In 1993-4, I filmed the indexes of Mason County Marriages from 1806-1915. After 18 months of putting all 11,000+ marriages into a database, I printed out a hard copy, which I took to Point Pleasant. All day, everyday for two weeks, I spent in the Clerk's office, checking my printout entries against every original marriage license in all 24 bound volumes. I found not only errors, but more than 300 marriages which were not even listed in the handwritten indexes. Then I returned home, and spent another 12 months adding additions and corrections to my database. In September of '96, Clearfield/GPC said they wanted to publish my index, and they did. It is currently out of print, after two printings, but I do have four copies remaining, which I will autograph for anyone who is interested in acquiring one. Julie Chapin Hesson, author, "Mason County, WV, Marriages, 1806-1915" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Nichols" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 11:34 AM Subject: Mason Co. WV Marriages, Vol. 3 > BlankMany thanks to Dale Sines for his Mason Co. WV Marriages, Vol. 3. > What a lot of hard work! I am looking forward to Vol. 2 and Vol. 4! > I am new to this site. Has Vol. 1 already been put on? Also, what is > "Julie's book"?

Cousins & Friends: Many of us know William Mitchell Clay as the father of Mitchell Clay & father-in-law to Phoebe Belcher. William Mitchell Clay, born circa 1708-1710, was married to a woman whose given name was Martha. Some have said that her maiden name was Green while others have said it was Runyon. Both of these theories have since been disproved. Another possibility is that she was Martha Lewis, sister to Col. Charles Lewis & General Andrew Lewis. Both officers were participants in the Battle of Point Pleasant on 10 October 1774, which has came to be called the first battle of the Revolutionary War. William Mitchell Clay, some believe, fought at the Battle of Point Pleasant, was the first casualty of said battle & therefore the first to die in our Revolutionary War. He may have been a member of Col. John Fields' Company from Culpeper County, VA. However, there is no evidence linking William Mitchell Clay to Culpeper County. No ties whatsoever! William Mitchell Clay's sons Mitchell, David & Ezekiel were also at the historic Battle of Point Pleasant but in a different company. Their names have been found listed in militia units from both Fincastle & Bedford County, VA. So one might think that if William Mitchell Clay served, that it would have been with his sons. In his writings John Stuart, both a participant in & historian of the Battle of Point Pleasant, mentioned, without benefit of a Christian name, a man called Clay. He went on to explain the circumstances of Clay's death just prior to the battle. Those that believe that William Mitchell Clay was the first casualty of the Revolutionary War base their beliefs on the writings of Stuart. Robert Page, who runs a website entitled "The Life Of William Mitchell Clay" wrote the following in an E-mail to the Clay rootsweb list: "In 1997, I wrote 'William Mitchell Clay apparently died on September 10, 1774, while hunting deer for Col. John Field's company of independent Rangers. He was part of the unit assembled under Gen. Andrew Lewis traveling to Point Pleasant to participate in the impending battle. Though it is not clear why a 64 year old man would be making a 250 mile journey on foot, he earned the dubious distinction of becoming the unit's first casualty.' He continued on: "I located the original source for the material found in Withers' book. Capt. John Stuart put his experiences into words some time after participating in Gen. Lewis' expedition. It is clear that Capt. Stuart was NOT an eyewitness to the death of the soldier he called Clay, yet this manuscript seems to be the sole source used to determine William Clay's participation. " The book Robert Page is referring to is "Chronicles of Border Warfare," written by Alexander Scott Withers in 1895. (It was edited by Reuben Gold Thwaites.) Evidence has been found showing that "William Clay" served in the Chesterfield County militia some 15 years prior to the Battle of Point Pleasant. Because of this prior military experience, William Mitchell Clay may have known Col. John Fields & joined his group as a result. That he may have been brother-in-law to Colonel Charles Lewis & General Andrew Lewis would also explain why a 64-66 year old man would be part of a unit heading to Point Pleasant to fight the Indians. Without proof at this time, much of this is just mere speculation. Does anyone have any evidence that would link the Lewis family to William Mitchell Clay? Can anyone shed some light on William Mitchell Clay's service in the Revolutionary War? Did William Mitchell Clay have any ties to Culpeper County? Please forgive the bombardment of questions. Thank you in advance for any information. I look forward to hearing from you & to learning more about William Mitchell Clay. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

BlankMany thanks to Dale Sines for his Mason Co. WV Marriages, Vol. 3. What a lot of hard work! I am looking forward to Vol. 2 and Vol. 4! I am new to this site. Has Vol. 1 already been put on? Also, what is "Julie's book"? Thanks. Pat N.

