Does anyone know if Mason County has a genealogy society that is active? I found an address back in January and wrote a letter, but I never got a reply. My letter never came back, either. I was really hoping to get some help with my Perry line from someone. Cynthia

I'm searching for information on the parents of my third great grandfather, John Perry who married Sarah Landers in Botetourt County, Virginia on 7 February 1850. They moved to Mason County before 1870. They were living in Robinson Township in 1870 and Clendenin Township in 1880. John and Sarah had the following children: George T. born 1852 in Botetourt Elizabeth D. born 1853 in Botetourt William Alfred born 1 Sep 1854 in Botetourt Margaret J. born 20 Aug 1856 in Botetourt Charles Edward born 15 Sep 1858 in Botetourt Jennie born 1861 Henry T. born July 1862 Alice born 1866 James born 1868 Blanche born 1870 Jesse born 7 Apr 1874 John born 1877 You would think that where the children are, you'll find the parents. I thought I was hot on John's trail in Botetourt until I discovered that there were TWO John Perry's who were there in 1850. Putting two and two together, I realized that the evidence pointed toward the other John as belonging to that Perry line, so I'm back to square one. It's frustrating! Does anyone have any information? I would be grateful for any little shred, at this point. Thanks! Cynthia Cocker

Could some one tell me who to contact to put 2 cemeteries I read in Mason Co. on the Mason Co. Site. Have tried last 3 weeks to contact Suzie, but have not received an answer. Thanks, Bev Craig

