Looking for any information on Darius Melbourn ARTHUR. By the name I would say a male. Possibly could have died at birth, which I believe would have been in Webster Co. Parents: Price & Lee Arthur. Anyone have any info regarding him? Please let me know. Thanks, Faith blount@digital.net

Does anyone have the 1920 Webster County census and be willing to do a look-up? I need to find WILLIAM R. LOUGH/LOWE or LEWIS M. WALKER. William R. Lough/Lowe should have a wife, LAURA and 3 or 4 children. If Laura is not listed with her husband, she might be listed with her father, Lewis Walker. I am trying to determine if Laura disapeared before or after 1920. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Cathy

Sorry about that message going through like that. I have to refigure my settings so it will go through to Rootsweb correctly. I will try it again this weekend. Faith blount@digital.net

Hello, Was wondering if someone can do a look up for me. I have searched the 1880 census via Internet, and have not come up with Mary Margaret ARTHUR(Possibly could be married.) She would have been around 38yrs of age. It is possible she is in the Hackers Creek District living by or near a Kelley family with these names. Payton 63, wife Jane 28, dau Mariah 8, Lee Arthur 17 living with them as a Farmer. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. Faith blount@digital.net

Hello All! I just wanted to share a little excitement with all of you. Tomorrow, at my mother's house, there will be about 6-10 ARTHUR family members that my mother, my aunt(which are ARTHUR'S by birth) & I have never met. My aunt comes down from up north once a yr, so we planned this while she was here. My mother and aunt are the only two children to my grandparents.[Cecil T. ARTHUR & Anna Bertha ACKERMANN Arthur] The ARTHUR side to the family which includes my grandfather, his parents and his siblings have always been such a mystery. My aunt had brought many photographs with her that I have never seen in my life time. Hopefully, someone that will come tomorrow can look through them and let us know who these pictures of the past could be of. I am also going to try and scan some of the pictures before she leaves to up north and put online and maybe some of us ARTHUR family members can connect. I have several questions regarding especially two of the pictures my aunt has brought. (1)One of them is a woman and a man standing next to an ox c! onnected to a covered wagon. The man is wearing what appears to me might be a civil war uniform. (2)The other picture with several people in it has a man wearing a uniform that might be from WWI or WWII - not to sure on the history part with the uniforms, but I do know they don't look like that today. I am hoping with this new information, I can check into another path of my search, which would be the military search. I will keep everyone posted to my search as tomorrow will hopefully bring me to a lot more answers and I'm sure a lot more questions in my genealogy search of the ARTHUR family. Faith blount@digital.net

Hello All, I was wondering if anyone had any information regarding Richard ARTHUR married to Isabella (?) Arthur listed with son: William, daughter: Kate, and daughter: Maggie. Richard is listed as a Minister. Would anyone have any information to the fact of what kind of Minister or what religion or what church he might have been a minister of? Richard was b. 1849 He is the brother of Mary Margaret ARTHUR b. 1842 d. 1930 My hopes to this question would be to find some answers to my direct line through the church he was a minister to. I'm sure the church would have kept records. Please let me know if anyone has any clues to any of the information listed above regarding any of the names. Richard lived in Webster County to my knowledge. Thank you in advance for any information I receive. Faith blount@digital.net

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Hello All! Looking for any information on Mary Margaret ARTHUR d/o William Randolph ARTHUR & Mary Margaret "Mamie" BAXTER Arthur. Siblings include: Nathaniel C., George L, William Anderson & Richard. Also noted: Arters spelling according to some research. Looking for the father of Lee Anderson ARTHUR s/o Mary Margaret ARTHUR. Was she ever married? Any other kids? I am thinking that it is possible that she was close the brother named William Anderson due to the middle name connection with his and her son Lee. Any help, suggestions, comments, rumors or the least bit of info even if you don't think it is relevant will help in my search. On Lee's death certificate is says father unknown. The Webster Co. Court House burned in 1888, so I am having trouble locating a birth certificate. Was he really a illegitimate child or not? Hopefully I will find out one day. Thanks, Faith blount@digital.net

