Taylor - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Fauquier VA - Taylor WV Glendennings

lpperry — 8 Dec 2005 12:31:37 GMT

I have collected several old emails which seem to indicate a migration of a John Glendenning family from the Fauquier Co VA Glendennings migrated with his wife Margaret and children to Taylor/Mon Co in the early 1800s.

This appears to be a lost branch so I would be very interested in exchanging Glendenning family information with any Taylor Co researcher but especially those with the following names in their tree:

George m. Hannah Keener 1794 Fauquier Co VA
Sarah m. John Shahan
Martha(?) m. Aaron Luzader Jr
Eleanor m. Abraham Johnson
Margaret (Peggy) m. Stephen Poe 1799 Fauquier Co VA
James m. Mary Diana Vanhorn
Ann m. David Henry
Nancy m. Wm Ellis (possible daughter)

Thanks in advance, Lisa

Taylor 1616/1956

dianescott8356 — 13 Mar 2002 9:22:57 GMT

Generation :

1. JOHN TAYLOR was born 1616, and died Bef. 1687 in Surry Co., Virgina.

2.THOMAS TAYLOR, b. 1637, Isle of Wright Co., Virgina; d. 1674, Surry Co., Virgina.

3. JOHN TAYLOR, b. Abt. 1658; d. February 16, 1724/25, Surry Co., Virgina.

4. BENJAMIN TAYLOR, b. Abt. 1695, Surry Co., Virgina; d. Bet. 1742 - 1787.

5. CHARLES TAYLOR, ,b1743,Virgina; d.1813 ,Franklin Co,Georgia

6. GEORGE F. TAYLOR, b: 1765, Granville Co. NC. d: 1841

7.WILLIAM A. TAYLOR,(BILL),b.1791,Granville Co. NC. d.Rabun Co.Georgia

8.DAVID DUNCAN TAYLOR,bJanuary 12,1842,Rabun Co,Georgia. d.December 22,1928

9.WOODSON BURMIE TAYLOR, b.January 17.1885,Rabun Co,Georgia d.June 23,1963 Washington
North Carolina.

10. ARCHIE DUNCAN TAYLOR, b.May 28,1911 Lakemount Ga.

11.VICKI DIANE TAYLOR(SCOTT) b.August 03,1956 Fulton Co.Georgia Atlanta

Looking for information,have information, contact, dscott@accessunited.com

Taylor County Roots

BEngleka6401 — 3 Apr 2002 4:56:47 GMT

I am researching the above named Taylor County West Virginia families.

I especially would like to communicate with anyone researching the descendants of Hiram Cooper and Susannah Franklin.....Hiram born ca 1810.

Simpson Cemetery and Taylor Co. obits?

beckman97 — 10 Jun 2008 11:26:23 GMT

If anyone has access to information about Simpson Cemetery or is close by enough to do a little research for me, please let me know at myancestry@att.net or beckman97@att.net. I have a couple of ancestors buried there and I've been trying to get headstone photos, obits or any other information for several years. Would greatly appreciate any help.

Kristen

Clarks of VA/WVA

sbittinger59 — 17 Jun 2008 12:35:14 GMT

Does anyone have any Clarks of VA/WVA who may have adopted, raised an orphan, or had gardianship of a child by the name of William White about or during the period of 1817-1830.
My fathers direct line is White (surname) and I was told a story about how on their way west they, the White family were attacked by Indians and the only survivor was a child named William White who was raised by a family named Clark who settled in VA/WVA. This is my brick wall and it has been for 10 years. If anyone has any info please contact me Sheila (White) at sbitcarb@hughes.net

Mary Parker Wood - childbirth in Webster

cmwjaw — 16 Jun 2008 11:42:08 GMT

Both my grandfather, Charles Marquess Wood (1881), and his brother, Daniel Murry Wood(1887), were born in Webster. Their mother was Mary J. Parker Wood. While Mary spent most of her married life in the Baltimore and Havre DeGrace area of Md, she was originally from VA/WV and probably went back to Webster to deliver 2 of her 5 children with the aid of relatives in Webster. I have not found any of her relatives in the census records for the Webster area. I would be most intested if anyone has additional information about what are probably Parker relatives of Mary.

Mary Parker Wood - childbirth in Webster

cmwjaw — 16 Jun 2008 11:41:30 GMT

Taylor's of VA and WV

ChristineBoozell75 — 26 May 2008 4:50:49 GMT

The Taylors that I have been working on are David Preston Taylor and Mary Susan Williams.he was b.23 June 1857 in Botetourt VA d.22 July 1944 in Nitro Kawanwha County WV.She was b.15 Apr 1865 in Nicholas WV.d.27 June 1938 in Odessa WV.I belive this family ran a lumber business.Im looking for family to help me put together the family tree.Thank You Chrissy

Funk - Rosier

LPMeissner — 25 May 2008 4:49:52 GMT

My records (mostly compiled by Virginia Chatelain) show two sons of George Funk (1809-1870) had wives whose maiden names were Rosier:
John Amos Funk (1836-1878) m Nancy Rosier (1840-1900);
Israel Bolden funk (1840-1891) m Sarah Ann Rosier (1840-1921)
[If the birth dates are correct, the girls could not have been sisters]
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Sarah's place of birth is said to be Rosier, WV; many other family events occurred in Taylor Co or Preston Co WV. Of course West Virginia was part of VA in 1840. I cannot find a record of a place named Rosier.
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I would appreciate any information about the place name Rosier, or the birth places of the Rosier girls.

