I would like to visit the Newbrough Family Cemetery in Ritchie County. Does anyone have directions to the cemetery from Parkersburg? Thank you Tracy McPherson
Hi, The Newbrough Cemetery is listed in the Ritchie County Historical Society's book, "Ritchie Co., WV Cemeteries - Through 1993". The location provided in the book states, "South of Girta near Wirt County line." The supplemental map places it nearly due south of Girta. Girta is located on State Rt. 53 just before the road crosses into Wirt County. Rt. 53 turns off Rt 47 between Cisco and Macfarlan. A road turns off at Girta, to the left, and is an access route to the cemetery. I've been told that some people get to the cemetery via the Munday-Elizabeth road. It is a difficult cemetery to find. I have never been there. Frances Frederick, a member of the historical society, located it and provided most of the names listed in the book. She is no longer physically able to hike through the woods but she might be able to tell you where to turn off State Rt 53 and give you some landmarks to look for. Her phone number is 304-477-3595. Let the phone ring several times and you may need to call several times to catch her at home. FYI, there are five Newbroughs and six Smiths listed in the book. Sorry I can't give you any more help than that. David Scott, President Ritchie County Historical Society -----Original Message----- From: Tracy McPherson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 8:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Newbrough Family Cemetery I would like to visit the Newbrough Family Cemetery in Ritchie County. Does anyone have directions to the cemetery from Parkersburg? Thank you Tracy McPherson ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006