Does anyone know of any references that traces the routes used by those who settled the South Branch Valley? Thanks...Mike Foreman

At,or near Thomas Cresap at Oldtown,Md,or near where the North Branch,and South Branch,Potomac unite. Any Hampshire Catholics. This colony from modern Harford and Carroll Co,Md and even near Hanover,s Pa. 'robert Barnes "Baltimore Co Families 1659-1759' has most of them. Migrated to Madison,then to Nelson Co,Ky, or to Knox Co,Oh after 1770-80 era for some in WV panhandle. ________________________________________________________________ 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.

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1348 Surname: CROCKETT, BLANKENSHIP ------------------------- We're looking for the parents of James 'Asher' Crockett. On his Revolutionary War pension application papers, Asher, says that he was born in 1760 in Hampshire Co., VA. He further states that he ran away from a cruel master when he was 16 and joined George Washington's troops in New Jersey. He mustered out at the age of 19 and returned to Hampshire Co. where his old master tried to reclaim him (as he was not yet 21). He then re-enlisted and used the name James Anderson to avoid detection. Does anyone recognize any of this information?? Asher did not get married until he was 40 years old. By that time he was in Montgomery Co., VA where he married Sarah Blankenship. They then moved on to the Kanawha/Cabell Co. area of VA/WV. Asher says that he was with George Rogers Clark in KY. I'm assuming that was between 1782 and 1800 sometime. Would love to find Asher's parents. Why was he bound out?? . . .to learn a trade, was he an orphan or was he a 'minority' as stated on the Battle of Cowpens website that is maintained by the National Park Service??? Any and all information will be appreciated and will gladly share what little we know about Asher.

Hi, I've just added the June 2, 1911 articles to the News Tribune Page of the Mineral County USGenWeb Project. You can view them 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/1347 Surname: Arnold, Davis ------------------------- In the 1850 Census for Hampshire County, Hardin Arnold (age 38, born in VA)was listed with his wife, Nancy (age 37) and two children, Rich W. and Mary E. In an 1898 obituary for Nancy, Hardin Arnold was described as a "well known engineer for the B & O ... who was killed by the cars in 1859 after having been married for 20 years." Of the four children, two survived her, RH (a son) and Mrs. Martha Davis of Oldtown, Maryland. These are my only two sources for information on Hardin Arnold. Is there a possibility that the sons' names both were Richard? and that Hardin was my Hardin's middle name? Please email me if you have any suggestions.

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1345 Surname: Ferrebee, Bobo, Rinker ------------------------- Dorothy I would be interested in sharing any information on this family.My grandfather was Thornton Cass Ferrebee son of James Ellis Ferrebee.Fill free to email me.Thanks

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1344 Surname: ------------------------- Robert,I am a great grandaughter of James Ellis Ferrebee.I would be interested in learning more about my Mothers ancestors.I may have some information you might like to see.Please email me.

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1343 Surname: Muirhead ------------------------- I'm looking for any info on George Muirhead Liveing Hampshire Co in1782. He sometimes spelled his name George Morehead He had a land grant at Tear Coat Creek in 1780 He may have had a daughter Rebecca who married a Nutter, not sure of this. Any info on this family would sure be appreciated. thanks Vaughn