Jesse Hustead and Sarah Mason

Lspyor1 — 20 Feb 2004 3:37:35 GMT

This family lived in Taylor Co. Jesse b. 11 Aug 1807, m. 15 Mar 1832 (Harrison Co), and d. 7 Dec 1875 (grave at Middleville Church Cem, Taylor Co). Srarah (Sally) Mason b. 21 Apr 1815 and d. 19 May 1882 (grave next to husband's). Sarah (widowed) is living with her son, Wesley, in the 1880 census, Booth Creek, Taylor Co. I'am searching for Sarah's parents. Some indications it might be Thomas Mason and Lidia Goodwin who were m 1814 in Harrison Co. since Jesse and Sarah names a child Lidia. Or, Robert Mason and Rebecca Hall Mason who m in 1813 Harrison Co and lived in Taylor Co (both graves in Mason and Hawker Cemetery in Taylor Co.). Any info would be highly appreciated.

Death Date look-up please

retduck — 20 May 2008 12:20:06 GMT

I am looking for the death date of Peter John Doerr B. July 1900, Pennsylvania, who last appears in the 1930 Court House, Taylor Co. census. He is married to Myrtle Bradley and living with her parents.

She later married Elliott Colebank but I do not know what year..Unknown if Peter died or they divorced.

Any help would be appreciated. Contact me at retduck@cox.net.

John McLaughlin

dulaneys58 — 11 Apr 2008 4:19:02 GMT

I am looking for any information that someone might have on my great-grandfather John McLaughlin. I am having trouble finding his parents. He was married to my great-grandmother
Edna Bailey. We know that he came from Pa. He died in 1933 and he is buried at Harmony Grove.
Also, i am looking for whether there were any other mortuaries or funeral directors besides Bartlett's back in 1920's - 1940's

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

markkurt47 — 16 Mar 2008 6:01:06 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

Nathaniel Butcher of Taylor Co., WV

jjhott — 10 Mar 2008 12:39:01 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Nathaniel (Nathan) and Nancy Butcher found in the 1870 and 1880 census of Taylor County, WV. Any help appreciated.

Merchant Family /Grafton, WV

Jean H. Klein — 29 Sep 2002 9:00:10 GMT

Searching for info on William & Anna Merchant of Grafton, Taylor County, WV prior to 1931. They were the grandparents of a Mary Eleanor Cessna Sandsberry of Cumberland, MD. Would appreciate any information about this Merchant family.

Settie Morris Obit.

k9paws1 — 6 Nov 2002 5:31:10 GMT

Settie Elizabeth McCauley Morris, 84, of Rt. 3, Grafton, Taylor Co., died Monday (December 02, 1985) in the Wallace B. Murphy Nursing Care Facility.
She was born on May 24, 1901 in Marion Co., and was a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Frena Costilow McCauley.
She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Howard (Mary M.) Lemmon of Morgantown and Mrs. James (Alice Jane) Compton of Independence; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Morris; three brothers Hayward McCauley, Morlen McCauley, and Everett McCauley.
Mrs. Morris was a housewife and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church for 50years. She was a senior member of the Haymond Senior Citizens Satellite.
Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

John H Shelton Prior to 1850

shelton124 — 24 Feb 2004 9:27:19 GMT

John and Susan show up in the 1850 census but trying to locate information prior to that.

Finley-Taylor County

MaryWallace1945 — 20 Dec 2007 9:03:23 GMT

Have a picture of Garnet Jefferson Finley (1874-1954-son of John S. & Sarah M.) who married Lillian Maude Lloyd of Clarke Co., VA. She died in 1927 leaving a daughter Mary Margaret Finley (B c 1913) who married a Ward and was alive when Garnet died. He was a RR conductor. Have pictures of both Garnet & Maude and will gladly send scans to relatives or the local historical society if interested. Mary Thomason-Morris, Archivist, Clarke Co. Hist. Assoc., Berryville, VA. archives@visuallink.com

Poe cemetery in Taylor County

eleanor Williams — 21 Nov 2003 1:32:11 GMT

Looking for a Poe cemetery which I think is near White Day Creek and what was once the Poe Farm. Also maybe close to the Matthew Cemetery. Could be in the vicinity of Halleck or Triune. Could be where Francis and Susan Jane Poe are buried along with their relatives.

Help with death record please?

markkurt47 — 13 Sep 2007 1:33:46 GMT

Hello,

I have reached a dead end on my great-grandmother! I hope someone here can help.
I have been looking for her death certificate but have been unlucky so far.
Her name was Eliza (Elizabeth) Samantha Barnett Boice. She married Samuel Moore Boice
in 1888. She died on Feb 14 1913, I thought in Braxton county which was where she
lived and her tombstone is located. So now I am trying the surrounding counties to find
where and how she died. Does anyone have access to death records of this county that could do a quick lookup for me?
Thanks so much,
Mark

Binegar, Powell, Smith

Joan — 2 Nov 2004 12:16:18 GMT

Samuel Binegar married Judith Smith in Frederick Co, Va. Oct 5 1802, they had 11 children. He died Dec 25, 1844 Simpson Creek, Pruntytown, Taylor Co., she died aft Aug 25, 1860 Taylor Co. Does anyone have any other info on them?

There daughter was Rosanna Binegar and married James L. Powell 1833 Hampshire Co., WVA they lived out there days in Taylor Co too.. I am looking for info on them too.

