DICKENSON COUNTY NEWSPAPER 1890-1900 submitted by Annette Damron, Robert Beverly, Rachel Vore and Louise Vanover Vore DEPUTY SHERIFF SHOT CLINTWOOD, VA., December 28 -(Special)- Deputy United States Marshall B. B. Colley, of this place, was seriously shot the night before Christmas at Farmer Yate�s, one mile above town. The shooting was done with a shotgun loaded with buckshot, sixteen of which entered Colley�s left hip. The shooting took place after night, and it is not positively known who committed the act; but one Jim Buckley was arrested on suspicion and lodged in jail. Suspicion also points to another man as the perpetrator of the crime. Colley is suffering intensely, and his recovery is thought to be a matter of uncertainty. I hear that Wilson Bryant, a young man who has figured into the outlawry of Cumberland mountain, was seriously if not fatally shot, near Osborne�s Gap, a notch in the mountain, a day or two since. I have heard none of the particulars of the affair. The gap is where the ruffians and outlaws from the borders of the two states gather. There had been several rude log cabins erected there, in which the took shelter; but about a year ago they were nearly all burnt. A DICKENSON SNAKE STORY DWALE, DICKENSON COUNTY, VA., June 21 -(special)- Tandy Fleming and Henry Moore, of this place, went a-fishing in Pound river the other day and had quite and adventure with a large snake. They got into a flat-boat and, floating near the middle of the stream, dropped their hooks into the water, and were patiently awaiting a nibble from a member of the finny tribe as ever did the old angler Izaak Walton, when they heard a �splash� in the water near the shore. Upon looking in that direction they saw a huge black snake swimming vigorously toward the boat. One of the men was seated in one end of the boat, and the other near the middle. His snakeship reached the vacant end of the boat, and crawled into it, where he very contentedly coiled himself, as if he meant to wait for the �catch�. These men, not liking their strange, would-be companion, one of them took his fishing-pole and began to punch him with it, when he showed fight by striking furiously at his assailant. After several trials the man succeeded in throwing him into the water, when he began to swim for shore. The man stoutly belabored him with his pole till he gave up the ghost. Deputy-Marshall B. B. Colley, who was shot some day since, is improving, and is in a fair way of recovering. The killing of Wells and Salyer on Caney Ridge on Christmas-Day is still being talked about a great deal, and the general impression seems to prevail that the killing was uncalled for. DICKENSON COUNTY �SON� MULLINS CAPTURED-A NARROW ESCAPE CLINTWOOD, VA., November 14 -(Special)- A day or two since the officers caught �Son� Mullins, who was sentenced to two years� imprisonment in the penitentiary, but escaped from jail here. They found him in a fodder-house, where he had taken up his night�s lodging, near his father�s on Lick Fork. He will be conveyed to the penitentiary in a few days. Emmett Fleming and Jake Mullins were hauling corn near this place on yesterday with a yoke of oxen, and while they were loading a large dead tree that stood near fell, killing one of the oxen. The boys had a narrow escape. Their wagon was smashed to pieced, as well as the yoke under which the oxen were working.

