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

Carole, There is a death record for Lucian Sliger at: http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=4766716&Type=Death but it doesn't give his parents' names. Neither does his obit in The Preston News, the only obit I currently have available for him, as follows: The Preston News. KINGWOOD, W. VA., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1914. VOL. VI. NO. 38. Page 1, Column 4 Lucian Sliger. Lucian Sliger, one of Albrigts [sic] oldest citizens passed away at his home in that village on Monday morning of this week. He was born near Brandonville this county in the year 1845 making him at the time of his death 69 years of age. He was married twice, having a family of nine children most of which are living. He was a soldier in the civil war having served three years and a half in Company C, 3rd West Va. Infantry. Funeral services were held from his home on Thesday [sic] afternoon from his residence in Albrights conduced by Rev. A. D. Craig, of the Methodist Church in Kingwood, interment in the family plot close to his old home. Roy Lockhart ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mountain Heaven" <mountainheaven@hotmail.com> To: <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:47 AM Subject: [WVPRESTO] SLIGER / WILHELM – Preston County, VA (now WV) Please, if anyone could help me, I would be tremendously grateful. I am seeking the names of the parents of: Lucian SLIGER, b. 1845, Preston County, VA (now WV). Also, any information pertaining to his first wife, Mary E. WILHELM, b. c. 1854, Preston County, VA (now WV), the names of her parents, any children of Lucian and Mary’s, any siblings of Mary’s. Thank you very much for your time and help. Carole _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Contacts: Organize your contact list. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/marcusatmicrosoft.spaces.live.com-Blog-c ns!503D1D86EBB2B53C!2285.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_UGC_Contacts_032009 ------------------------------- 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

Hello Virginia and Dawn, Thank you both more than words can express. I am very grateful for your help and sharing. You have been a major help. 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

Thanks to Virginia I found this site on the Wilhelm-Everly connection. http://dgmweb.net/genealogy/6/Cupp/Genealogies/Gen-PrestonPioneer-PeterCupp-1908.shtml It may help you. Dawne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Virginia Kelly" <vakelly@earthlink.net> To: <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [WVPRESTO]SLIGER / WILHELM – Preston County, VA (now WV) Carole, I have Mary A. Wilhelm's maiden name as Mary A. Every, daughter os Peter Jr. and Susannah Cupp. I believe the Everley's came from Somerset Co.,Pa. Virginia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mountain Heaven" <mountainheaven@hotmail.com> To: <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:47 AM Subject: [WVPRESTO] SLIGER / WILHELM – Preston County, VA (now WV) Please, if anyone could help me, I would be tremendously grateful. I am seeking the names of the parents of: Lucian SLIGER, b. 1845, Preston County, VA (now WV). Also, any information pertaining to his first wife, Mary E. WILHELM, b. c. 1854, Preston County, VA (now WV), the names of her parents, any children of Lucian and Mary’s, any siblings of Mary’s. Thank you very much for your time and 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 ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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

Carole, I have Mary A. Wilhelm's maiden name as Mary A. Every, daughter os Peter Jr. and Susannah Cupp. I believe the Everley's came from Somerset Co.,Pa. Virginia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mountain Heaven" <mountainheaven@hotmail.com> To: <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:47 AM Subject: [WVPRESTO] SLIGER / WILHELM – Preston County, VA (now WV) Please, if anyone could help me, I would be tremendously grateful. I am seeking the names of the parents of: Lucian SLIGER, b. 1845, Preston County, VA (now WV). Also, any information pertaining to his first wife, Mary E. WILHELM, b. c. 1854, Preston County, VA (now WV), the names of her parents, any children of Lucian and Mary’s, any siblings of Mary’s. Thank you very much for your time and 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 ------------------------------- 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

Thank you for your time, your kindness and gracious response. The information you shared is most helpful. Thank you. Carole > From: jmfreed@midohio.net > To: wvpresto@rootsweb.com > Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:19:55 -0500 > Subject: Re: [WVPRESTO] SLIGER / WILHELM – Preston County, VA (now WV) > > Carole, > > Lucian Sliger: In the 1850 census of Preston County, Virginia, > Lucian Sliger is listed with the James and Mary "Pullam" (?) family > in the 45th District. He is indexed at Ancestry.com as "Julian", but > the first letter is definitely an "L", when compared with others in > this census. Reference: Census Place: District 45, Preston, > Virginia; Roll: M432_969; Page: 458; Image: 393. He is listed as 4 > years of age. I did not find him in the 1860 census of Preston > County, Virginia, nor the 1870 census of Preston County, West > Virginia. > > Other "Sliger" names in this 1850 census of Preston County, Virginia > are Henry (born ca 1783) , John (b. ca 1831) , Mary (b ca 1785) , > Samuel (b ca 1833) and Sarah (b. ca 1829). > > Wilhelm Family: In the 1860 census of Preston County, Virginia > (District 3, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 88; Image: 89l, > post office of Tannery), in the Michael and Mary A. Wilhelm family is > Mary (middle initial unclear), age 5, with siblings Elizabeth (23), > Latamon (sp?) (21), and George 11). > > In the 1870 Census of Preston County, West Virginia (Portland, > Preston, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1697; Page: 159; Image: 579, post > office Rowlesburg) in this same Michael and Mary Wilhelm family are: > Michael (age unclear), Mary A (age 55), Elizabeth (34), Georg (31), > and Mary E (16). This Wilhelm family is very likely the correct > family. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mountain Heaven" <mountainheaven@hotmail.com> > To: <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:47 AM > Subject: [WVPRESTO] SLIGER / WILHELM – Preston County, VA (now WV) > > > > > > Please, if anyone could help me, I would be tremendously grateful. > > > > I am seeking the names of the parents of: Lucian SLIGER, b. 1845, > > Preston County, VA (now WV). > > > > Also, any information pertaining to his first wife, Mary E. WILHELM, > > b. c. 1854, Preston County, VA (now WV), the names of her parents, > > any children of Lucian and Mary’s, any siblings of Mary’s. > > > > Thank you very much for your time and help. > > > > Carole > > > ------------------------------- > 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 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009

