Pat, I have been in VA, WV and MD for the past week and don't know if you have your answer yet. I have the Hardy Co. Marriage books from years 1705-1899, 1900-1949, 1950-1970 all by Wes Cochran. I can tell you that your Abe-Baldwin's do not appear to have married in Hardy County. Kathy Heare Watts Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- - WOW -- What a Ride!

Could you please check on a marriage? John Merritt m. Mary High abt. 1806, supposedly in Hardy Co. Also, Adam Merritt m. Catherine Harris about 1820. Linda lpfau@st-tel.net