Hello gentle people. Is there a Genealogy Society in the Hardy or Hampshire Co. area? I have a cousin living in Moorefield who is interested joining. Larry Plano, TX.

Betti, Not much help---but maybe a couple of clues??? I have a Lydia SIMON m. Jacob STEMPLE b. 1848, Preston Co., WV And, there is a SIMON surname in the maternal CUSTER line very early in Germany. Haven't gotten it into my computer, yet. When you get to that point please e-mail me. Warm regards, Carolyn (I am looking for William Parks and Louisa Watson b. before 1790 living Hardy Co. 1850 census)

> > The American Revolution > > Of all the myths that surround the American Revolution, > perhaps the most preposterous is the notion the war was > fought by Americans seeking self-determination against a > foreign power. Nothing could be further from the truth. > The American Revolution pitted American against American. > In some cases, as in the case of Benjamin Franklin, family > member fought against family member. In fact, an equal > number of people fought for the British as opposed them. > This included slaves who fought for the British because > they were promised their freedom. > > Another myth holds that the minutemen were loyal Americans > who left their farms and business when their country needed > their help. This again is false. The average minuteman was > poor and not middle class. He often joined the army in hopes > that he would be able to improve his economic plight. > > What happened to the Americans who fought for the British? > They were dealt with harshly. Countless loyalists were > tarred and feathered and forced to turn over millions in > property. This was a war where one elite fought the other. > > Over 80,000 were driven to Canada and their property was > confiscated. Many spent their remaining days in poverty. > In fact, the American Revolution produced more emigres than > the French Revolution. Slaves who opposed the revolution > were returned to their slave masters. > > Equally distressful are the myths about the virtues of the > Revolutionary leaders. While every child is told about John > Paul Jones's declaration, "I have not yet begun to fight," > few are reminded that he became a well-paid mercenary of the > Russian queen Catherine the Great. Or that Robert Morris, > who financed much of the revolution, used his position to > enrich himself. > > Probably the most over-rated hero is Ethan Allen. Allen's > claim to fame comes from his daring raid on Fort Ticonderoga, > but his financial dealings are overlooked. Allen opened > secret negations with the British in hopes of gaining > recognition for over a quarter of a millions acres of > disputed Vermont land. At one point he promised to take > Vermont out of the war but the British would not go through > with the deal and Allen's plan fell through. > > Revolutionary heroes also fell far short in their deeds, > compared with their eloquent words. Patrick Henry is > remembered for his words, "Give me liberty or give me death." > Apparently this quest for liberty did not include slaves. > Henry fought as passionately for slavery as he did > independence. All throughout the revolution he added slaves > to his plantation and after the war, unlike many of his > contemporaries including Washington, never freed any of > them. After several business failures, he grew wealthy off > the work of his slaves. > > Misconceptions persist not only about who fought the war but > what kind of war it was. This was a classic European style > war, not a guerrilla war. This was not England's Vietnam. > In the end America was able to overcome the British because > of French help and the improvement of their standing army. > > Every child is taught that the minuteman was a great shot. > The evidence is to the contrary. At Concord and Lexington > one soldier commented "not one American in ten hit a redcoat > that day." Which was hardly surprising since the farmers > were used to using buckshot. Who won the revolution? Poor > farmers who were later betrayed by the Centennial Congress, > but that's another story. >

Hi, I am looking for the parents of Mary Simon who married Searchman/Sigmon Ours in 1781 Pendelton County. Mary I believe was from Hardy County as Sigmon her husband was from Hardy County. Sigmon was born 1755 Hardy County and was the son of John Ours and Catherine Mathias Ours. I do not remember the exact date of Mary's birth but I believe it was circa 1761. In a pension record for widow benefits a George Simon signs an affidavit attesting to the marriage of Mary and Sigmon. Who was this George Simon? Any help appreciated. Betty Kimble