Hi Faith, Don`t know if you had a response to your question on Sandrum or not but you are probably talking about Sand Run, a small place near Bolair about half way between the Glade and Forklick districts. At one time they had a school and P.O.. I think there is still a church there....One of my relatives in the census also has the location as Sand Run P.O. One possible reason for that is in Ronald Hardways book on Webster where he mentions that in 1827, residents of Upper Glade and Fork Lick districts petitioned the Virginia Assembly asking for the establishment of polling place closer to their homes. Hope this helps. Larry

I was wondering if anyone could help me regarding the names of townships and districts from the US Census records of Webster County, WV in 1860 & 1870? In 1860 there was a township/district called Sandrum in 1870 the only ones were Holly, Glades and Forklick. By 1870 was Sandrum considered another county maybe? I found some relatives on the 1860 census in Sandrum and can not find them on the 1870 Webster Co. Census or any of the other families that lived nearby. Can anyone shed some light for me? Thank you, Faith blount@digital.net

Linda and other List members: If you are interested in having your Veteran's name listed on the new memorial in Webster Springs, the below persons listed are the ones to contact. Ronnie Clayton 304-847-5370 Aaron Cowger 304-847-5776 Leo Pugh 304-847-2904 As far as I know, the proof required is the DD214 or a copy of the discharge papers. Anyone interested in donations may contact the United National Bank in Webster Springs. The new structure will be about 32 feet wide and 16 feet deep and the walls will be made of granite. Names placed on the walls will be from all branches of the armed forces that date back to the first World War. The Webster Echo estimated that there may be over 5000 names inscribed in all. Hope this helps! Sherri Brake-Recco Ohio

Anyone have an address for the V.F.W. in Webster Springs - the ones who are putting up the WW11 Memorial at the Salt Sulfer Springs? I have some information I need to send them. Linda in CA

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can look up a marriage for me. I am searching for the marriage date of Lee Anderson ARTHUR to Price STILTNER. It would have been 1888 or before. With the Court house burning down, I am having trouble finding this info. I was told once that this info could be found at the state level, because this info would have been sent there also - Is this true? Also, when did WV become its own state? If anyone can help it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Faith blount@digital.net

1934 Elsevick -infant -place of death, Tioga -white male -born 18 March 1934 Ervin, Florence - '' '' '' , Wainsville - female, white, married -age 59 - housewife, born WV. Elders, Bertha May - " " "' , Williams River - white, female, born 4 May 1934 - 2 days old - born WV. Ellis, Thomas M. - death in Webster Springs -male, white -born 25 May 1891 - age 43 years , 10 months, 5 days - Blacksmith -born in WV. 1935 Elbon, James C. -death in Webster Springs -male, white, married -born 15 Jan. 1846 - age 89 years, 5 months, 12 days -Farmer -born in Virginia. Elbon, Heneritta - death in Webster Springs - female, white, widow -born 22 March 1866- age 69 years, 4 months, 4 days -Housewife -born in WV. Eagle, ___ - born in Cleveland - male, white -born 12 Dec. 1935 -born in WV. 1936 English, Richard Thomas - born Upper Glade - male, white,married - age 72 years, 5 months, 15 days - Farmer - born in Canada. (Ref: Register of Deaths from Courthouse - post by patsy)

I am interested in obtaining a copy. Marlene Borgstrom (JamesHBorgstrom@Compuserve.com)