Dale, Thank you VERY much for all your time and effort in this project. I am amazed and grateful for the extraordinary information you included ESPECIALLY the names of the brides' and grooms' parents. How many Sarah Hughes' or Thomas SoandSo's there are to confuse us if only we could confirm the names of the parents. Occupations, places of birth and of marriage is just icing on the cake! I'm afraid you have spoiled some of us. Thanks again, Mary Cervantes Cincinnati Dale Sines wrote: > Here is the URL: > > http://www.geocities.com/daletxteacher/docs/Mason_Marriages.htm > > The inclusive dates are marriages performed and recorded between April 12, 1861 and May 10, 1865. > Please make note that Vol 4 has inclusive dates of March 16, 1865 to November 27, 1866...this is my next project. > > Dale > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!

Dale - could you please give your Web Page Url again? I thought I had it on file, but can not find it ;) Thanx... Betty from Huntington, WV Web page: My Family Tree Has Roots in West Virginia http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/5112/

Here is the URL: http://www.geocities.com/daletxteacher/docs/Mason_Marriages.htm The inclusive dates are marriages performed and recorded between April 12, 1861 and May 10, 1865. Please make note that Vol 4 has inclusive dates of March 16, 1865 to November 27, 1866...this is my next project. Dale

I am interested in this..I also have Julie's book...Is this different information? Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 1:13 PM Subject: Re: Mason Co Marriages Vol 3 > In a message dated 7/16/01 10:17:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > > > I have just posted Vol 3 Mason Co, WV marriages on my web page. I also have > > the file in RTF (Rich Text File) format if you would like to print your own > > copy. (4 small files...including title page...total 32 pages) Can be opened > > in Microsoft Word. Will be ading other volumes as time permits in the near > > future. > > > > > > Hi, good to hear from you. > What is covered in vol. 3 and what is your web page address? I have Julie's > book and it covers 1806-1915 > Thanks for writing. > Sandy in Florida > Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010! > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > >

In a message dated 7/16/01 10:17:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > I have just posted Vol 3 Mason Co, WV marriages on my web page. I also have > the file in RTF (Rich Text File) format if you would like to print your own > copy. (4 small files...including title page...total 32 pages) Can be opened > in Microsoft Word. Will be ading other volumes as time permits in the near > future. > > Hi, good to hear from you. What is covered in vol. 3 and what is your web page address? I have Julie's book and it covers 1806-1915 Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010!

I have just posted Vol 3 Mason Co, WV marriages on my web page. I also have the file in RTF (Rich Text File) format if you would like to print your own copy. (4 small files...including title page...total 32 pages) Can be opened in Microsoft Word. Will be ading other volumes as time permits in the near future. Dale

