Here is another little bit of information Beverly Pack passed on to me: Thomas E Adkins and Christina Noe had a child, 2 i. Clara B.2 Adkins, born Abt. 1888 in Wayne Co, WV; died Unknown in ??. She married Isom Alonzo Daniel June 15, 1912 in Johnson Co, KY (Source: "Appalachia Crossroads," Clayton Cox); born April 1882 in Johnson Co, KY; died Unknown in ??. Marriage Notes for Clara Adkins and Isom Daniel: Clayton Cox--says Clara & Isom were married at the Johnson Co Courthouse.. I am hoping someone has information on Clara or Isom and this might help me.... Thanks again Fran

Good Morning Everyone, I think it's time to get a little actrivity on this list....Please consider posting information or questions today.. We can't find anything if we DON'T TRY !!!! Please try !!! I'll start with information I need..AGAIN I'm looking for any information on THOMAS E. ADKINS born 1863 in Wayne Co died 1936 in Logan County WVA. About 1887 he married CHRISTINA NOE in Wayne County...I sure hope one of the new subscribers have some information on these 2 people....Of course I would probably fall over and die of a heart attack...I have been searching forever !!!!! Fran Namotka list manager

“REUNIONS. BIG SANDY NEWS, Louisa, KY. Wednesday, June 30, 1999. CORDLE/LESTER There will be a Cordle and Lester family reunion Labor Day Weekend, Sunday, September 5, for the descendants and guests of John and Mary Moore Cordle, Walter Greenville Lester, David Lantford Lester, Nancy Cordle Lester, William and Rutha Bishop Lester, Isaac and Nancy Sparks Lester, Melvin Jarrett, Harvey History Lester Evans, Ursula Jane Lester Cordle, Rebecca Lester Keaton, Elizabeth Lester Skaggs, Ruth Lester Cordle, and Matilda Lester Skaggs. Covered dish, folding chairs and old family photos appreciated but not required. A chance to learn more about your family history. Approximately 1.5 miles on Odelltown Road, Nettie (Nicholas County) West Virginia. For more information call Tom Wagner at (304) 846-2058 home or (304) 872-7427 work or email [email protected]” Beverly L. Pack [email protected] Main Lines Researching: PACK, ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT Looking for any info on PACK -- any time, any where **Exchange of information is welcomed & encouraged!!!!** Personal Page & Lawrence County, KY Genealogy http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/home.htm Lawrence County, KY Veterans http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/lcvet.htm Family Tree Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/c/Beverly-L-Pack/index.html

"REUNIONS. BIG SANDY NEWS, Louisa, KY. Wednesday, June 30, 1999. CLASS OF 1979 If you are a 1979 graduate of Lawrence County High School, or if you know someone who is, your help is needed. Plans are currently being made for a casual dress 20-year reunion the week of September 11. Addresses and/or phone numbers are needed, in addition to input and ideas, so please try to attend the next planning meeting on Thursday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Louisa Pizza Hut. Also keep watching the paper for updates on the 20-year reunion. If you have any information, questions, or ideas, please contact Don Brown at (606) 638-0401 or [email protected]; [email protected]; or [email protected]" Beverly L. Pack [email protected] Main Lines Researching: PACK, ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT Looking for any info on PACK -- any time, any where **Exchange of information is welcomed & encouraged!!!!** Personal Page & Lawrence County, KY Genealogy http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/home.htm Lawrence County, KY Veterans http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/lcvet.htm Family Tree Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/c/Beverly-L-Pack/index.html

