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From 1996
Dorry Bragg -
CAIL/CALES, Wish to purchase book entitled The Descendants of David
Cail. Please let me know if anyone has a copy for sale. Thanks.
Janet Estep -
I am researching ancestors of my father, Austin Ballengee b. 1911,
Summers Co. Have traced back to Isaac Ballengee who settled Hinton. Does
anyone know where Isaac Ballengee came from? Also looking for parents of
Lewis Burdette, b. April 1834 in WV. Lived in Summers Co. in 1900. Lewis
and Christena married ca. 1863.
Nancy Pascal -
Seeking additional information on James McLAUGHLIN (B CA 1810) and Eliza
KING? (B CA 1814). They were the parents of Harvey Joseph McLAUGHLIN b
ca 1828. James and Eliza may have come from Augusta Co., VA. They went
to Xenia, Greene Co., OH for a time and then came back to WV. In 1880
they were living in Summers Co., with their daughter, Amanda E. who had
married Archibald BUTT. Other children of James and Eliza (KING)
McLAUGHLIN are: Charles b 1832, John b 1837. Other lines I am interested
in Greenbrier are: Tyree BRYANT/Elizabeth SHEPHERD, Jacob
NICHOLAS/Elizabeth HINKLE, Jacob HINKLE/Mary WILLIAMS, William
McMILLION/ Betsey PERKINS, Joseph Henry YATES/Louise PETTRY.
Eva Smith-Carroll -
RADFORD/COCHRAN Charles Cochran & wife Ruth Radford of
Summers Co, WV. Charles Cochran (Oct. 7, 1824 in Va./Nov. 2, 1919 in
WV), son of Edward Cockram & Mary Rakes. Records in
Patrick Co., Va. Ruth Cochran (bJan. 27, 1828/dAug. 1900). Records may
be in Franklin Co., Va. May be Native American. Ruth was daughter of
William M. Robert Radford (1792/1861) and Elindor (1792/1879). Charles
and Ruth's children: Andrew Jackson, Michael, Robert Edward, and Isiah
Cochran; Malinda Jane Cochran Vest (my great grandmother); Martha
Cochran Bennett; and Rachael Cochran Bennett.
Thomas Smith - I am
seeking information on Charles Prince, believed to have been born in
Summers County Abt. 1851. He later lived in Raleigh County &
married Mary Francis Solesberry. Thank you for any information. Thomas
R. Smith.
Nancy Sween -
Thomas George settled near the Summers line in Greenbrier County. He is
said to have been raised by his uncle, Thomas Moore. I am trying to find
the parents of my ancestor <A
HREF="http://falcon.cc.ukans.edu/~nsween/genealogy.html">Reuben
George</a> of Greenbrier County, and
wonder if Summers county and Thomas GEORGE holds some of the answers?
Cin Sopko -
HI, Looking for information on the WADDLE/WADDELL and GOODALL families.
We have Gilbert S WADDLE marrying Eliza D GOODALL. He was born in March
1873 and she about 1885 in WV. They had 5 children that we know of. We
know one of their children was born in Hinton, Summers County on Oct 31,
1914. His name was Gilbert Waldo Waddell. He married Goldie Faye HARVEY.
She was born in Jumping Branch WV May 30, 1918.
Judy Ballard -
Searching for information on birth parents of Ruby Hager, born July 6,
1903 in Cooper's Hospital, Hinton, Summners Co., WV. Birth parents are
William K. Morgan and Clarece McDowell. Marital status of parents
unknown. Ruby was adopted at age of three days. Clarece had relatives
living near Ronceverte, WV as late as 1942. Please help Ruby's son learn
more about his birth grandparents. Thank you.
Ed Davidson -
Looking for any information on the surname Stennett/Stinnett. I believe
many of my ancestors were from the Summers County area and I have been
unable to gather any data regarding them. If anyone is researching any
of the names below I would appreciate any information you may share.
Names as follows:1 Rick Stennett b abt 1805 m Elizabeth ??? b abt 1810.
Their children were George Stennett b abt 1835 m Nancy Heslap b abt
1836, Martha A Stennett, William H Stennett, Lindsey Stennett, Lucinda
Stennett James J Stennett, and Richard Stennett m Mary J ???. Rick
Stennett's given name may have been Richard.
From 1997
Howard Ellis - I am
looking for information on the SPANGLER'S who lived at Indian
Mills/Junta during the early 1900s My grandfather (Everette W. SPANGLER)
had a feed mill and saw mill on the mouth of Indian Creek until about
1932. His father(Eli SPANGLER) lived with him until his death. I need to
know the date and place of death and the burial place of Eli SPANGLER.
Eli SPANGLER was a captain in the 54th Virginia Infantry during the
civil war and was originally from Patrick County, Va My grandmother was
Callie Ann WEIKLE ELLIS SPANGLER From the Lindside, Monroe County area.
Any information on these families will be appreciated.
Buddy Christy -
Looking for marriage,birth,and death dates of the following:
GARTEN,George Goodall, M: BALLENGEE, Eliabeth GARTEN,Charles, father of
George, M: WOODRUM, Mary Elizabeth GARTEN,William, father of Charles, M:
GOODALL, Mary Molly GARTEN,Zachariah, father of William, M: MORRIS,
Eliabeth Also need infomation on the ancestry of PACK, Anderson, who
married Mary FARLEY on May 5, 1829. Anderson was the the father of
Loammi Lewis PACK, born at Hinton, WV on Dec 21, 1849. Also interested
in information on the Family of Col. Christian SNIDOW and Mary BURKE
circa late 1700's, the ancestry of Jacob PETERS, father of Christian
PETERS, and John FUDGE, father of Anna Katherine FUDGE, who married
Christian PETERS on May 3, 1785. Have information to share.
