You are so correct on this theory. I have found mine all over the country. Even some of the Hughes. They came to IN from W.Va. and some returned back to W.Va.. Causing some of us to really hunt for them. My grandfather Hughes and his twin, plus some of their sisters. Have another line of Hughes that I can not find other than VA. [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: dogtraks <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 7:55 AM Subject: Fw: Which route > I have noticed that more than several people are looking for their ancestry > in the same states that I am searching. > Was there a route that the majority of immigrants took in search of a > homestead? I notice (not in this specific order) that alot are looking in > Kentucky, Tennessee,West/VA / VA, Ohio, Illinois and some Indiana. It seems > to me Ilinois might be the last stop before spreading west, like Missouri, > Arkansas and Oklahoma. > If someone has already figured this out I wish you'd let me know. > Many thanks > Tom Hughes > > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

I have noticed that more than several people are looking for their ancestry in the same states that I am searching. Was there a route that the majority of immigrants took in search of a homestead? I notice (not in this specific order) that alot are looking in Kentucky, Tennessee,West/VA / VA, Ohio, Illinois and some Indiana. It seems to me Ilinois might be the last stop before spreading west, like Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. If someone has already figured this out I wish you'd let me know. Many thanks Tom Hughes

Looking for all the Male and Female FERGUSON Marriage Bonds/Records from 1837-1850 in Putnam, Mason & Kanawha Counties. Thank you. Tim Spradling

In a message dated 1/27/02 10:25:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, CWill91177 writes: > Were you able to find the family of Jeanette B. Taylor wife of Abraham > Knapp. Jeanette is still a brick wall for me. > never have been able to figure out which Taylors she belongs to, she was from Monroe died in mason, and he was from g'brier, maybe someone new on the list knows them Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010! I will gladly exchange genealogy information if you will kindly do the same. PLEASE DO NOT SEND VIRUS WARNINGS, JOKES, CHAIN LETTERS, ATTACHMENTS, ETC. Thanks

I am searching for the Hughes line that has: * Thomas Hughes Sr. b. abt. 1755 in Donegal County Ireland. * Abraham Hughes b. abt. August 26, 1801 * William K. Hughes b. abt. 1830 (not sure what the K stands for. It could be listed as William Katon, or Keaton or some variation). These are only three of a long list. Thanks so much Tom Hughes Oklahoma [email protected]

My 3rd GGrandfather was Griffin B. Reynolds, born 1800 in Culpepper VA, and died in 1888. He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Black. I don't know if he was previously married. I know Betsy was a widow and had children by Mr. Black. Griffin had 4 children, (1) John David Reynolds, born 11/29/1832 in Cabell Co., VA (now WV). He married Cassie Ann Chapman. (2) Elizabeth born 1830 (3) Nancy born 1831 (4) Hardin born 1835. I have a copy of a deed where John Renals of Cabell Co. State of VA deeded Griffin Reynolds property November 9th, 1822. I have heard Griffin was the son of John Reynolds and Miriam. I have seen where John and Miriam VanBibber Reynolds had children marrying in Kanawha County VA/WV in the 1811-1840 Marriage Records. The names were: Alethea, Abigail, Vernon M. and John Reynolds. This John Reynolds married a Nancy Vinyard 4/19/1838. I assume this is a totally different family. My John had his 1st child (to my knowledge) Griffin in 1800. I don't know if anyone on the list has any information on this family, but I would appreciate any information. I have worked on genealogy for 35 yrs, just can't find documentation of Griffin's parents, since this deed didn't specify "my son". Thanks Bertie Casey

Among my paper work I have come across an application for a U.S. Social Security number for Ira Willard Morris of Owens, W.Va. DOB...12-31-1909. He was employed at Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co. Wife's name Elizabeth Blake. If related contact me.

