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West Liberty WV Property 4 sale Cox-Hedges-Parshall-Miller-Jones

artist66 — 18 Jul 2008 2:03:17 GMT

Just listed on Ebay

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Civil War Confederate Prisoner Camp located in Wheeling WV

NDSwigerHaas — 27 Mar 2008 5:22:48 GMT

Interested in information on the Prisoner of War Camp located in Wheeling WV during the Civil War.

Located several ancester's names who were abducted from their home in Doddridge County WV and taken to the camp in Wheeling and also to Camp Chase Ohio for being southern sympathizer.

Any Assistance is appreciated

Direct email contact:
deehaas1@msn.com

Thank You

Wheeling, WV - Clarence Elwood Speidel

Denlamour — 10 Feb 2008 5:38:00 GMT

I'm looking for the obit and any other information on Clarence Elwood Speidel who died in 1965 I believe at the age of 24. He lived in Wheeling, WV. Any info would be appriciated!

Photos from Samuel Burzynski Studio circa 1929

LCook — 29 Sep 2006 12:59:56 GMT

I am trying to locate photos from Samuel Burzynski 's studio in Wheeling WV circa 1929. I am looking for photos of my grandparents Joseph Bargiel and Josephine Franczak Klamut Bargiel taken for their wedding at St Ladislaus in Feb of 1929. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the photos from the studio which closed around 1940 please advise.

Thank you in advance

Seaching for my birth Mother

Dedarts — 25 Jun 2008 2:15:16 GMT

I was Born Feb.7, 1963 White female @ 5:30 am At Ohio Valley General Hospital in Ohio County Wheeling WV. Please email me Debbie @ Dedarts@aol.com
my mom had blond hair blue eyes an unwed. 18-19 not sure Childrens Home Society in Charleston, WV handled the adoption worker was Betsy Beardsley. any info would be nice even a name. thanks god bless Debbie

Anyone who knew Ben Hayes & Connie Green Hayes

lanalea65 — 22 Jun 2008 3:29:47 GMT

I am searching for anyone who was either related to or acquaintances of Benjamin Hayes, who worked at the truck stop in Wheeling during the 60's and/or Connie Green (who married Ben). Both were in the Wheeling and Oglebay Park areas.

Please contact me at lanalea65@hotmail.com

Thanks all!

Katie Whitfield

NatalieDay100 — 13 Jun 2008 3:14:04 GMT

I am looking for any info on the Whitfield Plantation or any Whitfield. I was told that my GrGrGM Katie Davis was sold from Wilmington, NC to a family in Wheeling, WV when she was a little girl. She then became Katie Whitfield. I do know that she walked back into NC with the Union Soldiers during the Civil War she was trying to get back home to her father Henry Davis. She did not know her mother's name. She was sold along with her Aunt. She made it as far as Jackson, NC. She eventually settled and married
Luke Squire were they combined there families. If anyone has any info on the Whitfield's black or white I would greatly appreciate your help

Henry Clark/Mary Ryan

clark w. gray — 12 Aug 2001 6:40:01 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of Henry Clark Died 20 June 1815 in Wheeling Ohio, West Virginia. He was married to his third wife (Mary Ryan) when he lived in Virginia and they had four children, all born in Wheeling. I also was told he had a Block house there.

Flynn, O'Brien

seanagainflynn — 3 Jun 2008 1:55:58 GMT

Looking for photographs of decendants of James Richard Flynn and or Col. Thomas O'Brien.

James Richard Flynn Sr. married Grace O'Brien in 1888 and started their family in Wheeling.

I was just in the Wheeling area Memorial Day weekend doing some family research.

Anyone with any photos they would like to share would be greatly appreciated!!

Marriage License

Carol (Barber) Branson — 15 Aug 2002 4:24:43 GMT

I am looking for a copy of a marriage license for Paul Montford Barber and Georgia Gray who were married June 13, 1936. They lived in Hopedale, OH and Paul was born in Elm Grove, WV. They have two children Mary Lou and Carol Ann.

I do not know where they were married. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Help with finding a death record please

marciejean — 21 May 2008 2:17:19 GMT

I need help!!! I have looking for the death place of Samuel and Sarah/Sallie Oldham for many many years and this has really got me baffled. Is there someone that has acess to Ohio co. WV death records I have dates just not a place.

A family bible has a death date for Sarah/ Sallie Oldham as 23 June 1887, and Samuel Oldham as 24 Dec 1892, but no death place

Here is what I know:
They were in Bellaire, Belmont Co., Ohio in the 1880 census.

On the 19 Jan 1887 Sarah/Sallie Oldham gave birth to Ruth Oldham. According to Ruth's death cert and an obituary in the Coshocton Tribune Nov 19, 1956 she was born in Bellaire, Belmont, OH.

I wrote to Belmont Co with all the death dates and they found nothing but a Samuel Oldham that died December 1, 1891 age 4 months and 5 days.

I checked a cool Belmont site http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~marlaprice... and there was nothing there for my Samuel and Sarah/Sallie Oldham just the Samuel Oldham baby that died Dec 1, 1891.

I checked West Virgina death records at http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=0 lots of Oldhams but not my Samuel and Sarah/Sallie. I guess that site is not complete.

Some where I got some information about burials in Greenwood Cemetary Block G. Lot 45 a Samuel Oldham date unreadable, a Sarah Oldham 1840 to 1882 and a Archie Infant 1882.

Any one have any ideas? Can anyone help me please before I come to the conclusion they were aliens or they were beamed up by Scottie.

Marcia Rothman mjrothman@comcast.net

Looking For G-Fathers Sister

John Schmidt — 15 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I`am trying to find out how to get the address or phone number of my grandfathers sister. She lives in or near Wheeling. Any help would be appreciated.

THE FIRST SERMON PREACHED AT WHEELING (1772)

smithcodemansteve — 16 May 2008 7:43:36 GMT

By J.H. Newton,
"The first occasion on which the gospel was preached on Wheeling Creek, according to authintic account, was in the summer of 1772 - just two years after the arrival of Ebenezer Zane. The minister was the Rev. David Jones, then residing at Freehold, New Jersey, and who made two visits to the nations of Indians on the west side of the Ohio in the years 1772 and 1773. He kept a journal on his missions, from which we extract the facts here related. After arriving at Fort Pitt, he set out from that place on the 9th of June, 1772, to descend the Ohio in a canoe in company with George Rogers Clark and several others. The first place he mentions after leaving Fort Pitt is "a place called the Mingo town, where some of that nation still reside." He then adds:"Some of this town were wont to plunder canoes, therefore we passed them as quietly as possible, and were so happy as not to be discovered by any of them."
He then descended to Grave Creek, where he met some indians, and from thence to Captina. We quote from his journal as follows:
"Saturday June 13. Moved to a creek, by the Indians called Cappteenin, i.e., Captain's Creek.1 this creek comes into the river from the west side and is suppose to be about seventy-five miles E.S.E. from Newcomerstown, which is the chief town of the Delaware Indians."

