Subj: WAMSLEY~WEB #11 Date: 11/19/97 WAMSLEY~WEB NEWSLETTER #11 THIS TIME THE REAL ONE!!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ordered the bible records from allegheny regional and did not find the wamsley bible listed....I was very disappointed. a cousin sent me a copy of the newsclipping but it does not have the date so it could have been published anytime in the 1930's Clarksburg exponent.....so I am still stuck. does anyone have the date for the publicaton of the wamsley bible records? does anyone know the location of the bible ? any guess on how many reels of microfilm I will have to research to find the record?I am trying to prove the birth of margaret so I can file a dar revolutionary record for William. He only listed his son Jonathan in his pension record and I do not believe anyone has claimed him as a revolutionary soldier. thanks chris 1. William Wamsley, born October 05, 1759 in Ann Arundel County, Maryland; died January 16, 1839 in Randolph County, Virginia (Harrison County). He was the son of 2. John Wamsley, Sr. and 3. Judith Dorcus. He married (1) Susannah Watson August 25, 1782 in Augusta County, Virginia. Notes William Wamsley, of Harrison County, served as a private with the Virginia State Troops. On June 7, 1833, his pension was started. He received $80.00 annual allowance, $240.00 amount received. William served in the Revolution, but only listed son Jonathan on his pension papers. Source: "JOHN WAMSLEY, A RECORD OF HIS DESCENDANTS" by Maud Bliss Allen; Family Bible. Children of William Wamsley and Susannah Watson are: i. John Wamsley, born June 09, 1783 in Beverly, Randolph County, West Virginia; died June 21, 1783. ii. Margaret Wamsley, born February 04, 17851; died July 29, 1871; married Adam Harper April 19, 1807. iii. Jonathan Wamsley, born September 10, 1786 in Beverly, Randolph, Virginia2; married Hannah Newton May 25, 1817. iv. David Wamsley, born April 11, 1788; died September 26, 1795. v. Mary Wamsley, born March 14, 1790; died August 28, 1812; married Daniel B. Marshall July 18, 1824. vi. Ruth Wamsley, born June 07, 1792; died April 03, 1862; married (1) Jacob; married (2) Robert Park March 18, 1835. vii. Susannah W. Wamsley, born February 05, 1794; married Benjamin Arnold October 24, 1816. viii. William G. Wamsley, born October 22, 1795; married Bashabe Nutter. ix. Jehu Wamsley, born September 25, 1798. x. Watson Wamsley, born April 03, 1800; died May 29, 1800. xi. James D. Wamsley, born March 15, 1802; married Sarah Bushlong April 05, 1832 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ DO YOU KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE ARE? Joseph Wamsley and Patty Jameson, who were married February 26, 1806 in Randolph, Virginia. Thomas Wamsley and Jemima Channel (daughter of Jeremiah), who were married December 5, 1811 by John Rowan. Harmon and Rebecca Wamsley, who were living in the same household at the time of the 1850 Randolph County, Virginia census. Emily, Hannah, Jesse, John, Sarah, and William Wamsley, who were living in the same household at the time of the 1850 Randolph County, Virginia census. ============================================================================ == =========== Eileen, While looking through some querries, I found that you were looking for the parents of Elisanne Stalnaker and Joseph Wamsley, married on March 2, 1843. In case that you have not gotten an answer yet, this is what I have in my records: Joseph Wamsley, Jr., born 1799-1800 in Pendleton County, Virginia; died 1894 in Preston, West Virginia. He was the son of 2. Joseph Wamsley, Sr. and 3. Eve. He married (1) Mary Crouch. He married (2) Sarah Conrad December 17, 1825 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). She was the daughter of Peter Conrad and Ann Currence. He married (3) Elizabeth (Elissane) [Eliza Ann] Stalnaker March 02, 1843 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). She was the daughter of Sylvester Stalnaker. Children of Joseph Wamsley and Sarah Conrad