Thank you so much for your help. I will try contacting as you suggested. Good idea. I found out about Dils Cemetery on roots and got directions to where it is located, but no address or contact. Will try your other idea as well. Thank you again for your help. I'm sure I'll be in contact again. I'm always searching for something in/around Parkersburg. Susan H

I have been researching Sprouses in Parkersburg, as that is where my dad is from. I have discovered that my grandmother was buried in Dils Cemetery, however, I have not been able to locate an address for it or a phone number. It may be that it is no longer used, however, does anyone know who or how to contact someone about locating a grave there? Thank you for any assistance.

Thanks for the suggestion Liz!! Floa Swisher

Mary, I'll be there. Dottie Mary Belt Lott wrote: > On October 16, researchers of the Silas Belt family will be getting > together for discussion of the family genealogy. Please contract James > Belt at [email protected] or Mary Belt Lott at [email protected] > Plans are incomplete at this writing. We look forward to learning a lot > about our family at this first meeting. Please RSVP. > > ==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > ...........................WIRT 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 > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%

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On October 16, researchers of the Silas Belt family will be getting together for discussion of the family genealogy. Please contract James Belt at [email protected] or Mary Belt Lott at [email protected] Plans are incomplete at this writing. We look forward to learning a lot about our family at this first meeting. Please RSVP.

Hi Floa, There is an Odd Fellows Cemetery in Parkersburg, Wood Co,. I contacted them about an ancestor buried there. They told me they could check the records at one of their local meetings. They did and he wasn't an Odd Fellow. You might check there. It's a place to start. The cemetery is now called Parkersburg Memorial Gardens 304-428-5796.Good luck. Liz >From: "F Swisher" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [WVWIRT] Oddfellows query? >Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 08:41:06 -0400 > >Hello, >I would like to ask if it is possible to check to see if one >of my husband's ancestor's was a member of the Oddfellows? > >He lived in Wirt County in the late 1800's and I believe >his son's may have been in the organization too. > >Is there anyone who could enlighten me on how to go >about checking on this? I know NOTHING about >how to go about it! >Thanks for your time! >Floa Swisher >http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/7741/photo.html >Rescued Family History Items > > > > > > > > >==== WVWIRT Mailing List ==== >%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% >...........................WIRT MAILING LIST........................... >YOUR ROOTSWEB SUPPORTER AND OUR WVWIRT MAILING LIST OWNER AND MODERATOR >..............Glenn Belcher in WV >[email protected]<............. >%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hello, I would like to ask if it is possible to check to see if one of my husband's ancestor's was a member of the Oddfellows? He lived in Wirt County in the late 1800's and I believe his son's may have been in the organization too. Is there anyone who could enlighten me on how to go about checking on this? I know NOTHING about how to go about it! Thanks for your time! Floa Swisher http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/7741/photo.html Rescued Family History Items