Male child of Earl Vernon born in West Virginia between 1823 & ?

jamielynnmunn — 16 May 2008 6:20:09 GMT

Searching for a Male child that was born to Earl Vernon, son of Albert & Mary Ellen Rohr Vernon. Earl Vernon was born in Monongalia Co, West Virginia on October 12th 1906. He later moved to Pa and lived in the Fayette Co area. Earl's daughter believes this child could have been born between 1923 and the mid 1930's.

Anyone having info on this male child or think they may know of this child born to Earl Vernon and unknown is urged to reply. His sister's would very much like to know him..

Laing and Robb family in Wheeling

ALASTAIR97 — 15 May 2008 9:36:14 GMT

Alexander Laing, born Rafford, Morayshire, Scotland 25th June 1824, emigrated to the USA in 1845. In the 1841 UK Census he had been working in a Hardware Store in his native town of Forres. In the 1850 US Census he is in Wheeling, described as a Merchant, and in the 1860 Census he is boarding in the house of Jacob Greer, also a Hardware Merchant. I have seen a reference to a Hardware firm of Greer & Laing in Wheeling.
Meanwhile Alexander's sister Annie, her farmer husband William Robb and their 5 children (four boys and a girl) had also emigrated in 1855 and were farming in Marshall County, where a fifth son, Henry Charles Robb was born in 1857. However, when their 7th child and 6th son Richard was born in 1863 the Robb family and Alexander Laing had moved into 104, 14th. Street in Wheeling together and Annie was her brother's housekeeper. This lasted until 1894 when Annie died and her only daughter Isabella Robb took over as Housekeeper.
Alexander Laing died in 1907, still unmarried, and clearly Isabella inherited 104, 14th St. as she was still living there when she died aged 87, also still unmarried, in 1938. Her brother Henry, who was the last survivor of Alexander's nephews and nieces, was still living there then but when he died, also unmarried, aged 94 in 1951 his residence on his Certificate of Death is the McLure Hotel, Wheeling. The Informant was his nephew Harry M. Robb who had a Jewellery Store in Wheeling.
Any information on Alexander and the Robb family, or the firm of Greer & Laing, or the property at 104, 14th St. would be very welcome. Photographs would be an unexpected bonus. Many thanks, Alastair MacDonald

Where was Foreman's massacre, Sept. 1777?

John_J_Hood — 25 Jan 2008 12:35:20 GMT

Does anyone know the precise location called "the Narrows" where Capt. William Foreman's company was ambushed on September 27, 1777? I have found where there is a highway historical marker on Route 2 near the town of McMechen...is that the spot where it occured, or is it simply *near* the spot?

My children and I are descendants of John Wilson (1756-1827) who was a survivor of the ambush, and I would like to take them to the exact location of the ambush (if possible) and see the hillside that the survivors climbed to escape the ambush.

I appreciate any clues that can bring me closer to the site of the tragedy. Thanks!

Loomans and Quinns

japmagnolia60 — 28 Apr 2008 12:48:38 GMT

Hi everyone I am searching for info on the Quinns AND Loomans, my father is Jerry Looman, his mother is Essie Quinn and father Wesley Looman, he has several brothers and one sister, I am also searching for info on the sister
she was adopted, her name was Shelby. They are from West Virginia, Thank You

Need birth certificate lookup

SHADOW5779 — 23 Apr 2008 4:11:15 GMT

Could anyone help me with a look up for a birth certificate?
Thanks, Trish

look up .......please.

pixieflyby — 19 Apr 2008 7:01:51 GMT

Seeking if the following was born in Ohio county:
Heloise (Helen) Long born: December 18, 1920. I tried Marshall county and the person who looked it up for me said that she couldnt find it. Any help would be appreciated.....thanks for your time....Lorie

Monestary, Edgington Lane, Wheeling

major_anthro — 13 Jan 2008 4:29:07 GMT

I have two relatives, a great aunt and her niece, who were sisters at the convent. As well, an aunt who boarded there in the 30's. Any information regarding onsite graves or records, contact information is greatly appreciated!
Lisa Davis (Gushurst, Gates, Hoffman, Reese)

Weston State Hospital cir 1945

FranWestover — 10 Feb 2005 10:18:19 GMT

Where can I find records for patients of this hospital. Looking for Anna Popp Carczynsky/Carson who died of TB there in 1945. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

Land records in the 1770s

Betty Silfies — 31 Jan 2002 4:36:46 GMT

I am also interested in the land records in this time period. I am thinking of traveling to Wheeling, or Washington Co PA to search for records on Thomas Clark, William Shepherd and his wife Mary Clark, and Christopher Clark and his wife Elizabeth Clark. They were in Dunmore's War.

Betty Silfies

The Utermohlen family, esp. William (b. 1852)

ainulaire — 25 May 2007 6:29:34 GMT

I am interested in finding more information concerning William Utermohlen (or Uttermohlen, and, in the case of the 1910 census, Otermoklen), and his family, esp. his older children and his own parents.

This is what I have so far: William was born in 1852 in Germany, but came to the US in 1853. I have not found out who brought him here. According to my own parents and grandparents, he went to Wheeling, Ohio, West Virgina and stayed there his whole life. I was unable to find any record of him until 1910, however.

He married a Rose (who was of Irish origin) and, according to my own family, had 12 children. I have only found record of the youngest five, and possibly a sixth: an Edward b. 1878 (he is an iffy, I'm not sure about him, but my father thinks he is one of William's children), an Agnes b. 1878, a Frank b. 1884, a Raymond b. 1889, a Lels b. 1893, and an Isabel b. 1894. Frank is my great-grandfather, but I wish to know more about his siblings, especially the elder ones that I was not able to find. All of these children were listed in the 1910 census, and Edward was listed as a man with his own family, but he was living in the same area in Wheeling at the time. William supposedly had 10 boys and 2 girls, so the missing 4 children would be boys, most likely sharing the Utermohlen name, or some variation of it. I am thinking that they may have died earlier on, but I am not at all sure.

As for William's possible parents, all I have come up with is an Anna Uttermuhle, who was b. 1830, came from Schonhagen, arrived on the 29 Jun 1857, in Baltimore, departed from Bremen, and, most importantly, her destination was Wheeling. I have also come up with a Friederike Utermohle, who came to America in 1853.

If anyone can help fill in any of these blanks, esp. the one concerning William's parentage, I would be most appreciative. If you wish to email me, my email is ainu_laire at yahoo dot com.

Thanks,
Suvi

Biven/Walters/Slater

lindashields001 — 3 Apr 2008 4:32:59 GMT

I am searching for information on the marriage of a Amelia/Mary/Samantha Walters to a Unknown Slater in the Wheeling area between 1851 and 1860.
Also a possible death of Anthony Walters in 1851-52 probably in Wheeling.

Also: Does anyone know of the MEC church in South Wheeling in the 1870's. a Pastor J. F. McCartney of this church performed the marriage of Mary Ann Biven to Isaac Freese in March if 1871.
Could I dare to hope to find Methodist/Episcoplal Church records from this era?
Thanks
Linda

Photographs

Shirley Walther Shore — 28 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to contact descendants of LORENTZ & MARIA WALTHER (aka WALTERS) of Ohio Co., WV, concerning any photographs that may exist. I have wedding photo of son FRANK and MARIA (KLEINER) WALTHER. Will be happy to send copies.

