I'm beginning to find notes of complaint on the Rootsweb lists I'm in. below is a means of registering our dissatisfaction. It came fresh off this week's Rootsweb newsletters. I recommend that each of us 'not at all pleased' with the changes all voice our displeasure . Please cross post to 'your' other Rootsweb lists. Crystal MESSAGE FROM THE ROOTSWEB HOME OFFICE by Jake Gehring, Executive Producer, RootsWeb.com Wow, what a week it has been. The messages have really been flying. In an effort to improve communication from RootsWeb to you (and vice versa), I will be sending out a message every so often which addresses current issues on the RootsWeb site. The RootsWeb staff has received lots of questions since the merger of Ancestry.com and RootsWeb.com last summer, and I think there's a general need for our users to have regular information on RootsWeb's efforts to provide valuable services to the genealogical community. I also want to make a few comments about our new message boards system which was launched last week. We're grateful for the excellent feedback many of you have provided. The feedback has been generally positive when addressing the value of the combined datasets and the increased search functionality. However, I also recognize that any significant change requires some getting used to and may create some temporary inconvenience and frustration. I would like to address some of the concerns we've heard from you, the users. By popular request, we will shortly add the ability for users to filter by message category within a message board (for queries, obituaries, deeds, etc.). For the benefit of the message board administrators, we are extending the board re-adoption deadline from July 15 to July 23. There is some confusion about RootsWeb's position regarding the ownership of messages posted on the boards. Let me clarify by excerpting from the Acceptable Use Policy, which reads, "When you post messages to mailing lists, message boards, and other facilities at RootsWeb, those posts remain your property under copyright law." The same is true for those using the message boards at Ancestry.com. In short, if you posted it, you own it. As far as the message boards or any other RootsWeb features are concerned, if you're not happy, we're not happy. Please continue to give us your comments and concerns at http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/help.cgi or at [TWO-LINE URL] http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=RootsWeb-20- Topics-20-and-20-Localities.AdminCenter.suggestions In the meanwhile, experiment with the newly merged message boards. You might discover some previously buried information or make an invaluable connection that will enable you to leap over a proverbial genealogical brick wall problem that you had almost given up on solving. Crystal A. Bingham, MSOT, OTR Ft. Irwin, CA Vizslas: Denali Gold & Peaches n Cream; Felines: Bojangles & Nuisance Kitty Motto: To understand the living one must commune with the dead Crystal A. Bingham, MSOT, OTR Ft. Irwin, CA Vizslas: Denali Gold & Peaches n Cream; Felines: Bojangles & Nuisance Kitty Motto: To understand the living one must commune with the dead ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

I just added this file to my website: Index to all land sales by Gwinn/Guinns in Greenbrier co (was VA, now WV) through 1871 Transcribed from the grantor index by me - but I don't really know anything about these Gwinns, so don't ask me for more info on them. I was looking for somebody who didn't show up... There are lots of other names of buyers besides Gwinns in this file, so it's probably worth taking a look even if you're not researching Gwinns in Greenbrier. Scroll down to the bottom of the web page to find this database & others that may be of interest. Enjoy! --Holly ------------------- Holly Cochran email: info@hollyhockpress.com Hollyhock Press (publisher of Bath co VA area books) http://www.hollyhockpress.com/

Good Morning, I am searching for information on Norman E. Long, born 15 July 1885. Thank you.

Hi everyone, I'm researching the HUGHART family line. My brick wall has been to confirm with documentation the father of my ggggrandfather, Campbell HUGHART b. 1812, Adair Co., KY. I believe his family migrated to Kentucky from Virginia/West Virginia prior to his birth. >From "Adair Co, KY, Marriage Records, 1802-1840", compiled by Adair Co Genealogical Society: "HUGART, John and Polly BALDRIDGE. Attest William WEBSTER. Bond dated 24 Apr 1808." (I believe these are Campbell's parents) Is it possible that this John is the same one as that listed as the son of James HUGHART and Agnes JORDAN of VA/WV? The records I have show him marrying Jenny THOMPSON on 03 Aug 1792. Is it possible that Jenny died, John migrated to KY and married again to Mary(Polly) in 1808? In the same Adair Co. marriage records John is shown attesting to the marriages of Rebecca HUGHART and Elizabeth HUGHART. My Greenbrier information shows that John (son of James and Agnes) had sisters with these names. My John HUGHART died 11 Dec 1816 in Adair Co., KY. I can tell from the many small pieces of information that I've collected over the years that my Kentucky HUGHARTS are connected to these folks in VA/WV, but I would like to connect them to the correct family line. Thanks in advance for any help. Cynthia M. Hughart cydhug@pacbell.net

