Attn: Jim Burgess This announcement appeared in Wyoming and Mingo County papers at the time of book release. Mr. Stanley C. Browning of Salt Lake City, Utah, has released for publication, a new family history and genealogy reference book, Tracking the Pioneers: History and Genealogy of Capt. Ralph Stewart and His Descendants. This publication is in conjunction with a project now in the making by the Wyoming County Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution to honor Capt. Ralph Stewart, a legendary Indian fighter and Revolutionary War hero who was one of the early settlers of Wyoming County. Profits from sales of the book are being designated to establish a Capt. Ralph Stewart Memorial fund to restore the cemetery where he is buried and to erect an appropriate marker in his honor. The book traces Capt. Stewart’s family and relatives from the Cowpasture River Valley of Virginia, to the frontiers of western Virginia, Kentucky and beyond. Stanley Browning grew up in the community of Matheny, West Virginia, in the nineteen thirties and forties when almost every family living along the Laurel Fork River between “the Mouth of Laurel” (Hatcher) and the foot of Jesse Mountain was either named Stewart or was connected to the Stewarts through marriage. Matheny was known as “the home of the Stewarts.” Mr. Browning is personally connected to Capt. Ralph Stewart along four genealogical lines. His wife’s paternal ancestors also were among the earliest families of Wyoming County and she too is one of Capt. Ralph Stewart’s descendants. Mr. Browning writes: “I was intrigued by my patriot ancestor who had helped tame the wilderness and had fought alongside, and was acquainted with, such notable figures in American history as generals George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. I developed an insatiable desire to learn all that I could about him.” “I was confronted with many puzzling questions in relation to records and traditional stories concerning Capt. Stewart and his family, such as: How many children did he have? What were their names and which child went with which wife? Was Capt. Ralph Stewart really the second permanent settler of Wyoming County, West Virginia? Did he ever live in Kentucky? Did he actually continue to sire children well into his sixties? Were there two sons named Charles or was Charles of Wyoming County Capt. Ralph’s grandson?” The main scope of study was to include details of individuals from Capt. Ralph Stewart’s family at least down through his grandchildren. However, additional family trees (outlines) are presented, without elaboration, that delineate the families of some of his children through several additional generations. In many cases, actual data from the official records have been transcribed and are presented along with the specific locations where the information may be found. Copies of vital records for the Kentucky Stewart families are normally presented up to about 1870 for those individuals who have been identified as members of the subject family. Stewart marriage, birth and death records that are included for Wyoming County, West Virginia, are as recent as 1970. Recent DNA studies have muddied genealogical waters by creating new questions that challenge previous conclusions concerning family lineages. One such case is addressed in the book that concerns the ancestors and siblings of Capt. Ralph Stewart and how they may be related to other Stewart families of early Virginia. This case study serves as an example of what is to come with the use of this evolving genealogical tool. Moreover, it highlights the value of DNA testing by male family members as a means for better understanding their heritage. Special groups are being formed throughout the country with the sole purpose of collecting, analyzing, understanding and reporting DNA results. (For example, go to [email protected]) TRACKING THE PIONEERS: History and Genealogy of Capt. Ralph Stewart and His Descendants is available for purchase online at www.LULU.com for a price of $37.50 plus shipping charges. To place an order, go to <http://www.lulu.com/content/113275> and follow the instructions. You can also link to a preview of the book from that page. The book may also be purchased directly from the author, at a cost of $37.50 plus $6.00 for handling and shipping. For those purchases, please submit your check or money order for $43.50 to: S. C. Browning P.O. Box 71314 Salt Lake City, UT 84171 On Oct 25, 2007, at 9:06 AM, Jim wrote: > Dear Logan County, Virginia Genealogist, > > > > Since the list is so quiet I am wondering if you might be willing > to share > information on Logan > > County ,Boone, Mingo and Wyoming County Family Histories that have > been > written. > > > > Can you provide all the information? > > Book Title > > Author, > > Year Published > > Publisher > > # Pages > > 10 Major families mentioned in the book > > Is it still available? > > If so where can the book be purchased. > > > > Is the author living or deceased? > > > > Also please list books that are in the process of being written. > > > > I will compile the list and share it with the group. > > > > Stan Browning, > > > > Can you please help us with a format for listing this information? > > > > Also please send us the information on the books that you have > written. > > > > Thanks > > Jim Burgess > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVLOGAN- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message