Hi All, Looking for some one working on this Reynolds family: Thomas J. Reynolds b. Abt. 1801& Sarah Honaker b. Abt. 1805 Children: Robert b. Abt. 1826 Charles b. Abt. 1828 Elizabeth b. Abt. 1831 Fredrick b. Abt. 1837 Nancy b. Abt. 1839 Lucy b. Abt. 1840 John b. Abt. 1842 William b. Abt. 1844 Caroline b. Abt. 1848 Living in Nicholas Co. in 1850. I can identify John b. 1842. Thanks, Sandy in Ohio

Hello to All, I am looking for the wife of William Dunsmore. William was born Abt. 1794. William Dunsmore married #2 wife Sarah Humphreys Arritt (Sarah was a widow). Sarah Humphreys first husband Michael Arritt died 1845. Sarah married William Dunsmore 10-20-1846. I find this couple in 1850- Monroe Census: William Dunsmore 56 Farmer Born: Va. Sarah 39 Harvy J. 19 Laborer Petricus F. W. 12 (male) Josephine 9 William died before 8-20-1863, because Sarah Humphreys Arritt, Dunsmore married third husband: Thomas J. Reynolds. So I am looking for William Dunsmore first wife and mother to his children. Also would love to have William Dunsmore date of death. Thanks, Sandy in Ohio

Thank you for reply. I will try both sites. Bridgett -----Original Message----- From: Dorothy H. Miller <DaMiller@inetone.net> To: WVMONROE-L@rootsweb.com <WVMONROE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, October 05, 2000 1:27 AM Subject: Re: [WVMONROE] Re: WVMONROE-Marriage and birth records >USGenexchange http://www.genexchange.org/us.cfm >National Bio-Bin http://www.genexchange.org/biobin.cfm > >You might try the above websites for further information about Monroe >Co., WV. > >Dorothy Miller >WV/Monroe Co. Co-ordinator >

In a message dated 10/05/2000 6:27:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, SandraG627@aol.com writes: > I hope you all realize that marr records started in 1799 b/c Monroe started > in 1799, that is why it is so important not to list people getting married > before 1799 in Monroe, prob. they were married in Greenbrier OR, in Botetourt County, VA. ..jane

In a message dated 10/4/00 8:31:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Userkatie@aol.com writes: > The marriage records began in 1799, and the birth records began in 1853. The I hope you all realize that marr records started in 1799 b/c Monroe started in 1799, that is why it is so important not to list people getting married before 1799 in Monroe, prob. they were married in Greenbrier Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010, <grin>

USGenexchange http://www.genexchange.org/us.cfm National Bio-Bin http://www.genexchange.org/biobin.cfm You might try the above websites for further information about Monroe Co., WV. Dorothy Miller WV/Monroe Co. Co-ordinator

Will of John Smith Will Book A page 180 Botetourt County Virginia. April the 26th 1779 In the name of God Amen, I John SMITH of Botetourt County and Colony of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory, but calling to mind the mortality of my body knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, and as it has pleased God to bless me with some small property of this life it is my Will that the same may be distributed in the following manner. First I recommend my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent manner at the will of my executor hereafter mentioned. Item, it is my will that my just debts and funeral charges be paid out of my estate ____. I bequeath to my dearly beloved wife all of my moveable estate during her natural life and at her death to devolve to my son James Smith. Item, I bequeath to my son James Smith my part of a Warrant of Officers Claims now in the hands of Col. Preston which is one thousand acres also one tract of land on Craigs Creek containing about one hundred and eighty acres and one entry of land on Glade Creek the above lands to be at his disposal to sell and dispose of as he thinks proper. I do hereby appoint my trusty and well beloved friend George Skillon Executor of this my last Will and Testament requesting that he may act therein and see the same punctually performed and I hereby revoke and make Void all other Wills and Testaments by me made and do publish promise and declare this to be my last will and Testament in witness thereof. I hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. Jno Smith seal Published Pounced and declared By the said John Smith to be his Last Will and Testament In the presence of us Geo Hutchison Joseph Dickson William Watson March Botetourt Court 1783 This Instrument of writing was presented in Court as an for the last will and testament of Col. John Smith deceased and proved by the oath of George Hutchison one of the witnesses, And at another court held for said county. The 8th day of May 1783 the same was proved by the oath of William Watson another witness and ordered to be recorded. Teste: D May CBC While this may not pertain to Monroe County at the moment, it was the subject of discussion in days past. I was at the courthouse today, and o ipuchased a copy of this will. I hope it serves to help a Smith researcher. Rena in Botetourt County.

