>From a letter of Mrs. Elizabeth Nay of Princeton, Ill, to the Shinnston, (W. Va.) News: "Since my old school mate, G. D. Hall, has written "Daughter of the Elm, I have been transported in my mind back to the old home many times. My father was the old ferryman in Mr. Hall's Book. And when the evening mail brought the eagerly looked for "Daughter of the Elm, " I soon became oblivious to about everything else until its pages were all perused-before retiring. Rev. Leroy F. Fortney, Plainfield, Vt. I think I recognize most of the characters who are given fictitious names and personally acquainted with some of them as well as nearly all of those whom real names are given. I was born in '60 and did not know--------,---------and some of the others, but the incidents, or similar ones, I have heard spoken of at home in a kind of traditionary manner. ________(George Holmes) was a cousin of my mother's and Uncle Andy-----(Morrow) is my great uncle. "Old Black Joe," Daddy Long's servant, lived for several years on my father's farm. I was well acquainted with -------. My father owns and has lived on the Old Higginbotham farm adjoining Peter B. Righter's place since '71. Capt. John Righter owns a mill just below Worthington. I wish to congratulate you on your book. It will certainly reach a great sale. I do not pretend to be a critic but it seems to me to contain all the element of a successful story. L.E. Strum, Waverly, Ohio

Hello to all. I promised to write a bit more so here goes, I received this letter in 1999 from Miss Alveta Arcuri in Fairmont WV. She writes to me, "My brother Joseph, was a personal friend of Mr. Hall's widow. Before she died, she gave my brother the copyright and he had more books published and then when my brother died, it was given to me in his will." " I had more copies made and I sold them all (1500). I still get many calls for the book." My brother contacted an agency in Hollywood for a movie but never materialized. Sherry

Ruby, I live in Wetel County, what do you need? "Casto, Ruby" wrote: > Anyone on the list have access to 1900, 1910 or 1920 census or Wetzel County > and would do a look up for me? If so please let me know. > > Thanks, > Ruby Casto > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Anyone on the list have access to 1900, 1910 or 1920 census or Wetzel County and would do a look up for me? If so please let me know. Thanks, Ruby Casto

Hi Esther, Welcome to the group. Sherry

Hi Ruby, I would like to work on the newsletter cover for you. I will see what I can come up with right away

We want to welcome our newest member: Esther Duncan Bridgeport, WV PastorADuncan@aol.com Surnames: Duncan, Swiger, Amos & Hayhurst Welcome Esther. Ruby

In a message dated 3/1/02 8:07:45 PM, recasto@iolinc.net writes: << transportation and two nights lodging. Meals and anything else you might want to do you will be on your own. He must have 30 to 35 people going. The dates are September 17-19. >> Is there an option for out of town members who would like to go but wouldn't be taking the bus? Patricia

The Harrison County Genealogical Society, Clarksburg, WV held their meeting this morning and we had a good turnout of about 15 people even though it was cold. We had about 20 degrees this morning. We did receive the one new book which was ordered, Harrison County, WV marriages 1895-1912. Darrell said, he still only has around 20 people signed up for the trip to Richmond, VA. He is going to go ahead and make arrangements with the bus company and he will cancel if necessary. He will have the actual cost at the next meeting in April. He said, it probably should be about what it was the last time he checked. In the neighborhood of $60.00 to $75.00 and that is only for transportation and two nights lodging. Meals and anything else you might want to do you will be on your own. He must have 30 to 35 people going. The dates are September 17-19. The treasurer is going to order the the 34 rolls of the 1930 census for West Virginia. They are to be out in April. They will be a big asset to our collection at the Waldomore. I also mentioned someone redesigning the front cover for our newsletter. We have used that same cover for several years and I think it would be nice if it were redone. I'm sure someone will come up with something in the near future or at least I hope so. We also want to welcome our new member that was with us today, Esther Duncan of Bridgeport. Till next time. Ruby Casto Membership Chairman of HCGS

Ruby, I wanted you to know I left that list of customers from my old ledger at the genealogy room at Waldomore. Sorry it took me so long. It is the list of people who had an account at the Jarvis-Monroe Store in Shinnston. It covers the years 1860 to the late 1870s. Beverly

Ruby I had plan to come to day, got up with a sick head ache and stayed home. I wanted to tell Darl that I would like to know where is Virginia we will be going before I sign up . will call him later Louise "Casto, Ruby" wrote: > Reminder of the meeting of the Harrison County Genealogical Society, at the > Waldomore, Clarksburg, WV., tomorrow, Friday, March 1st at 10:00 A.M. > > The weather is going to be cold and brisk but hopefully we will have a > good turn out. Darrell needs to know an approximate count on the people > wanting to go on the Richmond, VA trip in September. > > Ruby > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I would like info/details on the subject trip. I would then let you know right away if I can go. Thanks >From: recasto@iolinc.net (Casto, Ruby) >Reply-To: HCGS-L@rootsweb.com >To: HCGS-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [HCGS] MEETING >Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:46:31 -0500 > >Reminder of the meeting of the Harrison County Genealogical Society, at the >Waldomore, Clarksburg, WV., tomorrow, Friday, March 1st at 10:00 A.M. > > The weather is going to be cold and brisk but hopefully we will have a >good turn out. Darrell needs to know an approximate count on the people >wanting to go on the Richmond, VA trip in September. > >Ruby > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com

Reminder of the meeting of the Harrison County Genealogical Society, at the Waldomore, Clarksburg, WV., tomorrow, Friday, March 1st at 10:00 A.M. The weather is going to be cold and brisk but hopefully we will have a good turn out. Darrell needs to know an approximate count on the people wanting to go on the Richmond, VA trip in September. Ruby

Ruby, Thank you for all your trouble. Appreciate the help. Jean "Casto, Ruby" wrote: > Jean, > I called the records room at the Harrison County Court House and they > said for a will it is $1.50 for the first two pages and $1.00 for each > additional page. > > But she also said if you were sending a check for a request for a will > that you would need to send them $10.00. > > Harrison County Clerk > 301 West Main Street > Clarksburg, WV 26301 > > Hope this is the information that you needed. > > Ruby > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Jean, I called the records room at the Harrison County Court House and they said for a will it is $1.50 for the first two pages and $1.00 for each additional page. But she also said if you were sending a check for a request for a will that you would need to send them $10.00. Harrison County Clerk 301 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 Hope this is the information that you needed. Ruby

Thank you very much. I noticed a Dr. Henry that is in the Holmes family from Scotland, and he has a bio in Marion County. I will look where you suggested also. Thank you again, Sherry

Jean, Marriage, birth and death records are $5.00 each, I'm not sure what a will would cost. I did not check on those. Ruby

Hello. Sometime ago you had some info on sending for information at the Harrison Co. Court House. Can't remember what I did with the info. As I remember the fee was $5.00. Am I correct on that? Interested in copy of Harmon Crimm's will.. Thanks, Jean B. Smith, Bellefonte, Pa.

Yes there is a neighbor who has the name of Herold Holmes He lived in Philippi area and you can check the Barbour county court house for lots of information on this family. Also he belong to the Nestorville Methodist church where I belong May be other material in our local Library in Philippi Louise Righman Yeoldentimes@aol.com wrote: > I am just wondering if anyone has a Holmes surname they > are researching or have ever seen anything about while > doing research. > Thank you, > Sherry > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I am just wondering if anyone has a Holmes surname they are researching or have ever seen anything about while doing research. Thank you, Sherry