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William Thomas Swain was born 1853 in Ohio and , died in 1929 in Wood County. He was married to Hester J Forshey who was born 1853 and died in Wirt county 1921. Does any one know anything about his parents? His father was James Swain born in Maryland about 1808 and his mother was Ellen ( probably ) Autis born also in Maryland. They were living in Noble county Ohio in 1870 and also had a daughter Rachel who was born in Ohio 1857. Thank you for any info on Williams parents! Ray Harlow Elida, Ohio

The best I could do at the moment. From Wikipedia: Davisville (also Clairville or Claysville) is an unincorporated community in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. Its elevation is 620 feet (189 m).[1] Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 26142.[2] The North Bend Rail Trail passes through the community.[3] Ron Submarine Vet. > > I grew up in the small town of Davisville WV. (7 miles outside of > Parkersburg off of Route 47). My dad told me a story that when he was > a young boy, he found an old map (in an abandoned home) of the town > when it was called Claysville, Virginia. My dad passed away in 2011 > and I discovered that he was trying to research the history of our > small town. I decided I would try to finish what he started. I have > looked for information online, at the library and by asking others and > I have been able to find only very little information. > I am HOPING someone may be able to provide me with some resources or > information they may have. >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AmyReneFisher Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4571/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I grew up in the small town of Davisville WV. (7 miles outside of Parkersburg off of Route 47). My dad told me a story that when he was a young boy, he found an old map (in an abandoned home) of the town when it was called Claysville, Virginia. My dad passed away in 2011 and I discovered that he was trying to research the history of our small town. I decided I would try to finish what he started. I have looked for information online, at the library and by asking others and I have been able to find only very little information. I am HOPING someone may be able to provide me with some resources or information they may have. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lizdaugherty Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4570/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have info on the Old St Paul Lutheran Cemetery off Dry Run Road outside of Parkersburg in Wood county, WV? I have heard my Dad talk of this cemetery and it is listed on one of the Hisorical Maps of Dr Crooks from years ago as the 1st Cemetery. I think it would have been on the original Roth Farm. I have been told there are markers there. It is on property now owned by the Budweiser place on Dry Run Road, just off new Rt 50 and borders on Northwestern Landfill Co. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

Try this: No guarantee but hopefully it is what you are looking for. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=79809&CScntry=4&CSst=52&CScnty=3117&CSsr=201& Ron Submarine Vet. On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 5:42 PM, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: lizdaugherty > Surnames: Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4570/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone have info on the Old St Paul Lutheran Cemetery off Dry Run > Road outside of Parkersburg in Wood county, WV? I have heard my Dad > talk of this cemetery and it is listed on one of the Hisorical Maps of > Dr Crooks from years ago as the 1st Cemetery. I think it would have > been on the original Roth Farm. I have been told there are markers > there. It is on property now owned by the Budweiser place on Dry Run > Road, just off new Rt 50 and borders on Northwestern Landfill Co. > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL > link above and respond on the board. > > <br> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > WVWOOD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

And let me add, they are very nice about it. The charge will probably be a couple bucks.

Candee, I will be in Parkersburg on Monday afternoon, Aug. 25. If no one else offers or gets it before then, I would be happy to get the obituary for you. Please email to shadraq03@yahoo. I get these Digest mode, so sometimes they are delayed. Julie ---- wvwood-request@rootsweb.com wrote: Message: 1 Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 08:58:13 -0500 From: Candee <genealogysix@aol.com> Subject: [WVWOOD] Parkersburg's West Virginia Freeman To: WVWOOD-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <219EDDF9-CE73-4A33-8F28-46B0BA07E045@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Does anyone have access to the West Virginia Freeman for Wednesday, July 20, 1881? On page 5 is an obit for my ggf, S. E. Clark, aka Samuel Edward Clark. I would appreciate some help in trying to get a photo copy of it. Candee

Candee, If no one volunteers to get your obit, write to: Wood County Public Library 3100 Emerson Ave. Parkersburg, WV 26104-2414 They have a good genealogy collection and probably have someone who can look that up for you. There might be a small charge for the copy. Judy Oklahoma City Does anyone have access to the West Virginia Freeman for Wednesday, July 20, 1881? On page 5 is an obit for my ggf, S. E. Clark, aka Samuel Edward Clark. I would appreciate some help in trying to get a photo copy of it. Candee

Someone would have to go to the Wood County Library in Parkersburg and look at the microfilms. FYI. -----Original Message----- From: Candee via Sent: Friday, August 22, 2014 8:58 AM To: WVWOOD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVWOOD] Parkersburg's West Virginia Freeman Does anyone have access to the West Virginia Freeman for Wednesday, July 20, 1881? On page 5 is an obit for my ggf, S. E. Clark, aka Samuel Edward Clark. I would appreciate some help in trying to get a photo copy of it. Candee ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVWOOD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone have access to the West Virginia Freeman for Wednesday, July 20, 1881? On page 5 is an obit for my ggf, S. E. Clark, aka Samuel Edward Clark. I would appreciate some help in trying to get a photo copy of it. Candee

