This is a great asset for just about everyone, I'd think! (Nice to be able to use the "search" function, too, which of course you can't on the paper copy---eyeball movement is not nearly as quick....) We're lucky to have you, thanks! Martha Grenzeback graymatters@alltel.net At 01:33 PM 29-02-2004 -0500, singhals wrote: >I've uploaded the biographical sketches from the 1897 version of Maxwell & >Swisher's History of Hampshire County. > >They're found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhampsh/max/ > >Too late for many of you, but it might help a newbie. And, anyway, I've >gotten some good leads off other county's biographical sketches, so it's >payback. (g) > >Cheryl >*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* >Cheryl Singhal (Singhals@erols.com) > >http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cpafug/ >http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhampsh/ >http://bottonycross.purpleflowers.net (Bottony Cross DAR) >http://www.rootsweb.com/~cresap/ >http://members.fortunecity.com/csinghal1/ (Joanna Waddill UDC)

Cheryl - your work is absolutely terrific and very much appreciated. I had not read the Maxwell & Swisher book for a number of years, and find these "biographical sketches" extremely interesting. While I realize they tend to be pretty 'glossy' - it does give more personal background than history textbooks. As I live 35 miles from the nearest large reference library, and 45 miles from a FHL, being able to access this information online is "better than sliced cake!" Thank You Very Much... Clara in NE

Lori, Much of Wayne's work is now online at the website below: http://www.historichampshire.org/cems/cems-ind.htm More cemeteries are in the process of being uploaded. I have a feeling that the project is on hold until the 250th celebration is finished (end of 2004). There is still much work to do, finding more cemeteries and verifying and editing what information we have. This is still a major project. Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: Lori Largent [mailto:jadziadaxnspayc@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 4:52 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVHAMPSH-L] Caudy's Castle Hi Cheryl, We would love to have that Pix, we are heading to WVa, the end of June to enjoy the 250th & also do more Family History. We have read alot about Caudys Castle in Wilmer & Mauds book, but have never been there as of yet. Also we wanted to let everyone know that last yr before our trip to Hampshire we printed out all of the Cemeterys that Wayne had on the locating site, we are in the prosses of figuring out how to put this on a web site. So if anyone needs info email us. We are glad that there is alot of chatter on the weblist again. Mike & Lori Largent Tallahassee,Fl -----Original Message----- From: singhals <singhals@erols.com> Sent: Feb 29, 2004 12:40 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Caudy's Castle I've never been up there myself, but I've always understood it's a tough climb. I have a picture I'm trying to date; it has my GGF and his siblings, posed according to my GF at Caudy's Castle while on a picnic. It is decidedly pre WW-II, because by 1942, two of the people were dead. The women APPEAR to be wearing pre-1920s clothing -- which includes full skirts and if I'm not mistaken one of the women is wearing the same outfit she's in in anothe photo; if so, the dress covers the ankles, but barely and it's worn with high-button shoes. This particular woman was a skilled horsewoman. Soliciting *opinion* on how old might be too old to go galivanting around up there on a picnic, then or now. (g) Yeah, I'm getting kinda desperate. Thanks! Cheryl *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* Cheryl Singhal (Singhals@erols.com) http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cpafug/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhampsh/ http://bottonycross.purpleflowers.net (Bottony Cross DAR) http://www.rootsweb.com/~cresap/ http://members.fortunecity.com/csinghal1/ (Joanna Waddill UDC) Lori Largent