Gary, In Mason County WV Marriages 1806 to 1915 compiled by Julie Chapin Hesson she shows: Homer C. Fellure & Edna L. Hooton marriage June 13. 1913; Vol. 14, Pg 175 Sheila in Florida

Does anyone know what the letters DEA could mean infront of a persons name on a tombstone? Dan

Hello Everybody, I probably have asked this before, but I still need information. Looking for information on Jessie CHAFFIN, my Great Grandmother. If someone could look in the 1900 Mason County census for her, I would be grateful. I am looking for information on her parents and siblings. I received her marriage license and it does not list her parents, but it does say she was born in Mason County and resided in Mason County. She was between 10-12 during the census of 1900. Thanks for any help, Gary Coleman

Good Afternoon Everyone, Could someone do a marriage lookup for me? I need the marriage date for Homer FELLURE and Edna HOOTON. I believe they married sometime before 1912. If possible could I get the Volume number and page number. I'm planning a trip to the courthouse in the near future and would like to be able to quicken their search, plus have the info for my records. Thanks in advance, Gary Coleman

The History of the Great Knawha Valley WV originally printed in 1891(2 volumns) was reprinted in 2000 . Does anyone know who reprinted it, where it can be purchased and cost? Need to know today so email me at [email protected] Thanks, Kathy in California

Will the person who was seeking the parents of Lawrence Jordan, son of Lizzie Pearson, please contact me. I've finally found the answer to Lizzie's identity. The 1910 census has him as the grandson of Catherine Pearson. She's the wife of James W. Pearson son of Berryman. Catherine's maiden name was Sheline. James and Catehrine had da Elizabeth b. 1872. She must be the Lizzie you've been seeking. Merry Anne

In a message dated 12/21/01 7:44:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Anna Bell Meadows. This great man sent me her obit. > would my Mom have loved to have seen this. From what I've gotten so far is > the ages of the parents in the 1880 are way off, it has James born in 1828 and Emily born in 1831, this is the family of Andrew and Susan, your Anna must not be the one in the 1880 Cabell. the older boys are still at home with mom/dad in 1870, see below Descendants of Andrew Meadows 1 Andrew MEADOWS b: 21 January 1822 in Mason Co., VA .. +Susan HOLLEY b: 1822 m: 01 July 1839 2 Peter MEADOWS b: 28 June 1840 in Virginia d: 1919 Burial: Pete Meadows Cem., Mason Co., WV .... +Susan TAYLOR b: 13 October 1852 m: 1868 2 Isaac MEADOWS b: 1842 in Mason Co., VA .... +Rebecca CARPENTER m: 20 April 1864 in Mason Co., WV ISAAC STILL AT HOME IN 1870?? WAS REBECCA DEAD? ARE THE YOUNGER CHILDREN HIS? 2 Sarah J MEADOWS b: 1844 2 James MEADOWS b: 1845 .... JAMES IS STILL LIVING WITH MOM AND DAD IN THE 1870 CENSUS MASON CO, WV SO DON'T THINK HE MARRIED EMILY JENKINS, OR SHE DIED ALSO STILL AT HOME IN 188O 2 Andrew MEADOWS b: 1847 in Mason Co., VA NOT IN 1870, DEAD? 2 Elvina MEADOWS b: 1850 NOT AT HOME IN 1870 2 Thomas MEADOWS b: 1851 2 Allen MEADOWS b: 1852 NOT IN 1870 2 Mary E MEADOWS b: 1854 2 Elizabeth MEADOWS b: 1856 2 Albert MEADOWS b: 1859 2 William J MEADOWS b: 1862 2 Virginia MEADOWS b: 1864 2 Charles MEADOWS b: 1865 2 Isabelle MEADOWS b: 07 June 1868 Merry Christmas Sandy in Florida PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME VIRUS WARNINGS, JOKES, CHAIN LETTERS, ATTACHMENTS, ETC. Thanks I will gladly exchange genealogy information if you will kindly do the same.

In a message dated 12/20/01 10:32:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > I believe Jessie Plants married Mary Perry in 1903. Mary was the daughter > of my 2nd great grand uncle, Charles Edward Perry, and his wife, Margaret > Morrow. how old was he? what info was on the census, dates? parents? I have this family, does anyone know where they are in 1880? Descendants of George Washington Plants 1 George Washington PLANTS b: 1839 in Washington Co., PA .. +Sarah HARRIS b: 1847 m: 20 June 1867 in Mason Co., WV Father: John HARRIS Mother: Sarah UNKNOWN 2 Jesse Franklin PLANTS b: in Mason Co., VA 2 Reuben PLANTS b: 1867 in Mason Co., WV 2 Elizabeth PLANTS b: 1869 in Mason Co., WV Merry Christmas Sandy in Florida PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME VIRUS WARNINGS, JOKES, CHAIN LETTERS, ATTACHMENTS, ETC. Thanks I will gladly exchange genealogy information if you will kindly do the same.

