Does the Wirt County Journal have an e-mail address? Also, can anyone tell me who was responsible for the Law Enforcement in Elizabeth, Wirt Co. in the 1930's. I'm trying to find records for the 1930's. I believe the Chief of Police for Elizabeth was Floyd Lowe at the time. Looking specifically for a headline "Reedy Man Murdered". I have seen this article in a scrapbook in WV but cannot seem to get a copy of it. Thanks for any help you might be able to offer and .....yes, I will also write to Joyce. [email protected]

The Wirt County Journal address is P.O. Box 309, Elizabeth, WV 26143. The manager is Joyce Moler. The Journal has been published since 1908. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel's address is 519 Juliana Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101. They have a website at http://wvweb.com/news/Parkersburg/. - -------------------------------------- Hi List! I'm new and wish to post my question in hopes someone can help point me in the right direction. In March 1917, there was a tragic hotel fire in Creston, which claimed the lives of two STEVENS brothers, Lindsey and Carl. They were sons of my ancestor, Henry Oliver STEVENS. I would love to have a copy of the newspaper article detailing this tragedy. Who should I contact? Thanks much! Patti

Have been researching my BALL relatives in Wood/Wirt County for years. At some time I have come across the name Wm. Petty, if memory serves me correctly. At this time, I have been unable to find any evidence of him in my Family Tree records nor in my scraps of filed papers. We winter in Tucson, therefore I do not have all my records with me, but I will keep your address and pursue it when we go back to Oregon in the Spring. On the off chance someone may recognize my "lost" BALL family members, I will again list them: They all arrived in Wood/Wirt County (Elizabeth) around 1811-14, with their Mother, Anna Wiley Ball and her oldest son, William Samuel Ball (b. 1801/02) They were supposedly in the company of the Steele and Bennett families. John Allen Ball--b. October 1803 Margaret Ball----b. October 13, 1803 (possibly twins?) Listed in 1830 Census Lucretia Ball------b. August 1805 Mary Ball----------b. January 29, 1806 Ann Ball------------b. July 10, 1808 Any information is most welcome and appreciated. Thank you, Mollylou Ball Stoddard [email protected]

In regard to a question ask by Patty,about the front page of a newspaper. Colson Library in Morgantown has an excellent microfilm dept.Perhaps you might find a copy there. Delores

Are there people lurking out there who are researching the PETTY family? My particular branch moved to Wood Co from Prince William Co VA in the very early 1800's and then to Franklin Co IN around 1835. I'd like to hear from anyone researching the surname PETTY in Wood or Wirt Co. Linda, Nebraska <[email protected]> ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Wirt County Journal October 20, 1999 Remember When ... * from the Wirt County Journal Files May 13, 1921 Farm Bureau Notes By the County Agent William F. Simpson Please remember that during the month of May the pooling of lambs and wool will be taken up at all farmers' meetings. Several questions have been asked as to a calf club and the terms on which boys or girls will get calves. This matter has not been worked out in detail yet. We will have a Farm Bureau meeting in June and decide on that. However, the boys and girls who get calves will be made safe. In Ritchie County last fall some got as high as $l50 more for their calves than they paid for them. There are 25 boys and girls in the county who have signed up to take pigs. Only pigs that have a breeding certificate with them as we are absolutely sure that a breeding certificate can be obtained in a short time will be given out. This will mean a good distribution of purebred pigs. The Earnest Workers of Elizabeth, the North Point and Rockhold Boys' and Girls' Club combined in a picnic Saturday afternoon May 7th. Had games, a weiner roast, and picnic supper. After supper a big campfire was built and club members recited, sang, and told jokes and stories. All seemed to enjoy themselves. Mrs. Kate Samples and Miss Freda Lawson were chaperones. Munday Items Messrs B.F. Mills, M. H. and M. F. Pepper of Fairmont were called here to attend the funeral of Mrs. R. O. Pepper on Saturday of last week. The singing school at Munday is still in progress, and much interest is being manifested in improving the musical talent of this community. J. H. Mills and Hedge Belt of this place passed through Elizabeth on Monday of this week en route to Parkersburg. Mr. and Mrs. C.V. Mills and family who have been visiting relatives in this community returned to their home in Elizabeth on Friday of last week. A. C. Pepper recently purchased a "Tin Lizzie." Mrs. R. O. Pepper of this community, who was taken to Parkersburg a few weeks ago to undergo an operation, died at St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday morning of last week. The remains were brought up on the steamer Milton. The funeral was preached at the Munday U. B. Church Saturday afternoon with Rev. Jacob Snyder officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Wolverton Cemetery. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss her father Stephen Wilson, one sister, one brother and eight children, four boys and four girls, all at home. Chloie, John, Edna, Herchel, Basel, Thelma, Nina, and Denward and hosts of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Pepper was 39 years of age and a woman who was much respected by those who knew her. January 9, 1959 New Well Started On Wilkinson Farm Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wilkinson of Leroy were Elizabeth business visitors on Friday, Jan. 2, and we received a first-hand report of additional drilling activity in the interesting Garfield area field which has been under development for several months. Activity there, in general, has been slowed down during this winter season, but is expected to be livened up by late winter or early spring. A fairly good oil well was completed about mid-December on the Ayward Pursley farm. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hickman Celebrated Golden Wedding Anniversary Dec. 21 Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hickman of Palestine Road observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary with open house from two until five in the afternoon on Sunday, December 21, 1958. The dining room table was beautifully decorated with a large bouquet of yellow mums surrounded with greenery etched with gold coloring. Sims Cabin on LKR Destroyed by Fire A well-built and well-furnished cabin on the Little Kanawha River at Cherry, owned by Eugene Sims, City, was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin that was discovered about 4 am. Monday, Jan. 5. The 22X28 four-room cabin and all the contents were a complete loss. Wirt Walnuts Judged High Black walnut samples from a tree in Jackson County have been judged the best in the Little Kanawha Regional Council area, and possibly the best in the state, it was learned from Morgantown yesterday where the final judging of the First Annual LKRC Black Walnut Contest took place. Powell Elected Board President C.D. Powell, Route 3, City, a senior member of the Board of Education, was elected president for the coming two-year term. He has been a member of the Board for four years and yet has two years of his term to serve. Powell replaces Harry Knotts, his neighboring farmer, as Board president, but Knotts remains a member, having been elected to a new six-year term last August. Other Board members, all present at this week's session, are: Noble G. Busch, Brohard, Kelcie Turner, Palestine, and C. H. Bumgarner, City.

