Thelma, Actually, there is a very small place called South Branch in Hampshire Co. It is a few miles ESE of Green Spring (SE of Oldtown, Md.), along the railroad tracks, just across the river from Allegany Co. In the heyday of trains, it was probably occupied by railroad workers. Apparently, it was also known as South Branch Depot at one time, and there was a post office there. If you want to see its location on a map, go to http://www-nmd.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html. Type in South Branch as the feature name, Hampshire as the county name, and select West Virginia as the state. You will get a few hits. Scroll down the map to where you can zoom in on it at the bottom. Elaine Toots wrote: > Hi, > Due to belonging to this list and Hampshire I have learned living at > South Branch could mean many places and there is no South Branch > itself....

Betty, I have a Liller ancestor who married into the Moreland family and would be most grateful for your information..........Earlene: [email protected] "Betty L. Hartman" wrote: > I have copies of information researched and compiled by Ernest L. Moreland > of early Moreland families of Hampshire and Hardy Counties. > The papers are from the Hardy County Library in Moorefield. Will be glad > to send them off list to anyone who sends me their E-Mail address. The > information is TIF files and needs to be downloaded. Can also send snail > mail if you prefer. > Betty Hartman [email protected]

Hi, Due to belonging to this list and Hampshire I have learned living at South Branch could mean many places and there is no South Branch itself. I learned this after I thought my ggrandfather's civil war papers had solved a great mystery as to where he lived as a child. So this is my next dumb question and please bare with me. If you lived at/in South Branch in 1850 where would the children go to school? Were there schools up and down South Branch or ?????? Thanks for putting up with my confusion of South Branch. Thelma

Ms. Hartman: Do you really feel comfortable distributing someone else's research? Ernie Moreland, who is a cousin of mine, travelled a great distance and spent over a week in Hampshire County and other places doing extensive research on our Moreland ancestors, digging through old records, etc., and has been generous enough to send me a copy of his research. I would never dream of handing out his hard-earned research without his prior approval. I have shared much of my own research with many individuals, but this is a good example of why many people, including myself, would not deposit their research in a public library. It is one thing for someone to use it for their own individual use, but to offer public distribution of someone else's hard work is just not kosher. It would be different if this were a work compiled 50 years ago and the author deceased, but this work is only about 3 years old, and the author is alive and well with, God willing, many good years ahead of him. I know I will probably get a lot of flack for my comments from others on this list, especially those who have only to drive a few miles to get their information, and, therefore, don't appreciate how some of us have to plan our trips well in advance and then travel hundreds of miles at considerable expense of time and funds. Elaine in Cincinnati "Betty L. Hartman" wrote: > I have copies of information researched and compiled by Ernest L. Moreland > of early Moreland families of Hampshire and Hardy Counties. > The papers are from the Hardy County Library in Moorefield. Will be glad > to send them off list to anyone who sends me their E-Mail address. The > information is TIF files and needs to be downloaded. Can also send snail > mail if you prefer.

I have copies of information researched and compiled by Ernest L. Moreland of early Moreland families of Hampshire and Hardy Counties. The papers are from the Hardy County Library in Moorefield. Will be glad to send them off list to anyone who sends me their E-Mail address. The information is TIF files and needs to be downloaded. Can also send snail mail if you prefer. Betty Hartman [email protected]

Hi, I've just added the April 28, 1911 News Tribune articles to the Mineral County US GenWeb Page. This paper is quite touching, as it relates the explosion of the No 20 Mine in Elk Garden, and the 23 men who died there. You can view these articles at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/keynews.htm :) Patti McDonald Burlington WV [email protected] Co-Coordinator Mineral County USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/mineral.htm Subscribe to Mineral County Mailing List [email protected] Surnames I am researching: HARTMAN, WOLFE, MILLER, FLEEK, WHITEMAN, PUFFENBARGER, FITZPATRICK, COOKUS, CORBUS, DYE, WALSH

Hi Patti: My Aunt Bernice Carter put on to your news exerpt of april 21, 1911. They are so interesting & I got excited as Bernice pointed out the ad on the Wallpaper Shop was owned by my Gr-grandfather--John Henry Robinette. Thanks for all your great work, if I can help any please let me know. thanks again. Barbara Algieri

Thanks Patti, I really enjoyed the News today. The reason I was so happy is I found the AD for WALLPAPER in the Keyser section and that was my Grandfather, John Henry Robinette. Keep up the good work and I will keep reading. Thanks again for all your hard work. Bernice Carter of Virginia