Wirt County Journal August 11, 1999 Remember When ... * From the Wirt County Journal files February 18, 1921 School Items Garnett Hickman has resigned as teacher of the Lynn Camp School. Robert Pyles has been appointed to fill the vacancy and reopened Monday of this week. A bill has been introduced in the legislature providing for a county high school for Wirt County. This will mean a saving to the taxpayers of the county because under the present law it costs $45 per year for every boy and girl that goes out of the county to high school, but the biggest saving of all will be the best boys and girls of the county who have formerly been compelled to leave the county to get the proper educational advantages. Death Roll Floyd Vandall, of Creston, former Wirt County teacher, died recently at Breckenridge, Texas. We have no particulars about his death. As we go to press a message comes that Charlie A. Edwards of Dulin, now in hospital at Parkersburg, is dying. Mr. Edwards was formerly superintendent at the county infirmary. Oil Items Oil still on the downward trend. Men are being laid off in the oil field everywhere. Virgil Smith, George Miller and Foster Townsend came home Saturday from the Kentucky oil fields on account of the works shutting down. Yes, we're approaching "normalcy." Elizabeth Summer Review School Begins March 28, 1921, continuing until June examination. The teachers training course offers a thorough review in all subject matters preparatory to the Uniform Examination. A diploma course will also be given for those who wish to complete the common school course and secure the diploma issued by the Department of Schools. Boarding may be secured in good homes from $4.50 to $6 per week. We engage boarding for those who wish us to do so. Tuition: teachers, $15 for the term of 11 weeks, if paid in advance, otherwise, $2 per week, Diploma students, $12 for the term in advance, otherwise, $ 1.50 per week. Record: In the past three years 23 percent of those enrolled in Teachers' Training Course have received first grade certificates, more than 75 percent have received second grade certificates and only two failed. Remember this is the last year in which one can secure a first grade certificate without high school training. October 31, 1958 Campaign Rages On 'Hot' Issues Wirt County interest in next week's (Nov. 4) General Election, which had been described as very low through most of the fall campaign, has been stirred to near the "boiling point" within the past few days, indicating there may be an exceptionally large vote turnout. Wirt County interest centers on the House of Delegates race between Ray Palmer, RFD Sandyville, recently retired school teacher, the Democratic candidate, and Jim Roberts, engaged in the local mercantile business with his father, L. V. Roberts, the Republican nominee. Other local races are for County Commissioner - E.W. "Jake" Allman, Democrat, and Clyde Cale, Republican. Both are farmers. For Circuit Clerk - Joe S. Parsons, local druggist, Democrat, and C.C. Litton, Rt. 2, Palestine farmer, Republican. Mrs. George Is New Town Clerk At a special meeting of the Elizabeth Town Council on Tuesday night, Oct. 14, the resignation of Pauline Dotson, clerk, was accepted, and at the same meeting Pauline George was appointed clerk to fill the vacancy. She took her oath of office the next day and assumed the official duties. Mrs. Dotson, wife of Richard "Dick" Dotson, moved with her husband and son to their new property in Parkersburg. She has served as town clerk for the past 10 or 12 years. Mrs. George is the former Miss Pauline Sims, and is the wife of Carl (Buddy) George, Washington St. Andrick Reelected LK Soil Supervisor E. C. Andrick, City, former local merchant and now prominent farmer of the former Richardson farm on the Palestine Road, Tuesday was reelected Wirt County supervisor of the Little Kanawha Soil Conservation District. He was unopposed for the election, and voting was at the Journal office. Carroll Bond, field agent for the state committee, was here Wednesday to accept the official election returns. E. D. Ball was 96 On October 14th E. D. Ball, widely known Elizabeth resident, observed his 96th birthday on Tuesday, October 14. He remains in fair health, has a very clear mind, and likes to talk with his neighbors. He eats heartily and sleeps well, but can't get out and about town much any more. A neighbor, Mrs. R. L. Mason, baked Mr. Ball a birthday cake for his quiet celebration, and he was pleased to receive some congratulatory cards.

