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hi suz, i love harveys pix..... i passed it on to dtr and cousins.......tx love ya

Dear List, The following web site was fwd'd to me by a dear friend who has indexed a cemetery in another state I have signed the petition online and hope you will, too: Mary Cervantes Cincinnati snip>> I am asking you to take a minute of your time to read the "National Cemetery Protection Act", and sign the petition to save our cemeteries if you agree that our cemeteries are important to our future generations. National Cemetery Protection Act petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/sg0001/petition.html snip>>

Dan, All of the advice you have been given is great. UMI (University Micro Films)is a great source. They are to be commended on the breath of their collection. It simply huge. Their web site is <http://www.umi.com/>. As far as I know, they only sell their holdings to universities and libraries, but you could give them a try. Many of the people in the area mixed socially with the people across the river in Ohio. So don't overlook the Gallopolis and Pomeroy newspapers. The Meigs County Library in Pomeroy has microfilms of the following newspapers: Pomeroy Banner Weekly. Aug. 8, 1867 - Dec. 18, 1868. Pomeroy Crescent Weekly. Jan. 7, 1870 - Dec. 28, 1871. Pomeroy Daily News. May 11, 1911 - Aug. 31, 1925. Pomeroy Daily Sentinel. Jan. 3, 1955 - Dec. 31, 1970. Pomeroy Daily Tribune. Pomeroy Democrat Weekly. Jan. 3, 1889 - June 19, 1919; Sep. 15, 1927 - Aug.21, 1941. Pomeroy Independent. July 3, 1908 - Dec. 21, 1910. Pomeroy Journal Weekly. Jan. 3, 1880 - Dec. 29, 1881. Pomeroy Leader Weekly. Aug. 1, 1895 - Dec. 27, 1917. Pomeroy Meigs Co. Telegraph Weekly April 17, 1851 - Jan. 30, 1894. Pomeroy Mosquito Weekly. Dec. 7, 1883 - Jan. 2, 1885. Pomeroy Sentinel. Feb. 3, 1944 - Dec. 31, 1954. Pomeroy Sentinel Weekly. Aug. 28, 1941 - July 29, 1943; Aug. 5, 1943 - Dec.28, 1944. Pomeroy Star Spangled Banner Weekly. Pomeroy Tribune Telegraph. Nov. 19, 1890 - June 3, 1943. Racine Tribune Weekly. Aug. 7, 1889 - July 31, 1889 The Pomeroy Library has a web site complete with an online card catalog. Off hand I can't remember the address, so you will have to do a search. The Gallipolis library may have similar microfilms of local newspapers. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Tom -----Original Message----- From: Dan Grammer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 8:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [WVMASON] Mason Co. Newspapers Does anyone out there know where microfilm of old newspapers from Pt. Pleasant or Mason Co. can be viewed or purchased. The West Virginia State Archives in Charleston has a set of Pt. Pleasant newspapers on microfilm that are not very good. In the late 1800s and early 1900s all they have is a weekly paper and many weeks are missing. Besides that, there are sections, that look like they might have been obituaries that have been cut out of many of the pages. Did Pt Pleasant have a daily paper in the late 1800s or early 1900s? Would obituaries from Mason County be found in any other newspapers? Does anyone know where microfilm of old newspapers might be purchased? I have a microfilm reader at home. It would be nice to be able to browse through some of these at my leisure. What ever that is.. Thanks Dan Grammer Marietta Ohio ______________________________

I'd contact THE POINT PLEASANT REGISTER. Their first publication was March 6, 1862 and they are still in business. http://www.cnhi.com/register/ It is now a daily newspaper and at one time, I believe it was a weekly paper. The business has changed hands, but has been continuous since 1862. Suzie Crump -----Original Message----- From: Dan Grammer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 5:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [WVMASON] Mason Co. Newspapers Does anyone out there know where microfilm of old newspapers from Pt. Pleasant or Mason Co. can be viewed or purchased. The West Virginia State Archives in Charleston has a set of Pt. Pleasant newspapers on microfilm that are not very good. In the late 1800s and early 1900s all they have is a weekly paper and many weeks are missing. Besides that, there are sections, that look like they might have been obituaries that have been cut out of many of the pages. Did Pt Pleasant have a daily paper in the late 1800s or early 1900s? Would obituaries from Mason County be found in any other newspapers? Does anyone know where microfilm of old newspapers might be purchased? I have a microfilm reader at home. It would be nice to be able to browse through some of these at my leisure. What ever that is.. Thanks Dan Grammer Marietta Ohio

