In the Godfrey Cemetery I do. Augustus and his descendents. But Lee this is not the Matoaka Cemetery at the bottom of the hill which was discussed earlier on this list. Glenn Belcher On 11/16/07, LeeHash@aol.com <LeeHash@aol.com> wrote: > > Do you know who the Godfrey's are that are buried in that Cemetery ?? > Lee Hash Culpeper, Va. >

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To the best of my memory Glenda it is the Matoaka Cemetery. There is another up that one lane oad on the top of the hill. It is the Godfrey Cemetery. But it is at least a mile from this one. Glenn On 11/15/07, Glenda19@aol.com <Glenda19@aol.com> wrote: > > Does anyone know the name of the cemetery that is up a very > winding, narrow > road above Matoaka? The road begins near the railroad tracks. Perhaps > "Matoaka Cemetery"?? > > > > ************************************** See what's new at > http://www.aol.com > > PLEASE CHECK EACH OF YOUR SUBJECT LINES! > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVMERCER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Lee here is the list from Godfrey cem. in Matoaka http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wv/mercer/cemetery/godfrey.txt LeeHash@aol.com wrote: Thanks, I understand.. The Godfrey's were early Pioneers of that area and was intrested in them TNX again Lee Hash In a message dated 11/16/2007 10:49:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, commander@sunlitsurf.com writes: In the Godfrey Cemetery I do. Augustus and his descendents. But Lee this is not the Matoaka Cemetery at the bottom of the hill which was discussed earlier on this list. Glenn Belcher ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com PLEASE CHECK EACH OF YOUR SUBJECT LINES! ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVMERCER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how.

Does anyone know the name of the cemetery that is up a very winding, narrow road above Matoaka? The road begins near the railroad tracks. Perhaps "Matoaka Cemetery"?? ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Thanks, Cathy, for the information. I like the way you think :O)) Glenda ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

The law is that land owners can NOT prevent family members and researchers from visiting cemeteries, even on private property. They can impose some restrictions, such as "only during daylight hours" or "no alcohol". We recently went through some trouble with visiting my brother's grave in Greenbrier County. The owner I had to deal with was having problems with teenagers going back into the cemetery to drink and party. The cemetery is on top of a mountain and there are cliffs at the far end....he was concerned about someone getting hurt or doing damage to the cemetery (understandable). If you are having trouble, try giving him 2 or 3 days advance notice before your visit. It might help if you would volunteer to help mow the cemetery or do some general clean-up around the cemetery. If volunteering is not possible, maybe a couple dollars toward his gas for the mower would help "mellow" him. If that doesn't help, try a pair of bolt cutters for the gate and a lawyer to contact the owner. Cathy No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.31/1130 - Release Date: 11/14/2007 9:27 AM