DICKENSON CT.,VA NEWSPAPER submitted by Annette Damron, Robert Beverly Rachel & Louise Vanover Vore BLACK IKE CAUGHT CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO BURN DICKENSON JAIL CLINTWOOD, VA., August 4 -(special)- Isaac Mullins, better known as �Black Ike�, who is charged with having made an attempt to burn the county jail a few nights ago, was arrested and lodged in jail on Saturday. Sheriff Kiser and a posse of men made a raid on him, where he was in hiding among his relatives a few miles below town. They found him in the woods, and when the officers demanded his surrender he drew a dangerous-looking pistol and attempted to resist them; but was overpowered. There are other charges besides that of firing the jail against him. Black Ike is a notorious character, and there has hardly been a time for the last fifteen years that he has not had an indictment pending against him in a county court. DICKENSON ROMANCE IN WHICH THE MOTHER OF THE YOUNG LADY SETTLED MATTERS CLINTWOOD, VA., February 4 -(special)- Two of her suitors, Henry Stanley and Enoch Mullins, have been stoutly contending against each other for the hand of Miss Clementine Vanover, of Freeling, this county, for some time. It seems that the girl was not decided as to her choice between them, and encouraged both in their suits, but here parents were decidedly opposed to Mullins. Thus matters stood for a time, till a day or two ago, when Mullins presented himself at the house of the girl�s parents, demanding her in marriage. At this time the mother of the girl grew mad, and ordered her would-be-son off the premises. He stood upon the order of his going, and the old lady seized a piece of clapboard and soundly belabored him with it till it broke into pieces, when she seized the first thing in reach with which she could cudgel him, and renewed the war with increased vigor. Poor Mullins, seeing no chance to secure the object of his devotions, withdrew, doubtless of meditating vengeance, and repaired to the office of the Mayor of Clintwood where he secured a warrant against the old lady, charging her with assault and battery. She was promptly brought to trial before the Mayor, but on a hearing she was as promptly acquitted of the charge. She then, with some show of ceremony, turned the girl over to Stanley, who carried her away in triumph. FROM DWALE, VA. On last Saturday the republicans had a jubilee at Clintwood, over the election of McKinley and �Big Jim� Walker. They used two blacksmith anvils and powder in letting off explosions, and two of their men, Pelliam Colley and Preston Mullins; were badly burned by standing too close. It is said that one of Colley�s eyes is completely destroyed, and the skill is nearly all burned from his face. Mullin�s face is burned very badly too. There is great rejoicing over the election in the republican household of faith. In the most brazen defiance they are heard hurrahing for Mark Hanan money. They are declaring the �General James A. Walker is the runningest man is the world; two years ago we elected him on a free silver platform; then we elected him on a gold platform, and next we will elect him on a free trade platform.� One of their men, who, by the ways calls himself a lawyer, said in Clintwood a day or two since, that he wanted every democrat who voted for Bryan disfranchised. Some of these Hannacrats have said since the election is over, that they do not believe that McKinnley will carry out the platform, but that he will return to silver; this they virtually acknowledged that a gold standard is wrong. That Mark Hanan�s boodle was used here is undeniable, but it took it nearly all to hold their own ......

Does anyone out there have any information to direct me? I live in Ohio and it is not so easy to get local info for Va. My parents are both from Wise Co, Virginia and my mother's family (Lawson) has done a great job of charting their tree. Dad's family is another story! Not trying to overload you with the little that I do know, but any info on the Lawsons you or anyone else may need I will gladly share. I have them back to Scotland in 1747. Thank you so much for any help/suggestions. ~Diana Boggs Mullens Sandusky, Ohio Any information/suggestion on the following would be so appreciated: Father: JIMMY LEE BOGGS b. 8-2-1929 , Wise Co, Va. m. Flora Ruth Lawson b. 10-12-1931-Thom's Creek VA, d.5-6-1988 Sandusky, OH; d/o Hobert Lawson & Lola Mae Blevins of Thom's Creek Va. Gfather: OLIVER CARROL BOGGS, SR., b.4-16-1904, d.9-1963 m. Bessie Mae Young/Comer b.10-14-1910, d.5-20-1974 Banner, Va. d/o Jim Young & Martha Foster --step d/o Jim Comer children: 1) JIMMY LEE BOGGS - MY DAD 2) Ralph Boggs - deceased age 2 - leukemia 3) Helen Boggs - m. Donald Dobbs 4) Oliver Carrol Boggs, Jr. "Junior" 5) Marie Boggs - m. Allen Adams of Banner, Va. 6) Donald Boggs - 7) Maxie Boggs - m. Bobbie Couch of Wise Co, Va. 8) Joe Boggs 9) Carson Boggs 10) Eunice Boggs - m. Gary Shepherd 11) Dennis Boggs GGfather: JOHN BOGGS ~DATES? B.~1884 (both John & Mary are buried in unmarked graves in Kilgore Cemetary) m. Mary Kraft<mother was a Chisenhaw/Chisenhall> children : 1) Napolean Boggs-m. Elvie Robinette 2) Florrie Boggs - m. Jim Carswell 3) Clifford Boggs - m. Edith Ramey 4) Oliver Boggs, Sr.- m. Bessie Young/Comer (step-bro m. Emma) 5) Charlie Boggs - m. Margie Moony 6) Emma Boggs - m. Arthur Comer (stp-bro of Bessie Young,myGm) 7) Bill Boggs - m. Oaklie Counts GGGfather: JOHN BISHOP BOGGS -dates? b. 1860 m. ????? the only other info I have on him is that he had a sister Bythy (Elizabeth??) and that he is buried somewhere near the Guest River in Va.