I believe Jessie Plants married Mary Perry in 1903. Mary was the daughter of my 2nd great grand uncle, Charles Edward Perry, and his wife, Margaret Morrow. I found Jessie and Mary on the 1910 census with daughter Murly 5, and an unnamed son who was 1 month old. Mary was only 23, but she had given birth to 6 children with 2 still living (she was probably married at age 16 or 17). Minnie E. Perry, Jessie's sister-in-law, was living with them. Jessie and Mary were living next door to my g-g-grandparents, Henry T. Perry and McClelland C. Harmon. Henry was Charles Edward Perry's brother. Does anyone have any information on Jessie and Mary? I'm looking for their marriage, the names of all of their children and dates, Jessie's parents' names, etc. Cynthia

Hello Kath, Sorry, cannot solve your Jonas puzzle, but would like to make a correction to Archibald and Art Cottrill. They are the same person. His given name was Archibald but he went by Art all of his life. The Cottrill is my mother's family. Suzie Crump WVGenWeb Mason County Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmason/mason.htm -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 12:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Jonas McCARTY born abt 1848 OH mar Mary Molihan Hello listers, I would love to solve this mystery. Who were Jonas McCARTY's parents? Why was he raised my the MARK's? 1 Jonas McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1848, Ohio 1850 August 20 Vinton Township, Vinton County, Ohio 8/532 Mary Mark 64 MO $500 Richard " 36 VA Farmer Polly " 24 OH Jonas " 2 OH ****************************** FEDERAL CENSUS: 1860 Vinton County Ohio; Vinton Township; Mingo P.O.; Page 384B; Dwelling 1024; Family 965; conducted on July 13, 1860; Information from 1860 Census: Richard Mark is listed as living with Mary Mark. Mary Mark is listed as head of household. Mary is age 74, female. Living with her are Richard, age 47, male, day laborer; and Jonas McCarty, age 12, male. spouse: Mollohan, Elizabeth (1828 - 1915) <wgm27.html> - m. 22 MAR 1867 in Vinton County, OH ----------child: Mark, Henrietta (1863 - ) ****************************************** 1880 Census Place: Cologne, Mason, West Virginia Source: FHL Film 1255408 National Archives Film T9-1408 Page 232C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Jonas MC CARTY Self M M W 32 OH Occ: Works On Farm Fa: --- Mo: OH Mary MC CARTY Wife F M W 31 WV Occ: Housekeeping Fa: WV Mo: WV Densie MC CARTY Son M S W 10 OH Occ: At Home Fa: OH Mo: WV Dora E. MC CARTY Dau F S W 8 WV Fa: OH Mo: WV Bertha M. MC CARTY Dau F S W 6 WV Fa: OH Mo: WV Nancy A. MC CARTY Dau F S W 4 WV Fa: OH Mo: WV James W. MC CARTY Son M S W 2 WV Fa: OH Mo: WV Spouse: Mary MOLIHAN Birth: Jun 1848, West Virginia Father: James F. MOLIHAN (1806-) Mother: Nancy ROBERSON (~1808-) Marr: 19 Sep 1868, Gallipolis, Gallia County, OH Children: Densil (~1870-) Dora Ellen (1872-) Bertha M. (~1874-) Nancy A. (~1876-) Robert W. (~1878-) Ollie Willis (1888-) Austin (1892-) Martin E. (~1884-) 1.1 Densil McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1870, Ohio Spouse: Eva L. ROLLINS Birth: abt 1872, West Virginia Marr: 1 Oct 1891, Jackson County, WV Children: Jonas (1892-) Carl (~1897-) Unknown (1909-) Pearl L. (~1910-) 1.1.1 Jonas McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: 19 Apr 1892, Mason County, West Virginia 1.1.2 Carl McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1897, West