Joshua Hunter

slsalmans — 29 Mar 2008 8:47:30 GMT

There is a Joshua Hunter in the 1830 Wheeling, Virginia census that may be related to a Thomas Benteen Hunter, born 1842 possibly in Wheeling or in St. Louis Missouri. His siblings include John born 1828,and Nelson born 1830, both in Virginia and West Virginia according to different census records. I am looking to make a connection to Joshua and strongly suspect that he may be the father of these Hunter boys because his census tally closely matches the ages of the children born.

Family lookup please

judybell69 — 27 Mar 2008 2:09:46 GMT

I am trying to trace my GG Grandfather William Preston Bell. He was Born in Pa. but told stories about being in Wheeling West Virginia. We do not know where he was born or his parents names. We think he was born in 1837 or 1844. If anyone in that area can find any links to show he was there anytime between 1837 & 1870, please help.

Also, if a person was born over the West Virginis state line in to Pa, what would be the closest town to Wheeling to look for birth records.

LIPPINCOTT/NICHOLS

pcreighton9 — 26 Mar 2008 10:55:25 GMT

I would like to find an obit for a Rachel Rosa Lippincott
who's death certificate of 7 Dec 1930 show that she died
in Ohio Co, W Va. She was the dtr of Geo W and Elizabeth
(Robinson) Nichols. They lived for many years in Wheeling/
Richland area. Any help that you can give would be
greatly appreciated!

Look up.......Please.

pixieflyby — 26 Mar 2008 1:44:23 GMT

Seeking info from death record of a Edward Leach Wheeler born February 17,1910, Died April 1980. Seeking parents names and any other info. Thanks for you time......Lorie

Book

maunan_1 — 22 Mar 2008 3:25:53 GMT

McNeely's of early 1700 to early 1900 in Virginia and West Virginia 130 page book available. maunan@windstream.net for details.

Mountz Family

allanvincent — 17 Mar 2008 12:47:05 GMT

The Wheeling Directory of 1839 lists a Jacob Mountz living at 34 Franklin Street. My great grandfather, Jacob Parker Mountz, listed his birth place (26 Nov 1834) as Wheeling, WV. Would anyone know where to check to see if birth records exist?

Frances M "Fannie" ROBINSON, b. 1889, WV

Rose — 26 May 2005 10:46:46 GMT

Looking for information about Frances M Robinson and her family.

Frances M "Fannie" ROBINSON, b. April 1889, WV, married on 4 Oct 1911 to Ralph W JOHNS, b. 16 May 1890, OH
**Fannie will be married Oct the fourth. She will be married to Ralph Johns at 6 o'clock in the morning

Their children were:
Mary Ellen JOHNS, b. 15 Feb 1913
**Fannie calls her baby Mary Ellen, Her eyes are so black they look like coal.

Robert Robinson JOHNS, b. 16 Dec 1914
**Fannie has another baby that was born Dec 16th. It is a boy and they call it Robert Robinson. It is a nice fat baby and so good

Census entries for Fannie
1900 Union Twp, West Virginia
Line 49. Fannie Gdau, Apr 1889, 11, WV, school, Gparents Joseph D and Fannie Robinson
1910 Fairmont, West Virginia
Line 62. Robinson, Fannie, Gdau, 20, teacher, music. Gparents Joseph D and Fannie Robinson
1920 Morgantown, West Virginia
Line 93. Fannie, wife, 30, M, WV, LA, WV Husband, Ralph Johns
1930 Wheeling, West Virginia
Line 42. Frances M, wife, 40, M, 22, WV, LA, WV. Husband, Ralph Johns

Who were Fannie Robinson's parents? What happened to the family after 1930? Any information will be helpful. Rose

BAILEY

jmgquilter — 29 Feb 2008 7:09:45 GMT

Looking for information for Cyrus G. Bailey born: 23 April 1829, wife, Caroline born 1934 of Allegany county NY-they had a dughter, Mertie/Myrtle and a son, John Born: 1870 in NY . I have that John Bailey was in the Haskins Hospital in 1900- Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Judy in Pa

Charles J. Menkemeller

djschults — 18 Feb 2008 5:43:49 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Charles J. Menkemeller who was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on 16 Apr 1856 the son of Henry Menkemeller and Mary Bruhn Menkemeller. I have information that says Charles was married to Clara L. Stevens in abt 1884 and they had two children: Earl and Gertrude. I also have information from census records that Charles indicates he was married to Martha S. (born Abt 1870 in Ohio) and they had a son, Charles A. Menkemeller. I am trying to determine if Clara L. Stevens was the first wife of Charles and Martha was his second wife or do I have two different Charles Menkemellers. Any help would be appreciated.

Wheeling Island

CHSGW69 — 15 Feb 2008 12:20:32 GMT

Was Wheeling Island ever called Middle Island in the mid to late 1700's? My ancestor, George Sharp had property at Middle Island Va that he left to two sons in his will. Would like to know where Middle Island was located. Carolyn

looking for death information 1874-1800 Grove Valley, on John Tanner

LAVONE — 10 Feb 2008 7:46:46 GMT

wife was Jane, last name unknown.
thank you
lena@valu-line.net

John Calvin Terrell (1791-1857)

ELBaugh — 4 Mar 2002 11:13:35 GMT

Seeking parents of John Calvin Terrell. Jared Terrell (1744-1791) who migrated to Ohio County before 1790 was John's grandfather. But which of Jared's many sons was his father, I do not know. Only the sons Daniel, Abner, and Elli were in the 1810 census, but the data does not support a son of John's age living at those households. John may have left home by then or else was the son of another of Jared's sons. John enllisted in the Army at Wheelling during the War of 1812 serving in the 12th US Infantry John's mother may have been a Calvin. John migrated to Ohio and later Indiana.. Jared's will on file in Ohio County shows he left about 1200 acres to his sons and others.

Looking For Pittman And Wheeler Family Of Ohio And West Virginia

whepi990 — 24 Jan 2008 4:03:32 GMT

Hello My Family Are Pittman And Wheeler From Belmont Ohio - Monroe Ohio - Wheeling Ohio & Wheeling West Virginia - Marshall West Virginia - Cabell West Virginia - Wetzel West Virginia - West Virginia And Ohio And If You Have Wheeler And Pittman Family From 1800 And Now. Would Like To Hear From My Wheeler And Pittman Family And Relatives. Thank You

James Flynn married to Grace L O' Brien

seanagainflynn — 14 Dec 2007 6:52:34 GMT

I am looking for information on James Flynn, married to Grace L O'Brien, they had 4 children that I know of, Mary C, Thomas O, James R, and Irene A. The last three kids were all born in WV.
James died May 10, 1943, buried in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling OH. His son Thomas, was listed as being the Editor of the Wheeling Intelligencer in 1942 according to his WWII Draft Card. I am looking for birth certs, baptism records, marriage licenses, death certs, obits, etc. on any of these Flynn's. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. I would cover any costs associated with research, please advise first.

thank you!!
Sean Flynn

Civil War Vet Daniel Whitehead and the Wheeling connection of the Whitehead, Wood and Taylor families

canddwoo — 26 Jan 2008 12:36:12 GMT

Daniel Whitehead was a Union Civil War Vet and a successful business man in post- war Wheeling, West Virginia. He was famous enough to make the Wheeling 'who's who' in the History Of The Upper Ohio Valley Volume I (Brant and Fuller 1880, pages 477- 478). He was married to Hannah Wood. They were originally from the greater Manchester area of England and immigrated to Wheeling in the mid 1800s, just prior to the war. Hannah was from the Joseph Wood family of Slaithwaite, England and had at least three brothers: Thomas, Hiram and George Wood. A pretty decent ancestry snapshot for the Whiteheads and Woods can be found in the 1851 and 1861 England censuses.

