Is there someone that can check a marriage and birth records for WV and MD. I believe it would be Hampshire County or Allegany County. The 1860 Hampshire County, VA census has a record of a Michael Sinnett 46 born in Ireland living in Patterson Depot, VA. with his family: Series M653, Roll 1350, Page 235 Michael, 46, Ireland Mary A, 48, VA Norman Nash, age 22, MD Born abt. 1838 Jerimiah Monett, age 18, MD 1842 Elizabeth C Loyd, Age 11, MD 1849 Michael Sinnett, 18, MD 1842 Mary A, 6, MD. 1854 I am trying to attach the children to these parents or with other parents or spouses. Appears that they were all born in Maryland which leads to a possible marriage or marriages in MD. Michael Sr. would have came to the US before 1842 since Michael son was born in MD abt.1842 his dad would have been abt 28. Since Mary A (wife) was born in VA and there is another person 18 living in the household it makes you wonder if each may have been married before. Any thoughs or suggestions for untangling this line. I found a death record in Mineral County deaths for a Michael SANNET, 11-24-1868, 56, pob Ireland, parents James & Mary Sannet, have not been able to trace this as the same person. Haven't got the death certificiate yet, if there is one. Pat Researching Abe, Baldwin, Cox, Crawfice, Crawfries, Harman, Harmon, Myers, Robison, Robinson, Sinnett, Sannet, Sinotte

Do you know these people? If anyone has any information and/or connection to any of these people perhaps we could be of help to each other. The areas involved would be Washington County, MD which became Allegany County, MD, possibly the connecting boundaries of Pennsylvania, Virginia/West Virginia. Jeremiah Green(e) m. Elizabeth McConner 13 Oct 1793 Joshua Green(e) m. Sally Webster 5 Dec 1798 Joshua Green(e) m. Elizabeth McConner 8 Mar 1800 William Green(e) m. Margaret Shockey 18 Oct 1817 William Green(e) m. Catherine Devore 12 Jan 1822 I do not know who their parents were, nor do I know any info pertaining to any children of any of the couples. I in fact do not have very much information or knowledge about them, other than the narrowing down process of elimation...they were in a particular area, associated with and close to other family members during the same time frame. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who can help or offer any clues. Thank you. Ken

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WHITE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xEC.2ACI/779.1.1 Message Board Post: Benjamin remained in the MD-WV area all his life. Some others were in Allegany Co., MD. While it is possible, I am unaware of any who went to IL (but my knowledge of this line is skimpy).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xEC.2ACI/779.1 Message Board Post: Was Benjamin or this White family in or around McLean or LaSalle Counties, IL? Tootsie Shoemaker T.

In a message dated 2/22/05 7:45:46 AM Pacific Standard Time, dennyfagan@aol.com writes: Seeking info on family of James and Mary White born about 1800 Descendants of Margaret White 1 WHITE, Margaret b: Aug 11, 1780 in Sussex County, New Jersey . +ALKIRE, Adam b: Nov 04, 1777 in Harrison, Lewis County, Virginia m: Oct 10, 1800 in Harrison County, Virginia

Hello. I am new to this group and am looking for more information, like parents, etc. for Abel Ashby. I think the following might be Ft. Ashby, WVA. Does anyone have any knowledge or information on: ABEL ASHBY was born October 09 1787 in Ft. Ashby, Maryland, and died May 09 1846 in Warren Township, Ohio. He married HARRIET CONOWAY ASHBY November 28, 1811 in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born 1790 in Maryland. Thank you, John Ashby Manawa, WI Originally from Youngstown, OH

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WHITE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xEC.2ACI/779 Message Board Post: Seeking info on family of James and Mary White born about 1800. Census info on children lists: James W. 1824 Mary 1826 John H. 1830 Nancy 1832 Joseph 1834 Margaret 1836 Sarah 1838 Rebecca 1840 George W. 1842 Benjamin F. 1844 S. Catharine 1846 I am descended from Benjamin. If you have any info on this family, please contact me. Many thanks.

What a great idea...........My maiden name is Barrick, and I have been doing my Family Tree for 27 years, and this story brings tears to my eyes to see this story. Thank You so Very Much , Jean Lee (Barrick) Ames.

