Brick wall: I recently learned that my biological father was John Austin Renick (Jack), born 5-19-33 and died 12-15-66. He was the only child of John Webster Renick, born 6-18-09 and died 8-23-89 and Geraldine Burns Renick, who was born 7-6-13 and died 11-1-89, of Lewisburg,WV. I have very little information and desire to know more. I do not know my biological ancesters and would like to have more information about where I have come from. With all three people having expired prior to me knowing the truth of my heritage, I must rely on others to share information with me. I am interested in knowing more of my family tree. I would like information about my biological family. It would be nice to know about them and have pictures of them. Medical information and history would be nice to have also. Is there ANYONE out there who can help me? Thank you, Louann (<mailto:Louann_k2000@yahoo.com>Louann_k2000@yahoo.com) Do You Yahoo!? <http://rd.yahoo.com/welcome/*http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/fc/en/spl>Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup

Here is a list of upcoming reunions in the Greenbrier County area: ************************************** SIMS / SIMMS The SIMS / SIMMS Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2002 at the Sewell Valley School Cafeteria starting at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a covered dish and your old pictures. Submitted by Diane Crane Benelli - KatyScarlt@aol.com ************************************** FLESHMAN The Fleshman Family Association will be holding a reunion August 3rd and 4th of this year in Lewisburg, West Virginia. The focus of past reunions has been the descendants and allied families of Robert Fleshman and Dorothea Baumgardner. This year we are expanding our interest to all Fleshman and allied families descended from Cyriacus, Peter, and Robert Fleshman. Activities start Saturday and end Sunday. Guided tours of Fleshman landmarks including the burial site of Robert Fleshman, genealogy workshops, local sights in historic Lewisburg are on the menu. The Greenbrier Historical Society's Archives will be open Saturday afternoon. Sunday afternoon features a potluck picnic, more tours and workshops. No admission charge except for the Saturday evening Banquet Program with John Blankenbaker and Thom Faircloth as our guest speakers. Advance registration for the banquet strongly advised to guarantee your seat. For more information and printable registration form, go to http://home.adelphia.net/~ricblake/reunion.html. Directions to Lewisburg, local hotel and motel information available on the web site. The motels fill up quickly so again, advance reservations are advised. Submitted by Rickard Blake - ricblake@adelphia.net ************************************** 36th annual SHEPHERD-HEDRICK Reunion Saturday August 3, 2002 12 Noon Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Near Fort Spring, WV Friends and relatives from allied families are invited. Please bring a covered dish and beverage. (Meat and tableware will be provided.) Participants are encouraged to bring family photographs, albums/scrapbooks, memorabilia, etc. to share. Submitted by Jeannette H. Bodurtha - bodurthaj@hartwick.edu **************************************

A cousin asked me to help sell some books that he inherited. One is a wonderful book on the Brown family. Genealogy of The Brown Family of Prince William County, Virginia and The Following Groups of Families Allied by Marriage Bland, Buckner, Byrne, Fairfax, Morgan, Tebbs, Watson, Zinn and Others. By James Edgar Brown of the Chicago Bar Copyright 1920 This has 874 pages including the index and is in like new condition. There is a bill in the book for $183 dated 1999. It was printed by Higginson Co. who I have found reprints a book on order. It cost me over $90 recently to have a smaller book printed, expensive but one I have coveted for years and could never find it. Upon checking the Brown book, it appears to have first been published in 1898 and updated in this edition. The documented history goes back to 1726 in Va. but with a possibility the Brown family was here much earlier. Records a lot a people in WV. If anyone is interested, ------------- kaufman@wvhomes.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Dumrauf" <chasecard@pathway.net> To: <WVGREENB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 8:41 PM Subject: [WVGREENB] Brown families > Paul, > I am interested in your William Brown, Scot-Irishman fron Pennsylvania. I > descend from John COULTER and Mary SEMPLE. Mary SEMPLE's sister, Sarah > SEMPLE, was the wife of William BROWN, They were married in 1769 in Dauphin > Co. PA. A PA Genealogies book that I found in the library indiactes that Wm. > BROWN and Sarah SEMPLE moved to the Greenbrier valley accompanied by John > COULTER and Mary SEMPLE. John and Mary were not too difficult to trace > however I have not been as lucky with the BROWNs. John and Mary had 8 > children including daughters, Mary and Jane. Mary COULTER married a James > BROWN and Jane COULTER married a George BROWN. I have never been able to > document that James and George BROWN were brothers and first cousins to Mary > and Jane COULTER but the info you posted would certainly make me think I was > right. Do you have any info on the wives of George and James BROWN? > > Vanessa Dumrauf > >