Here is a detail of information that I have found on John Valentine Morgan. I need to verify his parents and place of birth. Can anyone help me with this matter. this has been a 30 year effort to find his parents and place of birth. John Valentine MORGAN Date and Place of Birth and Source Abt. 1845, VA 1860 US Census Dist. No. 2, Mason Cnty, KY enumerated on 7/7/1860 12/24/1845 Mason Cnty, KY, Civil War Service Enlistment Records of John V. Morgan, Co. I 55 KY INF Abt. 1845, KY 1880 US Census Soundex Card M625 OH. Abt. 1845, KY 1880 US Census, Adams Cnty, Jefferson Twp. South, OH, p.78 1845, KY, 1900 US Census Adams Cnty, Jefferson Twp., OH Abt 1845, KY, 1910 US Census Adams Cnty, Wayne Twp., OH, p. 8251 Abt 1845, KY, 1920 US Census Adams Cnty, Wayne Twp., OH, p 579 12/24/1845, Covington, KY, Civil War Pension File Application 3/20/1915 12/24/1845 Covington, KY Death Certificate OH Cert. # 31679, Informant Lizzie Gaffin a daughter 12/24/1845, KY, Handwritten note from Elva Cook, John V. Morgan's youngest child. Lexington, KY, Obituary Adams County News, 6/22/1933 John Valentine MORGAN Date and Place of Death and Source 6/16/1933, West Union, Adams Cnty, OH, Buried Winchester, OH, OH Death Cert. # 31679 6/18/1933, handwritten note from Elva Cook, John V. Morgan's youngest child. John Valentine Morgan's Father's Name, Date and Place of Birth and Source John Morgan b. KY John Valentine Morgan Death Certificate OH Cert. # 31679, Informant Lizzie Gaffin John Morgan, Civil War Military Pension File Cert. No. 425.603 b. VA, 1880 Census of Adams Cnty, OH, p. 78 b. WVA, 1900 US Census Adams Cnty, Jefferson Twp., OH b. OH, 1910 US Census Adams Cnty, Wayne Twp., OH b. OH, 1920 Census of Adam Cnty, OH, p. 579 John Valentine Morgan's Mother's Name, Date and Place of Birth and Source Mary_____, Civil War Military Pension File Cert. No. 425.603 b. VA, 1880 Census Adams Cnty, OH, p. 78 b. WVA, 1900 Census Adams Cnty, Jefferson Twp., OH b. VA, 1910 Census Adams Cnty, OH b. VA, 1920 Census Adams Cnty, OH, p. 579 John Valentine Morgan's Wife's Name, Name and Place of Birth and Source Louisa Sartain b. 3/19/1847, KY Louisa Sartain Morgan Death Certificate OH Cert. # 12333 Informant John V. Morgan Louisa Sartain Civil War Pension File Cert. No. 425.603 Louisa Sartain, 3/19/1846, Adams Cnty, OH, Obituary by P. Ross Parrish Louisa, Abt. 1846, KY, 1880 Census Adams Cnty, OH Soundex and Census Louisa, 1846, KY, 1900 Census Adams Cnty, OH Louisa, Abt 1846, OH, 1910 Census of Adams Cnty, OH, p. 8251 Louisa, Abt 1846, OH, 1920 Census of Adams Cnty, OH, p. 579 John valentine Morgan's Wife's Date of Death, Place and Source 3/15/1925, Winchester, Adams Cnty, OH Buried Winchester, OH OH Death Cert. # 12333 3/15/1925, Obituary by P. Ross Parrish John Valentine Morgan's Wife's Fathers Name and Place of Birth and Source James B. Sartain, b. KY Louisa Sartain Morgan Death Cert. OH Cert. # 12333 James B. Sartain, Obituary by P. Ross Parrish b. WVA, 1900 Census Adams Cnty, OH b. VA, 1910 Census Adams Cnty, OH, p. 8251 b. VA, 1920 Census Adams Cnty, OH, p. 579 John Valentine Morgan's Wife's Mothers Name and Place of Birth and Source Elizabeth Eggbert, OH, OH Death Cert. # 12333 Informant John V. Morgan Margaret_______, Obituary by P. Ross Parrish Elizabeth Williams according to marriage records b. KY, 1900 Census of Adams Cnty, OH b. KY, 1910 Census of Adams Cnty, OH, p. 8251 b. KY, 1920 Census of Adams Cnty, OH, p. 579 John Valentine Morgan's Places and Dates of Residence and Source 1850 Mason Cnty, KY, Civil War Military Pension File 1860 Mason Cnty, KY, Civil War Military Pension File 7/7/1860 Mason Cnty, KY, US Census 1860, District No. 2, Mason Cnty, KY 1865-1871 Mason Cnty, KY, Civil War Pension File, Declaration for Pension 1866 Bull Creek, Mason Cnty, KY, Mason Cnty, KY Tax List p. 15, John V. Morgan 1871-1876 Lewis Cnty, KY, Civil War Pension File, Declaration for Pension 1876-1877 Mason Cnty, KY, Civil War Pension File, Declaration for Pension 1877-1916 Adams Cnty, KY, Civil War Pension File, Declaration for Pension Home was 6 miles South East of Maysville the County Seat of Mason Co., KY written in his own hand and filled with Civil War Pension File. Dated 4/22/1916. Mason Cnty, KY until 1877 and Adams Cnty, OH since. Civil War Pension File Declaration for Pension 6/26/1897. INFORMATION ABOUT FAMILY OR POTENTIAL FAMILY 1850 Census Mason Cnty, KY, p 92 Mary A. Morgan 56 b VA Lamira Morgan ? 