Dear Friends, I am writing in hope of untangling a few mysteries and need all the help I can get. The response below helps to answer 2 questions but now adds a few more. This is what I have. I needed to know where Merrimac was as it is listed as the cemetery that A Muncy was buried at. I had thought it might be related to my mother Mary Louise Welch. Now I find it might have been related to here stepmother, Maryetta Hodge Welch. I still have no clue as to the Litton Family which is my moms' mother. Here name was Ethel Litton Welch and I believe she died around 1933-34. This line is a huge brick wall. I think they were from Martin Co and later settled in Pike and Johnson Counties. Mom was born in Pond Creek, Goody KY in 1933. Later they moved to StoneCoal W.Va.. The family was of course miners. The notes asks the name of Pollys' first husband. That I can answer it was Dennis Welch. He would have been related to my Mom, cousins. New question ... did Polly remarry? who? Also I see that Pollys' Mom was a Castle. I am still searching for the Castle family that had a murder in it around 1870, so far no luck. Also this Ermal Thompson that answered the original post. I have tried on several occasions to contact him. His mail bounces back to me. I also have a letter from an attorney named Thompson with a partner named Maynard from Inez KY regarding several divorce issues in the late 1930's. One of the names in this letter is Mary Branham. I don't have a clue as to how she fits in. So if any of you get bored feel free to solve any of the old mysteries for me. Thank you much. Now that my 84 hours a week are over I can once again enjoy my research and get back to my friends. Semper Fi, Mary Surnames Researched: Hajduk,Welch, Collins, Litton, and Szela Proud member of the Women Marines Association Proud lister at [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Ermal Thompson <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2000 12:16 AM Subject: [JoKY] location of MERRIMACK. Posted on: Johnson County, Ky Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ky/Johnson?read=3727 Surname: ------------------------- Merrimack is in West Virginia, about nine miles from Williamson route 49. I to am seeking information, I'am the grandson of polly welch who was a Vanhoose. do you know the name of her first husband. polly welch b1892 in Johnson County KY. father Henry J Vanhoose. mother was Margaret Castle ============================== Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/

Does anyone know how Belle Meade Lane that is located down around Delbarton got its name? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you k -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 7:22 PM Subject: Re: [WVMINGO] Newbie >This is not Sue but my father grew up with a Paul and Hessie Chafin that >lives in Ohio right now and are up in age. They have 2 sons named Paul Jr. >and Harold and they were raised in Mingo County around Naugatuck. If I can >help you any further let me know. > Sincerely, > Pam Bryson >

Hi, I'm sorry but I believe you have the wrong email. I don't have any Chafin's in my lineage. I think you mught be looking for someone named Sue - I recieved another email for her today also. Good luck, Cyndi

Hi Sue, I see you are from Matewan. Well I was born in North Matewan WV. I have been away from there a very long time. I don't know if I can remember all the people that I once knew that lived there. My name when I lived there was Wilma Jean Ramey I had some family that lived there by the name of Justice and Bowens. also a friend by the name of Betty Jane Jackson, I haven't seen her since 1960. another friend was Ethel Workman and Jo Estepp. Do you know any of these people?? if you do please let me know. Wilma Wireman [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [WVMINGO] Newbie > Hi Bill, > > I'm new at this also............ Who are you family from WV and where did > they live???????? > My name was Chafin and we were around matewan........ We have been gone from > there a long time now.............. Would love to hear more........ > > Sue Brown > >

This is not Sue but my father grew up with a Paul and Hessie Chafin that lives in Ohio right now and are up in age. They have 2 sons named Paul Jr. and Harold and they were raised in Mingo County around Naugatuck. If I can help you any further let me know. Sincerely, Pam Bryson

I am not Bill. My name is Pam and my father grew up in Naugatuck WVa. with some family named Chaffin and they are currently living in Ohio(Chaffin that is). They are Paul and Hessie and have 2 sons named Paul Jr. and Harold. If I can tell you anything else than I will. Bye for now. Sincerely, Pam

Hi Sue, I saw your posting. Would you have any info on the following people? #1 Mary Ann Chafin (d/o Tom Chafin & ?) born 1850's. She married Charles S. Duty #2 Esther Chafin (b. 1919) married Thomas Cullen Duty #3 Pleasant Chafin married Andrew Jackson Duty #4 Polly Chafin (b. abt 1865) Married William Shannon Duty Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Moe

