. I am trying to locate pictures of the family. I have pictures of some of the children, but not all. I am tryng to locate pictures of Carl, Dona, Alvin, and Hayes. Cindy

Edwin L. Tharp & Priscilla J. Goff Family

rg6968 — 2013-02-07 21:18:24Z

I am interested in locating and sharing information with descendants of Edin L. Tharp and Priscilla J. Goff of Ritchie Co., WV. I am a descandant of the couple's son Clifford G. Tharp. Thanks, Cindy Tharp Graham

McDonald/Stansbury

rg6968 — 2013-02-06 22:52:33Z

Am seeking info on David McDonald & his wife Lydia Stansbury. Their daughters Maranda married Strother G. Goff in 1856 in Ritchie Co., WV and Susan married Justus S. Goff in 1858 in Ritchie Co. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cindy Tharp Graham

Re: RINEHART, GORRELL

thomasker2 — 2013-01-27 13:36:21Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

This is your problem -
Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

You will need documents other than census records to go further !

Re: DAVIS TO KING OF EUROPE

DonaldHausmann — 2013-01-26 20:24:07Z

I have found several articles that all U.S. Presidents are decended from King John Lackland of England, and have seen indications in my tree that is true as I have six presidents now connected to my tree, with indications the rest will follow.

Don

Re: RINEHART, GORRELL

sowersrandy — 2012-12-14 01:58:29Z

Thomas Grant Rinehart was my great grandfather. I have some info on his ancestors but do not know where he is buried or what was his cause of death. If I can help you please let me know

Lucy Ann Britton Taylor and James B.Taylor are buried

justbill47 — 2012-12-05 20:00:11Z

I am looking for where Lucy and James B Taylor are buried if anyone can help me that would be so nice

Re: Book: "From the James River to the Hughes"

PJWilson71 — 2012-11-22 07:05:14Z

http://books.google.com/books?id=Pe_YGwAACAAJ&dq=From+th...
If this don't work go to google and put the name of the book and it will go to where you can buy it.

Book: "From the James River to the Hughes"

jerzero — 2012-11-20 22:24:37Z

I am seeking a copy of the subject title-which was written by Marilyn Vadakin with Charlotte Haught and published by Lemon Tree Press in 1996. This book covers the Lemon (Lemmon,Lehman)family emigration from the James River,Va area (including Allegheny/Botetourt Co.,VA) to the Ritchie Co WV area ca 1750-1900.

Re: Thomas Cain and Sarah F. Wilson

fred_pat — 2012-11-10 05:52:40Z

Correction Jane applied for the pension after the death of her husband, Daniel

Re: Thomas Cain and Sarah F. Wilson

fred_pat — 2012-11-10 05:48:28Z

Thank you so much for replying.
The marriage information I obtained was on the US Gen Web site in 2005 from a Newsletter (July-August 1974) by the Ritchie County Historical Society. They were married 18 May 1854 at the home of her father Daniel Wilson. She was born 25 April 1834 (parent Daniel and Jane Wilson)and Thomas was also born about 1834 (parents John and Nancy Cain). Both were born in Ohio.

The last census before their marriage was in 1850 and as you noted she is living with her parents.

I have traced most of the family members and have death dates for all, except Sarah and an older brother Samuel. She is not listed in the death records on line at wvculture.org. Some counties do not have records on line. Sometimes the records are not the complete set.

She is listed on the application papers her mother filed to collect a government pension through her son, Joseph M. Wilson, who died in Andersonville. He was born on 8 September 1837. The 1850 census states in VA but it also states the same for Sarah, who said she was born in Ohio when she got married. The family was living in Ohio in 1832 and later went to Virginia. I don't know when they actually moved from Ohio to Virginia. Joseph was single and supported his parents. Jane applied after the death of her husband Joseph. The living children of Jane were listed and Sarah is one of them. Unfortunately, there is no list of where the children are living.

I have tried to find them in VA/WV, OH, and PA where other family members lived but had no luck. So, I wrote the query. I will keep trying. My collateral searches have helped me find some others and I'll keep plugging along.

Thanks.

Obit in newspaper The Pennsboro News - Jan 4 1979

JoseMunoz2546 — 2012-11-09 01:05:10Z

Here are the people listed in the Obituary Section of above newspaper.

