I'm in Massachusetts, my husband is from West Virginia, and I am doing his family right now. The name is Ensign, and there have been 3 books (that I know of) on his family, starting with James Ensign & Sarah Elson in 1634. I have the first book, and have the third book on loan, I am desperatley searching for the second book. It was published privately so have had no luck in searching bookstores. Could someone, please search the library's in WV to see if maybe they have a copy. I am assuming that the name is either The Puritans James Ensign Book 2 of Ensign's in America book 2, or something like that. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Barbara Ensign

In a message dated 06/02/03 10:25:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, snooper1@iland.net writes: << can anyone tell me where in the county a household was located by using the census information. Thank you to everyone for your help. Carol Greathouse >> Carol, The census images have very little information on them in the early 1800's because most of the rural areas were sparsely populated. The best way to find the family's location is to look at a county platt map. If they owned property, it will show up on there. Sometimes you can get these maps from county Historical Societies. Here is a good way to find the County web site for any state and county: Go to: www.rootsweb.com At the top of the right column, under the heading WEB SITES, click on "Websites at rootsweb" On the next page click on the link for "United States of America" On the next page, scroll down the page to the list of states and click on the state you want. (Click West Virginia) On the next page, click on the county that you want. (Click Marshall) PRESTO!!! There you are!! Now, snoop around through all those links and see what you can find. There may be an e-mail address or snail mail address for a County Historical Society. Good Luck, Marilyn

Looking for a Zada Haines/Haynes/Hayes, born abt 1904, in WV. I have no other information on her. ANY tidbit would be a good one! Thank you! tanya ===== Digging up the dead, Irritating the living -- it's what I do best __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com

I am hoping someone will be able to help me a bit. My maternal great grandfather Lindsay/Lindsey E. SISSON was in WV in 1910. I just do not know where. He may have been in the Charleston area, or Winding Gulf, or East Gulf. I would sure appreciate it someone could look up on a census index and see if they can find him. He should be listed with his wife Adeline/Addelin, and one daughter Leola Carmelin (sometimes called Carmel), and a step-daughter Hallie. I tried looking on Ancestry.com, but this particular year has no index! I sure appreciate the help. Thanks again. Joyce Lucas Dever, near Seattle skipdever@earthlink.net

Thank you Marilyn, Another kind soul has sent me the images. To the fact that Marshall Co. was Virginia in 1840, all I can say is Ooops, I knew that, brain was not in gear when fingers were on keyboard. Question, can anyone tell me where in the county a household was located by using the census information. Thank you to everyone for your help. Carol Greathouse ----- Original Message ----- From: <Tribehunter@aol.com> To: <WV-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [WVCEN] Marshall Co./1840/Greathouse > In a message dated 06/02/03 2:36:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > snooper1@iland.net writes: > > << > I would appreciate a census for Harmon Greathouse, who would have been > about 52 in 1840. > His wife, Mary Ann, was about 50. > The following are children, who should be on the census. > Male (Thomas), about 19 > Female (Mary Ann), about 16 > Female (Sarah Ann), about 14 > Male (Henry E), about 8 > > Other children, who I do not think are in this household on this census are, > Harmon, Jr. about 36, John W. about 29, and > James about 21. >> > > Carol, > > There were two of them---I suppose fathr & son? This is still considered > Virginia--West Virginia didn't become a state until after the Civil War. > > Greathouse, Harmon View Image Online > State: Virginia Year: 1840 > County: Marshall Roll: M704_568 > Township: Unknown Townships Page: 273 > Image: 175 > > 1 male age 30-40 > 1 female under 5 > 1 female age 10-15 > 1 female age 30-40 > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > -- > > Greathouse, Harmon View Image Online > State: Virginia Year: 1840 > County: Marshall Roll: M704_568 > Township: Unknown Townships Page: 299 > Image: 227 > > 1 male age 5-10 > 1 male age 10-15 > 1 male age 15-20 > 1 male age 20-30 > 1 male age 50-60 > 1 female age 10-15 > 1 female age 15-20 > 1 female age 40-50 > > Marilyn > > > ==== WV-CENSUS-LOOKUP Mailing List ==== > So many relatives, so little time.... > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