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4565.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WV was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, and was a key Civil War border state. Anyone born in that area before 1863 would be born in VA and not WV. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JanieKim Surnames: JACKSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4565.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I really appreciate your efforts in this. But I will hesitate to accept the Westmoreland, Va census because on Richard's marriage license he states that he was born in Wood County and subsequent census records give WV as his birth state. Westmorland could still be right, but in view of these other records, I'm still going to need a bit more evidence. Even his death certificate says born in Wood County, but doesn't list his parents. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4565.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to any member of this family. 1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces. Step children are not enumerated as "step" children Adopted children are not enumerated as "adopted" Grand children are not enumerated as "grand children" Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan" Immigration date is not recorded 1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members with their birthplaces 1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx WV was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, and was a key Civil War border state. 1870 - Name: Richard Jackson Age in 1870: 10 Birth Year: abt 1860 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1870: Cople, Westmoreland, Virginia Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Nominy Grove Samuel Jackson 42, VA - farmer Lucy F Jackson 34, VA Lucy Jackson 11, VA Richard Jackson 10, VA John Jackson 9, VA Mary Jackson 7, VA Genevive Jackson 4, VA Wm Mothershead 20, VA - unknown relationship, if any Percilla Boughton 44, VA - unknown relationship, if any Lucy Boughton 15, VA - unknown relationship, if any Polly Sturman 80 , VA - unknown relationship, if any 1900 - Name: R N Jackson [R W Jackson] Age: 39 Birth Date: Aug 1860 Birthplace: West Virginia Home in 1900: Clay, Wood, West Virginia Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Dora Jackson Marriage Year: 1887 Years Married: 13 Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia Occupation: R N Jackson 39, 8/60 WV [should be VA as WV was not a state at the time of his birth] Dora Jackson 35, 4/65 Guy Jackson 12, 3/88 Parkersburg, WV Lizzie Jackson 9, 11/90 WV Kay Jackson 7, 10/92 WV - son Jessie Jackson 5, 1/95 WV - dau Kate Jackson 3, 9/96 WV Elizabeth Hamer 79 - m/inlaw Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

If you get the time would you check and see if you see Okey Johnson Harlow. He would have been 15 in 1940. Possible nick name Casto or Mang Harlow Thanks Ray Harloww

