In a message dated 8/28/2007 12:21:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, suzie@macdgran.com writes: Hey Nancy, Most of the older Mason County records ended up at the WVU library in Morgantown. The story is that when the fire happened that someone who lived close to the courthouse found the records lying outside around the courthouse and took them and stored them at her house and then she donated them to WVU. But, don't know any more about that. Anyway, I do know a lot of those old records are there in Morgantown. Good luck, hope all is well with you. Suzie Crump Coordinator Mason County WVGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmason/mason.htm ============= I was told that an archivist from WVU came to Mason County Courthouse and offered to take and organize many boxes of old and loose records. There was a misunderstanding...Mason County Court officials thought that they were being returned but they are now part of the archives at the WVU library in Morgantown. I believe that they were microfilmed by the LDS (in the 1950's?) and what is available to the public at WVU are the microfilms. ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Wow Donzella. You are the expert on all this! Let me know if you see anything on the Morrows - James Morrow and Olive Jane Hill. I'm trying to find at least James' parents. He was born in 1801 in Virginia. Where exactly I don't know. Thanks! Karin Kelly in Texas (WV native) ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Hi Mary Lee, Sorry to say that I have not had any luck locating the parents of Walker Walker and Malinda Morrow. I have thought about the names of Thomas and James as being the father of Walker Walker and even read the bio of Dr. Thomas Walker who did a lot of exploring throughout Virginia and Kentucky in the late 1700's. But Dr. Walker lived in northern Virginia and stayed there except when traveling - he was very interesting. He also had a son Thomas who could ?? be a possibility but very little info is available on him and from what I have found he also stayed in northern Virginia. I thought I had a lead when I found someone else looking for info on William Walker Walker and wife Malinda Morrow with son Robert F. The lady that was looking said she also hit a brick wall on their parents. She also said it was family history that his name was William Walker Walker. I sent her the info on the rest of the children of Walker Walker. I checked Ancestry's census for 1810 and found a Elverton Walker Kanawha County, Cabin Creek District and a Randolph Walker Kanawha County, Kanawha District. Both had male children under 10 years of age. I had been leaning toward Randolph Walker because he was in Kanawha Co., in 1810 and in 1820 he was in Mason County and in 1830 he disappeared and Walker Walker was listed with family in Mason County. I still think Elmore Walker of Gallia County could be Walker Walker's brother, he was from Virginia. His daughter Margaret Walker married Thomas Walker and they had a son named Elmore. Margaret and Thomas's son Elmore was named for her father, I guess. Margaret and Thomas could be first cousins or maybe not, I just don't know. I was hoping you could find out who Elmore Walker's parents were from a death certificate or something. Elmore Walker died between 1850 and 1860 - same period that Walker Walker died. Another avenue would be "land records" in Mason County. But I live in Florida and don't think I will ever get back to Point Pleasant to check out the land records. All of the male children had land with no mortgage that I can find and they all lived right next to one another according to the census. Sorry this is so long, got carried away. Donzella

Mary Lee: I'm Karin in Texas. I grew up in WV - and all my relatives were there or nearby. I'm related to many Morrows in Mason Co and I see you're inquiring about a Malinda Morrow Walker. I haven't seen her name in my records but she may be a daughter of my ancestor's sibling. What are your dates? I go back to John Tyler Morrow (dob 16 Mar 1841) and his wife, Nancy Frances Patterson. John and Nancy had 9 children including their 2nd child -- Mary M. Morrow. Maybe that stood for Malinda? Or maybe that's for Margaret. Maybe she later had a daughter. Or, perhaps one of his 7 brothers and sisters had a Malinda or a descendant named Malinda Morrow. Just trying to give you some more clues! If anyone has any information about the Morrow Family of Mason Co, I would love to know. I'm trying to get past James Morrow dob 1801) and his wife, Olive Jane Hill Morrow (1800.) They were the parents of John Tyler Morrow & William, James, Gideon, Lindsey, Robert, Margaret, James and Henry C. I've heard Olive Jane HIll was born in either New York or PA. Thanks! Karin K. ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Hey Nancy, Most of the older Mason County records ended up at the WVU library in Morgantown. The story is that when the fire happened that someone who lived close to the courthouse found the records lying outside around the courthouse and took them and stored them at her house and then she donated them to WVU. But, don't know any more about that. Anyway, I do know a lot of those old records are there in Morgantown. Good luck, hope all is well with you. Suzie Crump Coordinator Mason County WVGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmason/mason.htm -----Original Message----- From: wvmason-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvmason-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of nancylc4@netzero.net Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 5:50 PM To: wvmason@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVMASON] Mason County,West Virginia records Yes that is one thank you Donzella, The other is Peter Cremeans ,he died about 1924-25 Mason Co. i think i`ll call Charleston to see what they have. Thank you again Nancy PLEASE CHECK ALL OF YOUR SUBJECT LINES! ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVMASON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yes that is one thank you Donzella, The other is Peter Cremeans ,he died about 1924-25 Mason Co. i think i`ll call Charleston to see what they have. Thank you again Nancy

Hi Nancy, I found a Fannie Cremeans d. March 3, 1925 in Roane County, Spencer District WV. Her father was B. H. Holly. Is this the one you are looking for? On the death certificate it says she is buried in the Fairview Cemetery and the Vandale Undertaking Co. did the burial in Spencer. She was in the State Hospital for tuberculosis from September 26, 1921 to March 3, 1925. If this is the one you are looking for, there would be no records in Mason County. Hope this helps. Donzella

