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Tammy Jackson
Mon Nov 25 2002
JACKSON - STUMP - WATSON
I am needing information on the Albert Galington WATSON family. I just discovered that
he was in Hardy Co. in 1830-1850. He moved to Jasper Co. Mo. by 1854 but must have returned
to the area around 1859, since he sold some land there.The family includes: Albert G. 1805-1872,
Angeline-1809-1873, Hiram S.1828, Laurence -1845, Benjamin R 1848, Nancy E. 1850, Howard
Scott & Wellington B 1851 twins, Marcellus Hayden 1853 (my gg-grandfather) and Charles
A.-1867. I am at a dead end, so if anyone can help me, I would appreciate it very much. Thank
you, Tammy, E-mail:jajed@4state.com
Judy C. Stickley
Tue Nov 19 2002
I understand there was a book on Hampshire County (?) by Connie Jean Casilear which she
sold at Handley Library in Winchester in 1996.Can anyone tell me if it's still available and
address, cost etc. Thanks Judy
Penny Stowe
Sun Nov 24 2002
BRAMBLE - BRAMELL - NEFF
I'm trying to find where Adam NEFF and his wife Harriet BRAMELL or BREMBLE came
from before arriving in Des Moines Co., IA. Adam and his family are said to have lived in
Hardy Co., VA 1826 to 1837. Adam NEFF d. Oct 1877 in his 76 yr; Harriet NEFF, wife of
Adam, d.
10 Sep 1846, age 48 yr 6 m. Both are buried in the Walker Cemetery, Des Moines Co., IA.
Adam and Harriet's children are;
Shirley Edillon
Fri Nov 22 2002
LIGGETT - SNYDER
Seeking information on these family connections in Hardy Co., WV.
Henry Clay LIGGETT b abt 1850.
SNYDER, George W. JR. b. abt 1847 who married Elizabeth Catherine LIGGETT b. abt
1846-17
John and Catherine B. LIGGETT. John died 1870-1880 Buried_____?
children:
Nancy Walker
Mon Nov 18 2002
WILSON
I am attempting to trace my family lineage and have worked my way back to
Hardy County. My g-g-g grandparents immigrated from there to Carroll County
Indiana in 1829. Their names were Isaac and Rachel WILSON. I don't have a
maiden name for her. Isaac was born 11/30/1791 and died 9/30/1846. Rachel
was born 7/9/1795 and died 6/25/1868. They had several children; the oldest
of whom may have been born in Hardy County. He was known as C.M.D. WILSON
and was born 3/8/1821 and died 8/9/1957.
If it is possible for you to shed any light on this part of my family, I
would be very grateful. Or if you could direct me to sources that would be
potentially helpful, I will follow up even though it will have to be at a
distance of some 3000 miles! If there is any cost attendant to your
research, please let me know.
Thank you for any help you can give me. Nancy Walker
nanwalkeris@attbi.com
Robert "John" Miller
Sun Nov 10 2002
MILLER
My father was Robert "Bobby" MILLER. He died when I was quite
young. His ashes are interred at Baker UMC at the foot of his grandfather
Robert's grave. Ray MILLER (also at Baker UMC) would have been my great
uncle. Do you have any info. on who the rest of my kin might be and/or if
there are any relatives extent in the area. My father's grave is unmarked at
this time, but he died in 1976 and was about 42 years old. My great
grandfather's grave is marked but I can't recall the date of his death,
probably in the 1960's. I'd really appreciate any information you could
provide. Thanks, R. J. Miller
Ken Dyche
Wed Nov 6 2002
BALDWIN - MILLER
I am looking for the Green Hill Cemetery. I have traveled west on the JC Markwood
Road, but cannot find it. I would great appreciate directions.
My greatgrandfather is buried at the Old Fields Church Cemetery. The road to the
church appears gated. Is the cemetery/church open to the public?
Thanks for your help. Ken
Ed English
Wed Nov 6 2002
CRITES - DETRICK
I am looking for any information regarding an Elizabeth CRITES born circa
1810. The information I have says she was born in Rockingham County,
Virginia but she married Phellip DETRICK, who was supposedly born in 1804 in
Hardy County, WV, in 1830.
Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Ed English, Mt. Sterling, KY
Robert Phillips
Weds Oct 30 2002
WHETZEL
Is there a history or listing of the WHETZELs who settled in Hardy County?
Robert Phillips, E-mail: RPhil66672@aol.com
Evette
Hill
Mon Oct 28 2002
BURCH - HUFFMAN
Lefenton HUFFMAN, born about 1803-1806 in VA, married Matilda J. BURCH
(born about 1821 in VA) on June 11, 1840. Looking for birth info, parents and siblings for both.
They appear together in the Benton County, MO census in 1850 so must have moved away from
VA by 1844 when they had a child born in MO. E-mail:
HILLEV.ZEUS4X.STANCO_1@mail.co.stanislaus.ca.us
Daniel J Geyer
Mon Oct 28 2002
BUFFINGTON
Looking for any info on the William BUFFINGTON mentions in the 1747-1749 Deeds and
Leases on Wappacomo or Great South Branch, Below the Trough (from Old Fields to the
Potomac).
Thanks Dan, E-mail: aprildan@geyer.com
Penni Luntsford
Tue Oct 22 2002
ALKIRE - ALKYRE - BARBER - REID
I am seeking information regarding a George REID (b. about 1750-1770), whom I have been told
migrated from Hardy County (near Morefield??) to (Bath or Bourbon County) Kentucky. He
married Margaret ALKYRE/ALKIRE and had two daughters, Maude and Margaret that married
brothers, John and Thomas BARBER.
I have recently begun searching in this area and am looking for any direction.
Thanks, E-mail: penni@pladesigns.com
Bonnie Wilson
Tue Oct 22 2002
BEAN
If anyone has the 1870 census for Hardy Co., would you please look up the following for
me? I've lost Lydia BEAN after the 1860 census of Monongalia Co. WV.
