I am inquiring about the David Miller family i.e...David Miller 1725-1782 and Sarah Agnes Callander Miller from Berkeley Co. Va. I am descended from one of their sons, Joseph and Margaret Hamilton, his wife. Their son DAVID A. MILLER, settled in Missouri in 1835; married Fannie Boley around 1838/39 in Audrain Co., Missouri. I have not been able to find proof of their marriage nor the true name of Fannie E. Miller. She was born in 1818/1817 in Va according to the Census records taken in 1850, Missouri. I realize that there are many, many Miller families in Berkeley Co. However, my Miller family settled in and around Arden, North Mountain and established the apple orchards in Berkeley Co. From an earlier post, it was stated that the families with the last name of Miller, mostly descended from James Miller, the second oldest son of David and Sarah. Children of Joseph and Margaret Miller: Joseph H., David A., William G., Nancy E. (who married James Wm. Henshaw) and Mary Jane who married Benjamin Davis (they settled in Hannibal, Mo. where Benjamin was an editor of a newspaper). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Donna Duwe

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I've "rescued" and old photograph of Maude Louise STRAYER which was taken at the Nast Studio in Denver, CO. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Maude listed as 3 months old and weighing 13 lbs. at the time. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Maude and her family: Maude Louise STRAYER was b. 30 Oct 1894 in Denver, CO to parents Mary A. S. HALLER (b. Jan 1858 in Fayette Co. IL) and John Wesley STRAYER (b. 9 Jan 1846 in Berkeley Co. VA). Maude also had a brother, James C. STRAYER b. 23 Jan 1901 in New York City, NY. This was the third marriage for John Wesley STRAYER, his first wife was Margaret B. HILL with whom he had two children including, George Elmer; and Olive L. STRAYER born in 1872 and 1875, both in Carroll Co., MO. His second marriage was to Anna R. "Annie" BLISS with whom he had a son Edgar C. STRAYER b. 1885 in Missouri. Maude died in Anacortes, WA in Nov 1981. Maude traveled extensively including trips to England, France, Scotland, and Norway with her job as an Educator at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Ridgefield, NJ: John W STRAYER, age 52, born Mar 1848, married 15 years, born VA, parents born VA, Real Estate Mary N. STRAYER, wife, age 42, born Jan 1858, married 15 years, 1 child/1 living, born IL, parents born PA/IL Maud L. STRAYER, dau, age 5, born Nov 1894, born NY 1910 census of Ridgefield, NJ: John W. STRAYER, age 62, 2nd marriage 19 years, born WV, parents born WV, a Real Estate Manager Mary H. STRAYER, wife, age 50, 1st marriage 19 years, 2 children/1 living, born IL, parents born PA/IL Maude L. STRAYER, dau, age 15, born CO + 1 Servant 1920 census of Dobbs Ferry, NY: - at Esterwood owned by Miss Masters Maude Louise STRAYER, a Teacher, age 25, born Denver, CO, parents born WV/IL, a Teacher 1930 census of Dobbs Ferry, NY - Miss Master's School Maude L. STRAYER, employee, age 35, born CO, parents born WV/IL, a Teacher 1940 census of Dobbs Ferry, NY: - Master's School Maude STRAYER, age 45, born CO I am hoping to locate someone from this STRAYER Family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

The Berkeley County VA personal property tax lists, 1787-1792, are divided in two, a list for the First Battalion and a list for the Second Battalion. Can any knowledgeable person tell me which part the two battalions encompassed? Many thanks for your help, and best wishes to you. Scott Swanson Department of History Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-3485 sswanson@butler.edu

I have some unidentified pictures of some of my family members, I believe. They were pictures my mother and aunt had. They could be Butts or Long family. I will scan and send to anyone that could help identify them. Please respond to jimbo@ntelos.net my private email. Thanks for any help. Jimmie Long

Berkeley County, WV marries show 2 marriages - Agnes Hedges to William Parr - 11 Mar 1811 Nancy Hedges to John Parr - 31 May 1817 Does anyone know the parents of Agnes & Nancy?

Looking for information on a William C. Owens born 1923 and died 1976. Also his wife Virginia H. born 1922 and died 1992. Both are buried in the Payne's Chapel Cemetery in Mill Creek District. I am related to them but I can't find anything else about them. I can't find a marriage record for them or the complete birth or death date. William C. Owens lived just down the road for the Chapel as a kid. His father was James H. Owens. They lived close to the Virginia Line so I don't know where to find information on him. I looked for his death in the Martinsburg Court house and it wasn't there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Craig Gregory

I am looking for descendants of Elias Oden, who moved to Berkeley County prior to 1800. I believe he still had descendants living in the county in 1900. I would like to correspond with someone who his his descendant. Marleen Van Horne -- When the people, who made the music of your youth, begin dying of old age, you know that you, too, are old.

I have put together a book on The Long Family from Rockingham County and Martinsburg, WV. I start with Conrad and Miranda Genther in Rockingham and follow John Long in Martinsburg, WV their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. It has pictures, documents, and other items of interest. I am still working on it. It is on the internet and is free for you to see. If you would like to see a copy you are welcome to it. I would love to contact other family members and add additional information. Just email me at jimbo@ntelos.net and I will send the link for you to view. Jimmie Long You are welcome to call me at (434) 444-5073

I have put together a book on The Hess Family from Clark County, VA and Martinsburg, WV. I start with Abraham and Cathrine Shaffer and their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. It has pictures, documents, and other items of interest. I am still working on it. It is on the internet and is free for you to see. If you would like to see a copy you are welcome to it. I would love to contact other family members and add additional information. Just email me at jimbo@ntelos.net and I will send the link for you to view. Jimmie Long You are welcome to call me at (434) 444-5073