Thanks - Joan

Ralph W. Selby

cms_38us2002 — 26 Sep 2007 12:30:56 GMT

Would someone please do an obit lookup for me for Ralph Selby? He died 25 Oct 1921 in Harrison County W. Va. The death certificate states that he is buried at Rosemont.
Thank you in advance!
Carole M. Selby
cms_38us2002@yahoo.com

Old Keener Cemetery

JeffreyKeener — 10 Mar 2005 3:30:35 GMT

I am looking for the burial site of my ancestors. I have been told that there is a Keener Cemetery with MANY Keener graves, on old Keener lands, located WEST of Fetterman and the river on very high ground, in Taylor Co. I assume they mean the Tygart River, I don't know. I've also found info that this cemetery is on Lucas Road in Grafton, Taylor Co. Please I need help finding this cemetery and if it is possible to visit. Please respond if you know anything. Thank you.
Regards,
J. Keener
email to: jeffrey_keener@yahoo.com

HAWKINS, CROSS, YATES

jean4607 — 20 Aug 2007 1:46:10 GMT

Need info on Mary Yates Cross Hawkins, that married #1: Joseph Cross, #2 Walter Hawkins. Mary had a daughter Mary by Joseph Cross by 1800. Who did she marry? Who was Joseph Cross' parents?

William Jackson Matthew

ChristineBoozell75 — 3 Aug 2007 8:18:57 GMT

Last night I did a post William Jackson Matthew.I found out today that his father may have been Kenneth Matthew.His mother may have been a Chippes has anyone heard of them?I dont know if told that he buried in Oak Grove Bastist cemetery there.Thank you chrissy

William Jackson Matthew

ChristineBoozell75 — 3 Aug 2007 6:24:46 GMT

Im trying to his family He was b.Aug1865 d.1957 he is buried in Oak Grove Bastist in Taylor Co.Looking for his sister's Susanna and Charlotte.My email is cboozell48@msn.com.Thank You Chrissy

reunions

Dee772 — 27 Jul 2007 3:52:02 GMT

Any one know if there is a Tucker reunion in Grafton, WV?

Lloyd M. Boyles

jadev48 — 18 Jul 2007 11:47:51 GMT

Lloyd M. Boyles, Company "F" 15th WV Infantry (Civil War) married Loverna Ward 9 Apr 1874 in Taylor County. Does anyone know where Lloyd is buried?

Bailey Memorial United Methodist Church

JimFinley71 — 24 Aug 2002 1:25:40 GMT

Is the cemetery at Bailey Memorial accessable? I plan to make a trip there in April. Any information about Finley's / Findley's, Curry's or Bailey's is appreciated.

Whitehair

Dawn Covert — 10 Sep 2002 3:05:11 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Martin T. Whitehair and Hazel E. McDonald Whitehair. They were from the Flemington area in the late 1800's-1900's. Would like to find names of children and his parents.

YATES FAMILY BIBLE

Gregory Price — 24 Nov 2006 9:58:00 GMT

Today I saw a familhy bible at an antiques store in Dallas TX which includes information on the family of Bailey N. Yates, born 1843. I searched census records and found a Bailey N. Yates on the 1880 census of Fayette Co. Ohio with West Virginia listed as the place of birth. What appears to be the same Bailey Yates is listed on the 1880 and 1900 censuses of Taylor Co., West Virginia. The bible includes information on the wife and children of this man. It would be great if it could be returned to its rightful place with relatives of the Yates family. If anyone has an interest in this bible please contact me.

Bert Alonzo Farley and family

hboydston — 18 May 2007 3:20:42 GMT

Does anyone have access to the Bluemont Cemetery information. Bert Alonzo Farley and several of his children I believe are buried in that cemetery and it is not on line. would love to have exact birth and death dates for them. Thanks for any help.

CROSS, RICHARD

jean286 — 10 Feb 2006 10:47:53 GMT

I will try again to find info on the Cross family in Taylor Co. WV
Richard Cross, born 1772 in VA., married 1796 to Mary Lake in Fauquier Co., VA, died in Taylor Co. 1854. WHO WERE HIS PARENTS?
Richards daughters were: Susana who married Enoch Bailey, Sarah, married Robert Scitchfield, Nancy, married Middleton Davis, Elizabeth, married James Selvey, Mahala, married Thomas Selvey, Virginia, married Chapman Hustead, Mary, married William Dotson. The sons were Nimrod who married Eliza Richards, and John who married Jemina Prunty, then Sarah Jones. Nimrod & John settled in Ritchie Co., WV, Susana in Tyler Co., Nancy in Wood Co., Elizabeth, Virginia & Mahala in Taylor Co., and Mary in Dodd. Co.
Some of the info I have is from research done by Parker Selvey. Surely some one in Taylor Co., knows something about this family. PLEASE HELP.

Poe, Williams, Luzadder Cemetery

John Neskov — 9 Jul 2004 8:19:04 GMT

The Genealogy section of Taylor County Library has a list of the people buried there. The Taylor County Historical Society may be able to give you directions. It is on private land and I think about the 1920's to 1930's was the last burial. Aaron Luzadder (1829-1918) and wife Mary Williams (1832-1911) are there. He was my gggrandfather's brother.

Idoni's or Folio's

MBSAEGERT — 21 Mar 2007 12:48:56 GMT

Anone with information on Idoni's or Folio's in the Grafton area, please respond.

