Am searching for information on the 106th VA Militia -- participants in the Civil War. According to my information, they were from the Mason County, VA/WV area. Thank you in advance for any information or guidance. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

Hi, does anyone have the 1880 or 1900 census for Mason Co? are these folks in the census, need ages, thanks Descendants of Clermont Elias Arnold 1 Clermont Elias Arnold b: 15 August 1848 in Cooper Dist, Mason Co., VA d: 1902 .. +Nancy Ann Plants b: 1853 in Mason Co., VA m: Abt. 1869 in Mason Co., WV d: 1891 Father: Jacob PLANTS Mother: Nancy Jane COOPER .... 2 Susan Arnold b: 18 May 1871 in Mason Co., WV .... 2 Henrietta Arnold b: in West Virginia .... 2 William Arnold b: in West Virginia .... 2 Mary May Molly Arnold b: 02 March 1876 in West Virginia .... 2 Ira Arnold b: in West Virginia .... 2 Jackson Arnold b: in West Virginia .... 2 Virginia Jennie L Arnold b: 13 November 1884 in Debby, Mason Co., WV d: 18 November 1969 in Wichita, KS ........ +Claude Raymond Cramer b: 09 April 1882 in Buchanan Co., MO m: 07 July 1905 in Vinita, OK d: 08 July 1959 in Parsons, KS Father: Mother: .... 2 James Byrd Arnold b: in West Virginia .... 2 Roy Arnold b: in West Virginia .... 2 Ernest Everett Arnold b: in West Virginia Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida [Sandra Sommerville Wells Griffith] Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010, <grin>

Thank you for posting this information. .I have a couple of her books and have really used them in my research for Chapmans..How many years was Mr Foley Principal of Wahama? Nan-wv

Thanks, Hugh, for posting this wonderful tribute to a remarkable woman. I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but did look her up, in the "History of Mason County," published in 1987 under her term as President of the Mason County History Book Committee. She and her committee's dedication produced a monumental work, which will guarantee that hundreds of families' history will not be lost to future generations of Mason County descendants. I have printed a copy of this tribute, and added it to my copy of the book. Julie Chapin Hesson "Mason County, WV, Marriages, 1806-1915" "H. Juhling McClung" wrote: > > This past November, Mason County History and Mason County Genealogy lost > one of it's most loyal supporters. Her memorial service will be this coming > Sunday. The tribute below was written by one of her long time friends, > Suzie Miller of Point Pleasant. > > Mildred C. Gibbs > > 1915-2000 > > > > Mildred Chapman Gibbs was an active community participant in the history of > Mason County. Her love of her heritage and of history left Mason County > with a flourishing written account of her ancestors and of the development > of her community. Her endowment will benefit current and future > generations. She gave of herself to all who knew her. Not only was she > involved, she led and served the community. As a life long resident of > Mason County, she lived in Hartford, WV in the house where she was born. > Her community interaction can be witnessed throughout the county. It is > evident in her legacy that she loved life and her life was that of service > and community involvement. > > Mildred Gibbs was involved in education in Mason County Schools for 40 > years. She retired in 1976. She held an A.B. degree from Marshall > University graduating Magna Cum Laude and a Masters degree from Duke > University graduating in the top 10 percent of her class. Mildred's last 20 > years were that of teacher/principal of Hartford Elementary. Retirement was > not the end of her involvement in education. In January 1983, she was > appointed to the Mason County Board of Education and in 1984 was elected to > continue serving on the Board for an additional four years. > > Mildred was active in the following professional organizations: Mason > County Teachers Association where she served as president for two terms; > she was president and secretary of the Mason County Principals > Association. At the time of her death, she was president of the Mason > County Retired Teachers Association. She was a charter member of Alpha > Delta Kappa, Sigma Chapter, a teachers honorary sorority, Mildred presented > the annual Christmas story for the past several years as well as hosted > meetings at her residence. > > In addition to her life as an educator, Mildred was an author, historian, > genealogist, artist, and gardener. She was an active member in the > communities of Mason County where she lead and participated in numerous > organizations. Mildred's love of history and genealogy can best be > witnessed in her involvement in the Mason City Historical Society and > Daughters of the American Revolution - The Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter. > She was also active in the state and local associations. She served as > Western District Director of the West Virginia DAR and as regent for the > Lewis Chapter. > > Mildred wrote five (5) books that are listed in the Library of Congress. > The titles of her books are From Culpper County to the Teays Valley; > History of Mason City, West Virginia: The History of the Town and Its > People; Hartford City, West Virginia 1853-1922; Luman Gibbs, Pioneer and > Foundation and Development of New Haven. Mildred also chaired the committee > to write the History of Mason County. > > > > Always willing to share her knowledge and research with others, Mildred > presented to numerous organizations. A few of her presentations included > "History of Local Railroads"; "What & who'sHanging Around Your Family > Tree?"; "The Importance of River Transportation" > > Mildred was an active member of the Hartford Baptist Church in which her > great grandfather was one of the founding members. A very devoted member, > Mildred was instrumental in keeping the church open. In 1999, Mildred wrote > the "History of the Hartford Baptist Church. Mildred's hobbies included > reading, sewing, gardening and flower arranging. Her most enjoyable hobby > was painting. Her paintings have been exhibited locally and at the Virginia > Beach Art Association Boardwalk Show. > > Mildred was the daughter of Lewis and Helen Byrle Chapman. She is survived > by her husband of 40 years, Lee Gibbs, a brother and sister-in-law A. J. > Wade and Helen Chapman, Sister in-law Leota Gibbs Fry and husband Jack, two > nephews, 4 nieces and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, it is requested > that donations be made to the Mason Historical Society c/o Lois Test, P.O. > Box 7, Mason, WV, 25260. > > A memorial service will be held on January 7, 2001, at the Foglesong > Funeral Home in Mason, WV. A reception will follow the service at the Mason > Senior Citizens Center. > >