I am emailing the surrounding counties of Meigs County this year. Below is information about our meeting, our 3rd, that we have planned for next month. If you have Meigs Roots in you family ancestry, please try to make it. On August 4th, 2001 we are having a meeting in Meigs County. It will be at the Old Legion Hall on South 4th Street, with parking acoss the street, in Middleport, Ohio. (There is a New Legion Hall Annex across from the Post Office on Mill Street-DO NOT GO THERE). The building is air-conditioned, tables and chairs to host 100 people, and good lighting. We had about 40 people with last years meeting and I think for the most part everyone had a good time. It was suppose to be FUN and I think the one's that came had FUN. I will be announcing the upcoming years things I have planned for the listserve. I hope to have a Demo Copy of the Meigs CD to play around with. It will be open to us at 9:00 am. I really don't want to hold to an agenda, but here is what is being proposed. You don't have stick with it at all, you can come between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm and meet with whomever during those times. Must be out of parking area by 5:00 pm, due to Bingo. Most of the researchers leave by noon in the past. 9-12:30 Arrive, mingle, meet people, etc. 12:30 Tour area, visit a cemetery, go wherever, or stay and mingle even more. Meigs Library (Open for the Day) Meigs (Genealogy) Museum (1-4:30) Meigs Chester Courthouse/Museum (Open) (Time to be Announced) Meigs Court House (Closed) With most people traveling to this meeting, feel free to bring a non-meal dish (desert/snack/etc.) to share if you can. Bring your main meal from one of the food establishments in the area or go to one of them for lunch, it's up to you. There is a pay phone to order Pizza's or something, if you so desire. If you have an interest in Meigs Research, you are invited along with your families. You don't have to be a member of the listserve or any society. If you have Meigs genealogy to share, bring it with you. That's one of the main purpose of this gathering. If you know someone coming with interests in you family line, arrange your own personal meeting to share information. I will be bringing my Meigs Reference Books and that's about it, unless there is something else you want me to bring. I will mingle around like I did last year. Merry Anne will also be there with her Meigs Reference Books. I will have some maps of Meigs to help you find what you are looking for. Looks like Sandy Hayden will be bringing a copy machine this year again and will cost 5 cents a copy, honor system. For those that don't know, I was not born in Meigs, and really don't know as much as a person born there. If you are one of the locals from Meigs, please come and share your knowledge of where things are to help us outsiders-Thanks. Also, when you come to the door a $1 donation will be asked for the hall rental-Thanks. LINK TO WEBPAGE ABOUT THIS MEETING, DIRECTIONS (MAPS), PLACES TO STAY, ETC. http://members.fortunecity.com/hunter_gale/meigsmeeting.html This link has been advertised with the regular email messages a few times since last year. I don't know if any of you picked up on it or not. Hope to see you there, ^ ^ . . Your fellow rooter, O Mark "Gramps" Meinhart (~) Meigs Listserve Coordinator "The only thing that stays the same is: Everything changes!" PS: This letter was sent to me recently, which makes the meeting better. Hi Mark: Kay Fick asked if we could have the museum open on Saturday afternoon, August 4, 2001. This will be fine, we'll be there from 1:00 - 4:30. We also want to make another offer to those coming to Meigs County for your meeting. We would like to have a lock-in type of evening (will be a charge for this) and have the museum open from Friday evening, August 3, 2001, beginning at 7:00 p.m. until Saturday morning, August 4, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. for them to use the museum library for research. We will have to charge for this and have reservations in advance, so we will know how many to prepare for. We set the fee at $25.00 per person and this includes snacks and beverages throughout the night, as well as a continental style breakfast in the morning. We'll also give a 10% discount on publication purchases made at this time. Any copying fees will, of course, be an additional charge, but we'll even lower those charges for this special event. Those attending will have access to all library materials, and we have added quite a few new publications from surrounding counties since last summer, as well as some new Meigs County materials. We'll have duplicate copies of most of the Meigs County published material, so sharing shouldn't be too difficult. We are only offering this evening to those on your listserve, and will not be publicizing it anywhere else. We can accommodate 20 to 25 people. For those interested in spending the evening with us, please send reservations, with $25.00 fee, to: Meigs County Historical Society, P.O. Box 145, Pomeroy, OH 45769 by July 31, 2001. Or call us during regular hours, Tuesday through Friday - 1:00 to 4:30 at 740-992-3810. We think this will be a fun evening - give people an opportunity to discover what all is available in the Meigs County Historical Society Museum Library - and could even save them a motel bill for the night. Bring a sleeping bag, if you think you'll want to take a nap. We'll have plenty of coffee to keep you awake - otherwise. We'll re-open on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. for those who want to visit us at that time. Oh, by the way - our pre-publication price for the Meigs County History, Volume III is now past, and the price has increased to $59.50 for pick-up at the museum or $64.50 for mailing. We expect delivery by the first of October, 2001 - and will be giving the company a final order total soon. So, we encourage anyone who wants a copy to order it right away - there may not be any extras ordered, and will be only a minimal number if any additionals are ordered. For those who visit the museum during our "lock-in" and wish to place their order then - we'll give the 10% discount. As a special incentive for those visiting on Saturday afternoon, August 4th, we'll give a 5% discount on all publications, including ordering Volume III. This offer applies only during the times stated and purchases must be made at that time. We hope to see several of you at the Meigs County Museum. Thanks, Margaret Parker, President Meigs County Historical Society --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? 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Web Helpers: Since 1965 I have been trying to find a clue to the mother and father of John Valentine MORGAN. I have a recent breakthrough that may help if I can get another clue or two. Breakthrough goes as follows: Nathan, David, John C., Lovina, Cassy, Virginia and Mary E. all living with Mary A. Morgan in Mason Cnty, KY in 1850 David, John C., John Valentine, Cassandra, Lovina, Mary E. and Casebolt Children living with Mary A. Morgan in Mason Cnty, KY in 1860. David, John C, John V. all serve in the same CW KY unit. Nathan serves in another unit. Nathan marries a second time and marries Jennie Cooley in Boyd Cnty, KY at the home of Jacob Morgan, Jane Morgan is witness. Jacob Morgan is found in the 1880 census in Gallia Cnty, OH with Mary Morgan mother and Lovina Morgan sister. David states in CW pension that he is brother to John C. Morgan One of the Casebolt children Mary Elizabeth marries James T. Long (of Pt. Pleasant) in Gallia Cnty, OH in 1870. In 1900 a Jacob Morgan is living with James and Mary Long in Ironton, OH and the census states he is the uncle. Now we know that Jacob is the brother of Lovina and Elizabeth and his mother is Mary A. Morgan. W I need to know what the relation of the others in the household are and who John Valentine Morgan is as he doesn't show until after 1860. Please help! Derald Morgan