I have 2 STUMP lines: VA/WV Hans STUMPFF b ca 1600-02 Hessen, Daamstatt, Germany m unk ca 1628-30. Their ch Diterich STUMPFF d ca 1725, m 26 Apr 1664 to Anna Catherine MUFF/HUFF who was b ca 1642, d 24 Jan 1725. Their ch Hans Peter STUMPFF b 20 Jan 1665, d 17 Sep 1720, m 12 Apr 1693 to Anna Catherine RUDINGER. Their ch Hans Michael STUMP I b 17 Mar 170/09 Ederbach, Hesson, GErmany, d 1767 in Hampshire Co, VA, m 1724 to Catherine WHITECOTTEN/NEFF. Their son Leonard STUMP I Sr b 21 Nov 1749 in Hardy/Hampshire Co, VA/WV, d 1827 in Hardy Co, VA, m Elizabeth Catherine SEE/ZEE who was b 1754, d 1827 in Hardy Co, VA. There dau Elizabeth (Betsy) STUMP b 1774 in Hardy/Hampshire Co, VA/WV, d 1852, m Michael Harness YOAKUM in 1796/98 poss in Hardy Co, VA, Michael b 1771 Hardy/Hampshire Co, VA/WV, d 1854 same as b was son of Phillip Paul YOAKUM. Michael and Elizabeth had dau Paulina/Perlina YOCUM/YOAKUM b 1807 Hardy/Hampshire Co, VA/WV, d 1893 in Columbia Co, OR, m 1829/31 in Hardy Co, VA/WV to: Cuthbert STUMP Sr who was born 2 Jan 1809 in Hardy Co, VA/WV, d 12 Jul 1896 in Columbia Co, OR. (Married to Paulina/Perlina above) These two, Paulina/Perlina YOCUM/YOAKUM and her mother's STUMP line and her husband's STUMP line are probably connected to each other but have not found much info on Cuthbert STUMP. Cuthbert STUMP Sr b 2 Jan 1809 Hardy Co, VA/WV, d 12 Jul 1896 Columbia Co, OR. He m Paulina/Perlina YOCUM/YOAKUM who was b 1807 Hardy/Hampshire Co, VA/WV, d 1893 in Columbia Co, OR. DLC No. 2016: STUMP, Cuthbirth, Clackamas Co; b 1809, Hardy Co, VA (WVA); Arrived in Oregon 20 Sep 1851; Settled Claim 31 Oct 1852; married Pellina 10 Mar 1829, at Hardy Co, VA. Aff: Charles N. STEELE, Peter FULKERSON, John LEONARD, John WINDLE. Any cousins out there? -- \\\|/// \\ ~ ~ // Give your children these two things - One is roots, ( @ @ ) the other, wings. -oOOo-(_)-oOOo- Rose CAUDLE TERRY, Washington state @>,--'--- BILYEU, WORKMAN & OREGON TRAIL Listmom (genealogical) Proud RootsWeb Sponsor [email protected] http://www.genealogy.bilyeu.com/ Current publications available at: http://cgi3.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItems&userid=rosess Use Paypal for your Auction purchases (credit card), sign up and get $5 in your account! Check it out and see for yourself: https://secure.paypal.com/refer/pal=RMTerry%40prodigy.net

