I am trying to find a picture of my Great-Grandfather Louis McCloud. He was the Justice of the Peace around the turn of the century (1900). I have contacted the SWVCC Library and have not heard anything from them about microfilm. Just wonder, if there are any of my cousins on this list that, by chance, may have a picture or where I could get. Hoping Phil Montgomery

Phil, i've got some old McCloud pics.I'll have to check with my son,though, to see who these McClouds are. he refuses to write on the backs of his pics. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Dear friends of WV genealogy and local history, My name is Ruth Bush-Highland. I am a member of Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants Library in Weston, WV, Lewis County. Currently we genealogists are trying to fight a problem that could hinder each & every genealogist & family member who has a relative buried in WV. Please send me your comments!!!! I would like to hear how you feel & any experiences you or anyone you know has had when trying to visit a cemetery on private land. Please read on about Senate Bill 90. This bill, if we can all pull together to get it passed in the House, would allow each & every person trying to visit a grave on private land to do so. If you or anyone you know has a family member buried on private land, there could possibly be a time very soon when you'll never be allowed to visit those graves & it would be upheld by law!!!!! Consider that the land currently held as a public cemetery one day be sold as private land. The person obtaining the land would no longer allow you access to visit the grave or graves of your family members. When our ancestors buried their dead on their own land, they did not forsee the land belonging to anyone other than family. That could possibly be the case with any cemetery. Even those in church yards. Churches are always being sold for one reason or another. Two years ago I had a call from a man in Webster County asking me how he could get permission to visit his wife's grave. She was buried in a family cemetery on land that had formerly belonged to the family. Now the land was sold and the landowners were denying him access to the cemetery. I had to tell him that there was no law permitting him access, that the landowner was within his rights in denying access. Last year a family here in Lewis County ran afoul of the landowner when they tried to bury their mother in what was once a church cemetery. The land around the cemetery had been sold, the new property owner had built a new house across the access road and would not permit the hearse to carry the mother to her final resting place. The case did go to court, a ruling was made for the establishment of a new road (which has not yet been done), and the landowner claims that he doesn't have to permit the family access to visit their mother's grave. Recently, a son of the family, after giving the property owner two weeks notice, was met by a man with a gun when he tried to visit his mother's grave. A quote from another concerned genealogist..... " XXXXX died in Harrison Co. in 1939. He was living in Anmoore, Harrison Co., WV at the "poor farm". It is my mother's recollection that he was also buried in the pauper's cemetery on the property. For the past two years while we have been visiting WV, I have tried to find information so I could bring my mother to her father's grave. She will be 75 her next birthday. We finally learned that the old poor farm is now the 4-H Camp and that everything on the property had been bulldozed - including part of the cemetery. The part of the cemetery that wasn't ripped up was the landing place for all the debris that was. While we knew there would most likely not have been a stone fro his grave, we still wanted to visit his final resting place. So sad that we can not." I know of other similar cases as these scattered around the state. Last year a bill was introduced in the WV Senate that would have addressed these problems. The House did not pass the bill. A couple of weeks ago, the WV Senate passed SB 90 which, if adopted by the House or if combined with a bill from the House would be a step forward in permitting access to family or private cemeteries by cemetery plot owners, heirs of deceased persons, family members of deceased persons and persons interested in engaging in genealogy research for the purposes of visitation of the grave sites, maintenance of the grave site or cemetery or research. It would also create a cause of action for injunctive relief if a person is not permitted access to the cemetery, requires visitors to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and limits the use of motor vehicles when accessing the cemetery. Now the House has HB 4370 in committee. If it does not get out of committee and if it is not acted upon in the next couple of weeks, the bill will die and there will be no relief. You can read HB4370 in its entirety at: http://129.71.161.247/scripts/as_web.exe?hbills2000+D+7832961 The genealogical and historical communities in West Virginia began acting in concert four years ago when we established History Day at the Legislature. Now is the time for us to get our act even more together and contact our delegates about the importance of this bill!!! The property rights activists are sending negative comments to the sponsors of this bill and others. Let us, West Virginia's genealogists, family researchers and historians, work together to preserve an important part of our history and gain access to our sacred grounds. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Ruth Bush Highland, Harrison County WV