Wirt County Journal August 11, 1999 Obituaries Freddie J. Coon Freddie 1. Coon, 75, of Mt. Zion, died August 5 at Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center in Grantsville. He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Fred and Etta Lee Husk Coon. He was a member of VFW Post 59, FFA and was of Baptist faith. He was a retired mechanic for the Hertz Corp. He is survived by his wife, Murlene Starcher Coon; one son, Charles Coon, of Mt. Zion; four daughters, Beverly Wagner of South Point, Ohio, Norma Coon of Mt. Zion, Sandra Luskin of Parma, Ohio, Sheila Hardbarger of Elizabeth; two brothers, John Coon of Easton, Pa., and Bernard Coon of Mt. Zion; four sisters, Edna Dennis of Adair, Okla., Alice Metzel of Lafayette, Ohio, Effie Coon of Cleveland, Ohio, and .Daisy Donato of Mansfield, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Freddie Dean Coon Jr.; two brothers, Gifford Coon and Holly Lee Coon; and one sister, Nancy McKown. Funeral services were held at Stump Funeral Home in Grantsville August 9 with the Rev. William D. Stutler officiating. Interment was in Coon Cemetery on Kerby Ridge. Rennie Minney Rennie L. Minney, 90, of Stumptown, died August 2 at Parkview Healthcare Center, Parkersburg. She was born in Gilmer County, a daughter of the late Ethnie and Bertha Queen Adams. She was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Gilda A. San Roman; three sons, the Rev. Walter D. Minney, H. Randall Minney, both of Parkersburg, and Roger A. King of Elizabeth; one brother, Myron Adams of Brookpart, Ohio; five sisters, Nina Snyder of Parkersburg, Freda Casto of Clarksburg, Lorena Jones of Sand Fork, Alta Hamman of Stowe, Ohio, and Bonnie Carson of Canton, Ohio; nine grandchildren; one stepgrandson; seven stepgreat-grandsons; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Leslie V. Minney; two sisters; and four brothers. Services were held August 5 at Stump Funeral Home, Grantsville, with Elder Mark Minney officiating. Burial was in Elijhu Stump Cemetery. Bert S. Pugh Bert S. Pugh, 76, of Vienna, died August 1 at Selby General Hospital, Marietta. He was born in Dallison, a son of the late John A. and Vada Mae Longwells Pugh. He was a retired brick mason. He was self-employed through the Parkersburg newspapers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having received the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty J. Barnhouse Pugh; one son, Gary A. Pugh of Dale City, Va.; two grandchildren, Kari and Casey Pugh of Dale City; and four sisters, Hazel Nutter, Ethyln Clark and Grace Knopp, all of Vienna, and Dolly Byrd of Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Services were held August 5 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, with the Rev. W. L. Combs officiating. Burial was in Clover Cemetery, Spencer. Mamie J. Roberts Mamie J. Roberts, 93, of Parkersburg, died August 1 at the Willows Nursing Home. She was born in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Diana Corathers Caltrider. She was a homemaker and a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star Wirt County Chapter 113 and the Daughters of America, Goodwill Council No. 25. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Daugherty and husband Tharrel of Slate and Norma Caplinger and husband Richard of Lubeck; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mildred Soka of Mansfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linza D. Roberts; one son, Bernard W. Roberts; three sisters, Grace Arnold, Cora, Fluharty, Ida Amos; one brother, Harry Caltrider; and one infant sister, Minni Caltrider. Services were August 4 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Bill Stout officiating. Burial was in K of P Cemetery, Elizabeth. C. Schreckengost Charles "Eddie" Schreckengost, 74, of Parkersburg, died August 4 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born March 12, 1925, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Dewey and Harriet Lowers Schreckengost. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Curry Transfer and Storage in Parkersburg, where he was a mechanic for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Deems Schreckengost; three daughters, Autumn McPeek and Phyllis Fulton, both of Parkersburg, and Vickie Cantrell of Clarksville, Tenn.; one son, Charles E. Schreckengost of Grove City, Ohio; one brother, George Schreckengost of Wirt County; and three sisters, Crosby McCartney of Moundsville, Iona Seebaugh and Hope Deems, both of Parkersburg; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one infant son, John; six brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandson. Services were August 6 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Pastor Raymond Ray officiating. Body will be cremated and ashes will be buried at convenience of family. Virgil Sheppard Virgil "Kenny" Sheppard, 58, of Parkersburg, formerly of Unity Plaza, died August 2 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Harrison and Mae Nicewonder Sheppard. He was a member of the Camden Avenue Church of Christ. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg Community College, West Virginia State College and received a master's degree from WVU - Morgantown in social work. Despite his physical disabilities, he was known for his deep faith and many accomplishments. He is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Fred Packer of Parkersburg; four brothers, Harry Jr. of Harrisville, James H. and wife Elizabeth of Clintwood, Va., Donald and wife Carolyn of Waverly, Ohio, and Keith and wife Shirley of Parkersburg; and several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl M. Sheppard; and one sister, Mildred Springston. Services were held August 5 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, south Parkersburg, with Eugene Conger officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Florence C. Snider Florence C. Snider, 94, of Elizabeth, died August 7 at Heartland of Preston County, Kingwood. She was born June 27, 1905, at Big Bend, Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Thornton C. and Molly Thomas Cain. She was a longtime member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Mary Elizabeth Circle and the Women's Society of Christian Service. She was a 55-year member and past matron of Wirt Chapter 113, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Wirt County. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William Richard and Norma Wotring Snider of Kingwood and Edwin Cain and Annabelle Gibson Snider of Elizabeth; one daughter, Eleanor S. Sims of Kingwood; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Merrell Snider in 1981; one son-in-law, Edward B. Sims; four brothers; one sister; and one grandson. Services were held August 10 at Elizabeth United Methodist Church with the Revs. David A. Stackpole and Casey Stinespring officiating. Burial was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. Arrangements were entrusted to the Busch Funeral Home of Elizabeth. Memorials may be made to the Elizabeth United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Busch Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Elizabeth, W.Va. 26143. Barbara E. Walker Barbara Ellen Walker, 83, of Oak Hill, died August 6 in Oak Hill. She was a devoted wife and mother, a Baptist and a lifelong resident of Fayette County. She is survived by her husband, James; three daughters and sons-in- law, Patty and John Sumner of Parkersburg, Marylu Malker of Oak Hill, Sandi and John Parente of Georgetown, Pa.; three grandchildren and their spouses, Kenny Sumner of Marietta, Ga., Terri and Mark Romine of Elizabeth, Tammi and John Woodrum of Nallen; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Hilda R. Painter of Sarasota, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, John F. and Sarah Alice Pennington Rainey; two brothers; and two sisters. Services were held August 9 at Tyree Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Bill Menefee officiating. Burial was in Plateau Historical Cemetery.

