At 04:35 PM 12/06/2003 -0500, you wrote: >I received no recent response/update from Wayne McGahuey on the cemetery >project. I had sent him a list several months ago of some of the problems >that needed to be corrected on the website. Data are not complete in the >larger cemeteries, such as Indian Mound, Bloomery Presbyterian, Ebenezer, >Timber Ridge Christian, and more. Many of these inscriptions were copied >from outdated or dated books or lists, such as Ralph Triplett's books, Dan >Oates' manuscript, Iris Dale Kline's records, etc. I realize there were >others who contributed info., such as Izetta Barbour (the Leatherman >cemetery is not yet online). > Having an hour to spend at the public library, I used their computer and got into this website again. Among the issues with Indian Mound, I see no post 1950 burials. Why were these omitted when other cemeteries have even more recent burials reported? 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)

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Genie, the GPS was not turned over to the Historical Society, at least not yet and not voluntarily. That matter will be pursued, I'm sure. My posts here are from a concerned researcher who is not a spokesperson for any organization. This is a new development that needs time to resolve. I will try to keep you posted as things unwind. The good news is that this project will go forward. Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: Genie [mailto:genielists@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 12:16 AM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVHAMPSH-L] Cemetery Project update So...Did Wayne give the GPS to the Hampshire Co. Historical Society for someone else to use?

I'm passing along a response that R. Wayne McGahuey sent today to a subscriber of this List, who confronted him privately via his new email address. I have permission to give this report. Wayne stated that he had unsubscribed from the List, and is no longer involved with the cemetery project. He left Hampshire County without giving notice, including the organizations who were funding him (GPS and indexing). Indeed, Wayne is living in Florida, which confirms his statement to me in August that he had purchased property there. He now states that the reason for moving is that his "wife's health took a turn for the unexpected and we had to move to warmer climates, we have moved to Gulf Breeze, Florida." Backing up a bit, here is an email dated April 3, 2003 to the Hampshire ListServe: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Greetings one and all, (April 3, 2003) Many thanks to all the people that helped donate money for the purchase of the Global Positional Sensor (GPS). Today I got the word, that of the Hampshire County Historical Society was funding the rest of the money to me for the purchase the GPS. Tomorrow, at noon, I will be leaving West Virginia for my trip to New Orleans. Once in New Orleans Linda and I will start our honeymoon with a 7 day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruise Lines. We will drive down tomorrow (Friday) and sail on Sunday. After spending 7 days and 6 nights on the water, we arrive back the following Sunday and will spend the night in New Orleans before driving back to WV on Monday sometime. Sorry, to make a long story short, when I get back, I will go to Best Buy in the Washington DC area and buy the GPS and start the recording of the exact location of each cemetery. I'm in the process of producing a Topographical 64 page booklet of Hampshire County. I will place each cemetery in the book with it's GPS location. Wayne of Capon Bridge April 3, 2003 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Back to the email today, Wayne said that the files on his website will be deleted within three months and that he has no plans for further use. Although I cannot speak for others without consultation, I am almost certain that an organization in Hampshire County will see this project to completion, either the Hampshire County Historical Society, the 250th Anniversary Committee or whatever. If all else fails, there is a backup of several individuals of professional stature who have offered to volunteer. I feel more confident than ever, that the project will be completed, although some slippage has occurred. I will make an announcement to the List when this has been determined. The reason that I've been a hound dog or devil's advocate on this project from the beginning is that I sensed something remiss, and no amount of debate or challenging on this forum nor in private was enough to point it in the right direction. I am thankful that the data are not being published in the present state as found on the website. I have trekked the Hampshire County cemeteries for more than three decades as a researcher, local columnist, and author whose family roots in Hampshire County extend back to the 1700s. I am not able to assume the the role of project director for the cemetery book (due to another major project that is due in July 2004) but I will be available to contribute information, and perform a consultative role as needed. Wayne concluded by saying, "I had a wonderful time doing the work and research. I hope I can find a worthwhile project here in Florida." I wonder if that will be another cemetery project? Wilmer L. Kerns

