I've put together some information on the Maxwells of the panhandle area. Several members of my family were there along with two other separate Maxwell familes. Josette Maxwell Boone NC MAXWELLS OF WEST VIRGINIA 1. There are several Court Order records showing Maxwells in Brooke County WV between 1797 when it was formed and the first census of 1810: - William Maxwell and his wife Sarah - a probable daughter Sarah who died 1805 (Sarah wife of William is mentioned in 1806) - Samuel who is established as a son of William and Sarah -Thomas Maxwell and his wife Jane Meeks (who move to Ohio in1807); Thomas is one of the seven sons of Henry Maxwell who married Agness Carson - a second Samuel Maxwell who dies in 1807. This second Samuel is another son of Henry Maxwell m. Agness Carson - Henry Maxwell who is on a grand jury in 1801, the only listing. I have no idea who this Henry might have been. It is not Henry, another son of Henry Maxwell m. Agness Carson because that Henry is in Washington County PA In 1800. - John Maxwell, who is another son of Henry Maxwell m. Agness Carson (identifyable from analysis of Census data) - James Maxwell in 1808 and 1809 as a defendant. I have no clue about who this James is. James, son of Henry Maxwell m. Agness Carson is in Washington County PA in 1800 and 1810. 2. 1810 Census There are two Maxwells listed: - Samuel Maxwell 3 m 0-10 Samuel, Smiley, John 1 m 26-45 Samuel (born after 1765) 1 f 0-10 Elizabeth 1 f 26-45 Sarah This information is consistent with this Samuel being the son of William and Sarah Maxwell who dies in Hancock County WV. His children at this time were Samuel Scott b. 1805 Smiley b. 1808 John b. 1810 Elizabeth 1810 (established by Census analysis) - John Maxwell 2 m 0-10 John, 1 m 10-16 Henry or James 1 m + 45 (born before 1765) 1 f 10-16 1 f 26-45 Mary (established by Census analysis) This John Maxwell is the son of Henry Maxwell and Agness Carson. His children are know but without any information on when born except for analysis of census data. He had four sons and two daughters where we know the name of only one daughter; Samuel b. 1810-1820 John b. 1804-1810 James b. 1805 Henry b. 1800 Daughter b. 1804-1810 Daughter b. 1794-1804 3. In the 1820 Census, there are three Maxwells: - Samuel Maxwell 2 m - 10 John, Robert 2 m 10-16 Samuel Scott, Smiley 1 m 26-45 (born 1775 or later) 2 f 10-16 Elizabeth, ? 1 f 26-45 This is consistent with the known children of Samuel Scott except for the second female 10-16 - John Maxwell 1 m 0-10 Samuel 1 m 10-16 John 2 m 16-26 Henry and James 1 m over 45 1 f 10-16 1 f 16-26 1 f 26-45 (b. 1775-1794) This is consistent with the known children of John. - Henry Maxwell 1 m 0-10 1 m 26-45 (b. 1775-1794) 1 f 16-26 This isn't Henry son of Henry Maxwell m. Agness Carson because that Henry was born in 1764. He could could not be a grandson with that birth year. The only possibility is that he simply moved into the area briefly (this is the only census entry) or that he is another son of William and Sarah. 3. The 1830 Census: There are six Maxwells listed: William Maxwell 1 m 0-5 1 m 30-40 (b. 1790-1800) 1 f 0-5 2 f 5-10 1 f 15-20 1 f 30-40 Willliam Maxwell 1 m 0-5 1 m 50-60 1 f 10-15 1 f 20-30 1 f 50-60 I have no idea who these might be. There is beyond this only a listing in 1850 for another William Maxwell. Samuel Maxwell 1 m 10-15 2 m 15-20 (John and Robert) 1 m 40-50 1 f 5-10 1 f 15-20 (Elizabeth) This is consistent except for the male 10-15 which doesn't conform to known children and the female 5-10. John Maxwell (son of Henry and Agness) does not appear in this census. There is, however, John Maxwell 1 m 5-10 2 m 15-20 1 f 40-50 (b. 1780-1790) This suggests that John Maxwell, son of Henry and Agness died because the age of the female is consistent with prior Census records. It is, however, not consistent with known children and census info for this year ( male 5-10 could be Samuel but) Henry Maxwell (The son of John Maxwell) 1 m 0-5 1 m 30-40 1 f 20-30 Samuel Maxwell 1 m 15-20 1 f 0-5 1 f 15-20 This is clearly not Samuel Scott Maxwell b. 1805. 4. 1840 Census Samuel Maxwell (living next door to Henry Maxwell) and Henry Maxwell are clearly the sons of John Maxwell. Samuel 1 m. 20-30 1 f 20-30 There is no listing of a daughter who appeared in the 1830 Census. Henry Maxwell 1 m 5-10 1 m 10-15 2 m 40-50 1 f 0-5 1 f 5-10 1 f 30-40 The second male 40-50 I believe to be his brother James. His brother John Maxwell appears to have left the area. Samuel Maxwell (son of William and Sarah) is in this Census along with his sons Smiley, Samuel Scott and John (because the age of the child matches). 5. 1850 Census for Hancock County shows Samuel (son of William and Sarah) along with his sons Robert and John. Samuel Scott and Smiley are known to have left for Mt. Pleasant County WV In 1842. In Brooke County: There is an Elizabeth Maxwell age 48 living with a family Jacob Amiers? Henry Maxwell (son of John Maxwell) is there along with James Maxwell age 45 Mary Maxwell b. PA age 70 (1780) who must be his Mother and therefore the wife of John Maxwell his father. There are no children listed.but a Nancy Brownlee b OH age 29 lives with them. There is actually a double listing of this James on separate pages. The second James Maxwell listed is a free black W. R. Maxwell age 40 b. PA is listed Henry Maxwell and James Maxwell don't appear in the 1860 Census. Their brothers Samuel and John don't appear.