Just a reminder that all posted obits appear on my Personal Page if you missed any of them. "OBITS. BIG SANDY NEWS, Louisa, KY. Wednesday, June 30, 1999. HANCOCK, Lillian S. b. not listed d. Jun 17, 1999 spouse: Robert Monroe Hancock (dec.) Parents: not listed CASTLE, Addie Dixon Mollette b. Mar 17, 1919 d. Jun 23, 1999 spouse: Ked Mollett Parents: Edward Dixon & Jennie Daniels (dec.) MEADE, Earl b. Apr 1, 1911 d. Jun 26, 1999 spouse: Flossie Miller (dec.) Parents: Jed Meade & Mary Ratliff (dec.) BROWNING, Joseph G. b. Mar 15, 1920 d. Jun 26, 1999 spouse: Pearl V. Browning Parents: Joseph Browning & Ollie Blankenship (dec.) SHERMAN, Betty SPARKS b. Feb 20, 1918 d. Feb 23, 1999 spouse: Carl Sherman (dec.) Parents: John W. Sparks & Mary Porter (dec.) HINKLE, Ermil b. Apr 10, 1937 d. Jun 25, 1999 spouse: Lillian Fitch Parents: Jack Hinkle & Edna Evans (dec.) ROBERTS, Egie Pearl NOLAN b. Oct 5, 1915 d. Jun 28, 1999 spouse: Millard Roberts (dec.) Parents: James Ferguson Nolan & Chloe Clarkson (dec.) JOBE, Charles Ray b. Nov 17, 1935 d. Jun 28, 1999 spouse: not listed Parents: Chester Aurthor Jobe & Myrtie May Carter (dec.)" Beverly L. Pack [email protected] Main Lines Researching: PACK, ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT Looking for any info on PACK -- any time, any where **Exchange of information is welcomed & encouraged!!!!** Personal Page & Lawrence County, KY Genealogy http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/home.htm Lawrence County, KY Veterans http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/lcvet.htm Family Tree Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/c/Beverly-L-Pack/index.html

Hey Cousins! Join us in Williamsburg! Preparations have begun to organize what has come to be known as the Clay Family Gathering. All descendants and interested parties of the Clay family line are invited to attend the three day genealogical conference and family reunion which will be held on June 22, 23, & 24, 2001, in the Williamsburg/Jamestown, Virginia area. For more info, visit the newly constructed website at http://ccainc.net/clayfamily/ Jeannie Watts (NOT one of the organizers)

A group of us, researchers into the surname KEYSER, are seeking to find any and all KEYSER data. Our goal in part, is to track down the illusive ancestors of William KEYSER, purportedly born in Norfolk, VA, but just as likely not truely born there. He married Keziah Snead. He may have been Native American, he may have been from Pennsylvania. Or, rather, his ancestors may have been. Perhaps even Germantown, PA. Anyone who can help us on this -- your help would be most appreciated. And if anyone wishes to join our group of researchers, simply send a blank email with only the letter subscribe in the subject field and the body, and send it to: [email protected] We intend tracing him back to either Native Americans, or the Big Water. Won't you help us do it? Thanks, Vince

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------AB41D8AB97C0437079E09734 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --------------AB41D8AB97C0437079E09734 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: <[email protected]> Received: from imo27.mx.aol.com (imo27.mx.aol.com [198.81.17.71]) by cheops.raex.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with ESMTP id UAA17091; Fri, 2 Jul 1999 20:28:33 -0400 (EDT) From: [email protected] Received: from [email protected] by imo27.mx.aol.com (IMOv20.21) id vYZHa24185 (8015) for <[email protected]>; Fri, 2 Jul 1999 19:49:00 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 19:48:56 EDT Subject: Have you ever wondered To: [email protected] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 4.0 for Windows 95 sub 13 X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." They gave you and me a free and independent America. The history books never told you a lot of what happened in the Revolutionary War. We didn't just fight the British. We were British subjects at that time and we fought our own government! Some of us take these liberties so much for granted...We shouldn't. So, take a couple of minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.... Thanks Bruce for the reminder..... --------------AB41D8AB97C0437079E09734--

The following files were uploaded to the Wayne Co. Archives in June. You may view these files at http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/wv/wayne.htm Ceredo Independent School District (ceredo1.txt), file size 3.9 kb, submitted June 1999 by Valerie Crook Death Record, Freeland Runyon, 1964 (runyon1.txt), file size 1.2 kb, submitted June 1999 by Russell L. Lawrence Won't you consider preserving & sharing your treasured documents by submitting a transcription of your own? What a wonderful way to show pride in your heritage while insuring these resources will still be around for future generations! Thank you, Jeannie Watts, archivist.