Is it possible to get any information about the Mary Elizabeth Circle of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church? Why was it named Mary Elizabeth? My Ball relatives from Elizabeth had much to do with the forming of the Methodist Church there, or so I understood. Thank You, Mollylou Ball Stoddard

Hello, I received three obituaries the other day from a cyber cousin and wanted to share them with the list. If you find that you tie into one of these families, PLEASE contact me. I have more information on the SWISHER lines on my homepage at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/7741 Obituaries are for. . . . . . . . . Includes surnames of. . . 1. Charles E. Swisher >Brock, Ebline, Metzler, Price, Van, Wms 2. Jacob S. Swisher {Jr.} 3. Mrs. Mary Swisher >Bourrous, Cummins, Houchin, Schwinn, ================================================ Republican - Courier - Findlay, Ohio Page 6 March 22, 1968 CHARLES E. SWISHER Charles E. Swisher, 83, 721 South St., a retired garage operator, died at 3:30 p.m. yesterday at Oak Grove Manor Nursing Home, Deshler. He was born May 4, 1884 in Wirt County, W.Va., the son of Dan and Elizabeth (Williams) Swisher. Mr. Swisher moved from West Virginia to rural Findlay in 1918. He married Molly A. Bell April 26, 1903 and she died Sept 27, 1916. He married Nettie Metzler Sept 4, 1926 and she died in Oct. 31, 1949. Surviving are sons, Okey R., Belding, Mich.; Emmet L., 1718 Cherry Lane; Merle, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Ruby) VAN, Warsaw, N.Y.; Mrs (Nettie) FISH, Mansfield; Mrs. John (Ethel) PRICE, New Milford, Conn.; half- brothers, Luther WILLIAMS, Chester, WVa; Thurman WILLIAMS, Chillicothe; half-sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth BROCK, Canton; Mrs. Nellie EBLINE Jr., Pomeroy , O.; 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was a 60 year member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. He was also a member of St. Paul's Evangelical United Brethren Church where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Franklin Cody will officiate and burial is in Maple Grove Cemetery. The I.O.O.F. will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home when friends may call after 7 p.m. The body will be taken to the church at noon Sunday. ============================= Republican - Courier Findlay, Ohio May 26, 1945 FUNERALS SWISHER, Jacob S. - Private services will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the residence, 241 East Eagle Street. Rev. W. L. Harmony, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate, interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. ====================== The Republican - Courier Findlay, Ohio Saturday Morning, September 22, 1951 Mrs. Mary SWISHER Claimed by Death Rites Monday For Aged Resident Mrs. Mary Catherine Swisher, 91, of 309 East Hobart avenue, died at 12:15 o'clock this morning in the home of a daughter. She had been suffering from a Aug. 23, in which she fractured her right hip. Born, Aug. 2, 1860 in Pleasant County, W.Va. she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HOUCHIN. She moved to Findlay in 1902. On Jan. 3, 1893 she was married to Jacob S. SWISHER who preceded her in death May 24, 1945. Surviving are several children, E. T. SWISHER, Fullerton, Calif.; John, Fluffton: Mrs. Emma CUMMINS, 309 East Hobart Avenue; W. T., Defiance; Sherman, Toledo; Mrs. Essie SCHWINN, 1312 Fishlocke Avenue; Mrs. Winnie BURROUS, 1104 North Cory Street. There are 11 grand- children and 11 great grandchildren. A son Grover died in May, 1945 and a sister also is dead. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Barnhart Memorial with burial in Maple Grove cemetery. ================================= Any and all help is appreciated here! Looking forward to finding more cousins to shareinformation... I have a few obituaries from the pages these were on and will be sharing them with the list in the near future. Thanks for your time. Floa Swisher http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/7741/photo.html Rescued Family History Items

No mail in a week, am I still on this list? Katherine

Learned yestereday that my great-aunt, Bessie Hanna, passed away. Don't know if it was August 25 or 26. She lived in the Spring Creek Community. Jimmie Barnes Homosassa, FL