According to the obit, Mr. Foley was in teaching for over 45 years. He was principal at Wahama from 1947 until his retirement in 1971. Jack Stewart

How great is our loss. Lets remember how full mrs gibbs life was and strive to do the best we can with our own..... patti

This past November, Mason County History and Mason County Genealogy lost one of it's most loyal supporters. Her memorial service will be this coming Sunday. The tribute below was written by one of her long time friends, Suzie Miller of Point Pleasant. Mildred C. Gibbs 1915-2000 Mildred Chapman Gibbs was an active community participant in the history of Mason County. Her love of her heritage and of history left Mason County with a flourishing written account of her ancestors and of the development of her community. Her endowment will benefit current and future generations. She gave of herself to all who knew her. Not only was she involved, she led and served the community. As a life long resident of Mason County, she lived in Hartford, WV in the house where she was born. Her community interaction can be witnessed throughout the county. It is evident in her legacy that she loved life and her life was that of service and community involvement. Mildred Gibbs was involved in education in Mason County Schools for 40 years. She retired in 1976. She held an A.B. degree from Marshall University graduating Magna Cum Laude and a Masters degree from Duke University graduating in the top 10 percent of her class. Mildred's last 20 years were that of teacher/principal of Hartford Elementary. Retirement was not the end of her involvement in education. In January 1983, she was appointed to the Mason County Board of Education and in 1984 was elected to continue serving on the Board for an additional four years. Mildred was active in the following professional organizations: Mason County Teachers Association where she served as president for two terms; she was president and secretary of the Mason County Principals Association. At the time of her death, she was president of the Mason County Retired Teachers Association. She was a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa, Sigma Chapter, a teachers honorary sorority, Mildred presented the annual Christmas story for the past several years as well as hosted meetings at her residence. In addition to her life as an educator, Mildred was an author, historian, genealogist, artist, and gardener. She was an active member in the communities of Mason County where she lead and participated in numerous organizations. Mildred's love of history and genealogy can best be witnessed in her involvement in the Mason City Historical Society and Daughters of the American Revolution - The Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter. She was also active in the state and local associations. She served as Western District Director of the West Virginia DAR and as regent for the Lewis Chapter. Mildred wrote five (5) books that are listed in the Library of Congress. The titles of her books are From Culpper County to the Teays Valley; History of Mason City, West Virginia: The History of the Town and Its People; Hartford City, West Virginia 1853-1922; Luman Gibbs, Pioneer and Foundation and Development of New Haven. Mildred also chaired the committee to write the History of Mason County. Always willing to share her knowledge and research with others, Mildred presented to numerous organizations. A few of her presentations included "History of Local Railroads"; "What & who'sHanging Around Your Family Tree?"; "The Importance of River Transportation" Mildred was an active member of the Hartford Baptist Church in which her great grandfather was one of the founding members. A very devoted member, Mildred was instrumental in keeping the church open. In 1999, Mildred wrote the "History of the Hartford Baptist Church. Mildred's hobbies included reading, sewing, gardening and flower arranging. Her most enjoyable hobby was painting. Her paintings have been exhibited locally and at the Virginia Beach Art Association Boardwalk Show. Mildred was the daughter of Lewis and Helen Byrle Chapman. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lee Gibbs, a brother and sister-in-law A. J. Wade and Helen Chapman, Sister in-law Leota Gibbs Fry and husband Jack, two nephews, 4 nieces and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the Mason Historical Society c/o Lois Test, P.O. Box 7, Mason, WV, 25260. A memorial service will be held on January 7, 2001, at the Foglesong Funeral Home in Mason, WV. A reception will follow the service at the Mason Senior Citizens Center.

