My ggrandmother was Clorie Good Fields, 1885-1969, she had a nephew, Virgil Good, who married her daughter, Ocie Gay Fields. Can someone please tell me who Vigil's father was? I know he was one of Clorie's brothers, I just can't figure out which one. thank you for any help. spunkystuff18@hotmail.com

I'm trying a different approach in my search for information for my Riley/Taylor/Stebbins connections. My Grandmother had several siblings, one of which was MADELINE TAYLOR [1886-1916] married to GEORGE STRALEY [1885-__] in Oct. 1910 in Jackson Co. Children were: Margaret and George Robert. Grandma Nell also had a brother RUFUS TAYLOR [1894-1918] who died too soon in WWI from mustard gas poisoning. Can anyone out there identify with this tidbit??

Greetings, Looking for more information on Strawder DAVIS, b. c1874. Strawder was the son of Marseen DAVIS and Florence MACE. Strawder has one known sister, Cora, b. c1879. This family appears on the 1880 census of Jackson Co., WV. Marseen DAVIS' first marriage was to Mahala(Mary) MACE, daughter of Thomas MACE and Lucinda PICKERELL, and this union produced one known child, Romanza, b. c1867. Marseen DAVIS, b. 18 November 1840 and d. 30 April 1915, was the son of Silas T. DAVIS and Eleanor BRUMMAGE of Roane County, WV. Marseen served three years in the Confederate army, of which time he was over nineteen months a prisoner - he was a member of Co. "G", 17th Virginia Cavalry. According to Hardesty's History of Roane County, West Virginia, Marseen is living in Leroy, Jackson Co., WV. He also appears on the 1890 Veterans Schedule living in Jackson Co., WV. Anyone with additional information on the names listed above, I would appreciate a response. Thank you for your attention to my request. Regards, Tod Davis

I am researching my family. I know that John D. KAY 1800-1880) and James KAY ((1775-1864) are buried in the Chase cemetery, Jackson Co., W Va and appear in your 1850 census records. I need to know the name of John D KAY's parents and James KAY's parents. Also do you have any more info re their Grandparents? I would so much appreciate an answer from someone. I live in Indiana. Email me at Gem19@msn.com. Thank you. GB.

Searching for inforamtion on Ferrell/Caldwell connection. I have Caroline Caldwell married to a William Parrott Ferrrell. All I have are the children as: Josiah, Matilda, Parrott and William M. Any clues to further inforamtion?? Lynne

Hi i know an Enoch Ray Balis i am married to his Grandson Lloyd so please e-mail.

Following are names and some basic info from recent obits in the Akron Beacon Journal that list the deceased place of birth as WV. You can search these obits online at the following http://ohio.com/bj/obituaries/ Rhoda BOGGS 81, born WV, died July 28, 2001 Erman L CARR 76, born Braxton County, WV, died July 22, 2001 Roscoe F CARR 86, a native of WV, DIED July 28, 2001 Pauline Nestor DUMIRE 79, born April 28, 1922 Bayard, WV, died July 28, 2001 Mike V DURICH 73, born Laredo, WV, died July 20, 2001 Hazel HAUGHT 95, born Ritchie County, WV, died July 29, 2001 Betty J KING 66, born February 15, 1935 Morgantown, WV, died July 27, 2001 Allen W "Woody" LUCAS, Sr 83, born Pearisburg, WV, died July 27, 2001 Edna Jean MILLER 80, born Philippi, WV, died July 22, 2001 Katherine L NOICE "Kate" 72, born Moundsville, WV, died July 21, 2001 Aleta PHILLIPS 70, born March 31, 1931 Leatherbark, WV, died July 30, 2001 Ethel SEARLS 56, born September 23, 1944 East Bank, WV, died July 21, 2001 Eleanor J SEAVER 67, born West Union, WV, died July 21, 2001 Patricia J SHAFFER 64, born Vienna, WV, died July 26, 2001 Ilene E STRATTON "Granny" born January 6, 1920 WV, died July 25, 2001 Gloria WILLIAMS 60, born October 20, 1940 Huntington, WV, died July 20, 2001 Lillian E WILMOTH 94, born June 18, 1907 Junior, WV, died July 28, 2001