Hi I used to eat at Grammer's in Cinti. Loved the place. But on to newspapers, you should try the state library, I know that for Ohio, the Historical Society sells microfilm or permits interlibrary loan. For Kentucky it is the library in Frankfort. I purchased and post to a list the Lewis and Mason County, Kentucky Newspapers. I will be soon doing a bit of Brown and Adams Co, Ohio. The 1800-1850 papers are very political, however, there are "town happenings", weddings, and deaths, "county cullins", etc. and most have marriage license applications. The 1860-1910 have much in the our neighbor sections. They are just great to read, but I like you have a reader at home. They are just essential in tracing female ancestors, who tend to get lost after marriage. Jan, Central Illinois <>< ===== Janice L. Gillespie Coordinator Ky/Lewis Co. Obits, Deeds, Pensions Coordinator Ky/Lewis County Newspaper List __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail � Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/

Does anyone out there know where microfilm of old newspapers from Pt. Pleasant or Mason Co. can be viewed or purchased. The West Virginia State Archives in Charleston has a set of Pt. Pleasant newspapers on microfilm that are not very good. In the late 1800s and early 1900s all they have is a weekly paper and many weeks are missing. Besides that, there are sections, that look like they might have been obituaries that have been cut out of many of the pages. Did Pt Pleasant have a daily paper in the late 1800s or early 1900s? Would obituaries from Mason County be found in any other newspapers? Does anyone know where microfilm of old newspapers might be purchased? I have a microfilm reader at home. It would be nice to be able to browse through some of these at my leisure. What ever that is.. Thanks Dan Grammer Marietta Ohio

There is a company called UMI that bought out Bell and Howell. They sell old newspapers on microfilm. I don't know the add, but with a search you probably could find it. Hope this helps. Va. in Va...

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: [WVMASON] JOSHUA WOODRUFF > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 18:29:20 EDT > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > Is there anyone on this list working on the WOODRUFF line? > > My gg grandfather was JONAH WOODRUFF born about 1816 in Mason Co. he later > shows up in Meigs Co., Ohio about 1834 and marries Mary Ann NEASE. > > I found Jonah listed as a child of Joshua WOODRUFF. I have not done any > research in W.Va. and I need a little direction. Joshua was born in NJ about > 1787, his first child was born in PA. The first child to be born in Mason > Co. was about 1809 as were the next five children. > > How and where do I try and locate land deeds for Mason Co.? What type of > recorder keeping did they have in Mason Co., in the early 1800s? I am trying > to find proof that Joshua was Jonah's father. > > Thank you all for any help on this line. I appreciate your time and > generosity in sharing. > > Connie > [email protected] > > "Please practice random acts of kindness"...... > > Searching For: > Aleshire, Anderson, Bradfield, Braley, Cleland, Carpenter, Cotterill, Ellsey, > Gotschall, Hayhurst, Lallance, Latham, Nease, Phelps, Pierce, Romine, Roush, > Savage, Searles, Stevenson, Stone, Thomazin, Turner, Walters, Wells, > Woodruff, Wrath. The courthouse at Point Pleasant has great records and great staff. They are very helpful. Merry Anne Pierson

Hi, I'm new to the list and just wondered in there is a published book on Mason Co., WV cemeteries? I'm especially interested in the Ball Chapel Cemetery as some of my distant STOUT relatives (and daughters who married WINKLERs, BENTLEYs, & BENNETs) are buried there and I need dates. Need dates for their births and marriages too. In fact, I just need everything :-D If anyone is connected to the STOUT line (German branch) please contact me. We are in the process of compiling a STOUT book from our immigrant ancestor forward and would appreciate any input y'all would care to have included in the book (including STOUT pictures). Thanks much, Neva STOUT BRYANT

Is there anyone on this list working on the WOODRUFF line? My gg grandfather was JONAH WOODRUFF born about 1816 in Mason Co. he later shows up in Meigs Co., Ohio about 1834 and marries Mary Ann NEASE. I found Jonah listed as a child of Joshua WOODRUFF. I have not done any research in W.Va. and I need a little direction. Joshua was born in NJ about 1787, his first child was born in PA. The first child to be born in Mason Co. was about 1809 as were the next five children. How and where do I try and locate land deeds for Mason Co.? What type of recorder keeping did they have in Mason Co., in the early 1800s? I am trying to find proof that Joshua was Jonah's father. Thank you all for any help on this line. I appreciate your time and generosity in sharing. Connie [email protected] "Please practice random acts of kindness"...... Searching For: Aleshire, Anderson, Bradfield, Braley, Cleland, Carpenter, Cotterill, Ellsey, Gotschall, Hayhurst, Lallance, Latham, Nease, Phelps, Pierce, Romine, Roush, Savage, Searles, Stevenson, Stone, Thomazin, Turner, Walters, Wells, Woodruff, Wrath.