are: i. Elizabeth Ann Wamsley, born 1827 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia); married Seybert White April 27, 1847 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). ii. Adam Wamsley, born Abt 1829 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). iii. Diana Wamsley, born Abt 1830 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia); married Andrew B. Heavener April 02, 1857 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). iv. Rebecca Wamsley, born Abt 1831 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia); married Eli Crouch June 14, 1856 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). v. Amanda Wamsley, born Abt 1835 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). vi. Enoch Wamsley, born 1836 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia); died December 22, 1942; married Elizabeth Heavener November 18, 1867 in Randolph, West Virginia. vii. Washington Wamsley, born 1836 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). viii. Sarah A. Wamsley, born Abt 1838 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia); married Henry Riggleman July 29, 1856. ix. Louisa Wamsley, born Abt 1839 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). x. Martin Van Buren Wamsley, born November 04, 1839; died February 11, 1891; married Sarah Ann Bell October 05, 1871. xi. Margaret Wamsley, born Abt 1842. Children of Joseph Wamsley and Elizabeth Stalnaker are: i. Margaret Wamsley, born 1845 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia). ii. Andrew Polk Wamsley, born May 06, 1846 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia); died October 21, 1920 in West Virginia; married Polina Alverda Tacy November 28, 1872 in Randolph County, West Virginia. iii. Manerva Wamsley, born 1849 in Randolph , Virginia (later Randolph County, West Virginia); married Thomas P. Snelson 1872 in Randolph, West Virginia. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Hi Wanda, I found these Adams County Cemetery Books at a nearby library. Copies can be obtained from the Adams County Genealogical Society for $10.00 each (plus 6% sales tax for Ohio residents) if anyone is interested. Mary Jane Adams County, Ohio Winchester Twp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Winchester Township. Winchester Cemetery- located in the village of Winchester, section A of the new part of the cemetery. p. 32 Wamsley: Opal 3 Dec 1903-8 Dec 1969 Adams County, Ohio WayneTwp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Wayne Township. Cherry Fork Cemetery p. 24 Wamsley: section 1B Marion P. 1903-1975 Ethelena McIntire 1908-1974 Barbara daughter of Marion & Ethelena 1938 p. 33 Wamsley: section 3 James Porter 1871-1947 Nora Etta 1870-1944 p. 47 Wamsley: section 6 Clyde O. 1893-1973 Kathryn P. 1898-19__ p. 48 Wamsley: section 7 Merrill M. Military Marker Ohio PVT MG Co 147 INF WWI 11 July 1895- Zada O. 1898-1951 Merrill M. 1895-1971 Gladys L. 1899-1956 p. 53 Wamsley: section 9 James E. 1908-1981 Vesta B. 1910-1980 Adams County, Ohio Tiffin Twp. Cemeteries Vol. II The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of cemeteries in Tiffin Township. West Union IOOF Cemetery p. 25 Wamsley: sectio 5A Rev. W.C. 1851-1931 Eliza J. 1855-1927 E.M. 1878-1912 Reynolds - only name 1902-1903 on Wamsley lot (assume name to be Reynolds Wamsley) Omar M. son of N.S. & A.D. 8Mar1903 age 19 yrs Newton S. 1848-1925 mother 1841-1921 Clyde L. 1876-1946 p. 31 Wamsley: section 6A John Lee sgt US Army WWII 22 Feb 1912-9 May 1980 B. Flack 1898-1940 Eleanor Mann 1899- Amanda 1870-1950 M. Bina 1870-1957 Wm Klise 1897-1968 Oren Bunn Ohio PFC 1879 Engr AVN BN 22 Jun 1901-10 May 1968 Buerkle Helen Wamsley 1919- William Mann Ohio TM 2 US Navy WWII 31 Aug 1922-20 Jan 1967 p. 43 Wamsley: section 10 Oscar C. 1873-1943 Anna E. 1873-1921 p. 50 Wamsley: section 13 W. Christ 1877-1959 Adams County, Ohio Tiffin Twp. Cemeteries Vol. I The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of cemeteries in Tiffin