All three of the Wood brothers also came to Wheeling at about the same time as Daniel and Hannah. Daniel and Hannah settled in Wheeling. Hiram also settled in Wheeling (Fulton area). Thomas moved to Martins Ferry, Ohio and eventually on down to Moundsville, West Virginia. George Wood stayed a short time in Wheeling and then moved on to Lancaster, Ohio and beyond. I'm from Hiram's bloodline. A great many of the Wood families from Ohio and Marshall counties in West Virginia are descended from either Thomas or Hiram Wood.

Before leaving England, Thomas Wood married Jane Taylor and Hiram Wood married her sister Anna Taylor. The Taylors were from the Matthew Taylor family of Denton, England. Jane and Anne had brothers who also immigrated to the Wheeling area. So, if you're an Ohio Valley Taylor or a Wood, its very possible that you're related.

I'm researching the parents of Hannah, Thomas, Hiram and George. Their father was Joseph Wood (1798 - ????). Mother was Hannah Wood (1799 - ????). Desperately seeking Hannah's maiden name (or any other possible info on Joseph, Hannah or anyone else in this family tree).

Possible Wheeling area surname links: Whitehead, Wood, Taylor, Bartens, Greskevitch, Izso, Tyska

Wayne (Chip) Wood

Civil War Vet Daniel Whitehead and the Wheeling connection of the Whitehead, Wood and Taylor families

canddwoo — 26 Jan 2008 12:28:01 GMT

CALANGELO, Alberta obit

jenhoy5758 — 17 Jan 2008 4:07:21 GMT

I was wondering if anyone could help me find an obituary for Alberta Calangelo who passed away in Dec of 1984 in Wheeling, Ohio County, WV. She was married to Joseph Calangelo. We are trying to find out her maiden name.
If anyone Could please help me i would appreciate it.

Aaron Hiram Clawson/Claussen b. abt 1819

Carrie_Gleaves — 11 Jan 2008 4:10:43 GMT

I am looking for info on a Aaron Hiram Clawson/Claussen. I believe he was born in Ohio Co, WV about 1819. I know that he married Esther Bestick in Mercer Co PA around 1846/7, they lived a while in Mercer Co PA and Trumbull Co OH before moving to Berrien Co MI. They had 8 children. If any of this sounds familiar please contact me. I have been searching for any ancestors/siblings information for years and cannot find a connection. Thank you.

Need Lookup: Register of the Inmates of Ohio Co. Infirmary 1871-1909

historyhunter127 — 28 Dec 2007 7:45:44 GMT

I am interested in locating the following individual in the book, Register of the Inmates of Ohio Co. Infirmary 1871-1909:

Name: William Collins
Born: 1830-1833 Ireland
Died: 1880-1900 Ohio County, WV

The 1870 and 1880 census records indicate he lived at the county infirmary. Would like to find his date of death or any additional information the county records may provide. Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Need Lookup: Register of the Inmates of Ohio Co. Infirmary 1871-1909

historyhunter127 — 28 Dec 2007 7:45:01 GMT

Christman and allied Families

Margot Christman — 20 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

If you have any ancestors in your tree with the following last name, which have ties into Ohio County (Wheeling), I would like to hear from you.

Christman
Chrisman
Gion
Gonser
Tallman
Ott
Raas
Rees
Sauvageot
Settell
Settle
Tallman
Thalman

Thanks
Margot

St. Alphonsus

Shannon Wilds — 15 Aug 2002 1:11:41 GMT

My Schwanenberger line seams to have belonged to the St. Alphonsus, German church. This is how it is refered to in my Great great grandmothers obituarty. It is also named by both my great great great grandfather and grandfather obit. I would just like to know a little about the church. Where is was or is. and any other history that might be printed up. Also why is it called a german church was that were all the german went? Thank you for all of your help.
shannon wilds
wildshannon@aol.com

Edward Finlay (Finley) .......England to Ohio, WV or Pa in mid 1800s

canddwoo — 22 Nov 2007 3:49:06 GMT

Looking or any possible ancestor links to my great, great, great grandfather Edward Finlay. He was born in 1817 in England. Think I have him on a passenger list from England to Philly in 1840. Not found in 1850 or 1860 England or USA censuses. Have positive ID starting in 1865 with marriage to Mariah Walker in Belmont, Ohio. She was from Pa, Ohio or WV (depending on which children's death cert or census report you want to believe). Edward seems to have been a coal miner who showed up in 1870 Warrensburg, Mo and 1880 Wheeling, WV censuses. Children: Amilia (Finley) Garrett (1848-1938 Wheeling, WV), William Finley b 1851 and Elizabeth (Finley) Bauer (1858-1929 Wheeling, WV). Edward died in Wheeling in 1851 and is buried in the James Garrett burial plot at Pennisula Cemetery in Wheeling. Any help would be appreciated.

Wayne (Chip) Wood
(From Goosetown, Alley H, 16 St and Fulton)

Clator Post Office

kaatteell1 — 18 Jul 2007 8:34:05 GMT

I am looking for any info on historical post offices in Wheeling. How they got their name, etc. Supposedly there was a Clator Post Office from about 1896-1935. Someone suggested that the area was somewhere off of Mount de Chantal, maybe by a hospital. Thanks

SAVING THE WV ARCHIVES

daathompson1 — 12 Nov 2007 4:35:04 GMT

West Virginia State Archives
<< Previous Next >>
Don Seabolt ~WV~ - Nov 8, 2007 View |
Viewers
This information is from T. Lockard which was
posted on West Virginia Web Site at myfamily.com WE need to help in
keeping our state archives well and fit. WE need Fred Armstrong back at his
job. WE need the cafe-tamerac REMOVED from the culture center. WE need
a new governor if that is what it will take to stop him. Let it be
known to all how you fel about messing up our history. How maney times have
WE used to archives ? Please lets help now is the time not later. Call
your senators and everyone now Thank you for your help in this. Don
Seabolt.
Special Thanks to T Lockard in keeping us informed.

T. Lockard - Nov 7, 2007 View | Viewers
Categories: West Virginia ARCHIVES The following e-mail was sent to
Virginia GILLESIE from Esther Warner. She also sent copies to Dawn
Miller and Phil Kabler of the Charleston Gazette.

It should be circulated on ALL state web sites and printed in ALL
genealogical and historical society newsletters.

Please forward it to all your genealogy buddies in your address book.