Libbie Griffin -
John J. or G. DODSON (b. 21 Feb. 1861, d. Feb. 1925) married Roxie Jane
DOSS (b. 15 Feb. 1863, d. Aug. 1922) on March 8, 1881 in Henry Co VA.
Their children were Nannie L. , m. Charles RICHMOND, lived in Crow,
Raleigh Co. W. Va.; Callie, m.Leonard HUDSON or Hutts ROSA, Cornelia
(NEELY) m. Ben Peter STULTZ, Mary Ella (called Ella) m. Hugh OVERTON and
moved to North Carolina, Lera Etta m. Ernest EAST, James STAUNTON m.
Sadie PETERS, Hattie Mae m. Jesse LAWLESS. She was b. Aug. 9, 1893 and
d. Sept. 1947. John J. m. Beulah WALKER, Ora m. Charlie EAST. Some of
these people lived in Raleigh Co. John DODSON came there in the 1880s as
a carpenter and wood cutter. I would like to contact any descendants of
these people. I have much information to share and have beautiful
pictures of this family. Libbie Griffin, P.O. Box 271, Greenbush, MA
02040.
Libbie Griffin -
Jonathan LILLY and wife Ruhama (Bicie) GORE are my ancestors. Someone
told me there is a photograph of them in existence and in the possession
of someone in Beckley. Does anyone know of a picture of this couple?
Also, would love to chat with my cousins on this line. Thanks.
Buddy Christy - I am
interested in the geneaology of the PETERS family of Peterstown, West
Virginia. Peterstown was founded by Christian PETERS in 1804. He was my
ggggg grandfather. I would be glad to hear from anyone who is interested
in the Peters family lineage, and would be happy to share any
information I have. Thanks!
Paul Allen Ferrell -
Looking for any info on Charles Ableson Dillon, from Indian Mills,
Summers Co. WVa. He was married to Lima Bernice Hill. Children: Charles
Leonard, Bernice Athalene, Gladys May, Robert Lee, Luther Eugene,
Donald. Any Dillon or Hill from Summers or Monroe Co. welcome. Looking
for any info on Charles Lewis Lowe, b 2-15-1888 d 2-1969, married Bessie
Mann, b 10-17-1893 d 10-1987. Children: Marie Lewis (Underwood), Nancy
Belle (Dillon), Sarah Jane (Meadows) Charles Lee Jr.
Melissa Gatterdam -
I'm searching for information on my ancestors. They owned and operated a
resort in Pence Springs called the LAHEY HOUSE. DENNIS LAHEY married ?
Their children were: WILL LAHEY (m. Annie), ELLEN LAHEY, ELIZABETH
LAHEY, RUTH LAHEY, JENNIFER LAHEY, PAULINE LAHEY (m. ? GORMLEY), DENNIS
ELLIOT LAHEY (m. LUCY O'BRIEN). I believe the LAHEY HOUSE was in
operation around 1898? Any info is greatly appreciated. I do not have
much as of yet. Melissa Gatterdam.
Melinda Roles Jacquier -
I am doing research in Summers County on the ROLES, MILBURN/MILBOURN/
BECKNER, HANSBROUGH, AND TAYLORS. If anyone has any info on these lines
I would love to swap info. (Please note new E-Mail address since I first
submitted a query here.)
Eva Smith-Carroll -
VEST/LILLY/VIA/PAYNE -- Several of these people have Summers Co.
connections: Need b/d dates for ggrandfather COLUMBUS WASHINGTON VEST,
nicknamed "Lum," of White Oak Mountain, near the Summers/Raleigh Co.
line, and to confirm information about his parents NANCY LILLY and
JACKSON VEST. Columbus' wife was Malinda Jane Cochran (1857/1933),
daughter of Charles Cochran of Summers Co; children Leonard Haliburton
Vest (1880/1960); Luther; Callie; Sanford Walter; and Ethiel B. (That's
Ethiel, a man, not Ethel). Have unconfirmed information from someone
online that, Nancy and Jack Vest, are: NANCY LILLY (abt. 1835, Mercer
Co., WV/death?), daughter of Robert Lilly and Elizabeth Payne; and
JACKSON VEST (birth, Patrick Co., VA?/death?), married Feb. 15, 1855 in
Mercer Co. Jackson may be son of Charles Vest (b 1784, Canbelle,
Va/died?) and Elizabeth VIA (bJune 9, 1812, Va./died 1837,Summers Co.)
Jack was blind in his old age. Nancy and Jack's children were Columbus,
Martha, Elizabeth, Albert and Cindy. Albert was a violin maker and
musician. Cindy had red hair. Please e-mail Eva Smith-Carroll at
jcarroll@mis.net or EvaSC@aol.com.
