Thank you for posting this, Dan. It shows the French's influence for a very long time span. From what you have found, it would seem that the area was known by two names from about the mid-19th Century--odd! You mention the South Branch River--actually it is the South Branch (of the) Potomac River. If you ever check this out in the P.O. Archives, I hope you will be kind enough to share your findings with the list. Elaine DanlHarris wrote: > ... That area was granted by Lord Fairfax to > James FRENCH in 1749...The railroad was built before the War Between the > States and FRENCH's Station was a warehouse/loading station for access for > farmers, loggers, merchantile, manufacturers on the east side of the South > Branch River to the railroad (Green Springs on the west side, Oldtown on the > north)...I understand the FRENCH's > owned the area into the 1900s (Court Case...about 1900). Here it is referred > to as FRENCH's Depot. In 1907, > is was called FRENCH WV (B&O Railroad photos). I understand the building > that still stands had a sign that said FRENCH WV. The general store photo > (I estimate about 1920 photo based on peoples clothes) is FRENCH WV. The > map I have says South Branch (1999). > > Today, I only know of one farm house and the old FRENCH's building there....

We have in my family, a letter written by my g-grandfather in June 1875. At the top of the letter, it indicates that he was living in South Branch. At the bottom, he writes instructions for my grandfather to "direct" a letter to him at Springfield, Hampshire Co., W.Va. From this I would assume that the Springfield Post Office was handling mail for South Branch in 1875. Since maps of today identify it as South Branch, I am wondering in what time frame the name French's Station was used. Like many small communities, even though Higginsville may no longer have a post office, it still exists. My late aunt was postmistress there in the 1940's, and it still appears on some maps. Elaine Toots wrote: > Thanks for the info > But it was called South Branch in 1884 and when I was asking about it the time > frame was 1850. I have a map now and feel like I just inherited the state. > > DanlHarris wrote: > > > There has been a lot of discussion about some towns that no longer exist. > > > > South Branch and FRENCH's Station are the same. The FRENCH's Station Post > > Office still stands. I hope to get a picture of it when the leaves fall and > > is more visible. > > > > Also, FRENCHburg is located on Little Cacapon River where Rt 50 crosses the > > river. > > > > Lastly, HIGGINSville is located about 3 miles down stream (Little Cacapon) > > from FRENCHburg or about 3 miles across the hills southward from FRENCH's > > Station.

