Today marks the last day Rootsweb mailing lists working. Tomorrow, the Rootsweb mailing lists are no more. All messages that had been posted here are saved and archived, will continue to be accessed and read. Subscription, no more Postings, no more Replies, no more BUT ! Successor lists are here, but at another place The successor list for this list is: https://groups.io/g/WestVirginia No subgroups (aka county lists) possible The other one is severely restricted. Go to the site and "join this group". This is easy step. David Samuelsen, subscriber

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Katharine Lucile RIGHTER which was taken when she was 4 months old. There is no studio or location identified on the photograph, however, I believe it was probably taken in the 1890's. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Katharine and her family: Catharine Lucille RIGHTER was b. 9 Jun 1894 in Shinnston, WV to parents Luther Abraham "Dick" RIGHTER (1865-1950) and Sarah Byrd SMITH (1865-1951). Catharine was one of three children born to this couple including Catharine Lucille; Luther Smith; and John James RIGHTER, all born between 1894 and 1906. Catharine married Edmund Clay DENHAM (1894-1968) and together they had one child. Catharine died 11 Aug 1994 in Clarksburg, WV. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Clay, WV: Luther A. RIGHTER, age 35, born Mar 1865, married 8 years, born WV, parents born WV, a Farmer Bird S. RIGHTER, wife, age 34, born Sept 1865, married 8 years, 2 children/2 living, born WV, parents born WV Kathrine L. RIGHTER, dau, age 5, born Jun 1894, born WV Luther S. RIGHTER, son, age 3, born Aug 1896, born WV 1910 census of Clay, WV: Luther RIGHTER, age 45, married 18 years, born WV, parents born WV, a Farmer Byrd RIGHTER, wife, age 44, married 18 years, 3 children/3 living, born WV, parents born WV Catherine RIGHTER, dau, age 17, born WV Smith RIGHTER, son, age 13, born WV John J. RIGHTER, son, age 3, born WV I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Hoping to find the date that Margaret Ann O' Neil died. A will was found online stating that she was leaving money to Lawrence Maher , her brother. It was filed in 1910. Thanking you in advance for your help . Thomas Maher tlm414@comcast.net

hello Neighboring Counties of these counties.... New additions to ever-growing databases Craven co North Carolina vol A - (1700-1796) Heirs - 554 heirs named Clark co Ohio Vol A1-2 (1818-1855) Testators of wills Barbour co West Virginia Vol 3-4 (1907-1942) Testators of wills With links to FamilySearch.org site for image access http://www.sampubco.com/wills/index.htm W David Samuelsen SAMPUBCO

