I found in the book Barbour County West Virginia put out by the Barbour County Historicl Society in l979 this account of Danville. Kasson is in Cove District Barbour County. IT WAS FIRST NAMED DANVILLE after the first settler Dan Highly who lived on the hill overlooking Kasson and si still known as Highly Hill. he raised silkworms and grew mulberries to feed them. The silk thread was put on spools and shipped to Baltimore. Danville was given the name Kasson because of another Post Office Danville W.V. The first letter was mailed to a man named Kasson. The first Post Office was establised in 1862. Carr Bishop was the first postmaster. Marion Newman, 1884; Lewis Coffman was postmaster in 1904; mail came from a post office in Tucker Co. called Hovatter about 5 miles of Tucker and Barbour line. George Coffman became postmaster in 1908 & served till lhis death , 1930. Hattie Coffman, his wife and two sons, Hayse & George Sherwood took it over until 1937 when Rachel Wilson Ball served till her death. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs were organized and maintained a lodge in Danville for many years. Woodman of the World also had a lodge, both had lodge halls which are still standing, one is now a dwelling, the other was a post office for many years. Jack Bishop owned the first store in 1870; John and Ed Compton had store in 1875. The third one was Marion Newman, 1880, Daniel J. Nester had the 4th store in 1890 which became the Nestor and Shroyers was Mr. & Mrs. George Nestor's during the nestor's time a store had burned & was rebuilt. Mr. Lewis Coffman had a store about the Lodge building, which was destroyed by the fire and was later rebuilt near the M.A. Coffman lot. The first Blacksmith shop was owned by David Hovatter, 18l60 on the Dale Skidmore lot; Ben Ekis owned a Blacksmith shop in 1864; Albert Loar had the 3rd shop in 1891. Lewis Coffman owned the fourth shop, he learned his trade from his luncles Mike and Lige Coffman who had shops in Valley Furnace, Belington & Elkins. His first shop was near West Point (#7). Grade school at the Crossroads below it was called the Coffman's shop. He moved to Danville on the Hardin land now owned by Elmer Howdershilt in 1893. His son Dlaget assisted him in later years. After his father quit blacksmith work, he had shop on his lot about the Kasson Church. Lewis Coffman moved to a housse still standing on the Shiloh road and had his shop and store where the Bill Auvils daughter and her granddaughter now own.. There was 2 shook shops where barrel staves were made. parkers had a woolen mill. The first shoe manufacturing was established prior to the Civil War by Henry Coffman made shoes & boots & had a tannery. His son Tryo had shop later moved to Baltimore & made artificial legs; cut a huge willow tree to make the legs from near his home here because of the light weight for a leg. John W. Nestor had a leg from his shop in the fifties. The first school was close the Kasson U.M. Church; later built where Fred Dumire now lives. The Cove District High School was opened in 1923; classes 9, 10, 11 were held in lodge building for two years. A.S. Hardin donated one acre or more land where the school now stands on Rt. 92. The school was build mostly by free labor with Pat Ryan as boss. First school was the year of 1925. 19l36 it became a senior high school and the name was changed to Kasson High School. In 19158 was the last 4 years, then became a grade school., Now lhas nearly 200 students. \The Kasson U. M. Church was built in 1898 withj Daniel Nestor and Daniel Lohr as overseers. David Hovatter who lived on the Dale Skidmore lot had the Commlunion & Love Feast for the Church of the Brethren at his house, had to move everything out to make room for the church services. This was the beginning of the Shiloh Church of the Brethren which was organized in 1845 bout l 1/2 miles from Kasson. Submitted by The Coffmans I don't know which branch of the Coffman family submitted this. My father in law was Hayes son of Lewis Coffman. Most of the old people are gone. We are having a Coffman reunion Sept. 3 & hopefully I can find out when the name changed. If you would like more information on the Coffman reunion please contact me at [email protected] Hope this is of some help.

DAM....... And I don't mean the Tygarts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROOTSWEB will not allow attachments or HTML. STONE AGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyone that wants a lot of info on the dam and the Cities buried and the Graveyards that were moved, please send me a request. I am sending a large amount of data regarding the Tygart Dam and backwaters. It will identify sunken cities and identify the cemeteries that were relocated. Because of its size, I will send it in manageable parts. All the data except the attached picture came from the Taylor County Historical & Genealogy Society. It was provided by Margaret Lew IT IS VIRUS FREE COURTESY OF NORTON. Regards, Noel E. Chenoweth, 73 De AL7FL Certified Professional Curmudgeon An Ethnic W.Va. Hillbilly--American "THE Greenskeeper" MAIL ................... [email protected] GENEALOGY MENU HTTP://AL7FL.ABTS.NET/

