Does someone in Kanawha County recognize this family? I am researching the following WATSON persons: NAME-----------REL.-DOB------DOD-------DWELLING LOCATION Valentine------fat--unkno----unkno-----unkno Elizabeth------moth-unkno----unkno-----unkno Arthur*--------bro--1912?----1973?-----Marmet,Kan.,Co.WV Gene/Eugene----bro--unkno----unkno-----Marmet, Kanawha, Co. WV? Lum------------bro--unkno----unkno-----Unknown Nancy?---------sis--unkno----unkno-----Kanawha City, Kan.Co., WV Virginia-------sis--unkno----unkno-----unknown Columbus L.----bro--unkno----unkno-----unknown Ollie----------bro--unkno----unkno-----unknown ARTHUR(ADDITIONAL INFO*): NAME-----------------RELATIONSHIP Arthur------------------husband Ina May Spurlock--------wife Betty Joe Watson--------daughter This family may have come to Kanawha County from Fayette County, WV. about 1907-10. Arthur or his brother, Eugene/Gene, served time in the Moundsville, WV penitentiary from about 1930 to 1941 (years are approximate)for the death of a local Marmet man (Sam Bruce). Arthur married Ina and a daughter, Betty Joe, was born. When Betty was about six, her mother died. Her father had her for a short while then she lived with her grandmother, Ella Spurlock, until Ellas' death. In short, Betty lost contact with her father, Arthur, and would like to know more about him. Also, she would like to know if she has half siblings.She thinks her father remarried and had two more children. Please note that the above info was from memory and other unverified sources and may not be entirely correct.If this family sounds similar to yours, please do not hesitate to contact me. Lorrie

Juanita, Have you tried other spellings for Runnion? I have Ruynon's in my line but sorry no Elijah. Just wanted to offer that suggestion. I have ggg greatparents that I think got beamed too :). Jeanne

Hello everyone, I want to thank each and everyone of you who answered my emails about the Elijah Runnion/Mahan connection. I really appreciate it. I have checked the archives in Charleston, I spent a whole day there myself and I have also spent alot of money on research. However, I have yet to come up with a birth date and parent for my great grandfather Elijah Runnion. Mama is 81 and she says this is what she can remember of great grandfather. 1. Elijah Runnion was a descendant of the Elijah Runnion who served in the Revolutinary War. 2. He was a bound boy for the Hiram Cummings family in the early 1880's. 3. He married Mary Catherine Moore, daughter of James Moore and Mahala Shafer. 4. Her grandfather Jacob Shafer signed the papers for Elijah and Mary to get married. They married in 1889 in Roane County. 5. They lived on Rock Creek and had 3 children, Effa May Runnion born 1890, Lydia Jane Runnion born 1891-1894, William Matthew Runnion, born 1895. 6. Mary Catherine Moore killed herself in ???? We have no date of death nor do we have her burial site. 7. Elijah married Ida Schoolcraft. 8. Mama seems to remember a woman named McClaskey??? Mama said she was German. 9. Ida is shown as deceased on grandpa's death certificate. 10. Elijah Runnion played the fiddle and continued to live in the Rock Creek area and/or Big Sandy. 11. Mama did say that Elijah Runnion lived in Elkview and that he possibly had a small farm there. My great grandfather continues to be elusive, and we have yet to find out who his parents are, and this has been the one big hinderence in our research on the Runnion family. I have raided Roane county, Jackson County and also other surrounding counties. It is my thoughts that Elijah Runnion may have lived with some kinfolks in his later years. The names I have run across my grandfather being connected with are: 1. Smith 2. Mahan's 3. Schoolcrafts 4. Cummings 5. Larch 6. McCormick 7. Blackwell 8. Snodgrass 9. Moore I am sorry this is so long, but I have about got myself believing that my great grandfather was beamed to earth from some unknown planet. :o) I am providing as much information as I can in hopes it will jog someones memory or that someone has kin who can help me. ANY and ALL information would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for the wonderful information you wonderful folks have provided so far. I am going over them with a fine tooth comb. Juanita

