This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: queen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1191.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, As I was looking at the board for something else, saw your note. I go to the Queen's Ridge Cemetery quite often and also have a listing of everyone buried there. If you still need assistance, e-mail back to me at dlilly529@adelphia.net. I'm 5th/6th-generator descendent from Absolam Queen who was one of the two settlers who set aside land for the Cemetery and he is buried there. della

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ELKINS, COOPER, BRAGG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1331 Message Board Post: I READ INFO. GIVEN BY ALBERT ELKINS, ADDRESS SPURLOCK VILLE ,HIS MOTHER WAS A COOPER, MY GRANDMOTHER WAS ROSA [ROSIE] COOPER BRAGG. HE ENTER DATE B. 9-16-1924 D.10-10-1924 OF BRAGG GIRL. , HER GRAVE IS NEXT TO HER PARNETS ,THIS WAS MY MOM'S SISTER . NEVER HEARD ANY OF THIS BEFORE, WAS MR.ELKINS MOTHER KIN TO ROSA COOPER? I CAN'T FIND HER FAMILY. ELKINS MUST HAVE KNOWN THEM. PLEASE . IF HIS FAMILY HAS THIS INFO. LET ME KNOW WHO GRANDMA WAS. THANK YOU HER GRAND DAUGHTER CHRISTINE

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1330.1.1 Message Board Post: Patty Thank's for checking this for me and your reply. James P. and L.J. Mullins were my husband's Great Grandparents. Their names are listed in The "Hatfield Family History", by Harry Sellards. Their Son Vincent "Doc" Mullins married Levicey Hatfield, Daughter of James A. Hatfield of Mingo Co., WV. Both Vincent and Levicey died when they were in their twenties in Wharencliffe, WV. It's so sad to hear that the 1890 census was destroyed. I feel strongly that the James P. and Elizabeth or( Louisa) at Hart Creek. are our family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1330.1 Message Board Post: The 1890 Census is not available for Lincoln County or WV (it was destroyed) except for the Veterans Census. I did a search of the Lincoln County Census and came up empty handed using all variations of spelling I could think of. I did a statewide search for Vincent Mullins and came up with one, he was living in the Cabin Creek District of Kanawha County. His parents are listed as Preston Mullins age abt. 56 b. KY, father and mother born in TN. Wife was Eliz. age 46, daughter Cindesta age 18, son Amos age 15, Emma age 12, and Vincent age 6 born in August 1892. I found a James P. Mullins in the Scott District of Boone County, with a wife named Eliz. but neither they are younger than yours, and have no son named Vincent. If this is them, the older daughter was likely married by this time.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mullins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1330 Message Board Post: I would appreciate a Look Up for James P. Mullins on the 1890 and 1900 Lincoln Co. Census. I found him on the 1880 Lincoln Census. He was 32. Wife,Louisa J Mullins age 24. Daughter,Mary J. age 6. I found a personal History of this James P. Mullins in the Isleham Files-Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia 1884. It reads...James P.Mullins came to Lincoln County in 1877, and now owns about 250 acres of the farming land on Hart Creek. Good improvements on the farm and a large orchard. Mr Mullins was born in Kentucky in 1848 and is the son of James P. and Dorcas ( Mullins) Mullins, residents of Boone County, WV. Elizabeth J. the daughter of Isham and Dicy (Johnson) Collins, was born in Kentucky, Oct. 5, 1855, and in Buchanan Co., Virginia, May 25 1872 became the wife of James P. Mullins. Five children are the result of their union. Mary J., born oct. 5, 1875,Victoria, April 23, 1876, Albert, July 18, 1877, Minnie B., July 01, 1879, James A.,Nov. 13, 1883. Mr. Mullins is a man of good business qualifications and prosperously engaged in merchandicing, with business headquarters on Hart Creek one and one half miles from it's mouth. He may be addressed at Hart, Lincoln County, West Virginia. There would be at least one more child listed on the 1890 and 1900 census. His name was Vincent "Doc" Mullins. He was born in 1885.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1323.2 Message Board Post: I sent you a transcribed listing of the Shelton Cemetery in West Hamlin. Did you receive it? I never heard back from you and was wondering if you got it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Adkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1297.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: The book by Ronnie Adkins is also for sale on this website: http://www.TheNameCenter.com James