29 b VA Mary Morgan 25 b VA Nathan Morgan 18 b VA Virginia Morgan 16 b VA David Morgan 14 b VA John Morgan 11 b VA Casey Morgan 6 b VA 1860 Census Mason Cnty, KY, p 134 Mary A. Morgan 65 b VA Levina Morgan 35 b VA John C. Morgan 21 b VA Francis A. Morgan 21 b KY Cassandre Morgan 15 b VA John V. Morgan 14 b VA William Casebolt 16 b KY Virginia Casebolt 11 b KY Thomas J. Casebolt 8 b KY Mary E. Casebolt 6 b KY 1870 Census Greenup Cnty, KY, p 101 David Morgan 33 b OH Martha Morgan 28 b KY Mary A. Morgan 8 b KY Fannie Morgan 2/12 b KY 1870 Census Mason Cnty, KY, p 388 John Morgan 31 b VA Francis Morgan 31 b PA Newton Morgan 4 b KY 1880 Census Greenup Cnty, KY, ED 42, Sheet 56 David Morgan 44 b OH Father b VA Mother b VA Martha Morgan 39 b KY Father b VA Mother b VA Mary Ann Morgan 18 b KY Fannie Morgan 10 b KY Sarah A. Morgan 8 b KY Ida Morgan 6 b KY Louisa Morgan 2 b KY 1880 Census Greenup Cnty, KY, Sheet 34 John Morgan 40 b VA Father b VA Mother b VA Francis Morgan 30 b KY Father b PA Mother b KY Newton Morgan 13 b KY 1880 Census Pierce Cnty, WI, ED 113, Sheet 42 Nathan Morgan 49 b KY Father b KY Mother b KY Jennie Morgan 37 b VA Father b VA Mother b VA John Morgan 20 b KY Martha Morgan 15 b MN John Valentine Morgan's Civil War enlistment papers indicate that he was born in Mason Cnty, KY. His pension application indicates that he was born in Covington, KY. Since he enlisted at Covington, KY it could well be that the answer on the pension application is in error. John Valentine Morgan served in the Civil War with the Union Forces in Company I 55th Regiment of the Kentucky Mounted Infantry he enrolled as a Private on the 23rd day of February 1865. His combined service record shows that he had previously served in Company H, 10th Regiment of the Kentucky Cavalry and was discharged on April 20, 1863. He served in the Kentucky Mounted Infantry Volunteers under Capt. Alexander W. (Lauwill) and was honorably discharged on the 19th of September 1865 at Louisville, KY. He was 5'10'' with Brown Hair and Blue eyes. He was treated in the Hospital in Lexington, Ky June 7th and 8th, 1865 and was listed as malingering and deserted on June 8, 1865. He was reported as a deserter to the Pro. Mar. on June 10th at Lexington, KY. He states in one part of his application that he resided in Mason Cnty, Ky. from the time of his discharge to July 1877 and since in Adams Cnty, Ohio. In another part of his file he states that he resided from 1871-76 in Lewis Cnty, KY. He states that his occupation is that of a farmer. His address on the 26th of June 1897 is Blue Creek, Adams Cnty., Ohio and that he lives on Johnson's Run. On January 31, 1898 he indicated that he is married to Louisa Sartain that they were married on September 18th 1864 in Aberdeen, Brown, Ohio and that the record of marriage is recorded at Georgetown, Brown Cnty, Ohio. He further lists his children and their birthdates. On March 20, 1915 he answers Pension questions indicating that he enlisted at Maysville, KY and that Thomas Shelton at Aberdeen, Ohio married him and Louisa Sartain. His wife and he are living together and he again lists children and dates of birth He answers pension question that his parents were John and Mary Morgan and that he was an only child. In various answers to census and pension documents he lists his parents birthplaces as VA, KY and OH. In the 1860 census John V. Morgan is found living with Mary A. Morgan a woman of the age of 65 who is likely his grandmother. He is 14 in this census and was born in VA. Mary A. Morgan was born in VA. Also with the family is John C. Morgan, born VA, and his wife Francis, that are of the age that they could be John V. Morgan's cousins or uncle. In 1850 another males by the name of Nathan, born VA, and David P. born VA, is also living along with Mary A. Morgan and others. These men along with John V. Morgan served in the same KY cavalry unit in the Civil War futher giving credibility to the fact that they are related. In Civil War pension materials David P. Morgan states that he is the brother of John C. Morgan. This clearly links the two of them and likely to Nathan since they all lived together with Mary A. Morgan in 1850 but leaves the exact link to John V. open. Notes: 1. Nathan Morgan's Widows pension file contains a marriage license copy wherein it is stated that the marriage took place in Boyd Cnty, KY at the home of Jacob Morgan and was witnessed by Jacob Morgan, Andrew Morgan and Jane Mann. 2. Nathan Morgan's Widows pension file contains an affidavit of 3/10/1891 that is signed by Jacob Morgan that states that he lived within a mile of Nathan and Rachel (first wife) when she died and that this is the same Nathan that served in the Civil War and married Jane Cooley. This Jacob Morgan is aged 68 and resides in Ironton, Lawrence Cnty, OH at this date. 3. Jacob Morgan is the son of Mary Morgan the women that ties all these people together for nearly 40 years. Jacob has proven siblings of Lovina and Elizabeth if Mary is the mother of Nathan, John C. and David P. then we have 5 children with others likely. Needed Information 1. Proof of the parents of John Valentine Morgan 2. Proof of the birth and death dates and places for John Valentine Morgan's parents 3. Proof of the place of birth of John Valentine Morgan 4. Place, date and proof of birth ( Abt 1795 in VA) and death of Mary A. Morgan 5. Information on the younger Mary Morgan in the family 6. Information on Virginia Morgan 7. Additional information on Cassie Morgan who married Francis M. Long 8. Proof of the parents of David P., Nathan, John C., Virginia, Mary and Cassie Morgan 9. Information on Newton Morgan son of John C. and Frances Bennett Morgan