The December, 1998 issue of The Appalachian Quarterly will contain a Special Focus section on the Collins Family by Frankie Blackburn and others. The is a wonderful article and contains a great deal of information on Meredith, Griffin, Sr. and Griffin, Jr. Collins. If you would like to order this issue at a special price of $2.50 each, postage included. Please send your check or money order before November 20th and you can receive the issue at the special price. Mail to: The Appalachian Quarterly, The Wise County Historical Society, P. O. Box 368, Wise, VA 24293 and put on your order: December, 1998 - Collins Issue. Rhonda Robertson, Editor [email protected]

Sutherland Collections by E. J. Sutherland. JOHN FERRELL To - Deed ------- dated April 8, 1822 Russell County, VA. DB 6, page 528 Conveys 50 acres in New Garden, for consideration of $ 1.00 and " the natural love which he has and bears for his son the said William Ferrell, Jr." FERRELL Russell County, Virginia Thomas Ferrell of Lawrence County, Missouri, executed a power of attorney to John Brickey to convey certain land in Russell County, Virginia , belonging to the estate of Thomas Ferrell, deceased, to John Ferrell, his brother. Dated May 14, 1817 . WB 3, page 232. William Ferrell's will dated May 19, 1842 probated Aug. 2, 1842 wife, Jane, children named ,Jane Fields, Polly Hartt ?, Emma Colley, Martha Compton, John, Nancy, Sally Eleson, Richard, James, and Lewis Deel. WB 5, page 33. I copied these from microfilm at LDS Family History Room. They were typed and hard to read in some places. Louise Vanover Vore

