This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MDMAMA2841 Surnames: GABEL Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2762/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just found the below history of a JOHN GABEL from Preston County, VA (now WV) and hoped it might help someone. Joan History of Linn County, Missouri--1882--Page 765 John Gabel--is a son of William and Mary Gabel, and was born in Preston county, Virginia (now West Virginia), where he continued to reside till he was ten years old. He then went to Linn county, Missouri. He was married to Miss Mary Rumble, daughter of David and Catharine Rumble, in December, 1844. Ten children have resulted from this union, nine of whom are still living. Their names are: Catharine (deceased), James Irvin, Martha Jane, Ida A., William B., John, Justice DeFriend, Hattie Melissa, Elizabeth Olive, and Alice May. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: superbeastman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2761.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: interesting* Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: superbeastman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2761/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Inquiring about the old farm located at the top of Pixler Hill. Wondering about age of house, if there is any intereseting history of the house or its past occupants. Thanks. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: scots_roots Surnames: Mason, Simpson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2731.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary, Thanks for the info. I don't know if I saw it before now. I think I have the name of John Mason's father, "William", but I'm not sure it's correct. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PattyThompson125 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2760.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry, I found another record for his marriage. Lists his parents as Wm. and O. Moore. Her parents are listed as Geo. & E. Keefover Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PattyThompson125 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2760.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Joseph Moore married in Monongalia Co. WV on Dec 10, 1855 to Mary Keafover, d/o George Keafover, Sr. Joseph's parents are not named. Information found on the WV Culture site. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vbubbles18741 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2760/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Joseph H. Moore b: 7 Mar 1831 Preston County, WV d:5 July 1916 in Marshall Couny, KS. He married Elizabeth Keefover (1833-1916) on 13 Dec. 1855 in Preston County, WV. I am specifically looking for his parentage. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LucretiaMoyer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: i asked my parents about Cheat Hill(s) and Cheat Mountain. They had never heard of Cheat Hill, but said Cheat Mountain is on Route 50, Which would be in the bottom part of the county. Pleasants District is in the north, so maybe they aren't the same thing. I have a map that shows the different districts in Preston County, but I don't know how I'd show it to you. I got it from the 1870 census I found at the library. It may help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thanks Cindy and Jane. It sure helps if one searches in the proper state. :-) I made the assumption that Cheat Haven was in WV. This sounds exactly like the location. This is a great list with lots of helpful researchers. Thanks so much, Pat -----Original Message----- From: CSBC [mailto:cindysue@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 4:38 PM To: Patty125@comcast.net; wvpresto@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County Try PA. Google Cheat Haven Preston and you'll get links to articles. Cindy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Thompson" <Patty125@comcast.net> To: "'3WMail Guest'" <rockwell@hhs.net>; <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County > I have been reading the articles about Cheat Hill, etc. but haven't seen > an > answer that fits my question. > > In a 1926 newspaper article; Deer Park (MD news), it says "Mr. and Mrs. > Claude Friend and their three children of Cheat Haven spent the 4th (July) > here. > > I can't find Cheat Haven on any map. Might anyone know of it's location? > Claude Friend was my grandfather and seem to go "where the work was". Any > ideas as to what type of work was available at Cheat Haven in the early > 1900's. He tended to gravitate towards timber and mining operations. > > Thanks in advance, > Patty-Friend-Thompson > > -----Original Message----- > From: wvpresto-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvpresto-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Chip Rockwell > Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 3:07 PM > To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County > > I own six acres in Grant District a mile or two south of Pisgah. I have > read somewhere, probably in the deed, that the property has been described > as being on an unnamed tributary of Scott(s) Run which flows into the > Cheat, > but when the Sheriff sends me a notice of taxes due its simply described > as > "6 CHEAT HILL." > > Chip Rockwell > > -----Original Message----- > Date: Sat 02/28/09 6:18 PM > From: Roy Lockhart <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> > To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com > CC: > Subject: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County > > Cheat Hill appears many times in different parts of Preston Co in these > references: > > Preston Co land tax (real estate) records which survive from 1821 > > Preston County WV (then VA) Records 1853-1860, 1998, Roy L Lockhart > > Wiley's 1883 History of Preston County (West Virginia) under the section > on > Pleasant District includes these references: > > In the western part [of the district] a range of high hills border on > Cheat... > > Thomas Gibson settled on the Cheat Hills. > Joseph Metheny settled on Cheat Hills about 1812. > Thomas Liston came from Maryland and settled on Cheat Hills. > > Roy Lockhart > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVPRESTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Try PA. Google Cheat Haven Preston and you'll get links to articles. Cindy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Thompson" <Patty125@comcast.net> To: "'3WMail Guest'" <rockwell@hhs.net>; <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County > I have been reading the articles about Cheat Hill, etc. but haven't seen > an > answer that fits my question. > > In a 1926 newspaper article; Deer Park (MD news), it says "Mr. and Mrs. > Claude Friend and their three children of Cheat Haven spent the 4th (July) > here. > > I can't find Cheat Haven on any map. Might anyone know of it's location? > Claude Friend was my grandfather and seem to go "where the work was". Any > ideas as to what type of work was available at Cheat Haven in the early > 1900's. He tended to gravitate towards timber and mining operations. > > Thanks in advance, > Patty-Friend-Thompson > > -----Original Message----- > From: wvpresto-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvpresto-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Chip Rockwell > Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 3:07 PM > To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County > > I own six acres in Grant District a mile or two south of Pisgah. I have > read somewhere, probably in the deed, that the property has been described > as being on an unnamed tributary of Scott(s) Run which flows into the > Cheat, > but when the Sheriff sends me a notice of taxes due its simply described > as > "6 CHEAT HILL." > > Chip Rockwell > > -----Original Message----- > Date: Sat 02/28/09 6:18 PM > From: Roy Lockhart <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> > To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com > CC: > Subject: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County > > Cheat Hill appears many times in different parts of Preston Co in these > references: > > Preston Co land tax (real estate) records which survive from 1821 > > Preston County WV (then VA) Records 1853-1860, 1998, Roy L Lockhart > > Wiley's 1883 History of Preston County (West Virginia) under the section > on > Pleasant District includes these references: > > In the western part [of the district] a range of high hills border on > Cheat... > > Thomas Gibson settled on the Cheat Hills. > Joseph Metheny settled on Cheat Hills about 1812. > Thomas Liston came from Maryland and settled on Cheat Hills. > > Roy Lockhart > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVPRESTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

