Here is another military report for those of you interested in the military activities of Greenbrier Co. men. George Shafer is mentioned in an article on p. 161. He purchased a small farm from Matison McClung and built a log house there in 1876. The neighborhood is known as Kesslers, WV. There is an interesting story about George and the Civil War. It indicates that The Union side was made up of volunteers. The Confederates drafted their soldiers. Those who did not volunteer for the Union army, were forced into the Confederate Army. George was twice captured by Confederate scouts and both times escaped the foes. He was once attacked near Kesslers Cross Lanes, while going home from a neighbor's house with a bucket of milk and a sack of apples. His captors told him, that they would carry his milk, if he would promise not to run. Shafer dropped the bag of apples and darted down the sharp descent and ran away anyway. The second time, they were disturbed at breakfast, and he was told to go with the confederates. However; he ran away. He had two nephews who fought in the Union ranks through the war. One was captured and held as prisoner for 18 months. Both survived the war and came back home. It does not give the names of these nephews. The story says that George and family "joined the Amwell Baptist Church at an early date." They were erased from the curch record along with 200 other members because they would not conform to some resolutions by the Pastor, who was at the time Rev. G.A. Winebrenner. They remained non members until 1909 when the Big Clear Creek Paptist Church was organized. This information is from Greenbrier Co. WVA Family Heritage 1997. Info submitted by Boyles, written by Tim Masters. There is more to the story, but I have shortened it and included the outline version of it. If you would like the more complete story, let me know. Thought it was an interesting story. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post....

I found record of William Joby McClung who married Mary Callison "Polly". The article is about James Callison. If you are interested in more info about the Callison family, let me know. I am studying the book Greenbrier Co. WVA Heritage 1997. It is on page 41. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post....

I believe that there are some Skaggs researchers on this list. I find these Skaggs mentioned in the book I am studying. That would be: Greenbrier Co. WVA Heritage 1997. If you are interested in the information, let me know, and I will give you the pertanent facts. I am not actively researching the surname, though I do have some who connect to the lines I do research. I am collecting information about certain lines for later, when I have more time. :-) pp 77 Lovey J. Skaggs, dau. of Jesse Skaggs married Presley W. Gill . Presley Gill b. 1840. The article is on the Gill family. George L. Gill b. 1842 m. Sarah A. Skaggs, dau. of Bailey Skaggs pp 116 Susanna Skaggs married William S. Withrow in Greenbrier Co. There may be more on other pages, that I have not found yet. If you want more information from the article, let me know. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post....

While researching, I noticed Sarah E. Renick mentioned on p. 41. She married Elisha Francis Callison, MD. Her AKA was Sally. The article is on the family of James Callison. If anyone is interested in more information, let me know. Be sure to give me the page number. Thanks Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post....

With regard to the Military service of Dr. Charles Thatcher, these men are also mentioned as being in the army: Mr. Holland, Roller McClung, Bill Griffee, Dr. Brosonficer. Dr. Thatcher's wife, Annie mentioned the Greenbrier Co. residents, in a letter. She said that there were 1800 men in the army at Cloyd's Farm, now there are but a few hundred. She was speaking about the 14th Regiment, during the Civil War. Dr. Thacher was the surgeon for that army. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post....

Can anyone tell me if the Lewisburg Academy still exists? Karen

I'd like to hear more from Linda about the Schaffers she listed. I'm descended from a Goerge E. Shaver from Greenbrier County (b. abt. 1792, d 1-24-1849) and have had no luck in finding his parents. Bill Johnson Harrisburg, PA

