I am new to the genealogy world. I am trying to track down some information on my husband's grandfather. He name is Samuel Nathan Laws married to a Vealey. If you have any information, please email me. Thanks, Jeannine Laws Louisiana

Hello Everyone, In January 1999 Donald RIFE wrote the following: <<<My father's name was Wilmer Jackson RIFE. He was born around June 16, 1902 in W.VA., I think and he died December 24, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio. 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.>>> Donald's e-mail address was: [email protected] (Donald Rife). The mail in being returned. I've since connected his family to mine and have been trying to contact him, or some of his descendants, to share information about our RIFE/RIFFE families. Donald if you're still out there, would you please contact me? Thanks, Pat

In a message dated 3/19/01 9:04:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I am awaiting the 1880 census so that I can place > Lewis Edward Walker in the Alexander Walker household. > In the interim, does anyone on this list want to > "claim" my husband's family as being part of their > own? I see that several of you have Walker info, or > Walker relatives. > Hi, good to hear from you. I have this one Descendants of Alexander Walker 1 Alexander WALKER d: 1775 in Augusta Co., VA .... 2 Mary WALKER b: 1755-1760 in Virginia d: 1815-1820 in Bath Co., VA ........ +John BYRNESIDE b: Abt. 1730 m: Abt. 1775 d: April 1809 in Greenbrier Co., VA Father: Robert BYRNESIDE Mother: Esther MAYSE .......... 3 Sarah BURNSIDE b: 1775 .............. +John BEATTY Father: Mother: .......... 3 Alexander BURNSIDE b: Abt. 1777 .............. +Elizabeth GILLILAND b: 1780 m: 20 January 1800 in Bath Co., VA d: 24 October 1858 Father: Mother: .......... 3 John BURNSIDE b: 1779 .............. +Susannah GILLILAND Father: Mother: .......... 3 Elizabeth BURNSIDE b: 1781 .............. +Joseph HANNAH Father: Mother: .......... 3 Isabella BURNSIDE b: 1783 .............. +Robert SMITH Father: Mother: .......... 3 Mearry BURNSIDE b: 1785 .............. +Alexander REED Father: Mother: .......... 3 Margaret BURNSIDE b: 1787 .............. +David HANNAH Father: Mother: .......... 3 William BURNSIDE b: 1789 .............. +Margaret CALLISON b: 1799 in Bath Co., VA m: 31 December 1818 in Bath Co., VA d: 25 December 1870 in Knox Co., IL Father: Anthony CALLISON Mother: Abigail MCCLUNG .......... 3 Robert BURNSIDE b: 1791 .............. +Ruth UNKNOWN Father: Mother: .......... 3 Martha BURNSIDE b: 1793 .............. +John JORDAN Father: Mother: Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida I have been out of town and now have a broken leg, moving slowly. Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010!

Can anyone tell me the parents names of Julia Ann Morris m. to Charles Toothacher Renshaw ? Charles was born about 1851 in Decatur Ill. and died about 1941 in Dallas Tx.. Thank you, Lynn Morris Jordan [email protected]

Can anyone tell me the parents names of James Morris m. to Polly Inman? They were married about 1792 in Bedford Co., Va. Polly was born about 1774. and died about 1798. Thank you, Lynn Morris Jordan [email protected]

Can anyone tell me the parents name of Dorcas Morris m. to Shadrach Inman? They were married about 1817 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Shadrach was born about 1788 in Va. and died about 1850. Thank you, Lynn Morris Jordan [email protected]

