Cindy, George Washington Kimes was born in 1821. His obit said that he was born in Chester, W.Va. He married Emily Williamson in 1839 in Meigs County. Her family was living at Pond Creek, W.Va. just across the river. Pond Creek is between Bellville and Ravenswood. They owned a farm near Bellville and raised their family there. In their old age they moved to live with their daughter in Illinios. George W. died there July 24, 1897. I have his death certificate and obit. His parents are not listed on his death cert. I tended to think that his father was William because there are Williams all through the family, but when I found William's will in Meigs County George W. is not among this children. William could be an uncle but I still don't know who George W. belongs to. My great grandfather was Hiram, son of George W. and Emily. My grandfather was Arthur Kimes and my mother Margaret Kimes. Thanks for any help you can give me. Sandy Lomax sllomax2@aol.com