L.E. Bean, page 019, Capon Twp.
Lydia M. Bean, page 020, Capon Twp.
E-mail: barn@westco.net
Joyce Meadows
Sun Oct 13 2002
This is my question: Can someone tell me the "official" name of the cemetery that is in the
middle
of the town of Wardensville? Does anyone know of a nice, Lutheran??? Church up on a hill with a
beautiful cemetery at a place called Arkansas/Arkansaw (do you know how to spell the name of
this place?) located between Wardensville and Rio? I don't know if it is Hardy Co. or Hampshire
Co. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Joyce, E-mail: joyceeme@hotmail.com
Ethel Moreland Hoenicke
Thu Oct 10 2002
MORELAND
I am looking for information on my ggggrandfather Elisha MORELAND b.1775 and
his wife Hanna b.1787. They had 6 children born in Hardy County. Elisha died in 1824. My
question has to do with where Elisha and Hanna (maiden name unknown) were born.
Were either of them possibly immigrants? Also I would like to find the maiden name of
Hanna. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! E-mail: ejeanie@chartermi.net
Martha Hunnicutt
Weds Oct 9 2002
WATSON - WILLIAMS - WOODS
My name is Martha (Marny) Hunnicutt; like many Americans, am interested family and
heritage. Currently, have decided to start with my late mother's family. My mother was
Margaret P. WATSON, father Robert Joshua WATSON, his father was Joshua William
WATSON and his mother Jessie Electral WOODS, his father was William WATSON and
his mother was Delilah WILLIAMS (my great-great grandparents). I have no information
to Delilah. The only information is passed from word of mouth. William was buried in
Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia (formerly Virginia). Joshua was born 1853.
The Woods' supposedly were in this area around the same time or a little earlier to mid
to late 1700s. Could you help me with where to look etc?
Sincerely, Martha (Marny) Hunnicutt, E-mail: history@primary.net
Hank Anderson
Wed Oct 9 2002
DOUGLAS
My Grandfather, Lee Addison DOUGLAS, was born in Overfield, WV in approx. 1880. I
am looking for any information about him or his parents, or other ancestors.
E-mail: bander8088@aol.com
Dick Schack
Tue Oct 8 2002
PATRICK
Searching for information on Harman PATRICK. Records in Union County, Ohio, show
Harman and brother John as being from Hardy County, Virginia, prior to it becoming part of
W.V.
Harmon believed born about 1790, and married Mary ? in about 1819. Their fist son William
born in Virginia in about 1820. John and Harman moved west into Ross County Ohio after 1820,
then north into Union County, Ohio. Harman moved again into Marion County, Ohio, and
appears to have died there around 1865.
E-mail: rfschack@wa-net.com
Lucille M. Baker
Sat Oct 5 2002
RACE
Looking for information on Andrew RACE, Hugh A. RACE, Job Lewis
RACE. I know that Job Lewis RACE had lived in Calhoun County, WV, Maybe Hugh A. RACE
lived there at some time, too. I believe Andrew RACE was a father to Hugh, and (maybe?)
Hugh may be the father of Job Lewis RACE. They may have lived in Gilmer
County at some time, Ritchie Co., or possibly a connection to Hardy County.
Here is what I know about dates:
Job Lewis RACE, b. 1850, Calhoun Co., Wv, d. ?
Hugh A. RACE, b. abt. 1810, d. ?, Ritchie, Calhoun
Andrew RACE, b. abt. 1780 ?, d.? born in Scotland
Job was my grandfather's father. My grandfather's name was Ellis Cleveland
RACE, born in Calhoun Co., 4/26/1885, died in Wood Co., 2/6/1945. My
grandfather had a brother "Charlie" who lived around the Pittsburgh area;
a sister Ida Blanche; a sister May (or Mary) Frances; and a sister Melinda
Jane. They seem to have been separated at an early age, and lived in
different households (maybe orphaned), in Calhoun County. Thank you so much.
Lucille, E-mail: lmbaker@casinternet.net
Eugene C. Stump, Jr
Wed Sep 25 2002
STUMP
When and where was Michael Stump II born? He was my 5x great grandfather and is listed
as a participant in the Battle of Point Pleasant.
E-mail: estump@bellsouth.net
J. Denis Glover
Sat Sep 21 2002
ALEXANDER - GLOVER - GLOVIER
Looking for info about the GLOVER (sometimes GLOVIER) family, who lived in
Hardy County about 1820 or so. They were probably born in Shenandoah
County, Virginia. Richard would be the older. His son was Benjamin (born 1792), who returned
to Linville, Rockingham County, Virginia, for some reason. Benjamins brothers, if he had them,
may have moved to Licking County, Ohio. Benjamin's wife was Dorcas ALEXANDER from the
Pine Forge district of Shenandoah County, just above New Market, Virginia. Benjamin and
Dorcas Glover married 1815 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
jd-glover@attbi.com
Vikki McBride
Fri Sep 20 2002
McBRIDE
My name is Vikki McBride and I'm doing my family tree. I am looking for
information on my 5th, 6th and 7th generation grandfather's. Starting with
the oldest one, here are their names: James, Stephen and Stephen MCBRIDE Jr.
James served in the French-Indian War and Stephen served in the Revolutionary
War there. Also, they were Quaker's and I didn't know if that could bring you
some information, too. Would you have any records on any of them or their
families? I would be so happy if you did. Please, contact me at
vikkicomputer@aol.com at any time.Thank-you, Vikki
Dolly Miranda
Fri Sep 20 2002
HARTER
My great grandfather James (Harvey) Harrison HARTER was born in Moorefield, WV on 21
Oct 1856. I am searching for information re: his father, possibly a John H. HARTER b. 13 Jan
1823, but I have no clue on his mother. I would appreciate your help. Thank you. Dolly Miranda
E-mail: dollymiranda@columbus.rr.com
Tina Louise (Armentrout) Balison
Thu Sep 12 2002
ARMENTROUT
Just love to heard any good news about my family tree! Thank you
for any information. I've heard the name came from Germany
E-mail: tbalison@yahoo.com
Kris See
Tue Sep 10 2002
CANE - SEE
I am looking for any information about my grandfather, great
grandfather etc... I have a boy of my own about to be born and really would
like to let him know where he came from. My grandfather is Vincent Orlando?
