Dear Susan, How generous of you to offer to scan articles from your uncle's fragil book! I have a suggestion. Use a digital camera with macro capability, preferably on a tripod, to photograph the page on which the article is located. upload the picture to a folder in your computer and label it by page number. This is much easier on the book and just as good as a scan, and it is MUCH faster than scanning! I know because this is how I recorded family history pages in old bibles. Good luck, and thanks again for your kind offer Joaquina PS: if you come across any SIMPSONs or MASONs, I am interested!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/IEC.2ACE/6.109.1.1 Message Board Post: Stella May Teets died in Barberton, Ohio I believe. Will try to get more information from my father-in-law and will reply back.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IEC.2ACE/812.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Susan. If you want to email me offlist, I'll try to help you find a way around your file size problems. There are a couple of different things that could take care of it. ( MindMastery@earthlink.net ) Deb

I have Susan Bishop married John Ringer. They had eight children. Does this fall in with your side. If so do you have any info I could use. Thanks...George . ----- Original Message ----- From: <Janwchynna@aol.com> To: <WVPRESTO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 9:41 AM Subject: [WV Preston County] Re: book; Preston co. w va, vol II , pub 1914 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: BISHOP, CARROLL and REED > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IEC.2ACE/811.1.1 > > Message Board Post: > > Thank you for your kind offer. > I am looking for information on the following families. > BISHOP, CARROLL and REED. > Thank you, > Jan > > > ==== WVPRESTO Mailing List ==== > Preston County West Virginia Genealogy Junction > http://rootsweb.com/~wvpresto/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Do you have Ringers and Rodeheavers showing?. If you do, I will give you some names. George ----- Original Message ----- From: <jcraig1@carolina.rr.com> To: <WVPRESTO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 4:29 AM Subject: [WV Preston County] book; Preston co. w va, vol II , pub 1914 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: from preston co w va book pub 1914 > Classification: Lookup > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IEC.2ACE/811 > > Message Board Post: > > this is a book that belonged to my late great uncle. it is mostly articles about the various people who settled or lived in preston co. w va .with some photos. the book is in tatters and i do not have vol I. , but articles still scan ok and i will do look ups for anyone who thinks a relative might be in book. then i will just scan anything i find to you. (at least before book disolves , it is not in good condition.) > > > ==== WVPRESTO Mailing List ==== > Social Security Death Index Interactive Search > http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Susie Young, Thank you, Susie. Yes, that information was what I was trying to add to in some way. I believe I am a descendent of Jacob Plum who is mentioned as "a half-brother" to James Plum. I have come to the conclusion that the two are brothers and sons of the John Plum who married Sarah Jacobs. I had wondered if Mary Tichenell was a first wife of this Jacob, as I have found no date of the marriage of John Plum and Sarah Jacobs. Does anyone have any further information on the relationship of these Plums?

Robert, I have Steven Titchnell b. Jun 29, 1772 and marrying Lydia Metheny, b May 2, 1785, d May 26, 1866, abt 1804, son of Moses & Margaret Titchnell. They had 8 children: Mary "Polly" b Oct 12, 1802; James, b Feb 4 1804; Rev. Moses, b abt 1805; Rebecca, b. date unknown; Stephen, b Oct 6, 1823; Margaret, b abt 1805; Rev. Daniel, b Aug 1, 1815; Joshua b. 1911. My desktop got hit by lightning on Saturday, plus it looks like some viruses got pass Norton. While my son was working on it I got two viruses on my laptop. Now I am using the laptop and my fingers are to big, so I hunt and peck. He worked 4 hours on it last night and has to come back later. Bill Pyles

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Teets Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IEC.2ACE/6.109.1 Message Board Post: I don't have these names in my database. Do you know anything about them like where they were born and died? Do you perhaps know the next generation back?

