Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1660 Surname: Parsons, Bush, Mott ------------------------- There were two JOSEPH Parsons running around Jackson co. about the same time, whether they are related needs to be tied in, but it is believed and presummed that they were cousins of sort. JOSEPH P. Parsons that Cheryl mentioned was in her line and did marry ELIZABETH BUSH, and they lived more towards the Roane Co. area. My JOSEPH PARSONS which was son of William Parsons and brother to CHARLES PARSONS that is buried at the Cemetery in her original query married a Matilda Mott on January 14, 1804 in Harrison Co. It was believed he was married to Elizabeth Bush but not sure if this is his second wife and she was married to a Bush before she married Joseph or if Elizabeth is not Matilda's full name: Elizabeth Matilda Motts or Matilda Elizabeth Motts???? only speculation on that so far. If anyone can answer that, that would be helpful. Alot of records have been confused between the two Joseph Parsons. If anyone has anything different I am all ears..this mixture of the two has been quite confusing.

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1659 Surname: Mitchell annd Streets ------------------------- George Mitchell and Mary Streets raised a family in Frozen Camp, Jackson County, in the 1890's. Do you know if this Mitchell is connected to Marshall Mitchell, also of Frozen Camp. There seems to be lots of information available on Marshall.

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1657 Surname: Ables, Miller, Donaldson ------------------------- Thanks, Lisa, for identifying Anthony Ables, Sr., as the father of Martin - I was stumped. Martin Ables wife was Margaret, daughter of Charles Donaldson, and parents to Jackson County's Jacob and Sarah (Miller) Ables. Jacob was born Dec 4, 1800. Charles Donaldson was hung in 1797 for the murder of his own son, William. In 1799, records of the dispersion of the estate address this relationship specifically, stating "Margaret Donaldson, now Ables, wife of Martin Ables...". That is a genealogical goodie when it is spelled out so clearly! "The Monongalia Story" Vol. 2; Vol. II page 256 - 257 Charles Donaldson Murders His Son. May 15, 1796 William Donaldson..found May 20. Father confesses. The "Company" which witnesses his mark beneath the confession included Bartholomew Jenkins. Bartholomew Jenkins testified that, being asked in what manner he murdered him.... Bartholomew Jenkins of full age being duly sworn deposeth Saith that on the twentieth day of May l796 he heard Charles Donaldson Say that he murdered his Son William Donaldson on the night of the l5th Instant, deponant went to the home of Charles Donaldson, where he Saw William Donaldson lying murdered at a stone heap, this deponent asked Charles Donaldson respecting the murder, the Said Charles Donaldson Said he murdered his son. This Deponant asked the Said Charles, in what manner he murdered the Said William, the Said Charles answered & Said that he choked him to death with a rope that he tied him in the bed while he was asleep, and the Said William gave a Spring & got out of the Bed, (then) the Said Charles and William conversed together & the Said Boy begged for god & asked to save his life, but the Said Charles refused, and told him that he would kill him and draw the rope So as to choke him, and then carried him to the Stone heap where he was found dead. With twelve identical testimonies coming from members of the search party, Charles Donaldson was found guilty. The court records indicate that although Charles Donaldson was found guilty in l796, he was given a second trial the following spring. In April l797 Charles' wife Mary, his daughter Mary, his son James, and his daughter-in-law Susannah testified. Unfortunately, records of their testimonies no longer exist. On l6 May l797 Charles was found guilty once again. On l9 September l797 the court paid Robert Ferrell ten dollars for constructing the gallows for Charles' hanging. Charles Donaldson must have died in l797 since the Monongalia County District Court granted Robert Ferrell $5.25 "to executing Charles Donalson" as part of his l796 and l797 sheriff's expenses. The reason for this murder can be found in Bishop Francis Asbury's diary (p. 258 of The Monongalia Story, Vol. II). On 2 June l796 he wrote, " I was informed of an awful circumstance: a man, aged seventy years, strangled his own son to prevent his appearing as evidence against him for theft."