Editor’s note: Each Sunday, The Herald-Mail will run "A Life Remembered". The story will take a look back through the eyes of family, friends, co-workers and others, as a member of the community who died recently. Today's "A Life Remembered" is about Ellen Alrose Shore Noland, who died Feb. 11 at the age of 84. Her obituary appeared in the Feb. 14 editions of The Morning Herald and The Daily Mail. Hagerstown, MD Newspapers. A LIFE REMEMBERED By Marlo Barnhart On any given day, Ellen Noland and her sisters could be found lunching at Morris Frock American Legion Post 42 on Northern Avenue as they so often did. But last Wednesday, the family gathered there to celebrate Ellen’s life following her death on Feb.11at the age of 84. "We sisters were very close", Patricia Stinson said. "She’s done my hair for 30 years and she did our mother’s hair, for more than 50 years". Though she didn’t have a shop, Ellen had maintained her certification as a licensed beautician, accommodating family members as well as residents of Homewood at Williamsport (nursing homes) and the Western Maryland Hospital Center for many years. She also shared her musical talents with others by playing piano, singing with the Sweet Adelines and in the choir atJohn Wesley United Methodist Church. Younger by nine years, Patricia described their childhood in Kitzmiller, Md., as wonderful and full. Their father John Shore, worked as an auditor for coal mine companies there and later in West Virginia before moving the family to Hagerstown when he got work at Fairchild in1948, again as an auditor. "I remember Ellen as being very feminine and so neat", Patricia said. "Four other sisters and I were messy, but Ellen always had everything just so". Ruth Paris, whose nickname is "Pete", said Ellen was a very generous sister. "When my husband first came out of the service, we stayed with her", Pete said. Pete, who with her twin, Chris Hull, was two years younger than Ellen, enjoyed those lunches with Ellen. So did the youngest sister, Sylvia Maosack, who lives in North Carolina and only could make them occasionally. Sylvia, who also has been called "Sibby" since childhood, said Ellen and her other sisters still kept in touch by phone. "But I missed a lot of those lunches", said Sylvia, who now lives in Newburn, N.C.. Chris said she and Ellen both were pregnant at the same time and she said that brought then closer. "The thing I remember about Ellen was that you could go to her and talk about anything", she said. "I'm so going to miss picking up the phone and talking something over with her -- I treasured her point of view". There were two brothers though only John Shore of Media, Pa., survives. I was the youngest in the family, 15 years younger than Ellen, John said. I remember her practicing on the piano while I was playing under the piano. When the family moved from Kitzmiller to West Virginia, John was sent to stay with Ellen in Hagerstown so he wouldn’t be in the way. He remembers going to Superior Dairy for ice cream and playing with a little toy submarine in the lake at City Park. After two weeks with Ellen, I didn’t want to go home, John said. A niece, Joan Bradford, said she enjoyed traveling with Ellen. We had a lot of adventures together and a lot of giggles, Joan said. As family members remembered Ellen, they marveled at the closeness that continued through the years, growing stronger while adding new generations. Son-In-law David Hash said he has known Ellen since he first met her daughter, Sylvia, who now is his wife. Sylvia was 16 when we first met and she will be 62 soon, so that’s how long I knew Ellen, he said. Kristen Schupp, daughter of David and Sylvia, said her grandmother always will be remembered by her with joy and warmth. My two sons called her G.G. for great-grandmother, David said while the family will miss Ellen, they were thankful she wasn't in poor health for a long time before she passed away. It was the way she wanted it to be, he said. ************************************************************************************************** Ellen's parents were John A. Shore and Georgia Evelyn Junkins. Georgia parents were Joseph William Junkins and Dessie Swager. Joseph parents were Alexander Junkins and Anna Rebecca Dixon. NOTE: Anna Rebecca is a sister to my great, great grandfather, John Dixon, son of Thomas Dixon and Mary Barrick. Alexander Junkins is a son of the Rev. William Junkins and Milly Harvey. NOTE: Milly Harvey is a sister to my great, great grandfather, Alexander B. "Ellick" Harvey. son of Elijah Harvey and Margaret Barrick. Ellen's first husband was William Wilson Pool. William parents were Henry Luke "Pete" Pool and Bertha Susan Wilson. Bertha Susan's parents were Daniel Wilson and Emily Harvey. Emily Harvey is a daughter of Alexander B. "Ellick" Harvey and Hannah Wilson, ( my great, great grandparents ). ( by Charles William Harvey ).

Hopefully I will get the info (nothing really) I found at archives to you this week. I have had so much company and doctor visits I could scream. The joy today when I looked at my calendar for tomorrow and had nothing written on it. First I have to write some thank you notes then clean off my desk to find the folders. Barb

I am looking for the obituary or articles involving the death of Michael Sannet/Sinnett from 1868. The death records of Mineral County show a Michael SANNET, dod. 11-24-1868, 56, pob. Ireland, parents James & Mary Sannet. Anybody researching this family? Pat Researching Abe, Baldwin, Cox, Crawfice, Crawfries, Harman, Harmon, Myers, Robison, Robinson, Sinnett, Sannet, Sinotte

In a message dated 2/19/05 7:42:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, ash2mur@msn.com writes: Looking for any info on Nettie Welch who married Isaac Ashby in 1887, Mineral Co. Did she have children? Anything appreciated. Is the following your Isaac Ashby? Name: Isaac ASHBY Age: 14 Estimated birth year: <1866> Birthplace: West Virginia Relationship to head-of-household: Son Home in 1880: Grant, Grant, West Virginia Marital status: Single Race: White Gender: Male Father's name: Abraham ASHBY Father's birthplace: VA Mother's name: Mary L. ASHBY Mother's birthplace: VA