So...Did Wayne give the GPS to the Hampshire Co. Historical Society for someone else to use? "Wilmer L. Kerns" <wkerns4@comcast.net> wrote:I'm passing along a response that R. Wayne McGahuey sent today to a subscriber of this List, who confronted him privately via his new email address. I have permission to give this report. Wayne stated that he had unsubscribed from the List, and is no longer involved with the cemetery project. He left Hampshire County without giving notice, including the organizations who were funding him (GPS and indexing). Indeed, Wayne is living in Florida, which confirms his statement to me in August that he had purchased property there. He now states that the reason for moving is that his "wife's health took a turn for the unexpected and we had to move to warmer climates, we have moved to Gulf Breeze, Florida." Backing up a bit, here is an email dated April 3, 2003 to the Hampshire ListServe: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Greetings one and all, (April 3, 2003) Many thanks to all the people that helped donate money for the purchase of the Global Positional Sensor (GPS). Today I got the word, that of the Hampshire County Historical Society was funding the rest of the money to me for the purchase the GPS. Tomorrow, at noon, I will be leaving West Virginia for my trip to New Orleans. Once in New Orleans Linda and I will start our honeymoon with a 7 day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruise Lines. We will drive down tomorrow (Friday) and sail on Sunday. After spending 7 days and 6 nights on the water, we arrive back the following Sunday and will spend the night in New Orleans before driving back to WV on Monday sometime. Sorry, to make a long story short, when I get back, I will go to Best Buy in the Washington DC area and buy the GPS and start the recording of the exact location of each cemetery. I'm in the process of producing a Topographical 64 page booklet of Hampshire County. I will place each cemetery in the book with it's GPS location. Wayne of Capon Bridge April 3, 2003 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Back to the email today, Wayne said that the files on his website will be deleted within three months and that he has no plans for further use. Although I cannot speak for others without consultation, I am almost certain that an organization in Hampshire County will see this project to completion, either the Hampshire County Historical Society, the 250th Anniversary Committee or whatever. If all else fails, there is a backup of several individuals of professional stature who have offered to volunteer. I feel more confident than ever, that the project will be completed, although some slippage has occurred. I will make an announcement to the List when this has been determined. The reason that I've been a hound dog or devil's advocate on this project from the beginning is that I sensed something remiss, and no amount of debate or challenging on this forum nor in private was enough to point it in the right direction. I am thankful that the data are not being published in the present state as found on the website. I have trekked the Hampshire County cemeteries for more than three decades as a researcher, local columnist, and author whose family roots in Hampshire County extend back to the 1700s. I am not able to assume the the role of project director for the cemetery book (due to another major project that is due in July 2004) but I will be available to contribute information, and perform a consultative role as needed. Wayne concluded by saying, "I had a wonderful time doing the work and research. I hope I can find a worthwhile project here in Florida." I wonder if that will be another cemetery project? Wilmer L. Kerns --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing

After looking again at the Capper family tombstones and paper files/notes of the Timber Ridge Christian Church Cemetery at High View, WV, this is what the actual tombstones say for C. Capper (who is actually Catherine McVicker Capper instead of Charles Capper as is currently shown on the Hampshire Co. Cemeteries website). There is not a year of birth given for C. Capper, just a date of death and age at death. The following includes some Capper family members not shown on the website who have tombstones: TIMBER RIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CEMETERY, HIGH VIEW, WEST VIRGINIA C. Capper Died Sep 9, 1831, Aged 44 Years Mahlon R. Capper September 24, 1859 - October 7, 1863 Jonathan Capper Dec 28, 1813 - Jan 4, 1885 Elizabeth Capper July 16th, 1810 - Nov 15, 1872, Aged 62 yrs and 4 mo Asa Hiett Capper Oct 3, 1850 - Oct 18, 1873, Aged 23 years & 15 Days. Mary S. Capper 1845 - 1913 Malvina X. Capper 1847 - 1927 ****** It appears that the notations about "wife of" or "son of " or "daughter of" next to the names of the interred at Timber Ridge Christian Church Cemetery on the website were made by an author of a book, or ?? , and that these notations are not necessarily inscribed on the tombstones. (Some may be but some are clearly not, and I don't know which is the case for each name on the website for persons buried at Timber Ridge.) There are many Capper family ancestors buried at MOUNT HEBRON CEMETERY, in Winchester, Virginia. The CAPPER family cemetery is just six feet inside the Frederick County, Virginia line which borders Hampshire County, WV. There are several tombstones which have been replaced in the past year there and a new fence built to keep the cattle out of the cemetery area. I realize that these two cemeteries (Mount Hebron and the Capper Cemetery) will have to be included with any new updates for Frederick County, Virginia cemeteries at some time down the road and are not relevant for the Hampshire County, WV cemetery surveys, however since the Capper cemetery is so close to the Hampshire Co. lines, thought I would mention it. Candace