I certainly have no heartburn the way the society operates. My dealings with Elwanda Smith, Lula Yeager and Cheryl McCallister have been very positive and these ladies have helped me quite abit. I live in Georgia but make the trek to the Hamlin Library about every two years and I am amazed at Elwanda's and Cheryl's thoughtfulness and eagerness to help. I don't understand how the Society can afford to publish the quarterly newsletter and mail it to the subscribers for the paltry sum of $10 annual dues. Thanks ladies for your dedication and administration of the Lincoln County Genealogical Society. Terry Petrie Warner Robins, Ga.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Most in Lincoln County Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1314.3.3 Message Board Post: Well there does seem to be some misunderstanding here on my part, perhaps someone can help me? I thought the purpose of the message boards was to inquire about genealogy issues, not to post and malign the character of someone who may have a valid reason for not responding to e-mails, phone calls etc. Things happen in peoples lives that tend to interfere in research such as illness, death in family etc. I have found nearly all websites have a "last updated" notation on them. I always take this into consideration when I e-mail for information. I also call libraries in advance to double check that they have the books/reference material I am seeking as things happen in libraries as well. I consider it extremely rude to post a "no thanks" to anyone for any reason whatsoever on these message boards. All of us have been frustrated and disapointed at times when we do not find what we are looking for. I have traveled to OH and WV from Texas and never found the information I wa! nted, but didn't feel the need to get vicious about it. I suggest you get over it. I have found everyone to be most helpful when they are available. Oh, and another thing, although I do live in Texas now, I am a native of Lincoln County and.........you WILL catch more bees with honey! P.S. No response needed......

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1314.3.2 Message Board Post: Patty, there was no misunderstanding. 1) I never said the genealogical society was part of the library, 2,) I never expected anyone to be there from the society or the library to wait on me hand and foot and 3) if Elwanda is no longer the president and the person who made the site is MIA, maybe the site needs to be taken down bc it is doing more bad than good. If a site tells me there is going to be all these books down there and I am under the impression the site is maintained, I'm driving down there to look at those books, only to find out the whole thing is a crock. What's been done is done, but from this point forward if you want to continue as a "society", something needs to be done in an effort to continue. Maybe invoking officers from out of state rather than the few people down there that don't care? There are enough people on this message board who could do a better job. Now we can all go round and round about "attracting more bees with honey" phrases, but all I'm ! speaking is the truth. And to whoever this Lynette person is, I am MORE than willing to help anyone with any information I have( and I have been helping ever since I signed up for this)..sounds to me like someone is just bitter and wanted to say something imortant. Patty, now that you're the new president, don't be too proud to say you need some help and state what that help is. Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Bills, France, Ray, ADKINS, Keenan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1314.3.1 Message Board Post: Thank You Patty for showing patience and forbearance with certain ones of us who are very obviously used to getting their way with no care or concern for others. It has been my experience that many people researching their ancestors expect and demand that others do their work for them. But as I see it, it is our obligation to do for ourselves and, if we should be lucky enough to come in contact with others researching the same families, we can only hope that they would be willing to share their information. Many genealogical societies are fortunate to have unlimited funds and resources thus enabling them to build a formidable library of reference, but those are generally in urban areas. Lincoln County is certainly not is such a class. We have neither the funds nor the technology to research, post and disburse all that we would wish. As far as getting no immediate gratification for postings on this message board, a seasoned researcher knows that often it can take weeks, ! months or years to get answers. This is not a business. We are but a handful of locals with no money, few computers and very little help trying to scrape up what we can for a lot of people who expect to get something for nothing. I say "something for nothing" because rarely do these inquiring people ever reciprocate with any information of their own. It would be wonderful if we could have a full time, fully functioning and funded organization with all of the equipment and technology it would take to run smoothly and efficiently. Until that time, those of you with a heart and a bit of understanding, perhaps will cut us some slack and remember what your grandmother always told you, "You get more with honey than with vinegar".