Susan Brown Gorkos - I
am looking for information on the Brown family of Summers County. The
family farm was in Marie, W. Va. and was an original land grant. Roxie
Brown was the County Clerk of Summers County for several years during
the 1950's. My Grandfather was Clark Prince Brown, who was born in
Summers County, and moved to Stow, Ohio. His siblings that I can
remember were Roxie, Birdie, and Lura. I would appreciate any
information about his parents, grandparents, etc. Thank you!
Joe Rodney Ballengee -
I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of HIRAM
JEFFERSON DAVIS. It was my understanding that he was born near Ripley,
WV and moved toTalcott, WV after civil war. He fought for Confederacy.
Marilee Jolliff - Delilah
PAIN /PAYNE, born 1807 in Tazewell Co, VA, married in 1821 in Giles Co,
VA. to Thomas J. LILLY. They are both living in the 1880 census of
Summers Co, WV. Delilah is supposedly buried in the Crews Cemetery in
Summers Co, in Nimitz. Her husband died in 1884, but when did she die,
and more importantly looking for her parents. Thank you for ANY Payne
connections in this area. She supposedly had 2 bros. who married her
husbands' 2 sisters.
Lori Samples -
Looking for anyone wanting to share information on the SAMPLES family of
Greenbrier county, and other counties up through Clay Co., Have lots of
info, willing to correspond!! I am a descendant of The brothers John and
Samuel Samples.
Judy Wright - I am
looking for information on Wilsie GEAR. She lived in Hinton, WV in the
1940's and 50's.
Gracie E Stover - In
1800 Ashford STOVER, his wife Saba and their one year old son William A
lived in Fayette Co. He was my grandfather's brother. If anyone has any
information, please contact. I have been having no luck at all on these
Stovers. Thank you, Gracie.
Karen White - HOLCOMB,
Lucretia (1842-1900; m. Charles David Kincaid, son of John L. Kincaid
and Leah Withrow). Lucretia's father: Henry Holcomb, probably son of
Samuel Holcomb, b. c. 1810; d. before 1850). Mother Leah; looking for
Lucretia's mother, b. 1810, d. 1861. Lucretia's siblings: Amanda J., b.
1836; James, 1839-1864, m. Rufina Kincaid, sister of Charles David
Kincaid; Mary, b. 1840, m. a Withrow; Robert, 1844-1899 may have m.
Amanda Foster; Samuel, 1846-1862; John, b. c. 1849.
Eva Smith-Carroll -
Looking information on the GADD Family: Father THOMAS GADD (b abt. 1760)
and son, WILLIAM WARWICK GADD (b abt 1780 in Pa./died abt 1870 in
Rockcastle Co., Ky.) left Uniontown, Pa., 1792 for Franklin County, Va.
then in 1833 went to Rockcastle County, Ky., according to Gadd
Genealogies written in 1939 by Joseph Hayden Gadd, Summers Co., WV.
Thomas' wife's name is unknown. William married Dicie (last name
unknown) abt 1800 in Franklin Co., Va., and had: James, Sebert,
Armstrong, and John S. Gadd and Dicie Gadd CAIN. JAMES GADD (b Franklin
Co., Va., 1808/died June 29, 1888) did not go to Kentucky but lived in
Franklin County, Va., until about 1840 when he moved to Webster County,
WV. James married Rhoda THORNTON in 1826. ANDREW POWHATAN GADD, son of
James, and other descendents lived in Summers and Raleigh Co., WV.
Brian Dameral -
Looking for DETAILED INFORMATION INCLUDING DATES on the following
families and inviduals. We have in our possession The History of Summers
County, but are looking for birth, death and marriage dates. What we
have on the Allen family is relatively extensive, except for the dates,
and we would love to share the information that we have.
Eva Smith-Carroll -
Will share recently acquired information on the GADD Family from Gadd
Genealogies written in 1939 by Joseph Hayden Gadd, Summers Co., WV.
Names include THOMAS GADD (b abt. 1760); son, WILLIAM WARWICK GADD (b
abt 1780 in Pa./died abt 1870 in Rockcastle Co., Ky.) and his wife Dicey
YOUNG. The family left Uniontown, Pa., in 1792 for Franklin County, Va.,
then in 1833 went to Rockcastle County, Ky., with the exception of
William and Dicey's son JAMES GADD (b Franklin Co., Va., 1808/died June
29, 1888). James and his wife Rhoda W. THORNTON did not go to Kentucky
but lived in Franklin County, Va., until about 1840 when he moved to
Webster County, WV. . Many descendants of this couple still live in
Summers and Raleigh County.
Katherine Lynn Lilly Eubanks -
Dear Folks, I'm looking for information on my grandfather's family. He
was William (Bill) Lilly, died, Oct. 31, 1967 in Hinton Hosp. I'd also
like information on the my grandmother's family, the Mastins. My great-
grandfather was Melvin Manulus Mastin, born July 4. He died in 1953.
Both men were employed by the C&O as an engineer and conductor
respectively. Best regards.
Jonathan Shaw -
Looking for information on ancesters of James Washington HOGAN b. 10-13-
1833 ?Bedford Co.,VA d. 1-30-1907 in Summer Co., WV and is buried in
Crew's cemetry in Summers Co. He married 8-24-1854 Sarah Francis LILLY,
d/o ???
Don Tinsley - I am
trying to find out info on Elkanah HUFFMAN. He move to Greenbrier Co
between 1865 and 1870. he married a Margaret FULKNER in Greenbrier Co.
His mother was Celia HUFFMAN, I am looking for anything about her I can
find out.