Without YOUR HELP, our WV ARCHIVES might just become a thing of the
past...

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

"Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their
countrymen."

Dear Friends,
Please call the Governor of West Virginia today and state that you do
not want to combine the search room with the Library Commission. Let
him know that you do not want the Archives Search Room moved across the
hall. Tell him that you don't need a cafe or a gift shop in the
Cultural Center. We need the Museum put back into the basement, more money
and equipment for the search room, and the Gag Orders placed on state
employees removed.

It is unbelievable that State Employees are not allowed to voice a
public opinion nor make any comment to the press. I thought that was what
our Veterans had fought Wars over & to protect our right of Free
Speech. In order to work for the State of West Virginia, Joe Manchin
requires you to leave the Bill of Rights in storage, before you can work for
the state.

Joe Manchin believes that we need a gift shop and a cafe in the
Cultural Center. Then he will be able to have dancing in the Great Hall of
the Cultural Center and then have an elegant banquet in the Cafe. This
recalls the story of Queen Marie Antoinette of France. Her people were
starving and crying out for bread, her answer was "Let them eat cake."
Marie was missing the point. They had no bread, they had no cake.

We have something important in our Archives, we have the history of the
State of West Virginia. We have the original rosters from the Civil
War, we have microfilm records of births, deaths, marriages, etc. We
have thousands of books on family, county, and state history. And
that's just part of it.

In moving the State Archives Search Room from the location purposely
designed for it by a trained architect and cramming it into the Library
Commission Lending Library you are conveying the idea to me that what it
contains isn't worth keeping nice. That it's o.k. to introduce food
into an archival building. It isn't. The architect said so when he
built it without the cafe. Food brings vermin, bugs, rats, nasty things.
These eat books, they lick the ink right off the original records
that are stored in the building.

Putting a lending library with a non-lending archival library? How
smart is that? The books that are loaned are exposed to everything
outside of the Cultural Center and returned onto the shelves: chemicals,
contaminants, and etc. All mixed in with the books that we should be
trying to maintain in the cleanest environment possible. Bad idea.

We lost a champion on November 1, 2007 in our Archives Director Fred
Armstrong who was summarily fired as he served at the Will and Pleasure
of the Governor. The Governor was no longer pleased and Fred Armstrong
was no longer employed. Fred played the game that the Governor
wanted. He didn't gossip about the combination of the libraries, he did
his work and he did it very well. When I was called and told he had
been fired, I said "Well, that makes sense. The one person I could
always say was a good, hard worker, doing everything he could to make the
Archives a better place. And he's fired."

Has the world gone mad?

Please call Governor Manchin today at 1-888-438-2731. Let him know we
don't want the Archives Search Room moved. Today he wants to move
the Archives across the hall. Tomorrow he may decide to move it to
Morgantown. Or better still, sell all of it on E-bay.

Have your friends, your genealogy society, your history society, and
everyone you know write a letter to Governor Manchin, 1900 Kanawha
Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25305.

Another alternative in contacting the Governor is this web site:

http://www.wvgov.org/sec.aspx?id=36

Please take a stand on this and don't let up. We want an answer now.

The Mining Your History Foundation meets on Saturday, November 10, 2007
at the Green Room at the Cultural Center at 1 p.m. for their annual
meeting. Please try to attend.
--
Joetta McCallister Kuhn
Certified Public Accountant
Vice President of Boone County Genealogical Society
Member of: Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society, Lincoln County
Genealogical Society, Mining Your History Foundation, KYOWVA Genealogical
Society

=======================================================
PELASE Try to attend the MYHF's annual meeting on Saturday! Show YOUR
SUPPORT by attending. You DO NOT have to be a MEMBER of The Mining
Your History Foundation.

(Site Administrators: Please let your members read this before it is
deleted from your site. WE really do need to help West Virginia people to
keep our history alive and safe. If you want to contact Tammy Lockard
and get the updates she will have. WE need to stand with Fred Armstrong
on this matter Thank you for your help. Don

about the mines in Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia

boltond297 — 11 Nov 2007 9:53:58 GMT

I was told that my great grandfather worked in a coal mine in Wheeling, Ohio how can I find out which mine. No one knowns anything more is there a website for West Virginia on the coal mines

Obituary Help Needed - Edgar H. Babb

IrishMason — 29 Sep 2007 1:45:11 GMT

I'm hoping that someone may be able to help me obtain the obituary for an Edgar H. Babb who died January 8, 2006. I found a death notice listed in the Wheeling, WV and Martin's Ferry, Ohio newspapers - but I haven't found his obituary. I'm trying to find out his parentage to see if he's related to my husband's Babb line. We were on vacation and saw Edgar's grave in Seceder Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant, Jefferson County, Ohio. My husband's Babb line is from that area - for over 200 years - and there's a possibility that there's a connection somewhere. Access to other records hasn't shown Edgar's parents so I hit a roadblock. Hope someone can help. :-)

christene thomas

mattiethomas60 — 28 Oct 2007 6:46:34 GMT

I am looking for my first cousin christene thomas fathers name cleveland thomas mothers name margaret thomashe died in beckely w virginia in 1946 he worked in the coal mines in fire creek w virginia

Emery,Richmond Genealogy

ladybowhunter — 27 Oct 2007 5:55:52 GMT

Just wondering if anyone has info on the Blake's or Emery's or Richmond's from around Marshall County,WV and surrounding areas either present or in the past? Or if you know someone that may have I would appreciate it very much.

Hope you can help
Linda

Wheeling, Ohio County Marriages 1919-1920

mtheresacox — 21 Oct 2007 6:12:17 GMT

Can anyone point me to where I can look to find a marriage for a couple who might have been married in late 1919 or early 1920? I have a strong belief that they were married at Saint Vincent de Paul, but due to lack of staffing, can't seem to get a copy of any marriage information. Vital Stats come back empty.

I'm looking for a Charles Arthur Walt, Sr. who shows up married to Florence Madelyn Bleifus in the 1920 census that was taken Jan 4th, 1920. They were living with his parents. She was born Oct 18, 1920 and would have just turn 17 three months before the census.

I'm guessing they were married sometime between Oct 1919 and Jan 1920, but don't know where to look to find the information.

Any suggestions??? This one is driving me CRAZY! :-)

Hannah Amos Riggle death

lindagoddard67 — 1 Oct 2001 1:13:08 GMT

Am looking for information on the death date of Hannah Amos Riggle who was born in 1791. Possbible she died around 1828
in Ohio Co.WV. Can anyone out there help me with her death date or with any of her children. I am especially trying to find James Riggle and Jane Riggle.

1888-93 Wheeling WV, at 460 the National Road? Mrs Sarah Ralston widow?

KRDresser — 5 Oct 2002 2:33:18 GMT

Hello Wheeling researchers,
I found a mention of a Mrs. Sarah Ralston widow, living at 460 National Road Wheeling WV 1890-91 & 1888-93.

Can anyone help me figure out where 460 National Road in Wheeling would be?

