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Glenda, The URL for the Fort Henry Project is: http://www.jayp.net/fhp/index.html Sandra > > > Could you advise me how to get in touch with the > Fort Henry Project ? > Thank You Glenda Nighswonger CA > >

Could you advise me how to get in touch with the Fort Henry Project ? Thank You Glenda Nighswonger CA

Hello All, Tomorrow (Tuesday, October 3rd) is our regularly schedule meeting, please consider attending if you are within traveling distance. Diane Davis Darnley will present a program on "Ghost Stories of the Ohio Valley" which will include the ghost of Martha McCandleless who died in 1831. Diane currently hosts the Ghost Tours of Wheeling by lantern light. She been an active family historian since 1976 when she discovered a vandalized 1888 mausoleum and reported the destruction to proper authorities. She is presently working on the restoration of Wheeling area's forgotten graveyards and the Fort Henry Project. This is also a book signing opportunity for our guests and members, as her recently published book will be available for purchase. The Jefferson County Chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Schiappa Memorial Library which is located on Fort Steuben Mall Drive, Steubenville, Ohio. Family researchers and the public are always welcomed to attend. Hope to match some new faces to those email addresses. JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, OGS http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs Julia A. Krutilla President

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hancock/392 Surname: Six ------------------------- I haven't got very far with the Six family. I have Carlton Otis, his father Ralph Karl, and his father James. If Emmanuel is a relative, I haven't reached that far yet. Thanks for the response. P.S. If any of the names above look familiar from your research, I'd love to hear from you.

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hancock/391 Surname: SIX ------------------------- I'm attempting to document some of the children of Emmanuel SIX - could this be the line you are researching?

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Obits Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/HancockObits/291 Surname: APPLELGATE, CALLAND, MILLER, WILSON ------------------------- THE BLOOMFIELD NEWS, Bloomfield, Greene County, Indiana, Friday, September 2, 1904, Volume XXVIII, Number 41, Page 4, Column 3, “OBITUARY. Miller.” [Transcribed 28 Sep 2000 from Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library’s IHS Microfilm Records.] David W. MILLER lived near Newark at the time of his death, which was caused by paralysis. He was born in Hancock County, West Virginia, November 13, 1818. When quite young he united with the Presbyterian Church in which he was a member until his removal to Greene County, Indiana, when he united with the Congregational Church at Solsberry about the year 1855. After his second marriage he united with the M. E. Church at Newark, and was a devoted member until he was called to the church triumphant May 21, 1904. His first marriage was to Rachel APPLEGATE, September 25, 1838 in West Virginia. To this union were born three children, two sons and one daughter—John A. MILLER, living near Newark; Harriet MILLER, deceased; and Sylvester D. MILLER, living near Lone Tree. His first wife, Rachel, died August 4, 1880. He was again married to Mrs. Mary WILSON (CALLAND), of Ohio, August 4, 1881, who with two sons and one stepson, Robert WILSON, live to mourn his loss. The deceased was well known and highly respected in this county. — NOTES—RLJ: CEMETERIES OF EASTERN GREENE COUNTY, INDIANA, 1994, G.C.H.S., Beech Creek Township, Section 13-8-4, Newark Cemetery, Page 23, Column 1: MILLER, David 13 Nov 1818-21 May 1904; MILLER, Rachel w/o W, 46 yrs—4 Aug 1880; MILLER, Mary WILSON ‘Mother’ 28 May 1837—17 Mar 1916. Link: [Link to Greene County, IN GenWeb] URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~ingreene/greenegw.htm>

Someone kindly sent me the name and phone number for the historian of the Geer family association and I called her. I've sent her the inheritence receipt in the hope that she can read the name. What's interesting in your message is that they lived in West Virginia. I can't find anything more than the information about the marriage to Elizabeth Maxwell. He shows upon in one Ohio census if I recall correctly. We certainly have Maxwells in the panhandle! And, it's the right timeframe. But the first name certainly doesn't look like Heber to me! Thanks for all your help - I think you're the one who sent me the name of the historian. JOsette Maxwell Boone nC