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/9347/surnamemeanings.html =;o) Carolyn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PRESTON CO. W VA BOOK Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IEC.2ACE/812 Message Board Post: to all whom i have promised to do look ups from preston co book.pub 1913 by whetsell from vol II,not having vol I i am having a problem with scans being returned as being larger than some accounts will accept. if i were more computer/scanner literate i might find that these articles could be compressed then emailed. however, having a cheap scanner it may not do this, i don't that that it can not be done.. nor did it come with detailed instructions. i want everyone to know i have put many hours into gathering requested material , but being articles ,often pages long,many with photos... to try to type everything out as a post would create a project i could not do( i type a fast 4 words a minute). i want you to know i am working hard and anyone who has a solution to offer....please tell me!! i am sure many are waiting and waiting and waiting, thinking i am just not trying.i can tell you i am exhausted! also, i very much want to pass information to those who might value it.if yo! u can help me with this problem please send email!!! susan craig

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: look up problem- please read Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IEC.2ACE/811.4 Message Board Post: i am having trouble with scans of requested articles being returned, because of size.i have had to use scanner as to type so much out would create a project i wouldn't be able to complete( i type about 4 words a minite) . if i were more computer literate or scanner literate ,i might be able to get around issue.maybe, compressing files then scanning.i have a cheap scanner which may not even do such a thing. right now i am getting many returns saying max size accepted on these servers is 500KB. the only other thing i know that causes mail returns is when you use a server who gives space to store copies of recieved mail .a max amount of space is allowed for free by mine. reach this and maybe you can send, but not get mail. you have to empty this storage space to fix problem.i had thought my server would either let me know or clear some space automatically. not true! i have to do it myself. so, i am sending a lot and though i still have not at all answered everyone. it is not that i am ignoring you.actually i am putting much time into this! solutions appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: keets, white Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/IEC.2ACE/6.109 Message Board Post: My father-in-law's mother was Stella Mae Teets, 04-04-1895, died 08-1975. she married William White, born 5-18-1897 Stella's parents were Newton Teets (1853-1925) and Jane Teets (1856-1940

Hello, Please add Snyder to list of surnames. Peter and Magdalene Arnold Snyder's daughter married John L. Snyder in Fayette Co., Pa. In 1864 they moved to the Eglon WV area. There are many descendants in Preston Co., WV and Garrett Co., MD, as well as elsewhere in the USA. Some of the Snyder's married 3rd and 4th generation Fikes. Rosalie

I am interested in researching obituaries in Preston Co. Can anyone tell me how I go about doing that research? I had a great Aunt that died young and I would like to find her records. Her name was EFFA BELLE MYERS b. September 05, 1883 d. August 17, 1901. She died in Tunnelton. Their is a old family story about her death and I would like to find some facts. Also do they have death certificates from that far back? Thanks, Cathy www.cathyswebpages.com

Beverly, I found a John W. Plum married to Mary M. Titchnell in the Preston County History by Morton and there is no more information on these people. Susie -----Original Message----- From: Beverly Ann Helton <bevhelton@mindspring.com> To: WVPRESTO-L@rootsweb.com <WVPRESTO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, July 21, 2002 7:01 PM Subject: [WV Preston County] Re: TICHENELL in WV >To: Susie Young, > >Do you happen to have a Mary Tichenell who married a John Plum/b in >Monongalia or West Virginia? It would probably be in the late 1700s. > >Thank you, >Beverly in AZ > > > > > > > >==== WVPRESTO Mailing List ==== >Social Security Death Index Interactive Search >http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Good Morning....I would really appreciate it if you would send me a copy of the article on JENKIN bros in your Whetshell book. Also, time permitting, any info on surnames GIBBS and CHIDESTER. You are so kind to be volunteering this data. Norma Fritz, Norfolk, VA NFritz1928@aol.com