Hi Folks: Last night the Calhoun Historical Society voted to proceed with the pre-publication sale phase of a 2nd printing of the "History of Calhoun County - 1989." The book would be exactly the same as the original printing except it will be noted as a second printing on page 11. It is estimated that the Society would need to receive 200 orders to make the endeavor worthwhile. The volume is: Embossed hardbound cover, approximately 9-1/2 x 12 inches (cover) 235 pages, including full name index Contains 40 pages of narrative history of the county, with the remaining pages consisting of family history/genealogy and many, many photos Prepaid price has not been firmly set yet, dependent upon receipt of additional info from the publisher, but will be $60.00 plus shipping and handling. We are currently waiting for the figure from the publisher as to the cost to have the books shipped direct from the publisher. Pre-publication sale will begin upon receipt of pre-publication packet of materials from the publisher. The pre-publication sales will last only a limited amount of time as we expect to have delivery before Christmas 2000 for those who might wish to purchase the books for use as Christmas gifts. Since several subscribers of the Mailing List have expressed an interest in purchasing one or more copies, we are asking that those who are interested e-mail us and let us know how many copies you would be interested in purchasing. SEND NO MONEY NOW. WE WILL NOTIFY YOU OF ORDERING INFORMATION WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. For anyone interested in ordering, please send e-mail along with number of copies to: norma@wvadventures.net Thanks, Norma Knotts Shaffer Calhoun Historical Society Newsletter Editor

Dear List, I would like to obtain a copy of the birth record for my husband's paternal grandmother Ethel Fray ("Fray") SMITH, b. 13 November 1908. Her family lived in the Lewis/Upshur County area, but I have not found her birth record in the former. I know some of her ancestors lived just over the line in Webster county, so perhaps it is there. Can anyone provide me the address for the Webster County Courthouse and their charge for copies of documents? Thanks for your help. Marcia