Township. Nixon Chapel Cemetery - located at Christian Union Church, south of West Union. p. 15 Wamsley: Sarah P. former wife of Samuel E. Pearson 4 Aug 1843-1 Sep 1898 Village Cemetery - located on Cherry Street in West Union (Pumpkin Ridge Road past town limits). p. 27 Wamsley: Martha A. wife of J. 22 Nov 1828-5 Nov 1876 p. 28 Wamsley: Sarah Consort of J. d. 8 Apr 1 age 79 yrs 3 mo 25 days p. 34 Wamsley: Gilbert L. 1880-1963 George B. wife 1889-1983 Adams County, Ohio MonroeTwp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Monroe Township. Cooper Cemetery - located on the left side of the Earl Miller Road north of Beasley Fork Road. p. 5 Wamsley: Jonathan Nov 1805-24 May 1889 Jonathan Nov 23 1803-Aug 25 1872 Sarah A. dau of J & S Wamsley 21 Dec 1845-13 Aug 1846 Patience dau of J & S Wamsley Oct 1813-22 Dec 1848 Adams County, Ohio Meigs Twp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Meigs Township. Evergreen Cemetery - located north of Steam Furnace on the Steam Furnace Road across from the Baptist Church. p. 8 Wamsley: Olivia J. 1857-1940 W. Trimble 1849-1932 William B. 1883-1957 Goldie wife of William B. 1897-1966 Scrub Ridge (Liberty Chapel) Cemetery - located on left at Scrub Ridge east of Fawcell across from the Liberty Chapel Church. p. 21 Wamsley: ------- Antioch Cemetery - located on Route 781 east of Mineral Springs Road by the Antioch Church. p. 31 Wamsley O.P. 1858-1926 Sarah, his wife 1860-1918 Adams County, Ohio Liberty Twp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Liberty Township. Kirker Cemetery - located south of State Route 125 on Highway 136. p. 20 Wamsley: Christopher 30 Mar 1813-30 Dec 1886 wife A. 13 Aug 1804-4 Feb 1892 Wm G. 30 Oct 1840-6 May 1925 Co. D. 191 OVI Annie 12 Aug 1843-11 Jan 1914 Adams County, Ohio Jefferson Twp. Cemeteries Wamsleyville M.E. Church Cemetery - located on Ohio 348, 1 mile south of the junction of 781. p. 29 Wamsley: A.M., 1860-1931 L. E., 1864-1947 Andrew G. son of M. & N. died 11 Jna 1864, aged 7 mos 24 days Allen, d. 6 July 1860 aged 30 yrs 1mo.14days A.L., 1827-1900 Amanda J, wife of A.L. 1831-1895 Annie Laurie, dau of P.W. &S.E., 22 Dec. 1862-16 Feb 1865 Chalmer, 2 March 1876-7 Jan 1934; Essie M. wife, 15 Apr 1884-14 Feb1906 Christopher died Apr 17, 1896 aged 86yr 3mos. 2days Clement L. 18 Dec. 1876-15 Feb. 1957 Damaris O., dau of S.B. & E.A. died 8 Feb 1858 aged 5 yrs 2 mos.17days Delia A. second wife of A.L., 1847-1916 Dora E., wife of S.K. 12 Oct 1874-6 Feb. 1899 Elizabeth A., 2 Dec 1837-2 Dec 1872 Elizabeth Ann, wife of Sam. B. 7 Feb 1830-12 Oct 1883 Elizabeth wife of William died 17 Aug 1849 aged 42yrs 4mos. 7days Ellen Jane 6 Oct 1838-___ George Mc. son of S.B. & E.A. died 22 May 1864 aged 1 yr 2 mos 27da George, son of Martin and Mary 1899-1925 Harley A. 4 Feb 1908-4 Jul 1908 Infant dau of Elizabeth Icy Pearl dau of W.T. & L.J. 8 Dec 1896-11 Dec 1898 Infant son of John H. & Drusilla died 3 March 1852 Infant son of T.F. & M.E. died 1 Aug 1880 Isaac B., son of Peter and Mary died 15 Oct 1848 aged 26yrs 5mos. 4 days James F., son of S.B. & E.A. died 12 Jan 1863 aged 17days James B., son of A.L. & Amanda J. died 30 July 1871 aged 7days Rev. Jesse, 11 July 1813-18 Feb. 1887 John, d. 8 March 1860 in his 54th year Joseph L. 1869-1968 M. Theresa, 1869-1939 Mahala, dau of William & Elizabeth Wamsley died 18 March 1850 age 17yrs 11mos 26days Margaret 1850-1930 (Garnet P. Coleman 1904-1914 same tomb) Mary, wife of Rev. Jesse died 3 Aug 1876 aged 62 yrs 9mos 10da Henry F., son of Wm. S. and Margaret died 30 Aug 1872 aged 7mos.19days Mary, wife of C. died 6 July 1873, 66yrs 8mos 1day Mary, wife of Martin, 1861-1940 Mary Ann, dau of C. and Mary died 19 May 1894 aged 6p yrs 10mo 16da Mary Maria dau of W.F. & E.J. died 8 Mar 1868, 1 yr 6mos 24da. Moses, 5 June 1838-4 Dec. 1905 Nancy Ann, 19 Oct 1837, aged 3yrs 7mos. 19days Nancy J., wife of Moses died 17 March 1895 aged 55yrs 5mos 20days Osa, 1883-1953 Peter 25 Apr 1799-27 Jan 1860 Peter B., son of John and Sarah died 27 Dec 1848 age 5yrs 3mos Samuel B., 23 Dec 1829-18 Sept 1901 Samuel H. son of A.L. & A.M.