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Obits Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/HancockObits/308 Surname: george ------------------------- i am looking for a copy of my mothers obituary. her name was bessie l. george. she died in chester, west virginia in hancock county. she died feb. 1943. if you could help me find it i wouuld appreciate it. i was 8 years old when she died and i have never seen her obituary.

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hancock/441 Surname: Manning, McCann ------------------------- Hoping the marriage took place in Hancock County. Please help me find their record.

My new email is now cdrew@charter.net Looking forward to hearing from you. We now have Cable instead of a modem and can be on line all the time. Please change your address books. Thank you Cathy Drew

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hancock/440 Surname: BELL, KEMP, CARTER ------------------------- Looking for any information on my husbands grandparents MINNIE BELL and J.CURTIS KEMP. Married HOLIDAY COVE Aug 1896. Two sons FLOYD L.(BARNEY) and WILLIAM. also any information for MAUDE CARTER

Hi Everyone, I've just added 10 obits to the obit board http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/HancockObits If you have an obituary that pertains to Hancock County, please consider sharing it with the visitors to the Hancock County web site. Happy Hunting, Jan

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Bios Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/HancockBios/20 Surname: BREEN, MURRAY, MURRY, WELLS, LYONS ------------------------- Looking for HENRY, b. abt.1825, Ireland, and MARTHA JANE (nee SCOTT) BREEN b. in PA., abt 1831, dtr. of ARTHUR SCOTT & MARTHA FINTON. BREEN family in Hancock County on the 1860 US Census for New Cumberland. They had 3 children by then, JOHN SCOTT, b. 22 Sept 1853 in Pa., who later became a constable of New Cumberland, ANNE E., b. abt 1856 in Va. later WVA, married 12 Feb 1884 to JOHN N LYONS in Hancock Co. WVA., and ROBERT CLARK b. 22 Jan 1857 on Hardins Run Rd then VA. now WVA. JOHN SCOTT BREEN married AMBROZINE MURRAY/MURRY in 1876. Ambrozine's father JOHN G. MURRAY died in Hancock County on 8 Feb 1874 of Lung Disease, SAMUEL MURRAY was the informant on the death certificate. John and Ambrozine had CLYDE BREEN b. 11 May 1877. Clyde married EVA MANOLIA GARDNER from Holidays Cove 1895 and they had CHARLES BREEN b. 20 Sept 1898 who then married WILMA MAY WELLS on 10 March 1916. Wilma Wells is dtr. of HARRY JACOB WELLS & AMANDA VIRGINA (neeHIBBITS/HIBBETS) WELLS. Henry and Martha Breen went on to have several more children JAMES, MARTHA BELLE, who married D.HENRY KERR, and MARGARET JANE, b. 6 Sept 1867, who married Wm JOHNSON STEEN in New Cumberalnd WVA, 26 May 1886. Many of the above are buried in the New Cumberland Cemetery, but Henry and Martha have gotten away from me. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Glad to share with others what I have. Doretta