Looking for ''DEFOE '' connections . Most were from Cabell and Wayne county W.V. And Portsmouth , Ohio . My G-mother was Reba Opal Defoe . Her father was Frank Defoe and his father was William A Defoe and his father was James Defoe 1816 married to Lucretia Moore 1822 _ Old Virginia . Most names on my tree are __ Maynard , Ferguson , Hale , Halley , Moore , McGuire , Hoefer . Thanks to anyone in advance who responds ... o responds ...=20

Does anyone ever get to the Crescent Hill Cemetery in Ceredo? I have family burried there and would be interested in who is there. I can remember going as a boy and cutting the grass. I know my Grandfather Elwood Woolary and Grandmother Eva Woolary are burried there but not sure who else. I would have WOOLARY'S, CHRISTIAN'S, SIEGLES and possibly a BRISON. Thanks for any help. Dan Woolary

I'm looking for others who are connected to my GG Grandfather, John Moody Farra, (b. Oct. 29, 1825 in VA) and his wife Mary Raines Farra (b. Mar. 7, 1834 in Tazewell Co., VA). They moved to the 12 pole area of Wayne County, VA/WV between the 1860 census of Tazewell County, VA and the 1870 census of Wayne County, WV. Apparently, he was given a land grant during the Western VA migration after the Civil War, because he served as a blacksmith during the war. His settlement covered a large part of what is now Dunlow, WV, near the entrance to Cabwaylingo State Forest off Highway 152. They are buried in the Preston Family Cemetery, 5 miles north of the Dunlow VFW on Highway 152 in Dunlow, WV, and their very nice gravestones are still standing and very legible. Their children: Charles W. Farra, b. ca 1854, Tazewell Co. VA George T. "Pack" Farra, b. ca 1857, Tazewell Co. VA, m. Nancy Jane PERRY John H. Farra, b. ca 1858, Tazewell Co. VA (2 yrs old in 1860) James A. "Jim" Farra, b. ca 1860, Tazewell Co. VA, m. Sarah "Sallie" PATTERSON Walter Farra (apparently died young) Joseph Joel "Bud" Farra, b. Sept. 20, 1862, Pulaski Co, VA, m. Mary Jane "Mollie" WARDEN Amanda (Frances) Farra, b. ca 1863, (Wayne Co, WV?), m. George WILSON Florence Farra, b. ca 1867, (Wayne Co., WV?), m. SHRADER Samual S. "Sam" Farra, b. Mar. 19, 1870, (Wayne Co, WV?), m. Cuzzie ?, 2m Armilda ?, 3m Elizabeth "Lizzie" SPENCER Mary Ellen Farra, b. ca 1872, (Wayne Co, WV?), m. LOVINS Winfield Washington Farra, b. Sept. 19, 1877, Wayne Co., WV, m. Emma BROWNING Robert Edgar Farra, b. 1885, Wayne Co, WV, m. Fern SELLARDS Some descendants of this added an "r" to the end of their name, making it FARRAR. My ancestor was Winfield W. Farra, buried at the Wayne Cemetery in Wayne, WV. Winfield's son, John Harper Farra (b. Jan 24, 1909, Griffithsville, KY) was my maternal grandfather, buried with his wife, Betty Mae Brewer Farra (b. Nov 8, 1908, Wilsondale, Wayne Co, WV) at Forest Lawn Cemetery, in Pecks Mill, Logan Co., WV. Any more of you out there?? Judith Frye Gore Concord NC

Hello, Does anyone know where I can purchase the 1860 and the 1880 Census for Wayne County ? Thanks! Lorna Corns-Workman