Wirt County Journal October 20, 1999 Obituaries Flossie Bailey Flossie M. Bailey, 80, of Loudonville, died Oct. 11 at her home after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 20, 1918, in Elizabeth, a daughter of Octor Vanas and Ida Pearl (Ash) Adams. She married Charles William "Bill" Bailey on Sept. 18, 1937. He died Oct. 18, 1978. She made her home in Loudonville since 1953 and retired from the Holiday Nursing Home, where she worked in the laundry department She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Loudonville. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Richard and Janice Bailey, Kenneth and Roger Bailey, Shirley Ring, Sharon and Lacy Taylor, Virginia and Roland Studer, all of Loudonville, Ray and Patricia Bailey and Carl Bailey, all of West Salem, Earl and Lillie Bailey of Waukee, Iowa, Robert and Susan Bailey of Bailey Lakes, Paul Bailey of Burbank, Carolyn and Robert Kramer of Ashland; 42 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Calvin Adams, both of Hanoverton; and one sister, Pearl Nutter of Parkersburg. Services were Oct. 14 at Byerly-Lindsey Funeral Home in Loudonville with pastors Dan Mettler and Gary Lucas officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Perrysville. Tony Cottrell Tony Cottrell, 50, of Scenic Hills, Parkersburg, died Oct. 13 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Calhoun County. He was a 10-year U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was a Wirt County High School graduate and a member of Pine Twist Baptist Church. He was employed by the Westfield Insurance Co. He was an avid runner, a member of the River City Runners Club and taught aerobics at the YMCA in Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Milliman Cottrell; his parents, Lawrence and Cleo Cottrell Lawson of Elizabeth, one son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Melissa Cottrell of Mineral Wells; one daughter, Shannon Cottrell of Parkersburg; two grandchildren, Cody and Amber Cottrell of Mineral Wells; and two brothers, Russell Cottrell and Rondal Lawson, both of Elizabeth. Services were held Oct. 16 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Valery Johnson officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the River City Runners Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4496, Parkersburg, W.Va. 26104. Mamie Easton Mamie Easton, 70, of Macfarlan, died Oct. 14 at Parkersburg. She was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Louisville, Ky. She is survived by her husband, George C. Easton Sr.; two daughters, Beulah Echard of Newark and Naomi Clark of Macfarlan; two sons, George Easton Jr. and Roger Easton, both of Macfarlan; two sisters, Pheba Easton of Harrisville and Minnie Allen of Peoria, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Sally Purvis; one son, Dennis; three brothers; two sisters, and one granddaughter. Services were held Oct. 16 at Macfarlan Community Church with the Rev. Charlene Spaur officiating. Burial was in Nutter Cemetery. Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville, was in charge of arrangements. Elsie Mabel Evans Elsie Mabel Evans, 86, of Coolville, died Oct. 17 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Hollie and Nelia Shaver Sheets. She was a member of Hickory Hills Church of Christ of Tuppers Plains. She was retired from the Wood County school system and had formerly been employed by the American Viscose Corporation. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lowell and Donna Thompson of Elizabeth; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Ronald Hennen of Coolville; one stepdaughter and husband, Patricia and Tony Mowish of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren, Lee Ann Bernardo of Marietta, Virginia Tugman of Elizabeth, Barry and wife Alice Hennen of Little Hocking, Jeffrey and wife Mary Hennen of Little Hocking, Gregg Hennen of Parkersburg, Eva Marie Thompson of Michigan, Joey Swartz, Mike Swartz and Tony Mowish, all of Parkersburg; and eight great- grandchildren, April Hennen, Joshua Hennen, Shauna Hennen, Tony Hennen, Derek Hennen, Holly Bernardo, Johnny Tugman and Anita Schlicher. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. S. Evans; one brother, Avery Sheets; and one sister, Mildred Stukey. Services were held Oct. 19 at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home with Ronald Hennen and Mike Moore officiating. Burial was in Evergreen South Cemetery. John E. Gohn The Rev. John E. Gohn, 64, died of a heart attack at Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pa. He was born on April 27, 1935, in Creighton, Pa., a son of Albert and Rose Marie Lesko Gohn. He had worked for Westinghouse in Monroeville, Pa., as an art director and as a commercial artist. He had worked at CDI Marine in Jacksonville, Fla., and had served as pastor for 15 years. He had been at Calvary Baptist Church of Hubbard from 1989 to 1995. He had served with the Army and had graduated from the Pittsburgh Art Institute and attended Marietta Bible College. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie J. Young, who he married Nov. 26, 1955; one son, William L. Gohn of Creston; two daughters, Linda Gutberlet of Spartansburg, Pa., and Melissa L. Walton, with whom he made his home; one brother, Andrew Gohn; three stepsisters, Joann Starchick, Audrey Monamuria, Vonnie Palmaday, all of Pennsylvania; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Albert Gohn; and one sister, Helen Romanack. Funeral services Were Oct. 15 at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home. M. Edith Roush M. Edith Roush, 89, of Lakeview Drive, Parkersburg, died Oct. 15 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Creston. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the "Win One Class." She was a 1928 Parkersburg High School graduate and was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, Paul L. Roush Jr. of Belpre; one daughter, Carolyn Ann Scott of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, John S. Roush of Parkersburg, Jennifer Antes of Hudson, Ohio, Sarah Bento of Toledo, J. Thomas Scott of Roanoke, Va., and Julia Scott of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and 10 great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gay and Lelia Blaine Johnson McCutcheon; her husband, Paul L. Roush Sr.; one brother, Clyde M. McCutcheon; and one sister, Ina Ruth McCutcheon. Services were held Oct. 18 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Casey Stinespring officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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I have an Aunt Hila Friedlander who was a Lockhart from WV Does that combination come up in your files? ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 3:29 AM Subject: [WVWIRT] Lockhart lookup > Hi, I was wondering if anybody has a book of the 1880 or 1900 census book for > Wirt County? I was wondering if you have listed a Soloman Lockhart and his > wife Mary with the names of thier children along with ages and birthplaces. > I would really appriciate it. Thanks so much. > Jason Arnott >

