My ggg grandfather is Jordan N. Peters is listed in the 1850 census for Raleigh County, VA/WV. I am attempting to document his middle name. I have seen Jordan's middle name listed as both "Nichols" & "Nicholas," Finding nothing on Jordan himself listing his middle name, I decided to check on those in our family that were named for this gentleman. My grandfather's brother was named Jordan N. Peters. We just called him "Don." My great grandfather, Daniel Peters, also had a brother named Jordan N. Peters. I decided to look at these descendants of the elder Jordan to see if I can find information on their middle name & therefore solve the mystery. Kirk Dickens in his Dickens family history books lists all three Jordan N. Peters as Jordan "Nicholas" Peters. "Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1898" transcribed by Ronald Ray Turner lists the marriage of Jordan Peters to Macy Webb on 29 April 1892 and lists this Jordan's middle name as "Nickols." Thinking he was transcribing based on the actual marriage record, I thought I had found documentation. But a copy of the actual marriage log shows the nuptial in question to be between Macy Webb & Jordan N. Peters, without benefit of a middle name. Now, the actual marriage license might list him as Jordan "Nickols" Peters. I have not seen the document in question. What information would lead Turner to write his middle name as "Nickols?" Would he have been privy to the actual marriage license? What does Pauline Haga write of this marriage? Jordan N. "Don" Peters, the brother of my grandfather, married Erma O' Connor in the 1920s & Mamie Lee sometime later. I am unaware of the dates & location of these marriages, but expect the location of both to be Raleigh County. Does anyone have information re: these marriages, something that might shed a light on this Jordan's middle name? Thank you in advance for any information. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

Note: My records show George Dewey Clay to be a son of Nevil Craig and Mahessa Fleshman Clay. Rita The Raleigh Register, Beckley, W.Va. Thursday, February 5, 1920 BECKLEY BOY KILLED George Dewey Clay Killed By Train In Siberia George Dewey Clay, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Clay; of Beckley, died at Razdolnoe, Siberia, January 19, having been killed by a train, according to a telegram received by the parents, which reads as follows: "Very much regret to inform you that your son, Geo. D. Clay, private, machine gun company, 31st Infantry, died at Razdolnoe, Siberia, Jan. 19, 1920, run over by train. The cemeterial branch, quartermaster general department, will communicate with you shortly concerning disposition of remains.-HARRIS, Agt. Gen." Young Clay enlisted in the army June 17, 1919, and left the following day. He had many friends in this section who will regret to learn of his sad misfortune. The Raleigh Register, Beckley, W.Va. Thursday, May 6, 1920 ARRIVES FROM SIBERIA Body of Geo. Dewey Clay Reached Home After Long Journey. The body of George Dewey Clay, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Clay, who was accidentally killed by a train at Razdolnoe, Siberia, last January 19th, while serving with the American military contingent in the far east, arrived here last Wednesday afternoon. Members of the American Legion met the flag-draped casket at the railway station, and the remains were conveyed to the Clay home. The body was held at the home until Saturday and was then taken to the former home of the Clays at Marshes, and funeral and burial services were held there last Sunday, The body of the young soldier being finally laid to rest after its long journey of more than four months half way around the world. A larger number of friends of the boy and relatives were present at the last sad rites. The young man had served in the army only about seven months when he met death, having enlisted on June 17, 1919.

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia August 12, 1940 Raleigh Countian Dies of Broken Neck Hansford Carl Hunter, 27-year-old miner of Naomi, Raleigh county, was fatally injured Sunday when an automobile driven by him left the highway near Naomi and plunged 50 feet over an embankment, landing on its top on Coal River. Paul Gunnoe, 22, of Munition, Raleigh county, suffered a fractured pelvis and nose, and cut on his forehead, in the mishap which occurred about 7:30 a.m. He was taken to his home after receiving first aid at Edwight. Surviving Hunter are his widow, Mrs. Hallie Fleshman Hunter, five daughters and one son, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Rosa Acord, of Saxon; his father J. T. Hunter of Naomi; two sisters, Mrs. Gilbert Pettry and Mrs. J. O. McGraw of Bolt; two half-sisters, Opal Acord and Lovena Acord of Saxon; two brothers, Earl Hunter of Naomi and Paul Hunter of Winding Gulf, and two half-brothers, Bill Acord and Stover French Acord of Saxon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the Shilo Church, with Rev. Grant Stephens officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Note 1: My records show "J.T." should be "J.P" - James Perry Hunter. Note 2: My records show that Hansford was the son of Rosa Alice "Rosie" Tabor and her first husband, James Perry Hunter.