Paul, I am interested in your William Brown, Scot-Irishman fron Pennsylvania. I descend from John COULTER and Mary SEMPLE. Mary SEMPLE's sister, Sarah SEMPLE, was the wife of William BROWN, They were married in 1769 in Dauphin Co. PA. A PA Genealogies book that I found in the library indiactes that Wm. BROWN and Sarah SEMPLE moved to the Greenbrier valley accompanied by John COULTER and Mary SEMPLE. John and Mary were not too difficult to trace however I have not been as lucky with the BROWNs. John and Mary had 8 children including daughters, Mary and Jane. Mary COULTER married a James BROWN and Jane COULTER married a George BROWN. I have never been able to document that James and George BROWN were brothers and first cousins to Mary and Jane COULTER but the info you posted would certainly make me think I was right. Do you have any info on the wives of George and James BROWN? Vanessa Dumrauf

Someone was looking for the parents of Robert Whitman earlier this week. Just got to read my email today or I would have responded sooner. Robert Whitman was born approximately July 1854 to George Whitman and Mary Watts Perkins. I have info on his mother and her family and on Robert and Emma Fishers's children but I don't know anything more about Emma. I checked my Gbr. marriage books and I can't find any of the other folks you asked about. Hope this helps, Vanessa Dumrauf

Taken from an article written by M.W. Zimmerman and published in the Greenbrier Independent 12/6/1883 One of the Brown settlements and centers was on Culverson's Creek at the head of Fort Donnally valley. It was made by "OLD TOMMIE BROWN" (Thomas Brown, born in Virginia about 1773 and married to Sarah Cavendish 1804, Greenbrier VA) of Botetourt County VA (but not proven yet), whose father came from Ireland with the Honorable William Hunter Cavendish who represented Greenbrier several times in the Virginia Assembly. "OLD TOMMIE" located the farm now owned by his son, Robert A. Brown -- where eight of his nine children were born. His son William, who died in Missouri, was born in Botetourt Co.. Garland (my GGG Grandfather born 1812) another son, is living near the site of the Donally Fort. Hunter died recently in Nicolas County. Virginia married Wm McFerrin. Tinsley lived and died on Little Sewell Mountain. Margaret married Oregon Bobbitt. Rebecca lived until a ripe old age but died unmarried And Nancy is the second wife of Capt. James Cox of Lewisburg The mother of these c! hildren was a daughter of Hon. William H. Cavendish and through her, his family of Browns are connected with Lord Cavendish who was assassinated in Peonix Park at Dublin Ireland on the 16" day of May 1882. Hon. William H. Cavendish and the father of Lord Cavendish were brothers Another of these early Browns settlements was made on the farm now owned by JOHN M. BROWN which lies between Falling Springs and Renick's Valley. This settlement was made by WILLIAM BROWN, a Scotch-Irishman from Pennsylvania, and the houses now clustered about this early location are known to our people as "BROWNSTOWN" This "Old Captain BEILLY (sp) BROWN served as a soldier during the seven years of the Revolutionary War and was Captain of General Lafayette's bodyguard in that struggle for American Independence. His family consisted of four sons: James moved to Putman County, William K. to Missouri and George to Ohio. Samuel, the father of John M. Brown of Brownstown, died at the old homestead. John, the remaining son, was the father of Hamilton G. Brown. He (John) was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1774 and when he was two years old he heard the cannon fired as the Declaration of Independence was being read to the people. Before leaving this family the wonderful activity of "Capt Billy Brown", Brown's wife must not be overlooked . When she was 90 years old she would take a sickle and out reap the sturdiest lad or lassie in the field. Tis said that the grain seemed to nartually (sp) to fall into the curve of her sickel (sp) which fashioned in and out like a streak of polished lighting More to Come Paul BrownGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Can someone tell me if marriage information in Greenbrier County 1880 up show the parents? I am interested in the parents of the following. Robert Whitman and Emma Iowa Fisher. (Both parents),15 January 1880 Robert Rutherford and Cordelia A Fisher, 16 August 1888. William T Fisher and Allie Persinger, 29 July 1897