I am related to this guy, he was the brother of my CARMI JONES. Their father, William Jones, was elected Associate Judge in the first election of the county in 1826, but died shortly after. Their mother was Elizabeth Jarrett, daughter of James Jarrett Sr. and Elizabeth Griffey. If anyone connects with this family, I'd love to hear from you. There is also a portrait of Mark Jones in the Atlas. http://www.rootsweb.com/~intippec/MarkJones.JPG Adina ============================================================ Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 1878, pg. 32 MARK JONES, La Fayette Mr. JONES was born in Kanawha County, W. Va., Jan. 14, 1814. He is the son of WILLIAM and ELIZABETH (JARRETT) JONES. During his boyhood he enjoyed no educational advantages beyond those offered by the subscription schools of his neighborhood, whose teachers were generally men of imperfect attainments, and scarcely qualified to impart a knowledge of the rudiments of an education; but, possessed of a naturally bright intellect, and a desire to acquire knowledge, the faint glimpses of learning here received only heightened his ambition to acquire more; and thus every spare moment was employed in conning the contents of some volume placed within his reach. >From early youth, his inclination was toward the study of law; and, although uncertain as to how his purpose should be accomplished, he was still firm in his resolve that it should be so. Until 21 years of age, his time was employed on his father's farm, where, in the discharge of his daily duties, little opportunity was afforded him for the pursuit of his studies, and thus he did not begin the study of his chosen profession until later years. While yet a child, he removed with his father's family to Cincinnati, Ohio, floating down the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers in a flat-boat. From Cincinnati, the family removed to Wayne County, Ind., where they continued to reside until 1824. In that year, the father again moved his family, this time locating in Tippecanoe County. Here, in a new and sparsely settled country, young Mark had much to discourage him in his pursuit of learning; but he persevered, despite his disadvantages, and a grand triumph crowned his efforts in the end. As he grew to manhood, his abilities began to make themselves manifest, and were recognized by his fellow citizens. He was first elected Constable in LaFayette, afterward serving as Clerk of the Court of Tippecanoe County. In 1856, he was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in which capacity he served two years. After retiring from the latter office, he engaged in the collection of soldier's claims, and finally engaged regularly in the practice of law. On the 23d day of July, 1835, he united in marriage with Miss NANCY WOLFE, who was born November 19, 1819, in Ross County, Ohio, removing to Tippecanoe County, Ind., in 1825, with her parents, JONATHAN and JANE WOLF, whose maiden name was HAYS. By this marriage, Mr. JONES is the father of three children, one of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are both married. MARY J. is now the wife of Mr. PAGE B. SEVERSON, and EMILY G. the wife of Mr. JOHN M. KERPER. In religion Mr. JONES has ever been favorable to the doctrines of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has been a member of that denomination for a number of years. Until 1854, he acted and voted with the Democratic party, but in that year voted the People's ticket. In 1856, he embraced the principles of the Republican party, and continued to act with them until 1874, when he became identified with the National or Greenback party. During the excitement caused by the reported approach of a band of Black Hawk Indians, many years ago, Mr. JONES joined a regiment for the protection of the settlement. They were not called into active service, and beyond this, he has had no military experience. During the war of the rebellion, he served as Commissioner of Draft for this county.

Cara ~ Hewitt Lee CABELL (1864-1952) and Alfred T. CABELL (1847-1914) were sons of my gr. gr. gr. grandfather, Napoleon B. CABELL. They had different mothers. Alfred T.'s wife was Mary Susan [BELL] Cabell ~ perhaps that is the "Mary S. Cabell"? What's your connection with these CABELL's? Julie [email protected] > Was wondering if anyone is researching the Cabell's of Kanawha Co. I'm > specifically looking for Mary S. Cabell, Hewitt L. Cabell, and Mr. A.T. > Cabell. I don't know if any of these were related or not.

Searching for the parents of John Morris married to Deliliah Alice See. She was born abt. 1862 and died abt. 1933. Her parents were Missouri See and Micca "Mickey" Morris. Also, searching for the wife and parents of William B. Morris born abt. 1795 in Kanawha Co., (W)Va. and died abt. 1847 in Macon, Ill. He is the father of Micca "Mickey" Morris. Lynn Morris Jordan [email protected]

Hello, Does anyone have access to old newspapers and be willing to do a look up for me. I need the obituary of Peninah DUNLAP, who died May 1, 1926. She died in Putnam County but I'm hoping her obit would be in a Charleston newspaper. I tried the Putnam County list but got no response. I'm willing to do this the old fashioned way, via snail mail but need to know where to write and the cost involved. Thanks for any information anyone can give me. Janet New Alsace, Indiana [email protected]

Hello Everyone, Some time ago (1999) Donald Rife contacted me about Rife/Riffe in Kanawha County. His e-mail was [email protected] (Donald Rife). The e-mail is being returned. Does someone know his e-mail address? If you're out there Donald would you write to me. Thanks, Pat Surnames I'm researching - Primarily North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia/West Virginia....CLARK, DAVIS, GOOD, GOODE, HALDEMAN, KIDD, LANDERS, MARTIN, MIDKIFF, NICHOLAS, NICHOLS, OGLESBY, PARSONS, PAULEY, PEMBERTON, RIFFE, RANCK/RONK, SELF, SHOWALTER, TURLEY and WALLACE/WALLIS.

Was wondering if anyone lived in St. Albans or had acess to any info on cemeteries in St. Albans. I'm trying to find the grave of my g-g-grandmother who died in St. Albans. Her name was Amanda M. Jones Gregory. She was living with Lawrence C. Tompkins when she died. Perhaps she was buried in his family plot? Who knows. I don't know where in St. Albans she was living when she died. She died sometime between 1925 and 1935 I believe, but it could have been as late as 1940. -- Cara Showers Anchorage, Alaska [email protected]