Hi Cheryl, We would love to have that Pix, we are heading to WVa, the end of June to enjoy the 250th & also do more Family History. We have read alot about Caudys Castle in Wilmer & Mauds book, but have never been there as of yet. Also we wanted to let everyone know that last yr before our trip to Hampshire we printed out all of the Cemeterys that Wayne had on the locating site, we are in the prosses of figuring out how to put this on a web site. So if anyone needs info email us. We are glad that there is alot of chatter on the weblist again. Mike & Lori Largent Tallahassee,Fl -----Original Message----- From: singhals <singhals@erols.com> Sent: Feb 29, 2004 12:40 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Caudy's Castle I've never been up there myself, but I've always understood it's a tough climb. I have a picture I'm trying to date; it has my GGF and his siblings, posed according to my GF at Caudy's Castle while on a picnic. It is decidedly pre WW-II, because by 1942, two of the people were dead. The women APPEAR to be wearing pre-1920s clothing -- which includes full skirts and if I'm not mistaken one of the women is wearing the same outfit she's in in anothe photo; if so, the dress covers the ankles, but barely and it's worn with high-button shoes. This particular woman was a skilled horsewoman. Soliciting *opinion* on how old might be too old to go galivanting around up there on a picnic, then or now. (g) Yeah, I'm getting kinda desperate. Thanks! Cheryl *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* Cheryl Singhal (Singhals@erols.com) http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cpafug/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhampsh/ http://bottonycross.purpleflowers.net (Bottony Cross DAR) http://www.rootsweb.com/~cresap/ http://members.fortunecity.com/csinghal1/ (Joanna Waddill UDC) Lori Largent

Cheryl, This is information I'd also be glad to know, for I never got there either and now think I am probably too dilapidated to do so. Mickay

I've never been up there myself, but I've always understood it's a tough climb. I have a picture I'm trying to date; it has my GGF and his siblings, posed according to my GF at Caudy's Castle while on a picnic. It is decidedly pre WW-II, because by 1942, two of the people were dead. The women APPEAR to be wearing pre-1920s clothing -- which includes full skirts and if I'm not mistaken one of the women is wearing the same outfit she's in in anothe photo; if so, the dress covers the ankles, but barely and it's worn with high-button shoes. This particular woman was a skilled horsewoman. Soliciting *opinion* on how old might be too old to go galivanting around up there on a picnic, then or now. (g) Yeah, I'm getting kinda desperate. Thanks! Cheryl *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* Cheryl Singhal (Singhals@erols.com) http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cpafug/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhampsh/ http://bottonycross.purpleflowers.net (Bottony Cross DAR) http://www.rootsweb.com/~cresap/ http://members.fortunecity.com/csinghal1/ (Joanna Waddill UDC)

I've uploaded the biographical sketches from the 1897 version of Maxwell & Swisher's History of Hampshire County. They're found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhampsh/max/ Too late for many of you, but it might help a newbie. And, anyway, I've gotten some good leads off other county's biographical sketches, so it's payback. (g) Cheryl *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* Cheryl Singhal (Singhals@erols.com) http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cpafug/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhampsh/ http://bottonycross.purpleflowers.net (Bottony Cross DAR) http://www.rootsweb.com/~cresap/ http://members.fortunecity.com/csinghal1/ (Joanna Waddill UDC)