I found the items below in my notes. Jump right in if you have something to add. =;o) Carolyn In will of John Fike, Sr.: //Item I do give and bequeath to my son JOHN FIKE JR. all that tract of land laying and being in Allegheny County Maryland Beginning at JOHN FIKES corner and running from there to HAZLETS corner below whear FREDRICK NICKLOW now lives and also joining a tract of land which CHARLES GRIFITH now lives and also joining a tract of land owned by JOHN SLICER Children of John Fike, Sr., & Barbara Dellenbach (of Peter & unk.) src. Will of John Fike (all names are mentioned in will - dates fr. "Desc. of Christian Fike" by Morrow) Dgtr. Catherine b. Jan. 26, 1774 m. Samuel Hazlet (mine--cs) Dgtr., Frances Fike b. 1790 m. Charles Griffith Dgtr. Ann Fike b. Feb. 16, 1779 m. Christian Mussor (Mosser?) Dgtr. Marea Fike b. Mar. 18, 1783 m. John Herrider Dgtr. Barbara Fike b. 1775 m. John Muers (Myers?) Dgtr. Elizabeth b. 1781 m. Benjamin Airs (Ayers?) Son Jacob b. 1793 no further info. --------cs note-There is a Jacob Fike age 86? on 1880 Garrett census http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/md/garrett/census/1880/095-27.gif Son John Fike, Jr. m. Nancy Ann Mussor? (Mosser?) Son Peter Fike b. Nov. 3, 1789 Son Christian Fike b. Feb. 25, 1785 ===== src.Morton's bk. "The History of Preston Co., WV." 1914 The brothers Jacob and Peter Fike were in Grant in 1810. The latter appears to have no posterity here. His son, Levi, a miller, is remembered for his practical jokes. Jacob, a son of Jacob, built about 1835 a massive stone house about a mile north of Brandonville. George Fike lived on the Jeremiah Thomas farm in Grant and went to Ohio about 1835. A son, Jacob, who removed to Maryland, had twelve children, mostly born here. One of these is William H., of Hazelton. Peter Fike came to Union from Fayette about 1853 and located a mile and a half south of Eglon. The connection is rather large. ===== src. Brethren Encyclopedia "FIKE FAMILY. This family emigrated from Germany. The first ancestor of record is Christian, Sr. (d 1771), who in 1745 settled in Bern Twp, Lancaster Co. PA (now Berks Co.). Christian Sr., was the father of three sons, all Brethren: John (D1829), Christian Jr (1761-1851) and Jacob (c.1769-1841). "John settled in Brothersvalley, Bedford Co. PA in 1779. In 1800 he moved to Selbysport MD, where he died. Some of his children remained Brethren. Christian, Jr., married Christiana Livingood. It was through her influence that he joined the Brethren. He died in Somerset Co. PA. Jacob moved from Somerset Co. PA and settled about 1812 near Markleysburg, Fayette Co., PA, where he helped establish the Sandy Creek congregation. Later he moved to Ohio where he died. "Peter (m. Magdalina Arnold), son of Christian Jr., moved to Eglon WV, in 1854. Three of his sons were ministers: Samuel A, Aaron, and Moses. They and their descendants were very active in helping to organize many Brethren churches in W VA and Maryland. There are descendants of Peter throughout the Church of the Brethren. "Christian, son of Christian Jr., moved to Iowa in 1855. Later generations spread through the west. His descendants, also, are active Brethren. "Related Brethren families include: Thomas, Bittinger, Schrock, Lichty, Arnold, Miller, Weimer, Myers, Gnagey, Blough, Reiman, Berkley, and Musser. Numerous ministers and layment of the Fike name have given and continue to give years of devoted service to the Church of the Brethren, Brethren Church, and Grace Brethren." Sources cited include ET Fike "History of the Ancestry of the FIkes" (1927; W G Beeghly, "Descendants of Susanna Beeghly and Christian Fike" (1966) and many others. A separate bio is given for "Son of Thunder" Samuel A Fike. Asterisks in the Fike Family entry indicate there are also entries concerning Thomas, Bittinger, Schrock, Lichty, Arnold, Miller, Weimer, Myers, Gnegey, and Blough families. ====

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IEC.2ACE/811.1.2.1 Message Board Post: My e-mail is shepherd@starband.net Thanks I would love the article.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IEC.2ACE/380.1 Message Board Post: I think we have a connection with the Stahl & calcamp. My desktop is down and I can't send you the documentation. My wife and I both had ancestors from Preston Co. I love going up there. Your cuz, Bill

Beverly, I have some Titchnell's (maybe different spelling) in my family line which go back to the original pioneer, Stephen Titchnell according to Morton's "A History of Preston County, Part I". He had a daughter, Mary, born about 1801 and died in 1881. I haven't dug far enough to determine a marriage. Stephen supposedly came to Preston County in 1797. I don't know if this helps. Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: Beverly Ann Helton Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2002 8:59 PM To: WVPRESTO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WV Preston County] Re: TICHENELL in WV To: Susie Young, Do you happen to have a Mary Tichenell who married a John Plum/b in Monongalia or West Virginia? It would probably be in the late 1700s. Thank you, Beverly in AZ ==== WVPRESTO Mailing List ==== Social Security Death Index Interactive Search http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237