Could someone tell me what line of Shepherds is having this reunion? I would appreciate some information. Thanks, Sandi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Valerie & Tommy Crook" <vfcrook@earthlink.net> To: <WVGREENB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 8:02 AM Subject: [WVGREENB] FAMILY REUNIONS: July & August > Hi Folks, > > Here's a quick list of family reunions in the Greenbrier Co. area for July > & August. For more information, check out the reunions page at > <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgreenb/reunion.html>. > > July > WICKLINE - July 1st > FOX - July 21st > > August > SHEPHERD-HEDRICK - August 4th

Hi Folks, Here's a quick list of family reunions in the Greenbrier Co. area for July & August. For more information, check out the reunions page at <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvgreenb/reunion.html>. July WICKLINE - July 1st FOX - July 21st August SHEPHERD-HEDRICK - August 4th DOSIER - August 4th 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/>

----- Original Message ----- From: Matz To: WVGREENBR-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 6:32 PM Subject: Anglin Family Dear Greenbrier List Members. My paternal great-great grandfather was the Rev. James Anglin, born in Greenbrier Co. He lived in Clay County KY from about 1805. His wife was Jane Barrett, who was from TN. My paternal grandfather and grandmother were Abraham Phillips and Elizabeth Anglin. My father, who knew his Anglin-Phillips grandparents, said that the Rev. James Anglin was born in Greenbrier Co. [VA] 1780s, and that the father of Rev.James Anglin was M. J. Anglin of Greenbrier Co. and that the mother of Rev. James Anglin was Mary Miller, also from Greenbrier Co. They may have lived in the Cowpasture area. Can anyone identify this M. J. Anglin or Mary Miller? Thank you. Mary Jane Phillips-Matz

Good Morning all. I am looking for the decendents of the following people who lived in Nicholas, Pocahontas and especially later in Greenbrier. Laura Jane Long married 1887 to Henry Bennett. John L Long, married 1901 to Nanny Shawver. William T. Long, married 1897 to Nancy Hammonds. Luke Leonard Long, married 1907 to Rosa O'Dell. Marion Thomas Long, born 1883 d greenbrier, 1978. Rosemary Long Poe, born 1930, died 1966. Tommy Jacob Long, born 1928, died 1953.(Cpl 5015 area SVC Unit) Any knowledge of where I might find decendents, will be most appreciated.

Does anyone have the address for Mount Vernon Cemetery in Ronceverte, Greenbrier County, WV? I am unable to find it in any of the cemetery lists. Thank you so much. Kate katelarry@aol.com

Can anyone tell me anything about John McClenachan of Greenbrier (?) County during the 1760s? I am trying to run down information on the James Burns that shows in this passage from the March 23, 1765 entry in Chalkley's Chronicles of Scotch Irish Settlement in Virginia: (307) "Sarah Cartright and James Burns, servant of John MeClenachan, cured of venerial disease. (Many of same.)" If he had servants, he was obviously not a poor man; I specifically would like to know where and when he obtained James Burns for his servant, what line of work McClenachan was in (planter?) and where he was from and when he came to this country. Thanks! Mike _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hi, I'm new to list and am looking for any trace of Norman McLeod, who I believe had just immigrated from Scotland, may have married in VA (to Nancy UNK). He turns up in Ohio in 1800 (in what later becomes Gallia county, living mostly in Perry twp). I have some history on him and a lot on his descendants if anyone is interested. I'm thinking of taking a trip to Charleston, W.VA. - do they have pre-1800 records there? Any suggestions of where I might search would be wonderful. Thanks so much. Linda M., Hermosa Beach, CA, USA Researching: COONS (GER>USA abt 1840 [NY, Monroe cty]); GRIFFIN (WLS>ENG>USA 1635); HOLADAY (?>USA bef 1826>MI, Kent cty); McDONALD (SCT>CAN bef 1843>Perth cty [by 1875]); McKENZIE (SCT>CAN bet 1851 & 1858 [Perth cty]); McLEOD (SCT>USA bef 1793 > ? >OH [Gallia cty]); PEW (ENG>USA 1830 [NYC])