In a message dated 06/02/03 2:36:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, snooper1@iland.net writes: << I would appreciate a census for Harmon Greathouse, who would have been about 52 in 1840. His wife, Mary Ann, was about 50. The following are children, who should be on the census. Male (Thomas), about 19 Female (Mary Ann), about 16 Female (Sarah Ann), about 14 Male (Henry E), about 8 Other children, who I do not think are in this household on this census are, Harmon, Jr. about 36, John W. about 29, and James about 21. >> Carol, There were two of them---I suppose fathr & son? This is still considered Virginia--West Virginia didn't become a state until after the Civil War. Greathouse, Harmon View Image Online State: Virginia Year: 1840 County: Marshall Roll: M704_568 Township: Unknown Townships Page: 273 Image: 175 1 male age 30-40 1 female under 5 1 female age 10-15 1 female age 30-40 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Greathouse, Harmon View Image Online State: Virginia Year: 1840 County: Marshall Roll: M704_568 Township: Unknown Townships Page: 299 Image: 227 1 male age 5-10 1 male age 10-15 1 male age 15-20 1 male age 20-30 1 male age 50-60 1 female age 10-15 1 female age 15-20 1 female age 40-50 Marilyn

Good Morning List, I would appreciate a census for Harmon Greathouse, who would have been about 52 in 1840. His wife, Mary Ann, was about 50. The following are children, who should be on the census. Male (Thomas), about 19 Female (Mary Ann), about 16 Female (Sarah Ann), about 14 Male (Henry E), about 8 Other children, who I do not think are in this household on this census are, Harmon, Jr. about 36, John W. about 29, and James about 21. I thought that I would start with the 1840 census to track this Greathouse family back to when they first appear in Virginia. It would be a big help to know where this family was living, when I go thru the deed records. Thank you, Carol Greathouse Missouri, USA

Hello! I am looking for 1900 census info on a T. J. Bishop and family. I am trying to learn info on his wife, who lived in Berkeley Co. when her first husband (James Wilson) died, and when she married this Mr. Bishop who was hubby #2. I don't know HIS age, but the wife was Mollie or Mary Shipper Wilson Bishop and was b.Sept. 1860. I know she was a life long resident of Berkely Co. Sorry I don't have anything more... Dixie A. Laire Red Oak, Iowa

In a message dated 05/29/03 12:10:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lwd7734@comcast.net writes: << Need a census look up for Wm. C. Dodd who was possibly born in Amherst County Va. Between 1810 and 1820. He married Malinda Skaggs in 1840. Unknown who his parents are. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Larry Dodd >> Larry, There are 31 DODD families showing up in the 1810 census index but none in Amherst County. In 1820 there is one DODD family in Amherst Co: Since only the head of household is listed in the index and on the census image, it will be difficult to narrow down William's father, but this is a possibility: Dodd, James View Image Online State: Virginia Year: 1820 County: Amherst Roll: M33_131 Township: Unknown Townships Page: 24 Image: 32 4100010011103 4 males under 10 1 male age 10-16 1 male age 45 & up 1 female age 16-26 1 female age 26-45 1 female age 45 & up 3 persons engaged in Agriculture Have you found William in later census records so you can establish his correct age? It might be better to start with him and Malinda as a married couple and work backwards. Marilyn

I was wondering if someone could look up the following person on the 1900 Census and see if they could help me read the census information. It would be a HUGE help! Dixie A. Laire Red Oak, Iowa ------------ 1900 Hedgesville Twn 14th Dist. pg 80B 89/89 Miller, Margaret E. Head Sept 18__? looks like 1861 WV VA VA

Need a census look up for Wm. C. Dodd who was possibly born in Amherst County Va. Between 1810 and 1820. He married Malinda Skaggs in 1840. Unknown who his parents are. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Larry Dodd Salisbury, Maryland lwd7734@comcast.net