Hampshire and Frederick County Friends, I am looking to correspond and obtain additional information on the SHANHOLTZER and SNYDER (German) lines of my Mother-in-Law, Mary Ellen Snyder-Long (Born 1941) of Fort Ashby, WV (Mineral County). Many of them are buried in Levels Cemetery, Levels, WV. Specifically, I would like to know who her 2nd GGM, Elizabeth Shanholtzer's (1832-1913) (m. John R. Durst) parents, grandparents etc. are. Also, who her 2GGF, Frederick Snyder's (1828-1908) parents, grandparents are....see below. Thank you in advance for any assistance provided As a side note, my father, William H. Park, has purchased Dr. Wilmer Kerns' book, "Shanholtzer History and Allied Families Roots in Hampshire County, W.VA and Frederick County, VA", which includes eleven generations of desc. of Johannes Schoenholtzer, the German immigrant who settled in Chester Co., Pa, in 1727 and 223 pictures, most of which represent the earlier generations of people born 1792-1900. I have not received it yet in the mail, but hoping that some of those ancestors below are included in the book. SNYDER Line - Mary Ellen Snyder-Long (1941- ) John and Elizabeth Snyder (German Immigrants) (3GGP) Frederick Snyder (1828-1908) & Lydia Lahman (1836-1886) (2GGP) Martin Luther Snyder (1858-1941) & Ellen Miller (1858-1931) (GGP) Marshall Washington Snyder (1883-1959) & *Levia Cordelia Dever (1882-1959) (GP) Marshall "Lester" Snyder (1921-2000) & Anna Virginia Wagoner (1924- ) (P) **Mary Ellen Snyder (1941- ) & Nelson Secrist Long (1939- ) Pamela Rae Long (1959- ) & William Douglas Park (1959- ) -Daughter SHANHOLTZER Line - Mary Ellen Snyder-Long (1941- ) John R. Durst (1828-1902) & Elizabeth Shanholtzer (1832-1913) (2GGP) Sarah Almedia Durst (1860-1949) & Christopher Dever (1856-1885) (GGP) Marshall Washington Snyder (1883-1959) & *Levia Cordelia Dever (1882-1959) (GP) Marshall "Lester" Snyder (1921-2000) & Anna Virginia Wagoner (1924- ) (P) **Mary Ellen Snyder (1941- ) & Nelson Secrist Long (1939- ) Pamela Rae Long (1959- ) & William Douglas Park (1959- )-Daughter Sincerely, Doug Park Hurricane, WV

Hi, Thanks for the info on those back issues. By the way, is this the last post for Hampshire Co.? Yours was the last message I got. Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeanne Crews" <jeannecrews@comcast.net> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 5:55 PM Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] back issues, WV History > Maybe you all already know this, but I didn't. > You can order back issues of the publication "West Virginia History" at > http://www.wvculture.org/history/journal_wvh/backiss.html > Some of these cover Hampshire Co. history. > > Jeanne > >

The book referred to is: Gray, Gertrude E., comp. Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants. 4 vols. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Pub. Co., Inc., 1987–1993. Z:221 probably refers to Land Book Z, p. 221. Images of the actual land grants can be viewed on the Virginia State Library web site at: http://www.lva.lib.va.us/ Brian

All, I am looking for ancestral information for SAMUEL A. PARK (m. Minnie M. Shuman). Their daughter, Maxine P. Park (1914-2001) of Fort Ashby, Mineral County (WV) married Herbert W. Long (1909-1993), son of Clayton Randolph Long (1872-1950). I have reason to believe that Samuel A. Park's ancestors are from Hampshire and/or Frederick Counties. Can someone help? Thanks to Bill Pyles for getting me this far. Doug Park Hurricane, WV THE MYSTICAL GRAVEHUNTER "Journeyman of Genealogy's Uncharted, 4th and Gifted Dimension" Member: Parke Society, Inc. Honorary Order of Kentucky Colonels (KY) Society of Boonesborough (KY) Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants (MD) Estill County Historical Society (KY) Madison County Historical Society (KY) My Park and Cobb Family Treemaker Page: Lots of pictures, line information and great links too! http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/r/William-D-Park/index.html "A Family Tree will wither if no one tends to its Roots!" Dr. Roger Parke, Sr. (1654-1731) & Anne Pattison (8th GGPs) John Parke I (1674-1757)& Sarah Smith (1675-1759) (7th GGPs) John Park II (1707-1758)& Mary Davis (1710-1771) (6th GGPs) Ebenezer Park, Sr. (1747-1839) & Tabitha Mills (1752-1826)(5th GGPs) John Park (1772-1828) & Mary (Polly) Peeler (1774-1855) (4th GGPs) Jonah Park (1806-1884) & Melinda McMonegal (1810-1862) (3rd GGPs) John McMonegal Park (1827-1901) & Martha Cobb (1835-1911) (2GGPs) William Henry Park I (1860-1932) & Eleanor Simpson (1865-1944) (GGP) William Holton Park (1900-1980) & Elveree Durham (1911-1989) (GP) William Henry Park II (1930- ) & Frances T. Bell (1932-) (P) William Douglas Park (1959-) & Pamela Rae Long (1959- ) (Me) On an Ancient Family Tombstone..... "Remember me as you pass by, for as you are, so once was I, so as I am, you shall be, Therefore prepare to follow me."