The continuing saga of Dosky Holstein Kirk, known to us as Aunt Dot. In 1900, the Boone County household of David Holstein & wife Rebecca Collins Holstein is recorded as in the following manner: Sherman District #214 David HOLSTEIN 55 Rebecca E. 49 Virginia 27 or 22 George T. 20 Silas 18 Quincy A. 14 Dosky (granddaughter) 1 Was kindly sent the following census information from the same household in 1910 Boone: Sherman District 239/240 Living Big Coal River Rd Rebecca Holstein 64 wd 12 children 5 living (d/o Geo & Susan Collins) Thomas 28 Timberman (m Merlie Brown d/o Anderson) Silas M 26 Mail Carrier Quincy 22 Coal Miner Am searching for granddaughter Dosky Holstein. Where was she hiding in 1910? She is not living with her mother Virginia "Jenny" Holstein in 1910. Maybe she is living with her father or other grandparents. But that is highly unlikely, since she was born out-of-wedlock. Maybe she is listed in another home as a domestic servant. We know she did not die before 1910. According to my grandmother's 1963 obit, Dosky had married a Kirk and was living in Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, WV. Can anyone help me find Dosky/Aunt Dot Holstein Kirk? Thank you in advance for any information or guidance. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

Am searching for 1910 Boone County, WV Census information on the household of David Holstein & wife, Rebecca E. Collins Holstein. In 1900, their house is recorded as follows: Sherman District #214 David HOLSTEIN 55 Rebecca E. 49 Virginia 27 or 22 George T. 20 Silas 18 Quincy A. 14 Dosky (granddaughter) 1 Am specifically trying to find Dosky/Dasky/Doskie, the d/o Virginia "Jenny" Holstein. She married a Mr. Kirk. In 1963, Dosky Kirk was living in Williamsburg, Greenbrier County, WV. I did not find their marriage listed in Boone County records, as transcribed by Ronald Ray Turner. Maybe the couple was married in Greenbrier or Raleigh. Thank you in advance for any information or guidance. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

And before that was part of Augusta Co. At 09:38 AM 5/22/02 -0400, you wrote: >Greenbrier Co was formed in 1777 from Montgomery and Botetourt counties.

Greenbrier Co was formed in 1777 from Montgomery and Botetourt counties.

Can someone tell me what county or counties of Virginia that formed Greenbrier County? I noted that in some cases one has to research Virginia counties prior to 1870.

Does anyone know about these 2 Anderson's that are buried at the Normandy (Beach) Cemetary? Who their parents were? Both were from Putnam County: Charles R. Anderson, private, 10th Infantry 5th Division Lorraine, died August 10, 1944, buried in Plot G, Row 18, Group 3 Encil D. Anderson, Sargeant, 33rd Regiment, Army Division Britney, died September 11, 1944, buried in Plot C, Row 19, Group 68 My parents copied this information from their headstones while visiting France a few years ago thinking they might be related but I can't find any information on them in my files - ran across the note "post to lists" and I don't think I ever have in the past? Thanks, Kay

Looking for any information on the Dodd's and Skaggs'. Particularly the family of Wm. C. Dodd who married Melinda Skaggs Larry Dodd, B.S., NREMT-P Salisbury, Maryland

Where can I find out what the Virginia laws were regarding property division among heirs if there was no will? In working with the assumption that the property would be split equally but I know that's probably not true. Some states allowed a double portion to the eldest son, some allowed only half portions to daughters. Take the Thomas Hoover scenario - if John were eldest and received one third, is it possible that was a double share? Is is possible that a 1/3 share was divided among two daughters? (Names are the real names in case someone has some insight here. LOL) Vivian

I am looking for children or grandchildren who may be still living in the area of Charles Joseph Williams, born April 12, 1912 in Williamsburg, West Virginia. He was married to Anna Boychuzk and had three children. Roger, Martha and Joseph. If anyone knows anything about these people, PLEASE write me Charles was one of about ten children of Leander Jackson Williams and Martha Lavada Miller. Here is the strange thing: their ancestors came from this region of WVa. and they may not have even have known it. Maybe they did. I don't have any further info on these people. Any help, suggestions encouraged. Thank you, Bonnie Williams I have ancestors from this area also: Willis, Hix, Vance Amiel Willis married Mary Polly Hix in 1799. son, John, m. Rosannah Vance in 1822. Need more info esp. on Vance in Greenbriar and Monroe Co.

