“Historic West Virginia” is free while supplies last. To request a copy or for more information about the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia, call Katherine Jourdan at (304) 558-0220, ext. 156. <A HREF="http://www.wvculture.org/shpo/hrbook.html">Click here: Historic West Virginia, the state's listings in the National Register</A> The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History has published “Historic West Virginia,” a compendium of the state’s listings in the National Register of Historic Places. The 156-page soft-cover volume includes a brief description of each of the state’s 755 buildings, structures, historic districts, objects and archeological sites listed in the National Register from 1966 through December 1999. Photographs accompany many of the listings, which are organized by county. In addition to the National Register listings, the book features an appendix with suggested publications and Internet websites related to archaeology, architecture and the National Register. “Historic West Virginia” was funded in part by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, and by West Virginia Celebration 2000. Other donors to the project include: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Behrens of Romney; Mr. and Mrs. Harlan P. Carter III of Wheeling; Mr. and Mrs. William Cook of Ironton, Ohio; Nancy Daugherty of Washington, D.C.; C.R. Davidson and Joan Lemons Higginbotham of New Martinsville; Michael Gioulis of Sutton; The Lewisburg Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin III of Berkeley County; Mary Hock Morgan of Lewisburg; Moundsville Historic Landmarks Commission; Jennifer L. Ours and Debbie O. Bishop of Old Fields; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sleigh of Lewis County; Carolyn Welcker of Charleston; and Eugene Williams of Romney. The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate and protect the country’s archaeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The SHPO coordinates the National Register in West Virginia. “Historic West Virginia” is free while supplies last. To request a copy or for more information about the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia, call Katherine Jourdan at (304) 558-0220, ext. 156. ___from Jane's brain___

Hello Everyone, Does anyone have access to marriage records for this time period? I'm looking for marriage information for Charles Wesley Kidd, could have been C. W. Kidd or Charley Kidd. He would have been listed as a widower at the time of this 2nd. marriage. The time period would have been somewhere between August 1921 and April 1, 1930. He's listed as divorced on the 1930 census for Kanawha County. Thanks for any help. Pat

Hello Everyone, Does anyone know about a book called "Historic West Virginia"? There was an article in Charleston Gazette, January 2001, about it but I can't seem to find where/how to purchase the book. "The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Years in the making, the 156-page volume of West Virginia's 755 buildings, historic districts, objects and archeological sites on the list was finally completed in early December. Sixty-nine of the sites are in Kanawha County, and three are in Putnam County. ...... Thanks, Pat Names I'm researching: Clark, Good/Goode, Kidd, Martin, Midkiff, Rife/Riffe, Ronk.

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Hello Everyone, Does anyone have access to these marrage records? I read & copied this sometime ago, could someone take a look at to see if there is any other information? I wrote this down; proved by Owen V. Clark. Could it be a B.? "Kanawha County Marriages Author: Julia Wintz Call Number: F240.W56x 1975 This book contains records of the Kanawha county marriages. Bibliographic Information: Wintz, Julia. Kanawha County Marriages. McClain Printing Company. West Virginia. 1975. Clark, Alexander, and Elizabeth Pauley, Mar. 3, 1858. Proved by Owen V. Clark " I believe the Owen Clark mentioned above was a first cousin of Alexander Clark. Owen B. Clark, s/o Jesse Clark & Susan Pauley. Owen Batman Clark (b. abt.1830) m. Nancy Ann Hall (b.abt. 1834) Thanks for any help, Pat

Dear List Members, Just a brief note to thank everyone who replied to my message concerning the replacement of my g-g-g-grandmother's headstone. All of the comment's were very helpful, kind and most supportive. As one person said, "Do it". A big heartfelt thank you! Brenda Jo

Thanks to everyone who responded to my lookup request. This is the first time any of my family have shown up in Lincoln County. I'm embarrassed to admit , I had to look up a WV map to see where Lincoln County is located. In 1900 Robert was listed in Kanawha County, Jefferson district. He may have moved there to be closer to his only son, William L. Amos who was living in the Union District. I don't have a real handle on how close the different districts are to each other. Pat Muniz Researching AMOS, ANGEL, BRADSHAW, BRYANT, HOWARD, SNYDER, UTTERBACK/OTTERBACH

