Is anyone related to Jacob Vance on the list? And does anyone have any information on his child(ren), parents or siblings. He shows up in the 1820, I think, census for the county. With wife and one daughter, if I am remembering correctly the email just sent to me by a list member. Bonnie

My internet provider died for nearly a week but it has been resurrected. And I'm back on line. If you tried to reach me and your mail bounced, please resend it. Sorry about that. Thanks. Linda Steorts Kaufman

How do you access them. Have lost the url. Only thing I can find is the queries on rootsweb. Don't want that, been there, searched there. Thanks in Advance, Bonnie Willliams Searching Willis, Hicks, Vance and connecting families In Greenbrier and Monroe Counties WHILE we are at it, Need the url for the Monroe County site and records.

Hi, I'm researching the HUGHART family that lived in VA/WA before migrating to KY around 1800. Specifically I'm looking for a John or Young HUGHART who married Mary (Polly) Clark Baldridge (Alrdridge) of NC. Thanks! Cynthia Hughart-Hill cynthiahughart@hotmail.comGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Looking for any information on my line of Skaggs. I am looking for the family of Melinda Skaggs who married William C. Dodd. Melinda's parents are believed to be Henry and Matilda Skaggs. William Dodd and Malinda Skaggs were married in 1840. They eventually moved to Monroe and Roane Counties. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Larry Dodd, B.S., NREMT-P Salisbury, Maryland

Looking for info on the private sid of the Cornstalk family, GENEALOGY, everyone keeps sending me to the historical sites. He is my eighth Gr Grandfather, and I would like to build on what I have. Also researching the See family, and the Hardman, Herdman, Shoemaker families, with trees that include Cornstalk & his lines. Thank you very much! Linda kjnj Claywalela1@wmconnect.com

Greenbrier County has lost one of its outstanding citizens. Dr. John Fleshman Montgomery passed away Friday, July 12, 2002. Services will be held today at the Old Stone Presbyterian Church, Lewisburg.at 11:00 a.m. His obituary states: "Dr. John Fleshman Montgomery, 96, of Lewisburg, died Friday, July 12, 2002, at Grestone. Dr. Montgomery was a well-known educator and historian. Dr. Montgomery held membership in the Old Stone Presbytrian Church, where he served as ruling elder for 35 years, a well as teaching Sunday school and serving as superintendent of Sunday school. Dr. Montgomery had several writings and publications to his credit. He was the recipient of Lewisburg's Outstanding Citizen of the Year and served as President of the Lewisburg Rotary Club. Dr. Montgomery received his early education in a two-room school in Grassy Meadows known as the Lewis School, and attended Greenbrier Military School, earning the position of commissioned officer. In 1924, he taught at the Lewis school before enrollinin and graduation from Hampden Sydney. He received his MA degree from the University of Southern California. He returned to Greenbrier County in 1932, and served as principal of Williamsburg High and Elementary Schools. He received his Ph.D. from Duke University and came back to Greenbrier County again to serve as principal of the Greenbrier College for Women. Dr. Montgomery married Edith Mary Rothwell in 1931, who preceded him in death in 1973. They purchased the James Withrow Home, an antebelum house which was considered the grandfathr of brick homes in Lewisburg and was built in 1818. It was in this home that they reared five children.........." Dr. John, as we affectionately called him, was active with the Greenbrier Historical Society. He was also secretary of the Fleshman family association for many, many years. He will be sorely missed by many. He was to have been honored for his many years of service to the family at the Fleshman family reunion on Aug. 3 and 4. We will still honor him and hope that many of the local Fleshman family descendants will attend the reunion in memory of him. Linda Johnston ljohnston@nethawk.com

Susanna Walker married John Young about 1820. They lived near Union. Does anybody know anything about her Walker family? I am also looking for information on a John Walker also in the Greenbrier/Monroe area about 1800. Juhling McClung

I am trying to locate someone who is researching the families of: Robert and Emma Iowa Whitman and Robert and Cordelia Rutherford Thank you