New Webster County Cemetery Book available For three years Michael Henline has been traveling back country roads, searching through record books at the courthouse, and interviewing county residents in an effort to identify and record Webster County cemeteries. He has obtained the cooperation of numerous researchers and previously published authors to compile the most extensive and thorough study of Webster County cemeteries to date. This material is presented in two different formats, a CD version for computers and the traditional book form. The book is 230 pages long and contains transcriptions of 129 cemeteries, plus 25 pages of maps showing the approximate locations of over 250 Webster County cemeteries. It is estimated that the book contains in excess of four thousand burials. The Cds contain the same information as the book plus an additional six thousand names from the John Reed burial files, which lists burials from 1937-1995. The CDs are searchable with any computer word processing program, which makes finding your ancestor and where they are buried a snap. This book includes all the cemeteries and notes published by Ron Hardway in his two volumes, 'Historic Cemeteries of Webster County' (which were published in the early 1980's and are out of print and nearly impossible to find). It also includes most of the cemeteries published by Stanley Anderson in 'Cemeteries of Northern Webster County' taken from the 1978 edition of his book. In addition to the previously published work contributed by these two authors there are also cemeteries transcribed by about a half dozen other researchers. This book is more than just recording the information on tombstones, not only did researchers visit cemeteries and record the tombstones but in many instances personal intervies and records searchers were performed to determine the identities of people in unmarked graves. Some cemeteries have biographical notes attached, to further identify the people and help put them in historical perspective. The following people made significant contributions to this project. Stanley Anderson Ronald Hardway and Ruth Knight Sherri Anderson Norma Hamrick Robert Lynch Susie Gallemore Roger Stanley Nettie Gregory and many others cost of CD is $20.00 plus $1.20 sales tax for WV residents Cost of book (includes printed maps) $30.00 plus $1.80 sales tax for WV residents Printed maps for CD (CD contains the maps in digital format so you can print them yourself) $4.00 plus $0.24 tax for WV residents EVERYTHING including CD, book, and printed maps $40.00 plus $2.40 for WV residents We accept checks or money orders only. Shipping is free. Send orders to: Pamela Henline 49a Erbacon RD Cowen, WV 26206 When placing order please send Pam an email at phenline@myfamily.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

In a message dated 5/5/02 3:01:45 PM, WVGREENB-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << On May 23 and 24 I will have the opportunity to "hang out" at the Library of Virginia. . . . Anyone out there been there to tell me things to look out for, research hints, etc. Is the facility easy to navigate? Any "pot holes or speed bumps" LOL that I should be aware of. Is the staff friendly and helpful? Do I need a Virginia Passport? :-) >> The people there are quite helpful, books are delivered to you rather quickly, and the food at their little restaurant is pretty good. Just don't wait too long, or they will run out of things you might want to order. I spent two days there last October. DW

Vivian, the staff is super-helpful. If you tell them it is your first time, they'll give you the super-super-nice treatment. There's a lunchroom downstairs. Sandwiches are huge and a little more expensive than I want to pay. There are other places to eat, including a mini-mall 2 blocks away. The information desk can tell you. If you want to see things in the archive room (actual documents which are not available on microfilm), they have to be retrieved which takes about half an hour. The biggest speed bump is the number of things available. It's easy to get distracted. So make your research plan and stick to it. A problem for first-timers is that the microfilm are identified only on the drawer label. With 8 rows of cabinets -- where do you look for your type of microfilm. Ask the staff. For birth, death, marriage -- there are two kinds of microfilm: 1) records at the county (which you find in the county drawers) and 2) records at state level (which you find in the vital statistics drawers). If you're looking for those kinds of records, be sure to check both. Have a great time. Lynne Hundley -----Original Message----- From: VivHy@aol.com On May 23 and 24 I will have the opportunity to "hang out" at the Library of Virginia. I have never been there except via the website.

On May 23 and 24 I will have the opportunity to "hang out" at the Library of Virginia. I have never been there except via the website. I have list of questions for which I hope to find the answers. Anyone out there been there to tell me things to look out for, research hints, etc. Is the facility easy to navigate? Any "pot holes or speed bumps" LOL that I should be aware of. Is the staff friendly and helpful? Do I need a Virginia Passport? :-) I have what information is on the website pertaining to researching.....but I need stuff from an outsider. Thanks Vivian