1 Frederick Sapp lived here in s Clermont Co,Oh 150 miles from Knox. Sons of John Sr,Sapp. But his brother,'Ky"George Sapp,after a few years here,took is Durbin wife to Knox Co, where one of Ky George Sapp's m 1 of Mountian George Sapp's. Once Oldtown folks. One of the Ohio Co partners running things at Cumberland,Md was a Parker. 1750's. Another was ol Tom Cresap. who had a Frederick Co,Md suit 1750's with a Parker. Thinking these are Patterson Creek Parkers. On Sun, 1 Oct 2000 21:41:07 -0400 "Patricia Hook" <pahook@hereintown.net> writes: > Hi Dan, > > > Thanks Dan, > > That is the same data I found at Romney Library. I am researching > PARKER > families of HAMPSHIRE Co. I have found references to THOMAS PARKER > who > lived at North River Mills, GEORGE PARKER 1700--1757 m; ANN > MAJORS son > Benjamin, and a JOHN PARKER d. 1760 wife; Elizabeth TALIAFERRO, > GILES > or BOND. John's spouse is proving very illusive. > > Thomas Parkers Land was referred to as FORT T. PARKER, Johns Land > was > referred to as FORT JOHN PARKER. GEORGE PARKER and Ann Majors is > listed > as having one son BENJAMIN m; MARGARET THORNTON. > > Anyone know if these 3 PARKER's were related???? And does anyone > have > any verification of the Spouse of JOHN PARKER--was she ELIZABETH > TALIAFERRO, BOND or GILES???? > I am trying to find if my gggg-grandfather ROBERT PARKER was related > to > these PARKER's of HAMPSHIRE CO. Was this the same ROBERT PARKER > and wife > MARY who sold Land to JAMES HIETT of Hamp. Co. in 1794???? (Land > was > located on Great Cacapon. Witnessed by; John Slane, Wm. Olderton > and > Elizabeth Parker.) > > ROBERT PARKER d. 1817, left Will in Allegany Co. MD. naming wife; > MARY, > children; BENJAMIN, NANCY, MARY MARGARET "POLLY", WILLIAM, > ROBERT, > Jr. and SARAH. Just found "Polly" in 1850 Census living in Knox > Co. > Ohio with her 2nd husband Thomas J. Porter. She was married first > to > FREDERICK SAPP. > > Any help appreciated ..... > Pat Hook in Allegany Co. MD. > > ---------- > > From: DanlHarris <DanlHarris@mgfairfax.rr.com> > > To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] PARKER+ MCGUIRE > > Date: Sunday, October 01, 2000 8:51 PM > > > > I just found a piece of paper with the following. It is a > continuation > page > > and I don't have the source, nor the previous page. I am sending > this > > because there has been some recent PARKER and MCGUIRE emails. It > reads, > > > > "and his wife, Elizabeth. John PARKER's will was proved in > Hampshire > > County, 11/11/1670. There were six children of this union. > Catherine > > relict of John PARKER, married Thomas MCGUIRE. Her will was > proved > > 9/12/1786, and she left her property to her well beloved step son, > William > > MCGUIRE. In J.N. Toner's Diary of Washington, he states April 26, > 1750; > > plat drawn, 'Then survey for John PARKER of South Branch a certain > tract > of > > waste land situate in Frederick and on Little Cacapon and about > 1/2 > mile, > > above Buffalo Lick and bounded as followeth, etc.' There was an > old > fort at > > PARKERs. This defense was situated on the South Branch of the > Potomac, > ten > > miles from Fort Ashby on the same stream and had a garrison of > thirty > men. > > A scap of informtion in Hamilton's 'Letters to Washington' runs, ' > A > weekly > > return of company of Rangers stationed at PARKERs plantation under > command > > of Captain COOKES 19th Dec 1775' shows on that date 27 'total > 'effectives'." > ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Dan, You don't know how I couldn't believe non of the people from the area knew there was a place called South Branch and not the river. If you get to what might be South Branch and take pictures would you please send me one???? In the 1884 Gazetteer it states this: South Branch Depot, a small station on the B & O, in Hampshire County, 20 miles from Romney ch, and 130 miles from Wheeling. Ex, B & O Mail daily. W. N. Guthrie postmaster. This South Branch has drove me crazy every since I got my ggrandfather's civil war papers and he and his friend thought they lived in South Branch and went to school somewhere. Which brings to mind does anyone know how to get a hold of the WV Education whatever? I found some school info online so it is possible I might luck out and find the school. Tootsie Shoemaker Tomlinson DanlHarris wrote: > There must be a story behind the two names. > > Could it have been a boat port? That area was granted by Lord Fairfax to > James FRENCH in 1749. There are records of barges and boats shipping to > Alexandria/Washington carrying skins, wood and farm products from that area. > The spot would be a great launching point (boats/barges) onto the Potomac > and may have been a natural place for a rail station. It is still used to > put in/take out canoes. The railroad was built before the War Between the > States and FRENCH's Station was a warehouse/loading station for access for > farmers, loggers, merchantile, manufacturers on the east side of the South > Branch River to the railroad (Green Springs on the west side, Oldtown on the > north). I haven't looked at the land records, but I understand the FRENCH's > owned the area into the 1900s (Court Case - Mrs Florence FRENCH and Judge > Armstrong, about 1900). Here it is referred to as FRENCH's Depot. In 1907, > is was called FRENCH WV (B&O Railroad photos). I understand the building > that still stands had a sign that said FRENCH WV. The general store photo > (I estimate about 1920 photo based on peoples clothes) is FRENCH WV. The > map I have says South Branch (1999). > > Today, I only know of one farm house and the old FRENCH's building there. I > guess this is another way to forget a ghost town -- change names. Why > change the name??? > > If I ever get to the Post Office archives, it would be interesting to look > up the records. Curious. > > Not many people know Fredericktown was the original name for Winchester ... > and for a long period. > > Dan Harris > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Toots" <thelma1@ameritech.net> > To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2000 9:17 PM > Subject: Re: [WVHAMPSH-L] South Branch and FRENCH's Station > > > Thanks for the info > > But it was called South Branch in 1884 and when I was asking about it the > time > > frame was 1850. I have a map now and feel like I just inherited the > state. > > Tootsie > > > > DanlHarris wrote: > > > > > There has been a lot of discussion about some towns that no longer > exist. > > > > > > South Branch and FRENCH's Station are the same. The FRENCH's Station > Post > > > Office still stands. I hope to get a picture of it when the leaves fall > and > > > is more visible. > > > > > > Also, FRENCHburg is located on Little Cacapon River where Rt 50 crosses > the > > > river. > > > > > > Lastly, HIGGINSville is located about 3 miles down stream (Little > Cacapon) > > > from FRENCHburg or about 3 miles across the hills southward from > FRENCH's > > > Station. > >

