Searching for the parents of Rebecca SIMS born 1806 and died 1894. Married in Gbr. Co. WV. in 1828 to William GILKESON. Any help will be appreciated. Melba Loudermilk Purkey

I have recently recieved information that a neighbor of my ancestor,lived in Greenbrier Co @ 1780's. I think that they both came from MD originally.Does anyone have any info on a John (H?) Miller or a Daniel Haston/Hastings in Greenbrier Co? Thanks, Sherry _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Is there anyone who might be able to give me any information on the following person who I find on the 1920 census, ages 12 to 2. Martha J. Tharp, Angie Tharp, William H Tharp, and Thelma Tharp. Thank you _________________________________________________ Do you have a Real Cities Passport? Get your free @cityname.com address from http://www.realcities.com

Could someone look for me to see if you find Thomas Reynolds in the Greenbrier Census for 1870, and 1880. Thanks, Sandy in Ohio

Sara, Thanks for the website! Very helpful. Susan

Sara, Thanks for sharing the website address. I found the article most interesting and have bookmarked the website for future reference. Carline cagee@ntown.net

One of my research buddies sent me this website for a terrific article on 18th Century VA Law. Thought I'd share it with you. I'm sending to numerous lists so if you get it more than once, I apologize!! http://home.hiwaay.net/~woliver/Virginia_Law.html Sara Patton

--WebTV-Mail-5871-1708 Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit Every path has a puddle. D.J.R. --WebTV-Mail-5871-1708 Content-Disposition: Inline Content-Type: Message/RFC822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7Bit Received: from smtpin-101-8.bryant.webtv.net (209.240.198.42) by storefull-615.iap.bryant.webtv.net with WTV-SMTP; Sun, 18 Feb 2001 11:15:06 -0800 (PST) Received: by smtpin-101-8.bryant.webtv.net (WebTV_Postfix) id B513B112; Sun, 18 Feb 2001 11:15:05 -0800 (PST) Delivered-To: jeanneruss@webtv.net Received: from lists5.rootsweb.com (lists5.rootsweb.com [63.92.80.123]) by smtpin-101-8.bryant.webtv.net (WebTV_Postfix) with ESMTP id 529DA1DF; Sun, 18 Feb 2001 11:15:04 -0800 (PST) Received: (from slist@localhost) by lists5.rootsweb.com (8.10.1/8.10.1) id f1IJAsb05197; Sun, 18 Feb 2001 11:10:54 -0800 Resent-Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 11:10:54 -0800 X-Original-Sender: dorisbarnett@hotmail.com Sun Feb 18 11:10:53 2001 X-Originating-IP: [63.14.170.179] From: "Doris Barnett" <dorisbarnett@hotmail.com> Old-To: BlackSheep-L@rootsweb.com Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 19:10:51 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Message-ID: <F2154hSGEZmGxdD33lb0000fa67@hotmail.com> X-OriginalArrivalTime: 18 Feb 2001 19:10:51.0545 (UTC) FILETIME=[825F5890:01C099DE] Subject: [BS-L] Childers Resent-Message-ID: <iAOFnD.A.pQB.94Bk6@lists5.rootsweb.com> To: BlackSheep-L@rootsweb.com Resent-From: BlackSheep-L@rootsweb.com X-Mailing-List: <BlackSheep-L@rootsweb.com> archive/latest/5227 X-Loop: BlackSheep-L@rootsweb.com Precedence: list Resent-Sender: BlackSheep-L-request@rootsweb.com >From digest, Bill Childress asks :John Childers b. ca 1764 and Nancy Holly Childers, m. 20 Feb 1797 in Greenbrier County. Holly Childers b. ca 1818 and Elizabeth S. Gardner, m. 16 Sep 1841 in Greenbrier County. James w. Childers b. Jan 1843 and Edna Jane Stull b. ca 1860, m. 20 Sep 1884 in Greenbrier County. Lived near Hominy Falls, WV. One, I assume that you visited the Rootsweb page and see this information listed. Two, have you visited the Childers Cemetary in New Milton, WV? It is on a hilltop, hard to reach without hiking boots or a SMALL SUV. (Large ones can't get past the trees.) Three - do we see 3 generations (John father of Holly who was father to James?)??? Four - I don't know if I am related to any of the above, but I do have Childers in my line. Doris B IBSSG _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ==== BlackSheep Mailing List ==== --- Please visit the Genconnect Boards for the IBSSG Queries: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Special/BlackSheep Biographies: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Special/BlackSheepBios Obituaries: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Special/BlackSheepObits Wills: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Special/BlackSheepWill --WebTV-Mail-5871-1708--

