Thanks! I collect Bakers, in the feeble hope of eventually sorting them out. My Baker was Peregrine Baker (1779-1847), who lived in the Springfield, Hampshire Co., area and married Deborah Stockwell (1781-1847). They had these children (at a minimum): 1. Nancy Baker (1802-1850), m. (1830) Charles Wall of Bedford Co. (3 sons); and, second (1843) Jacob Grenzeback (2 children). 2. Lucy Baker, m (1827) William Short and moved to Adams Co., OH. after 1830. 2. Jesse Stockwell Baker (1817-1907), m (1841) Sarah Ann Baker, daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Glaze) Baker of Springfield. Were they related? 4 children. They, too, moved to Adams Co., OH, but much later (after 1850). I am eager to find out who Peregrine's parents were (and who Deborah Stockwell's were, too)--it looks like a lifelong project. Martha Grenzeback graymatters2@juno.com On Sat, 12 Aug 2000 22:23:49 -0700 Shirley Toohey <s2ee@juno.com> writes: > There was an Eli BAKER m. Frances ? who had a daughter > Caroline b 1840 d 1910 married William CLARK(E) (1832-1882) s/o > Aaron & Betsy/Elizabeth Ann Steinbeck Clarke. > > Caroline m. William in Grant,WV in 1867 > Am not familiar with any of the other surnames listed. > Could this be of any help? > > Shirley > > On Sat, 12 Aug 2000 16:49:20 -0700 Martha Grenzeback > <graymatters2@juno.com> writes: > > 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 > > ------------------------- > > > ________________________________________________________________ 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.

Thanks, Cheryl & Rosemary, for the location. If this were the closest one to Hampshire Co., then I'm sure that is where the boy in question was sent. Now, I'll have to find out if there are any records--I would guess the WV Dept of Corrections (or whatever they're called) would be the best place to inquire. Elaine

-----Original Message----- From: Elaine D Tomkins <edtom@megsinet.net> To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, August 13, 2000 2:40 PM Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] 1900 Reform School for Boys >If a young boy from Hampshire Co. were sent to reform school in 1900, >does anyone know where that might have been? > >Elaine The reform school was in Pruntytown (I think that's the spelling). >

I have some information on Allender. William Allender m. Margaret Spurling and had daughter Hannah E. Allender b. 4 Nov. 1883 Yours? I have more info on Margaret. Thelma Debbie Britner wrote: > Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1337 > > Surname: Carr, Hedrick, Allender > ------------------------- > > Looking for information on William H. Allender. > William Allender married Rebecca Hedrick daughter of Thad Hedrick and Abby > Carr. William and Rebecca had a son Howard Allender. > Rebecca Hedrick was born Nov. 21, 1918 and died Dec. 1, 1991. > Thanks > Debbie

Patsy Bennett published a book on the Moreland family. Copy is in the Hampshire County Library. She is deceased and as far as I know the book is out of print. Wilmer -----Original Message----- From: lpuckett@indco.net [mailto:lpuckett@indco.net] Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 11:42 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Moreland Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1335 Surname: Moreland ------------------------- Looking for Wilson Moreland that went to Morgan Co WV born 1890's any help appreciated

There was a reform school in Pruntytown, Taylor Co., West Virginia during that time period. Don't know if it was the only one in the state or not. My great-great-Uncle & Aunt (William "Tyce" & Annie Newlon Wells) had a farm that bordered the reform school and he used to catch runaways. I believe he also got paid for each one he caught. He was also a Justice of the Peace. I don't know if there are any records available but could find out. Cheryl Jackson Malone

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

If a young boy from Hampshire Co. were sent to reform school in 1900, does anyone know where that might have been? Elaine

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1338 Surname: ------------------------- 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.

Hi, I've just posted the News Tribune articles from May 26, 1911 on the Mineral County USGenWeb Page. You can view these articles at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/keynews.htm Enjoy!