Does anyone know much about the boatmen of the 1850's and 1860's in Kanawha and Putnam counties? My g-g-grandfather was James Matthew Watkins b. about 1855 probably in Putnam county. I found him in the 1880 Putnam census as a coalminer living in Raymond City with his wife Mary (Asbury) and son Charles E. In the 1850 census is another James Watkins who I think might be my g-g-g-grandfather. This James Watkins is listed as a riverboatman. Any information about my Putnam county Watkins ancestors is appreciated. Thanks! Frank Barrett -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, April 06, 2001 11:03 PM Subject: [WVKANAWH] Alonzo B. FORD/Mason Co., WV Looking for siblings and/or parents of Alonzo B. FORD appearing the Personal Property Taxes (PPT) for Mason Co., VA in only 1844. In 1848 he marries Susannah FERGUSON (probably a Daughter of the Mason Co. FERGUSONS) in Kanawha Co., VA. I have a listing of all his children and one is a Richard who he may have named after a Richard FORD in Mason Co. in the late 1830s and 1840s in PPT. All the MASON co., VA FORDS (Erasmus, Morris, Richard, Willam, James and Alonzo) must have lived in the Putnam Co., VA area of Mason as they all appear in Putnam in 1848 when it forms from Mason. I feel Alonzo lived on the Kanawha River as he was identified as a Boatsmen in the 1850 & 1860 VA Census in Kanawha Co. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Julius (Tim) Emmett Spradling, III, Great Great Great Grandson of Alonzo B. and Susannah FORD who died in 1901 and 1902 in Kanawha Co., WV and are buried in the Spring Hill Cemetary in Charleston, WV. ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

I'm trying to find any descendants of George Spotts Gibson and Mary Jane Jones Gibson married in 1854 in Monroe Co., (W)VA. George's parent's Robert Houston Gibson and Mary Spotts. George was born in Greenbrier Co., (W)VA in 1821. Mary Jane Jones's parents were Francis Jones and Nancy Hendricks Ellis Jones. Mary Jane Jones was born in 1838 in Monroe Co., (W)VA. These are their children that I know of: Mary E. born abt 1855 Emma M. born abt 1857 Robert born abt 1862 Preston born abt 1867 Florence born abt 1871 Richard born abt 1873 Gertrude born abt 1876 Amanda born abt 1879 They would have all been born in either Monroe Co., (W)VA or Kanawha Co., WV. There may have been more children, but I don't know. Do these names sound familiar to anyone? -- Cara Showers Anchorage, Alaska [email protected]

Is anyone researching James and Emily Molrs Tucker family? I am related through two of their children Catherine who married Henry Roberts and Calvin who married Emily Arthur. pat

Was wondering if anyone is researching the Cabell's of Kanawha Co. I'm specifically looking for Mary S. Cabell, Hewitt L. Cabell, and Mr. A.T. Cabell. I don't know if any of these were related or not. -- Cara Showers Anchorage, Alaska [email protected]

Can someone tell me what "Trd." means on a land deed. It's just under description of the land and to the right of the person buying the property. My first thought was that it stands for Trade, but it doesn't appear to be a trade transaction. There was money exchanged for the sale of the land. Also, on the grantee index it appears just after grantor's name as "...by TR". -- Cara Showers Anchorage, Alaska [email protected]

Looking for siblings and/or parents of Alonzo B. FORD appearing the Personal Property Taxes (PPT) for Mason Co., VA in only 1844. In 1848 he marries Susannah FERGUSON (probably a Daughter of the Mason Co. FERGUSONS) in Kanawha Co., VA. I have a listing of all his children and one is a Richard who he may have named after a Richard FORD in Mason Co. in the late 1830s and 1840s in PPT. All the MASON co., VA FORDS (Erasmus, Morris, Richard, Willam, James and Alonzo) must have lived in the Putnam Co., VA area of Mason as they all appear in Putnam in 1848 when it forms from Mason. I feel Alonzo lived on the Kanawha River as he was identified as a Boatsmen in the 1850 & 1860 VA Census in Kanawha Co. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Julius (Tim) Emmett Spradling, III, Great Great Great Grandson of Alonzo B. and Susannah FORD who died in 1901 and 1902 in Kanawha Co., WV and are buried in the Spring Hill Cemetary in Charleston, WV.

I am looking for informtion about JOSEPH ARTHUR he married in Kanawh county in 1845 MARIA SANDRIDGE. They had according to the 1870 census ; EMILY married Calvin Tucker JOSEPHINE ARTHIMUS (female) ELIZA WHERE THERE MORE CHILDREN? Who did these children mrry? Thanks pat

Looking for SURNAMES - MYERS & COPEN Jane Catherine Rice Dumont - daughter of Harry A. Rice and Clara Belle Myers. Clara Myers - daughter of Wm. Lewis Henry Myers and Jane Copen. Jane Copen - daughter of George Wesley Copen and Mary Woodrum. George W. Copen - son of William Copen. William Copen - son of Zacheus Copen,- brother to John Copen. ============================================= More SURNAMES - RICE My Rice ancestors came from Cumberland MD. My grandfather - James Francis Rice - b 2 Apr 1865 His father - unknown except is listed as J.R. Rice on death certificate of James Francis Rice__ James Francis Rice __B: 02 Apr 1865 in Alleghany Cty, Cumberland, MD M: 22 Apr 1886 Fannie Catherine Farley D. 15 May 1943 Charleston, WV___ Harry Alvin Rice __ my father - B 1894 in WV D 1982 in FL _______________________________ Close relaaative named Horace Harry Rice B: 1857 in MD D: 16 Sep 1954 Charleston, WV Married Mamie Children: Theodore B. B abt 1880 D 1933 Arthur C. B abt 1882 D abt 1952 Mamie Ocea _______________________________ Please respond with any suggestions. Thanks ____________ from Jane's brain ____________