SORRY, i didn't realize until I had typed the message that I did not state that all I had was the "Elk District" part of the census..... will look for any names requested though....sorry again that I left that out.. joann

I also have older photos of some webster county residents. Most of the people are from the Cowen end of the county. a tintype of 'Lou HARRIS' a female, probably dating from the late 1800's, probably a relative of Dwight Harris A group photo of all John Henry and Rachel Tyler's children, their spouses, and children. Included are HENLINE, TYLER, WAYNE, several others photo of Joe DEEL and Gerald WEESE Mack HENLINE and Junior DILLON Johnny and Clyde WEESE Melvin SANDY and Dale WEESE Harry, Harry JR. and Jean BOLKINS? family (additional not is that this is 'Wavalene DEEL Bolkin's family Edward DEEL and Gertrude SUTTON (wedding photo) Joe DEEL and Delbert (Dell) MORRIS Audree DEEL and Stanley WRIGHT Virginia WEESE Audree DEEL Dale WEESE Gale SNIDER and an unidentified soldier Velma Cornelia DEEL 'Buckshot' Bates, son of May BATES Maude COOK Winnie BOGGS Clarence BATES and Velma DEEL Nora SUTTON Clyde Franklin WEESE Yvonna DEEL 'Bootsie' Andrew Jackson HENLINE and his wife Statira GOODWIN (they lived their lives in Lewis county but all the webster county HENLINE families are descended from them) taken in the 1800's. John Henry TYLER and his wife Rachel CARPENTER TYLER When my mother passed away she had THOUSANDS of photos, dating from the late 1800's to the present. I have photos of nearly all the DEEL family that moved to Webster county in 1911, this includes Willis, Frank, Hense, Annie, Hattie, and many others. Many of these photos were multiple copies, which Mom intended to give to the families of the people pictured, but it never happened. If some of your family is listed here email me and if multiple copies exist i'll send you a copy for the cost of postage. If i don't have multiple copies i'll have copies made and sent to you for the cost of the postage and copying charge. If there is enough interest and i get time i may go through and index the photos, there are many more people than i have listed here. >From: John Ruch <jsrsmr@fyi.net> >To: WVWEBSTE-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [WVWEBSTE] Webster Co. photos >Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 00:17:38 -0400 > >I found some photographs belonging to my grandfather, Joseph Marion >Miller (1870-1965) that may be of interest to WVa researchers. He was >born in Ohio but moved with his parents, Jasper Newton and Cynthia >Miller, and three sisters to Brown's Mountain, Webster Co., WVa., in the >early 1880s where his father worked in logging before dying in 1888. >Cynthia Johnson Miller married John Wesley Cutlip and had another >family. > >My grandfather worked for the Webster Co. Echo and Parkerburg paper >before returning to Little Hocking, Ohio, and marrying. Among his photos >are: > >Maggie Townsend, Webster Springs, WVa 1892 (she could be a relative of >ours as Jasper Miller's sister, Emily married a Townsend) >Alice Pettit >Mrs. May Bryan, Webster Springs, WVa 1892 >Annie Mollohan Herron, Cleveland, WVa > >Shelby Miller Ruch (Researching Miller, Cutlip, Johnson, Townsend, >Bartlett, Fry(e), Wilcoxon, Rawson, Coe, Morehead, Jett, Robinson) >jsrsmr@fyi.net > > > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

First of all, I want to thank all of you for your kindness and supportive email messages during the sickness and then death of my mother. She was living in Northern Virginia at the time but was born and raised in Erbacon. Some of you know, as a result of her death, guess it was the stress, I suffered a heart attack. while I was there.....definitely not planned and not expected. The surgery went fine, the damage was repaired and supposedly, i'm as good as new, well, almost anyhow........again, thank you for your email messages. Now, I wanted you to know, in case anyone is searching for families from the Kanawha County, 1900 Census, I have a reference book of same and will help do lookups. I also, purchased the 1900, Lewis County Census and a partial listing of Harrison County Cemeteries with a listing of the gravesites. I did not get the entire collection of Harrison County Records but I am willing to share information as much as I can. Please remember, I am on the road a lot so responses may be immediate, others may take a few days.... again, thank you all for your kindnesses Joann

