James Wriston is buried at White Oak cemetery behind Lynn Maynor's house because I have visited that cemetery. He has a civil war tombstone. Almira & Grant Maynor are buried there in unmarked graves. I beleive Lynn Maynor knows which ones, our families should go together and put some kind of marking especially before Lynn dead. Then we will lose the location. There are civil war veterans buried in that Cemetery. GL Williams >From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [WVRALEIG] Moles- Wriston families >Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 19:41:01 EST > >In a message dated 1/20/04 6:57:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, >[email protected] >writes: >Zachariah Wriston does say in his will that he has a son named James. Do >you >know who this James was married to? I don't have any children for him. >I have Almira Wriston(who md Ulysses Grant Maynor) as the d/o James Wriston >and Rebecca Moles. >In the 1900 Raleigh County census, James Wriston, the s/o of Zachariah and >Oma, has died. His widow, Rebecca, is living in HH 36 in Clear Fork >District. >She states that she is 60 years old, and had 10 children, with 6 living. >Living in her household are the following: > Callancy C. b. Jan 1860, 40 years old Farm Laborer > Maggie L. b. Jun 1880 19 years old Maried 6 years > Belyira b. Dec 1897 2 years old Granddaughter > > >HH # 39 James Wriston, s/o Reason Wriston and Rachel Scarbrough > James b. March 1840 60 years old Married 34 >yrs. > Rebecka Moles b. Feb 1846 54 > They state they had 9 children, with only 1 living > >Living next door to James, who was called "Good Jim" Wriston, is his only >living daughter, Almira, who is married to Grant Maynor. > >Grant and Almira are my Great-grandparents. > >I believe that the James and Rebecca Wriston who are buried in the White >Oak >Cemetery behind Lynn Maynor's house is Zachariah's son, James. The reason >I >believe this is that I know for a fact that there is a Rebecka Moles who is >buried beside James Moles in the Moles Cemetery at Artie. Rebecka Moles >spelled >her name with a "k" in it, and that is how it was spelled on her stone. I >suspect that her husband James is buried there too, but can't recall seeing >his >grave. The cemetery has been vandalized several times, and Rebecka's stone >was >broken into two pieces. > > > Sue > > > _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus Internet Software — optimizes dial-up to the max! http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/plus&ST=1

ok was just woundering i knew a Susan Richman who lived in Montcoal W.Va i though you was her. But i'm the Stewart line and the tommy Peters is my sisters husdan. thank you Phyllis stewart hall

>Would you be the Susan Richmond who lived in Montcoal? . Phyllis Stewart Hall No, Phyllis. I live in central Ohio. Susan _________________________________________________________________ High-speed users—be more efficient online with the new MSN Premium Internet Software. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/prem&ST=1