There must be a story behind the two names. Could it have been a boat port? That area was granted by Lord Fairfax to James FRENCH in 1749. There are records of barges and boats shipping to Alexandria/Washington carrying skins, wood and farm products from that area. The spot would be a great launching point (boats/barges) onto the Potomac and may have been a natural place for a rail station. It is still used to put in/take out canoes. The railroad was built before the War Between the States and FRENCH's Station was a warehouse/loading station for access for farmers, loggers, merchantile, manufacturers on the east side of the South Branch River to the railroad (Green Springs on the west side, Oldtown on the north). I haven't looked at the land records, but I understand the FRENCH's owned the area into the 1900s (Court Case - Mrs Florence FRENCH and Judge Armstrong, about 1900). Here it is referred to as FRENCH's Depot. In 1907, is was called FRENCH WV (B&O Railroad photos). I understand the building that still stands had a sign that said FRENCH WV. The general store photo (I estimate about 1920 photo based on peoples clothes) is FRENCH WV. The map I have says South Branch (1999). Today, I only know of one farm house and the old FRENCH's building there. I guess this is another way to forget a ghost town -- change names. Why change the name??? If I ever get to the Post Office archives, it would be interesting to look up the records. Curious. Not many people know Fredericktown was the original name for Winchester ... and for a long period. Dan Harris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Toots" <thelma1@ameritech.net> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2000 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [WVHAMPSH-L] South Branch and FRENCH's Station > Thanks for the info > But it was called South Branch in 1884 and when I was asking about it the time > frame was 1850. I have a map now and feel like I just inherited the state. > Tootsie > > DanlHarris wrote: > > > There has been a lot of discussion about some towns that no longer exist. > > > > South Branch and FRENCH's Station are the same. The FRENCH's Station Post > > Office still stands. I hope to get a picture of it when the leaves fall and > > is more visible. > > > > Also, FRENCHburg is located on Little Cacapon River where Rt 50 crosses the > > river. > > > > Lastly, HIGGINSville is located about 3 miles down stream (Little Cacapon) > > from FRENCHburg or about 3 miles across the hills southward from FRENCH's > > Station. >