In a message dated 2/19/05 7:42:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, ash2mur@msn.com writes: Looking for any info on Nettie Welch who married Isaac Ashby in 1887, Mineral Co. Did she have children? Anything appreciated. Hi, is the following your Nettie Welch? Name: Nettella WELCH Age: 13 Estimated birth year: <1867> Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-household: Daughter Home in 1880: New Creek, Mineral, West Virginia Marital status: Single Race: White Gender: Female Father's name: John D. WELCH Father's birthplace: WV Mother's name: Mary E. WELCH Mother's birthplace: WV

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xEC.2ACI/778 Message Board Post: Looking for any info on Nettie Welch who married Isaac Ashby in 1887, Mineral Co. Did she have children? Anything appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xEC.2ACI/285.1.1 Message Board Post: Deborah, I do not have any idea who Colin is. I think he was just living with John W. Keys, and working for him. I think the census taker just assumed his name was Keys. I do have plenty of info on John W. if you are interested. John Keyes Wendell, NC

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Keys Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xEC.2ACI/285.1 Message Board Post: Do you know anything about the 20 year old Colin KEYS, a plasterer's apprentice, who is living in the home of John W. and Amanda Keys in Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginiat at the time of the 1860 census (attached)?

LAVELLE TASKER, 70 Nov. 6, 1934- Feb. 7, 2005 Lavelle Tasker 70, of Martinsburg, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at her home. Born Nov. 6, 1934, in Baltimore she was the daughter of the late Albert H. and Myrtle Carson VanSkiver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Tasker. She is survived by one daughter; Darlene Tasker of Martinsburg; three sons, Denver Tasker, Jr. of Kearneysville, WVa., Clifton Tasker of Martinsburg and Albert Tasker of Morgantown, W.Va.; one sister, Marlin Windsor of Baltimore; 13 grand-children; and 19 great-grand-children. Services will be Friday at 1p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. Burial will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9p.m. at the funeral home. Sourse: The Morming Herald, Hagerstown, MD- Dated Feb. 9, 2005

Ellen A. Shore, Pool, Noland is a great, great granddaughter of The Rev.William M. Junkins and Milly Harvey of Emoryville, Mineral Co., WV. ( Charles W. Harvey ) ******************************* Source: The Morning Herald- Hagerstown, MD. Obit: Ellen A. Noland, 84 JUNE 11, 1920-FEB. 11, 2005 HAGERSTOWN - Ellen Alrose (Shore) Noland, 84, of Hagerstown, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at Washington County Hospital. Born June 11, 1920, in Kitzmiller, Md., she was the daughter of the late John and Georgia (Junkins) Shore. Ellen's love of classical music on the piano will be missed by family and friends. She was a past member of the Sweet Adelines and sang in the choir at John Wesley Methodist Church. For many years, she maintained certification as a licensed beautician. Ellen was noted in the family as an excellent cook and candy maker. She was the devoted mother of Sylvia Susan Resh of Hagerstown and Christine Celeste Wise of Richmond, Va. She leaves behind three grandchildren, Jonathan Pool Wise of Richmond, Kristen Paige (Resh) Schupp of Smithsburg and Peter David Resh of Martinsburg, W.Va.; and her beloved great-grandchildren, David Owen Schupp and William Maxey Schupp. She also is survived by one brother, John Shore of Media, Pa.; and four sisters, Christine Hull, Ruth Paris and Patricia Stinson, all of Hagerstown, and Sylvia Maisack of Newburn, N.C. She was the loving wife of the late William Wilson Pool and the late Robert Noland. She also was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Shore. Funeral services will be conducted at Haven Lutheran Church, Hagerstown, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Perry officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Friends will be received at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, on Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the music program at Haven Lutheran Church, 1035 Haven Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

Hi Diane, Here is some of what I have.. Victor Carl Decker Jr b. 7-28-1933 d.10-25-1989(my father) Victor Carl Decker Sr b.09-12-1898 d.6-1972 William Benjamin b. 06-18-1869 d.07-13-1949 Sylvester Levi Decker b.1848 d.08-1898 William Harris Decker b.10-05-1819 d.09-1891 John Decker b.abt 1774 d. 09-11-1854 Isaac Decker b.between 1745-1750 d.before 1840 Maybe we will have a connection! Let me know.. Susie Decker > > From: Mizzzdeedee@aol.com > Date: 2005/02/07 Mon PM 05:22:48 EST > To: WVMINERA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WVMINERA] No posts > > Susan, my maiden name is Decker, do you know who your ancestors were? > Diane in KY > > > ==== WVMINERA Mailing List ==== > WHEN YOU POST, PUT ALL THE INFO YOU HAVE. THAT MEANS NAMED, DATES, PLACES, BURIAL PLACES, ETC - EVERYTHING YOU KNOW. EVEN AN OLD FAMILY LEGEND SOMETIME LEADS PEOPLE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION! > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

Susan, my maiden name is Decker, do you know who your ancestors were? Diane in KY