Wirt County Journal August 4, 1999 Remember When ... * From the Wirt County Journal files February, 11, 1921 Local & Personal Walter Anderson, one of Lynn Camp's good citizens, was a pleasant visitor at the Journal office on Friday of last week. J.P. and K.K. Deaver of Deever's Fork were business visitors in Elizabeth on Friday of last week. O. B. Morehead, a progressive farmer and stockman of Left Reedy, was looking after matters of business in town the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hylbert of Burning Springs were visiting Mrs. Hylbert's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Fought, the latter part of last week. Rev. Jacob Snyder of Freed is holding a very interesting and successful meeting at Munday,. this county. A number of persons have already professed confession the first of this week and still much interest is being shown. Mrs. W. H. Radar was shopping in Parkersburg the latter part of last week. Mrs. Howard Caltrider was a visitor at Palestine on Saturday of last week. Willie Cline, former Wirt County teacher who is now teaching at Washington bottom below Parkersburg, visited relatives at Elizabeth until Sunday. Clyde Caltrider, who for the past few months has been working at the Vitrolite plant at Parkersburg, returned to his home on Standing Stone Saturday evening. Advertisement - Chenoweths, Palestine Raisins 30¢ a package Tomatoes No. 3 can 12-1/2¢ Soup beans per lb. 6¢ Tall cans Pet milk 15¢ Jello 10¢ Listerine 29¢ Aspirin per dozen 15¢ Shoes - Peter "Diamond Brand" etc. - $6 men's "All for Wear" $43.48 - Men's $10 and $12, grade dress shoes $7 - Ladies 12 grade $9 - Old ladies comfort shoes $2.65 - Boy Scout's Bala. size 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 $1.98 - Boys gun metal shoes, all sizes, $2.25 Mens $23.50 corduroy suits $15.98. October 24, 1958 $827,982 Spent By SRC in Wirt In Past Two Years CHARLESTON - State Road Commissioner Patrick C. Graney today made public figures showing what has been accomplished by the SRC in Wirt County in 1957 and 1958. Commissioner Graney's figures show the SRC spent a total of $357,800.54 in this county in 1957, and $470,181.83 will have been spent by the end of this year. Rodney Busch Head Drum Major at GSC Rodney Busch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Busch, Brohard, has been named head drum major of the Glenville State College band. Busch is a senior, and helping him lead the band will be majorettes Sue Criss, Lois Moore, Nancie Boles, Joan Furr and Brenda Ball. Francie's Corner By: Mary Frances Wilson (Age 11) Daddy told me not to write much this week so I don't think I will. Last week was my birthday and I was 12 years old and Mr. Fred Riser from Warren, Ohio, sent me a real cute birthday card and Mr. Hanes from Asheville, North Carolina, sent me a nice letter. On Friday and Saturday, Mom, Dad and Bobby took a vacation and went to Uncle Bob's house in Pomeroy, Ohio, and Dinah Coplin and I on Friday evening wrapped the West and Ohio single wrappers in an hour; and then on Saturday Dinah, Grandma and I kept shop and we earned about $14.75.

Wirt County Journal August 4, 1999 Obituaries Edna D. Brown Edna Dorothy Walker Brown, 68, of College Parkway, Parkersburg, died July 28 at Harmar Place of Marietta. She was born in Turtle Creek, Pa., a daughter of the late Lamond and Margaret McGee Walker. She was a member of the Ben Bey Grottoette and Trinity United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, John Boyd Brown; two sons, Ronald I. Brown of Bedford, Va., and Kent A. Brown of Mineral Wells; two daughters, Sandra J. Welch of Bowie, Md., and Laurie L. McKain of Vincent; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Elizabeth Forsyth of Monroeville, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Memorial services were held July 31 at North End Church of Christ with Eddie Cooper officiating. Arrangements were handled by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Dr. Ralph Burton Dr. Ralph Burton, 85, of Marion, died July 16 at Marion General Hospital. He was born June 19, 1914, in Elizabeth, a son of the late Friend and Dora (Morehead) Burton. He married the former Helen McCullough in Covington, Ky., Dec. 18, 1943. He received