I have been searching for 30 years for a clue to this family. Please look at these names and what I know of them and please let me know if you have any information. Mary A. MORGAN- b abt 1795-98 in WV d. after 1880. John Valentine MORGAN is living with Mary A. Morgan in 1860 in Mason Cnty, KY. Mary A. MORGAN has living with her a number of people all apparently related but we are not certain of how. We know that Jacob, Lovina and Elizabeth are her children as shown in the following details. John C. and David P. MORGAN are brothers as determined by CW papers. Nathan, Cassey/Cassandroe/Cassa, Mary E., Virginia and John Valentine are as yet unknown. David P. MORGAN-Living with Mary A. MORGAN in 1850 and 1860 in Mason Cnty, KY. Went to CW with John Valentine MORGAN and served in the same unit. Lived and died in Boyd Cnty, KY after 1870 and in Carter Cnty, KY in 1890. Buried with wife Martha WELLS MORGAN in Ashland Cemetery. John C. MORGAN-Living with Mary A. Morgan in 1850 Mason Cnty, KY census and then with Mary A. Morgan and his wife Francis BENNET in the 1860 census of Mason Cnty, KY. Lived in Greenup Cnty, KY and died in Ironton, Lawrence Cnty, OH. Went to CW with John Valentine Morgan and served in the same unit. . John C. MORGAN's pension application is signed by Jacob MORGAN and James T. LONG August 28, 1890. David P. MORGAN gives an affidavit and states that he is John C. MORGAN's brother. Nathan MORGAN lived with Mary A. Morgan in 1850 was married and living in Mason Cnty, KY in 1860 with his wife Rachel MILLER MORGAN and children. Later lived in Boyd Cnty, KY and after his first wife's death married Jane COOLEY of that Cnty. Left Boyd Cnty, KY and went to MN and then lived and died in WI. Served in CW at the same time as John V. MORGAN in another unit. Jane COOLEY- Second wife of Nathan. Married in Boyd Cnty at the home of Jacob MORGAN. Jacob MORGAN signs the affidavit that she is the second wife of Nathan and that he saw his first wife, Rachel MILLER buried. Jacob MORGAN-Nathan and Jane COOLEY were married in Jacob's home. In the 1880 Gallia Cnty, OH census Mary A. MORGAN is living with Jacob and his wife Sidney and son Harmon and she is shown as his mother. Jacob served in the CW in a WV unit and mustered out at Ceredo, WV. Andrew MORGAN- Andrew is a witness at Nathan's marriage to Jane at Jacob MORGAN's home in Boyd Cnty, KY. Jane MANN- Jane is a witness at Nathan MORGAN's marriage in Jacob's home. John Valentine MORGAN's daughter states in a letter that John had a sister Jane Jemima. This may be the Jane? Lovina MORGAN- lived with Mary A. Morgan in Mason Cnty, KY per the 1850 and 1860 Census. In 1880 she is living with Jacob MORGAN above in Gallia Cnty, OH and she is Jacob's sister. Elizabeth MORGAN- married Thomas Casebolt in Mason Cnty, Ky. Elizabeth died and Thomas left the Casebolt children to live with Mary A. MORGAN in Mason Cnty, KY in 1860. Mary E. CASEBOLT- one of the CASEBOLT children left to live with Mary A. MORGAN married in 1870 James T. LONG in Gallipolis, Gallia Cnty, OH. James Thomas LONG- found with Mary E. in Cario, IL in 1880 and later in 1900 in Ironton, OH with Jacob MORGAN an uncle living with them. This is Mary E. Casebolt's uncle her mother's brother so therefore Elizabeth MORGAN is a sister to Jacob MORGAN. Cassie MORGAN- A Casey MORGAN is living with Mary A. MORGAN in Mason Cnty, KY and in the 1860 Census is listed as Cassandre MORGAN. A Cassie MORGAN marries a Francis M. LONG in Gallia Cnty, OH in the same month as Mary E. CASEBOLT marries James T. LONG and their marriage certificates are together as they were married by JP Martindale 3 weeks apart. Odds are this is Casey/Cassandre/Cassie MORGAN the same person. I find a Cassa Long living with Francis M Long in Gallia Cnty, OH in the 1880 Census. John MORGAN- signed the pension application of David P. MORGAN May 7, 1883 in Ironton, OH John W. Morgan- signed the pension application of Jacob MORGAN August 28, 1890 in Ironton, OH with James T. LONG. Possibly John MORGAN and John W. MORGAN are one and the same. Thank you, John Morgan