History of the Battle of Point Pleasant Virgil A. Lewis. Orig. 1909 Reprinted 1998. Willowbend Books www.willowbend.net IN THE AUGUSTA COUNTY REGIMENT A List Of Captain William Nalle's Company Of Volunteers In The Augusta County Regiment Officers William Nalle Captain, Martin Nalle Lieutenant Jacob Pence Ensign John Bush Sergeant William Bush Sergeant Bernard Crawford Sergeant Privates Shadrick Butler William Feavill Robert Hains Moses Smith Stephen Washburn Israel Meaders Henry Owler John Griggsby Richard Welch Zacarias Lee John Goodall Benjamin Petty Michael Jordan Bruten Smith James Todd William Spicer James Washburn Charles Brown James Alexander George Rucker Joseph Ray (or Roay) William Scales John Bright Yenty Jackson John Owler George Fuls (or Fultz) James Miller George Harmon John Chisholm Adam Hansbarger Henry Cook John Breden Thomas Brooke Henry Miner Chesley Rogers Zapaniah Lee Zachiaus Plunkenpiel Micajah Smith William Smith John Deck John Fry John Williams Joseph Butler James Selby James Reary Abraham Rue Jacob Null John Null IN THE BOTETOURT COUNTY REGIMENT A List of Captain John Murray's Company of Volunteers in the Botetourt County Regiment OFFICERS John Murray Captain William McKee Lieutenant Samuel Wallace Lieutenant Adam Wallace Ensign William Taylor Sergeant Moses Coiler Sergeant John Larken Sergeant John Simpson Sergeant Barney Boyls Sergeant John Gilmore Hugh Logan James Hall James Arnold Stephen Arnold William Moore John Nelson John Sedbury William MacCorkle George Milwood Andrew Evans Joseph McBride Thomas Nail John Lapsly James Walker Ezekiel Kennedy John Jones John Moore William Simpson Thomas McClure Peter Cassady Robert Wallace Thomas Pearry John Griggs George Cummings John Eager (or Edgar) James Crawley Daniel Blair Thomas Burney Daniel Simpkins William Lyons James Simpkins Nicolas Mooney Soloman Brundige John McClure Stephen Harris Daniel Fullin (or Pullin) David Wallace Moses Whitby James Gilmore James Cunningham John Lelsey Hugh Moore Joseph Gibson William Cochran James Logan John Logan Thomas Hedden Prisley Gill John Coiler Jonathan Watson Hugh Logan William Neely James Neely John Miligan Peter Higgings William Conner William Bradley John McGee William Brown James McCalister John Barkley Andrew Wallace Isaac Trimble Peter McNeal William Johns Andrew Alden James Brambridge John Murray A List of Captain Philip Love's Company of Volunteers in the Botetourt County Regiment Officers. Philip Love Captain Daniel McNeill Lieutenant John Mills Ensign William Ewing Sergeant Major Francis McElhaney Quarter M. S. Shelton Taylor Sergeant James Alexander Sergeant John Crawford Sergeant Privates Robert Owens Samuel Andrews William Scott Samuel MtGumery (Montgomery) William Teasy John Todd Thomas Pierce Thomas Armstrong John Dunn Charles Byrne Thomas Gilbert Abraham DeMonts William Hooper Samuel Savage Thomas Welch Thomas Welch, Jr. Patrick Connect Joseph Pain William Armstrong Daniel McDonald Jamees Simpson Thomas Brown James Neeley Abraham Moon George Craig Richard Wilson Robert Smith John Buchanan Charles Davis William Franklin James Franklin William Hanson James McDonald Richard Collins James M. Guillin John McGinnis Griffin Harriss John Jones John Marks John Robinson John Todd Daniel Ormsby A List of Captain John Lewis' Company of Volunteers in the Botetourt Regiment Officers John Lewis Captain John Henderson Lieutentant Robert Alliet (Eliott) Ensign Samuel Grass Sergeant William Bryans Sergeant Peter Huff Sergeant William Wilson Sergeant Samuel Estill Sergeant John Donnally Sergeant Thomas Alsbury Sergeant John Swope Alexander Kelley Edward Eagin James Ellison John Deniston James Stuart John Savage Christopher Welch James Crawley James Dulin Isaac Fisher Peter Ellenburg Andrew Kissinger Samuel Barton William Clifton Joseph Love Leonard Huff Thomas Huff Samuel Croley William Isum Isaac Taylor Martin Carney Peter Hendricks John Hundley Henry Howard Molastine Peregrine Walter Holwell James McNutt Samuel Burcks Nathan Farmer Gabriel Smithers Thomas Edgar James Carlton Matthew Polug (or Pogue) Thomas Canady (or Kanady) William Jones Richard Packwood John Arthur William Robinson Samuel Huff Edward Wilson Robert Boyd John Reyburn Isaac Nichol Philip Hammond James Burtchfield Soloman White Thomas Carpenter Jeremiah Carpenter Soloman Carpenter David Cook John Bowman Jacob Bowman Robert Bowles James Burnsides Dennis Nail Hugh Caperton Matthew Creed Matthew Jewett Adam Cornwell