Hi again everyone, I was checking to see if anyone had any information on a GLADYS RUNNION daughter of Elijah Runnion and Ida Schoolcraft? I believe she was born around 1931/1932. She also had another sister(s)? I would appreciate any information. Thank you kindly, Juanita

Hello everyone, I am still trying to find information on my great grandfather Elijah Runnion who married 1. Mary Moore 2. Ida Schoolcraft. I am hoping someone would be able to let me know if great grandfather Runnion went by the Runnion name or some other name? Also, if by any chance anyone knows his mother's name? My brick wall has been going since 1995, but am determined to break through it eventually. I have checked the archives, Roane County, Kanawha County, for birth certificates, but great grandpa was either born in 1853 or 1858, so I have not been able to locate a birth certificate. I have his death certificate, but it does not list his parents. I have called the funeral home that did the burial, and they said the information from 1944 was destroyed. Elijah Runnion is buried in the Bub Mahan Cemetary in Roane County, and his grave is only marked with a stone. Any information would be deeply appreciated. Thank you, Juanita

I am looking for information about the George Riddle and Bertha Horton family. They are found on the 1900 Census of Kanawha County in Union District she is 16 and he is 26. When did they marry and who were their children? Thanks Pat

Hello, I'm trying to contact either Donald Rife, his brother or his sisters who were born in Kanawha County. Their mother was Myrtle Cunningham and their father was Wilmer Jackson Rife/Riffe. See e-mail below... <<Subj: Re: tree Date: 1/19/1999 7:59:57 PM Eastern Standard Time From: [email protected] (Donald Rife) Reply-to: [email protected] To: [email protected] Hi pat, thanks for the reply. Here's some more info that may help my search. My father's name was Wilmer Jackson Rife. He was born around 1901, JUNE 16,in W.VA i think,and died Dec.24 1949 in Columbus,OH. His father's name was Rily Rife. Unknown information on him. My sister's and brother were born in Charleston, W.VA. My mother's maiden name was Myrtle Cunningham. Maybe this will help you locate some information. I thank you for your time. d.rife>> Thanks, Pat

I sent you an email. I have a lot of Bakers on my tree. � Hello All, I am hopeful that someone can help me with a reference made to my ancestor(s) William H. Baker b 1845, that appears in the book by John P. Hale, "The History of the Great Kanawha Valley" pp 19. This individual, William Henry Baker, is my great-great grandfather on my paternal side.� I have very little information regarding him, with the exception of the year of his birth, and know next to nothing. Anything that anyone can contribute will be greatly appreciated.� Thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Bette Wisconsin [email protected] � �

Hello All, I am hopeful that someone can help me with a reference made to my ancestor(s) William H. Baker b 1845, that appears in the book by John P. Hale, "The History of the Great Kanawha Valley" pp 19. This individual, William Henry Baker, is my great-great grandfather on my paternal side. I have very little information regarding him, with the exception of the year of his birth, and know next to nothing. Anything that anyone can contribute will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Bette Wisconsin [email protected]

I am looking for any information anyone might have on the Hensley family or Pinson family prior to the creation of Roane County in 1856. I know they were living in the portion of Kanawha County that became Roane. Specifically, I would be looking for a James Hensley, an Aaron Hensley, a Chrisley Hensley, or an Aaron Pinson. I am having difficulties with information prior to Roane County. Help? Thanks in advance! Kelly Hensley Schiele

I have Absolom on my family tree. He married Parthenia Morris, daughter of Carroll Morris and Frances See. I had nothing on his family so I was really glad this popped up!! We were just working on the tree when I checked the mail and saw it.