At 04:24 PM 3/1/2009, Pat wrote: >I can't find Cheat Haven on any map. Might anyone know of it's location? >Claude Friend was my grandfather and seem to go "where the work was". Any >ideas as to what type of work was available at Cheat Haven in the early >1900's. He tended to gravitate towards timber and mining operations. Hi, Pat, There is\was a place named Cheat Haven in Fayette. It may be an AKA for Lake Lynn, or it is slightly west of Lake Lynn in Springhill Twp., sitting just above the Cheat River and down river of the Cheat Lake dam. I believe there was a mine located there. Best regards, Jane

I have been reading the articles about Cheat Hill, etc. but haven't seen an answer that fits my question. In a 1926 newspaper article; Deer Park (MD news), it says "Mr. and Mrs. Claude Friend and their three children of Cheat Haven spent the 4th (July) here. I can't find Cheat Haven on any map. Might anyone know of it's location? Claude Friend was my grandfather and seem to go "where the work was". Any ideas as to what type of work was available at Cheat Haven in the early 1900's. He tended to gravitate towards timber and mining operations. Thanks in advance, Patty-Friend-Thompson -----Original Message----- From: wvpresto-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvpresto-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Chip Rockwell Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 3:07 PM To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County I own six acres in Grant District a mile or two south of Pisgah. I have read somewhere, probably in the deed, that the property has been described as being on an unnamed tributary of Scott(s) Run which flows into the Cheat, but when the Sheriff sends me a notice of taxes due its simply described as "6 CHEAT HILL." Chip Rockwell -----Original Message----- Date: Sat 02/28/09 6:18 PM From: Roy Lockhart <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com CC: Subject: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County Cheat Hill appears many times in different parts of Preston Co in these references: Preston Co land tax (real estate) records which survive from 1821 Preston County WV (then VA) Records 1853-1860, 1998, Roy L Lockhart Wiley's 1883 History of Preston County (West Virginia) under the section on Pleasant District includes these references: In the western part [of the district] a range of high hills border on Cheat... Thomas Gibson settled on the Cheat Hills. Joseph Metheny settled on Cheat Hills about 1812. Thomas Liston came from Maryland and settled on Cheat Hills. Roy Lockhart