Family

Joe Idoni — 21 Nov 2003 9:26:32 GMT

I am looking for any Idoni's that were in Grafton at any point. My mother has often told me that my paternal great-grandparents used to live in a big house on a hill. She also related several not-so-nice stories. However, I have not been able to find any information on them accept for the fact that there was a Nicholas (my great-grandfather) and a Nicholas Jr. (my grandfather) who lived there at some point. Unfortunately I live in MD and driving out there really isn't a feasible option. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

idoni

MBSAEGERT — 21 Mar 2007 12:16:32 GMT

ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION ON THE IDONI'S IN GRAFTON, PLEASE RESPOND

New Brother and Sisters

rnpfamily — 19 Mar 2007 4:24:37 GMT

My Grandfather Matthew Barr/Bare married Nora Elizabeth Taylor daughter of Henry Taylor and Kate Mullis. They had two sons (James Everett and Robert Jackson).
Here's the kicker we found out that he remarried twice and had 10 more children. This really floored my father who is 71 and jus found out that his youngest brother is just 6 months older than his son:)
Grandpa's second marriage was to Callie Dollinger and they had 7 childre together (Bill,John, Don, Susie, Robert, Sarah and James).
And his third marriage was to Virginia Stiltner and the had three children (Daniel, Malissa Lou, Ervin).
Grandpa's first child was born in 1934 and his last was born in 1964.
Anyone with information on our new family members PLEASE contat me.
Penny

Circumstances of death-Ebenezer WHITE

HWLeimer — 18 Mar 2007 2:04:24 GMT

According to Taylor County, West Virginia deaths 1872, my ancestor Ebenezer WHITE died 24 December 1872.

(1) If I contact the Taylor County Courthouse, will I find out any more information than is posted in the Web page?

(2) The place of death is listed as West Virginia. If this on the Taylor County Web page, why is this not listed as Taylor County or some other West Virginia county?

(3) The information was provided by his wife, Helen WHITE. Why is she listed as 'consort' and not wife as many others are?

(4) Would newspapers be available for this time that might give me more circumstances of his death? If so, how might I get access to them?

Thanks for any help.

Grafton Giants

Marthavarzaly — 10 Mar 2007 12:32:38 GMT

The team was apparently a negro team that played in 1911. Any information would be helpful. Key name is Dabney.

Zaccaria, zaccharia, Zachariah; West Virginia, Grafton, Wheeling area

gmc1217 — 17 Aug 2004 11:48:06 GMT

Looking for any information on a Stephano & Rosa Zaccaria living in Grafton, WV abt 1900-1940. Spelling on last name could have been changed to Zaccaria, Zaccharia, Zachariah or Zacchriery. Children: Mary, Joseph, Phillamean, Helen & Lucy. Thanks

POW/MIA Korean War, Taylor Co. GODWIN, HUFFMAN

raysestak126 — 10 Feb 2007 2:01:55 GMT

I am searching for the family of Two soldiers who was killed in the Korea War. When they entered service they gave Taylor County, West Virginia as their home of record. Thier remains were never recovered.

Soldier: HOWARD GODWIN, JR.
Born: May 28, 1928, Caucasian
Date of loss: July 20, 1950, MIA

Soldier; WILLIAM Roy HUFFNAM
Born; May 8, 1932, Caucasian
Date of loss; November 30, 1950, MIA

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

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

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating these families.

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

Clark, Cavens (Cavins)

WilliamCavins — 22 Mar 2005 8:12:38 GMT

I am searching for descendants of Sarah E and Benjamin F Clark. According to the census records they lived in Randolph County in 1910, 1920, and in 1930. Sarah was the daughter of my gg grandmother Eda (Edith) Cavins and her husband Samuel Cavins (Cavens). Sarah adn Ben were married in Lewis County. She was born there. He was born in TaylorCounty.

CROSS, RICHARD & MARY LAKE

jean4607 — 10 Jan 2007 11:31:07 GMT

Need name of Richard Cross' parents. He was born 1772, married 1796 in Fauquier Co., Va., died 1854 in Taylor Co. VA (WV) He came to Harrison Co. VA early 1800's maybe with a brother, Joseph who married Mary Yates. Joseph died shortly after coming west.
Richard's children were: John & Nimrod who settled in Ritchie Co., Nancy Davis in Wood Co., Mary Polly Dotson in Doddridge Co. Suzanna Bailey in Tyler co., Elizabeth Selvey, Mahala Selvey, Virginia Jane Hustead in Taylor Co.
Granddaughters married: Newton, Boots, Yates, Dearing, Sinclair, McCartney, Fleming, Payne, Cottrill & Sandridge all in Taylor Co. Any help appreciated.

Middleville Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylor Co., WV

bncurtis101 — 2 Jan 2007 12:01:41 GMT

I am looking for the family "Cochran" that should be buried in the Middleville Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylor Co., WV.

I wonder if there is a list online of who is in the cemetery that I can search.

James Cochran, d: 1830
Temperance Cochran, d: 1849

Are there any other "Cochran's" there, or "Morgan's" Temperance is actually Temperance Morgan daughter of Col. Zackquill Morgan, and Nancy (Paxton) Morgan.

Thank You
Nan Curtis
Bishop, CA

William Warden Carroll

spcamok — 1 Jan 2007 1:24:09 GMT

I am looking for any information on William Warden Carroll from Grafton, West Virginia. He was born in 1890 and died in 1952. Looking for a birth certificate or obituary. Thank you, Micki Carroll

William Warden Carroll

spcamok — 1 Jan 2007 1:24:06 GMT

I am looking for any information on William Warden Carroll from Grafton, West Virginia. He was born in 1890 and died in 1952. Looking for a birth certificate or obituary. Thank you, Micki Carroll

GOULD, Samuel (1833-1914) Obit Lookup

carisme — 7 Dec 2006 6:34:14 GMT

Samuel GOULD died in Grafton, Taylor Cty, WV, 25 Sep 1914. Can someone do a newspaper obituary lookup for me or let me know what newspapers were in print at that time in the Grafton area and in what repositories copies might be? I am looking for the name of his mother and siblings.
Thank you in advance, Carolyn

Birth lookup requests

Christina Melnarik — 20 Oct 2006 6:39:17 GMT

Hello!