For a limited time only, THE COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY.PENNSYLVANIA by Beers, originally published in 1893 as one large volume of 1478 pages, is now available in a beautifully hard-bound two volume set with an added every name index. The answer to every Washington County researcher�s dream, THIS comprehensive history contains over 2300 biographies and family genealogies with nearly 200 portrait illustrations. For a limited time only, the two volume set can be purchased from the TRI-STATE GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY at the low cost of $65 + $5 shipping & handling. Please make check or money order payable to TSGHS and mail to P.O. Box 454, Newell, WV 26050.

Hi Everyone, I am pasting below some obituaries that were sent to me by Betty Cain of the Tri-State Genealogical and Historical Society. Hope they will help some of you out. Happy Hunting, Jan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Some Obituaries from THE NEW CUMBERLAND INDEPENDENT FEB 17, 1910 H.M. FIGLEY H. M. Figley, a former resident of this place, aged 80 years, died at Neptune, Florida, on January 10th. Word has just been received of his passing away. Mr. Figley was an uncle of John C. Mackey, and when he lived here resided on the Mackey place. Mr. Figley suffered a stroke of paralysis which was the cause of his death. He is survived by his wife, who lives on the Owen Swearingen farm. Mrs. Figley is in her 79th year. When Mr. Figley went to Florida he had expected to have his wife and daughter join him, but meeting with financial reverses and ill health, they never met again. The daughter died and she was buried beside her three sisters in the Nessly burial ground. Mrs. Figley makes her home with a grandson. The deceased was well known in this community. APR 4, 1912 RUHAMA FIGLEY Mrs. Ruhama Figley, aged 81 years, died at her home near the Globe, Saturday evening at 6 o�clock. The cause of death was infirmities of old age. Mrs. Figley is the last member of her immediate family, her husband, who was H.M. Figley, died about two years ago in his 80th year and four daughters have died, leaving her alone. Mrs. Figley has been making her home with her grandson, Frank Herron, for the past two years or more. At the time of her death he was ill with the measles and he is now in serious condition. Mrs. Figley was born and reared on the Roach farm near the Pt. Pleasant Church and has been a life long resident of the county. She was a woman who was liked by all who knew her. The funeral services were held at the Nessly Chapel on Monday afternoon and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Carpenter. Interment was made at the Nessly Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Will Ross and Mrs. Garret Pugh were nieces of the deceased and John Mackey of Moscow and Albert Mackey of Pittsburg, were nephews. The latter was here to attend the funeral. Dec. 4, 1913 ELIZABETH CAMPBELL HERRON Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell Herron a well known resident of Hancock County died at her home in the country on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd . She was the daughter of the late Major and Mrs. Jas. Campbell and was born in New Cumberland on February 10, 1826. She was united in marriage with William Herron on August 31, 1848, and to this union were born twelve children, ten of whom lived to womanhood and manhood. Mrs. Herron had always been very active and enjoying good health until about two years ago when she fell and injured her limb and has been an invalid ever since. She was a life long member of the Pt. Pleasant Church, being one of the charter members and the last one surviving. She is survived by the following children, Buckhannon Herron of Ottawa, Kan.; Clem Herron of Detroit. Mrs. Isabel Konkle, Benedict, Neb.; Mrs. James Freshwater, Chester; Mrs. Alva Chambers, Wesley and Wallace of this county. The funeral will be held on Friday morning at 11 o�clock at her late residence near Point Pleasant. Interment at New Cumberland Cemetery. _____________________________________________________________ DEC 4, 1913 WILLIAM CHAPMAN William Chapman, aged 77 years a well known veteran of the Civil War died at Salineville, O., on Wednesday. He was a well known former resident of this place. He served in the war with Compnay F. First West Va., Infantry. James Bradley, T.J. Lockhart and John S. Swaney of this place were in the same company and served with Mr. Chapman. In recent years Mr. Chapman had been visiting Mr. T.J.Lockhart once or twice a year. The funeral services were held in Salineville and the remains were brought to this place for interment