I found some photographs belonging to my grandfather, Joseph Marion Miller (1870-1965) that may be of interest to WVa researchers. He was born in Ohio but moved with his parents, Jasper Newton and Cynthia Miller, and three sisters to Brown's Mountain, Webster Co., WVa., in the early 1880s where his father worked in logging before dying in 1888. Cynthia Johnson Miller married John Wesley Cutlip and had another family. My grandfather worked for the Webster Co. Echo and Parkerburg paper before returning to Little Hocking, Ohio, and marrying. Among his photos are: Maggie Townsend, Webster Springs, WVa 1892 (she could be a relative of ours as Jasper Miller's sister, Emily married a Townsend) Alice Pettit Mrs. May Bryan, Webster Springs, WVa 1892 Annie Mollohan Herron, Cleveland, WVa Shelby Miller Ruch (Researching Miller, Cutlip, Johnson, Townsend, Bartlett, Fry(e), Wilcoxon, Rawson, Coe, Morehead, Jett, Robinson) jsrsmr@fyi.net

As part of West Virginia Celebration 2000 on Point Mountain, Webster County, the Pioneer Family Reunion will be held on August 26-27 and will participate in a statewide celebration to develop a national awareness of the state and foster citizen participation by current and former residents. The Annual Pioneer Family Reunion is an informal gathering held annually on the 4th Sunday in August to commemorate the stalwart pioneer ancestors of the respective families and to provide the descendants an opportunity to renew acquaintances. West Virginia Celebration 2000 was proclaimed by Chairman Governor Cecil H. Underwood and is being co-chaired by the Senate President & Speaker of the House. West Virginia Celebration 2000 was initiated to allow communities and events to showcase their accomplishments and pride in what they have to offer. West Virginia has made tremendous progress in technological advancements, our schools, businesses, roads, rural health care, public safety system and our environment. Most importantly, however, we have retained the traditions of our pioneer ancestors and the quality of life that makes West Virginia so special. With this Annual Pioneer Reunion, people throughout the country can join together to celebrate our heritage. The reunion was formally organized in 1928, but meetings were not held during the war years of 1942, 1943, 1944, or 1945. This year's reunion will be th 68th reunion! Many meetings were held before the organized meeting in 1928. One, taking place in 1926, at which Adam Dolliver Hamrick, father of Mayme, Portia & Viola, Frank & Otha, suggested that there be a get-together of James Miller Hamrick's descendants. Some other families joining in on the celebration were Cogars, Chapmans, Gregorys, Dodrills, Millers, Mollohans, Rigglemans, Baughmans, Lynchs, Givens, Arthurs, Fowlers, McAvoys, Dyers, and others. These were all families living in Webster County in the 1800's and early 1900's. Events on Saturday, August 26th, will include tours of local cemeteries and a weiner roast at Baker's Island for folks to exchange & gather family history from each other. Bring your family history, pictures and any musical instruments you play. The family history gathering will be in the afternoon around 2:00 and then the cook-out will begin around 6:00. Sunday's events, beginning at 10:00 am, will bring everyone together at the Pioneer Family Park on Point Mountain for a "grand hall" picnic dinner in which all food will be put together on tables set out in the center of the park. Any and all families are welcomed to bring their foods and add to the dinner. Lisa Gregory, Chairman of the Reunion Committee, and her committee are planning a fun, activity-filled weekend for those attending. Bring your family members, food, lawn chairs, and let's make this 68th Annual Pioneer Family Reunion on Point Mountain 2000 a great success! If you would like more specific info about the events or if you are planning on attending, please let me know....and spread the word! Hope to meet you there, Lisa Gregory ****************************************************************** L. Gregory - wvgregory@erols.com Braxton County WVGenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvbraxto/index.html Gregory Genealogy and Robinson Roots - http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~gregory/index.html