I'm sorry if this is a repeat. I'm searching for the family of Edward and Icie (Gibson) Hatfield in the late 1800's. Edward was from Mingo/Logan Co. and was a descendant of THE 'Hatfields'. If anyone has any bit of info, I would certainly appreciate the help! Arlene [email protected]

Hi cousin read your message Sherrie

Hi Pat, I am related to the Hatfields' through Bill MAYNARD's marriage to Golda HATFIELD. Also Mae VARNEY is my grandmothers sister. There is also a VANCE somewhere in either a DEMEPSEY or MAYNARD or RUNYON marriage in my blood line. Elizabeth RUNYON married Hiram MAYNARD in my blood line. Does any of these names look familiar to you? We probably are cousins. Brenda [email protected] wrote: > I am not new to the list, but, this is my first time to participate. > > My surnames are: HATFIELD, MC CLAIN, RUNYON, SCOTT, VANCE, and VARNEY. > > Pat

These items were in my mothers scrapbook. Since they are they I am lead to believe that they are some how related. Mom and her family are gone so finding info on these families have been VERY hard, Any Help would be appreciated. Obit Jeff Muncey( no date) Sixty one years old, of Kermit Route 1. Graveside services at Anderson Cemetery on Jenny's Creek by Rev. Tom Messer and Rev. Birdie Spaulding. Survivors include widow, Sally Muncey, one son Birdie Muncey, three daughters, Mrs. Dicy Hodge and Mrs. Mary Waller, and Mrs. Lucy Marcum, two brothers, George and Melvin. five sisters, Victoria Muncey, Sally Stepp, Mrs. Maretta Hodge, Mary Muncey, and Nora Lee Compton. Messer Family The article is several pages long. I would be more than glad to copy and mail them out to you. These were 5 members from the Hardin Messer family. The family was from Stone Coal. It is dated January 13, 1969. It mentions Rev. Thomas Messer. Burial was in Messer Cemetery in Stone Coal. Riley Varney Obit Death that followed a 2 year illness claimed Riley Varney of Taylorville, who retired after more than 35 years of public service to Mingo Co. He retired in 1957 after 6 terms as Mingo Co.Circuit Court Clerk. During the 35 year span he was an active Democratic supporter. He was born Jan 8, 1892 on Pigeon Creek son of the late Andrew Varney and Della Spaulding Varney. His first wife was Dollie Evans Varney, who survives. Widow, Mattie Varney, Children, Mrs. Eldo Faith, sons Clinton Varney, Reed, Don James, William Riley Varney. And aunt Elsie Varney and Belle Musick. arrangements at Allen Funeral Home. Semper Fi. Mary in Mich Researching surnames: Hajduk, Welch, Litton, Collins, Merritts, Meier, Staples and Szela Proud member of [email protected] Proud member of the WOMEN MARINES ASSOCIATION, MOTOR CITY CHAPTER

