This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lyndsey129786 Surnames: Richards Classification: birth Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3299/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find a birth record for my Grandfather, Allan Richards, who was born in May 1914. I believe he was born in Scotland. Can anyone advise how I can find this record? 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AlohaAnnies Surnames: Smith, Green, Rees Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3298/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Trying to locate family for Cassie (Jane or Jean) Smith, born about 1855 in Pennsylvania. Cassie married Joseph Walker Rees, and had a daughter Ida B. Rees who married Isaac N. Green. Ida Reese married Isaac N. Green, they lived in West Virginia. Ida is my great grandmother, and I am having trouble finding any family lines on Cassie Smith, her mother. Any help would be greatly appreciated, 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: plocke5298 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/211.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you tried the facebook account Ritchie County, West Virginia History and Genealogy A Susan Shock is looking for information on this family also. 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/2046.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to any member of this family. Facts you should know about the early census records - All census records [1790 - 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female. NO specific age was stated for any family member NO place of birth was stated - city, state, or country NO city, town, or village is stated - only the county; however some census takers listed the township NO street address was stated NO marital status was stated - single, married, widowed, or divorced NO family relationship was stated - brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc. NO occupation was stated NO parental birthplaces are stated NO race was stated [but assume "white"] 1880 - Name: Jeremiah Mahaney Age: 51 Birth Year: abt 1829 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1880: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) Marital Status: Widower Father's Birthplace: Maryland Mother's Birthplace: Maryland Occupation: Farmer Jeremiah Mahaney 51, PA John Mahaney 24, VA Perry Mahaney 20, VA Albert Mahaney 13, VA Viroka R. Mahaney 11, WV Emma Mahney 9, WV Wm. Mahaney W 7, WV Isaac Mahaney 5, WV NOTE - 1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces. Step children are not enumerated as "step" children Adopted children are not enumerated as "adopted" Grand children are not enumerated as "grand children" Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan" Immigration date is not recorded 1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members with their birthplaces 1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships 1870 - Name: Jeremiah Mahaney Age in 1870: 43 Birth Year: abt 1827 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1870: Clay, Ritchie, West Virginia Race: White Gender: Male Jeremiah Mahaney 43, PA Sina A Mahaney 16, WV [WV was not a state at the time She was born] [1854] John J Mahaney 14, WV [WV was not a state at the time he was born] [1856] Nancy A Mahaney 12, WV [WV was not a state at the time he was born] [1858] Pery C Mahaney 10, WV [WV was not a state at the time he was born] [1860] Margaret Mahaney 40, PA = insane 1860 - Name: Jeremiah Mahaney Age in 1860: 32 Birth Year: abt 1828 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1860: Ritchie, Virginia Gender: Male Post Office: Ritchie Court House Jeremiah Mahaney 32, PA Christeen Mahaney 31, VA Clara V Mahaney 9, VA Pina A Mahaney 6, VA John J Mahaney 4, VA Nancy A Mahaney 2, VA Perry C Mahaney 4m, VA Wm Barker 15, VA - unknown relationship 1850 - Name: Jeremiah Mahany Age: 21 Birth Year: abt 1829 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1850: District 61, Tyler, Virginia Gender: Male Jeremiah Mahany 21, PA Christrina Mahany 20, VA - no children from findagrave.com - Jeremiah Mahaney Birth: Oct. 7, 1828 Death: Oct. 26, 1898 Ritchie County West Virginia, USA Burial: Highland Cemetery Highland Ritchie County West Virginia West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971 Name: Jeremiah Mahany Gender: Male Birth Date: abt 1829 Age: 58 Spouse's Name: Catherine C Ingrain Spouse Gender: Female Spouse Age: 38 Marriage Date: 17 Mar 1887 Marriage Place: Pleasants, West Virginia Virginia, Marriages, 1740-1850 Name: Christina Barker Gender: Female Spouse Name: Jeremiah Mahaney Spouse Gender: Male Marriage Date: 15 Aug 1850 County: Ritchie State: Virginia West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx WV was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, and was a key Civil War border state. 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sherryreynolds85 Surnames: Mahaney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/2046.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am the great great grand daughter of Jeremiah and Christine Mahaney. Did you ever get any answers to your questions? Like you, I am trying to piece together family genealogy. Thank you fro your time and help, Cheryl Mahaney Reynolds 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JJHouston45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.3.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh, thank you! Didn't know they had one. So I asked about a library or genealogy room & you did not give me one. I will assume that means there isn't one. There is also a website for the Exlines @ Exlinefamily.org. No one else seems to have the info either, on there. I am just persistent ... or stubborn.... and do not want to give up. I hate for people to be forgotten. Thanks again! 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lheffner42 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.3.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I kinda thought the Abraham I sent you was not him but wasn't sure. Yes, there was fighting in the Civil War in and around Ritchie Co. but he probably was a non-combatent because of his age. I think your best bet is to go to the Ritchie page on Facebook. It's very active and you will probably find someone that is kin to him. 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JJHouston45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.3.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks so much, Larry, for this & all the work you have done for Ritchie Co. However, this Abraham b. 1831 is a nephew to my Abraham b. 1793 in Hampshire Co., son of patriot John Exline. This Abraham b. 1831 is the son of Solomon, a bro. to Abraham. My Abe is in Ritchie Co. Census in 1850 & 1860. Was there enough fighting in Ritchie in C. War to have caused deaths? Abe was in 1812 & too old for C. W. Thanks again for help. Any libraries or gen sources? 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lheffner42 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.3.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Ritchie Co. Cemetery Book has an Abraham Exline, bn. 15 Feb 1831; d. 22 Feb 1904. Served in Co. E, 6th WV Infantry in the Civil War. He is buried in the Ellefritz Cemetery which is located south of Nutter Farm in Ritchie Co. There is a genealogy society in Ritchie Co. which you can probably Google and find the address. There is also a Ritchie Co. genealogy site on Facebook which you should be able to find. It is a closed site so you have to ask to join. Lots of knowledgable folks on the 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. <br>