Sue: I'm about to start my search seriously for Jack Kelly who married my cousing Florence Irene Nicholson Kelly. They lived in Page, Fayette County, West Virginia at one time but I have no idea where he was born. Bill Covey Author of Watson Is Where It Wuz http://home.att.net/~billcovey/index.html

Hi: I am new to the list so I will hang around a while and then start looking for my West Virginia people. Thanks for having me. Bill Covey Author of Watson Is Where It Wuz http://home.att.net/~billcovey/index.html

Hi Bill, I'm new at this also............ Who are you family from WV and where did they live???????? My name was Chafin and we were around matewan........ We have been gone from there a long time now.............. Would love to hear more........ Sue Brown

I have just a little information, and am hoping to gather more on my maternal Great Grandmother's family... Her maiden name was Pennington. I have heard that both her father and mother died in a mental institution in Mingo County, West Virginia, and that they were native americans. Does anyone know of such an institution or anything of that name? I have heard they were of the Delaware or Leni Lanape indians. Thank you. Kelly Purvis

I received this from another list! I wanted to spread the word! Kim Hello!! I have created a Website of Volunteers who will do various types of Look Ups such as Census, Cemetery, Marriage, and much more. I even have a message board for people to post messages looking for family information. I am also looking for new volunteers to help out to do look ups. Please tell everyone you know that is doing genealogy. The more people who visit the website and use it, the longer it will stay online. Mike Genealogy Look Up Forum: http://www.expage.com/page/genealogylookup

As you notice we finally made the move. Please change my e-mail address for your files. Some of you will notice I was able to go back to my old ISP and get my old user name back. I will soon ??? have my web site back on line with all the updates...Ready to get going again. It is so quiet out here at Candlewood lake, you can hear a grasshopper spit........ I like it. Best Wishes to the whole Gang, "Preacher" Jack A. Rice

I am not sure if we are related. I don't think so - my family was concentrated in West Virginia, and never ventured to Illinois that I know of. If I turn anything up, I will keep your lineage in mind. Good luck! Cyndi

what blankenship lines are you searching? i am from the logan co, line....Ron Blankenship......... son of = charlie =james m, = andrew of ohio, and ilinious= isam. of ohio/ va

Hi there, I'm not too sure, I haven't been able to find much on my mother's side of the family but lots on my dad's..... My dad is a Chafin, I'm sure you heard of them there were a lot of them down there...... I know there was Chap, lived in Prestonsburg, WV and there was Dan in VA...... I would have to look up and see where the others were...... Sue

I I am trying to locate ANY information on Marion Hardin who was married to Judith Hensley, they were listed on 1880 Martin County Ky Census; If anyone can help I would appreciate it Thank You

Hello Dianna, I need to thank you, for the directions to The Starr Cemetaries. I followed your directions and went right to them. It was a big help. Are you a Starr? I was just wondering? Any how thank you so much for your help. Sincerely, Debra Fay Starr of Indiana ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [WVMINGO] does any one know of a Starr family cemetary in Belo, WV? > There are a couple of Starr family cemeteries in the Belo area of Mingo County. One is located just about a mile from the junction of 119 South & Rt 65. It is just at the entrance to Conley Branch Hollow. My great-great grandparents, aunts & uncles are buried there. The other one is located just a 1/2 mile north of there, on Caney Branch Hollow. My great grandparents, aunts & uncles are also buried there. Both cemeteries are located on private property. The one at Conley Branch is no problem to go research. My family lives right across the creek from it! If you need further info, please let me know! > > Dianna > >

Hi, I'm sorry, but this email must have come to me by mistake. My family is from WV, but I am not related to the Starr family. (that I know of yet) Good luck on your search. By the way, do you know of any info on the Roberts, Blankenship, Riffe, or Hardin lines? Cyndi Roberts Mohler

Amazon.com has found every out of print book that I've requested ....might try there! wboatr wrote: > For you that have asked me where to get the book 'The McCoys - their Story' by Truda Williams McCoy, edited by Leonard Roberts, I pre ordered this book through advertisement on the Hatfield site on the web. That page has now expired, I have tried to get there, no luck. I have also checked the Barnes and noble site for the book, not there. The only info I have now is it was published by the Preservation Council Press of the Preservation Council of Pike County, Inc. - Pikeville, Kentucky, 1976. That is written inside the book. I wonder if this was a special re-print for the celebration of the Hatfield - McCoy Reunion? On the back cover is the address Box 981, Pikeville, KY 41501 . This is the address that I sent a check to on March 2, and the price including shipping was $29.15. > > Diane S. Reed