FORWARDED TO OUR MERCER COUNTY AND BELCHER SURNAME LISTS ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joyce Parker <joyce7parker@yahoo.com> Date: Nov 10, 2007 10:02 PM Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Cemetery Laws in West Virginia To: wvwyomin@rootsweb.com Hey, does anyone have any information on Abraham Belcher and Sidney Blakely Belcher -- Abraham died in Aug 1873. He lived in Wyoming County and was the son of John Belcher and Elizabeth Hunt Belcher. Sidney (Siddy) was the daughter of Wiley Blakely. Does anyone have any information on this family and where he may be buried? Abraham was first married to Malinda Jane Russell (am assuming she died before 1860), they had 3 sons (James, John and George). He married Sidney Blakely in 1861 and they had 4 sons (William b. 1868, Levi b. Apr 1866, Noah b. Apr 1864, and Hiram b. Mar 1862) and 1 daughter (Melinda Jane b. Feb 1870 who assuming died shortly after born since she wasn't on the 1870 census). Thanks for any help possible. Joyce Parker joyce7parker@yahoo.com ----- Original Message ---- From: Michelle mcguire <meshellmcguire@hotmail.com> To: wvwyomin@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:20:40 PM Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Cemetery Laws in West Virginia Yes i know which cemetery you are talking about at Bud, my grandmother and I are going up there soon to take my uncle ashes up there. Her family is the Whitt's, Rowe's and Simpson and I think Blankenship and Lester. > Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 16:52:50 -0500> From: lita@campus.net> To: wvwyomin@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [WVWYOMIN] Cemetery Laws in West Virginia> > That's terrible Michelle. Where is the cemetery that you are having > trouble with located?> > Attached is Bud Mountain Cemetery...... my father FM (Bill) Thornton and I > collected the data years ago. He himself rest there.> > I can assure you that the files is virus free but if you prefer, I may have > the same information in a doc file. Just let me know.> > Best Regards> Lita "Thornton" Thorne> > At 04:44 PM 11/8/2007, you wrote:> > >Is there anyone up todate on the currents laws in reguards to Cemeteries > >and access, land owners and so forth? We are currently having trouble in > >that area, the Land owner does not want to deal with anyone and has made > >it so hard on us the family just to visit or have any access. Wanting to > >know what the State law is. Thanks.> >Is there a good web site with listing of all the Cemeteries in Wyoming > >County? I keep checking and nothing yet. Some have partial listing, > >some are not updated. I just think we need to take better care of our > >Cemeteries in this County. It just seem like from one end of the county to > >the next people just do not care anymore. Since I have started my > >research I have not only notice that here but others places as well. Its > >so sad.> >> >Thanks> >Michelle> >_________________________________________________________________> >Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop > >by today.> > http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline> >> >-------------------------------> >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > >WVWYOMIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > >quotes in the subject and the body of the message> > -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVWYOMIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVWYOMIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVWYOMIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I found the photo of Odells Grocery, the photo was taken 1948 in Leivsey, Wv. Two men in the photo. The name Dean Odell is written on the photo. Haven`t found the name of the other man in the photo. Thanks. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