[For Josette, in particular]: I think this is the second inquiry I've had about an Elizabeth Maxwell whose name shows up in "Index III" of the Geer Genealogy book referenced in an early message by me. In following up on this second inquiry, I realize that I HAVE a copy of page 152, on which Elizabeth Maxwell's name appears. (I made a copy because I am related to another person on this page!) The entry in which Elizabeth's name appears is at the bottom of the page and reads as follows: " #633 Heber Geer was born on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania in 1800; died in 1863; married in 1825 Elizabeth Maxwell. Lived at Oak Run, W. Va." Making allowances for the flourishes in handwriting of the day, I hope you may recognize your "Co...er" or "Lo...er" as "Heber." (What fun!) A very little of the next page was captured in the copy, and appears to say that this couple had one son whose name starts with "Harr". If you think this is your person, let me know and I'll try to locate some more info for you. Judith Mercer Tauber-Lovik Los Altos, CA

Judith I've got an unknown female Maxwell who married someone whose signature looks like Geer. The first name isn't decipherable but it appears to begin with either Lo or Co and ends with an er. If you're ever looking at the index again, let me know if you find any unusual names like a Co---er or Lo---er Geer. Thanks Josette Maxwell

(For Kim, in particular): The masthead on the Geer Family Association newsletter includes the notation :"Gear, Geer, Geere, Gere, etc." I don't know how "loose" people want to be about variations that being with "Gr". There are 3 indexes in this (information-packed!!) old book. I copied only INDEX III. It is prefaced with this remark: "In this Index will be found: (1) The names of all Geers who are not lineal descendants of GEORGE or THOMAS GEER. (2) The names of all Geers who, although lineal descendants of GEORGE or THOMAS, have not been included in the two preceding indexes. (3) Other surnames occurring in this book." I find it very interesting that there is not a single "Greer" in this index. And, there are no Ralstons listed. Incidentally, the Geers of interest to me ARE in this book, and they are well represented in Hancock Co. WV and environs. Judith Mercer Tauber-Lovik Los Altos, CA

Would there by chance be a mention of a Sarah Greer who married Joseph Ralston of Kings Creek early Brooke Co VA? We found Sarah listed in the 1850 census says she was 65 & born in MD, Beers history says she was from Harlem Springs Carroll Co OH.. can't find a marriage record on them? in Brooke or Ohio Co VA.. Thanks for any info you might find in this book on her.. also wondered about the Grier or Greir spelling of the name? Thanks for the posting on this book. Happy Trails in all your searching, Kim Ralston Dresser ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judith Tauber-Lovik" <ElleDorado@compuserve.com> To: <WVHANCOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 7:27 PM Subject: [WVHANCOC] Re: Greer/Geer > People who are interested in the Geer surname should know about the > "Geer Family Association." They publish an impressive quarterly newsletter > of (current) family information/queries/etc., and collect generational > updates to the the book of Geer genealogy published in 1923 by Walter Geer. > The title of this book is "The Geer Genealogy -- A Historical Record of > George and Thomas Geer and Their Descendants in the United States from 1623 > to 1923." (This book is available from the LDS lending library.) > Strangely enough, the name on the spine of the book I saw is "Greer." (?!) > When I corresponded with the Association in 1997, Ginger M. August was > their Historian, and was very helpful in looking things up. (But there was > a VERY long turnaround time; be patient.) > I copied part of a name index from the 1923 book, and it shows that > Elizabeth Maxwell is mentioned on page 152. If you ask Ginger about this, > she will probably send you a copy of the page(s) involved. > The address I have is: > Geer Family Association > Ginger M. August, Historian > 32 Stetson Way > Princeton, NY 08540 > (Maybe you have seen something more up-to-date on the Internet...) > Good luck. > > Judith Mercer Tauber-Lovik > Los Altos, CA > >