Looking for information on marriages for Charles L. Rowan. I find Charles L. Rowan married to Emily A. Sarver. Then in the Craig Census: of 1870 he has another wifes name of Nancy H. Could someone tell me who Nancy H. was? and what happened to Emily A. Sarver. Thanks, Sandy in Ohio

In a message dated 2/16/01 10:32:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, curt.ellen@worldnet.att.net writes: > > > 1797 COURT RECORD. "Court of Wednesday 1 March 1797: . . . . Porter and > Welch vs. Mathias Meadows, the Defendant was committed to the county jail > for 20 days, of which Plaintiffs had legal notice. Defendant appeared > before Thomas Edgar and Charles Arbuckle, Gentlemen Justices, and delivered > a schedule of his estate and made oath thereto, whereupon it was ordered > that he be discharged out of the sheriff's custody and that the sheriff > sell said estate according to the schedule and the money arising from the > sale apply towards satisfying the Plaintiff's judgement and cots, also a > judgment and costs of Paul Long's against the said Defendant equally." > SOURCE: Helen S. Stinson, Greenbrier Co., W. V. Court Orders: 1780-1850 > (Moorpark, California 1988) at page 199. > > Hi, wonder if anyone has an idea who the Welch is? My Thomas Welch's family married all those Knapps and then there is the Welch family that became Barker Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida [Sandra Sommerville Wells Griffith] Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010, <grin>

Looking for information on Madison R. Arthur. Madison R. Arthur, born March 1849, in Monroe. Married Abt. 1877 to Mary unknown. Found in 1880 Monroe Co. W.Va. - Sweet Springs area. Madison Arthur 31 Mary 23 Laura 3 Ota 8months. Trying to find the parents of Madison R. Arthur. Trying to find the maiden name of Mary, plus her parents. Trying to find a child the Arthur might have had and died on 1-3-1879. Thanks, Sandy in Ohio

I am seeking information on ancestors and descendants of the following families; John Childers b. ca 1764 and Nancy Holly Childers, m. 20 Feb 1797 in Greenbrier County. Holly Childers b. ca 1818 and Elizabeth S. Gardner, m. 16 Sep 1841 in Greenbrier County. James w. Childers b. Jan 1843 and Edna Jane Stull b. ca 1860, m. 20 Sep 1884 in Greenbrier County. Lived near Hominy Falls, WV. Lewis Edward Childers b. May 1885, S/o James w. and Edna J. Stull Childers. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Bill Childress