S. Griffith -
Looking for any info on James Willis LILLY and Elsie Mae PACK, of
Summers Co, WV, married about 1920, one known child LaThena LILLY
Edwards bc1925. She died in Raleigh Co about 1990.
Martha Canopy - I am
looking for information about John N. WOOD (b. Sept 15, 1833), married
to Virginia J. HUGHES. Their son, William Garfield WOOD (b. Nov 3, 1857)
gave Fayette County as birthplace, but I could not find John and
Virginia there. Any information appreciated.
Orland C. Allen III -
My grandmother was Lula I. COX. Her parents were Thomas D. COX and
Elizabeth Goddard COX. I am looking for any information on the father of
Elizabeth COX, his name was George W. GODDARD and he lived at Green
Sulfur Springs, now Summers County. He married Mary Jane MCNEER. I would
like to know where he came from and his parents names. Can anyone out
there help?
Marilee Meador Jollif - My
mother was a THOMPSON, born in Summers Co, in Hinton. Married to Thomas
Howard MEADOR, who was born in Mercer Co, WV, in Princeton. She is the
dau. of Robert L. THOMPSON, who was son of John Booker THOMPSON, who was
son of Harry THOMPSON, born May 10 1815 in Augusta Co, VA, and married
to Catherine Sarah (Katy) McGHEE. I think Harry may be the son of Jesse
THOMPSON, and Margaret HARRY, but am still searching for info. If anyone
connects to this info, please connect to me!
Valerie Forren Crook -
I am looking for any information on Jacob Wesley SMITH and Bettie Ann
CLINGMAN of Summers/Greenbrier Counties. They lived near Keeney's Knob.
Both were born in 1871 and died after 1951. Who were their parents? Any
information at all the CLINGMAN or SMITH family would be appreciated.
Ivan Cales - Does anyone know anything about the Confederate Soldiers
who were dug up from the Bertha Campground area of the Bluestone Public
Hunting Area, and what was done with them?? If so, write me. Ivan Cales,
RR1 Box 220-AA, Alderson, WV 24910.
Susan L. Harris -
Seeking information on parents of Lucinda O'Della CALES (6/27/1877 -
1/26/1957)born and died Summers Co., married Sirus (or Sira) Rufus
WILLEY 6/7/1894. Her mother's name was Rebecca ALLEN or FOSTER;
father-Peter CALES. Peter Cales' father-Archibald Cales, mother Nancy C.
WYANT. Rebecca Allen or Foster's father-John ALLEN or FOSTER. Any
information on this line would be most appreciated. Lucinda was my
ggmother. Other lines I'm searching in Summers/Monroe Co. areas: WILLEY,
LILLY, SYMMS or SIMMS or SYMS, PAINTER.
Bill Pine -
Looking for information on John T. RINER (1836-1915). He married first,
Mary Margaret PINE on 22 Oct 1856 and moved to Summers County. His
second marriage was to Martha Ann KEATLEY on 22 Oct 1895, she is the
daughter of Wilson KEATLEY and Martha ROLES. Did John T. RINER and Mary
Margaret PINE have any children? Mary Margaret PINE was raised by her
grandparents, Robert GWINN and Sarah in Monroe County, WV. Any help on
the RINER family would be greatly appriciated.
C. Ann Irwin - Looking
for information on Javin BOWDEN, believed to have lived in Summers Co.
and to have fought in the Civil War. My g-grandmother, Margaret is his
daughter, according to family history (oral). She was born in 1886 and
moved to AR around 1912, after marrying Homer PORCH. Any information
would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
James Taylor -
Seeking information on a JOSEPH TAYLOR AND JAMES TAYLOR who mayhave
served in 8th VA Cav. enlisting in Crumps. Would like to find enlistment
papers on these 2, and information obout Crumps and it's part in the
Civil War.
Sheila Kuziak -
I'm loking for information on the ancestors and decendents of THOMAS M.
RATLIFF b 1841 in VA. m DELILAH SHRADER the 25th of August, 1866 in
Monroe County. d July 1921 in Summers County. Known children:
Laura A. b abt 1868, John W. (my g grandfather) b 23 July 1869 m (1)
LUCY MOTEN (2) LUCY VEST. d 6 Jan 1958 in Summers Co., Charles E. b 31
Dec 1871 m VIRGINIA F. HOLSTINE d 3 Aug 1955, Hugh R. b 17 Feb 1874 m
CORA A. RYLING d 17 Feb 1935 in Summers Co., Wade H. b 3 Jan 1877 m
LUZETTA J. WILLIAMS d 19 May 1926 in Summers Co., Robert L. b 3 Jan 1879
m NANNIE B. WILLIAMS d ?, James L. b 5 Mar 1881 m MARY E. MILLER d 22
Sep 1951 in Summers Co., LOVLETTE VA., A. b 12 Mar 1883 m FRED SHRADER d
?, Walter C. b Sep 1885 m ? d ?. Also looking for AMERICA RATLIFF who
may be a sister of Thomas. She married a JAMES WILEY.
Robert J. Stevens -
I am looking for information on the family of J. DORSEY THRASHER who
located at Forest Hill in 1876 where he married EMMA CAMPBELL 1/2/1881.