Hi list, Found this in my paper today. Guy Wilford Tyler Sr.,88 of Monaca,Pa died this morning,July 16 2000 in the Medical Center,Beaver,Pa Born 12/2/1911 in Cowen,W.Va.,Tyler was the last surviving child of the late Ballard Samuel and Mary Chloe Henline Tyler. Surviving are his beloved wife of 66 years,Freda Elaine Radcliff Tyler; four daughters and three sons - in -law,Joyce Campolattara,Chicago.Ill,;Linda and Bruce Johnson,Center twp;Judi and Richard Broman,Baden,Pa.and Cherl and Larry Hunt Monaca,Pa.; a daughter-in-law ,Nance Tyler,Rochester,Pa.three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren In addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by a son,Guy "Tippy"Tyler jr.and two grandsons,Michael Perky and Tim Hunt. Friends are welcome to call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Batchelor Brothers,Monaca,Pa.a service will be held wednesday at 10 a.m.Entombment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. If anyone neeeds a copy of obituary,email me with address

From: The Webster Echo; Jan. 19, 1900. COWEN. Murcury, like everything else, has gone up. The roads in Cowen and vicinity are in a fearful condition. Miss Georgie Shearer has returned from her visit to Marlinton and has renewed her school work here. A new and growing order has been institued here, known as the Modern Woodmen of America. Harry Bland, of Sutton, was interviewing our merchants this week. Mrs. J. F. Rose & Co. will soon openup their spring stock of millinery and ladies furnishing goods. A protracted meeting will begin at the M. E. church nest Sunday, January 21st. H. C. Springston & Bro. Have bought out their father's store, and will run a cash establishment. G. R. Pierson is quite an expert with the banjo-can sell goods and play at the same time. "Ben" Rice was on our streets until rather a late hour last Sunday evening. W. R. Woods will soon start for Baltimore to purchase goods for his store, which he will open up in the spring. Measles are raging in some places near Cowen, but so far Cowen has escaped with but one case""Abe" Goff. The box supper at the Baptist church last Tuesday night was a success, netting $20. The entire ticket nominated for the municipal election was unanimously elected January 4th. Mrs. Flesher, who has been sick for some time, we are glad to say is very much improved. ANCHOR.

From: The Webster Echo; Jan. 12, 1900. HODOM. The people of this community had quite an enjoyable time at P. M. McElwain's on New Year's Day. The blacksmith who has been located at Hodom left recently for other fields. Alex Arbogast has moved to his new residence. Jefferson Arbogast, of Valley Head, Randolph county, was visiting his sister, Mrs. J. P . Ware, of this place, last week. Alfred Anderson is very low at this writing. We hope for his speedy recovery. C. H. Ware has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. The school at this place is progressing nicely under the management of S. W. Grimes. MARIE.

From: The Webster Echo; March 15, 1901. ERBACON. "Tis Marching now. The Grippe is slowly receding. Mrs. Henry Blondheim and children left for Wisconsin. "Newt" Wilson, who had his arm amputated, is getting along nicely. J. A. Harold and others, of Cowen, were here last Saturday attending the Harold-Tyler law suit. Born unto Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barnett, on the 8th inst., a son grubber No. 1, and Robert Earl by name. B. F. Salisbury and E. L. Floyd have purchased a "splinter new" saw mill, which they expect to arrive soon. Ben and Ed know how to manage a mill. A. C. Fowler has shipped his saw mill from here to Centralia to cut some timber which he purchased of Luther Hosey. Cam'ell is a hustler with a saw mill. There is talk (!) of presenting a petition to the County Court requesting the Court to build a court house at Erbacon. It seems from present indications that we need one very badly. "Pharisee" says that we are "developing into" an attorney-at-law. We are glad, if that be so, that we possess something to "develop," as you know some are lacking in the "developing" Material, and consequently can't "develop" at all. Died, at his home below Erbacon, on March 9, at 11 o'clock, p. m., Mr. James M. Barnett, aged 70 years, 8 months and 5 days. He was born July 4, 1830. "Uncle Jim," as he was commonly called, was an upright citizen, a good neighbor, a faithful member of the M. E. Church, South, and a practical, everyday Christian. He said he was thoroughly prepared to die, and ready to meet his God in peace. He leaves an aged and faithful wife and several children, with brothers, sisters and many friends, to mourn his death. But he has only passed through the door that opens into another world-a door through which we must all sooner or later pass, prepared as he was, or unprepared. The bereaved have our sympathy. RATTLER.