Thank you for any help; Louise Vanover Vore ---------- > From: > To: KY ROOTS LIST <[email protected]>; Harlan Ct. KY List <[email protected]>; Hamman List <[email protected]> > Subject: Fw: Hammon - James Taylor Adams Collection > Date: Tuesday, October 27, 1998 12:32 AM > > I copied these off of microfilm, still looking for Socia > (Sarah)Hammons born 1830 Scott County, Va. married Cornelius Hick Baker > in Letcher County, Ky. July, 19, 1848. > > > Subject: Hammon - James Taylor Adams Collection > > Date: Tuesday, October 27, 1998 12:24 AM > > > > June 24, 1950 > > > > Dear friend Hammon: > > Do you have this :> > > John Hammons, St. James Parish, Lunenberg Co. Va., 5 tiths : 200 acres, > > 1764 > > Betty Hamon, 1 tith, Lunenberg Co. from list taken by Abraham Martin > > between > > -luestone and Little Roanoke in 1750. > > Samuel Hammond was constable in Lunenberg Co., 1750 > > Thomas Hammond. 1 tithe same Ct. 1775. He was also listed with family in > > 1783. > > William Hammon and William Hammon, Jr. Cumberland Parish 1764. > > All of above from “ Sunlight on the Southside’’ by Landen Bell. In his > > “The Old Free State--Lunenberg Co., Va.,: I find following listed in > index. > > Did not run then done: Anderson, John, Milly, Polly, Raleigh, Rebecca, > > Richard, Robert, Roll ( must be the sme as Raleigh), William and Wyatt > > Hammon and Robert, Washington and Wells Hammonds. > > > > Sincerely yours > > > > JTA > > > > Mr. James Adams Taylor, > > ..Enclosed is a letter which will give you the name of the Journal > Sunday > > Editor. As he is a close friend you may mention my name. > > Do you have the first name of Mr. Hargis, the clerk of Russell > > County,Virginial . > > I should like to write him. > > I, too, hare flirted with the possibility of the Hamons (and that was the > > spelling of my branch also until 1760) coming down from Maryland. One > > William Hammond of the celebrated Maryland house disappeared just in time > > to be the William of Wilkes County, North Carolina. > > > > However, I an quite sure that Ambrose Hamon who landed in Old > Rappahannock > > County, Virginia, in 1666 is the first of our family, The prenomen > > 'Ambrose" is peculiar to our Hamon family only - and it persists until > the > > present time, > > > > My main purpose at present is to close the gap between Ambrose of 1666 > and > > Ambrose Hamon of Caroline County, Virginia, in 1770. Note the same name > in > > the same place as Caroline was taken from Old Rappahannock County, This > > later Amb rose moved to Wilkes circa 1774. > > > > Sincerely yous, > > S. Hammonn > > BIG LAUREL,VA. > > June 8, 1950 > > Dear Mr. Hammon, > > > > I have just received Revolutionary record of Benjamin Hammons > > (Hammon-Hammond-Hammonds) from National Archives, and gives what may be, > > some valuable informational leads to both the Hanmon and Adams families. > > Benjamin Hammons (regular spelling) was born. June 11,1756, In > Mecklenberg > > County, Va. Name of parents not given. (Your record shows him to be son > or > > Elder William). > > He stated that when he was an infant his father moved to Prince Edward > Co., > > Va. where he resided about three years. He then moved to Charlotte > > Co.,Va., where he lived for a few years and afterwards moved to > > Pittsylvania C.,Va. where - > > p-I > > he resided until 1777 when he moved to Wilkes County, NC where > > he was residing at time of his enlistment. Date of enlistment , not > shown, > > but he served at various times under Captains Benj. Cleveland, Larkin > > Cleveland, William Nall and Richard Allen. He served as private with N.C. > > > troops under Col. Francis Locke. > > At close of the war he returned to Wilkes Ct. He married Sarah May, Aug. > > 17,1787. Date of her birth and names of parents not shown, neither is > > place of marriage, but it may be presumed Wilkes Ct. N.C. > > In 1833 he applied for pension while residing in Wilkes County, where he > > died March 7, 1835. > > Sarah, the widow, was residing in Wilkes Ct. N.C. in 1855 when she was > > granted a bounty of land. She stated that she was then 84, placing her > > birth at 1771, 15 years Benjamin's junior. I believe she was a second > wife; > > for in 1785 John Adams in a deed mentioned his conditional line with > > Benjanin Hamons. > > > > .Sarah stated in her application for a pension in 1840 that her only > child > > was Mariah Hammons who born Nov. 1787. This would have been only four > > months after she and Ben married. > > Well, what do you make of it. First I think, it does lead us back > close > > to Sussex County; second it seems to show that the Hammons first moved > > northwest and into Prince Edward and Charlotte and then southwest to > > Pittsylvania County . It may have been in Pittsylyania that they first > > fell in with the Adamses, although it is very possible they were > neighbors > > back there in Meckenberg County, -possibly across the line into Sussex or > > Greensville.. This just about convinces me that my Adams ancestors > entered > > Wilkes County from Pittsylvania Count.,Va. I had suspected it all along > as > > a Spencer Adams, just a little younger than old Spencer of Wilkes (and > > Floyd County, KY) moved from Pittsylvania Co. about 1810 to Clark Co., > KY. > > and now we know that your Hamons entered Wilkes from Pittsylvania > > County,VA. I'll be pleased to have your comments. > > Sincerely yours, > > > > James Taylor Adams > > > > > > > >

Looking for family of Frances J. SPEARS- born 1848 KY 1870 Johnson Ct. KY CENSUS BAKER, Samuel born VA. age 21 married Frances J. Spears,age 22 on Sept. 13, 1866 in Johnson Ct. KY. BAKER, Samuel 25 Frances 26 Ira 3 John W. 1 1877 Pike Ct. KY Births Baker, Jesse oct. 16, 1877 Samuel Baker & Frances J.( Spears ) Baker 1880 Pike Ct. KY. BAKER , Samuel 31, Frances J. 31, Ira 12, John W. 10 Cornelius H. 6, Wiley M. 5, Jesse 2, Thomas 4 months. Thank you Louise Vanover Vore