Thank you very much Judith - I'll pursue this! Josette Maxwell Boone nC

People who are interested in the Geer surname should know about the "Geer Family Association." They publish an impressive quarterly newsletter of (current) family information/queries/etc., and collect generational updates to the the book of Geer genealogy published in 1923 by Walter Geer. The title of this book is "The Geer Genealogy -- A Historical Record of George and Thomas Geer and Their Descendants in the United States from 1623 to 1923." (This book is available from the LDS lending library.) Strangely enough, the name on the spine of the book I saw is "Greer." (?!) When I corresponded with the Association in 1997, Ginger M. August was their Historian, and was very helpful in looking things up. (But there was a VERY long turnaround time; be patient.) I copied part of a name index from the 1923 book, and it shows that Elizabeth Maxwell is mentioned on page 152. If you ask Ginger about this, she will probably send you a copy of the page(s) involved. The address I have is: Geer Family Association Ginger M. August, Historian 32 Stetson Way Princeton, NY 08540 (Maybe you have seen something more up-to-date on the Internet...) Good luck. Judith Mercer Tauber-Lovik Los Altos, CA

I've got lots of Maxwells in the panhandle of West Virginia (brooke/hancock) early on. We go back to Henry Maxwell m. Agnes Carson Adams County PA c. 1752. Thomas and Robert Maxwell are in the Panhandle 1790s, John and James (brothers of Thomas/Robert) most probably there as well. Henry and Agnes had 48 grandchildren who were all in the Wash PA/Panhandle/Eastern Ohio area; all were born between 1777 and 1810. Are there any connections to Maxwells on the list? Josette Maxwell Boone NC

Thanks very much for posting the information Alma. I'm looking for a Greer or Geer who married a Maxwell. The signature of the Greer on the receipt for an inheritance is beyond my ability to decipher but it looks like an Lother or something as a first name and a greer/gier/geer as last name. If you come up with any Greers who have a unusual first name beginning with an L or C, let me know! JOsette Maxwell Boonoe NC

Posted on: Hancock County, WV Query And Surname Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Hancock/390 Surname: MORROW, SIVERT ------------------------- I am looking for the parents of Elizabeth (b.c. 1817) and Mary Jane (b.c. 1826) MORROW. They each married SIVERT brothers (George and Jacob) and lived in Ohio County (later Marshall CO), Virginia (later West Virginia). They each had sons with the middle initial A. and daughters named Rachel-no Rachels in the SIVERT line. I thought Rachel could be a mother or a sister. I thought possibly they were descendants of Alexander MORROW and Susan CASSIDY (both from Ireland) who came to Philadelphia, PA, USA in 1793 and lived in Butler District, Hancock, VA in 1798. They purchased 600 acres of land in 1800. They went to ST John's Episcopal Church. Or.... he is their grandfather and their father is one of his sons: William, James M. (who married Jemima DAVIS), or Alexander Jr. He had a son John (the oldest son) who married Eleanor WELCH in August 1803 and had children: Alexander, John W., Samuel, William James, Susan (no issue), Mary, and Nancy (no issue). I need help!!! Pam

I am looking for the family of Elizabeth (b.c. 1817) and Mary Jane (b.c. 1826) MORROW. They each married SIVERT brothers and lived in Ohio (Marshall CO) WV. They each had sons with the middle initial A. and daughters named Rachel-no Rachels in the SIVERT line. I thought possibly they were descendants of Alexander MORROW and Susan CASSADY (both from Ireland)who came to USA in 1793 and lived in Butler District, Hancock Co 1798 and purchased 600 acres of land in 1800. Or.... he is their grandfather and the father is one of his sons: William, James M., who married Jemima DAVIS, or Alexander Jr. He had a son John (the oldest son) who married Eleanor WELCH August 1803 and had children: Alexander, John W., Samuel, William James, Susan (no issue), Mary, Nancy (no issue). I need help!!! Pam