Hi Dan, Thanks Dan, That is the same data I found at Romney Library. I am researching PARKER families of HAMPSHIRE Co. I have found references to THOMAS PARKER who lived at North River Mills, GEORGE PARKER 1700--1757 m; ANN MAJORS son Benjamin, and a JOHN PARKER d. 1760 wife; Elizabeth TALIAFERRO, GILES or BOND. John's spouse is proving very illusive. Thomas Parkers Land was referred to as FORT T. PARKER, Johns Land was referred to as FORT JOHN PARKER. GEORGE PARKER and Ann Majors is listed as having one son BENJAMIN m; MARGARET THORNTON. Anyone know if these 3 PARKER's were related???? And does anyone have any verification of the Spouse of JOHN PARKER--was she ELIZABETH TALIAFERRO, BOND or GILES???? I am trying to find if my gggg-grandfather ROBERT PARKER was related to these PARKER's of HAMPSHIRE CO. Was this the same ROBERT PARKER and wife MARY who sold Land to JAMES HIETT of Hamp. Co. in 1794???? (Land was located on Great Cacapon. Witnessed by; John Slane, Wm. Olderton and Elizabeth Parker.) ROBERT PARKER d. 1817, left Will in Allegany Co. MD. naming wife; MARY, children; BENJAMIN, NANCY, MARY MARGARET "POLLY", WILLIAM, ROBERT, Jr. and SARAH. Just found "Polly" in 1850 Census living in Knox Co. Ohio with her 2nd husband Thomas J. Porter. She was married first to FREDERICK SAPP. Any help appreciated ..... Pat Hook in Allegany Co. MD. ---------- > From: DanlHarris <DanlHarris@mgfairfax.rr.com> > To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] PARKER+ MCGUIRE > Date: Sunday, October 01, 2000 8:51 PM > > I just found a piece of paper with the following. It is a continuation page > and I don't have the source, nor the previous page. I am sending this > because there has been some recent PARKER and MCGUIRE emails. It reads, > > "and his wife, Elizabeth. John PARKER's will was proved in Hampshire > County, 11/11/1670. There were six children of this union. Catherine > relict of John PARKER, married Thomas MCGUIRE. Her will was proved > 9/12/1786, and she left her property to her well beloved step son, William > MCGUIRE. In J.N. Toner's Diary of Washington, he states April 26, 1750; > plat drawn, 'Then survey for John PARKER of South Branch a certain tract of > waste land situate in Frederick and on Little Cacapon and about 1/2 mile, > above Buffalo Lick and bounded as followeth, etc.' There was an old fort at > PARKERs. This defense was situated on the South Branch of the Potomac, ten > miles from Fort Ashby on the same stream and had a garrison of thirty men. > A scap of informtion in Hamilton's 'Letters to Washington' runs, ' A weekly > return of company of Rangers stationed at PARKERs plantation under command > of Captain COOKES 19th Dec 1775' shows on that date 27 'total 'effectives'."

Thanks for the info But it was called South Branch in 1884 and when I was asking about it the time frame was 1850. I have a map now and feel like I just inherited the state. Tootsie DanlHarris wrote: > There has been a lot of discussion about some towns that no longer exist. > > South Branch and FRENCH's Station are the same. The FRENCH's Station Post > Office still stands. I hope to get a picture of it when the leaves fall and > is more visible. > > Also, FRENCHburg is located on Little Cacapon River where Rt 50 crosses the > river. > > Lastly, HIGGINSville is located about 3 miles down stream (Little Cacapon) > from FRENCHburg or about 3 miles across the hills southward from FRENCH's > Station.

I just found a piece of paper with the following. It is a continuation page and I don't have the source, nor the previous page. I am sending this because there has been some recent PARKER and MCGUIRE emails. It reads, "and his wife, Elizabeth. John PARKER's will was proved in Hampshire County, 11/11/1670. There were six children of this union. Catherine relict of John PARKER, married Thomas MCGUIRE. Her will was proved 9/12/1786, and she left her property to her well beloved step son, William MCGUIRE. In J.N. Toner's Diary of Washington, he states April 26, 1750; plat drawn, 'Then survey for John PARKER of South Branch a certain tract of waste land situate in Frederick and on Little Cacapon and about 1/2 mile, above Buffalo Lick and bounded as followeth, etc.' There was an old fort at PARKERs. This defense was situated on the South Branch of the Potomac, ten miles from Fort Ashby on the same stream and had a garrison of thirty men. A scap of informtion in Hamilton's 'Letters to Washington' runs, ' A weekly return of company of Rangers stationed at PARKERs plantation under command of Captain COOKES 19th Dec 1775' shows on that date 27 'total 'effectives'."