E.J and Hetty Sutherland from the microfilm (The Sutherland Collection) I am trying to find the connection of Sarah (Socia Hamons ) born 1830 - Scott County, Va. that married Cornelius Hick Baker.in Letcher Ct. KY. July 19, 1848 by Abram Cantrell. Has Sarah name , for some reason (Laska). Louise Vanover Vore (THANKS) RUSSELL COUNTY - VIRGINIA AMBROSE HAMON was born November 20, 1776, came to Russell County, March 1796. Records of Land Causes 1, page 211. JOHN HAMMOND’S will - dated April 4, 1816: probated June 4, 1816: his property to his mother Elizabeth Hammonds - one tract of land. Montgomery County, Virginia: WB 3 , page 183. JOHN GRIZZEL and his wife Elizabeth, Thomas Francis and wife Jean, Ambrose Hamon, William Grizzel and wife Rebecker, Robert Hamon and his wife Rachel, Joel Fields and wife Nancy, James Chaffin and wife Sarah, all of Russell County ---- heirs of John Hamon, dec’d conveyed to John Hamon 2 tracts - 10 1/2 acres and 76 acres- on both sides of Dumps Creek, by deed dated April 13, 1816 . DB 5, page 468. JOHN HAMON - Inventory of his estate, Dec. 14, 1826. WB 4, page 332. MARY HAMON , widow, John Hamon and Margaret (Peggy) his wife, James Hamon and Lucinda his wife, Esau Hamon and Elizabeth his wife, Elijah---force and Mahala his wife, John Smith and Elizabeth his wife, and infants - Robert Hamon , William Hamon, ---------Hamon, Rebeckah Hamon, and ---vid Hamon, the heirs of John Hamon, deceased, conveyed to William Grizzle 40 acres of land on Middle Forks of Dumps Creek by deed dated April 1, 1835. DB 9, page 532. The same heirs and the following additional heirs : Robert Hamon’s wife Nancy, William Hamon’s wife Belinda, and William Ferrell and Rebeckah his wife conveyed to Joseph Kiser 2 tracts - 30 acres and 38 acres- on lefthand fork of Dumps Creek, by deed dated August 30, 1842. DB 11, page 220. (NOTE by EJS : John Hamon’s deed to this property was dated December 10, 1818.) ROBERT HAMON gave bond as constable , June 6, 1809, Berry Robinson and Abraham Childress his sureties. WB 2, page 188.

Dear Phyllis, Thank you for searching your resources for me. If I can ever help you with anything from Franklin County, VA, just let me know. Thanks again, Donna

Hi Phyllis, Thank you, I would appreciate any additional information. I am still looking for the grandmother of John R. Vanover. His parents were John P. Cutter Ram Vanover #1 Catherine Vanover #2 Nancy Vance his grandparents were Henry Vanover #1 unknown #2 Jane Austin. Thanks again. Louise Vanover Vore ----------

Hi Donna, In the 1880 Wise Co. census I find the following: Jones, Joseph S. 46 Jane? 37 Thuselay? 21 female George 20 Allen 14 Winton 12 Marthy E. 8 Elizabeth 5 Calldona 2 Munday 87 mother widow ret This is the only Jones male with and S. listed in his name. I don't find Joseph in the 1870 census or in the death records I have. Let me know if you think this could be your ancestor and I'll see if I can find anything else. 'til later, Phyllis Morefield [email protected] ICQ # 3285456 Listowner: [email protected] [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, October 21, 1998 9:34 AM Subject: [VAWISE-L] Shelor Jones, Wise Co., VA >Does anyone do lookups in Wise County? Are there cemetery records or death >records available for this county? > >Shelor Jones born about 1837, death ? >married 2nd >Martha ? > >Any info on either one of these people would be greatly appreciated. >Especially, if someone has seen a marriage license containing her maiden name >and both of their parent's names. > >Thank you, >Donna > > >==== VAWISE Mailing List ==== >Please post your family lines to the list perodically, so that newcomers know who is on the list. >[email protected] Phyllis Morefield > > >

