I am posting this message with the hope that somebody out there can help Charlotte with the connections she needs. Thanks from both of us. Delores Straight Subj: Shuman genealogy Date: 1/26/2000 8:45:26 AM EST From: brittos@gatewaynet.bigpond.com (John Britto) To: Str8cousin@aol.com Hi! I am beginning research into my grandmother, Charlotte Shuman, who was born 16 June 1875 to Riley Shuman and Minerva Arnett in Marion County, WV. She married Larney Elza Toothman and lived in the Rivesville area until her death in 1955. Is it possible that there is a connection between Charlotte Shuman and the Shumans you are researching? I'd appreciate any information you could provide. Thank you, Charlotte Britto (yes, I'm her namesake!) brittos@gatewaynet.bigpond.com Charlotte, I am sure that your Shumans are related to my Shumans who lived in the Monongalia/Marion County area. But unfortunately I do not have much on the Shumans past a couple of generations of the early 1800s. I will pass your query on to the Shuman rootsweb.and perhaps someone out there can give you the answers you need. Good luck in your search. Delores Straight