Julia Ann Charlton Stewart has abstracted the 1920 Barbour County Census and the Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants have published it and have it for sale. The book is 317 pages, plus an every name index. The cost is $25, plus $3 shipping and handling. WV residents must include $1.50 sales tax. To order: Send check or credit card info to HCPD, 23 Abbott's Run Rd, Horner, WV 26372. You may also order via our secure website. Click on the "order" square in our table of contents at http://www.rootsweb.com/~hcpd. I don't have the book on the web page yet; but you can go direct to the order form and use it. Joy Stalnaker

According to the 1895 Atlas available online, the only Danville is in Boone County. There is a "Nicklow" in Barbour county, just north of Moatsville, and northwest of Philippi. There is a Nicoles in Lewis county, which is nearby. Hope this helps. Linda in Utah [email protected] wrote: > Has anyone heard of Danville, Barbour County, or Nicholas or Nicola Mills? Both are mentioned in muster rolls for Barbour County militia in the Civil War. > Thanks > Lee > [email protected]

Good morning all! If someone out there has them available to them, and would be willing to help a fellow searcher, I'm needing a look-up on the early 1900 censuses for the name [Ira] Monroe Moore. I must tell you all, I'm on a lot of lists, including some I pay for, and this is by far the most helpful group out there. Thanks so much! Cara (Sierra Vista, Az)

Would appreciate a look up on: WABLE, RHODES, ADAMS surnames. Thank you. Sara Lee

Has anyone heard of Danville, Barbour County, or Nicholas or Nicola Mills? Both are mentioned in muster rolls for Barbour County militia in the Civil War. Thanks Lee [email protected]

Good Evening! Just one question for you. Do any of you know if there is a Monroe Moore that married a Cora ? (and raised their children in the Junior/Belington area) is the same person as one "Ira Monroe" b. abt 1874 to Labon Moore and wife Sarah C. Price Moore.? The Monroe Moore that married a Cora ? had a daughter Oddie ,and Oddie still lives in Junior WV as Oddie Himes. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Cara Sierra Vista, Az

Barbour Democrat, Thursday, October 9, 1958 page 1 (Barbour County, WV) Nellie Moats, 55y, wife of Henry Moats, died October 5, following a long illness. She was born December 2, 1903 in Monongalia County, a daughter of the late Charles and rebecca Howell. Surviving are her husband, Henry Moats; one daughter, Mrs. Donald Shaw, Philippi Rt. 2; four sisters, Mrs. Mollie Trunick of Lorain, Ohio, Mrs. Alma P. Colebank of Newburg, Mrs. Ruth Reed, of Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Kotle of Thornton; six brothers, Charles of Morgantown, Jack, address unknown, Marvin T., Philippi Rt. 2, Sheldon and Paul, addresses unknown, and William of Belington, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 8. at the Central Chapel Church, with the Rev. Denzil Dickens officiating. Burial was made in the Jerusalem Cemetery at Mill Creek. ****** Does anyone know which Henry her husband was? Henry Beecher???

Barbour Democrat November 21, 1957 page 10 Mrs. Maggie Margaret Murphy, 81y, a resident at Kasson, Rt. 1, died in an Elkins rest home, November 20. She was born in Taylor County, March 29, 1876, a daughter of Sanford (should read Sampson) and Ellen Laulis Duckworth. She was the widow of Isaac Murphy. She is survived by two sons, Clarence of Reedsville, Ind. and Chester of Weston, two daughters, Belva Nestor of Akron, OH, and Mrs. Eva M. Poling of Kasson; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Rissie Bennett of Grafton, and Winnie Current of Fairmont. She was a member of the Shiloh Church of Brethren. Funeral services will be held, Sunday, at the Shiloh Church of Brethren, with the Rev. Fred Clayton officiating. Burial will be in the Pifer Mountain Cemetery. *Note Margaret's family listed in 1870, 1880 and 1900 Barbour County, WV census, even though obit states she was born in Taylor County*

Hi Does anyone know the maiden name of Mrs. Mary Duckworth that married Eli F. M. Haller 26 Dec 1895 in Barbour County, WV He was 60 she was 59. On 1900 Barbour County, WV census, list her as born April 1835. Living with them Rosie McDaniel grand/d born May 1888

Hello List members, Recently Beverly Rollins sent me her Stuart Family Oral History in which the members of the David and Arla Cox Stuart family of Overfield share their memories of growing up in Barbour County. There are lots of family pictures and three family charts. I hope you like reading it as much as I did. Look for the Stuart Oral History in the Barbour Family Album: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvbarbou/balbum.htm You might find some good ideas for a similar project to capture the memories of your parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins. Other new items in the Album are Philippi Highschool photographs from the 1908-1910 period and a photo of students in grammar school at Taylor's Drain in 1926. These are courtesy of Stephanie Carman Durr and Noel Chenoweth. More to come as I work on them. . . Margaret Lew [email protected] Barbour County Genealogy Page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvbarbou Hardy County Genealogy Page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhardy

Does anyone have ANYTHING on the Civil War militia units, the Barbour Lighthorse Calvary or the 169th Militia? Thanks, Lee [email protected]