There has been a lot of discussion about some towns that no longer exist. South Branch and FRENCH's Station are the same. The FRENCH's Station Post Office still stands. I hope to get a picture of it when the leaves fall and is more visible. Also, FRENCHburg is located on Little Cacapon River where Rt 50 crosses the river. Lastly, HIGGINSville is located about 3 miles down stream (Little Cacapon) from FRENCHburg or about 3 miles across the hills southward from FRENCH's Station.

The LILLER Farm is along Headsville Rd near Headsville (Hampshire) WV. LILLER Run is the split off Mill Creek just north of Headsville (near the golf course). There was a question on this about a year ago and never was answered. I just happened to have bought a map and LILLER Run is shown on the map. Dan Harris

Caution here. There are 2 Headsville WV. One is on Rt 46/Hampshire Co and the other is down by Martinsburg. There are a bunch of cemetaries, mostly family/farm cemetaries along with church cemetaries. Dan Harris ----- Original Message ----- From: "carol flanagan" <cflanagn@ruralnet.org> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 12:52 PM Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Re: WVHAMPSH-D Digest V00 #280 > Does anyone know where the cemeteries are in Headsville,WV Thanks,carol > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <WVHAMPSH-D-request@rootsweb.com> > To: <WVHAMPSH-D@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 5:01 AM > Subject: WVHAMPSH-D Digest V00 #280 > > >

Hi, I've just added some Sept 15, 1911 Tribune Articles to the Mineral County USGenWeb Page. You can view these articles at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/keynews.htm Enjoy! :) Patti McDonald Burlington WV mcd@access.mountain.net Co-Coordinator Mineral County USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/mineral.htm Subscribe to Mineral County Mailing List WVMINERA-L-request@rootsweb.com Surnames I am researching: HARTMAN, WOLFE, MILLER, FLEEK, WHITEMAN, PUFFENBARGER, FITZPATRICK, COOKUS, CORBUS, DYE, WALSH

Wanda, Have you tried this: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/census.html Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wanda" <nance@communicomm.com> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 8:36 PM Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Census Lookup > Does anyone on this list have the 1820 Hampshire Co. Census? > I need a lookup for > > Jesse LYNCH/LINCH > > Thank You > Wanda > > >

I have some McGuire Information if whoever is searching them will email me at thelma1@ameritech.net (that is a number 1 after name) Tootsie

I also have McGuire's in early Hampshire co. 1850 census lists (Alarkset/Harkse/Alapske cannot read census handwriting) Mcguire, age 45 living in Hampshire Co. Dist.#24 Eliza. 39 wife Caroline V. 11 yrs Lettitia 9 James W. 6 Rachael 4 Wesley 1 all born in Md. No further record of this family has been found. Caroline V(irginia) probably marries Samuel DUNMIRE. In 1852 a guardian bond is posted in Hampshire Co. Court for Samuel Dunmire after the death of his father,Samuel Dunmire. I am looking for information on either of these names. 1860 census has Samuel Dunmire married to Caroline Virgina McGuire living in E. Huntingdon Twn. Westmoreland Co.,Pa. Wm. McGuire is living withthem. His age matches James W. and Caroline's age matches in both census. Any help, similar names, guesses as to what Alarkset's real name greatly appreciated. Ann agatha1@flash.net

Hi, I just posted the September 8, 1911 Tribune Articles to the Mineral County USGenWeb Page. You can view these articles at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/keynews.htm Enjoy! :) Patti McDonald Burlington WV mcd@access.mountain.net Co-Coordinator Mineral County USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/mineral.htm Subscribe to Mineral County Mailing List WVMINERA-L-request@rootsweb.com Surnames I am researching: HARTMAN, WOLFE, MILLER, FLEEK, WHITEMAN, PUFFENBARGER, FITZPATRICK, COOKUS, CORBUS, DYE, WALSH