And I am still looking for the father of William W. Watts who married Nancy Ware in Berkeley Co. I believe, but cannot prove, that his middle name was Washington. He moved to Kentucky and became a career soldier, rising to the rank of sergeant major. I believe his wife and youngest children were in Giles Co., TN during the period of his deployment to MS and New Orleans. -----Original Message----- From: Diana via Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 3:58 PM To: wvberkel@rootsweb.com Subject: [Berkeley Co WV] Watts family I am still looking for James Watts Jr and his father. Diana ------------------------------- BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA MAILING LIST LIST TOPIC: A query (or reply to one) pertaining to the genealogy or history of Berkeley County past or present. WHEN REPLYING to any list post please remember to trim away most of the earlier message, removing any part not directly pertaining to your response before you post your reply back to the list. This is especially important when replying to a digest post. LIST INFORMATION PAGE: You can contact the List Admin at wvberkel-admin@rootsweb.com privately off list. To search the list archives, get information on subscribing, unsubscribing, changing your subscription address, or to find other useful information to help you use the list more effectively, please click on the following link to the list information page online: http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/WV/berkeley.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVBERKEL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am still looking for James Watts Jr and his father. Diana

John, As noted in the taglines at the bottom of this and all other list posts, this list covers Berkeley County at any time in its history. This would include when it was part of Virginia and during colonial times. I hope this answers your question. David E. Cann wvberkel-admin@rootsweb.com Admin of the Berkeley County, West Virginia mailing list on RootsWeb List information: http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/WV/berkeley.html -----Original Message----- From: wvberkel-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvberkel-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of JOHN CARTER Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 5:37 PM To: wvberkel@rootsweb.com; Sarge4You@aol.com Subject: Re: [Berkeley Co WV] (no subject) Does this list go back before WV was a state? I have family sure name Bosteyan[Boston] and other variants that lived there sometime late 1700's early 1800's

The annual Long family reunion will be held July 19th at Douthat State park on July 19th. All family members of Conrad Long are invited to attend. There will be a pot luck at 12:00 noon. Call or write for more information (434) 444-1491 jimbo@ntelos.net Jimmie Long

I have family sure name Bosteyan[Boston] and other variants that lived there sometime late 1700's early 1800's. Does anyone have any info on this family. Sent from Samsung tablet -------- Original message -------- From: wvberkel@rootsweb.com Date: 07/14/2014 4:53 PM (GMT-08:00) To: wvberkel@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Berkeley Co WV] (no subject) John, As noted in the taglines at the bottom of this and all other list posts, this list covers Berkeley County at any time in its history. This would include when it was part of Virginia and during colonial times. I hope this answers your question. David E. Cann wvberkel-admin@rootsweb.com Admin of the Berkeley County, West Virginia mailing list on RootsWeb List information: http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/WV/berkeley.html -----Original Message----- From: wvberkel-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvberkel-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of JOHN CARTER Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 5:37 PM To: wvberkel@rootsweb.com; Sarge4You@aol.com Subject: Re: [Berkeley Co WV] (no subject) Does this list go back before WV was a state? I have family sure name Bosteyan[Boston] and other variants that lived there sometime late 1700's early 1800's ------------------------------- BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA MAILING LIST LIST TOPIC: A query (or reply to one) pertaining to the genealogy or history of Berkeley County past or present. WHEN REPLYING to any list post please remember to trim away most of the earlier message, removing any part not directly pertaining to your response before you post your reply back to the list. This is especially important when replying to a digest post. LIST INFORMATION PAGE: You can contact the List Admin at wvberkel-admin@rootsweb.com privately off list. To search the list archives, get information on subscribing, unsubscribing, changing your subscription address, or to find other useful information to help you use the list more effectively, please click on the following link to the list information page online: http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/WV/berkeley.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVBERKEL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does this list go back before WV was a state? I have family sure name Bosteyan[Boston] and other variants that lived there sometime late 1700's early 1800's -----Original Message----- From: wvberkel-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvberkel-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of wvberkel@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 9:31 AM To: wvberkel@rootsweb.com Subject: [Berkeley Co WV] (no subject) ------------------------------- BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA MAILING LIST LIST TOPIC: A query (or reply to one) pertaining to the genealogy or history of Berkeley County past or present. WHEN REPLYING to any list post please remember to trim away most of the earlier message, removing any part not directly pertaining to your response before you post your reply back to the list. This is especially important when replying to a digest post. LIST INFORMATION PAGE: You can contact the List Admin at wvberkel-admin@rootsweb.com privately off list. To search the list archives, get information on subscribing, unsubscribing, changing your subscription address, or to find other useful information to help you use the list more effectively, please click on the following link to the list information page online: http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/WV/berkeley.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVBERKEL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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I am interested in Berkeley County's role in the Gettysburg campaign. Bunker Hill is described by a southern soldier as having only four houses. Martinsburg included a large building with a brick floor - possibly a marketplace - where soldiers were billeted; the Methodist Church, which was used as a hospital; at least one hotel; and of course the railroad shops where one battery remounted its guns using the furnace and rail iron. What was the population of Martinsburg in 1863? From soldier accounts, I calculate that about 60 percent of Martinsburg citizens were Union loyalists, while 40 percent sympathized with the Confederacy. A southern artillery battery bivouacked on the farm of Hon. Charles James Faulkner. Southern loyalists in the town of Martinsburg included a Dr. Hunter; Mrs. Buchanan, who nursed the wounded Colonel Collett Leventhorpe; Mr. and Mrs. Conrad (along their daughters Jane and Nannie); and Dr. Pendleton - what else is known about these individuals? Thanks, Tom Elmore