Thanks so much Bob, I've been able to fill several gaps with this information. Please yell if I can return the favor. Best Wishes, Jan At 04:11 PM 5/21/00 -0700, Robert M. Hershman wrote: >I have ancestors of Minnie Murphy if you are interested. > >Bob Hershman

I have a Godfrey Shaffer married to Matilda Ann McIntosh d/o Benjamin Solomon McIntosh and Julia Ann Freeman. Had daughter Lee Malone Shaffer 23 June 1903-20 Aug 1982 Died at Grafton buried Simpson Cemetery. Sister listed in obit Ossie Madge married Orval Smith "Shirley M. Pickett" wrote: > > I am looking for info on Harry Sears Shaffer, Godfrey Daniel Shaffer, Ann McIntosh, Eva Lena Spring, James William Spring and Mary Matilda McCartney. Any info will be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Shirley ([email protected])

I am looking for info on Harry Sears Shaffer, Godfrey Daniel Shaffer, Ann McIntosh, Eva Lena Spring, James William Spring and Mary Matilda McCartney. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Shirley ([email protected])

Barbour Democrat Wednesday October 30, 1974 page 3 John W. Ryan, 59y, a resident of 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fairmont, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 23, 1974, in a Fairmont hospital. He was born in Barbour County, November 10, 1914, a son of the late Galford and Alma Ryan. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Kelly. one daughter, Mrs. Edna May Triplett, Fairfax, VA; two grandchildren; three brothers; Austin Ryan, Painesville, Ohio, Theodore Ryan, Arnettesville, Paul Ryan, California; three sisters, Mrs. Vonda (Orlen) Cross, Belington, Mrs. Goldie Hess, Elkins, Mrs. Lillie Arbogast, Beverly. Mr. Ryan was a member of the Highland Avenue UM Church in Fairmont and was a retired auto mechanic having been employed by Wilson Sales, Fairmont. Funeral services were held on October 26 in Fairmont, with the Rev. Graham Robertson officiating. Interment followed in Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens, Fairmont

Seeking information on William Jefferson Armstrong (Bill), his wife Minnie Murphy Armstrong and their children 1) Hubert C. Armstrong, 2) Paul Armstrong, 3) Mary Armstrong. Bill lived on Laurel Mountain Rd. on the Elkins side. He also lived at Big Field, Belington, near the Right Cemetery at one time. Bill was married several times, once to May Biller and probably to Alma Yeager in 1943. Alma married Francis Marion Trimble in 1967 in Barbour County. I believe Bill died in 1974 in Elkins. His parents were Garnet L. Armstrong and Arleva Jane (Ollie) Triplett Armstrong. Siblings were Lawrence Henry Armstrong m. Nellie Jane Cross, Emma Ann Armstrong m. Arthur Otto Hulderman, Issaac Rufford (also known as Rube) Armstrong m. Chloie Cain and 2nd. Pleasant Crawford, Swaze Everett Armstrong m. Cora Sturm, Grover Cleveland Newman m. Catherine Irene Williams, George Triplett m. Minnie Coonts and Charles L. Oscar Armstrong who never married. He was killed in a train accident at the age of 22. Will be happy to share any information that I have on this family. Best Wishes, Jan

I have ancestors of Minnie Murphy if you are interested. Bob Hershman ----- Original Message ----- From: Jan Waite <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 4:04 PM Subject: Armstrong Family - Laurel Mountain Rd. > Seeking information on William Jefferson Armstrong (Bill), his wife Minnie > Murphy Armstrong and their children 1) Hubert C. Armstrong, 2) Paul > Armstrong, 3) Mary Armstrong. Bill lived on Laurel Mountain Rd. on the > Elkins side. He also lived at Big Field, Belington, near the Right > Cemetery at one time. Bill was married several times, once to May Biller > and probably to Alma Yeager in 1943. Alma married Francis Marion Trimble > in 1967 in Barbour County. I believe Bill died in 1974 in Elkins. His > parents were Garnet L. Armstrong and Arleva Jane (Ollie) Triplett > Armstrong. Siblings were Lawrence Henry Armstrong m. Nellie Jane Cross, > Emma Ann Armstrong m. Arthur Otto Hulderman, Issaac Rufford (also known as > Rube) Armstrong m. Chloie Cain and 2nd. Pleasant Crawford, Swaze Everett > Armstrong m. Cora Sturm, Grover Cleveland Newman m. Catherine Irene > Williams, George Triplett m. Minnie Coonts and Charles L. Oscar Armstrong > who never married. He was killed in a train accident at the age of 22. > > Will be happy to share any information that I have on this family. > > Best Wishes, > Jan >

On Sat, 20 May 2000 06:29:18 -0700 (PDT) [email protected] writes: I bought the book of deaths from Heritage Books (not e-bay). I will look up names for people who request it. Debbie HOVATTER / FORD / SNODGRASS / STROSNIDER / NEWMAN