I realize this is a long shot and that the first one is pre-Taylor (formed 1844), but... I'm hoping for birth lookups or advice-

Birth – Emily Miller b. 1843 d/o William & Margaret Miller?
Birth – Grace Miller b. 1844 d/o William & Margaret Miller?
Birth Sarah C Miller b. 1845 d/o William & Margaret Miller?
Birth – William Moses Miller b. 1849 s/o William & Margaret Miller

Any help you can give is much appreciated.

Christina

Humphrey MCDONALD & Lucinda HUNT 1880:Flemington\Taylor\WV

Andrew BROWN — 3 Sep 2006 5:10:01 GMT

Seek additional information on the following family thru my HUNT Line:

Lucinda/Alcinda/Elena HUNT c1846PA- m Humphrey F. McDONALD(c1833WV-) FARMED:1880:Flemington\Taylor\WV
188-8-6-2-1 Homer S. MCDONALD 1861.WV-21JUN1885.Taylor.Co\WV Congestion of Brain
188-8-6-2-2 Ira U. G. MCDONALD c1863.WV-
188-8-6-2-3 Miranda E. MCDONALD c1865.WV-
188-8-6-2-4 Guy K. MCDONALD c1875.WV- ..?Son:Guy W. MCDONALD KIA WWI Monongalia\WV
188-8-6-2-5 Laron S. MCDONALD c1878.WV-

Andrew BROWN
@netscape.net
habraun2

Spadafora - Spadafore - Spatafore

carolmheppner — 14 Jul 2006 7:49:19 GMT

I've seen it spelled so many ways... (even Spdfrae!)

My great Uncle John Spadafora was born in 1883. He came to the USA in 1900 at the age of 17 (single at the time).

I found a John Spadafora who was married to Mary and lived in Flemington, Taylor WV. At some point after the 1930 census, my Uncle moved to MI. John and his family are from San Giovanni in Fiore, Italy.

The John (that may be him) in the 1920 census was a merchant of a general store.. then a miner in 1930. He had many children. I have a photo of him at http://spadafore.8k.com (a free website). His sister lived in Archbald, PA.

If you have any information, please contact me at: cmheppner@gmail.com

Thank you!

Carol M Heppner
www.carolheppner.com
New book: INKING by Carol Heppner
Learn how to use inks to create wonderful background for paper arts.

Janes Family of Taylor Co.VA-WV

JanaJaynesThomas — 6 Jan 2002 4:52:31 GMT

Hi,
I am searching for the parents of Thomas H. Janes (Sr.) b. abt. 1803 d. ? married Eunice Clelland in Harrison Co 1822. I have reason to believe he is buried in the Janes Memorial Cem. in Taylor Co. Thomas and Eunice are the parents of Thomas H. Janes (Jr.) b. 1835 married to Melinda/Malinda ?
does anyone have information to Melinda/Malinda's maiden name? They resided most all of their married lives in Taylor Co. and maybe born there when Taylor was part of Monongalia and Harrison Co. Thomas Sr, Eunice, Thomas Jr. and Melinda/Malinda are listed on the Taylor census' starting with 1850 and on. Does anyone have a more detailed list of the burials in Janes Memorial Cem. than the one that appears on the Taylor Site? It's only a partial listing. Can anyone help me? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Jana Jaynes Thomas

Reed Family in West Virginia

majaza28 — 4 Nov 2005 12:48:07 GMT

I am researching Tema Reed or Teamy Reed. He married an Eva M. McCauley. They had these children...
Hazel Mae Reed
Cecil Lloyd Reed
Ethel Reed.

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Mary Jane from Pa.

Jacob Jones & daughter, Mary Polly Jones Malott

prccev — 20 Sep 2006 10:03:32 GMT

Would like information regarding the resting place of Jacob Jones on a farm previously owned by Fred Forman, RR 1, Grafton, WV. He died in 1828 in Knottsville. Also any information regarding a monument at Grafton in memory of Mary Polly Jones, also known as Grandma Malott. Thank you.

Lewis W. Bloom, Thornton, West Virginia

lindabrewer5 — 21 Apr 2005 4:12:27 GMT

Looking for information on Lewis W. Bloom. His second wife was REbecca D. Bloom (Holtz). He had three sons from first marriage, Ernest Bloom, Harry Bloom and Clarence Bloom. Looking for descendants or anyone with information on this line. Rebecca Bloom (Holtz) is part of my line that I am researching. Any information would be appreciated. Will share all I have.

Nathan and Mary McDaniel

RizerK67 — 28 Oct 2001 12:03:12 GMT

Does anyone know this family? In the 1870 Taylor Co. census is the family of Nathan McDaniel age 25, so born 1845; with wife Mary, and children Theodore and Missouri. Also in the household is a Jeremiah McDaniel, age 65, so born 1805 in Penn. I suspect I have this line back for several generations, but need to confer with someone directly knowledgeable about the family.

Smith & Gank Family

RBeck506151 — 13 Apr 2004 12:02:16 GMT

Seeking information on Helen Smith, b @ April 1903, married A. Lee Gank. Parents: George Lewis Smith (my g-uncle) and Anna M. Davis Smith. She also had a brother, James R. Smith living in Duncan, OK. at the time of her fathers death. Helen was living in Grafton , W. VA. in 1942. George was a barber in Salem, W. VA.

MCCONKEY COMMUNITY 1896

Helen A. Hilling — 29 Jun 2006 1:17:28 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for any information on the McConkey Free Methodist Church.

Also, Uncle Andy McConkey and Aunt Sally who were charter members of this church? After the burning of the first church, the meeting was moved to a log house owned by Uncle Andy McConkey.

