Were there any schools way, way back? In Moses Gates' family in the early Censuses (about 1840 or so) one of his sons was listed as a Scholar or a Student. Does anyone know anything about the Anna Gates listed in the yearbook list published? How about Stewart Clendenin? I am Clendenin two ways in Olde Virginia, now West Virginia. My great-grandmother was Mary Alice Clendenin. Some say they all sprang from one Glendenning who started it all. They have a big Clendenin/Clendenen DNA test out there. Unfortunately, the women aren't doing these DNA tests because they are for surnames and going through the male line. They can find out things through the maternal line with the women, though, which is interesting, too, I think. Enough rambling. Keep posting the old stuff-it is so great to read-the papers, etc. Thanks for Cheryl trying to help me with the Morning Dawn Lodge of the Masonic Order, too. I know they are not a Secret Society, just a Society which has Secrets! Ha ha! Sharon Lee Gates

Gallia Academy which is still in existence today and is the public high school for the city was founded in 1811. I have not seen any years in the 1800's though. Also, there were many one-room schools throughout the county. Henny - > Were there any schools way, way back? In Moses Gates' family in the > early > Censuses (about 1840 or so) one of his sons was listed as a Scholar or a > Student. > > > Sharon Lee Gates >