Please help us celebrate the state of Ohio's 200th Birthday. A calling for all those who travel the back roads of Jefferson Co., OH while hunting their Ohio Valley ancestors! The Ohio Bicentennial Steubenville (OH) Committee is in need of a BARN located in Jefferson County, Ohio for the purpose of painting on it's side the "Bicentennial Logo". No barns (that we know of) are located on RT. 22/30, but there may be some on RT. 43, 152, or 213. Requirements for the barn are: 1. Must be made of wood and in good condition! 2. Painted Red or White (exceptions will be made) 3. Easily seen from a State Route in Jefferson Co., OH There is a deadline of Aug./Sept. for the "find" - as painting the logo would be scheduled for 2002 so it will be ready for the 2003 Ohio Bicentennial Celebration. Please . . . . . HELP US locate the Jefferson County OH Bicentennial Barn by emailing a location of a barn: fkrutill@weir.net More info on Ohio's Bicentennial 1803-2003: http://www.ohio200.org/

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hancock/439 Surname: Webb ------------------------- There is a map on the Hancock County WV Genealo site of the districts dated 1871. It showes New Cummberland in the CLAY DISTRICT. the map can be downloaded and printed the small type hard to see but worth a look

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hancock/438 Surname: Webb, Spivey, baxter, kinney ------------------------- Looking for information on my fathers family. SAMUEL PAUL WEBB born Dec5 1905 Poe Districk Hancock County. His parents SAMUEL REEVES WEBB,born Oct 21 1857 in Tomlinson Run Hancock County and MARY L SPIVEY born about 1863. His fathers name was THOMAS WEBB mothers name was RACHEL BAXTER. Her father was NICHOLAS SPIVEY and mother CATHARINE KINNEY Very interested in location of family farm. I beleave it is some whare in what not is Tomlinson Run Stayte Park. My dad always said it was in "Gas Valley"

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hancock/437 Surname: Webb, Baxter, McGuire ------------------------- My grandfather, Samuel Reeves Webb. mothers name was Rachel Baxter, b about 1826.. d Feb 25 1876 in Hancock County. Her Parents were a George L Baxter b in Fairview WV d may 22 1817 handcock county and Ruth McGuire b june 15 in hooker farm Hancock County. My daughter has been working on the tree for our family for a couple of years and she came up with this info. No idea if this ties in with your family or not

Posted on: Hancock Co. WV Bible Records Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/HancockBibl/4 Surname: BELL, KEMP ------------------------- Needed: Ancestry of Minnie BELL(June,1878,WV) and J.Curtis KEMP(1866,WV) married Holiday Cove, Hancock Co, Burial: Ravena,OH

Hi, This is embarrassing to admit - especially as I'm a Hancock resident. Does anyone remember a railroad depot in New Cumberland? As a baby boomer, I remember the one at Weirton Junction and understand there was one in old uptown Weirton. Also heard there was one near the old park in Chester. Come on now, don't be afraid to show your age. Julia fkrutill@weir.net