Carole, Lucian Sliger: In the 1850 census of Preston County, Virginia, Lucian Sliger is listed with the James and Mary "Pullam" (?) family in the 45th District. He is indexed at Ancestry.com as "Julian", but the first letter is definitely an "L", when compared with others in this census. Reference: Census Place: District 45, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M432_969; Page: 458; Image: 393. He is listed as 4 years of age. I did not find him in the 1860 census of Preston County, Virginia, nor the 1870 census of Preston County, West Virginia. Other "Sliger" names in this 1850 census of Preston County, Virginia are Henry (born ca 1783) , John (b. ca 1831) , Mary (b ca 1785) , Samuel (b ca 1833) and Sarah (b. ca 1829). Wilhelm Family: In the 1860 census of Preston County, Virginia (District 3, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 88; Image: 89l, post office of Tannery), in the Michael and Mary A. Wilhelm family is Mary (middle initial unclear), age 5, with siblings Elizabeth (23), Latamon (sp?) (21), and George 11). In the 1870 Census of Preston County, West Virginia (Portland, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1697; Page: 159; Image: 579, post office Rowlesburg) in this same Michael and Mary Wilhelm family are: Michael (age unclear), Mary A (age 55), Elizabeth (34), Georg (31), and Mary E (16). This Wilhelm family is very likely the correct family. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mountain Heaven" <mountainheaven@hotmail.com> To: <wvpresto@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:47 AM Subject: [WVPRESTO] SLIGER / WILHELM – Preston County, VA (now WV) > > Please, if anyone could help me, I would be tremendously grateful. > > I am seeking the names of the parents of: Lucian SLIGER, b. 1845, > Preston County, VA (now WV). > > Also, any information pertaining to his first wife, Mary E. WILHELM, > b. c. 1854, Preston County, VA (now WV), the names of her parents, > any children of Lucian and Mary’s, any siblings of Mary’s. > > Thank you very much for your time and help. > > Carole

Please, if anyone could help me, I would be tremendously grateful. I am seeking the names of the parents of: Lucian SLIGER, b. 1845, Preston County, VA (now WV). Also, any information pertaining to his first wife, Mary E. WILHELM, b. c. 1854, Preston County, VA (now WV), the names of her parents, any children of Lucian and Mary’s, any siblings of Mary’s. Thank you very much for your time and 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lpweaver Surnames: Wotring, McDaniel, High, Burrows, Dean, Felts, Pearce Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2670.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - I'm trying to find the connection of Mary (High) Wotring (married Alfred in West Virginia) and Grace Della High. I thought they were sisters with Mary being the youngest. Mary had a son also named Roscoe, so I think I am looking for the same High family connection. Grace Della High was born in 1882 in Rowlesburg, WV. She is from my husband's side of the family. I also have in the High siblings: Grace, Frank, Al, Gordon, Clyde, Lucy, and Mary being the youngest. This does not seem to go with the list that is mentioned for the High family in the 2nd post. I don't have anything on the parents of these siblings. thanks if you can help figure out the connection. I also have pictures of Mary and Grace if that can help. LeAnn Weaver lpweaver@verizon.net 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: tosb99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found the following old message on another genealogy site: "I have been reading up on the Whites that were settled at one point in the late 1700s around Huttonsville. They were the infamous Indian fighters...but at least some went over to the Beverly area. I am thinking there is a connection to the famous Indian figher family (John, William, David) and the Thomas White family from around Beverly (sons William Thomas and David). The other Whites around Beverly seem connected to the Indian fighter family (Jacob, Isaac [who was the son of John in the Indian fighter family]). And at least John Wayland (who wrote histories of Shenandoah and Rockingham Counties) thought that a William White who moved to Shenandoah County from Monocacy, MD in 1734 was related to the Indian fighter family of Whites. Thomas White, from around Beverly seems to be shrouded in family stories that can not be substantiated. Rumor has it that he came from England and was married to a servant or a daughter of a servant named Abigail Grubb. From all of that story, w! e know for a fact that he was married to an Abigail for sure from will of about 1800...from which we can obtain his sons' names. Information at this period is so rare and elusive that this family is amazingly frustrating!!! Does anyone have ANYTHING on ANY White from the 1700s in Randolph, Monongalia, Shenandoah, Hardy or ANYWHERE in that area???" There are some White postings on the site and plenty of Metheny. If it would be useful, email me privately at tkosborne@verizon.net and I'll get you an invite if you're not already a member. 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.