I own six acres in Grant District a mile or two south of Pisgah. I have read somewhere, probably in the deed, that the property has been described as being on an unnamed tributary of Scott(s) Run which flows into the Cheat, but when the Sheriff sends me a notice of taxes due its simply described as "6 CHEAT HILL." Chip Rockwell -----Original Message----- Date: Sat 02/28/09 6:18 PM From: Roy Lockhart <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com CC: Subject: [WVPRESTO] Cheat Hill, Preston County Cheat Hill appears many times in different parts of Preston Co in these references: Preston Co land tax (real estate) records which survive from 1821 Preston County WV (then VA) Records 1853-1860, 1998, Roy L Lockhart Wiley's 1883 History of Preston County (West Virginia) under the section on Pleasant District includes these references: In the western part [of the district] a range of high hills border on Cheat... Thomas Gibson settled on the Cheat Hills. Joseph Metheny settled on Cheat Hills about 1812. Thomas Liston came from Maryland and settled on Cheat Hills. Roy Lockhart ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVPRESTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- This message was sent using 3wmail. Your fast free POP3 mail client at www.3wmail.com

Hello to all, I hope this reaches the message center for this website.  I am in unfamiliar territory. My father, Richard Falkenstein had several messages from many people with the common "wvpresto" tagged on the subject header.  Hopefully it reaches the people who know him. I am sorry to bring the news that my dad passed away last Sunday (Feb 22) from a sudden, massive hemorrhagic stroke.  He had started and managed several geneology websites.  He was very passionate about his "roots."  Hopefully there are folks out there who share the common interest and can help each other in sharing the information.  My father hoped I would pick up the task once he was unable to do so but I don't have instructions or the methodology.  I was not able to travel due to recent surgery and I live in Germany.  This has been extremely frustrating.  If anyone would like to contact me, my email address is jhasenbein@googlemail.com .  I am not sure I can be of any help with regards to my dad's work.  Give me time and I will try to figure it out. Thank  you and I am sorry to pass on this sad news. June Hasenbein

June - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. I am a member of a myfamily.com website where a Richard Falkenstein is the owner and was wondering if this is your father: Richard Falkenstein Falkenstein, Dick 15 Nov 08 View Admin rfalkenstein@juno.com Richard LeRoy Falkenstein View postings by this member 1425 Sanderson Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80915 USA E-mail: rfalkenstein@juno.com Secondary E-mail: falkr001@yahoo.com Birthday: February 1, 1934 Gender: Male Homepage: http://www.genealogy.com/users/f/a/l/Richard-L-Falkenstein/?Welcome=1059256551 Home Phone: (719) 597-0882 Fax: (505) 217-1242 Spouse: Terue Falkenstein Marriage Date: 18 Mar 1954 Notes: Photo is dated 1951 Member Created: 13 December, 1999 at 10:55:39MT by Dick Falkenstein Profile Last Updated: 13 May, 2006 at 16:39:15MT by Dick Falkenstein Christina -----Original Message----- From: rlf1934@comcast.net To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 9:11 am Subject: [WVPRESTO] Unfortunate News Hello to all, I hope this reaches the message center for this website.? I am in unfamiliar territory. My father, Richard Falkenstein had several messages from many people with the common "wvpresto" tagged on the subject header.? Hopefully it reaches the people who know him. I am sorry to bring the news that my dad?passed away last Sunday (Feb 22) from a sudden, massive hemorrhagic stroke.? He had started and managed several geneology websites.? He was very passionate about his "roots."? Hopefully there are folks out there who share the common interest and can help each other in sharing the information.? My father hoped I would pick up the task once he was unable to do so but I don't have instructions or the methodology.? I was not able to travel due to recent surgery and I live in Germany.? This has been extremely frustrating.? If anyone would like to contact me, my email address is jhasenbein@googlemail.com .? I am not sure I can be of any help with regards to my dad's work.? Give me time and I will try to figure it out. Thank? you and I am sorry to pass on this sad news. June Hasenbein ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVPRESTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My heartfelt condolences June Carol Hurst > Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 14:11:28 +0000 > From: rlf1934@comcast.net > To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com > Subject: [WVPRESTO] Unfortunate News > > > > > > Hello to all, > > I hope this reaches the message center for this website. I am in unfamiliar territory. > > My father, Richard Falkenstein had several messages from many people with the common "wvpresto" tagged on the subject header. Hopefully it reaches the people who know him. > > I am sorry to bring the news that my dad passed away last Sunday (Feb 22) from a sudden, massive hemorrhagic stroke. > > He had started and managed several geneology websites. He was very passionate about his "roots." Hopefully there are folks out there who share the common interest and can help each other in sharing the information. > > My father hoped I would pick up the task once he was unable to do so but I don't have instructions or the methodology. I was not able to travel due to recent surgery and I live in Germany. This has been extremely frustrating. > > If anyone would like to contact me, my email address is jhasenbein@googlemail.com . I am not sure I can be of any help with regards to my dad's work. Give me time and I will try to figure it out. > > Thank you and I am sorry to pass on this sad news. > > June Hasenbein > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVPRESTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail®. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/LearnMore/personalize.aspx?ocid=TXT_MSGTX_WL_HM_express_032009#colortheme

Dear Jane, Thank you for sharing your very informative and helpful information. I did not have Mary's maiden name, thank you. I really appreciate your kind and gracious response to my inquiry. Thank you. Carole _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009

Pleasant District is now in Preston County - contains ... Pleasant District Cuzzart Hudson Morgan's Glade Orr Rockville Valley Point Woolen Mills Joe H ================================== Roy Lockhart wrote: >Cheat Hill appears many times in different parts of Preston Co in these >references: > >Preston Co land tax (real estate) records which survive from 1821 > >Preston County WV (then VA) Records 1853-1860, 1998, Roy L Lockhart > >Wiley's 1883 History of Preston County (West Virginia) under the section on >Pleasant District includes these references: > >In the western part [of the district] a range of high hills border on >Cheat... > >Thomas Gibson settled on the Cheat Hills. >Joseph Metheny settled on Cheat Hills about 1812. >Thomas Liston came from Maryland and settled on Cheat Hills. > >Roy Lockhart > > > > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVPRESTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

At 06:37 PM 2/28/2009, you wrote: >Do you have a suggestion as to how I might locate his parents and >his 9 children...they all appear to have been placed in the witness >protection program. Hi, Carole, Oren Morton writes in his History of Preston that a Henry Sliger settled near Clifton Mills about 1820. Sounds like a good candidate for an ancestor. Then in another section of Morton's book he has Henry Sligar marrying Mary Dennis, and on another page, there is a Mary Dennis m. Henry Sliger; she is a dau. of Christopher Dennis. Lucian b. May 1845 is in the 1900 Census of Terra Alta, Portland Dist. Preston in household #57-59, ED 106. Martha A. wife b. Sep 1846 m. 25y 10ch/8 living both Lucian and Martha were born in Maryland as were their parents, according to this Census; they have been married 25 years. Children with them: Troy P. b. Sep 1878; Delpha F. (male) b Apr 1880; Alvernia R.M. (dau.) b. Oct 1882; Oakey V. b. May 1884; Iva M. b. Jun 1885; Benjamin b. Mar 1887. All of the children were born in Maryland! Lucian was a merchant in 1900. Best regards, Jane

Hello Roy, Thank you so very much for the obit. This is helpful, every detail helps with clues. Yes, I have his death record from the site you mentioned. Also his marriage of his 1st wife. Do you have a suggestion as to how I might locate his parents and his 9 children...they all appear to have been placed in the witness protection program. Thank you for your help. Carole _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009