William Bonaface Robert Davis John Carpenter Thomas Burnes Adam Caperton Henry Bowyer Mathias Kissinger William Mann A List of Captain John Stewart's Company of Greenbrier Valley Volunteers in the Botetourt County Regiment OFFICERS John Stuart Captain (Manuscript torn) James Donnally Sergeant Charles O'Hara Sergeant Skidmore Harriman Sergeant PRIVATES Daniel Workman Samuel Williams William O'Harra Robert O'Harra James Pauley James Clarke John Pauley Archibald McDowell William Hogan Andrew Gardiner Quavy Lockhart Samuel Sullivan Thomas Ferguson John McCandless Thomas Gillispie Henry Lawrence John Crain William Dyer Edward Smith John Harris Joseph Currence William Clendenin Spencer Cooper Daniel Taylor Joseph Day Jacob Lockhart George Clendenin John Burke Charles Kennison William Ewing John Doherty John McNeal Joseph Campbell A List of Captain Robert McClennahan's Company of Greenbrier Valley Volunteers in the Botetourt County Regiment OFFICERS Robert McClennahan Captain William McCoy Lieutenant Mathew Bracken Ensign Thomas Williams Sergeant William Craig Sergeant Samuel Clarke Sergeant William Jones Drummer PRIVATES John Harmon James Kinkaid George Kinkaid David Cutlip James Morrow, Sr. James Morrow, Jr. James Gilkeson Evan Evans William Stewart Edward Thomas Patrick Constantine William Custer Lewis Holmes William Hutchinson Edward Barrett John Williams Richard Williams James Burrens John Patton Thomas Ellias Charles Howard James Guffy Thomas Cooper William McCaslin John Cunningham Francis Boggs John Vaughn The Fincastle County Battalion A List of Captain Evan Shelby's Company of Colunteers from the Watuga Valley in the Fincastle County Battalion Evan Shelby Captain Isaac Shelby Lieutenant James Robertson Sergeant Valentine Levier Sergeant PRIVATES James Shelby John Sawyer John Findley Henry Shaw (Span) Daniel Mungle (Mongle) Frederick Mungle John Williams John Carmack Andrew Terrence (Torrence) George Brooks Isaac Newland Abram Newland George Ruddle (Riddle) Emanuel Shoatt Abram Bogard Arther Blackburn Robert Herrill (Handley) George Armstrong William Casey Mark Williams John Stewart Conrad Nave Richard Burck John Riley Elijah Robison (Robertson) Reece Price Richard Holliway Jarrett Williams Julias Robison Charles Fielder Peter Torney (Forney) William Tucker John Fain Samuel Vance Samuel Fain Samuel Hensley (Handley) Samuel Samples Benjamin Grayum (Graham) Andrew Goff Hugh O'Gullion Barnett O'Gullion Patrick St. Lawrence Joseph Hughey (James Hughey) John Bradley Bazaleel Maxwell A Partial List of Captain William Campbell's Company in the Fincastle County Battalion OFFICERS William Campbell Captain PRIVATES Philemon Hoggins Benjamin Richardson Joseph Newberry John Johnston Stephen Hopton Richard Woolsey John Lewis Auldin Williamson William Hopton Coonrad Sterns John Neil William Richardson Richard Lyhnam William Champ John Boles A List of Captain James Harrod's Company of Kentucky Pioneers in the Fincastle County Battalion (From Collin's "History of Kentucky", Vol. II, p. 517) OFFICERS James Harrod Captain PRIVATES James Blair James Brown Abraham Capline John Clark John Crawford Jared Cowan John Cowan John Crow Azariah Davis William Fields Robert Gilbert David Glenn Thomas Glenn James Hamilton Silas Harlan James Harlan James Harrod Thomas Harrod Evan Hinton Isaac Hite James Knox James McCulloch Alexander Petrey Azariah Reece Jacob Sandusky John Shelp James Sodousky Benjamin Tutt James Wiley David Williams John Wilson

I found these listed and thought i'd jot them down in case someone was looking for them: GREGORY: William to Judith F. Wilson, 5/1810 in AMelia County, Va. Addison, to Mary Henderson 3/28/1842 in Staunton, Va Samuel (widower) to Nancy Wiollis (widow) 11/29/1837, Staunton, Va. Jane, sister of Andrew J. to Lee Griner Newell 6/29/1849, Staunton, Va. HARDAWAY: Steth to Purify Booker 12/1756, Amelia Co, Va. Daniel, to Ann Eggleston, d/o Joseph 9/13/1774, Amelia Co, Va. JOLLEY: Henry to Sara Hurst, 10/1796, Amelia Co, Va. Henry to Betsy Bell 9/1800, Amelia Co., Va. Henry to Eliz Fagg, 4/1802, Amelia Co., Va. these were from Virginia Vital Records 1600-1800 joann

Hello, all! Webster Genealogy Chat is Friday at 10pm ET. One may join the chat by going to: http://www.talkcity.com; scrolling down to "join or create a room" ; and entering the word Webster. If that doesn't work try the links at http://homepages.go.com/~wvbreeze/chat.html All are welcome to join! Terri Brake-McCourt