This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bettyb23 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.jackson/6589/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I finally finished transcribing (retyping) John House's "Pioneers of Roane County, WV". The book is full of his descriptions of the land in the 'olden days' and as he follows the 'cricks' and ridges, he tells about the people who settled there. There is a huge amount of genealogical information in the book, as well as a lot of fun reading. You can read it all at www.wvpioneers.com under 'Resources', click on Books about WV & VA . . . and it's the second one on the list. I've separated it into sections, so it will load faster, but maybe more importantly, so you can see at a glance if there is one of your names there. However, it is not indexed, and there are mentions of many other families in each sketch. The section on Signs, Superstitions and Witchcraft is a hoot - a definite 'must read'! Enjoy! Betty Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.