Does anyone have photographs of any grist mills located along Tomlinson Run, Hancock Co., West Virginia? Current photos in my collection are Hartford's grist mill and the Fairview Woolen Mill owned by (Stevenson, Pugh). Needed are photographs of Pugh's grist mill (Silverthorn, Brobeck)near RT 8 , Murray's grist mill near the dam area of Tomlinson Run Lake, Pugh's Mill Tract below the group camping area of Tomlinson Run State Park. Thanks, Craig

Hello Don, I don't have much, please check out http://home.talkcity.com/ComputerCt/sparksheaton. My web has some info on Hugh Pugh and wife Nancy. They are listed under the Pugh Grist Mill navigation bar. later.........craig,

Genealogy message groups are all sharing the news about the National Society Daughters of American Revolution - offering a "Volunteer Look Up Service" of their 3 Vol. Patriot Index at this site: http://www.dar.org/cgi-bin/natsociety/pi_lookup.cfm The DAR Patriot Index contains names of Revolutionary patriots, both men and women, whose service (between 1775 and 1783) has been established by the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Additional information available may include: dates and places of birth and death, name(s) of wife (wives) or husband(s), rank, type of service, and the State where the patriot lived or served. If pension papers are known to exist, that fact will be included. But keep in mind, most local libraries have the Patriot Indexes in their collections, so don't overlook a visit to your local genealogy library. Our two Ohio Valley libraries which include the above Indexes are: Schiappa Library, Steubenville, OH http://www.steubenville.lib.oh.us/ Mary H. Weir Library, Weirton, WV http://129.71.121.130/htdocs/hancock/weir/maryhweir/maryweir.html These libraries also have the 4th Vol. which is the Spouse's Index. This book contains the patriot's wives and their maiden names. And by all means don't overlook branching out to your maternal lines/surnames which may provide additional links to Revolutionary Ancestors. Wishing everyone a new found ancestor, STEUBENVILLE CHAPTER, DAR. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~steubdar/ Julia A. Krutilla, Regent

Looking for anyone who researches or has information on the Pugh's or Scott's in the early 1800's, specifically Hugh and his son's David and Hugh and the Alexander Scott family. Alexander's wife was Mary Temple Scott. Any information would be appreciated.

Following are names and some basic info from recent obits in the Akron Beacon Journal that list the deceased place of birth as WV. You can search these obits online at the following http://ohio.com/bj/obituaries/ Rhoda BOGGS 81, born WV, died July 28, 2001 Erman L CARR 76, born Braxton County, WV, died July 22, 2001 Roscoe F CARR 86, a native of WV, DIED July 28, 2001 Pauline Nestor DUMIRE 79, born April 28, 1922 Bayard, WV, died July 28, 2001 Mike V DURICH 73, born Laredo, WV, died July 20, 2001 Hazel HAUGHT 95, born Ritchie County, WV, died July 29, 2001 Betty J KING 66, born February 15, 1935 Morgantown, WV, died July 27, 2001 Allen W "Woody" LUCAS, Sr 83, born Pearisburg, WV, died July 27, 2001 Edna Jean MILLER 80, born Philippi, WV, died July 22, 2001 Katherine L NOICE "Kate" 72, born Moundsville, WV, died July 21, 2001 Aleta PHILLIPS 70, born March 31, 1931 Leatherbark, WV, died July 30, 2001 Ethel SEARLS 56, born September 23, 1944 East Bank, WV, died July 21, 2001 Eleanor J SEAVER 67, born West Union, WV, died July 21, 2001 Patricia J SHAFFER 64, born Vienna, WV, died July 26, 2001 Ilene E STRATTON "Granny" born January 6, 1920 WV, died July 25, 2001 Gloria WILLIAMS 60, born October 20, 1940 Huntington, WV, died July 20, 2001 Lillian E WILMOTH 94, born June 18, 1907 Junior, WV, died July 28, 2001