Dear Sara, Excuse the slow response, I have just moved from Israel to Nebraska and am in the process of renovating a house--but can't give up genealogical dabbling. I am still trying to figure out which Bakers produced my g-g-g-grandfather, Peregrine Baker (1779-1847), who married a Deborah Stockwell and lived in the Springfield area of Hampshire Co. up to his death (going by censuses, tax lists, and estate inventory). I do not yet know who his parents or siblings were--he had at least three children, Nancy (1802-1850, my g-g-grandmother), Lucy (m. William Short in 1827), and Jesse Stockwell Baker (1817-1907), who married the daughter (Sarah) of Thomas and Nancy (Glaze) Baker of Springfield--I'm wondering if they were related (they were near neighbors). I'm afraid I don't know anything about Anthony Baker, but Charles Hill on the Allegany Co. list was researching Jacob and Jemima Baker of Hardy Co.--possibly related? Ross Johnston's WVA Estate Settlements lists a will for Anthony Baker Sr. of Hardy Co., 10-4-1816, Devisees wife Barbara, son Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Harness, Catherine See, and Barbara Frontwine; and other devisees (unnamed in the abstract). There is also an inventory listed for an Anthony Baker, 3-17-1835. Copies of these can be ordered from the WVA Archives, WV University library at Morgantown, or the DAR Library in Washington DC. Let me know if you find out anything interesting! Best wishes, Martha graymatters2@juno.com On Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:49:28 -0400 Sara Patton <sarap@widomaker.com> writes: > Martha, > > Which Baker family are you looking for? I'd like to know more about > > Anthony Baker family of Hardy Co. > > Sara > > At 04:49 PM 8/12/00 -0700, you wrote: > >Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum > >Reply Here: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1330 > > > >Surname: Baker, Stockwell, Wall, Grenzeback, Edwards, Foudy, Bonham > >------------------------- > > > > P. 117, 21 Oct. 1800: "Ordered > that > >Patrick Baker and Lucy, his wife late Lucy Taggart...guardian of > John Taggart > >be permitted to bind their said ward to Michael Cole who is to > learn him > >the trade of a hatter. Page 220." > ________________________________________________________________ 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.

Thank you so very much. I will email her. I really appreciate you going the extra mile. :) Paula E Maurer wrote: > > I saw your posting and asked the Conservator at work (National Geographic > Society) if she could offer any advice. Here's her response: > > ================= > Subject: Re: old photos > > The chemicals that are used to get rid of mold are highly toxic, and only > used > by professional conservators. The treatments can be long and costly, but if > your > friend wants a list of photograph conservators in her area she can email me > or > log on to the AIC website at aic.stanford.edu. http://aic.stanford.edu/ > ================= > > The website looks informative. Good luck. > > Liisa Maurer > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paula" <roots-researcher@home.com> > To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2000 3:26 AM > Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] OLD Photos mildewed, HELP! > > > This is a multi-part message in MIME format. > > --------------B6D849A960C710BAB88BC4EF > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > > > I found a lot of old photos among my grandmother's things after she > > passed away. Unfortunately, what I did know is that moisture had > > apparently gotten into the pictures. Now the photos, some of which > > predate the civil war, are starting to disappear before my eyes, so to > > speak, in that they are slowly but surely being covered by a > > blackish-green substance that I assume is some kind of algae. > > > > A few of the pictures are too far gone to rescue. I have scanned all > > the pictures now (just finished moments ago...geez, what a huge > > project), but would dearly like to be able to save the originals. I am > > aware of archival safe materials (pens, papers, special sheet > > protectors), and acid-free pens. Unfortunately, many years ago my > > grandmother didn't know about archival safe pens, so she wrote on the > > back of the pictures with ball point pen so I would know who the people > > were. Of course, I'm very glad she did that, but at the same time I > > wonder if the ball point pen has contributed the slow demise the > > photos. In addition, because I wasn't aware the algae-like substance > > was on some of the photos (it was in a tiny area and hard to detect), I > > separated the "good" from the "bad" pictures. Obviously, I missed some > > "bad" ones and now others are started to go. I'm so sick about it I > > could cry. > > > > I know they have a spray that you can buy to help remove acidity from > > photos/papers. But what in the world do they do if algae/mildew has > > formed. Would having them sealed in an airtight bag help? I've called > > a couple photograph stores here in town, but no one has really been able > > to give me much information. I figure there must be someone out there > > who has come up against this and would have an answer. If I don't act > > quickly, I could lose all the photos. > > > > I apologize for cross posting, but wanted to get the question out to > > everyone. This are my "family" email groups and I appreciate any help > > anyone can give me. Thanks so very much. > > > > Paula