Here are some people who served our country in various wars. I found these in Greenbrier Co. WVa, Heritage 1997 Book. David Clinebell's son, John T. Clinebell, first served with the 166th Regiment of the VA Militia early in the war. Later he joined the newly formed 26th Infantry Battalion. Ulrick was born Ulrick Vollenweider, in Kappel, Switzerland in 1727. During the Revolutionary war Ulrick and his oldest son Jacob served in the York County Militia. The spelling became Fulwider on the Militia rolls. York Co. is in Pennsylvania. Mary Jane McClung Fulwider was b. in Greenbrier Con in 1834. Her parents were Katy John McClung and Rebecca Burr. They were married in Greenbrier Co. 1833. Their son, James, died serving the confederate States of America in 1862. George Anthony McGraw m. Elizabeth "Betsy" Brian McGraw. He was a private under Capt. John McClung. [I am not sure which John McClung this would be.] He was in the 4th Regiment Virginia Militia during the War of 1812. He died from disease while hospitalized at Hampton, Va. in 1814. Moses Fleshman married Elizabeth Orbaugh in 1788. He was a soldier in the VA. militia during the Rev. War. Allen Flint's father, was captured by Federal soldiers during the Civil War and placed in prison, where he died. It does not specify his father's name, but there is other biography material in the article. John Knight joined the Confederate Forces serving as a First Lieuntenant, 135th Regiment, Virginia Quartermaster Corp. He married Margaret Abigail Callison in 1866. Margaret's father was Israel J. Callison, son of Anthony Callison and ABigail McClung, formerly of Pocanhontas Co. VA. Dr. Charles Thacher, served as an Asst. Surgeon in the Civil War in the 14th Regiment. George W. Williams entered the Confederate Army, serving with the 69th Va, known as Wise's Legion, and later served with Bryan's 13th Battalion of Artillery until 1864. He then was promoted to Major of the Signal Corps on general Breckenridge's staff. There is more on these people on the pages that I have. If anyone wants more complete info about the people who are mentioned here, feel free to ask. I am sure there is more information in the other pages that I have, but there is a limit on how much time I can spend on this, at this time. Will try to get to do more on this project at another time. Happy hunting, Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post....

Hello Harold, I wanted to let you know that I did check the copies of some of the pages from a book called "Greenbrier Co. WVA, Heritage 1997", and did not find any sign of this William. I do have a couple other Renick resources, including a Renick book etc. which I will try to check soon as I can. Happy hunting. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post.... ----- Original Message ----- From: Harold Morris <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 1:42 AM Subject: William H Renick Civil War pension > Hi Everyone, I have a copy of an approved Civil War pension application > for William W Renick, dated 20 Apr 1905 in Tarrant Co TX. It says he > enlisted in Oct 1864 in Saline Co MO 3d corporal, Co H, Slayback's Regt, > MO Cav. Surrendered 26 May 1865 in New Orleans LA and paroled at > Shreveport La 14 Jun 1865. He says he is "seventy three" [b. abt 1832] > and had lived in TX since 1872 and the previous 9 years near Arlington > in Tarrant Co TX. He is witnessed in TX by Thomas Harrison and J H > Grider. In Miami MO, he is witnessed by W H Wheeler, age 62, and J H > Noonon, age 56. Both say they knwe him until 1874 when he left MO. Any > one know who he belongs to? Harold in New Orleans. > >

Hello Linda and List, I sent another message to let you know about your inquery concerning the Schaffers etc. You asked for other information also. I checked for Fisher. Fisher is found on pg. 48, 71,80; but I do not have those pages. Cox is also listed on several pages, but do not have those pages, either. There is some Huff info, but did not find the one you were looking for. Sorry. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post....