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1337 Surname: Carr, Hedrick, Allender ------------------------- Looking for information on William H. Allender. William Allender married Rebecca Hedrick daughter of Thad Hedrick and Abby Carr. William and Rebecca had a son Howard Allender. Rebecca Hedrick was born Nov. 21, 1918 and died Dec. 1, 1991. Thanks Debbie

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1336 Surname: Flanagan, Arnold, Blue, Rees, Hollenback ------------------------- FLANAGAN FAMILY I have been doing research on the Flanagan Family of Pattersoin Creek,Hampshire for some time now and I am still having trouble finding alot of information. Samuel Flanagan was born 1785 in Pa. to the parents of Samuel and Katherine (Gardner) Flanagan,he stayed in Pa.until his father died.Samuel than migrated to Va.Hampshire co.areaHe married a Catherine Arnold in Frederick,Maryland. I have never been able to find out her parents names.She was born1789 in Md. and died 1847 in Hampshire co.Patterson Creek,buried at Greenwall Cemetery as is her husband Samuel,he died 1829. There children were John Flanagan,1st.marriage was to Eleanor Rees,one child Eliza Catherine,she married a Patrick McCormick-2nd.Julie Ann Blue Daniel Flanagan,married a Susan Arnold,he died in Ritchie co. Otha Flanagan--no information George Flanagan md. a Louisa Neff of Moorefield,moved to Tenn. Samuel S.Flanagan md. a Hollenback Zimry Flanagan md. a Charity ? 2nd.marriage to a Sarah Catherine Neff ,Moorefield,Va. Joseph Flanagan md. a Amzella Neff of Moorefield Any information on this family would be appreciated,especially on Samuel and his parents in Pa. and in NJ. Carol

Janis, Pearl Henderson Croston is my aunt (my mother's sister). I will call her and ask if she has any more copies available. I will let you know. Since I know she will ask me this, how are you related to the Croston's? Elaine

There was an Eli BAKER m. Frances ? who had a daughter Caroline b 1840 d 1910 married William CLARK(E) (1832-1882) s/o Aaron & Betsy/Elizabeth Ann Steinbeck Clarke. Caroline m. William in Grant,WV in 1867 Am not familiar with any of the other surnames listed. Could this be of any help? Shirley On Sat, 12 Aug 2000 16:49:20 -0700 Martha Grenzeback <graymatters2@juno.com> writes: > 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 > ------------------------- >

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1335 Surname: Moreland ------------------------- Looking for Wilson Moreland that went to Morgan Co WV born 1890's any help appreciated

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hampshire/1334 Surname: ------------------------- I first posted my reply to the Hampshire Co. Mailing List by mistake, so here it is again. Pearl Henderson Croston is my aunt(my mother's sister). I will call her and ask if she has any more copies available. I will let you know. Since I know she will ask me this, how are you related to the Croston's? And, yes, it is in the Hampshire Co. Library. You may contact me directly if you wish.

I don't know about Hampshire County, but there is a OXIER spelling here in Allegany County, Md., just across the Potomac River from GreenSpring, WV. In the Oldtown Methodist Cemetery there is a ALBERT B OXIER, 1890-1950, & wife, ADA D., 1897-1988. They were originally from Ridgeley,Mineral County, WV, & had a daughter named Chick(don't know real name) who married a LES DAWSON, who worked for the WESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD, as a signal man, & they lived in the old Station house at Oldtown. I don't know if this info helps, but thought I'd pass it along, just in case. Becci John Wells wrote: > Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hampshire/1318 > > Surname: Oxer, Axer > ------------------------- > > I am looking for ANY mention of Michael Oxer/Axer in Hampshire County from > 1753 through 1771 or anyone else by that last name. This is the missing > link in an extensive family research project. I we can find family members > in Hampshire or surrounding counties between these dates we are finished. > I am looking in particular for marriages of women by the Axer/Oxer, etc. > spelling. Can anyone check available Hampshire County records? Please help! > Thanks!

Posted on: Hampshire County, WV Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hampshire/1333 Surname: Croston ------------------------- I am looking for a book called CROSTON FAMILY HISTORY by Pearl Henderson Croston, written in 1985. I understand it is at the Hampshire Co Library. I would like a copy of it, but can't find out how to buy it. Any help would be appreciated.

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

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).