Dear List Members, I am in a quandary and need your advice. I have posted this information on a WV site and a Hackney site (where it has been met with good advice and support) but I felt I needed to touch base with other Hackney's, as she has a long line of descendants. This message is to Nancy's descendents, whom I know many reside in Kanawha Co.... Nancy HACKNEY Goff Ashby is my g-g-g-grandmother. She is the daughter of John and Nancy ANDERSON Hackney. She first married a James Goff (my direct line) and second, a Thomas Ashby. Nancy and Thomas are buried in a very remote cemetery in Roane Co. WV. Nancy died in 1894, Thomas in 1925. Nancy's headstone is made of a limestone/sandstone material and is in very bad condition. Thomas who died much later and was a Civil War vet, has a different type of headstone which is in good shape. I would like to personally, at my expense, replace Nancy's headstone. But here is where the problem lies... #1. Do I need permission from anyone, except the owners of the land that the cemetery is on? #2. Are there any Hackney's that would disapprove? It saddens me to see her grave in such disrepair and even more so to think that in a few more years, it will be lost forever.... Any and all input is greatly appreciated! Thank you, Brenda Jo

Can anyone do a lookup in the 1870 and/or the 1900 census for Robert? The lists do not seems to have anyone researching this line. 1880 Census, Putnam, Curry District Robert F. Amos b: Abt. 1833 in Stokes County, North Carolina .. +Elizabeth Amos b: Abt. 1835 in North Carolina ........ 2 Francis E. Amos b: Abt. 1865 North Carolina ...... 2 William L. Amos b: Abt. 1867 North Carolina ........ 2 Sarah J. Amos b: Abt. 1868 North Carolina ........ 2 Martha E. Amos b: Abt. 1870 i North Carolina Thanks in advance for your help. Pat Muniz Researching AMOS, ANGEL, BRADSHAW, BRYANT, HOWARD, SNYDER, UTTERBACK/OTTERBACH

Hi List, 'Was wondering if anybody local would be willing to do some death registry lookups next time they visit the archives? Lynn in NC -- Researching WV/VA/OH/KY surnames: SMITH, PERRY, TRISLER, LEGG, CREMEANS, CROWDER, BLACK, KREPPS, WILSON, JOLLEY, McWHORTER, RAYHILL, MOONEY, HAMMACK, HARLESS, HUGHES, PEYTON, ROWSEY, MOMAN, THOMAS...and numerous others. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

Looking for information about the following Johnsons listed on the 1930 Census they were living in Cabin Creek. Alla Johnson she was apparently married to a Mr Johnson but then married james Conner Children listed with her Cecil Johnson was a salesman in a coal store Roy Johnson was a coal miner Vesta Johnson was a trained nurse and did private duty Fay Johnson was a nurse in the hospital Hershel was a coal miner Margie was in school. Do these names sound familiar to anyone? Also anyone have an idea what hospital this gal might have been a nurse at in 1930? And also any idea about what coal store in Cabin Creek? Thanks Pat in Florida

THANKS to everyone who has responded to my posting, The family was found in 7th ward of Charleston, as Carroll and May , either my info or census spelling was off. Thanks Ernie

I have a question regarding my Personal Ancestral Files. For some reason, all of my marriage dates were listed under the "Other Events, Single" section under "Edit Marriage." Is there a way to move the dates from that field to the correct field (marriage and place) without having to do all 1500+ marriages manually? That would really be a pain! TIA, Cristy

Looking for info on Harmons that ran a grocery store Elk River and Washington in Charleston WV They were a married couple ,both were deaf mutes, trying to find childrens names,,burials have lost contact with this family ,4 children, Carl JR.,maybe Louise, ?, ? thanks Ernie WRIGHT

Would some kind person look for the family of Carl Harmon in 1930 census.Kanawha,County

Does anyone on the list have an old 1930 or 1940 City Directory for Charleston? I am trying to locate a James W CONNER/Connor. I believe his wife was named Alla. She might have been a Johnson before she married James W Conner. I need to know the information concerning them in the City Directory if someone can help. Thanks pat

Just so everyone knows, some of the individual's on my webpage may have "Living" as their first names. A forewarning to you though, that I'm uncertain as to some of them if they are indeed living or deceased. Some of them are not related to me, possibly are but who knows yet, so they are listed that way to help keep the webpage running smoothly and so that I could defer between their first names and their last names. (Some of the names given were confusing). It's hard to describe in writing, but like I said before, if you have any questions, please let me know. Cristy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah Hankins" <Sarah_Kat@msn.com> To: "Cristy" <csdunlap@charter.net> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 11:58 PM Subject: Re: [WVKanawha] The Dunlap Family Tree Dear Christy, You have a Morris Murphy in your file as living and married to a Kidd. My brick wall is a Morris Murphy appx.1810 -1830's. Would there or could there be a possibly of a relationship between the two men and maybe finding out something?? Yours Truly Sarah(Murphy)Hankins Sarah_(@) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cristy" <csdunlap@charter.net> To: <WVKANAWH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 9:41 PM Subject: [WVKanawha] The Dunlap Family Tree > Hi All, > > As some of you know, I've been on the constant search for my ancestors. It's taken me back five generations so far, and I'm not about to stop there! My research is never ending, and I've have also been creating a webpage for everyone to see my work. It's on a temporary website for now (thank you Matt), but hopefully I'll get it transferred to my charter account by tomorrow or this weekend. If you see something on there that shouldn't be or that is wrong, please let me know. But for now, please visit http://www.scorchedsilicon.com/cristyd > > Thanks.... > > Cristy Dunlap > csdunlap@charter.net > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