Hello Keith and Listers, While I waited in the jury lounge, I was able to do some research, so it wasn't a complete waste of time. I believe the question that you are asking Keith, is whether Carrie Dean's mother was Margaret or Sarah Sammons [Dean]. I have checked the pages that I have in the Heritage book, for Sammons and Dean etc. Could not verify that. Perhaps some of the Listers may know the answer. I can say that I have noticed other discrepancies in the information in that book, just as in the research materials that we find in other places. We probably need to take this book, with some degree of skepticism as we do our other documents and research materials. On pp 131, I wrote it as it is written in the information, which was contributed by Carlos Hefner and family. So, perhaps the contributor was confused, if you think the information is incorrect. I left the messages at the bottom of this message, so that anyone who does not know what the information exchange was before, can catch up with us. I did notice Dean info on pp 25, 92,103,131,159,164,183. I apparently only have pp 131. Perhaps someone else who has the book can look and see if there is more about a Sammons woman marrying John B. Dean. Happy hunting. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post.... ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, March 06, 1999 7:11 AM Subject: Re: [WVGREENB-L] Zickafoose (Western, with DEAN, MCGARY) > In a message dated 03/05/99 11:47:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > pp. 131 Dean and Lena McGrady article > > Also: William McDermott article. Under William McDermott, I see that > > William Calvin McDermott > > married Carrie Louella Dean. She was b. 1867. Her parents were John B. > > and Sara A. Sammons Dean. William and Carrie lived on Little Creek, > > where they raised their seven children. The names are mentioned, if > > needed. I would assume that this is not the right Sarah Dean, who > > Lainie is looking for. > > > Joyce: > The above is one paragraph from your message. It caught my eye due to the > Sammons/Dean names. Have GG-grandparents, John Baxter Dean m. Margaret J. > Sammons in Monroe Co., WV. They raised 10 children - 6 girls and 4 boys. One > of the girls was Sarah Frances Dean [my G-grandmother who married Robert > Calvin Hall]. Sarah Frances had a sister Carrie Louella Dean. Quote from the > book has me confused and concerned. The book is listing parents of Carrie > Louella as John B. Dean and a Sara A. Sammons. One of us is wrong unless > there were two Dean families with daughters bearing similar names. > > Any thoughts/information greatly appreciated. > Regards, > Keith A. Hall > Roanoke, VA

Hello VA, and List, There are Vances on p. 25, 33, 34,77,140,169. I have pg. 77. It talks about a Samuel Primrose Vance Gillespie. If this is interesting to you, let me know. P. 169 Amanda C. Vance [b. 1864] m. Benjamin L. Anderson Thomas in 1882. They had 9 children, who are listed if you want that. There is more lineage info for the Thomas family, but do not see anything on the Vance family besides her name. The article on p. 169 was submitted by Elizabeth Beall. Perhaps some of the other listers have the other pages, and can share the other Vance info with VA and other interested list members. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post.... ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 22, 1999 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [WVGREENB-L] FAMILY HERITAGE BOOK > > Does your Greenbrier book mention Griders or Vances? > Thanks, > Va vance Lovett >

My brick wall. The service papers of James F. Brock stated that he was born in Greenbriar County, Va. about 1832. He was living in Scioto Co., Ohio when he enlisted in 1861 in the Union army. Of two Brock families in the 1840 census, Greenbriar Co., the one with sons approximately the correct age would be the family of Andrew Brock. One of his older sons was named Thomas Brock. The other is not named, and by 1850 was no longer with the family. I would like to ascertain if this son could be James F. Brock. Andrew Brock m. Nancy Smith in 1825, in what is now Pocahontas Co. Any information would be really appreciated.