Here are my Collins. Also an obit that mentions Muncy? Any connections? This is my Collins and Welch list. Please let me know if we have any connection. I have a little data also on Spradlin, and Ratliff families. Please let me know if anything connects ********Collins List*********** Samuel Collins m. ? in NC **Children Valentine Vardy Ambrouse George Thomas ( This family was listed as free black, and free non White until 1870 census when they show as Indian) Valentine m. Pricy ? **Child Joshua Collins b. 1805 Tenn. d.Feb 1, 1854 KY m. Elizabeth Dale **Children William b. 1828 m. Levisa Ratliff Elijah b. 1831 m. Nancy J. Ratliff Elisha b.1833 Lydia b. 1837 m. George W. Collins Allen Collins m. Phoebe Collins Cynthia Collins b. 1841 Elizabeth Collins b. 1841 Floyd Co. KY Generation 4 William m. Levisa 20 Dec. 1851 ***Children Cornelia b. 18 Jan 1851 d. 16 Feb 1876 Angeline Collins b 7 Aug 1856 William Welch Clarinda Collins b.25 Jan 1856 m. Jesse Hampton Emma Samantha b.16 Nov 1859 m. Wiley Adams Sanford b. 29 April 1861 m. #1 Elizabeth ? #2 Lydia Davidson Mary R. b. Sept 1863 Martha b. 1865 m. George Bowens Pearlie b. Jan 1871 m. John Fairchild ***** Elijah m. Nancy Ratliff **Children Martha J. b. 1853 d. 1931 m. James Wheeler William H. Collins b. 9 Mar 1855 m. Loucinda Conley Araminta b. 10 Dec 1855 m. #1 James G. Ward #2George W. Wells Samuel b. 27 Feb 1859 m.Evaline ?Patrick James H. b. 1864 d. 1931 m. Mary Adams George S. b. 1866 m. Rhoda Patrick ********* Lydia and George Collins **child Mary Collins b. 2 Dec 1858 Welch List******************************** Generation 1 > Thomas Welch > children: > James b. 1805 NC d. 1847 > Andrew > Anna > 1840 census from Russell Cty. VA show Thomas age 74 NC Mary Ann 42 and > Elizabeth 34 > 1860 census shows Anna Welch 50 in home of Andrew 55 and Sarah 40. It also shows Anna as Nancy Ann. I believe this is the same person as she is always listed as deaf and dumb. Sarah is the wife of Andrew and they had 2 children, toliver and Thomas. > > Generation 2 > James Welch m. Isabelle Powers b. 1814 d. 2-11-1850 > Children > Elizabeth Welch b. 1830 d.1917 m. Samuel Spears on 4-12-1851 > Thomas Jefferson b. 1836 d. 28 Dec 1914 m. Francis Spears > Thomas lived and died in Johnson Co near Thelma > James Madison Welch b. 1838 m. Elizabeth Collins 12-11-1860 William Henry b. 1840 d. 1873 buried on High Hill near Mealy KY Peter S. b. 1842 lived w/dau Belle in Louisa KY-Lawrence Co John C. b. 1844 m. Elizabeth Ward 9-22-1870 lived Huntington W.Va. was a steamboat Capt.. Nancy Katherine b. 1847 d. 1916 m. Richard Wellman buried on Welch farm Generation 3 Thomas Jefferson Welch m. Francis Spears Children: Martilia b. 8-8-1857 m. Jackson Arrowood Mary b. 12-27-1859 James G. m. Maggie Music Peter s. b.1865 T.j. b.1867 m. Mary Music Epperson b. 1869 Ulysses b. 1872 m. Sarah Wells John b. 20 Dec 1874 James Welch b. 1838 d. 1894 m. Elizabeth Collins 12-11-1860 Children: Mary Ann E. b. 8-19-1861 William Henry Harelson b. 9-1863 m. Angeline Collins Andrew S. b. 1868 Elijah b. 1869 d. 1954 m. #! Mary E Waddle *******Child : Clyde Welch M. #2 Sarah M. Rowland 5-23-1898 ********children:Arthur, Mart,Charle, Ralph, Mary, May Sherman m. Mary Blanton Mart It is said that James marriage to Elizabeth was his 2nd and that he had children named William Mary ann Sam Bell by his first marriage and that he lived in Lawrence Co at that time. To date I have been able to find any proof William H.H. Welch m. Angeline Collins10-28-1882 Bessie b. 1884 Mary b. 1885? m. bill Blanton James Welch b. 12-28-1885. (This date proven by birth certificate and family bible entry) d. 9-8-1958 Dennis b.6-20-1890 d. 1-10-1947 m. Polly Van Horn Rosa Btwn 1890-1892 d. 6-13-1960 m. Lon Alonzo Stapleton Flora b. 10-1896 Maggie b. 3-31-1903 James b. 1885 m. Ethel Litton Children: William b. 1905? d. 12-23-1990 m. Ruby Marcum Walter b. ? m. Rachel Irene Hamilton Warren b. 1-21-1921 d. 9-1966 Edna Mae b. 11-8-1928 d. 11-20-1945 Dorthy b. 4-4-1931 d. 3-30-1932 Mary Louise b. 6-1-1933 d. 11-6-1985 m. Eugene Hajduk > ______________________________ Mrs. Litton 78 Dies at Merrimac Mrs. Margaret Litton, 78, of Merrimac, died Tuesday at 3:00pm in her home. She is the wife of the late James Litton. Mrs. Litton was born in Martin County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Muncey. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clara Risk of Merrimac. and two sons, Dan Litton of Ball Grant, GA and James Litton of Merrimac. Funeral Services were conducted at the home at 2:30 PM with Hence Allen and Cleve Russell officiating. Burial followed at the Phillips Cemetery in Merrimac. I am assuming that since this was in my mothers' scrapbook it is a relation to her. It is said that Ethel died while Mom was a "babe in arms" of TB. Does this ring any bells with you are anyone? Semper Fi. Mary in Mich Researching surnames: Hajduk, Welch, Litton, Collins, Merritts, Meier, Staples and Szela Proud member of [email protected] Proud member of the WOMEN MARINES ASSOCIATION, MOTOR CITY CHAPTER