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I've "rescued" a group of 6 photographs belonging to the BOGGESS Family of West Virginia. The first is a photograph of Mildred BOGGESS which was taken at the Wilson Art Shop in Parkersburg, WV. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with Mildred about 3 years old at the time. The second photograph is also of Mildred BOGGESS, taken at the same studio, again in the early 1900's with Mildred appearing to be about 5 years old at the time. The third photograph of Ruby BOGGESS, with no studio or location indicated, it was taken later in the 1900's with Ruby likely in her 30's or 40's at the time it was taken. The fourth and fifth photographs are the same, a photograph of Owen, Mildred, Pearl, and Ruby BOGGESS taken at the Chandlee's Cute Studio, no location. Owen appears to be in his 30's or 40's and the three girl range from infant to 3 years, most likely taken in the early 1900's. The final photograph is of Owen BOGGESS and his wife, taken at a Studio in Mannington, WV sometime in the 1890's most likely. Owen appears to be in his 40's and his wife younger, maybe 20's or 30's. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Owen J. BOGGESS was b. 1856 in Harrison Co. WV to parents Frederick March or W. BOGGESS (b. 1831 in Harrison Co. WV-d. 9 Sept 1882 in Bingamon, WV) and Eliza Jane SHAW (b. 22 Jan 1829 in Harrison Co. WV-d. 5 Sept 1887 in Bingamon, WV). Owen was one of 6 children born to this couple including, William B.; John M.; Samuel C.; Owen J.; Caleb E.; and Mary A. BOGGESS, all born between 1852 and 1865. It appears that Owen was married more than once, with his first wife Margaret B. HUEY he had 7 children including a son James F. BOGGESS b. 1879. Owen's second marriage was to Harriett A. (b. 1868). Owen d. 24 Nov 1924 and is buried in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Parkersburg, WV. Ruby Dola BOGGESS was b. 27 Jun 1904, the daughter of Owen J. BOGGESS and Harriett A. HALL. Ruby was one of 5 children born to this couple including, Mildred; Mattie; Ruby; Garland; and Ivan Owen BOGGESS, all born between 1902 and 1907. Ruby married Bernard B. THORN and d. 31 Aug 1930 and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery North in Parkersburg, WV. Mildred BOGGESS was b. 12 Sept 1901 in WV and died in Wood, WV in October 1985. Census records provide the following information: 1880 census of Mannington, WV: Owen J. BOGGESS, age 23, a Farmer, born VA, parents born VA Margaret B. BOGGESS, wife, age 20, Keeping House, born VA, parents born PA James F. BOGGESS, son, age 1, born WV 1900 census of Mannington District, WV: Owen J. BOGGESS, age 43, born Dec 1856, married 5 years, born WV, parents born WV, a Farmer Harriet A. BOGGESS, wife, age 33, born Apr 1867, married 5 years, no children, born WV, parents born WV 1910 census of Parkersburg, WV: Owen J. BOGGESS, age 53, 2nd marriage 14 years, born WV, parents born WV, a Farmer Harriett A. BOGGESS, wife, age 43, 1st marriage 14 years, 6 children/5 living, born WV, parents born WV Mildred O. BOGGESS, dau, age 8, born WV Mattie P. BOGGESS, dau, age 7, born WV Ruby D. BOGGESS, dau, age 5, born WV Garland C. BOGGESS, son, age 4, born WV Ivan O. BOGGESS, son, age 2, born WV 1920 census of Parkersburg, WV: James F. WAGAL, age 33, born WV, parents born WV, a Water Tender Bessie J. WAGAL, wife, age 40, born WV, parents born WV Madeline V. WAGAL, dau, age 10 months, born WV Pearl BOGGESS, niece, age 17, born WV, parents born WV 1930 census of Parkersburg, WV: - lodging in the home of Delia SMITH Mildred BOGGESS, age 28, born WV 1940 census of Parkersburg, WV: - lodging in the home of Mildred F. CARPENTER Mildred O. BOGGESS, age 38, born WV, a Public School Teacher I am hoping to locate someone from this BOGGESS Family so that the photographs can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" an old photograph of William and Minnie SADLER and their daughter Stella May SADLER from Poplar Hill, VA. It appears to have been taken in the early 1900's. A note on the back of the photograph indicates that Stella was born 8 Oct 1900 at Poplar Hill, VA. The couple looks to be in their 20's at the time with Stella a toddler at the time it was taken. A note also indicates that Stella became Stella May HOOVER and had a daughter Claudia. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: William Kemper SADLER was b. 1 Apr 1875 in Giles Co. VA to parents Charles Rucker SADLER (1836 or 1843-1932) and Harriet Jane ROBERTSON (1847-1885). William was one of 7 children born to this couple including, Henrietta; Mary; Eva Ellen; Floyd Rufus Austin; James O.; William K.; and Ora S. SADLER, all born between 1867 and 1875. After the death of their Mother Harriet, their father remarried and had 9 additional children, including, Martha Elizabeth; Charles Henry; Samuel Shannon; John Edward; Nancy Jane; Andrew Bane; Annie Lydia; Dolly Covington; and Bittie King SADLER, all born between 1886 and 1899. William was married twice, first to Minnie SADLER or SADDLER (b. 1878) and a second time to Sally A. SADLER (b. 1877). It is believed that William had 4 children with Sally including, Thomas B. and Grace SADLER born in 1909 and 1911. William died in Jan 1947 in Poplar Hill, VA and is buried in the Sadler Cemetery in Poplar Hill, VA. Daughter Stella May SADLER b. 1901 in Hagistown VA married Claude HOOVER (b. 1895 in Harrison Co. WV, son of Clyde & Elizabeth HOOVER) on 10 Jan 1923 in Hopewell, VA. Stella May's parents were listed as "unknown" on her marriage certificate. Census records provide the following details: 1910 census of Walkers Creek, VA: - living in the home of her guardians William & Maggie E. GIBBONY Stella SADLER, age 10, born VA, parents born VA 1920 census of Walkers Creek, VA: - listed as a companion to William & Maggie M. GIBBONEY Stella M. SADDLER, age 19, born VA I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this SADLER Family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Pat, Posting it to the list is not the best place to get help with a list issue, such as subscription problems. You need to contact the List Admin directly using the information at the bottom of all list posts. You will also find information on finding the list archives there as well, where you can find all past posts to the list. I hope this helps you. Please drop me a line off list if I can be of any further help. David E. Cann wvharris-admin@rootsweb.com Admin of the Harrison County, West Virginia mailing list on RootsWeb List information: http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/WV/harrison.html -----Original Message----- From: wvharris-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvharris-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of PATROBISON@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 8:18 AM To: wvharris@rootsweb.com Subject: [Harrison Co WV] Genealogy Research I think I have been unsubscribed to the mailing list as I just realized I have not been receiving mail from any of my list. If I missed any correspondence directly to me please resend. We will be making a genealogy trip back East and are looking for the unknown places to do genealogy. We will hit the college libraries, city libraries, courthouses, etc. but sometimes there are places those out of towners are not aware of so any help in locating these hidden gems for genealogy research. I know in the past I have heard about a FRIEND genealogy research place but I have no idea where it is. Any help? Pat