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia January 2, 1934 Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. Grant Stephens, for Sallie Acord, 12-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H.T. Acord, who died at the home of her parents Sunday morning of a heart ailment following an illness of five days. Beside the parents five brothers and two sisters survive. Note: My records show Sallie to be the daughter of William H. "Tally" Acord and his second wife, Rosa Alice "Rosie" Tabor Hunter Acord.

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia September 17, 1932 Allen Services - Funeral services for Mrs. Almedia Allen, 54 years old, who died Thursday at her home at South Charleston, were held Saturday afternoon at the Huntington M. E. church. Burial was at Huntington. She is survived by her husband, C. A. Allen, one daughter and two sons. Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia September 18, 1932 Allen Rites - Last rites for Mrs. Almedia Allen, 54 years old, of South Charleston who died Thursday, were held Saturday at Huntington. Burial was in the Huntington cemetery. She was the wife of C. A. Allen. Note: My records show this to be Almedia "Allie" Coleman, wife of Charles Alvin Allen.

Hello to all. Well, the Evans side of my family continues to be a dead end! So I am going to focus on my grandmothers side for a while. I am looking for information on G.E. William Stanley. Born in 1865 and died in 1919. He married Callie Belle Parker. She was born in 1869 and died in 1928. They are both buried in Oddfellow Cemetery in Raleigh County. They are the parents of Bessie, George, Guy, Hazel, Inice, Nenna & Nellie. Bessie is my grandmother's mother. Any information at all would be great. Regards, Jeff Evans

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia December 19, 1930 Stricken with a heart attack, James E. Pettry, 48 years old, of Pine Knob, dropped dead at the home of A. W. Webb at Beckley Tuesday evening. Pettry is said to have been in apparent good health during the day at the courthouse where he was serving as circuit court juryman. He was the father of the late Elsie Pettry Webb, who was shot and killed by Lacy Dickens at Pine Knob, in July 1928. Funeral services were held at his home, Thursday afternoon. Besides the widow, two sons and three daughters survive. They are Gilbert Pettry, of Naomi; Thurmond Pettry, Pine Knob; Mrs. Sam Dickens, Mrs. Chris Webb and Miss Bessie Webb, all of Pine Knob. Note: Please understand these old obits are being transcribed as written - they very well may contain errors. For example, my records show that "Bessie" should be "Ressie".

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia October 7, 1936 (image 12 of 22) The progenitor of 103 living descendants, Mrs. Viola Honaker, 84, died at her home at Arnett Saturday morning. Death was attributed to a heart ailment and infirmities of age. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. She is survived by nine children, 42 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

In a message dated 10/20/03 11:44:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: the obituary of Lieutenant Jehu Dickens, which was written by Captain William Turner Super stuff! Jehu Dickens' obit mentions some of my STOVER, DICKENS, WRISTON & CLAY relatives, while documenting them as participants in the War Between the States. For me, it don't get much better than that. Thank you Rita & Nyla! Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]

1850 Giles Co VA - Image 11 of 141 24 Jul 1850 20th District #80/79 Andrew Mannon 52 VA James 48 VA Peggy 43 VA William 21 VA Augustus 18 VA Albert 14 VA Image 12 of 141 Edward 10 VA Isabell 7 VA 1860 Giles Co VA - Image 29 of 155 29 June 1860 Staffordsville Household #218/191 Andrew Manning 61 VA James 56 VA Isabel 18 VA Andrew J 8 VA 1870 Giles Co VA - Image 63 of 154 Andrew Manning - Illegible 1880 Raleigh Co WV Marsh Fork District Household #59 10 June 1880 Ballard Pettry 25 Rachel A 20 William E 2 Jesse C 2/12 A J Manning 27 VA/VA/VA