SEE, his father was Otto SEE. My grandmother (92yrs old) is Eunice Donovan
after re-marrying. She used to be a CANE. When she became a SEE she had 3
children Blaine, Betty and Richard (My Dad) My grandfather got killed in
1948 I think. My grandfather is buried in Moorefield and so is my GGfather.
If anyone can help me I would be greatful. Thanks!
E-mail: kcredrover@msn.com
Connie Gregory
Mon Sep 9 2002
LYON - MICHAEL - SMITH - STINGLEY
I don't have much success with a computer but I'll try again. I am seeking info re ancestry of
Abraham Byers SMITH, spouse Mary Ann LYON. He was born Hardy county in 1796, died
Tyler county 1845. His parents were John and Mary (?) Smith but I do not know which family as
there were several John and Mary Smiths. He had brothers John and Henry and probably also
James, Thomas, Michael and George. Family lived at old Kittlelick place until l845.
Brother Henry and wife Sarah were parents of Abraham W. Smith who had store at Greenland.
His wife was Caroline or Catherine, daughter of Solomon and Eliz. STINGLEY MICHAEL.
Their children were Clay, Milford, Carrie, Sallie, Aaron and Kate.
Abraham Byers SMITH -- I do not know source of Byers name and would appreciate help-- and
Ann LYON had 11 children. I have some record of LYON-DENT family and record of SMITH
family to l923.
Any help or referral would be appreciated. Thanks. Connie Gregory, E-mail:
myvillage9@mpinet.net
Norma Clark
Fri Sep 6 2002
REEL
My husband's great great great greatgrandfather was David REEL who originally came from
Hampshire County, VA (later Grant county, WV) he fought in the Revolutionary War and
according to Mark Hale's book he was granted a pension in 1835. He died in 1840. How can I
obtain a copy of his pension record? I have no idea what company he served in, company
commander or anything about his war experience. Thank you, Norma Metcalfe Clark, E-mail:
Linda Pfau
Mon Aug 26 2002
MERRITT
Looking for Aubrey MERRITT, b. 1725-1750. Had two sons, John b. 1785 and
Adam b. 1795 who migrated to Wheeling WV possibly, then Coshocton co., OH. Bio of
great grandson, Lawson MERRITT living in Clinton Co., IN, b. 1854, son of Adam
E-mail: pfau@networksplus.net
Bob Lawson
Mon Aug 26 2002
FRYE - PARKS
Sarah Catherine FRYE, my great-grandmother, was the daughter of Ann
PARKS married to William Baker FRYE. They lived in Hardy County mid 1800s.
E-mail: lawsonbob@hotmail.com
Joedda Rosskamp
Mon Aug 26 2002
FEATHER - JACKSON - METHENY - STUMP
Could the parents of my great grandfather -- George Washington STUMP (1858-1919) be
Henry STUMP (b. 1830) and Eliz. (Betty) (Feather?) STUMP (b. 1830) who married in
1856? Henry and Eliz. were from Terra Alta.
Parents of Henry may be Jacob STUMP and Catharine JACKSON; Eliz.'s parents may be
Adam FEATHER and Catherine METHENY.
Thanks for any info. JoEdda Rosskamp, E-mail: JRR@tewlaw.com
Otis Slusher
Mon Aug 26 2002
GILLEN - SLUSHER
According to old famly research done in the 1920's & 1930's, my GGGGFather,
Alfred SLUSHER (1807-1875) married his second wife, Mary Jane GILLEN on 10 Feb1870 but
the place of marriage was not noted in these old records.
As Alfred and Mary Jane are found in the 1870 Hardy County, West Virginia a Mary GILLEN is
shown. It is not known if GILLEN would have been Mary's maiden name or a name from
a prev marriage as she was 49 y/o when she and Alfred were married in 1870.
Thank you!! E-mail: ojfwb@webtv.net
Note: Mary is listed in the prior Censuses of Hardy County in the
household of James and Matilda Brooks. In 1850 the Brooks childrens' ages ranged 26 through
13. Mary Jane Gilliam was shown, age 28. In addition there was a child Ann Rebecca Gilliam,
age 5, living in the household.
The same household in 1860 was composed of: James Brooks, age 75, Mail Carrier, Matilda, 65,
Susan R. Brooks, 37, Mary J. Gillam, 39, and Ann R. Gillam, 15, all born in VA. Could the
Brooks have been Mary Jane's parents? It was not uncommon for a woman to return to her
parents' household after losing a husband. Margaret Lew
Perry Brake
Wed Aug 21 2002
SEE
This is more an offer than a query. While exploring Lot #1 from the
original survey of the South Fork valley south of Moorefield, owned in the
1700/1800s by the Brake family, I discovered the remote and solitary grave of
Angus SEE, b. 1870, d. 1925. If anyone is interested in the precise location
and/or a high resolution photo of his stone, please send me an e-mail. E-mail:
pudljumper1@attbi.com
Chris Catalfamo
Wed Aug 21 2002
VAN METER
We are about to dedicate a Pennsylvania State Historical Marker to commemorate our town's
rescue of a young fugitive slave, Anthony HOLLINGSWORTH, from slavecatchers.(actually his
master, Garrett VAN METER (Senior's) brother-in-law William Streit CUNNINGHAM and
Robert TILDEN who would be Hardy's Clerk of Court in the 1850's.) The Hollingsworth family
still lives in Keyser.
