Wondering if you have info on Richard Jones and Amelia Hyatt who would have been married late 1700s or early 1800s in Ohio or Brooke Co VA/WV?? Many Thanks, Janet Currie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FCC.2ACE/1269.2 Message Board Post: Hey I am serching for the children of Louise (Bezusko)Barnes she has a son name keith Barnes and a daughter name Heather louise was once married to Earnest Eugene Barnes he died Jan21,1990. Earnest also has family in Quincy FL.and New Bern N.C. If you have any information of any of these people it will be gladly appreciated.I have never met the children in person before. We have baby pictures of Keith and Heather. I know they are adults now. But they have relative that would love to here from them. you can e-mail me at phattygul79@yahoo.com with any info. Thanks in advance.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FCC.2ACE/1269.1 Message Board Post: Hey I am serching for the children of Louise (Bezusko)Barnes she has a son name keith Barnes and a daughter name Heather louise was once married to Earnest Eugene Barnes he died Jan21,1990. Earnest also has family in Quincy FL.and New Bern N.C. If you have any information of any of these people it will be gladly appreciated.I have never met the children in person before. We have baby pictures of Keith and Heather. I know they are adults now. But they have relative that would love to here from them. you can e-mail me at phattygul79@yahoo.com with any info. Thanks in advance.

Any Welsh Ancestors?? Consider tuning in to International Internet Radio at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales/shows/lookupyourgenes.shtml#venues "Look Up Your Genes," the programs will be transmitted on Sundays at 12 noon and are repeated on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. from February 9 through March 20th. Don't forget the time differences.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FCC.2ACE/1895 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Henry Edward Donley, siblings and children

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Toner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FCC.2ACE/1894 Message Board Post: I would like to know how or where I would find articles that were in the Wellsburg Weekly Herald in the years of 1904 through 1907. Thank you for any help.

By chance, is anyone familiar with the following researchers and could share their addresses? Or pass my name and E-mail address on? June Grossman Welch Howard Standish I would be most appreciative. I've been told they may both be able to solve a mystery for me. Melissa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Myers-West Virginia Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FCC.2ACE/1850.1 Message Board Post: Hi there: I understand that you are looking for info. relating to Henry Myers. My family was an original and very old roots in West VA. There was about 14 children by Benjamin Butler Myers and Virgie Esther Gray Myers. Do you have any idea any of Henry's relatives or what part of West Va he was from. This Myers family I'm mentioning are all white though. Benjamin Myers was born in 1883 and died in 1969. Let me know if I can help. By the way, some of the family did migrate to Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Deneen,Toner,Huggins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FCC.2ACE/1893 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on Kimberland Farm near Buffalo creek in early 1900's. Any information on history of this farm would be appreciated. Thank you.