Mike - I'm not sure I can directly help you, but I do have a few tidbits that some others may be be able to add some more information. James Stewart who married Ann Lafferty was the brother of Elizabeth Stewart. I believe they came to America together or one followed the other. Elizabeth married Ralph Lafferty in Scotland ca 1739. It's interesting that James married a Lafferty - I wonder if there was a relation to Ralph Lafferty - almost assuredly so - probably a sister. Like I said, not sure that helps but you never know... From: NPeters102@aol.com To: WVGREENB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: John & Ralph Stuart/Stewart Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 00:20:03 EST Am trying to find a possible link between John Stuart & Ralph Stewart -- both veterans of the Revolutionary War. Both men were among the listed participants of the Battle of Point Pleasant which is now recognized as the first battle of the American Revolution. According to information I read on the Greenbrier County, WV GenWeb page: "John Stuart was the son of David Stuart and Margaret Lynn, a kinswoman of Margaret Lynn who married John Lewis, of County Donegal, Ireland, the father of Andrew and Thomas Lewis, of Augusta County. John Stuart was employed by John Lewis in locating land in West Virginia, and finally settled on Greenbrier River. He was frequently engaged in Indian wars, was a member of the House of Delegates during the Revolution, and for more than a quarter of a century was county clerk. He was also county lieutenant of Greenbrier County, and in 1788 was a member of the State Convention called to pass upon the Federal Constitution and voted for its adoption. He married about 1774 Agatha, widow of John Frogg, of Augusta, and daughter of Thomas Lewis, son of John Lewis." Ralph Stewart was born to the union of James Stewart & Ann Lafferty. According to an article co-authored by James Edward Stewart and Winton Guy Covey, Jr., in the Mercer County History: "Ralph Stewart was born about 1747 (or even as late as 1752) on Sturat's (Stewart's) Run of the Cowpasture River, Augusta County (now Bath County), Virginia. He died in 1835. In 1769, Ralph married first Mary Elliot. Their family consisted mostly of sons. When and where Mary died seems to be unknown. "According to Ralph, he moved from Augusta County to the New River area shortly after the Revolutionary War. He settled land adjacent to Mitchell Clay in 1785. On 15 June 1788 in Montgomery County, Virginia, Ralph Stuart married 16 year-old Mary Clay, the daughter of Mitchell and Phoebe (Belcher) Clay. "In 1791, Ralph and family moved to Wolf Creek (now Giles County), where they bought 100 acres of land. In 1799, they moved to Brush Creek (now Mercer County) and bought 125 acres. In 1806, they moved to Cranny Fork (now Wyoming County), where it seems he lived as a squatter, never owning any land. In 1823, his poverty and war wound earned him a state pension of $60 per year, which he drew until he received a federal soldier's pension, also $60.   "Military service VA No. 23949 No. W. 6168. He was commissioned a captain in 1773 by Lord Dunsmore, Governor of Virginia. Ralph serviced as a ranger and was at Point Pleasant under General Lewis in the Battle of 1774. His commission was renewed by Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia, in 1778. He was ordered with his company to South Carolina to join the army under General Green, and was attached to a regiment commanded by Colonel Robert McCleary and Major Smith. He fought at Guilford Courthouse, Hot Water, Ground Squirrel Ridge, Charlottesville, and was at the siege of Yorktown, being placed by General Washington as a guard for the cave in which General Cornwallis was held prisoner. "Ralph received a soldier's pension in 1834, and his widow received a pension in 1846. At that time, Mary was 74 years old. Supporting evidence for the claim was submitted by Edward Burgess, Patience Chapman, Mitchell Clay, Francis Hendrix, Charles L. Clay, and Rev. Richard Brooks." Can anyone help find a possible connection between John Stuart & Ralph Stewart? I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com ============================== Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Am trying to find a possible link between John Stuart & Ralph Stewart -- both veterans of the Revolutionary War. Both men were among the listed participants of the Battle of Point Pleasant which is now recognized as the first battle of the American Revolution. According to information I read on the Greenbrier County, WV GenWeb page: "John Stuart was the son of David Stuart and Margaret Lynn, a kinswoman of Margaret Lynn who married John Lewis, of County Donegal, Ireland, the father of Andrew and Thomas Lewis, of Augusta County. John Stuart was employed by John Lewis in locating land in West Virginia, and finally settled on Greenbrier River. He was frequently engaged in Indian wars, was a member of the House of Delegates during the Revolution, and for more than a quarter of a century was county clerk. He was also county lieutenant of Greenbrier County, and in 1788 was a member of the State Convention called to pass upon the Federal Constitution and voted for its adoption. He married about 1774 Agatha, widow of John Frogg, of Augusta, and daughter of Thomas Lewis, son of John Lewis." Ralph Stewart was born to the union of James Stewart & Ann Lafferty. According to an article co-authored by James Edward Stewart and Winton Guy Covey, Jr., in the Mercer County History: "Ralph Stewart was born about 1747 (or even as late as 1752) on Sturat's (Stewart's) Run of the Cowpasture River, Augusta County (now Bath County), Virginia. He died in 1835. In 1769, Ralph married first Mary Elliot. Their family consisted mostly of sons. When and where Mary died seems to be unknown. "According to Ralph, he moved from Augusta County to the New River area shortly after the Revolutionary War. He settled land adjacent to Mitchell Clay in 1785. On 15 June 1788 in Montgomery County, Virginia, Ralph Stuart married 16 year-old Mary Clay, the daughter of Mitchell and Phoebe (Belcher) Clay. "In 1791, Ralph and family moved to Wolf Creek (now Giles County), where they bought 100 acres of land. In 1799, they moved to Brush Creek (now Mercer County) and bought 125 acres. In 1806, they moved to Cranny Fork (now Wyoming County), where it seems he lived as a squatter, never owning any land. In 1823, his poverty and war wound earned him a state pension of $60 per year, which he drew until he received a federal soldier's pension, also $60.   "Military service VA No. 23949 No. W. 6168. He was commissioned a captain in 1773 by Lord Dunsmore, Governor of Virginia. Ralph serviced as a ranger and was at Point Pleasant under General Lewis in the Battle of 1774. His commission was renewed by Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia, in 1778. He was ordered with his company to South Carolina to join the army under General Green, and was attached to a regiment commanded by Colonel Robert McCleary and Major Smith. He fought at Guilford Courthouse, Hot Water, Ground Squirrel Ridge, Charlottesville, and was at the siege of Yorktown, being placed by General Washington as a guard for the cave in which General Cornwallis was held prisoner. "Ralph received a soldier's pension in 1834, and his widow received a pension in 1846. At that time, Mary was 74 years old. Supporting evidence for the claim was submitted by Edward Burgess, Patience Chapman, Mitchell Clay, Francis Hendrix, Charles L. Clay, and Rev. Richard Brooks." Can anyone help find a possible connection between John Stuart & Ralph Stewart? I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