Hi Vivian-- The Huber/Hoover line you are seeking "appears" to be from York Co., PA. I've been researching a few of the York Co., PA families that appear to have gone to Greenbrier & Monroe Co.: Holtzapple, Wentz (aka- Wantz & Vance) and have just started collecting some Hoover/Huber info. in the hopes of clearing up some of the muddy puddles. Maria Margaret Holtzapple is a d/o Erasmus & Christina Rauscher Holtzapple (Holtzapfel, Holsapple). She was b. 30 June 1762 and bt. 4 Aug 1762 per the records of Christ E.L. Church; her sponsor was Bernhard Holtzinger. In her father, Erasmus' will, she is mentioned as a daughter, "Margred now the wife of Frederick Hoober". It would also appear that a few of her siblings and their families also went to VA ( Shock, Klingman). Margaret's sister, Anna Maria, was md. to Philip Wentz and two of their sons, Adam & Jacob, also went to the Greenbrier/Monroe Co. area. A few months ago, I was extracting some of the early tax records for York Co. (Dover, Manchester Twps.) and found a record for Frederick Hoover, who is listed as having moved to Virginia; can't find the record right this minute, but it was definitely pre-1810; perhaps as early as 1801. I have gathered various info. on these lines, but haven't yet had the time to sort thru it all. Cathy

Is anyone on this list researching the family of Frederick HOOVER who died about 15-Dec-1837 and was married to Margaret HOLTZAPPLE? If so, I have some research on this family...but also some gaps :-) I keep researching the wrong HOOVER line....but at this rate I will eventually get the right one. Peace, Vivian

Hi, I am researching my husband's grandfather, Alvin McClung who was born in a small town in WV called Duo. His parents moved when he was a young child to Stonesboro, PA. Can anyone tell me what they know about this small town called Duo in around 1900? Thank you.

I have been looking for George Meadows and Elizabeth May or Mayo who married in 1867 in Mississippi, don't have ages for them but they had son Ellis in 1881 Sandy in Florida :-) REPLY TO SandraG627@aol.com On Sun, 23 Jun 2002, Joseph J. Messersmith, Jr. wrote: > On the 1870 census, Jacob and Elizabeth May, both about 70, were living in > Monroe County. They were originally from Rockingham Co., VA. I have not > been able to find them on the 1880 census. On the 1880 census, three of > their adult children, Martha, Nancy, and Zachary Taylor May, all of who > were born between 1843 and 1849, and who were still single were living > together in Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier County. Based on this I am working on > the assumption that Jacob and Elizabeth died between 1870 and 1880, most > likely in Monroe or Greenbrier County. > > On the Monroe County GenWeb site I found the following MAY references in > the Monroe Border/Watchman surname index. > > > 17291 1877 Aug 03 3 5 May, Jacob > 17292 1877 Jun 01 1 6 May, Sophie > 17293 1877 Jul 27 1 4 May; Mr. > > I will appreciate a lookup from anyone who has access to these newspapers > to see why these MAYs were mentioned in the papers. Also, any help I can > get in checking the Monroe County deaths records for the period 1870 - 1880 > to see if the deaths of either one or both of these people was reported > will be appreciated. I am especially interested in learning the names of > their parents if they were reported. Any other information that relates to > this couple will also be appreciated. > > Also, any further information on Martha, Nancy and Zachary Taylor May will > be appreciated. > > Thanks in advance for your help. > > Jim Messersmith > Rockville, VA > >

On the 1870 census, Jacob and Elizabeth May, both about 70, were living in Monroe County. They were originally from Rockingham Co., VA. I have not been able to find them on the 1880 census. On the 1880 census, three of their adult children, Martha, Nancy, and Zachary Taylor May, all of who were born between 1843 and 1849, and who were still single were living together in Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier County. Based on this I am working on the assumption that Jacob and Elizabeth died between 1870 and 1880, most likely in Monroe or Greenbrier County. On the Monroe County GenWeb site I found the following MAY references in the Monroe Border/Watchman surname index. 17291 1877 Aug 03 3 5 May, Jacob 17292 1877 Jun 01 1 6 May, Sophie 17293 1877 Jul 27 1 4 May; Mr. I will appreciate a lookup from anyone who has access to these newspapers to see why these MAYs were mentioned in the papers. Also, any help I can get in checking the Monroe County deaths records for the period 1870 - 1880 to see if the deaths of either one or both of these people was reported will be appreciated. I am especially interested in learning the names of their parents if they were reported. Any other information that relates to this couple will also be appreciated. Also, any further information on Martha, Nancy and Zachary Taylor May will be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help. Jim Messersmith Rockville, VA