His children were Horace C. b.10/6/1881, Claude L. b.3/26/1886 Dorsey
Glenn b. 3/11/1889, died 9/15/1891, Paul G. b. 12/31/1892. J. Dorsey was
a doctor and must have praaticed in Forrest Hill. I'm hoping there may
be some living relatives still there. I have information on Thrasher
clear back to Germany [DRESCHER/AUGENSTINE] I am related to FREDERICK
THRASHER b. 9/21/1769 and NANCY FILSON by their daughter Rhoda born
7/10/1813. Frederick[Fredric] was J. Dorsey's Great Grandfather.
Janet Martin -
Would like to correspond with someone working on the following line:
RICHARD DANIEL CLARK, Jr. s/o RICHARD DANIEL CLARK and NANCY
JOHNSON/JOHNSON. Richard m (1) Mary Cline, (2) Edna Huddleston. Richard
b 14 Dec 1851 Kan.Co. d 17 July 1901 in Summers Co. and buied in the
Hilltop Cem. EDNA HUDDLESTON b 4 Feb 1854 Fayette Co. died 4 Dec 1955
Summers Co., buried Hilltop Cem. They had the following children:
Charles Clifford b 3 June 1874, Coalburg, Kanawha Co., Sarah Letitia,
Eva Mae died 2 May 1898 and is buried in the Hilltop Cem., Rosa Ellen.
This family at one time lived in Huntington, Cabell Co.
Linley Dameral - I am
looking for information on NATHANIEL ALLEN b.1811 d.June 11, 1903. He
was a life long resident of Big Bend Tunnel, Summers Co. I do have the
History of Summers Co., however, it doesn't go into any detail about
Nathaniel's parents or genealogy. Also desire info on his wife SALLIE
SMITH b.1808 d.1872.
EVELYN FISHER -
Interested in information on ALEXANDER FITZPATRICK SMALL I who married
Nannie Jane White on July 4, 1888 in Nelson Co., VA. Lived in Talcott.
Family included Jesse, Annie Laurie , Bessie Bell, Maggie, Edward Dewey,
and Sadie Ray . Need information on the ANNIE SMALL/WILSON REED family.
Believe Alex and Nannie buried in the Old Green Baptist Cem. at
Alderson. Has this cemetery been catalogued? After Nannie died, Alex
married a DELLA COLLIAS on 7-10-1919 in Union. Any information on this
person. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
S. Griffith - I
have much info on WOODRUM, MEADOWS and GARTEN in the part of Monroe Co
that became Summmers in 1871, will share info as time permits.
Vanessa McLaughlin-Dumrauf -
I am looking for information on my great grandparents, JAMES JEREMIAH
MCLAUGHLIN married to MARGARET JANE COULTER. James was an Irish
immigrant from Donegal Co. He likely came around 1860's. Margaret was
born in Pocahontas Co. Feb. 15,1860. They had four sons, James, John,
Thomas, and Theodore Warren. My grandfather, Theodore Warren was born
January 1, 1905 in Jumping Branch. Any info would be welcomed.
Rita Nuytens - I am
looking for any information on the GRIMMITT family from Hinton WV My
grandmother was HELEN GRIMMITT-PATITUCCI her parents were ODESSA
WILLIAMS -GRIMMITT and UYLESSES GRIMMITT. It is belived Uylesses had a
wife before Odessa. I do not know her name. There were no children. I
belive Uylesses died in the late 20'S or early 30'S Odessa died in the
1960'S in Beckley WV.
Randy Sue & Jim McKeever -
PACK and LIVELY families I am researching the family of Loammi PACK who
was born in Summers County May 20, 1791 and married Jane LIVELY July 2,
1811 in Monroe Co West Virginia. I would like to more about Loammi's
parents and siblings. I would also like to know more about Loammi and
Jane's children. I do know that Loammi died July 26, 1858 in Brush Creek
Monroe Co W Va. Any information will be greatly appreciated as I do not
have any further info on the above families.
Barbara Lorenzo - I am
looking for information about the BRADBERRY or BRADBURY family that
lived in Summers County. Some first names I am interested in are Mark,
Henry but please, any others as well.
Bill Geroski - Ada Belle BRYSON was
born 1 Jan 1920 In Hinton, WV. I'm looking for any information on her
parents, John BRYSON and Sallie Elouise (SWEET) BRYSON. born: abt. 1888,
dd: 10 Dec 1931 in Buena Vista, VA. She was married three times,
1st-Henry Lee CHITTUM, 2nd-John BRYSON, and 3rd-George DAVIDSON.
Melinda Roles Jacquier - I am
searching for info on the family of Evan & Nancy (MILBURN) HINTON. their
children and parents.
Norma Meadows - Especially
seeking information on the families of Benjamin (Ben) P. Meador(w)s (m.
Minerva (unknown)), parents of Cora Mae Meador(w)s who was born 1 Aug
1800; other children were Cleo, Mattie, Willie and sons Charles, Frank
and James. Lived in Sprague WV in 1940's. Also seeking information and
relatives of James Flem Meador(s) (known as "Flem")(m. Louisa Elizabeth
Wills 1 Oct 1888 in Summers county)--James Flem was born 1 Sept 1869,
died in 1900 from gangrene; Louisa remarried but new husband's name is
unknown; had previously been married to Michael Pack. At the time of the
marriage of "Flem" and Louisa, Louisa had children Sylvanus Wills and
Henry Pack; Flem and Louisa were the parents of William Robert Meadows,
Millard Lee Meadows, Anna Meadows, Mary (Meadows, we think--married
"Dad" Lilly and had a number of children)--Mary and "Dad" raised William
Robert because of friction between him and his stepfather (near
Beckley).