From: The Webster Echo; April 3, 1903. ERBACON. Been some chilly of late. Fruit seems uninjured yet. D. D. Smith has purchased a span of fine horses. L. M. Gillespie was called to Loydville last Sunday. Jasper Tinney, of Little Birch, has been doing mason work here. Miss Nancy Jackson, who is visiting his brother Stephen, is quite sick. R. M. Gross has sold his farm on Laurel creek to Thomas and George Johns for $600. Rev. "Dick" Jackson, of Braxton county, is here assisting in nursing his daughter, who is sick. Levi Moore, so we learn, is fairly tearing up the mountains on his farm preparing for large crops. N. R. Barnett has moved to Belington, Barbour county, and Oak Wilson from Sutton to Erbacon, since our last report. Several of our people attended the Baptist meeting at Wainville Saturday last, among whom were Frank Scott and sweetheart. The Erbacon and Missouri Run schools both close this week, and the small boy will be free to enjoy liberty. However, too many got free ere the schools closed. Mrs. Baldwin and daughter, of Nicholas county, came in Saturday to visit Mrs. Baldwin's brother, Attorney W. R. Holcomb They returned on the evening train to their home. Married, on the evening of March 25, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Perrine, near Erbacon, Mr. Tillison M. Gillespie and Miss Della J. Perrine. Rev. Levi J. Barnett, of the M. E. Church, South, officiated. The groom is a son of Mr. Frank Gillespie, of Loydville, Braxton county, and has for the past three years been one of the steady and valued employes at Waggy's lumber camp here. The bride is an accomplished young lady, known and respected by all the people. The many guests assempled united in hearty wishes for their success in life. When the "Wonder who will the Next" was passed around, at least one couple seemed to blush, and all eyes were turned toward "Os" and his sweetheart.

From: The Webster Echo; Oct. 13, 1899. D. F. Gregory and wife visited friends on Elk river last week. A. J. Cogar made a flying trip to Grassy Creek Station last Saturday. While there his horse scared at the train and was badly hurt. A. H. Gregory is suffering with a lame back. The new pastor of the Methodist Church preached at Fairview last Sunday. Wild turkeys are numerous in this section. Mr. Asa Gregory and Miss Ella Hines were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, on last Sunday evening. We wish them a long and happy life. I. N. Gregory will teach the school at this place the coming winter. He is a good teacher. X.X.

From: The Webster Echo; Oct. 3, 1899. REMOVAL. Whooping-cough is raging in this neighborhood. A. J. Salisbury returned Saturday from Clarksburg. Franklin Ware is grinding cane for the people of this community. Captain Carlin, of Greenville, is here erecting a new house for A. J. Salisbury. C. C. Hall made a pleasant trip to Long Run Sunday. William Hosey has moved to Pete Cochran's farm, where he will reside this winter. Quite a number of people were here Saturday to bid on the building of a dyke near W. E. Haymond's. F. M. Lough bid it in at $150.00. HOLLY-WOOD.