Abraham Exline is listed on Find a Grave in Elefritz Cemetery. this note on on his page, For Exline Genealogy please visit our family site at www.exlinefamily.org - [1]Wanda It also list his wife & some children. -----Original Message----- >From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" >Sent: Jun 5, 2014 8:58 AM >To: WVRITCHI-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [WVRITCHI] Where do I find death / estate records? > >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Author: lheffner42 >Surnames: >Classification: queries > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.count ies.ritchie/3297.3.2.1/mb.ashx > >Message Board Post: > >The Ritchie Co. Cemetery Book has an Abraham Exline, bn. 15 Feb 1831; d. 22 Feb 1904. Served in Co. E, 6th WV Infantry in the Civil War. He is buried in the Ellefritz Cemetery which is located south of Nutter Farm in Ritchie Co. > >There is a genealogy society in Ritchie Co. which you can probably Google and find the address. There is also a Ritchie Co. genealogy site on Facebook which you should be able to find. It is a closed site so you have to ask to join. Lots of knowledgable folks on the 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. > > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVRITCHI-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message References 1. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=mr&GScid=78270&GRid=53622942&MRid=46845245&

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JJHouston45 Surnames: Exline, Wetzel, Thompson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: One more question, please. Is there any genealogy library or source there? If I were going to get any sort of write-up about his life, an obit, an estate settlement / probate record, that could very well be indexed or microfilmed in such a place. Would surely love to find something like that. Thanks again for 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JJHouston45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh, thanks very much. I don't think I need to worry about the date,it's later than that, but I appreciate very much you informing me about it. I am looking for Abraham Exline b. 1793 in Hampshire Co VA. He disappears after being in the 1860 Ritchie Co census. Hope it was not Civil War related. I do not have the date of his death. Hope Ritchie Co didn't have records destroyed in the very UN civil war. Thanks for the 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lheffner42 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You should know that in West Virginia (and Virginia) there are no birth or death records prior to 1853. A law was passed in 1853 requiring that birth and death records be recorded. Marriage records, wills, etc are not restricted by date. All birth and death records are stored in the office of the County Clerk in the county in which the event occurred so it is imperative that you know when the specific county was formed. Marriage records are stored in the county in which the marriage license was granted, not necessarily the county in which the couple were married although they may be one and the same. Grandma may have married in Kanawha county but if she got the marriage license in Nicholas county then all documents relating to the marriage will be stored in Nicholas county and there will be no evidence of the marriage in Kanawha county. 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JJHouston45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you Larry. I was referred to the Hist. Soc. by the WV Archives, so going to them won't work. I hope they have OLD ones. I will try asap. 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: frostfreedet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Many birth, marriage and death records are on the WV Archives website. Be sure to look in predecessor Counties, and read the descriptions of how to use wild cards in names. http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lheffner42 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Birth, Marriage, wills, death records, and estate records are all stored in the County Clerk's office. 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. <br>

Could you please give me the e-mail or mailing address for the Ritchie Co. County Clerk's Office? Thanks so much! Clara W. Thompson St. Charles, MO clarathom@charter.net researching Peter Lashley Burch..death: 18 Aug. 1875...Ritchie Co. W.VA ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <WVRITCHI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 7:01 AM Subject: Re: [WVRITCHI] Where do I find death / estate records? > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: lheffner42 > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Birth, Marriage, wills, death records, and estate records are all stored > in the County Clerk's office. > > 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. > > <br> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVRITCHI-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: JJHouston45 Surnames: Exline, Wetzel, Thompson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.ritchie/3297/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me please where to locate death records and estate settlement records for Ritchie Co. W Va. for 1860 or after (not much after) ? and please don't say the Historic Society, as they are apparently not functioning now. All help appreciated! 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. <br>

Peter Lashley Thomas Birch(Burch) died in Ritchie Co. W.VA on 18 Aug. 1875. Does anyone know where a death certificate can be obtained? His wife at the time of his death was Matilda Ann Stewart/Burch (d/o Daniel & Rachel Stewart. His will was made 13 July 1875 (at his home because at the time he was too sick to travel to the courthouse) everything was left to Matilda Ann Stewart/Burch & their large family of 8 or 9 children! Surely there are living descendants of this Burch/Stewart Family who can help me fill in the blanks! Thank you for any help you can give! Take care & God Bless! Clara W. Thompson St. Charles, MO clarathom@charter.net

I know that she died around 1847 but can not find death certificate.. does anyone know where one can be found ??? beth gordon