Just a note to let you know that there is an error in the transcription of burials for the Timber Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, for the tombstone of Catherine Capper (wife of Charles Capper). The transcription on the website ( http://members.citynet.net/rwayne/hampco/timber.htm) for the Timber Ridge Christian Church Cemetery shows a tombstone for Charles Capper born ca 1787, died Sept 9, 1831. This is NOT Charles Capper's tombstone and the actual inscription of that tombstone says C. Capper 1787 - Sept 9, 1831. I have a photo of that tombstone which taken less than a year ago. The tombstone is that of Catherine McVickers Capper, the first wife of Charles Capper. After Catherine's death, Charles Capper married Elizabeth McKeever and they moved to Grant County, Indiana where they are both alive in the 1850 census. There is a note in a book published about Hampshire Co. WV or Frederick Co. Virginia, can't remember which book it was, that speculates that the C. Capper tombstone at Timber Ridge is that of Charles Capper, however that speculation was in error. Charles Capper died on June 16, 1852 in Lafayette , MO while on a visit there. He was traveling by boat and contracted an illness which he died from. His widow Elizabeth and their children were residing in Grant County, Indiana at that time. It appears that many of the transcriptions of the tombstones on The Hampshire County, WV Cemeteries website were taken from some previously published (and presumably copyrighted) books of cemeteries in Hampshire Co. WV (perhaps the Ralph Triplett book (s) ? ) which may have errors in them. The C. Capper tombstone is just one example, which I hope can be corrected before another book of cemetery/tombstone inscriptions is published. I am still looking through all of the info on that website to see if other errors might exist for the tombstones of my ancestors buried in some of the cemeteries listed for those which I have photos of the actual tombstones, so can verify the dates that way against the transcribed data. Candace in Oregon