Ann Elena Howard Ervin Buckley, age 78, of Coolville, Ohio, died July 25, 2001, at CAMC General Division, Charleston, WV. She was born in Wilding, WV, on May 14, 1923, a daughter of the late Harry R. and Zella Mae Hupp Howard. She was a member of the Fellowship Chapel Church, Little Hocking, Ohio; and she graduated from Ravenswood High School in 1941. She was a Cosmetologist for 25 years and from 1981 to 1986, she was a Social Worker with domestic violence cases at the YWCA Shelter in Charleston, WV. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Buckley, Coolville, Ohio; children, Nancy Scarberry, South Charleston, WV; Rodney Ervin, Pound, VA; Linda Brogan, Ravenswood, WV; and Patty Hoffer, Parker, Colorado; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and a brother, Ray Howard, Ravenswood, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Paul Baxter Ervin; sister, Mary Smith; and a brother, Robert Howard. Services were held on Sunday, July 29, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Evangelist William Ahart officiating. Burial followed in Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation was held on Saturday, July 28, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Floyd L. Enoch, age 63, of Elizabeth, WV, died July 25, 2001, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. He was born in Peewee, WV(Wirt County), on January 23, 1938, a son of the late Donald and Lora Sullivan Enoch. He was a laborer at Century Aluminum in Ravenswood. He was a member of the Gates Ridge Methodist Church, Rockport, WV, and a member of the Sandyville Senior Citizens. He enjoyed watching young people playing school sports. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Miller Enoch, Elizabeth, WV; 3 sons, Keith and his wife, Eleanor Enoch, Parkersburg, WV; Gary and his wife, Barb Enoch, Mineral Wells, WV; and Brian and his wife, Lori Enoch, Elizabeth, WV; grandchildren, Stephanie, Natalie, Jessica, Andrew, Megan, and Seth; sister, Elizabeth Bonnett, Rockport, WV; and mother-in-law, Virginia Miller, Ripley, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Frank; and grandson, Kyle. Services were held on Saturday, July 28, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Reverend Cindy Eakle officiating. Burial followed in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, WV. Visitation was held on Friday, July 27, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home.

Max Edward Hill, Sr., age 53, of Racine, Ohio, died July 23, 2001, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, WV. He was born in Mason, WV, on July 5, 1948, a son of Clifford Hill and Pauline Theiss Hill. He was the Owner/Operator of Key Motors, Pomeroy, Ohio; member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2171, Pomeroy, Ohio; member of the IHRA and NHRA; former Owner/Operator of Max Hill's Country Corvettes; former Owner/Operator of Max Hill Trucking; he was kind-hearted; he loved drag racing and the greatest moment of his career in drag racing was running against his son Justin in the finals. Max was a great fan of Southern Tornado basketball. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Peggy Boso Hill, Letart Falls, Ohio; sons, Max Hill, Jr., and Justin Hill, both of Letart Falls, Ohio; daughters, Crystal Turley, Racine, Ohio, and Aimee Jarrell, Letart Falls, Ohio; Mother, Pauline Hill, Letart Falls, Ohio; 5 grandchildren, Kasey and Ciera Turley, Wyatt, Connor and Rylan Jarrell. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford. Services were held on Friday, July 27, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV, with Reverend Charlie Hargraves officiating. Burial followed in Letart Falls Cemetery, Letart Falls, Ohio. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 26, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Elizabeth Selena "Lena" Ayers, age 76, of Ravenswood, WV, died July 22, 2001, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, WV. She was born in Jackson County, WV, on June 10, 1925, a daughter of the late Lee and Maude Parsons Hinzman. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughters, Karen M. Boyd, Nancy Ayers and Gloria Conley, all of Ravenswood, WV; a sister, Della Mae Herdman, Wheelersburg, Ohio; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was prececed in death by her parents; husband, Joseph E. Ayers, three children, Brenda, David and Ronnie; and one brother, James A Hinzman. Services were held on Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Reverend Paul Morrison officiating. Burial followed in Independence Cemetery, Sandyville, WV. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 24, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Billy Robert Ghee, age 65, of Sandyville, WV, died July 22, 2001, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg, WV. He was born in Clay County, WV, on December 26, 1935, a son of the late Morris and Elva Gray Ghee. He was a laborer; a Christian and attended the Union Chapel United Methodist Church. He loved to praise God through his music. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and playing the guitar. He enjoyed golfing with his brother and brother-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doris Thomas Ghee, Sandyville, WV; sons, Will Ghee, Sandyville; Mike and Sheri Ghee, Sandyville; and Matt and Lois Ghee, Catawba, NC; daughters, Barbara and Bill Ferrebee, Sandyville, and Rosemary and Bruce Somerville, Palestine, WV; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brothers, Willard and Johnny Ghee, both of Indore, WV; and Tom Ghee, Mineral City, Ohio; sisters, Virginia Price, Indore, WV; Catherine Fitzwater, Ravenswood, and Shirley Hafer, Fairborne, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Elva Ghee, Indore, WV; and sisters, Ida Davis and Mary Hafer. Services were held on Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Dennis Heater and John Price officiating. Burial followed at Union Chapel Cemetery, Windy Ridge, in Wirt County, WV. Visitaiton was held on Tuesday, July 24, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Loraine G. Ellis, age 81, of Ravenswood, WV, died July 20, 2001, at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, WV. She was born in Logan, WV, on April 13, 1920, a daughter of the late Charles and Mable Vaughn Small. She was a housewife, a longtime member of the Ravenswood Civic Club, and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ravenswood,WV. She is survived by four sons: David and Ginger Ellis, Portland, Maine; Max and Linda Ellis, Ravenswood, WV; Charles and Michele Ellis, Ravenswood, WV; and Rex Ellis, Virginia; one daughter: Diana and Tom White, Newport News, VA; 14 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; three brothers: Wilford Small, Phoenix, AZ; Deward Small, Logan, WV; and Paul Small, Logan, WV; and one sister: Joan Kidd, Alma, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mable Small; her husband, Thurmon Ellis; and one sister, Leona Tate. Services were held on Monday, July 23, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with Reverend Ronald Brooks officiating. Burial followed in Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation was held on Sunday, July 22, 2001, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mary Jane (Sayre) Coon, 60, of Ripley, WV, departed this life, July 27, 2001 at Jackson General Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born March 9, 1941 in Ripley, a daughter of the late Joel Wesley "Bud" and Wilma Mae (Parks) Sayre. She was a homemaker, a former employee of McCoy's Best Western, and a protestant. Surviving are sons, Darrel E. Shamblin and Michael Shamblin both of Ripley; daughter, Diana Lynn Harrison of Ripley; brothers, Bobby Sayre of Ripley, Donald Sayre of Ohatchee, AL; sisters, Maxine Syner and Sharlyn Raines both of Ravenswood; step daughters, Debbie Board and Margaret Dotson both of Ripley; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 3 step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Sargent; brothers, Delmer L Sayre and Paul F. Sayre. Service will be Monday, July 30, 2001--1 pm at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, with the Rev. Clyde Syner officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Ripley. Visitation from noon until service time.