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hampshire/1425 Surname: HAY, GIBSON, SCHUMACHER, MEADE ------------------------- LOOKINMG TO CONNECT WITH SOMEONE WHO IS RESEARCHING OR HAS RESEARCHED THE "HAY" SURNAME IN AND AROUND HAMPHIRE COUNTY. INTERESTED IN THE 1900'S TO NOW. PARTICULAR INTEREST IS "DOROTHY HAY." DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT DOROTHY EXCEPT IN THE MID 1940'S, DOROTHY WAS LIVING AND WORKING IN AND AROUND THE LOGAN COUNTY AREA. DOROTHY BECAME PREGNANT, AND ON MAY 20, 1947 GAVE BIRTH TO A DAUGHTER. THE CHILD WAS DELIVERED BY A "DR. GIBSON" WHO WORKED IN AND AROUND THE CABELL COUNTY AREA. THE HOSPITAL WAS THE (NOW GONE) MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, IN HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA. DOROTHY HAD MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO ADOPT THE CHILD AT BIRTH. THE ADOPTIVE PARENTS WERE MY AUNT AND UNCLE, THE CHILD BECAME MY FIRST COUSIN, AND MY BEST FRIEND. MY AUNT AND UNCLE HAD REQUESTED TO ALL WHO KNEW OF THE ADOPTION TO NEVER TELL MY COUSIN. IT WAS ONLY AFTER HER MOTHERS DEATH IN THE 90'S THAT MY COUSIN FOUND OUT SHE WAS ADOPTED. ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO MY COUSIN TOLD ME THIS STORY AND ASK FOR MY HELP IN FINDING OUT ABOUT "DOROTHY HAY." THE FAMILY THAT KNEW OF THE ADOPTION ARE NOW GONE, AND OTHER THAN AN ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE THERE WASN'T MUCH TO GO ON. HERE ARE A COUPLE OF THINGS, I HAVE PUT TOGETHER. HOPE IT JOGS SOMEONES MEMORY. 1. DOROTHY WAS ABOUT 20 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF BIRTH, THAT WOULD PUT HER BEING BORN IN 1927 GIVE OR TAKE A YEAR. 2. DOROTHY WAS SAID TO HAVE HAD "RED HAIR and GREEN EYES" 3. DOROTHY WAS TALL AND SLENDER, WITH SODT FEATURES. 4 ON THE ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE DOROTHY ONLY NAMED HERSELF, SHE DIDN'T NAME A BIRTH FATHER. 5. DOROTHY NAMED HER DAUGHTER "SHARON KAY" POSSIBLY A FAMILY NAME? 6. ALTHOUGH NO BIRTH FATHER WAS NAMED, DOROTHY GAVE THE CHILD THE LAST NAME OF "SCHUMACHER" MAYBE HER HUSBANDS NAME IN AN EARLIER OR LATER MARRIAGE? IF ANY OF THIS RINGS A BELL, PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE, CHARLES MEADE CBMEADE@AOL.COM 304-522-0244

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1424 Surname: Parker ------------------------- Jim, In this history of early families of Hampshire Co. it is a bit contradictory. It states that Catherine Parker was a daughter of John and his wife ELIZABETH Parker. Then says CATHERINE, relict of John Parker married Thomas McGuire. Sounds like it should be ELIZABETH, doesn't it??? PatH.

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1423 Surname: Parker, Mcguire ------------------------- Hello Pat: I agree with your responce in reference to the John Parker and Thomas Mcguire connection execpt can you confirm that John Parkers wife was a Catherine or was it Elizabeth? I agree that her second marriage was to Thomas Mcguire. That she left land to her stepson William Mcguire. Can you confirm this? Thanks again for your help V/R Jim Parker

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1422 Surname: PARKER ------------------------- I am researching the PARKER family of Hampshire Co. In some data I have it lists that CATHERINE PARKER, widow of JOHN PARKER married THOMAS McGUIRE. John Parker's Will was Proven in Hampshire Co. 11-11-1760. John & Catherine Parker had 6 children. Catherine's Will was proved 12 Sept 1786. She left her property to her well beloved step son, William McGuire. Wherer in Ohio did your McGuires go??? Some of my PARKER went to Knox Co. Ohio in early 1820's. Pat Hook