Are any descendants out there who would like to share info, please email us? Are there any pics out there on the early church and its charter members? Some of the early surnames include Summers, Fast, Shaw, McConkey, McDonald.

Thanks in advance!

Bluemont Cemetery Lookup

dixonhdx — 11 Mar 2006 1:16:40 GMT

Would anybody happen to have a list of persons buried at Bluemont Cemetery?
I am especially interested in the surnames of DIXON, GARNER and MINER.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.

Lester Austin

AHecathorn6791 — 2 Jun 2006 3:12:22 GMT

I saw in the Social Security Death Index that Lester Austin of Grafton, WV died 15 April 1995. I'd like to find an obituary or a relative to determine if he is the son of John Austin, born 1887, to John Samuel and Bertha ( Wilhide? ) Austin.

John was reared by maternal relatives, Richard and Mary Jane Tutt and their son Alderson Tutt. near Pruntytown, WV. I think this John Austin married Hazel Summers and had Lester and a daughter Charlotte, born about 1913. Hazel was listed as a widow in 1920, and the two children lived with grandfather James H. Summers.

Austin Family

auberx3 — 24 May 2006 3:16:19 GMT

Hello I'm looking for any information on the Austin family.

I can get as far as my Great-grandfather George Philip Jasper Austin born: 24 may 1876 and died in 28 oct 1971.

some of his kids are: Lessie Rose, George, Charles(my grandfather), carl bernard.

Any information you can send would be helpful.

I also know that most are buried in the bluemont cemetery, with my Grandmother Mary k. Austin at montana mines.

Thank you
Nancy (Austin) Auber

Clark's and Shultz's of West Virginia?

Alisan — 4 Feb 2002 7:03:02 GMT

Can anyone out there help me? I am searching for info on Clark's and Shultz's that possibly lived in West Virginia in 1930's-1940's..not exactly sure where, just know,right over the PA border..(they were originally from Greene Co,PA) Names I am searching for specifically: NERVINA CLARK, DELLA CLARK/ANDREW SHULTZ..
This is my brick wall.
Any help is appreciated. Please email me at Alisanstree@Iwon.Com
Thank you!!

Maud Clark of Grafton Area, ca. 1904

Kenneth R. Reffeitt — 18 May 2006 3:18:10 GMT

Need biographical information on a Mrs. Maud Clark who was a member of the Degree of Pocahontas lodge in Grafton (White Fawn Council No. 3) and who presided as the state president of the fraternal order in 1904 in Martinsburg. A sketch of her is being prepared for a Centennial history of the Great Council of WV, D. of P., 1902-2002 soon to be published. All help or suggestions sincerely appreciated.

1900 CENSUS LOOK-UP FOR VIRGINIA MAULLER

RitaAddison42 — 15 May 2006 3:14:45 GMT

I am requesting a census look-up in 1900 Taylor Co. (Booths Creek) for VIRGINIA MAULLER born in 1857 (and the members in her family).
Thanks to anyone who has access to this information.
Rita Addison

Jarvis Family

Brenda — 3 May 2006 3:31:05 GMT

Does anyone from the Jarvis Family know the story of Jane Jarvis? It would have been Ann Marie Jarvis' grandmother I believe. I am a direct decendant of hers and I am interested to see if anyone knows the REAL story of Mother's Day.

McDaniel Obituary

SharonWhiteM — 6 Jan 2006 9:53:18 GMT

I am looking for the obituary of Forrest dale McDaniel who died 29 June 1987 Flemington and his wife Thelma J. Mcdaniel who died 15 Dec. 1993 also at Flemmington ,any help appriciated.

Claude McDaniel, obituary look-up--May 1978

rangerrose — 13 Feb 2006 8:00:04 GMT

According to the Social Security Death Index
Claude McDaniel b 4 Aug 1901 d May 1978 in Grafton

would appreciate if anyone could look this up

I'm hoping this Claude married a Brown girl, daughter of Samuel W Brown and Prudence Reese. Unfortunately, her first name wasn't mentioned in her mother's death notice in June 1942.

WV Industrial School for Boys

Dean Wolbach — 30 Apr 2006 8:44:31 GMT

A member of a family I am researching is listed in the 1930 Census as an inmate at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys. Can someone please tell me more about this "institution"?

Norris Family of Taylor Co.

Elaine Lehr — 19 Apr 2006 2:34:19 GMT

I saw this message posted for January of 2006 with a couple of responses. Just thought that I might add some facts if you like. Maude Norris was my Mother's sister. All the children listed are my first cousins. It seems strange to see some of their names listed as first names when they were called by their middle names. Mabel, Clara, Letha, Eileen (listed as Wanda), Ralph, Katie--or correctly Kathryn--(listed as Sarah, Robert, and Helen. Where is Richard on your list? Dick died at Thanksgiving in 2005. Helen Ruth died a couple of weeks ago. I can give you much if you need or want it. Elaine Woodyard Lehr

Gatian - Love

MarleneJones55 — 16 Apr 2006 7:33:50 GMT

James Francis Gatin died October 16, 1934 and is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery near Flemington. Does anyone know if his wife Ropha Love Gatian is buried there and what is the date of her death?

Thornton

Ted Weaver — 25 Mar 2006 8:42:55 GMT

Looking for old pictures and stories of Thornton, and of the people that lived in the area, especially Thorn, Current, DeMoss, Snider, McDaniel. I am writing a history of the people and area and would like to share items.