Chapter IV These early settlers were among that group that resisted the unreasonable taxes levied on the Colonies by Great Britain in Colonial years. To avoid unjust taxes and seeking more elbow room as they expressed it, and freedom from the Kings mandates, kept moving farther westward until several reached the Cheat and Westfork Rivers. Before the Revolutionary War broke out some had penetrated as far west as Wheeling Creek which emptied into the Ohio River near the present city of Wheeling. Some of these families were the Parsons, Goffs, Butlers, Millers, Hughes, Wests, Wilsons, Wetzels, Hickmans, Bushes, McWhorters, Hardmans, Richards, Bennetts, Pouthers, Morgans, Zanes, McCulloughs, Van-Meters, Jacksons, Westfalls, and Stalnakers. Michael Stump and Catherine were parents of six Children. Michael Stump (my 6Xgrgrandfather)b. 04-8-1844, in PA. d. Hardy Co. George Stump, b. 1744, South Fork, Frederick, VA Leonard Stump, b. 1749, South Fork, Frederick, VA Catherine Stump, b. 1751, South Fork, Frederick, VA Elizabeth Stump, b. 1752, South Fork, Hampshire, VA Mary Magdaline, b. 1754, South Fork, Hampshire, VA Michael II, who is my direct lineage. He was four years old of age When George Washington visited with his fathers home on the South Branch of the Potomac in 1748. The early pioneers had many difficulties and hardships to survive. Michael I, was well educated. His interest in Education is marked by a special bequest toward the education of his grandson Michael the III. I think it very fitting here to note the will of Michael Stump I, and it reads as follows: In the name of GOD AMEN: I Michael Stump of the South Fork of the South Branch of the Potoman, In the county of Hampshire, Colony of Virginia, being in perfect state of health, but considering the uncertainy of _____, and that it is necessary for all men while they have their happiness to enjoy their senses and perfect memory to settle and dispose of their affairs in manner as may prevent any dispute or law-suits, after their death, and amongst their friends and relatives, therefore to prevent the same as such as possible in my own family, I think proper to dispose of my estate in manner following: Viz: First, I give to my wife Catherine one third of my plantation where upon I live, together with its profits and appurtenances, also I give her one third part of whatever personal estate I die possessed of. I also give unto each of my three daughter the sum of fifty pounds, currency in lieu of lands gived to their respective brothers as below will appear, and that my estate may not be divided and squandered away, I direct the same to be only appraised and not sold. ITEM: I give and devise my eldest son Michael, the plantation whereon he now lives, containing four hundred acres known by the of lot no. 2, to him and his heirs forever. ITEM: I give unto my son George (named for George Washington) the plantation of lot no. 13, joining to the lower part of the plantation whereon I now live, containing four hundred acres, to him and his heirs forever, Also I give to him, the said George and his heirs forever the plantation whereon I now live, except a full third to his mother during her life as aforesaid. ITEM: I give to my son Leonard a plantation of lot no. 3, joining to the land given to my son Michael, containing four hundred acres, to him and his heirs forever. ITEM: I give to my grandson Michael, the son of Michael aforesaid twenty pounds currency to be left in the hands of my wife and applied towards the schooling of the said child. ITEM: I give to my son Leonard one Negro slave named Dick, and all the residue of my personal estate not before mentioned, with one negro named Sam, to be equally devided between my children, except the twenty pounds is to be deducted or taken off of his father's share of my estate to be applied to the use aforesaid. LASTLY: I do hereby nominate and appoint my said wife and my son George Executrix and executer of this my last will, revoking and making void all former wills and testaments. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal the second day of July 1767. Michael Stump (seal) Signed and sealed and published by the testator in the presence of us: Felix Seymour Leonard Hite Trento Bruger Copy Of Probate: At a court held for Hampshire County, the 8th day of March 1768, this last will and testament of Michael Stump (1) dead, was presented in court by Catherine Stump and George the Executrix and Executor therein named, proven by the oathes of Felix Seymour and Leonard Hite, two of the witnesses thereof, and ordered to be recorded. And on motion of the executors who made oath according to law, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, giving securities whereupon they together with the said Felix Seymour, Leonard Hite and Martin Chol their securities entertained into and acknowledged bond in penalty of five hundred pounds for their due and faithful administration of said descedents state and performance of the will. Teste Gabriel Jones, County Clerk. A copy Teste: G. W. Grove Clk. County Court Hampshire County (W.VA) Pioneer of Hampshire County

I did see a "Chinaberry" in OH or IN sometime ago.R ----- Original Message ----- From: "KSK" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 7 20 AM Subject: Re: Yoakam/Shinaberry > Hello All > Since there seem to be some on the list that have history of the Hardy & > Moorefield area's, I am trying to find any information on the > Shinaberry/Shinabarger/Schoenberger family that may have been in this area. > They may have also been on Fairfax land, as they left by way of PA to Ohio, > as the time of the sale of the Fairfax lands. Michael Yoakam and his wife > Drusilla Stump had a daughter Elizabeth Ruth Yoakam, who married John > Shinaberry, son of Michael Shinaberry & Catherine Barnes. According to > census records, both Michael & Catherine Barnes Shinaberry, born in > Virginia. Michael Shinaberry b. abt 1770, and Catherine abt 1773. Is there > any name close to Shinaberry/Shinabarger/Schoenberger, in the Histories of > Hardy Co, or Moorefield area. The Shinaberry has been a brick wall for me, > and I can not get back any farther. Thanks any help welcome. > Sue Kramer - Ohio > > >