Hello, Just had to post a note on a Sarah Greer who was in the area too- maybe chance kin of your John Greer??? Sarah was mentioned in the Beers history of Washington Co PA The article says Sarah Greer of Harlem Springs Carroll Co OH married Joseph Ralston s/o Joseph (& Jane ?), of Kings Creek, Brooke Co VA, We think they married abt 1813-1814 or so? but can't find marriages record* Sarah was listed as 65 yrs old in the 1850 census b. in MD living with her son Jeremiah Ralstons & wife Jane Brice. We don't find a Sarah of age 75 in the 1860 census so she had died between those yrs & buried at the Three Springs Cemetery with Joseph Ralston who d. in 1843, his first wife Beers listed as Ann McCready d/o Joseph McCready of Hookstown, Beaver Co PA (but at death of Joseph McCready his will was listed in Washington Co PA..) We can't find Ann & Joseph's marriage record either?? ** Any info on the early Greers in the area would be treasured. What chuch did your Greer's belong to? Thanks for sharing your post. Happy Trails on all your researching, Kim Ralston Dresser Subject: [WVHANCOC] some Greer/Gregg info > I finally got a chance to look at the genealogy of Washington County PA > Wallaces that I mentioned a few months ago; here's some Greer/Gregg info > for those who requested it: > > Margaret Wallace, born May 20, 1786, was married to John Greer, February > 16, 1807. Children: > 1. Eleanor Bentley Greer, born April 30, 1808, married --- Duprez, > and they moved, it is believed to Louisville, Ky., where some of their > descendants at one time lived. > 2. Frances Bentley Greer, born June 8, 1810. > 3. Sarah Selina Greer, born July 28, 1812, married Rev. W.E. Post, > of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, sixth pastor of the church at > Washington, Pa., who was converted at the great camp meeting held in > September 1831. > Mrs. Greer died March 233, 1813, when Eleanor B. and Sarah Selina > Greer her daughters, were taken home and reared by Mrs. George Wallace > Bentley, but there is no record of the other child, Frances B. Greer, > who it is supposed died in infancy. > > William Wallace, Jr., born August 20, 1790 [I think -- last digit unclear], > was married to Eleanor Gregg June 14, 1811. She was the daughter of John > Gregg, who came from Ireland in 1791, and settled in what is now East Pike > Run township, Washington County, Pa., with his brothers Henry Gregg and > William Gregg. > > That's all I had a chance to get from the fiche today -- I'll look for more > the next time I get to the library. Hope it's useful to someone. > > -Alma > >

I finally got a chance to look at the genealogy of Washington County PA Wallaces that I mentioned a few months ago; here's some Greer/Gregg info for those who requested it: Margaret Wallace, born May 20, 1786, was married to John Greer, February 16, 1807. Children: 1. Eleanor Bentley Greer, born April 30, 1808, married --- Duprez, and they moved, it is believed to Louisville, Ky., where some of their descendants at one time lived. 2. Frances Bentley Greer, born June 8, 1810. 3. Sarah Selina Greer, born July 28, 1812, married Rev. W.E. Post, of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, sixth pastor of the church at Washington, Pa., who was converted at the great camp meeting held in September 1831. Mrs. Greer died March 233, 1813, when Eleanor B. and Sarah Selina Greer her daughters, were taken home and reared by Mrs. George Wallace Bentley, but there is no record of the other child, Frances B. Greer, who it is supposed died in infancy. William Wallace, Jr., born August 20, 1790 [I think -- last digit unclear], was married to Eleanor Gregg June 14, 1811. She was the daughter of John Gregg, who came from Ireland in 1791, and settled in what is now East Pike Run township, Washington County, Pa., with his brothers Henry Gregg and William Gregg. That's all I had a chance to get from the fiche today -- I'll look for more the next time I get to the library. Hope it's useful to someone. -Alma