I have Isaac Lockhart b 1792 m. Sarah Sheppard (my ancestor). They had at least 8 children. I know most of their spouses but nothing more. Barbara

1880 census Wirt county W.VA. Lockhart, S.W....33..farmer.......born Va/ Mary E....33..wife....Va. Robt. R...11..son...WV Willie...8..son...WV Oma E...4....dau....WV NOTE..This was Virginia until 1863 so if S. W. was born before 1863 he would be listed as Virginia and not West Virginia....

Hi, I was wondering if anybody has a book of the 1880 or 1900 census book for Wirt County? I was wondering if you have listed a Soloman Lockhart and his wife Mary with the names of thier children along with ages and birthplaces. I would really appriciate it. Thanks so much. Jason Arnott

Hi Ron... I am thrilled to find someone from Arminda's family! I'll include a relationship chart at the end of this message so you'll have a better idea about who I am. I've been working on putting all the old photo's Mike's grandmother, Audrey, left for us. I found one of Arthur Munday (and an unknown friend) dressed in a World War I uniform. There are two pictures of Carrie. I don't have a lot of information about the Munday children. I would be glad to receive any information about them that you would be willing to share. I have accumulated a lot of information on Lulu's descendants. I will send that if you are interested. Which of Arminda's sons is your father? I received a response from my query telling me that William and Arminda are buried in Deem Cemetery in Ritchie Co. Do your records agree with that? Do you know where William W. Cunningham and Matilda (Ferrell)Cunningham are buried ... and their death dates? Matilda's parents were Uriah Ferrell and Hannah Pride. Do you have any information about them? Keep in touch... Charlotte 1 Arminda Olive Cunningham b: November 03, 1865 d: November 28, 1943 . +James Morgan Heflin b: September 17, 1859 d: October 31, 1930 ... 2 Lulu Laverne Cunningham b: July 24, 1887 d: May 1973 ...... +Allie (B) McCray b: February 05, 1886 d: January 17, 1957 m: April 19, 1905 ........ 3 Audrey Gladys McCray b: June 12, 1905 d: August 14, 1988 ........... +Blaine Morrison b: July 03, 1905 ............. 4 Adrian Blaine Morrison b: 1925 ................ +June .................. 5 Michael Morrison ..................... +Charlotte b: classified information!!