Cheat Mountain - as it exists today - is nowhere near Monongalia County or Morgantown. The easiest way to hit Cheat Mountain is via Route 50 between Grafton (WV) and Keyser (WV). There are a number of mountains (5 of them - to be exact) that made that stretch of Route 50 one of the worst driving roads in the East (before interstates). Joe ========================== gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Author: dwhite133 >Surnames: >Classification: queries > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.2.1/mb.ashx > >Message Board Post: > >A couple of people have guided me toward this area. People looking into my families have mentioned Pisgah, as well as the area that is now Cheat Lake. I'm going to keep looking to see if Cheat Mountain and Cheat Hill are the same. By the way, I did have a Wolfe or two rattling around one side of my tree a couple of hundred years ago, although I can't remember right now exactly who/when. Thanks for your 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. > > > > >------------------------------- >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 > > >

Pleasant District no longer exists in Mon county. I'd have to check a historic map of the county, but the current districts (7 of them) have existed as they are, for some time. Joe ============================ gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Author: dwhite133 >Surnames: >Classification: queries > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.1.2/mb.ashx > >Message Board Post: > >Thanks. That could make sense with some things I know, although I was kind of expecting it to be on the other side of the river...without being sure of why. If your parents do shed additional light, I'd love to know. Either way, I'm grateful for the additional insight. > >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. > > > > >------------------------------- >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 is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dwhite133 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A couple of people have guided me toward this area. People looking into my families have mentioned Pisgah, as well as the area that is now Cheat Lake. I'm going to keep looking to see if Cheat Mountain and Cheat Hill are the same. By the way, I did have a Wolfe or two rattling around one side of my tree a couple of hundred years ago, although I can't remember right now exactly who/when. Thanks for your 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dwhite133 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for responding. The link is really interesting. I do have some information placing ancestors at Ice's Ferry (now at the bottom of Cheat Lake), so the connection is meaningful. In fact, after hearing from you and a couple of others, I looked at maps of that area and found a "White's Run" nearby...although there were several different White families in (W)VA back then. 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: dwhite133 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, it does make some sense, and matches well with what a couple of others have suggested. I'm not sure Cheat Mountain and Cheat Hill are the same thing, but I do need to keep it in mind while I search. Thanks for answering; every clue helps. 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: dwhite133 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks. That could make sense with some things I know, although I was kind of expecting it to be on the other side of the river...without being sure of why. If your parents do shed additional light, I'd love to know. Either way, I'm grateful for the additional insight. 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.

Which Hardman family are you seeking ? Contact me off-list at hardmangene@cox.net gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: gbschmidt > Surnames: Stone Hardman > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.1.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > When I was visting family who lived in Morgantown, WV. I thought we went to Cheat Mountian for picnics is that possible. Still looking for Stone and Hardman connection. > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rksimpson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'v heard of a couple places referred to as Cheat Mountain, but not Cheat Hill. The one I'm most familiar with is on the western side of Cheat Lake. I-48 runs up the mountain from Monongalia County into Preston County. I've always heard it called Cheat Mountain. Cooper Rock State Park is a popular picnic area on top of the mountain and has been for many years, way before it even became a park. The little town of Pisgah is also located on to top the mountain. Bruceton Mills is located about 6 miles on the other side of the mountain. Many of my ancestors and relatives (Haines, Wolfe, Darnell) were/are from around there. Good luck in your search. Rick Simpson Atlanta, GA 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: tosb99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This may not help but, here goes. I thought that Cheat Mountain ran through Pocahontas, Tucker, and Randolph counties. I am familiar with it in the Snowshoe area. I also lived in Morgantown for 2 years and the Cheat River and Cheat Lake is just outside Morgantown. Cheat Lake is on I-68. Coopers Rock State Park is close to Cheat Lake. I found an interesting article on mining in the area and it talks about the Cheat Mountain ironworks in Preston and Monongalia counties. I can't help at all with Cheat Hill. I could not attach the link but if you're interested in some history of the area try this: www.appaltree.net/aba/education/historical/ironworks/ironworks4.htm 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: gbschmidt Surnames: Stone Hardman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/2759.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: When I was visting family who lived in Morgantown, WV. I thought we went to Cheat Mountian for picnics is that possible. Still looking for Stone and Hardman connection. 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.