Edith R (Elder) Barnes
age 74
Father: Morris Elder
Mother: Viola Jones Elder
Husband: Clyde M. Barnes

Miss Naomi Fordham
age 74
Mother: Mrs. Mildred Kaneff
Father: Olly Fordham

Grandville W. Cox
age 85
Father: William
Mother: Catherine
Wife: Nettie Cunningham Cox

Mrs. Gertrude Harris
age 87
Father: Frank Clayton
Mother: Mary Jane Becker Clayton
Husband: Hallie

Donald Miller Duerr
age 63
born Wood County
stepsister: Mrs. Norma Cox of Berea

Mrs. Sophia A Short
age 84
born 8 May 1895 in Ritchie County
Father: Jefferson
Mother: Ida Bush Smith
Husband Ewie Short
son Levi Short
half sister: Madge Smith

Mrs. Leona M Markle
age 64
of Pennsboro
born in Wood County
Father: Zackriah
Mother: Lillian Pribble Evans
sister: Mrs. Ola Cox
sister: Mrs. Grace Sprouse
sister: Mrs. Emma Rollyson
brother: Claude Evans
brother: Marvin Barker

Ernest C. Wilson
age 81
Father: Edger C Wilson
Mother: Prudence Tennant Wilson
Wife: Virginia Donnelly Wilson
son Lewis D. Wilson

Link to Obit:
http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rXMmAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B...
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Full Paper:
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West Virginia
The Pennsboro News - Jan 4, 1979
Pennsboro, West Virginia

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=wlzmIqt2EaEC&dat=1...
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Re: Thomas Cain and Sarah F. Wilson

thomasker2 — 2012-11-08 22:16:08Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

DOB's + birthplaces are needed for Thomas and Sarah CAIN

WV was not a state at the time of the marriage.
WV was not a state in 1860.

NOTE -
1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

1850 -
Name: Jane Wilson
Age: 55
Birth Year: abt 1795
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Western District, Ritchie, Virginia
Gender: Female

Daniel Wilson 63, PA - farmer
Jane Wilson 55, VA
Arminta Wilson 20, VA
Wm Wilson 18, VA
Sarah A Wilson 16, VA [1834]
Joseph M Wilson 13, VA
Samantha Wilson 10, VA - idiotic

1860 -

1870 -
Name: Jane Wilson
Age in 1870: 74
Birth Year: abt 1796
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1870: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Harrisville

Jane Wilson 74, VA
Ann Wilson 50, VA
Arminta Wilson 39, VA
Samantha Wilson 29, VA - idiot

1880 -
Name: Jane Wilson
Age: 83
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Keeping House

Jane Wilson 83, VA - widowed, has dysentery
Ann Wilson 63, VA
Samantha Wilson 40, VA

West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx

You wrote - "... Jane who was trying to collect her son's pension(he had died in the Civil War and never been married)." WHAT is the son's 1st name + DOB + birthplace???

Re: CUNNINGHAM, MODESITT

wvlass — 2012-11-08 03:57:53Z

Heidi,
I know Asa from Tanner where he lived across the road from the high school. Please contact me on my personal email as I do not usually post on message boards because of the spam problems.

Re: MARTIN

MLMARTIN38 — 2012-11-05 22:45:26Z

One of my Father's uncles was named Henry. However, I have been unable to find any information on him. Henry had six brothers and on sister. His parents were Isaac, and Sarah (Norway) Martin. Their famiy was born in Lisbon, on the St. Lawrence, in New York. Brothers: Larson (or Lawton)died at age 20. Jeddiah,( Married Mable Malone),Alpha,(Gold Miner in Colorado) Charles,(Married Edith May Dopp in Thompson Ne. They raised their family in that area. Royal, (Washington St.) Henry married Marie Welsh (Hathaway, Montana) Joseph, born 6-1-1880.No further information on the rest. If this is your family perhaps we can search together? My Dad never knew any of his uncles or where they were. Any help from anyone will be greatly appreciatd. Melba Lee Martin-Lyvers
Sister Leila Died at age 12 in Lisbon, New York

Re: MARTIN

MLMARTIN38 — 2012-11-05 22:45:25Z

Re: Richard Dotson Book Online

BettyRenick70 — 2012-10-19 22:54:15Z

You can now download the book in PDF format from this page:

https://sites.google.com/a/wildblue.net/wv-dotson-genealogy/...

Link is at bottom of the page.

Re: HAMILTON, CHESSER, REED, FRIDLEY

bamilton1 — 2012-10-16 00:49:30Z

I am rather late in finding your response.
Have you found anything on Henry Eli other than wives and children? I have a bit of Civil War info.

I wonder why he is buried in Randolph Co.?

Re: Ulysses S. Grant Clayton

bamilton1 — 2012-10-16 00:45:09Z

Thanks for response.