I received several emails tonight about the cemetery project. I cannot speak to any of the issues raised, including those who asked what happened to the donations made by members of this List to help purchase a GPS. One person said to go to Wayne's homepage where it says, "Welcome to the homepage of R. Wayne McGahuey of Gulf Breeze FL 32563" That confirms what he had told me in August, that he had bought a house in Gulf Breeze. That probably explains why there has been no recent progress on the cemetery project. Here is the URL: http://members.citynet.net/rwayne/index.htm Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: Wilmer L. Kerns [mailto:wkerns4@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 4:36 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire County 250th Cemeterying I received no recent response/update from Wayne McGahuey on the cemetery project. I had sent him a list several months ago of some of the problems that needed to be corrected on the website. Data are not complete in the larger cemeteries, such as Indian Mound, Bloomery Presbyterian, Ebenezer, Timber Ridge Christian, and more. Many of these inscriptions were copied from outdated or dated books or lists, such as Ralph Triplett's books, Dan Oates' manuscript, Iris Dale Kline's records, etc. I realize there were others who contributed info., such as Izetta Barbour (the Leatherman cemetery is not yet online). Among other suggestions to Wayne, I pointed out at least 20 cemeteries that are duplicates (listed as more than 40 different cemeteries-- Jonathan Hiett's was listed four times, some others three times). These are: Augusta Cemetery (# 7) and Methodist Church cemetery (#176) are one and the same. Foltz Cemetery (# 72) and Foltz Cemetery (# 73), same Heiskell Cemetery (#105) and Francis Heiskell Cemetery (# 77) and probably Critton Hollow Cemetery (#47) are all three the same Jonathan Hiett's Cemetery (#133) and Jerry Cemetery (# 132) and Hiett, Jonathan Graveyard (#113) and Hiett Family Cemetery (# 109), all four the same one Enon Cemeteries (#'s 64 and 65) Could Frog Hollow Cemetery (# 81) be the same as Foreman Family Cemetery (# 74)?? I am sure. Could Hartman Cemetery (# 99) be the same as Hartman/Leatherman Cemetery (# 98)? Hockman (#'s 118 and 119), same King Cemeteries (#'s 142 and 143), same Kump Family Cemetery (# 148) and North River Mills (# 195) same Little Cacapon Cemetery (# 157) and House-Johnson Cemetery (# 123) and Shade Cemetery (#262) are all three the same one Long Cemeteries (#s 158 and 159); check these to make sure they are not duplicates. Pierce Noland Cemetery (# 224) and Noland Cemetery (# 196), are the same Pepper Cemeteries (#'s 218-222), there is at least one duplication here and probably two and maybe three. Quaker Cemetery (# 237) gives a location of Fawcett's Gap, which is between Gore and Winchester in Frederick County. Right? Why is this one on the list? Saville Family Cemetery (# 253) is misnamed- it should be Philip Shanholtzer, the historic owner of that farm and he was the first burial there, as I have mentioned several times in private emails Saville Cemeteries (# 257 and #259) both appear to me to be the Oliver Saville Cemetery-- same. You have not been to either. I believe there is a duplication on Taylor cemeteries, but I must stop here due to time constraints. ========================================================== Quoting from an email on August 28, Wayne told me "Linda and I bought a house in Gulf Breeze FL." I presume that he is now living in Florida. It would be nice to hear from him re his status. Based on the current state of the project, I doubt that it will be completed in time for a 2004 publication. Based on my knowledge of the cemeteries, not even a half-way mark has not been achieved. What happened to the 40 cemeteries that were going to be identified between Points and Paw Paw? Inscriptions not only need to be copied but must be verified (edited). For example, Wayne lists John S. Kerns in the Bloomery Presbyterian Cemetery with a death year of 1817, age 80 years. Actually that was his birth year, as the Bloomery Cemetery was not opened until 1825-1826. There are numerous errors and omissions in that cemetery. It would be a disservice to publish what is currently on the website. (Note: I am not a spokesman for this project, but only an interested, long-time researcher in Hampshire County). Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: Wilmer L. Kerns [mailto:wkerns4@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 11:01 AM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire County 250th Cemeterying Hi Wayne, What is new on the cemetery project, or is it on a "back burner" for the time being. The last I heard from you, I believe you were considering property in Florida. Please bring me up to date on your plans and progress. Thanks. Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: R. Wayne McGahuey [mailto:rwayne@citynet.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 10:04 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire County 250th Cemeterying Greetings one and all, I have been transcribing Dan Oates cemetery listing for the Indian Mound for the past week or so, and have completed. Normally, I don't announce that I have transcribe and placed it out without personally going to the cemetery. But, I will be going on vacation for 2 weeks and won't have time to visit the cemetery and make corrections as well as make the additions to the listing. Hopefully, this will help someone do the research they want with what names Dan put in his inventory. When I get back in 2 weeks, I will finish the work by going to the cemetery. And at that time, since it is a big cemetery, anyone that is around on the day that I go, please let me know if you would like to help with the reviewing and walking among the ancestors of Hampshire County. I will see my emails tomorrow, but after that, I will be off the air. Wayne of Capon Bridge > Hampshire Co. website: http://members.citynet.net/rwayne/hampco/index.htm My Homepage website: http://members.citynet.net/rwayne/index.htm