his teaching certificate from Glenville State Teacher's College and a bachelor of science degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown. After teaching chemistry for two years in Cairo, he continued his education at Ohio State University where he earned his D.D.S. degree. He served his country in the U.S. Army Medical and Dental Corps stationed in the Pacific Theater. A resident of Marion for 53 years, he was dentist for 36 years until retirement in 1979. An active member of First Presbyterian Church, he sang in the chancel choir and served on many committees. He was a deacon and an elder. He was a member of Rotary for more than 50 years. He will always be known for his superb gardening skills. He was an avid OSU Buckeye football fan. He is survived by his wife, Helen Burton; one daughter, Fran Yerman of Marion; one son,- Jim Burton of Palmdale, Calif.; three grandsons, Colin Burton, David Yerman and Todd Yerman; and several nieces and nephews. Committal service was July 19 at Marion Cemetery Mausoleum and a service of remembrance followed at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sherwood A. Anderson officiating. Hughes-Allen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. John Jason Copen John Jason "Pool Man" Copen, 19, of Burning Springs, died July 27 at Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born Dec. 2, 1979, in Hinton, a son of Joann Rogers Copen of Burning Springs and the late Delmas E. Copen. He was a 1999 graduate of Wirt County High School, enjoyed motorcycles and was an avid fan of Ozzy Osbourne. He is survived by his mother; two brothers, Michael Frazier of Elizabeth and Matthew Copen of Burning Springs; two sisters, Stephanie Baxter of Belpre and Amy Copen of Burning Springs; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Hall Copen of Elizabeth; maternal grandmother, Enid Tichnell Rogers Moore of St. Marys; step maternal grandfather, Robert Moore of St. Marys; fiancee, Jennifer Auxier of Swartz Creek, Mich.; three nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandfather, Arthur "Jack" Copen; maternal grandfather, Harold Rogers. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Owl Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Busch Funeral Home of Elizabeth. Wilbert T. Knight Wilbert T. Knight, 84, of Parkersburg, died July 28 at Charleston General Hospital. He was born in Grantsville, a son of the late Gordon and Rosa Smith Knight. He was a member of the Lauckport Baptist Church, Eagles 2307, VFW Post 1212, DAV Chapter 6 and was a volunteer at Western Hills. He retired from the 0 Ames Co. He is survived by two sons, Guy Eugene Knight of Woodland, Va., and Gordon Michael Knight of Elizabeth; three daughters, Linda Fox of Marietta, Brenda Wilcoxen of Belpre and Kathy Knight of Belpre; several grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Knight of Cleveland; and two sisters, Marjorie Riggs of Barberton, Ohio, and Doreen Smith of Grantsville. He was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and Terry; two grandchildren; and 10 brothers and sisters. Services were held July 31 at Ogdin-Kimes Funeral Home, north Parkersburg, with the Rev. David Brownfield officiating. Helen L. Nohe Helen Louise Nohe, 68, of Vienna, died unexpectedly July 6 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Vienna, a daughter of Eupha Sheppard Buck Romine of Vienna and the late Marvin M. Buck. She was a 1949 Parkersburg High School graduate and a member of Wesley Methodist Church in Vienna. She is survived by her husband, Jack A. Nohe; two daughters and son-in-law, Cathy Smith and Laura and Chuck Foster, all of Vienna; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Lori Nohe, Jeff and Kristy Nohe, all of Williamstown, Greg and Judy Nohe of Marietta; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles "Lyle" and Jan Buck of Fayetteville, N.C.; and 14 grandchildren, Steve, Stephanie, Sara, Lindsay, Stephen, Clinton, Brittany, Allison, Julie, Holly, Andrew, Tiffany, Adam and Lacey. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Burl Romine. Services were held July 9 at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Tom Deane officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens.