From: The Webster Echo; Sept. 15, 1899. REMOVAL. Apple-cuttings and bean-striingings are the order of the day. A. J. Salisbury has returned from Cleveland, where he had been attending to a law suit for Wm. Mullins. Quite a number of the people of this vicinity are going to Weston to attend the Fair. Miss Ida Salisbury has returned from Hacker Valley, where she has been visiting for the past three weeks. W. E. Haymond and Belle Belknap were united in the holy bond of matrimony last Saturday. We wish them a happy and a prosperout life. One day last week while taking a bath in Holly River, Levi Hall came near being drowned. Had it not been for his sweet heart, who chanced to pass along and rescued him from danger, we would not have any Levi to-day. HOLLY-WOOD

From: The Webster Echo; Sept. 15, 1899. SAMP. The murmurings of the people have ceased, since rain has improved the meadows and water sources. Apple-cuttings are not so numerous this week as they were last. Miss Lizzie Hamrick has been on the sick list for some time and still remains very poorly. Quite a number of people from Bergoo and Samp attended the funeral service at the Cowger School House Sunday. An owl visiting Peter H. Hamrick's chicken roost Friday night took his favorite young rooster. James Hamrick and three little brothers were visiting at Samp last week. Jackson Hamrick passed by here Sunday, on his way to Addison to see his brother, Spencer, who is reported very ill with fever. Miss Birdie Hite, who has been staying with Mrs. Margaret Hamrick, left Sunday for her home in Randolph county. Elihu Hamrick returned home Saturday evening from Pocahontas, where he has been engaged in work for some time. Elza Hamrick was visiting at Samp Saturdaynight Got to see her, Elza, eh? I.

From: The Webster Echo; Nov. 24, 1899. STROUDS. We have just finished our busy fall work, so that we have a little time for correspondence, and will give you the benefit of the first letter. The farmers are all done shucking and cribbing their corn, Mr. Sam Morton's crop being the last but not the least, however. the corn crop was fairly good. Messrs. Huffman, A. F. Morton, Albert Duskin, H. E. Morton, and Jim Hinkle set out Monday for the Yew Mountains to hunt for bear and deer. Miss White, from Beaver, was visiting the Widow Morton Sunday. C. W. Morton's little daughter, Edna, has been seriously ill, but we are glad to report her better and out of danger. Burwell Goff, from the Glades, was seen in our valley Sunday. He comes to see one of our girls, they say. But this is a kind of secret, so dont mention it. Taylor Ward, of Barbour county, was through here recently buying cattle. Rev. Martin is pushing right ahead with his new church at Camden. The foundations is laid and the carpenters are at work on the frame. Deputy Sheriff Morton is away from home, on official business. This week closes one month of the Strouds school. Since the division of the district the school is small, but good work is being done. Miss Annie Morton has been offered school on Birch, but has not yet decided to accept. D.

From: The Webster Echo; Nov. 3, 1899. WAINVILLE Deputy Sheriff E. L. Morton was here last Wednesday collecting taxes. Thos. M. Goff, of Cowen, was visiting his son A. L. Goff, of this place, last week. Jno. Fleming, "the Wild Irishman" of Cowen was here last week on business for Dr. D. P. Kessler. It has been so smoky here for several days, on account of forest fires, that the sun failed to shine. Eugene Cottrill, of Gilmer county, was here last week looking after his interests. He has been lumbering in this county three or four years. I. C. Woods and son, Harrison, visited friends and relatives at Cowen last Saturday and Sunday returning Monday with a horse load of Squirrels. M. T. Hoover made a business trip to Cowen, Camden-on-Gauley and other points last Saturday. Chas. I. Betts and family and B. A. Smith and family have gone to Friendville, Md. Mr. Smith has been general manager for the Webster Lumber Company. Mr. I. C. Woods has purchased a fine organ, and as Mr. Woods is a natural musician, it is charming to hear his melodious voice reverberating on the hill-tops, keeping tune with the music of the organ. Mrs. Mary M. McElwain produced four pumpkins, from one vine, weighing as follows: 106, 92, 85, and 82 pounds, respectively, or a grand total of 365 pounds. The largest one was eight feet in circumference. Can you beat it any where in Webster? BLUE JAY.