In a message dated 7/31/01 9:44:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Dabney Harold married Nancy Griffith dau of Adam. 2) Mary Susan HAROLD b.1860 married Henry Harrison Turley b.1862, Henry Harrison b.1862 was son of Meredith Turley son of Berry Turley & Nancy Kidd dau of John T Kidd & Mary A. Landers married 11 July 1824 Kan Co. WV John T. Kidd was son of George Kidd b.1777 Buchingham Co.Va. & Lidia Chiles b.1778 Va.<< Hi, good to hear from you. what is the source of the name Mary Landers, I did not have this name. do you have other children or dates for John Kidd, do you have the first child born in 1817, a few years before your marriage date of 1824. Descendants of John Kidd 1 John KIDD b: Bet. 1795 - 1797 in Virginia .. +Mary UNKNOWN b: Bet. 1795 - 1800 in Virginia .... 2 Nancy KIDD b: 1817 in Virginia d: 1854 in Kanawha Co., VA ........ +Berryman TURLEY b: Bet. 1797 - 1800 in Pittsylvania Co., VA m: Abt. 1838 in Kanawha, VA d: Aft. 1891 in Kanawha Co., WV Father: John TURLEY, Sr. Mother: Martha TURLEY .......... 3 Meredith TURLEY b: 1839 in Kanawha Co., VA/WV d: 1874 .............. +Harriet Susan TONEY b: Bet. 1840 - 1842 m: 1861 in Kanawha Co., VA/WV d: 1917 Father: Carey TONEY Mother: Telitha TURLEY ................. 4 Henry Harrison TURLEY b: 1862 ..................... +Mary Susan HAROLD b: 1860 Father: Dabney HERALD Mother: Nancy GRIFFITH .......... 3 Jackson J TURLEY b: Bet. 1840 - 1842 d: 1913 .............. +Melissa MIDKIFF b: 1841 m: 17 December 1866 in Kanawha Co., VA/WV d: 1900 Father: Milton MIDKIFF Mother: Polly LACY .......... *2nd Wife of Jackson J TURLEY: .............. +Lucy Anna KIDD b: 1851 m: 1900 .......... 3 Rebecca TURLEY b: 1843 in Kanawha Co., VA .............. +Jacob KIDD b: 1837 in Kanawha Co., VA m: 14 December 1860 in Kanawha Co., VA Father: John KIDD Mother: Lucy Ann SEAY .......... 3 Mary A TURLEY b: 1844 in Kanawha Co., VA/WV .............. +John SCHULTZ b: 1830 m: 09 July 1863 in Kanawha Co., WV .......... 3 Garland TURLEY b: 1850 in Kanawha Co., VA/WV .... 2 Matthew KIDD b: 1827 .... 2 George KIDD b: 1832 .... 2 Elizabeth KIDD b: 1835 Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010!

In a message dated 8/7/01 7:42:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Jeremiah Wells b.1780 Va. married June 10,1810 Kanawha Co Va. > Martha Russell b.1788 d.1860 . Jeremiah came to Kanawha Co. as > young man. Served in the War of 1812,member of Nortwest Division. Their > 10 chldren were 1) Martha A.E.J. Wells b 1811 married John A.W. Chandler > May 16,1830 Kanawha Co.W.V. 2)Hiram ,3) Meredeth, 4) > Catherine,5)Elizabeth, 6) Absolom, 7) Nathaniel, 8) Mary Ann, 9) Robert > & 10)John. This is all I have now. Linda > Hi, good to hear from you. Does anyone know the family of this Jeremiah? Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010!