Wilmer, I did an inventory of the Hartman/Leatherman Cemetery and sent it to Wayne about a month ago. I got an answer saying he would fill it in shortly. I have been by his house quite a few times in the last couple of weeks but have not stopped by to see him. It looks like quite a bit af activity going on there . Maybe he is getting ready to move. Probably wishes he was in Florida this week end. Izetta Barbour > [Original Message] > From: Wilmer L. Kerns <wkerns4@comcast.net> > To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 12/6/03 4:32:51 PM > Subject: RE: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire County 250th Cemeterying > > I received no recent response/update from Wayne McGahuey on the cemetery > project. I had sent him a list several months ago of some of the problems > that needed to be corrected on the website. Data are not complete in the > larger cemeteries, such as Indian Mound, Bloomery Presbyterian, Ebenezer, > Timber Ridge Christian, and more. Many of these inscriptions were copied > from outdated or dated books or lists, such as Ralph Triplett's books, Dan > Oates' manuscript, Iris Dale Kline's records, etc. I realize there were > others who contributed info., such as Izetta Barbour (the Leatherman > cemetery is not yet online). > > Among other suggestions to Wayne, I pointed out at least 20 cemeteries that > are duplicates (listed as more than 40 different cemeteries-- Jonathan > Hiett's was listed four times, some others three times). These are: > > Augusta Cemetery (# 7) and Methodist Church cemetery (#176) are one and the > same. > > Foltz Cemetery (# 72) and Foltz Cemetery (# 73), same > > Heiskell Cemetery (#105) and Francis Heiskell Cemetery (# 77) and probably > Critton Hollow Cemetery (#47) are all three the same > > Jonathan Hiett's Cemetery (#133) and Jerry Cemetery (# 132) and Hiett, > Jonathan Graveyard (#113) and Hiett Family Cemetery (# 109), all four the > same one > > Enon Cemeteries (#'s 64 and 65) > > Could Frog Hollow Cemetery (# 81) be the same as Foreman Family Cemetery (# > 74)?? I am sure. > > Could Hartman Cemetery (# 99) be the same as Hartman/Leatherman Cemetery (# > 98)? > > Hockman (#'s 118 and 119), same > > King Cemeteries (#'s 142 and 143), same > > Kump Family Cemetery (# 148) and North River Mills (# 195) same > > Little Cacapon Cemetery (# 157) and House-Johnson Cemetery (# 123) and Shade > Cemetery (#262) are all three the same one > > Long Cemeteries (#s 158 and 159); check these to make sure they are not > duplicates. > > Pierce Noland Cemetery (# 224) and Noland Cemetery (# 196), are the same > > Pepper Cemeteries (#'s 218-222), there is at least one duplication here and > probably two and maybe three. > > Quaker Cemetery (# 237) gives a location of Fawcett's Gap, which is between > Gore and Winchester in Frederick County. Right? Why is this one on the list? > > Saville Family Cemetery (# 253) is misnamed- it should be Philip > Shanholtzer, the historic owner of that farm and he was the first burial > there, as I have mentioned several times in private emails > > Saville Cemeteries (# 257 and #259) both appear to me to be the Oliver > Saville Cemetery-- same. You have not been to either. > > I believe there is a duplication on Taylor cemeteries, but I must stop here > due to time constraints. > ========================================================== > Quoting from an email on August 28, Wayne told me "Linda and I bought a > house in Gulf Breeze FL." I presume that he is now living in Florida. It > would be nice to hear from him re his status. > > Based on the current state of the project, I doubt that it will be completed > in time for a 2004 publication. Based on my knowledge of the cemeteries, not > even a half-way mark has not been achieved. What happened to the 40 > cemeteries that were going to be identified between Points and Paw Paw? > > Inscriptions not only need to be copied but must be verified (edited). For > example, Wayne lists John S. Kerns in the Bloomery Presbyterian Cemetery > with a death year of 1817, age 80 years. Actually that was his birth year, > as the Bloomery Cemetery was not opened until 1825-1826. There are numerous > errors and omissions in that cemetery. It would be a disservice to publish > what is currently on the website. (Note: I am not a spokesman for this > project, but only an interested, long-time researcher in Hampshire County). > > Wilmer L. Kerns > > -----Original Message----- > From: Wilmer L. Kerns [mailto:wkerns4@comcast.net] > Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 11:01 AM > To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire County 250th Cemeterying > > Hi Wayne, > > What is new on the cemetery project, or is it on a "back burner" for the > time being. The last I heard from you, I believe you were considering > property in Florida. Please bring me up to date on your plans and progress. > Thanks. > > Wilmer L. Kerns > > -----Original Message----- > From: R. Wayne McGahuey [mailto:rwayne@citynet.net] > Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 10:04 PM > To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire County 250th Cemeterying > > Greetings one and all, > > I have been transcribing Dan Oates cemetery listing for the Indian Mound > for the past week or so, and have completed. Normally, I don't announce > that I have transcribe and placed it out without personally going to the > cemetery. But, I will be going on vacation for 2 weeks and won't have > time to visit the cemetery and make corrections as well as make the > additions to the listing. > > Hopefully, this will help someone do the research they want with what names > Dan put in his inventory. When I get back in 2 weeks, I will finish the > work by going to the cemetery. And at that time, since it is a big > cemetery, anyone that is around on the day that I go, please let me know if > you would like to help with the reviewing and walking among the ancestors > of Hampshire County. > > I will see my emails tomorrow, but after that, I will be off the air. > > Wayne of Capon Bridge > > > > > Hampshire Co. website: http://members.citynet.net/rwayne/hampco/index.htm > My Homepage website: http://members.citynet.net/rwayne/index.htm > >