Charlotte I.m Armand's grand son ,,Ron Munday,, can tell you all the info. you are reguesting. Need to hunt up my files and will get right back to you. Are you related through the Cunningham??? Ron

According to census listings Arminda Olive Cunningham was born about 1866. Her parents were William W. Cunningham and Matilda (Ferrell) Cunningham. William and Matilda Cunningham are listed in the 1870, 1880 and 1900 Calhoun Co. census. In 1889 Arminda married William W. Munday. William and Arminda Munday had children Hughie, Thomas, Carrie and Arthur. Arminda died sometime around 1943, probably in Brohard. Can someone tell me the place of Arminda's burial and the date of her death? ...Charlotte

I am a descendent of the HANNA family of Wirt Co. They did not use the (H) on the end, i.e., HANNAH. Jimmie Barnes Homosassa, FL [email protected] wrote: > > I would like any info. on the Hannah families in Wirt Co. around 1900. > William, Arch, > George, Sylvester, Molly Hannah and Elizabeth Hannah. The both married > Hess's. Do not know the Husbands first names. My husbands great grandfather > and his aunts and uncles. Thank You > [email protected] > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > A GOOD PRACTICE IN MESSAGING IS TO LIMIT 'PER LINE' CHARACTERS TO 65-75 > MANY OLDER SYSTEMS USE SMALLER SCREENS AND CLIP LONGER LINES EVERY TIME > HELP THOSE ON OUR WIRT MAILING LIST-SIMPLY CONSIDER LIMITING YOUR LINES

Hello list! my gggreatgrandfather,sydney enochs,was from wirt county.he was also a civil war soldier.he is listed in the 1850 census but somehow between there and 1861 moved to scott,co va around gate city and coppers creek.my grandfather died in a civil war camp in indiana.i am trying to retrace his path.if anyone has any info on the enochs family please contact me at [email protected] thanks in advance.

Dale: A number of Enoch (not Enochs) people married into my Sheppard family in Wirt Co. Let me know if you want their names. Isaac Enoch,Jr. b.1815 married Louisa (Liza) Sheppard. Barbara Sheppard Snyder

I would like any info. on the Hannah families in Wirt Co. around 1900. William, Arch, George, Sylvester, Molly Hannah and Elizabeth Hannah. The both married Hess's. Do not know the Husbands first names. My husbands great grandfather and his aunts and uncles. Thank You [email protected]

Actually, the cemetery where the victims was buried is at the United Brethren Church. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark/Paula <[email protected]> To: Kenneth Oates <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, 12 January, 2000 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [WVWIRT] Sibble Cline & Austin J. Kiger m: 13 Sep 1885 Ken, On Thursday, July 18, 1889, more than 19" of rain fell on the heads of the Tucker Creek (Right Fork and Ballard Run). [The storm also fell on the Sandy side.] This was the great Morristown Flood. At that time Morristown was a growing and thriving community with a blacksmith shop, grist mill and two or three stores. Nearly all of the town and several houses were wiped out that night. The town never recovered. Loss of life was at least six with the Kiger family of five and Orville West's wife. The victims, I think, were all buried at Morristown Cemetery (Bethel Church). Some of this information came from the Wirt County History Book, and was written by Cora Quick, and some was from a paper written some years ago that should be transcribed and placed on the Wirt County Page. ----- Original Message ----- From: Kenneth Oates <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, 11 January, 2000 10:16 AM Subject: [WVWIRT] Sibble Cline & Austin J. Kiger m: 13 Sep 1885 Looking for some history, does anyone know what might have happen on this date? >From compiled information on 19 Jul 1889 Austin J. Kiger & Sibble Cline b: 26 Dec 1866 they were married 13 Sep 1885 and there 3 kids drowned. They're all burred at Morristown Cemetery, Morristown, Wirt County, West Virginia. For a complete list of all my names from the Ohio River Valley go to http://www.voicenet.com/~koates/ Ken -- ***************************************************************** * Ken Oates * * Mailto:[email protected] * * ICQ 410953 * * AOL Instant Messenger: kenoates25 * * Visit my Home Page, check out my surnames * * <http://www.voicenet.com/~koates/> * * Researching Family History for: * * Cline/Kline>PA>WV/VA>OH, Fettel>OH Oates>England>OH * * Riley,Johnson,Riker>NJ Wharton>PA * ***************************************************************** ______________________________