For anyone researching these two surnames, you may find the obituary of Lieutenant Jehu Dickens, which was written by Captain William Turner, interesting. The obituary also mentions other men who were part of the Raleigh County Home Guards. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nylasgenealogy/UnitedWeStand.html A big thank you to Rita for transcribing the article. Nyla http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nylasgenealogy/

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia January 18, 1934 Less than 14 hours after John C. Acord died at his home at Glen Daniels, Monday night, death struck for a second time in his family when his son-in-law, C. L. Manning succumbed to a heart attack, at his home at Bolt. Acord was buried Wednesday afternoon. He was 69 years old, a son of the late William Acord, one time commissioner of the Raleigh county court. He is survived by 10 children. Manning leaves a family of 11 children. Funeral services was to be conducted by Rev. Grant Phillips at the Bolt church Thursday.

The Raleigh Register, Beckley, W.Va. Friday, August 17, 1923 Mr. Manning Dies After Long Illness Was Former Representative in House of Delegates and School Superintendent Hon. A. J. Manning, former member of the West Virginia house of delegates and superintendent of county schools in Raleigh county, died last Wednesday night at his home at Saxon, this county, after a long illness. His age was 72 years and his death, the immediate cause of which was leakage of the heart with other complications, was not unexpected by his friends who were acquainted with his condition. Mr. Manning came to Raleigh county when quite a young man, married and lived the greater part of his life within the confines of the county. It was 43 years ago that he married Miss Clementine Trump who, with 12 children survives him. The children are Lawrence, of Saxon; Hubbard, of Mt. Hope; Augustus, of Glen Rogers; Winfred, of Saxon; Oley and Fred, unmarried and living at home; Mrs. Bertha Honaker, of Saxon; Mrs. Lottie Sizemore, of McGraws; Mrs. Clara Lucas, of Glen Daniel; Mrs. Ollie Daniel, of Glen Daniels; Mrs. Maude Snuffer, of Lester; and Mrs. Ethel Snuffer, of Bolt. Mr. Manning was one of the older type of citizens and had served his county as superintendent of county schools a number of years ago, having been elected on the Republican ticket. Then in 1920 he was nominated by the same party for house of delegates and elected, serving his constituents at Charleston in the legislature of 1921. He was a farmer and was respected by all of his neighbors and friends, having also taught school for a number of years prior to his election as school superintendent. He came to Raleigh county from Virginia, having been born in Carroll county, in the Old Dominion. It was a short time after his arrival here that he married Miss Trump, a native of the county. He had many friends in addition to his large family who regret to learn of his death. Funeral services will be held this afternoon from his home and the remains will be laid to rest in the cemetery on the old home place.

Hello to Everyone: Last night I received an email with the subject line "Surname Update." Unfortunately, it was in my Spam mail and I accidentally deleted it before I read it. If you happen to be the one who sent it to me, will you please send it again. And, for anyone not already on the list of Raleigh County researchers, I'll be glad to add your information to the list, too. Just send me an email with your name, surnames you are researching, and the email address you want listed. This is one way of networking and finding others researching your same surnames. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nylasgenealogy/rallist1.html Nyla CREED DePauk http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nylasgenealogy/

Hope all are enjoying the nice weekend, I am looking for any information on my great grandmother Molly Elkins-Evans and or my great grandfather John William Evans. Molly last lived in a small house in downtown Whitesville. I suspect she moved there some time after my grandfather, Harry Vinson Evans, went off to fight in WWII. This would have been in 1944. Before that they lived in Dorthy in Raleigh County. John was born in Jamestown Tn. May 5th. 1870 and died the 27th. of July 1930. They are both buried in Estep Cemetery in Raleigh Co. Molly was born the 16th of February 1883 in Wyoming Co Wv. and died the 24th of September 1962 in Charleston. My may focus right now is on the Evans side as I have been able to collect a good bit on the Elkins side. But any info at all would be great. Thanks so much, Jeff Evans