There is a John McNeel (married to Martha Davis) that is buried in the McNeel Cemetery in Hillsboro, WV (Pocahontas County). He is supposed to have come from Greenbrier County and served in the American Revolution. Cathy Speller In a message dated 05/30/2001 5:22:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tuckahoeresearcher@usa.net writes: > WVGREENB-L@rootsweb.com >

From the Charleston Daily Mail: <http://www.dailymail.com/news/News/2001061218/> Navy names ship after W.Va. soldier Medal of Honor winner died fighting in Korea Kristen Comer/Daily Mail Staff <kristencomer@dailymail.com> Tuesday June 12, 2001; 12:15 PM CLINTONVILLE -- Nearly 50 years ago, a Greenbrier County native was killed in the Korean War and earned a Medal of Honor posthumously. This year, his country honors him again. The U.S. Navy has named a new cargo ship for the West Virginia soldier. Christened the USNS Pomeroy in San Diego, the ship measures 950 feet in length and has a cargo-carrying capacity of more than 380,000 square feet. The navy has slated its launch for early fall. The ship honors the memory of Army Private First Class Ralph E. Pomeroy, born and raised near Quinwood. Pomeroy's brother Curtis said his family appreciates the recognition. "It was wonderful," he said. "But it seemed like it was a long time coming. He gave his life for his country." Pomeroy's sister, Rose Crow, has spent most of her life in Greenbrier County. "I thought naming the ship after Ralph was really great," she said. "I'm looking forward to watching its launch." According to a Navy press release, Pfc. Pomeroy was killed in action Oct. 15, 1952, near Kumbwa, Korea. Pomeroy, 22, protected his platoon by manning a machine gun at the end of a trench. When the enemy attacked, they concentrated their fire on Pomeroy's position. Even after he was severely wounded, he continued operating his machine gun. Finally, his gun mount was so damaged that he picked up his weapon and used it as a club in hand-to-hand combat. He was mortally wounded soon after. According to the press release, Pomeroy's "brave actions cost him his life but enabled his platoon to hold their position." Pfc. Pomeroy was wounded once before, not long after he arrived in Korea. The family didn't learn this until after his death. "He never told us he was wounded," Crow said. "He didn't want us to worry." A bridge in Greenbrier County, a barracks in Fort Rucker, Ala., another barracks in Seoul, Korea, and an armory in Rainelle already bear the soldier's name. The Navy announced the naming of the new ship about a year ago, Curtis Pomeroy said. Crow's husband, Charles, a retired Air Force tech sergeant, said he grew up only a mile from the Pomeroys. "Ralph was just an all-around good boy, a well-liked individual," he said. Rose Crow agreed. "We all loved him growing up," she said. "He was really a great guy." Pfc. Pomeroy was one of nine children. Crow said most of her siblings will travel to South Carolina in the fall to watch the ship's launch. "We appreciate everything done in Ralph's honor," she said. Curtis Pomeroy added, "Our family is a really close-knit group." Pfc. Pomeroy worked for a coal company near Quinwood before he joined the Army. He was an avid sports fan and played baseball, basketball and football in high school. The USNS Pomeroy, constructed by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and christened in March, is one of the Navy's largest ships. Military Sealift Command will operate the USNS Pomeroy and its seven sister ships. These ships will transport fuel, equipment and supplies for the military and may perform missions for the U.S. Department of Defense. The ship will have a crew of nine members. A room in the ship will be dedicated to Pfc. Pomeroy's memory. The Navy plans to display photographs of Pomeroy and his family, a Bible and the U.S. and West Virginia flags. Pfc. Pomeroy is buried in the At the End of the Trail Cemetery in Clintonville, not far from the place where he was born and raised. Writer Kristen Comer can be reached a 348-4886.