I grew up hearing about the Matewan Massacre, Sid Hatfield, etc., like so many others, but my most recent and FUN discovery for me (since I am a FERRELL from the Mingo County Ferrells) is a piece of information I picked up from HERITAGE OF MINGO, THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MINGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, P. O. Box 2581, Williamson, WVA, 25661 in their latest issue, Volume 15, Number 2, Fall/Winter 1999, p. 7., transcriptions of deeds by Tom Atkins: PAGE 284 "May 27, 1893. F. A. J. Ferrell and Mary his wife to Henry Varney for $150.00, lot number 10 in the town of Ferrelton near the mouth of Mate Creek, as laid down on the map of said town. The lot adjoins a lot owned by Lewis Ruthrford on the east, M. T. Davis on the west, 60 feet fronting on Mate Street and back 100 feet to McCoy Alley. Said town of Ferrelton is now called Matewan." Good luck with your project, Brenda Donna Brown wrote: > > Hi All, > > The message below came thru the WVMINGO-L-REQUEST address. If any of you > can help Chad, please reply to his email address [email protected] > > Donna > -----Original Message----- > From: chad starr <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 11:24 AM > > >To whom it may concern: > > I was wondering if you would have any information on the history of > >Matewan I would thank you if you could send it to me at: > >[email protected] The reason is I'm doing a social studies fair > >project on the history of Matewan, WV > > Sincerly, > > Chad > > > >______________________________________________________ > >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > > >

dallas thanks for th info I'm checking with my Aunt to see if she remembers this.. Thank you

Mary, I am looking for the parents of Mary Jane Smith she was born in 1861 and married to J.T. Beal Nov. 1884. Jim

Sherri; I had two Aunts who married HORNS, Cassie HENSLEY md Bill (William) and Carrie HENSLEY md James HORN. Carrie and James were killed in a Truck - Train accident near Kemit and all there chidren died except one boy. This would have been in about 1963. I have the Williamson article somewhere. Aunt Cassie and Bill Horn d in Circleville/Chilicothi OH. All were born between 1890 and 1900. The youngest HENSLEY sister , Essie is 97 and lives in/near Weirton WV. They were all born in Martin Co WV but lived in Crum and Kermit WV. Dallas JOHNSON ----- Original Message ----- From: Marilyn Horn <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [WVMINGO] BLANKENSHIP SEARCH > 1910 and 1920 census for Mingo are both online very hard to read have > not been transcribed..see Mingo county homepage.. Can't place Eliot but > will check with my Aunt Good luck Sherrie Horn >