Hello Linda and List, I received a query from a Linda earlier in the month. Unfortunately, I printed the query, but it did not print her address. I am pretty sure she is on the Greenbrier List. I must have deleted the message from her. So, I will try to respond through the list. She made a query as to whether there were: Christopher Shaffer b. 1975 in Berks Co, Pa. Mary Fisher George Shaffer, Peter Shaffer, Elizabeth Shaffer, Mary, Phebe, Philip Shaffer, or her gggrandfather Christopher Shaffer b. 1813 in Greenbrier Co. Elizabeth Cox, dau. of Emmes Cox and Elizabeth Huff, from Greenbrier Co. While whiling away my time at jury duty [waiting to be called to a panel], I looked up some information in the copies of the Greenbrier County WVA, Family Heritage 1997 Book. I found that Shaffers appear on p. 50, 76, and 117. I do have page 50. On that page I find Nellie Shaffer m. Patrick Coughlin, as his second wife. They had a dau., Sarah Ellen Coughlin [b. 1906] who m. Frank McClung. Patrick's first wife was Mattie Taylor. They had one son. I would ask the help of other list members who have the book, to see if you can find the Shaffers who are listed above, for Linda. I need to check for Mary Fisher, and the Cox, and Huff people mentioned. Joyce in Ca. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3231 http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/a/r/m/Joyce-C-Armstrongcooper/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~carvgs/rgs.htm Main names I am researching, VINCENT, TAYLOR, BRUNS,LIVESAY,ELLIS,MCCLUNG,JOPLING, COOPER, and many more, too numerous to post....

I'm interested in going in on the Census. Donna

THis may confuse you even more! Mary In a message dated 99-03-24 20:46:51 EST, [email protected] writes: << Now I'm confused. I thought I had my Greenbrier County Masters family all sorted out, but I've just discovered that I don't. Were there two Charles Masters in Greenbrier County of the same age? Or am I just missing a marriage? _________ Masters, Charles F & L Va Morgan m 6/21/1874 GR: 25 b MOnroe BR: 23 b grbr Charles W & Nancy Coalter 1891 GR 26 b grbr BR 47 b Grbr no this is not misstyped Charles & Peggy Myers 5/29/1823 Morgan, George W & Samantha Ann Eades 8/29/1876 GR 26 b Grbr BR 16 b GRbr All Greenbrier County --------------------------- My gg grandmother was Mary Ann Masters Morgan. She was married to George W. Morgan. I thought her parents were Charles and Margaret Myers Masters. Charles was born about 1799 and died in 1844. He's buried next to Margaret in the Masters Cemetery in Irish Corner District. Peggy died in 1838. -------------- Masters, George W & Mary E Bennett 2/16/1864 GR: 23 single s/o CHarles & Rachel Masters BR: age 22 single d/o Robert & Alcinda Bennett George Masters & Catharine Deats 1/27/1825 ----------------- Charles and Peggy Myers were married by John McElhenney 29 May 1823. My Mary Ann was born 22 Feb 1824. Now I discover the will of Charles Masters (born about 1799) dated December 1843 that lists Rachel Morgan has his wife. The will lists daughters Sarah L., Elisabeth B., and Margaret Masters, and sons Andrew L. and Alexander. George Morgan (presumably my gg granddad George and husband of Mary Ann) made several purchases from the estate sale. George and Mary Ann would have been married prior to the death of this Charles. ----- Greenbrier Death Book Geo W MOrgan d 3/9/1886 age 70y father Noah mother Laura MOrgan rpt Martha Morgan, Dil; cause Old Age Wm H Morgan b Grbr d 2/14/1883 age 24y 10m father Geor W Morgan mother M A MOrgan rpt G W MOrgan father cause consumption ---------------- Are these the same Charles Masters? Did Charles marry Rachel after Margaret "Peggy" died? Bill Johnson 104 Grouse Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110 >>

In a message dated 99-03-23 12:01:03 EST, [email protected] writes: << Iam looking for a Christpher Rhodes (Rodes) b.1741 Lived in Greenbrier ,Nichols County area Found in the 1810 thru the 1830 cenus of Nichols Co He is buried in McMillian Cemetary in Greenbrier Co . The cemetey is supposed to be north of Lewisburg. Can someone please tell me the location of this place . Thank You Charles Rhodes Sarver >> In the Williamsburg district there are two McMillion Cemeteries McMillion Family (Glen Lewis Property) This cemetery is located about one mile beyond the McMillion Methodist Church at Friars Hill, WV. Directions should be obtained in the community of Friars Hill. THere are no markers in this cemetery. Two people noted as buried there John & Martha McMillion McMillion United Methodist Cemetery Friars Hill, WV there are no Rhodes listed Christopher Rhodes Will, Greenbrier County Names his wife Rebecca Rhodes, and daughters Elizabeth, Nancy and Sarah. In his will he said "I desire that the claim I have against the United State of America (for services rendered during the Revolutin under Gen. Wayne) when procured, that the whole proceeds be applied to the use and benefit of my wife." Witnesses A.C. Bowen and Archibald McClintic Dated July 1, 1851, probated Sept Court 1852