If you have more info on this family, I would sure appreciate it. :) Obediah Stover is my ancestor twice(mine and Mike's) through his sons William and Lewis. Do you know how Ruth Allen is connected to the Allen family? Allen is my line also, Thank you, Gracie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neda Taylor" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:16 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} RE: [WVRALEIG] Children of Obediah Stover > These appear, in my short overview of the info, to be the correct ones. > Thomas Graley and Ruth being Steve's ancestors, etc. Probably more > connections once I cross reference. > > Thank you. > > Love > > Me (Us) > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gracie Stover [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 7:08 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [WVRALEIG] Children of Obediah Stover > > > > > > 1. Obediah Stover , son of Jacob Stover and Sarah "Sally" McGhee, was born > ABT. 1790 in Franklin Co, VA, died before 1840 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV, and > was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Raleigh Co, WV. > > > Obediah married Mary 'Massea' Stanley, daughter of William Stanley Jr and > Nancy Mullins, on 12 Jan 1809 in Franklin Co, VA. > > > > Children from this marriage were: > > > > 2 F i. Naomi 'Amanda' 'Oma' Stover was born about 1815 in > Franklin Co, VA and died on 4 May 1877 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV, about age 62. > > > > Naomi married Zachariah 'Bill' Wriston, son of Reason Wriston and Rachel > Scarboro. > > > > 3 M ii. William Stover was born on 5 Jan 1810 in Kanawha > Co, VA/WV and died on 15 Jan 1857 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV, at age 47. > > > > William married Elizabeth Wriston, daughter of Reason Wriston and Rachel > Scarboro, on 2 Apr 1840 in Fayette CO, WV. > > > > 4 F iii. Nancy Stover was born in 1816. > > > > > > Nancy married John Wriston, son of Reason Wriston and Rachel Scarboro. > > > > 5 M iv. Lewis Stover was born in 1825 in Franklin Co, VA > and died on 12 May 1900 in Dunbar, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 75. > > > > Lewis married Nancy Scott, daughter of Unknown and Elizabeth Allen, on 27 > Apr 1847 in Fayette Co, VA/WV. > > > > 6 F v. Sarah Stover was born about 1827. She never > married, and is consistently called a spinster by the census takers. > > > > 7 M vi. Daniel Stover was born in 1829 and died on 17 Mar > 1868, at age 39. > > > > Daniel married Elizabeth Graley, daughter of Thomas Graley and Ruth Allen, > on 19 Mar 1853 in Kanawha Co, VA/WV. > > > > 8 M vii. Moses Stover was born in 1830 and died in > 1900-1910, at age 70. > > > > Moses married Martha Jane Pettry, daughter of Martin Pettry and Sarah Sally > Davis, on 8 Apr 1858 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. > > > > 9 M viii. George Stover was born about 1832 in VA. > > > > George married Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Patrick "Padd" Williams and > Mary "Polly" Scarboro, on 1 Jul 1854 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. > > > > George next married Jane Short, daughter of Cornelius Short and Mourning > Stanley, on 27 Oct 1865 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. > > > > 10 M ix. John Stover was born in 1820 and died in 1852, at > age 32. > > > > John married Eliza Williams, daughter of John Williams Sr and Susanna > Stover, on 19 Sep 1839 in Fayette CO, WV. > > > > 11 F x. Jane Stover . > > > > Jane married Henry Franklin Hodge, son of Lemuel Hodge Sr and Nancy. > > > > 12 F xi. Frances 'Fannie' Stover was born in 1813. > > > > Frances married Jacob Stover III, son of Jacob Stover Jr and Olive Dixon, on > 3 Jun 1840 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. > > > > Frances next married John Goode on 28 Apr 1850 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. > > >

From Daniel Stover's military records: Stover, Daniel - Co H, WC# 273466, MIC#330911 - enlisted 25 Dec 1862 Coalsmouth - 5'5" tall, florid comp, hazel eyes, light hair - born about 1830 Raleigh Co, VA, died 17 Mar 1868 - married Elizabeth Grayley 19 Mar 1853 Kanawha Co, VA - The following children were all born in Lincoln Co,WV: Ruhamy, born 1 Jan 1853, Ruth Ann born 10 Oct 1857, Lizzie born 12 Aug 1859, Mary J born 3 Jan 1861. Victoria born 4 Feb 1886 and John W born 18 Feb 1868. The only thing I have on Elizabeth Graley is that her parents were Thomas Graley and Ruth Allen. I am really curious about Ruth Allen, do you know anything about her? For Lemuel Hodge Sr(whose son Henry md Jane Stover), I have 8 children: Christopher Creed Hodge md Nancy Elizabeth Burgess(d/o Meredith and America Clay Burgess) Sarah Hodge md Pleasant Allen Perry Nancy Hodge Creed Columbus Hodge md 3 times Nancy Cora Thompson Alice Jarrell Annie Williams Elvina Hodge Caroline Hodge Daniel Hodge Charles Hodge md Mary Jane Workman ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [WVRALEIG] Children of Obediah Stover > Gracie, > > Do you have any additional information on Elizabeth Graley, ie children, etc > and on Lemuel Hodge, Sr. , Children, etc. > > Thanks > > Ray Stewart > Tampa >

Gracie, Do you have any additional information on Elizabeth Graley, ie children, etc and on Lemuel Hodge, Sr. , Children, etc. Thanks Ray Stewart Tampa