“OBITS. BIG SANDY NEWS, Louisa, KY. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. LUCIAN J. FRASHER 1912-1999 Lucian J. Frasher, 87, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, died Monday, May 31, in St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Frasher was born April 4, 1912, in Fort Gay, a son of the late Jay Frasher. He was a farmer, an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of Bartrams Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Frasher of Fort Gay; two daughters, Linda Rose of Fort Gay and Karen Marcum of Michigan; one son, Randall J. Frasher of Fort Gay; two sisters, Wilma Ross Golf of Huntington, West Virginia, and Mary Elliot of wattsworth, Ohio; six step sisters, Wilma Wellman and Ramona Hatfield, both of Fort Gay, Elizabeth Ann Lambert of Mansfield, Ohio, Roberta Demalis of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Linda Stark of Huntington, and Ruth McCoy of Procterville, Ohio; two step brothers, Roy Michael Williams of Fort Gay, and Barry Allen Williams of Lawrenceville, Georgia; 11 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and four step grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Willard Robertson, Wednesday (today), June 2, at 11 a.m. at Young Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Frasher Cemetery, Fort Gay. Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.” Beverly L. Pack [email protected] Main Lines Researching: PACK, ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT Looking for any info on PACK -- any time, any where **Exchange of information is welcomed & encouraged!!!!** Personal Page & Lawrence County, KY Genealogy http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/home.htm Lawrence County, KY Veterans http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/lcvet.htm Family Tree Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/c/Beverly-L-Pack/index.html

OBITS. BIG SANDY NEWS, Louisa, KY. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. DIAMOND, Bessie Alice BARTLEY b. Dec 14, 1913 d. May 26, 1999 spouse: Jay Diamond (dec.) Parents: John Bartley & Belle Murray (dec.) WRIGHT, Darla LOCKRIDGE b. Mar 16, 1956 d. May 26, 1999 spouse: not listed Parents: Carrol Lockridge & Betty Sights Payne MAYNARD, Eva Mae b. Sep 16, 1915 d. May 25, 1999 spouse: none listed Parents: Vernon Maynard & Polly Burgett (dec.) JOHNSON, Brenda BOGGS b. Feb 25, 1960 d. May 21, 1999 spouse: David Johnson Parents: Mary Conley MEADE, Paul Daniel “Dan” b. Jun 11, 1932 d. May 29, 1999 spouse: none listed Parents: Flossie Miller (dec.) & Earl Meade FRASHER, Lucian J. b. Apr 4, 1912 d. May 31, 1999 spouse: Mary L. Frasher Parents: Jay Frasher (dec.) DAVIS, Ann J. LEMASTER b. Apr 10, 1943 d. May 30, 1999 spouse: Ray Davis (dec.) Parents: Clarence Lemaster & Ollie Thompson (dec.) SPENCE, John b. Mar 19, 1931 d. May 26, 1999 spouse: Pauline Spence (dec.) Parents: Walter Spence & Renda Bowen (dec.) HATFIELD, Elizabeth b. (age 88) d. May 30, 1999 spouse: not listed Parents: not listed **arrangements are incomplete at this time Beverly L. Pack [email protected] Main Lines Researching: PACK, ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT Looking for any info on PACK -- any time, any where **Exchange of information is welcomed & encouraged!!!!** Personal Page & Lawrence County, KY Genealogy http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/home.htm Lawrence County, KY Veterans http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/lcvet.htm Family Tree Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/c/Beverly-L-Pack/index.html

“Reunions. BIG SANDY NEWS, Louisa, KY. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. SPILLMAN The family of the late Jay and Flossie Spillman Wellman will have their annual homecoming on July 11, at their old home place, Oak Hill section of Webbville, Route One. Anyone who grew up in the area is welcome to attend. Come early and stay late. We are looking forward to seeing friends, neighbors and relatives. A covered dish and lawn chairs are appreciated but optional. Contact Mary Elsie (Wellman) Blake at (614) 491-7549.” Beverly L. Pack [email protected] Main Lines Researching: PACK, ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT Looking for any info on PACK -- any time, any where **Exchange of information is welcomed & encouraged!!!!** Personal Page & Lawrence County, KY Genealogy http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/home.htm Lawrence County, KY Veterans http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/lcvet.htm Family Tree Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/c/Beverly-L-Pack/index.html