I would love to find out what happened to this Mrs. Sarah Ralston- age, who she was married to? any kids? where she is buried at? any cenus info? help....
Treasure any info that is found on her in records of Wheeling. THANKS, I have a whole bunch of Ralstons from early Brooke - Hancock area that I'm tracking down, lots of branches to explore- love learning about all these folks.
Happy trails on all your researching too.
Kim Ralston Dresser

Conrad, James Civil War

abelard1996 — 8 Oct 2007 2:17:24 GMT

I have a very large, framed Civil War documant that names a James Conrad who served in Co. I, 1st Reg, WV reg. I found it in a store in Seattle about 20 yrs ago and have been trying to find the family it belongs to. Genevieve Young posted a Civil War record for a Conrad that appears to be a brother of my James. If Ms Young is out there please contact me at abelard1996@msn.com. I will gladly send this to a verified famly member for my purchase cost and shipping. The frame is plaster and a small picture is in the corner. I believe the pix to be James because of the age of it.

Comrad, James Civil War

abelard1996 — 8 Oct 2007 2:16:38 GMT

SHAHAN- SISLER Families

grbutka — 18 Mar 2007 7:53:00 GMT

Looking for any info on the family of Martin Milroy SHAHAN
and Ida Jane SISLER-SISLER.
Martin being born in Stemple Ridge and Ida being born in
Salt Lick. Martin's parents were Philip SHAHAN and Mary DEETS-SHAHAN. Looking to find out where my Indian heritage
comes from. Was told my grandmother's(Eva Elizabeth SHAHAN)
great great grandfather or her Great Great Great grandfather
married a souix indian by the name of Sarah.
Thank-you for any help.
Renee
grbutka@yahoo.com

Buch and Donovan Pharmacy

onecrystal — 5 Sep 2007 4:17:55 GMT

Seeking information about the Donovan family of Wheeling's Buch and Donovan Pharmacy.

GRANT, James

xmpfemme — 3 Sep 2007 8:19:05 GMT

Looking for the family of James Grant. He lived, died and was buried in Freeport, PA, but in the course of his job, traveld to Wheeling, WV. He had a family already in PA, but conceived a child/children with a readhead in Wheeling. He left that woman and returned back to PA.

LAUE/HOLMES ancestors

Deloris Brock Carlozzi — 27 May 2003 4:29:38 GMT

Looking for anyone connected with the LAUE/HOLMES families from Wheeling. Thank you

Church confusion - St. Paul's Evan/UCC and St. Stephens UCC

mmtomtipi — 17 Aug 2007 7:23:22 GMT

I feel really stupid but I'm getting these confused. My grand and great grandparents were either married/attended and had funerals in these two churches early 1900s.
I think St. Stephen's is still standing at 37th and Jacob Sts. I believe St. Paul's was at 3741 Wood St. but I believe that is where Rithie School is located (when I look at Google maps). Did the churches merge back? I think I've read that St. Stephen's came out of St. Paul's around 1875 but guess I'm getting lost when I read about two separate buildings/congregations. Can someone help my brain? This 100 degree heat in Atlanta is getting to me! Kim in GA.

James Jordan

jobuck331 — 11 Aug 2007 7:51:06 GMT

James Jordan, married Sabina Clark, daughter of Patrick &Bridget of Marshal Co. They were married in Ohio Co. 23 Nov. 1871. One child, Sabina, bn 26 Oct. 1872. James died 20 Dec. 1872. Seek place if Burial, or any info not posted here

White family from Ohio County/Wheeling area

Ernie Lunsford — 7 Oct 2002 4:23:10 GMT

I am seeking information on my gggg grandparents, John and Elizabeth White. I have recently received a copy of the will for John White who died in Jan or Feb of 1831 thanks to the kindness of another genealogy buff. What I am now trying to find out is the burial place and grave stone inscriptions for John and Elizabeth. John and Elizabeth's son, Thomas, born about 1795, (married Agnes McConnell in 1817) is my ggg grandfather. He and his family moved to Muskingum, OH in the mid to late 1830's.

All I really know about John and Elizabeth is they were supposedly married in the Blockhouse at Wheeling where they had gone for protection from an Indian attack--no year, but possibly early 1780's. Elizabeth's surname I believe to be Hosack.

If anyone has access to cemetery records (no idea of what cemetery), marriage records pre 1790, and birth records pre 1800, I would appreciate the help. Thank you very much.

Ernie Lunsford
Olathe, KS

Murder of Will Webster in Wheeling area, c 1908

jadev48 — 31 Jul 2007 4:29:36 GMT

Does anyone know about a Will Webster who was murdered in the vicinity of Wheeling, West Virginia in late 1907 or early 1908?

Becker

Pat99 — 23 Jul 2007 8:10:50 GMT

Am searching for information on Clarence and Minnie Sharp Becker and their son Donald. They were living at 4209 Wood St. in 1935 and I have lost them after that. I am especially interested in any descendants of Donalds.

11/25/1965 WV

angelinlc — 23 Jul 2007 7:06:24 GMT

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

Kasper and Albertina (Wockenfuss) Abplanalp

plarson160 — 16 Jul 2007 4:34:05 GMT

Kasper Abplanalp born 1858 in Switzerland died 1940 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Buried in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. His wife Albertina (Wockenfuss) born 1877 in Germany died 1929 in Wheeling and buried in LaCrosse. They had children William 1898, Harry 1900, Edward 1904, Helen 1906 all born in La Crosse, Wisconsin. And Arthur 1919 born in West Virginia. I have a photo take about 1910 that my be them. Also a wedding photo of Kasper and Albertina.

Margaret Carroll Ingalls, 1895 - ?

jsoice — 7 Jul 2007 4:01:40 GMT

Looking for information on Margaret Carroll, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1895, to James Carroll and Clara Soice. Married Roy Ingalls in Indiana in 1917. Roy died in Wheeling in 1944. Roy was manager of White-Haines Optical Co. in Wheeling at the time of his death. They were living on Greedwood Ave. in Dimmeydale in 1944 per death certificate.

Knutsen Family

Byron Knutsen — 24 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information of a Knutsen(Knudsen or Knudson)line. Andrew Knutsen b. 21 Dec 1853 in Copenhagen, Denmark married Christina or Christine Iverson b. 3 Aug 1858 i Hopstrup, Denmark. He died 4 July 1928 in Wheeling and interned in Mt. Zion Cemetery. She died 19 Sept 1941 and interned same cemetery. Many Thanks.

Wheeling clock maker,Thomas Miller

onecrystal — 28 Jun 2007 12:21:45 GMT

On the back of the gear housing for my grandfather clock is the name Thomas Miller,the date May 28,1831,and the city spelled Wheelling. Does anyone have information about this clockmaker from Wheeling?

