This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: compudrill Surnames: VanDevender, Watson, Stackpole Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bonnell/258/mb.ashx Message Board Post: looking for information on Orie Stephen Bonnell born 8 May 1883 in West Virginia. He was married to Florence B(elle) Stackpole born 1 May 1880 in McClellan, Doddridge County, West Virginia. They had 6 children - Berlin Bonnell, b. abt. 1904; Densil/Denzel (Dennis) Bonnell, b. abt 1907; Flora Bonnell, b. abt 1908; Stanley Bonnell, b. 17 May 1910, d. 8 Apr 1996 in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia; Alcin Bonnell, b. abt 1913; and Leona V. Bonnell-Stultz, b. 15 Nov 1917 in Beverly, Randolph County, West Virginia, d. 3 Nov 1997 in Falling Waters, Berkeley County, West Virginia. If my information so far is correct then Orie Bonnell is the son of Lehi Bonnell, b. 31 Aug 1860 in Doddridge County, West Virginia and Mahala E. Pitts, b. 28 Oct 1864 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, d. 14 Oct 1929 in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia. They were married 7 Jan 1880 in Doddridge County, West Virginia. The Information I would like to know is the date of place of death for Orie ! and if he is indeed the son of Lehi and Mahala Bonnell. WAIT THERE IS MORE: I need to have anyone clarify the link between the VanDevender faimly and Orie dating back to between 1918 through the 1950's if he was still alive during that time which I believe he was. Here is the story as I have picked it apart and why I am seeking: My mother "Pauline VanDevender-LeCompte-Stone, b. 23 Jul 1934 in Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia, d. 18 Nov 1996 in Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas always related to us as we were growing up that her real father was Orie Bonnell. She even had an oil painting of him made in either the late 50's or early 60's that was placed in my Grandmothers house and when she passed on my mother kept it but never displayed it rather keeping it under cover in storage. My older brother claimed it when my mother passed on but having little respect of it's value lost it over the years. My mother even named one of my brothers born in 1966 after the Bonnell family "Timothy Bonnell LeCompte". The story goes that my Grandmother and Orie carried on an affair that sired at least 4 children including my mother athough each remained married to their respective spouses. Some of the evidence that I have that they at least knew each other is: WWI Draft Registration Card on Orie which was signed by my Great Grandfather Sylvanus VanDevender on 12 Sept 1918 as the person who signed up Orie. They are both listed on the same 1920 Census for the Beverly Magisterial District, Randolph County, West Virginia, dated 15 and 16 January 1920 with Orie on page 13 and Sylvanus VanDevender on page 14 which made them very close neighbors. Sylvanus had a son Howard born on 1904 (13 years old) which would become my Grandfather. The 1930 Census for the Beverly Magisterial District, Randolph County, West Virginia, dated 8 April 1930 page 3 shows my Grandmother aged 23, married for 2 years living with her parents Norval and Nancy Watson. WWII Draft Registration Card where Orie Bonnell listed that the Name and Address of Person That Will Always Know Your Address as Mr. Ethel VanDevender of Elkins, West Virginia, my Grandmother. If anyone has a story or actual events to relate I would be very happy to hear them. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.