Donzella Mullen, Have you found any new information about Walker Walker and Malinda Morrow Walker? I still haven't been able to find parents for either. Do you know if there was a James or Thomas Walker in the 1810 Mason County census? Since their two eldest sons were named James and Thomas I thought this might be a clue. Mary Lee

Nancy, have you checked Cabell County and the surrounding counties? Or have you checked Gallia County? If the person you are looking for was visiting another county it would be listed in that county. Just a thought. Who are you looking for, I would be glad to do some looking for you. Donzella

Sorry. I had a black out. Teresa

The civil war was over in 1917 and 1925. But still there don`t seem to be any thing at the court house.And i was told by 1919 that all deaths had to be recorded. Not sure of that. And its possible they were recorded but never filed. Thank you Nancy

I saw this on the Mason Co. post: "I am interested in information about the Harvey D. Bailey family and the ferry boat business that he ran between Mason City and Pomeroy, Ohio. His wife was Mary Ryan from this area also." My aunt Emma Roseberry married a Thomas Joseph Ryan (1894-1961) whio lived in Mason City. Thomas was the son of Thomas Ryan (b. Ireland 1839 and d. 1922. He is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Mason City; this Thomas Ryan m. Mary McCourty (1844-1927). Is there a connection to your Mary Ryan in Mason City? ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

They don't have those years though that she's talking about, the "courthouse burned down" during the civil war and lost those years. Teresa Herrmann Columbus, Ohio -------Original Message------- From: cheryl enyart Date: 8/25/2007 10:57:03 PM To: wvmason@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVMASON] Funeral Homes and death records Nancy , Have you looked on the http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/ Wv Division of Culture and history website. They have death certificates from all over WV including Mason County. You can find them by name, and then download them. Hope this helps. Cheryl

Would any one on the list have a list of Funeral Homes in Mason Co. between 1917- 1925. I went to the court house to look up death records and they were not there? One was 1925, so where could i find it. I thought all deaths had to be recorded at that time. Thank you Nancy

Nancy , Have you looked on the http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/ Wv Division of Culture and history website. They have death certificates from all over WV including Mason County. You can find them by name, and then download them. Hope this helps. Cheryl "nancylc4@netzero.net" <nancylc4@netzero.net> wrote: Would any one on the list have a list of Funeral Homes in Mason Co. between 1917- 1925. I went to the court house to look up death records and they were not there? One was 1925, so where could i find it. I thought all deaths had to be recorded at that time. Thank you Nancy Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.

Would you happen to know what vendors will be at the society? Thank You Cheryl Mary Lee Davis Marchi <mlmquilt@zoomnet.net> wrote: GENE FEST 2007 Come join the Gallia County Historical and Genealogical Society, 412 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio in Gene Fest 2007, September 15, 10 - 3 at the Society Office. There will be Vendors from other Societies, Speakers, Informational Workshop Displays, Genealogical Research and of course Lunch. Speakers will present their programs both in the morning and the afternoon so everyone can attend both if they so desire. There will also be exhibits on Scrap Booking and Publishing, plus much more. The Gallia County Historical Museum and the Gallia County Military Museum will be open to the public. Admittance and workshops are free. Lunch is available for a small donation. (Lunch should be pre-ordered.) Please contact us at 740-446-7200 with questions and to pre-order lunch. If anyone has publications for sale you can reserve a table to sell or demonstrate your wares. EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be Well, Do Good Work , Keep In Touch --------------------------------- Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids.

GENE FEST 2007 Come join the Gallia County Historical and Genealogical Society, 412 Second Ave., Gallipolis, Ohio in Gene Fest 2007, September 15, 10 - 3 at the Society Office. There will be Vendors from other Societies, Speakers, Informational Workshop Displays, Genealogical Research and of course Lunch. Speakers will present their programs both in the morning and the afternoon so everyone can attend both if they so desire. There will also be exhibits on Scrap Booking and Publishing, plus much more. The Gallia County Historical Museum and the Gallia County Military Museum will be open to the public. Admittance and workshops are free. Lunch is available for a small donation. (Lunch should be pre-ordered.) Please contact us at 740-446-7200 with questions and to pre-order lunch. If anyone has publications for sale you can reserve a table to sell or demonstrate your wares. EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think its something like 37.00 to get copy of the civil war services records. right one ? , My ancestor was Stapleton Crutchfeild WRIGHT , now you would think that would be a rare name , I know of at least three maybe 4 besides mine. Ernie --- "Teresa M. Herrmann" <therrman@columbus.rr.com> wrote: > I imagine that it would be him, since the Civil war > was in 1861-1848, and > the other Eli's that I have were born too late and > would've been babies to > have fought in the war. > Teresa Herrmann > Columbus, Ohio :] > > PLEASE CHECK ALL OF YOUR SUBJECT LINES! > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email > to WVMASON-request@rootsweb.com with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/

I am interested in information about the Harvey D. Bailey family and the ferry boat business that he ran between Mason City and Pomeroy, Ohio. His wife was Mary Ryan from this area also. Any suggestion where I might obtain information about the families or pictures of his ferry boat business would be appreciated. Thank you, Jenny