Hi Louise, In the 1880 Wise Co census I find: J. R. Vanover 29 Jane 23 Frances 8 Elizabeth 3 I also see John H. Gibson and wife Mary and 4 additional children, plus a nephew. If you want any additional info let me know. 'til later, Phyllis Morefield [email protected] ICQ # 3285456 Listowner: [email protected] [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Louise <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, October 22, 1998 5:47 AM Subject: [VAWISE-L] Sarah Jane Gibson & John R. Vanover >Looking for information on John R. Vanover that married >#1 Virginia Jane or Ginny Mullins > had a daughter Frankie Vanover that married John Baker > after death of Virginia Mullins, John R. Vanover married > Sarah Jane Gibson dau. of John H. & Mary Gibson. > born 1858 Wise County, Va. > married Wise County, VA. June 15, 1876. > Bride 18 and groom 24, so I assume they were young > enough to start a new family. Does anyone know children of John & >Sarah??? > Henry Vanover #1 unknown > #2 Jane Austin > John P. "Cutter Ram ' Vanover &#1 Catherine Taylor >> #2 Nancy Vance >*********************************************************** >> John R. Vanover & #1 Virginia Jane Mullins >> #2 Sarah Ann Gibson >*********************************************************** >> Shurd Mullins & Mary Polly Roberts were parents of Virginia Mullins. > >Louise Vanover Vore > > >==== VAWISE Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe from the Wise County list please send your request to: >[email protected] (if you are in list mode) or to >[email protected] (if you are in digest mode). >[email protected] Phyllis Morefield > >

Louise wrote: > > Looking for information on John R. Vanover that married > #1 Virginia Jane or Ginny Mullins > had a daughter Frankie Vanover that married John Baker > after death of Virginia Mullins, John R. Vanover married > Sarah Jane Gibson dau. of John H. & Mary Gibson. > born 1858 Wise County, Va. > married Wise County, VA. June 15, 1876. > Bride 18 and groom 24, so I assume they were young > enough to start a new family. Does anyone know children of John & > Sarah??? > Henry Vanover #1 unknown > #2 Jane Austin > John P. "Cutter Ram ' Vanover &#1 Catherine Taylor > > #2 Nancy Vance > *********************************************************** > > John R. Vanover & #1 Virginia Jane Mullins > > #2 Sarah Ann Gibson > *********************************************************** > > Shurd Mullins & Mary Polly Roberts were parents of Virginia Mullins. > Louise, Here is what I have on 1. Henry&Martha/Jane; 2. John P.&Catherine/Nancy 3. John R.&Virginia/Sarah; Some of this from Greg Vanover's Book, some from various sources on the net and some likely from you :-). I show Shurd and Mary Polly to be the grandparents of Virginia Jane. Later, Marlin (1)------------------------------------------------------------ Name: Henry VANOVER Sex: Male Father: x Cornelius VANOVER V (born abt 1760) Mother: x Abby EASTERD (born bet 1760 and 1770) Individual Facts Birth abt 1790 in NC Residence Cranberry Creek, Ashe Co. NC Occupation Baptist minister Marriages/Children 1. Martha BANDY Marriage abt 1810 Children Catherine VANOVER (born abt 1811) John P. VANOVER (born 1813) Nancy VANOVER (born 1823) Son #2 VANOVER Son #3 VANOVER Daughter #3 VANOVER 2. Jane AUSTIN Marriage abt 1825 Nancy Jane VANOVER (born 1852) Henry F. VANOVER (born 1854) (2)------------------------------------------------- Name: John P. VANOVER Sex: Male Father: Henry VANOVER (born abt 1790) Mother: Martha BANDY (born abt 1790) Individual Facts Birth 1813 in Ashe Co. NC Death 1897 in Freeling, Dickenson Co, VA Residence his homestead (40 years prior to his death) AKA Cutter Ram Residence Cutter Creek Marriages/Children 1. Catherine TAYLOR Marriage abt 1836 Children Nelly VANOVER (born 1837) William T. VANOVER (born 1840) Stacia J. VANOVER (born 1843) Daniel J. VANOVER (born 1846) John R. VANOVER (born 1848) Martha A. VANOVER (born 1850) 2. Nancy VANCE Marriage Dec 14 1889 in Dickenson Co, VA (3) --------------------------------------------- Name: John R. VANOVER Sex: Male Father: John P. VANOVER (born 1813) Mother: Catherine TAYLOR (born 1813) Individual Facts Birth 1848 in VA Marriages/Children 1. Virginia (Jane) MULLINS Marriage abt 1872 Children Frances VANOVER (born 1875) 2. Sarah Jane GIBSON Marriage Jun 15 1876 in Wise Co, VA. Children Martha A. VANOVER (born abt 1877) Nancy Jane VANOVER (born abt 1879) Felix VANOVER (born abt 1881)