Posted on: Mineral County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Mineral~?read=199 Surname: Costello, Joyce ------------------------- We believe they are buried in or near Elk Grove Cemetery. Thanks, Lisa

Hi, I just added the April 21, 1911 articles from the News Tribune to the Mineral County USGenWeb Page. You can view them at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/keynews.htm :) Patti McDonald Burlington WV [email protected] Co-Coordinator Mineral County USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/mineral.htm Subscribe to Mineral County Mailing List [email protected] Surnames I am researching: HARTMAN, WOLFE, MILLER, FLEEK, WHITEMAN, PUFFENBARGER, FITZPATRICK, COOKUS, CORBUS, DYE, WALSH

Posted on: Mineral County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Mineral~?read=198 Surname: CLARK, BARR, HOVATTER ------------------------- I am looking for information on a Sylvia Hovatter.She married a Walter O.Barr in Dec.1926.She married a second time to James O.Clark.Would appreciate it if any one knows when Sylvia married James,or what happened to Walter.Would also like to know the names of Sylvia's parents.I would like to know the names of Sylvia and James's 2 children and what happened to them.Thanks!

Here's what I found in the US Census Index for Maryland: 1860 COSTELLO THOMAS Baltimore County MD p.488 20 W. Baltimore 1860 COSTELLO THOMAS Baltimore County MD p.675 11 W. Baltimore City 1860 COSTELLO THOMAS Baltimore County MD p.923 1st District 1870 COSTELLO THOMAS Baltimore County MD p.396 8th District There were many more COSTELLO's in Maryland all the way back to the late 1700's. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 3:52 PM Subject: [WVMINERA] Costello & Joyce Families of Mineral Cty WV > Posted on: Mineral County Queries > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Mineral~?read=197 > > Surname: Costello, Joyce > ------------------------- > > Looking for information on Thomas William Costello family. Any help wouldd > be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Lisa > > Obituary reads as follows: > > William Thomas Costello, 69, died Sunday afternoon at Garrett County Memorial > Hospital, Oakland (Aug 3 1959)where he > had been a patient the past three weeks. > > A retired coal miner, Mr. Costello had resided in Shallmar the past 21 > years. He was a native of Shaw, WV, born July 23, > 1890, a son of the late Thomas and Julia (Joyce) Costello. He had been > a coal miner most of his lifetime except for three years > spent in the U.S. Army from 1911 to 1914. He was a member of Local 4597, > United Mine Workers of America, and of > Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kitzmiller. > > Surviving are his widow, Beulah E. (Rhodes) Costello; five sons, Fred, > Floyd, Lloyd, Ford, and Russell; three daughters, > Francis, Catherine, and Colleen. > > He also leaves three brothers, Patrick, Clarence and Edward Costello, Connellsville, > Pa; two sisters, Anna and Agnes > McMellon, both of Connellsville; 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. > > The body was taken to Sharpless Funeral Home at Blaine, WV. > > According to a database on the Mineral cty webpage, Thomas and Julia (aka > Maggie??) had four children: William born in Elk Garden 7/22/1890, Jas > B born in Shaw 8/5/1891, Richard A born in Shaw 8/23/1894, and Margaret > A born in Shaw 12/20/1896. > > Any help on locating more info on this family would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Lisa > [email protected] >