In a message dated 1/20/04 6:57:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Zachariah Wriston does say in his will that he has a son named James. Do you know who this James was married to? I don't have any children for him. I have Almira Wriston(who md Ulysses Grant Maynor) as the d/o James Wriston and Rebecca Moles. In the 1900 Raleigh County census, James Wriston, the s/o of Zachariah and Oma, has died. His widow, Rebecca, is living in HH 36 in Clear Fork District. She states that she is 60 years old, and had 10 children, with 6 living. Living in her household are the following: Callancy C. b. Jan 1860, 40 years old Farm Laborer Maggie L. b. Jun 1880 19 years old Maried 6 years Belyira b. Dec 1897 2 years old Granddaughter HH # 39 James Wriston, s/o Reason Wriston and Rachel Scarbrough James b. March 1840 60 years old Married 34 yrs. Rebecka Moles b. Feb 1846 54 They state they had 9 children, with only 1 living Living next door to James, who was called "Good Jim" Wriston, is his only living daughter, Almira, who is married to Grant Maynor. Grant and Almira are my Great-grandparents. I believe that the James and Rebecca Wriston who are buried in the White Oak Cemetery behind Lynn Maynor's house is Zachariah's son, James. The reason I believe this is that I know for a fact that there is a Rebecka Moles who is buried beside James Moles in the Moles Cemetery at Artie. Rebecka Moles spelled her name with a "k" in it, and that is how it was spelled on her stone. I suspect that her husband James is buried there too, but can't recall seeing his grave. The cemetery has been vandalized several times, and Rebecka's stone was broken into two pieces. Sue

I just got back from WVA and am going back this weekend to stay awhile so I won't be emailing you. My grandmother pulled through but needs 24 hr nursing so I am going to go take care of her .I will be back Mar 8th so if you don't hear from me you will know why.I may try and take my computer but I doubt it. I hope all is well with you!!Please remove my address so my mailbox dosen't fill up Terry-Lynn

3 Jul 1861 - James Wriston, 24, born Fayette Co, s/o of Robert and Keziah, and Rebecca Moles, 20, born Fayette Co, dtr of Isaac and Polly. md by A.G. Robersens

Thank you for the information, I would like to know the parents of both James Wriston's and their famlies. thank again anita

1. Obediah Stover , son of Jacob Stover and Sarah "Sally" McGhee, was born ABT. 1790 in Franklin Co, VA, died before 1840 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV, and was buried in Fulton Cemetery, Raleigh Co, WV. Obediah married Mary 'Massea' Stanley, daughter of William Stanley Jr and Nancy Mullins, on 12 Jan 1809 in Franklin Co, VA. Children from this marriage were: 2 F i. Naomi 'Amanda' 'Oma' Stover was born about 1815 in Franklin Co, VA and died on 4 May 1877 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV, about age 62. Naomi married Zachariah 'Bill' Wriston, son of Reason Wriston and Rachel Scarboro. 3 M ii. William Stover was born on 5 Jan 1810 in Kanawha Co, VA/WV and died on 15 Jan 1857 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV, at age 47. William married Elizabeth Wriston, daughter of Reason Wriston and Rachel Scarboro, on 2 Apr 1840 in Fayette CO, WV. 4 F iii. Nancy Stover was born in 1816. Nancy married John Wriston, son of Reason Wriston and Rachel Scarboro. 5 M iv. Lewis Stover was born in 1825 in Franklin Co, VA and died on 12 May 1900 in Dunbar, Kanawha Co, WV, at age 75. Lewis married Nancy Scott, daughter of Unknown and Elizabeth Allen, on 27 Apr 1847 in Fayette Co, VA/WV. 6 F v. Sarah Stover was born about 1827. She never married, and is consistently called a spinster by the census takers. 7 M vi. Daniel Stover was born in 1829 and died on 17 Mar 1868, at age 39. Daniel married Elizabeth Graley, daughter of Thomas Graley and Ruth Allen, on 19 Mar 1853 in Kanawha Co, VA/WV. 8 M vii. Moses Stover was born in 1830 and died in 1900-1910, at age 70. Moses married Martha Jane Pettry, daughter of Martin Pettry and Sarah Sally Davis, on 8 Apr 1858 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. 9 M viii. George Stover was born about 1832 in VA. George married Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Patrick "Padd" Williams and Mary "Polly" Scarboro, on 1 Jul 1854 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. George next married Jane Short, daughter of Cornelius Short and Mourning Stanley, on 27 Oct 1865 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. 10 M ix. John Stover was born in 1820 and died in 1852, at age 32. John married Eliza Williams, daughter of John Williams Sr and Susanna Stover, on 19 Sep 1839 in Fayette CO, WV. 11 F x. Jane Stover . Jane married Henry Franklin Hodge, son of Lemuel Hodge Sr and Nancy. 12 F xi. Frances 'Fannie' Stover was born in 1813. Frances married Jacob Stover III, son of Jacob Stover Jr and Olive Dixon, on 3 Jun 1840 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV. Frances next married John Goode on 28 Apr 1850 in Raleigh Co , VA/WV.

