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WV Prison data - Moundsville, WV

Re: WV Prison data - Moundsville, WV

Posted: 5 Feb 2015 1:55PM GMT
Classification: Query
Harry, I am looking for my great grandfather. I have no factual data that he was imprisoned at Moundsville, it is more a shot in the dark. I am looking for Virgil Vincent Radcliff born about 1851 in Huntington Ohio. He lived in Strange Creek, Braxton County WV in 1896 then disappeared. The reason I am looking at seeing if he was imprisoned at Moundsville is that the family moved to Moundsville by 1900 and lived there for many years. His wife changed her marital status to Widow, and with no death records found for Virgil Radcliff I am wondering if they moved to be closer to the prison and she called herself a widow to save face. So this is just a hunch I would like to investigate. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

Re: WV Prison data - Moundsville, WV

Posted: 24 Feb 2015 4:03AM GMT
Classification: Query
I am trying to locate a great-grandfather who we believe was in prison in WV beginning approximately 1905 with release being in the 1920s--exact dates not known. His name is John W. Moore-(the W is probably for William). He would have been serving a term for second degree murder or some type of manslaughter. If you can help me locate that information I would appreciate it very much. Not sure what county in WV.
Lee Grohse

Re: WV Prison data - Moundsville, WV

Posted: 7 Jul 2015 1:47AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Kirby
Hi, I hope you're still active here. I just found this thread and am trying to find info on my great uncle who was in Moundsville for 25 years from what I know. He would've started his sentence around 1936 or 1937. His name was War Joseph Kirby. Yes, War. Some records show him as Joseph War Kirby. Records I have found, state he most likely died in prison but that it's unclear. Do you still have access to the Moundsville records? I am most appreciative of any help.
Thank you,
Sara Kirby Volk
saravolknis@aol.com

Re: WV Prison data - Moundsville, WV

Posted: 14 Jul 2015 2:47PM GMT
Classification: Query
Where and what is the name of the Orphanage the boys went to? I am trying to locate the children's home that my grandfather and great uncle Samuel Lee Harris were sent about 1911 in or near Grafton, WVa. Thank you.... please email me at bossharp@kathyjo.net and put Samuel Lee Harris in the subject. Thank you... hope you still check this....
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