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1655 Surname: GREEN, SLAUGHTER ------------------------- Augustus Slaughter was an descendant of Moses and Nancy Slaughter, whose son Jesse (b.1763) married a Mary Rollins. They (Jesse and Mary had nine children, one being, Silas H. Slaughter, born February 8, 1811 and died September 22, 1900. Silas married Martha B. Casto, April 7, 1836. Martha (May 10, 1818 - September 2, 1883). They had 10 children, the ninth being Augustus Festus Slaughter, born November 10, 1853 - March 14, 1912). He was married three times, 1st to Emily Green (December 11, 1873), 2nd to Sarah Jane Westfall (September 8, 1878), and 3rd to Ella E. Doolittle (1886). I am a Dewees researcher, and have this on my database of over 15,000 names. Have the West Virginia Censuses & Indexes, Jackson County marriages on CD-ROM.

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1652 Surname: Ables, Donaldson ------------------------- Jacob Ables (b. 4 Dec 1800, d. ?) was the son of Martin Ables (b. c. 1765, d. bet. 1844-1850?). Martin's wife was Margaret Donaldson, dau of the Charles Donaldson of Monongalia Co. who was hung in 1797. 1. Do you know who the father of Martin Ables might have been? 2. Do you have any thoughts as to the relationship between Martin Ables and a Anthony Ables? Of course, I wouldn't turn down any clues as to the date of death for either of these fellows, either! Kindest regards and thanks- Cheryl

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1651 Surname: Shields, Clendenen, Waugh ------------------------- Would be interested in this Shields family of Jackson Co..and I have also been trying to find out if they are connected to my Shields lines of Mason Co, WV .Thanks, Nan

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1650 Surname: Rockhold, Dunbar ------------------------- Looking for information on George washington Rockhold and Nancy Dunbar/ . They lived on Trace Fork in Jackson county WV. Does anyone know how to get to Trace Fork? Children were Reuben, Jefferson, John Wesley, James Carson, and Benjamin F. The parents of George W. Rockhold were John M. Wesley Rockhold and Mary Jane Morehead, they also lived on Trace Fork in Jackson county. Nancy and a son died there. Would like to know where they are buried. Any information would be appreciated. Email me nippyh1@excite.com

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1649 Surname: Herdman, McDade ------------------------- I have a little info on Peter Herdman. His second wife was Martha McDade who was mush younger. I have Peter & Nancy's children and Peter & Martha's children. My greatgrandfather was one of Peter & Martha's sons. Don

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1648 Surname: Slaughter, Green ------------------------- Emily Green was a daughter of Leonard Green & Pheobe Casto. She married Augustus Slaughter. She died young but may have had some children before her death. I am sure that the researchers in Jackson Co. will be of great help. If you get any additional info on Emily I would appreciate it if you shared it with me. Emily was a half-sister to my g-g-grandfather Lenny. Don

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1647 Surname: Shields, McKinley ------------------------- Peter, born @1874 in VA & Rachaelborn @ 1794 VA are in the 1850 Mason Co. Census with William born 1831, Salanthial born 1836 and Margaret born 1839. Salanthial married Amanda and have several descendants buried in the Leon WV area. My greatgrandmother's sister, Ada Belle McKinley married Jim Shields born @ 1859. It seems that I have the connection between James & Peter somewhere but can't find it this morning. Anyway lots of Shields around the Mason/Jackson area. Don

Am searching for information on Mary Anne HUFFMAN who married Conrad/Coonrod FISHER on 4 January 1849 in Jackson County, VA/WV & who died 10 August 1901 in same county. Her obit from the Jackson Herald said she was a member of M. E. Church South & that "the remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery." Does anyone know the location of both the church & the cemetery? Thank you in advance for any information. I look forward to reading your E-mails. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1646 Surname: Boice, Boyce, Ables, Anderson, Good, Elliott, Ferrell, Poling, Sturm, Stalnaker, Hunt, Sayre, Siders, Comers, Kisers, Hamons, Hammond, Hughes, Price, etc ------------------------- I have lots of information about many different family lines I have been doing research for going on 23 yrs. I have so much data in my computer it is running over. Contact me if you would like to get information about any particular family surname. I may have what you've been looking for.