Anyone have any info on any of these names listed in the obits?? Ralston obits for you....... John B. Ralston 88 died at his daughters Mrs. Benjamin Hisey of 1434 Belleview Blvd. With whom he make his home, At 9:30 PM Sunday. Death was attributed to a heart Attack. Born in West VA Aug 16, 1862, he was the son of the late James & Sarah Ralston.** Mr Ralston was married 66 years ago last Christmas to the former Alice Annie Ralston who survives. Beside his widow & his daughter, he leaves 3 sons, Wesley & Howard Ralston of Steubenville, & Elmer Ralston of Carrollton; 7 Grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren; A sister, Mrs Viola Walsmith of Florence, PA & a brother Dallas Ralston of St. Clairsville, OH. 3 Daughters & 3 sons preceeded him in Death. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Wednesday in the Burford Funeral home, Bev Charles W. Fulton will officiate. Burial will be made in Three Springs Cemetery Weirton. James Ralston our Grandfather- James Ralston died Dec 25th 1909 at his home near Pleasant Valley Church in Hancock Co WV. The deceased was born in Greene Co PA in 1828 but had resided in the neighborhood in which he died for the past 50 years. James Ralston was widely known for his uprightness, integrity and his love for his fellowmen. He was a a man who had the respect of all the neighborhood in which he resided. He leaves the following to mourn his loss; His widow & 10 children & 2 sisters. Mrs Thomas Lowey of Burgetstown is a sister. Funeral services were held in Pleasant Valley ME. Church of which the deceased was a consistent member. Interment in the Threee Springs Cemetery Monday Dec 27th. Mrs. Sarah Ralston (Beloved wife of the deceased above) Mrs Sarah Ralston died at the home of her son in law Mr. George Plance in South Burgettstown on Wed nite Dec 27, 1916. Aged 84 years, she had been in ill health for sometime. Mrs Ralston was born in Hancock Co WV. & lived there in said county all her live until she came to Burgettstown about seven years ago. Her husband who was James Ralston died 7 years ago. She was the mother of 11 children, eight of whom survive as follows, John B. Ralston of Steubenville Ohio, Dallas Ralston of Cleveland Ohio, Mrs George Plance of South burgettstown, Mrs Viola Walsmith of New Straitsville OH, Mrs Julia Truax of Hancock Co WV, Mrs George Plance of Florence PA, Mrs John Virtue of Florence PA & Mrs James Cameron of Fairview Hancock Co WV, 1 Sister Mrs Margaret Craven of Cincinnati OH, survives & 2 sisters- in -Law Mrs Susan Lowry of Burgettstown, PA & Mrs James Ayers of Hickory PA. To the friends who mourn the death of their motehr you have my sympathy though fortunately for you your mother lived to guide the footsteps of her children. until manhood & womanhood. Years had crowned there intelect with judgement & fixed moral principles. It can truly be said that in the training of her family in the church, in the social circle she always did her duty nobly and was always pleasant & agreeable to all with whom she came in contact. Ripend in years and fully prepared for another state of existance. She passes on how to enjoy the reward of a live well spent on earth. Rest- Spirit live, she is the same good woman that we knew so well here. Funeral Services were held Thursday evening at 7:30 conducted by Rev Hays at the Presbyterian Church. Funeral was held Friday morning. Interment at the Three Springs Cemetery. Kim Ralston Dresser

Dear List Members, Bonnie Ryan is a volunteer who types the Hancock & Brooke County Obits from our local paper. Her name is used when posting the obituaries to the boards, as she deserves the credit for her work. She does not subscribe to the list (I forward messages addressed to her) and she is not related to the persons who she posts the obituaries for. Sorry for any confusion or inconvenience. Best Wishes, Jan Waite At 07:30 PM 7/23/01 -0600, athurston99@mediaone.net wrote: > > >Bonnie, >Are you related to Margaret (MCKNIGHT) Reed? >I'm looking for info on her first husband Edward Carl McKnight and his parents Joseph and Lillian McKnight > > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >

Bonnie, Are you related to Margaret (MCKNIGHT) Reed? I'm looking for info on her first husband Edward Carl McKnight and his parents Joseph and Lillian McKnight

Following are names and some basic info from recent obits in the Akron Beacon Journal that list the deceased's place of birth as West Virginia. These obits can be found online by searching at the following site http://ohio.com/bj/obituaries/ Bernard A CHURCH, 90 born Grantsville, WV, died July 18, 2001 Virgielee ELY, 84 born Sandyville, WV, died July 18, 2001 Dixie L ENLOW born January 10, 1928 Reedy, WV, died July 20, 2001 Bettie Pauline KEASLER, 69 born November 10, 1931 Mammoth, WV, died July 16, 2001 Denver L LOWE, 77 born April 28, 1924 Reedy, WV, died July 20, 2001 Richard L "Dick" MATHEW, 79 born Philippi, WV, died July 17, 2001 Mary B ROBINSON, 83 born Mannington, WV, died July 18, 2001 Eleanor W (WHYTSELL) STARCHER, 80 born January 4, 1921 Millstone, WV, died July 19, 2001 Donald K SWIGER, Sr., 68 born November 13, 1932 Center Point, WV, died July 19, 2001

Do you know anything more about the parents, William and Josephine- birthdates, marriage date, ect?