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: audrap_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4535.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am finding more and more things from this high school as I go through my grandfather's things. I just found the album from 1940. It appears to have middle school and high school students. I also found a newspaper clipping with a picture of the Journal Staff of 1940. It's difficult to find people though, because there appears to be many classes and no index of names. But I can try if someone is interested. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4569/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nancy Lea Wonders Reese, 86, passed away on May 1, 2014, at her home of 61 years in Winnetka, Illinois. Daughter of the late Alma G. Stalnaker Wonders and Dr. Max Eugene Wonders, she was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, (Wood County) on July 3, 1927. She lived there until graduating from high school. Her late husband, Harry Browne Reese met her at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio They married Sept 6, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV They spent three years in Massachusetts where he attended Harvard Law School and she had a year at Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. In 1953, the couple moved to Winnetka, Illinois when Harry became a Professor of Law at Northwestern University's School of Law. Nancy was soon involved in Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Sunday school teaching at Christ Episcopal Church, and the Hubbard Woods PTA. She was preceded in death by her husband in September 1991. She is survived by children, Ellyn married to Alan Elder, Santa Fe, N.M.; David, married to Susan Gayle Daubenspeck; Susan, married to William Evans; and John Benson, married to Anne Chadwick, all living in Portland, Oregon; and Gwendolyn, known as Wendy, married to Carleton Krull, of Northbrook, Illinois. She is also survived by a sister-in-law and her husband, Eleanor Reese Essman and Dr. Paul J. Essman of Wellston, Ohio along with nieces and nephews . She is also survived by her sister, Mary Ellen Deem Manzo (Michael) in Vienna, W.Va Preceded in death by her mother, Alma G. Stalnaker Wonders Deem and stepfather, John Edward "Jack" Deem. She is predeceased by her husband, known as Brownie; and a sister, Patricia Ann Deem Albright of Parkersburg . A celebration of life service for Nancy will be held at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel in Wellston, Ohio on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 1 p.m. Friends may call at the Jenkins Chapel from 12 p.m. until the time of services. Interment will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery in Wellston, Ohio. Family and friends are invited to a gathering at the Wellston Depot immediately following cemetery services. The family suggests memorial contributions in Nancy's memory be made to the John Patrick Albright Foundation, 33 Woodland Park Dr., Parkersburg, West Virginia 26104 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Dana Lee NEEDHAM which was taken in 1934 at the Fischer Studio in Marietta, OH. Dana appears to be about 3 years old at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Dana and his family: Dana Lee NEEDHAM was b. 27 Nov 1932 in Constitution, OH to parents William Everett NEEDHAM (b. 8 Dec 1901 in Dunham, OH-d. 21 Apr 1974 in Belpre, OH) and Glenna Goldie LACY or LACEY (b. 4 Mar 1903 in Dunham, OH). Dana was one of 3 children born to this couple including, Frederick Udell; Richard Oswald; and Dana Lee NEEDHAM, all born between 1922 and 1932 in either Warren, OH or Constitution, OH. Dana married Joyce BARTMESS. Dana died in Parkersburg, WV on 29 Jan 1972. Census records provide the following details: 1940 census of Marietta, OH: William Everett NEEDHAM, age 38, born OH, a Public School Janitor Glenna G. NEEDHAM, wife, age 37, born OH Frederick U. NEEDHAM, son, age 18, born OH Richard O. NEEDHAM, son, age 16, born OH Dana L. NEEDHAM, son, age 7, born OH I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this NEEDHAM Family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" a group of 6 photographs belonging to the BOGGESS Family of West Virginia. The first is a photograph of Mildred BOGGESS which was taken at the Wilson Art Shop in Parkersburg, WV. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with Mildred about 3 years old at the time. The second photograph is also of Mildred BOGGESS, taken at the same studio, again in the early 1900's with Mildred appearing to be about 5 years old at the time. The third photograph of Ruby BOGGESS, with no studio or location indicated, it was taken later in the 1900's with Ruby likely in her 30's or 40's at the time it was taken. The fourth and fifth photographs are the same, a photograph of Owen, Mildred, Pearl, and Ruby BOGGESS taken at the Chandlee's Cute Studio, no location. Owen appears to be in his 30's or 40's and the three girl range from infant to 3 years, most likely taken in the early 1900's. The final photograph is of Owen BOGGESS and his wife, taken at a Studio in Mannington, WV sometime in the 1890's most likely. Owen appears to be in his 40's and his wife younger, maybe 20's or 30's. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Owen J. BOGGESS was b. 1856 in Harrison Co. WV to parents Frederick March or W. BOGGESS (b. 1831 in Harrison Co. WV-d. 9 Sept 1882 in Bingamon, WV) and Eliza Jane SHAW (b. 22 Jan 1829 in Harrison Co. WV-d. 5 Sept 1887 in Bingamon, WV). Owen was one of 6 children born to this couple including, William B.; John M.; Samuel C.; Owen J.; Caleb E.; and Mary A. BOGGESS, all born between 1852 and 1865. It appears that Owen was married more than once, with his first wife Margaret B. HUEY he had 7 children including a son James F. BOGGESS b. 1879. Owen's second marriage was to Harriett A. (b. 1868). Owen d. 24 Nov 1924 and is buried in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Parkersburg, WV. Ruby Dola BOGGESS was b. 27 Jun 1904, the daughter of Owen J. BOGGESS and Harriett A. HALL. Ruby was one of 5 children born to this couple including, Mildred; Mattie; Ruby; Garland; and Ivan Owen BOGGESS, all born between 1902 and 1907. Ruby married Bernard B. THORN and d. 31 Aug 1930 and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery North in Parkersburg, WV. Mildred BOGGESS was b. 12 Sept 1901 in WV and died in Wood, WV in October 1985. Census records provide the following information: 1880 census of Mannington, WV: Owen J. BOGGESS, age 23, a Farmer, born VA, parents born VA Margaret B. BOGGESS, wife, age 20, Keeping House, born VA, parents born PA James F. BOGGESS, son, age 1, born WV 1900 census of Mannington District, WV: Owen J. BOGGESS, age 43, born Dec 1856, married 5 years, born WV, parents born WV, a Farmer Harriet A. BOGGESS, wife, age 33, born Apr 1867, married 5 years, no children, born WV, parents born WV 1910 census of Parkersburg, WV: Owen J. BOGGESS, age 53, 2nd marriage 14 years, born WV, parents born WV, a Farmer Harriett A. BOGGESS, wife, age 43, 1st marriage 14 years, 6 children/5 living, born WV, parents born WV Mildred O. BOGGESS, dau, age 8, born WV Mattie P. BOGGESS, dau, age 7, born WV Ruby D. BOGGESS, dau, age 5, born WV Garland C. BOGGESS, son, age 4, born WV Ivan O. BOGGESS, son, age 2, born WV 1920 census of Parkersburg, WV: James F. WAGAL, age 33, born WV, parents born WV, a Water Tender Bessie J. WAGAL, wife, age 40, born WV, parents born WV Madeline V. WAGAL, dau, age 10 months, born WV Pearl BOGGESS, niece, age 17, born WV, parents born WV 1930 census of Parkersburg, WV: - lodging in the home of Delia SMITH Mildred BOGGESS, age 28, born WV 1940 census of Parkersburg, WV: - lodging in the home of Mildred F. CARPENTER Mildred O. BOGGESS, age 38, born WV, a Public School Teacher I am hoping to locate someone from this BOGGESS Family so that the photographs can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.wood/4567.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to any member of this family. 1940 is the last available census at this time. West Virginia - Birth, Marriage & Death records = FREE site http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx TRY - Find a grave - FREE SITE - volunteer site all states; frequently has headstone pic NEVER SEARCH FOR A MARRIED WOMAN USING HER MAIDEN NAME. http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Try Vital Records - Birth, Marriage, & Death, Social Security Info, Census Records - FREE ALL STATES http://search.labs.familysearch.org/ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>