Thomas Cain and Sarah F. Wilson

fred_pat — 2012-09-30 16:54:29Z

I am looking for information of Thomas and Sarah CAIN. Sarah is the daughter of JANE and DANIEL WILSON. Thomas is the son of NANCY and JOHN CAIN. They married on 18 May 1854 at the home of Daniel in Ritchie County, WV. In 1871 Sarah is still alive but I do not know where she was living. She is mentioned in a pension petition for her mother Jane who was trying to collect her son's pension(he had died in the Civil War and never been married). I don't know if they moved to a nearby county or out of state. I can't seem to find them after their marriage. Thanks for reading.

Re: CHIPPS, CHIPS

strflwr1 — 2012-08-27 04:01:04Z

Our Chipps are somewhat different or at least divergent lines. David's ancestor would have been Matthias Chipps, who was also a stone mason. Matthias was definitely the brother of Morris (Rev War pension papers of Morris' widow and children) which places him firmly into the NJ Chipps family. They were probably the sons of John and Jannetje. She has a Dutch name and so obviously seems Dutch. Some say she was a Lane (von Lainen) but I've not seen the supporting evidence so won't claim this. Also, the online von Lainen community seems never to have heard of a Jannetje who married a Chipps, which might or might not mean anything. Some assume John was also Dutch but again, I've not seen the evidence. There is some evidence he might have been Palatine (German) possibly having moved to the Netherlands before coming here, maybe he was born in Holland of Palatine parents. I'd have to dig through my papers to find it now but I did find 2 possibilities for John among the online books of emigrants in the early 18th century. Both were Palatines who sailed to America from Rotterdam (which might be the reason people decided he was Dutch.) Anyway, my Thomas Chipps might have also been a son of John and Jannetje. They did have a son named Thomas, but there are about 20 years between his christening and his appearance in Preston/Monongalia Co VA/WV as what appears to be an adult. There are no records that I have seen which make the connection between the two Thomas Chipps, one in Morris or Sommerset Co NJ and the other in Monongalia Co VA, part of that time in chat later became Preston Co (both in areas that became part of WV). So, I am still stuck at trying to define this connection. You don't need to worry about this as your line is much clearer. -------Jo

Re: CHIPPS, CHIPS

Saidtherose — 2012-08-27 02:03:41Z

My gggg grandfather was David H. Chipps 1801-1861. I believe he was married to Sarah Gaddis 1801-1823 before 1823 in Fayette, Pennsylvania. She is buried in the Great Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery as Sarah Chipps. I believe she died after her son, Harvey Chipps was born in 1823 and that David H. Chipps made her headstone.

David Chipps then married Susannah Thompson in 1825 in Pennsylvania. In the next census, of 1830, there is a male between the ages of 5-9, who is living in the household that I believe to be David's son, Harvey Chipps, who would be about 7 years old. The sons of Susanna Chipps would be too young to be this child in the census.

Harvey Chipps married Jane Hagan and had 2 children, John H. Chipps and Sarah Margaret Chipps Brownfield. Harvey Chipps served in the Mexican War and died in October of 1847.

I would be happy to exchange more information with you if you would like.

Re: EULA LAMM

Danimom — 2012-08-20 02:26:01Z

Lisa,

I've heard similar stories about almost every line I have that ended up in that area, but I've never found anything to prove it. I have serious doubts that it's true, although you could have one of your male descendants of Jeremiah Valentine Lamm tested and they could tell you if there is any percent of Native American in the line. I think the "story" behind it is much, much more prevalent in those families who ever lived in Pocahontas County... but my grandmother never told me anything about any of the Lamm family being descended from Native Americans. I have always been told that the Lamm family came over from Scotland, but I don't even know if that's ever been proved, but it's what my grandmother was told by her parents, and so on.

FYI, I have Lydia's middle name as Margaret.

Re: EULA LAMM

jh7277 — 2012-08-19 15:27:38Z

The Lamb/Lamm name is traced back to Pocahontas Co., W.V. but I don't know where they originally came from. The "Indian" background has never been proved. It hard to find anything that links them to a tribe.

Re: EULA LAMM

lisafjacobs — 2012-08-19 14:39:57Z

I was incorrect about the name of my great grandmother(Floe's mother). yesterday my aunt told me that she thought her name was Eliza. After I sent you this post I did more searching online and found out her name was Lydia Richards. My father was Carl Gatrell. He was one of eight children from Floe (Lamm) Gatrell and Lawrence Gatrell. Their other children's names are Phyllis, Lorena,Jerry, Leslie, Marilyn, Richard, and Tim.
Thanks for the info. I am really interested in researching my ancestory but not quite sure where to start. Do you have any idea what the ethnic backgrounds are? my Aunts tell me that Jeremiah had Indian in him. Do you know?
Thanks. Lisa