Wirt County Journal July 28, 1999 Remember When ... * From the Wirt County Journal files February 4, 1921 School Reports Report of the Conards Run School for the fourth month ending January 25th is as follows: Number pupils enrolled this month, boys 16, girls 16, total 32. Average daily attendance boys 14, girls 13, total 27. Percent of daily attendance, boys 93, girls 90, total 91. Those present every day were Anna and Charlie Thomas, Wellington and Mildred Cain, Eunice and Robert Holbert, Clifford and Edward Dye, Leo Mitchell, and Virginia and Burdette George. Clarice Somerville, teacher Report of the College Grove School for the fourth month ending January 25. Number pupils enrolled 20. Average daily attendance 18. Percent of attendance, boys 97, girls 100. Present every day were: Elsie, Edna, Nina and Reta Somerville, Texa and Fay Utter, Laura McFee, Peal Miller, Claud, Russel, Hurshel and Robert Somerville, Ralph Andrick and Harry Coplin. Ruth Somerville, teacher Virgil W. Pepper Virgil W. Pepper, one of our county's former bright and progressive young men of Parkersburg the last year or more, died in hospital of Parkersburg last week following an operation. Death we were informed was caused by poison from anesthetic. Livery Notice The Elizabeth Livery Barns will be glad to serve you at any time in the way of general delivery business. Call either hotel. The Raleigh barn will be open for stall rent at all times. If I am not there when you take your horse out just pay Mr. Hickman the blacksmith. John Tanner, proprietor Local & Personal Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Wells of Sandyville, Rt. 1, were having some dental work done at Dr. Trout's office Saturday. Watch this paper for Hamric's Spring Millinery opening. The only FIRST CLASS millinery in town. W. H. McFee of Chestnut Run has moved to the Lillie Wilson property on Franklin Street. J. P. Deever, road patrolman for Burning Springs District, transacted business before the county court Saturday. Dannie Hays of Munday visited relatives in Elizabeth from Friday till Sunday evening. R. Gilbert, one of Tucker Creek's good citizens and farmers, transacted business in town on Saturday. October 17, 1958 Western District Convention To Meet In Elizabeth Saturday, Local Woman's Club Hostess Members of Elizabeth Woman's Club have completed plans for one of the biggest events in recent years in club affairs here, as they will be hostesses in the annual West District's 45th convention. A clever "Round- Up" theme has been developed for injection into the all-day program this Saturday Oct. 18) at the Baptist Church. Luncheon will be served in the high school gymnasium by the Band Boosters Club to an expected group of 150 or more. First of a Series Of Wirt Community Meetings to Be At Burning Springs Because of a falling off of attendance in the Self Study - Self Help Program at recent meetings held in Elizabeth, it was decided Wednesday night to hold a series of meetings - week by week in several of the rural Wirt County communities, Mrs. Eloise H. Sturm, secretary of Wirt County Industries, reports. Local and Personal Events of Interest Clarence Foutty, City, and a granddaughter, Miss Carol Foutty, of Weirton, spent two days last week visiting his daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Tommy Exline, and daughters, Plainfield, 0. Peggy Sue Law, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Morgan, is visiting in Parkersburg this week. Mrs. O. F. (Grace) Woodyard of Palestine became quite ill and was taken to a Parkersburg hospital Monday for medical attention. Vance and Lena Ice of Allegan, Mich., (she being the former Lena Miller) arrived here last week to spend a few days visiting relatives, including Mrs. Louise Burkhammer, Mrs. C. B. Nutter, Mrs. Zetta Robinson, and others. Bill and Alma Busch of Breckenridge, Mich., spent a few days here since the middle of last week coming to bring Mrs. Anna Kemp and Mrs. Minnie Livingston back to their home here, after a few weeks visit up north. The Busches also visited his sister, Chessie Robinson, Willard, O., his brother, Jack, at Vincent, O., her sister, Zelma Dulin, City, his uncle, Porter Ryan, Belpre, O., and Jack's relatives in the Hartley-Macfarlan area. Jack works for the huge Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich. Clint Lockhart of Mayberry section, Rt. 1, Palestine, was here Saturday and fetched the editor a long-necked gourd, the kind folks used to make drinking dippers on. This measures 33 inches long.