I did not find an O. K. Harris. Below are the Harris' listed for Bramwell on the 1930 census. There is no Cooper listing. Let me know if I can help. Glenda Ed Harris Fany Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1887 North Carolina Head Fany Harris Ed Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1883 Wife Eddie Harris Ed, Fany Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1907 Son Norman Harris Ed, Fany Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1914 Son James Harris Ed, Fany Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1919 Son Will Harris Mary Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1892 Virginia Head Mary Harris Will Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1892 Wife Frances Harris Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1909 West Virginia Head Lois Harris Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1915 West Virginia Roomer Elbert F Harris Dora Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1877 Virginia Head Dora Harris Elbert F Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1879 Wife Jess Harris Elbert F, Dora Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1897 Son John Harris Elbert F, Dora Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1902 Son Sam Harris Elbert F, Dora Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1905 Son James Harris Elbert F, Dora Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1912 Son Elbert Harris Elbert F, Dora Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1914 Son Edith Harris Elbert F, Dora Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1917 Daughter George Harris Elbert F, Dora Bramwell, Mercer, WV abt 1923 Son ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Hello List, Need any information on O. K. Harris. He was Station Agent at the Cooper Railroad Station at Coopers, WV. Coopers now has a Bramwell, WV mailing address. He worked there in the 1930's and maybe 1920's and 1940's. He was middle aged at the time. If someone can find him in the 1930 Census it would help to know any relatives living with him. I have a photo of a gentleman standing in front of the station and believe it may be him. I want to use the photo in a book but cannot get a positive ID on him. Finding a relative would probably do it. Thanks Diz Harris P. S...he is no connection to my Harris people.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lida748 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.mercer/826.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michelle, I have your Virginia as 'Vergie Marie Townley' She was the daughter of Sydney Thomas Townley b. 1886 Rocky Gap, Bland Co. Va and Georgia Brooks. I have no information on the parents of Georgia . Vergie has a sister named Anna Cordelia who married Robert 'Trent' Hypes. Vergie's half brothers and sisters are: Sarah Jane 1918-1984 [married Clarence Vencill], Basy Thomas 1926-2000 [married Emma Jean Shrader], Ora Bee 1922- 1993 [married 'Mont' Lambert] Everette H., Roy Lee, and Charles H. These are children of Sydney and Martha Mae 'Mattie' Kidd. Vergie was called Marie by her siblings. According to Basy's wife, Marie died in Ohio in May of 1949, this was shortly after she and Basy were married and Marie was brought back to Mercer Co. and was 'laid out' at their house. I did not think to ask Mrs. Townley where she was buried. As for London Tanner ...I have the following: 1900 Census for Beaver Pond, Mercer Co. WV married 10 years, 4 children born / 4 living Tanner, George W. b. May 1871 Va .............Maggie B. b. Jan 1869 Va .............Raymond M. Feb 1892 .............London M. Jan 1896 .............Mary V. b. Oct 1897 .............George K. b. Dec 1899 Parents of George ... living close to George and Maggie in 1900.. Married 30 years , 2 children born / 2 living Tanner, James b. Apr 1841 Va ............Mary A. b. Dec 1850 Va 1910 Census Mercer Co WV..Beaver Pond Tanner , George W 39 .............Maggie L 42 .............Millard R 18 ............London M 15 ............Mary V 13 ............George K 10 ............Brida D 6 ...........Allen L George died in Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV on Dec 26, 1928. Father is listed as James and Mother as not known Spouse at the time of his death is given as Florence Hager. Informant: L. M. Tanner [Florence is possibly spouse # 2] As listed on his WWI Draft Registration. London registered in Mercer Co on May 28, 1917, but states that he is employed in Brookville, Ohio as a farmer by E. P. Rollman. London Mack Lonia Tanner b. Aug 11, 1894, Littlesburg, Mercer Co. WV Age: 22 Described as Med height, Stout Build, Blue Eyes and Lt. Brown Hair. He registered again for the draft in 1941 also in Mercer Co. WV as Lonia McLondon Tanner living in Littlesburg b. Aug 11, 1895 Littlesburg Person who will always know where he is...Virginia Tanner [sister or wife?] As you can see, you now have '3' birthdates for London. London's brother, Raymond Millard Tanner b. Feb 18, 1892 married Martha Alice Terry, the daughter of Lewis Estell Terry and Marjorie Ellen Franklin. Lewis was my gr-grandmother's brother. Basy Townley was my sister-in-law's father. My name is Linda and you can email me if you like.... lida@citlink.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RachelHarris61 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.mercer/353.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is this the same family as William J. Pennington (b: 1798) and Sarah Sally (b: 1820) with children: Reily, William, Milam, Harrison, Nelson, Sarah J., Sarah E. and Rebecca? I am trying to unscramble the 1850 census, District 39 1/2, Monroe, VA; 1860 census, Peterstown, Monroe, WV; and 1870 census, Red Sulphur Spring, Monroe, WV. Listed in the 1850 census as living with Wm and Sarah Pennington is Polly Pennington, age 30. Who is she - too old to be child of Wm and Sarah unless she is his child from an earlier marriage. Also, Rebecca I. (or J.) Pennington, age 6, is listed after Polly's name. Polly's child or Wm and Sarah's child? In the 1860 census, Rebecca Polly (surname) is age 16. How is she now a Polly rather than Pennington? Also in household is Mary M. Polly, age 15, and Allan Polly age 8. Whose children are these? Was the Polly (age 30) a surname rather than a first name in the 1850 census. 1870 census, Red Sulphur Spring, Monroe, WV shows Allen G. Polly, age 18, living in household of William J. and Sally Penington. Living next door is Wm J. Penington and Nancy. This is William J. and Sarah's son. Living in that household is Mary A. Polly. What is the relationship of Polly family to the Pennington family? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: insanemomofemma Surnames: Townley/Tanner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.mercer/826/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm searching for information about my maternal grandparents Lonnie McLondon Tanner and Virginia Marie Townley. Lonnie McLondon (born circa Oct 1996 - died December 1966) married Virginia Marie Townley (born 7 June 1913; the year is in question - die circa 1949)in the mid 30's?? They had at least 4 children: Jr. Tanner (he died due to drinking and driving) Ray Tanner Georgia Tanner later renamed Barbara and Nora Mae Tanner. After Lonnie and Virginia divorced, she gave away her children to whoever would take them. Eventually Virginia tracked down her son Ray and sent him to her sisters (I think) or maybe her brother to live. Virginia went to Ohio sometime in the late 40's where she was killed by a drunk driver while waiting at the bus stop. She was 36 years old. Lonnie moved to Princeton but I don't know the time frame. Lonnie froze to death in his front yard in December of 1966 after returning home from a local bar. I have searched various records looking for my grandparents but it is as if they never existed. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Michelle Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello my ggrandfather was Morgan Wiles Pendry and he came to the us in 1845 from England and was a mason and help build many churches and schools in Wyoming county. I just found that he help build and did die during the building to the State Normal School or Church in Athens next to Concord. Does anyone have any information on this building. As told to me last night by my grandfather Morgan Wiles Pendry died while building it due to an out break of the mumps in that area. Wanting to know if the building is still standing or any information that may pertain to it. Thank you so much for your help in this matter. :] Michelle McGuire _________________________________________________________________ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us