Duk , Duke , Kajenski , Wheeling, Ohio Co. , West Virginia

lapotsky — 20 Jun 2007 4:51:01 GMT

I'm looking for information on Franz Duke born 1862 in Dobrzankowo , ( Plock County )Poland. He arrived on June 14, 1907 in NY aboard the ship called the President Lincoln. Franz setteled in Wheeling, West Virginia. On September 16, 1907 , his wife Mary ( Marya ) ( born 1867) and two daughters Paulina ( born 1889) and Bronislawa also called Bernice Duke (born 1898)arrived in NY aboard the ship called the Columbia. On the 1910 census Mary is remarried ( 1908 )for two years to Lawrence Kajneski and has a 1 month old daughter named Stella. Bernice Duke is listed as Lawrence Kajneski's step-daughter. I can't locate what happned to Franz, although I assume he died in 1907-1908, his 1st year in america. Any information on these are realted people, please email lapotsky@sunlink.net

William McGonigel

CaroleLannom07 — 8 Jun 2007 3:30:04 GMT

My ancestor William McGonigal served in the CW. His parents were James and Sintha? or Clarissa NN. He married 05 Nov 1868 Lucinda Deem.

Lucinda Deem applied for a CW pension. Where can I get a copy of her pension record/appication, etc.?

Iwan SOCHA (b. abt 1888) -- looking for 1908 death info

gailkreyns — 22 Dec 2006 1:18:36 GMT

Iwan SOCHA was supposedly born ca 1888 in Piskorowice, Jaroslaw, Galicia (Austria/Poland etc) of Ruthenian background. He came to the USA in November 1905 to visit his sister Marya SOCHA in Bridgeport/Norristown, Pennsylvania. Family lore says he died at age 20 in Wheeling, West Virginia, which would put his death around 1908. Religious background was Greek Orthodox, I think. He may have been living with, or located near relatives named KOHUT/KOGUT, KORSZNIAK, or RAFA/RAFFA living in Wheeling. Any information on his death or burial would be helpful, or any information on any of the named families would also help. Thanks! -- Gail Kreyns

Reece's born in West Va. area

ReeceFloodGideon — 29 May 2007 6:36:52 GMT

David Reece b. abt 1807. Abram Reese b. abt 1804 and Catherine Reece b. abt 1814. All from W.Va. I am looking for parents. Catherine married into the Goldin family and left a daughter who was raised by her uncle Abram. I think all are related in some way.

Elmer Soles of Wheeling

CarolHendrickson49 — 29 May 2007 4:28:11 GMT

I am trying to find the parents of Elmer Elwood Soles who lived on Grandview Street in Wheeling for many years. He was born May 25,1887 in Witten, Monroe County, Ohio. I grew up hearing he was my uncle, but I can not find him listed in my grandmothers family. I do not have access to the 1900, 1910 or 1920 census.I find him in the 1930 census and he is living in Wheeling and on Grandview Street. I believe his wife's name was Laura. My grandmother Julia Anna (Annie) Soles Conley (Eugene Conley)also lived on Grandview Street. She was the daughter of Jarret and Christina Leasure Soles of Monroe County, Ohio.She had two brothes, Ed and Jim, and I always thought Jim and Elmer were the same person but all three are in the 1930 census so now my curiosity is getting the best of me!! ANY help would be appreciated.

Coal Mine in Wheeling

lunchwithbooks — 8 May 2007 2:40:22 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for any information about a coal mine that once operated in Wheeling in the Edgington Lane/Woodsdale area of town, possibly on View Street. I was trying to find the name of the coal mine and any other information you might have. Perhaps you can refer me to someone who might have such information. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

My Stanley Line

sheri5461 — 8 May 2007 7:35:09 GMT

Hi...

I'm seeking any info. on my Stanley line. My grandfather was Harold Stanley. He was married to Lela Sargent. I think Harold's father's name was Les Stanley(my gr gf) Les was married to Alta Starr. Harold and Lela had three sons, one of whom is my dad, James Edward Stanley. My dad was born in Switzer, W.Va., which is a small, coal mining town. My father was born in the family home in 1939. Records have been impossible to find. Any help is greatly appreciated

Need 1860 Mortality Schedule Lookup

historyhunter127 — 6 May 2007 2:05:41 GMT

I am interested in having the 1860 Ohio County, Virginia Mortality Schedule searched for the following two names: Richard Collins and Maurice Collins (Could be spelled Morris Collins). Family records indicate both died in Wheeling in 1859. I would like to confirm this with the 1860 Mortality Schedule. Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

The Stone Family

bez4 — 19 Jan 2003 11:39:17 GMT

I am seeking information on Edward L. Stone and his son, J. Sumner Stone, who was a missionary in China and India and was associated with Chautaqua in New York.

I found the bio on Elijah Stone, who appears to be Edward's father, but I would like to find other Stone researchers and additional information.

Thanks!
Beverly Walter
Oakmont PA

Locating Marriage Records in Wheeling

mtheresacox — 19 Apr 2007 5:06:56 GMT

I've hit a brick wall. I have been trying for years to locate a marriage record for Charles A. Walt, Sr. and Florence Madelyn Bleifus Walt. I find them living as husband and wife with his parents Joseph and Emma in the 1920 census. She would have been 17 years so I'm guessing they were married in 1919 or 1920.

Cna anyone give me some help as to where I can look for this record? I wrote to the state in the late 80s, but they came back with no record found.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I could proceed? Thanks.

Newspaper Article Train Accident Dec 16, 1946 William J. Sherman

mtheresacox — 19 Apr 2007 5:45:59 GMT

I'm reviewing a death certificate for John William Sherman. The certificate indicates that the cause of death was: "fracture of skull, fractured clavicle, fractured ribs...caused by being struck by a B&O Railroad train at 17th and Wood Streets, Wheeling, W.VA."

Is there a way I can research this and get a copy of the article and perhaps an obituary that may have followed?

NEWSPAPER OBITUARY

Joy Seaburn — 15 Aug 2004 8:54:20 GMT

My GGGrandmother, SARAH CHADDOCK CATON died Oct 29, 1900 and is buried in the Peninsula Cem. Wheeling, WV. Is there any way I can find out if an obituary was published in a Wheeling newspaper?

Thanks for any help

Genealogy Hess - Christian Hess, Wheeling

Beate Husemann — 31 Aug 2003 6:06:27 GMT

SEARCH:
Portraits and data of the family Christian Hess, Wheeling (West Virginia).
Who can help?

Hello,

in 1825 the brother of my Ur-great-grandfather was born in Schletzenhausen/Hessen. He was called Christian Hess. In 1846 this went with his sisters Helena (~26/10/1830) and Elisabeth (~04/08/1822) to America - after Wheeling (West Virginia). The father Jacob Hess (~12/12/1792) died in 1852 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Christian Hess married approx. 1850 Agnes Blum. She was born in 1831 and passed away in 1880.

They had 11 children:
4 children died already very early.
John A. Heß *1851;
Anna J. Heß *???? oo Joseph A. Glessenkamp Joseph;
G. Heß 1853-1892;
Anthonys Hess in 1854-1875;
Clement Heß 1855-1899;
Henry Heß 1863 oo Lona long / son: Andrew Christian Maximilian Hess;
Mary Agnes Heß *????;

I would be glad about news very much.

Many greets from Lünen (Germany)
Beate Husemann

Mysterious Death of Stephen Thaddeus Debolt in 1936 in Wheeling

kaitysmom — 9 Apr 2007 12:26:09 GMT

Hello, I have been researching my great-uncle's death that occured in Wheeling March 19, 1936. His name is Stephen Thaddeus Debolt. According to newspaper accounts, he was found passed out on Chapline Street in Alley 14. He was arrested and charged with drunkeness and sentenced with 10 days in prison. The articles go on to say that he never regained consciouisness and was transferred the next day to Ohio Valley General Hospital where he died.