Edna Mary Douglas and George Oliver Wolf were my great grandparents. They actually lived in Negley, Ohio. I am just starting my research on the Douglas line, but I have all of the information on their children, grandchildren,etc. Would love to share.

There is a new personal web page pertaining to the early grist mills of Tomlinson Run of the northern WV panhandle. Since 1848, this area has been in Hancock Co. VA/WV and within the boundaries of Tomlinson Run Park. The information you will find on these pages was taken directly from the book, "The Building Blocks, Tomlinson Run, The Early Years" published in 1987 by Craig C. Heaton. This site is hosted by the author for the convenience of family researchers. And web authors are encourage to link to the following site: http://home.talkcity.com/ComputerCt/sparksheaton/ It is a "virtual tour" of the area which includes a map for your convenience. You will find thumbnail images of old surveys, maps, and photos of old grist mills which no longer exists, other than foundation stones. Also covered are short bios. on these early miller families and their land transfers as well as information on the famous Mineral Springs. Some local surnames included are: Allison Baker's Fort - (including image of survey featuring location of Fort) Baxter Blackburn Bowland Brown Caruthers Chambers Cowan Coulter Edie Groff Hartford Johnston McGehan Murphy Murray Nessly Newell, Pentacost/Penticost Peterson Pugh Silverthorn Swearingen Tomlinson and many, many more. So pour yourself a cup of java and prepare for walk back in time by clicking on: http://home.talkcity.com/ComputerCt/sparksheaton/ Enjoy, JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, OGS http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/ (where you will find this virtual tour on permanently located on the Link Page)

Searching for information on James Wilson & Margaret Carson Family listed below. James was the son of Abraham Wilson & Sarah Jane Chalmers. ======================================================== Robert Porter Wilson b. 5/02/1860 Hancock Co WV never married d. 6/23/1942 Cameron, Dekalb Co, MO Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dekalb Co MO William Wallace Wilson b. 10/16/1861 Hancock Co WV m. Cora C. Fickes d. 2/22/54 (a widow), Torrance, CA Burial Fairhaven Cem. Santa Ana, CA Known Children: Homer Wilson, b. 25 Aug 1902, Cameron, MO. 3824 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA (William retired as a Carpenter in the Building Industry.) James Carson Wilson b. 7/11/1863 Hancock Co WV m. (1) Frances Reed Martz (2) Minerva Redman (3) Netta Warner Minerva Wilson (nee Redman) died 17 Nov 1906 at Narcatur, KS, of pneumonia. She was born and reared in DeKalb Co., MO. She married J.C. Wilson and moved to KS. Burial in Redman cemetery after services at Union Chapel 4 miles east of Maysville Frank Hutchinson Wilson b. 10/22/1866 Hancock Co WV m. Elva Estelle Fickes m. 1890-91 Maysville, Dekalb, Missouri Nora Ann Wilson b. enroute to IA from Hancock Co WV never married d. age 26 (about 1894) Etta Mae Wilson b. 4/14/1870 Stennett, IA (Montgomery Co.) m. David Redman Eva Margaret Wilson b. 4/14/1870 Stennett, IA (Montgomery Co.) m. John D. Maze Theodore Benton Wilson b. 5/09/1872 Red Oak, IA d. 4/1953 m. Gertrude Steele (dau. of George W. Steele & Anna Louise Harris) Samuel Abram Wilson b. DeKalb Co., MO (Garden Prairie Community) m. Mary Ella O'Connor Thomas Hartford Wilson b. 11/10/1877 Westrope Ranch, Grant, IA m. Rachel Jane Reed (lived Elliott/Griswold in Montgomery Co., IA) d. September 1965 Children: Cleo Adelbert, Leland Dale, Glendon Adron, Clair