We have never been able to locate the farm of Garrett Van Meter Senior
but one will suggests that he owned some land along Patterson's Creek. I've
seen Garrett Jr's house, but he was a cousin--a son of Jacob Van Meter.
Garrett Jr. became Garrett Sr after Garrett Sr died--then Garrett's son
Garrett became Garrett Jr. (Ha ha--sort that out.) Garrett Jr II, son of
Garrett Sr. was Sally Cunningham's son. I believe that Sally must have died
in childbirth because she died in 1836, the year Garrett Jr. was born. He
was 14 in the 1850 census. Garrett Sr. married a woman named Ann D. for whom
he erected a very nice flat top grave memorial with a Biblical verse.
However, he is buried down the hill next to Sally and an infant. I am told
that this Garrett was called One Eyed Garrett Van Meter. His father was
Isaac Van Meter whose 1832 mansion still stands at Old Fields. There is a
good chance that Anthony Hollingsworth was born in the quarters in back of
that house that was razed or fell down in the 30's. There is a rernaining
photograph. We would like to know the location of Garrett Van Meter, Sr.'s house, can you
help? E-mail: chriscat@ptdprolog.net
Bell
Tue Aug 20 2002
ARONHOLT - KUYENDALL - MALCOLM
Looking for information on Levi Alexander MALCOLM born 1872 in Hardy Co. He
married Mary Virginia ARONHOLT in 1900 in Mineral Co. Levi's father was (we
think) David MALCOLM, reports have his mother as Annie V. KUYENDALL, have
just found this out from another source. E-mail: BellofCharleston@aol.com
Greg Coffman
Mon Aug 19 2002
COFFMAN
Would like information pertaining to Jacob COFFMAN, dead before 1791. Had
a son named Abraham born June 1, 1763 in Virginia. thanks! E-mail:gregcoffman@msn.com
Clara Burns
Sun Aug 11 2002
KETTERMAN - VAN METER
Any information on the above surnames especially ancestors of George
Harrison KETTERMAN and Amanda Ellen VAN METER. George and Amanda married in
Grant County, WV in 1910. E-mail:cjbrcb51@igiles.net
Tim Richards
Tue July 30 2002
RICHARDS
I am looking for the parents of Gershom (G. W. ) RICHARDS who was listed in 1830 Moorefield
census. The family later moved west to Indiana, then Illinois, then Arkansas. Gershom
married a woman named "Harriet". While in Virginia, they had one child, John,
born in the 1830's. The rest were born in Indiana and Illinois. E-mail: tlrich@pdq.net
Joseph K Sherman
Mon July 29 2002
SHERMAN - WOERNER
Looking for any information on my grandfather Abraham Joseph SHERMAN who
married Emma WOERNER in 1906 in Fisher, WV. My father Ray K was born in Moorefield
in 1916. E-mail: joe_sherman@va.prestige.net
Hugh A. Shanahan
Tue July 23 2002
ARMENTROUT - BAKER - CARR - HIER - HYER - JACKSON -
LANCISCO - WALKER
Peter JACKSON was born in Horsham Township, PA in 1757. He is well
documented as having served in the RW. He married Mary WALKER in PA, est.
1780-90. After the RW they moved to Hardy County Virginia, now West Virginia, to
the "South Branch of the Potomac River". In 1799 they moved to Deer Creek, Ross
County, Ohio and lived their lives out there. Seven children were born to Peter and
Mary JACKSON: Elizabeth, Hanna, Sarah, Martha "Ma" also called "Patty", Margaret,
John and William.
These children of Peter and Mary JACKSON married into several well documented families from Hardy County, Virginia, and various members of the connected families moved to Ohio with the JACKSON Family.
This JACKSON family is well documented in Ohio. I am searching for the parents of Peter JACKSON and his wife, Mary JACKSON, nee WALKER, who are my 5-g-grandparents. Peter and Mary are buried side by side in the Ater Family Baptist Cemetery in Ross County, Ohio in graves appropriately marked for RW Veterans.
I have a great deal of information about this Jackson family from Hardy County, and will be happy to share if you contact me. Please contact me directly at: hshanaha@darientel.net as I do not review the genealogy pages with any regularity.
Monte Buzzard
Mon July 22 2002
ALT - AULT - BUZZARD
Several years ago, I compiled a book about the desc. of Henry Buzzard and
his wife Elizabeth Alt and I still have about 60 unsold copies. Henry and
Elizabeth Buzzard lived in Virginia and what is now West Virginia. Many of their
desc. moved to other areas and now can be found in many states. My book also
contains info. on people bearing the Buzzard surname that are not related to my
branch of the Buzzard family tree. There is even a special section related to the
parents of Capt. Jonathan Buzzard. If you have not been able to track down your
Buzzard ancestors, my book would be a great place to start your search. My email
address is mbuzzard@fix.net
Kim Streets-Sesson
Mon July 22 2002
STREETS
I have been searching for info. on the surname STREETS for some time and keep coming up
empty on Newton STREETS. Since my dad passed away 1-1/2 yrs ago, I have a need to keep
trying so I can have some closure. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
E-mail:kim.street-sesson@us.thalesgroup.com
Larry Koehler
Sat July 20 2002
CRAB - FROST - HICKS
Julianna/Julia Anna/Juliann HICKS / HIX / HEIX, my 3x greatgrandmother,
according to family notes, was born 23 November 1814 at Moorefield, Hardy County.
Her family moved to Fayette County, PA about 1823. Searching for positive links
and documentation of Julianna HICKS. Any help appreciated. E-mail:llkoehler@tir.com
Pat Rumsey
Mon July 1 2002
JENKINS - PARKER
I am looking for information on my ancestors -- Joseph PARKER and
Mary JENKINS.