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This was part of a featured column in the December 26, 1890 Steubenville Evening Star Newspaper which is at Schiappa Library in book form, and fully indexed or can be viewed on microfilm of the same newspaper. This article is also included in the Winter 1999 Volume 13, Issue 4 of the Jefferson County Lines Newsletter, of the Jefferson County Chapter, O. G. S. - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/ OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS IN STEUBENVILLE, 1830'S Ushered in With the Roar of Games, the Day was Spent in Sports and Social Amusements Christmas is Christmas the whole Christian world over, but its observance in Steubenville in 1830 was a great deal different from that of 1890. Beyond dispute, the Christmas of 1890 was one of the best and most enjoyable ever in the history of the city. They probably thought the same in 1830 but they demonstrated to a different manner. Then it was more like the fourth of July celebration. The merchants made no special effort to sell attractive goods. Gifts were exchanged, but they were mere trifles. Few toys were then made and places like Steubenville did not handle them. Boys and girls were out the day before greeting every person with "Christmas Gift" and were raised to a heaven of delight at the present of a cake, a penny, a sixpence or some sweetmeat. The boys had saved up their pence, but it was to buy powder to raise a grand hurrah with cannons made out of musket barrels. It was a holiday, laid only in so far that men did no work and congregated during the morning at the Red Lion, kept by Squire JENKINSON in the HOIT property on North Third; the Sign of the Ship, kept by Jas. DICK; the Green Tree, kept by Thomas KEHS; the Bush, kept by Mrs. McKINLEY; Washington Hotel with its sign of the Lamb, The Blackbear, and others of the eleven hotels in the town. Here they would "have smuthin" to warm up the cockles of their hearts. It might be matigellum, Armstrong's strong beer, Hobands, Jamaica Rum, a ported Madeira, but was generally straight liquor with hot water and sugar. They would sit around the fire and discuss business or the coming shooting match, raffle or shinny game. Meanwhile the boys and young men were firing Jackson crackers and cannon and the very air was redolent with the smell of burnt powder. The women and girls were busy preparing for a dinner. Turkeys were not then considered such a necessary piece de resistance of a Christmas dinner. Two or three days before, several live bears would be brought to the city and killed; deer was fairly plenty and the game of all sort was in abundance. These were the articles feasted upon sixty years ago. Then there were no Sunday school treats; about the only treat the school boys and girls would get would be when they would lock or bar the teacher out of school and not let him in until he would promise to give them a donation party. A majority of the prominent early settlers were Presbyterians. They were more interested in doctrinal theology and the contest between Calvinism and Armenianism than in giving Christmas any peculiar significance at the present day. There were in 1830 only six churches in the city: The Presbyterian upon the present site of the Third Church and with the late Dr. BEATTY as pastor; the United Presbyterian with Rev. George BUCHANAN as pastor; the Kramer M. E. with Rev. T. M. HUDSON as pastor; the Methodist Protestant, just formed from eighty-one members of the Kramer and with Rev. R. C. HATTON as pastor; the Episcopal church then meeting in the old academy on High Street, with Rev. Intrepid MOORSE as rector, and the A. M. E. The Roman Catholics had no church until two years later, although Father McGRADY did missionary services with Steubenville as one of his stations. So it may be seen that sixty years ago only one church observed the day with any religious exercises, the Episcopal. The shooting matches and shinny game usually began in the morning. For the shooting matches all manner of game, such as deer and wild turkeys, were the prizes. The old time heavy barrelled muzzle loading rifle was used. Steubenville was noted for her expert marksmen and many are living today who will recall the unerring aim of the BICKERSTAFFS, the MYERS, and Barney WINTRINGER. Shinny was played then as now, only instead of boys, men would engage. The shooting matches and other games usually took place in the vacant ground above the present Reliance Engine House, now known as Carroll KELL's addition. The great sport of the day was catching the greased pig. A fine razor backed porker that could run like a deer was captured, shaved and smeared with lard. The man who caught the pig and held it got the pig. Both young and middle aged men entered the lists and what fun the onlookers had: The venerable Wm. RICHARDS, famous both as a butcher and athlete, especially for being a swift runner, made himself still more famous by successfully capturing the pig on several occasions. The men not engaged in the field sports would pitch coppers at a peg and everybody enjoyed the day. But these were not all the amusements. As has been stated before, Steubenville was then a city of 4,000, made up of all classes, but people mingled together with true democratic geniality. Yet there was a class usually denominated as the "nobility" or as we would call them the high social circles. Among the families then looked upon as in the higher social circle were the WELLS, McDOWELLS, COLLIERS, DIKES, MASONS, TAPPANS, WRIGHTS, LARIMERS, HALLOCK, ROBERTS, MEANS, PAGES, ANDREWS, HUTCHINS, GALBRAITHS, SLACKS, HENNINGS, and others. Very seldom was there a green Christmas, and advantage was taken of sleighing to go to Phillipsburg, now Brilliant, Wellsburg, or out to the Forks, at all of which places were excellent hotels or taverns. A messenger would be sent out the day before to notify the landlord of their coming so that a hot supper would be ready upon their arrival. Some would go together to the number of eight or twelve in a big sled, others in double or single sleighs, but it would be a merry party arriving at the tavern. Heavy wraps would hardly be removed when a huge punch bowl filled with steaming hot toddy would be brought in and all partook. The chill taken off, they were ready for a dance, the Virginia reel, the Tucker and the other dances then in vogue. With what zest the old people recall these days when the lights were tallow candles and the music a single old violin! In the intermissions they would gather around the big blazing fires, tell stories, relate amusing experiences. A bountiful supper was spread, as the taverns at all these places were famous for their table. At midnight they were ready for home and with song and jest, away the sleds and sleighs would go and home to bed and pleasant dreams. And we doubt whether they present day can give such pure unalloyed pleasures and enjoyment as they had in 1830. This information is permanently posted at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/1830Christmas.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FCC.2ACE/1892 Message Board Post: Brooke Co. researchers, if anyone has come across anything refgarding Wm. Owen(s) , no matter what , I would deeply appreciate it if you'ld e-mail it tyo me.