Hi Folks, I have just posted three more reunion announcements at <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgreenb/reunion.html> FOX - CLAY - VANDAL Valerie Valerie F~O~R~R~E~N Crook email: vfcrook@earthlink.net Monroe, NC 28112 Greenbrier Co., WVGenWeb Project <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgreenb/> ASC for the WVGenWeb Project <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgenweb/> Archivist - USGenWeb WV Archives - Greenbrier and Fayette Co. <http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/wv/wvfiles.htm> Valerie's Genealogy Pages <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~vfcrook/>

Looking for any links to Hazlett/Hayzlett , Hughart/Huggart and Black in Greenbrier, Kanawha, and Cabell counties ca. 1770s-1850. Specifically searching for parents and siblings of Andrew Hughart and Catherine Black who married in Greenbrier ca 1794. Also Andrew Hayzlett and John Hayzlett. Think I have some figured out but would appreciate help!! Sara Patton

From The Star Beacon, Ashtabula Co., OH Tyree William Flack PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. ­ Former Ashtabula County resident Tyree William Flack, 91, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at the Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte, following an extended illness. He was born June 3, 1909, in Grassy Meadows, W.Va., the son of Henry J. and Constance L. (Fink) Flack. He married Florence E. Loew on June 28, 1986, in Lexington, Ky. Mr. Flack came to Jefferson in 1941 and moved to Ashtabula in 1967, where he lived until moving to Florida in 1986. He retired from Rockwell International Brake Division in 1971. He was a member of Bellvue Church of the Nazarene and a former member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Ashtabula and a member of United Auto Workers. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed carpentry and was an all-around handyman. Survivors include his wife; six children, Donald H. of Cartersville, Ga., Marian J. Sullivan of Port Charlotte, A. Ruth Reeve of Lenox Township, Mary Lou Hines of Conneaut, Lenora M. Hinkle of Dorset Township and Connie J. of Jefferson; four stepchildren, Darlene Imus of Newnan, Ga., William Loew of East Leroy, Mich., Raymond Loew Jr. of Tyrone, Ga., and Martha Best of Casey, Ill.; 30 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph of Hallandale, Fla., and Lewis of Ashtabula; and a sister, Mary Welser of Jefferson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Jessie (Copenhaver) Flack in 1984; two brothers Arlie Sr. and Howard and two brothers in infancy. Service is 11 a.m. Monday at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1820 S. Ridge W., Ashtabula, with the Rev. Michael W. Legg and with the Rev. Michael S. Adams of Westpoint Church of the Nazarene officiating. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Jefferson. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Fleming Funeral Home Inc., 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson. Memorial contributions can be made to First Church of the Nazarene Memorial Fund, 1820 S. Ridge W., Ashtabula; or to Happy Hearts School, 2505 S. Ridge E., Ashtabula. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home

Good Morning, I am searching for information on the following people. I appreciate any help at all. Martha HOLMES, born ca 1844 to John Elliott and Mary Jackson KELLISON, married first, John T MCMILLION, and he died between 1866-70, they had children: Nancy Ann McMillion, Sarah E McMillion, and U S G McMillion. Since last one was one year old is how I come up with John T's death date timetable. Martha then married William C Murphy, December 23, 1871. I need Williams death date also because Martha had a daughter, Sebina, born in the middle to late 1870's. Thank you! _________________________________________________ Do you have a Real Cities Passport? Get your free @cityname.com address from http://www.realcities.com

Lots of Murphys up in Clay County. You might join and post there. Of course there are lots of Murphys everywhere. Ho Bill Barnette, Tucson, AZ

Has anyone used a professional researcher in Greenbrier County???? I REALLY need one. I am tired of hitting my head on this BIG BRICK WALL.... Any referrals gladly accepted! THANK YOU Tracy