In a message dated 7/29/01 9:11:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > my Aunt/Uncle--Ina Hoschar md John Dale Brewer Sr. Family and you do have > their 3 children listed. Of course Dorothy Virginia died just shortly > after birth. also both Uncle Johnnie and Aunt Ina are both dead. Hi, good to hear from you. these folks are related to my Plants line, can you fill in this chart, dates, locations? Descendants of Foster McKinney Hoschar 1 Foster McKinney HOSCHAR b: September 1896 .. +Ethel BARR .... 2 Ina HOSCHAR ........ +John BREWER .......... 3 Dale BREWER .......... 3 Virginia BREWER .......... 3 Margorie BREWER Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010!

Does anyone have the 1910 Mason County census? If so I am looking for the surname Henry... I also have the 1850-1860 and 1870 census if I can help anyone. Thanks Judy

Hello Mason County I am a subscriber to this list. I am seeking information on anyone who is decended from Orpha Keiser and Carl Johnson. According to my information, they lived in Mason in the 1920s and both are buried in the cemetery on the hill behind Pickens Hardware. They had three children, two sons Johnny and Chris who are both deceased and a daughter, Laura Jean who I think is still living. Johnny had a dughter named Jonny Belinda and a son named Marty. If you are related to these people please contact me because we are closely related although you are not aware of it. Johnny, Chris and Laura were my father's half brothers and half sister. My father was born from Orpha first marriage. I have been searching for Orpha and her family for a long time. O Price

Hello List, I am seeking information on Jacob V. Coleman born abt. 1839 Fayette County WV. He may have married a Sarah ?? from Mason Co., WV and then married Nancy Elizabeth Bailey born abt. 1856 and they married on February 27, 1882 Masaon Co., WV Jacob's brother Henry L. Coleman born abt. 1847 Fayette County WV married Harriet E. Hoop born abt. 1854 Meigs Co., Ohio. She was the daughter of Vincent and Harriet Hoop. Jacob and Henry were sons of Joshua P. Coleman and Elizabeth Kious of Fayette County, WV. They probably worked in the mines. I would appreciate any information on this Coleman line. Thank you for your time and help. Becky Fox Shuff

Hi: I have looked for years for a link to tie my MORGAN family together. I found a part of it recently: Mary MORGAN found in Mason Cnty, KY in 1850 and 1860 now found in Gallia Cnty, OH in 1880 still missing in 1870. In 1880 she is living with her son Jacob Morgan and daughter Lavina Morgan. Now we have it Mary is Jacob's mother BUT WHO IS MARY'S HUSBAND AND JACOB'S FATHER? Andrew MORGAN is at Jacob MORGAN's home in Boyd Cnty, KY to witness the marriage of Nathan MORGAN. I find on the web a death notice for Andrew MORGAN in Ironton, OH. IS THIS THE ANDREW MORGAN I AM SEEKING? Cassie MORGAN is living with Mary MORGAN in Mason Cnty, KY in 1850 and 1860. A Cassy MORGAN married a Thomas LONG in Gallia Cnty, OH in 1870. Is this Cassy the Cassie MORGAN a daughter of Mary MORGAN? This family migrated right along the river between Gallipolis, OH and Cario, IL and is found in many of the KY, OH and WV counties along the river. If you have MORGAN/LONG/SARTAIN/CASEBOLT/WELLS/BENNET/WILLIAMS ties we need to talk. Derald Morgan

