Does anyone have any info that links William and Sallie Pain Butt to the Butt family of Buttstown? All the researchers I've talked to can't link William with Richard Butt, one of the first in the county. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Linda

Hi List, Need HELP from some of our experts on the list! Does ANYONE have knowledge about the location/time frame of existance of THE SMITH BIA [Photography] STUDIO that was located @ Martinsburg & Capon Springs, WV?? Or do you have any ideas WHERE I could research this studio? A cousin sent an unknown famiy photo that was taken from that studio. POSSIBLY a CALDWELL OR STEWART family member? ANY help TRULY appreciated! Sincerely, Terri Boston Claggett [[email protected]]

FYI: There are several people that were born in Berkeley, WV listed as being in photos. It is not my book, nor am I affiliated with the seller. The names/birthdates/places may help in the research which are shown near the bottom of the page. The url is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2980&item=2919622940 Hope it helps someone! Lisa

Searching for information on James Brannon b.late 1700's. VA or WV (son of John Brannon b. 1745) and his family. Wife was Susanna Fry, they were married April 24, 1800 in Berkeley Co.WV. Any help greatly appreicated.Thank you

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It is Berkeley County and it was Virginia until after the Civil War. ************** Leon S Clark *********************************************************************** Searching surnames: Brooks, Chappell, Clark, Fitzpatrick, McDonald, Miller, O'Neil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maxine Wilton" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 11:53 AM Subject: [WVBERKEL] Fw: John Brannon b 1745 /Rebecca Marriage | Hello, | Could someone tell me where I could go in N Cumberland Co Pa for marriages in 1700's??? | I need to find a marriage for the following Please; | John Brannon b 1745 in Queens, Stradbally, Ire. came here in 1763 into Pa. Mar to Rebecca Baldwin?, Ball,? Bell? whatever. | Rebecca Baldwin may been a dau of a Jehiel Bldwin whose wife was Bridget Goodwin if the name was Baldwin. | If it was Ball as some think???, She may have been a dau of a surgeyor of land under Wm Penn? that John Brannon was learning the trade from through William Penn? | There is a controversy about Rebecca's last name even tho a descendant, Frances Brown of Va has records from 1760's of a name of Baldwin but in a bible record part of the name couldn't be read good and think it was Ball/ Bell ??? | We have found a Rebecca Baldwin b 27 jun 1750 in Milford, New Haven, Ct who may be the one, but none of their ch. 10/11 have any names connected to her siblings | so some can't beleive it to have been her. They moved after marriage to Winchester Va in abt 1770??, | They lived in Back Creek and had abt 1200 Land Grant acrea's at one time there. | We are desperate in need of a copy of a marriage record such as a cert. or return of service or J P's record or Bible record etc. | Any help from anyone would be wonderful. | I have tried to subscribe to the W VA Berkely,( Berkley) co but can't seem to get it right? Can someone tell me the link to subscribe there ? | Thank you much. | Maxine Baldwin Wilton in Wa. | [email protected] |

Hello, Could someone tell me where I could go in N Cumberland Co Pa for marriages in 1700's??? I need to find a marriage for the following Please; John Brannon b 1745 in Queens, Stradbally, Ire. came here in 1763 into Pa. Mar to Rebecca Baldwin?, Ball,? Bell? whatever. Rebecca Baldwin may been a dau of a Jehiel Bldwin whose wife was Bridget Goodwin if the name was Baldwin. If it was Ball as some think???, She may have been a dau of a surgeyor of land under Wm Penn? that John Brannon was learning the trade from through William Penn? There is a controversy about Rebecca's last name even tho a descendant, Frances Brown of Va has records from 1760's of a name of Baldwin but in a bible record part of the name couldn't be read good and think it was Ball/ Bell ??? We have found a Rebecca Baldwin b 27 jun 1750 in Milford, New Haven, Ct who may be the one, but none of their ch. 10/11 have any names connected to her siblings so some can't beleive it to have been her. They moved after marriage to Winchester Va in abt 1770??, They lived in Back Creek and had abt 1200 Land Grant acrea's at one time there. We are desperate in need of a copy of a marriage record such as a cert. or return of service or J P's record or Bible record etc. Any help from anyone would be wonderful. I have tried to subscribe to the W VA Berkely,( Berkley) co but can't seem to get it right? Can someone tell me the link to subscribe there ? Thank you much. Maxine Baldwin Wilton in Wa. [email protected]