The family lore is that he was killed by the mafia an I have had others tell me that the mafia was very much alive and well in Wheeling during this time.

Stephen was a World War I Veteran of the 80th Division and was carrying his honorable discharge papers at the time of his death. He also worked at the Yorkville Mill as a "roller".

I am seeking any information at all about this. If there is someone on the list that can tell me anything about Chapline Street, Alley 14, Yorkville Mill, etc. I would love to know about it.

According to his death certificate there was an autopsy performed. Can anyone tell me where I would write to get a copy of this record?

Thanks in advance for your help.

In Christ,
Melissa Barker

Our WV Mesecher line--Messecher, Messacre, Messeker, Messcerr.

Dennis_Mesecher — 7 Apr 2007 7:37:44 GMT

Nicholas Messecher b: abt. 1770, d: abt. 1825 Ohio County, VA (now Marshall County, WV).
Nicholas Messcerr appears in the Ohio County, VA census index.
Nicholas came to Ohio County (now Marshall County, WV) with his wife Mary Slaght Messcerr about 1795 from Sussex County, New Jersey, owned land,100 acres on Steels Run and 147 acres on Wheeling Creek. Nicholas and Mary raised a family of seven. Nicholas died about 1825 and his widow, Mary married David Rush. David Rush purchased part or all of land of Nicholas prior to the death of Nicholas.
Does some map or desciption exist that might describe the property of Nicholas? Was Nicholas ever an heir of a parent? Is there written record that might tell more of the life, worship, and civic activity of Nicholas and Mary Messeker?
Answers to these questions may assist in finding Nicholas' life story and parents. I am seeking a researcher familiar with the locality and with access to information.

Dennis Mesecher

Roberts Family

dragonsqueen4life — 4 Apr 2007 9:41:14 GMT

I am looking for information about a Hugh I. Roberts married to a Louise D. They had four children and their names are Arthur A., Mary A., Catharine I., and Hugh T., Roberts. The brother of Hugh I. Roberts is William S. All other information I have is that Hugh T. married Mary McRoberts and had I think four children one of whom is Frank Roberts my Grandfather. I know that the children were born in West Virgina...in Wheeling. Hugh T. grew up to be a doctor. And that is about all I know. Any information or helpful hints would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Cuppy Family

Mindy Cuppy Bell — 29 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching my Cuppy family history. My ancestor John Cuppy Jr. settled in the Ohio River Country in 1788. Any information would be appreciated. E-mail me at bell@lincweb.com

Hedges - Reply to Inquiry

Glenna Gibbons Dillon — 21 Jun 2004 3:03:44 GMT

I have information on many Hedges of Ohio & Brooke Counties in WV.

LOOKING FOR MURPHY FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

michelleg1971 — 17 Mar 2007 5:48:08 GMT

HI MY NAME IS MICHELLE MURPHY GARCIA MY SELF AS WELL AS MY COUSIN RANAE GREGORY HOUSTON ARE TRYING TO DO A FAMILY TREE FOR OUR GRANDMOTHER RETA MAE SIMMONS MURPHY SHE IS THE WIFE OF THE LATE DAVID HARRISON MURPHY AND THE DAUGHTER OF NONA BELL TENNEY AND EMITT SIMMONS OTHER NAMES THAT DIRECTLEY CONNECT TO OUR FAMILY ARE REGESTER,LACEK,MILLER,RIFFLE,OF COURSE MURPHY AND SIMMONS ALSO SMITH THE LIST IS LONG . IF ANY ONE HAS ANY INFO REGARDING ANY ONE TAT THEY CAN SHARE WE WOULD GREATLEY APPRECIATE IT

THANKS M GARCIA

Women Prisoners in 1910?

sherriebe — 13 Mar 2007 5:20:13 GMT

I am trying to find out where female prisoners would have been placed in 1910. Was Moundsville a site for female prisoners convicted of a federal crime (murder)? Were there other prisons in WV in that time period that would have taken female prisoners?
I am looking for a Susan Nolan who killed her husband James sometime between 1900 and 1910. In 1900 the family is living in Parkersburg WV. By 1910 one daughter is a servent in a home in Wheeling and another daughter is in the children's home of Wheeling.
Any help would be appreciated.

Colvin Family Tree

Texasdream — 8 Dec 2002 5:18:39 GMT

If any one at all can help me I would be forever grateful. I am trying to find my Father in-laws family tree, as a surprize! I have the living family and Michael Colvin's mothers side almost dating back to the 1700's. I am really in need of any help or information that any one can provide me with on the Colvin family. I am currently stuck at Clarence S. Colvin who married Bessie Winland and Louis E. Colvin. The Colvin family doesn't know a lot about their family. I do know that the family is orginally from Germany/Ireland. I know that they mainly lived in the Ohio, West Virginia area. If anyone has any information no matter how big or small I would be forever thankful.

Wheeling Street Names

pilgrim845 — 2 Mar 2003 9:03:57 GMT

I have a map of Wheeling from 1877 and have found that the street names from earlier city directories do not match. I'm assuming the street names changed at some point but I'm not sure when. Does anyone know when they might have changed and if there is someplace that describes the old and new street names?

thanks, Joyce

Wheeling, great grandmother

Hazel Gunn — 4 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandmother, Matilda Swan Clator Lindsay, lived in Wheeling. Her maiden name I believe was Swan. Her first husband was George Clator; her second Alexander Lindsay. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

stone church cemetery/ohio county wva

mary e pettit — 21 Sep 2006 3:50:26 GMT

i hope someone can help me out my gggrandmother jane gray and her parnets james and margaret mcmurray plus james mcmurray gray are buried at stone church how do i find out where there graves are or who do i connect for the imformation thank you and have a good day mary

Sunnyside WV info please

Grandmakittytoes — 27 Jan 2007 1:26:08 GMT

I am searching for any info and / or pictures of Sunnyside WV. My grandmother was born there in 1904. Father worked on Will Allen farm. Marshall County website shows Sunnyside School located at intersection of Rt. 88 & 3. Does anyone have any additional info?

Trying to locate grandfather

Sally Reynolds — 19 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I need any information that anyone has on my grandfather, Harold Robert Earp. I know virtually nothing about him, when or where he was born, although I think he was born in West Virginia. I know he did marry my grandmother, Alma Cox in W.Va., but don't know when they were divorced. Although my uncle was born in 1921 and mother was born in 1925. My mother has no real memory of him.

I will be in Wheeling next month and can do whatever work is necessary then, but I would like to have something to start with.

I would appreciate any help from anyone.

Thank you,

Sally Reynolds
j_sreyno@texas.net
Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas

Walters and Remme(y)

mandylrivera — 22 Feb 2007 2:33:01 GMT

I was wondering if there is anyone on here who can look up marriage records for Wheeling W.VA.. I would be willing to trade out favors.. I am in Germany doing my own research here on other different family members. If anyone is interested I will give more details.. Thanks.