In a message dated 10/04/2000 4:01:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WVMONROE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Phyllis, Thank you for the lookup. Maybe you can answer another question. What is the earliest birth and marriage records for Monroe Co. Where would one purchase the records. Thanks again. Bridgett >> Hi Bridgett, The marriage records began in 1799, and the birth records began in 1853. The Monroe WV, rootsweb site has the marriages from 1799 to 1825 listed, and births for the years 1853 through 1858. Death records are listed for years 1853 and 1854. The site is : http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/wv/monroe.htm Perhaps someone else can give you info as to where you might purchase books with the complete listing of the above. Phyllis

Dear Linda, the answer to your question is "no", of all the surnames I am connected to in Monroe Co., WV, the name "Moss" is not one of them. I was just looking something up in one of Larry Shuck's books and saw where a Moses Moss was a witness to an 1807 deed near Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., WV. A Moses Moss also married a Sally Hoke, daughter of Henry Hoak in the early-1800s in Monroe Co., Sally would be a connection to my family that I haven't followed up as it is a 1/2 relationship through my "Daugherty" line. Good luck with your research. Dorothy Miller damiller@inetone.net

I have found references stating that during the Civil War several ancestors had enlisted in a military group called the "Scouts," apparently organized in Monroe County. Does anyone know anything about this group or where I can find further information? I believe that it was a militia unit of some type but I have been unable to find any real information about it. Arley Meadows

Phyllis, Thank you for the lookup. Maybe you can answer another question. What is the earliest birth and marriage records for Monroe Co. Where would one purchase the records. Thanks again. Bridgett -----Original Message----- From: Userkatie@aol.com <Userkatie@aol.com> To: WVMONROE-L@rootsweb.com <WVMONROE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, October 01, 2000 9:49 PM Subject: [WVMONROE] Re: Carr Family buried in Monroe Co, WV >

To the list please for any info on the William PACK and family. Any one having additional info about the William PACK shown below regarding place of death, parents, and marriage of other children and would like to share this info, please contact me. The marriage of William PACK in Patrick County, Va. bk. 3, pg. 27, Ln 14 William PACK, age 33 from Va., s/o J & N PACK md Jane Sutherland, age 18, from Va., d/o L & F Sutherland. William PACK and Jane are in the 1860 census with son Ballard By 1880 William PACK and family had moved to Wythe County, Va as indicated below in the Wythe County 1880 census, and reflects two of the sons with marriage dates. pg. 46 Ln 430 Speedwell District William Pack age 40 (wrong? does not reflect his marriage age) Jane 38 Ballard P son 21 md Cora J Hicks 18, of Wythe County in Allegheny Co. NC d/o Alford & Mary Hick 25 Jan 1896 Jefferson D. son 19 Margaret A daug 17 Mary J daug 15 James son 13 William H.(?) son 11 Nancy V. daug 9 Laura S. daug 6 Anderson P son 3 George B(?) son 1 md Betty Cavey 19, of Pulaski County, Va in Allegheny County, NC, 4 Apr 1900 William PACK is also mention in the book, Wythe County Chapters, by James S. Pregraves. William PACK was mention in a write up as to "Crockett's Chapel M. E. South, Cripple Creek, Va." Prior to 1888, the local church services was being held in the PACK School House. William PACK, was mention as a fellow in the church. As the congregation grew, a new church was needed. So, in 1888 the land was granted and William Pack was a made a trustee member. And later the church was dedicated Crockett's Chapel. Also, mention was the local post office as Beverly Post Office, Beverly Mill, and Beverly Furnace. I would think if this church had a local graveyard, William PACK & Jane might would have been buried here.(?) A possible brother to William PACK, a Greenville PACK was a resident of Patrick County, Va. In a 1863 Tazewell County marriage, he states his parents as J & N PACK also. Thanks In Advance for Sharing the Info. Hank Mabe Researching Pack/Mabe mabeone@aol.com