At 11:05 AM 02/21/2004 EST, you wrote: >Is anyone researching either James Watkins or any Cross family who were >residents of Hampshire Co. 1800-1850? > >Linda G > > I have a great-aunt whose maiden name was Cross; I looked into her family until I ran out of informative census, useful newspapers, and was looking at doing (ugh shudder) probate work when I got caught up in another project. All, obviously, post-1850, but I have a nagging suspicion that the other reason I quit on it was that they seemed to have crossed the Potomac. :( Still, contact me off-list if you want to talk about it. Cheryl *_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_*_* Cheryl Singhal (Singhals@erols.com) http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cpafug/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvhampsh/ http://bottonycross.purpleflowers.net (Bottony Cross DAR) http://www.rootsweb.com/~cresap/ http://members.fortunecity.com/csinghal1/ (Joanna Waddill UDC)

Dr. Kerns, I ordered the book before I knew exactly what was in it. I appreciated you taking the time to describe the contents. Bill Pyles Titusville, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilmer L. Kerns" <wkerns4@comcast.net> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 5:05 PM Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book > Apparently you were not a member of this List when the announcement was made > about a new book title "Hampshire County, West Virginia, 1754-2004." I am > posting this again for the sake of anyone who may be new to the List. > > For those of you who have an interest in Hampshire County (originally a part > of Old Frederick County, VA until 1754), a book is being published to > commemorate the 250th anniversary of the County. It will be ready for > delivery in March (or April). > > The title is "Hampshire County, West Virginia, 1754-2004." Unlike most books > in this class, it has a complete name index and a general index. The > publication may be described as "friendly to genealogists," although it is > not a genealogical work per se. It will be bound in hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11". > There are 94 chapters (2-4 pages each) plus numerous pages of "box topics," > photographs and maps. Approximately 75 "authors" or writers participated in > the project, many of whom are well-known for their areas of expertise. The > editors were Roberta Munske and Wilmer L. Kerns. > > The book presents a cross-section of people and events over a 250-year > period. New information and insights are presented rather than reiterating > what others have said in publications of the past. The book contains > excellent insight and discussions of Colonial history, which has been > neglected in Hampshire County. Among other topics, here is a brief list of > subjects: early settlement, Native Americans, a writeup on each of the > counties that were formed from Hampshire; early settlement, history of > transportation (roads, railroads, etc.), agriculture and industry, medicine > and doctors, school history, profiles of elected officials, the court system > and jail, and physical science (geology, ecology, plants and animals, etc.) > a brief description or history of the major communities, African American > history, the fine arts and artisians, and much more. Also there are chapter > or "box" biographies of selected residents of the past (e. g., Col Elias > Poston--genealogy chapter), Capt. William Foreman, Richard Williams, Jack > Schaffenaker, Maud Pugh, Grace Kelso Garner, Warren E. Duliere, Joseph > Edwards, James Caudy, Job Pearsall, Isaac Millar, Lt. John Blue, John > William Wolford, John Jeremiah Jacob, John Jacob Cornwall, Herman Guy Kump, > William Ansel Jr., as well as George Washington. Special attention was given > to the various wars and their impact upon Hampshire County residents. > > The landscape of genealogy is undergoing some major changes. During decades > of the past, genealogical research was little more than a collection of > names and dates and relationships. Today, there is an emphasis on > understanding the historical context. We believe that anyone with family > roots in Hampshire County will find this to be a helpful companion. > > This book could easily retail for $45.00. A special pre-publication price > was considered, but a decision was made to set a reduced price for everyone > at $29.95 + $4.00 shipping. West Virginia residents should add 6% sales tax. > You may order now; make check payable to HCCVB and mail to: > > Roberta Munske/Hampshire 250 Book > HC 64, Box 39 > Yellow Spring, WV 26865 > > Disclosure: the book is published under the auspices of the Hampshire County > 250th Anniversary Committee. I will receive no financial gain from any > aspect of my participation in this project. > > > Wilmer L. Kerns > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Our Delman Ancestors [mailto:epaurora@visuallink.com] > Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:59 PM > To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book > > I am sorry, I obviously missed something. What is the Hampshire County book > and what is in it? > > Thank you. > > Lee > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wilmer L. Kerns" <wkerns4@comcast.net> > To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:39 PM > Subject: RE: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book > > > > I understand that the Hampshire County book is expected to be ready for > > mailing by the end of March or early April. The book will be sent to all > who > > included shipping price and address. Some people chose to pick up the book > > in Romney. > > > > Wilmer L. Kerns > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: ARMSHOME@aol.com [mailto:ARMSHOME@aol.com] > > Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:06 PM > > To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book > > > > Does anyone know how the new Hampshire Co. book is coming along? Will it > be > > > > mailed soon? > > > > > > >