Joseph PARKER born about 1798 in Virginia (not sure of location. On March 20, 1820 he married Mary Jane JENKINS in Hardy County, Va.They made their home on Cove Run, Hardy County. I am told they had 11 children and then apparently separated during the Civil War. Mary was Union, Joseph was Confederate, to the point of actually joining the Confederate Army.He died in the Hardy County poor farm. I do not know where he was born, nor the month and day, don't know the date of death. My great great grandfather was child #6 John PARKER. This is about as much as I know. If you have any questions, just ask and I will do my best to answer. Thank you, Pat, E-mail: pansy.rumsey@verizon.net
Kelly Williams
Mon July 1 2002
CHILDS
Any information on the CHILDS family in Hardy county would be greatly
appreciated. I have been working with Barbara Kratz over the past 5 years trying
to update our family tree. E-mail: sbranchn@hardynet.com
William C. Hanlon
Thu June 27 2002
HENLINE - KETTERMAN - LAMBERT - PRATT
I am William C Hanlon Born in Rig WV 1921.I am researching family genealogy. I am decendant
from HENLINE, KETTERMAN, PRATT, LAMBERT all of Petersburg and Moorefield area.
Samuel HENLINE was born Jane Lew 1830 and came to Rig 1865.
E-mail: whanlon@skipjack.bluecrab.org
Thomas Mullins
Thu June 20 2002
COOK - STRAWDERMAN
Need Parents of James Albert STRAWDERMAN, b. ca 1863 Hardy Co., WV.
Listed as STRAWDERMAN on his marriage record, which lists Mother as Harriet
STRAWDERMAN. But James Albert wife's obituary states he may have been born Albert
SEAMAN, then adopted by Israel COOK and took his name. Listed in 1900, 1910, & 1920
Census as COOK. Married Louisa B. COOK, 21 Aug 1887, Hardy Co., WV, daughter of
James & Ellen DETRICK COOK. James Albert COOK died 31 Mar 1929, Moorefield, WV.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. E-mail: thomas.mullins2@verizon.net
Jeanne
Sun June 16 2002
BARGER - MARTIN
I am seeking information on Joseph Henson MARTIN. Joseph was listed as a
Civil War soldier who died on his way from the war and I am told he is buried in
Moorefield, Hardy County, WV.
Also John Adam MARTIN married to Hannah Elizabeth BARGER.
Would appreciate any help on this, Thanks, Jeanne. E-mail: MammawJeanne@aol.com
Kathy Stump
Fri June 14 2002
STUMP
I am trying to find information about my husband's grandfather, Abraham Benjamin
STUMP. we believe he was born in Virginia some time in the 1850s. he was
orphaned during (we think) the Civil War and was about twelve years old (at the
beginning, middle or end I don't know) He thought he had a brother and sister. He
moved to Texas some time before 1890 where he died in the early 1930s. If you
could give me some idea of how or where to start I would appreciate it. Thank you
Kathy Stump, E-mail: starrbennett@earthlink.net
Terrell Elaine Cook
Tue June 4 2002
COOK
Seeking information on Ethel Rae (SIMMONS) COOK and
Joesph Fred COOK my grandparents and other family from West Virginia, thank you.
E-mail: nettie@gls3c.co
Hallie Rae Stover Shelt
Wed May 15 2002
SCHELL - STOVER
Grandfather was James Wm Thomas STOVER, born 1854, died in 1943. Married to Sarah
SCHELL, had 10 children, Sam, Bessie, Sadie, David, Russell, John, Luke, Bill, Ed, Paul. My
father was the last one, Paul Raymond STOVER born 3/13/1908 Thank you in advance for any
information. Hallie Shelt, E-mail: hrshelt@webtv.net
Tom James
Fri May 10 2002
PENDLETON - WHITTAKER
Can you find anything on a John Randolph PENDLETON born Jan 22, 1882 in Hardy Co,
his children, wife. Occupation attorney-at-law. Father David B. PENDLETON, mother
Nancy Virginia WHITTAKER. Tom James, tjames@adcomworldwide.com
Nicholas Sturm
Thu May 2 2002
HANKS - RYAN
A few weeks ago while extracting data from Steps of our Forefathers,
commonly known as the "Tacy Book," I was once again reading the second which
appears to be primarily extracted from John RYAN's application to the Court of
Randolph for a Revolutionary Pension.
An item or two regarding places he claimed to have served caught my eye and I went perusing other references in the Philippi Public Library and found there seemed to be several matches to items give in Border Wars.
I wonder if anyone has noticed the parallel and wonder if anyone else as noted the likelihood that John RYAN of Randolph-Barbour may be the RYAN mentioned several times in that old and sometimes reliable report on early Colonial warfare? John is known to have resided in Hampshire (broad sense) prior to the Revolutionary period where his father apparently had settled and remained there until about 1795 when he relocated to Randolph. Some believe he spent some time in adjacent Allegany county, Maryland where at least some of his children may have been born. I have seen two different identifications of his wife Sarah. Does anyone know if he might have had two wives of the same name, or that perhaps one of the Sarahs was the wife of a different John RYAN?
John's father left a will which is quoted in Western Waters that makes reference to a sister who married a Thomas HANKS who eventually settled in Ohio. (Could it be land that John had seen during his Ohio service, and mentioned to his sister on his return? Perhaps even to Thomas HANKS?) Thomas seems to have had a sister Nancy, apparently one of the 18 or so persons with the name Nancy HANKS living at the time.
Thanks for any impressions or insights. E-mail:nicksturm@earthlink.net
Eda L. Bobo
Mon Apr 29 2002
ANDERSON - BOBO - DAVIS - HARNESS - JACOBS - MERRITT -
RUMER - SIRIARD
I am trying to find the parents and sibs of Jesse RUMER b. 5-31-1825 and
Caroline Elizabeth JACOBS b. 3-14-1826. I know that Caroline's folks were
Franklin JACOBS and Sally HARNESS. She had five brothers and two sisters.