McWilliams LookUps

David R — 7 Jan 2006 11:38:04 GMT

Looking for Obituaries or other documentation on a Grafton, WV family. Happy to pay any reasonable expenses.
Alonzo Franklin McWilliams
d. 4/10/1956 Was Mayor of Grafton circa 1911
retired from B & O Railroad after 48 years
Margaret Mead McWilliams 1st Wife
d. 6/8/1919
Isabel Melvina McWilliams 2nd Wife
d. 11/16/1998
All buried at Bluemont Cemetery -Grafton, Taylor, WV
Thanks -David

NORRIS FAMILY of TAYLOR CO

RitaAddison42 — 30 Jan 2006 6:50:05 GMT

Searching for death date of Hayward NORRIS, son of Cyrus Norris and Sarah Robinson...born abt. 1895. Married Maude Phillips abt. 1914. Hayward and Maude were parents of :Mable, Clara, Letha, Wanda, Ralph, Sarah, Robert, and Helen.
Anyone with knowledge of Hayward Norris?

McCorkles

tsrey5 — 4 Mar 2006 7:18:44 GMT

Am looking for McCorkles in Virgina

Civil War in Taylor County

Glenn Longacre — 10 Jan 2006 8:56:04 GMT

Greetings. In June or July 1865, the 21st New York Cavalry was transported by rail through Grafton. While stopped in Grafton, the troopers from the regiment ransacked the town. I'm trying to locate any records or accounts of this incident for a book I'm working on.

Thank you.

Glenn Longacre

Obituary Lookup

Tami Emerson — 26 Dec 2005 2:14:45 GMT

Would some please do an obituary look for Lucille Paugnaud, Died Oct. 19, 2005

Thank you for your time!

Knott male born in early 1940's

WVGenie — 18 Feb 2006 8:58:50 GMT

It is possible that we may have a Knott sibling born in the early 1940s in Taylor, Preston, Marion or Mon County. If anyone could check the county birth records and let me know if they find a male baby born in the early 40's. The child's parents were not married--but the father's name was Knott.

my family.com site

dee — 21 Jul 2005 10:48:11 GMT

There is a my family.com site for Barbour and Taylor County. Let me know if you want a invite to the site.

William Reese and Martha Caroline Davis

rangerrose — 14 Feb 2006 4:33:57 GMT

Been round and round with census and having a terrible time trying to pin down this couple.
According to their daughter's obituary, Prudence Reese Brown, who died in June 1942, it states that Prudence was born in Taylor Co in 1862 and stayed in the area all her life.
I thought I should have been able to locate them in the 1870 census; however, not so.

Can't locate a place of burial for William or Martha, as of yet.

Working completely in the dark, as I don't even have an age bracket to work in. I always use 20 yrs of age as a possible age for a first child born; making William having to be born at least in the 1835 to 1842 year range. It hasn't, as yet, been awful helpful.

any thoughts greatly appreciated.

Moore Family 1850 Census. Does Anyone Know This Family?

RoxannHoover — 14 Feb 2006 2:05:15 GMT

Reed's in Taylor County

KenReed50 — 11 Aug 2001 2:46:09 GMT

Looking for anyone related to John H. Reed and Chapen Lewis Reed. John was married to Mary Lucinda Heatherly and Chapen was married to Hannah Heatherly. Two brothers married to two sisters. They lived in the Cecil Community, which is now under water behind the lake..Any info is more then I have and will greatly be appreciated.
Thank you Ken Reed

COOPER Family

LindaKush — 23 Jan 2006 7:36:40 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for links to Virgile Cooper who was married to Catherine Peters. Virgile and Catherine were originally from Rockbridge County, Virginia. They had the following children: Mary Jane (b. 1856), Alfred (b. 1858), Eulyses Grant (b. 1867), Sarah E. (b. 1871), Samuel (b. 1874), and Ida B. (b. 1876).

I do not know when Virgile moved to Taylor County, but he resided in Knottsville in the 1900 census. I also believe Virgile had the following brothers: Westley, William, Joseph, Alfred C. and Aldrich. If you have any information on this Cooper family, I would love to hear from you and am willing to share what I have. THANKS!

Linda

Lacy McDaniel

loyclan79 — 22 Jan 2006 8:36:03 GMT

Looking for information on Lacy A. McDaniel that married Harvey Haddix who died in the Civil War. She then married Elam Haddix and then John Schooley. Her children were Martha Ellen that married John Nelson Bolyard; Anza Virginia (my ggrandmother) that married Thomas Henry Shay; Rose that married Mr. Long. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

William Lewis Brown and Fern Messenger

rangerrose — 2 Jan 2006 5:28:05 GMT

NOTIFICATION OF EMAIL CHANGE
those wishing contact, now can email me at
genefrog52 at yahoo.com

Am still looking for the obituaries (can be found in my July 2003 post to this list ) but have just found the

William LEWIS Brown family in the
1920 Fetterman Dist

Brown, William L 34 wva fireman RR
Fern E 28 maiden: Messenger
James S 12
Paul E 11 married Nellie Casteel
William C 8
Charles C 8
Jessie M 6 female
Lee E 3 male
Edgar C 1

According to the census William Brown owned his home; perhaps the Taylor Co land deeds could be looked at between 1910 and 1920 to see buy date; then when William sold.

Looking for William and Fern's burial location. BURIAL PERMITS give useful information; a little thought of research tool. However, it's general that one needs a burial permit to be inter in any cemetery.

I live in NY state; long distance research is difficult and willing to compensate for research help.