Norma Meadows - William Robert
"Bob" Meadows (b. 26 Feb 1892? in Pipestem) was first married to Virgie
Shrewsbury (26 Aug 1914, Raleigh county), and had children Frances
Irean, Johnny, Harley (d. 1941 in Virginia) and Cabell; later married
Cora Mae Meador (his first cousin) and had two children who died in
infancy, then William Robert Meadows Jr. (b. 23 June 1934 in Prosperity
WV, d. 15 Sept 1996 in Gladstone OR). Bob and Cora were not married at
the time Jr. was born, but were married when Johnny Bill Meadows was
born in Sprague, WV 8 Oct 1940. Cora Mae was previously married to
Grover T. McBride (died in mining accident 8 Jul 1925) and had daughter
Emma Cathern McBride; second marriage was to Alf Snyder. We know that
Cora and Bob were first cousins, but we do not know how Ben P. and James
Flem were related--and we don't know Minerva's maiden name.
Lannie Hendrix - Searching for
Robert McCOMMACK and Nancy MEADOWS, parents of Emily F. McCOMMACK.
Records have surname spelled variously as MCCOMAS, MCCORMACK,
MCCORMICK. Emily F. McCOMMACK (b. 12 Dec 1852, Monroe Co., WV; d. 04
Feb 1920, Mt. View, WV) md. Samuel D. "Devil Sam" LILLY on 11 Nov 1868
in Mercer Co., WV. "Devil Sam" LILLY b. 18 Apr 1847, Mercer Co., WV; d.
06 Apr 1922, Raleigh Co., WV--bur. in Mt. View, WV. He was son of
Robert "Randall Bob" LILLY and Mary Margaret CADLE. The marriage record
for Emily MCOMMACK and Samuel LILLY lists her parents as Robert and
Nancy MCCOMMACK. Various family histories have Nancy as a MEADOWS,
possibly d/o of Anthony MEADOWS and Mary Polly SHUMATE. Other records
show that Robert and Nancy (MEADOWS) McCOMMACK had at least three other
daughters: Sarah MCCOMMACK (b. 17 Jan 1851); Catherine MCCOMMACK (b. Abt
1855); and Ellen MCCOMMACK (b. Abt 1864). Emily's middle name believed
to be "Faily." Emily F. MCCOMMACK was my gggrandmother. Need
information on Emily and her parents. Any information on lines related
to Samuel D. and Emily F. (MCCOMMACK) LILLY also appreciated.
Jackie - Need information on the
family of Joseph MEADOWS who married Nancy LILLY. Especially on their
son Joseph Meadows who was born in Summers Co., he married 29 Jan 1880
in Wyoming Co., WV
Sue Barton Oden - I am
researching the BARTON family of Summers, Monroe and Bedford Counties.
James BARTON came to Monroe from Bedford Co. about 1840 and bought land
on Barton's Ridge in the Forest Hill District, now Summers County WV. He
married Susan MARTIN, dau of John and Permillia MEADORS MARTIN in 1819
in Franklin Co. Their children were Willis, Elizabeth, Andrew, Joel,
James, Jr. and Eliza. Have you heard of this family?
Pamela Martin Lunn - I am currently
living in Tampa Florida and am trying to find out some information about
my great great grandfather who supposedly died in Summers County WV on
3/30/1830. I hope I have queried the right place. My great great
grandfather on my mother's side was named Jim BURR and also went by Jim
BURR ADKINS. He adopted the name ADKINS when he came to WV and stayed
with the ADKINS family. This information I have obtained from a distant
relative named Harless ADKINS. While Mr. ADKINS is in his 90's he does
seem alert and remembers Jim BURR quite distinctly - he was the one that
gave me the date of death. I assume they lived in the area of Meadow
Bridge WV as the majority of the family that I know of lived in that
area. Notes in the family Bible describe Jim BURR as a "full blooded
injun from Oklahoma". The only other information I have is he married a
Brillie PITSENBARGER. If you can help me with any additional information
or verifying his American Indian ancestery I would be very appreciative.
From 1998
Dot Wilson - WILSON,
FARLEY, ELLISON: Am looking for the location of Farley's Fort, Snidow's
Knob, for the purposes of untangling the large WILSON population in the
period 1750-1820 living in Greenbrier and Monroe counties. Wondered if
these places ended up in Summers Co. when the county was formed.
Specifically looking for confirmation of the parents of William Gordon
WILSON (his death certificate in 1876 says William and Mary WILSON), but
don't know which William!
Sue B. Oden - I am
researching the James and Susan Martin BARTON family of Summers Co. They
were married in Franklin Co., VA Jan. 13, 1795. Susan was the daughter
of John MARTIN and Permillia MEADOR. James and Susan had children in
Bedford Co. before leaving for Monroe Co. ca 1840. Children: Willis b.
1820 married (1)Rachel Neely (2) Angelina (Hale) Via; Elizabeth A. b.
1823 mar. Adam MANN, Jr.; Andrew b. 1825 mar. Jane ABBOTT; Joel b. 1827
mar. Mary J. NOBLE; James, Jr. b. 1830 mar. (1) Sarah Ann MANN (2)
Florence WYATT; Eliza b. 1835 mar. Littleberry W. NOBLE. Does anyone
know any of these names?