Hello, I am new to the listing and am looking for information/references to the following people. James HAYNES b. Feb. 1760 in Bedford Co. VA per Pension request S1910 Henry Co. TN ca. 1832. Moved to Greenbrier WVA ca. 1781 and remained there for "about eleven years". Poss. m. Ann ELLIS June or Oct. of 1788 in Greenbrier WVA. Sons Asa, David, dau. Ruth HAYNES, sons Thomas, Harry (Henry?) and Jonathan mentioned in his Will signed Apr. 1847 Henry Co. TN. I am trying to find the parents/siblings of the above James HAYNES. Many thanks. Elaine Suhre

Does anyone know if the Phillip Hinkle Family Reunion of Greenbrier County, WV still takes place? The reunion was once held each August near Droop Mountain. I am aware of a reunion for the descendants of Johann "Jost" Henckel which takes place at Rockingham Co., Va but not the "Hinkle" family reunion. Butch Willard

10th ANNUAL MT. VERNON SCHOOL REUNION July 20th, 2002 Mt. Vernon United MethodistChurch Court Yard Located near Fort Spring, Greenbrier Co, WV CLASS MATES, FRIENDS AND FAMILY WELCOME Group Picture @ 12:00 Covered Dish Luncheon @ 12:30 Short Buisness Meeting Auction Door Prizes 50/50 Raffel If you have questions call me at 304-722-2030 or e-mail swalnut934@aol.com Margureitte

17th ANNUAL WICKLINE FAMILY REUNION JULY 7TH Rescue Squad Building Sweet Springs, Monroe County, WV Just below the Old Sweet Springs Home Covered Dish, doors open 10:00 a.m. Business Metting 12:30 p.m. Lunch at 1:00 p.m. There will be a set of the Wickline Books "Descendants of Jacob Georg Wickline & Maria Catherine Spahr" by Margureitte Ratliff & Jane Volckmann given away as door prize, plus a 2-year subscription to the WICK-LINE News Letter from Jane Volckmann. Jane and Margureitte will have several sets of the above books for sale at the reunion at a discounted price. If you have questions call Roxie at 301-261-3473 Come join us for a wonderful lunch and visit with lots of Wickline cousins.

The North House Museum will be undergoing renovation for the next year. The Greenbrier Historical Society has moved to "The Barracks" at 200 North Jefferson Street. The archives are open 6 days a week. The Barracks is the log building across the street from General Lewis Park and the Visitor's center and next door to the Fort Savannah Inn motel. Submitted by Larry Heffner.

BRACKMAN The Brackmans will be celebrating their 50th Golden Reunion Anniversary on July 13, 2002 at the old homeplace of the late Quillie & Exa Brackman in Alvon, West Virginia. Brackmans from all over the United States are encouraged to attend this special reunion. For the first 100 families that arrive a special "golden" memento will be given out. A group photo will be taken after the lunch is served. A special old time gospel sing will feature singers from various Brackman families and a special "Almost Heaven, West Virginia" song will be sung by children 12 and under. There will be the usual egg toss, horseshoe contests, sawdust penny pile for the kids and for the first time ever a "Sawdust Dime Pile" for the adults who always seen to end up in the kids sawdust pile. There will be a special Brackman Photo Album with pictures of Brackman thru the years and also an album called "Brackman in the News" which is a collection of items of interest on Brackmans published in the local newspapers. The minutes and programs from the past 50 years will be on display for all to read and get a glimpse of the 50 year history of the Brackman Reunions. T-Shirts, caps, and many, many golden prizes will be given out during the day. The Brackman Quilt made by Ada Brackman will be on display for all Brackmans to sign who have not signed it before. Also there will be a special "Golden Sunflower" quilt made by Ada Brackman to be auctioned off along with a beautiful afghan made by Annabel Brackman. To round up the auction there will be baseball items from our very own pro baseball player Seth McClung. Although Seth can't be with us due to his baseball schedule he has signed some balls and some cards to be auctioned off to raise money for the next reunions. This is going to be a great reunion that will be special in all ways and you won't want to miss. Plan to come around 11 AM and stay much longer than usual due the the amount of activites planned. Bring lots of food and drinks and coolers to put them in. Lawn chairs are also need due to the large crowd expected. SEE YOU THERE! Submitted by Alex & Chris Feamster - cabinchris@wron.net