Hello All Since there seem to be some on the list that have history of the Hardy & Moorefield area's, I am trying to find any information on the Shinaberry/Shinabarger/Schoenberger family that may have been in this area. They may have also been on Fairfax land, as they left by way of PA to Ohio, as the time of the sale of the Fairfax lands. Michael Yoakam and his wife Drusilla Stump had a daughter Elizabeth Ruth Yoakam, who married John Shinaberry, son of Michael Shinaberry & Catherine Barnes. According to census records, both Michael & Catherine Barnes Shinaberry, born in Virginia. Michael Shinaberry b. abt 1770, and Catherine abt 1773. Is there any name close to Shinaberry/Shinabarger/Schoenberger, in the Histories of Hardy Co, or Moorefield area. The Shinaberry has been a brick wall for me, and I can not get back any farther. Thanks any help welcome. Sue Kramer - Ohio

In a message dated 06/04/2000 12:25:39 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << What do you have on Mike Harness? >> Continued from yesterday: pg 50-Battle of the Trough and John HARNESS pg 90-Sallie HARNESS pg 110/112-Mary Ann HARNESS (1790) pg 121-Bess Alexander HARNESS pg 150-story of Mr. Harness' sheep field pg 161-Sarah J. HARNESS pg 163-Ann Rebecca HARNESS d/o George Casey HARNESS pg 167-Elizabeth HARNESS d/o Jacob & Eunice Petty HARNESS pg 205-article about America Jane Yoakum (& Hiram Roach) descendant of Phillip Yoakum & Michael HARNESS sr. pg 212-Barbara R. HARNESS (1732) d/o Michael & Elizabeth pg 216-Elizabeth HARNESS (& See), George Washington HARNESS pg 239-Elizabeth HARNESS (& VanMeter) pg 265-story of Riley & Agnes Yoakum-Riley was eldest son of Michael HARNESS Yoakum (1771-1854) Let me know if you need more info on any of these. Hope these help. Barbara Weese

I would like to hear from someone researching the Michael Yoakum Drucilla Stump line. I have no dates or children for them. Also, Michael's parents Philip Powell Yoakum and Elizabeth Harness, I only have a birth date for Eliz. Harness Yoakum as 1727. I have their children listed as: John Jacob George Michael Elizabeth Cathrine Barbara If anyone can help with dates, spouses, etc., I would appreciate the information. Jan

In a message dated 06/04/2000 12:25:39 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Gunny,what outfit when?I am of Michael Harness who first came to Hardy with his buddy Yoakum.What do you have on Mike Harness?R >> No outfit. My son picked that out..... These are the mentions of HARNESS in my book: pg 20 - Ca. 1787, the deed for the Higgins House (for Lot No. 33) was the tenth to be recorded for the town of Moorefield after Hardy Co was formed. In 1792, Robert Higgin sold his house to GEORGE HARNESS. pg 21/22-Rosedale--GEORGE CASEY HARNESS had 3 children-two daughters, ANN REBECCA HARNESS who married James Kuykendall (for whom George Harness built the house known as Rosedale in 1845 as a wedding present), and MARY KATHERINE HARNESS who fell in love with John Francis Williams. Mr. Harness disapproved so the couple eloped. After George's death, Mrs. Harness had the house now used as the Methodist parsonage built for them so the two sisters could live side by side. pg 24-Water Edge, Yokum House, and the Stephen West House all sit within 3/4 mile of one another on original HARNESS land on the South Branch of the Potomac River. Water Edge, home of Mrs. John Fisher, was built onto the HARNESS Fort of 1792. pg 26-Michael HARNESS home was a log hut, a far cry from the log homes built in 1991. pg 39-HARNESS FAMILY-Family historians believe that Elizabeth HARNESS was the first white woman to set foot in what is now West Virginia. The Harnesses came from Holland about 1675 at the urging of William Penn. MICHAEL HARNESS was born in Pennsylvania in 1700. He married Elizabeth Zephebe, a relative of Penn. Daughter Elizabeth was 13 when she and her parents came by wagon train to settle the fertile land explored by Penn's scouts. There were no roads, so they literally chopped their way along Indian trails. At times the wagons were taken apart, carried across mountains and reassembled. Michael built one of the first forts in our valley (about 1756) several miles south of Moorefield. He settled on the Potomac on a portion of his 9,000 acre Fairfax Grant. One of the original Harness homesteads is now the residence of Mrs. John W. Fisher, "Wateredge". Until floods loosened and removed it, the date 1739 could be seen on the bark of a log in the basement. Michael's eldest son, John, 1725-1810, is described in Kerchival's History of the Valley of Virginia as a great scout and Indian fighter because he was fleet of foot and a crack shot. At the Battle of the Trough, 1756, he was one of only three men who escaped ambush by Killbuck's savages. He served as Captain during the Revolutionary War and was among the first of the Southern troops to defend Boston after the Battle of Bunker Hill. He marched with a Frederick County rifle company for 550 miles in 22 days to arrive there. During the Revolutionary War, John Champe was sent on a secret mission to trick Benedict Arnold in order to prove treason. It failed and Champe went into hiding several years in our area. Enroute home to Loudon County from Pendleton according to George Washinton's journals, "John and Elizabeth Champe were accorded the hearty welcome of strangers at the Harness Homestead, the modest mansion of my personal friend, a mile and a half north of Moorefield." The house is now owned by Renick Williams and was formerly known as Pownall Farm. Elizabeth H. Sinclair, daughter of Harry I. Harness, is the only descendant living in Hardy County. Her daughter, Martha, lives in Grant County and son, Edwin, in Harper's Ferry. submitted by Elizabeth H. Sinclair pg.40-David Miles Parsons married Jemimah HARNESS, daughter of Adam and Elizabeth BAker HARNESS. Their 3 sons, William, David and Adam all fought in the War Between the States, all were wounded. (It then lists descendants of Adam Harness Parsons) I will continue on through the book tomorrow. Hope some of this helps. Barbara Weese

Chapter III The Right Honorable Thomas Lord Fairfax, Baron of Cameron, in that part of Great Britian called Scotland, proprietor of the Northern neck of Virginia to all whom the present writing shall come sends greetings: Know ye that for good causes, for and in consideration of the compensation to me paid and for the annual rent here-in-afterreserved, I have given, granted, and confirmed and by these presents formerly heirs and assigns, do grant and confirm unto Michael Stump of Hampshire County a certain tract of waste and ungranted land on the south fork of the south branch of the Potomac in the said county called and known as lot no. 3, in a plat and survey thereof made by James Ginn; Beginning at a ledge of rock on a mountain side corner to lot 2, and running along the line thereof south 60 east 300 poles to two whiteoaks, near the branch: thence north 30 east 213 poles to a pine on the hillside near a run: thence north 60 west 202 poles crossing the south fork 244 poles to a pine by a rock on the mountain side: thence south 47 west 216 poles to the beginning containing 366 acres together with all the rights, members appurtence thereunto belonging, royal mines excepted, and a full third of all lead, tin, coal, copper, iron and iron ore that shall be found thereon, to have and to hold the said three hundred sixty six acres together with all rights, members and appurtence thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, except before excepted to him, the said Michael Stump, his heirs and assigns, therefore yeilding and paying unto me, my heirs or assigns, or to my attorney or attorneys, agent or agents, or to the certain attorney or attorneys of my heirs or assigns, proprietors of the northern neck of Virginia, yearly and every year of the feast day of St. Michael the Arch angel the present of one shilling sterling money for every fifty acres of land hereby granted and so proportionately a greater or lesser quantity provided that of the said Michael Stump, his heirs or assigns shall not pay the reserved annual rent as aforesaid, so that the same or any part thereof, shall be behind or unpaid by the space of two whole years after the same shall become due, if legally delanded then it shall be lawful for me, or my heirs or assigns, or proprietors aforesaid, their attorney or attorneys agent or agents to enter and hold the same as if the grant had never been passed. Given at my office in the county of Fairfax within my proprietary under my hand and seal, dated the 8th day of September in the 23rd day of his Majesty, King George the second's reign A.D., one thousand seven hundred and forty nine. "Fairfax" The Faiefax farms were surveyed and given lot numbers. The Stumps at different times owned lots no.'s 2,3, and 12. It is possible that Michael at one time also owned lot no. 1, and no. 8. These older Stumps were close friends to the father of our country, George Washington. Mr. Washington surveyed and marked out their original farms. He was a regular engineer for Lord Fairfax and a neighbor for many years to Michael Stump. They fought as comrades in the early Indian Wars and Mr. Stump was an ade-campe to General Washington in the American Revolution. In General Washington's diary the following notation is recorded: "In 1748, Tuesday the 29th, this morning went out and surveyed five hundred acres of land and went down to one Michael Stump's on ye South Branch, South Fork. On the way shot two wild turkeys. Wednesday the 30th, this morning began our intended business of laying off lots. We began at ye boundary line of ye northern, 10 miles above Stumps. The courses and distances of ye several lots layed off on ye South Fork of Wappacomo. Began March 30th, lot no. 1 to Peter Reed. Augusta County, Nov. 15, 1752, James Simpson and Michael Stump overseers, with Josiah Osborn and others to view, mark and keep in repair on petition of the inhabitants of the South Fork branch a road up the south branch to Peter Reed's mill. This Peter Reed tract later passed into the hands of Michael Stump. Peter Reed was the first miller in all that section. A short distance above the mouth of Stump Run the old homestead stood. Another tributary emptied into the south branch was called Brake's Run. It was so named for John Brake who was one of the early influential citizens of that early day. John Brake's wife was murdered in one of the Indian raids on the settlement. John Brake's brother Jacob married Catherine Stump, she was born ca 1751 in South Fork, Frederick, Virginia, a daughter of Michael Stump. To be continued..OTHER EARLY SETTLERS THAT RESISTED THE UNREASONABLE TAXES. (Posted by Evelyn)

In a message dated 06/04/2000 11:32:20 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << First Morral Reunion >> Is this MORRAL or MORROW?? I descend from Mary MORROW that married Leonard STUMP in Hardy Co.. Ellie Stites Swanger [email protected]

Evelyn Thanks so much for giving us the Stump Pioneers. I for one am printing off everything you are sending. This is the most information I have seen for the Stump surname, except for the book on the Hardy W Va Web page. Thanks, I really appreciate. Sue Kramer

Chapter II No registration of immigrants were recorded until 1727. That year the Province of Pennsylvania began to record the arrival of Europeans in America. Following that date the records of Pennsylvania German Pioneers recorded the following entrants; 09-26-1741, Christaffel Stump; 09-30-1743, one Michael Stump; 09-24-1753, Peter J. Stump; 08-24-1799, Karl Ludwig Stump. On the same day that Peter J. Stump arrived, it is recorded that John Christopher Stump entered. It is believed that John C., and Peter J. were brothers, because of their passage upon the same ship and at the same time. Peter J. Stump travelled from Philadelphia where he landed south and settled on the South Branch of the Potomac, while John Christopher Stump followed the migration trail westward, crossed the mountains and entered a patent for a thousand acres of land at the head of Droop Mountain, 12-03-1796. Evidently there was little if any, relationship between Peter J. Stump and Michael Stump by whom he located, for there are several records of marriage between their families. Some of these Stumps pushed on westward into other states, locating in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. The earliest permanent settlers in West Virginia were of German origin. They came from Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Eastern Virginia. They forded the Potomac River at the old "Pack Horse Ford" near what is now Shepherdstown. There they founded a settlement which they named New Mechlenberg. The name was later changed to Shepherdstown in honor of Thomas Shepherd who surveyed and laid out the town. Their settlement began prior to 1730, and within a very few years, they established settlements on Opequon Creek and the South Branch of the Potomac in many places. Mechlenburg now called Shepherdstown is the oldest town in the State of West Virginia. Fast and Maxwell's history of West Virginia names a number of these early families. Among them were the Stumps, Straders, Hites, Brakes, and Minears. There is some evidence that might lead one to believe that some of these settlements were made prior to Morgans settlement on Mill Creek. Michael Stump and Catherine (Neff) Stump came westward with this group of settlers, and took up residence on the South Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac. Being young, they gave little thought consideration as their permanent home site. All the Northern part of what is now West Virginia was then claimed by large Land Companies, and most of this territory was included in the land grant made by the Crown of England to Lord Thomas Fairfax. These land proprietors were exerting all their power and influence to secure land tenants within their grants. Land titles were the least of their worries. Michael and Catherine Stump took up their residence on what has ever since been known as Stump Run, a small tributary of the South Fork Of the South Branch. Here they lived with only what was called a "Tomahawk" title for their home. All indications signify that Michael Stump and Lord Fairfax or his land agent had a verbal and definite understanding between them. In those days a man's word was better than his signature is today. This under- standing is assumed from a notation found in the diary of George Washington which reads "Michael Stump and veneable Henry needs surveys for lands settled prior to 1748". Evidently this fact was so reported to Mr. Fairfax by Mr. Washington when he returned from his Western trip. As a result of this notation and report, we find soon afterward the following contract and title registered in the proprietors office in book G., file 227. To be contined...Chapter III..LAND GRANT OF LORD FAIRFAX TO MICHAEL STUMP (Posted by Evelyn)

The First Morral Reunion will be held Saturday, June 17, 11:00 until at Princesss Snowbird Park, Seneca Rocks, WV. Lunch at 12:00. Please bring a dish to share and join us. For additional information contact [email protected] The Annual Vance Reunion will be held Sunday, July 9, at Seneca Rocks, WV (Princess Snowbird Park). Please bring a covered dish and join us. Special music will be provided. For additional information contact [email protected]

In a message dated 06/03/2000 4:47:09 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Subj: Re: Hardy Co. researcher?? Date: 06/03/2000 4:47:09 PM Central Daylight Time From: [email protected] (KSK) To: [email protected] Hi Ellie If you get an answer I would be interested, as I am searching for Eli Stump, father of Drucilla Stump, who married Michael Yoakam, in Hardy. Thanks Sue Kramer >> The book I have, Hardy Co History to 1990, has info on Michael YOAKHAM and Michael Harness YOAKUM. Michael YOAKHAM married Magdaline Stump, born 1754, the youngest child of Michael Stump and Maria Catherine Neff Stump who came to America from Germany in 1743 and settled in Hampshire Co VA which became Hardy County WV. (page 42)-Page 54-55 has the will of Catherine Stump, widow of Michael Stump, the death of Capt George Stump and the story of Sarah, daughter of Michael Stump, removing demons. Michael Harness Yoakum (1771-1854) married Elizabeth Stump (b. 1744). Their second child & eldest son was Riley Michael Yoakum, born 9 March 1799 in Hardy Co. Riley M and his wife lived in MO. Their daughter's ( America Jane Yoakum, born 1848 in Dade Co, MO) descendants are in this book. Riley's brothers were Alfred Yoakum and Adam Stump Yoakum. Any help? Barbara Weese