From: The Webster Echo; Sept. 15, 1899. WAINVILLE Mrs. B. F. Fleming was bit by a copperhead snake last Friday, but not seriously. Peck Berry was in our town Friday. G. F. McElwain returned from the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, almost blind, and reports his case incurable. Mr. Wallace, who travels for the Delaplain Dry Goods Company, called on the merchants at this place one day last week. The boys are having fun learning to ride their bicycles. James B. Haynes & Son's traveling man stopped with us last Wednesday. Lewis McElwain and A. G. Cogar and their ladies have returned from a trip to Atlantic City. B. F. Blankenship and Luther Weese started for the Black Mountains last Monday, to dig ginseng. We hope they will come back loaded down with the article. They had nothing to fear from snakes, as they had plenty of the medicine with them. LONE STAR.

From: The Webster Echo; Nov. 24, 1899. WAINVILLE. B. F. Blankenship has returned from the mountains. Mrs. Evans, of Sutton, is here visiting Mrs. Alex Weese. V. B. McElwain left Tuesday morning for Braxton county where he will spend the winter. Revs. Anderson, Cogar and White are engaged in a series of meetings at the Wainville church. Mr. Shafer, of Pleasants county, is here looking after his interest in the lumber business. Mr. Franklin Dodrill, of Nicholas county, passed through here one day last week, on his way to visit his brother, who lives on Uper Elk. A. L. Goff, D. H. Smith and M. T. Hoover, of this place, spent last Saturday and Sunday at Addison. Thos Lee has bought a farm on the headwaters of Amos Run, and will move there in the near future. L. D. Coakley and family will move to Halo in a few days. We are sorry to lose good citizens like Mr. Coakley. Kissing bug season is over, but one was accidentally discovered at this place last week and evening just at twilight, kissing the rosy lips of a fair blonde over the front gate. Well, we will not tell the rest this time. LONE STAR.

From: The Webster Echo; Oct. 20, 1899. WAINVILLE. The quarterly meeting of the M. E. Church, South, was largely attended last Saturday and Sunday. Rev. J. C. H. Cogar preached a very interesting sermon here at 3:30 o'clock p. m., last Sunday, to a large audience. Uncle Lewis McElwain has a large force of hands employed husking out his corn. W. H. Gregory, Levi Hamrick, and William Cummings, of Upper Elk, spent Saturday and Sunday in this neighborhood. James Woodzell, of near Addison, attended the quarterly meeting at this place last Saturday and Sunday. William McCoy, a venerable old gentleman, of Nicholas county, is here visiting his daughters, Mrs. James Green and Mrs. F. K. Bryant. Miss Alice Dodrill, of Birch River, is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. M. Green, of this place. Col. G. B. Fox, of Monongah, spent two or three days here with his little daughter, Eula, who is making her home with L. White. James White and Burdette Bryant went to Cowen on their wheels last Sunday morning, returning in the evening accompanied by Master Earl Isenhart. Rev. J. C. H. Cogar, who has resided at Upper Glade for several years, has moved into the M. P. Parsonage at Erbacon, and Minter Starcher now occupiies Mr. Cogar's farm. Think we have a very appropriate name for the bug that has been visiting the hens roost at Upper Glade. Will you kindly allow us space in your paper to call it a hungry "Kleptomaniac." BLUE JAY.

From: The Webster Echo; Oct. 13, 1899. WOODZELL. C. C. Chapman still smiles behind the counter at the old stand. French White is visiting his parents in Randoplh county this week. G. W. Fisher contemplates moving to his new farm on the river, near Samp, in the near future. Col. George D. Hamrick is suffering from a badly mashed foot. Bennett Gregory and Dolliver Hamrick made a flying trip to Pleasant Grove and other points last Sunday. S. M. Gregory, who has been visiting on Point Mountain for a while, returned to his home on Elk river Monday. TEXAS JACK.