Here's what I found in the U.S. Census Index for West Virginia. There is no Thomas Costello listed in the index. However, you might check these pages and see if your Thomas is listed with on of these families. Good Luck! 1870 COSTELLO CALVIN Harrison County WV p.241 Simpson Township 1870 COSTELLO INDIANA A. Harrison County WV p.240 Simpson Township 1870 COSTELLO JACKSON Harrison County WV p.240 Simpson Township 1870 COSTELLO JAMES A. Harrison County WV p.240 Simpson Township 1870 COSTELLO JAMES Harrison County WV p.232 Simpson Township 1870 COSTELLO MARY E. Harrison County WV p.240 Simpson Township 1860 COSTELLO MICHAEL Jefferson County WV p.820 Harpers Ferry 1860 COSTELLO CHARITY Monongalia County WV p.117 Ice & Ferry P.O. 1860 COSTELLO FRANCIS Monongalia County WV p.118 Ice & Ferry P.O. 1860 COSTELLO GEORGE Monongalia County WV p.117 Ice & Ferry P.O. 1860 COSTELLO JOHN Monongalia County WV p.117 Ice & Ferry P.O. 1860 COSTELLO WILLIAM Monongalia County WV p.055 Clinton P.O. 1870 COSTELLO JOHN Ohio County WV p.138 1 W. Wheeling 1860 COSTELLO MATHEW Ritchie County WV p.414 Ritchie S. H. P.O. 1860 COSTELLO MILO Ritchie County WV p.415 Ritchie S. H. P.O. 1860 COSTELLO ROBERT Ritchie County WV p.460 Ritchie C. H. P.O. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 3:52 PM Subject: [WVMINERA] Costello & Joyce Families of Mineral Cty WV > Posted on: Mineral County Queries > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Mineral~?read=197 > > Surname: Costello, Joyce > ------------------------- > > Looking for information on Thomas William Costello family. Any help wouldd > be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Lisa > > Obituary reads as follows: > > William Thomas Costello, 69, died Sunday afternoon at Garrett County Memorial > Hospital, Oakland (Aug 3 1959)where he > had been a patient the past three weeks. > > A retired coal miner, Mr. Costello had resided in Shallmar the past 21 > years. He was a native of Shaw, WV, born July 23, > 1890, a son of the late Thomas and Julia (Joyce) Costello. He had been > a coal miner most of his lifetime except for three years > spent in the U.S. Army from 1911 to 1914. He was a member of Local 4597, > United Mine Workers of America, and of > Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kitzmiller. > > Surviving are his widow, Beulah E. (Rhodes) Costello; five sons, Fred, > Floyd, Lloyd, Ford, and Russell; three daughters, > Francis, Catherine, and Colleen. > > He also leaves three brothers, Patrick, Clarence and Edward Costello, Connellsville, > Pa; two sisters, Anna and Agnes > McMellon, both of Connellsville; 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. > > The body was taken to Sharpless Funeral Home at Blaine, WV. > > According to a database on the Mineral cty webpage, Thomas and Julia (aka > Maggie??) had four children: William born in Elk Garden 7/22/1890, Jas > B born in Shaw 8/5/1891, Richard A born in Shaw 8/23/1894, and Margaret > A born in Shaw 12/20/1896. > > Any help on locating more info on this family would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Lisa > [email protected] >

Posted on: Mineral County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Mineral~?read=197 Surname: Costello, Joyce ------------------------- Looking for information on Thomas William Costello family. Any help wouldd be appreciated. Thanks, Lisa Obituary reads as follows: William Thomas Costello, 69, died Sunday afternoon at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland (Aug 3 1959)where he had been a patient the past three weeks. A retired coal miner, Mr. Costello had resided in Shallmar the past 21 years. He was a native of Shaw, WV, born July 23, 1890, a son of the late Thomas and Julia (Joyce) Costello. He had been a coal miner most of his lifetime except for three years spent in the U.S. Army from 1911 to 1914. He was a member of Local 4597, United Mine Workers of America, and of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kitzmiller. Surviving are his widow, Beulah E. (Rhodes) Costello; five sons, Fred, Floyd, Lloyd, Ford, and Russell; three daughters, Francis, Catherine, and Colleen. He also leaves three brothers, Patrick, Clarence and Edward Costello, Connellsville, Pa; two sisters, Anna and Agnes McMellon, both of Connellsville; 28 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body was taken to Sharpless Funeral Home at Blaine, WV. According to a database on the Mineral cty webpage, Thomas and Julia (aka Maggie??) had four children: William born in Elk Garden 7/22/1890, Jas B born in Shaw 8/5/1891, Richard A born in Shaw 8/23/1894, and Margaret A born in Shaw 12/20/1896. Any help on locating more info on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lisa [email protected]

Posted on: Mineral County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Mineral~?read=196 Surname: Ashby, Snyder, Ratcliffe, Ravenscraft, Schell ------------------------- Looking for information on Jeremiah Ashby m. Rutha Ravenscraft. Trying to find out who their parents were. Their son, Abraham m. Phoebe Snyder and lived in Mineral County. Anything appreciated.

Patti, I did find something very interesting in your latest posting. One memoriam posting states that the deceased "Mrs Wagley was born at Kitzmiller, now Blaine WV, March 1, 1860." The big question is, when was the name changed from Kitzmiller to Blaine? A cousin and I have been trying to locate the graves of my g-aunt and two of her children who were reportedly buried in Kitzmiller. We just assumed that meant Kitzmiller, Md., across the river, even though my g-aunt's family lived in Potomac Manor. My g-aunt's grandson reported visiting the graves with his mother many, many years ago and swore it was in "Kitzmiller." From the way he described the area, it was a rural cemetery--indeed, he reported being chased by a bull at the time. I tried looking at the Blaine section of "Mineral Co. Communities" on the Mineral Co. page for a clue, but all it had was "NDA 1933. It was named for James G. Blaine...." What is "NDA"? Is this the year the town became Blaine? The newspaper article is dated 1911, so I am at a loss. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Elaine Patti McDonald wrote: > I've just added the April 14, 1911 news articles to the Mineral County Page. > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/commnewsapril14.htm > Hope you find something of interest.