Caroline and Jesse married in Hardy Co. Va. in May 26, 1846. I would like to
find a copy of their marriage record. (I got this from her obit). Any and all
information would be greatly appreciated. Eda L. Rumer Bobo E-mail:svpi@bright.net
Deb Robey
Thu Apr 25 2002
ROBEY - ROBY
Seeking information on Michael H. ROBEY/ROBY b.abt 1802 Moorfield West
Virgina. Later moved to Ohio and married Matilda DENNISON. Any help is greatly
appreciated. Thank you Deb
Cheryl Massey
Thu Apr 25 2002
RYAN - TICHENOR
I have read that Margaret (JACKSON) TICHENOR relocated to Hardy County after the
death of her husband, Moses TICHENOR, in Allegheny County, Maryland, after 1796.
It is said that she married a RYAN and died in 1818. Looking for the first name
of the RYAN she married, and any additional information OR perhaps some clues to
where she might have been buried. Cheryl Massey, E-mail:CHERDO@aol.com
Tom James
Tue Apr 23 2002
PENDLETON - WHITTAKER
Looking for a Micajah PENDLETON born 1790 in Buckingham Co. Va. died Oct
11 1872 in Oakvale Mercer Co. Va. wife Susan; one of his children was David B.
PENDLETON born July 9 1817 in Buckingham, wife Nancy Virginia WHITTAKER. They had a
son John Randolph PENDLETON born Jan 22 1882 in Hardy died 1952 was an Attorney,
wife Gertrude Douglas HALE. If I could find any of his family they might know about
Micajah. Tom, E-mail:TJAMES@ADCOMWORLDWIDE.COM
Mary Myhre-Pancake
Fri Apr 19 2002
PANCAKE
I am looking for information on the wife of David
PANCAKE, son of Joseph and Catharine. David was
born in 1777 after the family had moved from PA to
Hardy County. He is listed as married to Sarah. I
am looking for Sarah's maiden name and birth date.
Thank you for any information.
Mary-Myhre-Pancake, E-mail:mmyhre@quik.com
Kurt B Tostenson
Fri Apr 19 2002
BEAN - TUCKER
Researching the BEANs who lived at Bean Settlement Inkerman, Hardy Co., WV, and the
TUCKERs who lived in Hardy and Hampshire Co., Va. The TUCKERs are descendants of
Joseph TUCKER who died in Hampshire Co.
Kurt, E-mail:kurttostenson@juno.com
Rita Wolf Pierce
Fri Apr 12 2002
MILLER - NESTOR - RICHMAN - RIGHMAN - RICHMOND -
WOLF
I am looking for the parents of Levi W. RICHNMAN.
Levi W. RICHMAN (RICHMOND, RIGHMAN, RICHMON) b. June 12, 1824 VA d. 1908
Curtis, Frontier Co., NE. Levi married Anna NESTOR on Nov 18, 1847 in Barbour Co.,
WV (daughter of Daniel NESTOR and Marian "Anna" WILSON) b. April 20, 1831 d. May
31, 1893 Curtis, Frontier Co., NE.
The book: Descendants of Jacob Nester, 1761- 1844, Carl K Nestor, Morgantown Printing & Binding Co, Morgantown, 1983. pg. 155- Anna Nester, b. 4-2-1831, m. 1847, Levi W. Richman (Grandson of Abraham Richman.
I have two land deeds for Levi W. RICHMAN and Anna NESTOR RICHMAN:
I believe Levi W. RICHMAN's brothers were Jesse L. Righman, George Richman (wife Velma), & John Richman (wife Mary). This is not proven but based on the Frontier Co., NE school census. Other researchers have stated that brother Levi, Daniel and Jesse came from Hardy Co., WV before coming to Barbour Co., WV.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Rita Wolf Pierce E-mail:rtzephir@charter.net
Carol
Thu Apr 4 2002
MOUCHERON - SINES
I am looking for any information regarding my ggrandmother Kathrine
SINES. She married Asher MOUCHERON and they settled in Shamokin PA.
Thank you. E-mail:carol@ohiosurplus.com
Jackie
Thu Apr 4 2002
HALE
I'm looking for info. on my grandfather Lincon or Lincoln HALE, such as parents, siblings etc...
my dad Raymond was his son. Lincon or Lincoln HALE had one leg amputated. He passed away
during the 1960's. Not sure if he was in West Virginia or Illinois when he died.
Thank you, Jackie, E-mail:jda@40webtv.net
Julie Wise
Tue Mar 5 2002
BOND - IMAN
Could someone please tell me where Luney's Creek is located? I
believe my ggrandparents were married there in the 1830's. Thank you!
E-mail: wisefamily@viafamily.com
Shirley Berg
Fri Mar 1 2002
BERG - KEPLINGER - ROHRBAUGH
Alvin KEPLINGER married Minnie Susan BERG, no children, but where are they buried?
E-mail: sberg1@mindspring.com
Bobbi Ryan
Thu Feb 28 2002
CATLETT - SINE
My query is of William Henry SINE b Sept 9 1841 d. Jan 7 1928 and
his second wife m.29 nov 1882 Zeria or Tamia CATLETT b. Frederick Va. My
great grandfather is William Taylor SINE their son. Any information is
greatly appreciated, but I'm interested in any children, a death date or burial
for Zeria(Tamia), or any of their children.Thanks Bobbi Ryan.
E-mail: bobbir@stratuswave.net
Stanley H. Self II
Thu Feb 28 2002
SELF
Seekinig any info on a Stephen SELF born about 1811 and died ? and where ?