I received no recent response/update from Wayne McGahuey on the cemetery project. I had sent him a list several months ago of some of the problems that needed to be corrected on the website. Data are not complete in the larger cemeteries, such as Indian Mound, Bloomery Presbyterian, Ebenezer, Timber Ridge Christian, and more. Many of these inscriptions were copied from outdated or dated books or lists, such as Ralph Triplett's books, Dan Oates' manuscript, Iris Dale Kline's records, etc. I realize there were others who contributed info., such as Izetta Barbour (the Leatherman cemetery is not yet online). Among other suggestions to Wayne, I pointed out at least 20 cemeteries that are duplicates (listed as more than 40 different cemeteries-- Jonathan Hiett's was listed four times, some others three times). These are: Augusta Cemetery (# 7) and Methodist Church cemetery (#176) are one and the same. Foltz Cemetery (# 72) and Foltz Cemetery (# 73), same Heiskell Cemetery (#105) and Francis Heiskell Cemetery (# 77) and probably Critton Hollow Cemetery (#47) are all three the same Jonathan Hiett's Cemetery (#133) and Jerry Cemetery (# 132) and Hiett, Jonathan Graveyard (#113) and Hiett Family Cemetery (# 109), all four the same one Enon Cemeteries (#'s 64 and 65) Could Frog Hollow Cemetery (# 81) be the same as Foreman Family Cemetery (# 74)?? I am sure. Could Hartman Cemetery (# 99) be the same as Hartman/Leatherman Cemetery (# 98)? Hockman (#'s 118 and 119), same King Cemeteries (#'s 142 and 143), same Kump Family Cemetery (# 148) and North River Mills (# 195) same Little Cacapon Cemetery (# 157) and House-Johnson Cemetery (# 123) and Shade Cemetery (#262) are all three the same one Long Cemeteries (#s 158 and 159); check these to make sure they are not duplicates. Pierce Noland Cemetery (# 224) and Noland Cemetery (# 196), are the same Pepper Cemeteries (#'s 218-222), there is at least one duplication here and probably two and maybe three. Quaker Cemetery (# 237) gives a location of Fawcett's Gap, which is between Gore and Winchester in Frederick County. Right? Why is this one on the list? Saville Family Cemetery (# 253) is misnamed- it should be Philip Shanholtzer, the historic owner of that farm and he was the first burial there, as I have mentioned several times in private emails Saville Cemeteries (# 257 and #259) both appear to me to be the Oliver Saville Cemetery-- same. You have not been to either. I believe there is a duplication on Taylor cemeteries, but I must stop here due to time constraints. ========================================================== Quoting from an email on August 28, Wayne told me "Linda and I bought a house in Gulf Breeze FL." I presume that he is now living in Florida. It would be nice to hear from him re his status. Based on the current state of the project, I doubt that it will be completed in time for a 2004 publication. Based on my knowledge of the cemeteries, not even a half-way mark has not been achieved. What happened to the 40 cemeteries that were going to be identified between Points and Paw Paw? Inscriptions not only need to be copied but must be verified (edited). For example, Wayne lists John S. Kerns in the Bloomery Presbyterian Cemetery with a death year of 1817, age 80 years. Actually that was his birth year, as the Bloomery Cemetery was not opened until 1825-1826. There are numerous errors and omissions in that cemetery. It would be a disservice to publish what is currently on the website. (Note: I am not a spokesman for this project, but only an interested, long-time researcher in Hampshire County). Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: Wilmer L. Kerns [mailto:wkerns4@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2003 11:01 AM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire County 250th Cemeterying Hi Wayne, What is new on the cemetery project, or is it on a "back burner" for the time being. The last I heard from you, I believe you were considering property in Florida. Please bring me up to date on your plans and progress. Thanks. Wilmer L. Kerns -----Original Message----- From: R. Wayne McGahuey [mailto:rwayne@citynet.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 10:04 PM To: WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] Hampshire County 250th Cemeterying Greetings one and all, I have been transcribing Dan Oates cemetery listing for the Indian Mound for the past week or so, and have completed. Normally, I don't announce that I have transcribe and placed it out without personally going to the cemetery. But, I will be going on vacation for 2 weeks and won't have time to visit the cemetery and make corrections as well as make the additions to the listing. Hopefully, this will help someone do the research they want with what names Dan put in his inventory. When I get back in 2 weeks, I will finish the work by going to the cemetery. And at that time, since it is a big cemetery, anyone that is around on the day that I go, please let me know if you would like to help with the reviewing and walking among the ancestors of Hampshire County. I will see my emails tomorrow, but after that, I will be off the air. Wayne of Capon Bridge > Hampshire Co. website: http://members.citynet.net/rwayne/hampco/index.htm My Homepage website: http://members.citynet.net/rwayne/index.htm