Dreama Farley Stanley - I
am looking for any info on Loxie Margaret ADKINS FARLEY b. Nov.1,1896 in
Summers Co. She was the d/o Alfred and Jenetta ADKINS. Loxie married
Olin Jehu FARLEY in 1928 in Summers Co.
Daniel Gwinn - I'm interested
in biographical information from the descendants of Samuel GWINN, b.
c1745-d.25 Mar 1839, or Moses GWINN b.1760/74-1822/3. I have been to the
Wade Hampton GWINN cemetery at Green Sulphur Springs and have seen there
graves. I understand that the cemetery is on land still owned by the
descendants of Samuel GWINN and his son Ephriam. I'm not sure, but the
family tree and information I have received from relatives living in
that area seems to indicate it. I am interested in knowing any
biographical information and/or in viewing any pictures or paintings of
these men or their wives. I'm a descendant of Samuel GWINN thru Moses
thru William(1812-1901) thru Harvey(1849-1919) thru Henry (1880-1959)
thru Lemuel (1905-1967) thru Bobby (1936-) to me.
Mary Cowing - I am
looking for information on my grandfathers family. My Grandfather, FLOYD
EUGENE NEELY was born in June of 1911 in Mercer Co. His parents names
are LUTHER NEELY and TINY ESTHER WILEY NEELY. I am looking for the
Maiden name for his mother (Wiley is from her first marriage)and her
date and place of birth. And I'm looking for the date and place of birth
for his father. They had five children together (Eva, Carl, Clarence,
Floyd,& Bernice). Tiny Esther had six children by her first marriage.
Helen Alice Ruggiero Kinch -
My mother was Myrtle Marie DODD, daughter of James Edgar DODD, son of
Floyd Washington DODD and Catherine Estaline KESSLER. I still have
family in Hinton Catherine Elizabeth DODD NOBLE (Libby) but she hasn't
been much help in the history department. I have been trying to get the
date of this years DODD Family Reunion at Pipestem so I can attend, My 2
sisters in RI and 1 cousin are also wanting to meet me there. I had
heard there were 5 Dodd brothers who came over from Ireland and know one
knows any more than that.
Bruce Lynch - Iam looking
for any info. on GEORGE DANIEL LYNCH he married a SALLY HOWARD they had
two kids ARVELL or ORVELL and a daughter name unknow she married a
FRAME.
Janet Green - I am
interested in finding information about a Emma ROGERS, born in Giles
Co., Va. She married a R. E. WILLIAMS 4/17/1883 who lived in Summers
Co.,WV. He was the son of John & Celia M. WILLIAMS. Can anyone help me?
Kim & Al Lewis - I
am interested in communicating with anyone who has information on the
WILLEY family from 1900 to the present. I have much information on EBER
WILLEY and his family pre-1900.
Kim & Al Lewis -
This is a general query. I am interested in finding anyone with
ancestors who may have migrated to the Monroe/Summers County area from
Sullivan/Ulster County, NY, around the 1820s or earlier.
M. Ratliff - I am looking
for info on James C. BOWDEN born abt. 1842 & he married Mary Jane
(Molly) WICKLINE on Nov 21, 1865 in Monroe Co, WV. She was the d/o Uriah
Wilbur WICKLINE & Sarah NEAL. Mary Jane Wickline BOWDEN died 1930. They
had two (2) children that I know of. 1. Edward Stanley BOWDEN born April
15, 1874 in Hgnt, Cabell Co, WV and died Sept 11, 1955 in Hinton,
Summers Co, WV. He married Grace Ellen SMITH. 2. Mollie BOWDEN born 1876
& died 1957. , she married _____ GRAHAM. All of the above are buried in
the Clayton Cemetery near Hinton, Summers Co., W.Va.
Okey King - My wife's great
grandparents Nancy WOOLWINE and Robert GRIMES are supposed to buiried at
Pence Springs. However, I have not been able to locate their graves. I
believe that they may be buried in the cemetery that is on the mountain
side above Pence Springs just above the little red schoolhouse. If
anyone knows the location of these graves, I would appreciate their
help.
Marilyn Gaideski - I am
looking for any information on Annaliza MANN born abt. 1843, married
John Brooker THOMPSON, Oct. 15, 1891 in Summers County WV. They had 8
children. Please if you have any information on this person please email
me.
Leonard Lewis - I am
looking for info on Leroy A. LIVELY. I would like to know where he is
buried. I believe he was living in Summers County near Spring Dale ?
Abt. 1890. His father was Caleb LIVELY and Mother, Sidney GWINN. Any
info much appreciated.
Norma Key - MEADOWS, Evan B.
and Eliza Ellen. Looking for anyone that can check the 1890 Summers Co,
Census. I need a look up for the above MEADOWS family. Need the names
and ages of their children. Specifically looking for a son, Evan Pearl
MEADOWS. Any help on this family will be appreciated.
Leonard Lewis - I am
searching for info on Leroy A. LIVELY. I know he lived in Summers County
in 1890. I would like info on Death date and place, and where he is
buried. Any info would be appreciated.
Jeff Hatcher - Looking
for any info about the Hatcher family of Summers Co. My research only
goes back to my GGGrandfather James E. HATCHER married to Sarah Agnes
COOPER around late 1860's.