There were Mankins in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Before 1801 when Jefferson Co. was created, Loudoun and Berkeley shared a border. I believe the earlier Mankins came from Maryland. Ms. Marty Hiatt, CGRS "Document what you find, listen to what you are told, and especially, love and respect your work." John Morris CGRS is a service mark of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license after periodic evaluations by the Board. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 12:04 PM Subject: WVBERKEL-D Digest V03 #16

I am searching for Thomas and John Champion (probably brothers, perhaps uncle and nephew or cousins) whom we believe were in Berkeley Co or thereabouts before they made the l790 census in Mercer Co KY. I wonder if someone could view the original marriage record of an "Ann Cannon" to a "Thomas Cumpsion" which I believe could well be CHampion in Berkeley Co on 15 Oct l788. I have looked long and hard at the 29 Sept 1777 Berkeley Co will of Joseph Champion (wife Rosannah_______), brothers John, James, and Thomas Champion. Also mentioned are Edward Rawlings, son of Stephen Rawlings; Ruth Stephenson, daughter of Richard Stephenson. The will was executed 21 April l778. Witnesses of the will were George Jenkins, Robert Dunn, and John Champion An Edmund Champion is the bondsman to the marriage of Elizabeth Davis to Daniel Gilland in Berkeley Co, VA, bond 23 Sept l797; marriage 26 Sept l797. Edmond Champion turns up on the l6 August l800 Bullitt Co KY Tax list. Edmund Champion in Mercer Co, KY, on l0 May l805, marries Sarah Nield/Neald "of PA". Her guardian is Augustine Passamore. My cousins and I have tried to connect these dots, but proof we do not have. Do any of these names or dates ring any bells with anyone in Berkeley CO? The Champions and Cannons seem to be connected with the family names of Davis and Mankin. Edward and Mary __________ Davis live next to the families of John and Thomas Champion, and by l800 have loaned them money to buy land next to them in Washington CO, KY. Thomas and "Nancy" Cannon Champion name two sons DAVIS and MANKIN. We find that MANKIN name very odd, but it would be carried along two more generations. Does that name connect to anyone in Berkeley CO? We would most appreciate any help and would be glad to trade information or further your research in KY. Sincerely, Jane Champion Norman

Am searching for a Samuel Dunmire. He lived inHampshire Co. 1848-1852 but had moved there from eastern counties. I am hoping he left some family or trace in Berkeley or nearby areas. Ann [email protected]

Hi, I am looking for the family of Robert Cannon and Elizabeth ?. My records indicate that the family was in Berkeley, Co., VA. on 1788, when their daughter Martha Ann (Nancy) Cannon and Thomas Champion were married. The marrieg is listed as Thomas Cumpsion and Ann Cannon married 15 Oct. 1788 in Berkeley, Co., Va.., on FTM CD #229 Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850. They could have been there as early as 1768. I have the family in Washington and Mercer Co., Ky about 1800. Any help at this time will help. Richard Swank in California

I am completely new at researching in West Virginia. I'm specifically focusing my search in Martinsburg, where both my great and great great grandfathers lived. My gg grandfather, Lewis GRIMM died in 1892. Were death certificates issued at that time? I'm also searching for his grave. Lewis Grimm's daughter Anna married Adolph KOGELSCHATZ. He was a funeral director and I'm told there is still a Kogelschatz funeral home in Martinsburg. Does anyone happen to know if there are Kogelschatz family members still associated with this funeral home? I appreciate any help or direction that can be passed my way on researching this part of the United States! Susan Curelop GRIMM, Lewis, Henry, and Anna KOGELSCHATZ, Adolph/Adolphus