E-mail: Self_Family@webtv.net
Ecjunt
Fri Feb 22 2002
LEVINGSTON - SIMPSON
Looking for information on Isaac LEVINGSTON born 1836 or 1837 in
Petersburg, Hardy County, West Virginia or Virginia. His parents were
George LEVINGSTON Sr. and Sarah SIMPSON LEVINGSTON. Isaac died in
Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois. E-mail: Ecjunt@aol.com
Chet Benson
Wed Feb 20 2002
CAPLINGER - NAZELROD - SMITH
My mother was born in Hardy Co, W Va. As a child she lived in Rockingham Co, Va. I am
retired and do the genealogy as a hobby and would like to hear from other cousins.
Chet, E-mail:maxben@chartertn.net
Sheldon Rabin
Sun Feb 17 2002
SEE - SHOOK
"Greetings to Hardy County from Brussels, Belgium.
We are looking for information on the parentage of Michael H. SEE, b.
Dec. 1824; died circa 1906. Could the middle initial "H" have stood
for HARNESS? Michael married my wife's gg-grandmother Amelia Ann SEE
(b. Dec 1827) in 1848 in Hardy County. She was the daughter of John
SEE (b. 1793) and Dorothy SHOOK. Amelia died in 1913 and is buried in
Mount Olivet Cemetery. Will appreciate any/all info on Michael and his
lineage." E-mail: sheldonrabin@yahoo.com
Judy Stickley
Thu Feb 14 2002
CHILCOTT - CLAYPOOL
I have seen a book on the Claypools in the library at Moorefield.
It appears as if someone has added information on the Descendants of James
CLAYPOOL. The particular entry is on page 162: Priscilla CLAYPOOL m. Eber
CHILCOTT. The name (Hazel Kennedy) is typed in, as well as some additional
names after the listing of children, which may be names of more children.
The children listed in the book are Israel, Jesse, Susan, Eliza Ann and
Priscilla. The added names are John, Elizabeth, Nancy, Jonathan, Aaron,
Lydia, Leah and Amos.
I am wondering if anyone out there knows who Hazel Kennedy may be, is she a
relative who added this information???
I am a descendant of Jonathan CHILCOTT and believe he is a son of Eber and
Priscilla, but cannot find records of him until he is in Shenandoah County
in the 1840's. He was born in 1816 in Hardy County. E-mail: jcstick@shentel.net
Julia Sterrett
Thu Feb 14 2002
NEFF - SHOOK
I'm looking for any information re Henry NEFF, b. abt 1752 Frederick, MD, d.
abt 1815 in Hardy, Virginia. On May 23, 1792 in Hardy, Va he married
Elizabeth SHOOK who was born abt 1755 in Hardy, Va. One son, Jacob, b. 1799
in Hampshire, Va and died in 1855 in Lawrence Co, Ohio.
I'm assuming 'Hardy, Va' is now Hardy County WV and that 'Hampshire' is now
Hampshire County V/WV or is there a Hardy, Virginia?
Any help would be grateful received! Julia, E-mail: jnsterrett@cescomputers.net
Joan Sickles
Sun Feb 10 2002
HIGGINS - YOACHIM - YOCOM - YOCUM
Would like to learn more about the family of Solomon YOCOM b 09 April 1771 Hampshire
County, VA d 20 Aug 1855 Champaign County, OH He m. abt. 1791
Mary Magdaline "Polly" HIGGINS b 29 Mar 1771 Moorefield d 22 Oct 1838
Champaign County, OH. This Solomon YOCOM did not appear to marry twice and
his family is well documented in Champaign County records.
Solomon YOCUM moved from Virginia to Kentucky in 1802. In Kentucky he lived near Mt.
Sterling, Montgomery Co. In 1820 the family moved to Ohio and located near Urbana in
Champaign County. Their first home was two miles east of Granite Hill. His biography in the
History of Champaign County, Ohio says that he was the first of that name (Solomon) in the U.S.
Thus he is the oldest of the Solomon Yocum's presently being considered.
Solomon cleared Sulphur Springs and built a log cabin. Because of the prevalence of malaria
near
Sulphur Springs, the family removed to Urbana (OH) and bought land near George's Chapel.
Solomon YOCUM died in 1855 while living with his son, John Wesley YOCUM. He was a
harnessmaker and saddlemaker by trade and a local Methodist preacher. He often preached to the
Indians with Sol HINKLE. E-mail: jsickles149178MI@comcast.net
Jim Fisher
Wed Feb 13 2002
FISHER
Hello, apparently the Fisher E-mail link to a Debbie Malec is a dead link. I've tried
it several times, but the messages are always returned. Anybody else tracing the Fisher roots?
Thanks... Jim Fisher E-mail: jlfisher@mindspring.com
(304)788-2262
Chester Davis
Thu Feb 7 2002
DAVIS - HARRIS - NORTON
John DAVIS born July 24, 1781 in Hardy Co, West Virginia. In his Bible he states that his
father
is James DAVIS and his mother is Nancy NORTON Dau of John NORTON and Mary Ann last
name is unknown. John was an Administrator of John NORTON's Estate It is believed that John
NORTON died at or about 1805/6 in Hardy Co.
John DAVIS had the following Bro's and
Sisters that are known.
Beverl Johnston
Mon Feb 4 2002
HIMES
I am a decendent of Leonard HIMES and his father Joseph HIMES. Would be
grateful for any info you might have. Thank You, Beverl Johnston, E- mail:
BEVJOHNS@aol.com
Mary Duedall
Tue Jan 29 2002
Rue Buss
Sat Jan 26 2002
Mark Holt
Fri Jan 25 2002
C J Andes
Mon Jan 21 2002
My line is Lorenzo KIDNER who says he was born in VA in 1825 and married in 1847 in
Shenandoah Co. VA. I am trying to find his parents. Any help would be appreciated. E-mail:
cjandes@netzero.net
Brenda Wimmer
Fri Jan 18 2002
Becky Lucas
Sun Jan 13 2002
The above was from a land grant that mentioned a Bazil DAY. I have an ancestor Bazil DAY
who was born 1771 in Frederick Co. MD and later moved to Pendleton Co. VA.