Raymond John Bell, Sr., 72, of Sandyville, WV, departed this life July 26, 2001 at Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, WV, following a brief illness. He was born March 7, 1929 a son of the late John Clifford and Elizabeth Helen (Dushl) Bell. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a retired asbestos installer, and a member of the Asbestos Local #24 in Washington D.C. Survivors include sons, Christopher Michael Bell of Baltimore, MD, and George Bell of Washington D.C.; daughter, Tammy Comer of White Plains, MD; sister, Esther Bell of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Raymond Virgil Comer and Heather Hockett; long time friends, with whom he made his home, Francis and Gail Rectenwald of Sandyville, Jeff and Karen Smith of Ravenswood, and Mike and Diane Cashman of Altoona, Pa. Service and burial will be in the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. There will be no local service or visitation. Arrangements by Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.

I am new to this list but am looking for anyone with any Fannin or Farley ancestry. Most of my family is from Kentucky, but feel that many missing people in my research may have went to WVa at some time. My Ggrandfather was Joseph Fannin of Carter Co. Ky. & my dad's maternal grandfather was John Lewis Farley of Pike Co. Ky. Appreciate any help. Thomas Fannin

I saw an old message about a book on the Shamblins of WV. My greatgrandfather Harley H. Shamblin lived in Kanawha County, WV. If you get this, please send me the information on where I could find this book. Thanks.

Looking for obituary for ELIAS SANDUSKY CASTO, who dies in Ripley December 11, 1948

Newton Bennett was born in Jackson Co. 1860 0r 1861. He was the son of Isaiah Bennett. Any one doing this line please contact me.

Hello Madeline, Jackson County Historical Society P.O. Box 22 Ripley, WV 25275 Telephone = (304) 372-6375 The above information is on the Jackson County WVGenWeb page located at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvjackso/JACK.HTM I have requested many times that the members provide me with the material that they would like to placed on a web page. Only one member ever submitted anything to me and it was not enough to create a web page. Les Shockey At 04:08 AM 7/28/01 -0400, Mpkndl@aol.com wrote: >Hi, > >I'm looking for info on the Jackson Co. Historical Society--location, hours. >Do they have a web page? > >Thank you, >Madeline