Hi, I've just added the April 14, 1911 news articles to the Mineral County Page. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/commnewsapril14.htm Hope you find something of interest. :) Enjoy :) Patti McDonald Burlington WV [email protected] Co-Coordinator Mineral County USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvminera/mineral.htm Subscribe to Mineral County Mailing List [email protected] Surnames I am researching: HARTMAN, WOLFE, MILLER, FLEEK, WHITEMAN, PUFFENBARGER, FITZPATRICK, COOKUS, CORBUS, DYE, WALSH

Good day :) Trying to help out a researcher, does anyone have any information on the following? Patti >I am looking for a NJB Morgan. I want to know what church he was pastor of. >Also looking for a Rev. Woodville. What church was he pastor of? >Thank you.

Elwood, Thanks for the information,but I have all of that,plus alot more information on all of his children.Joseph Flanagan was my late husband's Great Grandfather,Samuel Jr. was his GG and Samuel Sr. was his GGG.Five of the Flanagans came to Ritchiiie County,WV,William,Charity,Zimry,Joseph,George T. all are buried here.I have pictures of Joseph,William,Zimry and many other,precivil war,really nice ones. When Samuel came over from Ireland he came with as you aid a uncle or brother I do not know,But I do know he (Robert) was married to a Elsie (Alsia)Jenings of England.I was told her father was a Lord Jenningsdied 1761 Liverpool,England,found this on Ancestrty.com.As you know they had a child,Ebenezer who married a mary (Mollie)Woolever of Hunterdon,NJ There son John C. was born January 16,1788 Spruce Run Hunterdon co.NJ--bap.June 2,1788--Zion Lutheran Church Records,Oldwick,NJ This information was given to be by (about John C.)george [email protected] Elizabeth Woolever was a sister to Mollie who married John Wolford,Randolph Co. 1750--I believe there father's name was Jacob Woolever Also if you find out anything about a Mary Flanagan bborn 1739 Cork County,Ireland--she was suposed to be the biological mother of Ebenezer,Robert and Elsie adopted him.She came to America 1754 Carol ---you may have all of this,if you do sorry. ----- Original Message ----- From: Elwood R. Flanagan <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 6:33 AM Subject: Re: [WVMINERA] Samuel Flanagan > Carol: > > I have a Samuel Flanagan Sr. that was born in Ireland and came to the USA by > way of Liverpool England with (what I believe to be a brother) Robert > Flanagan. They lived in Hunterdon Co. New Jersey. After serving in the > Revolutionary Was, Samuel moved to PA., married Katherine Gardner (German). > They had one child, Samuel Jr. born 1784 or 85. After Samuel Sr. died > around 1800, Samuel Jr. moved to Md. where he married Catherine Arnold. > They then moved to VA., (now Hampshire Co. WV. They had the following > children: (1) John, born 1809-10 (2) Daniel, born 1812 (3) Otha, born 1816 > (4) George, born 1818 (5) William, born 1820 (6) Charity Ann, born 1822 (7) > Zimri, born 1826 and (8) Joseph, born 1827. > I have are the children being born in VA. (now Hampshire Co. WV.). > > Elwood Flanagan > in Ohio > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Carol Flanagan" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 2:41 PM > Subject: [WVMINERA] Samuel Flanagan > > > > Posted on: Mineral County Queries > > Board URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/WV/Mineral~?read=195 > > > > Surname: Flanagan, Wolfe, Blue, Hollenback, Arnold > > ------------------------- > > > > I have been researching the Flanagan's now for over ten years,in Hampshire > > co. and Mineral co.I have not been able to find out much information on > > Samuel or his wife Catherine Arnold.Samuel was born 1785 in Pa. and > Catherine > > was born,1789 in Frederick,Md. I have never been able to find out who her > > parents were. > > > > Samuel died in 1729,buried at Greenwall Cemetery,Patterson Creek Rd.Any > > information would be greatly appreciated. > > Carol Flanagan > > > >

Searching for information on Harry Albright married to Mary Lease (daughter of C.P. and R. E. Lease) Thanks