Sorry all, I made a mistake in my last message about a William BUTTS married to a Mary (GOODMAN?)!! Her maiden name is not GOODMAN but "GORDON!" Sorry! Does that sound familiar to anyone? Sharon

Hi all, Is anyone researching BUTTS??? I just today found a marriage date for my: Elizabeth Jane BUTTS of Berkley Co, WV on 22 Sept 1865 to my James WOODALL of Ayr Twp., Fulton Co., Pa. According to what my research says so far is her parents were William BUTTS and Mary (GOODMAN??) The marriage record is from a Fulton County Newspaper..........Up till now I had no marriage date...................... She was born Nov 24, 1844 according to her death certificate............... There is also a Sophia BUTTS marriage to a James RODGERS on 22 Nov 1865 in the newspaper..............I'm wondering if they could be sisters????? Does anything sound familiar to anyone??? Any and all help is GREATLY APPRECIATED!! Thanks so much! Sharon Frank in Fl. [email protected]

I am new to this list and am looking for information on where I might find out more about this family. Folowing is part of a letter that I have. It was written in 1904 and Jessie was born abt.1886 and would have graduated from the high school in Martinsburg. "Mark (Marquess) still is in the Woolen Mill here, has charge of the finishing department. He get $2.50 a day. Jessie daughter) is going to learn the Millinery trade in the spring. Sincerly, Olive Walter, 526 W. John St. Martinsburg, W. Va." I have looked in the 1900, 1920 and 1930 census, but the name must transcribed differently as Walter and Walter soundex does not bring it up. Any direction you can give me on this would be appreciated. Bev Rogers

Does anyone know if there are any records in Berkely county of the GAR when it was in existance...? thanks Jay --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now

Could someone please tell me if there is a West Virginia GenExchange site? and if there is please direct me to it...Thanks so much...Lynette

I am trying to find out information regarding Hugh Gilbreath and his wife Elizabeth (possible surname Barton). Hugh died about 1783 and Elizabeth around 1790. Thanks, Madonna Davis Marks [email protected]

Looking for info on James Johnson b. abt. 1810 m. Sarah Olinger b. abt. 1807 d. 4-25-1879 Sleepy Creek Dist., Morgan Co., WV Their Children were: Lewis Allen b. abt. 1836 d. 8-8-1887 Allen Dist., Morgan Co., WV m. Christy Allen b. 11-1841 on 4-27-1863 Morgan Co., WV William Henry Harrison b. 3-3-1840 d. 12-26-1907 Allen Dist., Morgan Co., WV m. Eliza J. Logue b. 3-24-1845 d. 10-1-1906 on 5-10-1865 Ann "Angeline" b. abt. 1842 Morgan Co., WV m. Robert Baer/Bayer b. abt. 1842 Washington Co., MD on 3-23-1868 John Wesley Johnson b. 1-26-1844 Sleepy Creek, Morgan Co., WV d. 2-1-1929 Cherry Run, Morgan Co., WV m. Esther "Hester" Johanna Potter b. 1-30-1862 Sleepy Creek, Morgan Co., WV d. 10-10-1920 Sleepy Creek, Morgan Co., WV on 8-15-1877 George S. b. 5-1848 m. Mary Elizabeth Shriver? b. abt. 1862 d. 11-27-1889 on 9-11-1881 If anyone can help me with any info on this family I would be greatly appreciative...Have info on James and Sarah and their children in the 1850 and 1880 census'...Trying to find out who James Johnsons parents were...Please help if you can...Am willing to exchange what info I do have on the family....Thanks so much...Lynette J.

Looking for info regarding GLADDEN - COOK family. Christiana GLADDEN, b. 1830 in MD- d.1848 BC,VA m. 1848 BC, VA to Jacob COOK [1796-1863] Both are buried Green Hill Cem., Martinsburg, BC, WV. ANY info truly appreciated. Terri