Hello Everyone, 1880 Census for Washington District, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Nelson Elijah MCCLURE (b. February 6, 1829) and his wife Nancy Ann HALL CLARK MCCLURE (b. abt 1834), and their children. Listed as a servant is John H. KEYS, w, m, 34, (born abt. 1846) Servant, born in Virginia. I'm wondering is there a connection between this John H. KEYS and Eliza KEYS (b. abt. 1821 in Virginia, d. December 7, 1891 in Kanawha County, West Virginia) who married Alexander C. CLARK (b.December 20, 1810 in Indian Mills, Monroe County, Virginia, d. abt. 1880 ). This Clark line is connected to the Clark families of George Rogers CLARK of "Lewis & Clark Expedition". Eliza and Alexander Clark are buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia RALPH was born Abt. 1800, and died 1828. He married ISABELLA Abt. 1820. Also, I'm wondering if maybe Ralph & Isabella Clark are the parent of Owen Bat/eman Clark? Most of the information below came from A History of Monroe County, West Virginia, by Oren F. Morton Children of RALPH CLARK and ISABELLA are: i. OWEN CLARK ii. ELIZABETH CLARK , m. NEEL . iii. JULIA CLARK iv. JOHN CLARK v. JOSEPH CLARK . vi. WILLIAM H. CLARK . vii. CLARA CLARK , m. JOHN PATTON . viii. MARGARET CLARK , m. JOHN JOHNSON . ix. THOMAS CLARK . x. ABNER CLARK . Owen seems to be a much used given name in these Clark families; Owen Alexander, Owen Batman, Owen F., Owen Foster. Thanks for any help, Pat

The archives at the Cultural Center in Charleston will have extended hours tomorrow from 9 a.m until 6 p.m. Kathy in WV

Listers, I called the WV Archives in Charleston today and they are having extended hours tomorrow if anyone is interested. They will be open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Just thought some of you may like to know. Kathy in WV

I also have information on the Sees and Tacketts as they married into my Morris family.

10 Aug 2001 Re: The SEE FAMILY of Kanawha Co., VA Some days back a SARA PATTON wrote regarding her SEE family and a possible connection to the TACKETT family of Kanawha Co. Although I saved the very interesting, and detailed, message, there was no USPS or email address affixed to the message and the original email, which would have at least given the email address, has been deleted. So, Mrs. Patton, if you are "listening," I am sorry I did not get back to you right away. Drop a note again with your address and I will answer. Jim W. Tackitt, 1830 Johnson Dr., Concord, CA 94520; <[email protected]> *************************************************************** Tackett Assn. Website: <http://www.tackettfamilies.com> [For a reply to genealogy email, please include your full name & home USPS mailing address. Thanks.]

10 Aug 2001 Re: The SEE FAMILY of Kanawha Co., VA Some days back a SARA PATTON wrote regarding her SEE family and a possible connection to the TACKETT family of Kanawha Co. Although I saved the very interesting, and detailed, message, there was no USPS or email address affixed to the message and the original email, which would have at least given the email address, has been deleted. So, Mrs. Patton, if you are "listening," I am sorry I did not get back to you right away. Drop a note again with your address and I will answer. Jim W. Tackitt, 1830 Johnson Dr., Concord, CA 94520; <[email protected]> *************************************************************** Tackett Assn. Website: <http://www.tackettfamilies.com> [For a reply to genealogy email, please include your full name & home USPS mailing address. Thanks.]

I am trying to find some information on someone named Virginia B. F_______. I have just recently located a cemetery in what is now Roane County, but was originally part of Kanawha County. The cemetery is located outside of Uler, WV, and there is only one tombstone there in a cemetery of over 20 graves that are unmarked. The only information that was legible on the stone is as follows: [headstone] Virginia B. dau of Wm _____ 18_____[1819 or 1879?] [footstone] V. B. F. I believe this was probably a child because it lists the relationship as a daughter - not wife, or mother, etc. This stone has been nearly demolished due to equipment being driven over it. I am hoping to restore the cemetery, but do not know who might be buried here besides my gr-gr-gr grandfather, his wife, and 2 of his sons. They were Hensley's. Can anyone help? Aaron Hensley originally purchased 600 acres on a dated filed in Kanawha County for this land in 1848. Is anyone familiar with this family, or is anyone missing a Virginia B. from their records? Help! Also, does anyone know where I can get information on legalities of "grave desecration"? Is their any legal recourse regarding the preservation of these old cemeteries when they are on private land? Thank you in advance... Kelly Hensley