Hello listers, This is the line of McCarty's IM researching. If anyone has any further information or fits into this line please email me. The direct line of descent goes like this: James McCarty & Sarah Jonas McCarty & Catharine Zirkle George Adam McCarty & Nancy (Rife) Arbaugh John McCarty below is the son of George Adam McCarty & Nancy (Rife) Arbaugh First Generation ---------------------------------------- 1. John McCARTY. Born in 1813. John died bef 1859, he was 46. John married Nancy ALLMAN, daughter of Jacob ALLMAN & Elizabeth MARKS. They had the following children: 2 i. George (1844-1927) 3 ii. Jacob (1847-1919) 4 iii. Riley (~1848-) iv. John. Born abt 1851 in Ohio. v. Amanda. Born abt 1854 in Ohio. Second Generation ---------------------------------------- 2. George McCARTY SR.1 Born on 18 Oct 1844 in Meigs County, Ohio. George died in Mason County, West Virginia on 18 Oct 1927, he was 83. Buried in Mountain Valley Church Cemetery Mason County, West Virginia. Occupation: Farmer. On 18 Feb 1865 when George was 20, he married Martha Susan FOLDEN1, daughter of George FOLDEN & Elizabeth TAYLOR, in Meigs County, Ohio.2 Born on 6 Aug 1848 in Meigs County, Ohio. Martha Susan died in Mason County, West Virginia on 5 Sep 1942, she was 94. They had the following children: i. George Nicholas (Nick)1,3 (1867-1940) ii. John R. (1873-) iii. Evaline Evie1 (1874-~1938) iv. Elmer E. (Doc) (1874-1957) v. Robert A. (Bert)1 (1876-) vi. Mary J1 (~1877-) vii. Charles Elmer (1881-) viii. Elza Elsworth (~1883-) ix. Francis (1883-) x. Myrtie Ellen (1890-1975) xi. Minnie (1892-) 3. Jacob McCARTY. Born in 1847. Jacob died on 6 Jan 1919, he was 72. On 24 Mar 1863 when Jacob was 16, he married Letha Minerva ARBAUGH, daughter of Leonard ARBAUGH & Marguerite GREGORY. Born on 5 Dec 1848. Letha Minerva died on 14 Dec 1917, she was 69. They had the following children: i. Nancy Margaret "Mag" (1869-1937) ii. Pearley Albert (1872-1944) iii. Clifford K. (1881-1950) iv. Leonard v. Jacob Elmer vi. George (-1951) 4. Riley McCARTY. Born abt 1848 in Wellston Jackson County, Ohio.4 On 12 Feb 1878 when Riley was 30, he married Catherine ALMAN, daughter of George ALMON & Nellie ARBUGH, in Mason County, West Virginia.5 Born abt 1849 in Wellston Jackson County, Ohio.4 They had the following children: i. George Nicholas4,6 (1878-1952) ii. Melvin4,6 (~1879-) iii. William4 (~1881-1915) iv. Herman4 (1884-1966) v. Nancy4 (~1885-~1908) vi. Peter B.4 (1889-1966) vii. Jacob C.4 (~1890-~1955) viii. Raymond4 (~1892-~1924) ix. John (Johnny) (1896-1938) x. Luther G4 (1899-) 1. Family L047-1880 Census. 2. LDS Files on Line at WWW.familysearch.org 3. Washington County Pa, 1910Census District 209 Image 03010279. A ncestry.Com 4. LDS Online Data File. 5. Data Obtained from the Mason County West Virginia Marriages 1806 -1915 compiled and edited by Julie Chapin Hesson. Data is presen ted as Volume and page number in comments field. 6. Ancestry.com Gene Pool. Kathy "Kath" (Burden) Shaffer Omaha, NE >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^< >^,,^<

Hello All, I am hopeful that someone can help me with a reference made to my ancestor(s) William H. Baker b 1845, that appears in the book by John P. Hale, "The History of the Great Kanawha Valley" pp 19. This individual, William Henry Baker, is my great-great grandfather on my paternal side. I have very little information regarding him, with the exception of the year of his birth, and know next to nothing. Anything that anyone can contribute will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Bette Wisconsin [email protected]

In a message dated 8/16/01 1:14:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Your World Connect file shows Robert Keefer, b. 1864 , as a son of John > D. and Susan Bland Cooper, of Mason County, WV. > > I have this Robert as a son of Benjamin Franklin Keefer and Delilah > Jeffers, a marriage that soon broke up. > Was he adopted by the Coopers? > > I know that Benjamin remarried and had many more children. > Hi, good to hear from you. other folks have mentioned this Ben, what all do you know about him? my family is the Coopers who adopted him, may be family b/c Cooper and Keefer are the same name. Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010!

I am trying to get some information on John Henry who was on the 1820 Census, page 123. I am trying to see if he could be related to Nicholas Henry or Joseph Henry, who were on the 1850 census in Mason Co.. Nicholas was married to Juda Doss and Joseph was married to Nancy Nibert. Does anyone know if Nicholas and Joseph were brothers? Also does anyone know anything about the John Henry who was on the 1820 census? If anyone has any information, please contact me at [email protected] Thank you, Jan Acker.