Apparently you were not a member of this List when the announcement was made about a new book title "Hampshire County, West Virginia, 1754-2004." I am posting this again for the sake of anyone who may be new to the List. For those of you who have an interest in Hampshire County (originally a part of Old Frederick County, VA until 1754), a book is being published to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the County. It will be ready for delivery in March (or April). The title is "Hampshire County, West Virginia, 1754-2004." Unlike most books in this class, it has a complete name index and a general index. The publication may be described as "friendly to genealogists," although it is not a genealogical work per se. It will be bound in hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11". There are 94 chapters (2-4 pages each) plus numerous pages of "box topics," photographs and maps. Approximately 75 "authors" or writers participated in the project, many of whom are well-known for their areas of expertise. The editors were Roberta Munske and Wilmer L. Kerns. The book presents a cross-section of people and events over a 250-year period. New information and insights are presented rather than reiterating what others have said in publications of the past. The book contains excellent insight and discussions of Colonial history, which has been neglected in Hampshire County. Among other topics, here is a brief list of subjects: early settlement, Native Americans, a writeup on each of the counties that were formed from Hampshire; early settlement, history of transportation (roads, railroads, etc.), agriculture and industry, medicine and doctors, school history, profiles of elected officials, the court system and jail, and physical science (geology, ecology, plants and animals, etc.) a brief description or history of the major communities, African American history, the fine arts and artisians, and much more. Also there are chapter or "box" biographies of selected residents of the past (e. g., Col Elias Poston--genealogy chapter), Capt. William Foreman, Richard Williams, Jack Schaffenaker, Maud Pugh, Grace Kelso Garner, Warren E. Duliere, Joseph Edwards, James Caudy, Job Pearsall, Isaac Millar, Lt. John Blue, John William Wolford, John Jeremiah Jacob, John Jacob Cornwall, Herman Guy Kump, William Ansel Jr., as well as George Washington. Special attention was given to the various wars and their impact upon Hampshire County residents. The landscape of genealogy is undergoing some major changes. During decades of the past, genealogical research was little more than a collection of names and dates and relationships. Today, there is an emphasis on understanding the historical context. We believe that anyone with family roots in Hampshire County will find this to be a helpful companion. This book could easily retail for $45.00. A special pre-publication price was considered, but a decision was made to set a reduced price for everyone at $29.95 + $4.00 shipping. West Virginia residents should add 6% sales tax. You may order now; make check payable to HCCVB and mail to: Roberta Munske/Hampshire 250 Book HC 64, Box 39 Yellow Spring, WV 26865 Disclosure: the book is published under the auspices of the Hampshire County 250th Anniversary Committee. I will receive no financial gain from any aspect of my participation in this project. Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: Our Delman Ancestors [mailto:epaurora@visuallink.com] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:59 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book I am sorry, I obviously missed something. What is the Hampshire County book and what is in it? Thank you. Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilmer L. Kerns" <wkerns4@comcast.net> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:39 PM Subject: RE: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book > I understand that the Hampshire County book is expected to be ready for > mailing by the end of March or early April. The book will be sent to all who > included shipping price and address. Some people chose to pick up the book > in Romney. > > Wilmer L. Kerns > > -----Original Message----- > From: ARMSHOME@aol.com [mailto:ARMSHOME@aol.com] > Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:06 PM > To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book > > Does anyone know how the new Hampshire Co. book is coming along? Will it be > > mailed soon? > >