We are searching for info on Paris Gray. Gary Horlacher has this webpage with questions on the origin of Paris Gray. Hope some of you will be able to add more to the info posted there. Thank you. Regina Gray & the Paris Gray Ancestors http://www.horlacher.org/GenArticles/PGray/index.html I have started a website devoted to following leads in extending the ancestry of Paris Gray in Delaware. I have outlined the leads followed so far and what progress is being made. If anyone wants to add their thoughts or has anything to add to the site, I would be happy to hear. I think it will be fun to solve this one online so others can follow the process if they wish. Gary HORLACHER

Edmund Glover and sons of the same name were in Buckingham County, Va. in late 1700's through mid 1800's(2-3 generations).Posting(s) on Genealogy.com mentioned a Thomas Glover as a son of the eldest Edmund Glover(1751-1814). My Thomas Glover was born around 1812 and married in 1837 to the daughter of Samuel Bocock in neighboring Bedford County. Edmund Glover's son Edmund is listed on the same page in an 1830 census listing as Samuel Bocock's brother John Bocock in Buckingham County. My Thomas Glover was in Kanawha County censuses in 1840/1860, Gallia County Ohio in 1850, Mason County WV in 1870. His son Samuel G. Glover was in Kanawha or Putnam County censuses in 1860 and 1870 and in Gallia County Ohio from 1880 through 1920 Soundex. Do you or anyone else have any information that might connect my Thomas Glover to the Edmund Glover family that you've discussed on Genealogy.com? Please e-mail me at [email protected], thanks, Mike Beckley

these are the children of Isaac, if anyone has names and proof of spouses please share, also dates, locations Descendants of Isaac Woodrum 1 Isaac WOODRUM b: 12 September 1801 in Monroe Co., VA d: 27 February 1874 in Mason Co., WV .. +Elizabeth DUNN b: Abt. 1806 m: 26 December 1826 in Monroe Co., VA d: Bef. 1859 .... 2 John WOODRUM b: 1828 .... 2 Catherine WOODRUM b: 1830 .... 2 Rhoda WOODRUM b: 1832 .... 2 Richard WOODRUM b: 1835 .... 2 Isabelle WOODRUM b: 1836 .... 2 Sara E WOODRUM b: 1839 .... 2 George WOODRUM b: 1840 .... 2 Mary A WOODRUM b: 1843 .... 2 Archibald WOODRUM b: 1847 ........ +Sarah Jane DAVIS b: 1846 in Mason Co., VA m: 15 December 1866 in Mason Co., WV Father: Nathan DAVIS .......... 3 Harry WOODRUM b: 21 May 1881 d: 14 July 1925 in Warren, OH *2nd Wife of Isaac WOODRUM: .. +Mary Mariah GARDNER b: Abt. 1832 m: 07 March 1859 in Mason Co., VA .... 2 Charles W WOODRUM b: 1860 in Virginia .... 2 Malinda WOODRUM b: 1863 in KY .... 2 James L WOODRUM b: 1867 in West Virginia Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I'll catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010!

Does anyone know what happen to the new Mason County WV Query Forum Postings that would be sent to our individual mailing addresses each time they were posted to the Mason County WV list through gen connect? I haven't received any since May 26, 2001 and miss them. It was great having them come to my mailbox because then I didn't have to check the page all the time. I could see what was posted and if interested there was an address to click on. It saved a lot of time. I miss this and want to get it back. Thanks, Kathy