Hello, I would like to know if anyone who gets the Pt. Pleasant Register has seen an article in there about a Civil War tombstone being set in the Gray-Smith Cemetery (formerly Ponstler Cem.) on Tribble Road. The tombstone was for Pvt. Paris Gray, Co K, 13th WV Infty. The tombstone setting was on Sunday, July 22nd. I would like to have a copy of the article. If someone could let me know the date it appeared. Paris Gray is my husbands gg grandfather. Thank you for any help you can give me. Regina Gray

John Henry was on the 1820 Census on Page #577-123. His age was 45 or above, one male 10 or under, one male 10-16, one male 16-26, one female 26-45, one female 10 or under, one female 16-26. If anyone has any information on this John Henry, please contact me at [email protected] Thank you. Jan Acker

----- Original Message ----- From: Bette McIntosh To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2001 11:43 PM Subject: Charles Henry Baker; b 1868 KY, died ? Mason County, WV Hello, Can anyone help with the date and place of death for my great-grandfather Charles Henry Baker born 1868 in KY to Elizabeth and William Henry Baker (according to the 1880 Census for Mason County. ) I believe he may have died in Mason or Kanawha County, WV but I do not know when or where. He was married to Mariah E. Cossin in 1889 in Gallia County, Ohio (according to "Marriage Records, 1851-1900 Gallia County, Ohio" compiled by Michael I. Trowbridge). I am looking for the correct date and place of death in order to request these records from the appropriate source. Thank you for your interest and efforts on my behalf. Regards, Bette in Wisconsin [email protected]

Hello List, Does anyone have any knowledge of and can help with the ancestry regarding the following individuals: Charles Jasper Baker, born 19 October 1806 and died 1 December 1902 in Mason County. WV married Sarah Stewart, born 1818, in Jackson County on 22 August 1833 in Jackson County, WV The Baker children were these (according to the 1850 Mason County, WV Census): Marthela, b abt 1835 Nancy J, b abt 1836 Mary F, b abt 1838 Elisha E, b abt 1841 Eliza J, b abt 1843 William Henry , born abt 1846 ( my gg grandfather) Maria, b abt 1848 Thank you for your interest and efforts on my behalf. Bette in Wisconsin [email protected]

Am searching for information on the ancestry of my Rowley & Stanley lines. James West Rowley & Sarah Stanley were married 1 December 1833 in Jackson County, VA/WV. Anna Rowley, d/o James West Rowley & Sarah Stanley, married James Barnhart on 4 April 1850. James Barnhart & Anna Rowley were my ggg grandparents. From the 1850 Jackson County, VA Census comes information on the following households: Sarah ROWLEY 49 born Mason County, VA William 19 born Jackson County, VA Calvin 12 born Jackson County, VA James BARNHEART 20 Anna 15 So Anna Rowley's age of 15, between brothers William & Calvin, places her birth as circa 1835 in Jackson County, VA. I also have a connection to Sarah Rowley through my Huffman line. In Jackson County Deed Book 11, pages 111-112, is a document where Sarah Rowley makes her son-in-law John Stuart Huffman ( my ggg grandfather) her power-of attorney. Sarah Rowley, according to the document, had been living with John Stuart Huffman & Ruth Stanley Ables Huffman ( my ggg grandmother) since 11 May 1855. Ruth Stanley was born, according to Census records circa 1821. Therefore, we know that Ruth was the d/o Sarah Stanley & that she was born out-of-wedlock to Sarah Stanley prior to her Jackson County nuptial with James West Rowley on 1 December 1833. We also know that Ruth Stanley & Anna Rowley were half sisters. I have read a descendants chart posted online that claims that James West Rowley was the s/o William Henry Rowley & Elizabeth Van Ziles. I have presently been unable to confirm this. Please forgive me if I rambled on. Thank you in advance for any information or guidance. I look forward to hearing from you & learning more about the families Rowley & Stanley. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

In a message dated 8/5/2001 9:02:39 PM, [email protected] writes: << Seeking information of ancestors/origin of George Hart b.1825, married to Hannah Roush, for family tree. >> I dont have ancestors of George Hart but I have a George Hart and Hannah Roush who had a son Hanry Stanton Hart who m. Marion Frances Minturn. Mary is dau of Isaac Minturn and Jane Roseberry. Henry and Marion Frances Minturn had children: Everett, Elmo, Maud, M. Frances, Hanry Wayne, Adena, Jasper Norris and Harley M. I also have a lot more on the Roseberry and Minturn lineand I have some info on the above children if interested. Jim in Point Pleasant