Hi! The Crose name caught my eye because as I was researching several allied families (of which Ross was one) Crose came up quite a bit in Chester Co PA and surrounding area. You might like to look there. One possibility for my Frances Crow Brown is that she could be a Crose. You'll find several Hampshire County folks living near Chester Co PA first. ----- Original Message ----- From: Pam <plasher@altelco.net> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 1:16 PM Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Stephen Ross b.1749 > Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/134 2 > > Surname: Ross, Crose > ------------------------- > > Hello, > Does anyone know if the Stephen Ross who was b. in Hampshire Co. about > 1749 is the same one who later went to Ross Co., Ohio? Also, was he the > same one who descended from the Essex Co., New Jersey Ross family? > Thanks, > Pam > >

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1342 Surname: Ross, Crose ------------------------- Hello, Does anyone know if the Stephen Ross who was b. in Hampshire Co. about 1749 is the same one who later went to Ross Co., Ohio? Also, was he the same one who descended from the Essex Co., New Jersey Ross family? Thanks, Pam

>>>> Who are the parents of Mary Combs who married Gibson Ruckman? Mary Combs, born about 1810, prob. in Hampshire County, married Gibson Ruckman, about 1830 in Hampshire County. They had six children living when she died about 1849. Gibson Ruckman appears in the 1850 Federal census, Hampshire Co., VA, pg. 150B. Anna Combs, age 64, appears in the household, with this family. She is possibly the widow of James Combs, and the mother-in-law of Gibson Ruckman. I will exchange documented information on these families. >>>> I have information on this Ann COMBS. I would love to share what info you have. Check out my homepage at: http://members.xoom.com/GenHosting/MattCombs/hampshire.html 1850 Hampshire Co Census 150 158 158 Gibson Ruckman 45 m VA Farmer James 18 m VA Susanna 16 f VA Thomas 13 m VA Anna 9 f VA John J. 7 m VA Hannah 1 f VA Anna Combs 64 f VA David Martin 25 m VA Labor 1860 Hampshire Co Census Ann COMBS 75 WF VA (in the house of Gibson RUCKMAN) 1870 Hampshire Co Census Ann COMBS WF 86 VA Sherman Township 1880 Hampshire Co, Virginia Mortality Schedule. Died: Ann COMBS, born in VA, d Apr 1880, age 95, Cause of death: Paralysis. Occupation: Housewife. Hampshire County Death Information (This is probably Ann) Name Date Age Born Dandrew Combs 04/04/1880 95 Hamp Parents Rept By Not Known son Could the Annie COMBS below, d. 1880 age 95 be the same? I think it would be highly likely. Source: "Pioneers of the Capon Valley" by PUGH. pp. 62-63 In an article about Postmasters in Hampshire County: "Edgar COMBS had bought out the ROGERS brothers, he having married Sallie ROGERS, ..." "He and Mr. COMBS, both fine business people, as well as the ROGERS brothers, have done much to build up this beautiful village and the Brethren Church. Mr. COMBS has been officially connected with the schools and Sunday schools. Edgar's father was Philip COMBS; his mother, Malinda WOLFORD, sister of Lora Grapes BERRY. His grandfather was Payton COMBS, born 1820,died 1899; his grandmother, Rebecca COMBS, born 1823, died 1896. His great grandfather, James COMBS, born 1776, died 1850, and his great grandmother, Annie COMBS, born 1785, died 1880. They were from Scotland and settled at the foot of Stony Mountain on Little Capon, this county." If this is the same person, then the following is likely: 1840 Hampshire Co Census 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 un un un un un un un un un un un un + 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 James COMBS - 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - - - - Males - - 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - Females Matt Matt_Combs@juno.com http://members.xoom.com/GenHosting/index.html