Hi, I would be interested in knowing what resources are availible for finding out the names of Ministers of Churches I am looking for A Thomas J. Reynolds who was a Minister of the Gospel I also feel he perform the marriage of his grandson James Milton Curran to Martha E Circle in Nicholas Co. 19 apr 1876 He was born abt 1800 1801 married twice first to Sarah Honaker 3 mar 1825 and Second to Sarah Humpherys 20 aug 1863 his occupation listed on marriage cert was minister I am also interested in the parentage of my gggggrandfather He settled in Nicholas Co. settlement of Irish Corner any information would greatly be appreciated Judy in washington __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Descendants of Robert Curry, Jr. Generation No. 1 1. ROBERT4 CURRY, JR. (ROBERT A.3, WILLIAM2, UNKNOWN1)1,2 was born Abt. 1760 in Augusta County, Virginia3, and died Abt. 18203. He married SARAH JANE "SCOTTIE" YOUNG4,5 April 22, 1791 in Augusta County, Virginia6,7, daughter of ROBERT YOUNG and MARGARET UNKNOWN. She was born Abt. 1765 in Augusta County, Virginia8, and died Abt. 1820 in Mt. Solon, Virginai8,9. Children of ROBERT CURRY and SARAH YOUNG are: i. MARGARET5 CURRY, b. February 23, 1792, Augusta County, Virginia; d. May 27, 1878. 2. ii. ANNA/ANN CURRY, b. August 12, 1794, Greenbrier County, Virginia; d. March 12, 1883, Monroe County, West Virginia. iii. LYDIA CURRY10, b. September 30, 1796, Augusta County, Virginia10; d. May 17, 188410; m. JOHN BURDETTE10,11, August 16, 1816, Augusta County, Virginia12,13. iv. VIRGINIA JANE "JENNY" CURRY14, b. March 22, 1798, Augusta County, Virginia14; d. October 17, 1892; m. ROBERT YOUNG14, March 01, 1819, Augusta County, Virginia14; b. February 03, 1799, Greenbrier County, Virginia; d. March 03, 1855. v. MARY "POLLY" CURRY. Generation No. 2 2. ANNA/ANN5 CURRY (ROBERT4, ROBERT A.3, WILLIAM2, UNKNOWN1) was born August 12, 1794 in Greenbrier County, Virginia, and died March 12, 1883 in Monroe County, West Virginia. She married (1) JOHN NICKELL IV 1813 in Monroe County, Virginia, son of ISAAC NICKELL and MARGARET CURRY. He was born March 23, 1788 in Greenbrier County, Virginia, and died November 05, 1825 in Monroe County, Virginia15. She married (2) JOHN MCDOWELL October 14, 1828. He was born February 21, 1806. Children of ANNA/ANN CURRY and JOHN NICKELL are: i. SARAH "SALLY"6 NICKELL, b. February 08, 1814, Monroe County, Virginia; d. 1869, Monroe County, Virginia; m. JAMES MCLAUGHLIN, May 27, 1833, Monroe County, Virginia. ii. JOSIAH NICKELL, b. December 30, 1814, Monroe County, Virginia; d. February 18, 1815, Monroe County, Virginia. iii. REBEKAH NICKELL, b. November 15, 1815, Monroe County, Virginia; d. 189316; m. WILLIAM LEMONS, February 25, 1835, Monroe County, Virginia; b. 1812; d. 1863. iv. LYDIA NICKELL, b. May 05, 1817, Monroe County, Virginia; d. Monroe County, Virginia; m. (1) HENRY CAMPBELL, 1832; m. (2) MOSES L. MILLER, September 08, 1864, Monroe County, Virginia17; b. March 23, 1810, Monroe County, Virginia; d. December 03, 1884, Monroe County, West Virginia18. v. NANCY NICKELL, b. November 14, 1819, Monroe County, Virginia; d. 1893, Monroe County, West Virginia; m. JOSEPH YOUNG, January 20, 1835, Monroe County, Virginia; b. Abt. 1800, Monroe County, Virginia. vi. MARGARET ANN "PEGGY" NICKELL, b. June 10, 1820, Monroe County, Virginia; m. JOSEPH COOK, December 04, 1850, Monroe County, Virginia19; d. Monroe County, West Virginia. vii. ELIZABETH " BETSY" NICKELL20,21,22, b. October 11, 1821, Monroe County, Virginia; d. October 16, 1853, Union, Monroe County, Virginia23; m. DANIEL JACK EARLY24,25,26,27,28,29,30, 1842, Monroe County, Virginia; b. 1819, Monroe County, Virginia; d. Aft. 1886, Monroe County, West Virginia. viii. ISAAC WASHINGTON NICKELL, b. April 19, 1823, Monroe County, Virginia; d. February 05, 1901, Floydada, Floyd County, Texas; m. ISABELL HUMPHREYS, April 25, 1844, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri; b. February 05, 1829, Upshure County, Virginia; d. November 13, 1894, Okanogan County, Washington. ix. MARY NICKELL, b. February 18, 1825, Monroe County, Virginia. Maggie Phillips Florida