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Ok! great. I only met Norma's husband, Gary, once in 1968 when my grandmother died. Within a few years we heard he was dead of cancer. Norma, same age as me, would have been in her late 20s, perhaps he was a little order but not much. Maybe 3 years or so. I remember Norma telling me that most of his family had died young than normal, all from different types of cancer and the family thought it was the results of mining over the years. Good luck. Glenda In smoky LA ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

I know nothing about your family, but the URL below has been very helpful to me in researching in WV. The vital research records, 4th from bottom, gives death records for Mercer Co and has records from 1914, 1917 - 1956. I have found it very helpful because you can look at the original certificate. Good luck. Glenda _http://www.wvculture.org/history/genealog.html_ (http://www.wvculture.org/history/genealog.html) You can also post or read a queries on the Mercer Co. web site: _http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmercer/mercer.htm_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmercer/mercer.htm) ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

I am researching families in SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA and BLUEFIELD, WV with the last name of KELLEY. My great grandfather was PATRICK J. KELLEY and he moved from Schuylkill County to Bluefield, West Virginia. He married Levicia Virginia Baldwin (Ginger) of Tazewell. I know that Patrick's brother MARTIN KELLEY served as the best man at Patrick’s wedding. I really want more information on Patrick's family.  * * * * * * Patrick's siblings all born in Schuylkill County, PA. Michael – 1855 John – 1857 Mary – 1859 Martin – 1861 James – 1863 Patrick – b.1865 - d.1944 Margaret (Maggie) 1867 William – Abt. 1869 Kelly, John, age 50, miner, b. Ireland Ellen, age 39, keeping house, b. Ireland Michael, age 15, slate picker, b. PA John, age 13, slate picker, b. PA Mary, age 11, b. PA Martin, age 9, b. PA James, age 7, b. PA Patrick, age 5, b. PA Margaret, age 3, b. PA William, age 1, b. PA   Year: 1870; Census Place: New Castle, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1450; Page: 631, Post Office: Broad Mountain. * * * * * * Kelley, John, age 55, retired miner, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland Ellen Nolen, age 50,wife, keeping house, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland Michael, age 25, son, laborer, b. PA, parents b. Ireland John, age 23, son, laborer Martin, age 18, son, laborer James, age 16, son, laborer Patrick, age 14, son, slate picker William, age 10, son, slate picker Maggie, age 12, daug., at school   Year: 1880; Census Place: Shenandoah, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1192; Family History Film: 1255192; Page: 521.4000; Enumeration District: 201 ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

Where it says "enter the name of the list you wish" enter wvmercer, hit "enter" then each month of each year is listed with the number of messages for that month. Click on the month you want. Good luck. Let me know if I can do anything to help. Glenda ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com