Hi! I am looking for a 1900 census to try to find a more accurate birthdate for "Eliza"/ElizabethWilson, a single woman who was born abt 1831 and died abt1901. She lived in Hedgesville, Berkeley Co.,WV all her life with her parents and brother but is not with the brother's (Armstead Wilson Jr.) family in 1900 census. Thank you so much for your help. Dixie A. Laire Red Oak, Iowa

Hi I am looking for a 1900 census to try to find a more accurate birthdate for Sarah J. Wislon, a single woman who was born abt 1828 and died in 1916. She lived in Hedgesville, Berkely Co.,WV all her life with her parents and brother but is not with the brother's (Armstead Wilson Jr. family in 1900 census. Thank you so much for your help. I realize the Wilson name is common, and Sarah for a first name isn't much help either! Dixie A. Laire Red Oak, Iowa

In a message dated 05/27/03 11:00:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Bronco2671@aol.com writes: << I have FOUND the people I'm looking for - they are Julius and Mary E. Cooper, Hancock County, WV, Enumeration District #154, Sheet #5A. What I'm wondering is if someone can look at this page and try to decipher the names of the two sons, especially the first one listed. Thanks, Dave Rader Kent, OH >> Hi Dave, The first son looks like Cristopher (Christopher) and the second one is Edward. Marilyn

I have FOUND the people I'm looking for - they are Julius and Mary E. Cooper, Hancock County, WV, Enumeration District #154, Sheet #5A. What I'm wondering is if someone can look at this page and try to decipher the names of the two sons, especially the first one listed. Thanks, Dave Rader Kent, OH

Looking for: Martha Gillaspie (Gillespie), age 37 James F. Gillespie, age 18 Clark (or Tillison Clark) Gillespie, age 15 Serena C. Gillespie, age 10 Claud Gillespie

I need a census look up for this man please! 1900 Census Powell Wilson Hedgesville, Berkeley, WV Thank you so much! Dixie A. Laire Red Oak, Iowa

Dear Listers, Would really appreciate a lookup for John A. Rainey and wife Mary (McPherson) Rainey who I believe were living in Wheeling for the 1900 census. Don't know if they had any children. Would appreciate all names listed in household. Mary J. McPherson (age 20) married John A. Rainey (age 25) 4 Oct 1896 in Washington Co. OH. All replies will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. D. Frank McPherson

I am seeking Harry Owen Skinner, b 1878, so about 22yo. He may be out of the house and married, or he may be at home with father George Washington Skinner, age about 60yo, with wife Eliza. Thanks, Jane Hodges-Kuebler ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

Hi Dixie I'm sending image to your mail Armstead Wilson found in: Census Microfilm Records: West Virginia, 1900 Lived in: Sleepy Creek District, Morgan County, West Virginia Series: T623 Microfilm: 1768 Book: 1 Page: 203 Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dixie A. Laire" <dal@heartland.net> To: <WV-CENSUS-LOOKUP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 1:12 PM Subject: [WVCEN] 1900 - Morgan Co., WV - Armstead Wilson > I am trying to figure out the complicated children of an Armstead Wilson in my family. > Could someone find for me where he is at in the 1900 Census...Morgan Co., Sleepy Creek..possibly. > > Here he is, in the 1910 census... > 1910 Morgan Co., WV Dist. 89 Sleepy Hollow (I think this may be Sleepy Creek?) > 153/156 pg 264A > Wilson, Armstead Head VA 77 general farm > Mary wife VA 48 > Arthur son WV can't read age ?lumberman? > John H. son WV 27 telegraph operator > I can't read this...E__alidi dau WV 25 school teacher > Todd son WV 14? farm labor > > sure wish the children didn't have different names EVERY census! HA! > > Dixie A. Laire > Red Oak, Iowa > > > ==== WV-CENSUS-LOOKUP Mailing List ==== > Genealogy: Search long enough and everyone connects somehow.... > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >