HI Sherry, I would be interested in your Hannah/Hanna line as my paternal grandmother was a Hannah from Mingo county. I would love to exchange information with you. Judi Clark Indiana via Holden WV ----- Original Message ----- From: "sehcm" <semoore5@netzero.net> To: <WVMINGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 8:03 AM Subject: RE: [WVMINGO] Poll: Do you live in West Virginia? > HI Y'all > > I was born in Barboursville, Cabell county. Unfortunately we moved from > that beautiful country to Columbus, OH when I was thirteen. Both my > grandfathers were born, raised and died in WV, one in Mason county and > the other in Greenbrier County. My grandfather Farley never stepped > foot out of WV and died in Greenbottom at the age 89 in 1997. > > My Hanna line dates back into the 1700's residing in Greenbrier county. > I still have many relatives living in the state. > > My heart tugs at me all the time to return home. > > My family surnames are: Farley, Fife, Clemons, Hanna, Blankenship. Lots > of Scots in my lines. > > Sherry > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: judinclark@sbcglobal.net [mailto:judinclark@sbcglobal.net] > Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:10 PM > To: WVMINGO-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [WVMINGO] Poll: Do you live in West Virginia? > > > Hello cousins and friends, > I have always been curious to know how many of us actually have the > pleasure of residing in West Virginia. I know that many of us originate > from this great state, but how about a poll, so that we who do not live > there can envy those of you who do. > > I for one do "not" have the joy of living in the state where I was born, > wonderful West Virginia:( > > Do you? > > Judi Clark > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

HI Y'all I was born in Barboursville, Cabell county. Unfortunately we moved from that beautiful country to Columbus, OH when I was thirteen. Both my grandfathers were born, raised and died in WV, one in Mason county and the other in Greenbrier County. My grandfather Farley never stepped foot out of WV and died in Greenbottom at the age 89 in 1997. My Hanna line dates back into the 1700's residing in Greenbrier county. I still have many relatives living in the state. My heart tugs at me all the time to return home. My family surnames are: Farley, Fife, Clemons, Hanna, Blankenship. Lots of Scots in my lines. Sherry -----Original Message----- From: judinclark@sbcglobal.net [mailto:judinclark@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:10 PM To: WVMINGO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVMINGO] Poll: Do you live in West Virginia? Hello cousins and friends, I have always been curious to know how many of us actually have the pleasure of residing in West Virginia. I know that many of us originate from this great state, but how about a poll, so that we who do not live there can envy those of you who do. I for one do "not" have the joy of living in the state where I was born, wonderful West Virginia:( Do you? Judi Clark ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

You can register at the Ramada and get the special room rate. Call today. Our group number is #2005 Even if you have already made your reservation let them know you are with us and they will make the necessary changes for you Remember we have many family who crossed the river to WV so all or WV families are invited to attend as well Ramada Inn Paintsville 624 James Trimble Blvd Paintsville, KY 41240 1-800-951-4242 June 4th Friday evening: 7- ?? pm This will be an informal get together to exchange family sheets, get items organized for Saturday and get to know each other. Some will be taking trips to various points of interest in Johnson County. Dinner on your own. Vendors will start set up at noon so if you are early you can do a little early shopping! We are hoping that fellow family member and great friend Check Runyon will bring his guitar and sooth us weary travelers with his smooth voice.. Perhaps his equally talented son can also attend!! June 5th Saturday morning Breakfast on your own Registration 9:30 am - 10am 10am - 11pm Meeting of the Johnson County Historical Family 11 to 1 pm Hear a lecture from Professor Louis E. Adams. Louis E. Adams, the son of parents from Johnson and Lawrence Counties, who spent his early life on a farm in rural Ross County, has written a book, "Fried Potatoes, Mustard Greens, Fat Back, Soup Beans and Cornbread... Retracing the Vanishing Footprints of Our Appalachian Ancestors." It will soon be available for purchase at Words 'n Stuff in Van Lear, KY, and local bookstores in Louisa, KY. An author's book signing will be scheduled at both locations in the near future. Professor Adams will also have a book signing at the Reunion as well. Adams' book represents a genealogical history of 13 major pioneer families who settled in eastern Kentucky during the 18th and 19th centuries. The surnames include Adams, Berry, Brooks, Brown, Burton, Castle, Chaffin, Daniel(s), Large, Thompson, Ward, Wellman and Young. To fully appreciate their social and economic hardships and challenges requires the reader to visualize what life was like on the early frontier. Adams is the eldest of eight siblings born to Earsel, born in Webbville, KY, and Iuka (Daniel) Adams. Iuka was born near River, KY. Many relatives still live in Eastern KY. Questions, photographs and book signing by Prof. Louis Adams 1pm to 2:30pm Lunch on you own 2:30pm - 4:30 Preserving our family history. A series of talks on the various ways to preserve and protect family history and treasures. From putting your information on the web to planning a family scrapbook. Packets will be given out to all who are registered with family sheets to use, sites for doing research online, and how to scrapbook. Demonstrations will also take place. 6pm Dinner at the Ramada. Special guest will be planned. Dinner Cost is $20 per person Children under 5 Free After dinner around 7pm Charity auction hosted by Jim Gambill to benefit the area Historical Societies and the Johnson Co Monument project. Jim can pick up items that are local or can be dropped at various locations. Please be generous and donate any items you may have!! Items can be used as long as they are in good condition! Not sure if something is appropriate just call and ask! All Money is going to charity so please do be generous. It is with great hopes that we can also get Rev Boomer Collins to join us as well. He has an amazing story to tell of his working with the children of Eastern Ky. For the auction Bring your old books, old vases and platters. Many old photos, Bring that gift from Aunt vicie that no one has still figued out what it was. Auction items can be dropped taken to Jim Gambill prior to the Reunion. Century 21 American Way Realty and Auction Service Town & Country Building 229 Broadway Paintsville, KY 41240 606-789-0021 email jc21aw@aol.com Also going on will be displays, book vendors etc will be set up the entire time. June 6th Sunday 9 am Breakfast and sightseeing. Final chance to buy books etc. Breakfast is $10.00 per person 1 pm Family Memorial dedication Please keep in mind that this itinerary is NOT written in stone as of yet. I am doing the final checking and confirmations. We hope to add in few more displays and lectures. As always we must account for last minute cancellations as well. We will do our best to insure that you have a great time. Our Vendors Once again we will have the pleasure of having Jim and Ann Trammel from Words n Stuff. Pat Elder Continuity Press http://ContinuityPress.com - Specializing in Melungeons, Indians of the Southeast, Civil War, Jackson County, Tennessee and Appalachian/Cumberland genealogy and history books Country Candles and Gifts Johnson County Historical Society Lawrence County Historical Society Janet Hanshaw of Creative Memories Scrapbooks You can mail your registration to me at: Mary Ann Merritt 70274 Campground Romeo, Mi Name: __________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________ Email__________________Telephone____________________ Registration fee per person $10.00 or $15.00 per couple. This covers all 3 days and the workshops. Please list those who will attend: ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ Dinner $ per person Number Attending _______________ Amt. _________________ Sunday Breakfast $ per person Number attending______________ Amt. ___________ Total Amount enclosed: _____________________ ____ I will bring the following donation for the Charity Auction to be held Saturday ____________________________________________________________________________ _____ For your dinner and registration fee please make check/MO payable to Mary Ann Merritt . Please mark notation Reunion 2004 Print and Mail to: Mary Ann Merritt 70247 Campground Romeo, Mi 48065 Please mail no later than May 15th, 2004

Bobby, My Dad's family are from GlenAlum and Lindsey Ky.Dock and Alice Carter were my g-aunt and uncle.My Dad lived in GlenAlum(retired from work in Wilmington Delaware)in the 70's and died in 1985. Ann of WV Collins-Carter-Laxton-Mounts-Fairchild-and oh so many more..... Bobby Reynolds <Chevman@northstate.net> wrote: I live in High Point, NC My father Claude Alan Reynolds lives next door to me in High Point with my mother but he was born and raised in Williamson. I still have relatives in that area in Wharncliffe and Ben Creek and at one time in Glen Alum. Bobby Reynolds --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs

Hello back to you cousins and friends, I am Ann Morris (Carter) and I do live in WV.I live in a little place called Asco Hollow McDowell Co WV.I live in the house that my grandparents built in 1942.Igrew up in Wilmington Delaware,but moved back home a lot of years ago to help my mom take care of my Gram,she passed and them my mom needed care,so I am still here.I feel I have two homes,De and WV.My hubby is from De.Our children were born there.Three lives here and one live in Ky. I love these mountians.Love sitting on my front porch looking at the mountians changing with the seasons.When it's warm at 9am I take my cup of coffee and sit on the porch and watch the birds come and eat out mof my bird feeders.and listen to my pump fountain run water in to a man make little spring.You are welcome to come visit,share a cup of coffe or tea and listen too. My grandfather Laxton was born near here.Gram was a Collins from Ky. In July we have an Asco Hollow Reunion,we have a lot of folks attend.Davy and the surrounding area and a lot of folks from out of state who lived here years ago attend.This year it will be held on the 10 of July,but on the 9th the Justice family are having a big thing to put a large stone on on Solomon Justice's grave,he was a Civil War Hero and is buried here in the Justice Cem in Asco.Alot of history on him.I knew we had a lot of history in this area,just not how much.Ilive 15 to 20 minutes from Welch.In one direction is Beckley(an hour away)the other direction is Bluefield(an hour away).Come and visit us some time.I know I would enjoy it. Love these mountains,Ann of WV judinclark@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hello cousins and friends, I have always been curious to know how many of us actually have the pleasure of residing in West Virginia. I know that many of us originate from this great state, but how about a poll, so that we who do not live there can envy those of you who do. I for one do "not" have the joy of living in the state where I was born, wonderful West Virginia:( Do you? Judi Clark --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at Yahoo! HotJobs

I get homesick also..... I live in Chardon Ohio. About 60 miles east of Cleveland. Judy Peyton Marks On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 21:20:13 -0400 "Jean Terry" <jterry10@cfl.rr.com> writes: > Hi, > I also do not have the joy of living in West Virginia where I was > born. I > live in Florida now and go back to WV every time I get a chance. > It would be nice to see where every one lives. > Jean Collins Terry > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > >

I have never lived in WV; my uncles, grandfather, et al, were born there. My father was born in OK, and I was born in OH. I visited WV as a child and a few times as an adult; I LOVE the mountains! Bert - I live near Lancaster PA and was a census worker in your area in 2000. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bert Damron" <bdamron@comcast.net> To: <WVMINGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [WVMINGO] Poll: Do you live in West Virginia? > Sorry to say that I have never lived in West Virginia. The closest I > have come was the 15 years I spent in Athens, Ohio, about 35 miles from > Parkersburg. My mother and father both were born and grew up in Mingo > County and I have many cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. in WV. I probably > have 30 or more relatives buried in Fairview Cemetery in Williamson. We > love to visit beautiful WV when we can and I envy those of you who are > fortunate enough to reside there permanently. > Bert Damron > West Grove, PA (near Philadelphia)

MJ I have a picture for you of Solomon Lackey's marker. I need your address to send it to you. Causbymarshall08@wmconnect.com

I live in FL. Still have family in WVA ----- Original Message ----- From: <judinclark@sbcglobal.net> To: <WVMINGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 5:10 PM Subject: [WVMINGO] Poll: Do you live in West Virginia? > Hello cousins and friends, > I have always been curious to know how many of us actually have the pleasure > of residing in West Virginia. > I know that many of us originate from this great state, but how about a > poll, so that we who do not live there can envy those of you who do. > > I for one do "not" have the joy of living in the state where I was born, > wonderful West Virginia:( > > Do you? > > Judi Clark > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Danny, When we were growing up and staying with my grandmother during the summe, about once a month Uncle Roel (Ellis) would load us up in his truck and we would head to Williamson or Logan for a day of shopping. Aunt Mabel and Granny in the cab with Uncle Roel and all of us kids in the back. We were each given a dollar or two to buy whatever we wanted or thought we just had to have. Usually it was spent on 45 records and a fountain drink at the 5 and dime. What a time we had! If you ever get to hear the live version of "Love at the 5 and Dime" by Nanci Griffith, it says it all. (Kathi Matha had a hit with the song several years ago, Nanci is the writer of it.) She tells a story of shopping the Woolworth store in downtown Austin, Texas. It just brings it all back to me. Anita

Hi Everyone: I was born in WV. Now live in south eastern Ohio. Researching: Browning, Williamson, Davis/York, Evans, Dempsey and a few others. Glenna

Hi there, My name is Alma Smith Christian. I have the pleasure of living here in WV. I left here about 20 years ago and recently moved back. I live at Varney WV, the roots of my heritage, my mother was a Varney.

Hi All; My husband was born in Williamson (Mingo Co.) but we currently live in NW Ohio. We did live in WV (both Pt. Pleasant in Mason Co. and Williamson) for a few years but that has been awhile. Deby At 08:10 PM 4/29/2004, you wrote: >Hello cousins and friends, >I have always been curious to know how many of us actually have the pleasure >of residing in West Virginia. >I know that many of us originate from this great state, but how about a >poll, so that we who do not live there can envy those of you who do. > >I for one do "not" have the joy of living in the state where I was born, >wonderful West Virginia:( > >Do you? > >Judi Clark

Hi Bert, Thank you for the dates for the reunion. I would love to go to one even though my husband is the one decended from Sarah Smith and Samuel Damron. When I first started looking for the family, I was in total shock when I found the two families. Now I find that there were many families that had the same problem. I almost trying to figure it out until Kenneth helped me and also my cousin Gerald Linville. Gerald is my husband's fourth cousin and also my fourth cousin. I love doing family history and wish I could be there in WV to work more on the family. I have met so many nice people and found out they were related to my husband Ray or to myself. Thank You, Jean Collins Terry

I live in High Point, NC My father Claude Alan Reynolds lives next door to me in High Point with my mother but he was born and raised in Williamson. I still have relatives in that area in Wharncliffe and Ben Creek and at one time in Glen Alum. Bobby Reynolds judinclark@sbcglobal.net wrote: >Hello cousins and friends, >I have always been curious to know how many of us actually have the pleasure >of residing in West Virginia. >I know that many of us originate from this great state, but how about a >poll, so that we who do not live there can envy those of you who do. > >I for one do "not" have the joy of living in the state where I was born, >wonderful West Virginia:( > >Do you? > >Judi Clark > > > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > >

My parents were born in Delbarton, WV. I was born in Huntington and lived in Ohio for 10 years but we all live in Barboursvile, WV now. Bonnie

I physically "left" WVa in 1960 and now live outside of Raleigh, NC, but my heart has always been in WVa. My husband's family originate from the Pendleton Co. area of WVa and we do manage to visit there several times a year. Karen

Sorry to say that I have never lived in West Virginia. The closest I have come was the 15 years I spent in Athens, Ohio, about 35 miles from Parkersburg. My mother and father both were born and grew up in Mingo County and I have many cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. in WV. I probably have 30 or more relatives buried in Fairview Cemetery in Williamson. We love to visit beautiful WV when we can and I envy those of you who are fortunate enough to reside there permanently. Bert Damron West Grove, PA (near Philadelphia) On Apr 29, 2004, at 8:10 PM, <judinclark@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Hello cousins and friends, > I have always been curious to know how many of us actually have the > pleasure > of residing in West Virginia. > I know that many of us originate from this great state, but how about a > poll, so that we who do not live there can envy those of you who do. > > I for one do "not" have the joy of living in the state where I was > born, > wonderful West Virginia:( > > Do you? > > Judi Clark > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

My heart lives in WVA, floating between Mingo and Wayne Counties :) Sadly though, I live in Ohio, and I too head for the mountains as frequently as possible. Terri Davis

Does anyone here visit the Library in Williamson much? My Dad is in his 60's and we have just found out that his birth father is Earnest (possibly Robert) Fields. I live in florida and am unable to get to the library to do this myself but would be greatly appreciated if anyone could look through the obituarys in the late 60's early 70's for this obituary. I would gladly compensate you for your time. We know his wife's name was lucy and he had a son named Bobby. We also know for a fact that the obituary was in the Williamson Daily News. We just dont know exactly when :( Sherry