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1341 Surname: Arnold ------------------------- Re-read the Inventory list and noticed that the cover page is dated 1763 but the actual inventory list is dated 1755 so thanks to those of you that responded and it seems that you were right.............Kathy

I've noticed several people inquiring about the family of Stephen McBride and Hannah Smith and mentioning this Stephen as the son of James McBride and Sarah Edwards. I believe this to be incorrect. Below is some of what I've found: Stephen, son of James McBride and wife Sarah Edwards James shows in Hampshire tax lists from 1782 - 1797 with only 1 male of tithable age (himself). In 1798 it shows him and 1 son aged 16+, which would put Thomas or James Jr born 1782. In 1799 he still has 2 tithables (himself and 1 son). In 1800 it shows 3 above 16 (himself and 2 sons) putting 2nd son born 1784. This continues until 1804 when son James Jr shows up on the tax lists and James Sr now shows 2 tithables. In 1805 James Sr shows with 1 tithable and son Thomas is now on the tax list. James Sr, in 1806, again shows 2 tithables and 3 in 1807, what appear to be sons James Jr and Thomas, still show the list (Stephen and possibly 1 other son who died young?). In 1810 he shows with 2 tithables (himself and 1 son) until 1811 when its just him as son Stephen shows on the tax list, placing his birth as 1790 (which corresponds with 1850 census where he is listed as aged 60). This Stephen McBride married Ruth Thompson, dau. of John Thompson and Martha Beard c.1810 Stephen McBride and wife Hannah Smith Stephen b. 1759 doesn't appear on tax list for Hampshire Co, but does in Frederick Co. Also, in 1806 this family moves to Ohio. No Stephen shows in tax list for Hampshire until 1811. This Stephen appears most likely to belong to the McBrides in Frederick/Loudoun Co. areas. Also, will of Elizabeth McBride 7/11/1824 mentions brother Stephen and his daughter Rachel. Stephen McBride b.1759 as far as I know didn't have a daughter Rachel as one of his 13 children. Another item, in the will of James Sr 3/15/1818 he states that son Stephen is to have use of the farm while his wife (3rd one, Mary Ashbrook)lived. Stephen b.1759 had been in Ohio for some time at this point. >From 10/28/1807 - 8/19/1808; 2/7/1814 & 8/20/1814 Land was conveyed to James McBride from Thomas Ashbrook and other heirs and legal representatives of Levi Ashbrook. 458 acres on the N. River of the Cacapeon. On 6/14/1831 John Hiett Executor of James McBrides Estate deeded the above 458 acres to Stephen McBride, the son of James McBride. This has pretty much convinced me that Stephen m. Hannah Smith is not the son of this James McBride. Grant McBride

Kathy, I came across a Will in PA. where the husband died in 1777. His Will was not settled until 1813. My suspicions were verified---it was because the spouse of the deceased survived him by approximately 36years. She had possession of the Estate until her death. Could this also be the case for your Josiah??? Good Luck Pat Hook

Kathy, My best guess is that the difference in dates is due to the so-called French and Indian, or 7 Years War, which totally disrupted things in the South Branch Valley as well as various court entries. People just had other things on their mind--like survival! so not all things were entered in court records immediately. I've also seen numerous cases, even in good times, when estates were not settled until several years later. Sara At 04:53 PM 8/12/00 -0700, you wrote: >Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum >Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1332 > >Surname: Arnold >------------------------- > >I just received the latest 2 documents, one for Richard Arnold and one >for Josiah Arnold from the culteral center in Charleston and I was hoping >that the date would be different from the first document concerning Josiah's >estate sale but it wasn't. So, my question is does anyone know if it is >possible that an estate wouldn't be sold till years later after someone >dies. The reason I am asking is that Rev. Pugh's Diary listed Josiah as >dying in 1755 and the estate sale records aren't dated until 1763. If someone >can explain this I would really appreciate it. Both of the documents are >estate inventories and they both listed a Bible.( anyone know of one that >is still around?) >Thanks.............Kathy

