Gracie; We had a rally to save the mountains on Cabin Creek ,Kanawha county, WV back a few years ago. one of the speakers was a Native American from Okla. He started out by saying: " How does it feel, West Virginians ?" We people in Okla have had our homes destroyed, our roads undermined, and pushed about badly by the mining interests for many years. The law means nothing to them. I have a tape of the meeting. Cuz Shelby

GARNETT WHITE OMAR, W.Va. August 10, 2006 — Garnett White, 84, of Omar, passed away Thursday August 10, 2006, at Logan Regional Medical Center. Born January 28, 1922, at Logan, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Ida Frazier Dempsey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Edward White; one sister, Ruby Blankenship, and two brothers, Walter and Charles Dempsey. Garnett was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. A wonderful, loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family, she was always involved in all activities with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and seeing new places. Her hobbies were reading and playing games with the grandchildren. She enjoyed watching the Christian Television Channel and loved watching the Rev. Billy Graham Crusade. She was a constant example of Christ’s love for all of us and will be greatly missed by all, as she has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy Afanador of Dover, Ohio, and Donna (Bill) Gardner of Whitman; four sisters, Mabel Nelson of Chapmanville, Gladys Porter of Alabama, Ray Dempsey of Bradshaw, and Bessie Adkins of Toney, and four grandchildren, Mark (Patricia) Gardner of Rum Creek, B.J. and Raymond Gardner of Whitman, and Kimberly Afanador of Dover, and two great-grandchildren, Chayanne Ojeda Gardner and Alexis Rae Gardner. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, August 14, at 2 pm at the Collins Funeral Home Chapel at Switzer with Rev. Charles Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Pallbearers will be Mark, B.J., Raymond and Bill Gardner, and Matthew Vance. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Collins Funeral Home of Switzer is in charge of the arrangements. Notice entered Thursday, August 10, 2006. --------------------------------- Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.

Her parents were : Edward & Sarah Burchett Osborne Shelby

Who were the parents of Lucinda Osborne Baisden ? I have a Osborne line. May have ties. Patty Simpkins Cartwright

Writing the governor is important. I think some of us are tired of it as it has been going on for over a decade. While it is definately demoralizing it is important to keep fighting. I have seen concrete results of local groups who through legal means( lawsuits) saved or stalled the destruction of our mountains and towns. But....to save an ancient mountain, that's quite an accomplishment.The Sierra Club in WV would love to have more members and has been absolutely instrumental in leading the cause along w/ many determined hard working local groups.They often have marches and rallies against MTR and have fought a valiant fight against Arch and Massey. I am very greatful to all of these groups and individuals because w/out them, I would have no hometown. As it is, because of their tireless efforts, 1/2 of Blair is still standing.They are truly heroes in an uphill battle to save the West Virginia Hills. Gail

Gail, gmta, check my next mail. Cuz Gracie ----- Original Message ----- From: <EKutn@aol.com> To: <WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 6:42 PM Subject: Re: [WVLOGAN] letters to the governor > Writing the governor is important. I think some of us are tired of it as it > has been going on for over a decade. While it is definately demoralizing it > is important to keep fighting. I have seen concrete results of local groups > who through legal means( lawsuits) saved or stalled the destruction of our > mountains and towns. But....to save an ancient mountain, that's quite an > accomplishment.The Sierra Club in WV would love to have more members and has been > absolutely instrumental in leading the cause along w/ many determined hard > working local groups.They often have marches and rallies against MTR and have > fought a valiant fight against Arch and Massey. I am very greatful to all of > these groups and individuals because w/out them, I would have no hometown. As it > is, because of their tireless efforts, 1/2 of Blair is still standing.They > are truly heroes in an uphill battle to save the West Virginia Hills. > > Gail > > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >

Rick, I do understand why you feel the way that you do. And I don't blame any of you for feeling defeated. This has been going on for a long time. I am not sure exactly how to change things other than joining with each other to keep this in the public eye. Also joining groups, such as the "American Rivers". They are fighting to keep the rivers clean and plainly dumping the leftovers of a destroyed mountain 'dirty the waters' so to speak. The toxic runoff from coal mines does too. It took a long time here to make the oil companies clean up their messes but it did finally happen. There is a legal fight going on east of me in Okla. over a mine. The surrounding area is polluted with arsenic and other toxic chemicals. Remember that because of the internet, you in Wv are not alone anymore. There are a lot of us out here that are 'madder than h***' who don't live there. The politicians there may be able to ignore the "illiterate inbred hillbillies" but what are they going to say to all of us out here across the USA I get soo mad when mountain people are viewed as subhuman. Just as mad as I get when my native american ancestors are pictured the same way. I come from both and I AM PROUD OF THAT. Also those of us who don't live IN Wv, the coal cos can't threaten us the way they do there. A single drop of rain can become part of a river. We need to keep the letter writing campaign going. I don't keep up with the music or movie news. Do we have an actor or singer from Wv? Get one of them involved. Join the West Virginia Sierra club. Pushy, aren't I. There is a link for Blair Mountain(PDF) on this page. http://search.atomz.com/search/?sp-q=wv&sp-a=sp1001da90&sp-x-1=collection&sp-q-1=Main&sp-t=site_wide http://www.sierraclub.org/ Gracie Cherokee Redneck from Okla ----- Original Message ----- From: <rcs5@bellsouth.net> To: <WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 5:44 PM Subject: [WVLOGAN] letters to the governor > I intend to write the governor as well. I have to admit that I have no faith whatever in WVa government doing anything about MTR. This is not a new issue. People in the coal mining counties have been treated like dirt since they began to mine coal. Do you all hear any of Logan or Boone Cos.' elected officials saying anything about MTR?? No, and it will never happen. It's been a good while since ABC Nightline did a show on MTR at Blair and in Cabin Creek. I bought the tape - mid-to-late 90s. > Like Gail, when I look at Blair I am outraged and sick at the same time. Nothing is the same - nothing. When I was a child I called one ridge across the road "my mountain". I loved to just sit and look at it. It is now 1/3 lower in elevation. Sorry to sound pessimistic. Rick > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

I intend to write the governor as well. I have to admit that I have no faith whatever in WVa government doing anything about MTR. This is not a new issue. People in the coal mining counties have been treated like dirt since they began to mine coal. Do you all hear any of Logan or Boone Cos.' elected officials saying anything about MTR?? No, and it will never happen. It's been a good while since ABC Nightline did a show on MTR at Blair and in Cabin Creek. I bought the tape - mid-to-late 90s. Like Gail, when I look at Blair I am outraged and sick at the same time. Nothing is the same - nothing. When I was a child I called one ridge across the road "my mountain". I loved to just sit and look at it. It is now 1/3 lower in elevation. Sorry to sound pessimistic. Rick

I sent my as well a couple of days ago and so far I have not received a reply. K ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ada G. Kent" <agkent@columbus.rr.com> To: <WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 9:26 PM Subject: RE: [WVLOGAN]E-Mail to Governor Manchin >I just sent my comments to Governor Manchin. I will let you know if I get a > reply. > > Ada Wilson Kent > Worthington, OH > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sandi [mailto:sandmayo@yahoo.com] > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 6:03 PM > To: WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WVLOGAN] Cemetery vandalism and code > > Hi, > > The following is a link.... > > http://www.wv.gov/sec.aspx?pgID=49 > > which should allow emailing and postal mail to WV > elected officals. > > ashx > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Shelby, you are welcome. cuz Gracie ----- Original Message ----- From: <BurgessWV@aol.com> To: <WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [WVLOGAN] Guy Pauley, buried at White Oak Cemetery > Ok, I have it now,Gracie; > had remporaily lost my 1900 census record, and was going by older records. > Thanks a bunch; now I know who Guy Pauley was. > Cuz; > Shelby > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

Ok, I have it now,Gracie; had remporaily lost my 1900 census record, and was going by older records. Thanks a bunch; now I know who Guy Pauley was. Cuz; Shelby

Gracie; The name, Guy French Pauley, and his birthdate sound ok, but his wife Margeret Mullins doesnt match up with any Margeret Mullins of that time frame. One Margert married Alexander Browning (s/o Simeon & Mary Christian Browning).m. 1880 Cuz; Shelby. PS; this could be "Freer" Pauley, of Stark,Laurel Fork of Spruce.Never knew his wife's name though

I sent my letter, I hope we can bombard the governor's office and let him know how we feel about this destruction of those beautiful mountains and the cemetaries where our ancestors have been buried over the last 300 years. Vernia

This Margarette was the daughter of James David Mullins and Mary Helen Perry. She was born abt 1882 Logan Co. Guy was born 1875, Lincoln Co. They married 4 July 1900 in Logan Co. James David was born 1849 in Blair, Logan Co. Mary Helen was born 1852 Logan Co. James David was son of Hiram Mullins(NC) and Jane Riggins(WV). Oh, my finger slipped in former e-mail on Lafette's last name, it was Pauley, not Paules. Gracie ----- Original Message ----- From: <BurgessWV@aol.com> To: <WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [WVLOGAN] Guy Pauley, buried at White Oak Cemetery > Gracie; > The name, Guy French Pauley, and his birthdate sound ok, but his wife > Margeret Mullins doesnt match up with any Margeret Mullins of that time frame. One > Margert married Alexander Browning (s/o Simeon & Mary Christian Browning).m. > 1880 > Cuz; > Shelby. > > PS; this could be "Freer" Pauley, of Stark,Laurel Fork of Spruce.Never knew > his wife's name though > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