Sue Barton Oden -
Searching for information on Willis BARTON born June 23, 1820 in Bedford
Co., VA married 1842 to Rachel NEELY, dau of John NEELY and Delilah
SWINNEY. Their children: James F. who married Delilah Elizabeth GARTIN;
Mary Susan who married John Maston BALLARD; and Rachel who married a
HOPKINS. Willis married second Angelina VIA in Summers County Oct. 27,
1887. Willis was son of James and Susan Martin BARTON. When did Willis
die and where is he buried?
Henry McDonald - I am
looking for info on JOHN LESTER who was born on June 9, 1780 in Tug
Creek (Well, probably not IN the creek!), WV, which I believe is near
Hinton. He married MARY ZIEGLER (March 1, 1785 - 1835) and moved to
Illinois. I have no ancestor info on JOHN LESTER and would appreciate
any leads! Thanks!
Norma Key - Would appreciate
any info on the following Summers Co. families: Evan Pearl MEADOWS, m:
Bessie PITZER had a son, Clarence Buford MEADOWS. I don't have any
dates. Caleb ALLEN, father of Joseph J. ALLEN, Richard BUCKLAND, m:
Sally WHEELER, son: Richard Penbrook BUCKLAND, m: Eliza Ellen COX.
Greg Tucker - I'am looking
for connections of the FOSTER FAMILY. I have a good bit of info but
looking to expand and share it with others.
Pat Ross - I am trying to
help someone with their research and we are trying to locate information
on: John Alexander MARTIN born ca. l844 in Virginia Marshall A. MARTIN
born l873 in Summers County Rosa Mae FLESHMAN MARTIN born l880 William
FLESHMAN (father of Rosa Mae) Sarah ENNIS FLESHMAN (mother of Rosa Mae)
Charles Clarence WILLIS born l890 Virginia Elizabeth BENNETT WILLIS born
l892 Samuel BENNETT born July 20 ? (buried in Hicks Cem) Sarah Isabell
Martin BENNETT born l85l " Pastor William MARTIN (father of Sarah
Isabell). Any help would be welcomed.
Robert L. Garrison - I would
like to contact any GARRISONS in Summer Co. that were descendants of
early GARRISONS who settled here when this area was still Virginia.
Pat Keenan - One of my
husbands collateral lines includes the marriage of a Leona WICKLINE to a
William KOUNTZ, COUNTS. Would be interested in obtaining additional
information on their descendants.
K.C. Cousins - Am
looking for information on Wallace BEARD, b. abt. 1817 in Pence Springs
. Wallace married Sarah HINCHMAN. I have not been able to find the
HINCHMAN surname on any listing and am hoping that since I finally found
where Wallace was born , that perhaps he might have met Sarah in his
hometown. They had my great-grandmother Ella Alice MANN. Anyone with
info please contact me.
Marilyn Gaideski - Looking for
Harry and Jesse THOMPSON born after 1785 in Va or Md and married
Margaret (Peggy). Harry and Jesse died in Monroe Co. WV after 1850.
Jesse was my gggrandfather. His son was Harry THOMPSON born 1815 in
Augusta Co. Va and married Catherine McGhee 8/27/1840....My parents Carl
Milton THOMPSON and Frances Crystal MEADOR were both raised in Hinton
WV.
Bill Barnette -
BALLENGEE information needed. Lucy Alice BALLENGEE, b. Aug 28,1870, d.
Aug 9, 1924 married on Jun 12, 1888 to Simon Peter BARNETT who was b.
Mar 7, 1864, d. May 3, 1942. I am a grandson and want to find out more
about her parents and siblings. I ordered and have the 1909 Summers Co.
History Book, but it was not great on genealogy type information.
William Barnette
4321 W. Massingale Rd. Tucson, AZ 85741-1633.
Sandy Jarrett
- In the newest issue of GOLDENSEAL, a part of the Irish Tract in
Summers County shows the surname FOLEY as having land there. We are
looking for a Patrick James or James Patrick FOLEY who fathered a Robert
Lee FOLEY whose mother is reported to be Liz RODES. Robert was reared by
John L and Nancy PLYMAN QUICKLE in Braxton County, WV, but they were not
his natural parents. He was born in December, 1863. Is anyone
researching the FOLEYs in Summers County? Whether or not my names are
familiar to you, I would like to correspond, as we have been researching
this family for over 15 years and still cannot get beyond family oral
tradition concerning Robert's parents! Any West Virginia FOLEY
information would be most welcome!!
Sue Coyle - I would
appreciate any information on Albert M. MANN born 1903 and died 1975
buried in the John Pack Cemetery in Summers Co. Was he the husband of
Elsie Pack MANN? Who were his parents? Where was he born?
Laten Bechtel - I
am looking for information on my grandfather, Grover Cleveland CALES
born in 1885-1888. I was told he was born in Summers County although the
Vital Records office does not have a record of birth. In 1920 he was
living on Summers Street in Hinton with a sister, Annie GALLAHER. Any
information regarding Grover or family would be appreciated.
Jack Hutchison - I am looking
for information about James HOBBS and Eliza FOSTER. James and Eliza are
buried in Hinton, West Virginia. James was born about 1855-1860 location
not known. James and Eliza had thirteen children. I could use any kind
of help.
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