Looking for any of the Kalowick family that lived in the War area.

Thank you.
Fred Neely
Dec 21

My granddaddy was Ben, Bennie, Crawford. My grandmother was Eldora. My granddad was injured in Carswell Hollow mine somewhere around 46-47. He was trapped for 18 hours. I would like info, newspaper article etc.

Thank you.
Barbara Lyn McKinney
Nov 24

Hey,
Wanting to buy 1954, 1955, and 1956 Gary High School Yearbooks, or any older from the 30’s and 40’s.

Thank you,
Bill Lambert
Aug 26

Hi...
Looking for ancestry in mcdowell county Ramsey, Jones. Hairston

Thank you,
Gerry
Aug 19

Hi...
I am looking for any information on the shooting death of Calvin Lewis Nemore. He died on 24 Nov 1940 - died of gunshot wound to the chest in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA

Thank you!
Cindy Neely
Aug 5

Would someone tell me where Horsepens, WVA is located. I am reseaching the Graham family. I know Artemus Graham is buried someplace near there and also a married daughter name of Mallie Bohm is buried next to him. It was not too far from Tazwell, VA

Thanks in advance!
Dolly
July 28

I found my ggrandfather's (Addison Robinette) grave on your website. Do you have any information on Addison? Marriage, death, location of graveyard?

Thanks for your help!,
Linda Whitt
July 15

I am looking for an article or any information on John Ballard Lambert that was assassinated July 4, 1904. He is buried in the Crumpler Cemetery, in Crumpler, McDowell Co., WV. John was born May 25,1874. Can you give me any leads as to where to find out as to how and why he was assassinated?

Thank you for any help you can give me,
Lin Bolton
July 10

My name is Patricia Hicks Allen. I live in Virginia. I was born in Caretta in 1952. I was taken to Virginia when I was two days old. My father's name was David Edward Hicks 1918-1989. His father was Henry Clay Hicks 1864-1942. My dad was a coal miner. I never knew my fathers family, my mother remarried and I was adopted. I have been trying to research my family roots but its so hard since everyone that could help me is dead. I need to know who Henry Clay Hick's father was.

I know his parents were John and Elizabeth, but it doesn't say who Johns parents were. Also Henry Clays second wife was my gandmother. Sarah Margaret Hicks. We went to where she was buried but could not find her grave. My mom told me she was buried up high on the mountain at the Caretta Cemetary. I don't know her maiden name or who her parents were. My mom said she only met Sarahs mother once and she was Native American and dressed in full Indian attire. Any help you can give me will be deeply appreciated.

Thank You so much.,
Pat Allen
July 8

I am starting a family tree for both sides of my family. I would like any info with the name(s) Harding/Rose/Payne/Ward/Montgomery.

Thanks,
Amanda
June 29

According to the General Highway Map of McDowell County (2011), using Clearfork Junction as a reference point, there is/was the Olga #3 Lookout Tower to the southeast about 1 - 1.5 miles away. Approximately 1.8 miles due south of that tower there is an unnamed cemetery. Can anyone tell me what, if anything, is known about this cemetery and has it ever been investigated and tombstones transcribed? Am trying to find my Great Great Grandfather who may be buried in that cemetery. His name was Erastus L. Adams and is believed to have died c.1910-1912.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Charles W. Sturgeon
June 21

Hi! I'm searching for information on my grandfather Peter Belezan. The 1910 census shows him as Pete Boloshon in War, WV. He was a miner. He returned to Excelsior after a marriage in Cleveland. Three sons were born and died there. Pete Bellezan b.9/16/1921 d. 12/17/1921. Elishi Bellezan b. 7/15/1922 d. 9/9/1922. Mike Belezsan b. 6/26/1923 d. 8/21/1923. Where might they be buried? What mine/mines did Peter work in?

Thanks.
Barb Schworm
June 12

Thomas Taylor - I am looking for information regarding this Soldier who was killed during the Korean War and is buried in the Iaeger Cemetery at Roderfield. He joined the Marines at Logan in 1948 and later transferred to the Army. His family moved to Genesee County, New York around this time as well. There is a gentleman, Tim Balonek, in NY who is compiling a Gold Star Memorial Book dedicated to soldiers who gave their lives during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He is trying to find a picture of Thomas Taylor as well as one of his marker. A flat granite military marker was ordered for Mr. Taylor in 1951. I've left several messages in the last couple of months for the caretaker of Iaeger Cemetery but no one has returned my calls.
If anyone can assist, please contact me, any and all help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Elizabeth Reed-Eanes
June 1

My grandparents were Laben and Jessie Kirk who were married in McDowell County in 1915. Among his pictures are several of a couple named Goldie Stewart and Sam Mars. I know that they were good friends of my Grandparents and would like contact with their descendants. They were not married at the time and I don't know if they ever did.
Please contact
Gene Kirk
May 7

Trying to locate Arlene, daughter of Mary Lou Sizemore Belcher. Arlene was adopted by John Petsco. After John Petsco's death, Mary Lou married Arthur Wedgewood. Arelene could have used any of those surnames
Bela Petsco
May 7

I am Jacqueline Proffitt, the granddaughter of Lucy and Richard Proffitt. My father was Jack Douglas Proffitt. From all accounts he left WV when he was 16 to join the Army with his brother Roy Proffitt. Jack is still living in Columbus, Mississippi. Roy died in Seattle Washington some years back.'I would like to know about my great grandparents if any info is out there. All I have to go on his my grandfather was Richard Proffitt.
Jackie Proffitt
May 6

Can someone tell me where Cane Creek, West Virginia is? My uncle was buried there.
May God Bless You,
Kimberely Faw
May 4

Hello, I am looking for my great uncle Equal Max Faw. He died in a mining accident on May 1, 1926 in Maybeury,McDowell County, WV. It says he is buried at Cane Creek. Does anyone have any information on him? His wife was Martha.
May God Bless You,
Kimberely Faw
May 4

I was trying to locate the final resting place of my grandfather Doliver Garret McCoy. My mother said they lived in Vallscreek when he died and that he was buried in the Hartwell Cemetery in 1935. There is a DG McCoy listed for the Hartwell Cemetery near Canebrake but the date is off? There is a Noah Webster McCoy that was his son and those dates are correct. So, is there any chance the online data is wrong or could he be buried at the Hartwell Cemetery near Bluefield? My mother and father were both born in McDowell County but my mother is the connection to the McCoy family. Any information or pointers would be appreciated!
Thank you!
Michael White
April 3