William T. Brown

Hickcl — 9 Nov 2005 6:25:52 GMT

I am looking for info on my g-g-g-grandfather William T. Brown. I have traveled through Grafton this past summer and was able to see his old house (yes, its still there!) and where he is buried, but I only had a few hours to look and was not able to do any research. My grandfather told me he was a delegate to a convention before the civil war and was a prisoner in the Confederate prison in Salisbury NC. His cousin was T. Bailey Brown.I believe he died around 1915 and was married to a Sarah Hamilton.

Brown Family

rangerrose — 22 Jun 2005 2:12:12 GMT

Looking for help in getting obituaries for

Virgil Brown b 3 Nov 1908 and died Jan 16, 1994 in Rosemont
Edgar C Brown b 28 Mar 1918 and died Dec 1987 in Flemington
Charles Brown b 28 Sept 1911 and died Aug 1986 in Flemington

Grafton Courthouse might have info I need.

All are brothers.
They are sons of Lewis Brown and Fern Messenger Brown.

Am looking for information on Lewis and Fern, as well.

If you can be of assistance, please email me at jamie@capital.net.

Someone with the geneaology bug would prove the most helpful. Willing to compensate for your time.

Obituary Search for Smith, Robert K

bcmj223 — 1 Jan 2006 2:10:09 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary or date of death for my great grandfather. Last known residence in 1930 was Taylor Co. WV. He died before 1977, I know that. His wife was Emma Smith. Anyone who has access to WV Death records/Obits. your help would be appreciated!

Glady Creek Cemetery

Betty Kisel — 16 Sep 2005 11:50:52 GMT

Does anyone know of a cemetery called Glady Creek and where it is located? Looking for father George Lake Phillips burial place. Know it is Between Grafton and Fairmong, but can't find correct cemetery. Thank you

Aaron Luzader's (1787-1865) will.

jmn596 — 3 Sep 2004 7:12:37 GMT

Bedford Wilfong

jteets2 — 14 Feb 2005 4:32:14 GMT

Hello, can anyone help find the parents/siblings of Bedford Wilfong, b. 31 Mar 1900, d. Sep 1975? He lived in Taylor/Tucker/Randolph counties. Thanks!

relatives of mack Love or any information

banderbay — 16 Jul 2005 3:16:08 GMT

My grandfather Mack Love lived in rosemont, Taylor county. I am looking for information regarding geneology. He was part Indian and had 5 children. Alberta,Hubert(pete), Tootie, and nadine (bugs). I need information on their relatives, especially my grandfathers parents etc. I would appreciate any information. Thanks! Barbara Olnick

Dadisman Family History

Jeff Pearce — 28 Jul 2005 8:29:20 GMT

I am trying to locate a copy of the book THE DADISMANS IN AMERICA by Ira Dadisman. Can anyone help me?

Thanks,

Jeff Pearce

Reuben Davisson family and old Davisson Family Cemetery

Robert Ward — 21 Oct 2005 4:00:10 GMT

Would anyone remember the name and family of Reuben Davisson (his wife was Zerviah Bartlett Davisson and both are buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Webster) ? They had a large brick home a few miles south of Webster along Route 250 in Taylor County West Virginia just about one or two miles north of the Barbour County line. This brick home burned down around or before 1900 and was replaced by another home but you can still see the foundation walls, some of the outbuildings, and stone retaining walls, steps and walkway that are close to the road. I have some information on this family but am hoping to learn more. Also would anyone know about an old Davisson Family Cemetery that I learned from an article that was west of the home site along the old dirt road to Simpson WV that vanished years ago and is now a field of alfalfa? I appreciate any information or direction along these regards. Thank you.
Robert Ward

Glady Creek Cemetery

betty Kisel — 29 Sep 2005 3:20:55 GMT

The name of the cemetery I am looking for is Glady Creek. I typed the name wrong in the heading

glady creet cemetery

betty Kisel — 29 Sep 2005 3:18:32 GMT

Would like to know who to contact about burials at Glady Creek Cemetery. Who would the sexton be and/or who would have the paper work on people buried there? Am looking for my half sister who probably had her mother and father buried there. Thank you.

Obituary Request

Tracy McPherson — 6 Sep 2005 3:05:38 GMT

Hello,

I Was hoping to get some help on locating a obituary for my Great-Grandmother. She was from Taylor County but died at Weston State Hospital in Lewis County. Here is her information.

Ada (Weaver) Curtis

DOB: 1885

DOD: 10/6/1954

POD: Weston State Hospital, Lewis County, WV

She was of course buried at the hospital cemetery.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Taylor County McDaniel Family

Kim McDaniels — 9 Jan 2002 1:10:37 GMT

I am looking for info on the McDaniel family who lived in Taylor County. My great-great grandmother is Nancy McDaniel born in 1831. She married William H. McDaniel who was born also in 1831. I am looking for any info I can find--especially on William H. I have been searching for years and cannot find his father's name or any info on family. Info info would be greatly appreciated.

CASTEELE Taylor County, Prunty Town before 1860

DeborahIrwin49 — 6 Aug 2004 5:38:17 GMT

I have a Jeremiah and Julia A. Casteele with 7 children during the 1860 census. I have that record. I need to go back.Was there a 1850 census or was that Virginia? pLEASE HELP.
Marriage records, deaths? anything

Need location of Bluemont Cemetery

Ruth — 13 Aug 2008 2:44:11 GMT

My great grandmother (Arvilla Linger Tenney Ringer) is buried in the Bluemont Cemetery in Grafton.
Could someone give me directions please.
Thank you - Ruth Sprowls
sprowls@ncweb.com

Camp Chase, OH

TedWeaver27 — 18 Nov 2005 4:06:02 GMT

My great great grandfather was reportedly taken to Camp Chase from Preston county for the same reason. I have written the national archives, but they have no record of this. Are there any records for those who did not die?