My name is Shirley Cole Parchman , and I have run into a Brick Wall with my 5th great-grandfather, Thomas Cole born abt 1769, m Anna unknown. He was in the 1840 Nottoway Co Virginia Census. I am trying to find out who his parent's are, and the madin name of Anna ,his wife.Childrens names; #1.Thomas Cole b.1794 m Elizabeth Moore, on 02-22-1817, d/o Joyce Wynn #2.William Cole b.1796 m Elizabeth Barrows, on 12-07-1821, John & Elizabeth Barrows #3.Sterling Cole b. 1800 m Rebecca Fergeston, on 12-20-1820 d/o Johnson Bishop now Horatio & Susanna Fergeston #4. Hamlin Cole m 1st. m Martha Morris 1/15/1817, 2nd m Angelica Bishop 1209/09/1837 Brunswick Co, Va #5.Ann J. Cole m Peter R. Stone m. 1843 All the children were married in Brunswick Co, Va. Hope some one out there can help me. [email protected] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.528 / Virus Database: 324 - Release Date: 10/16/2003

I would like to see more of our BrickWalls. Maybe we can help each other get past some of them. My own is Obediah Stover. I have the following clues: 1. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY DEED BOOK 4 (1774-1778) Page 145. Oct. 22, 1774 from Obediah Stover of Pittsylvania County, to Solomon Davis of Pittsylvania County, for 10 pounds, one certain tract of land in Pittsylvania on the head branches of Pigg River, and bounded by Jeremiah Hall, about 150 acres. Signed, Obediah (X his mark) Stover. Wit: James Stewart, Sr., James ( I his mark) Stewart Jr., Lexrous ( I his mark ) Hardin. Recorded May 25, 1775 (To have owned land in 1774, he would have to have been at least 21 yrs old, so born 1753. Too old to have been the son of Jacob or the son of Jeremiah Stover.) 2. This Obediah, the 'elder' (I will call him) shows up again in 1809 17 Apr Patrick Co VA - Obadiah and Jacob Stover Jeremiah Stoner(Stover), open accounts, estate of Jesse Corn. So this places Obediah 'the Elder' with Jacob and Jeremiah in Patrick Co, as the younger Obediah is still in Franklin Co, and marries Massea Stanley in 1809 in Franklin Co. 3. In Giles Co, VA(which is now Raleigh Co) - after Jacob moves there and buys land, there is also a purchase by an Obediah Stover. "Giles Survey Bk. 1, pg. 217, 219 Jacob, Sr. & Obediah Stover.....Cole River, Lick Cr. 1813, 1814" Obediah Stover, s/o Jacob who md Massea Stanley was still in Franklin Co, Va during this time. He is listed in the Franklin Co, Va census in 1820 and on 5 Jul 1813 signs as the surety for the marraige of John Bell Bailey to his sister-in-law, Sarah Stanley. Obediah, the younger, who md Massea does not show up in the same area as the other Stovers in WV until the 1830 census. In 1840, his widow Massea is alone. So, I beleive that the 'elder' Obediah may have gone to Giles with Jacob Stover. Jacob's son Obediah was not there during this time, he was still in Franklin County. Who was this Obediah Stover, and what happened to him? Perhaps he died in Raleigh before they started registering deaths? Also, the younger Obediah Stover, s/o Jacob Stover and Sallie McGhee, he is my ancestor twice. I have found no record of his death or of his wife's death. Does anyone have anything on that? Thank you, Gracie

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia January 28, 1936 Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy J. Smith, 78 years old, a resident of Raleigh County for the past 50 years, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Payne, at Blue Jay, Saturday, were conducted Sunday by Rev. J. M. Hayes at the Beaver Community Church. Burial was in the Blue Jay cemetery. She is survived by eight children, 53 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren. The surviving children are Charles L. Smith of Wallowa, Ore.; Samuel D. Smith, of Red Star, Joseph W. Smith, of Glen Jean; Earnest C. Smith, of Shady Spring; Creed C. Smith, Mrs. James D. Elliott, Mrs. J. H. Hatcher and Mrs. Paul Payne, all of Beckley. Mrs. Harwood James, of Beckley, is a granddaughter. Two brothers and two sisters survive; John N. Hoye of Shady Spring; Miles C. Hoye, of Glen Ray; Mrs. Milo Phillips, of Shady Spring, Mrs. R. C. Meador of Virginia.