Jim, and others on the list; One grave at White Oak cemetry at Blair is a mystery to me. His name is Guy Pauley.Numbers on the stone are illegible. He must have married into the local Burgess,s; Brownings, Mullins, Thanks for any help. Shelby

Hi Shelby Could that be Guy French Pauley, b abt 1875, who married Margarette Jane Mullins? Son of Lafayette (Wayne) Paules and Grace Harriet Brogan. Gracie ----- Original Message ----- From: <BurgessWV@aol.com> To: <WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 11:14 AM Subject: [WVLOGAN] Guy Pauley, buried at White Oak Cemetery > Jim, and others on the list; > One grave at White Oak cemetry at Blair is a mystery to me. His name is Guy > Pauley.Numbers on the stone are illegible. He must have married into the local > Burgess,s; Brownings, Mullins, Thanks for any help. > > Shelby > > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >

Dear cousin Jim; I will comfort you somewhat with the info I have on Blair.The White Oak cemetery is in no imediate danger as yet, but the blasting is getting closer. about 3 miles away. My cousin(James Weakley) and I have fought a good fight in keeping away the powerful coal interests, from ruining our mountains. But we are both getting old, and need all the help we can get. With all the high tech underground mining these days, the mountains should be spared. Thanks to all the list members for responding. Shelby

Sorry, I lost the email of the person wanting the hot dog recipe. This is the only one I had, from a post last year. I believe it and other WV recipes (like potato soup and squirrel gravy) are posted on the Logan Co, WV Rootsweb site. Sue Webb Bodishbaugh West Virginia DeHue Fountain Hotdog Sauce This is the recipe of Sherla Clark Peyton. She cooked for the DeHue Fountain and the recipe for her hot dog sauce has been shared with West Virginians by her daughter, Judith A Peyton Marks. 1 lb. hamburger (hamburger should be very fine) 1 onion, cut fine 3/4 tsp. chili powder 1 1/2 tsp. salt (I don't put in as much) 1 1/2 cup water 1 small can tomato paste COOK hamburger and onion. DRAIN. ADD other ingredients. SIMMER. West Virginia Cole Slaw to go with those dogs! 1/3 c. sugar 1/2 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper 1/4 c. sweet milk 1/2 c. mayo 1/4 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 T. white vinegar 2 1/2 T. lemon juice 1 head cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, shredded MIX sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayo, buttermilk, vinegar and lemon juice. TOSS with cabbage and carrots. REFRIGERATE several hours or overnight. >============================== >New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors >at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: >http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 >

I also sent my email letter. Will let you know. Sue At 10:02 PM 8/10/06 -0500, you wrote: > Ada, thank you from the bottom of my heart. > > What really gets to me about this situation is that most of the MTR >workers > probably have ancestors in these cemeteries, whether they know it or not. > > I sent e-mails to more than just the governor, no response yet. Btw, I >posted >the Grist url on the Blankenship mailing list also. And got very positive >answers. > > I am still a little, well, scared to make these posts since the problem >over the >cemetery in Tx. last year. I want to thank all the Logan list members for >all the >support with this issue. And the moderator for allowing me to do this here. >I >still think that cemeteries are a part of genealogy. > >Gracie > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ada G. Kent" <agkent@columbus.rr.com> >To: <WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 8:26 PM >Subject: RE: [WVLOGAN]E-Mail to Governor Manchin > > > > I just sent my comments to Governor Manchin. I will let you know if I get >a > > reply. > > > > Ada Wilson Kent > > Worthington, OH > >

Here is a picture of Don Blankenship and a link to Massey Energy http://www.masseyenergyco.com/Corp_Chair.asp -----Original Message----- From: Atnvolsgirl@wmconnect.com [mailto:Atnvolsgirl@wmconnect.com] Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 8:32 AM To: WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVLOGAN] Cemetery vandalism and code For those you who don't live in WV you probably don't know this, but Gov. Joe Manchin and Don Blankenship, the CEO of Massey are far from being friends. I also know that Cecil Roberts would like to put it to Massey Energy as well. With a name like Blankenship, doesn't it make you wonder if his roots lie deep in the heart of Logan County? Anita ______________________________