Hi, I'm looking for info on Daniel Lewis born about 1815 in VA. He married Martha Park about 1852-1853, daughter of Enoch Park and Margaret Ruckman. His siblings were Alfred A. Lewis, Oliver Lewis, Silas Lewis, Aney (Bird?), Rossanah (Combs), Mary (Barnes), and Elizabeth. He was the son of David and Patsy (or Martha?) Lewis. David died in 1844. I'm looking for info as to who were David's parents. And also his wife's maiden name. I'm not sure if these Lewises connect with the David Lewis and Mary Crawford family of VA or not. Daniel and David both lived in Hampshire County, WV/VA. Any help or connection welcome. Thanks, Chuck Owens --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing

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Try Peggy Ann Brown, in New Philadelphia, Ohio DCBrown@tusco.net

If that doesn't work out, another (cheap) option, if you live near a town, is to order the records on microfilm from the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City--they have branches in most towns. It costs about $3.25 and it's available at the branch for you to look at for 5 weeks (renewable, too). Go to http://www.familysearch.org, click on Family History Library, then Catalog, then Place search--put in Hampshire, [part of] West Virginia. I think virtually all the courthouse records for this county have been microfilmed. Best wishes, Martha Grenzeback graymatters@alltel.net At 05:48 PM 26-11-2003 -0500, ARMSHOME@aol.com wrote: >Can anyone recommend a for-hire researcher to look up a couple of estate >papers at the Hampshire Co. Courthouse? >Thanks!

I would contact Jane Ailes at jailes@att.net for the research. John Peters Canandaigua, NY In a message dated 11/26/2003 5:49:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, ARMSHOME@aol.com writes: Can anyone recommend a for-hire researcher to look up a couple of estate papers at the Hampshire Co. Courthouse? Thanks!

Can anyone recommend a for-hire researcher to look up a couple of estate papers at the Hampshire Co. Courthouse? Thanks!

Well, at least, it's not *exactly* a hoax. This almost sort of works for some people. It is intended to keep your computer from sending out mass-mailings unbeknownest to you -- with the string of aaaa@aaaa it was *supposed* to be first addy your computer tried; since it would instantly report an invalid address, no other mail would go out. It only worked on one version of Outlook/outlook express, Win 95, if memory serves. On all other systems, it didn't work: the system went ahead and sent everything else, leaving this one for you "to fix" at the end. Cheryl At 01:37 PM 11/23/2003 EST, you wrote: >Dear List Members, > > I have a suggestion that was given to me and my family and friends that >actually somehow works. > > Go to your address book and enter the following contact: > >AAAAAAAAA@aaaaa.aaa > >aaaaaaaa@aaaa.aaa > >Now that looks and seems crazy but it works when you send a group mailing to >all your contacts. We have all entered it and we have not received any >problems. > >No one knows actually wht it works just that it does. > >My personal group has been doing this for quite a while now, and we >communicate constatly, more often than this list does, if you know what I mean. I >seldom have free memory if I don't check my email 4-5 times each day. > Just a suggestion, I cannot explain technial stuff, I always worked in >the human behavior field. > >Nancy > > >

Dear List Members, I have a suggestion that was given to me and my family and friends that actually somehow works. Go to your address book and enter the following contact: AAAAAAAAA@aaaaa.aaa aaaaaaaa@aaaa.aaa Now that looks and seems crazy but it works when you send a group mailing to all your contacts. We have all entered it and we have not received any problems. No one knows actually wht it works just that it does. My personal group has been doing this for quite a while now, and we communicate constatly, more often than this list does, if you know what I mean. I seldom have free memory if I don't check my email 4-5 times each day. Just a suggestion, I cannot explain technial stuff, I always worked in the human behavior field. Nancy