Searching for links to this family: Descendants of: ABRAHAM WILSON (b 1795 PA) & SARAH JANE CHALMERS Married September 12, 1821 Union, In ????---> [Mormon Church Info} ============================================================== JAMES WILSON b. 5/20/1828 (Westmoreland Co., PA) m. Margaret Carson, 6/16/1858 (1859) in Parris, Washington Co., PA THEODORE (Thedore or Dore) WILSON b. 1831 Hancock Co., WV m. Ann Eaton Carson b. 9-1827 in Wash., PA JOHN WILSON b. 1834 (In Family Bible) MARY ANN WILSON b. 1835 (born in Iowa?) d. before 1880 [Samuel Wesley's Obituary states d. about 1869] m. Samuel Flowers b. 1824 in PA (Father & Mother born in WV) FRANCIS CALL (FRANK) WILSON b. 1/16-17/1837 (Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County, PA) d. 10/18/1898 in McCloud, Oklahoma m. Carolina Matilda White 4/27/1856, Montgomery Co., IA ADLEY CALHOUN WILSON b. 3/08/1839 (Certificate of Death says father is Jno Wilson, b PA) d. 4/08/1905, Buried Jacksonville, Ore (Jackson Co.) m.

Hi Robert, I was seaching for a death record of Jean White Vance, wife of Capt. Robert Vance and came upon your name. Are you a decendant of Capt. Robert Vance who died in Montours Pa. 1818 ? If so, do you have any information that might be helpful in documenting his childern. I have been trying to document his 9th child William James Vance, from whom I am decended. Appreciate any help. Don

The Jefferson County Chapter, OGS is inviting you to attend a research trip to the Archives and Library of the Ohio Historical Society, I-71 and 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio: http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/archlib/ DATE: Thursday, July 19th, 2001 TIME: 6:00 A. M. Departure PLACE: Parking Lot of Schiappa Library, Steubenville, OH; (or you can meet us in the Library). The above link provides a list of the OHS collection and the following link has Reading Room Rules and Use Rules: http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/archlib/use.html If you are not able to make this trip, please consider using the OHS's On-Line Searches at: http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/index.html Happy Hunting, JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, OGS http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/ Julia A. Krutilla, VP

Here's a new On-Line Hobby - listing burial records which can help family researchers Find A Grave: http://www.findagrave.com/ This new web hobby was featured on Salon.com at: http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2001/07/12/find_a_grave/index.html

YOU'RE INVITED TO: OCTOBER 3-5, 2001 A group and friends of the Wheeling Area Genealogical Society is planning a research trip to Washington D. C.; visiting the National Archives, Library of Congress, and the D.A.R.. Library. The trip also includes a night time tour of the National Monuments. For more information contact: Mary Staley mailto:MStaley206@aol.com This event will be permanently posted on our "Calendar Page" http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/calendar.htm at Jefferson County Chapter, O. G. S. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/

Do you have any information on the other sons of James and Nancy Elliott Morrow? I think one of them is my ggg-grandfather. Possibly, James. His children would have been Charles b. 1879/1880 (My grandfather), Avery, Henry, Stonewall Jackson, James Gordon, Ivy (Married a Kincaid), daughter (Married a Martinat), daughter (Married a Rader). Moved to North Carolina at sometimeduring this period of time. Any information would be helpful. Thank you.

Following are names and basic info from recent obits in the Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal that list the deceased place of birth as West Virginia. These obits can be searched online at the following site http://www.ohio.com/bj/news/obits.html#search <A HREF="http://www.ohio.com/bj/news/obits.html#search">http://www.ohio.com/bj/news/obits.html#search</A> Mary K BISHOP 80, born Bealington, WV, died July 5, 2001 Lillie Bell DAVIS 103, born Mingo County, WV, died July 5, 2001 Albert P SHARPE III 67, born Logan, WV, died July 5, 2001 Vernice M (BROOKOVER) SHELTON 78, born Sistersville, WV, died July 7, 2001 John G SPINKS "Our Pa" "Big John" 69, born Webster Springs, WV, died July 6, 2001 Charles R SUMMERFIELD 62, born Spring Creek, WV, August 12, 1938, died July 4, 2001 Arkle Desil TAYLOR "A.D." 73, born Pennsboro, WV, died July 1, 2001 And on a happier note, under the Heading of 100th Birthdays (actually, he's 101) Boyd JACKSON born June 30, 1900 in Braxton County, WV