Virginia 1.1.3 Unknown McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: 16 Feb 1909, Cooper District Mason County, West Virginia 1.1.4 Pearl L. McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1910, West Virginia 1.2 Dora Ellen McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: 3 Jan 1872, Mason County, West Virginia Spouse: William Jackson "Dode" SMITH Father: Thomas SMITH Mother: Emeline Constancia POWELL Children: Lillian Vada living living Garnett Violet Mary Jesse living Alma George Russell Thomas 1.2.1 Lillian SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.2 Vada SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.3 living SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.4 living SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.5 Garnett SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.6 Violet SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.7 Mary Jesse SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.8 living SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.9 Alma SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.10 George SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.2.11 Russell Thomas SMITH ---------------------------------------- 1.3 Bertha M. McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1874, West Virginia Spouse: Augustine William Alexander COTTRILL Birth: 29 Oct 1867, Mason County, WV Death: 16 Dec 1916 Father: Elijah William COTTRILL Mother: Mary Emelia Marr: 15 Jul 1895, Mason County, West Virginia Children: Archibald Cleo Francis Art C. (1897-1965) 1.3.1 Archibald Cleo COTTRILL ---------------------------------------- Spouse: Arlene GREER Children: Charles 1.3.1.1 Charles COTTRILL ---------------------------------------- 1.3.2 Francis COTTRILL ---------------------------------------- 1.3.3 Art C. COTTRILL ---------------------------------------- Birth: 3 Jan 1897, Mason County, WV Death: 1 Feb 1965, Akron, Summit County, OH Spouse: Arlene Children: Charles 1.3.3.1 Charles COTTRILL ---------------------------------------- 1.4 Nancy A. McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1876, West Virginia 1.5 Robert W. McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1878, West Virginia 1.6 Ollie Willis McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: 16 May 1888, Cologne District Mason County, West Virginia 1.7 Austin McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: 22 Jun 1892, Cologne District Mason County, West Virginia 1.8 Martin E. McCARTY ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1884, West Virginia Index ? Arlene spouse of 1.3.3 COTTRILL Archibald Cleo 1.3.1 Art C. 1.3.3 Augustine William Alexander spouse of 1.3 Charles 1.3.1.1 Charles 1.3.3.1 Francis 1.3.2 GREER Arlene spouse of 1.3.1 McCARTY Austin 1.7 Bertha M. 1.3 Carl 1.1.2 Densil 1.1 Dora Ellen 1.2 Jonas 1.1.1 Jonas 1 Martin E. 1.8 Nancy A. 1.4 Ollie Willis 1.6 Pearl L. 1.1.4 Robert W. 1.5 Unknown 1.1.3 MOLIHAN Mary spouse of 1 ROLLINS Eva L. spouse of 1.1 SMITH Alma 1.2.9 Garnett 1.2.5 George 1.2.10 Lillian 1.2.1 living 1.2.4 living 1.2.8 living 1.2.3 Mary Jesse 1.2.7 Russell Thomas 1.2.11 Vada 1.2.2 Violet 1.2.6 William Jackson "Dode" spouse of 1.2 Kathy "Kath" (Burden) Shaffer Omaha, NE >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< ============================== 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/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237