Should read MAXWELL & BROWNLEE family not Subject: Re: Chambers marriages in Brooke co sorry I forgot to change the subject, my face is red.. kim > Betsey Maxwell & Robert Walsh, 1 Nov 1832 Off R. Brown VA Bk 2A p 63 > Elizabeth Maxwell & Joseph Reynolds, 7 Nov 1826 Off J. Cazad VA vk 2Apg 45 > Elizabeth Maxwell & David Willson, 7 Jul 1802- off J. Hughes bk 1A p 11 > Henry Mazwell & Nancy Brownlee, 1 Juan 1829 off E. Smith VA Bk 2Ap 60 > Robert Maxwell & Elizabeth Beall, 28 May 1839 off J. Galloway VA BK 2A p. 67 > Samuel S. Maxwell & Elizabeth Lane, 23 Oct 1828 Off S. Reed Vk 2A p 60 > > Brownlee marriages; > Elizabeth & Elisha West 21 Sept 1872 off W. Latimer WV bk4A p 118 > James & Ann Corbin 8 Apr 1819 off L. Browning VA bk 2Ap 13 > James & Susan Ross 15 May 1853 off S. Nesbitt VA bk 2A p *14 (*? dont know > what * is) > Joseph & Sophia Hamilton 28 Aug 1850 Off R. White Va bk 2A p *00 > Martin V. & Daisy Dowdle 16 Dec 1871 off W. Latimer WV bk 4A p 102 > Mary J. & Eli C. Town 7 Mar 1849 off I. Dallas VA bk 2A p *02 > Nancy & Henry Maxwell 1 Jan 1829 off E. Smith VA bk 2Ap 60 > Nancy & Francis Palmer 5 Oct 1854 off S. Nesbitt VA bk 1 p 02 > William E. & Elizabeth Jane Smote 26 Feb 1854 Off S. Nesbitt VA vk 1 p 2 > William J. & Mary Ann Swiner 27 Dec 1854 off S. Nesbitt VA vk 1 p 3 > ~~~~~~~~ > in the back of the book marriages listed James Brownlee book 1 p 21 line > 16, > born Jefferson Co OH resides in Brooke Co WV miner age 49 widow > child of Thos & Julian Brownlee marrid 4 Dec 1871 in Wellsburg WV > to Sallie Keith b. Brooke Co resides in Brooke, age 40 yrs widow > child of unknown & Susan Keith married by R. Moore remarks; Sallie Ceath > > Elizabeth Brownlee book 1 p 21 line 47 > b. Brook Co VA VA resides Brooke age 35 yrs single > c/o Thos & Juliane Brownlee married 21 Sep 1872 Wellsburg Wv > to Elisha West b. New Jersey, resides Belmont Co OH age 39 single > d/o Thomas & Charity West married by Robert R. Moore no remarks > > Martin V. bk 1 p 21 line 17 > b. Jeff Co Oh resides Brooke moulder age 32 yr single > c/o Thomas & Juliane Brownlee married 16 Dec 1871 Wellsburg to > Daisy Dowdle b. unknown resides Brooke age 20, single c/o John & > Elba Palmer married by Samuel H. Nesbitt no remarks > > William E. bk 1 p 2 line 10 > b. Brooke Co resides Wellsburg Va farmer age 25 single > c/o Walter B. & Unity Brownlee married 26 Feb 1854 > Wellsburg Va to Elizabeth Smote b. Noble Co OH resides > Wellsburg, VA age 24 single child of John & Sarah Smote > married by Samuel H. Nesbitt no remarks. > > William J. book 1 p 3 line 27 > born Wellsburg Va resides Brooke Co Va age 20 yrs single child > of Thos & Juliane Brownlee,married 27 Dec 1854 Wellsburg Va > to Mary A. Swiner b. Jacksonville OH resides Brooke Co VA > age 20 yrs single child of Peter & Mary Swiner married by > Samuel H. Nesbitt no remarks > > info found in Brooke Co Va/WV licenses & Marriages 1797-1874 ] > by Renee Sherman Heritage Books inc.. > (my b.day present to myself off ebay :>) > > Also found listing in Ohio Co VA = West VA Estate Settlements; > no Brownlee listings.. > Maxwell John Will 1-18-1814, > Dev Sally & Mary, Robert, James, Jane, Geo, Thom, & John, > Wm & Robt Maxwell > > John Maxwell will 1-25-1829 Dev John, Thom, Maxwell, > Wm. Robert, Wm. Whitham, Thom. McConn > > Brooke co no Brownlee listings & no Maxwell will or Inv listings found.. > > think the Estate settlements went from 1753-1850, I only copied the > Ohio Co & Brooke Co VA listings from the book when I was at the library. > Hope this helps you in your search. > I'll try to check the census index & index of book History of Hancock > for Maxwell's & Brownlee's later for you, got to run some errands while > the sun's shining... > Happy Trails, > Kim Ralston Dresser > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JMAXWELL" <MAXWELLJL@appstate.edu> > To: <kim1@hintonet.net> > Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 10:45 AM > Subject: Re: Chambers marriages in Brooke co > > Kim > > I don't know if I've asked about this book > > before or not - don't recognize the title. > > In any event, I would be interested in the > > Maxwell marriages if any contained in the > > book and Brownlee marriages. > > Thanks > > Josette Maxwell > > Boone NC