Hi folks, WHich cemetery in leon are you all talking about?. I'd like to know because if its one where I have ancestors, I'd appreciate a stone reading. Merry Anne Pierson

Hi Patti, I know there are deeds going back that far. I have copies of a couple of my great grandfather's. The County Clerks office at the Courthouse would be the best place to start. The library across the street from the courthouse also has a good genealogy section. Suzie -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2000 7:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WVMASON] rairden FAMILY-MASON COUNTY hi suz, i am going to wva if i can swing it in august.... we are scheduled to go on strike and i have 3 wks vacation, so i do not know where to start ... i found a nara site in mass pittsfield about an hour from here so maybe i can get a head start , even if you dont do research come on up anytime.... we have 2 spare rooms a golden retriever a schnauzer and a mutt the dogs would love to have company too.. where are u going to do research........ do you know if the county keeps land records in wva back to 1800s i would love to visit the old farm.....patti

hi suz, i am going to wva if i can swing it in august.... we are scheduled to go on strike and i have 3 wks vacation, so i do not know where to start ... i found a nara site in mass pittsfield about an hour from here so maybe i can get a head start , even if you dont do research come on up anytime.... we have 2 spare rooms a golden retriever a schnauzer and a mutt the dogs would love to have company too.. where are u going to do research........ do you know if the county keeps land records in wva back to 1800s i would love to visit the old farm.....patti

Thanks for the invite, but I would probably go to West Virginia and do research. I am working on five web sites at this time and they are keeping me busy searching and researching. I will probably have a huge room full of files when I am done. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 5:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WVMASON] rairden FAMILY-MASON COUNTY suzie when it gets too hot come visit me near saratoga ny...... you have a place to stay anytime...........

GREETINGS FROM THE VALLEY OF THE SUN Hi Patti, Found another picture for you today. Will scan and probably send to you tomorrow. I think you'll really like this one. Suzie Crump Mesa, AZ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 1:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WVMASON] rairden FAMILY-MASON COUNTY Hi listers, I am trying to get info on Rairden family in Leon and surrounding areas. My most wanted is William b 1822 m celia lavada hill in 1846 son Harvey curtis in 1847. Harvey m hannah waugh in 1868 son marion in 1869 2 other children both died in childhood on wagon train... they returned to wva to live with william and celia as far as i can tell... the family notes are around somewhere... not sure who has them.. if that is incorrect marion and wife returned to live in wva.... need help please... patti rairden scholl [email protected]

Hi Listers, I am trying to trace my grandmother Mary May Scoll.She was born in the late 1800's to Charles Scholl and Alice Jewell Scholl in Letart,Mason County,WVA.She had a brother Sherman Scholl,a brother named Russell Scholl and a sister Ethel Scholl.I know Ethel married a John Howell from Columbus,Ohio and Mary May married an Elmer Vallette from Chillicothe,Ross County,Ohio.I am unable to trace the others.Is anyone there in Mason County related to any of them?I seem to have hit a brick wall when it comes to this side of the family.I would appreciate any information on them. Thanking you in advance, Barbara Vallette Minkos

suzie when it gets too hot come visit me near saratoga ny...... you have a place to stay anytime...........

wow, suzie crump even has the spelling of rairden right..... and information.... see folks ask and ye shall find especially with the help of others who care...... patti rairden scholl

GREETINGS FROM THE VALLEY OF THE SUN The cemetery is on the top of the hill. It should be in great shape, it is a VERY LARGE cemetery. Where are you coming from to get there? I can give you directions, I don't think the roads have changed much since I was there last. My grandmother lived directly across from that cemetery and I used to play there. I have it spelled Rairden. Is that the same family you are looking for? I have information and one picture. Suzie Crump Mesa, AZ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2000 5:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WVMASON] County Website Those are all Rairdon's? I am supposed to have my gall bladder removed next week, IF the insurance doesn't mess me up. They are trying to get out of paying for it. GRRRRRRRRR If I don't I'm still gonna take the day off I think and go to the archives. I located a cemetery in Leon on the topo map at work. I hope I can find it. Leon isn't that large a place, but who knows what condition the cemetery is in. Talk to you later.