In a message dated 12/11/01 8:07:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > 1 Squire Alexander PLANTS b: 16 October 1855 in Mason Co., WV d: > 11 > March 1920 in Henderson, Mason Co., WV b: Concord Cemetery > Hi, good to hear from you. Thanks so much for sending this info. my plants book says he died on March 18. I have deleted Rebecca b/c she is not in the book at all. also where is concord cem? What was your source? Thanks again, is Sarah one of yours? Descendants of Squire Alexander Plants 1 Squire Alexander PLANTS b: 16 October 1855 in Mason Co., VA d: 12 March 1920 in Henderson, Mason Co., WV Burial: Concord Cem. .. +Sarah Margaret CRUMP m: 25 January 1882 in Mason Co., WV d: 16 April 1947 Burial: Concord Cem. 2 Belle PLANTS b: 24 February 1883 d: 26 November 1899 2 Rose PLANTS b: 24 September 1884 d: 26 November 1899 2 Homer PLANTS b: 19 July 1886 d: 01 August 1905 2 Elmer PLANTS b: 25 March 1888 d: 04 May 1926 .... +Tezza WILSON 2 James Otmer PLANTS b: 02 February 1890 in Henderson, Mason Co., WV d: 29 May 1951 Burial: Concord Cem. .... +Thelma BARKER m: Bef. 1924 2 Chris PLANTS b: 1892 in Medina, OH d: 1981 in Pt. Pleasant, Mason Co., WV Burial: Lone Oak .... +Pearl HOOD m: Bef. 1919 2 Frances PLANTS b: 11 March 1896 in Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH .... +Charles Waggoner LANIER m: 23 December 1918 2 Helen PLANTS b: 16 August 1898 d: 27 January 1916 2 Carrie Vawn PLANTS b: 04 January 1903 in Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH .... +Early JORDAN m: 23 December 1918 d: Bef. 1947 2 Ethel Mae PLANTS b: 07 March 1905 d: 29 December 1905 Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010! PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME VIRUS WARNINGS, JOKES, CHAIN LETTERS, ATTACHMENTS, ETC. Thanks I will gladly exchange genealogy information if you will kindly do the same.

Dear Dale, The Point Pleasant Register was in business at the time of both of these deaths. The Mason County Library has some microfilms of the old papers and may have them from those dates. When I was there in September, I found it fascinating to read some of them, but did not have enough time to get ALL of the information I wanted. Also, the Clerk of Courts office has records for those time frames also. Suzie Crump WVGenWeb Mason County Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmason/mason.htm -----Original Message----- From: Dale & Marilyn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 8:29 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [WVMASON] HUMPHRIES Obituaries Dear List, Can anyone help me find obituaries for John R HUMPHRIES, died 27 May 1867 in Hartford City and his wife Mary HUMPHRIES, died 3 Apr 1890 in Hartford City. What newspapers were operating in Hartford City then? Or is there anyone on the List who could do a look-up for me? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Dale Nicoll Concord, CA ============================== Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp

Please see changes below: I do not have a Rebecca in this family, but I have a unnamed baby boy b: 02 Mar 1894 and died 01 Apr 1895. Also, Squire Alexander PLANTS was born in Mason County, VA. WV did not become a state until June 20, 1863. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 6:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: 1900 census Mason Co., WV-need look up Does anyone have the 1900 census for Mason Co., WV, could you look for this family? need dates for the children Descendants of Squire Alexander Plants 1 Squire Alexander PLANTS b: 16 October 1855 in Mason Co., WV d: 11 March 1920 in Henderson, Mason Co., WV b: Concord Cemetery .. +Sarah Margaret CRUMP m: 25 January 1882 in Mason Co., WV d: 16 Apr 1947 b: Concord Cemetery 2 Rebecca PLANTS b: 2 Belle PLANTS b: 24 Feb 1883 d: 26 Nov 1899 2 Rose PLANTS b: 24 Sep 1884 d: 26 Nov 1899 2 Homer PLANTS b: 19 Jul 1886 d: 01 Aug 1905 2 Elmer PLANTS b: 25 Mar 1888 d: 04 May 1926 2 Christopher PLANTS b: 06 May 1892 2 Frances PLANTS b: 11 Mar 1896 m: Charles Waggener Lanier 23 Dec 1918 2 Ethel Mae PLANTS b: 07 Mar 1905 d: 29 Dec 1905 2 Carrie Vawn PLANTS b: 04 Jan 1903 m: Early Jordan 23 Dec 1918 2 Helen PLANTS b: 16 Aug 1898 d: 27 Jan 1916 2 James Otmer PLANTS b: 02 Feb 1890 d: 29 May 1951 b: Concord Cemetery Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010! PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME VIRUS WARNINGS, JOKES, CHAIN LETTERS, ATTACHMENTS, ETC. Thanks I will gladly exchange genealogy information if you will kindly do the same. ============================== 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/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237