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hancock/436 Surname: CHAMBERS, SWEARINGEN, WYLIE, PATTERSON, PENTECOST, KELLY, BUCHANAN, DODDRIDGE, PRITCHARD, WHITE ------------------------- Brooke Co VA WV Licenses & Marriages 1797-1874 by Renee Sherman, Heritage Books, inc. There is a marriage listing under the Swearingens names was listed; Mary Swearingen & John Chambers,on 31 May 1827- by Off. G. Buchanan VA Bk 2A p. 047 Under the Chambers names was; James Chambers & Mary Swearingen on 31 May 1827 off G. Buchanan VA vk 2A p. 83. James Chambers & Emeline Wylie on 21 Jun 1841 VA bk 2A p. 083 off R. White. John Chambers & Ann Swearingen on 29 Aug 1820 by off J. Pritchard VA bk 2A p 13 Margaret Chambers & Andrew Patterson -- -- 1809 off J. Doddridge VA bk1A p 51 Nancy Chambers & George Pentecost 14 Mar 1839 off G. Buchanan VA bk 2A p 66 Sarah Chambers & Samuel Kelly 15 Jun 1813 by Off unknown VA bk 1A p 67 Census index listings on Chambers; in 1840= Mary p. 35, & Thomas p. 7 in 1850= Elizabeth 314, Jane 296, James 295, Thomas 305, William 312. in 1860= James Chambers age 35 p. 941 in 1870= David 581, George B. 580, James 581, John 605. in 1880= David 30, George 30, J C (m) 37, James 30 In the West Virginia Estate Settlements; Brooke Co formed in 1797-from Ohio co VA. John Chambers will 2-1838 Dev. Mary wife David, James, John, Wm sons, Hulda dau Sarah Chambers, Will 5-1814, Dev Samuel, David, John, James, sons Marg Patterson dau; others.. (others not listed) Ohio Co VA will listing for a David Chambers will 3-12-1787 Dev Sarah, Jos, John, Mary, Sam, Benj, Marg Chambers.. hope this helps in your search, Happy Trails, Kim

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hancock/433 Surname: NEWELL, KERR, STOCKTON, REED, EDIE, Smith ------------------------- only 2 listings found in "Brooke Co VA WV Licenses & Marriages 1797-1874" by Renee Britt Sherman, Heritage Books Inc. 1991= Sarah Newell married John C. Kerr 19-Feb-1850 off J. Stockton Bk 2A pg *05 John Newell married Lydia Edie 28-Nov-1826 off S. Reed VA bk 2A p 049 John Stockton, Minister, VDM listed as affiliation? I don't know what this VDM stands for? anyone on the list know? Samuel Reed, Minister, Presbyterian, Three Springs & Flats. I'm not sure what the * is next to the 1st page #. I checked some of the census index's & here are the Newell's that I found listed for you.. In the 1840 census Brooke Co VA index; 1 John Newell listed on p. 8 1850 index Hancock Co VA; 1 John Newel p. 311 1860 Hancock Co WV: Hugh 32 yrs old on p. 974 & John age 64 on p. 959. 1870 Hancock Co WV: Hugh 588, John 586 John B. 586 1880 Hancock Co WV: Bentley 56, Hugh 58, John 56 The Hancock County Building & Loan Association of Chester recd a charter from the State of WV on Dec 31, 1899 with Hugh Newell as Pres & C.A. Smith as VP who became the PRes upon the death of Mr. Newell in 1904 & was succeeded by John E. Newell, son of Hugh Newell in 1906.. The first loan was made March 13, 1900 for $1,000.00. (didn't say who to-kd) In 1935 ther firm obtained a federal charter. Thereafter it became known as Hancock County Federal Savings & Loan Association. info from History of Hancock co VA/WV by Jeck Welch, 1963. I know it's later than you are looking for info on but thought I would add that for you incase you didn't know. Hope that helps some. Kim

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hancock/431 Surname: Newell ------------------------- Did you know there is a small town of "Newell" in Hancock Co/WVA. Do not know who it was named for, but do know they published a book on it's history. Might this be of interest to you?

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/WV/Hancock/430 Surname: newell ------------------------- I am looking for any Newell marriages between 1830 and 1843, births between 1835 & 1850. I am searching for the Parents and siblings, that would be related to: Jacob C. Newell born: 1842 place: West Virginia Any information would be greatly appreciated