I am sorry, I obviously missed something. What is the Hampshire County book and what is in it? Thank you. Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wilmer L. Kerns" <wkerns4@comcast.net> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:39 PM Subject: RE: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book > I understand that the Hampshire County book is expected to be ready for > mailing by the end of March or early April. The book will be sent to all who > included shipping price and address. Some people chose to pick up the book > in Romney. > > Wilmer L. Kerns > > -----Original Message----- > From: ARMSHOME@aol.com [mailto:ARMSHOME@aol.com] > Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:06 PM > To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book > > Does anyone know how the new Hampshire Co. book is coming along? Will it be > > mailed soon? > >

Maybe you all already know this, but I didn't. You can order back issues of the publication "West Virginia History" at http://www.wvculture.org/history/journal_wvh/backiss.html Some of these cover Hampshire Co. history. Jeanne

I understand that the Hampshire County book is expected to be ready for mailing by the end of March or early April. The book will be sent to all who included shipping price and address. Some people chose to pick up the book in Romney. Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: ARMSHOME@aol.com [mailto:ARMSHOME@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 3:06 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire Co. Book Does anyone know how the new Hampshire Co. book is coming along? Will it be mailed soon?

Does anyone know how the new Hampshire Co. book is coming along? Will it be mailed soon?

For Jeremiah Smith grave: Take US Route 50 west out of Winchester toward Gore and WV line. About 12 miles from Winchester, VA you will see on the right an historic highway marker for Willow Shade, the home of Willa Cather. Just past this sign- maybe 1/8 mile, you will cross Back Creek via bridge, and just beyond the bridge, take first dirt road on the right and stay on it until you arrive at the cemetery. It will be about 1/3 to 1/2 mile on the dirst road ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Park - The Mystical Gravehunter" <ParkeFamilyHeritage@charter.net> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 11:22 AM Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Capt Jeremiah Smith (1711-1787) Burial Place & Enoch Park (1794-1859) Homestead > Hampshire/Frederick County Friends, > > My father and I will be returning to Frederick County, VA and > Hampshire/Hardy Counties, WV in early April and we need help with detailed > directions to the burial place of Capt Jeremiah Smith (1711-1787) and other > early settlers (100 or more graves there, most unmarked). > > According to Dr. Kerns, in his book "Frederick County, Virginia: Settlement > and Some First Families of Back Creek Valley, 1730-1830--this site is "just > north of U.S. Route 50 on the west side of Back Creek near Gore, VA", but I > don't know exactly where or how to get there. > > Also, in Hardy County, I am looking for anyone with information on the > homestead (including exact location) of Enoch Park (1794-1859) m. Margaret > Ruckman. I have heard that it is still standing. > > Enoch is buried near Kirby, WV. > > Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. > > Sincerely, > > Doug Park > > THE MYSTICAL GRAVEHUNTER > "Journeyman of Genealogy's Uncharted, 4th and Gifted Dimension" > > Member: > > Parke Society, Inc. > Honorary Order of Kentucky Colonels (KY) > Society of Boonesborough (KY) > Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants (MD) > Estill County Historical Society (KY) > Madison County Historical Society (KY) > > My Park and Cobb Family Treemaker Page: > Lots of pictures, line information and great links too! > > http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/r/William-D-Park/index.html > > "A Family Tree will wither if no one tends to its Roots!" > > Dr. Roger Parke, Sr. (1654-1731) & Anne Pattison (8th GGPs) > John Parke I (1674-1757)& Sarah Smith (1675-1759) (7th GGPs) > John Park II (1707-1758)& Mary Davis (1710-1771) (6th GGPs) > Ebenezer Park (1747-1839) & Tabitha Mills (1752-1826)(5th GGPs) > John Park (1772-1828) & Mary (Polly) Peeler (1774-1855) (4th GGPs) > Jonah Park (1806-1884) & Melinda McMonegal (1810-1862) (3rd GGPs) > John McMonegal Park (1827-1901) & Martha Cobb (1835-1911) (2GGPs) > William Henry Park I (1860-1932) & Eleanor Simpson (1865-1944) (GGP) > William Holton Park (1900-1980) & Elveree Durham (1911-1989) (GP) > William Henry Park II (1930- ) & Frances T. Bell (1932-) (P) > William Douglas Park (1959-) & Pamela Rae Long (1959- ) (Me) > > On an Ancient Family Tombstone..... > > "Remember me as you pass by, > for as you are, so once was I, > so as I am, you shall be, > Therefore prepare to follow me." > > >