JORDAN-MORRIS-FISHER I am searching for the Jordan's from Buffalo-Putnam County West Virginia. Charles W. Jordan b. abt. 1860-1910 m. Elizabeth Ellen__________? Children: Charles Oscar Jordan b. 1887-1979 m. Josephine Fisher 1909 in Putnam Co. Josie was b. 1885-1935 in Mason County. She was the daughter of Gideon Fisher & Nancy Morris. Children: Charles Gideon Jordan b. abt. 1909 in Buffalo. m. Lucille Grinstead? Garland Clayton Jordan b. 1911-1986 Buffalo. m. Jannie Louise Morris daughter of Benjamin Franklin Morris former Mayor of Marmet-W.Va. Charles Oscar Jordan was the lockmaster on the Marmet Locks for many years. After retiring he was employed at Lewis & Keffers Hardware as Hardware manager for many years. If anyone has knowledge of this family please e-mail me at: [email protected] Thank you Lynn Morris Jordan

Looking for information on Daniel W. Rhodes and Mary Hockins/Hawkins and their Ancestors. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 10:01 AM Subject: WVMASON-D Digest V01 #55

In a message dated 7/6/01 12:30:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > They came from Brown County, OH where the first of the line settled about > 1796, having moved > across the Ohio River from Mason County, KY. Before that > they came from Fairfax County, VA. If you can get back a > few generations you will stand a better chance of determining > specifically which Edwards family you are tracing. Hi, good to hear from you, I wish I could get more info about my John. I have lots up to him b/c my great grandfather filled out all the paperwork for the Trinity Church deal but he didn't have a wife for John or any other info. they lived across from the area that became Mason Co., WV where they eventually moved Descendants of John Edwards 1 John EDWARDS b: Abt. 1765 in Maryland? d: in Ohio? .. +UNKNOWN m: in Maryland .... 2 Edward EDWARDS b: 05 November 1790 in Maryland d: 13 March 1827 in Washington Co., OH ........ +Preshia RIDGEWAY b: 12 June 1797 in Rinard Mills, Washington Co., OH m: in Monroe Co., OH d: 13 August 1849 in Washington Co., OH Father: Benjamin RIDGEWAY Mother: Mary Ann RIGGS .... 2 David EDWARDS b: 15 March 1792 in Maryland d: 26 July 1848 in Ludlow Twp., Washington Co., OH ........ +Rachel RIGGS b: 13 March 1795 in Maryland m: April 1817 in New Matamoras, Washington Co., OH d: 02 August 1863 in Ludlow Twp., Washington Co., OH .... 2 Isaac EDWARDS b: 1794 in Capon, Hampshire Co., VA d: Aft. 1850 ........ +Mary Ann LITTLE b: 1794 in Virginia m: 05 June 1816 in Tyler Co., VA d: Aft. 1850 Father: Zachariah LITTLE Mother: Mary STAUNTON .... 2 Ruth EDWARDS b: Abt. 1796 in Maryland d: Bet. 1856 - 1860 in Muscatine, Cedar Co., IA ........ +Aaron P DAVIS m: 02 May 1816 in Washington Co., OH d: Aft. 1876 in Scioto Co., Ohio .... 2 Hannah EDWARDS b: Abt. 1810 in Washington Co., OH ........ +Thomas W COLLENS m: 25 July 1829 in Washington Co., OH Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida Just got home from a week in Colorado, it was great!

In a message dated 7/2/01 8:16:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > > >> Thank you for replying.. This is all the info I have on Colleens tree.. >> JOHN EDWARDS (NO DATES) married MARGARET THOMAS b:1764 d: 1790.. All I >> know is one of their children DAVID EDWARDS b: March 15, 1792 in Maryland. >> d: Feb 03, [sic] 1912 in Ludlow Twp., Washington Co., OH. ~married~ RACHEL >> RIGGS b: 1795 in [sic] West Virginia, d: 1863 in Ludlow Twp., Washington >> Co., OH. > >> What I am wondering is if you know anything of JOHN EDWARDS >> other children and his parents brothers and sisters.. It would be nice to >> be >> able to give this to my friend Colleen > > > Hi, good to hear from you, yes, I have the siblings of David, my family has an Edwards reunion every summer in mason co WV and several of us are working on this. No one that I know of has a wife for John. I would like to contact your friend colleen and see what her sources are and share info, does she have email? Rachel Riggs was born in Maryland, and WV did not exist until 1863, David died in 1848 Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida Just got home from a week in Colorado, it was great!

In a message dated 7/2/01 8:59:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Millie Knapp, daughter of Frank Knapp and Jane > Gearheart, born 1875 in Leon area, Mason county, WV. She married Ancil > Robert (Bob) Mitchell in 1890 and resided near Beech Hill, Mason county, WV. > Hi, good to hear from you, I don't see them in the 1870 or 1880 census or in the marriage book, are you sure they were in Mason Co? what do you have on Frank's father? Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida Just got home from a week in Colorado, it was great!