“Reunions. BIG SANDY NEWS, Louisa, KY. Wednesday, June 2, 1999. MUNCY The 1999 Muncy family reunion will be held at Greenbo Lake State Park in the meeting room at the lodge on Saturday, June 12. The family invites those who wish to purchase lunch to come and join the family from 12 noon to 1:30 after which the reunion will continue in the meeting room of the lodge with more fellowship, fun and activities. There will be a horseshoe tournament later at the park. Make plans to come and enjoy the day. For more information call or write Bernice (Muncy) Thompson, 866 Danwood Rd, Mansfield, Ohio 44907, phone (419) 524-0214.” Beverly L. Pack [email protected] Main Lines Researching: PACK, ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT Looking for any info on PACK -- any time, any where **Exchange of information is welcomed & encouraged!!!!** Personal Page & Lawrence County, KY Genealogy http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/home.htm Lawrence County, KY Veterans http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/lcvet.htm Family Tree Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/c/Beverly-L-Pack/index.html

Hi Everyone, I have just uploaded onto a web page several early maps of Eastern Kentucky. Use of the following maps has been graciously permitted by Charles C. Wells from "Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky 1800-1826" and "Kentucky Archives Johnson County Vital Statistics 1843-1904." BOTH of these resources may be purchased from Mr. Wells by writing to him at P. O. Box 590, Paintsville, KY 41240. Cost for "Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky 1800-1826" is $26.95 postpaid; cost for "Kentucky Archives Johnson County Vital Statistics 1843-1904" is $24.95 postpaid. A heartfelt "Thanks" goes out to Mr. Wells for his kind approval to use these maps. "Annals of Floyd County, Kentucky 1800-1826," copyright 1983 Eastern Kentucky 1800 Eastern Kentucky 1805 Eastern Kentucky 1819 Eastern Kentucky 1823 "Kentucky Archives Johnson County Vital Statistics 1843-1904," copyright 1979 Eastern Kentucky 1855 The direct page for locating these maps is http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/kycounty.htm Hope this helps everyone! Beverly L. Pack [email protected] Main Lines Researching: PACK, ADKINS, CHANDLER, HEWLETT Looking for any info on PACK -- any time, any where **Exchange of information is welcomed & encouraged!!!!** Personal Page & Lawrence County, KY Genealogy http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/home.htm Lawrence County, KY Veterans http://www.mindspring.com/~sixcatpack/lcvet.htm Family Tree Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/p/a/c/Beverly-L-Pack/index.html

John M. Farra and his wife Mary E. Raines Farra gravestones have been found in Dunlow, Wayne County, WV in the Preston Cemetery. After being lost to the Winfield Washington Farra family (son of John M. and Mary E. Farra) for at least 50 years. The cemetery is about 5 miles north of the Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department on Highway 152. Inscriptions below: JOHN M. FARRA BORN IN Va. OCT. 29. 1825 DIED APR. 17. 1914 Stone still standing in the upper center of the cemetery above a stone mausoleum. MARY E. FARRA BORN IN Va. MAR. 7. 1834 DIED MAR. 27, 1909 Stone foundation no longer existed and the stone itself was lying face up on the ground beside John M. Farra's grave. There were no cracks on it at all. I stood her stone up and leaned it against the back of John's stone. Both stones were very clearly and professionally carved deep and very legible. My family plans to reset her stone to stand beside her husband, and decorate the graves. I have digital pictures of them is anyone needs them. Also, anyone related or tied into this couple, please contact me. I have a lot of information for you. Judi Gore Concord NC [email protected]

The following files were uploaded to the Wayne County Archives for May. You may view these files at http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/wv/wayne.htm If you sent files in May that aren't listed here, please resend them. My in-box got corrupted. Marcum Cemetery (marcum1.txt), file size 10.7 kb, submitted May 1999 by Judith Gore Miscellaneous Births and Deaths, 1942-1994 (misc1.txt), file size 1.3 kb, submitted May 1999 by Janice Milam Won't you consider preserving & sharing your treasured documents by submitting a transcription of your own? What a wonderful way to show pride in your heritage while insuring these resources will still be around for future generations! Thank you, Jeannie Watts, archivist.