Hi All, The message below came thru the WVMINGO-L-REQUEST address. If any of you can help Chad, please reply to his email address [email protected] Donna -----Original Message----- From: chad starr <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 11:24 AM >To whom it may concern: > I was wondering if you would have any information on the history of >Matewan I would thank you if you could send it to me at: >[email protected] The reason is I'm doing a social studies fair >project on the history of Matewan, WV > Sincerly, > Chad > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > >

Researching The Following Brunty 1800-2000 Smith 1800-1925 bevins 1800--1925

I am not new to the list, but, this is my first time to participate. My surnames are: HATFIELD, MC CLAIN, RUNYON, SCOTT, VANCE, and VARNEY. Pat

My great grandfather was James Madison Blankenship, 1853-1939, who married 1st Rachel Ann Shannon around 1875. Their children were Sarah Jane (Gee), Luther Jackson (Bud), Alexzena? (Bea), and Nora Easley Blankenship. This family in Mercer Co WV for the 1880 and 1900 censuses and in Mingo Co for the 1920 census (James with his second wife enumerated next door to his daughter Bea Reid and family.) I have not yet found their 1910 census listing. I am interested in finding ancestors and descendants of this family. I have descendants of Nora Easley Blannkenship and Lonnie Bray -- will gladly share. Does this ring a bell with anyone out there? Bert Damron >Good morning to Marilyn Horn, Yes,, Jimmy = birth name = James >Madison Blankenship JR, is the son of my Grand father = same name... >if you or some one can,I need the = 1910 AND THE 1920 CENSUS to >determine his family .... I new a Elliot Horn from trace back in the >late 50's = 60's he would be about 70 years old about now... thanks for >the catch............... I will keep you postsd = = = Ron > > >

1910 and 1920 census for Mingo are both online very hard to read have not been transcribed..see Mingo county homepage.. Can't place Eliot but will check with my Aunt Good luck Sherrie Horn

Good morning to Marilyn Horn, Yes,, Jimmy = birth name = James Madison Blankenship JR, is the son of my Grand father = same name... if you or some one can,I need the = 1910 AND THE 1920 CENSUS to determine his family .... I new a Elliot Horn from trace back in the late 50's = 60's he would be about 70 years old about now... thanks for the catch............... I will keep you postsd = = = Ron

Ron; I have a aunt Susie Blankenship who md my Uncle Oakey JOHNSON, she was from Queens Creek in Wayne Co WV. I know she had relatives in Mingo in 1920. Susie was bn ca 1875 d aft 1950. Her father was William R. (?) BLANKENSHIP and md a Isabell. I found a old deed for property on Queens Creek, which had the siblings of William. I dont know if I kept a copy but sent one to Belle JOHNSON Cyrus, my cousin in Louisa. Perhaps her son James has it now. Will also look around. Dallas JOHNSON Lutz, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: R.E.B. <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2000 12:12 PM Subject: [WVMINGO] BLANKENSHIP SEARCH > Can someone help with this new search, i sure hope so...I'm starting to > put together my Family tree,I have the head of house hold back to Ralph > Blankenship1660's .. I am now looking to find Graden Blankenship family > of cow creek.. the logan co,Genealogy researchers had a copy of this > back years ago but I cant remember the one, also a real nice lady in > Lenore mingo co, Thanks.... Ron > Blankenship logan wv now in Hammond In > > >

Graden Blankenship was the son of Julia Sheppard and Jimmy Blankenship Had two sisters Lena Thompson and Polly Newsom.. Does this sound like your family? If so let me know as there is son of Lena also trying to find family connections