I have been notified this evening that Clyde Foley, long time principle of Wahama High School died this morning in Kingwood. The services will be Saturday morning in Kingwood. In lieu of flowers, the family are asking for donations to be made to the Kingwood Public Library.

Here is a link to the Roush Website for those of you researching the family. Clay Glenn <A HREF="http://www.roush.org/">Roush ( Rausch ) & Allied Families Association of America, Inc. Home Page</A>

have you looked at the roush family site? keyword roush or contact [email protected] she has been very helpful to me...patti searching for rairden reardin rardin honaker roush wolfe waugh hill etc

Hi Dale.. have a Roush connection plus Point Pleasant is my hometown..will see what I can find...nan-wv Dale & Marilyn wrote: > I am hoping someone with a Roush connection can tell me if there is any record of a Lydia Roush born between 1800 and 1830. She might have been born in PA or in VA. She would have married a Stephen Loomis. Some of her children may have been born mid-1840's in Meigs Co., OH. Her son, William Loomis was married and lived in Mason Co around 1866. Lydia and Stephen are a total brickwall for me. Thanks for any help. Dale

Dale & Marilyn wrote: > > I am hoping someone with a Roush connection can tell me if there is any record of a Lydia Roush born between 1800 and 1830. She might have been born in PA or in VA. She would have married a Stephen Loomis. Some of her children may have been born mid-1840's in Meigs Co., OH. Her son, William Loomis was married and lived in Mason Co around 1866. Lydia and Stephen are a total brickwall for me. Thanks for any help. Dale Dale, Just checked all four volumes of The Roush Family in America, and no LOOMIS, or Lydia ROUSH (of the dates you specified) is listed in the indexes. Would suggest you write to the Mason County Clerk's office at Pt. Pleasant, for a copy of the 27 Dec 1866 marriage record of William E. LOOMIS and Louisa HUMPHREYS. That will give you the parents' names and the bride and groom's places of birth and residence. The place of birth may be another county, and will tell you where to continue your search. It would be advisable to also request any deeds and wills on the LOOMIS and HUMPHREYS families. If Stephen LOOMIS owned property in Mason County, there will be one or more deeds in his name. If he sold any property, there will be deeds to that effect, also. If he kept the property until his death, there will be a will, an appraisal, and/or letters of administration from the probate court, on file. Have you checked the 1850 Mason County census for information on your LOOMIS family? There are four entries in the catalog of Higginson Books, Salem, MA--genealogies of LOOMIS Families, all published between 1880 and 1926. You may email Higginson--request a catalog--at [email protected] No, there is no "o" in higginsn, above. And, no, I don't work for them. The above published genealogies, now being in the public domain, may also be available on ILL (Inter-Library Loan)--check with your local public library, to see if they will request it for you. Good luck, and Happy Hunting! Julie, endlessly sorting out dead relatives.....

Dale, I have 3 Lydia Roush's. Their parents were: Phillip Roush and Mary Pence Henry Roush and Barbara Bloom (Blum) Henry Roush Jr and Anna Belle Sayre Don't have spouses for the Lydias. Do you have parents of the one you are searching? Do they march these? Have you checked the Roush Books? Diane Dale & Marilyn wrote: > > I am hoping someone with a Roush connection can tell me if there is any record of a Lydia Roush born between 1800 and 1830. She might have been born in PA or in VA. She would have married a Stephen Loomis. Some of her children may have been born mid-1840's in Meigs Co., OH. Her son, William Loomis was married and lived in Mason Co around 1866. Lydia and Stephen are a total brickwall for me. Thanks for any help. Dale