Martha, Which Baker family are you looking for? I'd like to know more about Anthony Baker family of Hardy Co. Sara At 04:49 PM 8/12/00 -0700, you wrote: >Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum >Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1330 > >Surname: Baker, Stockwell, Wall, Grenzeback, Edwards, Foudy, Bonham >------------------------- > >A number of references to this Taggart family appear in "Hampshire Co. >Minute Book Abstracts, Vol. I (1788-1802)," compiled by Vicki Horton >(Clearfield >Co., 1993). One especially pertinent one is this (p. 78) for 20 Feb. 1797: >"Lucy Taggart is appointed guardian of John, Ann, Francis, Daniel and Jonathan >Taggart orphans of Francis Taggart, dec'd...Page 327." And on p. 92 (16 >April 1798): "Lucy Baker late Lucy Taggart and Edward Dyer who were >administrators >of Francis Taggart dec'd..Page 35." P. 117, 21 Oct. 1800: "Ordered that >Patrick Baker and Lucy, his wife late Lucy Taggart...guardian of John Taggart >be permitted to bind their said ward to Michael Cole who is to learn him >the trade of a hatter. Page 220." A very useful book! I personally am >interested >in Bakers as I am still trying to find a family for Peregrine Baker of >Hampshire Co. (1779-1847).

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1340 Surname: HARLESS, HURLESS, FURL ------------------------- We are researching the family of George and Mary (Furl) Hurless/Harless from Hampshire County, West Virginia. George was on the 1800 Tax List for property owners with one person over 21 and one horse. This tax list was was for the Lower District or southern half of the Hampshire County, West Virginia. I believe George and Mary (Furl) Hurless/Harless married about 1792-1794 in a settlement near the Potomoc River and by 1807 homesteaded in Harrison County, Ohio where George died in 1825. His will was probated in 1828 and a Samuel Hurless, probably a son, was the executor of this will mentioning only Mary. No children were mentioned in this will but from Harrison County, Ohio records have identified 6 or 7 Hurless family members that could be their children. Would appreciate anything on either the Hurless/Harless or the Furl families that might help identify the parentage of either George or Mary... Thank you Bill Bailey, 1409 Monterey Drive, Antioch, Ca., 94509 email is pebailey@dnai.com or pbailey1@pacbell.net

A Joseph and John Logsdon ran an Ohio River ferry,at Rural,s e Clermont Co,Oh 1795-1805/ James Devore ran a Monoghalia River ferry at Elizabeth,Pa. 1780's.And earlier[?] one on the Deleware River in very nw NJ-VERY SW NY. Jeremiah Washburn was married to James Devore's dau 1st,and named a son by her,Conelius. Jeremiah Washburn ran an Ohio River ferry 1795 from Dover,Ky to w Ripley,Oh What tie to Jousha Baker m Nat Tomlinson,Sr's dau? 1770 era,now Wash Co,Md On Sun, 13 Aug 2000 18:37:40 -0400 "Joyce E. Camping" <70671.72@compuserve.com> writes: > In Vicki Horton's book Hampsire County Records there is the following > entry > > from the Common Law Order Book #2. > > 27 May 1824 > Cornelius Devore Senr and Michael Baker, Admr's of Richard Baker, > deceased > against Joseph Logston and Sally his wife, late Sally Baker. > I ordered a copy of the actual record and it provided no additional > details. > How would I find out what this lawsuit was about and who won. > > Background: Richard Baker died ca 1819 in Londonderry Twp., Bedford > Co., > Pa. At the time of this death he owned land in Hampshire County. > Michael > Baker (Richard's brother) was a resident of Hampshire County and > one of > the Administrators of Richard's estate. Richard Baker's widow, > Sally, > married Joseph Logston and they later moved to Hampshire County. > > Since Richard Baker owned land in Hampshire County, would there be > any > probate records in Hampshire County? > > Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, Joyce > ________________________________________________________________ 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.