-no dates Sarah, wife of Jno. died 18 June 1879 in her 76th year Sarah, wife of William died 27 Apr 1850 aged 76yrs 6 1/2 mos. Sarah, dau of Isaac, d. 20 Feb 1836 aged 12yrs 11mos 7days Sarah W., wife of W.M., 1843-1927 Thomas F. 26 June 1857-9 Aug 1880 William Finly died 5 May 1889 aged 49yrs 11mos 14days Wm. J. 1843-1927 William died 26 Sept 1845 aged 69yrs 8mos 3 days William M., son of J.M. and M.J. died 14 June 1900 aged 3yrs 4mos24days William died 12 Oct 1868 aged 63 yrs 10mos 21day Martin, 1860-1943 William Finley Wamsley (died 5 May 1889 was paralyzed 22 Feb 1882) Cemetery copied by Betty Lathrop and Sandra Kuntz and Klopp family 1977 Adams County, Ohio Jefferson Twp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Jefferson Township. Moore's Chapel - located on the north side of Wintersteen Run Road, 1 mile north of Blue Creek State Route 125. To the rear of the church a sign on the road points to "Moore's Chapel," the "oldest Methodist Church west of the Alleghenies." p. 19 Wamsley: Earl, 1898-1967 Bessie 1899-19___ Alton C., 1871-1951 Nora, 1879-1968 Elizabeth, wife of William died 19 Aug. 1868 Inf. son of Peter and Mary died 17 Sept 1834 4mos 4days Emor D., 1873-1971 Bessie, 1881-1965 Clarence H., son of Emmor and Bettie 22 June 1906-24 July 1906 Samuel K. 1888-1936 Angie Oci, 1882-1966 George, 1847-1924 Hettie, 1853-1933 William, died 19 Feb. 1860-age 70years (ACH) J.D., 1835 (ACH) Mac. 1923-___ Mary, 1924-___ Adams County, Ohio Green Twp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Green Township. Point Cemetery - located about 1/2 mile north of Rome on a point of land overlooking Stout's Run. Turn left off of Blue Creek Rome Rd at a barn, go across the creek. p. 16 Wamsley: Clair 1905-1938 Lela 1901-1906 Laura 1872-1968 A.C. June 4 1859-Apr 13 1910 Sandy Springs Cemetery - located on US 52 near the town of Buena Vista. p. 54 Wamsley: Harold Wayne, son of C.E. & L.M., Feb 8 1914-May 9 1914 Clarence E. 1882-1963 Leleah Mae, wife of Clarence 1881-1962 Aaron Steen 1858-1949 Wife Kathryn Irene 1861-1941 Adams County, Ohio Franklin Twp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Franklin Township. Jaybird Cemetery - located south of State Route #73, across the railroad tracks from Jaybird on the right. p. 3 Wamsley: Amos D. April 28, 1846 38yrs 1m 28d Locust Grove Cemetery - located north of Peebles on Locust Grove Rd State Route 41 on left before reaching the town of Locust Grove. p. 63 Wamsley: John R. July 1925-___ Alma Hall 24 June 1925-4 July 1975 Infant 1 Oct 1957 J. N. 17 June 1820; Margaret A. wife 20 Mar 1830-25 Jan 1904 Dr. H.S. 23 July 1888 age 38yrs 18d Sarah J. wife of H.S. 1854-1903 p. 64 Wamsley: Jasper 1853-1931; Mary J. 1854-1922 Adams County, Ohio Brush Creek Twp. Cemeteries The following list was compiled by the Adams County Genealogical Society (P.O. Box 231, West Union, OH 45693). The volume contains a map and listing of all cemeteries in Brush Creek Township. Fisher Cemetery - located at Cedar Mills. p. 11 Wamsley: John H. 1857-1929 Margareta 1873-1951 White Oak Church Cemetery - located north off Cedar Mills Road #348, turn left on 27A to White Oak Church p. 33 Wamsley: Lydia A. wife of A.C. 23 Oct 1859-9 Oct 1894 Hosea M. D. 7 Dec 1885 age 49yr 3m. 29d. Oscar G. son of A.S. & K.I.W. D. 30 Aug 1888 age 3yr 9m Walter L. son of A.S. & K.I.W. D. 1 Jan 1891 age 2yr 1mon 9d Hosea F. 4 Apr 1864-24 Jan 1942 Angeline 14 Aug 1833-24 Mar 1914 Jane C. wife of S. 11 Sept 1819-13 Sept 1884 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Hi Wanda, I don't know if Rebecca CANFIELD is related to Lucinda CANFIELD or not. I'll check it out. We're related then. Do you have any information on Levi SMITH? I have quite abit on Sarah WAMSLEY and very little on Levi. Like everyone else, I can always use info. Thanks, Judy ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Thanks for all the information you all send. Till next time, Wanda