Now, I am confused. Zachariah Wriston does say in his will that he has a son named James. Do you know who this James was married to? I don't have any children for him. I have Almira Wriston(who md Ulysses Grant Maynor) as the d/o James Wriston and Rebecca Moles. 1880 census, Fayette Co. Kanawha District, Kingston Prec. Wriston, James 38 " Beckie 34 " Callaway 21 " Sarah 18 " Equilla 16 " Jennie 14 " Isaac 12 " Susan 6 " Mollie 4 " Margaret 1 Living beside Jasper Stover 42, & wife Jennie 52 Robert Wriston was given as the grandfather of Aquilla Wriston's birth and James listed as the father. This James Wriston was the s/o Robert Wriston and Keziah Scarboro. ----- Original Message ----- From: "G.L. Williams" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 2:48 PM Subject: RE: [WVRALEIG] Moles- Wriston families > Anita, > You are right, there are 2 James Wriston. The James Wriston that married > Rebecca Moles is my great great grandparents. The misunderstanding is the > other James Wriston is the son of Zacariah Wriston. James & Rebecca had only > one child, Almira Wriston who married Ulysses Grant Maynor. Janes & Rebecca > Wriston and Grant & Almira Maynor are buried in the White Oak Cemetery > (behind Lynn Maynor's house) at Artie, up White Oak Hollow, Clear Fork > Valley, Raleigh County. I will email more information about the 2 James > Wristons, later. > > GL Williams > > PS: Here is my line > Gaylard Williams > Cecil gaylard Williams > Luella Pearl Maynor > Ulysses Grant Maynor > Almira Wriston > James Wriston > > > > >From: [email protected] > >Reply-To: [email protected] > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: [WVRALEIG] Moles- Wriston families > >Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:52:17 EST > > > > Who was the James Wriston that married Rebecca Moles? I don't believe > >that > >it is the James Wriston who is a son of Naomi & Zacariah Wriston, since and > >earlier email states that James Wriston "Good Jim" raised his brothers & > >sisters. I think most of Naomi & Zac children were grown before they died . > > anita > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here. > http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx >

I have 16 James Wristons in my data base. But there are only 2 from Coal River area. James Wriston, born March 1840, born in Fayette County, Virginia, buried at White Oak Cemetery at Artie, WV. He is the son of Robert "Robin" Wriston (Riston) 1806-1867 and Keziah Scarbrough 1819-?. He married Rebecca Moles, the daughter of Issac Moles (1806-1873) and Mary "Polly" Wriston (1808-?). They were married on July 3, 1861, Raleigh County. They had only one child (Almira A Wriston). James Wriston, born 1840. He was the son of Zachariah "Bill" Wriston (1815-1880) and Amanda Naomi "Oma" Stover (1815-1877). I believe that Oma was a sister to my great great grandfather, Moses Stover. I don't know who James was married too. Gaylard Lee Williams _________________________________________________________________ Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx

Anita, You are right, there are 2 James Wriston. The James Wriston that married Rebecca Moles is my great great grandparents. The misunderstanding is the other James Wriston is the son of Zacariah Wriston. James & Rebecca had only one child, Almira Wriston who married Ulysses Grant Maynor. Janes & Rebecca Wriston and Grant & Almira Maynor are buried in the White Oak Cemetery (behind Lynn Maynor's house) at Artie, up White Oak Hollow, Clear Fork Valley, Raleigh County. I will email more information about the 2 James Wristons, later. GL Williams PS: Here is my line Gaylard Williams Cecil gaylard Williams Luella Pearl Maynor Ulysses Grant Maynor Almira Wriston James Wriston >From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [WVRALEIG] Moles- Wriston families >Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:52:17 EST > > Who was the James Wriston that married Rebecca Moles? I don't believe >that >it is the James Wriston who is a son of Naomi & Zacariah Wriston, since and >earlier email states that James Wriston "Good Jim" raised his brothers & >sisters. I think most of Naomi & Zac children were grown before they died . > anita > _________________________________________________________________ Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx

In a message dated 1/19/04 8:41:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: The regimental history for the 30th Battalion VA Sharpshooters has the following information: Davis, Samuel L. -- Private, Company A. Enlisted 9/15/1862 at Raleigh Court House, Raleigh County, VA/WV. AWOL 10/7/1862. Deserted 11/10/1862. Listed on 1850 Raleigh County Census as 23. Married Lucy Tyree on 6/24/1845. Eventually had 5 children. Lived in Town District. Brother of William Davis. Above is proof that he served in the 30th Battalion VA Sharpshooters, which is a Confederate unit. He was also with the 7th WV Cavalry, a Union regiment. His record there is verified by the following information from Ronald Ray Turner's book on the 7th WV Cavalry: Davis, Samuel -- Company H. Enlisted 25 December 1861 Raleigh County, VA/WV. 5' 10" tall, dark Complexion, hazel eyes, dark hair. On deserter's list as "may have joined rebel army." Born about 1827 in Raleigh County. William Davis, listed as a brother to Samuel, also served in the 30th Battalion VA Sharpshooters, CSA. His information is as follows: Davis, William -- Private in Company A. Enlisted 9/15/1862 at Raleigh Court House, Raleigh County, VA/WV. Absent on detached service 10/3118/62 roll. Deserted 11/10/1862. Captured at Elk River, Tennessee & sent to Camp Douglas. Released 12/1863 & joined the US Navy. Probably the William Davis listed on the 1860 Raleigh County Census as 27. Married to Lucinda (sister of W. G. Davis) on 12/1/1853. Was a farmer. Eventually had 9 children. Listed as age 48 on the 1880 Raleigh County Census. Lived in Town District. Born in 1833. Parents John & Mary. Brother of Samuel L. Davis. Remarried to Althetia Christian. on 11/17/1896. This is the first record I have came across which lists a Raleigh County citizen as serving in the Navy during the Civil War. I hope you find this information useful. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

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Linda Gunnoe <[email protected]> wrote: In his book, "A History of The Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territories", David E. Johnson states... I noticed the link for Mr. Johnson's book did not come through as a link. The book can be viewed online at http://www.kinyon.com/westvirginia/midnewriver/contents.htm. You can also order the book on CD from this site --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes

"Susan E. Richmond" <[email protected]> wrote: Has anyone read this historical fiction book or know about the court case? Hi Susan~ Although I haven't read "Free in Chains" , I have heard the story (and there are several different versions). In his book, A History of The Middle New River Settlements and Contiguous Territories, David E. Johnson states "Mitchell Clay married in Franklin County, Virginia, in the year of 1760, Phoebe Belcher. In April, 1774, there was granted by Dunmore, the Royal Governor of Virginia, to Mitchell Clay, assignee of Lieutenant John Draper, 800 acres of land on Bluestone Creek, Clover Bottoms, then Fincastle County, Virginia, and Mercer County. By the terms of this grant Clay was required to take possession of this land within three years, clear so much per year, and render so much ground rent to the King of Great Britain. A copy of this grant is on file in the Clerk's office of Mercer County Court. In payment for this tract of land, Clay gave Draper a Negro woman and her children, executing to him therefor a bill of sale. Many years afterward, and after the death of! Mitchell Clay, which occurred in 1812, this trade gave rise to two interesting law suits; one, by the Negro for their freedom, which they succeeded in establishing ; and thereupon the representatives of Draper sued the executors of Clay and their sureties, recovering a large decree against them, resulting in the bankrupting of Captain William Smith and the estate of Colonel George N. Pearis, sureties of the executors of Clay." I've also heard that it was not a Negro...but an Indian woman that was traded for the tract of land. Linda [email protected] --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes

In a message dated 1/19/2004 6:55:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, pnbhall04 writes: > no but can call my sister Edith and fine out all i can > Phyllis: That would be wonderful! I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

Would you be the Susan Richmond who lived in Montcoal? . Phyllis Stewart Hall