He was not listed on the Pendleton Co. census 1810 and I have wondered what happened to
him. I thought perhaps he moved to Ohio, but perhaps he moved to Hardy Co. and
lived on the Little New Creek. Any ideas where that is?
Does anyone know if this is the same Bazil DAY that married Susannah LAMB in 1794 in
Pendleton Co.? Thanks. E-mail: rlucas@neo.rr.com
W. David Simmons
Fri Jan 11 2002
Fay Raiter
Fri Jan 11 2002
Jim Clayton
Tue Jan 8 2002
Marilyn B. Rabakukk
Sat Jan 5 2002
Since W. Virginia did not exist as such in those years, I don't know if he lived in Petersburg,
VA. or Petersburg, W. VA.
Can you help me? I understand that an influenza epidemic affected 5 counties in Virginia in
1793, which killed 500 people and lasted 4 weeks.
Leona Chapman
Thu Jan 3 2002
See also:
2003 Queries Page
ASHBROOK - BAKER - BARB - BOLINGER - WISE
The co-author, Alan Lee Williams of the book "The Barb-Barbe
genealogy..." ...based on the records of Olive Amelia (Barbe) McLaughlin
(1842-1928) must have changed his email address in 2001.
I have Court records I would like him to have for James BARB, 1818-1856
in Hardy, WV and Jemima (dau of Abraham BAKER, 1795-1830, and Mary Ann
WISE). James and Jemima d. 1894; 1899 in Hancock Co., IL.
Would anyone have a more current email address than
Nimrod See Plantation, Mathias WV
I am looking for any information on the See Plantation, located in Mathias, W.Va. Now owned
by
Benjamin and Elizabeth Mathias and formally known as the Garrett Home place. Also any
information on the location of Nimrod See's blacksmith shop. Also locations of slave quarters.
Any pictures of the gardens grounds in the back of the home would be appreciated. Any
information on happenings or events or weddings being held there would be appreciated.
E-mail: poodlelady1@adelphia.net
1810 Census Hardy County
Where are the 1810 census records for Hardy County? Were they
destroyed, or included with another county... Hampshire? E-mail: mholt@cablespeed.com
KIDNER - SAGER
I am looking for any information on the surname KIDNER. All I know about the KIDNER
family is as follows:
George KIDNER purchased land about 1782 in the Lost River area. George appears in tax
records in Hardy and Hampshire Co until about 1805. It appears that two George Kidner's died
about 1804 and 1808 (not confirmed) and I have found land transfers to sons of George about
1805 - 1830. I know the KIDNER'S were in the Hardy Co. area, maybe into Shenandoah Co.
One of the George's married Nancy SAGER about 1808. I am trying to piece together any
history of the KIDNER's I can find.
COOPER - HUFFMAN - WIMMER
I am doing research on my husband's family. I am looking for any information on a James
HUFFMAN born ?1844-1855. I am unsure of any information other than I know for a fact that
he was married to Polly COOPER. He was raised by a WIMMER and later took the WIMMER
name, but was definitely a HUFFMAN. Any help? Thanks, Brenda, E-mail:
brwimer@hotmail.com
COOPER - DAY - GILMORE - NEVILLE
MULTIMEDIA Grant Survey
GRANTEE Kimbel, Lambert. grantee.
DATE 20 September 1800.
NOTE Location: Hardy County.
NOTE Description: 43 acres adjoining the lands of Bazil
Day on Little New Creek. NOTE Source: Northern Neck
Grants Y, 1798-1800, p. 440 (Reel 304).
SIMMONS - SMITH
Can anyone help me? My SIMMONS Family may have migrated to Hardy Co. sometime after
1880 from Pendleton. In 1900 I located them in Cumberland, Md. My GGrandfather was John
W. SIMMONS, my Grandfather was Wm.Dewey SIMMONS was bn. in 1899. His death
record provides the name of his Mom as Julia SMITH bn.WV. John would have mar. Julia
circa 1889/90 . They had a daughter Anna C. SIMMONS, bn.1890,WV. John's bro. Floyd
was known to visit Moorefield in the 1930's and called Moorefield his birthplace. This leads me
to believe that the family may have lived there for a while. I know it is only a hunch, but any
help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks, W.D. Simmons, E-mail:archivist252@earthlink.net
PAGE
Looking for Alexander PAGE ... son Finn,
daughter Mariah ...
E-mail: Fraiter@gci.net
CLAYTON - MITCHEL
I am looking for any info on the parents of Jamima Mitchell dob 1841/1843 in VA. She
married Jonathon Clayton dob 1841/1843 in Ohio. The 1880 census placed them in Grant
County WV. which should have been in VA at that time, all help needed, thanks Jim. E-mail:
JAMESNCLAYTON@aol.com
MACKAY
I am seeking information regarding: William MACKAY, born Arichliney, Sutherland County,
Scotland 1763, who came to the Colonies late 1788, settling in "Petersburg, Virginia", where he
had a "commercial house" and died "many years" before 1821.
Many thanks for your help. Sincerely, Marilyn B. Rabakukk, Arlington, TX
E-mail: Mbrabakukk@aol.com
BAKER - BARRETT - COFFMAN - CRAIG - DAVIS - KOFFMAN -
WEST
My GG Grandfather is Jacob A. BAKER (b. Aug
22, 1838 d. May 25, 1915) married Susan KOFFMAN (COFFMAN
etc.)(b. Aug 12, 1840 d. Oct 2, 1914). They were married in Hardy Co. VA. They moved to
Henry Co. IN. My Great Grandmother is Cora Alice Baker Craig. I would be happy
to hear anything about this family. My cousin and I have have been working on this line for
fourteen years with no success. These are real people . They had to come from somewhere.
Thank
you so much for your support. Leona, E-mail: l.m.chapman@worldnet.att.net
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