I am hoping someone with a Roush connection can tell me if there is any record of a Lydia Roush born between 1800 and 1830. She might have been born in PA or in VA. She would have married a Stephen Loomis. Some of her children may have been born mid-1840's in Meigs Co., OH. Her son, William Loomis was married and lived in Mason Co around 1866. Lydia and Stephen are a total brickwall for me. Thanks for any help. Dale

I wonder if the scholl family shown could be related to my husbands family, we are stuck at orphaned frank or francis scholl with sister in md. would like more information if possible...patti

I don't know if this is the case for you, but check for Ross, sometimes they changed the spelling and sometimes the census taker did. Spirit

Any one interested in a very recent obit on an elderly Zirkle from Idaho? If so please contact me personally at [email protected] Betty in Idaho

In a message dated 12/21/00 10:52:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > s/o George ROUSH, (Vol. 1, p. 409) > b 1761, Shenandoah County, VA > d 1845, Sutton Twp., Meigs County, OH > m c 1781, Shenandoah County, VA, Catharine ZERKEL (P. 412) > b 14 Aug 1763, Shenandoah County, VA > d bef 13 Aug 1815, Shenandoah County, VA > (d/o Michael & Catharine ZERKEL) > Is this the same guy? don't guess so Descendants of George W Roush 1 George W Roush b: 1762 in Virginia d: Aft. 1850 in Mason Co., VA .. +Elizabeth Wolfe Newman Father: Mother: .... 2 Sarah Roush b: 1813 in Allegheny, PA d: 1901 ........ +Henry Love b: 07 December 1807 in Virginia m: 18 June 1833 in Mason Co., VA d: 08 January 1896 Father: Robert LOVE Mother: Nancy RAYBURN I will be gone until Jan. 3 Thanks for writing, Sandy in Florida

Ooops! Sorry--got on a "copy-'n'-paste" roll, and neglected to change the place names to "WV," for the dates after 1863. Sorry--corrections are below: Julie C Hesson wrote: > THE ROUSH FAMILY IN AMERICA: > Vol. 1, p. 433: > 2. Matilda ROUSH, > b 01 Aug 1842, Mason County, VA > d 11 Feb 1925, Mason County, WV > m 13 Oct 1859, Mason County, VA, James W.R. PROFFITT > b > d 04 Oct 1902, Mason County, WV > _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ > Matilda's maternal line > Vol. 1, p. 433: > 3. Mary ROUSH, > b 08 Mar 1822, Mason County, VA > d 05 Mar 1909, Mason County, WV > m 12 Sep 1839, Michael ROUSH > b 1818, Mason County, VA > d 31 Jan 1851, Mason County, VA >

THE ROUSH FAMILY IN AMERICA: Vol. 1, p. 433: 2. Matilda ROUSH, b 01 Aug 1842, Mason County, VA d 11 Feb 1925, Mason County, VA m 13 Oct 1859, Mason County, VA, James W.R. PROFFITT b d 04 Oct 1902, Mason County, VA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Matilda's paternal line Vol. 1, p. 433: Michael ROUSH, b 1818, Mason County, VA d 31 Jan 1851, Mason County, VA m 12 Sep 1839, Mary ROUSH b 08 Mar 1822, Mason County, VA d 05 Mar 1909, Mason County, VA s/o Anthony ROUSH, (Vol. 1, p. 378) b 23 Jan 1792, Shenandoah County, VA d Mason County, VA m c 1810, Elizabeth RICKARD b d s/o Henry ROUSH, (Vol. 1, p. 343) b 1752, Shenandoah County, VA d 26 Oct 1831, Letart Falls, Meigs County, OH (p. 346) m c 1777, Dorothy NEASE b 08 Oct 1758, Shenandoah County, VA (p. 343) d bef 05 May 1802, Meigs County, OH (p. 346) s/o Johannes Adam RAUSCH, (Vol. 1, p. 59) b 1711, Palatinate, Germany d 19 Oct 1786, Woodstock, Shenandoah County, VA (p. 59) m c 1739, Philadelphia, PA, Susannah SCHLER(N) (p. 51) b d 1796, Woodstock, Shenandoah County, VA (p. 59) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Matilda's maternal line: Vol. 1, p. 433: 3. Mary ROUSH, b 08 Mar 1822, Mason County, VA d 05 Mar 1909, Mason County, VA m 12 Sep 1839, Michael ROUSH b 1818, Mason County, VA d 31 Jan 1851, Mason County, VA