I am new to this list & hope someone can help me out. I am looking for information on these Taylor families. They were born in Jefferson co, Oh. & moved to Brooke Co. I am trying to verify they are the brothers of my gggrandmother Ruth Taylor. 1. Daniel Taylor born abt. 1847 married Louisana Mathews in Jefferson Co, Oh. on Aug 15, 1872. They both died sometime after 1930. This is the last census I found them. They had the following children: Shookie/Shockie Taylor...(female) born in Jefferson co, Oh on Oct 18, 1877. I believe she was married to a Gibson. Enoch Taylor...born in Brooke on Feb 14, 1882, died Jan. 1947 in Brooke 2. Henry P. Taylor...born...Sept 1845 in Jefferson Co, Oh. married there to Sarah J. Barcus/Barkhurst on Nov. 7, 1867 Last found this couple in Brooke in 1900 in Cross Creek Dist. If anyone can give me information to there deaths or has a connection to these couples, I would appreciate the help. Need to find death dates on both of these men to get death cert. or an Obit. I believe they are the children of Henry Taylor & Sarah Brickles. Thanks for any help given Sarah

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FCC.2ACE/1183.1 Message Board Post: The correct spelling of my father's last name is "Donohue"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FCC.2ACE/1882.1 Message Board Post: My family is from Wellsburg. There is a Greens Run that is off of Bethany Pike, which is Wellsburg, Brooke Co., W.VaIt is a road. I hope this helps.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Koch,Petko,Cebula Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FCC.2ACE/1891 Message Board Post: Had a child, Nancy Petko, now deceased, mother Ann. From Follansbee, WV. I have picture of Him and friend, in 1944 or so, in their Army uniforms. Has grandsons, one on which looks like him

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stewart, McMahon, Philabaum Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FCC.2ACE/1890 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on John Stewart and Lucinda McMahon who were married in 1835 in Wheeling. Who were their parents? I know Lucinda died in 1864, when did John die and where are they buried? Also looking for information on Caroline Stewart who was born in Brooke co in 1850, daughter of Elizabeth Stewart (sister of John Stewart, she never married as far as I know). There is a Lizzie Stewart in 1880 census that I believe is this Elizabeth Stewart. Is this Caroline the same Caroline Stewart that married Jacob Philabaum in 1869? They are listed in 1880 Brooke Co census with children. These Stewarts have me baffled as there seems to be very little online and very few others researching this Stewart line. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Barb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FCC.2ACE/1889 Message Board Post: I am new to this but I am very curious to start tracing my roots. I am looking for any info that anyone may have on my father or grandfather. My father was Alfred Paul Custer Jr. and my grand father was Alfred Paul Custer Sr. They were from Beech Bottom, WVa I was raised in Wellsburg. If anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advanced.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/FCC.2ACE/1888 Message Board Post: I've started a group for Davis researchers .Post your line share and compare data and info. with other Davis researchers list your connecting surnames.We have members searching the West Virginia areas for Davis .Hope you'll join us .If you have any problems with the links email me i'll send you a direct invite to the group . http://groups.yahoo.com/group/YourDavisGenealogy/ YourDavisGenealogy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or see my webpage at http://www.webspawner.com/users/flamenfire2002/index.html Tela Davis Holbrook owner/moderator Proud firefighters wife.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/FCC.2ACE/479.1 Message Board Post: Christian Baker married Moses Pugh. Rachel Baker married Hugh Pugh. I am a decendant of Moses and Christina. What documents do you have and what do you require from me other than a SASE? Kevin King