Wirt County Journal July 28, 1999 Obituaries Grace Buchanan Grace Ardella Buchanan, 85, of Parkersburg, died July 21 at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born in Richwood, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank and Frances Holt Warren. She had worked at area restaurants and also in the kitchen at St. Joseph's Hospital. She also had cream stations in the 1960s at Elizabeth. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Lou Buchanan of Parkersburg; and one brother, Charlie Warren of Prospect, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one son, James Buchanan. Services were held July 24 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Tom Gribble officiating. Burial was in K of P Cemetery, Elizabeth. Regina S. Combs Regina Sue Combs, 48, of Marlinton, W.Va., died July 25 at Marlinton Hospital. She was born Nov. 30, 1950, in Wood County, a daughter of the late Frank and Bertha McCoy Lynch of Parkersburg. She is survived by her husband, Richard Combs; three children, Michelle Combs, Tosha Combs and Chantry Combs; four grandchildren, all of Marlinton; three sisters, Blondena Dunn of Cairo, Frances Corbitt of Elizabeth and Evelyn Simmons of Parkersburg; five brothers, Floyd Lynch of Indiana, Bobby Lynch of Parkersburg, Dick Lynch of Georgia, Russell Lynch of Youngstown, Ohio, Melvin Lynch of Lynchburg, Ohio. She was preceded in death by one brother, Chuck Lynch; and two sisters, Gladys Lewis and Mary Virginia Lynch. Services were held July 27 at Cochran Creek Baptist Church. Burial was in Cochran Creek Cemetery. Vanreenem Funeral Home of Marlinton was in charge of arrangements. Pauline B. Dye Pauline B. Dye, 81, of Spencer, died July 23 at Roane General Hospital. Spencer. She is survived by three sons, George Villers of Branson, Minn., Robert Villers of Elizabeth and John Dye II of Left Hand; two daughters, Teresa Conley of Edgewater, Md., and Justa Harper of Spencer; a special niece; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son; one grandson; two sisters; and two infant brothers. Services ere held July 26 at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial was in Two Runs Baptist Church Cemetery. Ora S. Bise Flint Ora Somerville Bise Flint, 89, of Elizabeth, died July 23 at Ravenswood Care Center following a long illness. She was born August 5, 1909, in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Hoyt and Emma Zetta George Somerville. She had been employed as a telephone operator in Palestine and an assembly line worker at General Motors. She was a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and former member of the Lutheran Church where she was a member of the women's society. She was a member of the Palestine Chapter Daughters of America and the Rebekah Lodge in Farmington, Mich. She had been a Michigan resident for 40 years and retired to Wirt County in 1985. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Judy Jeck of Paola, Kansas; three stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Bise, in 1951; her second husband, J. B. "Jesse" Flint, in 1983; five brothers, George Somerville, Pearl Somerville, Earl Somerville, Hershel Somerville and Holly "Grade" Somerville; and one sister, Georgia Somerville Honaker Burrows. Funeral services were July 27 at Busch Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with the Rev. David A. Stackpole officiating. Burial followed in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Elizabeth. Russell M. Hupp Russell M. Hupp, 72, of Parkersburg, died July 19 at his residence. He was born in Wood County, a son of the late Curtis and Jessie Moats Hupp. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was retired from Remington Rand as a maintenance technician. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 15 and a member of the Eagles Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Juanita Dawson Hupp; one son, Randall Dawson of Parkersburg; two daughters-in-law, Annette Dawson of Elizabeth and Joyce Blankenship of Parkersburg; and one grandchild, Justin Blankenship of Parkersburg. He was preceded in death by one son, Clifford Blankenship; and one sister, Caroll Schmidt. Services were July 22 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Dawson officiating. Graveside rites were by American Legion Post 15. Eugene Richards Eugene T. Richards, 86, of Washington, died July 21 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born in Elizabeth, a son of the late Stephen and Rosie Williams Richards. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and an instructor of welding at West Virginia University at Parkersburg for 14 years and as a welder for the Keene Corp. He was also a member of the DAV of Parkersburg. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn D. Richards; two sons, Robert G. Richards of Carrsville, Va., and Paul E. Richards of New Martinsville; one daughter, Jeannette I Hudnell and husband Charlie of Washington; two sisters, Beetris Williams of Parkersburg and Francis Hagadorn of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one granddaughter, Kristine Dawn Hudnell of Parkersburg; seven other grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Park Richards, Paul Richards, Clairmont Richards, Steve Richards and Rollie Richards; and two sisters, Treba Richards and Ruth Richards. Services were held July 24 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Larry Piatt officiating. Graveside and memorial rites were performed by American Legion Post 15. Glen E. Thompson Glen E. Thompson, 73, of Parkersburg, died July 18 at his residence. He Was born in Wirt County, a son of the late Audra D. and Demaris Dennis Thompson. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from a partnership with McHenry Electric. He was a member of IBEW 968 and American Legion Post 15 and enjoyed working on his farm. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Wagner Thompson; three sons, Carl Thompson and wife Jerri of Philadelphia, Pa., Gary Thompson and wife Lydia of San Francisco, Calif., and Joel Thompson and wife Angie of Parkersburg; one brother, Ira L. Thompson and wife Ruth Ann of Parkersburg; one sister, Alice Spears of Parkersburg; one sister-in-law, Louella Thompson of Parkersburg; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Norman H. Thompson. Services were July 23 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Danny McVey officiating. Graveside rites were by American Legion Post 15. Woodrow Williams Woodrow E. "Woody" Williams, 82, died July 19 at Ravenswood Center. He was born in Wirt County and worked as a contractor before retiring. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Opel and Myrtle Williams of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Viola Boso Williams; his wife, Loye Brown Williams; and four brothers, Cecil, Clyde, Harvey and Gerdon Williams. Services were July 22 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial was -in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Mineral Wells. June E. Wiseman June E. Wiseman, 78, of Parkersburg, died July 19 at Camden- Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born May 12,192 1, in Wirt County, a son of the late Russell and Alma Caltrider Wiseman. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Indiana during World War II. He worked for the B&O and C&O Railroad for 33 years as a regional signal engineer. He was a volunteer for 10 years at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital and was a member of the North End Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Luella V. Johnson Wiseman, whom he married Dec. 23, 1940; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda J. Rea and Gary D. Rea, both of Suwanee, Ga.; three grandsons,. Troy M. Rea and wife Tracy of Augusta, Ga., Todd A. Rea of Sugar Hill, Ga., and Timothy L. Rea of Norcross, Ga.; one sister, Pauline Dotson of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters; and one brother. Services were held July 22 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Evangelist Eddie Cooper officiating. Burial was in K of P Cemetery, Elizabeth.

I'm looking for the parents of John M. Wilson (born ca 1827). He was married to Lieusina Tennant (born ca 1823). They were found in the 1860 and 1870 censuses of Wirt Co. [listed below]. Who were John M.'s parents and was he related to the Carl Wilson (b. 1888) who married Lula Pearl Fortney? Charlotte 1860 Census of Wirt Co., WV by Wes Cochran #472-472 John M WILSON 33 VA Farmer Lucina 37 VA Elsy 10 VA Eliza 9 VA Emily 6 VA Emerson 5 VA Eveline 3 VA Edgar C 2 VA 1870 Census of Wirt Co., WV by Wes Cochran #97-92 Clay District J M WILSON 43 VA Farmer Lucinda 47 VA Keeps house Emely 16 VA Emerson 15 Evaline 13 VA E C (m) 12 VA Lucinda 6 WV Emery 4 WV

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