Checking on my sarah youngs, here is the first one and i don't have many dates or children for her, is this right? Descendants of Robert Curry 1 Robert CURRY .. +Sarah YOUNG m: 22 April 1791 in Augusta Co., VA Father: Mother: .... 2 Lydia CURRY b: 30 September 1796 in Virginia d: 18 May 1884 in Greenbrier Co., WV ........ +John BURDETTE b: 29 May 1795 in Augusta Co., VA m: 16 August 1816 in Augusta Co., VA d: 10 May 1882 in Greenbrier Co., WV Father: Giles BURDETTE Mother: Sarah DUNBAR Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010!

Good Morning, I am in need of information on JOHN THARP, born ca 1747 in Virginia, he came to Greenbrier County with his brother. He was in the RW and serve 18 months. Can anyone shed any light on this man for us? Thank You ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1

Marilyn, I have what is in the 1904 McClung Genealogy book. I'm happy to share. Judith McClung at http://members.cland.net/~jmcclung has updated a great deal of that information and has it nicely indexed so that you can still compare it to the unusual index that the original book used. Juhling McClung At 08:55 AM 6/3/01 -0400, Marilyn Moore wrote: >Would any one happen to have the lineage of William McClung (Grandfather >Billie) first to Greenbrier Co. ? I'm particularly interested in his >brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents. According to Clarence Legg's >Book "They Hacked the Clearings", two of Grandfather Billie's sisters >married brothers of Andrew Moore (b 1752). Legg states it was William and >David, but does not give names or dates. > >I am looking for the parents of an Andrew Moore (abt 1820-1910) who married >Margaret Hefner in Greenbrier Co. abt 1840. I thought there might be a >connection through the McClungs as this Andrew Moore settled in Fayette Co. >This Andrew had a brother Hamilton (Ham) Moore that lived around Lexington, >VA. > >Any help would be appreciated. > >Thanks, >Marilyn > > >

From: "Marilyn Moore" <mmbrown9@mindspring.com> Subject: [WVGREENB] Lineage of William McClung > Would any one happen to have the lineage of William McClung (Grandfather > Billie) first to Greenbrier Co. ? If your William McClung was b. 1738, d. Jan 18, 1833, m. Abigail Dickson, d. 11-18-1820, aged 74 years, then he was the son of: John McClung, b. 1690+, Ireland, d. 1788, buried Rockbridge, VA, son of: John McClung, b. 1660+, Scotland Taken from "The Greenbrier Way" by Rheba Irrene McClung, Parkersburg, WV

From: "Marilyn Moore" <mmbrown9@mindspring.com> Subject: [WVGREENB] Lineage of William McClung > Would any one happen to have the lineage of William McClung (Grandfather > Billie) first to Greenbrier Co. ? I'm particularly interested in his > brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents. According to Clarence Legg's Book "They Hacked the Clearings", two of Grandfather Billie's sisters married brothers of Andrew Moore (b 1752). Legg states it was William and David, but does not give names or dates. > I found two sisters who married a Moore: Nancy McClung, dau. of John McClung and Rebecca Stuart, married Capt. William Moore. Janett McClung, dau. of John McClung and Rebecca Stuart, married David Moore. Some notes on the same page: John McClung lived with Nancy after sale of farm: probably buried with husband, Capt. William Moore, was born at "Cannicello," Rockbridge Co., VA. He was the first merchant in Lexington, VA; where they died. Janett md. David Moore, brother of Capt. Wm. Moore and General Andrew Moore - who was the first United States Senator west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The above taken from "The Greenbrier McClung Way" by Rheba Irrene McClung, Parkersburg, WV