Hi All, I am looking for any information at all about my great grandparents on my father's side. It seems as if they never existed! Other than a couple of graves and a few pictures I am at a loss. Surely someone in Raleigh County knew of them. Anything, no matter how trivial it may seem, would be great. They are John William Evans, 1870-1930, buried in Estep Cemetery & Molly Arminta Elkins, 1883-1962, also in Estep Cemetery. They were married March 29, 1902. They had 11 children. Myrtle, Pearl, Maudie, Beulah, John, Lonnie, Alonza, Charles, Carl, Andrew & Harry. John also had two children from a previous marriage, Mary & Thomas. I think his first wife was Ona Davis. I am told that Molly, always refereed to in the family as "Miss Elkins", last lived in Whitesville. In fact the house has been pointed out to me several times. John was born in Jamestown TN & Molly in Wyoming Co. WV. John's parents are Samuel Evans & Mary Catherine Davis. Molly's being Edward Emerson "Ed" Elkins & Nancy Beaulah Belle Fortner. I have had a little success on the Elkins side. But the Evans side seems to be a black hole! Any help would be very much appreciated. One last thing, thanks to all that have helped me in the past from this list. I have learned so much about the family from you. Regards, Jeff Evans

Transcribed by Rita O'Brien Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia September 11, 1936 ILLNESS TAKES QUINCE JONES High Lawn Lumberman, Citizen Dies at Home; Was Former Banker Quince Jones, 55 years old, prominent citizen and widely known lumberman of the state, and former president of the First National Bank at South Charleston, died Thursday night at his home at High Lawn. He had been in ill health for about three years and seriously ill since Friday. The body has been taken to the Bartlett mortuary at St. Albans, where funeral services will be conducted at 9:45 o'clock Sunday morning. Rev G.W. Shipley, pastor of the Bream Memorial Presbyterian church, Charleston, will officiate. Following the services, the body will be taken to his old home near Dameron, in Raleigh County, for additional services and burial in the family cemetery. Mr. Jones was born June 21, 1881, at Marshes, in Raleigh County, the son of the late Dan and Fannie Mankin Jones. He became connected with the lumber business in 1901 with the Mankin Lumber company at Oak Hill. In 1907, Mr. Jones went into the merchandising business in Raleigh County, and in 1915 moved to South Charleston where he continued as a merchant until 1919. In 1919, Mr. Jones became associated with the Bowman Lumber company at St. Albans and also handling extensive lumber operations in Raleigh county, remained with that company until 1926. He also operated lumber and coal businesses on Davis Creek. The lumberman organized in 1929, the Clear Fork Lumber company in Raleigh county and owned and operated the business until his death. Mr. Jones helped to organize and was the first president of the First National bank of South Charleston in 1916. He resigned in 1928. He was a member of the Beni Kedem temple of the Shrine and Beckley lodge No 95, A. F. & A. M. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ella Jones; two sons, Daryl and Quince Jones, of Surveyor, in Raleigh county, and Luther Jones, of Dameron, and one sister, Mrs. Zodie Barrett, of Dry Creek, Raleigh county. Son Died Recently Mr. Jones was the father of Basil Jones, of Charleston, lumber operator, who died about six weeks ago. Active pallbearers at the funeral services will be R. C. Jarrell, H. W. Bowers, A. V. Fitzwater, H. B. Clay, G. J. Finney, V. H. Lloyd, Ned Colcord and Guy Massey. Honorary pallbearers are: Hub Manning, Willie Daniels, John L. Clay, G. C. Hedrick, Boyd E. Carter, E. H. Crouch, Dr. G. P. Daniels, W. H. Rairden, John F. Bolen, C. A. McClung, E. C. Colcord, William Pence, L. H. Oakes, Dr. A. V. Johnson, Dr. R. O. O'Dell, John A. Field, W. P. Gore, H. C. Zogg, W. P. Edwards, Z. H. Trowbridge, Hod Rogers, Ed Jarrell, Charles Tabor, French Lucas, S. D. Bird, A. A. Lilly, M. F. Mathney, John Copenhaven, Orville Hackney, D. L. Salisbury, Samuel Campbell, W. N. Morgan, Henry L. Terrie, Mayor Dawson, R. E. Eskins, John F. Crouse and E. K. Lusk.