In a message dated 3/7/03 8:56:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, jmcdgwin@zianet.com writes: > In about 1951, when my daddy, Adrian Gwin, was starting out his career > as the Roving Reporter for the Charleston Daily Mail, John: My great grandparents, Rudy & Myrtle Coleman, were lucky enough to be interviewed by your father for his column that ran 29 July 1963. Great Granny, an expert on herbs & poultices, told your father about the Spicewood birch, the tree for which Spicewood "holler" was named. "That's a little tree-like sort of a bush, grows wild all around here. It smells right good, and you can take and make a tea of it, and it tastes good and is good for your blood too." Great Grandpa, a man of 82, got a little agitated when Mr. Gwin asked if he was retired. "I'm still farmin'! See that stack of fencepoles? Skinned 'em myself the other day. Plowed a right smart of ground this spring, and I've raised a garden and do all the work myself." Above the article is a picture of them sitting next to each other on a glider. They are smiling and laughing. Forty years later, I can still hear their voices. Your father made that possible. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

On Thursday, March 6, 2003, at 08:04 AM, WVKANAWH-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 15:22:30 -0500 > From: settleciocca@earthlink.net > To: WVKANAWH-L@rootsweb.com > Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20030304152230.00b7c100@earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [WVKanawha] Relationship Calculator > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I usually go by the rules of etiquette I was taught growing up in the > holler in Fayette Co., West Virginia: > 1) No matter how distantly related they are, if you grew up with them > or a > member of your family you know grew up with them, they are your > "cousins". > 2) If neither you nor any of your kin (including "cousins") don't know a > person from Adam, but you know you're related, that person is your > "distant > cousin". > 3) If it's someone you don't like or is "worthless", you have either > Choice > A: "We aren't related. That's a different bunch of _____ (insert > surname)", or Choice B: "I've heard tell we're related some way, but we > don't claim 'em." > 4) If the person is a fellow genealogy nut, then we hash out the exact > details, even if it takes days (weeks/months/years). > > :-) > June Loved your answer, June. Made me think of a somewhat-related story I've shared before but I think may bear repeating here. In about 1951, when my daddy, Adrian Gwin, was starting out his career as the Roving Reporter for the Charleston Daily Mail, he interviewed a Kanawha Valley centenarian, Mrs. Estaline Bryant, "born Estaline Hutchinson on Muddlety Creek about eight miles out of Summersville." Present for the interview were members of the next five generations below her: her daughter, Mrs. Martha White; Mrs. White's daughter, Mrs. J. H. Bryant; HER daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Whitman; then the gg-g-dau, Mrs. Bob Drake with her baby, Terry Lynn Drake, then three years old. Estaline Bryant said to him, "That little one down at the end--she's so far down the line she's not very much kin to me, is she!" :-) May the fun of finding family never fade, and may each one you rediscover find new life in Jesus Christ. In Jesus, John (Complete contact information follows in signature.) ======================================================== John M. Gwin e.mail: JMcDGwin@zianet.com Snail Mail Address: 1845 Anderson Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88001 USA Telephone: (505) 522-2171 Netscape/AOL Instant Messenger Screen Name: Zianib GENEALOGY Home Page: http://www.zianet.com/jmcdgwin/genealogyhomepage.htm Nib Collection: http://www.zianet.com/jmcdgwin How to know God personally (No kidding!): www.gospelcom.net/navs/navinfo/resources/bridge/bridge.htm ========================================================

Hi All, As some of you know, I've been on the constant search for my ancestors. It's taken me back five generations so far, and I'm not about to stop there! My research is never ending, and I've have also been creating a webpage for everyone to see my work. It's on a temporary website for now (thank you Matt), but hopefully I'll get it transferred to my charter account by tomorrow or this weekend. If you see something on there that shouldn't be or that is wrong, please let me know. But for now, please visit http://www.scorchedsilicon.com/cristyd Thanks.... Cristy Dunlap csdunlap@charter.net