In 1827, he was born in Moorefield, VA not WV. If you are looking for him as a youth in WV, you will never find him. Try Virginia records. Have you looked in land or tax records? Terry Gruber [email protected] wrote: > It has been suggested to me that I post to the list for information regarding > orphan court records or something similar to that which may have existed back > in 1827....I have come up with nothing for my great-great-grandfather who was > born in Moorefield, WVA in 1827 per his death certificate and obit (the death > certificate specifies Moorefield but the death certificate only state > WVA)...he moved to DC when he was six years old....his name is Thomas J. > (Joseph) Mattingly born June 2, 1827...I have found no Mattinglys listed in > the Moorefield or Hardy Co Census back then...would anyone on the list be > able to help me? I would greatly appreciate any help or > suggestions....Sincerely, Elizabeth in Fairport, NY