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1645 Surname: SHIELDS ------------------------- I worked on this family a great deal though I am not related. Peter and Rachel lived in Mason Co, WV. Their daughter, Margaret SHIELDS, married John ROUSH. He was killed at Gettysburg BUT she had a child surnamed ROUSH about 3 years later! I actually think the hired hand was the father. She died of tertiary syphillus about 1880. I didn't know Peter was married previously. Do you know when and where either marriage of his occurred? Keith D. Ashley kdashley2@hotmail.com

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1644 Surname: SLAUGHTER, FIELDS, STEWART, ROBERTS, BLACKWELL, WESTFALL, MILLER ------------------------- I know my grandfather was Henry Walker Slaughter! Iknow he was born in Jackson county(5-20-1884) I know he lived with Sarah JANE Westfall(his mother) after she married John E F Fields. My father was with Captain C Fields when he(Cap)killed the two ladies and himself in Charleston. I also know my grandfather was married to Bertha Blackwell I know my grandfather ran off with his wifes niece (Goldie Mabel Stewart) Goldies dad was William F Stewart of Roane county. I've spoken on the phone with Delbert Roberts of Spencer who confirms that. What I want to know is why is there no mention of Henry Walker Slaughter in any of the gedcoms or queries on the decendents of Augutus F Slaughter? Was he blackballed or became a non person for what he did? Henry had a brother Floyd whos mother was Emily Green? Somebody knows the story or maybe somebody who lives in the area can help me find out. The Slaughters married into just about every family in Jackson and Roane counties,so someone has had to have heard somethings about this. Good mystery anyone? I will be in Ripley and Spencer the weekend of 8-5/6-2000 to see Mr.Norman Slaughter and Mr.Delbert Roberts. Does anyone know of who else I might speak to fo information? Am grateful any help! Bill S

Am searching for information on the ancestry & descendants of George Miller & his wife Emily Lane, who were married 08 September 1834 in Kanawha County, VA/WV. I am descended from their daughter Lucinda Miller who married Elijah Coleman on 22 January 1870 in Jackson County, WV. According to my information, George S. Miller was born 19 September 1816 & died 1 January 1906 in Jackson County, WV. Emily Lane was born 20 December 1817 & died 7 March 1899 in Jackson County. I have that they were born in Nicholas County, VA/WV -- but it didn't become a county until 1818. Thank you in advance for any information. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

Am searching for information on the parentage/ancestry of Ruth ABLES, who married John Stuart (Stewart) Huffman/Hoffman on 17 January 1850 in Jackson County, VA/WV. Thank you in advance for any information you may have or for any guidance you may render. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

Hello, I have hit a frustrating brick wall with one of my not so distant ancestors. So far, I have been unable to establish the parents of Sherman G. STEPHENS, although I have estimated his year of birth (ca. 1877). Online records I have discovered are leading me to believe that he is possibly the son of Francis STEPHENS and Nancy SAYRE (married 17 August 1865 in Jackson County, WV), but I don't have any proof or confirmation yet. Anyone who can help me with these individuals would be greatly appreciated. -- Regards, Brian Rodgers rodgers@netexp.net Grove City, Ohio AOL Instant Messenger: BRodgers72

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1641 Surname: ------------------------- isiah vail was founder of vail funeral home, many original records are available at the jackson county library in ripley, was originally a furniture maker who made coffins as a sideline

Hi Members, I have been reading about Charles Parsons with interest as I have a great grandfather named Charles Parsons Wolf. Charles Parsons Wolf b. Dec. 20, 1845 in Jackson Co. Va. married Jan. 18, 1869 to Sevilla Stewart in Jackson Co. WV died Dec. 21, 1906 in Jackson co. WV. Charles Parsons Wolf was the son of Jacob Beath Wolfe and Sarah Boswell. They were married April 3 1845 in Jackson Co. Other children were: James Gilbert b. 1847 m. Laura Campbell 1874 Sarah Jane b. 1850 m/ Robert Parrish 1867 Jacob F. b. 1852 m. Mattie Parsons 1883 Elizabeth S.b. 1854 m. A. H. Parsons 1878 Albert F. b. 1861 died in 1861 Sevilla Stewart was the daughter of John Stewart and Lucinda Knopp. If anyone has any other info on these people please contact me. I have an obituary of Charles Parsons Wolf from the paper but I don't know what paper it was - since he died in Ripley would anyone want to guess the paper it would be in? Kathy Daily Nicejuice@aol.com Children of Charles Parsons Wolf and Sevilla Stewart: Everett Clinton b. 1869 Margaret Florence b. 1872 Mary America b. 1874 Wade Wellington b. 1877 Jacob Josiah b. 1879 Dora Maude Wolf b. 1882 Sarah Myrtle b. 1884 Frances R. b. 1888

Posted on: Jackson County, WV Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Jackson?read=1639 Surname: Merical ------------------------- Are your Landfried's related to Okey Cunningham and Martha Merical ? Just checking because I have one of there daughter being married to a Landfried. Thanks Sally