In a message dated 99-03-22 12:26:43 EST, [email protected] writes: << I am looking for any information on William Burns. Married Dovey Bostic abt. 1900. I'm not sure if they are from Greenbrier or Monroe Co. Please does anyone have any information on these people? Thanks in advance. Amy Senne [email protected] >> The marriage record is not listed in the "Greenbrier County Marriages, 1782-1900" Mary Williams

My wall is the same as it has been now for several years. George W. Hoover, son of Jacob Hoover and Susan Garver, was born in Greenbriar County approx 1810. His brother Jacob, born 1797, is my ancestor. Jacob's tombstone says he was born 1797 in Lincoln Co VA. Well, as we all know, there was no such place in 1797. Be that as it may, I am certain that Jacob, and brother George, resided with their parents, Jacob and Susan Hoover in Greenbriar County. There is no trace whatsoever of them in Greenbriar. I have sent for a lot of Greenbriar records and have had help from other listers with wills, etc. But Jacob and Susan just don't show up!! Some of their older children were probably married in Greenbriar County. Daughters married into Lane, Sherrard (Sherrod), Chambers and Rounds families. Jacob and Susan Hoover were living in Logan Co Ohio before 1845. Jacob died there; we have his will. They also had a son, Martin, who died before his father died. Don't know whether Martin died in VA or in OH. I have no idea where Jacob Hoover and Susan Garver were married. In looking at all the early Virginia county census/tax records, trying to find Garver and Hoover in the same county, I find only in 1790 that there were families by those surnames in Shenandoah County VA. Suggestions for further research would be very much appreciated. There was a Fred. Hoover in Greenbriar County in the right time frame. I have his will. It seems he did have a son Jacob but no further information. I plan to send for probate, hoping it may say where sons lived at the time of their father's death. I've sent for marriage records of any Jacob Hoover in Greenbriar county in that time frame and have two certified copies but neither are my Jacob. Since I know that Jacob and Susan left Greenbriar before 1850, census records are not a lot of help. Jacob died before 1850; Susan was living with a son in 1850 and said she was born in VA. If anyone is interested in Hoover, Garver/Sarver, Sherrard, Rounds, or Chambers, please visit our home page at http://www.telepath.com/sysjer/genealogy.html Thanks, Linnie Hoover Howell

Now I'm confused. I thought I had my Greenbrier County Masters family all sorted out, but I've just discovered that I don't. Were there two Charles Masters in Greenbrier County of the same age? Or am I just missing a marriage? My gg grandmother was Mary Ann Masters Morgan. She was married to George W. Morgan. I thought her parents were Charles and Margaret Myers Masters. Charles was born about 1799 and died in 1844. He's buried next to Margaret in the Masters Cemetery in Irish Corner District. Peggy died in 1838. Charles and Peggy Myers were married by John McElhenney 29 May 1823. My Mary Ann was born 22 Feb 1824. Now I discover the will of Charles Masters (born about 1799) dated December 1843 that lists Rachel Morgan has his wife. The will lists daughters Sarah L., Elisabeth B., and Margaret Masters, and sons Andrew L. and Alexander. George Morgan (presumably my gg granddad George and husband of Mary Ann) made several purchases from the estate sale. George and Mary Ann would have been married prior to the death of this Charles. Are these the same Charles Masters? Did Charles marry Rachel after Margaret "Peggy" died? Bill Johnson 104 Grouse Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110