Chapter 1 The Michael Stump Family Tree The Word S-T-U-M-P signifies the same meaning in English as it does in German. It means the base of a tree after the tree has been detached. In early History this term was applied to this particular family because of the natural low heavy set physical build. This family was among that great throng which swarmed out of the Black Forests in Germany to meet Julius Caesar and his conquering Army upon whom Caesar conquered the title " Teutonic Barbarians". This family as far as their history can be traced, has been men who exhibited bravery, stability, and undaunted courage. They have been noted for executive ability, scientific knowledge, literature and art. Dr Karl Stump years ago, as a professor in the University of Berlin is credited as Revolutionizing the whole field of psychology in the sphere of science. There are many branches of this family scattered over the entire world. The Crest of the family as recorded in Burke's Peerage is a "Griffin's Head". This was used by the early American Stumps, especially those who landed in Maryland. In 1545 Henry the VIII of England confiscated all the property of the Benedictine Monks at Malmesbury England, and conveyed it to one William Stump who used the material in the huge buildings to construct homes and improve generally the needs of the town. He built for himself what was known as the "Abby House". Carved in the stone over the doorway was the family "Coat Of Arms". Finally Stump conveyed this structure to the citizens of the town for a place to worship. William Stumps eldest son, Sir James Stump left one daughter named Elizabeth who married Sir Henry Kenvett. Another daughter married Thomas Howard, Earl of Suffolk, and by her, he acquired Charlton Park, the seat of the present Earl Of Suffolk and Parks. It appears that this lineage of Stumps coming from England were the first to enter America, though the record claims that a Thomas Stump, age 32, landed in Virginia as early as 05-15-1635. Another record shows that a John Stump settled at Perryville, Maryland, in the year 1700. There it is claimed he died in 1747. A son of his named Henry Stump about the same time moved to Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland, where he married a Rachel Perkins. to this union were born several children among whom were many notables in the early history of Baltimore and the state of Maryland. One of these men was Herman Stump who was admitted to practice law, and rose to fame in that field. He was elected to the Maryland State Senate. In 1888, he was sent to Congress, and became the Father of our first strict immigration laws, and for several years served as Commissioner General of Immigration. He held this position until 1896 when he resigned, and retired to his home known as "Waverly" in Harford County Maryland. In 1903 he married a lady named Mary Fernandez De Velasco, descendant of an illustrious Spanish family. Herman was a member of the Episcopal Church of England, and was affiliated with the Masonic Fraternity. It is pretty definitely clear that these Stumps were not closely related to the Michael Stump family, yet doubtless if traced back a few generations, we would find them related to the same family tree. The Maryland Stumps were mechanics and traders. Early in the history of the State, a John Stump organized a Company chartered as John J. Stump and Sons. The Company continud to operate through as many as three generations. They were engaged in coastal transportaion. They made whiskey, bought, sold, transported grain and tobacco. In the early days of colonial warfare they were accused of selling grain and flour to the British soldiers. John Jr. was arrested and placed under bond for the duration of the Revolutionary War. The charges finally seemed unfounded and he was exhonorated by a jury of his peers. To be continued.....Chapter II...(ARRIVAL OF STUMPS TO AMERICA) (Posted by Evelyn) Don't forget the SECOND MICHAEL STUMP REUNION June 17th. See you there :)

Gunny,what outfit when?I am of Michael Harness who first came to Hardy with his buddy Yoakum.What do you have on Mike Harness?R ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2000 9 17 AM Subject: Re: Hardy Co. researcher?? > In a message dated 06/03/2000 4:47:09 PM Central Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > << Subj: Re: Hardy Co. researcher?? > Date: 06/03/2000 4:47:09 PM Central Daylight Time > From: [email protected] (KSK) > To: [email protected] > > Hi Ellie > If you get an answer I would be interested, as I am searching for Eli > Stump, father of Drucilla Stump, who married Michael Yoakam, in Hardy. > Thanks > Sue Kramer >> > The book I have, Hardy Co History to 1990, has info on Michael YOAKHAM and > Michael Harness YOAKUM. > > Michael YOAKHAM married Magdaline Stump, born 1754, the youngest child of > Michael Stump and Maria Catherine Neff Stump who came to America from Germany > in 1743 and settled in Hampshire Co VA which became Hardy County WV. (page > 42)-Page 54-55 has the will of Catherine Stump, widow of Michael Stump, the > death of Capt George Stump and the story of Sarah, daughter of Michael Stump, > removing demons. > > Michael Harness Yoakum (1771-1854) married Elizabeth Stump (b. 1744). Their > second child & eldest son was Riley Michael Yoakum, born 9 March 1799 in > Hardy Co. Riley M and his wife lived in MO. Their daughter's ( America Jane > Yoakum, born 1848 in Dade Co, MO) descendants are in this book. Riley's > brothers were Alfred Yoakum and Adam Stump Yoakum. > > Any help? Barbara Weese > >

Hi Ellie If you get an answer I would be interested, as I am searching for Eli Stump, father of Drucilla Stump, who married Michael Yoakam, in Hardy. Thanks Sue Kramer ---------- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Hardy Co. researcher?? > Date: Saturday, June 03, 2000 11:56 AM > > Can anyone tell me how to reach Bill Neff.. He has a wonderful database on > the STUMP families but recent emails going to him have bounced. > > Thanks, > Ellie Swanger > [email protected] >