I think I have been unsubscribed to the mailing list as I just realized I have not been receiving mail from any of my list. If I missed any correspondence directly to me please resend. We will be making a genealogy trip back East and are looking for the unknown places to do genealogy. We will hit the college libraries, city libraries, courthouses, etc. but sometimes there are places those out of towners are not aware of so any help in locating these hidden gems for genealogy research. I know in the past I have heard about a FRIEND genealogy research place but I have no idea where it is. Any help? Pat

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For many years now, I have been trying to find the parents of Charles McClung, b. 1805-1811 and married Sarah Gabbart in Augusta County.   I was in contact with several descendants in the past and I would like to know what if anything more they have learned about Charles. Also, Charles death is recorded in WV but he died in Missouri, does anyone what county in Missouri his death occurred?   Anita McClung Fayette County, WV

My new email address is pdskinner1961@gmail.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Houchin" <houchin@clark.lib.wv.us> To: wvharris@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 2:46:08 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [WVHARRIS] Witnesses on marriage bonds Jody et al, In the case we're looking at here, John Beard isn't a witness, he's a surety. As such, he's pledging to pay to the Commonweatlh of Virginia the face value of the bond, $150, if for any reason the licensed marriage is not performed. (Say for example that someone responds in a positive way to the famous question: whether any person now present knows a reason why this marriage may not be performed...) Usually the surety was a respresentative of the bride's family. In any case he had to possess enough property free and clear to cover the amount of the bond. John Beard was briefly a son-in-law to Moses Hustead, marrying Rachel Hustead in October of 1791 and Mary Unsel (variously spelled) in December of that year. In the case of the October marriage only the bond survives. And like the rest of Bond Book 1, it's not online at www.wvculture.org. David Houchin CHPL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jody Thomson" <jmthomson57@gmail.com> To: <wvharris@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 9:42 PM Subject: Re: [WVHARRIS] Witnesses on marriage bonds > > Thank you, Kathie: > > I was wondering the same thing, of course! It would make sense but making > sense is not always what our ancestors were up to! > > The McKenneys arrived in what is now Harrison County in 1776 (according to > one of the brothers pension application). I can account for the four > brothers but NO sisters! The oldest brother was b. ca 1756 and the > youngest > 1770. . . . so there is room for several sisters none of whom seem to be > recorded anywhere. > > There was a court case in Harrison about 1795 in which a Catherine > McKinney > was named. She was a witness, I seem to remember. Catherine is a name that > does crop up in subsequent generations so I've wondered if she was the > mother of the brothers. She could have been an unmarried sister. > > Anyone else have ideas about witnesses to marriage bonds? > > Jody McKenney Thomson > > -----Original Message----- > From: wvharris-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvharris-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of M. Kathleen Felsted > Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:32 PM > To: wvharris@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WVHARRIS] Witnesses on marriage bonds > > Hi, > > Gilbert Husted is a brother to my direct line ancestor, John Husted, b. > 1758. Gilbert's wife was a woman named Mary. Perhaps this is a hint that > she was a McKenny??? > > Our Husted family was in the area as early as 1772. Gilbert left the area > and went to Kentucky. My John went to Ohio, then Indiana. > > Coon married into the Husted line: > > John L. Coon married Lydia Elizabeth Husted, grand-daughter of my John > Husted, b. 1758 in Iowa. > > Unfortunately, that is all I know. > > Kathie > > > > > > On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 11:02 AM, Jody Thomson <jmthomson57@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> >> >> I just realized something that I had not noticed before - probably >> because >> the writing is difficult to impossible to read. >> >> >> >> The marriage bond for my ancestor, John McKenney, who m. Mary Wiseman on > 27 >> Dec 1792 in Harrison County, Virginia (WV) was posted by both JOHN > MCKENNEY >> and JOHN BEARD - a sum of 50 pounds. (Book 1 page 140). >> >> >> >> My impression has always been that men who posted bond were usually > closely >> related. Why else would someone agree to a relatively large sum of money? >> Am >> I wrong? >> >> >> >> Then when John's brother, Archibald McKinney, posted bond for his >> marriage >> to Magdalena Coon/Koon, John signed with Archibald. That makes sense - > they >> were brothers. >> >> >> >> When another brother, JAMES MCKINNEY, m. Mary Beaty then GILBERT HUSTEAD >> signed the bond. >> >> >> >> I realize that these signatures to the bond do not prove anything but do >> they suggest a possible relationship beyond friendship? >> >> >> >> Thank you for any insight anyone can give me! >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> WVHARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > > -- > M. 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Hi, Can you help me with finding T. A. Davis I'M looking for marriage and Parents and children T A Davis spouse Melvina name: event: Census event date: 1900 event place: ED 47 Eagle district, Harrison, West Virginia, United States birth date: May 1842 birthplace: West Virginia relationship to head of household: Wife father's birthplace: West Virginia mother's birthplace: West Virginia race or color (standardized): White gender: Female marital status: Married years married: 44 estimated marriage year: 1856 mother how many children: 9 number living children: 5 page: 12 sheet letter: A family number: 224 digital folder number: 004123454 Craig

Hi Craig, I'm a tad confused. I checked the 1900 Eagle Dist census but T A Davis is Teresa Davis, female. Her husband is listed as Henry S ( H S) Davis. Son, Benjamin B, age 15 is the only child living with them. A granddaughter Allie Ashcraft also is listed. There is a Marion Co Registry of Marriage listing Henry S Davis and Theresa Davis (same surname) as married on Aug 3 1858. No further information on the marriage. I was able to find them in 1870 and 1880 Eagle Dist, with their children. I checked for any male T A Davis, with wife Melvina, in 1900 Harrison Co but this was the only one. I'm sorry I can't be of help Mariana -------Original Message------- From: Gregory Date: 11/15/2012 5:30:31 PM To: wvharris@rootsweb.com Subject: [Harrison Co WV] T A Davis Hi, Can you help me with finding T. A. Davis I'M looking for marriage and Parents and children T A Davis spouse Melvina name: event: Census event date: 1900 event place: ED 47 Eagle district, Harrison, West Virginia, United States birth date: May 1842 birthplace: West Virginia relationship to head of household: Wife father's birthplace: West Virginia mother's birthplace: West Virginia race or color (standardized): White gender: Female marital status: Married years married: 44 estimated marriage year: 1856 mother how many children: 9 number living children: 5 page: 12 sheet letter: A family number: 224 digital folder number: 004123454 Craig ------------------------------- HARRISON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA MAILING LIST LIST TOPIC: The discussion and research of genealogy or history information pertaining to [LOCATION] at any point in its history. WHEN REPLYING to any list post please remember to snip most of the earlier message before you post your reply to the list. LIST INFORMATION PAGE: Contact the List Admin at wvharris-admin@rootsweb com privately off list. To search the list archives, get information on subscribing or unsubscribing, or to obtain other useful information to help you use the list more effectively, please click on the following link to the list information page online: http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/usa/WV/harrison.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVHARRIS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Welcome, David. I have a long (genealogical) history with Harrison Co. Spent a couple of days in Waldomore although I can't get back to WV as often as I'd like. It's great to be associated with such a friendly group. Jim

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