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roberts, Lawson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1318.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. Too bad though, that info can be very helpful; I have found a number of names & dates on the Heck list from Cabell Co. Patty (also) <grin>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thacker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1329 Message Board Post: The story I'm told goes: My grandfather Frank Thacker was crushed between two coal cars at The Majestic Coal Mine in Ranger,West Virginia in 1919. He was about 35 years old and had a wife and 5 children. I've been told he was buried in West Virginia. I'm tring to find his grave.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1328 Message Board Post: As several people have pointed out, and as I already knew, the WV State Archives and History Library is placing birth, death, and marriage records online. An outside company was contracted by the state to do this work, and all the work isn't complete, however, searchable death records (with actual images) for Lincoln County are currently available on their web site for 1917-1954. That website address is: www.wvculture.org/vrr/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1297.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: You should look at Ronnie Adkins book "From the Land of York to Beech Fork". A very extensive book on the Adkins lineage, it's kind of hard to follow sometimes, but that has to be expected since the family lines do intertwine. I know the Hamlin Library has this book in the genealogy section, Marshall Univeristy Special Collections Library has it, and so does the WV State Archives & History Library.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1305.1 Message Board Post: What was the name of the newspaper and the publication date of the newspaper? I will see what I can find out as I have never encountered this.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1318.2 Message Board Post: There are no Lincoln County funeral home records available online. The Lincoln County Genealogical Society has a publication for sale of a listing for the Curry Funeral Home. The Curry Funeral Home serves the Alum Creek/Griffithsville area of Lincoln County. Knootz Funeral Home in Hamlin has been around for many years, but do not make their records available to the public. Knootz Funeral Home is the oldest funeral home in the county, having formerly been known as the Johnson Funeral Home, and then the Johnson-Knootz Funeral Home. Handley Funeral Home in Hamlin is fairly new to the area, I do not know their policy on records. McGhee-Handley Funeral Home is located in West Hamlin, I do not know their policy on records, but this funeral home did take over the McGhee Funeral Home that has been around for quite a while.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZCC.2ACE/1314.3 Message Board Post: I believe there is some sort of misunderstanding here. First, the Lincoln Genealogical Society is NOT a part of the Hamlin Library. The Lincoln Genealogical Society's resources are located at the library and are available for use anytime the library is open. Second, there will never be anyone there to assist you with your research, as the Lincoln Genealogical Society, nor the Hamlin Library has the manpower to be able do that. The librarians there do the best they can. Lincoln County is now, just as it has always been, a very poor county, with very little operating funds for anything. Third, Elwanda Smith is no longer the president of the Lincoln Genealogical Society, I am, and have been since the February 2005 meeting. If you saw her address posted on the Lincoln Genealogical Society website, that address may not be a good one. That website hasn't been updated since September 2003, and does not belong to the Society, but was set up by a member of the Society who has had som! e personal problems and not been able to attend meetings and etc. as in the past. The Lincoln Genealogical Society operates on a shoestring. Most meetings will usually find 3 of 4 officers and perhaps 2 other members in attendance. It's hard to be a productive society when others care so little. Our goal is to try and preserve as much Lincoln County history as possible. It's almost impossible without the help and support of caring people. Patty Butcher Tyler President, Lincoln Genealogical Society

I'm trying to locate the father of Romie H. Plumley (Dec. 20, 1902 - Jan. 1983). Romie was most likely born in Lincoln Co., a son of Jeanette Edwards. He died in Boone Co. Jeanette was still single living with her parents in the 1900 Lincoln census. So, assuming they married, Jeanette and Mr. Plumley would have married after the 1900 census was taken and he died(?) before 1904 - 1907 time frame. By 1910, Jeanette was married to Jerome Adkins and Romie is listed as 7 years old. In 1920, census shows Jerome, Jeanette and Romie Plumley, now age 17. Both census they are still in Lincoln County. Jeanette died in 1921. I'm hoping someone living in the area, who may frequent the genealogy library, could check for an obit on Romie Plumley looking for his father's name. Romie was married to Elsie Holley and one of their children was Ivan Keyster Plumley. They are all buried in the Porter cemetery, Myra, along with Jeanette E. (Edwards) Adkins. Thanks Lora

I'm trying to identify the parents of Romie H. Plumley (1902-1983). Romie had married Elsie M. Holley and they had a son named Ivan K. Plumley. All three are buried in the Porter cemetery, Myra, WV. I think Romie's mother may have been Jeanette or "Nettie" E. Edwards. She was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Edwards. According to the 1920 census, Nettie had been married to Jerome Adkins for 3 years. She had 2 children and one was living. The child, Roma Plumley, age 17, was listed as step son to Jerome. Jeanette E. Adkins, 1884-1921 is buried near Romie Plumley in the Porter cemetery as well. According to the death certificate, Jeanette Adkins is indeed Jeanette Edwards. Who was Jeanette's first husband, Mr. Plumley? Thanks, Lora