Dear Dorothy Miller, My ancestors are from Gap Mills, their names are George and Belmira Moss, are you any relation? Linda Morgan

In a message dated 10/01/2000 8:01:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WVMONROE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Does anyone on list have any info on the Carrs in Monroe County. I'm not picky, I'll accept any tidbit...birth, marriage, death of any Monroe Carr. Thanks >> Hi, Here are some listings of Carr's in the Monroe Co Cemetery book: John A Carr born 22 Aug 1820, died 7 Mari 1927, Mary C Carr born 18 Mar 1887, died 19 Apr 1902 They are buried in the Rich Creek Presbyterian Church Cem. off Route 219 on Rich Creek Road. Harvey M Carr, born 1836, died 1906 Clementine Carr, born 1835, died 1913 Buried at the Wylie Chapel Cem, near Monclova Lake in Sweet Springs District. Hope this helps, Phyllis Cady

In a message dated 9/30/00 7:29:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Debea107@aol.com writes: > I ran across a note card with this info for Amanda and Allen: > It was a death Record Monroe County for Amanda Meadows, age 19 died disease > of the bowels Sept 20 1854 wife of Allen Meadows. d/o Jas [meadows?] and Magdalen Boon. > debbie debea107@aol.com > There is a James BOONE m to Mad Cales who had a daughter Amanda BOONE b1835, no husband for her, IF we just knew who this Allen was Thanks for writing. Sandy in Florida [Sandra Sommerville Wells Griffith] <A HREF="http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/sandrag">All My Mama's</A> Maybe I will catch up with my mail when I retire, in 2010, <grin>

--- >Thanks for your info. To the List: Does anyone on list have any info on >the Carrs in Monroe County. I'm not picky, I'll accept any tidbit...birth, >marriage, death of any Monroe Carr. Thanks > >Bridgett > >-----Original Message----- >From: Debea107@aol.com <Debea107@aol.com> >To: WVMONROE-L@rootsweb.com <WVMONROE-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Saturday, September 30, 2000 7:33 PM >Subject: Re: [WVMONROE] YOUNG margaret > > >>Bridgett, I'm sorry I know nothing else about Nancy Carr other than she >>married John Boone, she was born in Monroe and died in Braxton County. The >>other spelling of her name was one I ran across on the net as a posssible >>other spelling. >> >

Thanks for your info. To the List: Does anyone on list have any info on the Carrs in Monroe County. I'm not picky, I'll accept any tidbit...birth, marriage, death of any Monroe Carr. Thanks Bridgett -----Original Message----- From: Debea107@aol.com <Debea107@aol.com> To: WVMONROE-L@rootsweb.com <WVMONROE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, September 30, 2000 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [WVMONROE] YOUNG margaret >Bridgett, I'm sorry I know nothing else about Nancy Carr other than she >married John Boone, she was born in Monroe and died in Braxton County. The >other spelling of her name was one I ran across on the net as a posssible >other spelling. >

Bridgett, I'm sorry I know nothing else about Nancy Carr other than she married John Boone, she was born in Monroe and died in Braxton County. The other spelling of her name was one I ran across on the net as a posssible other spelling.

I ran across a note card with this info for Amanda and Allen: It was a death Record Monroe County for Amanda Meadows, age 19 died disease of the bowels Sept 20 1854 wife of Allen Meadows. d/o Jas and Magdalen Boon. debbie debea107@aol.com

In a letter from Kyle McCormick, Publisher of the Princeton Observer to my grandmother, Mercedes McCormick: " John McCormick married Susan (should be Susannah) Dowdy in Rocky Mount in Franklin County in 1836...He left and came to Monroe County about 1840-was a fairly prosperous miller with a large family-a son John, a renegade just about broke up the family when he killed a Dr. Dunn in a fight at a dance when Dunn insulted a sister." I don't have any other information than above, but thought you might like the anecdote. Mercedes Murphy