Hi Sharon, I have the 1870 and 1880 Wise Co. census and some death records. I would be glad to see what I can find for you. 'til later, Phyllis Morefield [email protected] ICQ # 3285456 Listowner: [email protected] [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Peel <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, October 22, 1998 5:09 AM Subject: Re: [VAWISE-L] Shelor Jones, Wise Co., VA >> Does anyone do lookups in Wise County? Are there cemetery records or >death >> records available for this county? >> >> Shelor Jones born about 1837, death ? >> married 2nd >> Martha ? > >Hello Donna, > >I checked CEMETERY RECORDS #2 for Wise County, VA and FAMILY BURYING >GROUNDS for Wise Co, VA and did not find your Shelor or Martha Jones. > >The Wise Co. Historical Society does keep copies of many death >certificates. You can phone (540) 328-6451 Tuesdays noon to 4 p.m., >Wednesdays noon to 4 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for research >assistance. > >Good luck, > >Sharon > > >==== VAWISE Mailing List ==== > >To unsubscribe from the Wise County list please send your request to: >[email protected] (if you are in list mode) or to >[email protected] (if you are in digest mode). >[email protected] Phyllis Morefield > >

Thanks so much, Sharon. After the war, (he was discharged in 1862) he has been lost to his family. If there is ever anything I can check you in Franklin County, VA, let me know. Donna associated with Franklin County Heritage Society Wingfield Family Society

Looking for information on John R. Vanover that married #1 Virginia Jane or Ginny Mullins had a daughter Frankie Vanover that married John Baker after death of Virginia Mullins, John R. Vanover married Sarah Jane Gibson dau. of John H. & Mary Gibson. born 1858 Wise County, Va. married Wise County, VA. June 15, 1876. Bride 18 and groom 24, so I assume they were young enough to start a new family. Does anyone know children of John & Sarah??? Henry Vanover #1 unknown #2 Jane Austin John P. "Cutter Ram ' Vanover &#1 Catherine Taylor > #2 Nancy Vance *********************************************************** > John R. Vanover & #1 Virginia Jane Mullins > #2 Sarah Ann Gibson *********************************************************** > Shurd Mullins & Mary Polly Roberts were parents of Virginia Mullins. Louise Vanover Vore

Submitted by Annette Damron Robert Beverly Rachel & Louise Vanover Vore Silas HALL, a young man in the vicinity of Ava, this county, wa accidentally shot on Monday last. Young HALL and a companion were out together and the former wile showing him his pistol accidentally discharged it, the ball talking effect in his body. The wound is a serious one, and HALL’s recovery is a matter of doubt. Deputy Sheriff HALL, of this place, and a posse of armed men made a raid on the two FLEMING boys, Cal and Henan. It will be remembered that they are indicted together with Doc TAYLOR, for the murder of the MULLINS family last Spring in Wise county. They were staying at the house of their brother some three miles from this place, and Sheriff HALL learning of their whereabouts summoned his guard and went there, but someone had informed the FLEMINGS of the intended raid and they had secreted themselves in the brush, and upon the appproach of the officer and his men they opened fire on them, but without effect. The fire was heavily returned by the officer’s party, but it is not know with what effect. Clintwood, VA., Sept 19* - Eli DAVIS with is wife and sisters was riding to church on yesterday when the mule uppon which Mr. DAVIS was riding took a scare, turned and ran back toward the horses upon which the women were mounted, and the latter were throuwn to the ground and badly hurt -- so ba dly that they had to be taken home in a carriage and have been confined to their beds ever since. Pridemonre FLEMING, the 14 yr. old son of William FLEMING, had the misfortune to have one of his fingers cut off on Saturday. FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE CAPTURED Clintwood, VA., Nov. 16 - On Thursday Sheriff J. B. KISER and William THORNBURY arrived here with William J. ROSE, who escaped from jail some time ago. It will be remembered that ROSE was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment in the penitentiary for killing his brother, Frank, last spring, and while was confined in jail, awaiting his removal, he effected his escape by knocking the jailer down and running over him. The jailer immediately offered a reward for him, but it was some time before is whereabouts could be ascertained but the authorities. A few days ago, however, KISER & THORNBURY located ROSE in W. VA., and immediately set out to find him, which they did near the place where he was arrested before his trial last summer. He will be conveyed to the penitentary in a few days. NEARING THE CENTURY LINE Dwale, Dickenson, Co., VA. June 27 - Your correspondent learns that there is a man, by the name of Abraham MASTERS, living on Birchfield Creek, in the edge of Wise County, who is 97 yrs. old. He has a son, Reuben MASTERS, who is a very old man--gray-haired and growing decrepit. The elder MASTERS is unable to walk except by the aid of his cane and about he house. His home is in a rather sparsely peopled neighborhood, where he has lived for many, many years and he has seen some of his neighbors live out their allotted three-score and ten years, and die. There is only one colored tax-pyaer in the Western District of Dickenson county. Formerly there were several living on Grassy Creek, but there seems to be feeling existing between the whites and these colored folks, and the latter have all left. A summer normal school is being conducted at Clintwood by Milton W. REMINES, of Dorton, KY. There is a very fair attendence of teachers. Mrs. Andrew FLEMING, of this place, was badly hacked in the face by an angry cow a day or two since. A gash was cut out of the woman’s cheek-bone, some two or three inches long.