Hampshire/Frederick County Friends, My father and I will be returning to Frederick County, VA and Hampshire/Hardy Counties, WV in early April and we need help with detailed directions to the burial place of Capt Jeremiah Smith (1711-1787) and other early settlers (100 or more graves there, most unmarked). According to Dr. Kerns, in his book "Frederick County, Virginia: Settlement and Some First Families of Back Creek Valley, 1730-1830--this site is "just north of U.S. Route 50 on the west side of Back Creek near Gore, VA", but I don't know exactly where or how to get there. Also, in Hardy County, I am looking for anyone with information on the homestead (including exact location) of Enoch Park (1794-1859) m. Margaret Ruckman. I have heard that it is still standing. Enoch is buried near Kirby, WV. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Sincerely, Doug Park THE MYSTICAL GRAVEHUNTER "Journeyman of Genealogy's Uncharted, 4th and Gifted Dimension" Member: Parke Society, Inc. Honorary Order of Kentucky Colonels (KY) Society of Boonesborough (KY) Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants (MD) Estill County Historical Society (KY) Madison County Historical Society (KY) My Park and Cobb Family Treemaker Page: Lots of pictures, line information and great links too! http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/r/William-D-Park/index.html "A Family Tree will wither if no one tends to its Roots!" Dr. Roger Parke, Sr. (1654-1731) & Anne Pattison (8th GGPs) John Parke I (1674-1757)& Sarah Smith (1675-1759) (7th GGPs) John Park II (1707-1758)& Mary Davis (1710-1771) (6th GGPs) Ebenezer Park (1747-1839) & Tabitha Mills (1752-1826)(5th GGPs) John Park (1772-1828) & Mary (Polly) Peeler (1774-1855) (4th GGPs) Jonah Park (1806-1884) & Melinda McMonegal (1810-1862) (3rd GGPs) John McMonegal Park (1827-1901) & Martha Cobb (1835-1911) (2GGPs) William Henry Park I (1860-1932) & Eleanor Simpson (1865-1944) (GGP) William Holton Park (1900-1980) & Elveree Durham (1911-1989) (GP) William Henry Park II (1930- ) & Frances T. Bell (1932-) (P) William Douglas Park (1959-) & Pamela Rae Long (1959- ) (Me) On an Ancient Family Tombstone..... "Remember me as you pass by, for as you are, so once was I, so as I am, you shall be, Therefore prepare to follow me."