Submitted by, Annette Damron, Robert Beverly , Rachel and Louise Vanover Vore OUT IN DICKENSON Dwale, VA. January 14 - County Clerk is in session at Clintwood this week, with the new Judge Alexander BEAVERS, presiding. There will not be any business of importance transacted at this term. Notwithstanding the hard times, there is considerable building being done in this section. Dickenson Co. has just had erected a large and commodious court-house at a considerable cost. This is one of the neatest, best finished public buildings in this section of the state. Clintwood, VA., June 19 - John C. SMITH & Alfred SKEEN, two young men of this county, have just returned from Valparaiso, Indiana, where they took a law course. They are bright young men; are proud of their diplomas, and will enter the law profession here soon. Mr. James P. MULLINS, of Ava this Co., had the misfortune to loose his pocket-book while on his way to --- a day or two since. James DAMRON’s little 6-yr.-old daughter fell and seriously cut her face a day or two since. Sheriff George W. HAYNES’s child died of whooping cough the other day. The jail here is being strongly guarded every night, as it is expected an attempt will be made by the friends of William ROSE, who is confined for the murder of his brother, to rescue him. There are several desperate characters belonging to the gang. Robert WRIGHT & Emory CHASE have just returned from the National Normal University at Lebanon, O., where they have been studying for the last few months. WRIGHT took a course in short hand and typewriting, and CHASE mathematics and surveying. Clintwood, VA., Mar. 14* - William R. STONE, a prominent farmer, near Ava, this county, was arraigned before Justice HYLTEN yesterday upon a warrant charging him with having firing several shots at one Osborn FARMER with intent to kill. He was bound in a bond of $1,000 to answer an indictment at the next term of court. The proof showed some provocation on the part of FARMER. The two men had had a difficulty before. Creed McFALL, a young man of 17 years, died yesterday at his father’s home, near here. He was stricken down with fever and lingered only a few days. He was an estimable young man and will be sadly missed in the community. The publication of our county paper, the TRIBUNE, will now be resumed after a suspension of some months. Editor VANAVER says he will issue it regularly hereafter. [*Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch] John McROSE, a widower, who has seen the flowers bloom 81 summers, was married to on Miss REICE of 32 on yesterday. [Mar. 1893] December and May do not match well together, but it is hoped their married life will be agreeable. 9/18/98 George R. NICHOLSON, of Alpena, Mich., is here on business. Mr. NICHOLSON is a member of a northern syndicate which owns a vast amount of standing timber throughout this section. ___. S. PHIPPS, a young man of this place, has just returned from the Medical College at Richmond, where he has been studying for the profession. Clintwood, VA., March 2* -

Could someone Please do a cemetery lookup for Henry & Mary Ann Blevins McClure, I believe they are in the Andover Cemetery. I appreciate any help. Thanks, Drucilla

Joe, I didn't find any Paskos at all in either of the Wise Co cemetery books I have. The Wise Co Historical Society may be able to help you out. Sharon > have a grandmother who passed away in 1920 or 1921 in Wise County. Her Name > was JulieAnn Pasko.